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Shockwave (G1)/toys

2018-10-03T05:33:00Z

NewtypeS3: /* Cyber Series */ Noting the stock photo problem.

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[[File:G1 boxart Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|All these toys are my fault...for being awesome!]]

'''Shockwave''' has many toys, so logic dictates that they should receive a page. Logic also dictates that they should be awesome.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Shockwave toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|You can try to play Duck Hunt with him all day long, but it just doesn't work.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Decepticon, 1985)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''49'''
**''Accessories'': "Magnetic impulse defuser" barrel
: Sold boxed, Shockwave was one of the very first 1985 toys to see release, if not ''the'' first. Shockwave transforms into a large Cybertronian handgun, and features light and sound electronics powered by a 9-volt battery. Pulling his trigger activates a flashing light in his gun arm and one of two (fairly generic) blaster-sound frequencies, which are toggled between by a small switch on his backpack; in gun mode, the light winds up in his barrel. As a robot, he has a large, if not the most, amount of articulation for the era. Officially, his [[die-cast]] feet are rotated into his legs in gun mode, but if you wish to display him free-standing, leaving the feet out (as shown in the picture to the right) balances the figure and keeps him from tipping forward from the weight of his arms and barrel.

: Shockwave was initially sold without a rub sign; one was later added to the side of his torso.

:The rubber hose covering the wires connecting his torso and arm's electronics is particularly prone to dry-rotting. Be careful!

:The Shockwave mold was licensed from the [[South Korea|Korean]] toy company [[ToyCo]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ActionMaster Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Small and deadly.]]

* '''Shockwave with Fistfight''' (Action Master, 1990)
** ''Accessories'': Double-barreled "Turbo Rifle"

: As an [[Action Master]], Shockwave is a non-transforming action figure who combines elements of his cartoon model and original toy, with a few more details. He is compatible with any other Action Master weapon or vehicle. Part of the third wave of individually-carded Action Master figures, He came with his small robot [[Action Master partner|partner]] [[Fistfight (G1)|Fistfight]], who combines with Shockwave's handgun to form a "Lightning Gun" cannon.

: Reportedly, early "test market" releases came with a rubber hose that connects from his gun-arm to his back, like the original toy. There are holes in the toy's gun-arm and backpack; the black hoses found in many old ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' toys can fit in the holes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Action Master Shockwave at TFU.info]''

 

===Alternators/Binaltech===
[[File:AlternatorsShockblast toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Guns akimbo.]]
*'''Shockblast''' (Alternator, 2004)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''12'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2005-[[April 4|04-15]]'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-13'''
**''Accessories'': Muffler-blaster

: The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' version of Shockwave is [[retool]] of "[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Meister]]" from the same line. Named "Shockblast" for [[trademark]] reasons, his [[alternate mode]] is a licensed, 1:24 [[scale]] {{w|Mazda RX-8}}, changing Meister's standard street model into a Mazdaspeed-modified version with new front and rear fenders, doors, side skirts and a spoiler (the Japanese ''Binaltech'' version, Laserwave, is specifically marketed as a "Mazdaspeed Version II"). He features [[rubber tires]], opening doors, hood and trunk, a detailed interior including seats and a dashboard complete with steering wheel, and a working "steering" mechanism (which is not connected to the steering wheel, though). In robot mode, his muffler unfolds to become a hand-held blaster; it can also be arm-mounted thanks to the holes near the robot's elbow joints compatible with the muffler's vehicle-mode mounting peg. Shockblast also features a new head sculpt with a single eye that is illuminated using some very effective [[light-piping]], and an arm cannon made out of clear plastic that replaces his left hand. Undocumented in the instructions is a tab on the underside of each foot that can be positioned to make the figure more stable in certain poses.

: Takara's ''Binaltech'' Laserwave has quite a number of small but significant changes from the ''Alternators'' version. As per usual with ''Binaltech'' releases, his car shell partially constructed of [[die-cast]] metal rather than all-plastic, as well as having all the car body parts (including those made out of plastic) covered in a metal-flake paint. His passenger compartment has a hard-plastic steering wheel on the right-hand side of the car (as they are in Japan). He has [[Vacuum metallizing|vac-metal]] side-mirrors and "LWAVE" on his license plate (rather than Shockblast's "SHKWAV"). The "steering" mechanism uses a magnet assembly to connect the steering axle to the front wheels instead of the ''Alternators'' version's plastic insertion point. Plus it comes with a bonus large Decepticon [[insignia]] [[sticker]] that can be applied to a real car.

: Shockblast was later re-released as part of a Europe-only wave of ''Alternators'' toys in the same packaging style as the second North American ''Alternators'' assortment, the latter of which Shockblast was ''not'' re-released in. Despite Hasbro re-claiming the "Shockwave" name by then, this re-release still calls him "Shockblast".

: The original Meister version of the sculpt was also released in a ''Binaltech''-only red version ([[repurposing|repurposed]] into "[[Zoom-Zoom]]" by the [[Story of Binaltech|official ''Binaltech'' fiction]]) and was later retooled into ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Autorooper]]. The Mazdaspeed car parts, but with Meister's original head sculpt and left hand, were later used to make the ''Binaltech''-only [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/AltShockblast/shockblast.htm More information on Shockblast at TFU.info]''
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:Shockwavetitanium.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Cancelling me is illogical.]]
*'''Shockwave'''

: A 6" transforming Shockwave toy was designed and displayed at [[BotCon]] 2007, but [[Titanium Series]] was canceled before its tooling could be completed.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Not having my own Kre-O set is highly illogical.]]
* '''Megatron''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30688'''
**''Pieces'': '''310'''
**''Kreons'': [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Kre-O|Megatron]], Shockwave, [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]
**''Accessories'': Gun hand

:Available in the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' kit, Shockwave is a one-eyed purple [[Kreon]] with a gun for a left hand. Interestingly, Kreon Shockwave's chest is orange, like [[#ActionMaster|Action Master Shockwave]], while the lines in the orange section harken to [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|''Energon'']] [[Shockblast]]'s chest design.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SDCC2014_KreonClassof1984_Shockwave.jpg|thumb|200px|right|]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Accessories'': Flask

: This version of Shockwave, voted "Best Optics" by the [[Kreon Class of 1984]] (wow, guys, ''cruel''), has much more toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, plus his wrist-blaster is now clear-purple plastic.

:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984". His inclusion is somewhat more justified than other 85-86 characters who appear in it, as while the Shockwave toy was released in 1985, the character made an early debut in 1984 in both comics and cartoon.

: This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show, but it sold out at the convention.

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

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changer-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Battle Changer, 2015)

:Released as part of the second wave of ''Battle Changer''s, Shockwave is a massively built-up Kreon that transforms from robot to Cybertronic tank and back without removing any parts! The robot mode is based on Generation 1 Shockwave while the vehicle mode is based on [[Shockwave (WFC)|''Prime'' Shockwave]].

:All of the 2015 ''Transformers [[Kre-O]]'' product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set.

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===Generations===
====Fall of Cybertron====
[[File:Generationstoy-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This repurposing is very logical indeed.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Deluxe Class, 2012)
**''Series/number'': '''01 / #003'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece laser cannon
{{note|''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Shockwave (WFC)#Generations|Shockwave]] was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''Generation 1'' Shockwave in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comics.}}

: Part of the first wave of [[2012]] ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Shockwave transforms into a "Cybertronian mobile artillery" mode. The front center fuselage of the vehicle becomes a [[5mm post|hand-held]] "laser cannon" that's modeled after the [[Sling Shock#Generations|Sling Shock]]. It can be stored on a 5mm port on his back, and undocumented in his [[instructions]], can replace his hands by folding either one of them in, revealing a socket on his wrist that a tab underneath his cannon can mount to. As another undocumented feature, the cannon actually consists of two pieces, with a large y-shaped barrel that can be removed, revealing the sculpted ends of a triple-barreled gun. The y-shaped barrel part can also be stored on Shockwave's back, forming some sort of [[jet pack|jet-pack]] exhaust.

:Shockwave features two examples of [[Kibble#faux-parts|faux-parts]]: The undersides of his heels resemble the front end of the y-shaped barrel part, effectively serving as an extension of the barrel in vehicle mode, whereas a fake replica of the top end of his head (including his signature "ear" panels) is sculpted on the top side of his vehicle mode (which ends up on the underside of his backpack in robot mode).

:The figure has a "dramatic reveal" feature, where pressing the chest into place causes the head to pop up. The clasp used to hold the spring-loaded piece in place is fairly strong, and requires a small amount of force to latch if the head isn't pressed down before moving the chest assembly. Depending on the individual quality of the figure, this can cause the latch to wear out, and the spring is strong enough that the head will push the whole assembly out of place in vehicle mode if not properly retracted. As such, care should be taken on this step of conversion.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed/retooled into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Fireflight (FOC)#Generations|Air Raid]] and [[BotCon 2014]] [[Brimstone (G1 Star Seeker)#Timelines|Brimstone]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GenShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Generations'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWLegendsShockwave.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Shockwave regains his firearms license.]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave''' (Legends Class, 2016)

:Part of the fifth wave of the ''Generations [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' subline imprint, Legends Class Shockwave is an all new mold that transforms into a "cannon" that resembles his original laser gun mode! Homaging a scene from "[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]", a 5mm peg folds down from the bottom of the cannon to form a gun mode which ''Combiner Wars'' [[Bruticus (G1)#CombinerWars|Bruticus]] (or any other ''Combiner Wars''-style combiner mode fist, or even his [[#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' figure]]) can wield, though a molded gun handle a few millimeters ahead of the 5mm peg makes the connection incompatible with many figures. Shockwave's weight unfortunately prevents most figures from being able to actually hold up without bringing said figure's arm or entire body down, even the combiners made specifically to hold him. The 5mm peg/gun handle combo also plugs into either the back of Bruticus or on top of [[Onslaught (G1)#CombinerWars|Onslaught]]'s vehicle mode, though the open space for Bruticus's head makes the latter attachment somewhat unstable. Shockwave only features a 5mm-compatible right hand.

:Shockwave also comes with a collector card based on his packaging art.

:This mold was later redecoed/retooled as [[BotCon 2016]] [[Reflector (G1)#BotCon2016|Reflector]] and [[Flash Sentry#Toys|Flash Sentry]] and served as the model for the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Movor#Beast Wars: Uprising|Movor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-G2-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bruticus''' (Collection Pack, 2016)

:Available only with ''Combiner Wars'' G2 Bruticus set, this Shockwave is a redeco of the Legends Class figure above, which is inspired by both [[#ActionMaster|his Action Master toy]] and ''Generation 2'' Onslaught's missile launcher. Despite appearing in a G2-themed set with G1 logos, this Shockwave comes with the movie version of the Decepticon faction symbol.

:Initial prototype photos shows that Shockwave had a darker orange chest and left arm blaster; the final product changes it into chrome yellow.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWG2Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars G2'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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====Cyber Series====
[[File:Cyber-Battalion-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave''' (Cyber Battalion, 2018)
:Released in the third wave of the ''[[Transformers: Generations#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion figures, Shockwave transforms into a spaceship in a few easy steps. Unlike most figures in the Cyber Series, Shockwave is not based on any existing Transformer toy and has unique engineering. Additionally, he features a 5 mm-compatible fist and a well-articulated upper body, but lacks knee articulation. His vehicle mode is loosely based on his original blaster mode but also takes some design cues from the ''Fall of Cybertron'' and ''Construct-Bots'' Shockwaves.

:In vehicle mode, the upper body does not connect solidly anywhere resulting in parts moving out of place in copies with loose hinge joints. This is somewhat harder to correct than many figures due to how small the joint is and how it is recessed into the chest. His plastic is also cast in two different shades of purple, which contrast strongly against one another.

:Amusingly, considering how easy he transforms between modes, his alt-mode is mistransformed in the stock photo. The robot mode Shockwave head rotates to an altered head in a different shade of purple for the vehicle mode.

:This figure was sold in the United States at Walgreens stores after being available in Asian markets.
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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:ConstructBots Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Elite Class, 2013)
: ''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Shockwave transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian jet, in a design loosely based on [[Transformers: Generations|''Generations'']] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|''War for Cybertron'']] [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]. He includes a blaster that covers his fist and resembles his original weapon. Also included are two parts that connect over the gun to mimic the original Shockwave's barrel cover.

:Most of his parts were used to make [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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===Cloud===
[[File:Cloud Shockwave toy.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Logic dictates that I should act like a psychopath.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Voyager, 2014-[[November 27|11-27]])
**''ID number:'' '''TFC-D03'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Astro Magnum]]" gun, rocket pod, rotary cannon, missile rack

:''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' Shockwave is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Whirl (G1)#Generations|Whirl]], transforming into a helicopter. As a [[Triple Changer]] he has a third Gerwalk-esque walking helicopter mode, called only an "alternate mode" to differentiate it from his "vehicle mode", plus an official "Shockblast" cannon mode created by fiddling around with the toy. He has a pair of mechanical pincers which his "Astro Magnum" weapon can be fitted over and all four of his "Blast Arms" weapons can attach via c-clips to various sculpted rods. Shockwave was sold exclusively through [[e-HOBBY]] and came with the comic "[[TFC-D03]]".

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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Shockwave.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|All are dead cute.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-26'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Shockwave transforms from a [[super deformed]] Toyota Crown Athlete S21 to a cute little robot.

:Shockwave was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Arcee]].
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===Masterpiece===
[[File:MP29-Laserwave.jpg|upright=3|thumb|Fans are literally quaking in their boots at this figure.]]
* '''Destron Laserwave''' ([[2016]]-[[March 26|03-26]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-29'''
**''Accessories:'' Left and right fists, translucent right fist, gun barrel (opaque and translucent), saluting right hand (opaque and translucent), "Laser Vulcan", stand, die-cast Megatron Gun accessory (Asia reissue)
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' "Destron Laserwave" is a cartoon and G1 toy accurate figure, transforming into a large Cybertronian handgun and scaling with the rest of the Masterpiece line (since [[Hot_Rod_(G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-09]]), standing slightly taller than the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|MP-11 seeker mold]] and slightly shorter than [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-13 Soundwave]]. Though this figure's light purple coloration was controversial in some parts of the [[fandom]], it is based directly off Shockwave's original [[Sunbow]] [[character model|animation model]].

:Similar to [[#Generation 1|his G1 toy]], Laserwave has two separate electronic light gimmicks (but no sounds!). 2 LR44 batteries power the light in his gun arm, which is activated by clicking a button on his forearm and causes his gun barrel to glow with purple light, pulsing in and out eight times after a single push. 2 AAA batteries power the light in the barrel, activated by—what else?—pulling his trigger. His eye lights up using [[Light-piping]] from a large panel in the back of his head.

:He includes a left fist that can be swapped out for his gun barrel hand, to replicate his two-handed appearance from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", and an open "saluting" hand that can be swapped for his right fist based on the same scene from the same episode. Additionally, he includes translucent versions of his gun barrel and both right hands to match his original toy's appearance. The barrel of his alternate mode ends up on his back in robot mode, in contrast to his original toy, for which it was attached as a separate piece (something that was also true for the cartoon, in which it flew in from off-screen when he transformed). To cover this change, he comes with a stand for his gun mode that folds up into a show-accurate backpack and clips over the barrel.

:He comes with a mini version of himself in gun mode which he can wield (called a "Laser Vulcan" in the instructions), as seen in the episode "[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]", and a sticker sheet allowing him to have either classic Decepticon logos or cartoon-styled ones (with smaller eyes and a three-pointed central crest).

:If bought in Asian countries outside of Japan, he comes with a collector coin. The coin package is shaped after Shockwave's chest on the outside with the inside part being decorated after his target scope, and refers to the character as Destron Laserwave (a deviation from the other collector coins, which always used the western names even for characters who have different names in Japan). In Asia, the figure was reissued and comes with a die-cast Megatron Gun accessory.
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[[File:MP-29+Defense-Officer-Laserwave.jpg|upright=3|thumb|Dark purple is the new lavender. Deal with it.]]
*'''Defense Officer Laserwave''' ([[2018]]-[[November 14|11-14]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MP-29+'''
**''Accessories:'' Translucent left and right fists, opaque right fist, gun barrel (opaque and translucent), opaque saluting right hand, "Laser Vulcan", stand
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' "Defense Officer Laserwave" is a redeco of MP-29 sporting a much darker shade of purple that's more in line with his usual appearances, while also arguably making him even more G1 cartoon accurate.
:The listing on [[TakaraTomy Mall]], to which he is an exclusive to in Japan, states that he features a new head sculpt - with slightly different details and proportions from the earlier Masterpiece.
:Another key difference is that his forearms feature tampographed G1-cartoon styled Decepticon symbols rather than the customer applied labels featuring both toy based and cartoon style options of the original Masterpiece.
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===Legends===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG24-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's what I feared: prostate cancer, and it's advanced. I'm sorry, Shockwave but you're going to die.]]
*'''Shockwave & Cancer''' (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG24'''
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Shockwave is a another redeco of his [[#CombinerWars|''Combiner Wars'' figure]], transforming from robot to 5mm-compatible cannon and now featuring a deco closely based on the Generation 1 cartoon (although his show-accurate purple is a slightly brighter hue). He is packaged with [[Cancer (Masterforce)#Legends|Cancer]], a redeco of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Generations|Crashbash]]. As a ''Combiner Wars'' mold, Shockwave is not actually designed to interact with [[Titan Master]] figures, though Takara stock photographs and the instructions suggest rearranging his arms in cannon mode to form an awkward seat for Cancer.

:Unusually for a ''Legends'' release, he's referred to by his English market name rather than "Laserwave", presumably for trademark and/or marketing reasons. According to [[Shogo Hasui]], Shockwave was not originally intended to be released as part of the ''Legends'' lineup.<ref>https://twitter.com/Hasui_TF/status/769560271580979200</ref>

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2670.html Legends Shockwave & Cancer at Alfes's Blog]''
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Milk Caramel===
[[File:Caramel shockwave.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Laserwave''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''— of Shockwave was released as part of the second wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' [[candy toy]] range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue, and yellow.
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===Decoy===
{{anchor|TakaraDecoy}} [[File:Decoy shockwave.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Shockwave was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Decepticons in the series, Shockwave was molded in soft purple rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Shockwave was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

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*'''Shockwave''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': '''51'''

:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (51, in Shockwave's case). Like all Decepticon Decoys, Shockwave was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] and was, very early on in the promotion, available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Unsurprisingly, this red figurine is much rarer.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Decoy Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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===Bust===
[[File:Shockwave bust.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Shockwave reminisces back to when he had two hands.]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Bust, 2003)

: In 2003, [[Hard Hero]] released a six-inches tall polystone bust of Shockwave, based upon his Generation 1 cartoon appearance. It was limited to 2500 pieces worldwide, with an additional 100 specially signed by the sculptor.

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[[File:HardHero MetallicShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
* '''Shockwave Metallic Exclusive''' (Bust, 2003)

: Hard Hero's Shockwave was also released in shiny "metallic" coloration. This version was in even shorter supply, limited to only 500 copies.

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===Mini Bust===
[[File:Shockwave statue.jpg|thumb|"Yeah, I had to sell the trigger and most of the handle to feed my family."]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008, Shockwave was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. Both his fist and "gun hand" are translucent to better match his toy incarnation.

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===Mini Statue===
[[File:Shockwaveministatue.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Meet me in the bank... it's going down...]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Mini statue, 2005)
: Diamond Comics Distributors also released a small, six-inch polystone statue of Shockwave made by [[Palisades Toys]], based upon [[Pat Lee]]'s rendition of the character in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s Transformers comic books. An image of this statue made a cameo in the 2009 film ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', featuring in a newspaper that was sucked up by [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]].

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===Attacktix===
[[File:Shockwave-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)

: Shockwave was likely to have been one of several ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Booster pieces, using a wide, powerful, spring-loaded "blaster" missile launcher attack. He was to be a 40-point Leader-class piece. Though displayed as part of the ''Attacktix'' display at the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] "Celebration IV" convention, Shockwave was ultimately never released as the ''Attacktix'' toyline was put on ice.

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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|He's logical ''and'' cute.]]
* '''Grimlock & Shockwave''' (Robot Heroes, 2007)

: The most adorablest Shockwave ever, ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Shockwave is a stumpy PVC figurine that combines toy and animation model details into a single package. He has limited articulation (neck and shoulder swivels only), but he's so cute it doesn't matter. He was available in a two-pack with a similarly lovable version of [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RHShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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===Boss Coffee===
*'''Laserwave''' (2008)

:A non-transforming PVC figure of Shockwave was released as part of a promotion by [[Boss Coffee]]. The small figure was randomly included with single cans of the company's "Rainbow Mountain Blend" coffee, contained in a plastic capsule affixed to the top of can which then became a display base for the figurine once removed. Shockwave features articulation at the shoulders and waist, and came with a small catalog leaflet that could be folded up and attached to the lid/base to form a diorama background for added display value.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Destron/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Boss Coffee Laserwave at TFU.info]''
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===Mighty Muggs===
[[File:MightyMuggs Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Cute ''and'' frightening plus angry about my big head]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Mighty Mugg, 2009)

: Part of the third wave of [[Mighty Muggs]], Shockwave is a [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure with articulated arms and head. As all Mighty Muggs are made from the same mold, he has a really weird-looking round head. His left arm, however, is [[retool]]ed to include his trademark gun hand.

: Shockwave was briefly believed to be canceled, but Hasbro revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2009 that his wave would be released. Along with the rest of his wave, Shockwave was eventually released as an exclusive at Diamond Distributors and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.

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===G.I. Joe and the Transformers===
[[File:ShockwaveHISS.jpg|thumb|right|"The [[Terrordrome]] will remain exactly as you leave it!"]]
*'''Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank with two figures & Energon''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' Soundwave cassette deck, three "MiniCon Deployers", and energon cubes

: An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2012, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' [[HISS tank]] meant to represent Shockwave, with an additional cannon piece meant to emulate ''Generation 1'' Shockwave's gun barrel. It includes the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro|James McCullen Destro XXIV]] and a [[Battle Android Trooper]]<ref>[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/12/shockwavehiss/ Shockwave H.I.S.S. page at yojoe.com]</ref> with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s. Destro's accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck, various guns, a suitcase of money, and three micro-casettes capable of being placed within the Soundwave toy. The toy's press release identifies the tapes as [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], but since all three sport the sculpted details of the original Laserbeak toy and are colored red, gold, and orange they visually appear to be Laserbeak and his redecos [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] and [[Sundor]], respectively.

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==Notes==
[[File:ToyCoAstroMagnum.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|"Shackwave"? '''"Shackwave"?!''' RADIOWAVE, [[fandom|you]] idiots!]]
* Although Shockwave was depicted in the very first episode of the original cartoon series, he did not receive a toy release until early in 1985. Unlike the bulk of early Transformers that drew their molds from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change|Microchange]]'' toys, Shockwave's original form was first produced by [[ToyCo]] as the "[http://soundwavesoblivion.blogspot.com/2015/05/shockwave-toyco-variants-part-1.html 4 Changeable Astro Magnum]". As such, similar non-Transformer toys using the same mold were released in 1985, including a [[RadioShack]] exclusive called "Galactic Man". A minor but amusing difference between the RadioShack version, humorously called "Shackwave" by fans, and the [[Hasbro]] version, is that Shockwave's inconveniently placed trigger was remolded and appears less... inconvenient.
** A 1985 Hasbro briefing binder gives Shockwave's toy the name "Spark Man," which probably was a name attached to the toy, considering its similarity to Radio Shack's "Galactic Man," rather than being an early name for the Hasbro character.<ref>http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/12/ron-friedman-auction-hasbro-briefing_15.html</ref> He still hadn't settled into his finalized name at the time the script for "[[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|More than Meets the Eye]]" was written; in it, he is referred to as '''Flash Beam'''.<ref>http://boltax.blogspot.com/2011/02/ron-friedman-auctions-scripts-part-3-of.html</ref>
** Shockwave was released by ToyCo in Korea in the 1980s at the same time Hasbro released him elsewhere. The only difference between the Korean version and the Hasbro release is a large "ToyCo" sticker on the front of the box.
* The Astro Magnum mold also appears to have been licensed to a small company called Village Toys in the 1980s, where it showed up in their [http://counter-x.net/footnotes/convert-a-bots/index.html Convert-A-Bots] line under the name "N-4-SR" (..."Enforcer", get it?). There are at least two variants; one was dark grey, with purple highlights<ref name="n4sr1">[http://plasticcrack.net/archives/2009/04/convert-a-bot_shockwave_that_is_not_shockwave Convert-A-Bots N-4-SR, variant 1]</ref>, the other pale green, also with purple highlights.<ref name="n4sr2">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1NVirID3fc Convert-A-Bots N-4-SR, variant 2]</ref>
[[File:Starbrigade.jpg|125px|thumb|Product and colors (and franchise) may vary.]]
* Shockwave bears the rather strange distinction of receiving a number of particularly high quality [[knockoff]]s, all of which known retain the electronics and some even having odd {{w|Flash Gordon}}-esque [[retool]]s.
* One of the earliest pictured versions of Action Master Shockwave features some awkward proportions and Fistfight with reversed colors. Another oddity of this version is that Shockwave's right hand is sculpted in an open position.
* A silhouette of Action Master Shockwave's card art appears on the back of the [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]] [[Star Brigade]] action figure cardbacks... as [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]]!

==References==
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Flight stand

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[[File:TransformersExclusiveDisplayStand_EvasionModeOptimus_StockPhoto.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''"I can show you a world. Shining, shimmering, spl-''GIVE ME YOUR FACE."]]

The '''flight stand''' is a figure mounting system used for displaying action figures in mid-air, rather than standing on a surface. This allows them to be supported in poses that would otherwise be impossible if the figures were balanced on their own. Typically, flight stands consist of a large flat base and an arm that can be used to hold figures. Flight stands will often hold figures through pegs of various sizes, claws, or other attachments designed to be as hidden as possible.

Some Transformers [[toy]]s have hexagonal/circular '''flight stand ports''' that allow them to be directly fitted onto standardized 3mm flight stand joints.

==Known toy molds with flight stand ports==
: Note: The vast majority of flight stand compatible ports found on figures are at the base of the spine, or between the legs of a figure. Unless noted otherwise, they're likely found there on your figure.

===Generations===

====''Thrilling 30''====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Deluxe'''
<ul class="iconlist">
* [[Skids (G1)#Generations|Autobot Skids]]/[[Crosscut (Autobot)#Generations|Crosscut]]
* [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Generations|''Armada'' Starscream]]/[[Jhiaxus (G2)#Generations|Jhiaxus]]
* [[Windblade (G1)#Generations|Windblade]]
* [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Arcee]]
</ul>
|}
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Voyager'''
<ul class="iconlist">
* [[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]]
* [[Sky-Byte (RID)#Generations|Sky-Byte]]
</ul>
|}

====''Combiner Wars''====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Legends'''
* [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#Generations|Autobot Powerglide]]/[[Viper#Generations|Decepticon Viper]]
* [[Blackjack#GenerationsG2|Decepticon Blackjack]]/[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Generations|Rodimus]]
* [[Groove (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Groove]]/[[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Generations|Wreck-Gar]]
|}
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Deluxe'''
* [[Alpha Bravo#Generations|Alpha Bravo]]/[[Blades (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Blades]]/[[Vortex (G1)#CombinerWars|Decepticon Vortex]]/[[Skyburst (G1)#Generations|Skyburst]]/[[Stormclash#Generations|Stormclash]]
* [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Dragstrip]]/[[Mirage (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Mirage]]
* [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]]/[[Slingshot (G1)#Generations|Quickslinger]]/[[Blast Off (G1)#CombinerWars|Decepticon Blast Off]]
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]]/[[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|Air Raid]]/[[Hellbat (Victory)#Generations|Fellbat]]/[[Guyhawk#Generations|Guyhawk]]/[[Strafe (G1)#Generations|Strafe]]/[[Cicadacon#Combiner Wars|General Cicadacon]]
* [[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]]/[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]]/[[Jumpstream#Generations|Jumpstream]]/[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Wheeljack]]/[[Ravage (G1)/toys#BotCon2016|Ravage]] ''(Located under the hood)''
* [[Dead End (G1)#CombinerWars|Dead End]]/[[Streetwise (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Streetwise]]/[[Wildrider (G1)#Generations|Brake-Neck]]/[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]]/[[Dust Up#Generations|Dust Up]]/[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations|Smokescreen]]/[[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)#Generations|Lightsteed]]
* [[Offroad#Generations|Decepticon Offroad]]/[[First Aid (G1)#Generations|Protectobot First Aid]]/[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Ironhide]]/[[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Trailbreaker]]
* [[Rook (Generations)#Generations|Protectobot Rook]]/[[Swindle (G1)#CombinerWars|Swindle]]/[[Hound (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Autobot Hound]]/[[Tarantulas (BW)#Combiner Wars|Predacon Tarantulas]]
* [[Brawl (G1)#CombinerWars|Brawl]]/[[Nosecone (G1)#Generations|Nosecone]]/[[Drillhorn (Victory)#Generations|Drillhorn]]/[[Killbison#Generations|Ironbison]]/[[Ram Horn#Combiner Wars|General Ramhorn]]
* [[Groove (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Groove]]/[[Afterburner (G1)#Generations|Afterbreaker]]
|}
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Voyager'''
* [[Hook (G1)#Generations|Constructicon Hook]]
* [[Long Haul (G1)#Generations|Constructicon Long Haul]]
* [[Scavenger (G1)#Generations|Constructicon Scavenger]]
* [[Bonecrusher (G1)#Generations|Constructicon Bonecrusher]]
* [[Scrapper (G1)#Generations|Constructicon Scrapper]]
* [[Mixmaster (G1)#Generations|Constructicon Mixmaster]]
|}
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%"valign="top"|'''Leader'''
* [[Megatron (G1)#Combiner Wars|Megatron]]/[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Combiner Wars|Armada Megatron]]

====''Titans Return''====

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Legends'''
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Brawn.jpg|upright=1|thumb|"Give me a flight stand and I can start breakdancing!"]]
* [[Rewind (G1)#Generations|Autobot Rewind]]/[[Rumble (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Decepticon Rumble]]
* [[Wheelie (G1)#TitansReturn|Autobot Wheelie]]
* [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Titans_Return|Bumblebee]]/[[Chase (G1)#Generations|Roadburn]]
* [[Gnaw (G1)#Generations|Gnaw]] ''(Gnaw actually has '''three''': two found on his back, one found on his Sharkticon mode's jaw)''
* [[Kickback (G1)#TitansReturn|Kickback]]
* [[Brawn (G1)/toys#TitansReturnLegends|Brawn]] ''(Found on the figure's '''shield''', which becomes the top of the vehicle mode)''
* [[Seaspray (G1)#GenerationsTR|Seaspray]] ''(Found at the back of his Titan Master cabin)''
* [[Fastlane#Generations|Fastclash]]/[[Cloudraker#Generations|Cloudraker]] ''(Cloudraker also has three: two on his jet underside, and one under his nosecone, which ends up on his back)''
|}

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Deluxe'''
[[File:TitansReturntoy-ScourgeDeluxe.jpg|upright=1|thumb|]]
[[File:TF-TR-Deluxe-Grotusque.jpg|upright=1|thumb|]]
* [[Blurr (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blurr]]/[[Brainstorm (G1)#TitanForce|Brainstorm]]/[[Nautica (G1)#Toys|Autobot Nautica]]
* [[Hardhead (G1)#Generations|Hardhead]]/[[Quake_(G1)#Generations|Decepticon Quake]]
* [[Scourge_(G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Scourge]]/[[Highbrow (G1)#Generations|Highbrow]]/[[Windblade (G1)#TitansReturnRetail|Windblade]] ''(Highbrow has one port on the landing gear under his cockpit and one on his back)''
* [[Skullcruncher (G1)#Generations|Skullsmasher]]/[[Krok (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Krok]]
* [[Chromedome (G1)#Generations|Chromedome]]/[[Getaway#Generations|Autobot Breakaway]]
* [[Mindwipe (G1)#Generations|Mindwipe]]/[[Convobat#Legends|Convobat]]
* [[Weirdwolf (G1)#Generations|Wolfwire]]
* [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Autobot Hot Rod]]
* [[Triggerhappy (G1)#Generations|Triggerhappy]]/[[Metalhawk (Masterforce)#Generations|Metalhawk]]
* [[Doublecross#Generations|Autobot Twinferno]]/[[Grotusque#Generations|Grotusque]]
* [[Perceptor_(G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Perceptor]]
* [[Topspin (G1)#Generations|Autobot Topspin]]/[[Twin_Twist#Generations|Twin Twist]]
* [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]]
|}
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Voyager'''
* [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Galvatron]]
* [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]]/[[Astrotrain_(G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Astrotrain]]
* [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Generations|Alpha Trion]]/[[Broadside (G1)#Generations|Broadside]]/[[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Generations|Tidal Wave]]
* [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Megatron]]/[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blitzwing]] ''(Found on the turret of the tank mode, which moves to the back of the figure in robot mode, or bottom of jet mode)''
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]]/[[Octane#TitansReturn|Decepticon Octone]]
|}
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Leader'''
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]]/[[Ginrai (robot)#Generations|Magnus Prime]]
* [[Sixshot#Generations|Six Shot]]/[[Quickswitch#Generations|Quickswitch]]
|}

====''Power of the Primes''====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Legends'''
* [[Beachcomber_(G1)#Generations|Beachcomber]] ''(Found on the engine of his vehicle mode, which becomes his backpack in robot mode)''
* [[Windcharger_(G1)#Power_of_the_Primes|Windcharger]]
|}
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Deluxe'''
* [[Dreadwind_(G1)#Generations|Dreadwind]]
* [[Slag_(G1)#Power_of_the_Primes|Slug]]
* [[Swoop_(G1)/toys#Power_of_the_Primes|Swoop]] ''(Swoop has '''four''': one in the traditional location at the base of his spine, and two more found on the front of his pelvis for his beast mode. One more is found under the alt-mode's jaw.)''
|}

===Legends===
''TBA''
===Unite Warriors===
* [[Blast Off (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Blast Off]]/[[Strafe (G1)#Unite Warrior 2|Strafe]]/[[Movor#Unite Warrior 2|Shuttler]]
===Movie Advanced===
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 5|Classic Optimus Prime]]
* [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#Deluxe_Class_toys_5|Classic Bumblebee]]

''TBA''

===Masterpiece===
* [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]]
* [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
* [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
''TBA''

===Transformers: Age of Extinction===
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 5|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]]
* [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#Deluxe_Class_toys_5|High Octane Bumblebee]]

''TBA''

===Transformers: The Last Knight===
* [[Sqweeks#The_Last_Knight|Autobot Sqweeks]] ''(found in the undercarriage of both forms behind the kickstand)''

===Movie The Best===
* [[Optimus_Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager_Class_toys_6|Optimus Prime]]

===Robots in Disguise (2015)===
* [[Stormshot]]

==Revoltech==
: This one may be cheating, hence the separate category. Certain [[Revoltech]] figures come with stands and extra holes for those stands. Those figures will be noted, but all Revoltech figures have 3mm peg holes in their feet to use the base instead should they include one.

===Yamaguchi series===
* 19. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Convoy]]
* 19fs. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Ultra Magnus]]
* 25. [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Megatron]]
* 46. [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Revoltech|Starscream]] ''(figure stand included)''
* 47. [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Revoltech|Hot Rodimus]] ''(figure stand included)''

[[File:TF-DOTM-Revoltech-SFX-Jetwing-Optimus-Prime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1|]]
===Sci-Fi series===
* 30. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Optimus Prime]]
* 38. [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Bumblebee]]
* 40. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Jet Wing Ver. Optimus Prime]] ''(figure stand included)''

===Legacy of Revoltech===
{{note|Legacy of Revoltech is a series of reissues of popular Revoltech toys, unchanged from their original releases.}}
* LR-008 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Convoy]]
* LR-044 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#SFX040|Jet Wing ver. Optimus Prime]]
* LR-049 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Optimus Prime]]
* LR-050 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Bumblebee]]

==Flight stands==
[[File:TransformersExclusiveDisplayStand_StockPhoto.jpg|upright=1|thumb|]]

* '''Transformers Age of Extinction Figure Stand''' (2014)

:This colorless translucent display stand was given away by ToysЯUs Singapore with any purchase over $30 Singapore Dollars. It included a base embossed with the Age of Extinction logo, and two arms with claws.

* '''Transformers Exclusive Display Stand''' (2015)

:This display stand was sold from the TakaraTomy Mall and marketed as attachable to the Transformers Masterpiece Series, Movie Advanced Series, and Legends Series. Made of colorless translucent plastic, it consists of a base with the Autobot logo, and a triple-jointed arm with a 3mm-peg to insert into flight stand ports.

* '''Transformers Masterpiece Stand''' (2015)

: This display stand was a re-deco of the above stand, and was provided as an accessory with [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Masterpiece Tracks]] and [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]], in solid black and translucent purple, respectively.

[[Category:Gimmicks]]
[[Category:Merchandise]]

User:NewtypeS3

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[[File:TUD3 bloodthirsty Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|Lookin' for a few good bots.]]

Hello. The (real) name's Brandon. I'm 32, male, and like giant robots who beat the crap out of one another. I've done some work with the obscure entires, and I really like going on archive dives to fill in gaps in the Wiki. Current hobbies include modding figures, or just adding paint to an incomplete looking 'Bot or 'Con.

I also like Cliffjumper, as one might guess.

==='''Pages I'm slowly working on, linked for my own archival reasons'''===
*[[Beastformers]]
*[[Open Road Brands]]
*[[Packaging]]

==='''Pages I've provided updated information on, linked for my own archival reasons'''===
*[[AFCG Inc]]
*[[Battlecharger]]
*[[Duocon]]
*[[Flight stand]]
*[[Fusion Cannon]]
*[[Jumpstarter]]
*[[Junkion (species)]]
*[[Monsterbot]]
*[[Omnibot]]
*[[Predacon (G1)]]
*[[Protectobot (G1)]]
*[[Super Mode]]
*[[Tech Specometer Eleven]]
*[[Technobot]]
*[[Throttlebots]]

Predacon (G1)

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:''The Predacons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]], and later the progenitors of the future [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TFSummerSpecial cover.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that there are only five Predacons, and that they all share an awesome color scheme!]]
The '''Predacons''' are a subgroup of Decepticons who transform into powerful, savage animals.

The subgroup is composed of:

*The ever-patient [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (leader)
*The cheerful [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
*The stubborn [[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
*The easily distracted [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
*The wrathful [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

They combine to form the deadly [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]].

The group also may include [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:FFOD5 Predacons.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4]]
At the behest of the [[Quintesson]]s, nominally allied with the Decepticons, the Predacons were sent to Jupiter's moon [[Io]] to retrieve [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Transformation cog|Transformation Cog]] from [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Oddly, despite being constantly touted as the most fearsome and vicious warriors in the galaxy, the Predacons were beaten off fairly easily by this small band of Autobots, unable even harm their human ally [[Marissa Faireborn]]. The terrifying [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] proved a bit more of a challenge, but was soon dispatched by Sky Lynx. The separated Predacons fell back in disarray as the Autobots made their escape. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:Chaos-predacons-robotmode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Everyone forgets we can also turn into robots.]]
The Predacons later served directly under [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. The Predacons appeared in many of Galvatron's schemes in the ensuing year, ranging from oppressing the people of [[Paradron]], {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}} to mining [[death crystal]]s on the planet [[Dread (planet)|Dread]], where they got their first rematch with Sky Lynx. Though they proved effective in the planet's jungle environments, and managed to knock Sky Lynx out of the battle, they were unable to stop Kup from commandeering Galvatron's death crystal cannon. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}.

They also found themselves ensnared in a bizarre dream-fueled world as part of a Quintesson plot, forcing them to cooperate - or at least tolerate - the Autobots trapped there with them. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}}

{{groupstub}}
{{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

[[File:Call-of-the-primitives-predacons4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
The Predacons were part of a large Decepticon squad fighting Autobots on the Moon, when a voice from space called them away. Abandoning the battle, the Predacons and a variety of other beastial Transformers boarded Trypticon and rocketed off into space to answer the call. Along the way, the Predacons stirred up some trouble and had a brawl with the Dinobots. Arriving on an ancient world, they learned that the [[Primacron (G1)|creator]] of [[Unicron]] had unleashed a new all-destroying energy creature... which soon arrived and attacked. Razorclaw ordered the assembled Transformers to split up to evade the creature, but later the Predacons decided it would be better to make a stand instead of running. Merging in to Predaking, they fearlessly faced their foe, but were quickly dispatched. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

The Predacons were among the many Transformers were infected by the [[Hate Plague]] - Headstrong got it from Brawl, and soon spread it to Razorclaw. Later, having formed Predaking, they were moments from destroying the still-healthy Galvatron when they were quickly shooed away by some passing Autobots. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Back on Earth, the separated Predacons were among a group of infected Transformers who broke into Autobot City and were on the verge of destroying the inert Optimus Prime when the Autobot leader awoke and used the Matrix of Leadership's energies to cure them all. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Predacons were built through cooperation between the Decepticons and the Quintessons. Though they work for the Decepticons, they are commanded by the Quintessons. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Part 3 and Part 4}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
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=====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. The Predacons were among the selected, but only in the form of Predaking. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Splitting off from the Decepticons in the wake of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], the Predacons formed [[Predacon (BW)|their own faction]], supplementing their forces with Transformers from stasis pods which [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] pilfered from [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s secondary laboratory. {{Storylink|A Common Foe}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
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''Summoned to [[Earth]] by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to help him hunt down and destroy an isolated and vulnerable [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], the Predacons travelled across the [[space bridge]] and (after showing off their skills by doing some target shooting on [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]) were quickly approved of by their new employer. Before leaving on their mission, however, they were approached by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who convinced them to turn on Megatron and destroy him instead. Their attempt at treachery would result in both Megatron and Optimus being transported to Cybertron and believed dead by their respective teams for some time.'' {{storylink|Prey!}}

[[File:Predacons-GoneButNotForgotten.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Attacking Megatron's so nice we did it twice!]]

Shockwave, who was seeking to rid himself of an addled and insane Megatron (driven mad by the recent death of Optimus Prime), [[Deep space receiving tower|contacted]] the Predacons and hired them to ambush and kill the Decepticon leader. (''It was explained to the Predacons, who were understandably concerned about having to deal with Megatron yet again, that their target had recently lost his memory, and thus would not recall meeting them before, or their subsequent betrayal of him.'') The Predacons eagerly agreed to the mission, seeing it as a possible challenge for their skills, and disguised themselves as Autobots in order to convince Megatron that Optimus Prime was not only still alive, but had been the one who sent them. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

{{note|Unlike most of their contemporaries, the Predacons appeared to be an elite group of hunters, who seemed to exist as mercenaries outside of the usual Decepticon hierarchy—they had no qualms about trying to murder their supposed leader, so long as it seemed challenging and the money was right. Their legendary skill was so well-known that even Shockwave remembered them as the greatest hunters on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], despite having been buried in a swamp for several millennia!}}

''Deciding to stay on Earth, the Predacons quickly grew bored with the lack of any real sport there. Their previous encounters with Optimus and Megatron had been so exciting that they had expected to find the planet a little more challenging. While rampaging randomly across the country, they soon encountered the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], and found them to be worthy opponents. Both teams were closely matched in terms of power, and were strongly devoted to "looking after their own". Furthermore, it was revealed that [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] were actually old enemies from their days back on Cybertron. As the battle ended, the Predacons looked forward to causing their new rivals no end of trouble in the future.'' {{storylink|Grudge Match!}}

[[File:Predacons-ColdWar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Do these guys ever attack the Autobots?]]
New Decepticon leader [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] dispatched the Predacons to raid a chemical storage facility outside of [[Huntsville]], [[Alabama]] for rocket fuel. Having succeeded, they joined Ratbat for an assault on [[Intelligence and Information Institute|I.I.I.]]'s [[Oregon]] headquarters, in order to examine the corpses of the [[Throttlebot]]s, whom Triple-I had recently executed. After making short work of the [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] forces guarding the base, they located the crushed Autobot bodies, only to find that their [[brain module]]s had been removed. Ratbat and the Predacons tracked the brains (which had been transplanted into toy cars) to [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|Witwicky Auto Repair]], which they destroyed, and then to a local mall, where they were out manoeuvered and defeated by the "toy soldiers" and their human allies, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Walter Barnett (G1)|Walter Barnett]]. {{storylink|Toy Soldiers!}}

Under Ratbat's command, the Predacons participated in the full-scale attack against the Autobots on the moon, {{storylink|Totaled!}} as well as two major battles in the Arctic, facing both [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok's]] Decepticons and later the Autobots who had been lured there in a trap. Shortly after, the Predacons were part of the combined Autobot-Decepticon team to stop the [[Underbase]]-fueled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] from destroying [[Tokyo]], but were easily destroyed by him. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Earthforce====
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Razorclaw and Rampage were on a reconnaissance mission for Shockwave when they found [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], right at the moment he found out he had been the victim of an [[April Fools' Day]] joke. They laughed. That was stupid of them. {{storylink|Snow Fun!}} Grimlock's warning that there were Predacons in the area fresh in his head, [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] assumed that [[Fantasy Predacon|they]] were responsible for the disappearance of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Mystery!}}

When Megatron and Shockwave attempted to reunite their disparate forces, the Predacons attended the [[Enclave]]. It didn't end harmoniously thanks to the intervention of the Earthforce. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} Later, they attacked the [[Earthbase]] under [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s command, but were driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predacons lost and found.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Eons ago, the Predacons were Decepticon warlords who had been banished from Cybertron to the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beest]]. While on the planet, the Predacons' higher functions degraded, causing them to become feral. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tracked down the exiled Predacons on Beest and, with the aid of three members of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], subdued and rebuilt them, allowing them to combine into the fearsome Predaking. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}}

Their first target was [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s base on Cybertronian [[Wastelands]], where the Predacons drew out and attacked [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], killing the latter. Before Shockwave could properly react to this turn of events the Predacons had taken over the base and subdued the rest of his troops. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

Later, Megatron returned to Earth, and entered the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] to punish [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] for shooting him in the void of space. {{storylink|War and Peace}} The Predacons were sent to fight Starscream's elite squad, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], while the latter were training on the island of [[Guadalcanal]]. Predaking's firepower forced the Combaticons to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and the warriors significantly damaged each other. However, while Bruticus was strong and determined, Predaking had superior intelligence compared to the slow-witted Combaticon combiner, and he savagely defeated Bruticus, putting him in [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Predacons art of war.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]]
Divebomb was among [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s troops as they waited patiently for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s force field around [[Teletran 3]] to dissipate. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

Following the defeat of Shockwave, the Predacons were forced to live in the [[Gladiator Zone]], where they created their own territory and were none too pleased with [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]] intruding on it. When the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] joined with his comrades to form [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]], the Predacons formed Predaking and fought him. Predaking came out on top, but before he could finish the Seacons off, he was stopped by [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], who told both subgroups that he was the offspring of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

Joining Serpent O.R.'s new Decepticon army, the Predacons helped capture a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and argued with the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] during a meeting. As Predaking, they later attacked an Autobot peace ceremony and took out [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} He spent the rest of the battle hunting down innocent civilians before returning to the Decepticon headquarters, where Divebomb and Rampage failed to notice that their former prisoners were sneaking up on them. Meanwhile, Tantrum and Headstrong were among the Decepticons preparing to defend their base from a major Autobot/G.I. Joe assault. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} Alongside several other subgroup leaders, Razorclaw protected Serpent O.R. from a furious Optimus Prime, but was killed when [[Cobra Commander]] took control of Serpent O.R.'s body. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===Dawn of Future's Past===
{{note|The events of "Dawn of Future's Past" are also integrated into the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]].}}
[[File:DawnofFuturesPast G1Predacons.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|METAL! \m/]]
After the end of the Great War the remaining Predacons formed the new [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon faction]]. Divebomb is known to have recruited several ex-Decepticons for the faction. Some time after the [[Great Reformatting]], Razorclaw returned as their leader. As usual, they swore revenge against the Maximals. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

{{note|According to [[Pete Sinclair]], the scene takes place 50-100 years after ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. He also stated that the original Rampage, Tantrum, and Headstrong died at the end of the Great War, and the guys standing behind Razorclaw are their [[Relatives|descendants]].}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Predacons SL Jazz.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that our Cybertronian modes are awesome.]]
Before the war, the Predacons were trained in the arts of combat by [[Kup (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Kup]]. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}} They soon found their calling in the underground [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial]] pit fights that dominated the Cybertronian underworld; though they quickly climbed the ranks thanks to their fighting techniques, they remained wary of the powerful [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} Like many gladiators, they joined [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s budding Decepticon faction during the uprising against the [[Senate]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

When Megatron was overthrown by [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Scorponok]] early in the war, the Predacons refused to serve a new leader and left Cybertron on a hunting trip, killing native species for sport across many worlds before they ran out of prey and fuel on [[Canis Tor]]. They then turned on each other, but before they could get to cannibalizing their own teammates, [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] showed up and let them know Megatron had returned. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} The Predacons rejoined the Decepticon army and participated in an assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], where they killed [[Slinger]] and battled the Dynobots. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

During the war, the Predacons became a Tactical Assault Unit loyal to Megatron. [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] prepared himself for a possible Predacon attack while enacting the [[Regenesis]] project, and was caught off-guard when he was instead attacked by the Dynobots. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}} At some point, the Predacons attempted to modify themselves into a [[combiner]] team, but failed. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

After the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]], Razorclaw was involved in a Decepticon scheme to demoralize the Autobots and claim as much of their territory on the planet as possible. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] used [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to subvert the will of [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], forcing the Autobot to make an assassination attempt on [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], "The Voice" of the Autobot cause. And so, just as the Autobot forces were gathering around their transmitters, waiting for the pre-scheduled broadcast that would never come, Razorclaw caught them off-guard with a massive full-frontal assault on the enemy trenches. Besides his Predacons, he led [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], and even the mighty [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] himself into battle. Although details are slim, this offensive was apparently a major blow to the Autobot cause. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

At one point on Cybertron, the Predacons hunted down and killed two squads of Autobots, leaving [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] the only survivors. Between the two, they managed to defeat four out of the five Predacons, but Razorclaw got the better of Jazz in a one-on-one battle and was about to execute him when Autobot reinforcements arrived and forced him to back off. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

[[File:IDWongoing11 Predacons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1| We serve [[China]]..... oh wait, they have no Energon. KILL THEM ALL! ]]
After [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s reactivation and subsequent return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Predacons were dispatched to ensure that his defeat was final this time, with Megatron giving Razorclaw explicit instructions: if Cybertron must die, then so be it. Razorclaw started a countdown on an orbital bombardment powerful enough to destroy Cybertron, but stood at the console with his finger on the button, ready to cancel it in the event that Thunderwing was defeated. He remarked that he was hesitant to destroy Cybertron unless it was absolutely necessary, but was willing to do it if it was. During the Autobots' battle with Thunderwing, Razorclaw sent two assault teams under Divebomb and Headstrong to assist the Autobots, but ordered them to retreat when Thunderwing revealed his "ultra-mode". Razorclaw cancelled the countdown with one second remaining after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] defeated Thunderwing. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

Following Megatron's defeat on [[Earth]], Starscream took leadership but feared that Razorclaw would challenge him. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13|Uneasy Lies the Head}} This did not happen, as two years later, Razorclaw was overseeing the hundreds of Decepticons gathered on a desolate planetoid somewhere, rather enjoying it when they turned to cannibalism. {{storylink|All His Engines}} The other four Predacons were left behind on Earth, where they formed an alliance with the [[China|Chinese]] government to defend their nation in exchange for [[energon]]. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}} Led by Rampage, they clashed with the Autobots (allied with [[Skywatch]]) and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] (allied with [[North Korea]]), but ultimately the Chinese energon factories were destroyed, and the Predacons saw no need to stick around any further. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}} As for Razorclaw, he tried to defend the Decepticon base from [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] only to fall victim to a [[cerebro-shell]] and forced to turn on Starscream. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}}

After the war against [[D-Void]], the Predacons were reunited on Cybertron, where they were imprisoned by the Autobots and fitted with [[Inhibitor/deterrence chip|I/D chips]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} Like most Decepticons, they went on a riot when Megatron returned. {{storylink|City on Fire}} They were among the disenfranchised Decepticons on Cybertron who joined up with [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] when he took leadership of the faction and swore to conquer Earth. However, Galvatron's troops were defeated in [[Shanghai]] in a three way war between them, the Autobots and the Chinese military. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:TheIronKlaw-Predacons.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Disco inferno!]]

Remaining on Earth, the Predacons fell into the employ of the villainous human "[[Iron Klaw]]", who used [[Merklynn|Garrison Kreiger]]'s technology to forcibly brainwash them into loyal soldiers. He also improved on their botched combiner technology, allowing them to form Predaking. As Predaking, they were deployed to defend Iron Klaw's castle from an infiltration by Kup, [[Ayana Jones|Mayday]], and [[Action Man]], but separated when [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] smashed the machinery keeping them brainwashed. While the team was left confused, Razorclaw attempted to take revenge by killing any nearby humans and was in turn killed by Kup. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Predaking toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's called "Animal Planet" 'cause WE took it over!]]
*'''Predacons Gift Set''' (1986)
**[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
**[[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
**[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
**[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
**[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

:The Predacons were sold boxed in 1986 and 1987. They are by far the largest combining team of the G1 toyline, as all five members are the same comparatively large size. They share a unified color scheme of red, orange, yellow, gray and black. Each transforms from a robot armed with a sword and handgun to a chunky mechanical animal; the five toys combine together to form [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. Some of Predaking's add-on kibble is used by his individual components as weaponry.
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[[File:G1 Gnaw toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''[[Gnaw_(G1)#Generation_1|Gnaw]]''' (Decepticon, 1986)
:Gnaw was an Animatron in the Japanese toyline. As in the American toy line, Gnaw transforms into a [[Sharkticon]].
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*'''Predaking''' (2010/2017)
:A Reissue of Predaking was released on November 27, 2010. As part of TakaraTomy's Celebration 2010 line, Predaking featured significant differences from the previous releases. His yellow plastic was replaced with gold plastic, most of which was painted over gold. The orange, red, black, and gray plastic was replaced with metallic fleck equivalents. Nearly every [[sticker]] has been redesigned from the original, and an optional label sheet to be applied to the robot, beast, and combined mode eyes has been included.
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:TF-Universe-2008-Razorclaw.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|]]
*'''Special Team Leaders''' (2008)
**'''[[Razorclaw_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Razorclaw]]'''
:Razorclaw is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] toy, transforming into a robotic lion. This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]].
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-RazorclawWoH.jpg|thumb|upright=1.50|]]
*'''[[Razorclaw_(G1)#Timelines|Razorclaw]]''' (BotCon attendee figure, [[2009]])
:A [[retool]] and [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]], featuring a new head. Razorclaw transforms into a mechanical lion. 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 a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Leader-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys. Razorclaw came with a translucent [[Cyber Planet Key|Golden Disk Key]].

:The original version of this mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Breaker]] and was separately retooled into ''Universe'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]].
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===Platinum Edition===
[[File:Platinum-Edition-Predaking.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb]]
*'''[[Predaking_(G1)#Platinum_Edition|Predaking]]''' (2013)
:This reissue of Predaking is similar to the 2010 release, complete with die-cast metal parts and the five sheets of labels from the 2010 release. Different this time, though, is Predaking's sword being reused from Beast Hunters Voyager Class Optimus Prime's Star Saber.
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Sharkticon-Gnaw.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|Hey, if Japan counted me back then...]]
====Titans Return====
*'''[[Gnaw_(G1)#Generations|Gnaw]]''' (Legends Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Tail/mace
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Gnaw is a new [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] mold who transforms into a squat-limbed, shark-like monster.
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====Power of the Primes====
*'''Predaking''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-31'''
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==Merchandise==
===Forms Robo===
*'''Predaking''' (1987)
:Predaking was also among the ten characters who were rendered as part of the ''[[Forms Robo]]'' line of oversized ''keshigomu'' figures. He came individually packaged in a plastic baggie, and was available in red, yellow, green, or blue. Of the various ''Forms Robo'' figures, Predaking is easily the hardest to find, rarely appearing on the secondary market.
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium Predaking.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|]]
*'''Predaking''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
:As part of the ''Titanium'' series 3" line, Predaking is constructed of mostly [[die-cast]] metal and plastic parts, but cannot transform and has very limited articulation. His sculpt and colour scheme is based upon the original G1 toy, but has Rampage and Divebomb occupying each other's positions, like the cartoon and comic model.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesricochetpredaking.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Ricochet & Predaking''' (Robot Heroes, [[2009]])
:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Predaking is a small, [[super deformed]] and absolutely adorable figurine with articulated shoulders. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]. While the United States release of this two-pack was been cancelled, it has been found in other markets such as Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
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==Notes==
*The Predacons appear to be based on the [[Anibot]]s, a group of five Autobots who appeared in an early version of the script for the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 movie]]. These Anibots had the same animal modes as the Predacons (with the minor difference of a leopard instead of a tiger), and would also have combined into a larger robot, albeit a robot ''dragon''. Based on early internal [[character model|model sheets]] that were offered on [[eBay]] in 2016, it would appear that they had their faction changed first, briefly going by the interim name "Ani''cons''", before being given their final team name.<ref name="modelsheets">[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/93711-more-unseen-tftm-designs-plus-some-early-colors-and-some-show-design/?p=3191211 Early model sheets] at The Allspark.</ref>
*According to the 1986 vendor catalog, the gold plastic swords were originally intended to be [[:File:1986protopredacons.jpg|gold chromed]].
*In Japanese media, [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] is labeled an Animatron.
*Unlike the situation with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], there is very little fandom mention that [[Headstrong (G1)|two]] [[Tantrum (G1)|members]] of this team do not have '''preda'''tory animals as alternate modes.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Animatron''' (アニマトロン ''Animatoron'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lüèh Shíh Chīn-kāng''' (Taiwan, 掠食金剛, "Predator Vajra"), '''Jù Zhēngníng''' (China, 巨狰狞, "Giant Malevolent")
*''Russian:'' '''Vredikon''' (Вредикон, "Hurtcon")

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
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Predacon (G1)

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:''The Predacons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]], and later the progenitors of the future [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TFSummerSpecial cover.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that there are only five Predacons, and that they all share an awesome color scheme!]]
The '''Predacons''' are a subgroup of Decepticons who transform into powerful, savage animals.

The subgroup is composed of:

*The ever-patient [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (leader)
*The cheerful [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
*The stubborn [[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
*The easily distracted [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
*The wrathful [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

They combine to form the deadly [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]].

The group also may include [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:FFOD5 Predacons.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4]]
At the behest of the [[Quintesson]]s, nominally allied with the Decepticons, the Predacons were sent to Jupiter's moon [[Io]] to retrieve [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Transformation cog|Transformation Cog]] from [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Oddly, despite being constantly touted as the most fearsome and vicious warriors in the galaxy, the Predacons were beaten off fairly easily by this small band of Autobots, unable even harm their human ally [[Marissa Faireborn]]. The terrifying [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] proved a bit more of a challenge, but was soon dispatched by Sky Lynx. The separated Predacons fell back in disarray as the Autobots made their escape. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:Chaos-predacons-robotmode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Everyone forgets we can also turn into robots.]]
The Predacons later served directly under [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. The Predacons appeared in many of Galvatron's schemes in the ensuing year, ranging from oppressing the people of [[Paradron]], {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}} to mining [[death crystal]]s on the planet [[Dread (planet)|Dread]], where they got their first rematch with Sky Lynx. Though they proved effective in the planet's jungle environments, and managed to knock Sky Lynx out of the battle, they were unable to stop Kup from commandeering Galvatron's death crystal cannon. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}.

They also found themselves ensnared in a bizarre dream-fueled world as part of a Quintesson plot, forcing them to cooperate - or at least tolerate - the Autobots trapped there with them. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}}

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{{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

[[File:Call-of-the-primitives-predacons4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
The Predacons were part of a large Decepticon squad fighting Autobots on the Moon, when a voice from space called them away. Abandoning the battle, the Predacons and a variety of other beastial Transformers boarded Trypticon and rocketed off into space to answer the call. Along the way, the Predacons stirred up some trouble and had a brawl with the Dinobots. Arriving on an ancient world, they learned that the [[Primacron (G1)|creator]] of [[Unicron]] had unleashed a new all-destroying energy creature... which soon arrived and attacked. Razorclaw ordered the assembled Transformers to split up to evade the creature, but later the Predacons decided it would be better to make a stand instead of running. Merging in to Predaking, they fearlessly faced their foe, but were quickly dispatched. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

The Predacons were among the many Transformers were infected by the [[Hate Plague]] - Headstrong got it from Brawl, and soon spread it to Razorclaw. Later, having formed Predaking, they were moments from destroying the still-healthy Galvatron when they were quickly shooed away by some passing Autobots. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Back on Earth, the separated Predacons were among a group of infected Transformers who broke into Autobot City and were on the verge of destroying the inert Optimus Prime when the Autobot leader awoke and used the Matrix of Leadership's energies to cure them all. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Predacons were built through cooperation between the Decepticons and the Quintessons. Though they work for the Decepticons, they are commanded by the Quintessons. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Part 3 and Part 4}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
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=====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. The Predacons were among the selected, but only in the form of Predaking. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Splitting off from the Decepticons in the wake of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], the Predacons formed [[Predacon (BW)|their own faction]], supplementing their forces with Transformers from stasis pods which [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] pilfered from [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s secondary laboratory. {{Storylink|A Common Foe}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
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''Summoned to [[Earth]] by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to help him hunt down and destroy an isolated and vulnerable [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], the Predacons travelled across the [[space bridge]] and (after showing off their skills by doing some target shooting on [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]) were quickly approved of by their new employer. Before leaving on their mission, however, they were approached by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who convinced them to turn on Megatron and destroy him instead. Their attempt at treachery would result in both Megatron and Optimus being transported to Cybertron and believed dead by their respective teams for some time.'' {{storylink|Prey!}}

[[File:Predacons-GoneButNotForgotten.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Attacking Megatron's so nice we did it twice!]]

Shockwave, who was seeking to rid himself of an addled and insane Megatron (driven mad by the recent death of Optimus Prime), [[Deep space receiving tower|contacted]] the Predacons and hired them to ambush and kill the Decepticon leader. (''It was explained to the Predacons, who were understandably concerned about having to deal with Megatron yet again, that their target had recently lost his memory, and thus would not recall meeting them before, or their subsequent betrayal of him.'') The Predacons eagerly agreed to the mission, seeing it as a possible challenge for their skills, and disguised themselves as Autobots in order to convince Megatron that Optimus Prime was not only still alive, but had been the one who sent them. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

{{note|Unlike most of their contemporaries, the Predacons appeared to be an elite group of hunters, who seemed to exist as mercenaries outside of the usual Decepticon hierarchy—they had no qualms about trying to murder their supposed leader, so long as it seemed challenging and the money was right. Their legendary skill was so well-known that even Shockwave remembered them as the greatest hunters on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], despite having been buried in a swamp for several millennia!}}

''Deciding to stay on Earth, the Predacons quickly grew bored with the lack of any real sport there. Their previous encounters with Optimus and Megatron had been so exciting that they had expected to find the planet a little more challenging. While rampaging randomly across the country, they soon encountered the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], and found them to be worthy opponents. Both teams were closely matched in terms of power, and were strongly devoted to "looking after their own". Furthermore, it was revealed that [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] were actually old enemies from their days back on Cybertron. As the battle ended, the Predacons looked forward to causing their new rivals no end of trouble in the future.'' {{storylink|Grudge Match!}}

[[File:Predacons-ColdWar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Do these guys ever attack the Autobots?]]
New Decepticon leader [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] dispatched the Predacons to raid a chemical storage facility outside of [[Huntsville]], [[Alabama]] for rocket fuel. Having succeeded, they joined Ratbat for an assault on [[Intelligence and Information Institute|I.I.I.]]'s [[Oregon]] headquarters, in order to examine the corpses of the [[Throttlebot]]s, whom Triple-I had recently executed. After making short work of the [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] forces guarding the base, they located the crushed Autobot bodies, only to find that their [[brain module]]s had been removed. Ratbat and the Predacons tracked the brains (which had been transplanted into toy cars) to [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|Witwicky Auto Repair]], which they destroyed, and then to a local mall, where they were out manoeuvered and defeated by the "toy soldiers" and their human allies, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Walter Barnett (G1)|Walter Barnett]]. {{storylink|Toy Soldiers!}}

Under Ratbat's command, the Predacons participated in the full-scale attack against the Autobots on the moon, {{storylink|Totaled!}} as well as two major battles in the Arctic, facing both [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok's]] Decepticons and later the Autobots who had been lured there in a trap. Shortly after, the Predacons were part of the combined Autobot-Decepticon team to stop the [[Underbase]]-fueled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] from destroying [[Tokyo]], but were easily destroyed by him. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Earthforce====
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Razorclaw and Rampage were on a reconnaissance mission for Shockwave when they found [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], right at the moment he found out he had been the victim of an [[April Fools' Day]] joke. They laughed. That was stupid of them. {{storylink|Snow Fun!}} Grimlock's warning that there were Predacons in the area fresh in his head, [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] assumed that [[Fantasy Predacon|they]] were responsible for the disappearance of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Mystery!}}

When Megatron and Shockwave attempted to reunite their disparate forces, the Predacons attended the [[Enclave]]. It didn't end harmoniously thanks to the intervention of the Earthforce. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} Later, they attacked the [[Earthbase]] under [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s command, but were driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predacons lost and found.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Eons ago, the Predacons were Decepticon warlords who had been banished from Cybertron to the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beest]]. While on the planet, the Predacons' higher functions degraded, causing them to become feral. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tracked down the exiled Predacons on Beest and, with the aid of three members of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], subdued and rebuilt them, allowing them to combine into the fearsome Predaking. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}}

Their first target was [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s base on Cybertronian [[Wastelands]], where the Predacons drew out and attacked [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], killing the latter. Before Shockwave could properly react to this turn of events the Predacons had taken over the base and subdued the rest of his troops. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

Later, Megatron returned to Earth, and entered the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] to punish [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] for shooting him in the void of space. {{storylink|War and Peace}} The Predacons were sent to fight Starscream's elite squad, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], while the latter were training on the island of [[Guadalcanal]]. Predaking's firepower forced the Combaticons to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and the warriors significantly damaged each other. However, while Bruticus was strong and determined, Predaking had superior intelligence compared to the slow-witted Combaticon combiner, and he savagely defeated Bruticus, putting him in [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Predacons art of war.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]]
Divebomb was among [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s troops as they waited patiently for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s force field around [[Teletran 3]] to dissipate. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

Following the defeat of Shockwave, the Predacons were forced to live in the [[Gladiator Zone]], where they created their own territory and were none too pleased with [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]] intruding on it. When the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] joined with his comrades to form [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]], the Predacons formed Predaking and fought him. Predaking came out on top, but before he could finish the Seacons off, he was stopped by [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], who told both subgroups that he was the offspring of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

Joining Serpent O.R.'s new Decepticon army, the Predacons helped capture a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and argued with the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] during a meeting. As Predaking, they later attacked an Autobot peace ceremony and took out [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} He spent the rest of the battle hunting down innocent civilians before returning to the Decepticon headquarters, where Divebomb and Rampage failed to notice that their former prisoners were sneaking up on them. Meanwhile, Tantrum and Headstrong were among the Decepticons preparing to defend their base from a major Autobot/G.I. Joe assault. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} Alongside several other subgroup leaders, Razorclaw protected Serpent O.R. from a furious Optimus Prime, but was killed when [[Cobra Commander]] took control of Serpent O.R.'s body. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===Dawn of Future's Past===
{{note|The events of "Dawn of Future's Past" are also integrated into the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]].}}
[[File:DawnofFuturesPast G1Predacons.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|METAL! \m/]]
After the end of the Great War the remaining Predacons formed the new [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon faction]]. Divebomb is known to have recruited several ex-Decepticons for the faction. Some time after the [[Great Reformatting]], Razorclaw returned as their leader. As usual, they swore revenge against the Maximals. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

{{note|According to [[Pete Sinclair]], the scene takes place 50-100 years after ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. He also stated that the original Rampage, Tantrum, and Headstrong died at the end of the Great War, and the guys standing behind Razorclaw are their [[Relatives|descendants]].}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Predacons SL Jazz.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that our Cybertronian modes are awesome.]]
Before the war, the Predacons were trained in the arts of combat by [[Kup (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Kup]]. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}} They soon found their calling in the underground [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial]] pit fights that dominated the Cybertronian underworld; though they quickly climbed the ranks thanks to their fighting techniques, they remained wary of the powerful [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} Like many gladiators, they joined [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s budding Decepticon faction during the uprising against the [[Senate]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

When Megatron was overthrown by [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Scorponok]] early in the war, the Predacons refused to serve a new leader and left Cybertron on a hunting trip, killing native species for sport across many worlds before they ran out of prey and fuel on [[Canis Tor]]. They then turned on each other, but before they could get to cannibalizing their own teammates, [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] showed up and let them know Megatron had returned. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} The Predacons rejoined the Decepticon army and participated in an assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], where they killed [[Slinger]] and battled the Dynobots. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

During the war, the Predacons became a Tactical Assault Unit loyal to Megatron. [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] prepared himself for a possible Predacon attack while enacting the [[Regenesis]] project, and was caught off-guard when he was instead attacked by the Dynobots. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}} At some point, the Predacons attempted to modify themselves into a [[combiner]] team, but failed. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

After the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]], Razorclaw was involved in a Decepticon scheme to demoralize the Autobots and claim as much of their territory on the planet as possible. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] used [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to subvert the will of [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], forcing the Autobot to make an assassination attempt on [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], "The Voice" of the Autobot cause. And so, just as the Autobot forces were gathering around their transmitters, waiting for the pre-scheduled broadcast that would never come, Razorclaw caught them off-guard with a massive full-frontal assault on the enemy trenches. Besides his Predacons, he led [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], and even the mighty [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] himself into battle. Although details are slim, this offensive was apparently a major blow to the Autobot cause. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

At one point on Cybertron, the Predacons hunted down and killed two squads of Autobots, leaving [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] the only survivors. Between the two, they managed to defeat four out of the five Predacons, but Razorclaw got the better of Jazz in a one-on-one battle and was about to execute him when Autobot reinforcements arrived and forced him to back off. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

[[File:IDWongoing11 Predacons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1| We serve [[China]]..... oh wait, they have no Energon. KILL THEM ALL! ]]
After [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s reactivation and subsequent return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Predacons were dispatched to ensure that his defeat was final this time, with Megatron giving Razorclaw explicit instructions: if Cybertron must die, then so be it. Razorclaw started a countdown on an orbital bombardment powerful enough to destroy Cybertron, but stood at the console with his finger on the button, ready to cancel it in the event that Thunderwing was defeated. He remarked that he was hesitant to destroy Cybertron unless it was absolutely necessary, but was willing to do it if it was. During the Autobots' battle with Thunderwing, Razorclaw sent two assault teams under Divebomb and Headstrong to assist the Autobots, but ordered them to retreat when Thunderwing revealed his "ultra-mode". Razorclaw cancelled the countdown with one second remaining after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] defeated Thunderwing. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

Following Megatron's defeat on [[Earth]], Starscream took leadership but feared that Razorclaw would challenge him. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13|Uneasy Lies the Head}} This did not happen, as two years later, Razorclaw was overseeing the hundreds of Decepticons gathered on a desolate planetoid somewhere, rather enjoying it when they turned to cannibalism. {{storylink|All His Engines}} The other four Predacons were left behind on Earth, where they formed an alliance with the [[China|Chinese]] government to defend their nation in exchange for [[energon]]. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}} Led by Rampage, they clashed with the Autobots (allied with [[Skywatch]]) and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] (allied with [[North Korea]]), but ultimately the Chinese energon factories were destroyed, and the Predacons saw no need to stick around any further. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}} As for Razorclaw, he tried to defend the Decepticon base from [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] only to fall victim to a [[cerebro-shell]] and forced to turn on Starscream. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}}

After the war against [[D-Void]], the Predacons were reunited on Cybertron, where they were imprisoned by the Autobots and fitted with [[Inhibitor/deterrence chip|I/D chips]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} Like most Decepticons, they went on a riot when Megatron returned. {{storylink|City on Fire}} They were among the disenfranchised Decepticons on Cybertron who joined up with [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] when he took leadership of the faction and swore to conquer Earth. However, Galvatron's troops were defeated in [[Shanghai]] in a three way war between them, the Autobots and the Chinese military. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:TheIronKlaw-Predacons.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Disco inferno!]]

Remaining on Earth, the Predacons fell into the employ of the villainous human "[[Iron Klaw]]", who used [[Merklynn|Garrison Kreiger]]'s technology to forcibly brainwash them into loyal soldiers. He also improved on their botched combiner technology, allowing them to form Predaking. As Predaking, they were deployed to defend Iron Klaw's castle from an infiltration by Kup, [[Ayana Jones|Mayday]], and [[Action Man]], but separated when [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] smashed the machinery keeping them brainwashed. While the team was left confused, Razorclaw attempted to take revenge by killing any nearby humans and was in turn killed by Kup. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Predaking toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's called "Animal Planet" 'cause WE took it over!]]
*'''Predacons Gift Set''' (1986)
**[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
**[[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
**[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
**[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
**[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

:The Predacons were sold boxed in 1986 and 1987. They are by far the largest combining team of the G1 toyline, as all five members are the same comparatively large size. They share a unified color scheme of red, orange, yellow, gray and black. Each transforms from a robot armed with a sword and handgun to a chunky mechanical animal; the five toys combine together to form [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. Some of Predaking's add-on kibble is used by his individual components as weaponry.
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[[File:G1 Gnaw toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''[[Gnaw_(G1)#Generation_1|Gnaw]]''' (Decepticon, 1986)
:Gnaw was an Animatron in the Japanese toyline. As in the American toy line, Gnaw transforms into a [[Sharkticon]].
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*'''Predaking''' (2010/2017)
:A Reissue of Predaking was released on November 27, 2010. As part of TakaraTomy's Celebration 2010 line, Predaking featured significant differences from the previous releases. His yellow plastic was replaced with gold plastic, most of which was painted over gold. The orange, red, black, and gray plastic was replaced with metallic fleck equivalents. Nearly every [[sticker]] has been redesigned from the original, and an optional label sheet to be applied to the robot, beast, and combined mode eyes has been included.
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:TF-Universe-2008-Razorclaw.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|]]
*'''Special Team Leaders''' (2008)
**'''[[Razorclaw_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Razorclaw]]'''
:Razorclaw is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] toy, transforming into a robotic lion. This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]].
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-RazorclawWoH.jpg|thumb|upright=1.50|]]
*'''[[Razorclaw_(G1)#Timelines|Razorclaw]]''' (BotCon attendee figure, [[2009]])
:A [[retool]] and [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]], featuring a new head. Razorclaw transforms into a mechanical lion. 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 a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Leader-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys. Razorclaw came with a translucent [[Cyber Planet Key|Golden Disk Key]].

:The original version of this mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Breaker]] and was separately retooled into ''Universe'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]].
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===Platinum Edition===
[[File:Platinum-Edition-Predaking.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb]]
*'''[[Predaking_(G1)#Platinum_Edition|Predaking]]''' (2013)
:This reissue of Predaking is similar to the 2010 release, complete with die-cast metal parts and the five sheets of labels from the 2010 release. Different this time, though, is Predaking's sword being reused from Beast Hunters Voyager Class Optimus Prime's Star Saber.
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Sharkticon-Gnaw.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|Hey, if Japan counted me back then...]]
====Titans Return====
*'''[[Gnaw_(G1)#Generations|Gnaw]]''' (Legends Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Tail/mace
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Gnaw is a new [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] mold who transforms into a squat-limbed, shark-like monster.
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====Power of the Primes====
*'''Predaking''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-31'''
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==Merchandise==
===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium Predaking.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Squattie]]
*'''Predaking''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
:As part of the ''Titanium'' series 3" line, Predaking is constructed of mostly [[die-cast]] metal and plastic parts, but cannot transform and has very limited articulation. His sculpt and colour scheme is based upon the original G1 toy, but has Rampage and Divebomb occupying each other's positions, like the cartoon and comic model.
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==Notes==
*The Predacons appear to be based on the [[Anibot]]s, a group of five Autobots who appeared in an early version of the script for the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 movie]]. These Anibots had the same animal modes as the Predacons (with the minor difference of a leopard instead of a tiger), and would also have combined into a larger robot, albeit a robot ''dragon''. Based on early internal [[character model|model sheets]] that were offered on [[eBay]] in 2016, it would appear that they had their faction changed first, briefly going by the interim name "Ani''cons''", before being given their final team name.<ref name="modelsheets">[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/93711-more-unseen-tftm-designs-plus-some-early-colors-and-some-show-design/?p=3191211 Early model sheets] at The Allspark.</ref>
*According to the 1986 vendor catalog, the gold plastic swords were originally intended to be [[:File:1986protopredacons.jpg|gold chromed]].
*In Japanese media, [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] is labeled an Animatron.
*Unlike the situation with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], there is very little fandom mention that [[Headstrong (G1)|two]] [[Tantrum (G1)|members]] of this team do not have '''preda'''tory animals as alternate modes.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Animatron''' (アニマトロン ''Animatoron'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lüèh Shíh Chīn-kāng''' (Taiwan, 掠食金剛, "Predator Vajra"), '''Jù Zhēngníng''' (China, 巨狰狞, "Giant Malevolent")
*''Russian:'' '''Vredikon''' (Вредикон, "Hurtcon")

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
[[Category:Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
[[Category:Wings Universe subgroups]]

Predacon (G1)

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:''The Predacons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]], and later the progenitors of the future [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TFSummerSpecial cover.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that there are only five Predacons, and that they all share an awesome color scheme!]]
The '''Predacons''' are a subgroup of Decepticons who transform into powerful, savage animals.

The subgroup is composed of:

*The ever-patient [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (leader)
*The cheerful [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
*The stubborn [[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
*The easily distracted [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
*The wrathful [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

They combine to form the deadly [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]].

The group also may include [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:FFOD5 Predacons.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4]]
At the behest of the [[Quintesson]]s, nominally allied with the Decepticons, the Predacons were sent to Jupiter's moon [[Io]] to retrieve [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Transformation cog|Transformation Cog]] from [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Oddly, despite being constantly touted as the most fearsome and vicious warriors in the galaxy, the Predacons were beaten off fairly easily by this small band of Autobots, unable even harm their human ally [[Marissa Faireborn]]. The terrifying [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] proved a bit more of a challenge, but was soon dispatched by Sky Lynx. The separated Predacons fell back in disarray as the Autobots made their escape. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:Chaos-predacons-robotmode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Everyone forgets we can also turn into robots.]]
The Predacons later served directly under [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. The Predacons appeared in many of Galvatron's schemes in the ensuing year, ranging from oppressing the people of [[Paradron]], {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}} to mining [[death crystal]]s on the planet [[Dread (planet)|Dread]], where they got their first rematch with Sky Lynx. Though they proved effective in the planet's jungle environments, and managed to knock Sky Lynx out of the battle, they were unable to stop Kup from commandeering Galvatron's death crystal cannon. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}.

They also found themselves ensnared in a bizarre dream-fueled world as part of a Quintesson plot, forcing them to cooperate - or at least tolerate - the Autobots trapped there with them. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}}

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{{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

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The Predacons were part of a large Decepticon squad fighting Autobots on the Moon, when a voice from space called them away. Abandoning the battle, the Predacons and a variety of other beastial Transformers boarded Trypticon and rocketed off into space to answer the call. Along the way, the Predacons stirred up some trouble and had a brawl with the Dinobots. Arriving on an ancient world, they learned that the [[Primacron (G1)|creator]] of [[Unicron]] had unleashed a new all-destroying energy creature... which soon arrived and attacked. Razorclaw ordered the assembled Transformers to split up to evade the creature, but later the Predacons decided it would be better to make a stand instead of running. Merging in to Predaking, they fearlessly faced their foe, but were quickly dispatched. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

The Predacons were among the many Transformers were infected by the [[Hate Plague]] - Headstrong got it from Brawl, and soon spread it to Razorclaw. Later, having formed Predaking, they were moments from destroying the still-healthy Galvatron when they were quickly shooed away by some passing Autobots. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Back on Earth, the separated Predacons were among a group of infected Transformers who broke into Autobot City and were on the verge of destroying the inert Optimus Prime when the Autobot leader awoke and used the Matrix of Leadership's energies to cure them all. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Predacons were built through cooperation between the Decepticons and the Quintessons. Though they work for the Decepticons, they are commanded by the Quintessons. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Part 3 and Part 4}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
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=====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. The Predacons were among the selected, but only in the form of Predaking. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Splitting off from the Decepticons in the wake of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], the Predacons formed [[Predacon (BW)|their own faction]], supplementing their forces with Transformers from stasis pods which [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] pilfered from [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s secondary laboratory. {{Storylink|A Common Foe}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
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''Summoned to [[Earth]] by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to help him hunt down and destroy an isolated and vulnerable [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], the Predacons travelled across the [[space bridge]] and (after showing off their skills by doing some target shooting on [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]) were quickly approved of by their new employer. Before leaving on their mission, however, they were approached by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who convinced them to turn on Megatron and destroy him instead. Their attempt at treachery would result in both Megatron and Optimus being transported to Cybertron and believed dead by their respective teams for some time.'' {{storylink|Prey!}}

[[File:Predacons-GoneButNotForgotten.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Attacking Megatron's so nice we did it twice!]]

Shockwave, who was seeking to rid himself of an addled and insane Megatron (driven mad by the recent death of Optimus Prime), [[Deep space receiving tower|contacted]] the Predacons and hired them to ambush and kill the Decepticon leader. (''It was explained to the Predacons, who were understandably concerned about having to deal with Megatron yet again, that their target had recently lost his memory, and thus would not recall meeting them before, or their subsequent betrayal of him.'') The Predacons eagerly agreed to the mission, seeing it as a possible challenge for their skills, and disguised themselves as Autobots in order to convince Megatron that Optimus Prime was not only still alive, but had been the one who sent them. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

{{note|Unlike most of their contemporaries, the Predacons appeared to be an elite group of hunters, who seemed to exist as mercenaries outside of the usual Decepticon hierarchy—they had no qualms about trying to murder their supposed leader, so long as it seemed challenging and the money was right. Their legendary skill was so well-known that even Shockwave remembered them as the greatest hunters on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], despite having been buried in a swamp for several millennia!}}

''Deciding to stay on Earth, the Predacons quickly grew bored with the lack of any real sport there. Their previous encounters with Optimus and Megatron had been so exciting that they had expected to find the planet a little more challenging. While rampaging randomly across the country, they soon encountered the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], and found them to be worthy opponents. Both teams were closely matched in terms of power, and were strongly devoted to "looking after their own". Furthermore, it was revealed that [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] were actually old enemies from their days back on Cybertron. As the battle ended, the Predacons looked forward to causing their new rivals no end of trouble in the future.'' {{storylink|Grudge Match!}}

[[File:Predacons-ColdWar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Do these guys ever attack the Autobots?]]
New Decepticon leader [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] dispatched the Predacons to raid a chemical storage facility outside of [[Huntsville]], [[Alabama]] for rocket fuel. Having succeeded, they joined Ratbat for an assault on [[Intelligence and Information Institute|I.I.I.]]'s [[Oregon]] headquarters, in order to examine the corpses of the [[Throttlebot]]s, whom Triple-I had recently executed. After making short work of the [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] forces guarding the base, they located the crushed Autobot bodies, only to find that their [[brain module]]s had been removed. Ratbat and the Predacons tracked the brains (which had been transplanted into toy cars) to [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|Witwicky Auto Repair]], which they destroyed, and then to a local mall, where they were out manoeuvered and defeated by the "toy soldiers" and their human allies, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Walter Barnett (G1)|Walter Barnett]]. {{storylink|Toy Soldiers!}}

Under Ratbat's command, the Predacons participated in the full-scale attack against the Autobots on the moon, {{storylink|Totaled!}} as well as two major battles in the Arctic, facing both [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok's]] Decepticons and later the Autobots who had been lured there in a trap. Shortly after, the Predacons were part of the combined Autobot-Decepticon team to stop the [[Underbase]]-fueled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] from destroying [[Tokyo]], but were easily destroyed by him. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Earthforce====
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Razorclaw and Rampage were on a reconnaissance mission for Shockwave when they found [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], right at the moment he found out he had been the victim of an [[April Fools' Day]] joke. They laughed. That was stupid of them. {{storylink|Snow Fun!}} Grimlock's warning that there were Predacons in the area fresh in his head, [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] assumed that [[Fantasy Predacon|they]] were responsible for the disappearance of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Mystery!}}

When Megatron and Shockwave attempted to reunite their disparate forces, the Predacons attended the [[Enclave]]. It didn't end harmoniously thanks to the intervention of the Earthforce. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} Later, they attacked the [[Earthbase]] under [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s command, but were driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predacons lost and found.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Eons ago, the Predacons were Decepticon warlords who had been banished from Cybertron to the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beest]]. While on the planet, the Predacons' higher functions degraded, causing them to become feral. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tracked down the exiled Predacons on Beest and, with the aid of three members of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], subdued and rebuilt them, allowing them to combine into the fearsome Predaking. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}}

Their first target was [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s base on Cybertronian [[Wastelands]], where the Predacons drew out and attacked [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], killing the latter. Before Shockwave could properly react to this turn of events the Predacons had taken over the base and subdued the rest of his troops. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

Later, Megatron returned to Earth, and entered the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] to punish [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] for shooting him in the void of space. {{storylink|War and Peace}} The Predacons were sent to fight Starscream's elite squad, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], while the latter were training on the island of [[Guadalcanal]]. Predaking's firepower forced the Combaticons to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and the warriors significantly damaged each other. However, while Bruticus was strong and determined, Predaking had superior intelligence compared to the slow-witted Combaticon combiner, and he savagely defeated Bruticus, putting him in [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Predacons art of war.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]]
Divebomb was among [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s troops as they waited patiently for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s force field around [[Teletran 3]] to dissipate. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

Following the defeat of Shockwave, the Predacons were forced to live in the [[Gladiator Zone]], where they created their own territory and were none too pleased with [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]] intruding on it. When the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] joined with his comrades to form [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]], the Predacons formed Predaking and fought him. Predaking came out on top, but before he could finish the Seacons off, he was stopped by [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], who told both subgroups that he was the offspring of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

Joining Serpent O.R.'s new Decepticon army, the Predacons helped capture a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and argued with the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] during a meeting. As Predaking, they later attacked an Autobot peace ceremony and took out [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} He spent the rest of the battle hunting down innocent civilians before returning to the Decepticon headquarters, where Divebomb and Rampage failed to notice that their former prisoners were sneaking up on them. Meanwhile, Tantrum and Headstrong were among the Decepticons preparing to defend their base from a major Autobot/G.I. Joe assault. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} Alongside several other subgroup leaders, Razorclaw protected Serpent O.R. from a furious Optimus Prime, but was killed when [[Cobra Commander]] took control of Serpent O.R.'s body. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===Dawn of Future's Past===
{{note|The events of "Dawn of Future's Past" are also integrated into the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]].}}
[[File:DawnofFuturesPast G1Predacons.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|METAL! \m/]]
After the end of the Great War the remaining Predacons formed the new [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon faction]]. Divebomb is known to have recruited several ex-Decepticons for the faction. Some time after the [[Great Reformatting]], Razorclaw returned as their leader. As usual, they swore revenge against the Maximals. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

{{note|According to [[Pete Sinclair]], the scene takes place 50-100 years after ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. He also stated that the original Rampage, Tantrum, and Headstrong died at the end of the Great War, and the guys standing behind Razorclaw are their [[Relatives|descendants]].}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Predacons SL Jazz.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that our Cybertronian modes are awesome.]]
Before the war, the Predacons were trained in the arts of combat by [[Kup (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Kup]]. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}} They soon found their calling in the underground [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial]] pit fights that dominated the Cybertronian underworld; though they quickly climbed the ranks thanks to their fighting techniques, they remained wary of the powerful [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} Like many gladiators, they joined [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s budding Decepticon faction during the uprising against the [[Senate]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

When Megatron was overthrown by [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Scorponok]] early in the war, the Predacons refused to serve a new leader and left Cybertron on a hunting trip, killing native species for sport across many worlds before they ran out of prey and fuel on [[Canis Tor]]. They then turned on each other, but before they could get to cannibalizing their own teammates, [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] showed up and let them know Megatron had returned. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} The Predacons rejoined the Decepticon army and participated in an assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], where they killed [[Slinger]] and battled the Dynobots. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

During the war, the Predacons became a Tactical Assault Unit loyal to Megatron. [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] prepared himself for a possible Predacon attack while enacting the [[Regenesis]] project, and was caught off-guard when he was instead attacked by the Dynobots. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}} At some point, the Predacons attempted to modify themselves into a [[combiner]] team, but failed. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

After the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]], Razorclaw was involved in a Decepticon scheme to demoralize the Autobots and claim as much of their territory on the planet as possible. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] used [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to subvert the will of [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], forcing the Autobot to make an assassination attempt on [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], "The Voice" of the Autobot cause. And so, just as the Autobot forces were gathering around their transmitters, waiting for the pre-scheduled broadcast that would never come, Razorclaw caught them off-guard with a massive full-frontal assault on the enemy trenches. Besides his Predacons, he led [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], and even the mighty [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] himself into battle. Although details are slim, this offensive was apparently a major blow to the Autobot cause. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

At one point on Cybertron, the Predacons hunted down and killed two squads of Autobots, leaving [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] the only survivors. Between the two, they managed to defeat four out of the five Predacons, but Razorclaw got the better of Jazz in a one-on-one battle and was about to execute him when Autobot reinforcements arrived and forced him to back off. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

[[File:IDWongoing11 Predacons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1| We serve [[China]]..... oh wait, they have no Energon. KILL THEM ALL! ]]
After [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s reactivation and subsequent return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Predacons were dispatched to ensure that his defeat was final this time, with Megatron giving Razorclaw explicit instructions: if Cybertron must die, then so be it. Razorclaw started a countdown on an orbital bombardment powerful enough to destroy Cybertron, but stood at the console with his finger on the button, ready to cancel it in the event that Thunderwing was defeated. He remarked that he was hesitant to destroy Cybertron unless it was absolutely necessary, but was willing to do it if it was. During the Autobots' battle with Thunderwing, Razorclaw sent two assault teams under Divebomb and Headstrong to assist the Autobots, but ordered them to retreat when Thunderwing revealed his "ultra-mode". Razorclaw cancelled the countdown with one second remaining after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] defeated Thunderwing. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

Following Megatron's defeat on [[Earth]], Starscream took leadership but feared that Razorclaw would challenge him. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13|Uneasy Lies the Head}} This did not happen, as two years later, Razorclaw was overseeing the hundreds of Decepticons gathered on a desolate planetoid somewhere, rather enjoying it when they turned to cannibalism. {{storylink|All His Engines}} The other four Predacons were left behind on Earth, where they formed an alliance with the [[China|Chinese]] government to defend their nation in exchange for [[energon]]. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}} Led by Rampage, they clashed with the Autobots (allied with [[Skywatch]]) and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] (allied with [[North Korea]]), but ultimately the Chinese energon factories were destroyed, and the Predacons saw no need to stick around any further. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}} As for Razorclaw, he tried to defend the Decepticon base from [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] only to fall victim to a [[cerebro-shell]] and forced to turn on Starscream. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}}

After the war against [[D-Void]], the Predacons were reunited on Cybertron, where they were imprisoned by the Autobots and fitted with [[Inhibitor/deterrence chip|I/D chips]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} Like most Decepticons, they went on a riot when Megatron returned. {{storylink|City on Fire}} They were among the disenfranchised Decepticons on Cybertron who joined up with [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] when he took leadership of the faction and swore to conquer Earth. However, Galvatron's troops were defeated in [[Shanghai]] in a three way war between them, the Autobots and the Chinese military. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:TheIronKlaw-Predacons.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Disco inferno!]]

Remaining on Earth, the Predacons fell into the employ of the villainous human "[[Iron Klaw]]", who used [[Merklynn|Garrison Kreiger]]'s technology to forcibly brainwash them into loyal soldiers. He also improved on their botched combiner technology, allowing them to form Predaking. As Predaking, they were deployed to defend Iron Klaw's castle from an infiltration by Kup, [[Ayana Jones|Mayday]], and [[Action Man]], but separated when [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] smashed the machinery keeping them brainwashed. While the team was left confused, Razorclaw attempted to take revenge by killing any nearby humans and was in turn killed by Kup. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Predaking toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's called "Animal Planet" 'cause WE took it over!]]
*'''Predacons Gift Set''' (1986)
**[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
**[[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
**[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
**[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
**[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

:The Predacons were sold boxed in 1986 and 1987. They are by far the largest combining team of the G1 toyline, as all five members are the same comparatively large size. They share a unified color scheme of red, orange, yellow, gray and black. Each transforms from a robot armed with a sword and handgun to a chunky mechanical animal; the five toys combine together to form [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. Some of Predaking's add-on kibble is used by his individual components as weaponry.
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[[File:G1 Gnaw toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''[[Gnaw_(G1)#Generation_1|Gnaw]]''' (Decepticon, 1986)
:Gnaw was an Animatron in the Japanese toyline. As in the American toy line, Gnaw transforms into a [[Sharkticon]].
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*'''Predaking''' (2010/2017)
:A Reissue of Predaking was released on November 27, 2010. As part of TakaraTomy's Celebration 2010 line, Predaking featured significant differences from the previous releases. His yellow plastic was replaced with gold plastic, most of which was painted over gold. The orange, red, black, and gray plastic was replaced with metallic fleck equivalents. Nearly every [[sticker]] has been redesigned from the original, and an optional label sheet to be applied to the robot, beast, and combined mode eyes has been included.
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:TF-Universe-2008-Razorclaw.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|]]
*'''Special Team Leaders''' (2008)
**'''[[Razorclaw_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Razorclaw]]'''
:Razorclaw is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] toy, transforming into a robotic lion. This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]].
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-RazorclawWoH.jpg|thumb|upright=1.00|]]
*'''[[Razorclaw_(G1)#Timelines|Razorclaw]]''' (BotCon attendee figure, [[2009]])
:A [[retool]] and [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]], featuring a new head. Razorclaw transforms into a mechanical lion. 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 a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Leader-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys. Razorclaw came with a translucent [[Cyber Planet Key|Golden Disk Key]].

:The original version of this mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Breaker]] and was separately retooled into ''Universe'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]].
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===Platinum Edition===
[[File:Platinum-Edition-Predaking.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb]]
*'''[[Predaking_(G1)#Platinum_Edition|Predaking]]''' (2013)
:This reissue of Predaking is similar to the 2010 release, complete with die-cast metal parts and the five sheets of labels from the 2010 release. Different this time, though, is Predaking's sword being reused from Beast Hunters Voyager Class Optimus Prime's Star Saber.
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Sharkticon-Gnaw.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|Hey, if Japan counted me back then...]]
====Titans Return====
*'''[[Gnaw_(G1)#Generations|Gnaw]]''' (Legends Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Tail/mace
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Gnaw is a new [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] mold who transforms into a squat-limbed, shark-like monster.
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====Power of the Primes====
*'''Predaking''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-31'''
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==Merchandise==
===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium Predaking.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Squattie]]
*'''Predaking''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
:As part of the ''Titanium'' series 3" line, Predaking is constructed of mostly [[die-cast]] metal and plastic parts, but cannot transform and has very limited articulation. His sculpt and colour scheme is based upon the original G1 toy, but has Rampage and Divebomb occupying each other's positions, like the cartoon and comic model.
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==Notes==
*The Predacons appear to be based on the [[Anibot]]s, a group of five Autobots who appeared in an early version of the script for the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 movie]]. These Anibots had the same animal modes as the Predacons (with the minor difference of a leopard instead of a tiger), and would also have combined into a larger robot, albeit a robot ''dragon''. Based on early internal [[character model|model sheets]] that were offered on [[eBay]] in 2016, it would appear that they had their faction changed first, briefly going by the interim name "Ani''cons''", before being given their final team name.<ref name="modelsheets">[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/93711-more-unseen-tftm-designs-plus-some-early-colors-and-some-show-design/?p=3191211 Early model sheets] at The Allspark.</ref>
*According to the 1986 vendor catalog, the gold plastic swords were originally intended to be [[:File:1986protopredacons.jpg|gold chromed]].
*In Japanese media, [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] is labeled an Animatron.
*Unlike the situation with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], there is very little fandom mention that [[Headstrong (G1)|two]] [[Tantrum (G1)|members]] of this team do not have '''preda'''tory animals as alternate modes.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Animatron''' (アニマトロン ''Animatoron'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lüèh Shíh Chīn-kāng''' (Taiwan, 掠食金剛, "Predator Vajra"), '''Jù Zhēngníng''' (China, 巨狰狞, "Giant Malevolent")
*''Russian:'' '''Vredikon''' (Вредикон, "Hurtcon")

==References==
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[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
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:''The Predacons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]], and later the progenitors of the future [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TFSummerSpecial cover.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that there are only five Predacons, and that they all share an awesome color scheme!]]
The '''Predacons''' are a subgroup of Decepticons who transform into powerful, savage animals.

The subgroup is composed of:

*The ever-patient [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (leader)
*The cheerful [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
*The stubborn [[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
*The easily distracted [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
*The wrathful [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

They combine to form the deadly [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]].

The group also may include [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:FFOD5 Predacons.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4]]
At the behest of the [[Quintesson]]s, nominally allied with the Decepticons, the Predacons were sent to Jupiter's moon [[Io]] to retrieve [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Transformation cog|Transformation Cog]] from [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Oddly, despite being constantly touted as the most fearsome and vicious warriors in the galaxy, the Predacons were beaten off fairly easily by this small band of Autobots, unable even harm their human ally [[Marissa Faireborn]]. The terrifying [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] proved a bit more of a challenge, but was soon dispatched by Sky Lynx. The separated Predacons fell back in disarray as the Autobots made their escape. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:Chaos-predacons-robotmode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Everyone forgets we can also turn into robots.]]
The Predacons later served directly under [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. The Predacons appeared in many of Galvatron's schemes in the ensuing year, ranging from oppressing the people of [[Paradron]], {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}} to mining [[death crystal]]s on the planet [[Dread (planet)|Dread]], where they got their first rematch with Sky Lynx. Though they proved effective in the planet's jungle environments, and managed to knock Sky Lynx out of the battle, they were unable to stop Kup from commandeering Galvatron's death crystal cannon. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}.

They also found themselves ensnared in a bizarre dream-fueled world as part of a Quintesson plot, forcing them to cooperate - or at least tolerate - the Autobots trapped there with them. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}}

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{{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

[[File:Call-of-the-primitives-predacons4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
The Predacons were part of a large Decepticon squad fighting Autobots on the Moon, when a voice from space called them away. Abandoning the battle, the Predacons and a variety of other beastial Transformers boarded Trypticon and rocketed off into space to answer the call. Along the way, the Predacons stirred up some trouble and had a brawl with the Dinobots. Arriving on an ancient world, they learned that the [[Primacron (G1)|creator]] of [[Unicron]] had unleashed a new all-destroying energy creature... which soon arrived and attacked. Razorclaw ordered the assembled Transformers to split up to evade the creature, but later the Predacons decided it would be better to make a stand instead of running. Merging in to Predaking, they fearlessly faced their foe, but were quickly dispatched. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

The Predacons were among the many Transformers were infected by the [[Hate Plague]] - Headstrong got it from Brawl, and soon spread it to Razorclaw. Later, having formed Predaking, they were moments from destroying the still-healthy Galvatron when they were quickly shooed away by some passing Autobots. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Back on Earth, the separated Predacons were among a group of infected Transformers who broke into Autobot City and were on the verge of destroying the inert Optimus Prime when the Autobot leader awoke and used the Matrix of Leadership's energies to cure them all. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Predacons were built through cooperation between the Decepticons and the Quintessons. Though they work for the Decepticons, they are commanded by the Quintessons. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Part 3 and Part 4}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
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=====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. The Predacons were among the selected, but only in the form of Predaking. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Splitting off from the Decepticons in the wake of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], the Predacons formed [[Predacon (BW)|their own faction]], supplementing their forces with Transformers from stasis pods which [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] pilfered from [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s secondary laboratory. {{Storylink|A Common Foe}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
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''Summoned to [[Earth]] by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to help him hunt down and destroy an isolated and vulnerable [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], the Predacons travelled across the [[space bridge]] and (after showing off their skills by doing some target shooting on [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]) were quickly approved of by their new employer. Before leaving on their mission, however, they were approached by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who convinced them to turn on Megatron and destroy him instead. Their attempt at treachery would result in both Megatron and Optimus being transported to Cybertron and believed dead by their respective teams for some time.'' {{storylink|Prey!}}

[[File:Predacons-GoneButNotForgotten.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Attacking Megatron's so nice we did it twice!]]

Shockwave, who was seeking to rid himself of an addled and insane Megatron (driven mad by the recent death of Optimus Prime), [[Deep space receiving tower|contacted]] the Predacons and hired them to ambush and kill the Decepticon leader. (''It was explained to the Predacons, who were understandably concerned about having to deal with Megatron yet again, that their target had recently lost his memory, and thus would not recall meeting them before, or their subsequent betrayal of him.'') The Predacons eagerly agreed to the mission, seeing it as a possible challenge for their skills, and disguised themselves as Autobots in order to convince Megatron that Optimus Prime was not only still alive, but had been the one who sent them. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

{{note|Unlike most of their contemporaries, the Predacons appeared to be an elite group of hunters, who seemed to exist as mercenaries outside of the usual Decepticon hierarchy—they had no qualms about trying to murder their supposed leader, so long as it seemed challenging and the money was right. Their legendary skill was so well-known that even Shockwave remembered them as the greatest hunters on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], despite having been buried in a swamp for several millennia!}}

''Deciding to stay on Earth, the Predacons quickly grew bored with the lack of any real sport there. Their previous encounters with Optimus and Megatron had been so exciting that they had expected to find the planet a little more challenging. While rampaging randomly across the country, they soon encountered the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], and found them to be worthy opponents. Both teams were closely matched in terms of power, and were strongly devoted to "looking after their own". Furthermore, it was revealed that [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] were actually old enemies from their days back on Cybertron. As the battle ended, the Predacons looked forward to causing their new rivals no end of trouble in the future.'' {{storylink|Grudge Match!}}

[[File:Predacons-ColdWar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Do these guys ever attack the Autobots?]]
New Decepticon leader [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] dispatched the Predacons to raid a chemical storage facility outside of [[Huntsville]], [[Alabama]] for rocket fuel. Having succeeded, they joined Ratbat for an assault on [[Intelligence and Information Institute|I.I.I.]]'s [[Oregon]] headquarters, in order to examine the corpses of the [[Throttlebot]]s, whom Triple-I had recently executed. After making short work of the [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] forces guarding the base, they located the crushed Autobot bodies, only to find that their [[brain module]]s had been removed. Ratbat and the Predacons tracked the brains (which had been transplanted into toy cars) to [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|Witwicky Auto Repair]], which they destroyed, and then to a local mall, where they were out manoeuvered and defeated by the "toy soldiers" and their human allies, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Walter Barnett (G1)|Walter Barnett]]. {{storylink|Toy Soldiers!}}

Under Ratbat's command, the Predacons participated in the full-scale attack against the Autobots on the moon, {{storylink|Totaled!}} as well as two major battles in the Arctic, facing both [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok's]] Decepticons and later the Autobots who had been lured there in a trap. Shortly after, the Predacons were part of the combined Autobot-Decepticon team to stop the [[Underbase]]-fueled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] from destroying [[Tokyo]], but were easily destroyed by him. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Earthforce====
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Razorclaw and Rampage were on a reconnaissance mission for Shockwave when they found [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], right at the moment he found out he had been the victim of an [[April Fools' Day]] joke. They laughed. That was stupid of them. {{storylink|Snow Fun!}} Grimlock's warning that there were Predacons in the area fresh in his head, [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] assumed that [[Fantasy Predacon|they]] were responsible for the disappearance of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Mystery!}}

When Megatron and Shockwave attempted to reunite their disparate forces, the Predacons attended the [[Enclave]]. It didn't end harmoniously thanks to the intervention of the Earthforce. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} Later, they attacked the [[Earthbase]] under [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s command, but were driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predacons lost and found.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Eons ago, the Predacons were Decepticon warlords who had been banished from Cybertron to the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beest]]. While on the planet, the Predacons' higher functions degraded, causing them to become feral. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tracked down the exiled Predacons on Beest and, with the aid of three members of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], subdued and rebuilt them, allowing them to combine into the fearsome Predaking. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}}

Their first target was [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s base on Cybertronian [[Wastelands]], where the Predacons drew out and attacked [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], killing the latter. Before Shockwave could properly react to this turn of events the Predacons had taken over the base and subdued the rest of his troops. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

Later, Megatron returned to Earth, and entered the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] to punish [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] for shooting him in the void of space. {{storylink|War and Peace}} The Predacons were sent to fight Starscream's elite squad, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], while the latter were training on the island of [[Guadalcanal]]. Predaking's firepower forced the Combaticons to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and the warriors significantly damaged each other. However, while Bruticus was strong and determined, Predaking had superior intelligence compared to the slow-witted Combaticon combiner, and he savagely defeated Bruticus, putting him in [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Predacons art of war.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]]
Divebomb was among [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s troops as they waited patiently for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s force field around [[Teletran 3]] to dissipate. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

Following the defeat of Shockwave, the Predacons were forced to live in the [[Gladiator Zone]], where they created their own territory and were none too pleased with [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]] intruding on it. When the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] joined with his comrades to form [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]], the Predacons formed Predaking and fought him. Predaking came out on top, but before he could finish the Seacons off, he was stopped by [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], who told both subgroups that he was the offspring of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

Joining Serpent O.R.'s new Decepticon army, the Predacons helped capture a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and argued with the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] during a meeting. As Predaking, they later attacked an Autobot peace ceremony and took out [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} He spent the rest of the battle hunting down innocent civilians before returning to the Decepticon headquarters, where Divebomb and Rampage failed to notice that their former prisoners were sneaking up on them. Meanwhile, Tantrum and Headstrong were among the Decepticons preparing to defend their base from a major Autobot/G.I. Joe assault. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} Alongside several other subgroup leaders, Razorclaw protected Serpent O.R. from a furious Optimus Prime, but was killed when [[Cobra Commander]] took control of Serpent O.R.'s body. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===Dawn of Future's Past===
{{note|The events of "Dawn of Future's Past" are also integrated into the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]].}}
[[File:DawnofFuturesPast G1Predacons.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|METAL! \m/]]
After the end of the Great War the remaining Predacons formed the new [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon faction]]. Divebomb is known to have recruited several ex-Decepticons for the faction. Some time after the [[Great Reformatting]], Razorclaw returned as their leader. As usual, they swore revenge against the Maximals. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

{{note|According to [[Pete Sinclair]], the scene takes place 50-100 years after ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. He also stated that the original Rampage, Tantrum, and Headstrong died at the end of the Great War, and the guys standing behind Razorclaw are their [[Relatives|descendants]].}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Predacons SL Jazz.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that our Cybertronian modes are awesome.]]
Before the war, the Predacons were trained in the arts of combat by [[Kup (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Kup]]. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}} They soon found their calling in the underground [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial]] pit fights that dominated the Cybertronian underworld; though they quickly climbed the ranks thanks to their fighting techniques, they remained wary of the powerful [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} Like many gladiators, they joined [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s budding Decepticon faction during the uprising against the [[Senate]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

When Megatron was overthrown by [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Scorponok]] early in the war, the Predacons refused to serve a new leader and left Cybertron on a hunting trip, killing native species for sport across many worlds before they ran out of prey and fuel on [[Canis Tor]]. They then turned on each other, but before they could get to cannibalizing their own teammates, [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] showed up and let them know Megatron had returned. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} The Predacons rejoined the Decepticon army and participated in an assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], where they killed [[Slinger]] and battled the Dynobots. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

During the war, the Predacons became a Tactical Assault Unit loyal to Megatron. [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] prepared himself for a possible Predacon attack while enacting the [[Regenesis]] project, and was caught off-guard when he was instead attacked by the Dynobots. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}} At some point, the Predacons attempted to modify themselves into a [[combiner]] team, but failed. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

After the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]], Razorclaw was involved in a Decepticon scheme to demoralize the Autobots and claim as much of their territory on the planet as possible. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] used [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to subvert the will of [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], forcing the Autobot to make an assassination attempt on [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], "The Voice" of the Autobot cause. And so, just as the Autobot forces were gathering around their transmitters, waiting for the pre-scheduled broadcast that would never come, Razorclaw caught them off-guard with a massive full-frontal assault on the enemy trenches. Besides his Predacons, he led [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], and even the mighty [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] himself into battle. Although details are slim, this offensive was apparently a major blow to the Autobot cause. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

At one point on Cybertron, the Predacons hunted down and killed two squads of Autobots, leaving [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] the only survivors. Between the two, they managed to defeat four out of the five Predacons, but Razorclaw got the better of Jazz in a one-on-one battle and was about to execute him when Autobot reinforcements arrived and forced him to back off. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

[[File:IDWongoing11 Predacons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1| We serve [[China]]..... oh wait, they have no Energon. KILL THEM ALL! ]]
After [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s reactivation and subsequent return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Predacons were dispatched to ensure that his defeat was final this time, with Megatron giving Razorclaw explicit instructions: if Cybertron must die, then so be it. Razorclaw started a countdown on an orbital bombardment powerful enough to destroy Cybertron, but stood at the console with his finger on the button, ready to cancel it in the event that Thunderwing was defeated. He remarked that he was hesitant to destroy Cybertron unless it was absolutely necessary, but was willing to do it if it was. During the Autobots' battle with Thunderwing, Razorclaw sent two assault teams under Divebomb and Headstrong to assist the Autobots, but ordered them to retreat when Thunderwing revealed his "ultra-mode". Razorclaw cancelled the countdown with one second remaining after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] defeated Thunderwing. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

Following Megatron's defeat on [[Earth]], Starscream took leadership but feared that Razorclaw would challenge him. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13|Uneasy Lies the Head}} This did not happen, as two years later, Razorclaw was overseeing the hundreds of Decepticons gathered on a desolate planetoid somewhere, rather enjoying it when they turned to cannibalism. {{storylink|All His Engines}} The other four Predacons were left behind on Earth, where they formed an alliance with the [[China|Chinese]] government to defend their nation in exchange for [[energon]]. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}} Led by Rampage, they clashed with the Autobots (allied with [[Skywatch]]) and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] (allied with [[North Korea]]), but ultimately the Chinese energon factories were destroyed, and the Predacons saw no need to stick around any further. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}} As for Razorclaw, he tried to defend the Decepticon base from [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] only to fall victim to a [[cerebro-shell]] and forced to turn on Starscream. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}}

After the war against [[D-Void]], the Predacons were reunited on Cybertron, where they were imprisoned by the Autobots and fitted with [[Inhibitor/deterrence chip|I/D chips]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} Like most Decepticons, they went on a riot when Megatron returned. {{storylink|City on Fire}} They were among the disenfranchised Decepticons on Cybertron who joined up with [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] when he took leadership of the faction and swore to conquer Earth. However, Galvatron's troops were defeated in [[Shanghai]] in a three way war between them, the Autobots and the Chinese military. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:TheIronKlaw-Predacons.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Disco inferno!]]

Remaining on Earth, the Predacons fell into the employ of the villainous human "[[Iron Klaw]]", who used [[Merklynn|Garrison Kreiger]]'s technology to forcibly brainwash them into loyal soldiers. He also improved on their botched combiner technology, allowing them to form Predaking. As Predaking, they were deployed to defend Iron Klaw's castle from an infiltration by Kup, [[Ayana Jones|Mayday]], and [[Action Man]], but separated when [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] smashed the machinery keeping them brainwashed. While the team was left confused, Razorclaw attempted to take revenge by killing any nearby humans and was in turn killed by Kup. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Predaking toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's called "Animal Planet" 'cause WE took it over!]]
*'''Predacons Gift Set''' (1986)
**[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
**[[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
**[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
**[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
**[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

:The Predacons were sold boxed in 1986 and 1987. They are by far the largest combining team of the G1 toyline, as all five members are the same comparatively large size. They share a unified color scheme of red, orange, yellow, gray and black. Each transforms from a robot armed with a sword and handgun to a chunky mechanical animal; the five toys combine together to form [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. Some of Predaking's add-on kibble is used by his individual components as weaponry.
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[[File:G1 Gnaw toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''[[Gnaw_(G1)#Generation_1|Gnaw]]''' (Decepticon, 1986)
:Gnaw was an Animatron in the Japanese toyline. As in the American toy line, Gnaw transforms into a [[Sharkticon]].
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*'''Predaking''' (2010/2017)
:A Reissue of Predaking was released on November 27, 2010. As part of TakaraTomy's Celebration 2010 line, Predaking featured significant differences from the previous releases. His yellow plastic was replaced with gold plastic, most of which was painted over gold. The orange, red, black, and gray plastic was replaced with metallic fleck equivalents. Nearly every [[sticker]] has been redesigned from the original, and an optional label sheet to be applied to the robot, beast, and combined mode eyes has been included.
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:TF-Universe-2008-Razorclaw.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|]]
*'''Special Team Leaders''' (2008)
**'''[[Razorclaw_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Razorclaw]]'''
:Razorclaw is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] toy, transforming into a robotic lion. This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]].
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===Timelines===
*'''Razorclaw''' (2009)
: A retool of Voyager-class Leobreaker.

===Platinum Edition===
[[File:Platinum-Edition-Predaking.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb]]
*'''[[Predaking_(G1)#Platinum_Edition|Predaking]]''' (2013)
:This reissue of Predaking is similar to the 2010 release, complete with die-cast metal parts and the five sheets of labels from the 2010 release. Different this time, though, is Predaking's sword being reused from Beast Hunters Voyager Class Optimus Prime's Star Saber.
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Sharkticon-Gnaw.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|Hey, if Japan counted me back then...]]
====Titans Return====
*'''[[Gnaw_(G1)#Generations|Gnaw]]''' (Legends Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Tail/mace
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Gnaw is a new [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] mold who transforms into a squat-limbed, shark-like monster.
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====Power of the Primes====
*'''Predaking''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-31'''
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==Merchandise==
===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium Predaking.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Squattie]]
*'''Predaking''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
:As part of the ''Titanium'' series 3" line, Predaking is constructed of mostly [[die-cast]] metal and plastic parts, but cannot transform and has very limited articulation. His sculpt and colour scheme is based upon the original G1 toy, but has Rampage and Divebomb occupying each other's positions, like the cartoon and comic model.
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==Notes==
*The Predacons appear to be based on the [[Anibot]]s, a group of five Autobots who appeared in an early version of the script for the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 movie]]. These Anibots had the same animal modes as the Predacons (with the minor difference of a leopard instead of a tiger), and would also have combined into a larger robot, albeit a robot ''dragon''. Based on early internal [[character model|model sheets]] that were offered on [[eBay]] in 2016, it would appear that they had their faction changed first, briefly going by the interim name "Ani''cons''", before being given their final team name.<ref name="modelsheets">[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/93711-more-unseen-tftm-designs-plus-some-early-colors-and-some-show-design/?p=3191211 Early model sheets] at The Allspark.</ref>
*According to the 1986 vendor catalog, the gold plastic swords were originally intended to be [[:File:1986protopredacons.jpg|gold chromed]].
*In Japanese media, [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] is labeled an Animatron.
*Unlike the situation with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], there is very little fandom mention that [[Headstrong (G1)|two]] [[Tantrum (G1)|members]] of this team do not have '''preda'''tory animals as alternate modes.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Animatron''' (アニマトロン ''Animatoron'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lüèh Shíh Chīn-kāng''' (Taiwan, 掠食金剛, "Predator Vajra"), '''Jù Zhēngníng''' (China, 巨狰狞, "Giant Malevolent")
*''Russian:'' '''Vredikon''' (Вредикон, "Hurtcon")

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
[[Category:Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
[[Category:Wings Universe subgroups]]

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:''The Predacons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]], and later the progenitors of the future [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TFSummerSpecial cover.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that there are only five Predacons, and that they all share an awesome color scheme!]]
The '''Predacons''' are a subgroup of Decepticons who transform into powerful, savage animals.

The subgroup is composed of:

*The ever-patient [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (leader)
*The cheerful [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
*The stubborn [[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
*The easily distracted [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
*The wrathful [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

They combine to form the deadly [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]].

The group also may include [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:FFOD5 Predacons.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4]]
At the behest of the [[Quintesson]]s, nominally allied with the Decepticons, the Predacons were sent to Jupiter's moon [[Io]] to retrieve [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Transformation cog|Transformation Cog]] from [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Oddly, despite being constantly touted as the most fearsome and vicious warriors in the galaxy, the Predacons were beaten off fairly easily by this small band of Autobots, unable even harm their human ally [[Marissa Faireborn]]. The terrifying [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] proved a bit more of a challenge, but was soon dispatched by Sky Lynx. The separated Predacons fell back in disarray as the Autobots made their escape. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:Chaos-predacons-robotmode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Everyone forgets we can also turn into robots.]]
The Predacons later served directly under [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. The Predacons appeared in many of Galvatron's schemes in the ensuing year, ranging from oppressing the people of [[Paradron]], {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}} to mining [[death crystal]]s on the planet [[Dread (planet)|Dread]], where they got their first rematch with Sky Lynx. Though they proved effective in the planet's jungle environments, and managed to knock Sky Lynx out of the battle, they were unable to stop Kup from commandeering Galvatron's death crystal cannon. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}.

They also found themselves ensnared in a bizarre dream-fueled world as part of a Quintesson plot, forcing them to cooperate - or at least tolerate - the Autobots trapped there with them. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}}

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{{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

[[File:Call-of-the-primitives-predacons4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
The Predacons were part of a large Decepticon squad fighting Autobots on the Moon, when a voice from space called them away. Abandoning the battle, the Predacons and a variety of other beastial Transformers boarded Trypticon and rocketed off into space to answer the call. Along the way, the Predacons stirred up some trouble and had a brawl with the Dinobots. Arriving on an ancient world, they learned that the [[Primacron (G1)|creator]] of [[Unicron]] had unleashed a new all-destroying energy creature... which soon arrived and attacked. Razorclaw ordered the assembled Transformers to split up to evade the creature, but later the Predacons decided it would be better to make a stand instead of running. Merging in to Predaking, they fearlessly faced their foe, but were quickly dispatched. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

The Predacons were among the many Transformers were infected by the [[Hate Plague]] - Headstrong got it from Brawl, and soon spread it to Razorclaw. Later, having formed Predaking, they were moments from destroying the still-healthy Galvatron when they were quickly shooed away by some passing Autobots. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Back on Earth, the separated Predacons were among a group of infected Transformers who broke into Autobot City and were on the verge of destroying the inert Optimus Prime when the Autobot leader awoke and used the Matrix of Leadership's energies to cure them all. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Predacons were built through cooperation between the Decepticons and the Quintessons. Though they work for the Decepticons, they are commanded by the Quintessons. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Part 3 and Part 4}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
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=====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. The Predacons were among the selected, but only in the form of Predaking. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Splitting off from the Decepticons in the wake of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], the Predacons formed [[Predacon (BW)|their own faction]], supplementing their forces with Transformers from stasis pods which [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] pilfered from [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s secondary laboratory. {{Storylink|A Common Foe}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
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''Summoned to [[Earth]] by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to help him hunt down and destroy an isolated and vulnerable [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], the Predacons travelled across the [[space bridge]] and (after showing off their skills by doing some target shooting on [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]) were quickly approved of by their new employer. Before leaving on their mission, however, they were approached by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who convinced them to turn on Megatron and destroy him instead. Their attempt at treachery would result in both Megatron and Optimus being transported to Cybertron and believed dead by their respective teams for some time.'' {{storylink|Prey!}}

[[File:Predacons-GoneButNotForgotten.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Attacking Megatron's so nice we did it twice!]]

Shockwave, who was seeking to rid himself of an addled and insane Megatron (driven mad by the recent death of Optimus Prime), [[Deep space receiving tower|contacted]] the Predacons and hired them to ambush and kill the Decepticon leader. (''It was explained to the Predacons, who were understandably concerned about having to deal with Megatron yet again, that their target had recently lost his memory, and thus would not recall meeting them before, or their subsequent betrayal of him.'') The Predacons eagerly agreed to the mission, seeing it as a possible challenge for their skills, and disguised themselves as Autobots in order to convince Megatron that Optimus Prime was not only still alive, but had been the one who sent them. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

{{note|Unlike most of their contemporaries, the Predacons appeared to be an elite group of hunters, who seemed to exist as mercenaries outside of the usual Decepticon hierarchy—they had no qualms about trying to murder their supposed leader, so long as it seemed challenging and the money was right. Their legendary skill was so well-known that even Shockwave remembered them as the greatest hunters on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], despite having been buried in a swamp for several millennia!}}

''Deciding to stay on Earth, the Predacons quickly grew bored with the lack of any real sport there. Their previous encounters with Optimus and Megatron had been so exciting that they had expected to find the planet a little more challenging. While rampaging randomly across the country, they soon encountered the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], and found them to be worthy opponents. Both teams were closely matched in terms of power, and were strongly devoted to "looking after their own". Furthermore, it was revealed that [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] were actually old enemies from their days back on Cybertron. As the battle ended, the Predacons looked forward to causing their new rivals no end of trouble in the future.'' {{storylink|Grudge Match!}}

[[File:Predacons-ColdWar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Do these guys ever attack the Autobots?]]
New Decepticon leader [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] dispatched the Predacons to raid a chemical storage facility outside of [[Huntsville]], [[Alabama]] for rocket fuel. Having succeeded, they joined Ratbat for an assault on [[Intelligence and Information Institute|I.I.I.]]'s [[Oregon]] headquarters, in order to examine the corpses of the [[Throttlebot]]s, whom Triple-I had recently executed. After making short work of the [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] forces guarding the base, they located the crushed Autobot bodies, only to find that their [[brain module]]s had been removed. Ratbat and the Predacons tracked the brains (which had been transplanted into toy cars) to [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|Witwicky Auto Repair]], which they destroyed, and then to a local mall, where they were out manoeuvered and defeated by the "toy soldiers" and their human allies, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Walter Barnett (G1)|Walter Barnett]]. {{storylink|Toy Soldiers!}}

Under Ratbat's command, the Predacons participated in the full-scale attack against the Autobots on the moon, {{storylink|Totaled!}} as well as two major battles in the Arctic, facing both [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok's]] Decepticons and later the Autobots who had been lured there in a trap. Shortly after, the Predacons were part of the combined Autobot-Decepticon team to stop the [[Underbase]]-fueled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] from destroying [[Tokyo]], but were easily destroyed by him. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Earthforce====
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Razorclaw and Rampage were on a reconnaissance mission for Shockwave when they found [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], right at the moment he found out he had been the victim of an [[April Fools' Day]] joke. They laughed. That was stupid of them. {{storylink|Snow Fun!}} Grimlock's warning that there were Predacons in the area fresh in his head, [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] assumed that [[Fantasy Predacon|they]] were responsible for the disappearance of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Mystery!}}

When Megatron and Shockwave attempted to reunite their disparate forces, the Predacons attended the [[Enclave]]. It didn't end harmoniously thanks to the intervention of the Earthforce. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} Later, they attacked the [[Earthbase]] under [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s command, but were driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predacons lost and found.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Eons ago, the Predacons were Decepticon warlords who had been banished from Cybertron to the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beest]]. While on the planet, the Predacons' higher functions degraded, causing them to become feral. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tracked down the exiled Predacons on Beest and, with the aid of three members of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], subdued and rebuilt them, allowing them to combine into the fearsome Predaking. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}}

Their first target was [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s base on Cybertronian [[Wastelands]], where the Predacons drew out and attacked [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], killing the latter. Before Shockwave could properly react to this turn of events the Predacons had taken over the base and subdued the rest of his troops. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

Later, Megatron returned to Earth, and entered the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] to punish [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] for shooting him in the void of space. {{storylink|War and Peace}} The Predacons were sent to fight Starscream's elite squad, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], while the latter were training on the island of [[Guadalcanal]]. Predaking's firepower forced the Combaticons to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and the warriors significantly damaged each other. However, while Bruticus was strong and determined, Predaking had superior intelligence compared to the slow-witted Combaticon combiner, and he savagely defeated Bruticus, putting him in [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Predacons art of war.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]]
Divebomb was among [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s troops as they waited patiently for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s force field around [[Teletran 3]] to dissipate. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

Following the defeat of Shockwave, the Predacons were forced to live in the [[Gladiator Zone]], where they created their own territory and were none too pleased with [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]] intruding on it. When the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] joined with his comrades to form [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]], the Predacons formed Predaking and fought him. Predaking came out on top, but before he could finish the Seacons off, he was stopped by [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], who told both subgroups that he was the offspring of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

Joining Serpent O.R.'s new Decepticon army, the Predacons helped capture a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and argued with the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] during a meeting. As Predaking, they later attacked an Autobot peace ceremony and took out [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} He spent the rest of the battle hunting down innocent civilians before returning to the Decepticon headquarters, where Divebomb and Rampage failed to notice that their former prisoners were sneaking up on them. Meanwhile, Tantrum and Headstrong were among the Decepticons preparing to defend their base from a major Autobot/G.I. Joe assault. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} Alongside several other subgroup leaders, Razorclaw protected Serpent O.R. from a furious Optimus Prime, but was killed when [[Cobra Commander]] took control of Serpent O.R.'s body. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===Dawn of Future's Past===
{{note|The events of "Dawn of Future's Past" are also integrated into the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]].}}
[[File:DawnofFuturesPast G1Predacons.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|METAL! \m/]]
After the end of the Great War the remaining Predacons formed the new [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon faction]]. Divebomb is known to have recruited several ex-Decepticons for the faction. Some time after the [[Great Reformatting]], Razorclaw returned as their leader. As usual, they swore revenge against the Maximals. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

{{note|According to [[Pete Sinclair]], the scene takes place 50-100 years after ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. He also stated that the original Rampage, Tantrum, and Headstrong died at the end of the Great War, and the guys standing behind Razorclaw are their [[Relatives|descendants]].}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Predacons SL Jazz.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that our Cybertronian modes are awesome.]]
Before the war, the Predacons were trained in the arts of combat by [[Kup (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Kup]]. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}} They soon found their calling in the underground [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial]] pit fights that dominated the Cybertronian underworld; though they quickly climbed the ranks thanks to their fighting techniques, they remained wary of the powerful [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} Like many gladiators, they joined [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s budding Decepticon faction during the uprising against the [[Senate]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

When Megatron was overthrown by [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Scorponok]] early in the war, the Predacons refused to serve a new leader and left Cybertron on a hunting trip, killing native species for sport across many worlds before they ran out of prey and fuel on [[Canis Tor]]. They then turned on each other, but before they could get to cannibalizing their own teammates, [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] showed up and let them know Megatron had returned. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} The Predacons rejoined the Decepticon army and participated in an assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], where they killed [[Slinger]] and battled the Dynobots. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

During the war, the Predacons became a Tactical Assault Unit loyal to Megatron. [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] prepared himself for a possible Predacon attack while enacting the [[Regenesis]] project, and was caught off-guard when he was instead attacked by the Dynobots. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}} At some point, the Predacons attempted to modify themselves into a [[combiner]] team, but failed. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

After the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]], Razorclaw was involved in a Decepticon scheme to demoralize the Autobots and claim as much of their territory on the planet as possible. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] used [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to subvert the will of [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], forcing the Autobot to make an assassination attempt on [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], "The Voice" of the Autobot cause. And so, just as the Autobot forces were gathering around their transmitters, waiting for the pre-scheduled broadcast that would never come, Razorclaw caught them off-guard with a massive full-frontal assault on the enemy trenches. Besides his Predacons, he led [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], and even the mighty [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] himself into battle. Although details are slim, this offensive was apparently a major blow to the Autobot cause. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

At one point on Cybertron, the Predacons hunted down and killed two squads of Autobots, leaving [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] the only survivors. Between the two, they managed to defeat four out of the five Predacons, but Razorclaw got the better of Jazz in a one-on-one battle and was about to execute him when Autobot reinforcements arrived and forced him to back off. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

[[File:IDWongoing11 Predacons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1| We serve [[China]]..... oh wait, they have no Energon. KILL THEM ALL! ]]
After [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s reactivation and subsequent return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Predacons were dispatched to ensure that his defeat was final this time, with Megatron giving Razorclaw explicit instructions: if Cybertron must die, then so be it. Razorclaw started a countdown on an orbital bombardment powerful enough to destroy Cybertron, but stood at the console with his finger on the button, ready to cancel it in the event that Thunderwing was defeated. He remarked that he was hesitant to destroy Cybertron unless it was absolutely necessary, but was willing to do it if it was. During the Autobots' battle with Thunderwing, Razorclaw sent two assault teams under Divebomb and Headstrong to assist the Autobots, but ordered them to retreat when Thunderwing revealed his "ultra-mode". Razorclaw cancelled the countdown with one second remaining after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] defeated Thunderwing. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

Following Megatron's defeat on [[Earth]], Starscream took leadership but feared that Razorclaw would challenge him. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13|Uneasy Lies the Head}} This did not happen, as two years later, Razorclaw was overseeing the hundreds of Decepticons gathered on a desolate planetoid somewhere, rather enjoying it when they turned to cannibalism. {{storylink|All His Engines}} The other four Predacons were left behind on Earth, where they formed an alliance with the [[China|Chinese]] government to defend their nation in exchange for [[energon]]. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}} Led by Rampage, they clashed with the Autobots (allied with [[Skywatch]]) and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] (allied with [[North Korea]]), but ultimately the Chinese energon factories were destroyed, and the Predacons saw no need to stick around any further. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}} As for Razorclaw, he tried to defend the Decepticon base from [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] only to fall victim to a [[cerebro-shell]] and forced to turn on Starscream. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}}

After the war against [[D-Void]], the Predacons were reunited on Cybertron, where they were imprisoned by the Autobots and fitted with [[Inhibitor/deterrence chip|I/D chips]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} Like most Decepticons, they went on a riot when Megatron returned. {{storylink|City on Fire}} They were among the disenfranchised Decepticons on Cybertron who joined up with [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] when he took leadership of the faction and swore to conquer Earth. However, Galvatron's troops were defeated in [[Shanghai]] in a three way war between them, the Autobots and the Chinese military. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:TheIronKlaw-Predacons.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Disco inferno!]]

Remaining on Earth, the Predacons fell into the employ of the villainous human "[[Iron Klaw]]", who used [[Merklynn|Garrison Kreiger]]'s technology to forcibly brainwash them into loyal soldiers. He also improved on their botched combiner technology, allowing them to form Predaking. As Predaking, they were deployed to defend Iron Klaw's castle from an infiltration by Kup, [[Ayana Jones|Mayday]], and [[Action Man]], but separated when [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] smashed the machinery keeping them brainwashed. While the team was left confused, Razorclaw attempted to take revenge by killing any nearby humans and was in turn killed by Kup. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Predaking toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's called "Animal Planet" 'cause WE took it over!]]
*'''Predacons Gift Set''' (1986)
**[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
**[[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
**[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
**[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
**[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

:The Predacons were sold boxed in 1986 and 1987. They are by far the largest combining team of the G1 toyline, as all five members are the same comparatively large size. They share a unified color scheme of red, orange, yellow, gray and black. Each transforms from a robot armed with a sword and handgun to a chunky mechanical animal; the five toys combine together to form [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. Some of Predaking's add-on kibble is used by his individual components as weaponry.
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[[File:G1 Gnaw toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''[[Gnaw_(G1)#Generation_1|Gnaw]]''' (Decepticon, 1986)
:Gnaw was an Animatron in the Japanese toyline. As in the American toy line, Gnaw transforms into a [[Sharkticon]].
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*'''Predaking''' (2010/2017)
:A Reissue of Predaking was released on November 27, 2010. As part of TakaraTomy's Celebration 2010 line, Predaking featured significant differences from the previous releases. His yellow plastic was replaced with gold plastic, most of which was painted over gold. The orange, red, black, and gray plastic was replaced with metallic fleck equivalents. Nearly every [[sticker]] has been redesigned from the original, and an optional label sheet to be applied to the robot, beast, and combined mode eyes has been included.
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===Universe (2008)===
*'''Special Team Leaders''' (2008)
**Razorclaw
:A redeco of Legends-class [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]].

===Timelines===
*'''Razorclaw''' (2009)
: A retool of Voyager-class Leobreaker.

===Platinum Edition===
[[File:Platinum-Edition-Predaking.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb]]
*'''[[Predaking_(G1)#Platinum_Edition|Predaking]]''' (2013)
:This reissue of Predaking is similar to the 2010 release, complete with die-cast metal parts and the five sheets of labels from the 2010 release. Different this time, though, is Predaking's sword being reused from Beast Hunters Voyager Class Optimus Prime's Star Saber.
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Sharkticon-Gnaw.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|Hey, if Japan counted me back then...]]
====Titans Return====
*'''[[Gnaw_(G1)#Generations|Gnaw]]''' (Legends Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Tail/mace
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Gnaw is a new [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] mold who transforms into a squat-limbed, shark-like monster.
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====Power of the Primes====
*'''Predaking''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-31'''
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==Merchandise==
===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium Predaking.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Squattie]]
*'''Predaking''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
:As part of the ''Titanium'' series 3" line, Predaking is constructed of mostly [[die-cast]] metal and plastic parts, but cannot transform and has very limited articulation. His sculpt and colour scheme is based upon the original G1 toy, but has Rampage and Divebomb occupying each other's positions, like the cartoon and comic model.
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==Notes==
*The Predacons appear to be based on the [[Anibot]]s, a group of five Autobots who appeared in an early version of the script for the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 movie]]. These Anibots had the same animal modes as the Predacons (with the minor difference of a leopard instead of a tiger), and would also have combined into a larger robot, albeit a robot ''dragon''. Based on early internal [[character model|model sheets]] that were offered on [[eBay]] in 2016, it would appear that they had their faction changed first, briefly going by the interim name "Ani''cons''", before being given their final team name.<ref name="modelsheets">[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/93711-more-unseen-tftm-designs-plus-some-early-colors-and-some-show-design/?p=3191211 Early model sheets] at The Allspark.</ref>
*According to the 1986 vendor catalog, the gold plastic swords were originally intended to be [[:File:1986protopredacons.jpg|gold chromed]].
*In Japanese media, [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] is labeled an Animatron.
*Unlike the situation with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], there is very little fandom mention that [[Headstrong (G1)|two]] [[Tantrum (G1)|members]] of this team do not have '''preda'''tory animals as alternate modes.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Animatron''' (アニマトロン ''Animatoron'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lüèh Shíh Chīn-kāng''' (Taiwan, 掠食金剛, "Predator Vajra"), '''Jù Zhēngníng''' (China, 巨狰狞, "Giant Malevolent")
*''Russian:'' '''Vredikon''' (Вредикон, "Hurtcon")

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
[[Category:Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
[[Category:Wings Universe subgroups]]

Predacon (G1)

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:''The Predacons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]], and later the progenitors of the future [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TFSummerSpecial cover.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that there are only five Predacons, and that they all share an awesome color scheme!]]
The '''Predacons''' are a subgroup of Decepticons who transform into powerful, savage animals.

The subgroup is composed of:

*The ever-patient [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (leader)
*The cheerful [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
*The stubborn [[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
*The easily distracted [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
*The wrathful [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

They combine to form the deadly [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]].

The group also may include [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:FFOD5 Predacons.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4]]
At the behest of the [[Quintesson]]s, nominally allied with the Decepticons, the Predacons were sent to Jupiter's moon [[Io]] to retrieve [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Transformation cog|Transformation Cog]] from [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Oddly, despite being constantly touted as the most fearsome and vicious warriors in the galaxy, the Predacons were beaten off fairly easily by this small band of Autobots, unable even harm their human ally [[Marissa Faireborn]]. The terrifying [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] proved a bit more of a challenge, but was soon dispatched by Sky Lynx. The separated Predacons fell back in disarray as the Autobots made their escape. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:Chaos-predacons-robotmode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Everyone forgets we can also turn into robots.]]
The Predacons later served directly under [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. The Predacons appeared in many of Galvatron's schemes in the ensuing year, ranging from oppressing the people of [[Paradron]], {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}} to mining [[death crystal]]s on the planet [[Dread (planet)|Dread]], where they got their first rematch with Sky Lynx. Though they proved effective in the planet's jungle environments, and managed to knock Sky Lynx out of the battle, they were unable to stop Kup from commandeering Galvatron's death crystal cannon. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}.

They also found themselves ensnared in a bizarre dream-fueled world as part of a Quintesson plot, forcing them to cooperate - or at least tolerate - the Autobots trapped there with them. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}}

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{{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

[[File:Call-of-the-primitives-predacons4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
The Predacons were part of a large Decepticon squad fighting Autobots on the Moon, when a voice from space called them away. Abandoning the battle, the Predacons and a variety of other beastial Transformers boarded Trypticon and rocketed off into space to answer the call. Along the way, the Predacons stirred up some trouble and had a brawl with the Dinobots. Arriving on an ancient world, they learned that the [[Primacron (G1)|creator]] of [[Unicron]] had unleashed a new all-destroying energy creature... which soon arrived and attacked. Razorclaw ordered the assembled Transformers to split up to evade the creature, but later the Predacons decided it would be better to make a stand instead of running. Merging in to Predaking, they fearlessly faced their foe, but were quickly dispatched. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

The Predacons were among the many Transformers were infected by the [[Hate Plague]] - Headstrong got it from Brawl, and soon spread it to Razorclaw. Later, having formed Predaking, they were moments from destroying the still-healthy Galvatron when they were quickly shooed away by some passing Autobots. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Back on Earth, the separated Predacons were among a group of infected Transformers who broke into Autobot City and were on the verge of destroying the inert Optimus Prime when the Autobot leader awoke and used the Matrix of Leadership's energies to cure them all. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Predacons were built through cooperation between the Decepticons and the Quintessons. Though they work for the Decepticons, they are commanded by the Quintessons. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Part 3 and Part 4}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
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=====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. The Predacons were among the selected, but only in the form of Predaking. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Splitting off from the Decepticons in the wake of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], the Predacons formed [[Predacon (BW)|their own faction]], supplementing their forces with Transformers from stasis pods which [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] pilfered from [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s secondary laboratory. {{Storylink|A Common Foe}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
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''Summoned to [[Earth]] by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to help him hunt down and destroy an isolated and vulnerable [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], the Predacons travelled across the [[space bridge]] and (after showing off their skills by doing some target shooting on [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]) were quickly approved of by their new employer. Before leaving on their mission, however, they were approached by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who convinced them to turn on Megatron and destroy him instead. Their attempt at treachery would result in both Megatron and Optimus being transported to Cybertron and believed dead by their respective teams for some time.'' {{storylink|Prey!}}

[[File:Predacons-GoneButNotForgotten.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Attacking Megatron's so nice we did it twice!]]

Shockwave, who was seeking to rid himself of an addled and insane Megatron (driven mad by the recent death of Optimus Prime), [[Deep space receiving tower|contacted]] the Predacons and hired them to ambush and kill the Decepticon leader. (''It was explained to the Predacons, who were understandably concerned about having to deal with Megatron yet again, that their target had recently lost his memory, and thus would not recall meeting them before, or their subsequent betrayal of him.'') The Predacons eagerly agreed to the mission, seeing it as a possible challenge for their skills, and disguised themselves as Autobots in order to convince Megatron that Optimus Prime was not only still alive, but had been the one who sent them. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

{{note|Unlike most of their contemporaries, the Predacons appeared to be an elite group of hunters, who seemed to exist as mercenaries outside of the usual Decepticon hierarchy—they had no qualms about trying to murder their supposed leader, so long as it seemed challenging and the money was right. Their legendary skill was so well-known that even Shockwave remembered them as the greatest hunters on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], despite having been buried in a swamp for several millennia!}}

''Deciding to stay on Earth, the Predacons quickly grew bored with the lack of any real sport there. Their previous encounters with Optimus and Megatron had been so exciting that they had expected to find the planet a little more challenging. While rampaging randomly across the country, they soon encountered the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], and found them to be worthy opponents. Both teams were closely matched in terms of power, and were strongly devoted to "looking after their own". Furthermore, it was revealed that [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] were actually old enemies from their days back on Cybertron. As the battle ended, the Predacons looked forward to causing their new rivals no end of trouble in the future.'' {{storylink|Grudge Match!}}

[[File:Predacons-ColdWar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Do these guys ever attack the Autobots?]]
New Decepticon leader [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] dispatched the Predacons to raid a chemical storage facility outside of [[Huntsville]], [[Alabama]] for rocket fuel. Having succeeded, they joined Ratbat for an assault on [[Intelligence and Information Institute|I.I.I.]]'s [[Oregon]] headquarters, in order to examine the corpses of the [[Throttlebot]]s, whom Triple-I had recently executed. After making short work of the [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] forces guarding the base, they located the crushed Autobot bodies, only to find that their [[brain module]]s had been removed. Ratbat and the Predacons tracked the brains (which had been transplanted into toy cars) to [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|Witwicky Auto Repair]], which they destroyed, and then to a local mall, where they were out manoeuvered and defeated by the "toy soldiers" and their human allies, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Walter Barnett (G1)|Walter Barnett]]. {{storylink|Toy Soldiers!}}

Under Ratbat's command, the Predacons participated in the full-scale attack against the Autobots on the moon, {{storylink|Totaled!}} as well as two major battles in the Arctic, facing both [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok's]] Decepticons and later the Autobots who had been lured there in a trap. Shortly after, the Predacons were part of the combined Autobot-Decepticon team to stop the [[Underbase]]-fueled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] from destroying [[Tokyo]], but were easily destroyed by him. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Earthforce====
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Razorclaw and Rampage were on a reconnaissance mission for Shockwave when they found [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], right at the moment he found out he had been the victim of an [[April Fools' Day]] joke. They laughed. That was stupid of them. {{storylink|Snow Fun!}} Grimlock's warning that there were Predacons in the area fresh in his head, [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] assumed that [[Fantasy Predacon|they]] were responsible for the disappearance of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Mystery!}}

When Megatron and Shockwave attempted to reunite their disparate forces, the Predacons attended the [[Enclave]]. It didn't end harmoniously thanks to the intervention of the Earthforce. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} Later, they attacked the [[Earthbase]] under [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s command, but were driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predacons lost and found.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Eons ago, the Predacons were Decepticon warlords who had been banished from Cybertron to the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beest]]. While on the planet, the Predacons' higher functions degraded, causing them to become feral. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tracked down the exiled Predacons on Beest and, with the aid of three members of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], subdued and rebuilt them, allowing them to combine into the fearsome Predaking. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}}

Their first target was [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s base on Cybertronian [[Wastelands]], where the Predacons drew out and attacked [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], killing the latter. Before Shockwave could properly react to this turn of events the Predacons had taken over the base and subdued the rest of his troops. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

Later, Megatron returned to Earth, and entered the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] to punish [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] for shooting him in the void of space. {{storylink|War and Peace}} The Predacons were sent to fight Starscream's elite squad, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], while the latter were training on the island of [[Guadalcanal]]. Predaking's firepower forced the Combaticons to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and the warriors significantly damaged each other. However, while Bruticus was strong and determined, Predaking had superior intelligence compared to the slow-witted Combaticon combiner, and he savagely defeated Bruticus, putting him in [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Predacons art of war.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]]
Divebomb was among [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s troops as they waited patiently for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s force field around [[Teletran 3]] to dissipate. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

Following the defeat of Shockwave, the Predacons were forced to live in the [[Gladiator Zone]], where they created their own territory and were none too pleased with [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]] intruding on it. When the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] joined with his comrades to form [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]], the Predacons formed Predaking and fought him. Predaking came out on top, but before he could finish the Seacons off, he was stopped by [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], who told both subgroups that he was the offspring of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

Joining Serpent O.R.'s new Decepticon army, the Predacons helped capture a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and argued with the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] during a meeting. As Predaking, they later attacked an Autobot peace ceremony and took out [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} He spent the rest of the battle hunting down innocent civilians before returning to the Decepticon headquarters, where Divebomb and Rampage failed to notice that their former prisoners were sneaking up on them. Meanwhile, Tantrum and Headstrong were among the Decepticons preparing to defend their base from a major Autobot/G.I. Joe assault. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} Alongside several other subgroup leaders, Razorclaw protected Serpent O.R. from a furious Optimus Prime, but was killed when [[Cobra Commander]] took control of Serpent O.R.'s body. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===Dawn of Future's Past===
{{note|The events of "Dawn of Future's Past" are also integrated into the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]].}}
[[File:DawnofFuturesPast G1Predacons.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|METAL! \m/]]
After the end of the Great War the remaining Predacons formed the new [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon faction]]. Divebomb is known to have recruited several ex-Decepticons for the faction. Some time after the [[Great Reformatting]], Razorclaw returned as their leader. As usual, they swore revenge against the Maximals. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

{{note|According to [[Pete Sinclair]], the scene takes place 50-100 years after ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. He also stated that the original Rampage, Tantrum, and Headstrong died at the end of the Great War, and the guys standing behind Razorclaw are their [[Relatives|descendants]].}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Predacons SL Jazz.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that our Cybertronian modes are awesome.]]
Before the war, the Predacons were trained in the arts of combat by [[Kup (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Kup]]. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}} They soon found their calling in the underground [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial]] pit fights that dominated the Cybertronian underworld; though they quickly climbed the ranks thanks to their fighting techniques, they remained wary of the powerful [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} Like many gladiators, they joined [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s budding Decepticon faction during the uprising against the [[Senate]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

When Megatron was overthrown by [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Scorponok]] early in the war, the Predacons refused to serve a new leader and left Cybertron on a hunting trip, killing native species for sport across many worlds before they ran out of prey and fuel on [[Canis Tor]]. They then turned on each other, but before they could get to cannibalizing their own teammates, [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] showed up and let them know Megatron had returned. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} The Predacons rejoined the Decepticon army and participated in an assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], where they killed [[Slinger]] and battled the Dynobots. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

During the war, the Predacons became a Tactical Assault Unit loyal to Megatron. [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] prepared himself for a possible Predacon attack while enacting the [[Regenesis]] project, and was caught off-guard when he was instead attacked by the Dynobots. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}} At some point, the Predacons attempted to modify themselves into a [[combiner]] team, but failed. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

After the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]], Razorclaw was involved in a Decepticon scheme to demoralize the Autobots and claim as much of their territory on the planet as possible. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] used [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to subvert the will of [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], forcing the Autobot to make an assassination attempt on [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], "The Voice" of the Autobot cause. And so, just as the Autobot forces were gathering around their transmitters, waiting for the pre-scheduled broadcast that would never come, Razorclaw caught them off-guard with a massive full-frontal assault on the enemy trenches. Besides his Predacons, he led [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], and even the mighty [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] himself into battle. Although details are slim, this offensive was apparently a major blow to the Autobot cause. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

At one point on Cybertron, the Predacons hunted down and killed two squads of Autobots, leaving [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] the only survivors. Between the two, they managed to defeat four out of the five Predacons, but Razorclaw got the better of Jazz in a one-on-one battle and was about to execute him when Autobot reinforcements arrived and forced him to back off. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

[[File:IDWongoing11 Predacons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1| We serve [[China]]..... oh wait, they have no Energon. KILL THEM ALL! ]]
After [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s reactivation and subsequent return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Predacons were dispatched to ensure that his defeat was final this time, with Megatron giving Razorclaw explicit instructions: if Cybertron must die, then so be it. Razorclaw started a countdown on an orbital bombardment powerful enough to destroy Cybertron, but stood at the console with his finger on the button, ready to cancel it in the event that Thunderwing was defeated. He remarked that he was hesitant to destroy Cybertron unless it was absolutely necessary, but was willing to do it if it was. During the Autobots' battle with Thunderwing, Razorclaw sent two assault teams under Divebomb and Headstrong to assist the Autobots, but ordered them to retreat when Thunderwing revealed his "ultra-mode". Razorclaw cancelled the countdown with one second remaining after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] defeated Thunderwing. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

Following Megatron's defeat on [[Earth]], Starscream took leadership but feared that Razorclaw would challenge him. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13|Uneasy Lies the Head}} This did not happen, as two years later, Razorclaw was overseeing the hundreds of Decepticons gathered on a desolate planetoid somewhere, rather enjoying it when they turned to cannibalism. {{storylink|All His Engines}} The other four Predacons were left behind on Earth, where they formed an alliance with the [[China|Chinese]] government to defend their nation in exchange for [[energon]]. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}} Led by Rampage, they clashed with the Autobots (allied with [[Skywatch]]) and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] (allied with [[North Korea]]), but ultimately the Chinese energon factories were destroyed, and the Predacons saw no need to stick around any further. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}} As for Razorclaw, he tried to defend the Decepticon base from [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] only to fall victim to a [[cerebro-shell]] and forced to turn on Starscream. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}}

After the war against [[D-Void]], the Predacons were reunited on Cybertron, where they were imprisoned by the Autobots and fitted with [[Inhibitor/deterrence chip|I/D chips]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} Like most Decepticons, they went on a riot when Megatron returned. {{storylink|City on Fire}} They were among the disenfranchised Decepticons on Cybertron who joined up with [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] when he took leadership of the faction and swore to conquer Earth. However, Galvatron's troops were defeated in [[Shanghai]] in a three way war between them, the Autobots and the Chinese military. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:TheIronKlaw-Predacons.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Disco inferno!]]

Remaining on Earth, the Predacons fell into the employ of the villainous human "[[Iron Klaw]]", who used [[Merklynn|Garrison Kreiger]]'s technology to forcibly brainwash them into loyal soldiers. He also improved on their botched combiner technology, allowing them to form Predaking. As Predaking, they were deployed to defend Iron Klaw's castle from an infiltration by Kup, [[Ayana Jones|Mayday]], and [[Action Man]], but separated when [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] smashed the machinery keeping them brainwashed. While the team was left confused, Razorclaw attempted to take revenge by killing any nearby humans and was in turn killed by Kup. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Predaking toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's called "Animal Planet" 'cause WE took it over!]]
*'''Predacons Gift Set''' (1986)
**[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
**[[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
**[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
**[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
**[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

:The Predacons were sold boxed in 1986 and 1987. They are by far the largest combining team of the G1 toyline, as all five members are the same comparatively large size. They share a unified color scheme of red, orange, yellow, gray and black. Each transforms from a robot armed with a sword and handgun to a chunky mechanical animal; the five toys combine together to form [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. Some of Predaking's add-on kibble is used by his individual components as weaponry.
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[[File:G1 Gnaw toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''[[Gnaw_(G1)#Generation_1|Gnaw]]''' (Decepticon, 1986)
:Gnaw was an Animatron in the Japanese toyline. As in the American toy line, Gnaw transforms into a [[Sharkticon]].
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*'''Predaking''' (2010/2017)
:A Reissue of Predaking was released on November 27, 2010. As part of TakaraTomy's Celebration 2010 line, Predaking featured significant differences from the previous releases. His yellow plastic was replaced with gold plastic, most of which was painted over gold. The orange, red, black, and gray plastic was replaced with metallic fleck equivalents. Nearly every [[sticker]] has been redesigned from the original, and an optional label sheet to be applied to the robot, beast, and combined mode eyes has been included.
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===Universe (2008)===
*'''Special Team Leaders''' (2008)
**Razorclaw
:A redeco of Legends-class [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]].

===Timelines===
*'''Razorclaw''' (2009)
: A retool of Voyager-class Leobreaker.

===Platinum Edition===
[[File:Platinum-Edition-Predaking.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb]]
*'''[[Predaking_(G1)#Platinum_Edition|Predaking]]''' (2013)
:This reissue of Predaking is similar to the 2010 release, complete with die-cast metal parts and the five sheets of labels from the 2010 release. Different this time, though, is Predaking's sword being reused from Beast Hunters Voyager Class Optimus Prime's Star Saber.
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Sharkticon-Gnaw.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|Hey, if Japan counted me back then...]]
====Titans Return====
*'''Gnaw''' (Legends Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Tail/mace
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Gnaw is a new [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] mold who transforms into a squat-limbed, shark-like monster.
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====Power of the Primes====
*'''Predaking''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-31'''
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==Merchandise==
===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium Predaking.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Squattie]]
*'''Predaking''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
:As part of the ''Titanium'' series 3" line, Predaking is constructed of mostly [[die-cast]] metal and plastic parts, but cannot transform and has very limited articulation. His sculpt and colour scheme is based upon the original G1 toy, but has Rampage and Divebomb occupying each other's positions, like the cartoon and comic model.
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==Notes==
*The Predacons appear to be based on the [[Anibot]]s, a group of five Autobots who appeared in an early version of the script for the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 movie]]. These Anibots had the same animal modes as the Predacons (with the minor difference of a leopard instead of a tiger), and would also have combined into a larger robot, albeit a robot ''dragon''. Based on early internal [[character model|model sheets]] that were offered on [[eBay]] in 2016, it would appear that they had their faction changed first, briefly going by the interim name "Ani''cons''", before being given their final team name.<ref name="modelsheets">[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/93711-more-unseen-tftm-designs-plus-some-early-colors-and-some-show-design/?p=3191211 Early model sheets] at The Allspark.</ref>
*According to the 1986 vendor catalog, the gold plastic swords were originally intended to be [[:File:1986protopredacons.jpg|gold chromed]].
*In Japanese media, [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] is labeled an Animatron.
*Unlike the situation with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], there is very little fandom mention that [[Headstrong (G1)|two]] [[Tantrum (G1)|members]] of this team do not have '''preda'''tory animals as alternate modes.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Animatron''' (アニマトロン ''Animatoron'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lüèh Shíh Chīn-kāng''' (Taiwan, 掠食金剛, "Predator Vajra"), '''Jù Zhēngníng''' (China, 巨狰狞, "Giant Malevolent")
*''Russian:'' '''Vredikon''' (Вредикон, "Hurtcon")

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
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[[Category:Wings Universe subgroups]]

Predacon (G1)

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:''The Predacons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]], and later the progenitors of the future [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TFSummerSpecial cover.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that there are only five Predacons, and that they all share an awesome color scheme!]]
The '''Predacons''' are a subgroup of Decepticons who transform into powerful, savage animals.

The subgroup is composed of:

*The ever-patient [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (leader)
*The cheerful [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
*The stubborn [[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
*The easily distracted [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
*The wrathful [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

They combine to form the deadly [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]].

The group also may include [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:FFOD5 Predacons.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4]]
At the behest of the [[Quintesson]]s, nominally allied with the Decepticons, the Predacons were sent to Jupiter's moon [[Io]] to retrieve [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Transformation cog|Transformation Cog]] from [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Oddly, despite being constantly touted as the most fearsome and vicious warriors in the galaxy, the Predacons were beaten off fairly easily by this small band of Autobots, unable even harm their human ally [[Marissa Faireborn]]. The terrifying [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] proved a bit more of a challenge, but was soon dispatched by Sky Lynx. The separated Predacons fell back in disarray as the Autobots made their escape. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:Chaos-predacons-robotmode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Everyone forgets we can also turn into robots.]]
The Predacons later served directly under [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. The Predacons appeared in many of Galvatron's schemes in the ensuing year, ranging from oppressing the people of [[Paradron]], {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}} to mining [[death crystal]]s on the planet [[Dread (planet)|Dread]], where they got their first rematch with Sky Lynx. Though they proved effective in the planet's jungle environments, and managed to knock Sky Lynx out of the battle, they were unable to stop Kup from commandeering Galvatron's death crystal cannon. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}.

They also found themselves ensnared in a bizarre dream-fueled world as part of a Quintesson plot, forcing them to cooperate - or at least tolerate - the Autobots trapped there with them. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}}

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{{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

[[File:Call-of-the-primitives-predacons4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
The Predacons were part of a large Decepticon squad fighting Autobots on the Moon, when a voice from space called them away. Abandoning the battle, the Predacons and a variety of other beastial Transformers boarded Trypticon and rocketed off into space to answer the call. Along the way, the Predacons stirred up some trouble and had a brawl with the Dinobots. Arriving on an ancient world, they learned that the [[Primacron (G1)|creator]] of [[Unicron]] had unleashed a new all-destroying energy creature... which soon arrived and attacked. Razorclaw ordered the assembled Transformers to split up to evade the creature, but later the Predacons decided it would be better to make a stand instead of running. Merging in to Predaking, they fearlessly faced their foe, but were quickly dispatched. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

The Predacons were among the many Transformers were infected by the [[Hate Plague]] - Headstrong got it from Brawl, and soon spread it to Razorclaw. Later, having formed Predaking, they were moments from destroying the still-healthy Galvatron when they were quickly shooed away by some passing Autobots. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Back on Earth, the separated Predacons were among a group of infected Transformers who broke into Autobot City and were on the verge of destroying the inert Optimus Prime when the Autobot leader awoke and used the Matrix of Leadership's energies to cure them all. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Predacons were built through cooperation between the Decepticons and the Quintessons. Though they work for the Decepticons, they are commanded by the Quintessons. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Part 3 and Part 4}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
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=====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. The Predacons were among the selected, but only in the form of Predaking. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Splitting off from the Decepticons in the wake of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], the Predacons formed [[Predacon (BW)|their own faction]], supplementing their forces with Transformers from stasis pods which [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] pilfered from [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s secondary laboratory. {{Storylink|A Common Foe}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
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''Summoned to [[Earth]] by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to help him hunt down and destroy an isolated and vulnerable [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], the Predacons travelled across the [[space bridge]] and (after showing off their skills by doing some target shooting on [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]) were quickly approved of by their new employer. Before leaving on their mission, however, they were approached by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who convinced them to turn on Megatron and destroy him instead. Their attempt at treachery would result in both Megatron and Optimus being transported to Cybertron and believed dead by their respective teams for some time.'' {{storylink|Prey!}}

[[File:Predacons-GoneButNotForgotten.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Attacking Megatron's so nice we did it twice!]]

Shockwave, who was seeking to rid himself of an addled and insane Megatron (driven mad by the recent death of Optimus Prime), [[Deep space receiving tower|contacted]] the Predacons and hired them to ambush and kill the Decepticon leader. (''It was explained to the Predacons, who were understandably concerned about having to deal with Megatron yet again, that their target had recently lost his memory, and thus would not recall meeting them before, or their subsequent betrayal of him.'') The Predacons eagerly agreed to the mission, seeing it as a possible challenge for their skills, and disguised themselves as Autobots in order to convince Megatron that Optimus Prime was not only still alive, but had been the one who sent them. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

{{note|Unlike most of their contemporaries, the Predacons appeared to be an elite group of hunters, who seemed to exist as mercenaries outside of the usual Decepticon hierarchy—they had no qualms about trying to murder their supposed leader, so long as it seemed challenging and the money was right. Their legendary skill was so well-known that even Shockwave remembered them as the greatest hunters on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], despite having been buried in a swamp for several millennia!}}

''Deciding to stay on Earth, the Predacons quickly grew bored with the lack of any real sport there. Their previous encounters with Optimus and Megatron had been so exciting that they had expected to find the planet a little more challenging. While rampaging randomly across the country, they soon encountered the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], and found them to be worthy opponents. Both teams were closely matched in terms of power, and were strongly devoted to "looking after their own". Furthermore, it was revealed that [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] were actually old enemies from their days back on Cybertron. As the battle ended, the Predacons looked forward to causing their new rivals no end of trouble in the future.'' {{storylink|Grudge Match!}}

[[File:Predacons-ColdWar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Do these guys ever attack the Autobots?]]
New Decepticon leader [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] dispatched the Predacons to raid a chemical storage facility outside of [[Huntsville]], [[Alabama]] for rocket fuel. Having succeeded, they joined Ratbat for an assault on [[Intelligence and Information Institute|I.I.I.]]'s [[Oregon]] headquarters, in order to examine the corpses of the [[Throttlebot]]s, whom Triple-I had recently executed. After making short work of the [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] forces guarding the base, they located the crushed Autobot bodies, only to find that their [[brain module]]s had been removed. Ratbat and the Predacons tracked the brains (which had been transplanted into toy cars) to [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|Witwicky Auto Repair]], which they destroyed, and then to a local mall, where they were out manoeuvered and defeated by the "toy soldiers" and their human allies, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Walter Barnett (G1)|Walter Barnett]]. {{storylink|Toy Soldiers!}}

Under Ratbat's command, the Predacons participated in the full-scale attack against the Autobots on the moon, {{storylink|Totaled!}} as well as two major battles in the Arctic, facing both [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok's]] Decepticons and later the Autobots who had been lured there in a trap. Shortly after, the Predacons were part of the combined Autobot-Decepticon team to stop the [[Underbase]]-fueled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] from destroying [[Tokyo]], but were easily destroyed by him. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Earthforce====
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Razorclaw and Rampage were on a reconnaissance mission for Shockwave when they found [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], right at the moment he found out he had been the victim of an [[April Fools' Day]] joke. They laughed. That was stupid of them. {{storylink|Snow Fun!}} Grimlock's warning that there were Predacons in the area fresh in his head, [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] assumed that [[Fantasy Predacon|they]] were responsible for the disappearance of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Mystery!}}

When Megatron and Shockwave attempted to reunite their disparate forces, the Predacons attended the [[Enclave]]. It didn't end harmoniously thanks to the intervention of the Earthforce. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} Later, they attacked the [[Earthbase]] under [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s command, but were driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predacons lost and found.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Eons ago, the Predacons were Decepticon warlords who had been banished from Cybertron to the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beest]]. While on the planet, the Predacons' higher functions degraded, causing them to become feral. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tracked down the exiled Predacons on Beest and, with the aid of three members of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], subdued and rebuilt them, allowing them to combine into the fearsome Predaking. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}}

Their first target was [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s base on Cybertronian [[Wastelands]], where the Predacons drew out and attacked [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], killing the latter. Before Shockwave could properly react to this turn of events the Predacons had taken over the base and subdued the rest of his troops. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

Later, Megatron returned to Earth, and entered the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] to punish [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] for shooting him in the void of space. {{storylink|War and Peace}} The Predacons were sent to fight Starscream's elite squad, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], while the latter were training on the island of [[Guadalcanal]]. Predaking's firepower forced the Combaticons to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and the warriors significantly damaged each other. However, while Bruticus was strong and determined, Predaking had superior intelligence compared to the slow-witted Combaticon combiner, and he savagely defeated Bruticus, putting him in [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Predacons art of war.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]]
Divebomb was among [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s troops as they waited patiently for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s force field around [[Teletran 3]] to dissipate. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

Following the defeat of Shockwave, the Predacons were forced to live in the [[Gladiator Zone]], where they created their own territory and were none too pleased with [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]] intruding on it. When the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] joined with his comrades to form [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]], the Predacons formed Predaking and fought him. Predaking came out on top, but before he could finish the Seacons off, he was stopped by [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], who told both subgroups that he was the offspring of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

Joining Serpent O.R.'s new Decepticon army, the Predacons helped capture a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and argued with the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] during a meeting. As Predaking, they later attacked an Autobot peace ceremony and took out [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} He spent the rest of the battle hunting down innocent civilians before returning to the Decepticon headquarters, where Divebomb and Rampage failed to notice that their former prisoners were sneaking up on them. Meanwhile, Tantrum and Headstrong were among the Decepticons preparing to defend their base from a major Autobot/G.I. Joe assault. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} Alongside several other subgroup leaders, Razorclaw protected Serpent O.R. from a furious Optimus Prime, but was killed when [[Cobra Commander]] took control of Serpent O.R.'s body. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===Dawn of Future's Past===
{{note|The events of "Dawn of Future's Past" are also integrated into the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]].}}
[[File:DawnofFuturesPast G1Predacons.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|METAL! \m/]]
After the end of the Great War the remaining Predacons formed the new [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon faction]]. Divebomb is known to have recruited several ex-Decepticons for the faction. Some time after the [[Great Reformatting]], Razorclaw returned as their leader. As usual, they swore revenge against the Maximals. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

{{note|According to [[Pete Sinclair]], the scene takes place 50-100 years after ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. He also stated that the original Rampage, Tantrum, and Headstrong died at the end of the Great War, and the guys standing behind Razorclaw are their [[Relatives|descendants]].}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Predacons SL Jazz.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that our Cybertronian modes are awesome.]]
Before the war, the Predacons were trained in the arts of combat by [[Kup (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Kup]]. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}} They soon found their calling in the underground [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial]] pit fights that dominated the Cybertronian underworld; though they quickly climbed the ranks thanks to their fighting techniques, they remained wary of the powerful [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} Like many gladiators, they joined [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s budding Decepticon faction during the uprising against the [[Senate]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

When Megatron was overthrown by [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Scorponok]] early in the war, the Predacons refused to serve a new leader and left Cybertron on a hunting trip, killing native species for sport across many worlds before they ran out of prey and fuel on [[Canis Tor]]. They then turned on each other, but before they could get to cannibalizing their own teammates, [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] showed up and let them know Megatron had returned. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} The Predacons rejoined the Decepticon army and participated in an assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], where they killed [[Slinger]] and battled the Dynobots. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

During the war, the Predacons became a Tactical Assault Unit loyal to Megatron. [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] prepared himself for a possible Predacon attack while enacting the [[Regenesis]] project, and was caught off-guard when he was instead attacked by the Dynobots. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}} At some point, the Predacons attempted to modify themselves into a [[combiner]] team, but failed. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

After the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]], Razorclaw was involved in a Decepticon scheme to demoralize the Autobots and claim as much of their territory on the planet as possible. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] used [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to subvert the will of [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], forcing the Autobot to make an assassination attempt on [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], "The Voice" of the Autobot cause. And so, just as the Autobot forces were gathering around their transmitters, waiting for the pre-scheduled broadcast that would never come, Razorclaw caught them off-guard with a massive full-frontal assault on the enemy trenches. Besides his Predacons, he led [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], and even the mighty [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] himself into battle. Although details are slim, this offensive was apparently a major blow to the Autobot cause. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

At one point on Cybertron, the Predacons hunted down and killed two squads of Autobots, leaving [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] the only survivors. Between the two, they managed to defeat four out of the five Predacons, but Razorclaw got the better of Jazz in a one-on-one battle and was about to execute him when Autobot reinforcements arrived and forced him to back off. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

[[File:IDWongoing11 Predacons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1| We serve [[China]]..... oh wait, they have no Energon. KILL THEM ALL! ]]
After [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s reactivation and subsequent return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Predacons were dispatched to ensure that his defeat was final this time, with Megatron giving Razorclaw explicit instructions: if Cybertron must die, then so be it. Razorclaw started a countdown on an orbital bombardment powerful enough to destroy Cybertron, but stood at the console with his finger on the button, ready to cancel it in the event that Thunderwing was defeated. He remarked that he was hesitant to destroy Cybertron unless it was absolutely necessary, but was willing to do it if it was. During the Autobots' battle with Thunderwing, Razorclaw sent two assault teams under Divebomb and Headstrong to assist the Autobots, but ordered them to retreat when Thunderwing revealed his "ultra-mode". Razorclaw cancelled the countdown with one second remaining after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] defeated Thunderwing. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

Following Megatron's defeat on [[Earth]], Starscream took leadership but feared that Razorclaw would challenge him. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13|Uneasy Lies the Head}} This did not happen, as two years later, Razorclaw was overseeing the hundreds of Decepticons gathered on a desolate planetoid somewhere, rather enjoying it when they turned to cannibalism. {{storylink|All His Engines}} The other four Predacons were left behind on Earth, where they formed an alliance with the [[China|Chinese]] government to defend their nation in exchange for [[energon]]. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}} Led by Rampage, they clashed with the Autobots (allied with [[Skywatch]]) and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] (allied with [[North Korea]]), but ultimately the Chinese energon factories were destroyed, and the Predacons saw no need to stick around any further. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}} As for Razorclaw, he tried to defend the Decepticon base from [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] only to fall victim to a [[cerebro-shell]] and forced to turn on Starscream. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}}

After the war against [[D-Void]], the Predacons were reunited on Cybertron, where they were imprisoned by the Autobots and fitted with [[Inhibitor/deterrence chip|I/D chips]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} Like most Decepticons, they went on a riot when Megatron returned. {{storylink|City on Fire}} They were among the disenfranchised Decepticons on Cybertron who joined up with [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] when he took leadership of the faction and swore to conquer Earth. However, Galvatron's troops were defeated in [[Shanghai]] in a three way war between them, the Autobots and the Chinese military. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:TheIronKlaw-Predacons.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Disco inferno!]]

Remaining on Earth, the Predacons fell into the employ of the villainous human "[[Iron Klaw]]", who used [[Merklynn|Garrison Kreiger]]'s technology to forcibly brainwash them into loyal soldiers. He also improved on their botched combiner technology, allowing them to form Predaking. As Predaking, they were deployed to defend Iron Klaw's castle from an infiltration by Kup, [[Ayana Jones|Mayday]], and [[Action Man]], but separated when [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] smashed the machinery keeping them brainwashed. While the team was left confused, Razorclaw attempted to take revenge by killing any nearby humans and was in turn killed by Kup. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Predaking toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's called "Animal Planet" 'cause WE took it over!]]
*'''Predacons Gift Set''' (1986)
**[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
**[[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
**[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
**[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
**[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

:The Predacons were sold boxed in 1986 and 1987. They are by far the largest combining team of the G1 toyline, as all five members are the same comparatively large size. They share a unified color scheme of red, orange, yellow, gray and black. Each transforms from a robot armed with a sword and handgun to a chunky mechanical animal; the five toys combine together to form [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. Some of Predaking's add-on kibble is used by his individual components as weaponry.
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[[File:G1 Gnaw toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''[[Gnaw_(G1)#Generation_1|Gnaw]]''' (Decepticon, 1986)
:Gnaw was an Animatron in the Japanese toyline. As in the American toy line, Gnaw transforms into a [[Sharkticon]].
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*'''Predaking''' (2010/2017)
:A Reissue of Predaking was released on November 27, 2010. As part of TakaraTomy's Celebration 2010 line, Predaking featured significant differences from the previous releases. His yellow plastic was replaced with gold plastic, most of which was painted over gold. The orange, red, black, and gray plastic was replaced with metallic fleck equivalents. Nearly every [[sticker]] has been redesigned from the original, and an optional label sheet to be applied to the robot, beast, and combined mode eyes has been included.
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===Titaniums===
*'''Predaking''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)

===Universe (2008)===
*'''Special Team Leaders''' (2008)
**Razorclaw
:A redeco of Legends-class [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]].

===Timelines===
*'''Razorclaw''' (2009)
: A retool of Voyager-class Leobreaker.

===Platinum Edition===
[[File:Platinum-Edition-Predaking.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb]]
*'''[[Predaking_(G1)#Platinum_Edition|Predaking]]''' (2013)
:This reissue of Predaking is similar to the 2010 release, complete with die-cast metal parts and the five sheets of labels from the 2010 release. Different this time, though, is Predaking's sword being reused from Beast Hunters Voyager Class Optimus Prime's Star Saber.
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Sharkticon-Gnaw.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|Hey, if Japan counted me back then...]]
====Titans Return====
*'''Gnaw''' (Legends Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Tail/mace
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Gnaw is a new [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] mold who transforms into a squat-limbed, shark-like monster.
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====Power of the Primes====
*'''Predaking''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-31'''
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==Notes==
*The Predacons appear to be based on the [[Anibot]]s, a group of five Autobots who appeared in an early version of the script for the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 movie]]. These Anibots had the same animal modes as the Predacons (with the minor difference of a leopard instead of a tiger), and would also have combined into a larger robot, albeit a robot ''dragon''. Based on early internal [[character model|model sheets]] that were offered on [[eBay]] in 2016, it would appear that they had their faction changed first, briefly going by the interim name "Ani''cons''", before being given their final team name.<ref name="modelsheets">[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/93711-more-unseen-tftm-designs-plus-some-early-colors-and-some-show-design/?p=3191211 Early model sheets] at The Allspark.</ref>
*According to the 1986 vendor catalog, the gold plastic swords were originally intended to be [[:File:1986protopredacons.jpg|gold chromed]].
*In Japanese media, [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] is labeled an Animatron.
*Unlike the situation with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], there is very little fandom mention that [[Headstrong (G1)|two]] [[Tantrum (G1)|members]] of this team do not have '''preda'''tory animals as alternate modes.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Animatron''' (アニマトロン ''Animatoron'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lüèh Shíh Chīn-kāng''' (Taiwan, 掠食金剛, "Predator Vajra"), '''Jù Zhēngníng''' (China, 巨狰狞, "Giant Malevolent")
*''Russian:'' '''Vredikon''' (Вредикон, "Hurtcon")

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
[[Category:Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
[[Category:Wings Universe subgroups]]

Predacon (G1)

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:''The Predacons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]], and later the progenitors of the future [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TFSummerSpecial cover.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that there are only five Predacons, and that they all share an awesome color scheme!]]
The '''Predacons''' are a subgroup of Decepticons who transform into powerful, savage animals.

The subgroup is composed of:

*The ever-patient [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (leader)
*The cheerful [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
*The stubborn [[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
*The easily distracted [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
*The wrathful [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

They combine to form the deadly [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]].

The group also may include [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:FFOD5 Predacons.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4]]
At the behest of the [[Quintesson]]s, nominally allied with the Decepticons, the Predacons were sent to Jupiter's moon [[Io]] to retrieve [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Transformation cog|Transformation Cog]] from [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Oddly, despite being constantly touted as the most fearsome and vicious warriors in the galaxy, the Predacons were beaten off fairly easily by this small band of Autobots, unable even harm their human ally [[Marissa Faireborn]]. The terrifying [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] proved a bit more of a challenge, but was soon dispatched by Sky Lynx. The separated Predacons fell back in disarray as the Autobots made their escape. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:Chaos-predacons-robotmode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Everyone forgets we can also turn into robots.]]
The Predacons later served directly under [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. The Predacons appeared in many of Galvatron's schemes in the ensuing year, ranging from oppressing the people of [[Paradron]], {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}} to mining [[death crystal]]s on the planet [[Dread (planet)|Dread]], where they got their first rematch with Sky Lynx. Though they proved effective in the planet's jungle environments, and managed to knock Sky Lynx out of the battle, they were unable to stop Kup from commandeering Galvatron's death crystal cannon. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}.

They also found themselves ensnared in a bizarre dream-fueled world as part of a Quintesson plot, forcing them to cooperate - or at least tolerate - the Autobots trapped there with them. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}}

{{groupstub}}
{{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

[[File:Call-of-the-primitives-predacons4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
The Predacons were part of a large Decepticon squad fighting Autobots on the Moon, when a voice from space called them away. Abandoning the battle, the Predacons and a variety of other beastial Transformers boarded Trypticon and rocketed off into space to answer the call. Along the way, the Predacons stirred up some trouble and had a brawl with the Dinobots. Arriving on an ancient world, they learned that the [[Primacron (G1)|creator]] of [[Unicron]] had unleashed a new all-destroying energy creature... which soon arrived and attacked. Razorclaw ordered the assembled Transformers to split up to evade the creature, but later the Predacons decided it would be better to make a stand instead of running. Merging in to Predaking, they fearlessly faced their foe, but were quickly dispatched. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

The Predacons were among the many Transformers were infected by the [[Hate Plague]] - Headstrong got it from Brawl, and soon spread it to Razorclaw. Later, having formed Predaking, they were moments from destroying the still-healthy Galvatron when they were quickly shooed away by some passing Autobots. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Back on Earth, the separated Predacons were among a group of infected Transformers who broke into Autobot City and were on the verge of destroying the inert Optimus Prime when the Autobot leader awoke and used the Matrix of Leadership's energies to cure them all. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Predacons were built through cooperation between the Decepticons and the Quintessons. Though they work for the Decepticons, they are commanded by the Quintessons. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Part 3 and Part 4}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{groupstub}}

=====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. The Predacons were among the selected, but only in the form of Predaking. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Splitting off from the Decepticons in the wake of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], the Predacons formed [[Predacon (BW)|their own faction]], supplementing their forces with Transformers from stasis pods which [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] pilfered from [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s secondary laboratory. {{Storylink|A Common Foe}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
{{noteukonly}}
''Summoned to [[Earth]] by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to help him hunt down and destroy an isolated and vulnerable [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], the Predacons travelled across the [[space bridge]] and (after showing off their skills by doing some target shooting on [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]) were quickly approved of by their new employer. Before leaving on their mission, however, they were approached by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who convinced them to turn on Megatron and destroy him instead. Their attempt at treachery would result in both Megatron and Optimus being transported to Cybertron and believed dead by their respective teams for some time.'' {{storylink|Prey!}}

[[File:Predacons-GoneButNotForgotten.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Attacking Megatron's so nice we did it twice!]]

Shockwave, who was seeking to rid himself of an addled and insane Megatron (driven mad by the recent death of Optimus Prime), [[Deep space receiving tower|contacted]] the Predacons and hired them to ambush and kill the Decepticon leader. (''It was explained to the Predacons, who were understandably concerned about having to deal with Megatron yet again, that their target had recently lost his memory, and thus would not recall meeting them before, or their subsequent betrayal of him.'') The Predacons eagerly agreed to the mission, seeing it as a possible challenge for their skills, and disguised themselves as Autobots in order to convince Megatron that Optimus Prime was not only still alive, but had been the one who sent them. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

{{note|Unlike most of their contemporaries, the Predacons appeared to be an elite group of hunters, who seemed to exist as mercenaries outside of the usual Decepticon hierarchy—they had no qualms about trying to murder their supposed leader, so long as it seemed challenging and the money was right. Their legendary skill was so well-known that even Shockwave remembered them as the greatest hunters on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], despite having been buried in a swamp for several millennia!}}

''Deciding to stay on Earth, the Predacons quickly grew bored with the lack of any real sport there. Their previous encounters with Optimus and Megatron had been so exciting that they had expected to find the planet a little more challenging. While rampaging randomly across the country, they soon encountered the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], and found them to be worthy opponents. Both teams were closely matched in terms of power, and were strongly devoted to "looking after their own". Furthermore, it was revealed that [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] were actually old enemies from their days back on Cybertron. As the battle ended, the Predacons looked forward to causing their new rivals no end of trouble in the future.'' {{storylink|Grudge Match!}}

[[File:Predacons-ColdWar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Do these guys ever attack the Autobots?]]
New Decepticon leader [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] dispatched the Predacons to raid a chemical storage facility outside of [[Huntsville]], [[Alabama]] for rocket fuel. Having succeeded, they joined Ratbat for an assault on [[Intelligence and Information Institute|I.I.I.]]'s [[Oregon]] headquarters, in order to examine the corpses of the [[Throttlebot]]s, whom Triple-I had recently executed. After making short work of the [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] forces guarding the base, they located the crushed Autobot bodies, only to find that their [[brain module]]s had been removed. Ratbat and the Predacons tracked the brains (which had been transplanted into toy cars) to [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|Witwicky Auto Repair]], which they destroyed, and then to a local mall, where they were out manoeuvered and defeated by the "toy soldiers" and their human allies, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Walter Barnett (G1)|Walter Barnett]]. {{storylink|Toy Soldiers!}}

Under Ratbat's command, the Predacons participated in the full-scale attack against the Autobots on the moon, {{storylink|Totaled!}} as well as two major battles in the Arctic, facing both [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok's]] Decepticons and later the Autobots who had been lured there in a trap. Shortly after, the Predacons were part of the combined Autobot-Decepticon team to stop the [[Underbase]]-fueled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] from destroying [[Tokyo]], but were easily destroyed by him. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Earthforce====
{{earthforcefiction}}
Razorclaw and Rampage were on a reconnaissance mission for Shockwave when they found [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], right at the moment he found out he had been the victim of an [[April Fools' Day]] joke. They laughed. That was stupid of them. {{storylink|Snow Fun!}} Grimlock's warning that there were Predacons in the area fresh in his head, [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] assumed that [[Fantasy Predacon|they]] were responsible for the disappearance of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Mystery!}}

When Megatron and Shockwave attempted to reunite their disparate forces, the Predacons attended the [[Enclave]]. It didn't end harmoniously thanks to the intervention of the Earthforce. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} Later, they attacked the [[Earthbase]] under [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s command, but were driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predacons lost and found.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Eons ago, the Predacons were Decepticon warlords who had been banished from Cybertron to the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beest]]. While on the planet, the Predacons' higher functions degraded, causing them to become feral. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tracked down the exiled Predacons on Beest and, with the aid of three members of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], subdued and rebuilt them, allowing them to combine into the fearsome Predaking. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}}

Their first target was [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s base on Cybertronian [[Wastelands]], where the Predacons drew out and attacked [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], killing the latter. Before Shockwave could properly react to this turn of events the Predacons had taken over the base and subdued the rest of his troops. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

Later, Megatron returned to Earth, and entered the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] to punish [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] for shooting him in the void of space. {{storylink|War and Peace}} The Predacons were sent to fight Starscream's elite squad, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], while the latter were training on the island of [[Guadalcanal]]. Predaking's firepower forced the Combaticons to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and the warriors significantly damaged each other. However, while Bruticus was strong and determined, Predaking had superior intelligence compared to the slow-witted Combaticon combiner, and he savagely defeated Bruticus, putting him in [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Predacons art of war.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]]
Divebomb was among [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s troops as they waited patiently for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s force field around [[Teletran 3]] to dissipate. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

Following the defeat of Shockwave, the Predacons were forced to live in the [[Gladiator Zone]], where they created their own territory and were none too pleased with [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]] intruding on it. When the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] joined with his comrades to form [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]], the Predacons formed Predaking and fought him. Predaking came out on top, but before he could finish the Seacons off, he was stopped by [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], who told both subgroups that he was the offspring of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

Joining Serpent O.R.'s new Decepticon army, the Predacons helped capture a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and argued with the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] during a meeting. As Predaking, they later attacked an Autobot peace ceremony and took out [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} He spent the rest of the battle hunting down innocent civilians before returning to the Decepticon headquarters, where Divebomb and Rampage failed to notice that their former prisoners were sneaking up on them. Meanwhile, Tantrum and Headstrong were among the Decepticons preparing to defend their base from a major Autobot/G.I. Joe assault. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} Alongside several other subgroup leaders, Razorclaw protected Serpent O.R. from a furious Optimus Prime, but was killed when [[Cobra Commander]] took control of Serpent O.R.'s body. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===Dawn of Future's Past===
{{note|The events of "Dawn of Future's Past" are also integrated into the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]].}}
[[File:DawnofFuturesPast G1Predacons.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|METAL! \m/]]
After the end of the Great War the remaining Predacons formed the new [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon faction]]. Divebomb is known to have recruited several ex-Decepticons for the faction. Some time after the [[Great Reformatting]], Razorclaw returned as their leader. As usual, they swore revenge against the Maximals. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

{{note|According to [[Pete Sinclair]], the scene takes place 50-100 years after ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. He also stated that the original Rampage, Tantrum, and Headstrong died at the end of the Great War, and the guys standing behind Razorclaw are their [[Relatives|descendants]].}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Predacons SL Jazz.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that our Cybertronian modes are awesome.]]
Before the war, the Predacons were trained in the arts of combat by [[Kup (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Kup]]. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}} They soon found their calling in the underground [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial]] pit fights that dominated the Cybertronian underworld; though they quickly climbed the ranks thanks to their fighting techniques, they remained wary of the powerful [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} Like many gladiators, they joined [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s budding Decepticon faction during the uprising against the [[Senate]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

When Megatron was overthrown by [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Scorponok]] early in the war, the Predacons refused to serve a new leader and left Cybertron on a hunting trip, killing native species for sport across many worlds before they ran out of prey and fuel on [[Canis Tor]]. They then turned on each other, but before they could get to cannibalizing their own teammates, [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] showed up and let them know Megatron had returned. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} The Predacons rejoined the Decepticon army and participated in an assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], where they killed [[Slinger]] and battled the Dynobots. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

During the war, the Predacons became a Tactical Assault Unit loyal to Megatron. [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] prepared himself for a possible Predacon attack while enacting the [[Regenesis]] project, and was caught off-guard when he was instead attacked by the Dynobots. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}} At some point, the Predacons attempted to modify themselves into a [[combiner]] team, but failed. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

After the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]], Razorclaw was involved in a Decepticon scheme to demoralize the Autobots and claim as much of their territory on the planet as possible. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] used [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to subvert the will of [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], forcing the Autobot to make an assassination attempt on [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], "The Voice" of the Autobot cause. And so, just as the Autobot forces were gathering around their transmitters, waiting for the pre-scheduled broadcast that would never come, Razorclaw caught them off-guard with a massive full-frontal assault on the enemy trenches. Besides his Predacons, he led [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], and even the mighty [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] himself into battle. Although details are slim, this offensive was apparently a major blow to the Autobot cause. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

At one point on Cybertron, the Predacons hunted down and killed two squads of Autobots, leaving [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] the only survivors. Between the two, they managed to defeat four out of the five Predacons, but Razorclaw got the better of Jazz in a one-on-one battle and was about to execute him when Autobot reinforcements arrived and forced him to back off. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

[[File:IDWongoing11 Predacons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1| We serve [[China]]..... oh wait, they have no Energon. KILL THEM ALL! ]]
After [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s reactivation and subsequent return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Predacons were dispatched to ensure that his defeat was final this time, with Megatron giving Razorclaw explicit instructions: if Cybertron must die, then so be it. Razorclaw started a countdown on an orbital bombardment powerful enough to destroy Cybertron, but stood at the console with his finger on the button, ready to cancel it in the event that Thunderwing was defeated. He remarked that he was hesitant to destroy Cybertron unless it was absolutely necessary, but was willing to do it if it was. During the Autobots' battle with Thunderwing, Razorclaw sent two assault teams under Divebomb and Headstrong to assist the Autobots, but ordered them to retreat when Thunderwing revealed his "ultra-mode". Razorclaw cancelled the countdown with one second remaining after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] defeated Thunderwing. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

Following Megatron's defeat on [[Earth]], Starscream took leadership but feared that Razorclaw would challenge him. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13|Uneasy Lies the Head}} This did not happen, as two years later, Razorclaw was overseeing the hundreds of Decepticons gathered on a desolate planetoid somewhere, rather enjoying it when they turned to cannibalism. {{storylink|All His Engines}} The other four Predacons were left behind on Earth, where they formed an alliance with the [[China|Chinese]] government to defend their nation in exchange for [[energon]]. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}} Led by Rampage, they clashed with the Autobots (allied with [[Skywatch]]) and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] (allied with [[North Korea]]), but ultimately the Chinese energon factories were destroyed, and the Predacons saw no need to stick around any further. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}} As for Razorclaw, he tried to defend the Decepticon base from [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] only to fall victim to a [[cerebro-shell]] and forced to turn on Starscream. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}}

After the war against [[D-Void]], the Predacons were reunited on Cybertron, where they were imprisoned by the Autobots and fitted with [[Inhibitor/deterrence chip|I/D chips]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} Like most Decepticons, they went on a riot when Megatron returned. {{storylink|City on Fire}} They were among the disenfranchised Decepticons on Cybertron who joined up with [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] when he took leadership of the faction and swore to conquer Earth. However, Galvatron's troops were defeated in [[Shanghai]] in a three way war between them, the Autobots and the Chinese military. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:TheIronKlaw-Predacons.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Disco inferno!]]

Remaining on Earth, the Predacons fell into the employ of the villainous human "[[Iron Klaw]]", who used [[Merklynn|Garrison Kreiger]]'s technology to forcibly brainwash them into loyal soldiers. He also improved on their botched combiner technology, allowing them to form Predaking. As Predaking, they were deployed to defend Iron Klaw's castle from an infiltration by Kup, [[Ayana Jones|Mayday]], and [[Action Man]], but separated when [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] smashed the machinery keeping them brainwashed. While the team was left confused, Razorclaw attempted to take revenge by killing any nearby humans and was in turn killed by Kup. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Predaking toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's called "Animal Planet" 'cause WE took it over!]]
*'''Predacons''' (1986)
**[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
**[[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
**[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
**[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
**[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

:The Predacons were sold boxed in 1986 and 1987. They are by far the largest combining team of the G1 toyline, as all five members are the same comparatively large size. They share a unified color scheme of red, orange, yellow, gray and black. Each transforms from a robot armed with a sword and handgun to a chunky mechanical animal; the five toys combine together to form [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. Some of Predaking's add-on kibble is used by his individual components as weaponry.

*'''Predaking''' (2010)

:A Reissue of Predaking is released on November 27, 2010 as part of TakaraTomy's Celebration 2010 line,

====Japan only====
[[File:G1 Gnaw toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''[[Gnaw_(G1)#Generation_1|Gnaw]]''' (Decepticon, 1986)

:Gnaw was an Animatron in the Japanese toyline.

===Titaniums===
*'''Predaking''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)

===Universe (2008)===
*'''Special Team Leaders''' (2008)
**Razorclaw
:A redeco of Legends-class [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]].

===Timelines===
*'''Razorclaw''' (2009)
: A retool of Voyager-class Leobreaker.

===Platinum Edition===
*'''Predaking''' (2013)
:This reissue of Predaking is similar to the 2010 release, complete with die-cast metal parts, a sword reused from Beast Hunters Voyager Class Optimus Prime's Star Saber, and five sheets of labels from the 2010 release.

===Generations===
*'''Predaking''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-31'''
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==Notes==
*The Predacons appear to be based on the [[Anibot]]s, a group of five Autobots who appeared in an early version of the script for the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 movie]]. These Anibots had the same animal modes as the Predacons (with the minor difference of a leopard instead of a tiger), and would also have combined into a larger robot, albeit a robot ''dragon''. Based on early internal [[character model|model sheets]] that were offered on [[eBay]] in 2016, it would appear that they had their faction changed first, briefly going by the interim name "Ani''cons''", before being given their final team name.<ref name="modelsheets">[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/93711-more-unseen-tftm-designs-plus-some-early-colors-and-some-show-design/?p=3191211 Early model sheets] at The Allspark.</ref>
*According to the 1986 vendor catalog, the gold plastic swords were originally intended to be [[:File:1986protopredacons.jpg|gold chromed]].
*In Japanese media, [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] is labeled an Animatron.
*Unlike the situation with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], there is very little fandom mention that [[Headstrong (G1)|two]] [[Tantrum (G1)|members]] of this team do not have '''preda'''tory animals as alternate modes.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Animatron''' (アニマトロン ''Animatoron'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lüèh Shíh Chīn-kāng''' (Taiwan, 掠食金剛, "Predator Vajra"), '''Jù Zhēngníng''' (China, 巨狰狞, "Giant Malevolent")
*''Russian:'' '''Vredikon''' (Вредикон, "Hurtcon")

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
[[Category:Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
[[Category:Wings Universe subgroups]]

C joint

2018-03-13T16:46:24Z

NewtypeS3: /* Transformers 2010 */

[[File:Cjoint-Lugnut.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Now we're cookin'.]]

The '''C joint''' is an accessory mounting system using a rather simple 3mm bar and c-shaped clip. First used in the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]/[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]'' series on a few items in 2009, by the time of 2010's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|gold-packaging ''Transformers'' line]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'', the C joint has seen much more widespread use.

The system has been given the internal nickname "'''Miyake joint'''" by [[TakaraTomy]] employees, named after its designer [[Miyake Tomoya]]<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/359804-united-reveal-shield-jazz-development-secret-story.html</ref>, who first used it on the [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Recon Ironhide]] toy.

==Toys with C joints==
===Revenge of the Fallen/N.E.S.T. Global Alliance===
{{collist|3|
* [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]] (bars only)
* [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]] (bars only - bottom of his hands)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|Recon Ironhide]]
* [[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]]
}}

===Transformers (2010)===
{{collist|3|
* [[Breacher]]
* [[Fallback (TF 2010)|Fallback]] (bars only)
* [[Firetrap]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Flak (TF 2010)|Flak]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Grapple (G1)|Solar Storm Grappel]] (bars only)
* [[Hailstorm (TF 2010)|Hailstorm]] / [[Mindset (TF 2010)|Mindset]] (bars only)
* [[Hubcap (TF 2010)|Hubcap]] (bars only - his exhaust pipes)
* [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Special Ops Jazz]]
* [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]] (bars only)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (bars only)
* [[Oil Pan]] (bars only)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Rumble (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Demolitions Rumble]]
* [[Sea Spray (TF 2010)|Sea Spray]] (bars only - his rungs)
* [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Sidearm Sideswipe]] (bars only)
* [[Sunspot]]
* [[Terradive (TF 2010)|Terradive]]
* [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)|Tomahawk]] (Four bars- two on his tail and the guns on his wings)
* [[Tracks (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]]
* [[Windcharger (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Windcharger]] (bars only)
* [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
}}

===Generations===
{{collist|3|
* [[Straxus (G1)#Generations|Darkmount]] / [[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]]
* [[Kup_(G1)/toys#Generations|Sergeant Kup]]
* [[Scourge_(G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]]
* [[Thunderwing_(G1)#Generations|Thunderwing]] / [[Black_Shadow_(Victory)#Generations|Sky Shadow]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]]
* [[Junkyard_(G1)#Generations|Junkheap]]
}}{{-}}

====Titans Return====
{{collist|3|
* [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]]
* [[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]]
}}

===United===
{{note|This section lists only those molds or retools that have no Western release, molds released in the West retain their functionality when released in Japan.}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Frenzy (G1)#United|Frenzy]] / [[Rumble (G1)#United|Rumble]]
* [[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]
}}

===Dark of the Moon===
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (bars only - his arms)
* [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (bars only - his upper arms/door panels)
* [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] (bars only - guns)
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|Megatron]] (bars only - hips/doors, exhaust pipes, rung)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Deluxe class Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Supreme Class toys|Jetwing Optimus Prime]] (Jetwing [[jet pack]] and Gatling Cannons only)
* [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Ratchet]] (bars only - arms)
* [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (bars only - his forearms and missile pods)
* [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] (bars only)
* [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]]
}}

====Human Alliance====
{{collist|3|
* [[Backfire (TF 2010)#Dark of the Moon|Backfire]]
* [[Drag Strip (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Drag Strip]]
* [[Icepick (PCC)#Dark of the Moon|Icepick]]
* [[Reverb (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Reverb]]
* [[Sandstorm (TF 2010)|Sandstorm]]/[[Half-Track (DOTM)|Half-Track]]
* [[Tailpipe (DOTM)|Tailpipe]] (bars only - on his legs/motorcycle back)
* [[Thunderhead]]/[[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]
* [[Whirl (ROTF)|Whirl]]
}}

====Cyberverse====
[[File:Clip system cyberverse.jpg|thumb|upright=.75]]
* All [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] figures have at least one hand that is a clip. All Cyberverse weapon platforms/playsets have the usual smattering of clips and bars. They also all have a uniform placement of clips and bars on the sides of one of their modes, allowing them to connect to one another.
{{--}}

===The Last Knight===
{{collist|3|
* [[Sqweeks#The_Last_Knight|Sqweeks]] (Bars only, all 4 handlebars are compatible)
}}

====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Cogman.jpg|right|thumb|150px|"Give me a weapon, sir. Please."]]
Almost all of the Tiny Turbo Chargers feature 3mm fists for their robot modes. This means that they can cling to any bot or weapon with 3mm bars, making for either some hilariously over-armed tiny robots... or some comedy antics with the larger bots.
{{-}}

==Notes==
* [[Wikipedia:Lego|LEGO]] has long made use of 3mm bars and clips as well. In practice, LEGO's standard is just the slightest bit larger than Hasbro's, so LEGO clips with even a little wear will only loosely grip C joint bars. Still, LEGO minifigures can cling to your 3mm-bar-equipped Transformers, and their vehicles (assuming they incorporate the appropriate parts) can mount 3mm clip weapons.
:*Naturally, this means that similar-construction [[Kre-O]] parts should work as well.
* While C joints ''per se'' were not developed until the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline, many previously made toys have similarly sized bars that can be used to attach C joint weaponry. At least [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generation 1|one example]] dates to the earliest days of the franchise. The [[Action Master]] weapons' handles are all C joint-compatible pegs, though the general lack of clips on the robots themselves means this compatibility has somewhat limited practical application for modern figures. Still, you could give the Action Master partners some extra weaponry.
* ...but be careful about it. As with [[5mm post]]s, a bar that appears to be 3mm may not quite be 3mm. '''{{SITENAME SHORT}}''' will not be held responsible if you break the clips on your weapons trying to force them onto bars that are too big.
* Because clips are attached to the right side of the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]], it is technically the largest C-joint accessory yet made.

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Gimmicks]]
[[Category:Toys]]
[[Category:Joint types]]

C joint

2018-03-13T16:43:34Z

NewtypeS3: /* Cyberverse */ Picture format

[[File:Cjoint-Lugnut.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Now we're cookin'.]]

The '''C joint''' is an accessory mounting system using a rather simple 3mm bar and c-shaped clip. First used in the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]/[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]'' series on a few items in 2009, by the time of 2010's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|gold-packaging ''Transformers'' line]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'', the C joint has seen much more widespread use.

The system has been given the internal nickname "'''Miyake joint'''" by [[TakaraTomy]] employees, named after its designer [[Miyake Tomoya]]<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/359804-united-reveal-shield-jazz-development-secret-story.html</ref>, who first used it on the [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Recon Ironhide]] toy.

==Toys with C joints==
===Revenge of the Fallen/N.E.S.T. Global Alliance===
{{collist|3|
* [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]] (bars only)
* [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]] (bars only - bottom of his hands)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|Recon Ironhide]]
* [[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]]
}}

===Transformers (2010)===
{{collist|3|
* [[Breacher]]
* [[Fallback (TF 2010)|Fallback]] (bars only)
* [[Firetrap]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Flak (TF 2010)|Flak]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Grapple (G1)|Solar Storm Grappel]] (bars only)
* [[Hailstorm (TF 2010)|Hailstorm]] / [[Mindset (TF 2010)|Mindset]] (bars only)
* [[Hubcap (TF 2010)|Hubcap]] (bars only - his exhaust pipes)
* [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Special Ops Jazz]]
* [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]] (bars only)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (bars only)
* [[Oil Pan]] (bars only)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Rumble (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Demolitions Rumble]]
* [[Sea Spray (TF 2010)|Sea Spray]] (bars only - his rungs)
* [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Sidearm Sideswipe]] (bars only)
* [[Sunspot]]
* [[Terradive (TF 2010)|Terradive]]
* [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)|Tomahawk]] (Four bars- two on his tail and the guns on his wings)
* [[Tracks (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]]
* [[Windcharger (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Windcharger]] (bars only)
* [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
}}

===Generations===
====Transformers 2010====
{{collist|3|
* [[Straxus (G1)#Generations|Darkmount]] / [[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]]
* [[Kup_(G1)/toys#Generations|Sergeant Kup]]
* [[Scourge_(G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]]
* [[Thunderwing_(G1)#Generations|Thunderwing]] / [[Black_Shadow_(Victory)#Generations|Sky Shadow]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]]
* [[Junkyard_(G1)#Generations|Junkheap]]
}}{{-}}
====Titans Return====
{{collist|3|
* [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]]
* [[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]]
}}

===United===
{{note|This section lists only those molds or retools that have no Western release, molds released in the West retain their functionality when released in Japan.}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Frenzy (G1)#United|Frenzy]] / [[Rumble (G1)#United|Rumble]]
* [[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]
}}

===Dark of the Moon===
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (bars only - his arms)
* [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (bars only - his upper arms/door panels)
* [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] (bars only - guns)
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|Megatron]] (bars only - hips/doors, exhaust pipes, rung)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Deluxe class Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Supreme Class toys|Jetwing Optimus Prime]] (Jetwing [[jet pack]] and Gatling Cannons only)
* [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Ratchet]] (bars only - arms)
* [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (bars only - his forearms and missile pods)
* [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] (bars only)
* [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]]
}}

====Human Alliance====
{{collist|3|
* [[Backfire (TF 2010)#Dark of the Moon|Backfire]]
* [[Drag Strip (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Drag Strip]]
* [[Icepick (PCC)#Dark of the Moon|Icepick]]
* [[Reverb (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Reverb]]
* [[Sandstorm (TF 2010)|Sandstorm]]/[[Half-Track (DOTM)|Half-Track]]
* [[Tailpipe (DOTM)|Tailpipe]] (bars only - on his legs/motorcycle back)
* [[Thunderhead]]/[[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]
* [[Whirl (ROTF)|Whirl]]
}}

====Cyberverse====
[[File:Clip system cyberverse.jpg|thumb|upright=.75]]
* All [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] figures have at least one hand that is a clip. All Cyberverse weapon platforms/playsets have the usual smattering of clips and bars. They also all have a uniform placement of clips and bars on the sides of one of their modes, allowing them to connect to one another.
{{--}}

===The Last Knight===
{{collist|3|
* [[Sqweeks#The_Last_Knight|Sqweeks]] (Bars only, all 4 handlebars are compatible)
}}

====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Cogman.jpg|right|thumb|150px|"Give me a weapon, sir. Please."]]
Almost all of the Tiny Turbo Chargers feature 3mm fists for their robot modes. This means that they can cling to any bot or weapon with 3mm bars, making for either some hilariously over-armed tiny robots... or some comedy antics with the larger bots.
{{-}}

==Notes==
* [[Wikipedia:Lego|LEGO]] has long made use of 3mm bars and clips as well. In practice, LEGO's standard is just the slightest bit larger than Hasbro's, so LEGO clips with even a little wear will only loosely grip C joint bars. Still, LEGO minifigures can cling to your 3mm-bar-equipped Transformers, and their vehicles (assuming they incorporate the appropriate parts) can mount 3mm clip weapons.
:*Naturally, this means that similar-construction [[Kre-O]] parts should work as well.
* While C joints ''per se'' were not developed until the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline, many previously made toys have similarly sized bars that can be used to attach C joint weaponry. At least [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generation 1|one example]] dates to the earliest days of the franchise. The [[Action Master]] weapons' handles are all C joint-compatible pegs, though the general lack of clips on the robots themselves means this compatibility has somewhat limited practical application for modern figures. Still, you could give the Action Master partners some extra weaponry.
* ...but be careful about it. As with [[5mm post]]s, a bar that appears to be 3mm may not quite be 3mm. '''{{SITENAME SHORT}}''' will not be held responsible if you break the clips on your weapons trying to force them onto bars that are too big.
* Because clips are attached to the right side of the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]], it is technically the largest C-joint accessory yet made.

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Gimmicks]]
[[Category:Toys]]
[[Category:Joint types]]

C joint

2018-03-13T16:42:58Z

NewtypeS3: /* The Last Knight */ Adding Tiny Turbo Chargers

[[File:Cjoint-Lugnut.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Now we're cookin'.]]

The '''C joint''' is an accessory mounting system using a rather simple 3mm bar and c-shaped clip. First used in the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]/[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]'' series on a few items in 2009, by the time of 2010's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|gold-packaging ''Transformers'' line]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'', the C joint has seen much more widespread use.

The system has been given the internal nickname "'''Miyake joint'''" by [[TakaraTomy]] employees, named after its designer [[Miyake Tomoya]]<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/359804-united-reveal-shield-jazz-development-secret-story.html</ref>, who first used it on the [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Recon Ironhide]] toy.

==Toys with C joints==
===Revenge of the Fallen/N.E.S.T. Global Alliance===
{{collist|3|
* [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]] (bars only)
* [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]] (bars only - bottom of his hands)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|Recon Ironhide]]
* [[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]]
}}

===Transformers (2010)===
{{collist|3|
* [[Breacher]]
* [[Fallback (TF 2010)|Fallback]] (bars only)
* [[Firetrap]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Flak (TF 2010)|Flak]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Grapple (G1)|Solar Storm Grappel]] (bars only)
* [[Hailstorm (TF 2010)|Hailstorm]] / [[Mindset (TF 2010)|Mindset]] (bars only)
* [[Hubcap (TF 2010)|Hubcap]] (bars only - his exhaust pipes)
* [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Special Ops Jazz]]
* [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]] (bars only)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (bars only)
* [[Oil Pan]] (bars only)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Rumble (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Demolitions Rumble]]
* [[Sea Spray (TF 2010)|Sea Spray]] (bars only - his rungs)
* [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Sidearm Sideswipe]] (bars only)
* [[Sunspot]]
* [[Terradive (TF 2010)|Terradive]]
* [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)|Tomahawk]] (Four bars- two on his tail and the guns on his wings)
* [[Tracks (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]]
* [[Windcharger (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Windcharger]] (bars only)
* [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
}}

===Generations===
====Transformers 2010====
{{collist|3|
* [[Straxus (G1)#Generations|Darkmount]] / [[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]]
* [[Kup_(G1)/toys#Generations|Sergeant Kup]]
* [[Scourge_(G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]]
* [[Thunderwing_(G1)#Generations|Thunderwing]] / [[Black_Shadow_(Victory)#Generations|Sky Shadow]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]]
* [[Junkyard_(G1)#Generations|Junkheap]]
}}{{-}}
====Titans Return====
{{collist|3|
* [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]]
* [[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]]
}}

===United===
{{note|This section lists only those molds or retools that have no Western release, molds released in the West retain their functionality when released in Japan.}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Frenzy (G1)#United|Frenzy]] / [[Rumble (G1)#United|Rumble]]
* [[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]
}}

===Dark of the Moon===
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (bars only - his arms)
* [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (bars only - his upper arms/door panels)
* [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] (bars only - guns)
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|Megatron]] (bars only - hips/doors, exhaust pipes, rung)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Deluxe class Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Supreme Class toys|Jetwing Optimus Prime]] (Jetwing [[jet pack]] and Gatling Cannons only)
* [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Ratchet]] (bars only - arms)
* [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (bars only - his forearms and missile pods)
* [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] (bars only)
* [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]]
}}

====Human Alliance====
{{collist|3|
* [[Backfire (TF 2010)#Dark of the Moon|Backfire]]
* [[Drag Strip (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Drag Strip]]
* [[Icepick (PCC)#Dark of the Moon|Icepick]]
* [[Reverb (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Reverb]]
* [[Sandstorm (TF 2010)|Sandstorm]]/[[Half-Track (DOTM)|Half-Track]]
* [[Tailpipe (DOTM)|Tailpipe]] (bars only - on his legs/motorcycle back)
* [[Thunderhead]]/[[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]
* [[Whirl (ROTF)|Whirl]]
}}

====Cyberverse====
[[File:Clip system cyberverse.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* All [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] figures have at least one hand that is a clip. All Cyberverse weapon platforms/playsets have the usual smattering of clips and bars. They also all have a uniform placement of clips and bars on the sides of one of their modes, allowing them to connect to one another.
{{--}}

===The Last Knight===
{{collist|3|
* [[Sqweeks#The_Last_Knight|Sqweeks]] (Bars only, all 4 handlebars are compatible)
}}

====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Cogman.jpg|right|thumb|150px|"Give me a weapon, sir. Please."]]
Almost all of the Tiny Turbo Chargers feature 3mm fists for their robot modes. This means that they can cling to any bot or weapon with 3mm bars, making for either some hilariously over-armed tiny robots... or some comedy antics with the larger bots.
{{-}}

==Notes==
* [[Wikipedia:Lego|LEGO]] has long made use of 3mm bars and clips as well. In practice, LEGO's standard is just the slightest bit larger than Hasbro's, so LEGO clips with even a little wear will only loosely grip C joint bars. Still, LEGO minifigures can cling to your 3mm-bar-equipped Transformers, and their vehicles (assuming they incorporate the appropriate parts) can mount 3mm clip weapons.
:*Naturally, this means that similar-construction [[Kre-O]] parts should work as well.
* While C joints ''per se'' were not developed until the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline, many previously made toys have similarly sized bars that can be used to attach C joint weaponry. At least [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generation 1|one example]] dates to the earliest days of the franchise. The [[Action Master]] weapons' handles are all C joint-compatible pegs, though the general lack of clips on the robots themselves means this compatibility has somewhat limited practical application for modern figures. Still, you could give the Action Master partners some extra weaponry.
* ...but be careful about it. As with [[5mm post]]s, a bar that appears to be 3mm may not quite be 3mm. '''{{SITENAME SHORT}}''' will not be held responsible if you break the clips on your weapons trying to force them onto bars that are too big.
* Because clips are attached to the right side of the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]], it is technically the largest C-joint accessory yet made.

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Gimmicks]]
[[Category:Toys]]
[[Category:Joint types]]

C joint

2018-03-13T16:36:26Z

NewtypeS3: /* Toys with C joints */ Adding Sqweeks

[[File:Cjoint-Lugnut.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Now we're cookin'.]]

The '''C joint''' is an accessory mounting system using a rather simple 3mm bar and c-shaped clip. First used in the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]/[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]'' series on a few items in 2009, by the time of 2010's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|gold-packaging ''Transformers'' line]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'', the C joint has seen much more widespread use.

The system has been given the internal nickname "'''Miyake joint'''" by [[TakaraTomy]] employees, named after its designer [[Miyake Tomoya]]<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/359804-united-reveal-shield-jazz-development-secret-story.html</ref>, who first used it on the [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Recon Ironhide]] toy.

==Toys with C joints==
===Revenge of the Fallen/N.E.S.T. Global Alliance===
{{collist|3|
* [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]] (bars only)
* [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]] (bars only - bottom of his hands)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|Recon Ironhide]]
* [[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]]
}}

===Transformers (2010)===
{{collist|3|
* [[Breacher]]
* [[Fallback (TF 2010)|Fallback]] (bars only)
* [[Firetrap]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Flak (TF 2010)|Flak]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Grapple (G1)|Solar Storm Grappel]] (bars only)
* [[Hailstorm (TF 2010)|Hailstorm]] / [[Mindset (TF 2010)|Mindset]] (bars only)
* [[Hubcap (TF 2010)|Hubcap]] (bars only - his exhaust pipes)
* [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Special Ops Jazz]]
* [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]] (bars only)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (bars only)
* [[Oil Pan]] (bars only)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Rumble (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Demolitions Rumble]]
* [[Sea Spray (TF 2010)|Sea Spray]] (bars only - his rungs)
* [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Sidearm Sideswipe]] (bars only)
* [[Sunspot]]
* [[Terradive (TF 2010)|Terradive]]
* [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)|Tomahawk]] (Four bars- two on his tail and the guns on his wings)
* [[Tracks (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]]
* [[Windcharger (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Windcharger]] (bars only)
* [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
}}

===Generations===
====Transformers 2010====
{{collist|3|
* [[Straxus (G1)#Generations|Darkmount]] / [[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]]
* [[Kup_(G1)/toys#Generations|Sergeant Kup]]
* [[Scourge_(G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]]
* [[Thunderwing_(G1)#Generations|Thunderwing]] / [[Black_Shadow_(Victory)#Generations|Sky Shadow]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]]
* [[Junkyard_(G1)#Generations|Junkheap]]
}}{{-}}
====Titans Return====
{{collist|3|
* [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]]
* [[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]]
}}

===United===
{{note|This section lists only those molds or retools that have no Western release, molds released in the West retain their functionality when released in Japan.}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Frenzy (G1)#United|Frenzy]] / [[Rumble (G1)#United|Rumble]]
* [[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]
}}

===Dark of the Moon===
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (bars only - his arms)
* [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (bars only - his upper arms/door panels)
* [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] (bars only - guns)
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|Megatron]] (bars only - hips/doors, exhaust pipes, rung)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Deluxe class Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Supreme Class toys|Jetwing Optimus Prime]] (Jetwing [[jet pack]] and Gatling Cannons only)
* [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Ratchet]] (bars only - arms)
* [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (bars only - his forearms and missile pods)
* [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] (bars only)
* [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]]
}}

====Human Alliance====
{{collist|3|
* [[Backfire (TF 2010)#Dark of the Moon|Backfire]]
* [[Drag Strip (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Drag Strip]]
* [[Icepick (PCC)#Dark of the Moon|Icepick]]
* [[Reverb (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Reverb]]
* [[Sandstorm (TF 2010)|Sandstorm]]/[[Half-Track (DOTM)|Half-Track]]
* [[Tailpipe (DOTM)|Tailpipe]] (bars only - on his legs/motorcycle back)
* [[Thunderhead]]/[[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]
* [[Whirl (ROTF)|Whirl]]
}}

====Cyberverse====
[[File:Clip system cyberverse.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* All [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] figures have at least one hand that is a clip. All Cyberverse weapon platforms/playsets have the usual smattering of clips and bars. They also all have a uniform placement of clips and bars on the sides of one of their modes, allowing them to connect to one another.
{{--}}

===The Last Knight===
{{collist|3|
* [[Sqweeks#The_Last_Knight|Sqweeks]] (Bars only, all 4 handlebars are compatible)
}}

==Notes==
* [[Wikipedia:Lego|LEGO]] has long made use of 3mm bars and clips as well. In practice, LEGO's standard is just the slightest bit larger than Hasbro's, so LEGO clips with even a little wear will only loosely grip C joint bars. Still, LEGO minifigures can cling to your 3mm-bar-equipped Transformers, and their vehicles (assuming they incorporate the appropriate parts) can mount 3mm clip weapons.
:*Naturally, this means that similar-construction [[Kre-O]] parts should work as well.
* While C joints ''per se'' were not developed until the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline, many previously made toys have similarly sized bars that can be used to attach C joint weaponry. At least [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generation 1|one example]] dates to the earliest days of the franchise. The [[Action Master]] weapons' handles are all C joint-compatible pegs, though the general lack of clips on the robots themselves means this compatibility has somewhat limited practical application for modern figures. Still, you could give the Action Master partners some extra weaponry.
* ...but be careful about it. As with [[5mm post]]s, a bar that appears to be 3mm may not quite be 3mm. '''{{SITENAME SHORT}}''' will not be held responsible if you break the clips on your weapons trying to force them onto bars that are too big.
* Because clips are attached to the right side of the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]], it is technically the largest C-joint accessory yet made.

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Gimmicks]]
[[Category:Toys]]
[[Category:Joint types]]

C joint

2018-03-13T16:33:38Z

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[[File:Cjoint-Lugnut.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Now we're cookin'.]]

The '''C joint''' is an accessory mounting system using a rather simple 3mm bar and c-shaped clip. First used in the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]/[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]'' series on a few items in 2009, by the time of 2010's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|gold-packaging ''Transformers'' line]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'', the C joint has seen much more widespread use.

The system has been given the internal nickname "'''Miyake joint'''" by [[TakaraTomy]] employees, named after its designer [[Miyake Tomoya]]<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/359804-united-reveal-shield-jazz-development-secret-story.html</ref>, who first used it on the [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Recon Ironhide]] toy.

==Toys with C joints==
===Revenge of the Fallen/N.E.S.T. Global Alliance===
{{collist|3|
* [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]] (bars only)
* [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]] (bars only - bottom of his hands)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|Recon Ironhide]]
* [[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]]
}}

===Transformers (2010)===
{{collist|3|
* [[Breacher]]
* [[Fallback (TF 2010)|Fallback]] (bars only)
* [[Firetrap]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Flak (TF 2010)|Flak]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Grapple (G1)|Solar Storm Grappel]] (bars only)
* [[Hailstorm (TF 2010)|Hailstorm]] / [[Mindset (TF 2010)|Mindset]] (bars only)
* [[Hubcap (TF 2010)|Hubcap]] (bars only - his exhaust pipes)
* [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Special Ops Jazz]]
* [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]] (bars only)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (bars only)
* [[Oil Pan]] (bars only)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Rumble (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Demolitions Rumble]]
* [[Sea Spray (TF 2010)|Sea Spray]] (bars only - his rungs)
* [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Sidearm Sideswipe]] (bars only)
* [[Sunspot]]
* [[Terradive (TF 2010)|Terradive]]
* [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)|Tomahawk]] (Four bars- two on his tail and the guns on his wings)
* [[Tracks (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]]
* [[Windcharger (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Windcharger]] (bars only)
* [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
}}

===Generations===
====Transformers 2010====
{{collist|3|
* [[Straxus (G1)#Generations|Darkmount]] / [[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]]
* [[Kup_(G1)/toys#Generations|Sergeant Kup]]
* [[Scourge_(G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]]
* [[Thunderwing_(G1)#Generations|Thunderwing]] / [[Black_Shadow_(Victory)#Generations|Sky Shadow]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]]
* [[Junkyard_(G1)#Generations|Junkheap]]
}}{{-}}
====Titans Return====
{{collist|3|
* [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]]
* [[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]]
}}

===United===
{{note|This section lists only those molds or retools that have no Western release, molds released in the West retain their functionality when released in Japan.}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Frenzy (G1)#United|Frenzy]] / [[Rumble (G1)#United|Rumble]]
* [[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]
}}

===Dark of the Moon===
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (bars only - his arms)
* [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (bars only - his upper arms/door panels)
* [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] (bars only - guns)
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|Megatron]] (bars only - hips/doors, exhaust pipes, rung)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Deluxe class Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Supreme Class toys|Jetwing Optimus Prime]] (Jetwing [[jet pack]] and Gatling Cannons only)
* [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Ratchet]] (bars only - arms)
* [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (bars only - his forearms and missile pods)
* [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] (bars only)
* [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]]
}}

====Human Alliance====
{{collist|3|
* [[Backfire (TF 2010)#Dark of the Moon|Backfire]]
* [[Drag Strip (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Drag Strip]]
* [[Icepick (PCC)#Dark of the Moon|Icepick]]
* [[Reverb (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Reverb]]
* [[Sandstorm (TF 2010)|Sandstorm]]/[[Half-Track (DOTM)|Half-Track]]
* [[Tailpipe (DOTM)|Tailpipe]] (bars only - on his legs/motorcycle back)
* [[Thunderhead]]/[[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]
* [[Whirl (ROTF)|Whirl]]
}}

====Cyberverse====
[[File:Clip system cyberverse.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* All [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] figures have at least one hand that is a clip. All Cyberverse weapon platforms/playsets have the usual smattering of clips and bars. They also all have a uniform placement of clips and bars on the sides of one of their modes, allowing them to connect to one another.
{{--}}

==Notes==
* [[Wikipedia:Lego|LEGO]] has long made use of 3mm bars and clips as well. In practice, LEGO's standard is just the slightest bit larger than Hasbro's, so LEGO clips with even a little wear will only loosely grip C joint bars. Still, LEGO minifigures can cling to your 3mm-bar-equipped Transformers, and their vehicles (assuming they incorporate the appropriate parts) can mount 3mm clip weapons.
:*Naturally, this means that similar-construction [[Kre-O]] parts should work as well.
* While C joints ''per se'' were not developed until the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline, many previously made toys have similarly sized bars that can be used to attach C joint weaponry. At least [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generation 1|one example]] dates to the earliest days of the franchise. The [[Action Master]] weapons' handles are all C joint-compatible pegs, though the general lack of clips on the robots themselves means this compatibility has somewhat limited practical application for modern figures. Still, you could give the Action Master partners some extra weaponry.
* ...but be careful about it. As with [[5mm post]]s, a bar that appears to be 3mm may not quite be 3mm. '''{{SITENAME SHORT}}''' will not be held responsible if you break the clips on your weapons trying to force them onto bars that are too big.
* Because clips are attached to the right side of the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]], it is technically the largest C-joint accessory yet made.

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Gimmicks]]
[[Category:Toys]]
[[Category:Joint types]]

C joint

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[[File:Cjoint-Lugnut.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Now we're cookin'.]]

The '''C joint''' is an accessory mounting system using a rather simple 3mm bar and c-shaped clip. First used in the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]/[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]'' series on a few items in 2009, by the time of 2010's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|gold-packaging ''Transformers'' line]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'', the C joint has seen much more widespread use.

The system has been given the internal nickname "'''Miyake joint'''" by [[TakaraTomy]] employees, named after its designer [[Miyake Tomoya]]<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/359804-united-reveal-shield-jazz-development-secret-story.html</ref>, who first used it on the [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Recon Ironhide]] toy.

==Toys with C joints==
===Revenge of the Fallen/N.E.S.T. Global Alliance===
{{collist|3|
* [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]] (bars only)
* [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]] (bars only - bottom of his hands)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|Recon Ironhide]]
* [[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]]
}}

===Transformers (2010)===
{{collist|3|
* [[Breacher]]
* [[Fallback (TF 2010)|Fallback]] (bars only)
* [[Firetrap]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Flak (TF 2010)|Flak]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Grapple (G1)|Solar Storm Grappel]] (bars only)
* [[Hailstorm (TF 2010)|Hailstorm]] / [[Mindset (TF 2010)|Mindset]] (bars only)
* [[Hubcap (TF 2010)|Hubcap]] (bars only - his exhaust pipes)
* [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Special Ops Jazz]]
* [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]] (bars only)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (bars only)
* [[Oil Pan]] (bars only)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Rumble (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Demolitions Rumble]]
* [[Sea Spray (TF 2010)|Sea Spray]] (bars only - his rungs)
* [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Sidearm Sideswipe]] (bars only)
* [[Sunspot]]
* [[Terradive (TF 2010)|Terradive]]
* [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)|Tomahawk]] (Four bars- two on his tail and the guns on his wings)
* [[Tracks (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]]
* [[Windcharger (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Windcharger]] (bars only)
* [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
}}

===Generations===
====Transformers 2010====
{{collist|3|
* [[Straxus (G1)#Generations|Darkmount]] / [[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]]
* [[Kup (G1)#Generations|Sergeant Kup]]
* [[Scourge (G1)#Generations|Scourge]]
* [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] / [[Black Shadow (Victory)|Sky Shadow]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]]
* [[Junkyard (G1)|Junkheap]]
}}
{{-}}
====Titans Return====
{{collist|3|
* [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]]
* [[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]]
}}

===United===
{{note|This section lists only those molds or retools that have no Western release, molds released in the West retain their functionality when released in Japan.}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Frenzy (G1)#United|Frenzy]] / [[Rumble (G1)#United|Rumble]]
* [[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]
}}

===Dark of the Moon===
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (bars only - his arms)
* [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (bars only - his upper arms/door panels)
* [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] (bars only - guns)
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|Megatron]] (bars only - hips/doors, exhaust pipes, rung)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Deluxe class Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Supreme Class toys|Jetwing Optimus Prime]] (Jetwing [[jet pack]] and Gatling Cannons only)
* [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Ratchet]] (bars only - arms)
* [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (bars only - his forearms and missile pods)
* [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] (bars only)
* [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]]
}}

====Human Alliance====
{{collist|3|
* [[Backfire (TF 2010)#Dark of the Moon|Backfire]]
* [[Drag Strip (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Drag Strip]]
* [[Icepick (PCC)#Dark of the Moon|Icepick]]
* [[Reverb (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Reverb]]
* [[Sandstorm (TF 2010)|Sandstorm]]/[[Half-Track (DOTM)|Half-Track]]
* [[Tailpipe (DOTM)|Tailpipe]] (bars only - on his legs/motorcycle back)
* [[Thunderhead]]/[[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]
* [[Whirl (ROTF)|Whirl]]
}}

====Cyberverse====
[[File:Clip system cyberverse.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* All [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] figures have at least one hand that is a clip. All Cyberverse weapon platforms/playsets have the usual smattering of clips and bars. They also all have a uniform placement of clips and bars on the sides of one of their modes, allowing them to connect to one another.
{{--}}

==Notes==
* [[Wikipedia:Lego|LEGO]] has long made use of 3mm bars and clips as well. In practice, LEGO's standard is just the slightest bit larger than Hasbro's, so LEGO clips with even a little wear will only loosely grip C joint bars. Still, LEGO minifigures can cling to your 3mm-bar-equipped Transformers, and their vehicles (assuming they incorporate the appropriate parts) can mount 3mm clip weapons.
:*Naturally, this means that similar-construction [[Kre-O]] parts should work as well.
* While C joints ''per se'' were not developed until the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline, many previously made toys have similarly sized bars that can be used to attach C joint weaponry. At least [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generation 1|one example]] dates to the earliest days of the franchise. The [[Action Master]] weapons' handles are all C joint-compatible pegs, though the general lack of clips on the robots themselves means this compatibility has somewhat limited practical application for modern figures. Still, you could give the Action Master partners some extra weaponry.
* ...but be careful about it. As with [[5mm post]]s, a bar that appears to be 3mm may not quite be 3mm. '''{{SITENAME SHORT}}''' will not be held responsible if you break the clips on your weapons trying to force them onto bars that are too big.
* Because clips are attached to the right side of the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]], it is technically the largest C-joint accessory yet made.

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Gimmicks]]
[[Category:Toys]]
[[Category:Joint types]]

Flywheels

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{{factions|decepticon}}
:''Flywheels is a [[Decepticon]] [[Duocon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Flywheelsboxart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Howitzer'd!]]

'''Flywheels''' (aka '''Skytread''') tries to keep it together and stay upbeat, he really does, but it's hard when your mind (and often your body) is literally divided in two. A split personality would be trouble enough, but to add injury to illness, Flywheels' two halves are very jealous of each other and basically hate each other's guts. They spend more time fighting one another than the Autobots. It doesn't matter whether they're unified in robot form or not, Flywheels' two halves go right on arguing, which can be disconcerting to others around him, to say the least.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Sixshotg1marvel.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|"Hi. We're off to do other things now... elsewhere. Without you. Bye!"]]
Flywheels was a part of [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s army of Decepticons on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Upon learning the co-ordinates of the planet [[Nebulos]] from [[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]], requesting the Decepticons help in ridding the [[Autobot]]s from his world, Scorponok ordered his army to lay siege to the alien planet. Flywheels was seen in jet mode as part of a battalion carrying Decepticons from their spacecraft to the surface of Nebulos, where he remained out of sight, away from the main events. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} Later, every Decepticon on the planet left Nebulos in pursuit of the Autobots to planet Earth. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:Zombieskalis.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9]]
''Back on Cybertron, Flywheels appeared in a brief battle against [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Sparkabot]]s. He was knocked out of the air by Ultra Magnus and was captured by the [[Autobot]]s. As a prisoner, he was soon forced to fight with his captors against a horde of [[zombie]] Transformers in [[Kalis]]. Though the Autobots had taken away his blaster, Flywheels was still able to pull his own weight in destroying the encroaching horde by using his tank mode. After he realized that they were slaughtering former Autobots, Ultra Magnus ordered a cease-fire, hoping they might instead come up with the means to revert the zombies to a fully-living state. Flywheels disobeyed Ultra Magnus' order, but soon stood down when his captors threatened to blast him next. The group retreated to a nearby building, where they puzzled out that they were indeed fighting the dead, but the zombots hadn't been risen through supernatural means; rather, a powerful radio-signal was controlling the motor functions of Cybertronian corpses. With this information in mind, Flywheels led Ultra Magnus to the [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] so they could jam the signal. Reluctantly, Ultra Magnus returned Flywheels his weapons, so that the Decepticon could watch his back while he worked on shutting down the zombies. This proved fortuitous for Magnus, as Flywheels saved his life from a zombie who had managed to sneak up on him, just as he was finishing up his task.'' {{storylink|City of Fear!}} ''Ultra Magnus then allowed Flywheels to go and get reinforcements, though he had little expectation of the Duocon's return.'' {{storylink|Legion of the Lost!}} ''Surprisingly, Flywheels did come back with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] to give the remaining zombots a good stomping, and force his way into the inner sanctum of the crazed scientist, [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]], responsible for the entire Kalis incident.'' {{storylink|Meltdown!}}

[[File:Catilla flywheels retreat time wars.jpg|upright=1.7|thumb]]
''He later joined the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] and took part in their joint attack with the [[Wrecker]]s on [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. He was one of only three Mayhems to escape alive from the gruesome twosome's base, but was killed by Galvatron after the retreat to the Decepticons' [[Decepticon heavy transport|heavy transport]].'' {{storylink|Time Wars}}

{{note|Although Flywheels's death is not shown, Galvatron [[:File:Galvatron flywheels.jpg|grabs him by the right arm]] during his and Megatron's assault on the Mayhems' ship, and his corpse (with the right arm torn off at the shoulder) [[:File:Time wars casualties.png|can be seen on the ground]] just before Rodimus Prime and the other Autobots intervene to save the remaining Wreckers and Mayhems. It's pretty clear what happened off-panel.}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{noterg1}}
Flywheels took part in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s attack on the [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] in [[Kalis]], where he berated [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] for making too much noise. {{storylink|Counterpoint}}

===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Yūki Satō]] (Japanese)|[[John Culkin]] (English, Omni Productions dub)}}
[[File:DuelAsteroid Flywheels.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|What is this ominous light that threatens to engulf us?]]
Flywheels, alongside [[Battletrap]], worked under [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who first sent them into battle when the Autobots and Decepticons were fighting over a [[Floppy disk|disk]] containing data on the [[Master Sword]]. The Duocons' double amount of vehicle modes was enough to overwhelm the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], and the Decepticons quickly grabbed the disk and retreated. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Flywheels soon appeared again to defend Scorponok as he used the disk's data to manufacture the [[Zarak Shield]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}

The Duocons' next mission was to hide a time bomb on the asteroid [[Juno]], so that Scorponok could blow up [[Sixshot]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] when the two arrived for their duel. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}} Flywheels later participated in the climactic battle against the Autobots at the [[Arctic|North Pole]] and retreated into space when Scorponok put his plan to destroy the [[Earth]] into motion. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
{{-}}

====''Transformers Legends'' comic====
[[File:LegendsManga Vol40 Flywheel.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
In 2021, Flywheels was among Scorponok's Decepticons who battled [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]'s Autobots near a [[black hole]], where he got his butt handed to him by [[Brawn (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Brawn]]. Scorponok's detonation of the black hole caused the combatants to lose their bodies, and they were forced to convert their heads into small [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] forms and travel to the [[Legends World]] in search of new ones. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} Flywheels joined up with the [[Astrotrain Transport Company]] for a free body, only to be enslaved by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] until he and the other Headmasters were able to escape. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} Now unemployed, Flywheels used his speed to pick pockets until he met [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], an alternate version of Scorponok from another dimension. Tempted by his offer of a new body, he figured any Scorponok was worth being loyal to and agreed to recruit additional soldiers to his cause, convincing [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] and Brawn to join him at his "new workplace". When Zarak moved to conquer the world, however, Flywheels was punched out by an angry Grimlock, then swatted into the distance by Zarak for daring to suggest he could help by forming Scorponok's head. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}}

Flywheels was unfortunate enough to be hanging around in [[Akihabara]] when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] landed on top of it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}}
{{-}}

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Flywheels and the Decepticon [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] volunteered for [[Sixshot]]'s mission to make [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s weekend more interesting. Whether they succeeded was never recorded. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}
{{-}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"It is only logical that there will be no side-effects from this whatsoever."]]
[[Battletrap]] and Flywheels were created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] as early prototypes for his [[Triple Changer]] fascination. Instead of achieving three alternating modes, however, they gained the ability to separate into two different alternate modes at once. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye#Issue #8|More Than Meets The Eye #8}}
{{-}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Flywheels was a "twitchy [[Neoprimalism|neoprimalist]] with big feet" who suffered from a possibly made-up form of psychosomatic hyperflexia that caused him to change form when he lied. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} During the war, he was stationed at [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore]], where he outfitted new prisoners such as [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] with nasty transformation-hindering [[inhibitor spike]]s. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}}

At some point he was captured by the Autobots and imprisoned in [[Garrus-9]]. After [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]'s sacking of the prison, Flywheels was allowed to leave as part of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s crew. Not far out of the [[Elba System]], their ship ran afoul of the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. As Flywheels was on the DJD's [[The List|list]] of transgressors to the Decepticon cause, he and the rest of the crew specifically chosen by Shockwave to bargain for his life. Flywheels himself used the ship's comm system to eavesdrop on the deal. When the DJD agreed to no bargain, Flywheels followed [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]]'s advice and jettisoned himself into space along with [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind}} Floating aimlessly in the direction of the [[Dark Nebula]], Flywheels began praying for salvation, which came in the form of [[Krok (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Krok]] and [[Spinister (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Spinister]], and their [[Weak Anthropic Principle|hijacked prisoner escort ship]]. Flywheels wasn't taken with their name for themselves. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

[[File:Flywheels tesarus whos afraid of the djd.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Flywheels about to feel the agony of "de feet."]]
Flywheels became part of Krok's ragtag Decepticon crew along with [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], Spinister, and [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]]. Searching for [[energon]] and supplies on the planet [[Clemency]], Flywheels mistook the still-living body of [[Fulcrum]] firstly for a miracle and then for a [[zombie]] and an affront to [[Primus]]. Once that misunderstanding had been sorted out the group then chanced upon a P-6 [[Worldsweeper]], a type of [[Starship|ship]] that Flywheels noted was famous only for "crashing". What they found on board the ship, such as aborted [[protoform]]s, disconnected [[brain module]]s and a robot apparently made out of wood was disturbing enough, but then they were contacted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] through Flywheels' [[communicube]] and given an ultimatum to surrender one of their number so that the other six could watch him die. As there were only six of them the group reasoned that the D.J.D. must have miscounted, until Krok discovered that the ship also contained [[Grimlock (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Grimlock]] in a [[stasis pod]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}}

After agreeing on the seemingly-suicidal plan to fight their way out, the Scavengers spiked Grimlock's stasis pod with [[circuit speeder]]s and left him out for the D.J.D. to find. While [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]] battled the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] leader, the rest of the Decepticons tried to slip away but were ambushed in turn by the rest of the D.J.D. and Flywheels was killed by [[Tesarus (DJD)|Tesarus]]. His surviving comrades looted his corpse for spare parts and [[energon]] and left the body on [[Clemency]], where, 18 months later, his remains were examined by the [[Censere|Necrobot]]. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}
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===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
An ancient [[Titan Master]], Skytread could team up with other bots to grant them the ability to create a clone decoy of themselves. {{storylink|#Generations|''Titans Return'' Skytread online bio}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
When the Decepticon-[[Hive (G1)|Hive]] alliance developed the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] process, [[Skytread]] and Flywheels became one of the first Headmasters, escalating the conflict on Nebulos with their power. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:FlywheelsCommercialAndSeason4Intro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Flywheels's appearance on the battlefield caught the Autobots by surprise when they first thought that a jet was about to crash into a tank, only for the two vehicles to transform into one robot! The element of surprise quickly wore off, however, and Flywheels had to contend with [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] pouncing on him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Duocons and Throttlebots|Duocons and Throttlebots commercial}}
{{note|Animation from this commercial was recycled for the [[title sequence]] of [[The Rebirth|season 4]] of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 animated series]], even though Flywheels himself didn't appear in the show.}}
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==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Flywheels is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Flywheels and [[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]] encountered the D.J.D. on Clemency. They both died. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (Legends)|Rules of Disengagement}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy Flywheels.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Hey, you know what they say about guys with big feet, right?"]]
*'''Flywheels''' (Duocon, [[1987]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-97'''
**''Accessories:'' "Laser cannon" pistol

:Flywheels' [[robot mode]] is made from the combination of two separate vehicles that make up his [[alternate mode]]: a maroon [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-4 Phantom|F-4 Phantom II fighter jet]] and a brown self-propelled howitzer of vague origin. Pressing the jet onto the tank's turret via friction-hold tabs triggers a spring-loaded [[autotransformation]] into the combined robot mode. Splitting the robot into the two vehicles is an entirely manual affair, however.

:His only robot-mode articulation is the sideways-swinging movement of his arms at the shoulder, but thankfully his rifle has a [[5mm post]] on the back end so it can at least point forward in robot mode, even if he has to hold it like a sword to do so. The rifle can also be mounted on the tank's front end or on the underside of the jet nosecone.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Flywheels/flywheels.htm More information on Flywheels at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Skytread.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh sure, Battletrap gets a cool exclusive Voyager class and a new Legends Class toy! I lose my name! I lose my body! What do I get? A little more articulation and a little vehicle to ride around in. Huh.]]
*'''Skytread''' (Titan Master, [[2016]])
**''Accessories:'' Tank accessory
:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]], Skytread (presumably renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a small robot who can transform into a Flywheels head that is compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' figure. He is packaged with a small vehicle accessory redecoed from Terri-Bull's, which can form a tank for Skytread to ride in robot mode, a [[5mm post|5mm]] gun for larger figures to wield, or combine with Skytread to form a jet. Due to the sculpt of the head mode face, it can be difficult to get Skytread himself in and out of the jet configuration.

:The gun barrels connect to the tank turret via 3mm [[C joint]]s. This allows them to pivot up and down, as well as clip onto other compatible figures.

:As with Terri-Bull, the upper portion of Skytread's legs has been installed backwards. Due to this, his legs have a problem folding down in head mode due to their tolerance if not fixed.

:This toy also doubles as the separate ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Skytread]]. It was re-issued along with Nightbeat for the fourth wave of Titan Masters alongside [[Shuffler#Generations|Shuffler]] and [[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]], which unfortunately became prominent shelfwarmers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRSkytread/skytread.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Skytread at TFU.info]''
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===Legends===
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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Flywheels.jpg|thumb|"OK Takara, now you fixed my legs; where's my larger body?"]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])
**''ID number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Flywheel" is a repaint of the ''Titans Return'' mold above, without the vehicle accessory, and features extensive paint apps. Unlike the Hasbro release, this Flywheel features correctly assembled legs.

:Flywheel was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Chromedome (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Chromedome]], [[Hardhead (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Hardhead]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], and [[Brainstorm (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Brainstorm]].

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==Notes==
*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels. Their names are even swapped in the ''Headmasters'' episode "[[The Master Sword Is in Danger!!]]".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Flywheel''' (フライホイール ''Furaihoīru'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fēilún''' (China, 飞轮, "Flywheel")

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Talk:Duocon

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== Unique Design Feature/Fluke ==
I recently came into possesion of both Duocons, and I have learned (through self-experimentation and the tail ends of the Duocon picture galleries at seibertron.com) that it's possible to have Battletrap's chopper combined with Flywheels' tank for robot mode and Flywheel's jet on Battletrap's Jeep as well for robot mode, all due to the air-components having the trigger tabs in the same configuration. Should this be added to the article? [[User:AutobotFreak643|AutobotFreak643]] 02:23, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

== Triple Changer Duocons ==

Is it worth mentioning that the Duocons seemed to be regular triple changers in the Marvel continuity since they appeared only be able to transform into one vehicle mode at a time and could still transform back to robot mode despite their other vehicle mode disappearing. They do not have their split-personality issues in the Marvel continuity either. [[User:Bass X0|Bass X0]] ([[User talk:Bass X0|talk]]) 07:10, 16 January 2014 (EST)
[[File:Scavengers2-Flywheels treads on his plane mode.jpg|right|200px]]
:IDW goes even further - not only did Flywheels not split or have MPD issues, he even had tank kibble on his plane mode! (And vice-versa) - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] ([[User talk:SanityOrMadness|talk]]) 09:35, 16 January 2014 (EST)

== Should we add the "repurposed" Duocons? ==

I mean, we do have the note now establishing that we've got another three Duocons, although not with the official name. Maybe just adding the toys with a note of "Hasbro now says they're Duocons despite not being so in the fiction"? --[[User:NewtypeS3|NewtypeS3]] ([[User talk:NewtypeS3|talk]]) 13:06, 12 March 2018 (EDT)

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Hello. The (real) name's Brandon. I'm 32, male, and like giant robots who beat the crap out of one another. I've done some work with the obscure entires, and I really like going on archive dives to fill in gaps in the Wiki. Current hobbies include modding figures, or just adding paint to an incomplete looking 'Bot or 'Con.

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Junkion (species)

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[[File:Junkion symbol.png|thumb|upright=1.4|R-E-C-Y-C-L-E recycle!]]

'''Junkions''' are a race of transforming mechanoids that inhabit the planetoid also known as [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. Depending on the universe, their historical origin may be unclear, but in some they are indeed descended from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronians]].<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]''</ref>

They have a unique physiology, seemingly made of little more than the same rusted scraps of trash metal that compose their homeworld. They are capable of not only withstanding damage that would normally incapacitate or kill the average Transformer, but quickly repairing that damage using any pieces of scrap metal they can get their hands on. A Junkion may even be reduced to a pile of parts, only to come back at their enemy less than a minute later. Junkions in battle are utterly fearless, using tag-team and ambush tactics to keep mobile while swarming their opponents ''en masse''.

They are also expert mechanics, even able to repair with remarkable ease Transformers normal medical science would write off as [[Death|dead]]. ''How'' the Junkions have developed in this manner has yet to be explained.

Junkion culture is centered on one thing: [[Earth]] broadcasting. Their speech is a hodgepodge of television and radio clippings, making them oftentimes hard to understand. Junkions as a whole are somewhat childlike and naive. They are curious, but also tend to be wary of, if not outright hostile towards, newcomers to their planet (far too many have come with the goal of harming their world), but once a Junkion's friendship is gained, they go "coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs" and treat their allies as Friends For Life. As such, they are instinctively protective of [[human]]s, the source of [[television]].

After having come in contact with the [[Autobot]]s, the Junkions have become known as some of the best scrap metal merchants and traders around. Even [[Octane|some]] [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Decepticons]] make use of their services. The Junkions are all too happy to exchange [[energon]] for more scrap metal... even if they don't think to ask just ''where'' the scrap metal came from.

{{quote|Junkions don't need help, Junkions ''are'' help! Spare parts? We'll fix 'em!|[[Wreck-Gar (Prime)|Wreck-Gar]]|''[[Transformers: Exiles|Exiles]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:TFTM Junkions.JPG|upright=2|thumb|Punker Bots!]]

{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]], [[Michael Bell]] (English), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese)}}

When a group of [[Autobot]]s crashlanded on their planet, the Junkions saw them as nothing but intruding thieves. Without warning, [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and his Junkions led an assault on them, but they soon halted when another group of Autobots arrived and proved their friendliness with the [[universal greeting]]. Pacified, the Junkions revived the late [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and promptly organized a dance party for everyone.

When [[Hot Rod/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] voiced his desire to destroy [[Unicron]], the Junkions did not hesitate to join him, and a large number of them boarded the [[Minnow]] with which to attack the dark god. The Minnow was crushed in Unicron's hand in the following battle, but luckily the passengers survived (at the very least, Wreck-Gar and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] did). {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|The Junkions’ involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series “[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]" and the storybook “[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|Transformers the Movie]]."}}

[[File:FFoD4 Junkion Rescuers.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A species that does nothing but spout pop-culture references. That proves it: this cartoon predicted the shape of internet culture.]]

Two Junkions came with Wreck-Gar when he travelled to planet [[Goo 8739B]] to save his Autobot friends. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} The exiled Decepticon [[Octane]] later worked with Junkions to freight scrapmetal between their planet to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} The defensive Junkions later chased off a number of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] that had landed on their planet in search of a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson Journal|journal]]. In response, the Quintessons hijacked the Junkions' precious television signals, planting subliminal messages that caused the Junkions to consider all other races to be their enemies. Even worse, the Junkions got the bright idea to ''share'' these transmissions, beaming them out in the galaxy and causing sentient races everywhere to fight each other. The brainwashed Junkions were eventually fixed when [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] countered the transmissions with some of his own. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

====''Victory'' cartoon====
A few Junkions were residing in [[Iron Town]], where they were menaced by the [[Decepticon desperadoes]]. Fortunately, [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] saved the town. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
When [[Gong]] and [[Sideways]] destabilized the universe on the eve of the [[Unicron War]], the Junkions and their role in the conflict were overwritten and replaced by the [[Rock Lord]]s. [[Vector Prime]] ultimately corrected the multiversal damage and set history back on its correct course, and the Junkions helped defeat Unicron. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
====The Big Broadcast of 2006====
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In a strange alternate future, the defensive Junkions chased off a number of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] that had landed on their planet in search of a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson Journal|journal]]. In response, the Quintessons hijacked the Junkions' precious television signals, planting subliminal messages that caused the Junkions to consider all other races to be their enemies and meticulously organize the junk on their planet in hopes the lost journal would be discovered. The Junkions got the bright idea to ''share'' these transmissions, beaming them out in the galaxy and causing sentient races everywhere to fight each other. The brainwashed Junkions were eventually fixed when [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] countered the transmissions with soothing easy-listening music. Once the hypnosis was broken, the Junkions sided with the Autobots in driving off the attacking Decepticons. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (US)}}

====Marvel UK future timelines====
[[File:Muk184 trader-snrk.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]
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''Following the destruction of Unicron, his still living head floated into range of the planet Junk, and using his vast mental powers he took control of the entire Junkion population. Planning to use Junk as his new body, Unicron ordered the Junkions to attach his head to the planet. His plot failed when Wreck-Gar, who had been off in space at the time Unicron took control, planted explosives benath his head and blew him up.'' {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
The Junkions did not take kindly to the [[Recyclon]]s intending to recycle their planet into energon. After [[Salvage (G1)|Salvage]] damaged Wreck-Gar, the Junkions swarmed the intruders and forced them to retreat into space. Down but not out, the Recyclons decided to fire the [[Prime Processing Unit]] to recycle the entire planet from orbit, but the Junkions fired a tractor beam in return, sending [[Reclamation|their ship]] crashing violently into Junk. Salvage was the sole survivor of the crash, his last sight alive being a group of Junkions moving in on him. {{storylink|Collect and Save}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:MTMTE 8 anonymous Junkion.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|"We are the Transformers who say "NI!"]]
{{quote|You're not an Autobot or Decepticon, yet I smell the stench of ''both'' breeds emanating from you.|[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]|"[[Runnin' with the Devil]]"}}
The planet Junkion began as a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] garbage disposal area in space where junk was dumped by means of [[space bridge]] technology. From whatever more the Cybertronians, [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] alike, dumped through the space bridge, {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More Than Meets The Eye'' space bridge entry}} the Junkions emerged as a new breed of Transformer. {{storylink|Runnin' with the Devil}} Though not hostile by nature, the fact their home planet was paradise to numerous treasure hunters and thrill seekers that couldn't care less how the Junkions would suffer from their presence, the Junkions had adopted a mildly xenophobic disposition. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More Than Meets The Eye'' Junk entry}}

[[Dreamwave timeline|Sometime in 2003]], Junkion leader [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] was flying the [[Minnow|Junkions' main ship]] alone through space when he stumbled upon the remains of [[Decepticon leader]] [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}} He brought him on board and repaired him, though Megatron was not the least bit grateful. First, he harshly demanded to know what Wreck-Gar was and when that was answered, Megatron proceeded to manipulate Wreck-Gar into getting him a start back to power. The two returned to Junkion, where Wreck-Gar collected discarded [[Air Warrior]] bodies and repaired them, believing Megatron needed an army to vanquish evil from the [[Universe (universe)|universe]]. When he was done, Megatron killed (?) him, because Wreck-Gar was too unpredictable an ally. {{storylink|Runnin' with the Devil}}

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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:ALonelyPillarOnThePlain-WreckGarsHead.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]

According to the historian [[Pentius]], the Junkions were the remains of a rich and prosperous race who had arrogantly believed their resources would last them forever. When their veritable paradise of a planet finally ran out of [[energon]], these early Junkions were forced to sell off their wealth to other races in a desperate attempt at survival, but it was a futile struggle. As their civilization slowly fell into ruins and their planet was reduced to a hellish junkyard, the survivors deteriorated into a race of scavengers and cannibals living among the garbage. {{storylink|Fallout (issue)|Fallout}}

The Junkions became a kind of bogeyman to Cybertronians, who believed them to be monstrous scrap-eating zombies from the mythical death-world of Junkion. When [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] was banished to Junkion by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], however, he found that the threat was very real. {{storylink|Derelicts}} He viciously destroyed the group of cannibalistic Junkions who attacked him, suffering some damage in the process. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}} Tales of Megatron's power spread throughout the Junkion clans, and when the Decepticon leader later returned and demanded their loyalty, they were quick to bow before him. Joining forces with the Decepticons, the Junkions provided them with a ship with which to return to Cybertron. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} On arrival in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], the Junkions participated in the Decepticon assault on the city, swarming over and outnumbering the Autobot defenders. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}}

Soon after, Shockwave led a Decepticon force to the Junkions in the hope of recruiting them and Prowl led the Autobots to stop it. The Battle of Junkion ended with one of them ''detonating'' the planet's core so it would knock out the others. In the aftermath, the Junkions were left nomadic, a bit weird, and developing strange new ways of keeping themselves pieced together.{{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}

Some four million years later, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] recruited several Junkions into the army he was raising to oppose [[D-Void]]. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 3|Heart of Darkness #3}} Some other Junkions were among the [[NAIL|neutral Transformers]] who returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after the war was over. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}} One of them watched a live interview with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}}

In 2017, a crew of Junkions under Wreck-Gar and [[Rum-Maj]] arrived on [[Earth]] to trade technology for [[Ultra-Energon]]. They were bemused to find Optimus Prime on Earth claiming he spoke for it and such trade couldn't be allowed ''and'' [[G.I. Joe (team)|the natives]] hostile to them & Prime both. A formal meeting was held at [[Autobot City]] and the Junkions offered a [[positron core]] as something to trade, allowing the Autobots to repair innumerous wounded people. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] opined that [[Meltdown (Animated)|Meltdown]] was "buggier than a Junkion's code-base". {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

===Aligned novels===
Early on in the [[space bridge]] colonization project, Cybertronian colonists used the world of Junkion as a collective dumping ground for the vast amounts of refuse and garbage that inevitably resulted from the push outwards. This same planetoid was later used as a hideout for Cybertronian criminals, pirates, and outlaws. Many of them created new identities for themselves and began new lives working on the planet. The space bridge project eventually failed, leaving Junkion isolated from the rest of the universe. With no new resources available, the inhabitants turned to scavenging to survive. As they created new bots from the junk around them, the few former Cybertronians gradually forgot about their origins and took on the name "Junkions". At the time of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]'s search for the Allspark, their leader was the eccentric [[Wreck-Gar (Prime)|Wreck-Gar]].

The Junkions were initially skeptical of Optimus Prime's quest, but eventually aided him and his [[Autobot]]s by directing them to the nearest working space bridge. However, the [[Decepticon]]s, who had been following the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]], landed on the planet and launched an attack on both the Autobots and Junkions. During the course of the battle, the [[Requiem Blaster (Prime)|Requiem Blaster]], the center of Junkion, was removed, causing the planet to break apart. The fracas was further compounded by the arrival of the [[Star Seeker]]s, who took the Junkions hostage and, despite Wreck-Gar's protests, forced them to weld a space bridge to the hull of the ''[[Tidal Wave (Prime)|Tidal Wave]]''. The Star Seekers and Junkions disappeared to places unknown. {{Storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

===''Shattered Glass''===
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The Junkions were the minions of [[Wreck-Gar (SG)|Wreck-Gar]], an experimental junk robot with the ability to remake other Transformers in his image using snake-like creatures. They spoke in the manner of computer error messages. After the spread of the Junkion "Hive" proved a threat to both factions, they were locked away on the prison planet [[Paradron]].

Eventually, they were freed by the Autobot renegade [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]], who recruited them as footsoldiers for his incursion into the dimension [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon]]. There, they fought both Decepticons native from their own Universe, and local Autobots. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}} Numerous Autobots from that universe were assimilated into the Hive, and as Magnus's plan came to fruition, transporting the alternate Earth back to their own, negative-polarity universe and destroying 207.0 Epsilon in its wake, the Junkions retreated from battle. {{Storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] became stranded on the planet Junk, he was forced to fight off Wreck-Gar and the hordes of cannibalistic Junkions until he could be rescued by [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. {{storylink|Wreckage (Legends)|Wreckage}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
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*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Generation_1|Wreck-Gar]]''' (1986)

:The only Junkion toy originally produced was the group's leader. Unfortunately, two Wreck-Gar toys are completely incapable of riding one another, unlike the action depicted in the movie.
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===Collector's Edition===
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*'''[[Detritus (G1)|Detritus]]''' (Junkion, 2004)

:An [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive redeco of [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], Detritus also turns into a Mitsubishi J59 off-road vehicle. He came with an entirely new [[sticker|decal]] sheet to make him fit the Junkion aesthetic better, which also includes both Autobot and Decepticon faction sigils to match his neutral nature from his e-HOBBY bio.
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:RtStoy-WreckGar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|This is the breakfast your Wreck-Gar could look like, can you see me now?]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Transformers_.282010.29|Wreck-Gar]]''' (Deluxe, 2011)
:Wreck-Gar transforms from a Road-Warriors-esque motorcycle into an asymmetrical robot with [[facial hair]], a grin, and an axe. Double pegs under his pelvis correspond to double pegholes in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] seat, meaning if you get more than one, he can totally ride himself, or anyone else made from this mold.

:Unfortunately, despite looking awesome, Wreck-Gar features a slew of [[design flaw]]s. While the full details can be found on his page, even Hasbro has implemented some of the fixes found by fans for future uses of his mold.
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===United===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Scrapheap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|"I'm cuckoo for Cocoa Junk!"]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#United|Wreck-Gar]]''' (Deluxe, 2011)
:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Wreck-Gar is a redeco of the 2010 Wreck-Gar toy with different paint layouts.

*'''Autobot SET''' (3-pack, 2011)
**'''[[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]'''
:This e-Hobby exclusive 3-pack contains Scrapheap, a retool of Reveal the Shield and United Wreck-Gar with a new head inspired by the background Junkions from the movie.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/more-information-on-the-ehobby-transformers-2010-campaign-exclusives-170961/ More Information on the eHobby Transformers 2010 Campaign Exclusives]</ref> The 3-pack also comes with a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#United|clear-blue Hot Rod]] and a [[Kup (G1)/toys#UnitedDamage|battle-damaged Kup]].

[[File:Unitedtoy roadmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25]]
*'''[[Detritus (G1)|Roadmaster]] Prime Mode''' ([[2012]]-[[October 27|10-27]])
**''ID number'': '''EX 03'''
**''Accessories'': Junker Drone, Trasher Drone, Waster Drone, Scrapper Drone

: Roadmaster is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Mudslinger (PCC)|Mudslinger]] toy, transforming into a monster truck of indeterminate model. He also has a "Prime Mode" where he becomes the torso of a super robot, capable of using any auto-transforming Power Core Combiner drone-machine molds for limbs.

: He comes with four color-coordinated "wasteland" vehicle drone-limbs, redecoes of the [[Destructicon (PCC)|Destructicon]]s. Each one has a square socket for a Power Core Combiner connection; when attached via the blue plugs on a Commander figure, the vehicles automatically transform into a super-robot limb, and snaps back to [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] when disconnected. Despite the universal connector, each drone can only form one limb type (but can be swapped from left to right):

:*'''Junker Drone''' — Leg (Roadmaster's left)
:*'''Trasher Drone''' — Leg (Roadmaster's right)
:*'''Waster Drone''' — Arm (Roadmaster's left)
:*'''Scrapper Drone''' — Arm (Roadmaster's right)

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===Generations===
[[File:Gen-toy Junkheap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|"I'm a Pepper. Do you want to be a Pepper, too?"]]
*'''[[Junkyard_(G1)#Generations|Junkheap]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)

:Junkheap is a retool of Wreck-Gar with a new head. The pegs that tab into slots on the bike-mode's seat mean he can ride either Wreck-Gar or Scrapheap, or vice-versa. This is also the first use of the mold that features many attempts to improve upon the [[design flaws]] found in previous iterations.

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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWLegendsWreckGar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Combiner_Wars|Wreck-Gar]]''' (Legends, 2016)

:Wreck-Gar is a retool of [[Groove (G1)#Generations|Groove]], sporting a brand new noggin.

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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-POJC-Scrapheap.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb]]
*'''Planet of Junk Clash''' (Platinum Edition Deluxe 3-pack, 2016)
**[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Platinum_Edition|Wreck-Gar]]
**[[Scrapheap_(G1)#Generations|Scrapheap]]

:Slightly redecoed versions of ''Generations'' Wreck-Gar and Scrapheap were released as a 3-pack along with Hot Rod.

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===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-BC2012WreckGar.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar (SG)|Wreck-Gar]]''' / '''[[Scrap Iron (SG)|Scrap Iron]]''' / '''[[Junkheap (SG)|Junkheap]]''' (2012)

:Redecoes of the earlier releases of Wreck-Gar, Scrapheap, and Junkheap toys respectively, this time in [[Insecticon]] colors to reflect the twisted nature of the [[Transformers:_Shattered_Glass_(fiction)|Shattered Glass]] universe. They were in a three-pack, sold during [[Botcon 2012]]. This is also the first release of a Junkheap using the right eye insert, as the original Junkheap used [[Scrapheap (G1)#United|Scrapheap]]'s eyepiece instead of his own.

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==Notes==
[[File:Dreadnokcyborgs2.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Spiked tires make for a very un-smooth ride.]]
*According to a [[Secret Files of Teletraan II|secret file on Autobots]], the Junkions are a "tribe of Autobots that dwells on the planet Junkion", ostensibly cementing their place as Transformers.
*In ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3]]'', the [[Dreadnok]]s, a [[Cobra]] biker gang, are shown to ride motorcycles that look just like the Junkions. The Dreadnoks claim to have found their new bikes in a junkyard at some point. No indication is given that the bikes are living Transformers, leaving it simply an [[Easter egg]] for the reader.
*The Junkions that appeared in the movie and their ship were given names in the ''[[Transformers: The Complete Ark]]'' book, which was released 23 years after the movie.
*It's probably a good idea to just not mess with the Junkions, as everyone who does seems to die. The one exception to this rule is [[Thundertron]] and his crew of [[Star Seeker]]s, who managed to take the Junkions captive and enslave them.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Junkion''' (ジャンキオン ''Jankion'')
*''Russian:'' '''Musorshchiki''' (Мусорщики, "Scavengers")
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Junkion (species)

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[[File:Junkion symbol.png|thumb|upright=1.4|R-E-C-Y-C-L-E recycle!]]

'''Junkions''' are a race of transforming mechanoids that inhabit the planetoid also known as [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. Depending on the universe, their historical origin may be unclear, but in some they are indeed descended from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronians]].<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]''</ref>

They have a unique physiology, seemingly made of little more than the same rusted scraps of trash metal that compose their homeworld. They are capable of not only withstanding damage that would normally incapacitate or kill the average Transformer, but quickly repairing that damage using any pieces of scrap metal they can get their hands on. A Junkion may even be reduced to a pile of parts, only to come back at their enemy less than a minute later. Junkions in battle are utterly fearless, using tag-team and ambush tactics to keep mobile while swarming their opponents ''en masse''.

They are also expert mechanics, even able to repair with remarkable ease Transformers normal medical science would write off as [[Death|dead]]. ''How'' the Junkions have developed in this manner has yet to be explained.

Junkion culture is centered on one thing: [[Earth]] broadcasting. Their speech is a hodgepodge of television and radio clippings, making them oftentimes hard to understand. Junkions as a whole are somewhat childlike and naive. They are curious, but also tend to be wary of, if not outright hostile towards, newcomers to their planet (far too many have come with the goal of harming their world), but once a Junkion's friendship is gained, they go "coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs" and treat their allies as Friends For Life. As such, they are instinctively protective of [[human]]s, the source of [[television]].

After having come in contact with the [[Autobot]]s, the Junkions have become known as some of the best scrap metal merchants and traders around. Even [[Octane|some]] [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Decepticons]] make use of their services. The Junkions are all too happy to exchange [[energon]] for more scrap metal... even if they don't think to ask just ''where'' the scrap metal came from.

{{quote|Junkions don't need help, Junkions ''are'' help! Spare parts? We'll fix 'em!|[[Wreck-Gar (Prime)|Wreck-Gar]]|''[[Transformers: Exiles|Exiles]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:TFTM Junkions.JPG|upright=2|thumb|Punker Bots!]]

{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]], [[Michael Bell]] (English), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese)}}

When a group of [[Autobot]]s crashlanded on their planet, the Junkions saw them as nothing but intruding thieves. Without warning, [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and his Junkions led an assault on them, but they soon halted when another group of Autobots arrived and proved their friendliness with the [[universal greeting]]. Pacified, the Junkions revived the late [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and promptly organized a dance party for everyone.

When [[Hot Rod/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] voiced his desire to destroy [[Unicron]], the Junkions did not hesitate to join him, and a large number of them boarded the [[Minnow]] with which to attack the dark god. The Minnow was crushed in Unicron's hand in the following battle, but luckily the passengers survived (at the very least, Wreck-Gar and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] did). {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|The Junkions’ involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series “[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]" and the storybook “[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|Transformers the Movie]]."}}

[[File:FFoD4 Junkion Rescuers.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A species that does nothing but spout pop-culture references. That proves it: this cartoon predicted the shape of internet culture.]]

Two Junkions came with Wreck-Gar when he travelled to planet [[Goo 8739B]] to save his Autobot friends. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} The exiled Decepticon [[Octane]] later worked with Junkions to freight scrapmetal between their planet to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} The defensive Junkions later chased off a number of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] that had landed on their planet in search of a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson Journal|journal]]. In response, the Quintessons hijacked the Junkions' precious television signals, planting subliminal messages that caused the Junkions to consider all other races to be their enemies. Even worse, the Junkions got the bright idea to ''share'' these transmissions, beaming them out in the galaxy and causing sentient races everywhere to fight each other. The brainwashed Junkions were eventually fixed when [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] countered the transmissions with some of his own. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

====''Victory'' cartoon====
A few Junkions were residing in [[Iron Town]], where they were menaced by the [[Decepticon desperadoes]]. Fortunately, [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] saved the town. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
When [[Gong]] and [[Sideways]] destabilized the universe on the eve of the [[Unicron War]], the Junkions and their role in the conflict were overwritten and replaced by the [[Rock Lord]]s. [[Vector Prime]] ultimately corrected the multiversal damage and set history back on its correct course, and the Junkions helped defeat Unicron. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
====The Big Broadcast of 2006====
{{noteMarvelBB2006}}
In a strange alternate future, the defensive Junkions chased off a number of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] that had landed on their planet in search of a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson Journal|journal]]. In response, the Quintessons hijacked the Junkions' precious television signals, planting subliminal messages that caused the Junkions to consider all other races to be their enemies and meticulously organize the junk on their planet in hopes the lost journal would be discovered. The Junkions got the bright idea to ''share'' these transmissions, beaming them out in the galaxy and causing sentient races everywhere to fight each other. The brainwashed Junkions were eventually fixed when [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] countered the transmissions with soothing easy-listening music. Once the hypnosis was broken, the Junkions sided with the Autobots in driving off the attacking Decepticons. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (US)}}

====Marvel UK future timelines====
[[File:Muk184 trader-snrk.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]
{{noteukonly}}
''Following the destruction of Unicron, his still living head floated into range of the planet Junk, and using his vast mental powers he took control of the entire Junkion population. Planning to use Junk as his new body, Unicron ordered the Junkions to attach his head to the planet. His plot failed when Wreck-Gar, who had been off in space at the time Unicron took control, planted explosives benath his head and blew him up.'' {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
The Junkions did not take kindly to the [[Recyclon]]s intending to recycle their planet into energon. After [[Salvage (G1)|Salvage]] damaged Wreck-Gar, the Junkions swarmed the intruders and forced them to retreat into space. Down but not out, the Recyclons decided to fire the [[Prime Processing Unit]] to recycle the entire planet from orbit, but the Junkions fired a tractor beam in return, sending [[Reclamation|their ship]] crashing violently into Junk. Salvage was the sole survivor of the crash, his last sight alive being a group of Junkions moving in on him. {{storylink|Collect and Save}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:MTMTE 8 anonymous Junkion.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|"We are the Transformers who say "NI!"]]
{{quote|You're not an Autobot or Decepticon, yet I smell the stench of ''both'' breeds emanating from you.|[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]|"[[Runnin' with the Devil]]"}}
The planet Junkion began as a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] garbage disposal area in space where junk was dumped by means of [[space bridge]] technology. From whatever more the Cybertronians, [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] alike, dumped through the space bridge, {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More Than Meets The Eye'' space bridge entry}} the Junkions emerged as a new breed of Transformer. {{storylink|Runnin' with the Devil}} Though not hostile by nature, the fact their home planet was paradise to numerous treasure hunters and thrill seekers that couldn't care less how the Junkions would suffer from their presence, the Junkions had adopted a mildly xenophobic disposition. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More Than Meets The Eye'' Junk entry}}

[[Dreamwave timeline|Sometime in 2003]], Junkion leader [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] was flying the [[Minnow|Junkions' main ship]] alone through space when he stumbled upon the remains of [[Decepticon leader]] [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}} He brought him on board and repaired him, though Megatron was not the least bit grateful. First, he harshly demanded to know what Wreck-Gar was and when that was answered, Megatron proceeded to manipulate Wreck-Gar into getting him a start back to power. The two returned to Junkion, where Wreck-Gar collected discarded [[Air Warrior]] bodies and repaired them, believing Megatron needed an army to vanquish evil from the [[Universe (universe)|universe]]. When he was done, Megatron killed (?) him, because Wreck-Gar was too unpredictable an ally. {{storylink|Runnin' with the Devil}}

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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:ALonelyPillarOnThePlain-WreckGarsHead.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]

According to the historian [[Pentius]], the Junkions were the remains of a rich and prosperous race who had arrogantly believed their resources would last them forever. When their veritable paradise of a planet finally ran out of [[energon]], these early Junkions were forced to sell off their wealth to other races in a desperate attempt at survival, but it was a futile struggle. As their civilization slowly fell into ruins and their planet was reduced to a hellish junkyard, the survivors deteriorated into a race of scavengers and cannibals living among the garbage. {{storylink|Fallout (issue)|Fallout}}

The Junkions became a kind of bogeyman to Cybertronians, who believed them to be monstrous scrap-eating zombies from the mythical death-world of Junkion. When [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] was banished to Junkion by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], however, he found that the threat was very real. {{storylink|Derelicts}} He viciously destroyed the group of cannibalistic Junkions who attacked him, suffering some damage in the process. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}} Tales of Megatron's power spread throughout the Junkion clans, and when the Decepticon leader later returned and demanded their loyalty, they were quick to bow before him. Joining forces with the Decepticons, the Junkions provided them with a ship with which to return to Cybertron. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} On arrival in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], the Junkions participated in the Decepticon assault on the city, swarming over and outnumbering the Autobot defenders. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}}

Soon after, Shockwave led a Decepticon force to the Junkions in the hope of recruiting them and Prowl led the Autobots to stop it. The Battle of Junkion ended with one of them ''detonating'' the planet's core so it would knock out the others. In the aftermath, the Junkions were left nomadic, a bit weird, and developing strange new ways of keeping themselves pieced together.{{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}

Some four million years later, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] recruited several Junkions into the army he was raising to oppose [[D-Void]]. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 3|Heart of Darkness #3}} Some other Junkions were among the [[NAIL|neutral Transformers]] who returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after the war was over. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}} One of them watched a live interview with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}}

In 2017, a crew of Junkions under Wreck-Gar and [[Rum-Maj]] arrived on [[Earth]] to trade technology for [[Ultra-Energon]]. They were bemused to find Optimus Prime on Earth claiming he spoke for it and such trade couldn't be allowed ''and'' [[G.I. Joe (team)|the natives]] hostile to them & Prime both. A formal meeting was held at [[Autobot City]] and the Junkions offered a [[positron core]] as something to trade, allowing the Autobots to repair innumerous wounded people. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] opined that [[Meltdown (Animated)|Meltdown]] was "buggier than a Junkion's code-base". {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

===Aligned novels===
Early on in the [[space bridge]] colonization project, Cybertronian colonists used the world of Junkion as a collective dumping ground for the vast amounts of refuse and garbage that inevitably resulted from the push outwards. This same planetoid was later used as a hideout for Cybertronian criminals, pirates, and outlaws. Many of them created new identities for themselves and began new lives working on the planet. The space bridge project eventually failed, leaving Junkion isolated from the rest of the universe. With no new resources available, the inhabitants turned to scavenging to survive. As they created new bots from the junk around them, the few former Cybertronians gradually forgot about their origins and took on the name "Junkions". At the time of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]'s search for the Allspark, their leader was the eccentric [[Wreck-Gar (Prime)|Wreck-Gar]].

The Junkions were initially skeptical of Optimus Prime's quest, but eventually aided him and his [[Autobot]]s by directing them to the nearest working space bridge. However, the [[Decepticon]]s, who had been following the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]], landed on the planet and launched an attack on both the Autobots and Junkions. During the course of the battle, the [[Requiem Blaster (Prime)|Requiem Blaster]], the center of Junkion, was removed, causing the planet to break apart. The fracas was further compounded by the arrival of the [[Star Seeker]]s, who took the Junkions hostage and, despite Wreck-Gar's protests, forced them to weld a space bridge to the hull of the ''[[Tidal Wave (Prime)|Tidal Wave]]''. The Star Seekers and Junkions disappeared to places unknown. {{Storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

===''Shattered Glass''===
[[File:ScrapIronSG-filecardart.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
The Junkions were the minions of [[Wreck-Gar (SG)|Wreck-Gar]], an experimental junk robot with the ability to remake other Transformers in his image using snake-like creatures. They spoke in the manner of computer error messages. After the spread of the Junkion "Hive" proved a threat to both factions, they were locked away on the prison planet [[Paradron]].

Eventually, they were freed by the Autobot renegade [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]], who recruited them as footsoldiers for his incursion into the dimension [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon]]. There, they fought both Decepticons native from their own Universe, and local Autobots. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}} Numerous Autobots from that universe were assimilated into the Hive, and as Magnus's plan came to fruition, transporting the alternate Earth back to their own, negative-polarity universe and destroying 207.0 Epsilon in its wake, the Junkions retreated from battle. {{Storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] became stranded on the planet Junk, he was forced to fight off Wreck-Gar and the hordes of cannibalistic Junkions until he could be rescued by [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. {{storylink|Wreckage (Legends)|Wreckage}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Wreck-Gar toy.JPG|upright=1.25|thumb|"Not sold in stores...anymore."]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Generation_1|Wreck-Gar]]''' (1986)

:The only Junkion toy originally produced was the group's leader. Unfortunately, two Wreck-Gar toys are completely incapable of riding one another, unlike the action depicted in the movie.
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===Collector's Edition===
[[File:G1-toy Detritus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|]]
*'''[[Detritus (G1)|Detritus]]''' (Junkion, 2004)

:An [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive redeco of [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], Detritus also turns into a Mitsubishi J59 off-road vehicle. He came with an entirely new [[sticker|decal]] sheet to make him fit the Junkion aesthetic better, which also includes both Autobot and Decepticon faction sigils to match his neutral nature from his e-HOBBY bio.
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:RtStoy-WreckGar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|This is the breakfast your Wreck-Gar could look like, can you see me now?]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Transformers_.282010.29|Wreck-Gar]]''' (Deluxe, 2011)
:Wreck-Gar transforms from a Road-Warriors-esque motorcycle into an asymmetrical robot with [[facial hair]], a grin, and an axe. Double pegs under his pelvis correspond to double pegholes in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] seat, meaning if you get more than one, he can totally ride himself, or anyone else made from this mold.

:Unfortunately, despite looking awesome, Wreck-Gar features a slew of [[design flaw]]s. While the full details can be found on his page, even Hasbro has implemented some of the fixes found by fans for future uses of his mold.
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===United===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Scrapheap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|"I'm cuckoo for Cocoa Junk!"]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#United|Wreck-Gar]]''' (Deluxe, 2011)
:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Wreck-Gar is a redeco of the 2010 Wreck-Gar toy with different paint layouts.

*'''Autobot SET''' (3-pack, 2011)
**'''[[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]'''
:This e-Hobby exclusive 3-pack contains Scrapheap, a retool of Reveal the Shield and United Wreck-Gar with a new head inspired by the background Junkions from the movie.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/more-information-on-the-ehobby-transformers-2010-campaign-exclusives-170961/ More Information on the eHobby Transformers 2010 Campaign Exclusives]</ref> The 3-pack also comes with a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#United|clear-blue Hot Rod]] and a [[Kup (G1)/toys#UnitedDamage|battle-damaged Kup]].

[[File:Unitedtoy roadmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25]]
*'''[[Detritus (G1)|Roadmaster]] Prime Mode''' ([[2012]]-[[October 27|10-27]])
**''ID number'': '''EX 03'''
**''Accessories'': Junker Drone, Trasher Drone, Waster Drone, Scrapper Drone

: Roadmaster is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Mudslinger (PCC)|Mudslinger]] toy, transforming into a monster truck of indeterminate model. He also has a "Prime Mode" where he becomes the torso of a super robot, capable of using any auto-transforming Power Core Combiner drone-machine molds for limbs.

: He comes with four color-coordinated "wasteland" vehicle drone-limbs, redecoes of the [[Destructicon (PCC)|Destructicon]]s. Each one has a square socket for a Power Core Combiner connection; when attached via the blue plugs on a Commander figure, the vehicles automatically transform into a super-robot limb, and snaps back to [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] when disconnected. Despite the universal connector, each drone can only form one limb type (but can be swapped from left to right):

:*'''Junker Drone''' — Leg (Roadmaster's left)
:*'''Trasher Drone''' — Leg (Roadmaster's right)
:*'''Waster Drone''' — Arm (Roadmaster's left)
:*'''Scrapper Drone''' — Arm (Roadmaster's right)

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===Generations===
[[File:Gen-toy Junkheap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|"I'm a Pepper. Do you want to be a Pepper, too?"]]
*'''[[Junkyard_(G1)#Generations|Junkheap]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)

:Junkheap is a retool of Wreck-Gar with a new head. The pegs that tab into slots on the bike-mode's seat mean he can ride either Wreck-Gar or Scrapheap, or vice-versa. This is also the first use of the mold that features many attempts to improve upon the [[design flaws]] found in previous iterations.

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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWLegendsWreckGar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Combiner_Wars|Wreck-Gar]]''' (Legends, 2016)

:Wreck-Gar is a retool of [[Groove (G1)#Generations|Groove]], sporting a brand new noggin.

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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-POJC-Scrapheap.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb]]
*'''Planet of Junk Clash''' (Platinum Edition Deluxe 3-pack, 2016)
**[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Platinum_Edition|Wreck-Gar]]
**[[Scrapheap_(G1)#Generations|Scrapheap]]

:Slightly redecoed versions of ''Generations'' Wreck-Gar and Scrapheap were released as a 3-pack along with Hot Rod.

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===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-BC2012WreckGar.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar (SG)|Wreck-Gar]]''' / '''[[Scrap Iron (SG)|Scrap Iron]]''' / '''[[Junkheap (SG)|Junkheap]]''' (2012)

:Redecoes of the earlier releases of Wreck-Gar, Scrapheap, and Junkheap toys respectively, this time in [[Insecticon]] colors to reflect the twisted nature of the [[Shattered Glass]] universe. They were in a three-pack, sold during [[Botcon 2012]]. This is also the first release of a Junkheap using the right eye insert, as the original Junkheap used [[Scrapheap (G1)#United|Scrapheap]]'s eyepiece instead of his own.

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==Notes==
[[File:Dreadnokcyborgs2.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Spiked tires make for a very un-smooth ride.]]
*According to a [[Secret Files of Teletraan II|secret file on Autobots]], the Junkions are a "tribe of Autobots that dwells on the planet Junkion", ostensibly cementing their place as Transformers.
*In ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3]]'', the [[Dreadnok]]s, a [[Cobra]] biker gang, are shown to ride motorcycles that look just like the Junkions. The Dreadnoks claim to have found their new bikes in a junkyard at some point. No indication is given that the bikes are living Transformers, leaving it simply an [[Easter egg]] for the reader.
*The Junkions that appeared in the movie and their ship were given names in the ''[[Transformers: The Complete Ark]]'' book, which was released 23 years after the movie.
*It's probably a good idea to just not mess with the Junkions, as everyone who does seems to die. The one exception to this rule is [[Thundertron]] and his crew of [[Star Seeker]]s, who managed to take the Junkions captive and enslave them.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Junkion''' (ジャンキオン ''Jankion'')
*''Russian:'' '''Musorshchiki''' (Мусорщики, "Scavengers")
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==References==
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Junkion (species)

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[[File:Junkion symbol.png|thumb|upright=1.4|R-E-C-Y-C-L-E recycle!]]

'''Junkions''' are a race of transforming mechanoids that inhabit the planetoid also known as [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. Depending on the universe, their historical origin may be unclear, but in some they are indeed descended from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronians]].<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]''</ref>

They have a unique physiology, seemingly made of little more than the same rusted scraps of trash metal that compose their homeworld. They are capable of not only withstanding damage that would normally incapacitate or kill the average Transformer, but quickly repairing that damage using any pieces of scrap metal they can get their hands on. A Junkion may even be reduced to a pile of parts, only to come back at their enemy less than a minute later. Junkions in battle are utterly fearless, using tag-team and ambush tactics to keep mobile while swarming their opponents ''en masse''.

They are also expert mechanics, even able to repair with remarkable ease Transformers normal medical science would write off as [[Death|dead]]. ''How'' the Junkions have developed in this manner has yet to be explained.

Junkion culture is centered on one thing: [[Earth]] broadcasting. Their speech is a hodgepodge of television and radio clippings, making them oftentimes hard to understand. Junkions as a whole are somewhat childlike and naive. They are curious, but also tend to be wary of, if not outright hostile towards, newcomers to their planet (far too many have come with the goal of harming their world), but once a Junkion's friendship is gained, they go "coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs" and treat their allies as Friends For Life. As such, they are instinctively protective of [[human]]s, the source of [[television]].

After having come in contact with the [[Autobot]]s, the Junkions have become known as some of the best scrap metal merchants and traders around. Even [[Octane|some]] [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Decepticons]] make use of their services. The Junkions are all too happy to exchange [[energon]] for more scrap metal... even if they don't think to ask just ''where'' the scrap metal came from.

{{quote|Junkions don't need help, Junkions ''are'' help! Spare parts? We'll fix 'em!|[[Wreck-Gar (Prime)|Wreck-Gar]]|''[[Transformers: Exiles|Exiles]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:TFTM Junkions.JPG|upright=2|thumb|Punker Bots!]]

{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]], [[Michael Bell]] (English), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese)}}

When a group of [[Autobot]]s crashlanded on their planet, the Junkions saw them as nothing but intruding thieves. Without warning, [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and his Junkions led an assault on them, but they soon halted when another group of Autobots arrived and proved their friendliness with the [[universal greeting]]. Pacified, the Junkions revived the late [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and promptly organized a dance party for everyone.

When [[Hot Rod/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] voiced his desire to destroy [[Unicron]], the Junkions did not hesitate to join him, and a large number of them boarded the [[Minnow]] with which to attack the dark god. The Minnow was crushed in Unicron's hand in the following battle, but luckily the passengers survived (at the very least, Wreck-Gar and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] did). {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|The Junkions’ involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series “[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]" and the storybook “[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|Transformers the Movie]]."}}

[[File:FFoD4 Junkion Rescuers.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A species that does nothing but spout pop-culture references. That proves it: this cartoon predicted the shape of internet culture.]]

Two Junkions came with Wreck-Gar when he travelled to planet [[Goo 8739B]] to save his Autobot friends. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} The exiled Decepticon [[Octane]] later worked with Junkions to freight scrapmetal between their planet to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} The defensive Junkions later chased off a number of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] that had landed on their planet in search of a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson Journal|journal]]. In response, the Quintessons hijacked the Junkions' precious television signals, planting subliminal messages that caused the Junkions to consider all other races to be their enemies. Even worse, the Junkions got the bright idea to ''share'' these transmissions, beaming them out in the galaxy and causing sentient races everywhere to fight each other. The brainwashed Junkions were eventually fixed when [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] countered the transmissions with some of his own. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

====''Victory'' cartoon====
A few Junkions were residing in [[Iron Town]], where they were menaced by the [[Decepticon desperadoes]]. Fortunately, [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] saved the town. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
When [[Gong]] and [[Sideways]] destabilized the universe on the eve of the [[Unicron War]], the Junkions and their role in the conflict were overwritten and replaced by the [[Rock Lord]]s. [[Vector Prime]] ultimately corrected the multiversal damage and set history back on its correct course, and the Junkions helped defeat Unicron. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
====The Big Broadcast of 2006====
{{noteMarvelBB2006}}
In a strange alternate future, the defensive Junkions chased off a number of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] that had landed on their planet in search of a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson Journal|journal]]. In response, the Quintessons hijacked the Junkions' precious television signals, planting subliminal messages that caused the Junkions to consider all other races to be their enemies and meticulously organize the junk on their planet in hopes the lost journal would be discovered. The Junkions got the bright idea to ''share'' these transmissions, beaming them out in the galaxy and causing sentient races everywhere to fight each other. The brainwashed Junkions were eventually fixed when [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] countered the transmissions with soothing easy-listening music. Once the hypnosis was broken, the Junkions sided with the Autobots in driving off the attacking Decepticons. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (US)}}

====Marvel UK future timelines====
[[File:Muk184 trader-snrk.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]
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''Following the destruction of Unicron, his still living head floated into range of the planet Junk, and using his vast mental powers he took control of the entire Junkion population. Planning to use Junk as his new body, Unicron ordered the Junkions to attach his head to the planet. His plot failed when Wreck-Gar, who had been off in space at the time Unicron took control, planted explosives benath his head and blew him up.'' {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
The Junkions did not take kindly to the [[Recyclon]]s intending to recycle their planet into energon. After [[Salvage (G1)|Salvage]] damaged Wreck-Gar, the Junkions swarmed the intruders and forced them to retreat into space. Down but not out, the Recyclons decided to fire the [[Prime Processing Unit]] to recycle the entire planet from orbit, but the Junkions fired a tractor beam in return, sending [[Reclamation|their ship]] crashing violently into Junk. Salvage was the sole survivor of the crash, his last sight alive being a group of Junkions moving in on him. {{storylink|Collect and Save}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:MTMTE 8 anonymous Junkion.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|"We are the Transformers who say "NI!"]]
{{quote|You're not an Autobot or Decepticon, yet I smell the stench of ''both'' breeds emanating from you.|[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]|"[[Runnin' with the Devil]]"}}
The planet Junkion began as a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] garbage disposal area in space where junk was dumped by means of [[space bridge]] technology. From whatever more the Cybertronians, [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] alike, dumped through the space bridge, {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More Than Meets The Eye'' space bridge entry}} the Junkions emerged as a new breed of Transformer. {{storylink|Runnin' with the Devil}} Though not hostile by nature, the fact their home planet was paradise to numerous treasure hunters and thrill seekers that couldn't care less how the Junkions would suffer from their presence, the Junkions had adopted a mildly xenophobic disposition. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More Than Meets The Eye'' Junk entry}}

[[Dreamwave timeline|Sometime in 2003]], Junkion leader [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] was flying the [[Minnow|Junkions' main ship]] alone through space when he stumbled upon the remains of [[Decepticon leader]] [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}} He brought him on board and repaired him, though Megatron was not the least bit grateful. First, he harshly demanded to know what Wreck-Gar was and when that was answered, Megatron proceeded to manipulate Wreck-Gar into getting him a start back to power. The two returned to Junkion, where Wreck-Gar collected discarded [[Air Warrior]] bodies and repaired them, believing Megatron needed an army to vanquish evil from the [[Universe (universe)|universe]]. When he was done, Megatron killed (?) him, because Wreck-Gar was too unpredictable an ally. {{storylink|Runnin' with the Devil}}

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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:ALonelyPillarOnThePlain-WreckGarsHead.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]

According to the historian [[Pentius]], the Junkions were the remains of a rich and prosperous race who had arrogantly believed their resources would last them forever. When their veritable paradise of a planet finally ran out of [[energon]], these early Junkions were forced to sell off their wealth to other races in a desperate attempt at survival, but it was a futile struggle. As their civilization slowly fell into ruins and their planet was reduced to a hellish junkyard, the survivors deteriorated into a race of scavengers and cannibals living among the garbage. {{storylink|Fallout (issue)|Fallout}}

The Junkions became a kind of bogeyman to Cybertronians, who believed them to be monstrous scrap-eating zombies from the mythical death-world of Junkion. When [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] was banished to Junkion by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], however, he found that the threat was very real. {{storylink|Derelicts}} He viciously destroyed the group of cannibalistic Junkions who attacked him, suffering some damage in the process. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}} Tales of Megatron's power spread throughout the Junkion clans, and when the Decepticon leader later returned and demanded their loyalty, they were quick to bow before him. Joining forces with the Decepticons, the Junkions provided them with a ship with which to return to Cybertron. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} On arrival in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], the Junkions participated in the Decepticon assault on the city, swarming over and outnumbering the Autobot defenders. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}}

Soon after, Shockwave led a Decepticon force to the Junkions in the hope of recruiting them and Prowl led the Autobots to stop it. The Battle of Junkion ended with one of them ''detonating'' the planet's core so it would knock out the others. In the aftermath, the Junkions were left nomadic, a bit weird, and developing strange new ways of keeping themselves pieced together.{{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}

Some four million years later, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] recruited several Junkions into the army he was raising to oppose [[D-Void]]. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 3|Heart of Darkness #3}} Some other Junkions were among the [[NAIL|neutral Transformers]] who returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after the war was over. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}} One of them watched a live interview with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}}

In 2017, a crew of Junkions under Wreck-Gar and [[Rum-Maj]] arrived on [[Earth]] to trade technology for [[Ultra-Energon]]. They were bemused to find Optimus Prime on Earth claiming he spoke for it and such trade couldn't be allowed ''and'' [[G.I. Joe (team)|the natives]] hostile to them & Prime both. A formal meeting was held at [[Autobot City]] and the Junkions offered a [[positron core]] as something to trade, allowing the Autobots to repair innumerous wounded people. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] opined that [[Meltdown (Animated)|Meltdown]] was "buggier than a Junkion's code-base". {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

===Aligned novels===
Early on in the [[space bridge]] colonization project, Cybertronian colonists used the world of Junkion as a collective dumping ground for the vast amounts of refuse and garbage that inevitably resulted from the push outwards. This same planetoid was later used as a hideout for Cybertronian criminals, pirates, and outlaws. Many of them created new identities for themselves and began new lives working on the planet. The space bridge project eventually failed, leaving Junkion isolated from the rest of the universe. With no new resources available, the inhabitants turned to scavenging to survive. As they created new bots from the junk around them, the few former Cybertronians gradually forgot about their origins and took on the name "Junkions". At the time of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]'s search for the Allspark, their leader was the eccentric [[Wreck-Gar (Prime)|Wreck-Gar]].

The Junkions were initially skeptical of Optimus Prime's quest, but eventually aided him and his [[Autobot]]s by directing them to the nearest working space bridge. However, the [[Decepticon]]s, who had been following the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]], landed on the planet and launched an attack on both the Autobots and Junkions. During the course of the battle, the [[Requiem Blaster (Prime)|Requiem Blaster]], the center of Junkion, was removed, causing the planet to break apart. The fracas was further compounded by the arrival of the [[Star Seeker]]s, who took the Junkions hostage and, despite Wreck-Gar's protests, forced them to weld a space bridge to the hull of the ''[[Tidal Wave (Prime)|Tidal Wave]]''. The Star Seekers and Junkions disappeared to places unknown. {{Storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

===''Shattered Glass''===
[[File:ScrapIronSG-filecardart.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
The Junkions were the minions of [[Wreck-Gar (SG)|Wreck-Gar]], an experimental junk robot with the ability to remake other Transformers in his image using snake-like creatures. They spoke in the manner of computer error messages. After the spread of the Junkion "Hive" proved a threat to both factions, they were locked away on the prison planet [[Paradron]].

Eventually, they were freed by the Autobot renegade [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]], who recruited them as footsoldiers for his incursion into the dimension [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon]]. There, they fought both Decepticons native from their own Universe, and local Autobots. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}} Numerous Autobots from that universe were assimilated into the Hive, and as Magnus's plan came to fruition, transporting the alternate Earth back to their own, negative-polarity universe and destroying 207.0 Epsilon in its wake, the Junkions retreated from battle. {{Storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] became stranded on the planet Junk, he was forced to fight off Wreck-Gar and the hordes of cannibalistic Junkions until he could be rescued by [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. {{storylink|Wreckage (Legends)|Wreckage}}

===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Wreck-Gar toy.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|"Not sold in stores...anymore."]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Generation_1|Wreck-Gar]]''' (1986)

:The only Junkion toy originally produced was the group's leader. Unfortunately, two Wreck-Gar toys are completely incapable of riding one another, unlike the action depicted in the movie.
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===Collector's Edition===
[[File:G1-toy Detritus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''[[Detritus (G1)|Detritus]]''' (Junkion, 2004)

:An [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive redeco of [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], Detritus also turns into a Mitsubishi J59 off-road vehicle. He came with an entirely new [[sticker|decal]] sheet to make him fit the Junkion aesthetic better, which also includes both Autobot and Decepticon faction sigils to match his neutral nature from his e-HOBBY bio.
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:RtStoy-WreckGar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This is the breakfast your Wreck-Gar could look like, can you see me now?]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Transformers_.282010.29|Wreck-Gar]]''' (Deluxe, 2011)
:Wreck-Gar transforms from a Road-Warriors-esque motorcycle into an asymmetrical robot with [[facial hair]], a grin, and an axe. Double pegs under his pelvis correspond to double pegholes in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] seat, meaning if you get more than one, he can totally ride himself, or anyone else made from this mold.

:Unfortunately, despite looking awesome, Wreck-Gar features a slew of [[design flaw]]s. While the full details can be found on his page, even Hasbro has implemented some of the fixes found by fans for future uses of his mold.
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===United===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Scrapheap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I'm cuckoo for Cocoa Junk!"]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#United|Wreck-Gar]]''' (Deluxe, 2011)
:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Wreck-Gar is a redeco of the 2010 Wreck-Gar toy with different paint layouts.

*'''Autobot SET''' (3-pack, 2011)
**'''[[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]'''
:This e-Hobby exclusive 3-pack contains Scrapheap, a retool of Reveal the Shield and United Wreck-Gar with a new head inspired by the background Junkions from the movie.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/more-information-on-the-ehobby-transformers-2010-campaign-exclusives-170961/ More Information on the eHobby Transformers 2010 Campaign Exclusives]</ref> The 3-pack also comes with a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#United|clear-blue Hot Rod]] and a [[Kup (G1)/toys#UnitedDamage|battle-damaged Kup]].

[[File:Unitedtoy roadmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''[[Detritus (G1)|Roadmaster]] Prime Mode''' ([[2012]]-[[October 27|10-27]])
**''ID number'': '''EX 03'''
**''Accessories'': Junker Drone, Trasher Drone, Waster Drone, Scrapper Drone

: Roadmaster is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Mudslinger (PCC)|Mudslinger]] toy, transforming into a monster truck of indeterminate model. He also has a "Prime Mode" where he becomes the torso of a super robot, capable of using any auto-transforming Power Core Combiner drone-machine molds for limbs.

: He comes with four color-coordinated "wasteland" vehicle drone-limbs, redecoes of the [[Destructicon (PCC)|Destructicon]]s. Each one has a square socket for a Power Core Combiner connection; when attached via the blue plugs on a Commander figure, the vehicles automatically transform into a super-robot limb, and snaps back to [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] when disconnected. Despite the universal connector, each drone can only form one limb type (but can be swapped from left to right):

:*'''Junker Drone''' — Leg (Roadmaster's left)
:*'''Trasher Drone''' — Leg (Roadmaster's right)
:*'''Waster Drone''' — Arm (Roadmaster's left)
:*'''Scrapper Drone''' — Arm (Roadmaster's right)

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===Generations===
[[File:Gen-toy Junkheap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I'm a Pepper. Do you want to be a Pepper, too?"]]
*'''[[Junkyard_(G1)#Generations|Junkheap]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)

:Junkheap is a retool of Wreck-Gar with a new head. The pegs that tab into slots on the bike-mode's seat mean he can ride either Wreck-Gar or Scrapheap, or vice-versa. This is also the first use of the mold that features many attempts to improve upon the [[design flaws]] found in previous iterations.

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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWLegendsWreckGar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Combiner_Wars|Wreck-Gar]]''' (Legends, 2016)

:Wreck-Gar is a retool of [[Groove (G1)#Generations|Groove]], sporting a brand new noggin.

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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-POJC-Scrapheap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Planet of Junk Clash''' (Platinum Edition Deluxe 3-pack, 2016)
**[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Platinum_Edition|Wreck-Gar]]
**[[Scrapheap_(G1)#Generations|Scrapheap]]

:Slightly redecoed versions of ''Generations'' Wreck-Gar and Scrapheap were released as a 3-pack along with Hot Rod.

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===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-BC2012WreckGar.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar (SG)|Wreck-Gar]]''' / '''[[Scrap Iron (SG)|Scrap Iron]]''' / '''[[Junkheap (SG)|Junkheap]]''' (2012)

:Redecoes of the earlier releases of Wreck-Gar, Scrapheap, and Junkheap toys respectively, this time in [[Insecticon]] colors to reflect the twisted nature of the [[Shattered Glass]] universe. They were in a three-pack, sold during [[Botcon 2012]]. This is also the first release of a Junkheap using the right eye insert, as the original Junkheap used [[Scrapheap (G1)#United|Scrapheap]]'s eyepiece instead of his own.

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==Notes==
[[File:Dreadnokcyborgs2.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Spiked tires make for a very un-smooth ride.]]
*According to a [[Secret Files of Teletraan II|secret file on Autobots]], the Junkions are a "tribe of Autobots that dwells on the planet Junkion", ostensibly cementing their place as Transformers.
*In ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3]]'', the [[Dreadnok]]s, a [[Cobra]] biker gang, are shown to ride motorcycles that look just like the Junkions. The Dreadnoks claim to have found their new bikes in a junkyard at some point. No indication is given that the bikes are living Transformers, leaving it simply an [[Easter egg]] for the reader.
*The Junkions that appeared in the movie and their ship were given names in the ''[[Transformers: The Complete Ark]]'' book, which was released 23 years after the movie.
*It's probably a good idea to just not mess with the Junkions, as everyone who does seems to die. The one exception to this rule is [[Thundertron]] and his crew of [[Star Seeker]]s, who managed to take the Junkions captive and enslave them.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Junkion''' (ジャンキオン ''Jankion'')
*''Russian:'' '''Musorshchiki''' (Мусорщики, "Scavengers")
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==References==
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Junkion (species)

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[[File:Junkion symbol.png|thumb|upright=1.4|R-E-C-Y-C-L-E recycle!]]

'''Junkions''' are a race of transforming mechanoids that inhabit the planetoid also known as [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. Depending on the universe, their historical origin may be unclear, but in some they are indeed descended from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronians]].<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]''</ref>

They have a unique physiology, seemingly made of little more than the same rusted scraps of trash metal that compose their homeworld. They are capable of not only withstanding damage that would normally incapacitate or kill the average Transformer, but quickly repairing that damage using any pieces of scrap metal they can get their hands on. A Junkion may even be reduced to a pile of parts, only to come back at their enemy less than a minute later. Junkions in battle are utterly fearless, using tag-team and ambush tactics to keep mobile while swarming their opponents ''en masse''.

They are also expert mechanics, even able to repair with remarkable ease Transformers normal medical science would write off as [[Death|dead]]. ''How'' the Junkions have developed in this manner has yet to be explained.

Junkion culture is centered on one thing: [[Earth]] broadcasting. Their speech is a hodgepodge of television and radio clippings, making them oftentimes hard to understand. Junkions as a whole are somewhat childlike and naive. They are curious, but also tend to be wary of, if not outright hostile towards, newcomers to their planet (far too many have come with the goal of harming their world), but once a Junkion's friendship is gained, they go "coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs" and treat their allies as Friends For Life. As such, they are instinctively protective of [[human]]s, the source of [[television]].

After having come in contact with the [[Autobot]]s, the Junkions have become known as some of the best scrap metal merchants and traders around. Even [[Octane|some]] [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Decepticons]] make use of their services. The Junkions are all too happy to exchange [[energon]] for more scrap metal... even if they don't think to ask just ''where'' the scrap metal came from.

{{quote|Junkions don't need help, Junkions ''are'' help! Spare parts? We'll fix 'em!|[[Wreck-Gar (Prime)|Wreck-Gar]]|''[[Transformers: Exiles|Exiles]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:TFTM Junkions.JPG|upright=2|thumb|Punker Bots!]]

{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]], [[Michael Bell]] (English), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese)}}

When a group of [[Autobot]]s crashlanded on their planet, the Junkions saw them as nothing but intruding thieves. Without warning, [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and his Junkions led an assault on them, but they soon halted when another group of Autobots arrived and proved their friendliness with the [[universal greeting]]. Pacified, the Junkions revived the late [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and promptly organized a dance party for everyone.

When [[Hot Rod/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] voiced his desire to destroy [[Unicron]], the Junkions did not hesitate to join him, and a large number of them boarded the [[Minnow]] with which to attack the dark god. The Minnow was crushed in Unicron's hand in the following battle, but luckily the passengers survived (at the very least, Wreck-Gar and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] did). {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|The Junkions’ involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series “[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]" and the storybook “[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|Transformers the Movie]]."}}

[[File:FFoD4 Junkion Rescuers.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A species that does nothing but spout pop-culture references. That proves it: this cartoon predicted the shape of internet culture.]]

Two Junkions came with Wreck-Gar when he travelled to planet [[Goo 8739B]] to save his Autobot friends. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} The exiled Decepticon [[Octane]] later worked with Junkions to freight scrapmetal between their planet to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} The defensive Junkions later chased off a number of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] that had landed on their planet in search of a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson Journal|journal]]. In response, the Quintessons hijacked the Junkions' precious television signals, planting subliminal messages that caused the Junkions to consider all other races to be their enemies. Even worse, the Junkions got the bright idea to ''share'' these transmissions, beaming them out in the galaxy and causing sentient races everywhere to fight each other. The brainwashed Junkions were eventually fixed when [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] countered the transmissions with some of his own. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

====''Victory'' cartoon====
A few Junkions were residing in [[Iron Town]], where they were menaced by the [[Decepticon desperadoes]]. Fortunately, [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] saved the town. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
When [[Gong]] and [[Sideways]] destabilized the universe on the eve of the [[Unicron War]], the Junkions and their role in the conflict were overwritten and replaced by the [[Rock Lord]]s. [[Vector Prime]] ultimately corrected the multiversal damage and set history back on its correct course, and the Junkions helped defeat Unicron. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
====The Big Broadcast of 2006====
{{noteMarvelBB2006}}
In a strange alternate future, the defensive Junkions chased off a number of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] that had landed on their planet in search of a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson Journal|journal]]. In response, the Quintessons hijacked the Junkions' precious television signals, planting subliminal messages that caused the Junkions to consider all other races to be their enemies and meticulously organize the junk on their planet in hopes the lost journal would be discovered. The Junkions got the bright idea to ''share'' these transmissions, beaming them out in the galaxy and causing sentient races everywhere to fight each other. The brainwashed Junkions were eventually fixed when [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] countered the transmissions with soothing easy-listening music. Once the hypnosis was broken, the Junkions sided with the Autobots in driving off the attacking Decepticons. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (US)}}

====Marvel UK future timelines====
[[File:Muk184 trader-snrk.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]
{{noteukonly}}
''Following the destruction of Unicron, his still living head floated into range of the planet Junk, and using his vast mental powers he took control of the entire Junkion population. Planning to use Junk as his new body, Unicron ordered the Junkions to attach his head to the planet. His plot failed when Wreck-Gar, who had been off in space at the time Unicron took control, planted explosives benath his head and blew him up.'' {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
The Junkions did not take kindly to the [[Recyclon]]s intending to recycle their planet into energon. After [[Salvage (G1)|Salvage]] damaged Wreck-Gar, the Junkions swarmed the intruders and forced them to retreat into space. Down but not out, the Recyclons decided to fire the [[Prime Processing Unit]] to recycle the entire planet from orbit, but the Junkions fired a tractor beam in return, sending [[Reclamation|their ship]] crashing violently into Junk. Salvage was the sole survivor of the crash, his last sight alive being a group of Junkions moving in on him. {{storylink|Collect and Save}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:MTMTE 8 anonymous Junkion.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|"We are the Transformers who say "NI!"]]
{{quote|You're not an Autobot or Decepticon, yet I smell the stench of ''both'' breeds emanating from you.|[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]|"[[Runnin' with the Devil]]"}}
The planet Junkion began as a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] garbage disposal area in space where junk was dumped by means of [[space bridge]] technology. From whatever more the Cybertronians, [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] alike, dumped through the space bridge, {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More Than Meets The Eye'' space bridge entry}} the Junkions emerged as a new breed of Transformer. {{storylink|Runnin' with the Devil}} Though not hostile by nature, the fact their home planet was paradise to numerous treasure hunters and thrill seekers that couldn't care less how the Junkions would suffer from their presence, the Junkions had adopted a mildly xenophobic disposition. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More Than Meets The Eye'' Junk entry}}

[[Dreamwave timeline|Sometime in 2003]], Junkion leader [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] was flying the [[Minnow|Junkions' main ship]] alone through space when he stumbled upon the remains of [[Decepticon leader]] [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}} He brought him on board and repaired him, though Megatron was not the least bit grateful. First, he harshly demanded to know what Wreck-Gar was and when that was answered, Megatron proceeded to manipulate Wreck-Gar into getting him a start back to power. The two returned to Junkion, where Wreck-Gar collected discarded [[Air Warrior]] bodies and repaired them, believing Megatron needed an army to vanquish evil from the [[Universe (universe)|universe]]. When he was done, Megatron killed (?) him, because Wreck-Gar was too unpredictable an ally. {{storylink|Runnin' with the Devil}}

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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:ALonelyPillarOnThePlain-WreckGarsHead.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]

According to the historian [[Pentius]], the Junkions were the remains of a rich and prosperous race who had arrogantly believed their resources would last them forever. When their veritable paradise of a planet finally ran out of [[energon]], these early Junkions were forced to sell off their wealth to other races in a desperate attempt at survival, but it was a futile struggle. As their civilization slowly fell into ruins and their planet was reduced to a hellish junkyard, the survivors deteriorated into a race of scavengers and cannibals living among the garbage. {{storylink|Fallout (issue)|Fallout}}

The Junkions became a kind of bogeyman to Cybertronians, who believed them to be monstrous scrap-eating zombies from the mythical death-world of Junkion. When [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] was banished to Junkion by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], however, he found that the threat was very real. {{storylink|Derelicts}} He viciously destroyed the group of cannibalistic Junkions who attacked him, suffering some damage in the process. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}} Tales of Megatron's power spread throughout the Junkion clans, and when the Decepticon leader later returned and demanded their loyalty, they were quick to bow before him. Joining forces with the Decepticons, the Junkions provided them with a ship with which to return to Cybertron. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} On arrival in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], the Junkions participated in the Decepticon assault on the city, swarming over and outnumbering the Autobot defenders. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}}

Soon after, Shockwave led a Decepticon force to the Junkions in the hope of recruiting them and Prowl led the Autobots to stop it. The Battle of Junkion ended with one of them ''detonating'' the planet's core so it would knock out the others. In the aftermath, the Junkions were left nomadic, a bit weird, and developing strange new ways of keeping themselves pieced together.{{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}

Some four million years later, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] recruited several Junkions into the army he was raising to oppose [[D-Void]]. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 3|Heart of Darkness #3}} Some other Junkions were among the [[NAIL|neutral Transformers]] who returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after the war was over. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}} One of them watched a live interview with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}}

In 2017, a crew of Junkions under Wreck-Gar and [[Rum-Maj]] arrived on [[Earth]] to trade technology for [[Ultra-Energon]]. They were bemused to find Optimus Prime on Earth claiming he spoke for it and such trade couldn't be allowed ''and'' [[G.I. Joe (team)|the natives]] hostile to them & Prime both. A formal meeting was held at [[Autobot City]] and the Junkions offered a [[positron core]] as something to trade, allowing the Autobots to repair innumerous wounded people. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] opined that [[Meltdown (Animated)|Meltdown]] was "buggier than a Junkion's code-base". {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

===Aligned novels===
Early on in the [[space bridge]] colonization project, Cybertronian colonists used the world of Junkion as a collective dumping ground for the vast amounts of refuse and garbage that inevitably resulted from the push outwards. This same planetoid was later used as a hideout for Cybertronian criminals, pirates, and outlaws. Many of them created new identities for themselves and began new lives working on the planet. The space bridge project eventually failed, leaving Junkion isolated from the rest of the universe. With no new resources available, the inhabitants turned to scavenging to survive. As they created new bots from the junk around them, the few former Cybertronians gradually forgot about their origins and took on the name "Junkions". At the time of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]'s search for the Allspark, their leader was the eccentric [[Wreck-Gar (Prime)|Wreck-Gar]].

The Junkions were initially skeptical of Optimus Prime's quest, but eventually aided him and his [[Autobot]]s by directing them to the nearest working space bridge. However, the [[Decepticon]]s, who had been following the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]], landed on the planet and launched an attack on both the Autobots and Junkions. During the course of the battle, the [[Requiem Blaster (Prime)|Requiem Blaster]], the center of Junkion, was removed, causing the planet to break apart. The fracas was further compounded by the arrival of the [[Star Seeker]]s, who took the Junkions hostage and, despite Wreck-Gar's protests, forced them to weld a space bridge to the hull of the ''[[Tidal Wave (Prime)|Tidal Wave]]''. The Star Seekers and Junkions disappeared to places unknown. {{Storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

===''Shattered Glass''===
[[File:ScrapIronSG-filecardart.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
The Junkions were the minions of [[Wreck-Gar (SG)|Wreck-Gar]], an experimental junk robot with the ability to remake other Transformers in his image using snake-like creatures. They spoke in the manner of computer error messages. After the spread of the Junkion "Hive" proved a threat to both factions, they were locked away on the prison planet [[Paradron]].

Eventually, they were freed by the Autobot renegade [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]], who recruited them as footsoldiers for his incursion into the dimension [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon]]. There, they fought both Decepticons native from their own Universe, and local Autobots. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}} Numerous Autobots from that universe were assimilated into the Hive, and as Magnus's plan came to fruition, transporting the alternate Earth back to their own, negative-polarity universe and destroying 207.0 Epsilon in its wake, the Junkions retreated from battle. {{Storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] became stranded on the planet Junk, he was forced to fight off Wreck-Gar and the hordes of cannibalistic Junkions until he could be rescued by [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. {{storylink|Wreckage (Legends)|Wreckage}}

===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Wreck-Gar toy.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|"Not sold in stores...anymore."]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Generation_1|Wreck-Gar]]''' (1986)

:The only Junkion toy originally produced was the group's leader. Unfortunately, two Wreck-Gar toys are completely incapable of riding one another, unlike the action depicted in the movie.
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===Collector's Edition===
[[File:G1-toy Detritus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''[[Detritus (G1)|Detritus]]''' (Junkion, 2004)

:An [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive redeco of [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], Detritus also turns into a Mitsubishi J59 off-road vehicle. He came with an entirely new [[sticker|decal]] sheet to make him fit the Junkion aesthetic better, which also includes both Autobot and Decepticon faction sigils to match his neutral nature from his e-HOBBY bio.
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:RtStoy-WreckGar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This is the breakfast your Wreck-Gar could look like, can you see me now?]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Transformers_.282010.29|Wreck-Gar]]''' (Deluxe, 2011)
:Wreck-Gar transforms from a Road-Warriors-esque motorcycle into an asymmetrical robot with [[facial hair]], a grin, and an axe. Double pegs under his pelvis correspond to double pegholes in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] seat, meaning if you get more than one, he can totally ride himself, or anyone else made from this mold.

:Unfortunately, despite looking awesome, Wreck-Gar features a slew of [[design flaw]]s. While the full details can be found on his page, even Hasbro has implemented some of the fixes found by fans for future uses of his mold.
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===United===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Scrapheap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I'm cuckoo for Cocoa Junk!"]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#United|Wreck-Gar]]''' (Deluxe, 2011)
:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Wreck-Gar is a redeco of the 2010 Wreck-Gar toy with different paint layouts.

*'''Autobot SET''' (3-pack, 2011)
**'''[[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]'''
:This e-Hobby exclusive 3-pack contains Scrapheap, a retool of Reveal the Shield and United Wreck-Gar with a new head inspired by the background Junkions from the movie.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/more-information-on-the-ehobby-transformers-2010-campaign-exclusives-170961/ More Information on the eHobby Transformers 2010 Campaign Exclusives]</ref> The 3-pack also comes with a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#United|clear-blue Hot Rod]] and a [[Kup (G1)/toys#UnitedDamage|battle-damaged Kup]].

[[File:Unitedtoy roadmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''[[Detritus (G1)|Roadmaster]] Prime Mode''' ([[2012]]-[[October 27|10-27]])
**''ID number'': '''EX 03'''
**''Accessories'': Junker Drone, Trasher Drone, Waster Drone, Scrapper Drone

: Roadmaster is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Mudslinger (PCC)|Mudslinger]] toy, transforming into a monster truck of indeterminate model. He also has a "Prime Mode" where he becomes the torso of a super robot, capable of using any auto-transforming Power Core Combiner drone-machine molds for limbs.

: He comes with four color-coordinated "wasteland" vehicle drone-limbs, redecoes of the [[Destructicon (PCC)|Destructicon]]s. Each one has a square socket for a Power Core Combiner connection; when attached via the blue plugs on a Commander figure, the vehicles automatically transform into a super-robot limb, and snaps back to [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] when disconnected. Despite the universal connector, each drone can only form one limb type (but can be swapped from left to right):

:*'''Junker Drone''' — Leg (Roadmaster's left)
:*'''Trasher Drone''' — Leg (Roadmaster's right)
:*'''Waster Drone''' — Arm (Roadmaster's left)
:*'''Scrapper Drone''' — Arm (Roadmaster's right)

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===Generations===
[[File:Gen-toy Junkheap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I'm a Pepper. Do you want to be a Pepper, too?"]]
*'''[[Junkyard_(G1)#Generations|Junkheap]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)

:Junkheap is a retool of Wreck-Gar with a new head. The pegs that tab into slots on the bike-mode's seat mean he can ride either Wreck-Gar or Scrapheap, or vice-versa. This is also the first use of the mold that features many attempts to improve upon the [[design flaws]] found in previous iterations.

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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWLegendsWreckGar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Combiner_Wars|Wreck-Gar]]''' (Legends, 2016)

:Wreck-Gar is a retool of [[Groove (G1)#Generations|Groove]], sporting a brand new noggin.

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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-POJC-Scrapheap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Planet of Junk Clash''' (Platinum Edition Deluxe 3-pack, 2016)
**[[Wreck-Gar_(G1)#Platinum_Edition|Wreck-Gar]]
**[[Scrapheap_(G1)#Generations|Scrapheap]]

:Slightly redecoed versions of ''Generations'' Wreck-Gar and Scrapheap were released as a 3-pack along with Hot Rod.

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===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-BC2012WreckGar.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''[[Wreck-Gar (SG)|Wreck-Gar]]''' / '''[[Scrap Iron (SG)|Scrap Iron]]''' / '''[[Junkheap (SG)|Junkheap]]''' (2012)

:Redecoes of the earlier releases of Wreck-Gar, Scrapheap, and Junkheap toys respectively, this time in [[Insecticon]] colors to reflect the twisted nature of the [[Shattered Glass]] universe. They were in a three-pack, sold during [[Botcon 2012]]. This is also the first release of a Junkheap using the right eye insert, as the original Junkheap used [[Scrapheap (G1)#United|Scrapheap]]'s eyepiece instead of his own.

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==Notes==
[[File:Dreadnokcyborgs2.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Spiked tires make for a very un-smooth ride.]]
*According to a [[Secret Files of Teletraan II|secret file on Autobots]], the Junkions are a "tribe of Autobots that dwells on the planet Junkion", ostensibly cementing their place as Transformers.
*In ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3]]'', the [[Dreadnok]]s, a [[Cobra]] biker gang, are shown to ride motorcycles that look just like the Junkions. The Dreadnoks claim to have found their new bikes in a junkyard at some point. No indication is given that the bikes are living Transformers, leaving it simply an [[Easter egg]] for the reader.
*The Junkions that appeared in the movie and their ship were given names in the ''[[Transformers: The Complete Ark]]'' book, which was released 23 years after the movie.
*It's probably a good idea to just not mess with the Junkions, as everyone who does seems to die. The one exception to this rule is [[Thundertron]] and his crew of [[Star Seeker]]s, who managed to take the Junkions captive and enslave them.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Junkion''' (ジャンキオン ''Jankion'')
*''Russian:'' '''Musorshchiki''' (Мусорщики, "Scavengers")
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Scrapheap (G1)

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:''Scrapheap is a [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Scrapheap-charactermodel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Hot tramp, I love you so.]]
One might think it would be hard for '''Scrapheap''' to muster up youthful rebellion against [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]] culture. After all, the average day consists of non-stop television marathons, rummaging through trash, and the occasional knock-down drag-out motorcycle rally-slash-slugfest. He's managed, though. Despite his ability—uncanny even for a Junkion—to retrieve hidden treasures from piles of refuse, he has no intention of spending his life picking through garbage. He sees a career as an inventor as his ticket off his homeworld, and he's not above lying, cheating and stealing to get what he needs to make it happen.

The other Junkions can't help but be impressed with his eye for diamonds in the rough, but his youthfulness, his sometimes dubious morality, and most of all his ''galling'' refusal to incorporate the mass-media of [[Earth]] into his speech leave most of them firmly believing that he's a rebel and he'll never ever be any good.

{{Note|Scrapheap is one of the Junkions whose models are seen multiple times at once in various stories. It is therefore impossible to tell which model appearances represent Scrapheap and which represent "[[Generic|Scrapheap doubles]]", so for ease, they are all listed on this page.}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Michael Bell]] or [[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese)
[[File:TFTM-Scrapheap.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Oh, he's definitely an autumn.]]
Scrapheap was among Wreck-Gar's war party that attacked the Autobots. As he rode another Junkion, he used a chain lasso to try to bring [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] down out of the air, but Springer was able to subvert Scrapheap's attack by pulling him off his ride. Despite this setback, Scrapheap and his motorcycle transformed and changed positions, resuming their advance.

Scrapheap was standing behind Wreck-Gar when the [[Autobot]] [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] made parley with the Junkions via the [[Universal greeting]], and took part in a spontaneous song-and-dance sequence to celebrate the alliance. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

Scrapheap was among the Junkions hypnotized by the [[Quintesson]]s' subliminal messages and helped fight off various groups of (perceived) intruders until the Quintessons' practices were put to an end. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Macrocosmic Seekers''=====
[[File:United Expanded Story 2.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|Now follow this star to [[Jesus|Bethlehem]].]]
While Scrapheap kept busy searching for interesting objects on his home planet of Junk, he came across a piece of metal that he knew must be valuable. {{storylink|Hope within the Scrapheap}} He sent out a call to the Autobots, knowing they'd be able to appraise the value of his discovery. While waiting for them to arrive, he thought of [[Santa Claus]], and how he wished that this magical Earth creature would come and take him away from his mundane existence. Junkyard knew this was unlikely, however. Finally, Rodimus Prime and Kup arrived, and though they were understandably skeptical about the importance of Scrapheap's discovery, Rodimus was quick to recognize the piece of metal that Scrapheap had found was none other than a broken shard of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s armor! {{storylink|A Gift from the Planet of Scrap}}

[[File:United Expanded Story 6.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Everybody disco dancing!]]

Suddenly, Galvatron, Cyclonus, and Scourge arrived, demanding the Autobots hand over the piece of Optimus Prime's armor. Rodimus refused, and, after handing the piece of armor to Scrapheap, sent him away with Kup and Wreck-Gar to protect him. However, young Scrapheap was overwhelmed despite the help of the other two, and Galvatron shot Kup. Galvatron demanded the piece of armor in exchange for Kup's life. {{storylink|Unending Battle}} Before any resolution could be accomplished, their skirmish was interrupted by a crystalline spaceship/fortress that demanded that Rodimus, Galvatron, Scourge, and Cyclonus be part of his collection. As the fortress ship beamed those four away, it accidentally brought Kup and Scrapheap with them, due to their proximity. After awakening within the ship, Scrapheap and Kup discovered that the ship was a collector of data, and they soon discovered Rodimus, Galvatron, Scourge, and Cyclonus held captive within glass tubes. {{Storylink|A Treasure Lost}} A voice from an entity called the [[Seeker (United)|Seeker]] spoke to Scrapheap, telling him and Kup that he was a collector of rare entities in the universe that had shed his individual form and travelled the cosmos as a wandering fortress. The Seeker tried to appeal to Scrapheap's shared love of discovering lost treasures, but when Kup was damaged by the Seeker's angry retaliation, Scrapheap chose a side. He shattered Rodimus Prime's tube... {{storylink|Eternal Moment}} and Rodimus burst free, but he was not technically Rodimus. The Seeker had reverted his treasures to the moment of their creation, and Rodimus had been restored to the moment in time when he was being transformed from Hot Rod into the Autobot Leader he'd become. {{storylink|Time to Move}} After dodging more attacks from the Seeker and realizing they could make their escape, Scrapheap and the others fled. The Seeker grew angrier still, and fired upon them further. Hot Rod was able to deflect these attacks from striking Kup and Scrapheap with a force field generated from his buzzsaw arm attachment. As the battle continued, information gleaned from the universe was destroyed, and the Seeker lamented that the independence of his six captives has been deemed more important than the data he had accumulated. Ultimately, the Seeker dissipated into nothingness. {{storylink|Those Who Resist}}

[[File:United Expanded Story 10.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66]]

The six captives were rescued by two ships from their respective factions, while Scrapheap wondered if the power of cooperation that their group had demonstrated in that hour was more potent than either the Matrix or Unicron. But Scrapheap's musings were proven moot as Rodimus and Galvatron returned to arguing. {{Storylink|A Treasure's True Worth}} Kup was still in danger from the wounds he received from the Seeker, and Scrapheap came up with the wonderful idea to use an energy transferring device to use the energy the Seeker infused within Rodimus to restore Kup to health. {{storylink|Journey to the Future}} Scrapheap was commended for his quick thinking, and was given a position within the Autobots proper, where he would help them locate other hidden treasures. {{storylink|Macrocosmic Seekers (issue)|Macrocosmic Seekers}}
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=====''Victory'' cartoon=====
Scrapheap was in [[Iron Town]] when it was attacked by the [[Decepticon desperadoes]]. Luckily, [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] was there too, to save the day. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}}

===Marvel UK future timelines===
{{note|The movie adaptation, originally published by Marvel US, is in italics}}
[[File:Space Pirates! Junkions refuse to answer Rodimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I must ruminate.]]
''When a group of Autobots first crash-landed on the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], Scrapheap, Junkyard, and Wreck-Gar assumed the intruders had come about to steal their garbage. They rolled out some Junk Guns to deal with the trespassers, but never got a chance to use them; more Transformers showed up in short order and attacked the previous arrivals. These Decepticons took off after snatching away some [[Matrix of Leadership|bauble]] from the Autobots, and the Junkions once more readied themselves to attack. Then, a third group of Transformers landed, these ones carrying "[[Energon|tasty sticks]]" and speaking the [[universal greeting]]. The Junkions accepted the Autobots' peace-offerings, fixed up [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|one of their members]] who had gotten himself scrapped, and joined them in an attack on the planet-devouring [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. Unicron was defeated and the Junkions were thereafter allies to the Autobots.''{{storylink|The Final Battle!}}

Scrapheap came under the thrall of [[Unicron]] when his head landed on [[Junkion (planet)|the planet of Junk]]. He was put on guard duty to protect the work on a new body for the Chaos Bringer by the other Junkions. He discovered the trio of [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]], [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] when they were observing the proceedings and preparing to put an end to it. Scrapheap revealed himself, stating that all intruders had to be eliminated, but before he could do so, Wreck-Gar axed him in the chest. Checking on him, Wreck-Gar concluded that Scrapheap had died, fuelling the Junkion leader's determination to stop Unicron. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

Scrapheap and [[Junkyard (G1)|Junkyard]] flanked the [[Second-in-command Junkion|Junkions' second-in-command]] when [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] contacted Junk for information about [[Quintesson|the disappearance]] of Wreck-Gar. Both were rather amused about the way the second-in-command disposed of his inquiry, none of them interested in outsider help.

Shortly thereafter, the Junkions were contacted by Wreck-Gar, and Scrapheap and Junkyard travelled to a small asteroid in the [[Delta Six Quadrant]] to set up a transmission system for the contents of the [[Quintesson Journal]]. When Wreck-Gar (and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]) finally arrived, they sent out the journal's data, the [[Quintesson]]s' colonisation plans, via the [[Junkion World Service]] to many, many other planets. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}
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===''Sticker Adventures'' books===
Scrapheap, [[Junkyard (G1)|Junkyard]], and [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] spotted [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] when he was scouting the area after he and a few of his colleagues had to make an emergency landing on the [[Junkion (planet)|Junk Planet]]. Impressed with his speed, the Junkions decided to rob him of his engine, which brought about a fight between the Junkions and [[Autobot]]s. Fortunately, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] located their missing allies, and rather than joined the battle, tested the friendly approach by offering the Junkions the [[Universal greeting|Universal Autobot greeting]] and an [[Energon Stick]]. The Junkions responded positive to this, befriending the Autobots, helping them fix their ship and eventually waving them good-bye. {{storylink|Battle on the Junk Planet}}

==Toys==
===United===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Scrapheap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Set''' (3-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Axe

: ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Scrapheap is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]]ing of the 2010 [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Wreck-Gar sculpt]], transforming into a "junker" dirt bike. His tailpipe assembly transforms into a four-bladed battle-axe, which also has a [[C joint|3mm clip]]. He has a new head, which was kept a secret in official photography (even though the smaller image of the box he came in kinda spoiled the surprise). While he is officially Scrapheap, his head sure looks a lot like [[Rubbish]], but that name isn't nearly as cool... or trademarked. He is designed to be able to ride another figure of the same base mold in vehicle mode, simulating the action seen in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.

: Scrapheap was only available in an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] 3-pack with a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#United|clear-blue Hot Rod]] and a [[Kup (G1)/toys#UnitedDamage|battle-damaged Kup]]. Preorders for the set were opened on [[December 13]] of 2010 and closed on [[January 11]] of 2011, and shipped in April.

: This figure was available with a Hot Rod pin and [[Macrocosmic Seekers]] booklet directly from e-Hobby; he was also released in Asian countries outside of Japan without said pin and booklet.

: This sculpt was also redecoed into the [[BotCon 2012]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Scrap Iron (SG)#Timelines|Scrap Iron]] and retooled into ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Junkyard (G1)#Generations|Junkheap]] and the [[BotCon 2012]] exclusive [[Junkheap (SG)#Timelines|Junkheap]]. It also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Crazybolt (BWN)|Crazybolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Cybertron/Scrapheap/scrapheap.htm More information on Scrapheap at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-POJC-Scrapheap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Planet of Junk Clash''' (Platinum Edition Deluxe 3-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'':"Battle axe"/tailpipe
:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', "Junkion Scrapheap" (so named for [[trademark]] reasons) is a redeco of ''United'' Scrapheap in a color scheme almost identical to that of the [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#PlanetOfJunkClash|Wreck-Gar]] figure included in the same set, with the exception of the bronze and non-flame yellow parts being swapped around (plastic color change on the forearms and left leg, paint operation on the right leg). Like Wreck-Gar, Scrapheap has no insignia applied on his windshield/right leg, unlike previous releases of the sculpt.

:Scrapheap was only available as a part of the "Planet of Junk Clash" set with [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Autobot Hot Rod]] and Wreck-Gar. In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, though only ever found at a single Target store, otherwise only available via the company's website. However, it was also stocked by several US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Singapore and the Philippines; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Canada, it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores, whereas in Chile, it was sold at Ripley stores. In the United Kingdom, it was also sold at Toys"R"Us stores, whereas in Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiary of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés. It's currently unknown if it was also available in stores, or limited to online purchases. In Italy, it was sold at Toys Center stores, making it the first ''Platinum'' set ever released in that country.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/PlatinumScrapheap/scrapheap.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Junkion Scrapheap at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*Scrapheap, along with [[Junkyard (G1)|Junkyard]], is one of two non-[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] Junkions to have a full [[character model]], including an alternate mode, developed for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Both are present in almost every Junkion crowd scene.
*The [[The Transformers Universe#Issue .234|1986 profile book series]] identified this character's design as "Junkion 2" and his compatriot as "Junkion 1".
*The original draft of ''The Transformers: The Movie'' describes the Junkion attacking Springer with a grappling hook as wearing a Nazi helmet. When the Junkions were reimagined as more regular [[Transformer]]s, Scrapheap apparently replaced this design idea.
*The name "Scrapheap" comes from ''[[Transformers: The Complete Ark]]'' and was suggested in part by one of the original model artists.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scrapheap''' (スクラップヒープ ''Sukurappuhīpu'')
==Recolors==
Scrapheap's basic body type is shared by many Junkions, some in colors similar-or-identical to his own, others... not so much.
<gallery>
File:Junkion-notScrapheap01.jpg|This Junkion menaced [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] with an axe while riding a bike. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie|The Movie}}
File:Junkion-notScrapheap02.jpg|Junkion slave working under [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}
File:Junkion-notScrapheap03.jpg|Junkion welder working under [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}
</gallery>

==External links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Wreck_Gar "Junkion 2" as part of Wreck-Gar's Universe profile]

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Junkion (species)

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[[File:Junkion symbol.png|thumb|upright=1.4|R-E-C-Y-C-L-E recycle!]]

'''Junkions''' are a race of transforming mechanoids that inhabit the planetoid also known as [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. Depending on the universe, their historical origin may be unclear, but in some they are indeed descended from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronians]].<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]''</ref>

They have a unique physiology, seemingly made of little more than the same rusted scraps of trash metal that compose their homeworld. They are capable of not only withstanding damage that would normally incapacitate or kill the average Transformer, but quickly repairing that damage using any pieces of scrap metal they can get their hands on. A Junkion may even be reduced to a pile of parts, only to come back at their enemy less than a minute later. Junkions in battle are utterly fearless, using tag-team and ambush tactics to keep mobile while swarming their opponents ''en masse''.

They are also expert mechanics, even able to repair with remarkable ease Transformers normal medical science would write off as [[Death|dead]]. ''How'' the Junkions have developed in this manner has yet to be explained.

Junkion culture is centered on one thing: [[Earth]] broadcasting. Their speech is a hodgepodge of television and radio clippings, making them oftentimes hard to understand. Junkions as a whole are somewhat childlike and naive. They are curious, but also tend to be wary of, if not outright hostile towards, newcomers to their planet (far too many have come with the goal of harming their world), but once a Junkion's friendship is gained, they go "coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs" and treat their allies as Friends For Life. As such, they are instinctively protective of [[human]]s, the source of [[television]].

After having come in contact with the [[Autobot]]s, the Junkions have become known as some of the best scrap metal merchants and traders around. Even [[Octane|some]] [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Decepticons]] make use of their services. The Junkions are all too happy to exchange [[energon]] for more scrap metal... even if they don't think to ask just ''where'' the scrap metal came from.

{{quote|Junkions don't need help, Junkions ''are'' help! Spare parts? We'll fix 'em!|[[Wreck-Gar (Prime)|Wreck-Gar]]|''[[Transformers: Exiles|Exiles]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:TFTM Junkions.JPG|upright=2|thumb|Punker Bots!]]

{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]], [[Michael Bell]] (English), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese)}}

When a group of [[Autobot]]s crashlanded on their planet, the Junkions saw them as nothing but intruding thieves. Without warning, [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and his Junkions led an assault on them, but they soon halted when another group of Autobots arrived and proved their friendliness with the [[universal greeting]]. Pacified, the Junkions revived the late [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and promptly organized a dance party for everyone.

When [[Hot Rod/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] voiced his desire to destroy [[Unicron]], the Junkions did not hesitate to join him, and a large number of them boarded the [[Minnow]] with which to attack the dark god. The Minnow was crushed in Unicron's hand in the following battle, but luckily the passengers survived (at the very least, Wreck-Gar and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] did). {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|The Junkions’ involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series “[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]" and the storybook “[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|Transformers the Movie]]."}}

[[File:FFoD4 Junkion Rescuers.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A species that does nothing but spout pop-culture references. That proves it: this cartoon predicted the shape of internet culture.]]

Two Junkions came with Wreck-Gar when he travelled to planet [[Goo 8739B]] to save his Autobot friends. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} The exiled Decepticon [[Octane]] later worked with Junkions to freight scrapmetal between their planet to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} The defensive Junkions later chased off a number of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] that had landed on their planet in search of a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson Journal|journal]]. In response, the Quintessons hijacked the Junkions' precious television signals, planting subliminal messages that caused the Junkions to consider all other races to be their enemies. Even worse, the Junkions got the bright idea to ''share'' these transmissions, beaming them out in the galaxy and causing sentient races everywhere to fight each other. The brainwashed Junkions were eventually fixed when [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] countered the transmissions with some of his own. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

====''Victory'' cartoon====
A few Junkions were residing in [[Iron Town]], where they were menaced by the [[Decepticon desperadoes]]. Fortunately, [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] saved the town. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
When [[Gong]] and [[Sideways]] destabilized the universe on the eve of the [[Unicron War]], the Junkions and their role in the conflict were overwritten and replaced by the [[Rock Lord]]s. [[Vector Prime]] ultimately corrected the multiversal damage and set history back on its correct course, and the Junkions helped defeat Unicron. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
====The Big Broadcast of 2006====
{{noteMarvelBB2006}}
In a strange alternate future, the defensive Junkions chased off a number of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] that had landed on their planet in search of a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson Journal|journal]]. In response, the Quintessons hijacked the Junkions' precious television signals, planting subliminal messages that caused the Junkions to consider all other races to be their enemies and meticulously organize the junk on their planet in hopes the lost journal would be discovered. The Junkions got the bright idea to ''share'' these transmissions, beaming them out in the galaxy and causing sentient races everywhere to fight each other. The brainwashed Junkions were eventually fixed when [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] countered the transmissions with soothing easy-listening music. Once the hypnosis was broken, the Junkions sided with the Autobots in driving off the attacking Decepticons. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (US)}}

====Marvel UK future timelines====
[[File:Muk184 trader-snrk.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]
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''Following the destruction of Unicron, his still living head floated into range of the planet Junk, and using his vast mental powers he took control of the entire Junkion population. Planning to use Junk as his new body, Unicron ordered the Junkions to attach his head to the planet. His plot failed when Wreck-Gar, who had been off in space at the time Unicron took control, planted explosives benath his head and blew him up.'' {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
The Junkions did not take kindly to the [[Recyclon]]s intending to recycle their planet into energon. After [[Salvage (G1)|Salvage]] damaged Wreck-Gar, the Junkions swarmed the intruders and forced them to retreat into space. Down but not out, the Recyclons decided to fire the [[Prime Processing Unit]] to recycle the entire planet from orbit, but the Junkions fired a tractor beam in return, sending [[Reclamation|their ship]] crashing violently into Junk. Salvage was the sole survivor of the crash, his last sight alive being a group of Junkions moving in on him. {{storylink|Collect and Save}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:MTMTE 8 anonymous Junkion.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|"We are the Transformers who say "NI!"]]
{{quote|You're not an Autobot or Decepticon, yet I smell the stench of ''both'' breeds emanating from you.|[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]|"[[Runnin' with the Devil]]"}}
The planet Junkion began as a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] garbage disposal area in space where junk was dumped by means of [[space bridge]] technology. From whatever more the Cybertronians, [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] alike, dumped through the space bridge, {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More Than Meets The Eye'' space bridge entry}} the Junkions emerged as a new breed of Transformer. {{storylink|Runnin' with the Devil}} Though not hostile by nature, the fact their home planet was paradise to numerous treasure hunters and thrill seekers that couldn't care less how the Junkions would suffer from their presence, the Junkions had adopted a mildly xenophobic disposition. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More Than Meets The Eye'' Junk entry}}

[[Dreamwave timeline|Sometime in 2003]], Junkion leader [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] was flying the [[Minnow|Junkions' main ship]] alone through space when he stumbled upon the remains of [[Decepticon leader]] [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}} He brought him on board and repaired him, though Megatron was not the least bit grateful. First, he harshly demanded to know what Wreck-Gar was and when that was answered, Megatron proceeded to manipulate Wreck-Gar into getting him a start back to power. The two returned to Junkion, where Wreck-Gar collected discarded [[Air Warrior]] bodies and repaired them, believing Megatron needed an army to vanquish evil from the [[Universe (universe)|universe]]. When he was done, Megatron killed (?) him, because Wreck-Gar was too unpredictable an ally. {{storylink|Runnin' with the Devil}}

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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:ALonelyPillarOnThePlain-WreckGarsHead.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]

According to the historian [[Pentius]], the Junkions were the remains of a rich and prosperous race who had arrogantly believed their resources would last them forever. When their veritable paradise of a planet finally ran out of [[energon]], these early Junkions were forced to sell off their wealth to other races in a desperate attempt at survival, but it was a futile struggle. As their civilization slowly fell into ruins and their planet was reduced to a hellish junkyard, the survivors deteriorated into a race of scavengers and cannibals living among the garbage. {{storylink|Fallout (issue)|Fallout}}

The Junkions became a kind of bogeyman to Cybertronians, who believed them to be monstrous scrap-eating zombies from the mythical death-world of Junkion. When [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] was banished to Junkion by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], however, he found that the threat was very real. {{storylink|Derelicts}} He viciously destroyed the group of cannibalistic Junkions who attacked him, suffering some damage in the process. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}} Tales of Megatron's power spread throughout the Junkion clans, and when the Decepticon leader later returned and demanded their loyalty, they were quick to bow before him. Joining forces with the Decepticons, the Junkions provided them with a ship with which to return to Cybertron. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} On arrival in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], the Junkions participated in the Decepticon assault on the city, swarming over and outnumbering the Autobot defenders. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}}

Soon after, Shockwave led a Decepticon force to the Junkions in the hope of recruiting them and Prowl led the Autobots to stop it. The Battle of Junkion ended with one of them ''detonating'' the planet's core so it would knock out the others. In the aftermath, the Junkions were left nomadic, a bit weird, and developing strange new ways of keeping themselves pieced together.{{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}

Some four million years later, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] recruited several Junkions into the army he was raising to oppose [[D-Void]]. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 3|Heart of Darkness #3}} Some other Junkions were among the [[NAIL|neutral Transformers]] who returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after the war was over. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}} One of them watched a live interview with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}}

In 2017, a crew of Junkions under Wreck-Gar and [[Rum-Maj]] arrived on [[Earth]] to trade technology for [[Ultra-Energon]]. They were bemused to find Optimus Prime on Earth claiming he spoke for it and such trade couldn't be allowed ''and'' [[G.I. Joe (team)|the natives]] hostile to them & Prime both. A formal meeting was held at [[Autobot City]] and the Junkions offered a [[positron core]] as something to trade, allowing the Autobots to repair innumerous wounded people. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] opined that [[Meltdown (Animated)|Meltdown]] was "buggier than a Junkion's code-base". {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

===Aligned novels===
Early on in the [[space bridge]] colonization project, Cybertronian colonists used the world of Junkion as a collective dumping ground for the vast amounts of refuse and garbage that inevitably resulted from the push outwards. This same planetoid was later used as a hideout for Cybertronian criminals, pirates, and outlaws. Many of them created new identities for themselves and began new lives working on the planet. The space bridge project eventually failed, leaving Junkion isolated from the rest of the universe. With no new resources available, the inhabitants turned to scavenging to survive. As they created new bots from the junk around them, the few former Cybertronians gradually forgot about their origins and took on the name "Junkions". At the time of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]'s search for the Allspark, their leader was the eccentric [[Wreck-Gar (Prime)|Wreck-Gar]].

The Junkions were initially skeptical of Optimus Prime's quest, but eventually aided him and his [[Autobot]]s by directing them to the nearest working space bridge. However, the [[Decepticon]]s, who had been following the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]], landed on the planet and launched an attack on both the Autobots and Junkions. During the course of the battle, the [[Requiem Blaster (Prime)|Requiem Blaster]], the center of Junkion, was removed, causing the planet to break apart. The fracas was further compounded by the arrival of the [[Star Seeker]]s, who took the Junkions hostage and, despite Wreck-Gar's protests, forced them to weld a space bridge to the hull of the ''[[Tidal Wave (Prime)|Tidal Wave]]''. The Star Seekers and Junkions disappeared to places unknown. {{Storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

===''Shattered Glass''===
[[File:ScrapIronSG-filecardart.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
The Junkions were the minions of [[Wreck-Gar (SG)|Wreck-Gar]], an experimental junk robot with the ability to remake other Transformers in his image using snake-like creatures. They spoke in the manner of computer error messages. After the spread of the Junkion "Hive" proved a threat to both factions, they were locked away on the prison planet [[Paradron]].

Eventually, they were freed by the Autobot renegade [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]], who recruited them as footsoldiers for his incursion into the dimension [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon]]. There, they fought both Decepticons native from their own Universe, and local Autobots. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}} Numerous Autobots from that universe were assimilated into the Hive, and as Magnus's plan came to fruition, transporting the alternate Earth back to their own, negative-polarity universe and destroying 207.0 Epsilon in its wake, the Junkions retreated from battle. {{Storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] became stranded on the planet Junk, he was forced to fight off Wreck-Gar and the hordes of cannibalistic Junkions until he could be rescued by [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. {{storylink|Wreckage (Legends)|Wreckage}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Wreck-Gar toy.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|"Not sold in stores...anymore."]]
*'''Wreck-Gar''' (1986)

:The only Junkion toy originally produced was the group's leader.
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===Collector's Edition===
[[File:G1-toy Detritus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.00|]]
*'''[[Detritus (G1)|Detritus]]''' (Junkion, 2004)

:An [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive redeco of [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], Detritus also turns into a Mitsubishi J59 off-road vehicle. He came with an entirely new [[sticker|decal]] sheet to make him fit the Junkion aesthetic better, which also includes both Autobot and Decepticon faction sigils to match his neutral nature from his e-HOBBY bio.
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:RtStoy-WreckGar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This is the breakfast your Wreck-Gar could look like, can you see me now?]]
*'''Wreck-Gar''' (Deluxe, 2011)
:Wreck-Gar transforms from a Road-Warriors-esque motorcycle into an asymmetrical robot with [[facial hair]], a grin, and an axe. Double pegs under his pelvis correspond to double pegholes in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] seat, meaning if you get more than one, he can totally ride himself, or anyone else made from this mold.

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===United===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Scrapheap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I'm cuckoo for Cocoa Junk!"]]
*'''Wreck-Gar''' (Deluxe, 2011)
:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Wreck-Gar is a redeco of the 2010 Wreck-Gar toy with different paint layouts.

*'''Autobot SET''' (3-pack, 2011)
:This e-Hobby exclusive 3-pack contains [[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]], a retool of Reveal the Shield and United Wreck-Gar with a new head inspired by the background Junkions from the movie.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/more-information-on-the-ehobby-transformers-2010-campaign-exclusives-170961/ More Information on the eHobby Transformers 2010 Campaign Exclusives]</ref>

[[File:Unitedtoy roadmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''[[Detritus (G1)|Roadmaster]] Prime Mode''' ([[2012]]-[[October 27|10-27]])
**''ID number'': '''EX 03'''
**''Accessories'': Junker Drone, Trasher Drone, Waster Drone, Scrapper Drone

: Roadmaster is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Mudslinger (PCC)|Mudslinger]] toy, transforming into a monster truck of indeterminate model. He also has a "Prime Mode" where he becomes the torso of a super robot, capable of using any auto-transforming Power Core Combiner drone-machine molds for limbs.

: He comes with four color-coordinated "wasteland" vehicle drone-limbs, redecoes of the [[Destructicon (PCC)|Destructicon]]s. Each one has a square socket for a Power Core Combiner connection; when attached via the blue plugs on a Commander figure, the vehicles automatically transform into a super-robot limb, and snaps back to [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] when disconnected. Despite the universal connector, each drone can only form one limb type (but can be swapped from left to right):

:*'''Junker Drone''' — Leg (Roadmaster's left)
:*'''Trasher Drone''' — Leg (Roadmaster's right)
:*'''Waster Drone''' — Arm (Roadmaster's left)
:*'''Scrapper Drone''' — Arm (Roadmaster's right)

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===Generations===
[[File:Gen-toy Junkheap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I'm a Pepper. Do you want to be a Pepper, too?"]]
*'''Junkheap''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)

:"[[Junkyard (G1)|Junkheap]]" is a retool of Wreck-Gar with a new head. The pegs that tab into slots on the bike-mode's seat mean he can ride either Wreck-Gar or Scrapheap, or vice-versa.

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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWLegendsWreckGar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Wreck-Gar''' (Legends, 2016)

:Wreck-Gar is a retool of [[Groove (G1)#Generations|Groove]], sporting a brand new noggin.

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====Platinum Edition====
*'''Planet of Junk Clash''' (Platinum Edition Deluxe 3-pack, 2016)

:A slightly redecoed ''Generations'' Wreck-Gar and Scrapheap was released as a 3-pack along with Hot Rod.

===Timelines===
*'''[[Wreck-Gar (SG)|Wreck-Gar]]''' / '''[[Scrap Iron (SG)|Scrap Iron]]''' / '''[[Junkheap (SG)|Junkheap]]''' (2012)

:Redecoes of 2011's Wreck-Gar, Scrapheap, and Junkheap toys respectively.

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==Notes==
[[File:Dreadnokcyborgs2.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Spiked tires make for a very un-smooth ride.]]
*According to a [[Secret Files of Teletraan II|secret file on Autobots]], the Junkions are a "tribe of Autobots that dwells on the planet Junkion", ostensibly cementing their place as Transformers.
*In ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3]]'', the [[Dreadnok]]s, a [[Cobra]] biker gang, are shown to ride motorcycles that look just like the Junkions. The Dreadnoks claim to have found their new bikes in a junkyard at some point. No indication is given that the bikes are living Transformers, leaving it simply an [[Easter egg]] for the reader.
*The Junkions that appeared in the movie and their ship were given names in the ''[[Transformers: The Complete Ark]]'' book, which was released 23 years after the movie.
*It's probably a good idea to just not mess with the Junkions, as everyone who does seems to die. The one exception to this rule is [[Thundertron]] and his crew of [[Star Seeker]]s, who managed to take the Junkions captive and enslave them.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Junkion''' (ジャンキオン ''Jankion'')
*''Russian:'' '''Musorshchiki''' (Мусорщики, "Scavengers")
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5 mm post

2018-03-09T19:53:31Z

NewtypeS3: Adding image of Machine Wars Soundwave

[[File:5mmpostmainpic 001.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Weapons for everybody!]]
One of the simplest innovations in [[toy|Transformers toys]], using universally sized posts for accessories, weapons and figures is something that has characterised several Transformers lines throughout the years. The most common universal post and port size is the '''5-millimetre (5mm) post'''. This size was used throughout [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]], ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', and almost universally throughout ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'', and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''.

Using a single, universal size of weapon post allows Transformers toys to swap weapons between one another. During most Transformers toy lines, this interchangeability was seldom advertised as a feature of the toys, but during ''Armada'', that changed. The introduction of the [[Mini-Con]]s gave 5mm posts an entirely new purpose: A hollow 5mm post could now become a mounting point for a Mini-Con. The interchangeability suddenly became an advertised feature of the toys.

The 5mm post has become pretty ubiquitous in ''Transformers'' toy design, with only a few lines (mainly the [[Movie (toyline)|2007 live-action movie]] and ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'') favoring less-interchangeable systems.

==Functionality==
===Backwards compatibility===
[[File:Primesharingguns.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Dude, you're right. Guns with their posts in the right place '''rock!'''"]]
Probably the biggest, most meaningful aspect of using a universal fist size is compatibility between toys. You can share your accessories or Mini-Cons or even some integral parts of toys around to other toys from the same line. Even better for long-term fans of the franchise is that the continuous use of 5mm posts from Generation 1 onwards into modern lines means that toys are actually backwards-compatible with the accessories from older toys. As well as delightful opportunities for mixing and matching, this means that characters who get new toys can use accessories from their old toys. Even if you don't like [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|"Classics" Optimus Prime's]] rifle, you can always just give him [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#PMOP|Powermaster Optimus Prime's]] rifle, or [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Star Convoy's]].

This compatibility works both ways, allowing you to use ''Armada'', ''Energon'' and even Power Core Combiners weapons with old [[Micromaster]] Bases or [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s toys.

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===A matter of tolerance===
Despite the fact that 5mm posts are supposed to be universally the same size, this isn't always the case. Sometimes, due to play wear or simply to slight (very slight) differences in tooling, some posts are tighter or looser than others. This can mean that sometimes a toy will hold a gun loosely, or that a weapon will be too tight to fit into another toy's hand.

Generally, this is only a problem on toys or toolings that have seen a lot of use. A Generation 1 toy like [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Soundwave]] that was produced for several years and re-released many times might actually show a difference in tolerance between different samples of the toy. Similarly, toolings which see a lot of use, such as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|"Classics" Starscream]], can begin to show mould wear. There are many reports of later ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' versions of the mould not being able to hold their weapons correctly because tolerances are poor. There are several recommended actions for fixing loose sockets, such as floor polish.

If a toy sees a lot of play, especially if weapons are being removed and replaced repeatedly, a hole (or sometimes a post) can wear down, making the weapons looser. It's possible to increase this problem while swapping weapons between different toys. If a gun post from a [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Pretender|Pretender Bumblebee]] is slightly smaller than the post from [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Pretender|Pretender Grimlock]], then Grimlock's gun might actually ''stretch'' Bumblebee's fists. This could result in Bumblebee no longer being able to hold his own gun firmly. It's advisable when swapping guns between different toys to be aware of the slight differences in tolerances between toys.
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===Multiple posts and double posting===
[[File:Swindlerifle doublepostdemo.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Pssst—hey, bud!" "WHO, ME?!" "Shhhhhh!" "Who, me?" "Riiiiiiiiight."]]
Some Transformers toys come with multiple figures, such as a [[Pretender]] shell and its inner robot. Other toys are small and merge with bigger toys to become still larger. Other toys come with a trailer or base which has larger weapons than the core robot. Because of the size difference between the two components, two different weapon post sizes are required.

The early Pretenders usually handle this by simply giving the gun two different posts: a larger 5mm post for the outer shell, and a smaller post for the inner robot. The result is that the two figures hold the same gun in different ways. For the purposes of this article, we'll refer to these as "multiple-post weapons".

Another solution, one often used with combiners, is simply to have the two posts one on top of the other—the smaller post on the bottom and the larger post on the top, both forming the same handle of the gun. [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]]'s accessories are one of the earliest examples (albeit unintentional), with rings or ridges widening the pegs to 5mm. The problem with this solution is that, when one gives weapons to unrelated toys, Transformers with fist holes that don't go all the way through the hands (such as [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|''Armada'' Hot Shot]]) often can't hold these guns. We'll call that "double-posting" or "double-posted weapons" for the purposes of this article.

===5mm Screw Holes===
Many Transformers over the years have indented holes to allow screws to hold two pieces of the toy together. These screw holes come in all shapes and sizes but often they are also 5mm ports. Sometimes this is intentional, and the screw hole is deliberately moulded to 5mm to give the toy more functionality. Most of the time though, they aren't intentionally 5mm ports and are either very tight or slightly loose.

5mm screw holes can add functionality to many toys which otherwise aren't 5mm compatible, especially if a fan is creative. However, we have only included 5mm screw holes in the compatibility list below if they are particularly notable. So if you suspect a toy's screw holes are 5mm and he's not on the list, at least give it a try.

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===Powerlinx Ports===
[[File:Armadagalvatron 5mmoverload.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I want it all, and I want it now!]]

During the [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|''Armada'' toy line]], a new spin on the 5mm post and port was developed: the [[Mini-Con]] [[Powerlinx]]. Using hollow 5mm posts with a "trigger" contained inside, Mini-Cons could activate the [[gimmick]]s of other toys or simply mount on other toys. Because the Mini-Cons use a special kind of port, they cannot be mounted on 5mm posts that aren't hollow. In theory, this means only toys with specific Powerlinx ports can hold Mini-Cons. In ''practice'', this isn't the case at all.

Throughout the history of the ''Transformers'' franchise, for one reason or another, toys have come with 5mm posts which are hollow, creating a kind of unintentional back-compatibility with many Mini-Cons. We'll list this back-compatibility in individual toy entries further down the page.

The other significant aspect of the Powerlinx ports is that they act like regular 5mm posts too. This means that you can use them to mount any weapons or accessories that are designed to mount on 5mm posts. Does mounting a bunch of miniature cars on [[Starscream (Armada)#toys|''Armada'' Starscream's]] arms seem silly to you? Maybe it's time to use the guns from the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]].
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==Generation 1==
In the first few years of the toy line, partly because of the mix-and-match nature of the line itself, ''Transformers'' didn't have very standardised fist sizes. The ''[[Diaclone]]''-descended toys usually had no single standard, with only the toys with the biggest weapons or fists having 5mm posts. The ''[[Micro Change]]''-descended toys were much more consistent about post size, using 5mm posts on almost all of the toys with weapons or accessories, because of the size being one of the standard connectors for Microman toys.

As Generation 1 evolved 5mm posts and ports became nearly universal. Only the switch to smaller toys with [[Action Master]]s changed this — a new, smaller, universal post size was used for that line. These smaller sized posts carried over into the UK Transformers, while in [[Japan]] the rise of Micromasters led to 5mm staying predominant throughout the line.

===1984===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] — The only Autobot this year to use 5mm posts, Prime's main rifle sadly has a terrible [[design flaw]] (that has '''never''' been corrected, despite all the reissues) which makes it much less interchangeable with other toys. The gun's handle is moulded in the wrong place, and there's a false handle where the real one should be. Prime has actually been retooled to allow him to hold the rifle better — by increasing the size of the rims on his fists. Too bad they didn't just put the rifle's handle post in the right place. In addition to the rifle, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]]'s fuel pump is also a 5mm post. It's possible to use this to either give the pump to other toys or to pump up Roller with some heavy weaponry.

;DECEPTICONS
All the 1984 Decepticons use 5mm posts in some capacity.
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]]
[[File:Ravage5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Shattered Glass Ravage prefers flowers.]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] — Due to the post holes in their bodies, they can be pegged onto Mini-Con ports, or similar 5mm posts.

*[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] — Their wings ''and'' their weapons have 5mm posts.

*[[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] — Most notably his large chrome rifle has a 5mm post on it, allowing it to be given to other toys.

===1985===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] — Grimlock's fist holes are smaller than 5mm (being the size of Rhisling's lower hilt), but ridges on the upper sections of his launcher and [[sword]]'s pegs and a ring on the upper part of the gun's peg make them 5mm.
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] — Tracks' missile mount is on a 5mm peg. This means Tracks can have any 5mm peg weapons mounted over his head or on his car or flight modes. Possibly the only ''Diaclone''-based [[Autobot Cars|Autobot Car]] with a 5mm weapon.
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]
*[[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist]] — These toys do NOT have 5mm post holes, but their rifles have a 5mm base to the gun peg, effectively creating a very shallow double-peg that allows their guns limited inter-changeability with toys with 5mm fists.
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] — Devastator's is a classic double-posted rifle. Devastator's fists are 5mm holes, but he shares his rifle with [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] and his tiny, tiny fists.
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] have the same 5mm compatibility as Starscream and company from the previous year.
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] — The strange construction of Blitzwing's weapons and fists makes interchangeability... awkward, as his fist holes are on the sides instead of the top; the weapons are sculpted to still look like he's holding them normally. Of course, if you're a fan of punch daggers, or Blitzwing holding someone else's guns 'gangsta-style', then more power to you.

===1986===
1986 saw the introduction of the Transformers [[Special Teams]], or [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combiners. All of these combiners used 5mm posts as standard to peg in their fists and feet in combined mode, meaning you could swap these parts between any of the combiners. The fists of the combined forms almost universally used 5mm holes (all except [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]) and almost all the leaders of the teams (except [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]) used 5mm posts for their fists.

The smaller members of the Special Teams almost all had small pistols or rifles that used variably compatible smaller posts, and larger alt mode weapons that used 5mm posts — often taking advantage of post holes used for the combined form's fists or feet. The earlier toys often used weapons with 5mm ports which would peg onto the robot — allowing those weapons to be pegged onto Mini-Con ports and other similar 5mm posts. The later toys tended to use 5mm posts which peg into ports on the toy.

;AUTOBOTS
[[File:Outback5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Where the bloody hell am I? Right here, mate. Right here!]]
*[[Outback (G1)|Outback]] — The only [[Mini Vehicle]] with a weapon at all, Outback sports a 5mm post that lets him use all kinds of crazy weapons.
*[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] and [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]] — But '''not''' [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] or [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], strangely. Ramhorn's peg holes are very loose.
*[[Superion (G1)|Superion]] — Barely. The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s are the only Special Team whose leader doesn't use 5mm posts, and who have no members with larger vehicle weapons which use 5mm posts. Superion doesn't have 5mm fists either. Only the posts and ports for the combined form's hands and feet are 5mm posts. Superion even has what looks like a hollow 5mm peg on the underside of his combined form's chest plate — however this peg is just slightly too big to be of use.
*[[Protectobot (G1)|The Protectobots]] — In the standard style of the Scramble City teams, described above.
*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] — Most of Magnus' accessories use 5mm posts. Interestingly enough his rifle has two ways of being held — the large robot uses a larger peg than the small inner robot's 5mm post. So you can only let other toys hold the gun in the same way as Magnus' inner robot.
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] — Uses 5mm posts for his weapons, and his fists. He can happily wear any Scramble City fists instead of his own. [[Six-Gun]] and [[Scamper]] do not use 5mm pegs for their weapons, however [[Slammer]] does. His turret is on a hollow 5mm post so it can be mounted on (or rather under, most of the time) Mini-Cons!

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]
*[[Stunticon (G1)|The Stunticons]] — In the standard style of the Scramble City teams, described above.
*[[Combaticon (G1)|The Combaticons]] — In the standard style of the Scramble City teams, described above.
*[[Predacon (G1)|The Predacons]] — Unlike the Scramble City toys, all the Predacons use 5mm posts as standard, with no accessories at all with smaller pegs, making all their weapons usable by [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]].
*[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] — Only his head-mounted gun, his rifle uses a smaller peg.
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]] — However remember, [[Nightmare Planet|Galvatron's weapons pegs can be any size he wants!]]
*[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] — [[Full-Tilt]] does ''not'' use 5mm posts. On the other hand, [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt's]] tank turret ''does'' use them. It's completely possible to mount the turret as an arm cannon for an ''Armada'' toy, or anyone else with 5mm posts.

===1987===
By 1987, 5mm posts had become almost universal. Only some smaller toys, and those toys without weapon accessories, didn't have them.

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Technobot (G1)|The Technobots]] — In the standard style of the Scramble City teams, described in the 1986 section above.
*[[Fastlane]] & [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]]
*[[Punch (G1)|Punch-Counterpunch]]
*The [[Monsterbot]]s
*The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] — [[Kup (G1)#Targetmaster|Kup]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Hot Rod]] and [[Blurr (G1)#Targetmaster|Blurr]] were [[retool]]ed to be 5mm peg compatible so that they could use [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] this year. The other Targetmaster moulds were all made with 5mm pegs in mind.

*The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] — [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Toys|Fortress Maximus]] was the only Headmaster not to use 5mm pegs exclusively. Nearly all his accessories and the weapons for his smaller components were 5mm pegs. However his larger rifles were so huge they used much, much larger peg sizes which are not compatible with any other Transformers mould.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Terrorcon (G1)|The Terrorcons]] — [[Blot (G1)#Toys|Blot]] and [[Cutthroat (G1)#Toys|Cutthroat]] are the only small Special Teams members outside the Aerialbots not to have alt mode weapons with 5mm posts. Blot has a backpack, and Cutthroat has a transforming tail weapon, instead.
*[[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] & [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]]
*[[Pounce]] & [[Wingspan]]
*[[Sixshot]]
*The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] — [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)#Targetmaster|Scourge]] were retooled to be able to use the 5mm pegs associated with Targetmasters and released again as part of this range.
*The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] — Scorponok is the only Decepticon Headmaster not to use 5mm pegs universally. Most of his accessories use them, except for his four large double-barrelled cannons and his shield, which has a slightly wider peg hole. The shield does have a hollow 5mm peg on it, though, allowing you to mount a Mini-Con on the shield. Sweet! Oh yeah, that does mean, by the way, that his tremendously enormous rifle does use both 5mm pegs and 5mm peg holes. Fasttrack doesn't use 5mm pegs for his hands, but his arms are mounted on 5mm pegs, so you can give him all sorts of crazy gun arms.

===1988===
[[File:Pretender5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|5mm pegs on Pretenders: A demonstration.]]
1988 introduced a new line dependent on the 5mm peg, the Pretenders. As mentioned above, in the section on multiple posts and double posts, the Pretender shells all had 5mm pegs, while their robots had smaller (less universally sized) pegs. Pretenders usually had at least one weapon (sometimes more) that was meant for both the shell and the inner robot. For the 1988 Pretenders, these weapons had multiple pegs on them, allowing different components to hold them in different ways. These weapons were also usually a part of the Pretender's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], and mounted on them in that mode using 5mm pegs.

Later Pretenders used double-posting instead of multiple-posting, so that the inner robots often lacked the 5mm compatibility in their vehicle modes that earlier Pretenders enjoyed. But for 1988 it was 5mm compatible city!

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Grand Slam (G1)|Grand Slam]] & [[Raindance]]
*The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]
*The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] — Unlike in 1987, the 1988 Autobot Headmasters had two sets of weapons with different post sizes. There was a single main rifle for the main robot with a 5mm post, and two smaller pistols that were both vehicle mode weapons and antennae for the robots' head.
*The [[Powermaster]]s. — [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#PMOP|Powermaster Prime]] in particular is notable because his weapons are massive, badass and freakin' awesome. You know they are. Admit it.
*[[Quickswitch]]
*The [[Pretender]]s — Including the regular Pretenders, [[Pretender Beast]]s and [[Gunrunner (G1)|Gunrunner]], the [[Pretender Vehicle]].

;DECEPTICONS
[[File:Skalor5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|That gun mode stinks!]]
*[[Seacon (G1)|The Seacons]] — Because of his Targetmaster gimmick, [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]] is one of only two (the other being Superion, the piker) Generation 1 combiner robot without 5mm post hole fists. Instead he has special ports for the square pegs which are used as part of the Special Teams style combination. Each of the five smaller Seacons also come with a special Targetmaster stand which allows them to use their gun forms independent of Piranacon. The stand is divided into three parts, a connector, a post and a base. The post is moulded to look like a large rifle and has multiple pegs on it (of different sizes) letting it be held as a weapon both by the small Seacons and by anyone with a 5mm fist. The connector is even cooler, since it has a 5mm post hole and can be used to mount the Seacons on Mini-Con ports or other similar gun posts when in gun mode. It can also be used to make any Scramble City style combiner limb 5mm post compatible, so any of them can become a giant Mini-Con. How awesome is that?
*[[Squawktalk (G1)|Squawktalk]] & [[Beastbox (G1)|Beastbox]]
*The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]
*The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] — The small Decepticon Headmasters did not have two sets of weapons like their Autobot counterparts and relied entirely on 5mm posts.
*The [[Powermaster]]s — Doubledealer came with a special Powermaster Engine cover with a 5mm post on it. The post is hollow, allowing you to mount a Mini-Con on it.
*The [[Pretender]]s — Including the regular Pretenders, [[Pretender Beast]]s and [[Roadgrabber]], the [[Pretender Vehicle]].

===1989===
This year introduced the [[Micromaster]]s, as well as introducing a truck load more Pretenders. The Micromasters emphasised inter-compatibility in a way Transformers hadn't really done before. All the bases were able to connect through special ramps, and all the weapons for the bases used 5mm posts. The Micromasters themselves all had small post holes in their feet that corresponded to small posts all over the bases — letting you stand them freely. The Micromasters' association with 5mm pegs would continue through into the Japanese toy lines, and would be reflected in the Mini-Cons who would come down the pipeline many years later.

As we mentioned above the Pretenders this year were a little less 5mm compatible. While the first year Pretenders generally had 5mm ports on their vehicle modes as well as their Pretender shells, those 5mm posts disappeared on most of the inner robots for this year. Instead of using multiple posts on the same weapon, more toys this year used a double-post.

;AUTOBOTS
Literally all the Autobot Pretenders from this year used 5mm posts. All of the Micromaster bases and transports except for Overload and [[Hot House]] used 5mm posts for their weapon accessories. Hot House and Overload don't really have any accessories, so that's understandable.
*[[Pincher (G1)|Pincher]], [[Doubleheader]] and [[Longtooth]]
*[[Classic Pretender]]s — [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]]. These toys were re-released without their shells as [[Legends (G1)|Legends]]. They only came with their smaller weapons, which are double-posted. While the inner robots can't hold 5mm weapons their weapons can be used with other toys. Bumblebee and Jazz's guns were switched for the Legends release, so if you're pedantic about continuity feel free to give Jazz's gun to Classics Bumblebee without feeling guilty.
*[[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] and [[Vroom (G1)|Vroom]]
*[[Skyhammer (G1)|Skyhammer]]

*[[Erector (G1)|Erector]] and his [[Crane]] — Erector's weapons are all 5mm posts. While Erector's trailer hitch is not a 5mm post it is hollow and works as a 5mm port, allowing Erector to connect to other TFs and bases like a Mini-Con.
*[[Ironworks]]'s [[Construction station]] — In station mode, Ironworks's base has two hollow 5mm posts on its scaffolding section. These are completely compatible with Mini-Cons. In windmill... errr... radar tower mode these two pegs are used to mount the scaffolding to the tower, so aren't accessible.
*[[Groundshaker]]'s [[ATV]] and [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]]'s [[Rocket Base|Rocket base]]

;DECEPTICONS
All the Decepticon Micromaster bases and transports were 5mm compatible this year in some capacity. The Pretenders also, except for the Monster Pretenders.
*[[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] — As with nearly all combiners, Monstructor uses 5mm fist holes. However none of the individual Monster Pretenders do. Their shell covers sometimes have relatively inaccessible 5mm posts or ports for Monstructor's accessories, but that is more-or-less the extent of their compatibility.
*[[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]], [[Stranglehold]] and [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]
*[[Classic Pretender]]s [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] — Also available as a Legends figure without any of the 5mm compatibility conferred by his shell.
*[[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]
*[[Roadblock (G1)|Roadblock]]

*[[Flattop (Decepticon)|Flattop]]'s [[Aircraft carrier]] and [[Roughstuff]] and his [[Military transport]] — Roughstuff's are the only large Micromaster weapons without 5mm posts, making him far less compatible with other toys than he should be. However his trailer hitch is a 5mm post and port. That might be of... some use.
*[[Greasepit (G1)|Greasepit]]'s [[Gas station]] and [[Airwave (G1)|Airwave]]'s [[Airport]] — Greasepit has a host of little 5mm post accessories that aren't weapons like a set of petrol pumps and a street sign. Airwave's compatibility is limited to having several 5mm ports on the top of his base's station mode.
*[[Skyhopper]]'s [[Helicopter]] and [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]]'s [[Thunder Arrow|Interstellar shuttle]]

===1990===
[[Action Master]]s dropped the 5mm posts in favour of a smaller standard-sized peg for hand-held weapons, obviously due to the smaller size of the figures' fists. However, the backpack accessories for the individually carded figures use 5mm pegs to attach to the screw-holes in the figures' backs, making them compatible with weapons for larger toys. Some of the bases use 5mm posts for their weapon systems as well. But for the most part, this was the end of 5mm pegs being universal in Transformers for a very long time; it wouldn't happen again until the [[Unicron Trilogy]], almost a decade later.

;AUTOBOTS
[[File:Lionizer5mmdemo.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Another example of why beards freakin' rock.]]
*[[Lionizer (G1)|Lionizer]] — Because of his beard, he actually has a double-post, so he has a 5mm post, though it's very tight.

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Action Master|Prowl]]'s [[Turbo Cycle (G1)|Turbo Cycle]]. — The cycle's engine intakes have a 5mm port, so they can be mounted on Mini-Con pegs if you'd like. The wheel section uses a 5mm post to connect to the cycle, as does the hinged side-cover section, which could also be posted on Prowl's back to approximate his original toy's door "wings". The rest of his accessories use the more standard smaller pegs used by Action Masters.
*[[Over-Run (G1)|Over-Run]]. — While both he and his helicopter aren't really 5mm compatible, he ''does'' have hand-held missile launchers with 5mm post ''holes'' on them. They can be mounted on Mini-Con ports, or you can mount 5mm guns on top of them while Over-Run is holding them — but good luck keeping his arms up. There's a couple of posts on the back of his helicopter as well.
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM|Optimus Prime's]] [[Armored Convoy]] — Has a bunch of black guns and orange guns with 5mm posts. Yes, you can give all these weapons to Classics Primes. The black guns have hollow posts and so can be mounted on Mini-Cons. The entire Armored Convoy, both cab and trailer, is littered with 5mm ports.

*[[Missile Launcher]] (with [[Retro]] & [[Surge (G1)|Surge]]) and [[Tanker Truck]] (with [[Pipeline]] & [[Gusher]]) — Both bases have a new mould Micromaster ramp with a double-peg on it. Unfortunately it's very hard to access, and not very effective as a shield for other toys The combiner bases also extensively use 5mm ports and pegs for all their weapons, and even their main combining pegs. This means they can be connected to each other, or to any other 5mm pegs or ports.
*[[Battlefield Headquarters]] with [[Full-Barrel]] & [[Overflow]]

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Megatron's]] [[Neutro-Fusion Tank]]
*[[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]'s [[Stratotronic Jet]] — His missiles have 5mm post holes, rather than 5mm posts. This means you can mount his missiles on mini-con ports or other similar 5mm posts.

[[File:Anti-aircraftbase multiconfig.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Blackout and shout!]]
*[[Cannon Transport]] with [[Terror-Tread]] & [[Cement-Head]] — Features the same 5mm compatibility as the Autobot Combiner Transports.
*[[Anti-Aircraft Base]] with [[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] & [[Spaceshot]] — Is one of the most versatile 5mm-compatible toys of all time. All up the base features eight 5mm ports, seven 5mm posts and a variety of different accessories. The base's main guns are designed to peg onto 5mm posts so can be used with mini-con ports. The base's radar equipment and additional weapons are all designed with 5mm posts. Even the base's ramp features a 5mm port, rather than the limited 5mm post of the Micromaster Combiner Transports. The four 5mm posts on the base proper are hollow, also allowing them to be used as mini-con ports.

==UK Generation 1==
After Generation 1 ended in the US it continued in the UK unabated. Well, a little bit abated. It wasn't as big as it was. The UK line at first consisted of redecos of Japanese toys and Action Masters that hadn't made it to America. After that they continued to produce their own toys. Okay... but what does that have to do with 5mm pegs? Well, sadly, not much. The UK lines did not make extensive use of 5mm pegs, even when they really should have (we're looking at you, Predator jets). The compatibility of these toys is incredibly limited.

===1991===
The Action Masters from this year didn't use 5mm pegs at all, meaning that there were only three toys this year with 5mm pegs.

;AUTOBOTS
[[File:Flame5mmdemo.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Ready for a Flame war!]]
*[[Flame (Motorvator)|Flame]], [[Gripper (G1)|Gripper]], [[Lightspeed (Motorvator)|Lightspeed]]. — The [[Motorvator]]s, being recycled Japanese toys, used 5mm pegs as standard for their weapons. Their weapons had two sets of pegs letting them be held as swords or guns.

===1992===
This year introduced the Turbomasters and Predators. Even though both sets of toys (who all have massive guns) would have benefitted from 5mm posts, only two toys out of the entire line have them.

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]]

[[File:Stalker variousconfigs.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Stalk 'er? I hardly knew 'er.]]
;DECEPTICONS
*[[Stalker (G1)|Stalker]] — Unlike Rotorstorm, his hands are not 5mm peg holes. Instead, the ports on his shoulders and back are 5mm pegs — his massive missile and his radar dish are on 5mm posts. His lack of 5mm hands is made up for by two screw holes on his wrists which are 5mm holes, allowing him to hold guns there.

===1993===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Clench (G1)|Clench]]
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==Japanese Generation 1==
There's not a lot to say about Japanese Generation 1. The main thing is that there are more Micromasters. More Micromasters means more 5mm pegs.

The first few lines that the Japanese marketed independently were mostly reuses of American moulds, with only a few differences. Basically, if the American version can use 5mm pegs, so can the Japanese version. In these cases, there's only a handful of toys that need pointing out as independent and unique but the overall line was generally a mess of 5mm pegs everywhere.

===Headmasters===
Most of this line was just American release toys repackaged. Basically all of them were 5mm compatible. Almost all of the moulds unique to the Japanese line were also 5mm compatible.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Stepper]] and [[Artfire]]. — Jazz and Inferno, two previously non-compatible toys, were retooled and redecoed in Headmasters and used as Targetmasters. Artfire's fists are expanded to allow him to hold his targetmaster gun [[Nightstick (Headmasters)|Nightstick]]. Stepper meanwhile has Jazz's missile launcher replaced by a plug-in port to allow him to use his Targetmaster unit [[Nebulon (Headmasters)|Nebulon]] as a shoulder cannon.
*<s>Billy</s> <s>Blaster</s> [[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]] — Redeco and slight retool of G1 Blaster.

*[[Graphy]], [[Noise]], [[Dile]] and [[Saur]]
*[[Raiden]] — Like Devastator before him (well, sorta), Raiden can use 5mm weapons while his components cannot.

;DESTRONS
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundblaster]] — Redeco and slight retool of G1 Soundwave.

===Masterforce===
Again, Masterforce is almost entirely American moulds, but this time there's more redecos. There's a few retools, and a handful of new moulds too, with 5mm compatibility.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Metalhawk (Masterforce)|Metalhawk]] — He's a Pretender. And what have we learned so far? That's right: Pretenders are 5mm compatible.
*[[Ginrai (human)|Super Ginrai]] and [[Godbomber]] — Ginrai is a retool of Powermaster Optimus Prime, with brand new hands. Brand new retractable 5mm hands! (To replace his old unretractable 5mm hands!) Godbomber is designed to be compatible with Ginrai, to use his accessories and to merge with him, so he gets to be 5mm compatible too. Sweet.
*[[Grand Maximus]] — Fortress Maximus with a new deco and some new accessories. He's compatible with 5mm pegs in the same way as Fortress Maximus, and his new parts are mostly a Pretender shell with some extra weapons. Pretender shell? Well, we know what that means!

;DESTRONS
*[[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] — Does not have 5mm peg holes for his hands, but has limited compatibility thanks to a handful of 5mm holes and some 5mm pegs on his smaller accessories. This toy was also released in Europe in 1992.
*[[Browning]] — As well as multiple sets of fists, Browning also has 5mm post holes on his shoulders for added shoulder cannon action.
*[[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] — A retool of G1 Scorponok with a new [[robot mode]] head and some new weapons. He's 5mm compatible in the same ways as Scorponok, but with updated [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]] compatibility to boot.

===Victory===
Victory was radically different from the American toy line of the time. Most of the toys were unique to Japan, and most of them had 5mm compatibility to some extent.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], [[Victory Leo]] and their combined form Victory Saber
*[[Blacker]], [[Laster]], [[Braver]] and their combined form [[Road Caesar]].
*[[Landcross (Victory)|Landcross]] — While the individual components are not generally 5mm compatible, Landcross has 5mm fists. Some of his components have 5mm holes on their vehicle modes for storing merge parts.
*[[Galaxy Shuttle]] — Dude's basically a Micromaster toy, of course he's 5mm compatible.
*[[Greatshot]] — A retool and redeco of Sixshot.

;DESTRONS
*[[Liokaiser]] — As with most every merge group, Liokaiser's fists are 5mm pegs. His individual components are mostly not 5mm compatible. [[Leozack]] has 5mm ports, and [[Guyhawk]] and [[Hellbat (Victory)|Hellbat]] have 5mm posts, used in merging. [[Killbison]]'s tank mode guns are on a 5mm plug, which becomes Liokaiser's hand-held weapons. None of these ports and plugs are particularly accessible or useful. Unless you want to give Leozack gun knees, which... who wouldn't want to?
*[[Dinoking]] — A redeco of Monstructor with new Pretender shells, he's 5mm compatible in exactly the same way.
*[[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]] and [[Blue Bacchus]] — Retools and redecos of Crossblades and Thunderwing.

===Zone===
Zone is basically the Japanese equivalent of the American Micromasters line. Most of the toys were straight repackagings of the American releases, with basically no changes. The rest were either new Micromaster bases (with 5mm weapons) or redecos of American bases. 5mm compatibility had been more or less the norm for Japanese Generation 1, and Zone would cement their place with only the individual Micromasters not being fully 5mm compatible.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]], [[Sonic Bomber]], [[Roadfire|Road Fire]] and their merged form [[Big Powered]]
*[[Landshaker]] and [[Sky Hyper]] — Redecos of Groundshaker and Sky Hopper's bases with new pilots and the same ole weapons.

;DESTRONS
*[[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] — Dude, a crazy Decepticon redeco of Metroplex. Just as compatible with 5mm pegs as Metroplex ever was. But more blue.

===Return of Convoy===
[[File:Microtrailer versatility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Is there nothing they can't do?!]]
Yup, Optimus Prime got a new toy this year. Yawn. What we're really interested in is two brand new concepts. First of all, all the Micromaster patrols were re-released this year, and packaged with brand new Micro Trailers. Secondly we were introduced to six-member Micromaster combiner teams which merge more traditionally than the American Micromaster combiners.

The Micro Trailers were simple launchers for the Micromasters, and there were (including the three packaged with the bulks from this year) 14 in all. From a 5mm compatibility point of view, these things are incredible. They're designed to combine, pegging into each other. The result is two hollow 5mm posts, and two 5mm ports on each little trailer. You can load them up with weapons, plug Mini-Cons into them or just have larger robots hold them as weapons. Just to add to it, they've got ports for American Micromaster Combiners to tow them with, connectors for Micromaster ramps, and a tab to let Sky Garry carry them. Interactivity? You freakin' bet.

The six member combiners are significant because they are the first (and to date '''only''') combiner teams to use 5mm pegs to connect actual robots together. The six Micromasters in each team combine around a frame that makes up the torso, head, and thighs of the robot. The shoulders of this frame use hollow 5mm pegs to connect its arms. It's significant because it means that the arm components for all the six member Micromaster combiners have large 5mm ports, allowing them to peg onto 5mm posts — like Mini-Con pegs, for example.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Grandus (ROC)|Grandus]], [[Sky Garry (ROC)|Sky Garry]], and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Star Convoy]]
*[[Micro Trailer]]s #0 to 12, and Star Convoy's Micro Trailer.
[[File:Micromerge5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*[[Sixliner]] — Sixliner was the first of the six member Micromaster combiner teams. He had 5mm compatible fists, a 5mm compatible gun (with two hollow 5mm pegs on the side) and oddly enough 5mm compatible toes. His combiner parts can all become carriages for the train modes of his individual Micromasters. His main torso section has three hollow 5mm posts on it, allowing it to mount Mini-Cons, or to be held by larger robots as a strange gun (which you can then mount Mini-Cons on). Sixliner's arms, [[Leaf]] and [[Alan (ROC)|Alan]] connect to him via 5mm ports that can be used to peg them on any 5mm posts.

===Operation Combination===
The last gasp of Generation 1 in Japan. This line was a mish-mash of new moulds, redecos of old moulds and UK imports.

The most important part of the line from our point of view right now is the new six member Micromaster combiners. There was a retool of Sixliner, and 3 entirely new mould teams. The three new teams use a generic body frame which uses far more 5mm pegs than the Sixliner body. The head and feet, as well as the shoulders, now connect by 5mm posts. This new versatility meant that four members of the team, not just two, could peg onto 5mm posts. The parts of these new combiners could also merge into a jet — but if you merge them into a jet you can't use the parts as weapons for larger robots, and who wants that? No one.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Sixturbo]] — His arms and legs, [[Circuit (OC)|Circuit]], [[Neo-Wheel]], [[Discharge]] and [[Sireen]] all have 5mm ports.
*[[Sixbuilder]] — His arms and legs, [[Digger]], [[Iron Lift]], [[Mixing]] and [[Treader]] all have 5mm ports.
*[[Sixwing]] — His arms and legs, [[Falcon (OC)|Falcon]], [[Flanker]], [[Raker]] and [[Supersonic]] all have 5mm ports.
*[[Guard City]] — A redeco, barely, of Generation 1 Defensor. Compatible in exactly the same way as the original mould.
*[[Sixtrain]] — A retool of Sixliner. His arms [[Atlan]] and [[Raise]] have 5mm ports.

;DESTRONS
*[[Battle Gaia]] — A redeco of Generation 1 Bruticus. Compatible in exactly the same way as the original mould.
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==Generation 2==
Come 1993 and ''Transformers'' was given a rebirth, both in the US (who hadn't had toys on the shelves since 1990) and in the rest of the world, called ''Generation 2''. This toyline was a mixture of vintage Generation 1 ''[[Diaclone]]''-based toys, redecos of toys released in the UK and later on a whole slew of brand new moulds created just for that line.

''Generation 2'' was only moderately 5mm-friendly. The old moulds retained their old compatibilities, and the new moulds tended to be much smaller toys that weren't able to have large fist holes. Still, there are a handful of new and interesting toys with 5mm compatibility, and many of them would go on to be prominent toys in later lines as well.

===1993===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Optimus Prime]] — This toy is a redeco and retool of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. The main difference now is the addition of a voice pack with two 5mm post holes on it and the addition of two brand-new hand-held missile launchers with 5mm posts. This added versatility has basically never been carried forwards to other re-releases of the mould.
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Jazz]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 2 2|Sideswipe]] — These two (redecos of the G1 toys) are NOT 5mm compatible, but their missile launchers have a double-post, making their '''guns''' 5mm compatible.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Devastator (G1)#Generation 2|Devastator]] — This toy was released twice in two different new decos, but it's still the same tooling as the Generation 1 toy with the same compatibilities.
*[[Ramjet (G1)#Generation 2 2|Ramjet]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Starscream]] — Redecos of the Generation 1 toys with the same compatibilities. They also have new missile launchers (that actually launch!) and a new sound box, but neither of these really adds any new compatibility to the toys.
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Megatron]] — This is the first new Gen2 exclusive mould created for the American toy line. It's also the first new mould with 5mm fists.

===1994===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Superion (G1)#Generation 2|Superion]] — A redeco of the Generation 1 toy, with the same very very limited compatibility, but with the added bonus of Gold Plastic Syndrome.
*[[Silverbolt (G1)#Generation 2 2|Silverbolt]] — A redeco of the Generation 1 toy, unlike the original toy this Silverbolt is retooled to have 5mm post holes on his wings, for a pair of new missile launchers. Silverbolt's launchers are the same basic mould as those used by the Skyraiders, but were retooled to have a double-post so that Superion could hold them. Because he doesn't have 5mm fists. Because Superion is a poopy-head.
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Hero Optimus Prime]]
*[[Electro#Generation 2 2|Electro]] and [[Volt#Generation 2 2|Volt]].

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Bruticus (G1)#Generation 2|Bruticus]] and the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] — A slightly retooled and extensively redecoed version of the original toy with the same basic compatibilities. [[Onslaught (G1)#Generation 2 2|Onslaught]] also has a new missile launcher which is 5mm compatible.
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Hero Megatron]]
*[[Sizzle (G2)#Generation 2 2|Sizzle]] and [[Jolt (G2)#Generation 2 2|Jolt]]

===1995===
The last year of ''Generation 2'' was getting more and more experimental, with toys with all kinds of different gimmicks, all kinds of brand new features. Unfortunately this year also saw a severe downsizing of the toys — smaller toys became the standard. That left room for only one toy this year with 5mm fists and accessories.

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Laser Optimus Prime]] — Probably because of a decided downturn in the ''size'' of individual toys in 1995, Laser Optimus Prime is the '''only''' toy this year with 5mm pegs. His sword, laser cannon, and missile launcher have 5mm handles.

==Beast Wars==
[[File:Optimusprimal5mmposts.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Share and share alike.]]

After ''Generation 2'', 5mm posts took a pasting. Suddenly they just weren't standard any more. If ''Generation 2'' was experimental in its last days, then ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' was even more experimental. There were basically no singular standards for this line. Characters were completely self-contained [[play pattern]]s, based around their animal modes. As the line evolved general gimmicks, again based on the aesthetics of the toy rather than their play pattern, began to dominate. The only place that 5mm post holes were generally universal were the larger scale Ultra toys who mostly featured 5mm hands.

Tolerances are a big issue with ''Beast Wars'' toys with 5mm posts, the following list is as comprehensive as it can be, but you might find you struggle to use the 5mm compatibility on some of your toys. In the testing phase different samples ranged from impossibly tight, to perfect, to really loose.

===1996===
;MAXIMALS
*[[Dinobot (BW)#Toys|Dinobot]] — Dinobot's weapons and accessories and hands are all 5mm posts. This is great, seeing as this mould was released again, and again, and again. His famous [[Cyber-slash tail weapon|rotating blade]] weapon has a 5mm post hole in it that allows it to mount on a 5mm post on his dinosaur mode back. This is especially useful for mounting the tail weapon on his back in robot mode.
*[[Polar Claw]]
*[[Optimus Primal/toys#Beast Wars|Ultra Optimus Primal]]
*[[Wolfang (Maximal)|Wolfang]] Has 5mm screw holes in his robot back, and a non-screw 5mm hole in his head — these are almost useless. However, his waist kibble has [[Mini-Con]]-compatible pegs, as does the front of his shield.

===1997===
;MAXIMALS
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Grimlock]] — A [[redeco]] of the ''Beast Wars'' Dinobot mould with the same compatibility.
*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Ironhide]] and [[Magnaboss (BW)#Beast Wars|Magnaboss]] — [[Silverbolt (G1)#Beast Wars|Silverbolt]] and [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Prowl]] are not 5mm compatible, but Ironhide, Magnaboss' sword, and Magnaboss are. The small hollow pegs on Ironhide's elephant shell halves are ''not'' 5mm, but the size of the inner hole is such that they ''do'' grip Mini-Cons.
*[[B'Boom]]

;PREDACONS
*[[Ram Horn#Toys|Ram Horn]] and [[Tripredacus#Toys|Tripredacus]] — Ramhorn has 5mm hands, giving Tripredacus one 5mm hand too. The other members of the team are not 5mm compatible.
*[[Inferno (BW)#Toys|Inferno]]

===1998===
;MAXIMALS
*[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Transmetal Cheetor]] — His fists are an unconventional shape, but hold 5mm weapons just fine.
*[[Optimus Primal/toys#Beast Wars|Transmetal Optimus Primal]]
*[[Optimus Primal/toys#Beast Wars|Optimal Optimus]] — While he doesn't have 5mm peg holes for his fists, he does have 5mm pegs on his wrists, (on angles, so their use is limited) and he ''does'' have hollow 5mm pegs (perfect for Mini-Cons) on his rifle! On his shoulders are a couple of other 5mm pegs too.

*[[Torca (BW)|Torca]]

;PREDACONS
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Transmetal Megatron]]
*[[Rampage (BW)#Beast Wars|Transmetal Rampage]]
*[[Antagony (BW)#Beast Wars|Botcon Antagony]]

===1999===
;MAXIMALS
*[[Optimus Minor#Toys|Optimus Minor]] — On his own, Optimus Minor is not 5mm compatible. However, his tail weapon uses two different 5mm pegs — one of which is hollow, perfect for Mini-Cons! The allows him to hold a Mini-Con in robot mode.
*[[Tigerhawk#Toys|Tigerhawk]]

;PREDACONS
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Transmetal II Megatron]]

===Beast Wars II===
''[[Beast Wars II (toyline)|Beast Wars II]]'' was a Japanese only line capitalizing on the success of ''Beast Wars''. It's mostly a [[redeco]] line, with a handful of brand new toys or moulds. There's a bunch of old toys in this line with 5mm compatibility, and a few retools and redecos. There's only one new mould. Lio Convoy looks like he should have them, but his fists are actually a bit bigger than the 5mm standard.

[[File:BWII-toy Autolauncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Autolauncher, a canceled ''Generation 2 toy.]]

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Lio Convoy]]
*[[Santon]] and [[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] — Redecos of Beast Wars Ironhide and Magnaboss.

;DESTRONS
*[[Autolauncher]]
*[[Megastorm]]
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]]
*[[Thrust (BWII)|Thrustor]]
*[[God Neptune (BWII)|God Neptune]] — A redeco of the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]s minus [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]], with most of the same 5mm compatibilities as the original group. They were released in a gift set, and also lacked the individual gun stands that the original Seacons had. Man... sucky.
*[[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]]

===Beast Wars Neo===
[[File:BWN-toy Stampy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|That peg placement ''could'' be worse...]]
;CYBERTRONS
*[[Big Convoy]] — Includes a 5mm peg-compatible Matrix.
*[[Longrack (BWN)|Longrack]]
*[[Break]] — 5mm peg under each wing to use him as a missile launcher
*[[Stampy (BWN)|Stampy]] — 5mm peg on his chest (with embossed Maximal symbol on the end) so his blade weapon mode can be held

;DESTRONS
*[[Hardhead (BWN)|Hardhead]]
*[[Elphaorpha]]
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==Machine Wars==
[[File:MW_Soundwave_toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.00|"They may take my weapons, but they'll never take my 5mm holes!"]]
[[Machine_Wars#Toys|Machine Wars]] also had a lack of support for the 5mm peg, although this stems from the line re-using old European exclusive molds, or unused molds from Generation 2. However, the two releases in the Megas size did make use of 5mm posts. As they were once [[Rotorstorm_(G1)#Generation_1|Rotorstorm]] and [[Stalker_(G1)#Generation_1|Stalker]] respectively, their use of 5mm ports are identical to their original releases.

===1997===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Sandstorm_(G1)#Machine_Wars|Sandstorm]]

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Soundwave_(G1)/toys#Machine_Wars|Soundwave]]

==Beast Machines==
''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' saw the almost complete abandonment of the 5mm peg for its toys. The introduction of uniquely moulded hands and toys with few if any accessories meant that 5mm peg holes were no longer needed. In fact, in all of ''Beast Machines'', there is only one toy with deliberate 5mm peg holes for hands. There's others with 5mm screw holes or 5mm peg holes that can be used to make them compatible with older weapons, but for the most part, ''Beast Machines'' emphasized completely self-contained toys.

On the flip side, ''Beast Machines'' was one of the first'' Transformers'' lines to introduce vehicles and separately sold weapon-accessories for other toys, in the form of the [[Beast Rider]]s and [[Deployer (BM)|Deployer]] assortments. These toys, while emphasizing interactivity with other toys, did so without the use of pegs.

===2000===
;VEHICONS
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Machines|Megatron]] — The only toy in the entire line that's deliberately 5mm compatible, the Mega-sized Megatron toy has a single 5mm fist in robot mode.

==2001 ''Robots in Disguise''==
Unlike the much more focused and consistently designed ''Beast Machines'', [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] was an absolute hodge-podge of a line. It used a combination of new moulds, vintage moulds, and contemporary redecos that saw toys from all over the place incorporated into the line. This was both good and bad for 5mm peg enthusiasts—mostly bad, since the majority of the redecos came from ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s or ''Beast Wars'' and ''Beast Machines'' toys.

The handful of brand new toys in the line didn't really emphasize interactivity through compatibility of accessories. Instead they emphasized interactivity through figure combination. Still, there's a handful of stuff there worthy of inclusion here.

===2001===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Wedge#Toys|Wedge]], [[Heavy Load (RID)#Toys|Heavy Load]], [[Hightower (RID)#Toys|Hightower]], [[Grimlock (RID 2001)#Toys|Grimlock]] and [[Landfill (RID)#Toys|Landfill]] — Grimlock is the only member of the team lacking 5mm fists, but fortunately he makes up for it in combined form where he forms a part with 5mm compatible hands (well, claws) for Landfill. In fact all of Landfill's configurations are 5mm compatible. Woo!

*[[Optimus Prime (RID)#Toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]] — Both use 5mm posts extensively. Only the smaller, non-super mode Prime actually has 5mm FISTS. Prime's super mode lacks 5mm fists, or fists at all. Omega Prime's and Ultra Magnus's hands do have 5mm holes on the palms, and Magnus's thumbs have 5mm posts. Prime is also covered in a bunch of hollow 5mm posts that can be used as mini-con ports, and both have 5mm posts and holes out the wazoo.

;DECEPTICONS/PREDACONS
*[[Ruination (RID)#Toys|Ruination]] — Ruination is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the Generation 1 [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s. Initially, in ''Robots in Disguise'', all five components were released separately, though later on they were released only as gift sets. The main difference to the moulds is that the Combaticons' weapons were retooled so they could create two super weapons for Ruination. These super weapons are 5mm compatible.
*[[Megatron (RID)#Toys|Megatron]] and [[Megatron (RID)|Galvatron]]

===2002===
;DECEPTICONS/PREDACONS
*[[Cryotek (RID)#Toys|Cryotek]] — A redeco of ''Beast Wars'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys#TM2|Transmetal 2 Megatron]], has 5mm fists just the same.
*[[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Scourge]] — A redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]] with all his compatibilities.

===2003===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Landfill (RID)|Landfill]] — Same compatibilities as ever, but now in yellow! Plus, it's a gift set!

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Destructicon Scourge]] — A redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]].
*[[Bludgeon (RID 2001)|Destructicon Bludgeon]] — A redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero|Hero Megatron]].
*[[Ruination (RID)#UrbanCamo|Ruination]] — Same as before, but now more urban! And in a gift set!

==Armada==
For 5mm peg addicts, the Unicron Trilogy was a godsend. It was the first Transformers toyline not only to feature 5mm pegs as standard on nearly every single toy, but also to advertise this interactivity. It's all down to one thing: Mini-Cons. Mini-Cons and their contribution are covered a bit earlier in this article, but it's important here to mention their... well...importance.

Mini-Cons each came with a 5mm peg hole, with a smaller (1mm?) peg imbedded inside it. Mini-Cons could then plug onto hollow (but NOT solid) 5mm pegs, usually referred to as Mini-Con hardpoints. Some of these hardpoints included small triggers which were pushed down by the smaller peg inside the Mini-Con's 5mm post hole. This activated gimmicks on the larger toys, and is why the Mini-Con don't simply have 5mm post holes.

The inclusion of Mini-Cons as a set of figures compatible with all larger Armada figures saw an overnight change. Suddenly 5mm pegs were the standard again and all but the roleplay toys in the Armada line have 5mm pegs. However, carrying on from Beast Machines and Beast Wars, many Armada toys had unique or oddly moulded hands, which is madness when you have add on weapons with 5mm pegs and lots of the toys can't hold them. 5mm fists would not make their complete comeback until Energon.

===2003===
;MINI-CONS
The Mini-Cons are all 5mm-compatible in the same way: All Mini-Cons can peg onto '''any''' hollow 5mm pegs. Specific toys that can use them which aren't part of the Unicron trilogy are discussed all through this article, including RiD Optimus Prime, the Micromaster Anti-Aircraft Base, and Beast Wars K-9. Listed below are specific Mini-Cons with unique 5mm compatibilities not covered by straightforward Powerlinking.

*[[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] and [[Run-Over]] — Transform into guns with 5mm-compatible handles.
*[[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]] — He has a 5mm-compatible trailer hitch that can be used as a Mini-Con port, allowing other Mini-Cons to peg onto him!
*[[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] and [[Clench (Armada)|Clench]] — Both have 5mm-thick arms, allowing them to become 5mm-compatible guns.

*[[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]] and the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] — The Air Defence Team merges to become the Star Saber sword. The sword can be held by any toys with 5mm fists or pegged onto Mini-Con compatible posts. Of the three members of the team, only Sonar has an extra feature. He has a 5mm post accessible mostly in shuttle mode, allowing him to be held in other figures' hands (as well as allowing him to be the base of the Star Saber sword).
*[[Maverick (Armada)|Maverick]] and the [[Vorpal Saber|Dark Saber]]

*[[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]] — Prowl transforms into a 5mm-compatible gun.

*[[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]] and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] — The Race Mini-Con Team merge into an enormous shield designed for use with larger toys with 5mm-compatible fists. Dirt Boss has a 5mm-compatible head because of this. Yeah, you heard right, his head is a 5mm post.

*[[Payload (Armada)|Payload]], [[Sky Blast]] and the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] — The Space Team merge into the Requiem Blaster, a super-gun meant for use by toys with 5mm-compatible fists. Payload has the 5mm peg that becomes the handle for the blaster, so he can be hand-held. Sky Blast also has a 5mm peg, this one hollow so that you can mount other Mini-cons on top of the Requiem Blaster and power it up even MORE. Yeah. Insane, right? It also means Sky Blast can be hand-held or merge with Energon weapons, etc.

*[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] — In skateboard mode, he has a Mini-Con compatible peg on top of him, allowing other Mini-cons to be plugged into him.

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]], [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] — None of these three moulds sport 5mm hands. Smokescreen has a 5mm screw hole on his arms just below his fists which can be used as a kind of 5mm fist, but neither Blurr nor Hoist have 5mm fists at all. Smokescreen even came in a boxset with the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] in Japan and he can't hold it!
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Powerlinx Hot Shot]], and [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] — All feature standard 5mm fists. Side Swipe even has a 5mm-compatible gun. In Japan, Hot Shot was given an LED in one hand to allow him to light up 5mm-compatible translucent weapons.

*[[Airazor (Armada)|Airazor]], [[Cheetor (Armada)|Cheetor]], and [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]] — Three redecos of Beast Wars toys, they were retooled so they would have Mini-Con hardpoints. They were not retooled to have 5mm compatible fists, however, so neither Rhinox nor Airazor can use 5mm-compatible weapons. Cheetor still can, though.

*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Powerlinx Red Alert]] — Red Alert is 5mm compatible out the wazoo. He has Mini-Con pegs all over, plus a 5mm fist, a 5mm port on his shoulder for shoulder cannons, a 5mm compatible rifle... oh yeah, and interchangeable tool hands which plug in using a 5mm peg.
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] — He doesn't have 5mm-compatible hands. But he does have big, stompy feet, so we forgive him.
*[[Overload (Armada)|Overload]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Powerlinx Jetfire]] — Both moulds have 5mm fists, though Overload's are very limited due to his enormously high wrists. Overload also has a 5mm-compatible port as his trailer hitch so he can be towed by Optimus Prime or his Mini-Con.

*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Supercon Optimus Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Super Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Powerlinx Optimus Prime]] — Both the large and small Optimus Prime toys have 5mm fists. Even in his Super Mode, Prime has 5mm fists. The hitch used to pull Prime's trailer is a 5mm post, shared by both the large and small versions of the toys. This means that the small Prime can pull the larger toy's trailer, or either of them can pull Armada Overload. You can also use this hitch as a mount for 5mm compatible weapons.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]], [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Powerlinx Cyclonus]], [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], [[Demolishor (Armada)|Powerlinx Demolishor]], [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and [[Thrust (Armada)|Powerlinx Thrust]] — Do not have 5mm compatible fists. They do have plenty of Mini-Con ports, though.

*[[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] — The only Supercon Decepticon with 5mm-compatible fists. He also has missiles that he uses as clubs (well, in the fiction he uses them as guns...sorta...), and they're 5mm compatible too.

*[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] — A redeco of Supercon Optimus Prime. He has all the same compatibilities, including being able to pull the Super Prime's trailer.

*[[Terrorsaur (Armada)|Terrorsaur]] — A redeco and retool of Beast Wars Transmetal Terrorsaur. The retooling gives him Mini-Con pegs, but not 5mm-compatible fists.
*[[Predacon (Armada)|Predacon]] — A redeco and retool of Beast Wars TM Megatron. Like the original version of the mould, he has 5mm fists and a 5mm tail weapon, but now he also sports four brand new Mini-Con pegs.

*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] — All have 5mm hands in addition to their Mini-Con pegs.

*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] — Doesn't have 5mm fists, even if he is loaded with an unbelievable number of Mini-Con ports.

*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Galvatron]] — They traded useless knees for unreasonable numbers of Mini-Con hardpoints. Their insane number of Mini-Con pegs makes them one of the most 5mm compatible moulds in history. The toy is perfect for overloading with weapons in either robot or tank mode, and in [[robot mode]], he even gets a 5mm-compatible fist (only the one, because the other hand is concealing a knife).

*[[Unicron/toys|Unicron]] - In total, the planet-eater has 27 Mini-Con-compatible pegs in planet mode and 30 in robot mode — 32 if you count the two conveniently shaped pegs on the back of his right hand. Of those, 24 are situated on his wings/planet ring.

==Energon==
[[File:Energonweapon demo 001.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Now his shot's 6 times as hot!]]
With ''Transformers Energon'', the 5mm golden age continued. Mini-Cons were dropped in favour of a return to the basic price point, but Energon figures still retained their 5mm compatibility and their Mini-Con hardpoints. The line introduced new translucent weapons called energon weapons. The energon weapons were versatile, often multi-part weapons which frequently had both traditional 5mm posts and ports and Mini-Con-style 5mm posts and ports. They could be mounted on Mini-Con pegs, used to activate Mini-Con gimmicks on Armada toys, and merged to create insanely over-the-top super weapons.

There were two distinct types of energon weapons. There were the multi-part accessories packed with the Omnicons, which often had 3 or 4 distinct components. Strictly speaking these (and a few weapons of larger toys) were the weapons advertised officially as [[Energon weapon]]s. There were also the more static and traditional rifles and missile launchers packed with the larger ''Energon'' toys, even these weapons usually still had multiple posts and ports, including Mini-Con posts and ports, allowing them to be merged with other Energon weapons. As the series progressed, a third type of energon weapon was added: the multi-configuration weapons included with the Energon quintro-combiners, which were designed to be feet and hands for the large ''Energon'' combiner robots, as well as weapons for the component robots.

''Energon'' was really the first Transformers toy line to emphasise and advertise swapping and trading weapons as a pattern of play, despite the fact that Transformers toy lines had been capable of this play pattern since nearly the beginning. Over in Japan, this was emphasised even more with energon weapons from Omnibots given away, sold as separate units, or included as bonuses with redecos.

===2004===
;MINI-CONS
Not many Mini-Cons were produced during ''Energon''. There was only one entirely new team and a handful of redecos. They are all 5mm-compatible, as is standard for Mini-Cons. Those Mini-Cons of special interest are listed below.

*[[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] and the [[Energon Saber]] — Retooled from Armada's Star Saber, they have the same basic compatibilities.
*[[Knock Out (Energon)|Knock Out]] — A redeco of Armada Rollout with all the same compatibilities.
*[[Payload (Armada)|Payload]], [[Sky Blast]] and the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] — A redeco of the Requiem Blaster from Armada, with the same basic compatibilities.

;AUTOBOTS
The listing below describes, for the most part, the individual robots. Keep in mind that each toy also came with a gun, usually a transluscent energon weapon with multiple ports and pegs, and even Mini-con compatibility. Even toys without Mini-con plugs of their own often had them on their guns.

*The Omnicons, [[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]], [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]], [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]], [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]], and his redeco [[Strongarm (Energon)|Energon Strongarm]] — The Omnicons were Basic-sized toys, the first toys featured at this price point to have 5mm fists. Each came with an energon weapon, as described above, made up of several components, and an energon star meant to fit over spark crystal of ''Energon'' toys.

*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] — Arcee is the only Omnicon without 5mm fists. She has 5mm post holes in her arms meant to stand in for 5mm fists, but her actual hands are eenie-weenie.

*[[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]], [[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]], [[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]] and [[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]] — The limb components of Superion Maximus. They had standard 5mm compatibility and unique transformable energon weapons that became "hands" and "feet" for Superion Maximus.

*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] — Downshift features a spoiler that becomes a unique platform for holding both his guns or any other energon weapons.
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Energon Hot Shot]] and [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]]
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]], [[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]] and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] — In addition to standard ''Energon'' compatibility, these toys retain the Mini-Con ports from ''Transformers: Armada''. Rodimus has one, Inferno and Roadblock each have two.
*[[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] — Unlike the other Combat-Class ''Energon'' toys, Tow-Line was actually made up of two components which combine to form his vehicle mode, a robot and a battle platform. The robot is fairly standard for Energon toys, with many post holes for 5mm weapons of all sorts, some of them in rather unusual places. The battle platform in particular, though, is basically designed as a showcase for Energon weapons, making a perfect platform for building insane or over-the-top energon weapon combinations.

*[[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] — This mould has a Mini-con port on its shoulder pad. Unlike most other ''Energon'' Autobots their weapons, while 5mm compatible, are not designed after the ''Energon'' weapon style. They don't have any extra posts or ports, and aren't made of translucent plastics. They're just simple hand-held guns.
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and [[Ironhide (Energon)|Energon Ironhide]] — One of a handful of ''Energon'' moulds without its own hand-held rifle. Has a Mini-Con port on his right forearm.
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]] — The Mini-Con ports on their shuttle mode become their toes in robot mode so... uhhh... good luck with that. The rifle that comes with this mould, despite being translucent, is not effective as an Energon weapon. It has two gun posts, but no other compatibility. It may have been intended to, though. On top of the rifle is a piece of moulding that looks exactly like a Mini-Con post, including their unique base... but it's teeny tiny and undersized.

*[[Treadbolt]] — A redeco of ''Armada'' Scavenger with all his compatibilities.
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] — He has no hand-held rifle, but he does have a Mini-Con port on his left forearm.

*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] and [[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]], [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] — Both these moulds are littered with 5mm ports and pegs. The Bulkhead mould also has a Mini-Con peg on his helicopter tail, while the Landmine mould has two Mini-Con ports on his large cannon for his Brute mode.

*[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] — A redeco of ''Armada'' Overload.

*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] — Prime has 4 Mini-Con pegs in vehicle mode: 2 on his trailer, and 2 on his cab. In robot mode his trailer becomes a base and is still Mini-Con compatible, but the Mini-Con ports are hidden in Prime's robot mode, sadly. Prime's gun is just a standard rifle, not an energon weapon.
*[[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] and [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] — This mould has 4 Mini-Con ports on his shoulders, front and back, and a handful of 5mm posts. Still, considering its size it's not enormously versatile at using 5mm compatible weapons.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Battle Ravage]], [[Command Ravage]], [[Cruellock]], [[Doom-Lock]] and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] — All the Energon Terrorcons have 5mm fists as standard. In addition to his Energon weapon Ravage also has a tail mace.
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] — Divebomb's wing-mounted weapons come in two variants. The first variant has only one 5mm post on the base of the two-part weapon. The second variant was retooled to have two posts, one at either end of his weapon.
*[[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]], [[Duststorm (Energon)|Duststorm]], [[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]], and [[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]] — The limbs of Constructicon Maximus. Each of them has 5mm fists as standard. The Duststorm/Wideload mould also has a Mini-Con peg on its crane arm.
*[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]] — Steamhammer loves Mini-Cons. In both robot and vehicle modes he has 5 Mini-Con posts. That's a lot, even for an Energon toy, allowing him to hold a partner Mini-Con, an entire Mini-Con team and have one left over for an Energon weapon. Too bad he doesn't have a Mini-Con partner. (Oh yeah, he's got a bunch of 5mm post holes too.)
*[[Constructicon Maximus]] — He retains six Mini-Con pegs, four from Steamhammer and two from Dust Storm and Wideload, though Steamhammer's aren't particularly accessible. He doesn't have 5mm peg hole hands.
*[[Blackout (combiner)|Blackout]], [[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]] — This mould has two 5mm posts on each arm in robot mode.
*[[Blight (Energon)|Blight]], [[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]] — The tank mould technically has three Mini-con ports on his weapon, though only one is accessible in vehicle mode, and in robot mode one of them has to form the handle for the gun. In practical terms you're probably only going to get one Mini-con on there.
*[[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]] — Barricade likes Mini-cons too, but not as much as Steamhammer. He's got three Mini-con posts in robot mode and two in vehicle mode.
*[[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] — Thanks to Barricade he has two Mini-con ports on his thighs. He doesn't have 5mm post holes for hands, but he does have Mini-con ports on his thumbs when using the tank as an arm, or on his heels if using the tank as a leg.
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] — In addition to his 5mm fists he has four Mini-con posts, though generally speaking only two are accessible in either mode. Because the posts are on a hinged piece it is possible to expose and use all four at once. His missiles can also fit into his hands, but aren't particularly effective because he holds them at about the midpoint on the missile.
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Energon Starscream]] — Based conceptually on the G2 Smokescreen mould, unlike that mould Starscream is highly 5mm compatible. He has a crazy Energon weapon, with multiple configurations and mini-con ports, so the gun section of the weapon can be used a Mini-con. He has Mini-con pegs on his wings that are accessible in both modes. Oh yeah, and the heads of his missiles are 5mm, so he can use them as swords if he gets tired of his giant Energon sword.
*[[Rapid Run (Energon)|Rapid Run]] — A redeco of Armada Sideways.
*[[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]], [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]], [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] — In addition to 5mm fists, they all have Mini-con ports on the kibble on their forearms. Snow Cat only has a port on his left arm.
*[[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]] and [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] — This mould loves 5mm pegs. Including fists each arm has three 5mm peg holes, as well as a Mini-con port. The toy's missiles are also 5mm wide, letting him hold them as swords. Oh yeah, and he has 5mm posts on the insides of his knees.
*[[Shockblast]] and [[Six Shot]] — Doesn't have traditional hands, but has plenty of 5mm post holes.
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] — Doesn't have traditional hands, but has plenty of 5mm post holes. Has some very inaccessible Mini-con pegs on the missile launchers on his claws.
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] — An awesome redeco of Armada Tidal Wave.
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Galvatron]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] — This same basic design was released twice at two different size scales. They're all 5mm compatible. The larger version has 6 Mini-con ports in jet mode, and two in robot mode. The tank accessory also features a Mini-con port on the turret's hatch, exactly where such a post was located on the ''Armada'' Megatron figure it was based on. The tank also has four 5mm post holes on its underside, which are used to dock the tank to the jet.
*[[Alpha Quintesson]] — While he doesn't transform, Alpha Quintesson is positively brimming with 5mm posts. He has a 5mm post missile launcher too.

==Cybertron==
While ''Transformers Cybertron'' continued the widespread 5mm compatibility seen in ''Armada'' and ''Energon'', it was in a more low-key form, as the central gimmick of [[Cyber Key]]s had nothing to do with 5mm posts whatsoever. Mini-Con ports became rare again, though not unheard of — the focus was now almost entirely on weapons.

===2005===
;MINI-CONS
[[File:Ichibi-peg.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ichibi's added post actually removes the original Powerlinx function. Whoops.]]
Mini-Cons were rare at the beginning of Cybertron, consisting of [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] and the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]. As time went on, however, the line introduced a few more teams, a series of Mini-Con two-packs redecoed from ''Armada'' and ''Energon'' molds, and an assortment of Mini-Cons both old and new as pack-in bonuses. Naturally, these all retained standard Powerlinking capability; listed below are Mini-Cons with additional abilities beyond that.

*[[Checkpoint (Cybertron)|Checkpoint]], [[Stripmine]], and [[Deepdive]] — Each of these Mini-Cons sports a 5mm post. Stripmine and Deepdive's posts are hollow.
*[[Scrap Iron (Cybertron)|Scrap Iron]], [[Backblast]], and [[Blastcharge (Cybertron)|Blastcharge]] — Another redeco of the Requiem Blaster, with everything that implies.
*[[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]], [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]], and [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] — Redecoes of the Race Team, with all the same compatibility.
*[[Bulge (GF)|Bulge]], [[Graviton (GF)|Graviton]], and [[Quasar]] — Redecoes of the [[Emergency Mini-Con Team]]. Bulge (copter) was [[retool]]ed to add a 5mm post to his tail section, and Graviton (crash truck) had a 5mm peg glued into one of his Powerlinx sockets. Both of these additions were to make their weapon modes hand-held.
*[[Hyakurai]], [[Ichibi]], and [[Mugen]] — Retools of the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team]]. Each one was given 5mm pegs to make their weapon modes hand-held (even though their main partner, [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Cybertron|Wing Saber]], didn't have 5mm-compatible hands).
{{-}}
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Vector Prime]] — He is from an earlier, apparently ''Armada''-esque age and his form reflects that. He is here to sport multiple Mini-Con posts, 5mm fistholes, and a 5mm-compatible sword. He is not here to blend.
*[[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]] — A retooled ''Armada'' [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]], Longrack still sports a 5mm post. ([[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] does not.)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] — Has one 5mm hand, and one gun-hand which is a 5mm post, with "hammer" and "claw" attachments that fit on the end.
*[[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]], [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] — Clocker has a 5mm gun (with two pegs, side by side) and fists to hold it... and also has dual ''exhaust pipe'' accessories that attach (to the undersides of his fists, actually) using hollow 5mm posts.
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]], [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]], [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], Override GTS, [[Armorhide (Cybertron)|Armorhide]], [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]], Brakedown GTS, [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]], [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] — All feature 5mm weapons, fists, and vehicle mode mounting points.
*[[Hightail (Cybertron)|Hightail]] — His <s>trombone</s> gun has a 5mm post, and he has the fists to hold it.
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]], [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] — Though they lack any handheld weapons of their own, these toys have 5mm fists.
*[[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]], [[Cybertron Defense Team|Cybertron Defense]] Hot Shot, Cybertron Defense Red Alert, and Cybertron Defense Scattorshot — Quickmix and all three members of the Cybertron Defense Team have 5mm-compatible fists and accessories, and bear hollow 5mm posts for mounting Mini-Cons.
*[[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] — Metroplex is ''covered'' in hollow 5mm posts, with a total of 14.
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Deluxe [[Trukk not munky|trukk]]) — A redeco of the ''Armada'' Super-Con Optimus Prime mold with the same functionality. Instead of Over-Run, he includes a special Cyber Key that has the same hole-with-a-post as a Mini-Con, making it capable of attaching to any hollow 5mm post.
*Optimus Prime and [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] — Redecoes of the ''Robots in Disguise'' versions, with all that that implies.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]] and [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runamuck]] — Retooled versions of ''Armada'' Cyclonus and Side Swipe. Buzzsaw retains most of Cyclonus's compatibility, but has lost the posts on his missile launchers. Runamuck, meanwhile, has lost Sideswipe's accessories in favor of a new 5mm gun.
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]], Galvatron, [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], Ransack GTS, [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], [[Hardtop (Cybertron)|Hardtop]], [[Swindle (Cybertron)|Swindle]], [[Lugnutz]], and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] — All these figures have 5mm hands and weapons.
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], Dark Crumplezone, [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]], [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]], [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]], and [[Brushguard]] — These figures have 5mm hands, though they include no compatible accessories.
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]] — A retooled Scorponok that retains the ''Energon'' toy's features and adds Cyber Key compatibility.
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] — Like Arcee before her, Thunderblast's hands are too small and girly for 5mm holes, so she has them further up on her forearms instead. Her weapon is 5mm-compatible.
*[[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]] — Like Metroplex, Menasor likes Mini-Cons.
*[[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]] — A redeco of Red Alert with the same compatibility.
*[[Scrapmetal (Cybertron individual)|Scrap]][[Scrapmetal (race)|metal]] — All Scrapmetals have 5mm fists, and in an undocumented feature, their flip-out blades can be hand-held.
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] — A redeco of ''Armada'' Demolishor with the same features. Instead of Blackout, he includes a Cyber Key with a Mini-Con-style 5mm hole on the back, similar to the deluxe Optimus Prime's.

;OTHER
*[[Primus]] — Like Unicron before him, Primus sports an assortment of hollow 5mm posts. His total is far lower (nine), but in Primus's defense, most of Unicron's are on his ring.
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] and [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]] — Both feature 5mm fists and accessories.

==Classics==
''Classics'' brought back many old ''Transformers'' characters with new toys, and most of those toys were 5mm compatible. It also introduced yet more Mini-Cons, though hollow 5mm posts are few and far between in ''Classics.''

==''Transformers'' (2007)==
The live-action movie toyline mostly eschewed the use of the 5mm system, in part because the integrated nature of the characters' weapons meant a low number of handheld accessories overall. Nevertheless, the reuse of various molds from the previous few years ensured that 5mm posts continued to appear.

==Animated==
''Transformers Animated'' had few 5mm-compatible toys, but they existed.

===2008===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime]] - His axe and shield have 5mm posts, and therefore his hands are also compatible with them.
*Voyager Class Optimus Prime - Both his axe and his water gun use the standard 5mm posts, and therefore his hands are also compatible.
*The Battle Begins Optimus Prime - His axe uses the 5mm post for its handle, and his hands are compatible with them... as is the hole in his buttocks.
*[[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] - His hands are open with a 5mm groove in them to hold such accessories.
*[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] - Both his shield and [[lance]] sport 5mm posts, and his hands are compatible. However, the fingers are sculpted with a gap over the 5mm holes, so accessories with smaller posts can only be held from the bottom of his hands.
;DECEPTICONS
*[[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] - The inside of his robot mode hands sport 5mm posts, which can also double as a Mini-Con port. His mace also has a 5mm hole in it.
*[[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] — Appropriately enough, Swindle is equipped with a large cannon on a 5mm post, and has two 5mm holes with which to use it.
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Leader Class Megatron]] - His swords are mounted on 5mm handles, and his hands therefore sport 5mm holes.
*Shadow Blade Megatron - Being a redeco of Leader Class Megatron, he carries over the same 5mm compatibility.
*[[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] - His gun/crane uses a 5mm post, so the holes in his forearms and back are compatible with other weapons.

===2009===
;AUTOBOTS
*Freeway Jazz - Being a redeco of Jazz, he shares the same 5mm-holed hands.
;DECEPTICONS
*Atomic Lugnut - Being a redeco of Lugnut, Atomic Lugnut sports the same posts in his hands, and the same hole on his mace.
*Shockwave Vs. Bumblebee - The Shockwave in this pack, being a redeco of the previous Shockwave, has the same post/ports.

===2010===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] - Arcee's hands can hold 5mm post weapons. However, her weapons are slightly thicker. This resulted in many a broken thumb.
*[[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus Minor]] - The tabs on his bow are 5mm wide.

===2011===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Minerva (Animated)|Minerva]] - Being a redeco of Arcee, she shares the same 5mm-holed hands. But continue to be careful with her slaggin' thumbs!
*[[Sideswipe (Animated)|Sideswipe]] - Being a redeco of Breakdown, Sideswipe shares the 5mm bow tabs.
;DECEPTICONS
*[[Dead End (Animated)|Dead End]] - Being a redeco of Jazz, he shares the same 5mm-holed hands.
*[[Drag Strip (Animated)|Drag Strip]] - Being a redeco of Arcee, she shares the same 5mm-holed hands. But continue to be careful with the swords!
*[[The Motor Master|Motormaster]] - Being a retool of Voyager Class Optimus Prime, his axe and cannon use the same 5mm posts, and the hands use the same 5mm holes.
*[[Toxitron (Animated)|Toxitron]] - Being a redeco of Voyager Class Optimus Prime, his axe and cannon use the same 5mm posts, and the hands use the same 5mm holes.
*[[Breakdown (Animated)|Breakdown]] - Being a retool of Rodimus Minor, Breakdown shares the same 5mm tabs on his bow.

==Universe (2008)==
Following in the footsteps of ''Classics'', ''Universe'' toys nearly always featured 5mm fists and accessories.

==Revenge of the Fallen==
The toys for the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie initially returned to the design principles of the previous live-action movie, but in time, 5mm accessories began to creep back in. This line also introduced an alternate system of interchangeable accessories, the [[C joint]].

==Generations==
Once again, ''Generations'' typically followed the example of ''Classics'' and ''Universe,'' featuring widespread 5mm compatibility.

==Power Core Combiners==
Much like ''Armada'' and ''Energon'', ''Power Core Combiners'' heavily emphasized compatibility between different toys. The main focus of the line, the "combination" suggested by the title, was a series of "Commander" figures who could combine with interchangeable drone vehicles in a fashion similar to the [[Special Teams]]. Commanders were sold either with sets of drones or in smaller packs with Mini-Cons. These Mini-Cons were also designed to have weapon modes, using 5mm posts, and as such 5mm fists proliferated. The Commander figures also featured hollow 5mm posts for mounting the Mini-Cons, and the drones all featured hollow 5mm posts as well, leading to [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CombinatorialExplosion insanity].

===2010===
[[File:PCC-toy Backwind.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
;MINI-CONS

In additional to the usual capabilities of Mini-Cons, every ''PCC'' Mini-Con has at least one 5mm post, usually hollow, which enables it to be handheld. Special cases are listed below.

*[[Chopster]], [[Razorbeam]] — The axe Mini-Cons unfortunately have a narrower segment below the 5mm grip, similar to double-posted weapons, and as such they cannot be held by toys with shallower fist holes (ironically including [[Darkstream]]). The post is also solid, so it can only connect to empty 5mm holes.
*[[Backwind]], [[Beacon (PCC)|Beacon]], and [[Pinpoint]] — These three have empty 5mm holes rather than the usual Mini-Con ports. This prevents them from activating Powerlinx gimmicks, but allows them to attach to ordinary 5mm posts, not just hollow ones.
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;AUTOBOTS
[[File:PCC-toy Rallybots.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The Rallybots feature "hidden" 5mm Powerlinx plugs. Neat! Pity about everything else about them.]]
*[[Skyburst (PCC)|Skyburst]] — One hollow post on his back, and shallow 5mm fists.
**[[Aerialbot (PCC)|Aerialbots]] — All four drones have hollow 5mm posts on the top, though the Fighter Jet's is not really useful in combined mode. The helicopters' posts are on top of their rotors, and as such any Mini-Cons or weapons attached there will spin freely.
*[[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]] — For unknown reasons, Huffer has fist holes, but they are far too small to hold 5mm posts. He has a hollow 5mm post on his right forearm to make up for this, and another flip-out post on his chest.
*[[Searchlight (PCC)|Searchlight]] — Searchlight is absurdly 5mm-compatible for a toy of his size. In addition to the usual 5mm fists, he has 5mm holes in the sides of his forearms, meant for attaching his vehicle mode rotors. He also has the flip-out hollow chest post typical of ''PCC'' Commander molds originating in two-packs, and a second hollow post on what becomes the underside of his cockpit in vehicle mode. As implied by the forearm holes, his rotors are separate accessories that can connect to any 5mm peghole (including the one on Backwind's chest).
*[[Double Clutch (PCC)|Double Clutch]] — He has a single hollow post on a hinged panel, which is normally concealed in most modes but can be folded out. For holding weapons he has sideways holes on the inside of his forearms, which are awkward in robot mode but can be used more effectively as shoulder weapon mounts in his torso mode. They're shallow, but with their positioning you probably wouldn't want to give him Chopster anyway.
**[[Rallybot]]s — Each Rallybot has a hollow post that can fold away, located on the rear bumper of the Race Car and on top of the others. Interestingly, the Street Racer reveals a ''second'' post in leg mode, which is necessary since the vehicle mode post ends up on the bottom of the foot.
*[[Leadfoot (PCC)|Leadfoot]] — Like Double Clutch, Leadfoot has sideways forearm holes instead of fists. Unlike Double Clutch and basically everyone else ever, both of his hollow posts are flip-out posts for chest armor, one (normally concealed under his windshield) for his robot chest and one for his combined chest. Both can be used in vehicle mode as well.
*[[Stakeout (PCC)|Stakeout]] — A redeco of Smolder with the same features.
**[[Protectobot (PCC)|Protectobots]] — Redecos of two Aerialbots (Chopper and Fighter Jet) and two Combaticons (APC and Tank).
*[[Steelshot]] — A redeco of Bombshock with the same features.
*[[Grimstone (PCC)|Grimstone]] — Grimstone has shallow fists and a single 5mm post on his ''tail'' (in robot mode, his back).
**[[Dinobot (PCC)|Dinobots]] — The ''Parasaurolophus'' drone has two side-mounted Mini-Con posts. The others are more or less standard.
*[[Heavytread (PCC)|Heavytread]] — In addition to the usual flip-out chest post and 5mm hands (irregularly-shaped but usable), Heavytread has a 5mm peghole on top of his vehicle mode near the forward right corner. This hole is usable in all three modes, ending up approximately on his wrist in robot mode.
*[[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] — A redeco of Mudslinger with the same compatibility. Since he has 5mm fists, [[Bomb-Burst (PCC)|Bomb-Burst]] gets the official weapon mode that's technically a fanmode on Chainclaw.

;DECEPTICONS
[[File:PCC-toy Sledge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sledge and his weird chest-peg assembly.]]
*[[Bombshock (PCC)|Bombshock]] — Bombshock has two hollow posts quite close to each other: one is on top of his turret (ending up on the back of his torso mode head), while the other is between his cannons. Both end up on his back in robot mode, in varying configurations depending on how his kibble is arranged. Like his wavemate Skyburst, he has shallow 5mm fists, so no axes for him.
**[[Combaticon (PCC)|Combaticons]] — All four drones have top-mounted posts which are accessible in both modes, though because of the APC's transformation, Mini-Cons attached to it in combined mode will appear to extend from the robot's knee.
*[[Smolder]] - Smolder has 5mm fists, and a flip-out hollow 5mm post on his chest. He has a second hollow post on the roof of his vehicle mode, which in his other modes ends up in an awkward but usable position on the back (robot mode) or front (torso mode) of his right shoulder.
*[[Mudslinger (PCC)|Mudslinger]] - Mudslinger has a 5mm post near the back of his vehicle mode, accessible in all three modes... which ends up on the front of his left knee in robot mode, and the ''inside'' of his right knee in torso mode. Good luck making use of that. At least he has 5mm fists.
**[[Destructicon (PCC)|Destructicons]] — All four Destructicons have top-mounted posts that remain accessible in limb mode. The Heavy Hauler's post can fold away like those of the Rallybots.
*[[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]] — Oddly enough for the ''PCC'' line, Icepick has no 5mm pegholes at all, with the effect that [[Chainclaw (PCC)|Chainclaw's]] 5mm weapon mode was omitted from the instructions. His compatibility consists of a hollow 5mm post on his right shoulder and a fold-out one on his chest, both usable in all three modes.
*[[Sledge (PCC)|Sledge]] — Like his wavemates, Sledge is odd: he has shallow wrist holes (this time located ''under'' his forearms) instead of fists, and unlike his fellow two-pack-originated Commanders, he has no flip-out posts at all (maybe Leadfoot stole his?). Instead he has a single hollow post on his chest that serves all three modes, and another on his shovel.
*[[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] — A redeco of Huffer with the same abilities.
**[[Destron (PCC)|Destrons]] — Redecos of two Aerialbots (Recon Plane and Combat Helicopter) and two Combaticons (Missile Carrier and Armored Car).
*[[Darkstream]] — A redeco of Skyburst, incapable of any interaction with Razorbeam other than wearing him on his back.
*[[Windburn]] — A redeco of Searchlight, retaining his capabilities.
*[[Steamhammer (PCC)|Steamhammer]] — Steamhammer is unusual among five-pack-originated Commanders: his torso mode has a hollow 5mm post on his chest! This post is basically inaccessible in his other modes, so he has a second one on his roof, which in robot mode is on a block hanging awkwardly from his elbow.
**[[Constructicon (PCC)|Constructicons]] — The Constructicons' posts are all well-placed, with no particular unusual qualities.
*[[Skyhammer (PCC)|Skyhammer]] —
*[[Over-Run (PCC)|Over-Run]] — A redeco of Leadfoot with the same abilities.
**[[Stunticon (PCC)|Stunticons]] — Redecos of two Rallybots (Race Car and Tuner) and two Destructicons (Armored Truck and Armored Junker).
*[[Undertow (PCC)|Undertow]] — Similar to Sledge, Undertow has one fixed hollow 5mm post, accessible in all modes.

==Transformers (2010)==
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] continued to make widespread use of 5mm posts and holes (though perhaps not as widespread as some previous lines). [[C joint]]s proliferated as well, leading to a veritable golden age of interchangeable weapons.

==Dark of the Moon==
[[File:Ironhide-MechTechWeaponsCombo-5mmPost.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Ya feelin' lucky, pardner?]]
When it came to ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'', the smaller and larger [[size class]]es were respectively split between the [[Cyberverse]] and [[MechTech]] brandings. While C joint compatibility was further established between the two, the 5mm post absolutely ''flourished''.

Nearly all of the MechTech toys use 5mm posts for their MechTech weapons, with the line also emulating the [[Stealth Force]] [[attack mode]]s that were featured in the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|film]]. As a result, the toys come with a ''very'' large number of ports, hidden or otherwise, for the weapons to peg into for each figure. The larger figures even have MechTech ports on the ''weapons themselves'', and the [[packaging]] blurb encourages the user to create "new weapons" by combining then.

This line also introduced a minor innovation: self-covering pegholes. Many MechTech toys have 5mm holes that contain circular plugs on springs. Inserting a weapon handle depresses the plug; when the weapon is removed, the spring pushes it back up to sit flush with surrounding panels.

Each of the Cyberverse "Action Sets" also contains at least a single, large, removable, spring-loaded (but not always [[missile]]-firing) weapon integrated into the set itself, allowing interchangeability between the weapons of both Cyberverse Action Sets and MechTech figures. The Cyberverse [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]], in particular, features ''six'' weapons (one functional) that are mounted via 5mm posts and holes.

==Prime==
[[File:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Arms Microns can be combined into some truly ridiculous weapons.]]

The [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'' toyline]] use 5mm pegs and ports for most of its weapons. [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]]'s [[Deployer (WFC)|deployers]] also use 5mm pegs and ports to attach to him.

The Japanese version of the line takes this to a higher level though, with the "[[Arms Micron]]" play-pattern. All non-[[Cyberverse]] toys in the line have been [[retool]]ed to include several extra 5mm sockets, and include a snap-together Mini-Con partner that transforms into some form of weapon. There are also numerous Arms Microns sold as individuals. The Microns have multiple 5mm posts and sockets, and can be combined to form "Combo Weapons" like the [[Nebula Scythe]], and "Super Combo Weapons" like the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] and the [[Galaxy Launcher]]. While they will occasionally highlight these specific named combinations, the marketing for ''Prime'' in Japan ''heavily'' plays up the idea of just going nuts with your own custom Micron combinations.

==Construct-Bots==
The ''[[Construct-Bots]]'' toyline is primarily based on 5mm pegs for interchangeability of armor and weapons. Even the faction symbols are on 5mm pegs!

==''Robots in Disguise'' (2015)==
Similarly to ''Prime'', its successor series also uses 5mm post near-universally. And much like the Arms Micron series for the Japanese release of ''Prime'', this series includes Weaponizer Mini-Cons which include at least one post to allow them to be held or mounted on other figures in the line. Many of them have multiple posts, and one mold in particular ([[Lancelon]]) has one of those posts as a double post, with a 3mm post extending from the one on his back. However, they do not appear to be meant to combine the same way that Arms Microns are.

==Notes==
*Due to [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'' series toys sharing many of the same designers from the latter days of G1, a great many of the figures utilize 5mm weaponry pegs. This, of course, can give even the smallest 5mm compatible Transformer the ability to carry 5" chrome swords and gigantic guns of [[Burning justice|Burning Justice]].
*Other Takara lines have also used the 5mm pegs, including Battle Beasts transforming playsets and the Robolinks toy line.
*The 5mm post/hole system is also used extensively by companies such as Bandai and Tomy. The Machine Robo Rescue (not to be confused with the trademark-interfering [[Machine Robot Rescue]]) and Zoid Blox lines all utilize it.
*While [[Wikipedia:Lego|LEGO]] toys do not make use of 5mm posts in and of themselves, they frequently use a style of hollow connector pin that coincidentally fits snugly into 5mm holes. [http://www.peeron.com/inv/parts/2780 One particularly common part] consists entirely of two such pins back-to-back, making it a workable add-on handle if you want your Mini-Cons to be hand-held.

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[[Category:Toys]]

5 mm post

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[[File:5mmpostmainpic 001.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Weapons for everybody!]]
One of the simplest innovations in [[toy|Transformers toys]], using universally sized posts for accessories, weapons and figures is something that has characterised several Transformers lines throughout the years. The most common universal post and port size is the '''5-millimetre (5mm) post'''. This size was used throughout [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]], ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', and almost universally throughout ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'', and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''.

Using a single, universal size of weapon post allows Transformers toys to swap weapons between one another. During most Transformers toy lines, this interchangeability was seldom advertised as a feature of the toys, but during ''Armada'', that changed. The introduction of the [[Mini-Con]]s gave 5mm posts an entirely new purpose: A hollow 5mm post could now become a mounting point for a Mini-Con. The interchangeability suddenly became an advertised feature of the toys.

The 5mm post has become pretty ubiquitous in ''Transformers'' toy design, with only a few lines (mainly the [[Movie (toyline)|2007 live-action movie]] and ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'') favoring less-interchangeable systems.

==Functionality==
===Backwards compatibility===
[[File:Primesharingguns.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Dude, you're right. Guns with their posts in the right place '''rock!'''"]]
Probably the biggest, most meaningful aspect of using a universal fist size is compatibility between toys. You can share your accessories or Mini-Cons or even some integral parts of toys around to other toys from the same line. Even better for long-term fans of the franchise is that the continuous use of 5mm posts from Generation 1 onwards into modern lines means that toys are actually backwards-compatible with the accessories from older toys. As well as delightful opportunities for mixing and matching, this means that characters who get new toys can use accessories from their old toys. Even if you don't like [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|"Classics" Optimus Prime's]] rifle, you can always just give him [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#PMOP|Powermaster Optimus Prime's]] rifle, or [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Star Convoy's]].

This compatibility works both ways, allowing you to use ''Armada'', ''Energon'' and even Power Core Combiners weapons with old [[Micromaster]] Bases or [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s toys.

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===A matter of tolerance===
Despite the fact that 5mm posts are supposed to be universally the same size, this isn't always the case. Sometimes, due to play wear or simply to slight (very slight) differences in tooling, some posts are tighter or looser than others. This can mean that sometimes a toy will hold a gun loosely, or that a weapon will be too tight to fit into another toy's hand.

Generally, this is only a problem on toys or toolings that have seen a lot of use. A Generation 1 toy like [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Soundwave]] that was produced for several years and re-released many times might actually show a difference in tolerance between different samples of the toy. Similarly, toolings which see a lot of use, such as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|"Classics" Starscream]], can begin to show mould wear. There are many reports of later ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' versions of the mould not being able to hold their weapons correctly because tolerances are poor. There are several recommended actions for fixing loose sockets, such as floor polish.

If a toy sees a lot of play, especially if weapons are being removed and replaced repeatedly, a hole (or sometimes a post) can wear down, making the weapons looser. It's possible to increase this problem while swapping weapons between different toys. If a gun post from a [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Pretender|Pretender Bumblebee]] is slightly smaller than the post from [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Pretender|Pretender Grimlock]], then Grimlock's gun might actually ''stretch'' Bumblebee's fists. This could result in Bumblebee no longer being able to hold his own gun firmly. It's advisable when swapping guns between different toys to be aware of the slight differences in tolerances between toys.
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===Multiple posts and double posting===
[[File:Swindlerifle doublepostdemo.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Pssst—hey, bud!" "WHO, ME?!" "Shhhhhh!" "Who, me?" "Riiiiiiiiight."]]
Some Transformers toys come with multiple figures, such as a [[Pretender]] shell and its inner robot. Other toys are small and merge with bigger toys to become still larger. Other toys come with a trailer or base which has larger weapons than the core robot. Because of the size difference between the two components, two different weapon post sizes are required.

The early Pretenders usually handle this by simply giving the gun two different posts: a larger 5mm post for the outer shell, and a smaller post for the inner robot. The result is that the two figures hold the same gun in different ways. For the purposes of this article, we'll refer to these as "multiple-post weapons".

Another solution, one often used with combiners, is simply to have the two posts one on top of the other—the smaller post on the bottom and the larger post on the top, both forming the same handle of the gun. [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]]'s accessories are one of the earliest examples (albeit unintentional), with rings or ridges widening the pegs to 5mm. The problem with this solution is that, when one gives weapons to unrelated toys, Transformers with fist holes that don't go all the way through the hands (such as [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|''Armada'' Hot Shot]]) often can't hold these guns. We'll call that "double-posting" or "double-posted weapons" for the purposes of this article.

===5mm Screw Holes===
Many Transformers over the years have indented holes to allow screws to hold two pieces of the toy together. These screw holes come in all shapes and sizes but often they are also 5mm ports. Sometimes this is intentional, and the screw hole is deliberately moulded to 5mm to give the toy more functionality. Most of the time though, they aren't intentionally 5mm ports and are either very tight or slightly loose.

5mm screw holes can add functionality to many toys which otherwise aren't 5mm compatible, especially if a fan is creative. However, we have only included 5mm screw holes in the compatibility list below if they are particularly notable. So if you suspect a toy's screw holes are 5mm and he's not on the list, at least give it a try.

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===Powerlinx Ports===
[[File:Armadagalvatron 5mmoverload.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I want it all, and I want it now!]]

During the [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|''Armada'' toy line]], a new spin on the 5mm post and port was developed: the [[Mini-Con]] [[Powerlinx]]. Using hollow 5mm posts with a "trigger" contained inside, Mini-Cons could activate the [[gimmick]]s of other toys or simply mount on other toys. Because the Mini-Cons use a special kind of port, they cannot be mounted on 5mm posts that aren't hollow. In theory, this means only toys with specific Powerlinx ports can hold Mini-Cons. In ''practice'', this isn't the case at all.

Throughout the history of the ''Transformers'' franchise, for one reason or another, toys have come with 5mm posts which are hollow, creating a kind of unintentional back-compatibility with many Mini-Cons. We'll list this back-compatibility in individual toy entries further down the page.

The other significant aspect of the Powerlinx ports is that they act like regular 5mm posts too. This means that you can use them to mount any weapons or accessories that are designed to mount on 5mm posts. Does mounting a bunch of miniature cars on [[Starscream (Armada)#toys|''Armada'' Starscream's]] arms seem silly to you? Maybe it's time to use the guns from the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]].
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==Generation 1==
In the first few years of the toy line, partly because of the mix-and-match nature of the line itself, ''Transformers'' didn't have very standardised fist sizes. The ''[[Diaclone]]''-descended toys usually had no single standard, with only the toys with the biggest weapons or fists having 5mm posts. The ''[[Micro Change]]''-descended toys were much more consistent about post size, using 5mm posts on almost all of the toys with weapons or accessories, because of the size being one of the standard connectors for Microman toys.

As Generation 1 evolved 5mm posts and ports became nearly universal. Only the switch to smaller toys with [[Action Master]]s changed this — a new, smaller, universal post size was used for that line. These smaller sized posts carried over into the UK Transformers, while in [[Japan]] the rise of Micromasters led to 5mm staying predominant throughout the line.

===1984===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] — The only Autobot this year to use 5mm posts, Prime's main rifle sadly has a terrible [[design flaw]] (that has '''never''' been corrected, despite all the reissues) which makes it much less interchangeable with other toys. The gun's handle is moulded in the wrong place, and there's a false handle where the real one should be. Prime has actually been retooled to allow him to hold the rifle better — by increasing the size of the rims on his fists. Too bad they didn't just put the rifle's handle post in the right place. In addition to the rifle, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]]'s fuel pump is also a 5mm post. It's possible to use this to either give the pump to other toys or to pump up Roller with some heavy weaponry.

;DECEPTICONS
All the 1984 Decepticons use 5mm posts in some capacity.
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]]
[[File:Ravage5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Shattered Glass Ravage prefers flowers.]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] — Due to the post holes in their bodies, they can be pegged onto Mini-Con ports, or similar 5mm posts.

*[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] — Their wings ''and'' their weapons have 5mm posts.

*[[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] — Most notably his large chrome rifle has a 5mm post on it, allowing it to be given to other toys.

===1985===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] — Grimlock's fist holes are smaller than 5mm (being the size of Rhisling's lower hilt), but ridges on the upper sections of his launcher and [[sword]]'s pegs and a ring on the upper part of the gun's peg make them 5mm.
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] — Tracks' missile mount is on a 5mm peg. This means Tracks can have any 5mm peg weapons mounted over his head or on his car or flight modes. Possibly the only ''Diaclone''-based [[Autobot Cars|Autobot Car]] with a 5mm weapon.
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]
*[[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist]] — These toys do NOT have 5mm post holes, but their rifles have a 5mm base to the gun peg, effectively creating a very shallow double-peg that allows their guns limited inter-changeability with toys with 5mm fists.
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] — Devastator's is a classic double-posted rifle. Devastator's fists are 5mm holes, but he shares his rifle with [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] and his tiny, tiny fists.
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] have the same 5mm compatibility as Starscream and company from the previous year.
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] — The strange construction of Blitzwing's weapons and fists makes interchangeability... awkward, as his fist holes are on the sides instead of the top; the weapons are sculpted to still look like he's holding them normally. Of course, if you're a fan of punch daggers, or Blitzwing holding someone else's guns 'gangsta-style', then more power to you.

===1986===
1986 saw the introduction of the Transformers [[Special Teams]], or [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combiners. All of these combiners used 5mm posts as standard to peg in their fists and feet in combined mode, meaning you could swap these parts between any of the combiners. The fists of the combined forms almost universally used 5mm holes (all except [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]) and almost all the leaders of the teams (except [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]) used 5mm posts for their fists.

The smaller members of the Special Teams almost all had small pistols or rifles that used variably compatible smaller posts, and larger alt mode weapons that used 5mm posts — often taking advantage of post holes used for the combined form's fists or feet. The earlier toys often used weapons with 5mm ports which would peg onto the robot — allowing those weapons to be pegged onto Mini-Con ports and other similar 5mm posts. The later toys tended to use 5mm posts which peg into ports on the toy.

;AUTOBOTS
[[File:Outback5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Where the bloody hell am I? Right here, mate. Right here!]]
*[[Outback (G1)|Outback]] — The only [[Mini Vehicle]] with a weapon at all, Outback sports a 5mm post that lets him use all kinds of crazy weapons.
*[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] and [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]] — But '''not''' [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] or [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], strangely. Ramhorn's peg holes are very loose.
*[[Superion (G1)|Superion]] — Barely. The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s are the only Special Team whose leader doesn't use 5mm posts, and who have no members with larger vehicle weapons which use 5mm posts. Superion doesn't have 5mm fists either. Only the posts and ports for the combined form's hands and feet are 5mm posts. Superion even has what looks like a hollow 5mm peg on the underside of his combined form's chest plate — however this peg is just slightly too big to be of use.
*[[Protectobot (G1)|The Protectobots]] — In the standard style of the Scramble City teams, described above.
*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] — Most of Magnus' accessories use 5mm posts. Interestingly enough his rifle has two ways of being held — the large robot uses a larger peg than the small inner robot's 5mm post. So you can only let other toys hold the gun in the same way as Magnus' inner robot.
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] — Uses 5mm posts for his weapons, and his fists. He can happily wear any Scramble City fists instead of his own. [[Six-Gun]] and [[Scamper]] do not use 5mm pegs for their weapons, however [[Slammer]] does. His turret is on a hollow 5mm post so it can be mounted on (or rather under, most of the time) Mini-Cons!

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]
*[[Stunticon (G1)|The Stunticons]] — In the standard style of the Scramble City teams, described above.
*[[Combaticon (G1)|The Combaticons]] — In the standard style of the Scramble City teams, described above.
*[[Predacon (G1)|The Predacons]] — Unlike the Scramble City toys, all the Predacons use 5mm posts as standard, with no accessories at all with smaller pegs, making all their weapons usable by [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]].
*[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] — Only his head-mounted gun, his rifle uses a smaller peg.
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]] — However remember, [[Nightmare Planet|Galvatron's weapons pegs can be any size he wants!]]
*[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] — [[Full-Tilt]] does ''not'' use 5mm posts. On the other hand, [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt's]] tank turret ''does'' use them. It's completely possible to mount the turret as an arm cannon for an ''Armada'' toy, or anyone else with 5mm posts.

===1987===
By 1987, 5mm posts had become almost universal. Only some smaller toys, and those toys without weapon accessories, didn't have them.

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Technobot (G1)|The Technobots]] — In the standard style of the Scramble City teams, described in the 1986 section above.
*[[Fastlane]] & [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]]
*[[Punch (G1)|Punch-Counterpunch]]
*The [[Monsterbot]]s
*The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] — [[Kup (G1)#Targetmaster|Kup]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Hot Rod]] and [[Blurr (G1)#Targetmaster|Blurr]] were [[retool]]ed to be 5mm peg compatible so that they could use [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] this year. The other Targetmaster moulds were all made with 5mm pegs in mind.

*The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] — [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Toys|Fortress Maximus]] was the only Headmaster not to use 5mm pegs exclusively. Nearly all his accessories and the weapons for his smaller components were 5mm pegs. However his larger rifles were so huge they used much, much larger peg sizes which are not compatible with any other Transformers mould.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Terrorcon (G1)|The Terrorcons]] — [[Blot (G1)#Toys|Blot]] and [[Cutthroat (G1)#Toys|Cutthroat]] are the only small Special Teams members outside the Aerialbots not to have alt mode weapons with 5mm posts. Blot has a backpack, and Cutthroat has a transforming tail weapon, instead.
*[[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] & [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]]
*[[Pounce]] & [[Wingspan]]
*[[Sixshot]]
*The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] — [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)#Targetmaster|Scourge]] were retooled to be able to use the 5mm pegs associated with Targetmasters and released again as part of this range.
*The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] — Scorponok is the only Decepticon Headmaster not to use 5mm pegs universally. Most of his accessories use them, except for his four large double-barrelled cannons and his shield, which has a slightly wider peg hole. The shield does have a hollow 5mm peg on it, though, allowing you to mount a Mini-Con on the shield. Sweet! Oh yeah, that does mean, by the way, that his tremendously enormous rifle does use both 5mm pegs and 5mm peg holes. Fasttrack doesn't use 5mm pegs for his hands, but his arms are mounted on 5mm pegs, so you can give him all sorts of crazy gun arms.

===1988===
[[File:Pretender5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|5mm pegs on Pretenders: A demonstration.]]
1988 introduced a new line dependent on the 5mm peg, the Pretenders. As mentioned above, in the section on multiple posts and double posts, the Pretender shells all had 5mm pegs, while their robots had smaller (less universally sized) pegs. Pretenders usually had at least one weapon (sometimes more) that was meant for both the shell and the inner robot. For the 1988 Pretenders, these weapons had multiple pegs on them, allowing different components to hold them in different ways. These weapons were also usually a part of the Pretender's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], and mounted on them in that mode using 5mm pegs.

Later Pretenders used double-posting instead of multiple-posting, so that the inner robots often lacked the 5mm compatibility in their vehicle modes that earlier Pretenders enjoyed. But for 1988 it was 5mm compatible city!

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Grand Slam (G1)|Grand Slam]] & [[Raindance]]
*The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]
*The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] — Unlike in 1987, the 1988 Autobot Headmasters had two sets of weapons with different post sizes. There was a single main rifle for the main robot with a 5mm post, and two smaller pistols that were both vehicle mode weapons and antennae for the robots' head.
*The [[Powermaster]]s. — [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#PMOP|Powermaster Prime]] in particular is notable because his weapons are massive, badass and freakin' awesome. You know they are. Admit it.
*[[Quickswitch]]
*The [[Pretender]]s — Including the regular Pretenders, [[Pretender Beast]]s and [[Gunrunner (G1)|Gunrunner]], the [[Pretender Vehicle]].

;DECEPTICONS
[[File:Skalor5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|That gun mode stinks!]]
*[[Seacon (G1)|The Seacons]] — Because of his Targetmaster gimmick, [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]] is one of only two (the other being Superion, the piker) Generation 1 combiner robot without 5mm post hole fists. Instead he has special ports for the square pegs which are used as part of the Special Teams style combination. Each of the five smaller Seacons also come with a special Targetmaster stand which allows them to use their gun forms independent of Piranacon. The stand is divided into three parts, a connector, a post and a base. The post is moulded to look like a large rifle and has multiple pegs on it (of different sizes) letting it be held as a weapon both by the small Seacons and by anyone with a 5mm fist. The connector is even cooler, since it has a 5mm post hole and can be used to mount the Seacons on Mini-Con ports or other similar gun posts when in gun mode. It can also be used to make any Scramble City style combiner limb 5mm post compatible, so any of them can become a giant Mini-Con. How awesome is that?
*[[Squawktalk (G1)|Squawktalk]] & [[Beastbox (G1)|Beastbox]]
*The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]
*The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] — The small Decepticon Headmasters did not have two sets of weapons like their Autobot counterparts and relied entirely on 5mm posts.
*The [[Powermaster]]s — Doubledealer came with a special Powermaster Engine cover with a 5mm post on it. The post is hollow, allowing you to mount a Mini-Con on it.
*The [[Pretender]]s — Including the regular Pretenders, [[Pretender Beast]]s and [[Roadgrabber]], the [[Pretender Vehicle]].

===1989===
This year introduced the [[Micromaster]]s, as well as introducing a truck load more Pretenders. The Micromasters emphasised inter-compatibility in a way Transformers hadn't really done before. All the bases were able to connect through special ramps, and all the weapons for the bases used 5mm posts. The Micromasters themselves all had small post holes in their feet that corresponded to small posts all over the bases — letting you stand them freely. The Micromasters' association with 5mm pegs would continue through into the Japanese toy lines, and would be reflected in the Mini-Cons who would come down the pipeline many years later.

As we mentioned above the Pretenders this year were a little less 5mm compatible. While the first year Pretenders generally had 5mm ports on their vehicle modes as well as their Pretender shells, those 5mm posts disappeared on most of the inner robots for this year. Instead of using multiple posts on the same weapon, more toys this year used a double-post.

;AUTOBOTS
Literally all the Autobot Pretenders from this year used 5mm posts. All of the Micromaster bases and transports except for Overload and [[Hot House]] used 5mm posts for their weapon accessories. Hot House and Overload don't really have any accessories, so that's understandable.
*[[Pincher (G1)|Pincher]], [[Doubleheader]] and [[Longtooth]]
*[[Classic Pretender]]s — [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]]. These toys were re-released without their shells as [[Legends (G1)|Legends]]. They only came with their smaller weapons, which are double-posted. While the inner robots can't hold 5mm weapons their weapons can be used with other toys. Bumblebee and Jazz's guns were switched for the Legends release, so if you're pedantic about continuity feel free to give Jazz's gun to Classics Bumblebee without feeling guilty.
*[[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] and [[Vroom (G1)|Vroom]]
*[[Skyhammer (G1)|Skyhammer]]

*[[Erector (G1)|Erector]] and his [[Crane]] — Erector's weapons are all 5mm posts. While Erector's trailer hitch is not a 5mm post it is hollow and works as a 5mm port, allowing Erector to connect to other TFs and bases like a Mini-Con.
*[[Ironworks]]'s [[Construction station]] — In station mode, Ironworks's base has two hollow 5mm posts on its scaffolding section. These are completely compatible with Mini-Cons. In windmill... errr... radar tower mode these two pegs are used to mount the scaffolding to the tower, so aren't accessible.
*[[Groundshaker]]'s [[ATV]] and [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]]'s [[Rocket Base|Rocket base]]

;DECEPTICONS
All the Decepticon Micromaster bases and transports were 5mm compatible this year in some capacity. The Pretenders also, except for the Monster Pretenders.
*[[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] — As with nearly all combiners, Monstructor uses 5mm fist holes. However none of the individual Monster Pretenders do. Their shell covers sometimes have relatively inaccessible 5mm posts or ports for Monstructor's accessories, but that is more-or-less the extent of their compatibility.
*[[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]], [[Stranglehold]] and [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]
*[[Classic Pretender]]s [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] — Also available as a Legends figure without any of the 5mm compatibility conferred by his shell.
*[[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]
*[[Roadblock (G1)|Roadblock]]

*[[Flattop (Decepticon)|Flattop]]'s [[Aircraft carrier]] and [[Roughstuff]] and his [[Military transport]] — Roughstuff's are the only large Micromaster weapons without 5mm posts, making him far less compatible with other toys than he should be. However his trailer hitch is a 5mm post and port. That might be of... some use.
*[[Greasepit (G1)|Greasepit]]'s [[Gas station]] and [[Airwave (G1)|Airwave]]'s [[Airport]] — Greasepit has a host of little 5mm post accessories that aren't weapons like a set of petrol pumps and a street sign. Airwave's compatibility is limited to having several 5mm ports on the top of his base's station mode.
*[[Skyhopper]]'s [[Helicopter]] and [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]]'s [[Thunder Arrow|Interstellar shuttle]]

===1990===
[[Action Master]]s dropped the 5mm posts in favour of a smaller standard-sized peg for hand-held weapons, obviously due to the smaller size of the figures' fists. However, the backpack accessories for the individually carded figures use 5mm pegs to attach to the screw-holes in the figures' backs, making them compatible with weapons for larger toys. Some of the bases use 5mm posts for their weapon systems as well. But for the most part, this was the end of 5mm pegs being universal in Transformers for a very long time; it wouldn't happen again until the [[Unicron Trilogy]], almost a decade later.

;AUTOBOTS
[[File:Lionizer5mmdemo.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Another example of why beards freakin' rock.]]
*[[Lionizer (G1)|Lionizer]] — Because of his beard, he actually has a double-post, so he has a 5mm post, though it's very tight.

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Action Master|Prowl]]'s [[Turbo Cycle (G1)|Turbo Cycle]]. — The cycle's engine intakes have a 5mm port, so they can be mounted on Mini-Con pegs if you'd like. The wheel section uses a 5mm post to connect to the cycle, as does the hinged side-cover section, which could also be posted on Prowl's back to approximate his original toy's door "wings". The rest of his accessories use the more standard smaller pegs used by Action Masters.
*[[Over-Run (G1)|Over-Run]]. — While both he and his helicopter aren't really 5mm compatible, he ''does'' have hand-held missile launchers with 5mm post ''holes'' on them. They can be mounted on Mini-Con ports, or you can mount 5mm guns on top of them while Over-Run is holding them — but good luck keeping his arms up. There's a couple of posts on the back of his helicopter as well.
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM|Optimus Prime's]] [[Armored Convoy]] — Has a bunch of black guns and orange guns with 5mm posts. Yes, you can give all these weapons to Classics Primes. The black guns have hollow posts and so can be mounted on Mini-Cons. The entire Armored Convoy, both cab and trailer, is littered with 5mm ports.

*[[Missile Launcher]] (with [[Retro]] & [[Surge (G1)|Surge]]) and [[Tanker Truck]] (with [[Pipeline]] & [[Gusher]]) — Both bases have a new mould Micromaster ramp with a double-peg on it. Unfortunately it's very hard to access, and not very effective as a shield for other toys The combiner bases also extensively use 5mm ports and pegs for all their weapons, and even their main combining pegs. This means they can be connected to each other, or to any other 5mm pegs or ports.
*[[Battlefield Headquarters]] with [[Full-Barrel]] & [[Overflow]]

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Megatron's]] [[Neutro-Fusion Tank]]
*[[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]'s [[Stratotronic Jet]] — His missiles have 5mm post holes, rather than 5mm posts. This means you can mount his missiles on mini-con ports or other similar 5mm posts.

[[File:Anti-aircraftbase multiconfig.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Blackout and shout!]]
*[[Cannon Transport]] with [[Terror-Tread]] & [[Cement-Head]] — Features the same 5mm compatibility as the Autobot Combiner Transports.
*[[Anti-Aircraft Base]] with [[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] & [[Spaceshot]] — Is one of the most versatile 5mm-compatible toys of all time. All up the base features eight 5mm ports, seven 5mm posts and a variety of different accessories. The base's main guns are designed to peg onto 5mm posts so can be used with mini-con ports. The base's radar equipment and additional weapons are all designed with 5mm posts. Even the base's ramp features a 5mm port, rather than the limited 5mm post of the Micromaster Combiner Transports. The four 5mm posts on the base proper are hollow, also allowing them to be used as mini-con ports.

==UK Generation 1==
After Generation 1 ended in the US it continued in the UK unabated. Well, a little bit abated. It wasn't as big as it was. The UK line at first consisted of redecos of Japanese toys and Action Masters that hadn't made it to America. After that they continued to produce their own toys. Okay... but what does that have to do with 5mm pegs? Well, sadly, not much. The UK lines did not make extensive use of 5mm pegs, even when they really should have (we're looking at you, Predator jets). The compatibility of these toys is incredibly limited.

===1991===
The Action Masters from this year didn't use 5mm pegs at all, meaning that there were only three toys this year with 5mm pegs.

;AUTOBOTS
[[File:Flame5mmdemo.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Ready for a Flame war!]]
*[[Flame (Motorvator)|Flame]], [[Gripper (G1)|Gripper]], [[Lightspeed (Motorvator)|Lightspeed]]. — The [[Motorvator]]s, being recycled Japanese toys, used 5mm pegs as standard for their weapons. Their weapons had two sets of pegs letting them be held as swords or guns.

===1992===
This year introduced the Turbomasters and Predators. Even though both sets of toys (who all have massive guns) would have benefitted from 5mm posts, only two toys out of the entire line have them.

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]]

[[File:Stalker variousconfigs.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Stalk 'er? I hardly knew 'er.]]
;DECEPTICONS
*[[Stalker (G1)|Stalker]] — Unlike Rotorstorm, his hands are not 5mm peg holes. Instead, the ports on his shoulders and back are 5mm pegs — his massive missile and his radar dish are on 5mm posts. His lack of 5mm hands is made up for by two screw holes on his wrists which are 5mm holes, allowing him to hold guns there.

===1993===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Clench (G1)|Clench]]
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==Japanese Generation 1==
There's not a lot to say about Japanese Generation 1. The main thing is that there are more Micromasters. More Micromasters means more 5mm pegs.

The first few lines that the Japanese marketed independently were mostly reuses of American moulds, with only a few differences. Basically, if the American version can use 5mm pegs, so can the Japanese version. In these cases, there's only a handful of toys that need pointing out as independent and unique but the overall line was generally a mess of 5mm pegs everywhere.

===Headmasters===
Most of this line was just American release toys repackaged. Basically all of them were 5mm compatible. Almost all of the moulds unique to the Japanese line were also 5mm compatible.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Stepper]] and [[Artfire]]. — Jazz and Inferno, two previously non-compatible toys, were retooled and redecoed in Headmasters and used as Targetmasters. Artfire's fists are expanded to allow him to hold his targetmaster gun [[Nightstick (Headmasters)|Nightstick]]. Stepper meanwhile has Jazz's missile launcher replaced by a plug-in port to allow him to use his Targetmaster unit [[Nebulon (Headmasters)|Nebulon]] as a shoulder cannon.
*<s>Billy</s> <s>Blaster</s> [[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]] — Redeco and slight retool of G1 Blaster.

*[[Graphy]], [[Noise]], [[Dile]] and [[Saur]]
*[[Raiden]] — Like Devastator before him (well, sorta), Raiden can use 5mm weapons while his components cannot.

;DESTRONS
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundblaster]] — Redeco and slight retool of G1 Soundwave.

===Masterforce===
Again, Masterforce is almost entirely American moulds, but this time there's more redecos. There's a few retools, and a handful of new moulds too, with 5mm compatibility.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Metalhawk (Masterforce)|Metalhawk]] — He's a Pretender. And what have we learned so far? That's right: Pretenders are 5mm compatible.
*[[Ginrai (human)|Super Ginrai]] and [[Godbomber]] — Ginrai is a retool of Powermaster Optimus Prime, with brand new hands. Brand new retractable 5mm hands! (To replace his old unretractable 5mm hands!) Godbomber is designed to be compatible with Ginrai, to use his accessories and to merge with him, so he gets to be 5mm compatible too. Sweet.
*[[Grand Maximus]] — Fortress Maximus with a new deco and some new accessories. He's compatible with 5mm pegs in the same way as Fortress Maximus, and his new parts are mostly a Pretender shell with some extra weapons. Pretender shell? Well, we know what that means!

;DESTRONS
*[[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] — Does not have 5mm peg holes for his hands, but has limited compatibility thanks to a handful of 5mm holes and some 5mm pegs on his smaller accessories. This toy was also released in Europe in 1992.
*[[Browning]] — As well as multiple sets of fists, Browning also has 5mm post holes on his shoulders for added shoulder cannon action.
*[[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] — A retool of G1 Scorponok with a new [[robot mode]] head and some new weapons. He's 5mm compatible in the same ways as Scorponok, but with updated [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]] compatibility to boot.

===Victory===
Victory was radically different from the American toy line of the time. Most of the toys were unique to Japan, and most of them had 5mm compatibility to some extent.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], [[Victory Leo]] and their combined form Victory Saber
*[[Blacker]], [[Laster]], [[Braver]] and their combined form [[Road Caesar]].
*[[Landcross (Victory)|Landcross]] — While the individual components are not generally 5mm compatible, Landcross has 5mm fists. Some of his components have 5mm holes on their vehicle modes for storing merge parts.
*[[Galaxy Shuttle]] — Dude's basically a Micromaster toy, of course he's 5mm compatible.
*[[Greatshot]] — A retool and redeco of Sixshot.

;DESTRONS
*[[Liokaiser]] — As with most every merge group, Liokaiser's fists are 5mm pegs. His individual components are mostly not 5mm compatible. [[Leozack]] has 5mm ports, and [[Guyhawk]] and [[Hellbat (Victory)|Hellbat]] have 5mm posts, used in merging. [[Killbison]]'s tank mode guns are on a 5mm plug, which becomes Liokaiser's hand-held weapons. None of these ports and plugs are particularly accessible or useful. Unless you want to give Leozack gun knees, which... who wouldn't want to?
*[[Dinoking]] — A redeco of Monstructor with new Pretender shells, he's 5mm compatible in exactly the same way.
*[[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]] and [[Blue Bacchus]] — Retools and redecos of Crossblades and Thunderwing.

===Zone===
Zone is basically the Japanese equivalent of the American Micromasters line. Most of the toys were straight repackagings of the American releases, with basically no changes. The rest were either new Micromaster bases (with 5mm weapons) or redecos of American bases. 5mm compatibility had been more or less the norm for Japanese Generation 1, and Zone would cement their place with only the individual Micromasters not being fully 5mm compatible.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]], [[Sonic Bomber]], [[Roadfire|Road Fire]] and their merged form [[Big Powered]]
*[[Landshaker]] and [[Sky Hyper]] — Redecos of Groundshaker and Sky Hopper's bases with new pilots and the same ole weapons.

;DESTRONS
*[[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] — Dude, a crazy Decepticon redeco of Metroplex. Just as compatible with 5mm pegs as Metroplex ever was. But more blue.

===Return of Convoy===
[[File:Microtrailer versatility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Is there nothing they can't do?!]]
Yup, Optimus Prime got a new toy this year. Yawn. What we're really interested in is two brand new concepts. First of all, all the Micromaster patrols were re-released this year, and packaged with brand new Micro Trailers. Secondly we were introduced to six-member Micromaster combiner teams which merge more traditionally than the American Micromaster combiners.

The Micro Trailers were simple launchers for the Micromasters, and there were (including the three packaged with the bulks from this year) 14 in all. From a 5mm compatibility point of view, these things are incredible. They're designed to combine, pegging into each other. The result is two hollow 5mm posts, and two 5mm ports on each little trailer. You can load them up with weapons, plug Mini-Cons into them or just have larger robots hold them as weapons. Just to add to it, they've got ports for American Micromaster Combiners to tow them with, connectors for Micromaster ramps, and a tab to let Sky Garry carry them. Interactivity? You freakin' bet.

The six member combiners are significant because they are the first (and to date '''only''') combiner teams to use 5mm pegs to connect actual robots together. The six Micromasters in each team combine around a frame that makes up the torso, head, and thighs of the robot. The shoulders of this frame use hollow 5mm pegs to connect its arms. It's significant because it means that the arm components for all the six member Micromaster combiners have large 5mm ports, allowing them to peg onto 5mm posts — like Mini-Con pegs, for example.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Grandus (ROC)|Grandus]], [[Sky Garry (ROC)|Sky Garry]], and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Star Convoy]]
*[[Micro Trailer]]s #0 to 12, and Star Convoy's Micro Trailer.
[[File:Micromerge5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*[[Sixliner]] — Sixliner was the first of the six member Micromaster combiner teams. He had 5mm compatible fists, a 5mm compatible gun (with two hollow 5mm pegs on the side) and oddly enough 5mm compatible toes. His combiner parts can all become carriages for the train modes of his individual Micromasters. His main torso section has three hollow 5mm posts on it, allowing it to mount Mini-Cons, or to be held by larger robots as a strange gun (which you can then mount Mini-Cons on). Sixliner's arms, [[Leaf]] and [[Alan (ROC)|Alan]] connect to him via 5mm ports that can be used to peg them on any 5mm posts.

===Operation Combination===
The last gasp of Generation 1 in Japan. This line was a mish-mash of new moulds, redecos of old moulds and UK imports.

The most important part of the line from our point of view right now is the new six member Micromaster combiners. There was a retool of Sixliner, and 3 entirely new mould teams. The three new teams use a generic body frame which uses far more 5mm pegs than the Sixliner body. The head and feet, as well as the shoulders, now connect by 5mm posts. This new versatility meant that four members of the team, not just two, could peg onto 5mm posts. The parts of these new combiners could also merge into a jet — but if you merge them into a jet you can't use the parts as weapons for larger robots, and who wants that? No one.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Sixturbo]] — His arms and legs, [[Circuit (OC)|Circuit]], [[Neo-Wheel]], [[Discharge]] and [[Sireen]] all have 5mm ports.
*[[Sixbuilder]] — His arms and legs, [[Digger]], [[Iron Lift]], [[Mixing]] and [[Treader]] all have 5mm ports.
*[[Sixwing]] — His arms and legs, [[Falcon (OC)|Falcon]], [[Flanker]], [[Raker]] and [[Supersonic]] all have 5mm ports.
*[[Guard City]] — A redeco, barely, of Generation 1 Defensor. Compatible in exactly the same way as the original mould.
*[[Sixtrain]] — A retool of Sixliner. His arms [[Atlan]] and [[Raise]] have 5mm ports.

;DESTRONS
*[[Battle Gaia]] — A redeco of Generation 1 Bruticus. Compatible in exactly the same way as the original mould.
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==Generation 2==
Come 1993 and ''Transformers'' was given a rebirth, both in the US (who hadn't had toys on the shelves since 1990) and in the rest of the world, called ''Generation 2''. This toyline was a mixture of vintage Generation 1 ''[[Diaclone]]''-based toys, redecos of toys released in the UK and later on a whole slew of brand new moulds created just for that line.

''Generation 2'' was only moderately 5mm-friendly. The old moulds retained their old compatibilities, and the new moulds tended to be much smaller toys that weren't able to have large fist holes. Still, there are a handful of new and interesting toys with 5mm compatibility, and many of them would go on to be prominent toys in later lines as well.

===1993===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Optimus Prime]] — This toy is a redeco and retool of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. The main difference now is the addition of a voice pack with two 5mm post holes on it and the addition of two brand-new hand-held missile launchers with 5mm posts. This added versatility has basically never been carried forwards to other re-releases of the mould.
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Jazz]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 2 2|Sideswipe]] — These two (redecos of the G1 toys) are NOT 5mm compatible, but their missile launchers have a double-post, making their '''guns''' 5mm compatible.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Devastator (G1)#Generation 2|Devastator]] — This toy was released twice in two different new decos, but it's still the same tooling as the Generation 1 toy with the same compatibilities.
*[[Ramjet (G1)#Generation 2 2|Ramjet]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Starscream]] — Redecos of the Generation 1 toys with the same compatibilities. They also have new missile launchers (that actually launch!) and a new sound box, but neither of these really adds any new compatibility to the toys.
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Megatron]] — This is the first new Gen2 exclusive mould created for the American toy line. It's also the first new mould with 5mm fists.

===1994===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Superion (G1)#Generation 2|Superion]] — A redeco of the Generation 1 toy, with the same very very limited compatibility, but with the added bonus of Gold Plastic Syndrome.
*[[Silverbolt (G1)#Generation 2 2|Silverbolt]] — A redeco of the Generation 1 toy, unlike the original toy this Silverbolt is retooled to have 5mm post holes on his wings, for a pair of new missile launchers. Silverbolt's launchers are the same basic mould as those used by the Skyraiders, but were retooled to have a double-post so that Superion could hold them. Because he doesn't have 5mm fists. Because Superion is a poopy-head.
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Hero Optimus Prime]]
*[[Electro#Generation 2 2|Electro]] and [[Volt#Generation 2 2|Volt]].

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Bruticus (G1)#Generation 2|Bruticus]] and the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] — A slightly retooled and extensively redecoed version of the original toy with the same basic compatibilities. [[Onslaught (G1)#Generation 2 2|Onslaught]] also has a new missile launcher which is 5mm compatible.
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Hero Megatron]]
*[[Sizzle (G2)#Generation 2 2|Sizzle]] and [[Jolt (G2)#Generation 2 2|Jolt]]

===1995===
The last year of ''Generation 2'' was getting more and more experimental, with toys with all kinds of different gimmicks, all kinds of brand new features. Unfortunately this year also saw a severe downsizing of the toys — smaller toys became the standard. That left room for only one toy this year with 5mm fists and accessories.

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Laser Optimus Prime]] — Probably because of a decided downturn in the ''size'' of individual toys in 1995, Laser Optimus Prime is the '''only''' toy this year with 5mm pegs. His sword, laser cannon, and missile launcher have 5mm handles.

==Beast Wars==
[[File:Optimusprimal5mmposts.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Share and share alike.]]

After ''Generation 2'', 5mm posts took a pasting. Suddenly they just weren't standard any more. If ''Generation 2'' was experimental in its last days, then ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' was even more experimental. There were basically no singular standards for this line. Characters were completely self-contained [[play pattern]]s, based around their animal modes. As the line evolved general gimmicks, again based on the aesthetics of the toy rather than their play pattern, began to dominate. The only place that 5mm post holes were generally universal were the larger scale Ultra toys who mostly featured 5mm hands.

Tolerances are a big issue with ''Beast Wars'' toys with 5mm posts, the following list is as comprehensive as it can be, but you might find you struggle to use the 5mm compatibility on some of your toys. In the testing phase different samples ranged from impossibly tight, to perfect, to really loose.

===1996===
;MAXIMALS
*[[Dinobot (BW)#Toys|Dinobot]] — Dinobot's weapons and accessories and hands are all 5mm posts. This is great, seeing as this mould was released again, and again, and again. His famous [[Cyber-slash tail weapon|rotating blade]] weapon has a 5mm post hole in it that allows it to mount on a 5mm post on his dinosaur mode back. This is especially useful for mounting the tail weapon on his back in robot mode.
*[[Polar Claw]]
*[[Optimus Primal/toys#Beast Wars|Ultra Optimus Primal]]
*[[Wolfang (Maximal)|Wolfang]] Has 5mm screw holes in his robot back, and a non-screw 5mm hole in his head — these are almost useless. However, his waist kibble has [[Mini-Con]]-compatible pegs, as does the front of his shield.

===1997===
;MAXIMALS
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Grimlock]] — A [[redeco]] of the ''Beast Wars'' Dinobot mould with the same compatibility.
*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Ironhide]] and [[Magnaboss (BW)#Beast Wars|Magnaboss]] — [[Silverbolt (G1)#Beast Wars|Silverbolt]] and [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Prowl]] are not 5mm compatible, but Ironhide, Magnaboss' sword, and Magnaboss are. The small hollow pegs on Ironhide's elephant shell halves are ''not'' 5mm, but the size of the inner hole is such that they ''do'' grip Mini-Cons.
*[[B'Boom]]

;PREDACONS
*[[Ram Horn#Toys|Ram Horn]] and [[Tripredacus#Toys|Tripredacus]] — Ramhorn has 5mm hands, giving Tripredacus one 5mm hand too. The other members of the team are not 5mm compatible.
*[[Inferno (BW)#Toys|Inferno]]

===1998===
;MAXIMALS
*[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Transmetal Cheetor]] — His fists are an unconventional shape, but hold 5mm weapons just fine.
*[[Optimus Primal/toys#Beast Wars|Transmetal Optimus Primal]]
*[[Optimus Primal/toys#Beast Wars|Optimal Optimus]] — While he doesn't have 5mm peg holes for his fists, he does have 5mm pegs on his wrists, (on angles, so their use is limited) and he ''does'' have hollow 5mm pegs (perfect for Mini-Cons) on his rifle! On his shoulders are a couple of other 5mm pegs too.

*[[Torca (BW)|Torca]]

;PREDACONS
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Transmetal Megatron]]
*[[Rampage (BW)#Beast Wars|Transmetal Rampage]]
*[[Antagony (BW)#Beast Wars|Botcon Antagony]]

===1999===
;MAXIMALS
*[[Optimus Minor#Toys|Optimus Minor]] — On his own, Optimus Minor is not 5mm compatible. However, his tail weapon uses two different 5mm pegs — one of which is hollow, perfect for Mini-Cons! The allows him to hold a Mini-Con in robot mode.
*[[Tigerhawk#Toys|Tigerhawk]]

;PREDACONS
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Transmetal II Megatron]]

===Beast Wars II===
''[[Beast Wars II (toyline)|Beast Wars II]]'' was a Japanese only line capitalizing on the success of ''Beast Wars''. It's mostly a [[redeco]] line, with a handful of brand new toys or moulds. There's a bunch of old toys in this line with 5mm compatibility, and a few retools and redecos. There's only one new mould. Lio Convoy looks like he should have them, but his fists are actually a bit bigger than the 5mm standard.

[[File:BWII-toy Autolauncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Autolauncher, a canceled ''Generation 2 toy.]]

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Lio Convoy]]
*[[Santon]] and [[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] — Redecos of Beast Wars Ironhide and Magnaboss.

;DESTRONS
*[[Autolauncher]]
*[[Megastorm]]
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]]
*[[Thrust (BWII)|Thrustor]]
*[[God Neptune (BWII)|God Neptune]] — A redeco of the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]s minus [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]], with most of the same 5mm compatibilities as the original group. They were released in a gift set, and also lacked the individual gun stands that the original Seacons had. Man... sucky.
*[[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]]

===Beast Wars Neo===
[[File:BWN-toy Stampy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|That peg placement ''could'' be worse...]]
;CYBERTRONS
*[[Big Convoy]] — Includes a 5mm peg-compatible Matrix.
*[[Longrack (BWN)|Longrack]]
*[[Break]] — 5mm peg under each wing to use him as a missile launcher
*[[Stampy (BWN)|Stampy]] — 5mm peg on his chest (with embossed Maximal symbol on the end) so his blade weapon mode can be held

;DESTRONS
*[[Hardhead (BWN)|Hardhead]]
*[[Elphaorpha]]
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==Machine Wars==
[[Machine_Wars#Toys|Machine Wars]] also had a lack of support for the 5mm peg, although this stems from the line re-using old European exclusive molds, or unused molds from Generation 2. However, the two releases in the Megas size did make use of 5mm posts. As they were once [[Rotorstorm_(G1)#Generation_1|Rotorstorm]] and [[Stalker_(G1)#Generation_1|Stalker]] respectively, their use of 5mm ports are identical to their original releases.

===1997===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Sandstorm_(G1)#Machine_Wars|Sandstorm]]

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Soundwave_(G1)/toys#Machine_Wars|Soundwave]]

==Beast Machines==
''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' saw the almost complete abandonment of the 5mm peg for its toys. The introduction of uniquely moulded hands and toys with few if any accessories meant that 5mm peg holes were no longer needed. In fact, in all of ''Beast Machines'', there is only one toy with deliberate 5mm peg holes for hands. There's others with 5mm screw holes or 5mm peg holes that can be used to make them compatible with older weapons, but for the most part, ''Beast Machines'' emphasized completely self-contained toys.

On the flip side, ''Beast Machines'' was one of the first'' Transformers'' lines to introduce vehicles and separately sold weapon-accessories for other toys, in the form of the [[Beast Rider]]s and [[Deployer (BM)|Deployer]] assortments. These toys, while emphasizing interactivity with other toys, did so without the use of pegs.

===2000===
;VEHICONS
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Machines|Megatron]] — The only toy in the entire line that's deliberately 5mm compatible, the Mega-sized Megatron toy has a single 5mm fist in robot mode.

==2001 ''Robots in Disguise''==
Unlike the much more focused and consistently designed ''Beast Machines'', [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] was an absolute hodge-podge of a line. It used a combination of new moulds, vintage moulds, and contemporary redecos that saw toys from all over the place incorporated into the line. This was both good and bad for 5mm peg enthusiasts—mostly bad, since the majority of the redecos came from ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s or ''Beast Wars'' and ''Beast Machines'' toys.

The handful of brand new toys in the line didn't really emphasize interactivity through compatibility of accessories. Instead they emphasized interactivity through figure combination. Still, there's a handful of stuff there worthy of inclusion here.

===2001===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Wedge#Toys|Wedge]], [[Heavy Load (RID)#Toys|Heavy Load]], [[Hightower (RID)#Toys|Hightower]], [[Grimlock (RID 2001)#Toys|Grimlock]] and [[Landfill (RID)#Toys|Landfill]] — Grimlock is the only member of the team lacking 5mm fists, but fortunately he makes up for it in combined form where he forms a part with 5mm compatible hands (well, claws) for Landfill. In fact all of Landfill's configurations are 5mm compatible. Woo!

*[[Optimus Prime (RID)#Toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]] — Both use 5mm posts extensively. Only the smaller, non-super mode Prime actually has 5mm FISTS. Prime's super mode lacks 5mm fists, or fists at all. Omega Prime's and Ultra Magnus's hands do have 5mm holes on the palms, and Magnus's thumbs have 5mm posts. Prime is also covered in a bunch of hollow 5mm posts that can be used as mini-con ports, and both have 5mm posts and holes out the wazoo.

;DECEPTICONS/PREDACONS
*[[Ruination (RID)#Toys|Ruination]] — Ruination is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the Generation 1 [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s. Initially, in ''Robots in Disguise'', all five components were released separately, though later on they were released only as gift sets. The main difference to the moulds is that the Combaticons' weapons were retooled so they could create two super weapons for Ruination. These super weapons are 5mm compatible.
*[[Megatron (RID)#Toys|Megatron]] and [[Megatron (RID)|Galvatron]]

===2002===
;DECEPTICONS/PREDACONS
*[[Cryotek (RID)#Toys|Cryotek]] — A redeco of ''Beast Wars'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys#TM2|Transmetal 2 Megatron]], has 5mm fists just the same.
*[[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Scourge]] — A redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]] with all his compatibilities.

===2003===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Landfill (RID)|Landfill]] — Same compatibilities as ever, but now in yellow! Plus, it's a gift set!

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Destructicon Scourge]] — A redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]].
*[[Bludgeon (RID 2001)|Destructicon Bludgeon]] — A redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero|Hero Megatron]].
*[[Ruination (RID)#UrbanCamo|Ruination]] — Same as before, but now more urban! And in a gift set!

==Armada==
For 5mm peg addicts, the Unicron Trilogy was a godsend. It was the first Transformers toyline not only to feature 5mm pegs as standard on nearly every single toy, but also to advertise this interactivity. It's all down to one thing: Mini-Cons. Mini-Cons and their contribution are covered a bit earlier in this article, but it's important here to mention their... well...importance.

Mini-Cons each came with a 5mm peg hole, with a smaller (1mm?) peg imbedded inside it. Mini-Cons could then plug onto hollow (but NOT solid) 5mm pegs, usually referred to as Mini-Con hardpoints. Some of these hardpoints included small triggers which were pushed down by the smaller peg inside the Mini-Con's 5mm post hole. This activated gimmicks on the larger toys, and is why the Mini-Con don't simply have 5mm post holes.

The inclusion of Mini-Cons as a set of figures compatible with all larger Armada figures saw an overnight change. Suddenly 5mm pegs were the standard again and all but the roleplay toys in the Armada line have 5mm pegs. However, carrying on from Beast Machines and Beast Wars, many Armada toys had unique or oddly moulded hands, which is madness when you have add on weapons with 5mm pegs and lots of the toys can't hold them. 5mm fists would not make their complete comeback until Energon.

===2003===
;MINI-CONS
The Mini-Cons are all 5mm-compatible in the same way: All Mini-Cons can peg onto '''any''' hollow 5mm pegs. Specific toys that can use them which aren't part of the Unicron trilogy are discussed all through this article, including RiD Optimus Prime, the Micromaster Anti-Aircraft Base, and Beast Wars K-9. Listed below are specific Mini-Cons with unique 5mm compatibilities not covered by straightforward Powerlinking.

*[[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] and [[Run-Over]] — Transform into guns with 5mm-compatible handles.
*[[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]] — He has a 5mm-compatible trailer hitch that can be used as a Mini-Con port, allowing other Mini-Cons to peg onto him!
*[[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] and [[Clench (Armada)|Clench]] — Both have 5mm-thick arms, allowing them to become 5mm-compatible guns.

*[[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]] and the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] — The Air Defence Team merges to become the Star Saber sword. The sword can be held by any toys with 5mm fists or pegged onto Mini-Con compatible posts. Of the three members of the team, only Sonar has an extra feature. He has a 5mm post accessible mostly in shuttle mode, allowing him to be held in other figures' hands (as well as allowing him to be the base of the Star Saber sword).
*[[Maverick (Armada)|Maverick]] and the [[Vorpal Saber|Dark Saber]]

*[[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]] — Prowl transforms into a 5mm-compatible gun.

*[[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]] and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] — The Race Mini-Con Team merge into an enormous shield designed for use with larger toys with 5mm-compatible fists. Dirt Boss has a 5mm-compatible head because of this. Yeah, you heard right, his head is a 5mm post.

*[[Payload (Armada)|Payload]], [[Sky Blast]] and the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] — The Space Team merge into the Requiem Blaster, a super-gun meant for use by toys with 5mm-compatible fists. Payload has the 5mm peg that becomes the handle for the blaster, so he can be hand-held. Sky Blast also has a 5mm peg, this one hollow so that you can mount other Mini-cons on top of the Requiem Blaster and power it up even MORE. Yeah. Insane, right? It also means Sky Blast can be hand-held or merge with Energon weapons, etc.

*[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] — In skateboard mode, he has a Mini-Con compatible peg on top of him, allowing other Mini-cons to be plugged into him.

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]], [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] — None of these three moulds sport 5mm hands. Smokescreen has a 5mm screw hole on his arms just below his fists which can be used as a kind of 5mm fist, but neither Blurr nor Hoist have 5mm fists at all. Smokescreen even came in a boxset with the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] in Japan and he can't hold it!
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Powerlinx Hot Shot]], and [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] — All feature standard 5mm fists. Side Swipe even has a 5mm-compatible gun. In Japan, Hot Shot was given an LED in one hand to allow him to light up 5mm-compatible translucent weapons.

*[[Airazor (Armada)|Airazor]], [[Cheetor (Armada)|Cheetor]], and [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]] — Three redecos of Beast Wars toys, they were retooled so they would have Mini-Con hardpoints. They were not retooled to have 5mm compatible fists, however, so neither Rhinox nor Airazor can use 5mm-compatible weapons. Cheetor still can, though.

*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Powerlinx Red Alert]] — Red Alert is 5mm compatible out the wazoo. He has Mini-Con pegs all over, plus a 5mm fist, a 5mm port on his shoulder for shoulder cannons, a 5mm compatible rifle... oh yeah, and interchangeable tool hands which plug in using a 5mm peg.
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] — He doesn't have 5mm-compatible hands. But he does have big, stompy feet, so we forgive him.
*[[Overload (Armada)|Overload]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Powerlinx Jetfire]] — Both moulds have 5mm fists, though Overload's are very limited due to his enormously high wrists. Overload also has a 5mm-compatible port as his trailer hitch so he can be towed by Optimus Prime or his Mini-Con.

*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Supercon Optimus Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Super Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Powerlinx Optimus Prime]] — Both the large and small Optimus Prime toys have 5mm fists. Even in his Super Mode, Prime has 5mm fists. The hitch used to pull Prime's trailer is a 5mm post, shared by both the large and small versions of the toys. This means that the small Prime can pull the larger toy's trailer, or either of them can pull Armada Overload. You can also use this hitch as a mount for 5mm compatible weapons.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]], [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Powerlinx Cyclonus]], [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], [[Demolishor (Armada)|Powerlinx Demolishor]], [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and [[Thrust (Armada)|Powerlinx Thrust]] — Do not have 5mm compatible fists. They do have plenty of Mini-Con ports, though.

*[[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] — The only Supercon Decepticon with 5mm-compatible fists. He also has missiles that he uses as clubs (well, in the fiction he uses them as guns...sorta...), and they're 5mm compatible too.

*[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] — A redeco of Supercon Optimus Prime. He has all the same compatibilities, including being able to pull the Super Prime's trailer.

*[[Terrorsaur (Armada)|Terrorsaur]] — A redeco and retool of Beast Wars Transmetal Terrorsaur. The retooling gives him Mini-Con pegs, but not 5mm-compatible fists.
*[[Predacon (Armada)|Predacon]] — A redeco and retool of Beast Wars TM Megatron. Like the original version of the mould, he has 5mm fists and a 5mm tail weapon, but now he also sports four brand new Mini-Con pegs.

*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] — All have 5mm hands in addition to their Mini-Con pegs.

*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] — Doesn't have 5mm fists, even if he is loaded with an unbelievable number of Mini-Con ports.

*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Galvatron]] — They traded useless knees for unreasonable numbers of Mini-Con hardpoints. Their insane number of Mini-Con pegs makes them one of the most 5mm compatible moulds in history. The toy is perfect for overloading with weapons in either robot or tank mode, and in [[robot mode]], he even gets a 5mm-compatible fist (only the one, because the other hand is concealing a knife).

*[[Unicron/toys|Unicron]] - In total, the planet-eater has 27 Mini-Con-compatible pegs in planet mode and 30 in robot mode — 32 if you count the two conveniently shaped pegs on the back of his right hand. Of those, 24 are situated on his wings/planet ring.

==Energon==
[[File:Energonweapon demo 001.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Now his shot's 6 times as hot!]]
With ''Transformers Energon'', the 5mm golden age continued. Mini-Cons were dropped in favour of a return to the basic price point, but Energon figures still retained their 5mm compatibility and their Mini-Con hardpoints. The line introduced new translucent weapons called energon weapons. The energon weapons were versatile, often multi-part weapons which frequently had both traditional 5mm posts and ports and Mini-Con-style 5mm posts and ports. They could be mounted on Mini-Con pegs, used to activate Mini-Con gimmicks on Armada toys, and merged to create insanely over-the-top super weapons.

There were two distinct types of energon weapons. There were the multi-part accessories packed with the Omnicons, which often had 3 or 4 distinct components. Strictly speaking these (and a few weapons of larger toys) were the weapons advertised officially as [[Energon weapon]]s. There were also the more static and traditional rifles and missile launchers packed with the larger ''Energon'' toys, even these weapons usually still had multiple posts and ports, including Mini-Con posts and ports, allowing them to be merged with other Energon weapons. As the series progressed, a third type of energon weapon was added: the multi-configuration weapons included with the Energon quintro-combiners, which were designed to be feet and hands for the large ''Energon'' combiner robots, as well as weapons for the component robots.

''Energon'' was really the first Transformers toy line to emphasise and advertise swapping and trading weapons as a pattern of play, despite the fact that Transformers toy lines had been capable of this play pattern since nearly the beginning. Over in Japan, this was emphasised even more with energon weapons from Omnibots given away, sold as separate units, or included as bonuses with redecos.

===2004===
;MINI-CONS
Not many Mini-Cons were produced during ''Energon''. There was only one entirely new team and a handful of redecos. They are all 5mm-compatible, as is standard for Mini-Cons. Those Mini-Cons of special interest are listed below.

*[[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] and the [[Energon Saber]] — Retooled from Armada's Star Saber, they have the same basic compatibilities.
*[[Knock Out (Energon)|Knock Out]] — A redeco of Armada Rollout with all the same compatibilities.
*[[Payload (Armada)|Payload]], [[Sky Blast]] and the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] — A redeco of the Requiem Blaster from Armada, with the same basic compatibilities.

;AUTOBOTS
The listing below describes, for the most part, the individual robots. Keep in mind that each toy also came with a gun, usually a transluscent energon weapon with multiple ports and pegs, and even Mini-con compatibility. Even toys without Mini-con plugs of their own often had them on their guns.

*The Omnicons, [[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]], [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]], [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]], [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]], and his redeco [[Strongarm (Energon)|Energon Strongarm]] — The Omnicons were Basic-sized toys, the first toys featured at this price point to have 5mm fists. Each came with an energon weapon, as described above, made up of several components, and an energon star meant to fit over spark crystal of ''Energon'' toys.

*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] — Arcee is the only Omnicon without 5mm fists. She has 5mm post holes in her arms meant to stand in for 5mm fists, but her actual hands are eenie-weenie.

*[[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]], [[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]], [[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]] and [[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]] — The limb components of Superion Maximus. They had standard 5mm compatibility and unique transformable energon weapons that became "hands" and "feet" for Superion Maximus.

*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] — Downshift features a spoiler that becomes a unique platform for holding both his guns or any other energon weapons.
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Energon Hot Shot]] and [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]]
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]], [[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]] and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] — In addition to standard ''Energon'' compatibility, these toys retain the Mini-Con ports from ''Transformers: Armada''. Rodimus has one, Inferno and Roadblock each have two.
*[[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] — Unlike the other Combat-Class ''Energon'' toys, Tow-Line was actually made up of two components which combine to form his vehicle mode, a robot and a battle platform. The robot is fairly standard for Energon toys, with many post holes for 5mm weapons of all sorts, some of them in rather unusual places. The battle platform in particular, though, is basically designed as a showcase for Energon weapons, making a perfect platform for building insane or over-the-top energon weapon combinations.

*[[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] — This mould has a Mini-con port on its shoulder pad. Unlike most other ''Energon'' Autobots their weapons, while 5mm compatible, are not designed after the ''Energon'' weapon style. They don't have any extra posts or ports, and aren't made of translucent plastics. They're just simple hand-held guns.
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and [[Ironhide (Energon)|Energon Ironhide]] — One of a handful of ''Energon'' moulds without its own hand-held rifle. Has a Mini-Con port on his right forearm.
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]] — The Mini-Con ports on their shuttle mode become their toes in robot mode so... uhhh... good luck with that. The rifle that comes with this mould, despite being translucent, is not effective as an Energon weapon. It has two gun posts, but no other compatibility. It may have been intended to, though. On top of the rifle is a piece of moulding that looks exactly like a Mini-Con post, including their unique base... but it's teeny tiny and undersized.

*[[Treadbolt]] — A redeco of ''Armada'' Scavenger with all his compatibilities.
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] — He has no hand-held rifle, but he does have a Mini-Con port on his left forearm.

*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] and [[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]], [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] — Both these moulds are littered with 5mm ports and pegs. The Bulkhead mould also has a Mini-Con peg on his helicopter tail, while the Landmine mould has two Mini-Con ports on his large cannon for his Brute mode.

*[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] — A redeco of ''Armada'' Overload.

*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] — Prime has 4 Mini-Con pegs in vehicle mode: 2 on his trailer, and 2 on his cab. In robot mode his trailer becomes a base and is still Mini-Con compatible, but the Mini-Con ports are hidden in Prime's robot mode, sadly. Prime's gun is just a standard rifle, not an energon weapon.
*[[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] and [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] — This mould has 4 Mini-Con ports on his shoulders, front and back, and a handful of 5mm posts. Still, considering its size it's not enormously versatile at using 5mm compatible weapons.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Battle Ravage]], [[Command Ravage]], [[Cruellock]], [[Doom-Lock]] and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] — All the Energon Terrorcons have 5mm fists as standard. In addition to his Energon weapon Ravage also has a tail mace.
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] — Divebomb's wing-mounted weapons come in two variants. The first variant has only one 5mm post on the base of the two-part weapon. The second variant was retooled to have two posts, one at either end of his weapon.
*[[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]], [[Duststorm (Energon)|Duststorm]], [[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]], and [[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]] — The limbs of Constructicon Maximus. Each of them has 5mm fists as standard. The Duststorm/Wideload mould also has a Mini-Con peg on its crane arm.
*[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]] — Steamhammer loves Mini-Cons. In both robot and vehicle modes he has 5 Mini-Con posts. That's a lot, even for an Energon toy, allowing him to hold a partner Mini-Con, an entire Mini-Con team and have one left over for an Energon weapon. Too bad he doesn't have a Mini-Con partner. (Oh yeah, he's got a bunch of 5mm post holes too.)
*[[Constructicon Maximus]] — He retains six Mini-Con pegs, four from Steamhammer and two from Dust Storm and Wideload, though Steamhammer's aren't particularly accessible. He doesn't have 5mm peg hole hands.
*[[Blackout (combiner)|Blackout]], [[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]] — This mould has two 5mm posts on each arm in robot mode.
*[[Blight (Energon)|Blight]], [[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]] — The tank mould technically has three Mini-con ports on his weapon, though only one is accessible in vehicle mode, and in robot mode one of them has to form the handle for the gun. In practical terms you're probably only going to get one Mini-con on there.
*[[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]] — Barricade likes Mini-cons too, but not as much as Steamhammer. He's got three Mini-con posts in robot mode and two in vehicle mode.
*[[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] — Thanks to Barricade he has two Mini-con ports on his thighs. He doesn't have 5mm post holes for hands, but he does have Mini-con ports on his thumbs when using the tank as an arm, or on his heels if using the tank as a leg.
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] — In addition to his 5mm fists he has four Mini-con posts, though generally speaking only two are accessible in either mode. Because the posts are on a hinged piece it is possible to expose and use all four at once. His missiles can also fit into his hands, but aren't particularly effective because he holds them at about the midpoint on the missile.
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Energon Starscream]] — Based conceptually on the G2 Smokescreen mould, unlike that mould Starscream is highly 5mm compatible. He has a crazy Energon weapon, with multiple configurations and mini-con ports, so the gun section of the weapon can be used a Mini-con. He has Mini-con pegs on his wings that are accessible in both modes. Oh yeah, and the heads of his missiles are 5mm, so he can use them as swords if he gets tired of his giant Energon sword.
*[[Rapid Run (Energon)|Rapid Run]] — A redeco of Armada Sideways.
*[[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]], [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]], [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] — In addition to 5mm fists, they all have Mini-con ports on the kibble on their forearms. Snow Cat only has a port on his left arm.
*[[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]] and [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] — This mould loves 5mm pegs. Including fists each arm has three 5mm peg holes, as well as a Mini-con port. The toy's missiles are also 5mm wide, letting him hold them as swords. Oh yeah, and he has 5mm posts on the insides of his knees.
*[[Shockblast]] and [[Six Shot]] — Doesn't have traditional hands, but has plenty of 5mm post holes.
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] — Doesn't have traditional hands, but has plenty of 5mm post holes. Has some very inaccessible Mini-con pegs on the missile launchers on his claws.
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] — An awesome redeco of Armada Tidal Wave.
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Galvatron]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] — This same basic design was released twice at two different size scales. They're all 5mm compatible. The larger version has 6 Mini-con ports in jet mode, and two in robot mode. The tank accessory also features a Mini-con port on the turret's hatch, exactly where such a post was located on the ''Armada'' Megatron figure it was based on. The tank also has four 5mm post holes on its underside, which are used to dock the tank to the jet.
*[[Alpha Quintesson]] — While he doesn't transform, Alpha Quintesson is positively brimming with 5mm posts. He has a 5mm post missile launcher too.

==Cybertron==
While ''Transformers Cybertron'' continued the widespread 5mm compatibility seen in ''Armada'' and ''Energon'', it was in a more low-key form, as the central gimmick of [[Cyber Key]]s had nothing to do with 5mm posts whatsoever. Mini-Con ports became rare again, though not unheard of — the focus was now almost entirely on weapons.

===2005===
;MINI-CONS
[[File:Ichibi-peg.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ichibi's added post actually removes the original Powerlinx function. Whoops.]]
Mini-Cons were rare at the beginning of Cybertron, consisting of [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] and the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]. As time went on, however, the line introduced a few more teams, a series of Mini-Con two-packs redecoed from ''Armada'' and ''Energon'' molds, and an assortment of Mini-Cons both old and new as pack-in bonuses. Naturally, these all retained standard Powerlinking capability; listed below are Mini-Cons with additional abilities beyond that.

*[[Checkpoint (Cybertron)|Checkpoint]], [[Stripmine]], and [[Deepdive]] — Each of these Mini-Cons sports a 5mm post. Stripmine and Deepdive's posts are hollow.
*[[Scrap Iron (Cybertron)|Scrap Iron]], [[Backblast]], and [[Blastcharge (Cybertron)|Blastcharge]] — Another redeco of the Requiem Blaster, with everything that implies.
*[[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]], [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]], and [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] — Redecoes of the Race Team, with all the same compatibility.
*[[Bulge (GF)|Bulge]], [[Graviton (GF)|Graviton]], and [[Quasar]] — Redecoes of the [[Emergency Mini-Con Team]]. Bulge (copter) was [[retool]]ed to add a 5mm post to his tail section, and Graviton (crash truck) had a 5mm peg glued into one of his Powerlinx sockets. Both of these additions were to make their weapon modes hand-held.
*[[Hyakurai]], [[Ichibi]], and [[Mugen]] — Retools of the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team]]. Each one was given 5mm pegs to make their weapon modes hand-held (even though their main partner, [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Cybertron|Wing Saber]], didn't have 5mm-compatible hands).
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;AUTOBOTS
*[[Vector Prime]] — He is from an earlier, apparently ''Armada''-esque age and his form reflects that. He is here to sport multiple Mini-Con posts, 5mm fistholes, and a 5mm-compatible sword. He is not here to blend.
*[[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]] — A retooled ''Armada'' [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]], Longrack still sports a 5mm post. ([[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] does not.)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] — Has one 5mm hand, and one gun-hand which is a 5mm post, with "hammer" and "claw" attachments that fit on the end.
*[[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]], [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] — Clocker has a 5mm gun (with two pegs, side by side) and fists to hold it... and also has dual ''exhaust pipe'' accessories that attach (to the undersides of his fists, actually) using hollow 5mm posts.
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]], [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]], [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], Override GTS, [[Armorhide (Cybertron)|Armorhide]], [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]], Brakedown GTS, [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]], [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] — All feature 5mm weapons, fists, and vehicle mode mounting points.
*[[Hightail (Cybertron)|Hightail]] — His <s>trombone</s> gun has a 5mm post, and he has the fists to hold it.
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]], [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] — Though they lack any handheld weapons of their own, these toys have 5mm fists.
*[[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]], [[Cybertron Defense Team|Cybertron Defense]] Hot Shot, Cybertron Defense Red Alert, and Cybertron Defense Scattorshot — Quickmix and all three members of the Cybertron Defense Team have 5mm-compatible fists and accessories, and bear hollow 5mm posts for mounting Mini-Cons.
*[[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] — Metroplex is ''covered'' in hollow 5mm posts, with a total of 14.
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Deluxe [[Trukk not munky|trukk]]) — A redeco of the ''Armada'' Super-Con Optimus Prime mold with the same functionality. Instead of Over-Run, he includes a special Cyber Key that has the same hole-with-a-post as a Mini-Con, making it capable of attaching to any hollow 5mm post.
*Optimus Prime and [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] — Redecoes of the ''Robots in Disguise'' versions, with all that that implies.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]] and [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runamuck]] — Retooled versions of ''Armada'' Cyclonus and Side Swipe. Buzzsaw retains most of Cyclonus's compatibility, but has lost the posts on his missile launchers. Runamuck, meanwhile, has lost Sideswipe's accessories in favor of a new 5mm gun.
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]], Galvatron, [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], Ransack GTS, [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], [[Hardtop (Cybertron)|Hardtop]], [[Swindle (Cybertron)|Swindle]], [[Lugnutz]], and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] — All these figures have 5mm hands and weapons.
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], Dark Crumplezone, [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]], [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]], [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]], and [[Brushguard]] — These figures have 5mm hands, though they include no compatible accessories.
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]] — A retooled Scorponok that retains the ''Energon'' toy's features and adds Cyber Key compatibility.
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] — Like Arcee before her, Thunderblast's hands are too small and girly for 5mm holes, so she has them further up on her forearms instead. Her weapon is 5mm-compatible.
*[[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]] — Like Metroplex, Menasor likes Mini-Cons.
*[[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]] — A redeco of Red Alert with the same compatibility.
*[[Scrapmetal (Cybertron individual)|Scrap]][[Scrapmetal (race)|metal]] — All Scrapmetals have 5mm fists, and in an undocumented feature, their flip-out blades can be hand-held.
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] — A redeco of ''Armada'' Demolishor with the same features. Instead of Blackout, he includes a Cyber Key with a Mini-Con-style 5mm hole on the back, similar to the deluxe Optimus Prime's.

;OTHER
*[[Primus]] — Like Unicron before him, Primus sports an assortment of hollow 5mm posts. His total is far lower (nine), but in Primus's defense, most of Unicron's are on his ring.
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] and [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]] — Both feature 5mm fists and accessories.

==Classics==
''Classics'' brought back many old ''Transformers'' characters with new toys, and most of those toys were 5mm compatible. It also introduced yet more Mini-Cons, though hollow 5mm posts are few and far between in ''Classics.''

==''Transformers'' (2007)==
The live-action movie toyline mostly eschewed the use of the 5mm system, in part because the integrated nature of the characters' weapons meant a low number of handheld accessories overall. Nevertheless, the reuse of various molds from the previous few years ensured that 5mm posts continued to appear.

==Animated==
''Transformers Animated'' had few 5mm-compatible toys, but they existed.

===2008===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime]] - His axe and shield have 5mm posts, and therefore his hands are also compatible with them.
*Voyager Class Optimus Prime - Both his axe and his water gun use the standard 5mm posts, and therefore his hands are also compatible.
*The Battle Begins Optimus Prime - His axe uses the 5mm post for its handle, and his hands are compatible with them... as is the hole in his buttocks.
*[[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] - His hands are open with a 5mm groove in them to hold such accessories.
*[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] - Both his shield and [[lance]] sport 5mm posts, and his hands are compatible. However, the fingers are sculpted with a gap over the 5mm holes, so accessories with smaller posts can only be held from the bottom of his hands.
;DECEPTICONS
*[[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] - The inside of his robot mode hands sport 5mm posts, which can also double as a Mini-Con port. His mace also has a 5mm hole in it.
*[[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] — Appropriately enough, Swindle is equipped with a large cannon on a 5mm post, and has two 5mm holes with which to use it.
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Leader Class Megatron]] - His swords are mounted on 5mm handles, and his hands therefore sport 5mm holes.
*Shadow Blade Megatron - Being a redeco of Leader Class Megatron, he carries over the same 5mm compatibility.
*[[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] - His gun/crane uses a 5mm post, so the holes in his forearms and back are compatible with other weapons.

===2009===
;AUTOBOTS
*Freeway Jazz - Being a redeco of Jazz, he shares the same 5mm-holed hands.
;DECEPTICONS
*Atomic Lugnut - Being a redeco of Lugnut, Atomic Lugnut sports the same posts in his hands, and the same hole on his mace.
*Shockwave Vs. Bumblebee - The Shockwave in this pack, being a redeco of the previous Shockwave, has the same post/ports.

===2010===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] - Arcee's hands can hold 5mm post weapons. However, her weapons are slightly thicker. This resulted in many a broken thumb.
*[[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus Minor]] - The tabs on his bow are 5mm wide.

===2011===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Minerva (Animated)|Minerva]] - Being a redeco of Arcee, she shares the same 5mm-holed hands. But continue to be careful with her slaggin' thumbs!
*[[Sideswipe (Animated)|Sideswipe]] - Being a redeco of Breakdown, Sideswipe shares the 5mm bow tabs.
;DECEPTICONS
*[[Dead End (Animated)|Dead End]] - Being a redeco of Jazz, he shares the same 5mm-holed hands.
*[[Drag Strip (Animated)|Drag Strip]] - Being a redeco of Arcee, she shares the same 5mm-holed hands. But continue to be careful with the swords!
*[[The Motor Master|Motormaster]] - Being a retool of Voyager Class Optimus Prime, his axe and cannon use the same 5mm posts, and the hands use the same 5mm holes.
*[[Toxitron (Animated)|Toxitron]] - Being a redeco of Voyager Class Optimus Prime, his axe and cannon use the same 5mm posts, and the hands use the same 5mm holes.
*[[Breakdown (Animated)|Breakdown]] - Being a retool of Rodimus Minor, Breakdown shares the same 5mm tabs on his bow.

==Universe (2008)==
Following in the footsteps of ''Classics'', ''Universe'' toys nearly always featured 5mm fists and accessories.

==Revenge of the Fallen==
The toys for the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie initially returned to the design principles of the previous live-action movie, but in time, 5mm accessories began to creep back in. This line also introduced an alternate system of interchangeable accessories, the [[C joint]].

==Generations==
Once again, ''Generations'' typically followed the example of ''Classics'' and ''Universe,'' featuring widespread 5mm compatibility.

==Power Core Combiners==
Much like ''Armada'' and ''Energon'', ''Power Core Combiners'' heavily emphasized compatibility between different toys. The main focus of the line, the "combination" suggested by the title, was a series of "Commander" figures who could combine with interchangeable drone vehicles in a fashion similar to the [[Special Teams]]. Commanders were sold either with sets of drones or in smaller packs with Mini-Cons. These Mini-Cons were also designed to have weapon modes, using 5mm posts, and as such 5mm fists proliferated. The Commander figures also featured hollow 5mm posts for mounting the Mini-Cons, and the drones all featured hollow 5mm posts as well, leading to [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CombinatorialExplosion insanity].

===2010===
[[File:PCC-toy Backwind.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
;MINI-CONS

In additional to the usual capabilities of Mini-Cons, every ''PCC'' Mini-Con has at least one 5mm post, usually hollow, which enables it to be handheld. Special cases are listed below.

*[[Chopster]], [[Razorbeam]] — The axe Mini-Cons unfortunately have a narrower segment below the 5mm grip, similar to double-posted weapons, and as such they cannot be held by toys with shallower fist holes (ironically including [[Darkstream]]). The post is also solid, so it can only connect to empty 5mm holes.
*[[Backwind]], [[Beacon (PCC)|Beacon]], and [[Pinpoint]] — These three have empty 5mm holes rather than the usual Mini-Con ports. This prevents them from activating Powerlinx gimmicks, but allows them to attach to ordinary 5mm posts, not just hollow ones.
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;AUTOBOTS
[[File:PCC-toy Rallybots.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The Rallybots feature "hidden" 5mm Powerlinx plugs. Neat! Pity about everything else about them.]]
*[[Skyburst (PCC)|Skyburst]] — One hollow post on his back, and shallow 5mm fists.
**[[Aerialbot (PCC)|Aerialbots]] — All four drones have hollow 5mm posts on the top, though the Fighter Jet's is not really useful in combined mode. The helicopters' posts are on top of their rotors, and as such any Mini-Cons or weapons attached there will spin freely.
*[[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]] — For unknown reasons, Huffer has fist holes, but they are far too small to hold 5mm posts. He has a hollow 5mm post on his right forearm to make up for this, and another flip-out post on his chest.
*[[Searchlight (PCC)|Searchlight]] — Searchlight is absurdly 5mm-compatible for a toy of his size. In addition to the usual 5mm fists, he has 5mm holes in the sides of his forearms, meant for attaching his vehicle mode rotors. He also has the flip-out hollow chest post typical of ''PCC'' Commander molds originating in two-packs, and a second hollow post on what becomes the underside of his cockpit in vehicle mode. As implied by the forearm holes, his rotors are separate accessories that can connect to any 5mm peghole (including the one on Backwind's chest).
*[[Double Clutch (PCC)|Double Clutch]] — He has a single hollow post on a hinged panel, which is normally concealed in most modes but can be folded out. For holding weapons he has sideways holes on the inside of his forearms, which are awkward in robot mode but can be used more effectively as shoulder weapon mounts in his torso mode. They're shallow, but with their positioning you probably wouldn't want to give him Chopster anyway.
**[[Rallybot]]s — Each Rallybot has a hollow post that can fold away, located on the rear bumper of the Race Car and on top of the others. Interestingly, the Street Racer reveals a ''second'' post in leg mode, which is necessary since the vehicle mode post ends up on the bottom of the foot.
*[[Leadfoot (PCC)|Leadfoot]] — Like Double Clutch, Leadfoot has sideways forearm holes instead of fists. Unlike Double Clutch and basically everyone else ever, both of his hollow posts are flip-out posts for chest armor, one (normally concealed under his windshield) for his robot chest and one for his combined chest. Both can be used in vehicle mode as well.
*[[Stakeout (PCC)|Stakeout]] — A redeco of Smolder with the same features.
**[[Protectobot (PCC)|Protectobots]] — Redecos of two Aerialbots (Chopper and Fighter Jet) and two Combaticons (APC and Tank).
*[[Steelshot]] — A redeco of Bombshock with the same features.
*[[Grimstone (PCC)|Grimstone]] — Grimstone has shallow fists and a single 5mm post on his ''tail'' (in robot mode, his back).
**[[Dinobot (PCC)|Dinobots]] — The ''Parasaurolophus'' drone has two side-mounted Mini-Con posts. The others are more or less standard.
*[[Heavytread (PCC)|Heavytread]] — In addition to the usual flip-out chest post and 5mm hands (irregularly-shaped but usable), Heavytread has a 5mm peghole on top of his vehicle mode near the forward right corner. This hole is usable in all three modes, ending up approximately on his wrist in robot mode.
*[[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] — A redeco of Mudslinger with the same compatibility. Since he has 5mm fists, [[Bomb-Burst (PCC)|Bomb-Burst]] gets the official weapon mode that's technically a fanmode on Chainclaw.

;DECEPTICONS
[[File:PCC-toy Sledge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sledge and his weird chest-peg assembly.]]
*[[Bombshock (PCC)|Bombshock]] — Bombshock has two hollow posts quite close to each other: one is on top of his turret (ending up on the back of his torso mode head), while the other is between his cannons. Both end up on his back in robot mode, in varying configurations depending on how his kibble is arranged. Like his wavemate Skyburst, he has shallow 5mm fists, so no axes for him.
**[[Combaticon (PCC)|Combaticons]] — All four drones have top-mounted posts which are accessible in both modes, though because of the APC's transformation, Mini-Cons attached to it in combined mode will appear to extend from the robot's knee.
*[[Smolder]] - Smolder has 5mm fists, and a flip-out hollow 5mm post on his chest. He has a second hollow post on the roof of his vehicle mode, which in his other modes ends up in an awkward but usable position on the back (robot mode) or front (torso mode) of his right shoulder.
*[[Mudslinger (PCC)|Mudslinger]] - Mudslinger has a 5mm post near the back of his vehicle mode, accessible in all three modes... which ends up on the front of his left knee in robot mode, and the ''inside'' of his right knee in torso mode. Good luck making use of that. At least he has 5mm fists.
**[[Destructicon (PCC)|Destructicons]] — All four Destructicons have top-mounted posts that remain accessible in limb mode. The Heavy Hauler's post can fold away like those of the Rallybots.
*[[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]] — Oddly enough for the ''PCC'' line, Icepick has no 5mm pegholes at all, with the effect that [[Chainclaw (PCC)|Chainclaw's]] 5mm weapon mode was omitted from the instructions. His compatibility consists of a hollow 5mm post on his right shoulder and a fold-out one on his chest, both usable in all three modes.
*[[Sledge (PCC)|Sledge]] — Like his wavemates, Sledge is odd: he has shallow wrist holes (this time located ''under'' his forearms) instead of fists, and unlike his fellow two-pack-originated Commanders, he has no flip-out posts at all (maybe Leadfoot stole his?). Instead he has a single hollow post on his chest that serves all three modes, and another on his shovel.
*[[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] — A redeco of Huffer with the same abilities.
**[[Destron (PCC)|Destrons]] — Redecos of two Aerialbots (Recon Plane and Combat Helicopter) and two Combaticons (Missile Carrier and Armored Car).
*[[Darkstream]] — A redeco of Skyburst, incapable of any interaction with Razorbeam other than wearing him on his back.
*[[Windburn]] — A redeco of Searchlight, retaining his capabilities.
*[[Steamhammer (PCC)|Steamhammer]] — Steamhammer is unusual among five-pack-originated Commanders: his torso mode has a hollow 5mm post on his chest! This post is basically inaccessible in his other modes, so he has a second one on his roof, which in robot mode is on a block hanging awkwardly from his elbow.
**[[Constructicon (PCC)|Constructicons]] — The Constructicons' posts are all well-placed, with no particular unusual qualities.
*[[Skyhammer (PCC)|Skyhammer]] —
*[[Over-Run (PCC)|Over-Run]] — A redeco of Leadfoot with the same abilities.
**[[Stunticon (PCC)|Stunticons]] — Redecos of two Rallybots (Race Car and Tuner) and two Destructicons (Armored Truck and Armored Junker).
*[[Undertow (PCC)|Undertow]] — Similar to Sledge, Undertow has one fixed hollow 5mm post, accessible in all modes.

==Transformers (2010)==
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] continued to make widespread use of 5mm posts and holes (though perhaps not as widespread as some previous lines). [[C joint]]s proliferated as well, leading to a veritable golden age of interchangeable weapons.

==Dark of the Moon==
[[File:Ironhide-MechTechWeaponsCombo-5mmPost.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Ya feelin' lucky, pardner?]]
When it came to ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'', the smaller and larger [[size class]]es were respectively split between the [[Cyberverse]] and [[MechTech]] brandings. While C joint compatibility was further established between the two, the 5mm post absolutely ''flourished''.

Nearly all of the MechTech toys use 5mm posts for their MechTech weapons, with the line also emulating the [[Stealth Force]] [[attack mode]]s that were featured in the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|film]]. As a result, the toys come with a ''very'' large number of ports, hidden or otherwise, for the weapons to peg into for each figure. The larger figures even have MechTech ports on the ''weapons themselves'', and the [[packaging]] blurb encourages the user to create "new weapons" by combining then.

This line also introduced a minor innovation: self-covering pegholes. Many MechTech toys have 5mm holes that contain circular plugs on springs. Inserting a weapon handle depresses the plug; when the weapon is removed, the spring pushes it back up to sit flush with surrounding panels.

Each of the Cyberverse "Action Sets" also contains at least a single, large, removable, spring-loaded (but not always [[missile]]-firing) weapon integrated into the set itself, allowing interchangeability between the weapons of both Cyberverse Action Sets and MechTech figures. The Cyberverse [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]], in particular, features ''six'' weapons (one functional) that are mounted via 5mm posts and holes.

==Prime==
[[File:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Arms Microns can be combined into some truly ridiculous weapons.]]

The [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'' toyline]] use 5mm pegs and ports for most of its weapons. [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]]'s [[Deployer (WFC)|deployers]] also use 5mm pegs and ports to attach to him.

The Japanese version of the line takes this to a higher level though, with the "[[Arms Micron]]" play-pattern. All non-[[Cyberverse]] toys in the line have been [[retool]]ed to include several extra 5mm sockets, and include a snap-together Mini-Con partner that transforms into some form of weapon. There are also numerous Arms Microns sold as individuals. The Microns have multiple 5mm posts and sockets, and can be combined to form "Combo Weapons" like the [[Nebula Scythe]], and "Super Combo Weapons" like the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] and the [[Galaxy Launcher]]. While they will occasionally highlight these specific named combinations, the marketing for ''Prime'' in Japan ''heavily'' plays up the idea of just going nuts with your own custom Micron combinations.

==Construct-Bots==
The ''[[Construct-Bots]]'' toyline is primarily based on 5mm pegs for interchangeability of armor and weapons. Even the faction symbols are on 5mm pegs!

==''Robots in Disguise'' (2015)==
Similarly to ''Prime'', its successor series also uses 5mm post near-universally. And much like the Arms Micron series for the Japanese release of ''Prime'', this series includes Weaponizer Mini-Cons which include at least one post to allow them to be held or mounted on other figures in the line. Many of them have multiple posts, and one mold in particular ([[Lancelon]]) has one of those posts as a double post, with a 3mm post extending from the one on his back. However, they do not appear to be meant to combine the same way that Arms Microns are.

==Notes==
*Due to [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'' series toys sharing many of the same designers from the latter days of G1, a great many of the figures utilize 5mm weaponry pegs. This, of course, can give even the smallest 5mm compatible Transformer the ability to carry 5" chrome swords and gigantic guns of [[Burning justice|Burning Justice]].
*Other Takara lines have also used the 5mm pegs, including Battle Beasts transforming playsets and the Robolinks toy line.
*The 5mm post/hole system is also used extensively by companies such as Bandai and Tomy. The Machine Robo Rescue (not to be confused with the trademark-interfering [[Machine Robot Rescue]]) and Zoid Blox lines all utilize it.
*While [[Wikipedia:Lego|LEGO]] toys do not make use of 5mm posts in and of themselves, they frequently use a style of hollow connector pin that coincidentally fits snugly into 5mm holes. [http://www.peeron.com/inv/parts/2780 One particularly common part] consists entirely of two such pins back-to-back, making it a workable add-on handle if you want your Mini-Cons to be hand-held.

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[[Category:Toys]]

5 mm post

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[[File:5mmpostmainpic 001.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Weapons for everybody!]]
One of the simplest innovations in [[toy|Transformers toys]], using universally sized posts for accessories, weapons and figures is something that has characterised several Transformers lines throughout the years. The most common universal post and port size is the '''5-millimetre (5mm) post'''. This size was used throughout [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]], ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', and almost universally throughout ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'', and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''.

Using a single, universal size of weapon post allows Transformers toys to swap weapons between one another. During most Transformers toy lines, this interchangeability was seldom advertised as a feature of the toys, but during ''Armada'', that changed. The introduction of the [[Mini-Con]]s gave 5mm posts an entirely new purpose: A hollow 5mm post could now become a mounting point for a Mini-Con. The interchangeability suddenly became an advertised feature of the toys.

The 5mm post has become pretty ubiquitous in ''Transformers'' toy design, with only a few lines (mainly the [[Movie (toyline)|2007 live-action movie]] and ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'') favoring less-interchangeable systems.

==Functionality==
===Backwards compatibility===
[[File:Primesharingguns.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Dude, you're right. Guns with their posts in the right place '''rock!'''"]]
Probably the biggest, most meaningful aspect of using a universal fist size is compatibility between toys. You can share your accessories or Mini-Cons or even some integral parts of toys around to other toys from the same line. Even better for long-term fans of the franchise is that the continuous use of 5mm posts from Generation 1 onwards into modern lines means that toys are actually backwards-compatible with the accessories from older toys. As well as delightful opportunities for mixing and matching, this means that characters who get new toys can use accessories from their old toys. Even if you don't like [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|"Classics" Optimus Prime's]] rifle, you can always just give him [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#PMOP|Powermaster Optimus Prime's]] rifle, or [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Star Convoy's]].

This compatibility works both ways, allowing you to use ''Armada'', ''Energon'' and even Power Core Combiners weapons with old [[Micromaster]] Bases or [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s toys.

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===A matter of tolerance===
Despite the fact that 5mm posts are supposed to be universally the same size, this isn't always the case. Sometimes, due to play wear or simply to slight (very slight) differences in tooling, some posts are tighter or looser than others. This can mean that sometimes a toy will hold a gun loosely, or that a weapon will be too tight to fit into another toy's hand.

Generally, this is only a problem on toys or toolings that have seen a lot of use. A Generation 1 toy like [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Soundwave]] that was produced for several years and re-released many times might actually show a difference in tolerance between different samples of the toy. Similarly, toolings which see a lot of use, such as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|"Classics" Starscream]], can begin to show mould wear. There are many reports of later ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' versions of the mould not being able to hold their weapons correctly because tolerances are poor. There are several recommended actions for fixing loose sockets, such as floor polish.

If a toy sees a lot of play, especially if weapons are being removed and replaced repeatedly, a hole (or sometimes a post) can wear down, making the weapons looser. It's possible to increase this problem while swapping weapons between different toys. If a gun post from a [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Pretender|Pretender Bumblebee]] is slightly smaller than the post from [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Pretender|Pretender Grimlock]], then Grimlock's gun might actually ''stretch'' Bumblebee's fists. This could result in Bumblebee no longer being able to hold his own gun firmly. It's advisable when swapping guns between different toys to be aware of the slight differences in tolerances between toys.
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===Multiple posts and double posting===
[[File:Swindlerifle doublepostdemo.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Pssst—hey, bud!" "WHO, ME?!" "Shhhhhh!" "Who, me?" "Riiiiiiiiight."]]
Some Transformers toys come with multiple figures, such as a [[Pretender]] shell and its inner robot. Other toys are small and merge with bigger toys to become still larger. Other toys come with a trailer or base which has larger weapons than the core robot. Because of the size difference between the two components, two different weapon post sizes are required.

The early Pretenders usually handle this by simply giving the gun two different posts: a larger 5mm post for the outer shell, and a smaller post for the inner robot. The result is that the two figures hold the same gun in different ways. For the purposes of this article, we'll refer to these as "multiple-post weapons".

Another solution, one often used with combiners, is simply to have the two posts one on top of the other—the smaller post on the bottom and the larger post on the top, both forming the same handle of the gun. [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]]'s accessories are one of the earliest examples (albeit unintentional), with rings or ridges widening the pegs to 5mm. The problem with this solution is that, when one gives weapons to unrelated toys, Transformers with fist holes that don't go all the way through the hands (such as [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|''Armada'' Hot Shot]]) often can't hold these guns. We'll call that "double-posting" or "double-posted weapons" for the purposes of this article.

===5mm Screw Holes===
Many Transformers over the years have indented holes to allow screws to hold two pieces of the toy together. These screw holes come in all shapes and sizes but often they are also 5mm ports. Sometimes this is intentional, and the screw hole is deliberately moulded to 5mm to give the toy more functionality. Most of the time though, they aren't intentionally 5mm ports and are either very tight or slightly loose.

5mm screw holes can add functionality to many toys which otherwise aren't 5mm compatible, especially if a fan is creative. However, we have only included 5mm screw holes in the compatibility list below if they are particularly notable. So if you suspect a toy's screw holes are 5mm and he's not on the list, at least give it a try.

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===Powerlinx Ports===
[[File:Armadagalvatron 5mmoverload.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I want it all, and I want it now!]]

During the [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|''Armada'' toy line]], a new spin on the 5mm post and port was developed: the [[Mini-Con]] [[Powerlinx]]. Using hollow 5mm posts with a "trigger" contained inside, Mini-Cons could activate the [[gimmick]]s of other toys or simply mount on other toys. Because the Mini-Cons use a special kind of port, they cannot be mounted on 5mm posts that aren't hollow. In theory, this means only toys with specific Powerlinx ports can hold Mini-Cons. In ''practice'', this isn't the case at all.

Throughout the history of the ''Transformers'' franchise, for one reason or another, toys have come with 5mm posts which are hollow, creating a kind of unintentional back-compatibility with many Mini-Cons. We'll list this back-compatibility in individual toy entries further down the page.

The other significant aspect of the Powerlinx ports is that they act like regular 5mm posts too. This means that you can use them to mount any weapons or accessories that are designed to mount on 5mm posts. Does mounting a bunch of miniature cars on [[Starscream (Armada)#toys|''Armada'' Starscream's]] arms seem silly to you? Maybe it's time to use the guns from the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]].
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==Generation 1==
In the first few years of the toy line, partly because of the mix-and-match nature of the line itself, ''Transformers'' didn't have very standardised fist sizes. The ''[[Diaclone]]''-descended toys usually had no single standard, with only the toys with the biggest weapons or fists having 5mm posts. The ''[[Micro Change]]''-descended toys were much more consistent about post size, using 5mm posts on almost all of the toys with weapons or accessories, because of the size being one of the standard connectors for Microman toys.

As Generation 1 evolved 5mm posts and ports became nearly universal. Only the switch to smaller toys with [[Action Master]]s changed this — a new, smaller, universal post size was used for that line. These smaller sized posts carried over into the UK Transformers, while in [[Japan]] the rise of Micromasters led to 5mm staying predominant throughout the line.

===1984===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] — The only Autobot this year to use 5mm posts, Prime's main rifle sadly has a terrible [[design flaw]] (that has '''never''' been corrected, despite all the reissues) which makes it much less interchangeable with other toys. The gun's handle is moulded in the wrong place, and there's a false handle where the real one should be. Prime has actually been retooled to allow him to hold the rifle better — by increasing the size of the rims on his fists. Too bad they didn't just put the rifle's handle post in the right place. In addition to the rifle, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]]'s fuel pump is also a 5mm post. It's possible to use this to either give the pump to other toys or to pump up Roller with some heavy weaponry.

;DECEPTICONS
All the 1984 Decepticons use 5mm posts in some capacity.
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]]
[[File:Ravage5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Shattered Glass Ravage prefers flowers.]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] — Due to the post holes in their bodies, they can be pegged onto Mini-Con ports, or similar 5mm posts.

*[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] — Their wings ''and'' their weapons have 5mm posts.

*[[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] — Most notably his large chrome rifle has a 5mm post on it, allowing it to be given to other toys.

===1985===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] — Grimlock's fist holes are smaller than 5mm (being the size of Rhisling's lower hilt), but ridges on the upper sections of his launcher and [[sword]]'s pegs and a ring on the upper part of the gun's peg make them 5mm.
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] — Tracks' missile mount is on a 5mm peg. This means Tracks can have any 5mm peg weapons mounted over his head or on his car or flight modes. Possibly the only ''Diaclone''-based [[Autobot Cars|Autobot Car]] with a 5mm weapon.
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]
*[[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist]] — These toys do NOT have 5mm post holes, but their rifles have a 5mm base to the gun peg, effectively creating a very shallow double-peg that allows their guns limited inter-changeability with toys with 5mm fists.
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] — Devastator's is a classic double-posted rifle. Devastator's fists are 5mm holes, but he shares his rifle with [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] and his tiny, tiny fists.
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] have the same 5mm compatibility as Starscream and company from the previous year.
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] — The strange construction of Blitzwing's weapons and fists makes interchangeability... awkward, as his fist holes are on the sides instead of the top; the weapons are sculpted to still look like he's holding them normally. Of course, if you're a fan of punch daggers, or Blitzwing holding someone else's guns 'gangsta-style', then more power to you.

===1986===
1986 saw the introduction of the Transformers [[Special Teams]], or [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combiners. All of these combiners used 5mm posts as standard to peg in their fists and feet in combined mode, meaning you could swap these parts between any of the combiners. The fists of the combined forms almost universally used 5mm holes (all except [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]) and almost all the leaders of the teams (except [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]) used 5mm posts for their fists.

The smaller members of the Special Teams almost all had small pistols or rifles that used variably compatible smaller posts, and larger alt mode weapons that used 5mm posts — often taking advantage of post holes used for the combined form's fists or feet. The earlier toys often used weapons with 5mm ports which would peg onto the robot — allowing those weapons to be pegged onto Mini-Con ports and other similar 5mm posts. The later toys tended to use 5mm posts which peg into ports on the toy.

;AUTOBOTS
[[File:Outback5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Where the bloody hell am I? Right here, mate. Right here!]]
*[[Outback (G1)|Outback]] — The only [[Mini Vehicle]] with a weapon at all, Outback sports a 5mm post that lets him use all kinds of crazy weapons.
*[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] and [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]] — But '''not''' [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] or [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], strangely. Ramhorn's peg holes are very loose.
*[[Superion (G1)|Superion]] — Barely. The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s are the only Special Team whose leader doesn't use 5mm posts, and who have no members with larger vehicle weapons which use 5mm posts. Superion doesn't have 5mm fists either. Only the posts and ports for the combined form's hands and feet are 5mm posts. Superion even has what looks like a hollow 5mm peg on the underside of his combined form's chest plate — however this peg is just slightly too big to be of use.
*[[Protectobot (G1)|The Protectobots]] — In the standard style of the Scramble City teams, described above.
*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] — Most of Magnus' accessories use 5mm posts. Interestingly enough his rifle has two ways of being held — the large robot uses a larger peg than the small inner robot's 5mm post. So you can only let other toys hold the gun in the same way as Magnus' inner robot.
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] — Uses 5mm posts for his weapons, and his fists. He can happily wear any Scramble City fists instead of his own. [[Six-Gun]] and [[Scamper]] do not use 5mm pegs for their weapons, however [[Slammer]] does. His turret is on a hollow 5mm post so it can be mounted on (or rather under, most of the time) Mini-Cons!

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]
*[[Stunticon (G1)|The Stunticons]] — In the standard style of the Scramble City teams, described above.
*[[Combaticon (G1)|The Combaticons]] — In the standard style of the Scramble City teams, described above.
*[[Predacon (G1)|The Predacons]] — Unlike the Scramble City toys, all the Predacons use 5mm posts as standard, with no accessories at all with smaller pegs, making all their weapons usable by [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]].
*[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] — Only his head-mounted gun, his rifle uses a smaller peg.
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]] — However remember, [[Nightmare Planet|Galvatron's weapons pegs can be any size he wants!]]
*[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] — [[Full-Tilt]] does ''not'' use 5mm posts. On the other hand, [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt's]] tank turret ''does'' use them. It's completely possible to mount the turret as an arm cannon for an ''Armada'' toy, or anyone else with 5mm posts.

===1987===
By 1987, 5mm posts had become almost universal. Only some smaller toys, and those toys without weapon accessories, didn't have them.

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Technobot (G1)|The Technobots]] — In the standard style of the Scramble City teams, described in the 1986 section above.
*[[Fastlane]] & [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]]
*[[Punch (G1)|Punch-Counterpunch]]
*The [[Monsterbot]]s
*The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] — [[Kup (G1)#Targetmaster|Kup]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Hot Rod]] and [[Blurr (G1)#Targetmaster|Blurr]] were [[retool]]ed to be 5mm peg compatible so that they could use [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] this year. The other Targetmaster moulds were all made with 5mm pegs in mind.

*The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] — [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Toys|Fortress Maximus]] was the only Headmaster not to use 5mm pegs exclusively. Nearly all his accessories and the weapons for his smaller components were 5mm pegs. However his larger rifles were so huge they used much, much larger peg sizes which are not compatible with any other Transformers mould.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Terrorcon (G1)|The Terrorcons]] — [[Blot (G1)#Toys|Blot]] and [[Cutthroat (G1)#Toys|Cutthroat]] are the only small Special Teams members outside the Aerialbots not to have alt mode weapons with 5mm posts. Blot has a backpack, and Cutthroat has a transforming tail weapon, instead.
*[[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] & [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]]
*[[Pounce]] & [[Wingspan]]
*[[Sixshot]]
*The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] — [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)#Targetmaster|Scourge]] were retooled to be able to use the 5mm pegs associated with Targetmasters and released again as part of this range.
*The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] — Scorponok is the only Decepticon Headmaster not to use 5mm pegs universally. Most of his accessories use them, except for his four large double-barrelled cannons and his shield, which has a slightly wider peg hole. The shield does have a hollow 5mm peg on it, though, allowing you to mount a Mini-Con on the shield. Sweet! Oh yeah, that does mean, by the way, that his tremendously enormous rifle does use both 5mm pegs and 5mm peg holes. Fasttrack doesn't use 5mm pegs for his hands, but his arms are mounted on 5mm pegs, so you can give him all sorts of crazy gun arms.

===1988===
[[File:Pretender5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|5mm pegs on Pretenders: A demonstration.]]
1988 introduced a new line dependent on the 5mm peg, the Pretenders. As mentioned above, in the section on multiple posts and double posts, the Pretender shells all had 5mm pegs, while their robots had smaller (less universally sized) pegs. Pretenders usually had at least one weapon (sometimes more) that was meant for both the shell and the inner robot. For the 1988 Pretenders, these weapons had multiple pegs on them, allowing different components to hold them in different ways. These weapons were also usually a part of the Pretender's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], and mounted on them in that mode using 5mm pegs.

Later Pretenders used double-posting instead of multiple-posting, so that the inner robots often lacked the 5mm compatibility in their vehicle modes that earlier Pretenders enjoyed. But for 1988 it was 5mm compatible city!

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Grand Slam (G1)|Grand Slam]] & [[Raindance]]
*The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]
*The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] — Unlike in 1987, the 1988 Autobot Headmasters had two sets of weapons with different post sizes. There was a single main rifle for the main robot with a 5mm post, and two smaller pistols that were both vehicle mode weapons and antennae for the robots' head.
*The [[Powermaster]]s. — [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#PMOP|Powermaster Prime]] in particular is notable because his weapons are massive, badass and freakin' awesome. You know they are. Admit it.
*[[Quickswitch]]
*The [[Pretender]]s — Including the regular Pretenders, [[Pretender Beast]]s and [[Gunrunner (G1)|Gunrunner]], the [[Pretender Vehicle]].

;DECEPTICONS
[[File:Skalor5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|That gun mode stinks!]]
*[[Seacon (G1)|The Seacons]] — Because of his Targetmaster gimmick, [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]] is one of only two (the other being Superion, the piker) Generation 1 combiner robot without 5mm post hole fists. Instead he has special ports for the square pegs which are used as part of the Special Teams style combination. Each of the five smaller Seacons also come with a special Targetmaster stand which allows them to use their gun forms independent of Piranacon. The stand is divided into three parts, a connector, a post and a base. The post is moulded to look like a large rifle and has multiple pegs on it (of different sizes) letting it be held as a weapon both by the small Seacons and by anyone with a 5mm fist. The connector is even cooler, since it has a 5mm post hole and can be used to mount the Seacons on Mini-Con ports or other similar gun posts when in gun mode. It can also be used to make any Scramble City style combiner limb 5mm post compatible, so any of them can become a giant Mini-Con. How awesome is that?
*[[Squawktalk (G1)|Squawktalk]] & [[Beastbox (G1)|Beastbox]]
*The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]
*The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] — The small Decepticon Headmasters did not have two sets of weapons like their Autobot counterparts and relied entirely on 5mm posts.
*The [[Powermaster]]s — Doubledealer came with a special Powermaster Engine cover with a 5mm post on it. The post is hollow, allowing you to mount a Mini-Con on it.
*The [[Pretender]]s — Including the regular Pretenders, [[Pretender Beast]]s and [[Roadgrabber]], the [[Pretender Vehicle]].

===1989===
This year introduced the [[Micromaster]]s, as well as introducing a truck load more Pretenders. The Micromasters emphasised inter-compatibility in a way Transformers hadn't really done before. All the bases were able to connect through special ramps, and all the weapons for the bases used 5mm posts. The Micromasters themselves all had small post holes in their feet that corresponded to small posts all over the bases — letting you stand them freely. The Micromasters' association with 5mm pegs would continue through into the Japanese toy lines, and would be reflected in the Mini-Cons who would come down the pipeline many years later.

As we mentioned above the Pretenders this year were a little less 5mm compatible. While the first year Pretenders generally had 5mm ports on their vehicle modes as well as their Pretender shells, those 5mm posts disappeared on most of the inner robots for this year. Instead of using multiple posts on the same weapon, more toys this year used a double-post.

;AUTOBOTS
Literally all the Autobot Pretenders from this year used 5mm posts. All of the Micromaster bases and transports except for Overload and [[Hot House]] used 5mm posts for their weapon accessories. Hot House and Overload don't really have any accessories, so that's understandable.
*[[Pincher (G1)|Pincher]], [[Doubleheader]] and [[Longtooth]]
*[[Classic Pretender]]s — [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]]. These toys were re-released without their shells as [[Legends (G1)|Legends]]. They only came with their smaller weapons, which are double-posted. While the inner robots can't hold 5mm weapons their weapons can be used with other toys. Bumblebee and Jazz's guns were switched for the Legends release, so if you're pedantic about continuity feel free to give Jazz's gun to Classics Bumblebee without feeling guilty.
*[[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] and [[Vroom (G1)|Vroom]]
*[[Skyhammer (G1)|Skyhammer]]

*[[Erector (G1)|Erector]] and his [[Crane]] — Erector's weapons are all 5mm posts. While Erector's trailer hitch is not a 5mm post it is hollow and works as a 5mm port, allowing Erector to connect to other TFs and bases like a Mini-Con.
*[[Ironworks]]'s [[Construction station]] — In station mode, Ironworks's base has two hollow 5mm posts on its scaffolding section. These are completely compatible with Mini-Cons. In windmill... errr... radar tower mode these two pegs are used to mount the scaffolding to the tower, so aren't accessible.
*[[Groundshaker]]'s [[ATV]] and [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]]'s [[Rocket Base|Rocket base]]

;DECEPTICONS
All the Decepticon Micromaster bases and transports were 5mm compatible this year in some capacity. The Pretenders also, except for the Monster Pretenders.
*[[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] — As with nearly all combiners, Monstructor uses 5mm fist holes. However none of the individual Monster Pretenders do. Their shell covers sometimes have relatively inaccessible 5mm posts or ports for Monstructor's accessories, but that is more-or-less the extent of their compatibility.
*[[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]], [[Stranglehold]] and [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]
*[[Classic Pretender]]s [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] — Also available as a Legends figure without any of the 5mm compatibility conferred by his shell.
*[[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]
*[[Roadblock (G1)|Roadblock]]

*[[Flattop (Decepticon)|Flattop]]'s [[Aircraft carrier]] and [[Roughstuff]] and his [[Military transport]] — Roughstuff's are the only large Micromaster weapons without 5mm posts, making him far less compatible with other toys than he should be. However his trailer hitch is a 5mm post and port. That might be of... some use.
*[[Greasepit (G1)|Greasepit]]'s [[Gas station]] and [[Airwave (G1)|Airwave]]'s [[Airport]] — Greasepit has a host of little 5mm post accessories that aren't weapons like a set of petrol pumps and a street sign. Airwave's compatibility is limited to having several 5mm ports on the top of his base's station mode.
*[[Skyhopper]]'s [[Helicopter]] and [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]]'s [[Thunder Arrow|Interstellar shuttle]]

===1990===
[[Action Master]]s dropped the 5mm posts in favour of a smaller standard-sized peg for hand-held weapons, obviously due to the smaller size of the figures' fists. However, the backpack accessories for the individually carded figures use 5mm pegs to attach to the screw-holes in the figures' backs, making them compatible with weapons for larger toys. Some of the bases use 5mm posts for their weapon systems as well. But for the most part, this was the end of 5mm pegs being universal in Transformers for a very long time; it wouldn't happen again until the [[Unicron Trilogy]], almost a decade later.

;AUTOBOTS
[[File:Lionizer5mmdemo.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Another example of why beards freakin' rock.]]
*[[Lionizer (G1)|Lionizer]] — Because of his beard, he actually has a double-post, so he has a 5mm post, though it's very tight.

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Action Master|Prowl]]'s [[Turbo Cycle (G1)|Turbo Cycle]]. — The cycle's engine intakes have a 5mm port, so they can be mounted on Mini-Con pegs if you'd like. The wheel section uses a 5mm post to connect to the cycle, as does the hinged side-cover section, which could also be posted on Prowl's back to approximate his original toy's door "wings". The rest of his accessories use the more standard smaller pegs used by Action Masters.
*[[Over-Run (G1)|Over-Run]]. — While both he and his helicopter aren't really 5mm compatible, he ''does'' have hand-held missile launchers with 5mm post ''holes'' on them. They can be mounted on Mini-Con ports, or you can mount 5mm guns on top of them while Over-Run is holding them — but good luck keeping his arms up. There's a couple of posts on the back of his helicopter as well.
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM|Optimus Prime's]] [[Armored Convoy]] — Has a bunch of black guns and orange guns with 5mm posts. Yes, you can give all these weapons to Classics Primes. The black guns have hollow posts and so can be mounted on Mini-Cons. The entire Armored Convoy, both cab and trailer, is littered with 5mm ports.

*[[Missile Launcher]] (with [[Retro]] & [[Surge (G1)|Surge]]) and [[Tanker Truck]] (with [[Pipeline]] & [[Gusher]]) — Both bases have a new mould Micromaster ramp with a double-peg on it. Unfortunately it's very hard to access, and not very effective as a shield for other toys The combiner bases also extensively use 5mm ports and pegs for all their weapons, and even their main combining pegs. This means they can be connected to each other, or to any other 5mm pegs or ports.
*[[Battlefield Headquarters]] with [[Full-Barrel]] & [[Overflow]]

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Megatron's]] [[Neutro-Fusion Tank]]
*[[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]'s [[Stratotronic Jet]] — His missiles have 5mm post holes, rather than 5mm posts. This means you can mount his missiles on mini-con ports or other similar 5mm posts.

[[File:Anti-aircraftbase multiconfig.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Blackout and shout!]]
*[[Cannon Transport]] with [[Terror-Tread]] & [[Cement-Head]] — Features the same 5mm compatibility as the Autobot Combiner Transports.
*[[Anti-Aircraft Base]] with [[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] & [[Spaceshot]] — Is one of the most versatile 5mm-compatible toys of all time. All up the base features eight 5mm ports, seven 5mm posts and a variety of different accessories. The base's main guns are designed to peg onto 5mm posts so can be used with mini-con ports. The base's radar equipment and additional weapons are all designed with 5mm posts. Even the base's ramp features a 5mm port, rather than the limited 5mm post of the Micromaster Combiner Transports. The four 5mm posts on the base proper are hollow, also allowing them to be used as mini-con ports.

==UK Generation 1==
After Generation 1 ended in the US it continued in the UK unabated. Well, a little bit abated. It wasn't as big as it was. The UK line at first consisted of redecos of Japanese toys and Action Masters that hadn't made it to America. After that they continued to produce their own toys. Okay... but what does that have to do with 5mm pegs? Well, sadly, not much. The UK lines did not make extensive use of 5mm pegs, even when they really should have (we're looking at you, Predator jets). The compatibility of these toys is incredibly limited.

===1991===
The Action Masters from this year didn't use 5mm pegs at all, meaning that there were only three toys this year with 5mm pegs.

;AUTOBOTS
[[File:Flame5mmdemo.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Ready for a Flame war!]]
*[[Flame (Motorvator)|Flame]], [[Gripper (G1)|Gripper]], [[Lightspeed (Motorvator)|Lightspeed]]. — The [[Motorvator]]s, being recycled Japanese toys, used 5mm pegs as standard for their weapons. Their weapons had two sets of pegs letting them be held as swords or guns.

===1992===
This year introduced the Turbomasters and Predators. Even though both sets of toys (who all have massive guns) would have benefitted from 5mm posts, only two toys out of the entire line have them.

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]]

[[File:Stalker variousconfigs.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Stalk 'er? I hardly knew 'er.]]
;DECEPTICONS
*[[Stalker (G1)|Stalker]] — Unlike Rotorstorm, his hands are not 5mm peg holes. Instead, the ports on his shoulders and back are 5mm pegs — his massive missile and his radar dish are on 5mm posts. His lack of 5mm hands is made up for by two screw holes on his wrists which are 5mm holes, allowing him to hold guns there.

===1993===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Clench (G1)|Clench]]
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==Japanese Generation 1==
There's not a lot to say about Japanese Generation 1. The main thing is that there are more Micromasters. More Micromasters means more 5mm pegs.

The first few lines that the Japanese marketed independently were mostly reuses of American moulds, with only a few differences. Basically, if the American version can use 5mm pegs, so can the Japanese version. In these cases, there's only a handful of toys that need pointing out as independent and unique but the overall line was generally a mess of 5mm pegs everywhere.

===Headmasters===
Most of this line was just American release toys repackaged. Basically all of them were 5mm compatible. Almost all of the moulds unique to the Japanese line were also 5mm compatible.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Stepper]] and [[Artfire]]. — Jazz and Inferno, two previously non-compatible toys, were retooled and redecoed in Headmasters and used as Targetmasters. Artfire's fists are expanded to allow him to hold his targetmaster gun [[Nightstick (Headmasters)|Nightstick]]. Stepper meanwhile has Jazz's missile launcher replaced by a plug-in port to allow him to use his Targetmaster unit [[Nebulon (Headmasters)|Nebulon]] as a shoulder cannon.
*<s>Billy</s> <s>Blaster</s> [[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]] — Redeco and slight retool of G1 Blaster.

*[[Graphy]], [[Noise]], [[Dile]] and [[Saur]]
*[[Raiden]] — Like Devastator before him (well, sorta), Raiden can use 5mm weapons while his components cannot.

;DESTRONS
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundblaster]] — Redeco and slight retool of G1 Soundwave.

===Masterforce===
Again, Masterforce is almost entirely American moulds, but this time there's more redecos. There's a few retools, and a handful of new moulds too, with 5mm compatibility.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Metalhawk (Masterforce)|Metalhawk]] — He's a Pretender. And what have we learned so far? That's right: Pretenders are 5mm compatible.
*[[Ginrai (human)|Super Ginrai]] and [[Godbomber]] — Ginrai is a retool of Powermaster Optimus Prime, with brand new hands. Brand new retractable 5mm hands! (To replace his old unretractable 5mm hands!) Godbomber is designed to be compatible with Ginrai, to use his accessories and to merge with him, so he gets to be 5mm compatible too. Sweet.
*[[Grand Maximus]] — Fortress Maximus with a new deco and some new accessories. He's compatible with 5mm pegs in the same way as Fortress Maximus, and his new parts are mostly a Pretender shell with some extra weapons. Pretender shell? Well, we know what that means!

;DESTRONS
*[[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] — Does not have 5mm peg holes for his hands, but has limited compatibility thanks to a handful of 5mm holes and some 5mm pegs on his smaller accessories. This toy was also released in Europe in 1992.
*[[Browning]] — As well as multiple sets of fists, Browning also has 5mm post holes on his shoulders for added shoulder cannon action.
*[[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] — A retool of G1 Scorponok with a new [[robot mode]] head and some new weapons. He's 5mm compatible in the same ways as Scorponok, but with updated [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]] compatibility to boot.

===Victory===
Victory was radically different from the American toy line of the time. Most of the toys were unique to Japan, and most of them had 5mm compatibility to some extent.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], [[Victory Leo]] and their combined form Victory Saber
*[[Blacker]], [[Laster]], [[Braver]] and their combined form [[Road Caesar]].
*[[Landcross (Victory)|Landcross]] — While the individual components are not generally 5mm compatible, Landcross has 5mm fists. Some of his components have 5mm holes on their vehicle modes for storing merge parts.
*[[Galaxy Shuttle]] — Dude's basically a Micromaster toy, of course he's 5mm compatible.
*[[Greatshot]] — A retool and redeco of Sixshot.

;DESTRONS
*[[Liokaiser]] — As with most every merge group, Liokaiser's fists are 5mm pegs. His individual components are mostly not 5mm compatible. [[Leozack]] has 5mm ports, and [[Guyhawk]] and [[Hellbat (Victory)|Hellbat]] have 5mm posts, used in merging. [[Killbison]]'s tank mode guns are on a 5mm plug, which becomes Liokaiser's hand-held weapons. None of these ports and plugs are particularly accessible or useful. Unless you want to give Leozack gun knees, which... who wouldn't want to?
*[[Dinoking]] — A redeco of Monstructor with new Pretender shells, he's 5mm compatible in exactly the same way.
*[[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]] and [[Blue Bacchus]] — Retools and redecos of Crossblades and Thunderwing.

===Zone===
Zone is basically the Japanese equivalent of the American Micromasters line. Most of the toys were straight repackagings of the American releases, with basically no changes. The rest were either new Micromaster bases (with 5mm weapons) or redecos of American bases. 5mm compatibility had been more or less the norm for Japanese Generation 1, and Zone would cement their place with only the individual Micromasters not being fully 5mm compatible.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]], [[Sonic Bomber]], [[Roadfire|Road Fire]] and their merged form [[Big Powered]]
*[[Landshaker]] and [[Sky Hyper]] — Redecos of Groundshaker and Sky Hopper's bases with new pilots and the same ole weapons.

;DESTRONS
*[[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] — Dude, a crazy Decepticon redeco of Metroplex. Just as compatible with 5mm pegs as Metroplex ever was. But more blue.

===Return of Convoy===
[[File:Microtrailer versatility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Is there nothing they can't do?!]]
Yup, Optimus Prime got a new toy this year. Yawn. What we're really interested in is two brand new concepts. First of all, all the Micromaster patrols were re-released this year, and packaged with brand new Micro Trailers. Secondly we were introduced to six-member Micromaster combiner teams which merge more traditionally than the American Micromaster combiners.

The Micro Trailers were simple launchers for the Micromasters, and there were (including the three packaged with the bulks from this year) 14 in all. From a 5mm compatibility point of view, these things are incredible. They're designed to combine, pegging into each other. The result is two hollow 5mm posts, and two 5mm ports on each little trailer. You can load them up with weapons, plug Mini-Cons into them or just have larger robots hold them as weapons. Just to add to it, they've got ports for American Micromaster Combiners to tow them with, connectors for Micromaster ramps, and a tab to let Sky Garry carry them. Interactivity? You freakin' bet.

The six member combiners are significant because they are the first (and to date '''only''') combiner teams to use 5mm pegs to connect actual robots together. The six Micromasters in each team combine around a frame that makes up the torso, head, and thighs of the robot. The shoulders of this frame use hollow 5mm pegs to connect its arms. It's significant because it means that the arm components for all the six member Micromaster combiners have large 5mm ports, allowing them to peg onto 5mm posts — like Mini-Con pegs, for example.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Grandus (ROC)|Grandus]], [[Sky Garry (ROC)|Sky Garry]], and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Star Convoy]]
*[[Micro Trailer]]s #0 to 12, and Star Convoy's Micro Trailer.
[[File:Micromerge5mmcompatibility.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*[[Sixliner]] — Sixliner was the first of the six member Micromaster combiner teams. He had 5mm compatible fists, a 5mm compatible gun (with two hollow 5mm pegs on the side) and oddly enough 5mm compatible toes. His combiner parts can all become carriages for the train modes of his individual Micromasters. His main torso section has three hollow 5mm posts on it, allowing it to mount Mini-Cons, or to be held by larger robots as a strange gun (which you can then mount Mini-Cons on). Sixliner's arms, [[Leaf]] and [[Alan (ROC)|Alan]] connect to him via 5mm ports that can be used to peg them on any 5mm posts.

===Operation Combination===
The last gasp of Generation 1 in Japan. This line was a mish-mash of new moulds, redecos of old moulds and UK imports.

The most important part of the line from our point of view right now is the new six member Micromaster combiners. There was a retool of Sixliner, and 3 entirely new mould teams. The three new teams use a generic body frame which uses far more 5mm pegs than the Sixliner body. The head and feet, as well as the shoulders, now connect by 5mm posts. This new versatility meant that four members of the team, not just two, could peg onto 5mm posts. The parts of these new combiners could also merge into a jet — but if you merge them into a jet you can't use the parts as weapons for larger robots, and who wants that? No one.

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Sixturbo]] — His arms and legs, [[Circuit (OC)|Circuit]], [[Neo-Wheel]], [[Discharge]] and [[Sireen]] all have 5mm ports.
*[[Sixbuilder]] — His arms and legs, [[Digger]], [[Iron Lift]], [[Mixing]] and [[Treader]] all have 5mm ports.
*[[Sixwing]] — His arms and legs, [[Falcon (OC)|Falcon]], [[Flanker]], [[Raker]] and [[Supersonic]] all have 5mm ports.
*[[Guard City]] — A redeco, barely, of Generation 1 Defensor. Compatible in exactly the same way as the original mould.
*[[Sixtrain]] — A retool of Sixliner. His arms [[Atlan]] and [[Raise]] have 5mm ports.

;DESTRONS
*[[Battle Gaia]] — A redeco of Generation 1 Bruticus. Compatible in exactly the same way as the original mould.
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==Generation 2==
Come 1993 and ''Transformers'' was given a rebirth, both in the US (who hadn't had toys on the shelves since 1990) and in the rest of the world, called ''Generation 2''. This toyline was a mixture of vintage Generation 1 ''[[Diaclone]]''-based toys, redecos of toys released in the UK and later on a whole slew of brand new moulds created just for that line.

''Generation 2'' was only moderately 5mm-friendly. The old moulds retained their old compatibilities, and the new moulds tended to be much smaller toys that weren't able to have large fist holes. Still, there are a handful of new and interesting toys with 5mm compatibility, and many of them would go on to be prominent toys in later lines as well.

===1993===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Optimus Prime]] — This toy is a redeco and retool of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. The main difference now is the addition of a voice pack with two 5mm post holes on it and the addition of two brand-new hand-held missile launchers with 5mm posts. This added versatility has basically never been carried forwards to other re-releases of the mould.
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Jazz]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 2 2|Sideswipe]] — These two (redecos of the G1 toys) are NOT 5mm compatible, but their missile launchers have a double-post, making their '''guns''' 5mm compatible.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Devastator (G1)#Generation 2|Devastator]] — This toy was released twice in two different new decos, but it's still the same tooling as the Generation 1 toy with the same compatibilities.
*[[Ramjet (G1)#Generation 2 2|Ramjet]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Starscream]] — Redecos of the Generation 1 toys with the same compatibilities. They also have new missile launchers (that actually launch!) and a new sound box, but neither of these really adds any new compatibility to the toys.
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Megatron]] — This is the first new Gen2 exclusive mould created for the American toy line. It's also the first new mould with 5mm fists.

===1994===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Superion (G1)#Generation 2|Superion]] — A redeco of the Generation 1 toy, with the same very very limited compatibility, but with the added bonus of Gold Plastic Syndrome.
*[[Silverbolt (G1)#Generation 2 2|Silverbolt]] — A redeco of the Generation 1 toy, unlike the original toy this Silverbolt is retooled to have 5mm post holes on his wings, for a pair of new missile launchers. Silverbolt's launchers are the same basic mould as those used by the Skyraiders, but were retooled to have a double-post so that Superion could hold them. Because he doesn't have 5mm fists. Because Superion is a poopy-head.
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Hero Optimus Prime]]
*[[Electro#Generation 2 2|Electro]] and [[Volt#Generation 2 2|Volt]].

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Bruticus (G1)#Generation 2|Bruticus]] and the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] — A slightly retooled and extensively redecoed version of the original toy with the same basic compatibilities. [[Onslaught (G1)#Generation 2 2|Onslaught]] also has a new missile launcher which is 5mm compatible.
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Hero Megatron]]
*[[Sizzle (G2)#Generation 2 2|Sizzle]] and [[Jolt (G2)#Generation 2 2|Jolt]]

===1995===
The last year of ''Generation 2'' was getting more and more experimental, with toys with all kinds of different gimmicks, all kinds of brand new features. Unfortunately this year also saw a severe downsizing of the toys — smaller toys became the standard. That left room for only one toy this year with 5mm fists and accessories.

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Laser Optimus Prime]] — Probably because of a decided downturn in the ''size'' of individual toys in 1995, Laser Optimus Prime is the '''only''' toy this year with 5mm pegs. His sword, laser cannon, and missile launcher have 5mm handles.

==Beast Wars==
[[File:Optimusprimal5mmposts.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Share and share alike.]]

After ''Generation 2'', 5mm posts took a pasting. Suddenly they just weren't standard any more. If ''Generation 2'' was experimental in its last days, then ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' was even more experimental. There were basically no singular standards for this line. Characters were completely self-contained [[play pattern]]s, based around their animal modes. As the line evolved general gimmicks, again based on the aesthetics of the toy rather than their play pattern, began to dominate. The only place that 5mm post holes were generally universal were the larger scale Ultra toys who mostly featured 5mm hands.

Tolerances are a big issue with ''Beast Wars'' toys with 5mm posts, the following list is as comprehensive as it can be, but you might find you struggle to use the 5mm compatibility on some of your toys. In the testing phase different samples ranged from impossibly tight, to perfect, to really loose.

===1996===
;MAXIMALS
*[[Dinobot (BW)#Toys|Dinobot]] — Dinobot's weapons and accessories and hands are all 5mm posts. This is great, seeing as this mould was released again, and again, and again. His famous [[Cyber-slash tail weapon|rotating blade]] weapon has a 5mm post hole in it that allows it to mount on a 5mm post on his dinosaur mode back. This is especially useful for mounting the tail weapon on his back in robot mode.
*[[Polar Claw]]
*[[Optimus Primal/toys#Beast Wars|Ultra Optimus Primal]]
*[[Wolfang (Maximal)|Wolfang]] Has 5mm screw holes in his robot back, and a non-screw 5mm hole in his head — these are almost useless. However, his waist kibble has [[Mini-Con]]-compatible pegs, as does the front of his shield.

===1997===
;MAXIMALS
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Grimlock]] — A [[redeco]] of the ''Beast Wars'' Dinobot mould with the same compatibility.
*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Ironhide]] and [[Magnaboss (BW)#Beast Wars|Magnaboss]] — [[Silverbolt (G1)#Beast Wars|Silverbolt]] and [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Prowl]] are not 5mm compatible, but Ironhide, Magnaboss' sword, and Magnaboss are. The small hollow pegs on Ironhide's elephant shell halves are ''not'' 5mm, but the size of the inner hole is such that they ''do'' grip Mini-Cons.
*[[B'Boom]]

;PREDACONS
*[[Ram Horn#Toys|Ram Horn]] and [[Tripredacus#Toys|Tripredacus]] — Ramhorn has 5mm hands, giving Tripredacus one 5mm hand too. The other members of the team are not 5mm compatible.
*[[Inferno (BW)#Toys|Inferno]]

===1998===
;MAXIMALS
*[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Transmetal Cheetor]] — His fists are an unconventional shape, but hold 5mm weapons just fine.
*[[Optimus Primal/toys#Beast Wars|Transmetal Optimus Primal]]
*[[Optimus Primal/toys#Beast Wars|Optimal Optimus]] — While he doesn't have 5mm peg holes for his fists, he does have 5mm pegs on his wrists, (on angles, so their use is limited) and he ''does'' have hollow 5mm pegs (perfect for Mini-Cons) on his rifle! On his shoulders are a couple of other 5mm pegs too.

*[[Torca (BW)|Torca]]

;PREDACONS
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Transmetal Megatron]]
*[[Rampage (BW)#Beast Wars|Transmetal Rampage]]
*[[Antagony (BW)#Beast Wars|Botcon Antagony]]

===1999===
;MAXIMALS
*[[Optimus Minor#Toys|Optimus Minor]] — On his own, Optimus Minor is not 5mm compatible. However, his tail weapon uses two different 5mm pegs — one of which is hollow, perfect for Mini-Cons! The allows him to hold a Mini-Con in robot mode.
*[[Tigerhawk#Toys|Tigerhawk]]

;PREDACONS
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Transmetal II Megatron]]

===Beast Wars II===
''[[Beast Wars II (toyline)|Beast Wars II]]'' was a Japanese only line capitalizing on the success of ''Beast Wars''. It's mostly a [[redeco]] line, with a handful of brand new toys or moulds. There's a bunch of old toys in this line with 5mm compatibility, and a few retools and redecos. There's only one new mould. Lio Convoy looks like he should have them, but his fists are actually a bit bigger than the 5mm standard.

[[File:BWII-toy Autolauncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Autolauncher, a canceled ''Generation 2 toy.]]

;CYBERTRONS
*[[Lio Convoy]]
*[[Santon]] and [[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] — Redecos of Beast Wars Ironhide and Magnaboss.

;DESTRONS
*[[Autolauncher]]
*[[Megastorm]]
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]]
*[[Thrust (BWII)|Thrustor]]
*[[God Neptune (BWII)|God Neptune]] — A redeco of the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]s minus [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]], with most of the same 5mm compatibilities as the original group. They were released in a gift set, and also lacked the individual gun stands that the original Seacons had. Man... sucky.
*[[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]]

===Beast Wars Neo===
[[File:BWN-toy Stampy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|That peg placement ''could'' be worse...]]
;CYBERTRONS
*[[Big Convoy]] — Includes a 5mm peg-compatible Matrix.
*[[Longrack (BWN)|Longrack]]
*[[Break]] — 5mm peg under each wing to use him as a missile launcher
*[[Stampy (BWN)|Stampy]] — 5mm peg on his chest (with embossed Maximal symbol on the end) so his blade weapon mode can be held

;DESTRONS
*[[Hardhead (BWN)|Hardhead]]
*[[Elphaorpha]]
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==Beast Machines==
''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' saw the almost complete abandonment of the 5mm peg for its toys. The introduction of uniquely moulded hands and toys with few if any accessories meant that 5mm peg holes were no longer needed. In fact, in all of ''Beast Machines'', there is only one toy with deliberate 5mm peg holes for hands. There's others with 5mm screw holes or 5mm peg holes that can be used to make them compatible with older weapons, but for the most part, ''Beast Machines'' emphasized completely self-contained toys.

On the flip side, ''Beast Machines'' was one of the first'' Transformers'' lines to introduce vehicles and separately sold weapon-accessories for other toys, in the form of the [[Beast Rider]]s and [[Deployer (BM)|Deployer]] assortments. These toys, while emphasizing interactivity with other toys, did so without the use of pegs.

===2000===
;VEHICONS
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Machines|Megatron]] — The only toy in the entire line that's deliberately 5mm compatible, the Mega-sized Megatron toy has a single 5mm fist in robot mode.

==2001 ''Robots in Disguise''==
Unlike the much more focused and consistently designed ''Beast Machines'', [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] was an absolute hodge-podge of a line. It used a combination of new moulds, vintage moulds, and contemporary redecos that saw toys from all over the place incorporated into the line. This was both good and bad for 5mm peg enthusiasts—mostly bad, since the majority of the redecos came from ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s or ''Beast Wars'' and ''Beast Machines'' toys.

The handful of brand new toys in the line didn't really emphasize interactivity through compatibility of accessories. Instead they emphasized interactivity through figure combination. Still, there's a handful of stuff there worthy of inclusion here.

===2001===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Wedge#Toys|Wedge]], [[Heavy Load (RID)#Toys|Heavy Load]], [[Hightower (RID)#Toys|Hightower]], [[Grimlock (RID 2001)#Toys|Grimlock]] and [[Landfill (RID)#Toys|Landfill]] — Grimlock is the only member of the team lacking 5mm fists, but fortunately he makes up for it in combined form where he forms a part with 5mm compatible hands (well, claws) for Landfill. In fact all of Landfill's configurations are 5mm compatible. Woo!

*[[Optimus Prime (RID)#Toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]] — Both use 5mm posts extensively. Only the smaller, non-super mode Prime actually has 5mm FISTS. Prime's super mode lacks 5mm fists, or fists at all. Omega Prime's and Ultra Magnus's hands do have 5mm holes on the palms, and Magnus's thumbs have 5mm posts. Prime is also covered in a bunch of hollow 5mm posts that can be used as mini-con ports, and both have 5mm posts and holes out the wazoo.

;DECEPTICONS/PREDACONS
*[[Ruination (RID)#Toys|Ruination]] — Ruination is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the Generation 1 [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s. Initially, in ''Robots in Disguise'', all five components were released separately, though later on they were released only as gift sets. The main difference to the moulds is that the Combaticons' weapons were retooled so they could create two super weapons for Ruination. These super weapons are 5mm compatible.
*[[Megatron (RID)#Toys|Megatron]] and [[Megatron (RID)|Galvatron]]

===2002===
;DECEPTICONS/PREDACONS
*[[Cryotek (RID)#Toys|Cryotek]] — A redeco of ''Beast Wars'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys#TM2|Transmetal 2 Megatron]], has 5mm fists just the same.
*[[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Scourge]] — A redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]] with all his compatibilities.

===2003===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Landfill (RID)|Landfill]] — Same compatibilities as ever, but now in yellow! Plus, it's a gift set!

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Destructicon Scourge]] — A redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]].
*[[Bludgeon (RID 2001)|Destructicon Bludgeon]] — A redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero|Hero Megatron]].
*[[Ruination (RID)#UrbanCamo|Ruination]] — Same as before, but now more urban! And in a gift set!

==Armada==
For 5mm peg addicts, the Unicron Trilogy was a godsend. It was the first Transformers toyline not only to feature 5mm pegs as standard on nearly every single toy, but also to advertise this interactivity. It's all down to one thing: Mini-Cons. Mini-Cons and their contribution are covered a bit earlier in this article, but it's important here to mention their... well...importance.

Mini-Cons each came with a 5mm peg hole, with a smaller (1mm?) peg imbedded inside it. Mini-Cons could then plug onto hollow (but NOT solid) 5mm pegs, usually referred to as Mini-Con hardpoints. Some of these hardpoints included small triggers which were pushed down by the smaller peg inside the Mini-Con's 5mm post hole. This activated gimmicks on the larger toys, and is why the Mini-Con don't simply have 5mm post holes.

The inclusion of Mini-Cons as a set of figures compatible with all larger Armada figures saw an overnight change. Suddenly 5mm pegs were the standard again and all but the roleplay toys in the Armada line have 5mm pegs. However, carrying on from Beast Machines and Beast Wars, many Armada toys had unique or oddly moulded hands, which is madness when you have add on weapons with 5mm pegs and lots of the toys can't hold them. 5mm fists would not make their complete comeback until Energon.

===2003===
;MINI-CONS
The Mini-Cons are all 5mm-compatible in the same way: All Mini-Cons can peg onto '''any''' hollow 5mm pegs. Specific toys that can use them which aren't part of the Unicron trilogy are discussed all through this article, including RiD Optimus Prime, the Micromaster Anti-Aircraft Base, and Beast Wars K-9. Listed below are specific Mini-Cons with unique 5mm compatibilities not covered by straightforward Powerlinking.

*[[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] and [[Run-Over]] — Transform into guns with 5mm-compatible handles.
*[[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]] — He has a 5mm-compatible trailer hitch that can be used as a Mini-Con port, allowing other Mini-Cons to peg onto him!
*[[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] and [[Clench (Armada)|Clench]] — Both have 5mm-thick arms, allowing them to become 5mm-compatible guns.

*[[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]] and the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] — The Air Defence Team merges to become the Star Saber sword. The sword can be held by any toys with 5mm fists or pegged onto Mini-Con compatible posts. Of the three members of the team, only Sonar has an extra feature. He has a 5mm post accessible mostly in shuttle mode, allowing him to be held in other figures' hands (as well as allowing him to be the base of the Star Saber sword).
*[[Maverick (Armada)|Maverick]] and the [[Vorpal Saber|Dark Saber]]

*[[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]] — Prowl transforms into a 5mm-compatible gun.

*[[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]] and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] — The Race Mini-Con Team merge into an enormous shield designed for use with larger toys with 5mm-compatible fists. Dirt Boss has a 5mm-compatible head because of this. Yeah, you heard right, his head is a 5mm post.

*[[Payload (Armada)|Payload]], [[Sky Blast]] and the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] — The Space Team merge into the Requiem Blaster, a super-gun meant for use by toys with 5mm-compatible fists. Payload has the 5mm peg that becomes the handle for the blaster, so he can be hand-held. Sky Blast also has a 5mm peg, this one hollow so that you can mount other Mini-cons on top of the Requiem Blaster and power it up even MORE. Yeah. Insane, right? It also means Sky Blast can be hand-held or merge with Energon weapons, etc.

*[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] — In skateboard mode, he has a Mini-Con compatible peg on top of him, allowing other Mini-cons to be plugged into him.

;AUTOBOTS
*[[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]], [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] — None of these three moulds sport 5mm hands. Smokescreen has a 5mm screw hole on his arms just below his fists which can be used as a kind of 5mm fist, but neither Blurr nor Hoist have 5mm fists at all. Smokescreen even came in a boxset with the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] in Japan and he can't hold it!
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Powerlinx Hot Shot]], and [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] — All feature standard 5mm fists. Side Swipe even has a 5mm-compatible gun. In Japan, Hot Shot was given an LED in one hand to allow him to light up 5mm-compatible translucent weapons.

*[[Airazor (Armada)|Airazor]], [[Cheetor (Armada)|Cheetor]], and [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]] — Three redecos of Beast Wars toys, they were retooled so they would have Mini-Con hardpoints. They were not retooled to have 5mm compatible fists, however, so neither Rhinox nor Airazor can use 5mm-compatible weapons. Cheetor still can, though.

*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Powerlinx Red Alert]] — Red Alert is 5mm compatible out the wazoo. He has Mini-Con pegs all over, plus a 5mm fist, a 5mm port on his shoulder for shoulder cannons, a 5mm compatible rifle... oh yeah, and interchangeable tool hands which plug in using a 5mm peg.
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] — He doesn't have 5mm-compatible hands. But he does have big, stompy feet, so we forgive him.
*[[Overload (Armada)|Overload]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Powerlinx Jetfire]] — Both moulds have 5mm fists, though Overload's are very limited due to his enormously high wrists. Overload also has a 5mm-compatible port as his trailer hitch so he can be towed by Optimus Prime or his Mini-Con.

*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Supercon Optimus Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Super Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Powerlinx Optimus Prime]] — Both the large and small Optimus Prime toys have 5mm fists. Even in his Super Mode, Prime has 5mm fists. The hitch used to pull Prime's trailer is a 5mm post, shared by both the large and small versions of the toys. This means that the small Prime can pull the larger toy's trailer, or either of them can pull Armada Overload. You can also use this hitch as a mount for 5mm compatible weapons.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]], [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Powerlinx Cyclonus]], [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], [[Demolishor (Armada)|Powerlinx Demolishor]], [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and [[Thrust (Armada)|Powerlinx Thrust]] — Do not have 5mm compatible fists. They do have plenty of Mini-Con ports, though.

*[[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] — The only Supercon Decepticon with 5mm-compatible fists. He also has missiles that he uses as clubs (well, in the fiction he uses them as guns...sorta...), and they're 5mm compatible too.

*[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] — A redeco of Supercon Optimus Prime. He has all the same compatibilities, including being able to pull the Super Prime's trailer.

*[[Terrorsaur (Armada)|Terrorsaur]] — A redeco and retool of Beast Wars Transmetal Terrorsaur. The retooling gives him Mini-Con pegs, but not 5mm-compatible fists.
*[[Predacon (Armada)|Predacon]] — A redeco and retool of Beast Wars TM Megatron. Like the original version of the mould, he has 5mm fists and a 5mm tail weapon, but now he also sports four brand new Mini-Con pegs.

*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] — All have 5mm hands in addition to their Mini-Con pegs.

*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] — Doesn't have 5mm fists, even if he is loaded with an unbelievable number of Mini-Con ports.

*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Galvatron]] — They traded useless knees for unreasonable numbers of Mini-Con hardpoints. Their insane number of Mini-Con pegs makes them one of the most 5mm compatible moulds in history. The toy is perfect for overloading with weapons in either robot or tank mode, and in [[robot mode]], he even gets a 5mm-compatible fist (only the one, because the other hand is concealing a knife).

*[[Unicron/toys|Unicron]] - In total, the planet-eater has 27 Mini-Con-compatible pegs in planet mode and 30 in robot mode — 32 if you count the two conveniently shaped pegs on the back of his right hand. Of those, 24 are situated on his wings/planet ring.

==Energon==
[[File:Energonweapon demo 001.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Now his shot's 6 times as hot!]]
With ''Transformers Energon'', the 5mm golden age continued. Mini-Cons were dropped in favour of a return to the basic price point, but Energon figures still retained their 5mm compatibility and their Mini-Con hardpoints. The line introduced new translucent weapons called energon weapons. The energon weapons were versatile, often multi-part weapons which frequently had both traditional 5mm posts and ports and Mini-Con-style 5mm posts and ports. They could be mounted on Mini-Con pegs, used to activate Mini-Con gimmicks on Armada toys, and merged to create insanely over-the-top super weapons.

There were two distinct types of energon weapons. There were the multi-part accessories packed with the Omnicons, which often had 3 or 4 distinct components. Strictly speaking these (and a few weapons of larger toys) were the weapons advertised officially as [[Energon weapon]]s. There were also the more static and traditional rifles and missile launchers packed with the larger ''Energon'' toys, even these weapons usually still had multiple posts and ports, including Mini-Con posts and ports, allowing them to be merged with other Energon weapons. As the series progressed, a third type of energon weapon was added: the multi-configuration weapons included with the Energon quintro-combiners, which were designed to be feet and hands for the large ''Energon'' combiner robots, as well as weapons for the component robots.

''Energon'' was really the first Transformers toy line to emphasise and advertise swapping and trading weapons as a pattern of play, despite the fact that Transformers toy lines had been capable of this play pattern since nearly the beginning. Over in Japan, this was emphasised even more with energon weapons from Omnibots given away, sold as separate units, or included as bonuses with redecos.

===2004===
;MINI-CONS
Not many Mini-Cons were produced during ''Energon''. There was only one entirely new team and a handful of redecos. They are all 5mm-compatible, as is standard for Mini-Cons. Those Mini-Cons of special interest are listed below.

*[[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] and the [[Energon Saber]] — Retooled from Armada's Star Saber, they have the same basic compatibilities.
*[[Knock Out (Energon)|Knock Out]] — A redeco of Armada Rollout with all the same compatibilities.
*[[Payload (Armada)|Payload]], [[Sky Blast]] and the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] — A redeco of the Requiem Blaster from Armada, with the same basic compatibilities.

;AUTOBOTS
The listing below describes, for the most part, the individual robots. Keep in mind that each toy also came with a gun, usually a transluscent energon weapon with multiple ports and pegs, and even Mini-con compatibility. Even toys without Mini-con plugs of their own often had them on their guns.

*The Omnicons, [[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]], [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]], [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]], [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]], and his redeco [[Strongarm (Energon)|Energon Strongarm]] — The Omnicons were Basic-sized toys, the first toys featured at this price point to have 5mm fists. Each came with an energon weapon, as described above, made up of several components, and an energon star meant to fit over spark crystal of ''Energon'' toys.

*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] — Arcee is the only Omnicon without 5mm fists. She has 5mm post holes in her arms meant to stand in for 5mm fists, but her actual hands are eenie-weenie.

*[[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]], [[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]], [[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]] and [[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]] — The limb components of Superion Maximus. They had standard 5mm compatibility and unique transformable energon weapons that became "hands" and "feet" for Superion Maximus.

*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] — Downshift features a spoiler that becomes a unique platform for holding both his guns or any other energon weapons.
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Energon Hot Shot]] and [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]]
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]], [[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]] and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] — In addition to standard ''Energon'' compatibility, these toys retain the Mini-Con ports from ''Transformers: Armada''. Rodimus has one, Inferno and Roadblock each have two.
*[[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] — Unlike the other Combat-Class ''Energon'' toys, Tow-Line was actually made up of two components which combine to form his vehicle mode, a robot and a battle platform. The robot is fairly standard for Energon toys, with many post holes for 5mm weapons of all sorts, some of them in rather unusual places. The battle platform in particular, though, is basically designed as a showcase for Energon weapons, making a perfect platform for building insane or over-the-top energon weapon combinations.

*[[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] — This mould has a Mini-con port on its shoulder pad. Unlike most other ''Energon'' Autobots their weapons, while 5mm compatible, are not designed after the ''Energon'' weapon style. They don't have any extra posts or ports, and aren't made of translucent plastics. They're just simple hand-held guns.
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and [[Ironhide (Energon)|Energon Ironhide]] — One of a handful of ''Energon'' moulds without its own hand-held rifle. Has a Mini-Con port on his right forearm.
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]] — The Mini-Con ports on their shuttle mode become their toes in robot mode so... uhhh... good luck with that. The rifle that comes with this mould, despite being translucent, is not effective as an Energon weapon. It has two gun posts, but no other compatibility. It may have been intended to, though. On top of the rifle is a piece of moulding that looks exactly like a Mini-Con post, including their unique base... but it's teeny tiny and undersized.

*[[Treadbolt]] — A redeco of ''Armada'' Scavenger with all his compatibilities.
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] — He has no hand-held rifle, but he does have a Mini-Con port on his left forearm.

*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] and [[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]], [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] — Both these moulds are littered with 5mm ports and pegs. The Bulkhead mould also has a Mini-Con peg on his helicopter tail, while the Landmine mould has two Mini-Con ports on his large cannon for his Brute mode.

*[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] — A redeco of ''Armada'' Overload.

*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] — Prime has 4 Mini-Con pegs in vehicle mode: 2 on his trailer, and 2 on his cab. In robot mode his trailer becomes a base and is still Mini-Con compatible, but the Mini-Con ports are hidden in Prime's robot mode, sadly. Prime's gun is just a standard rifle, not an energon weapon.
*[[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] and [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] — This mould has 4 Mini-Con ports on his shoulders, front and back, and a handful of 5mm posts. Still, considering its size it's not enormously versatile at using 5mm compatible weapons.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Battle Ravage]], [[Command Ravage]], [[Cruellock]], [[Doom-Lock]] and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] — All the Energon Terrorcons have 5mm fists as standard. In addition to his Energon weapon Ravage also has a tail mace.
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] — Divebomb's wing-mounted weapons come in two variants. The first variant has only one 5mm post on the base of the two-part weapon. The second variant was retooled to have two posts, one at either end of his weapon.
*[[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]], [[Duststorm (Energon)|Duststorm]], [[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]], and [[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]] — The limbs of Constructicon Maximus. Each of them has 5mm fists as standard. The Duststorm/Wideload mould also has a Mini-Con peg on its crane arm.
*[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]] — Steamhammer loves Mini-Cons. In both robot and vehicle modes he has 5 Mini-Con posts. That's a lot, even for an Energon toy, allowing him to hold a partner Mini-Con, an entire Mini-Con team and have one left over for an Energon weapon. Too bad he doesn't have a Mini-Con partner. (Oh yeah, he's got a bunch of 5mm post holes too.)
*[[Constructicon Maximus]] — He retains six Mini-Con pegs, four from Steamhammer and two from Dust Storm and Wideload, though Steamhammer's aren't particularly accessible. He doesn't have 5mm peg hole hands.
*[[Blackout (combiner)|Blackout]], [[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]] — This mould has two 5mm posts on each arm in robot mode.
*[[Blight (Energon)|Blight]], [[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]] — The tank mould technically has three Mini-con ports on his weapon, though only one is accessible in vehicle mode, and in robot mode one of them has to form the handle for the gun. In practical terms you're probably only going to get one Mini-con on there.
*[[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]] — Barricade likes Mini-cons too, but not as much as Steamhammer. He's got three Mini-con posts in robot mode and two in vehicle mode.
*[[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] — Thanks to Barricade he has two Mini-con ports on his thighs. He doesn't have 5mm post holes for hands, but he does have Mini-con ports on his thumbs when using the tank as an arm, or on his heels if using the tank as a leg.
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] — In addition to his 5mm fists he has four Mini-con posts, though generally speaking only two are accessible in either mode. Because the posts are on a hinged piece it is possible to expose and use all four at once. His missiles can also fit into his hands, but aren't particularly effective because he holds them at about the midpoint on the missile.
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Energon Starscream]] — Based conceptually on the G2 Smokescreen mould, unlike that mould Starscream is highly 5mm compatible. He has a crazy Energon weapon, with multiple configurations and mini-con ports, so the gun section of the weapon can be used a Mini-con. He has Mini-con pegs on his wings that are accessible in both modes. Oh yeah, and the heads of his missiles are 5mm, so he can use them as swords if he gets tired of his giant Energon sword.
*[[Rapid Run (Energon)|Rapid Run]] — A redeco of Armada Sideways.
*[[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]], [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]], [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] — In addition to 5mm fists, they all have Mini-con ports on the kibble on their forearms. Snow Cat only has a port on his left arm.
*[[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]] and [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] — This mould loves 5mm pegs. Including fists each arm has three 5mm peg holes, as well as a Mini-con port. The toy's missiles are also 5mm wide, letting him hold them as swords. Oh yeah, and he has 5mm posts on the insides of his knees.
*[[Shockblast]] and [[Six Shot]] — Doesn't have traditional hands, but has plenty of 5mm post holes.
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] — Doesn't have traditional hands, but has plenty of 5mm post holes. Has some very inaccessible Mini-con pegs on the missile launchers on his claws.
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] — An awesome redeco of Armada Tidal Wave.
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Galvatron]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] — This same basic design was released twice at two different size scales. They're all 5mm compatible. The larger version has 6 Mini-con ports in jet mode, and two in robot mode. The tank accessory also features a Mini-con port on the turret's hatch, exactly where such a post was located on the ''Armada'' Megatron figure it was based on. The tank also has four 5mm post holes on its underside, which are used to dock the tank to the jet.
*[[Alpha Quintesson]] — While he doesn't transform, Alpha Quintesson is positively brimming with 5mm posts. He has a 5mm post missile launcher too.

==Cybertron==
While ''Transformers Cybertron'' continued the widespread 5mm compatibility seen in ''Armada'' and ''Energon'', it was in a more low-key form, as the central gimmick of [[Cyber Key]]s had nothing to do with 5mm posts whatsoever. Mini-Con ports became rare again, though not unheard of — the focus was now almost entirely on weapons.

===2005===
;MINI-CONS
[[File:Ichibi-peg.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ichibi's added post actually removes the original Powerlinx function. Whoops.]]
Mini-Cons were rare at the beginning of Cybertron, consisting of [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] and the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]. As time went on, however, the line introduced a few more teams, a series of Mini-Con two-packs redecoed from ''Armada'' and ''Energon'' molds, and an assortment of Mini-Cons both old and new as pack-in bonuses. Naturally, these all retained standard Powerlinking capability; listed below are Mini-Cons with additional abilities beyond that.

*[[Checkpoint (Cybertron)|Checkpoint]], [[Stripmine]], and [[Deepdive]] — Each of these Mini-Cons sports a 5mm post. Stripmine and Deepdive's posts are hollow.
*[[Scrap Iron (Cybertron)|Scrap Iron]], [[Backblast]], and [[Blastcharge (Cybertron)|Blastcharge]] — Another redeco of the Requiem Blaster, with everything that implies.
*[[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]], [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]], and [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] — Redecoes of the Race Team, with all the same compatibility.
*[[Bulge (GF)|Bulge]], [[Graviton (GF)|Graviton]], and [[Quasar]] — Redecoes of the [[Emergency Mini-Con Team]]. Bulge (copter) was [[retool]]ed to add a 5mm post to his tail section, and Graviton (crash truck) had a 5mm peg glued into one of his Powerlinx sockets. Both of these additions were to make their weapon modes hand-held.
*[[Hyakurai]], [[Ichibi]], and [[Mugen]] — Retools of the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team]]. Each one was given 5mm pegs to make their weapon modes hand-held (even though their main partner, [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Cybertron|Wing Saber]], didn't have 5mm-compatible hands).
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;AUTOBOTS
*[[Vector Prime]] — He is from an earlier, apparently ''Armada''-esque age and his form reflects that. He is here to sport multiple Mini-Con posts, 5mm fistholes, and a 5mm-compatible sword. He is not here to blend.
*[[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]] — A retooled ''Armada'' [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]], Longrack still sports a 5mm post. ([[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] does not.)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] — Has one 5mm hand, and one gun-hand which is a 5mm post, with "hammer" and "claw" attachments that fit on the end.
*[[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]], [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] — Clocker has a 5mm gun (with two pegs, side by side) and fists to hold it... and also has dual ''exhaust pipe'' accessories that attach (to the undersides of his fists, actually) using hollow 5mm posts.
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]], [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]], [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], Override GTS, [[Armorhide (Cybertron)|Armorhide]], [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]], Brakedown GTS, [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]], [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] — All feature 5mm weapons, fists, and vehicle mode mounting points.
*[[Hightail (Cybertron)|Hightail]] — His <s>trombone</s> gun has a 5mm post, and he has the fists to hold it.
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]], [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] — Though they lack any handheld weapons of their own, these toys have 5mm fists.
*[[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]], [[Cybertron Defense Team|Cybertron Defense]] Hot Shot, Cybertron Defense Red Alert, and Cybertron Defense Scattorshot — Quickmix and all three members of the Cybertron Defense Team have 5mm-compatible fists and accessories, and bear hollow 5mm posts for mounting Mini-Cons.
*[[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] — Metroplex is ''covered'' in hollow 5mm posts, with a total of 14.
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Deluxe [[Trukk not munky|trukk]]) — A redeco of the ''Armada'' Super-Con Optimus Prime mold with the same functionality. Instead of Over-Run, he includes a special Cyber Key that has the same hole-with-a-post as a Mini-Con, making it capable of attaching to any hollow 5mm post.
*Optimus Prime and [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] — Redecoes of the ''Robots in Disguise'' versions, with all that that implies.

;DECEPTICONS
*[[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]] and [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runamuck]] — Retooled versions of ''Armada'' Cyclonus and Side Swipe. Buzzsaw retains most of Cyclonus's compatibility, but has lost the posts on his missile launchers. Runamuck, meanwhile, has lost Sideswipe's accessories in favor of a new 5mm gun.
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]], Galvatron, [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], Ransack GTS, [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], [[Hardtop (Cybertron)|Hardtop]], [[Swindle (Cybertron)|Swindle]], [[Lugnutz]], and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] — All these figures have 5mm hands and weapons.
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], Dark Crumplezone, [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]], [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]], [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]], and [[Brushguard]] — These figures have 5mm hands, though they include no compatible accessories.
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]] — A retooled Scorponok that retains the ''Energon'' toy's features and adds Cyber Key compatibility.
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] — Like Arcee before her, Thunderblast's hands are too small and girly for 5mm holes, so she has them further up on her forearms instead. Her weapon is 5mm-compatible.
*[[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]] — Like Metroplex, Menasor likes Mini-Cons.
*[[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]] — A redeco of Red Alert with the same compatibility.
*[[Scrapmetal (Cybertron individual)|Scrap]][[Scrapmetal (race)|metal]] — All Scrapmetals have 5mm fists, and in an undocumented feature, their flip-out blades can be hand-held.
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] — A redeco of ''Armada'' Demolishor with the same features. Instead of Blackout, he includes a Cyber Key with a Mini-Con-style 5mm hole on the back, similar to the deluxe Optimus Prime's.

;OTHER
*[[Primus]] — Like Unicron before him, Primus sports an assortment of hollow 5mm posts. His total is far lower (nine), but in Primus's defense, most of Unicron's are on his ring.
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] and [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]] — Both feature 5mm fists and accessories.

==Classics==
''Classics'' brought back many old ''Transformers'' characters with new toys, and most of those toys were 5mm compatible. It also introduced yet more Mini-Cons, though hollow 5mm posts are few and far between in ''Classics.''

==''Transformers'' (2007)==
The live-action movie toyline mostly eschewed the use of the 5mm system, in part because the integrated nature of the characters' weapons meant a low number of handheld accessories overall. Nevertheless, the reuse of various molds from the previous few years ensured that 5mm posts continued to appear.

==Animated==
''Transformers Animated'' had few 5mm-compatible toys, but they existed.

===2008===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime]] - His axe and shield have 5mm posts, and therefore his hands are also compatible with them.
*Voyager Class Optimus Prime - Both his axe and his water gun use the standard 5mm posts, and therefore his hands are also compatible.
*The Battle Begins Optimus Prime - His axe uses the 5mm post for its handle, and his hands are compatible with them... as is the hole in his buttocks.
*[[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] - His hands are open with a 5mm groove in them to hold such accessories.
*[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] - Both his shield and [[lance]] sport 5mm posts, and his hands are compatible. However, the fingers are sculpted with a gap over the 5mm holes, so accessories with smaller posts can only be held from the bottom of his hands.
;DECEPTICONS
*[[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] - The inside of his robot mode hands sport 5mm posts, which can also double as a Mini-Con port. His mace also has a 5mm hole in it.
*[[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] — Appropriately enough, Swindle is equipped with a large cannon on a 5mm post, and has two 5mm holes with which to use it.
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Leader Class Megatron]] - His swords are mounted on 5mm handles, and his hands therefore sport 5mm holes.
*Shadow Blade Megatron - Being a redeco of Leader Class Megatron, he carries over the same 5mm compatibility.
*[[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] - His gun/crane uses a 5mm post, so the holes in his forearms and back are compatible with other weapons.

===2009===
;AUTOBOTS
*Freeway Jazz - Being a redeco of Jazz, he shares the same 5mm-holed hands.
;DECEPTICONS
*Atomic Lugnut - Being a redeco of Lugnut, Atomic Lugnut sports the same posts in his hands, and the same hole on his mace.
*Shockwave Vs. Bumblebee - The Shockwave in this pack, being a redeco of the previous Shockwave, has the same post/ports.

===2010===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] - Arcee's hands can hold 5mm post weapons. However, her weapons are slightly thicker. This resulted in many a broken thumb.
*[[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus Minor]] - The tabs on his bow are 5mm wide.

===2011===
;AUTOBOTS
*[[Minerva (Animated)|Minerva]] - Being a redeco of Arcee, she shares the same 5mm-holed hands. But continue to be careful with her slaggin' thumbs!
*[[Sideswipe (Animated)|Sideswipe]] - Being a redeco of Breakdown, Sideswipe shares the 5mm bow tabs.
;DECEPTICONS
*[[Dead End (Animated)|Dead End]] - Being a redeco of Jazz, he shares the same 5mm-holed hands.
*[[Drag Strip (Animated)|Drag Strip]] - Being a redeco of Arcee, she shares the same 5mm-holed hands. But continue to be careful with the swords!
*[[The Motor Master|Motormaster]] - Being a retool of Voyager Class Optimus Prime, his axe and cannon use the same 5mm posts, and the hands use the same 5mm holes.
*[[Toxitron (Animated)|Toxitron]] - Being a redeco of Voyager Class Optimus Prime, his axe and cannon use the same 5mm posts, and the hands use the same 5mm holes.
*[[Breakdown (Animated)|Breakdown]] - Being a retool of Rodimus Minor, Breakdown shares the same 5mm tabs on his bow.

==Universe (2008)==
Following in the footsteps of ''Classics'', ''Universe'' toys nearly always featured 5mm fists and accessories.

==Revenge of the Fallen==
The toys for the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie initially returned to the design principles of the previous live-action movie, but in time, 5mm accessories began to creep back in. This line also introduced an alternate system of interchangeable accessories, the [[C joint]].

==Generations==
Once again, ''Generations'' typically followed the example of ''Classics'' and ''Universe,'' featuring widespread 5mm compatibility.

==Power Core Combiners==
Much like ''Armada'' and ''Energon'', ''Power Core Combiners'' heavily emphasized compatibility between different toys. The main focus of the line, the "combination" suggested by the title, was a series of "Commander" figures who could combine with interchangeable drone vehicles in a fashion similar to the [[Special Teams]]. Commanders were sold either with sets of drones or in smaller packs with Mini-Cons. These Mini-Cons were also designed to have weapon modes, using 5mm posts, and as such 5mm fists proliferated. The Commander figures also featured hollow 5mm posts for mounting the Mini-Cons, and the drones all featured hollow 5mm posts as well, leading to [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CombinatorialExplosion insanity].

===2010===
[[File:PCC-toy Backwind.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
;MINI-CONS

In additional to the usual capabilities of Mini-Cons, every ''PCC'' Mini-Con has at least one 5mm post, usually hollow, which enables it to be handheld. Special cases are listed below.

*[[Chopster]], [[Razorbeam]] — The axe Mini-Cons unfortunately have a narrower segment below the 5mm grip, similar to double-posted weapons, and as such they cannot be held by toys with shallower fist holes (ironically including [[Darkstream]]). The post is also solid, so it can only connect to empty 5mm holes.
*[[Backwind]], [[Beacon (PCC)|Beacon]], and [[Pinpoint]] — These three have empty 5mm holes rather than the usual Mini-Con ports. This prevents them from activating Powerlinx gimmicks, but allows them to attach to ordinary 5mm posts, not just hollow ones.
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;AUTOBOTS
[[File:PCC-toy Rallybots.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The Rallybots feature "hidden" 5mm Powerlinx plugs. Neat! Pity about everything else about them.]]
*[[Skyburst (PCC)|Skyburst]] — One hollow post on his back, and shallow 5mm fists.
**[[Aerialbot (PCC)|Aerialbots]] — All four drones have hollow 5mm posts on the top, though the Fighter Jet's is not really useful in combined mode. The helicopters' posts are on top of their rotors, and as such any Mini-Cons or weapons attached there will spin freely.
*[[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]] — For unknown reasons, Huffer has fist holes, but they are far too small to hold 5mm posts. He has a hollow 5mm post on his right forearm to make up for this, and another flip-out post on his chest.
*[[Searchlight (PCC)|Searchlight]] — Searchlight is absurdly 5mm-compatible for a toy of his size. In addition to the usual 5mm fists, he has 5mm holes in the sides of his forearms, meant for attaching his vehicle mode rotors. He also has the flip-out hollow chest post typical of ''PCC'' Commander molds originating in two-packs, and a second hollow post on what becomes the underside of his cockpit in vehicle mode. As implied by the forearm holes, his rotors are separate accessories that can connect to any 5mm peghole (including the one on Backwind's chest).
*[[Double Clutch (PCC)|Double Clutch]] — He has a single hollow post on a hinged panel, which is normally concealed in most modes but can be folded out. For holding weapons he has sideways holes on the inside of his forearms, which are awkward in robot mode but can be used more effectively as shoulder weapon mounts in his torso mode. They're shallow, but with their positioning you probably wouldn't want to give him Chopster anyway.
**[[Rallybot]]s — Each Rallybot has a hollow post that can fold away, located on the rear bumper of the Race Car and on top of the others. Interestingly, the Street Racer reveals a ''second'' post in leg mode, which is necessary since the vehicle mode post ends up on the bottom of the foot.
*[[Leadfoot (PCC)|Leadfoot]] — Like Double Clutch, Leadfoot has sideways forearm holes instead of fists. Unlike Double Clutch and basically everyone else ever, both of his hollow posts are flip-out posts for chest armor, one (normally concealed under his windshield) for his robot chest and one for his combined chest. Both can be used in vehicle mode as well.
*[[Stakeout (PCC)|Stakeout]] — A redeco of Smolder with the same features.
**[[Protectobot (PCC)|Protectobots]] — Redecos of two Aerialbots (Chopper and Fighter Jet) and two Combaticons (APC and Tank).
*[[Steelshot]] — A redeco of Bombshock with the same features.
*[[Grimstone (PCC)|Grimstone]] — Grimstone has shallow fists and a single 5mm post on his ''tail'' (in robot mode, his back).
**[[Dinobot (PCC)|Dinobots]] — The ''Parasaurolophus'' drone has two side-mounted Mini-Con posts. The others are more or less standard.
*[[Heavytread (PCC)|Heavytread]] — In addition to the usual flip-out chest post and 5mm hands (irregularly-shaped but usable), Heavytread has a 5mm peghole on top of his vehicle mode near the forward right corner. This hole is usable in all three modes, ending up approximately on his wrist in robot mode.
*[[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] — A redeco of Mudslinger with the same compatibility. Since he has 5mm fists, [[Bomb-Burst (PCC)|Bomb-Burst]] gets the official weapon mode that's technically a fanmode on Chainclaw.

;DECEPTICONS
[[File:PCC-toy Sledge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sledge and his weird chest-peg assembly.]]
*[[Bombshock (PCC)|Bombshock]] — Bombshock has two hollow posts quite close to each other: one is on top of his turret (ending up on the back of his torso mode head), while the other is between his cannons. Both end up on his back in robot mode, in varying configurations depending on how his kibble is arranged. Like his wavemate Skyburst, he has shallow 5mm fists, so no axes for him.
**[[Combaticon (PCC)|Combaticons]] — All four drones have top-mounted posts which are accessible in both modes, though because of the APC's transformation, Mini-Cons attached to it in combined mode will appear to extend from the robot's knee.
*[[Smolder]] - Smolder has 5mm fists, and a flip-out hollow 5mm post on his chest. He has a second hollow post on the roof of his vehicle mode, which in his other modes ends up in an awkward but usable position on the back (robot mode) or front (torso mode) of his right shoulder.
*[[Mudslinger (PCC)|Mudslinger]] - Mudslinger has a 5mm post near the back of his vehicle mode, accessible in all three modes... which ends up on the front of his left knee in robot mode, and the ''inside'' of his right knee in torso mode. Good luck making use of that. At least he has 5mm fists.
**[[Destructicon (PCC)|Destructicons]] — All four Destructicons have top-mounted posts that remain accessible in limb mode. The Heavy Hauler's post can fold away like those of the Rallybots.
*[[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]] — Oddly enough for the ''PCC'' line, Icepick has no 5mm pegholes at all, with the effect that [[Chainclaw (PCC)|Chainclaw's]] 5mm weapon mode was omitted from the instructions. His compatibility consists of a hollow 5mm post on his right shoulder and a fold-out one on his chest, both usable in all three modes.
*[[Sledge (PCC)|Sledge]] — Like his wavemates, Sledge is odd: he has shallow wrist holes (this time located ''under'' his forearms) instead of fists, and unlike his fellow two-pack-originated Commanders, he has no flip-out posts at all (maybe Leadfoot stole his?). Instead he has a single hollow post on his chest that serves all three modes, and another on his shovel.
*[[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] — A redeco of Huffer with the same abilities.
**[[Destron (PCC)|Destrons]] — Redecos of two Aerialbots (Recon Plane and Combat Helicopter) and two Combaticons (Missile Carrier and Armored Car).
*[[Darkstream]] — A redeco of Skyburst, incapable of any interaction with Razorbeam other than wearing him on his back.
*[[Windburn]] — A redeco of Searchlight, retaining his capabilities.
*[[Steamhammer (PCC)|Steamhammer]] — Steamhammer is unusual among five-pack-originated Commanders: his torso mode has a hollow 5mm post on his chest! This post is basically inaccessible in his other modes, so he has a second one on his roof, which in robot mode is on a block hanging awkwardly from his elbow.
**[[Constructicon (PCC)|Constructicons]] — The Constructicons' posts are all well-placed, with no particular unusual qualities.
*[[Skyhammer (PCC)|Skyhammer]] —
*[[Over-Run (PCC)|Over-Run]] — A redeco of Leadfoot with the same abilities.
**[[Stunticon (PCC)|Stunticons]] — Redecos of two Rallybots (Race Car and Tuner) and two Destructicons (Armored Truck and Armored Junker).
*[[Undertow (PCC)|Undertow]] — Similar to Sledge, Undertow has one fixed hollow 5mm post, accessible in all modes.

==Transformers (2010)==
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] continued to make widespread use of 5mm posts and holes (though perhaps not as widespread as some previous lines). [[C joint]]s proliferated as well, leading to a veritable golden age of interchangeable weapons.

==Dark of the Moon==
[[File:Ironhide-MechTechWeaponsCombo-5mmPost.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Ya feelin' lucky, pardner?]]
When it came to ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'', the smaller and larger [[size class]]es were respectively split between the [[Cyberverse]] and [[MechTech]] brandings. While C joint compatibility was further established between the two, the 5mm post absolutely ''flourished''.

Nearly all of the MechTech toys use 5mm posts for their MechTech weapons, with the line also emulating the [[Stealth Force]] [[attack mode]]s that were featured in the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|film]]. As a result, the toys come with a ''very'' large number of ports, hidden or otherwise, for the weapons to peg into for each figure. The larger figures even have MechTech ports on the ''weapons themselves'', and the [[packaging]] blurb encourages the user to create "new weapons" by combining then.

This line also introduced a minor innovation: self-covering pegholes. Many MechTech toys have 5mm holes that contain circular plugs on springs. Inserting a weapon handle depresses the plug; when the weapon is removed, the spring pushes it back up to sit flush with surrounding panels.

Each of the Cyberverse "Action Sets" also contains at least a single, large, removable, spring-loaded (but not always [[missile]]-firing) weapon integrated into the set itself, allowing interchangeability between the weapons of both Cyberverse Action Sets and MechTech figures. The Cyberverse [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]], in particular, features ''six'' weapons (one functional) that are mounted via 5mm posts and holes.

==Prime==
[[File:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Arms Microns can be combined into some truly ridiculous weapons.]]

The [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'' toyline]] use 5mm pegs and ports for most of its weapons. [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]]'s [[Deployer (WFC)|deployers]] also use 5mm pegs and ports to attach to him.

The Japanese version of the line takes this to a higher level though, with the "[[Arms Micron]]" play-pattern. All non-[[Cyberverse]] toys in the line have been [[retool]]ed to include several extra 5mm sockets, and include a snap-together Mini-Con partner that transforms into some form of weapon. There are also numerous Arms Microns sold as individuals. The Microns have multiple 5mm posts and sockets, and can be combined to form "Combo Weapons" like the [[Nebula Scythe]], and "Super Combo Weapons" like the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] and the [[Galaxy Launcher]]. While they will occasionally highlight these specific named combinations, the marketing for ''Prime'' in Japan ''heavily'' plays up the idea of just going nuts with your own custom Micron combinations.

==Construct-Bots==
The ''[[Construct-Bots]]'' toyline is primarily based on 5mm pegs for interchangeability of armor and weapons. Even the faction symbols are on 5mm pegs!

==''Robots in Disguise'' (2015)==
Similarly to ''Prime'', its successor series also uses 5mm post near-universally. And much like the Arms Micron series for the Japanese release of ''Prime'', this series includes Weaponizer Mini-Cons which include at least one post to allow them to be held or mounted on other figures in the line. Many of them have multiple posts, and one mold in particular ([[Lancelon]]) has one of those posts as a double post, with a 3mm post extending from the one on his back. However, they do not appear to be meant to combine the same way that Arms Microns are.

==Notes==
*Due to [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'' series toys sharing many of the same designers from the latter days of G1, a great many of the figures utilize 5mm weaponry pegs. This, of course, can give even the smallest 5mm compatible Transformer the ability to carry 5" chrome swords and gigantic guns of [[Burning justice|Burning Justice]].
*Other Takara lines have also used the 5mm pegs, including Battle Beasts transforming playsets and the Robolinks toy line.
*The 5mm post/hole system is also used extensively by companies such as Bandai and Tomy. The Machine Robo Rescue (not to be confused with the trademark-interfering [[Machine Robot Rescue]]) and Zoid Blox lines all utilize it.
*While [[Wikipedia:Lego|LEGO]] toys do not make use of 5mm posts in and of themselves, they frequently use a style of hollow connector pin that coincidentally fits snugly into 5mm holes. [http://www.peeron.com/inv/parts/2780 One particularly common part] consists entirely of two such pins back-to-back, making it a workable add-on handle if you want your Mini-Cons to be hand-held.

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[[File:TUD3 bloodthirsty Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|Lookin' for a few good bots.]]

Hello. The (real) name's Brandon. I'm 32, male, and like giant robots who beat the crap out of one another. I've done some work with the obscure entires, and I really like going on archive dives to fill in gaps in the Wiki. Current hobbies include modding figures, or just adding paint to an incomplete looking 'Bot or 'Con.

I also like Cliffjumper, as one might guess.

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*[[Beastformers]]
*[[Open Road Brands]]
*[[Packaging]]

==='''Pages I've provided updated information on, linked for my own archival reasons'''===
*[[AFCG Inc]]
*[[Battlecharger]]
*[[Flight stand]]
*[[Fusion Cannon]]
*[[Jumpstarter]]
*[[Monsterbot]]
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Super Mode

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NewtypeS3: /* Fiction */ Updating formatting and also adding images from other locations on the site.

[[File:Comrade optimus supermode.jpg|thumb|250px|You've no idea how long this article went without a mainpic.]]
A '''Super Mode''' is an auxiliary transformation some Cybertronians possess that is used sparingly, perhaps due to a higher energy consumption. This transformation often involves combining with unused portions of their [[alternate mode]] and bringing normally concealed weapons systems online. This form is often a variation on the robot mode, but there are many who possess vehicular or other Super Modes. In some continuities, it is referred to as a '''Battle Mode''', '''Brute Mode''', or '''Ultra Mode'''. A robot-mode super mode is, amazingly enough, often called a '''Super Robot'''.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:DwellerDepths_Magnus_packing_heat.jpg|right|160px|thumb|]]
:One might easily consider [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] one of the earliest examples of a Super Mode, due to his toy combining with his trailer to form a Super Robot. However, due to the recognition factor and possible confusion with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], he was never depicted in his primary robot mode. This made his Super Mode his ''de facto'' normal mode.

:This was later superseded by Optimus Prime's upgrade into a [[Powermaster]], by which he acquired a canonical Super Mode. However, after the first couple of issues he was rarely if ever shown in his smaller robot mode.

:The ''Classics'' Voyager [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] toy has a removable head and large booster-kibble has flip-out reveal cannons in robot mode which could be considered a super mode (the actual reason was to allow a toy that resembles Jetfire in both his toy and cartoon appearances).
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===''Super-God Masterforce''===
[[Image:Godginrai_onmoon.jpg|right|160px|thumb|]]
:[[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], much like his American Powermaster counterpart, possessed both a robot mode and a Super Robot mode from combining with his trailer. As well, he could combine this powerful mode with the [[Godbomber]] drone to form a still larger and shinier "God Ginrai" mode. Though Godbomber had no counterpart in the English-language fiction, the rerelease of Powermaster Optimus Prime included the mold improvements featured in Ginrai as well as the Godbomber figure, renamed [[Apex Bomber]], who formed Prime's "Apex Armor."
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===''Victory''===
[[Image:Starsaber_vs_dinoking.jpg|right|160px|thumb|]]
:[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] was a double [[Brainmaster]], starting as a small robot known as the Brain of Courage, combining into a larger robot named Saber, and finally forming an even larger robot known as Star Saber (natch). This robot could then be enhanced further by combining with [[Victory Leo]] to form Victory Saber.
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===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
[[Image:MistakenIdentity_Omega_Guns_stock.jpg|right|160px|thumb|]]
:[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] initially had a smaller robot mode composed of just his vehicle mode cab, which could then combine with pieces of his "trailer" to form a larger, more powerful '''Battle Mode''' (this mode was called "Super Fire Convoy" in ''Car Robots''). Later on, he and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] could combine to form the Super Robot [[Omega Prime]] ("God Fire Convoy" in ''Car Robots''). Neither was the dominant personality in this fusion, much to Magnus's disappointment.

:Also, the three [[Autobot Brothers]] [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], and [[X-Brawn]] were each granted the ability to "Power Up" into a "Supercharge Mode" after receiving a power boost from Ultra Magnus when the Matrix was being shared between him and Prime. In contrast to more typical Super Modes which used unused altmode bits or hidden weapons, their super modes were examples of [[spontaneous recoloration]].
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===Unicron Trilogy===
====''Armada''====
[[Image:Puppet_optimus_overload.jpg|right|160px|thumb|"This is perfectly safe, I swear!"]]
:[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] could combine with his trailer to form his Super Mode. He could also combine with [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] to become Jet Optimus. Both of these Super Modes could be further enhanced by mounting [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] on their shoulders. In the Japanese version ''Micron Legend'', the names used are "Jet Convoy" and "Magna Jet Convoy", respectively.

:[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] could form a Super Mode by combining with the various components that make up [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]; ''Micron Legend'' uses "Burning <s>Gundam</s> Megatron".
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====''Energon''====
[[Image:TwoHeros_optimus_supermode.jpg|right|160px|thumb|"Mismatched limbs will be all the rage one day, just watch."]]
:Optimus Prime could combine with the four drone vehicles stored in his trailer, with each forming an arm or a leg [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style, leading to a wide variety of Super Robot modes. Prime could be further enhanced by combining with [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] to form either his heavily armed "Fight Mode" or the more maneuverable "Flight Mode." Prime could also combine with [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] to form "Optimus Supreme." The names "Wing Convoy - Cannon Mode", "Wing Convoy - Jet Mode", and "Omega Convoy" are used in the Japanese version ''Super Link''.

:Also, every Autobot (who wasn't an [[Omnicon]]) possessed the ability to combine with the others in pairs to form "[[Powerlinx]]" versions of themselves, thanks to the [[Spark of Combination]].

:As well, both [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] possessed "Brute Modes," which were formed by combining with previously unused portions of their vehicle forms.
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====''Cybertron''====
[[Image:Optimus Prime (super) (pose).PNG|right|160px|thumb|"You didn't want to see my mouth, anyway."]]
:In ''Transformers Cybertron'', Optimus Prime transforms into Super Mode. Most of his trailer goes onto his back while two leg pieces connect to the blue part of his legs and his [[mouthplate]] comes over his face. Optimus Prime goes into Super Mode when fighting in battle against anybody vaguely threatening.

:Optimus Prime could also enter a number of Super Mode configurations by combining with other characters, such as "Savage Claw Mode" with [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] and "Sonic Wing Mode" with Wing Saber. In the Japanese version ''Galaxy Force'', "Liger Convoy" and "Sonic Convoy" respectively.

:Conversely, Megatron could form the "Dark Claw Mode" with [[Nemesis Breaker]], and similarly named "Liger Megatron" in ''Galaxy Force''.
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[Image:Thunderwingidwultramode.jpg|right|160px|thumb|Does this mean he's the same size as Devastator?]]
:[[Nova Prime]] possessed a Super Robot mode formed by combining with his vehicle mode's trailer. This form also granted him wings and thus the power of flight.

:[[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] revealed that not only were his robot and jet modes enhanced by the [[Pretender]] process, but he also possessed an extremely powerful tertiary '''Ultra Mode'''. However this form drew heavily from the reserves of [[Ore-13]] that were powering him, causing the enhanced energon variant to go critical and burn him out from the inside. Damaging him beyond repair. [[Spotlight: Galvatron|Or not.]] {{storylink|The Transformers: Stormbringer |Stormbringer}}
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===Live action film series===
====''Revenge of the Fallen'' film====
[[Image:ROTF movie Powered-Up Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|250px|GIVE ME YOUR PARTS!]]
:After being critically injured by [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] offered his parts to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], who was still recovering after being resurrected and needed assistance in fighting [[the Fallen]]. Jetfire then ripped out his [[Laser core|spark core]] and died. [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] then instructed [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] to transplant the afterburners and weapons onto Optimus Prime's [[structure]]. Once completed, Optimus Prime was left with two winged rocket thrusters, extra armor, an arm-mounted missile launcher, and an arm-mounted machine gun. Flying off, Optimus broke through the debris The Fallen had raised to protect the [[Star Harvester]] and destroyed the machine, then attacked the Fallen. [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] came to the aid of his master, but Optimus broke off his arm, shooting off about a third of Megatron's head and finally used the rocket thrusters to send Megatron flying through some ruins. Optimus Prime and The Fallen then resumed their duel. The Fallen was able to tear off Prime's left thruster and strike him in the face with it, but Optimus Prime ultimately triumphed and ripped out the Fallen's [[spark]], forcing Megatron and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] to retreat. Following this, Optimus detached Jetfire's donated parts. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
[[Image:DOTM_optimus_with_flight_tech.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]
:Optimus Prime keeps the sacrificed parts from Jetfire, as well as the upgrade in power that came with it, keeping the rocket engine pieces inside his [[Armored Weapons Platform|trailer]] in the form of flight-capable combat armor. Additionally, the trailer itself also contains an impressive arsenal, deploying into a mobile weapons base as Optimus transforms.

:Additionally, many Transformers are capable of [[Stealth Force|boosting their agility and deploying numerous weapons directly from their vehicle modes]]. [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and the [[Wrecker]]s in particular can access "Stealth Force" vehicle modes that are ''significantly'' more weaponized, being filled to the brim with weapons and rocket boosters. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

===Aligned continuity family===
[[File:Rescuebots hightide megabot.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Optimus never thought this guy would come in handy to help deal with the [[Darkness Rising|Terrorcon apocalypse]], [[One Shall Rise, Part 1|Unicron's reactivation]], [[Deadlock|the potential obliteration of Earth's biosphere]], or [[Darkest Hour (episode)|even the time when the Autobots base was destroyed and he was nearly killed]]?]]
:While super modes do not seem to be a commonplace in [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|this continuity]], [[Breakdown (WFC)|some]] [[Bumblebee (WFC)|characters]] seem to have something close to [[Apex Armor (Prime)|super]] [[Bumblebee Battle Suit|modes]], in toy form, while others have something that [[Optimus Maximus (Prime)|falls under a different category altogether]]. The [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]] could arguably serve as a "super mode" for those who wear it.

[[File:RID-Decepticonhunterarmor.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Well, this is progress...]]
:[[High Tide]], however, does have a super mode. He can combine with his Rescue Rig, forming the head of a '''Megabot Mode''', while his rig transforms into a giant body, which greatly resembles the [[Headmaster]] or [[Brainmaster]] technology. {{storylink|Turning the Tide}} Years later, while fighting [[The Fallen|Megatronus]], Sideswipe, Strongarm, and Bumblebee discovered that when they combined their [[Decepticon Hunter]]s, in [[Prime Decepticon Hunter|Prime form]], the energy surge would create armor for them to wear. {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 2}}
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==See also==
*[[Attack mode]]
*[[Combiner]]
*[[Optimus Prime Super Modes]]

[[Category:Gimmicks]]

Super Mode

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NewtypeS3: /* Unicron Trilogy */ Format upgrade, as well as adding pictures.

[[File:Comrade optimus supermode.jpg|thumb|250px|You've no idea how long this article went without a mainpic.]]
A '''Super Mode''' is an auxiliary transformation some Cybertronians possess that is used sparingly, perhaps due to a higher energy consumption. This transformation often involves combining with unused portions of their [[alternate mode]] and bringing normally concealed weapons systems online. This form is often a variation on the robot mode, but there are many who possess vehicular or other Super Modes. In some continuities, it is referred to as a '''Battle Mode''', '''Brute Mode''', or '''Ultra Mode'''. A robot-mode super mode is, amazingly enough, often called a '''Super Robot'''.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
One might easily consider [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] one of the earliest examples of a Super Mode, due to his toy combining with his trailer to form a Super Robot. However, due to the recognition factor and possible confusion with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], he was never depicted in his primary robot mode. This made his Super Mode his ''de facto'' normal mode.

This was later superseded by Optimus Prime's upgrade into a [[Powermaster]], by which he acquired a canonical Super Mode. However, after the first couple of issues he was rarely if ever shown in his smaller robot mode.

The ''Classics'' Voyager [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] toy has a removable head and large booster-kibble has flip-out reveal cannons in robot mode which could be considered a super mode (the actual reason was to allow a toy that resembles Jetfire in both his toy and cartoon appearances).

===''Super-God Masterforce''===
[[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], much like his American Powermaster counterpart, possessed both a robot mode and a Super Robot mode from combining with his trailer. As well, he could combine this powerful mode with the [[Godbomber]] drone to form a still larger and shinier "God Ginrai" mode. Though Godbomber had no counterpart in the English-language fiction, the rerelease of Powermaster Optimus Prime included the mold improvements featured in Ginrai as well as the Godbomber figure, renamed [[Apex Bomber]], who formed Prime's "Apex Armor."

===''Victory''===
[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] was a double [[Brainmaster]], starting as a small robot known as the Brain of Courage, combining into a larger robot named Saber, and finally forming an even larger robot known as Star Saber (natch). This robot could then be enhanced further by combining with [[Victory Leo]] to form Victory Saber.

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] initially had a smaller robot mode composed of just his vehicle mode cab, which could then combine with pieces of his "trailer" to form a larger, more powerful '''Battle Mode''' (this mode was called "Super Fire Convoy" in ''Car Robots''). Later on, he and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] could combine to form the Super Robot [[Omega Prime]] ("God Fire Convoy" in ''Car Robots''). Neither was the dominant personality in this fusion, much to Magnus's disappointment.

Also, the three [[Autobot Brothers]] [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], and [[X-Brawn]] were each granted the ability to "Power Up" into a "Supercharge Mode" after receiving a power boost from Ultra Magnus when the Matrix was being shared between him and Prime. In contrast to more typical Super Modes which used unused altmode bits or hidden weapons, their super modes were examples of [[spontaneous recoloration]].

===Unicron Trilogy===
[[Image:Puppet_optimus_overload.jpg|right|160px|thumb|"This is perfectly safe, I swear!"]]
====''Armada''====
:[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] could combine with his trailer to form his Super Mode. He could also combine with [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] to become Jet Optimus. Both of these Super Modes could be further enhanced by mounting [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] on their shoulders. In the Japanese version ''Micron Legend'', the names used are "Jet Convoy" and "Magna Jet Convoy", respectively.

:[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] could form a Super Mode by combining with the various components that make up [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]; ''Micron Legend'' uses "Burning <s>Gundam</s> Megatron".
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====''Energon''====
[[Image:TwoHeros_optimus_supermode.jpg|right|160px|thumb|"Mismatched limbs will be all the rage one day, just watch."]]
:Optimus Prime could combine with the four drone vehicles stored in his trailer, with each forming an arm or a leg [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style, leading to a wide variety of Super Robot modes. Prime could be further enhanced by combining with [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] to form either his heavily armed "Fight Mode" or the more maneuverable "Flight Mode." Prime could also combine with [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] to form "Optimus Supreme." The names "Wing Convoy - Cannon Mode", "Wing Convoy - Jet Mode", and "Omega Convoy" are used in the Japanese version ''Super Link''.

:Also, every Autobot (who wasn't an [[Omnicon]]) possessed the ability to combine with the others in pairs to form "[[Powerlinx]]" versions of themselves, thanks to the [[Spark of Combination]].

:As well, both [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] possessed "Brute Modes," which were formed by combining with previously unused portions of their vehicle forms.
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====''Cybertron''====
[[Image:Optimus Prime (super) (pose).PNG|right|160px|thumb|"You didn't want to see my mouth, anyway."]]
:In ''Transformers Cybertron'', Optimus Prime transforms into Super Mode. Most of his trailer goes onto his back while two leg pieces connect to the blue part of his legs and his [[mouthplate]] comes over his face. Optimus Prime goes into Super Mode when fighting in battle against anybody vaguely threatening.

:Optimus Prime could also enter a number of Super Mode configurations by combining with other characters, such as "Savage Claw Mode" with [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] and "Sonic Wing Mode" with Wing Saber. In the Japanese version ''Galaxy Force'', "Liger Convoy" and "Sonic Convoy" respectively.

:Conversely, Megatron could form the "Dark Claw Mode" with [[Nemesis Breaker]], and similarly named "Liger Megatron" in ''Galaxy Force''.
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[Nova Prime]] possessed a Super Robot mode formed by combining with his vehicle mode's trailer. This form also granted him wings and thus the power of flight.

[[Image:Thunderwingidwultramode.jpg|left|160px|thumb|Does this mean he's the same size as Devastator?]]
[[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] revealed that not only were his robot and jet modes enhanced by the [[Pretender]] process, but he also possessed an extremely powerful tertiary '''Ultra Mode'''. However this form drew heavily from the reserves of [[Ore-13]] that were powering him, causing the enhanced energon variant to go critical and burn him out from the inside. Damaging him beyond repair. [[Spotlight: Galvatron|Or not.]] {{storylink|The Transformers: Stormbringer |Stormbringer}}
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===Live action film series===
====''Revenge of the Fallen'' film====
[[Image:ROTF movie Powered-Up Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|250px|GIVE ME YOUR PARTS!]]
After being critically injured by [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] offered his parts to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], who was still recovering after being resurrected and needed assistance in fighting [[the Fallen]]. Jetfire then ripped out his [[Laser core|spark core]] and died. [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] then instructed [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] to transplant the afterburners and weapons onto Optimus Prime's [[structure]]. Once completed, Optimus Prime was left with two winged rocket thrusters, extra armor, an arm-mounted missile launcher, and an arm-mounted machine gun. Flying off, Optimus broke through the debris The Fallen had raised to protect the [[Star Harvester]] and destroyed the machine, then attacked the Fallen. [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] came to the aid of his master, but Optimus broke off his arm, shooting off about a third of Megatron's head and finally used the rocket thrusters to send Megatron flying through some ruins. Optimus Prime and The Fallen then resumed their duel. The Fallen was able to tear off Prime's left thruster and strike him in the face with it, but Optimus Prime ultimately triumphed and ripped out the Fallen's [[spark]], forcing Megatron and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] to retreat. Following this, Optimus detached Jetfire's donated parts. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
Optimus Prime keeps the sacrificed parts from Jetfire, as well as the upgrade in power that came with it, keeping the rocket engine pieces inside his [[Armored Weapons Platform|trailer]] in the form of flight-capable combat armor. Additionally, the trailer itself also contains an impressive arsenal, deploying into a mobile weapons base as Optimus transforms. Additionally, many Transformers are capable of [[Stealth Force|boosting their agility and deploying numerous weapons directly from their vehicle modes]]. [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and the [[Wrecker]]s in particular can access "Stealth Force" vehicle modes that are ''significantly'' more weaponized, being filled to the brim with weapons and rocket boosters. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

===Aligned continuity family===
[[File:Rescuebots hightide megabot.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Optimus never thought this guy would come in handy to help deal with the [[Darkness Rising|Terrorcon apocalypse]], [[One Shall Rise, Part 1|Unicron's reactivation]], [[Deadlock|the potential obliteration of Earth's biosphere]], or [[Darkest Hour (episode)|even the time when the Autobots base was destroyed and he was nearly killed]]?]]
While super modes do not seem to be a commonplace in [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|this continuity]], [[Breakdown (WFC)|some]] [[Bumblebee (WFC)|characters]] seem to have something close to [[Apex Armor (Prime)|super]] [[Bumblebee Battle Suit|modes]], in toy form, while others have something that [[Optimus Maximus (Prime)|falls under a different category altogether]]. The [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]] could arguably serve as a "super mode" for those who wear it.

[[File:RID-Decepticonhunterarmor.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Well, this is progress...]]
[[High Tide]], however, does have a super mode. He can combine with his Rescue Rig, forming the head of a '''Megabot Mode''', while his rig transforms into a giant body, which greatly resembles the [[Headmaster]] or [[Brainmaster]] technology. {{storylink|Turning the Tide}} Years later, while fighting [[The Fallen|Megatronus]], Sideswipe, Strongarm, and Bumblebee discovered that when they combined their [[Decepticon Hunter]]s, in [[Prime Decepticon Hunter|Prime form]], the energy surge would create armor for them to wear. {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 2}}
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==See also==
*[[Attack mode]]
*[[Combiner]]
*[[Optimus Prime Super Modes]]

[[Category:Gimmicks]]

Super Mode

2018-03-09T17:25:34Z

NewtypeS3: /* Unicron Trilogy */

[[File:Comrade optimus supermode.jpg|thumb|250px|You've no idea how long this article went without a mainpic.]]
A '''Super Mode''' is an auxiliary transformation some Cybertronians possess that is used sparingly, perhaps due to a higher energy consumption. This transformation often involves combining with unused portions of their [[alternate mode]] and bringing normally concealed weapons systems online. This form is often a variation on the robot mode, but there are many who possess vehicular or other Super Modes. In some continuities, it is referred to as a '''Battle Mode''', '''Brute Mode''', or '''Ultra Mode'''. A robot-mode super mode is, amazingly enough, often called a '''Super Robot'''.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
One might easily consider [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] one of the earliest examples of a Super Mode, due to his toy combining with his trailer to form a Super Robot. However, due to the recognition factor and possible confusion with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], he was never depicted in his primary robot mode. This made his Super Mode his ''de facto'' normal mode.

This was later superseded by Optimus Prime's upgrade into a [[Powermaster]], by which he acquired a canonical Super Mode. However, after the first couple of issues he was rarely if ever shown in his smaller robot mode.

The ''Classics'' Voyager [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] toy has a removable head and large booster-kibble has flip-out reveal cannons in robot mode which could be considered a super mode (the actual reason was to allow a toy that resembles Jetfire in both his toy and cartoon appearances).

===''Super-God Masterforce''===
[[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], much like his American Powermaster counterpart, possessed both a robot mode and a Super Robot mode from combining with his trailer. As well, he could combine this powerful mode with the [[Godbomber]] drone to form a still larger and shinier "God Ginrai" mode. Though Godbomber had no counterpart in the English-language fiction, the rerelease of Powermaster Optimus Prime included the mold improvements featured in Ginrai as well as the Godbomber figure, renamed [[Apex Bomber]], who formed Prime's "Apex Armor."

===''Victory''===
[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] was a double [[Brainmaster]], starting as a small robot known as the Brain of Courage, combining into a larger robot named Saber, and finally forming an even larger robot known as Star Saber (natch). This robot could then be enhanced further by combining with [[Victory Leo]] to form Victory Saber.

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] initially had a smaller robot mode composed of just his vehicle mode cab, which could then combine with pieces of his "trailer" to form a larger, more powerful '''Battle Mode''' (this mode was called "Super Fire Convoy" in ''Car Robots''). Later on, he and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] could combine to form the Super Robot [[Omega Prime]] ("God Fire Convoy" in ''Car Robots''). Neither was the dominant personality in this fusion, much to Magnus's disappointment.

Also, the three [[Autobot Brothers]] [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], and [[X-Brawn]] were each granted the ability to "Power Up" into a "Supercharge Mode" after receiving a power boost from Ultra Magnus when the Matrix was being shared between him and Prime. In contrast to more typical Super Modes which used unused altmode bits or hidden weapons, their super modes were examples of [[spontaneous recoloration]].

===Unicron Trilogy===
====''Armada''====
[[Image:Linkup_jet_prime.jpg|right|120px|thumb|"You didn't want to see my mouth, anyway."]]
[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] could combine with his trailer to form his Super Mode. He could also combine with [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] to become Jet Optimus. Both of these Super Modes could be further enhanced by mounting [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] on their shoulders. In the Japanese version ''Micron Legend'', the names used are "Jet Convoy" and "Magna Jet Convoy", respectively.

[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] could form a Super Mode by combining with the various components that make up [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]; ''Micron Legend'' uses "Burning <s>Gundam</s> Megatron".
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====''Energon''====
Optimus Prime could combine with the four drone vehicles stored in his trailer, with each forming an arm or a leg [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style, leading to a wide variety of Super Robot modes. Prime could be further enhanced by combining with [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] to form either his heavily armed "Fight Mode" or the more maneuverable "Flight Mode." Prime could also combine with [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] to form "Optimus Supreme." The names "Wing Convoy - Cannon Mode", "Wing Convoy - Jet Mode", and "Omega Convoy" are used in the Japanese version ''Super Link''.

Also, every Autobot (who wasn't an [[Omnicon]]) possessed the ability to combine with the others in pairs to form "[[Powerlinx]]" versions of themselves, thanks to the [[Spark of Combination]].

As well, both [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] possessed "Brute Modes," which were formed by combining with previously unused portions of their vehicle forms.
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====''Cybertron''====
[[Image:Optimus Prime (super) (pose).PNG|right|160px|thumb|"You didn't want to see my mouth, anyway."]]
In ''Transformers Cybertron'', Optimus Prime transforms into Super Mode. Most of his trailer goes onto his back while two leg pieces connect to the blue part of his legs and his [[mouthplate]] comes over his face. Optimus Prime goes into Super Mode when fighting in battle against anybody vaguely threatening.

Optimus Prime could also enter a number of Super Mode configurations by combining with other characters, such as "Savage Claw Mode" with [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] and "Sonic Wing Mode" with Wing Saber. In the Japanese version ''Galaxy Force'', "Liger Convoy" and "Sonic Convoy" respectively.

Conversely, Megatron could form the "Dark Claw Mode" with [[Nemesis Breaker]], and similarly named "Liger Megatron" in ''Galaxy Force''.
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[Nova Prime]] possessed a Super Robot mode formed by combining with his vehicle mode's trailer. This form also granted him wings and thus the power of flight.

[[Image:Thunderwingidwultramode.jpg|left|160px|thumb|Does this mean he's the same size as Devastator?]]
[[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] revealed that not only were his robot and jet modes enhanced by the [[Pretender]] process, but he also possessed an extremely powerful tertiary '''Ultra Mode'''. However this form drew heavily from the reserves of [[Ore-13]] that were powering him, causing the enhanced energon variant to go critical and burn him out from the inside. Damaging him beyond repair. [[Spotlight: Galvatron|Or not.]] {{storylink|The Transformers: Stormbringer |Stormbringer}}
{{-}}

===Live action film series===
====''Revenge of the Fallen'' film====
[[Image:ROTF movie Powered-Up Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|250px|GIVE ME YOUR PARTS!]]
After being critically injured by [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] offered his parts to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], who was still recovering after being resurrected and needed assistance in fighting [[the Fallen]]. Jetfire then ripped out his [[Laser core|spark core]] and died. [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] then instructed [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] to transplant the afterburners and weapons onto Optimus Prime's [[structure]]. Once completed, Optimus Prime was left with two winged rocket thrusters, extra armor, an arm-mounted missile launcher, and an arm-mounted machine gun. Flying off, Optimus broke through the debris The Fallen had raised to protect the [[Star Harvester]] and destroyed the machine, then attacked the Fallen. [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] came to the aid of his master, but Optimus broke off his arm, shooting off about a third of Megatron's head and finally used the rocket thrusters to send Megatron flying through some ruins. Optimus Prime and The Fallen then resumed their duel. The Fallen was able to tear off Prime's left thruster and strike him in the face with it, but Optimus Prime ultimately triumphed and ripped out the Fallen's [[spark]], forcing Megatron and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] to retreat. Following this, Optimus detached Jetfire's donated parts. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
Optimus Prime keeps the sacrificed parts from Jetfire, as well as the upgrade in power that came with it, keeping the rocket engine pieces inside his [[Armored Weapons Platform|trailer]] in the form of flight-capable combat armor. Additionally, the trailer itself also contains an impressive arsenal, deploying into a mobile weapons base as Optimus transforms. Additionally, many Transformers are capable of [[Stealth Force|boosting their agility and deploying numerous weapons directly from their vehicle modes]]. [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and the [[Wrecker]]s in particular can access "Stealth Force" vehicle modes that are ''significantly'' more weaponized, being filled to the brim with weapons and rocket boosters. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

===Aligned continuity family===
[[File:Rescuebots hightide megabot.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Optimus never thought this guy would come in handy to help deal with the [[Darkness Rising|Terrorcon apocalypse]], [[One Shall Rise, Part 1|Unicron's reactivation]], [[Deadlock|the potential obliteration of Earth's biosphere]], or [[Darkest Hour (episode)|even the time when the Autobots base was destroyed and he was nearly killed]]?]]
While super modes do not seem to be a commonplace in [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|this continuity]], [[Breakdown (WFC)|some]] [[Bumblebee (WFC)|characters]] seem to have something close to [[Apex Armor (Prime)|super]] [[Bumblebee Battle Suit|modes]], in toy form, while others have something that [[Optimus Maximus (Prime)|falls under a different category altogether]]. The [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]] could arguably serve as a "super mode" for those who wear it.

[[File:RID-Decepticonhunterarmor.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Well, this is progress...]]
[[High Tide]], however, does have a super mode. He can combine with his Rescue Rig, forming the head of a '''Megabot Mode''', while his rig transforms into a giant body, which greatly resembles the [[Headmaster]] or [[Brainmaster]] technology. {{storylink|Turning the Tide}} Years later, while fighting [[The Fallen|Megatronus]], Sideswipe, Strongarm, and Bumblebee discovered that when they combined their [[Decepticon Hunter]]s, in [[Prime Decepticon Hunter|Prime form]], the energy surge would create armor for them to wear. {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 2}}
{{-}}

==See also==
*[[Attack mode]]
*[[Combiner]]
*[[Optimus Prime Super Modes]]

[[Category:Gimmicks]]

Duocon

2018-03-08T21:52:08Z

NewtypeS3: /* Legends */

{{Factions|decepticon}}
:''The Duocons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"No, it's easy. Look, I've been practicing: I made a heli-truck."]]
The '''Duocons''', [[Battletrap]] and [[Flywheels]], are unique in that their [[robot mode]]s are formed from the combination of two separate vehicles that have no other transformation, except for [[Battleslash|when]] [[Roadtrap|they do]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{note|In this continuity, they function as [[Triple Changer]]s, changing between modes without splitting.}}
{{noteukonly}}
''Flywheels and Battletrap were Decepticon troopers stationed in [[Tyrest (polity)|Tyrest]] on Cybertron. {{storylink|City of Fear!}} Later, they joined the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] in time for their disastrous assault on Galvatron and Megatron. They both apparently died during that battle. {{storylink|Time Wars}}''

Battletrap was among Bludgeon's troops in the days after the coming of Unicron. He got bashed around by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] on [[Klo]], but didn't die. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
Battletrap took a beating during an encounter with the [[Cybertronian (faction)|latter-generation Cybertronians]], and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] helped him off the battlefield. {{storylink|New Dawn}}

===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[File:FlywheelsCommercialAndSeason4Intro.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
{{note|Although Flywheels never appears in an actual episode of ''The Transformers'', he can be seen in the [[title sequence]] for season 4. The title sequence recycled animation from the [[Commercial/Generation 1#1987|Duocons toy commercial]].}}
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===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
[[File:Headmasters cartoon Duocons.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
The Duocons were under the command of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who first sent them into battle when the Autobots and Decepticons were fighting over a [[Floppy disk|disk]] containing data on the [[Master Sword]]. Their separate vehicle forms overwhelmed the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], and Battletrap eventually made off with the disk. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Shortly afterwards, the Duocons helped defend Scorponok as he used the data to create the [[Zarak Shield]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} Battletrap later participated in a battle on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], concealing himself in a cloud while blasting away at [[Kirk]] and his troops. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

Scorponok later ordered the Duocons to plant a bomb on the asteroid [[Juno]], so that he could destroy the Autobot [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and the insubordinate [[Sixshot]] during their duel on the asteroid. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}} The Duocons participated in the final battle against the Autobots in the [[Arctic]], during which Battletrap almost stomped [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] to death only to be fired upon by Sixshot. When it looked like Scorponok was going to destroy the [[Earth]], the Duocons fled into space to watch the results from afar. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] experimented to create a Transformer with more than one [[alternate mode]]. While he eventually succeeded with the [[Triple Changer]]s, an early step in the process resulted in the Duocons—a failure due to their consciousness being split between two vehicles. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
{{note|In this continuity, Flywheels functioned as a Triple Changer, changing between modes without splitting, complete with [[kibble]] from one vehicle mode on the other. Battletrap has yet to play a significant role.}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] noted that Duocons such as [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] possessed [[mitotic spark]]s. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|Ask Vector Prime, The Complete AllSpark Almanac}}

===''TransTech''===
[[Axiom Nexus News]] journalist [[Rook (TransTech)|Rook]] noted that one of [[Axiom Nexus]]'s most infamous Parallel Killers, [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]], was a Duocon, as were most of the multiverse's iterations of [[Battletrap]]. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Battletrap toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Battletrap]]
[[File:G1-toy Flywheels.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Flywheels]]
* '''Duocons''' (1987)
** [[Battletrap]]
**[[Flywheels]]

: The Duocons were sold in small boxed packages. They share a semi-[[Autotransformation|autotransform]] feature. Transformation begins by lining up the tab and slot on the underside of their aerial component with the corresponding slot and tab on top of the ground component. With the two parts lined up, pushing the aircraft down causes the tabs on both parts to trip a catch in the other, releasing the springs that keep the components folded up. The aircraft essentially folds in half over the "legs" that form from part of the rear of the ground component to form the robot.

: Transformation from robot to vehicles lacks any kind of automatic action. The halves of the robot are pulled apart and the nose of the aircraft is realigned with the fuselage and the leg/torso is folded down to the rear of the ground vehicle, with the moving parts being held by the spring-loaded catches.

: The Duocons suffer from a complete [[Brick (term)|lack of useful articulation]].

: The connection points make vehicles interchangeable, allowing you to create Battlewheels and Flytrap (no, not the garbage truck). This has never been acknowledged in fiction or their packaging, and one can only imagine what effect such a swap might have on their psyches.

===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotCon2015-Battletrap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
*'''Cybertron's Most Wanted''' ([[2015]])
**[[Battletrap#Timelines|Battletrap]]

:Battletrap is a blue and gray [[retool]] of ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' [[Springer (G1)#Voyager|Springer]], a Triple Changer who transforms into both an armored car and a helicopter. His helicopter rotors detach to transform into a sword that is held by his hands via [[5mm post]], and can store underneath his car mode. He also comes with a dual missile launcher that fires its two missiles in succession via a two-step pressure launch. The launcher features a jointed 5mm handle to allow it to pivot, and can mount underneath the helicopter cockpit. He has two 5mm ports on his back, the sword hilt has an additional post, and the launcher has additional ports at the top and bottom. Battletrap also has a new head.

:The original version of this mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Cloud|Hot Rodimus]], and extensively retooled into ''Thrilling 30'' [[Sandstorm (G1)#Voyager|Sandstorm]]. It also served as the basis of the non-toy ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' incarnations of [[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Dynobot]] and [[Grimlock (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Grimlock]].

:Battletrap was available exclusively in a five-figure box set, packaged with [[Packrat#Timelines|Packrat]], [[Stepper (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Stepper]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Timelines|Megatron]], and [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/BCBattletrap/battletrap.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Battletrap at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/botcon-exclusives/battletrap-the-muscle/3647/1/ Image gallery of ''Timelines'' Battletrap at Seibertron.com]''
{{GenerationsSpringerMold}}

===Generations===
====Titans Return====
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Skytread.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*[[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]] ([[2016]])

:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]], Skytread (presumably renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a small robot who can transform into a Flywheels head that is compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' figure. He is packaged with a small vehicle accessory redecoed from Terri-Bull's, which can form a tank for Skytread to ride in robot mode, a [[5mm post|5mm]] gun for larger figures to wield, or combine with Skytread to form a jet. Due to the sculpt of the head mode face, it can be difficult to get Skytread himself in and out of the jet configuration.

:As with Terri-Bull, the upper portion of Skytread's legs has been installed backwards. Due to this, his legs have a problem folding down in head mode due to their tolerance if not fixed.

:This toy also doubles as the separate ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Skytread]]. It was re-issued along with Nightbeat for the fourth wave of Titan Masters alongside [[Shuffler#Generations|Shuffler]] and [[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]], which unfortunately became prominent shelfwarmers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRSkytread/skytread.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Skytread at TFU.info]''
{{TRTerri-BullMold}}
{{-}}

====Power of the Primes====
[[File:POTPtoy-Battletrap.jpg|right|thumb|300px|It's guy love, between two guys.]]
*[[Battletrap#Generations|Duocon Battletrap]] ([[2018]])
**[[Battleslash#Generations|Battleslash]]
**[[Roadtrap#Generations|Roadtrap]]

:Part of the second [[wave]] of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Legends Class figures, Battletrap has been split into two new characters: Battleslash and Roadtrap. While Battleslash transforms from robot to helicopter and back, Roadtrap transforms from robot to SUV and back. The two new toys combine into an almost-deluxe sized figure, with far superior articulation to the original Duocon.

:However, he has lost the sweet shoulder guns.

{{-}}

===Legends===
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Flywheels.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]])
**[[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheels]]

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Flywheel" is a repaint of the ''Titans Return'' mold above, without the vehicle accessory, and features extensive paint apps. Unlike the Hasbro release, this Flywheel features correctly assembled legs.

:Flywheel was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Chromedome (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Chromedome]], [[Hardhead (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Hardhead]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], and [[Brainstorm (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Brainstorm]].

{{TRTerri-BullMold}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels.
*''The Last Knight'' Leader Class [[Dragonstorm]] and ''Power of the Primes'' [[Dreadwing (G1)#Generations|Dreadwing]] were both dubbed by Hasbro to be Duocons, most likely due to them being two-bot combiners. The same goes for [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Two-in-One''' (ツーインワン ''Tsū in Wan'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Èr-Hé-Yī Zhànshì''' (China, 二合一战士, "Two-in-One Fighter")
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:The Headmasters subgroups]]

Duocon

2018-03-08T21:48:49Z

NewtypeS3: /* Titans Return */ Linking to guy

{{Factions|decepticon}}
:''The Duocons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"No, it's easy. Look, I've been practicing: I made a heli-truck."]]
The '''Duocons''', [[Battletrap]] and [[Flywheels]], are unique in that their [[robot mode]]s are formed from the combination of two separate vehicles that have no other transformation, except for [[Battleslash|when]] [[Roadtrap|they do]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{note|In this continuity, they function as [[Triple Changer]]s, changing between modes without splitting.}}
{{noteukonly}}
''Flywheels and Battletrap were Decepticon troopers stationed in [[Tyrest (polity)|Tyrest]] on Cybertron. {{storylink|City of Fear!}} Later, they joined the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] in time for their disastrous assault on Galvatron and Megatron. They both apparently died during that battle. {{storylink|Time Wars}}''

Battletrap was among Bludgeon's troops in the days after the coming of Unicron. He got bashed around by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] on [[Klo]], but didn't die. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
Battletrap took a beating during an encounter with the [[Cybertronian (faction)|latter-generation Cybertronians]], and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] helped him off the battlefield. {{storylink|New Dawn}}

===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[File:FlywheelsCommercialAndSeason4Intro.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
{{note|Although Flywheels never appears in an actual episode of ''The Transformers'', he can be seen in the [[title sequence]] for season 4. The title sequence recycled animation from the [[Commercial/Generation 1#1987|Duocons toy commercial]].}}
{{-}}

===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
[[File:Headmasters cartoon Duocons.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
The Duocons were under the command of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who first sent them into battle when the Autobots and Decepticons were fighting over a [[Floppy disk|disk]] containing data on the [[Master Sword]]. Their separate vehicle forms overwhelmed the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], and Battletrap eventually made off with the disk. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Shortly afterwards, the Duocons helped defend Scorponok as he used the data to create the [[Zarak Shield]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} Battletrap later participated in a battle on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], concealing himself in a cloud while blasting away at [[Kirk]] and his troops. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

Scorponok later ordered the Duocons to plant a bomb on the asteroid [[Juno]], so that he could destroy the Autobot [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and the insubordinate [[Sixshot]] during their duel on the asteroid. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}} The Duocons participated in the final battle against the Autobots in the [[Arctic]], during which Battletrap almost stomped [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] to death only to be fired upon by Sixshot. When it looked like Scorponok was going to destroy the [[Earth]], the Duocons fled into space to watch the results from afar. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

{{--}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] experimented to create a Transformer with more than one [[alternate mode]]. While he eventually succeeded with the [[Triple Changer]]s, an early step in the process resulted in the Duocons—a failure due to their consciousness being split between two vehicles. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
{{note|In this continuity, Flywheels functioned as a Triple Changer, changing between modes without splitting, complete with [[kibble]] from one vehicle mode on the other. Battletrap has yet to play a significant role.}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] noted that Duocons such as [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] possessed [[mitotic spark]]s. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|Ask Vector Prime, The Complete AllSpark Almanac}}

===''TransTech''===
[[Axiom Nexus News]] journalist [[Rook (TransTech)|Rook]] noted that one of [[Axiom Nexus]]'s most infamous Parallel Killers, [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]], was a Duocon, as were most of the multiverse's iterations of [[Battletrap]]. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Battletrap toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Battletrap]]
[[File:G1-toy Flywheels.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Flywheels]]
* '''Duocons''' (1987)
** [[Battletrap]]
**[[Flywheels]]

: The Duocons were sold in small boxed packages. They share a semi-[[Autotransformation|autotransform]] feature. Transformation begins by lining up the tab and slot on the underside of their aerial component with the corresponding slot and tab on top of the ground component. With the two parts lined up, pushing the aircraft down causes the tabs on both parts to trip a catch in the other, releasing the springs that keep the components folded up. The aircraft essentially folds in half over the "legs" that form from part of the rear of the ground component to form the robot.

: Transformation from robot to vehicles lacks any kind of automatic action. The halves of the robot are pulled apart and the nose of the aircraft is realigned with the fuselage and the leg/torso is folded down to the rear of the ground vehicle, with the moving parts being held by the spring-loaded catches.

: The Duocons suffer from a complete [[Brick (term)|lack of useful articulation]].

: The connection points make vehicles interchangeable, allowing you to create Battlewheels and Flytrap (no, not the garbage truck). This has never been acknowledged in fiction or their packaging, and one can only imagine what effect such a swap might have on their psyches.

===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotCon2015-Battletrap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
*'''Cybertron's Most Wanted''' ([[2015]])
**[[Battletrap#Timelines|Battletrap]]

:Battletrap is a blue and gray [[retool]] of ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' [[Springer (G1)#Voyager|Springer]], a Triple Changer who transforms into both an armored car and a helicopter. His helicopter rotors detach to transform into a sword that is held by his hands via [[5mm post]], and can store underneath his car mode. He also comes with a dual missile launcher that fires its two missiles in succession via a two-step pressure launch. The launcher features a jointed 5mm handle to allow it to pivot, and can mount underneath the helicopter cockpit. He has two 5mm ports on his back, the sword hilt has an additional post, and the launcher has additional ports at the top and bottom. Battletrap also has a new head.

:The original version of this mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Cloud|Hot Rodimus]], and extensively retooled into ''Thrilling 30'' [[Sandstorm (G1)#Voyager|Sandstorm]]. It also served as the basis of the non-toy ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' incarnations of [[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Dynobot]] and [[Grimlock (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Grimlock]].

:Battletrap was available exclusively in a five-figure box set, packaged with [[Packrat#Timelines|Packrat]], [[Stepper (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Stepper]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Timelines|Megatron]], and [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/BCBattletrap/battletrap.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Battletrap at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/botcon-exclusives/battletrap-the-muscle/3647/1/ Image gallery of ''Timelines'' Battletrap at Seibertron.com]''
{{GenerationsSpringerMold}}

===Generations===
====Titans Return====
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Skytread.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*[[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]] ([[2016]])

:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]], Skytread (presumably renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a small robot who can transform into a Flywheels head that is compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' figure. He is packaged with a small vehicle accessory redecoed from Terri-Bull's, which can form a tank for Skytread to ride in robot mode, a [[5mm post|5mm]] gun for larger figures to wield, or combine with Skytread to form a jet. Due to the sculpt of the head mode face, it can be difficult to get Skytread himself in and out of the jet configuration.

:As with Terri-Bull, the upper portion of Skytread's legs has been installed backwards. Due to this, his legs have a problem folding down in head mode due to their tolerance if not fixed.

:This toy also doubles as the separate ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Skytread]]. It was re-issued along with Nightbeat for the fourth wave of Titan Masters alongside [[Shuffler#Generations|Shuffler]] and [[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]], which unfortunately became prominent shelfwarmers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRSkytread/skytread.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Skytread at TFU.info]''
{{TRTerri-BullMold}}
{{-}}

====Power of the Primes====
[[File:POTPtoy-Battletrap.jpg|right|thumb|300px|It's guy love, between two guys.]]
*[[Battletrap#Generations|Duocon Battletrap]] ([[2018]])
**[[Battleslash#Generations|Battleslash]]
**[[Roadtrap#Generations|Roadtrap]]

:Part of the second [[wave]] of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Legends Class figures, Battletrap has been split into two new characters: Battleslash and Roadtrap. While Battleslash transforms from robot to helicopter and back, Roadtrap transforms from robot to SUV and back. The two new toys combine into an almost-deluxe sized figure, with far superior articulation to the original Duocon.

:However, he has lost the sweet shoulder guns.

{{-}}

===Legends===
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Flywheels.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]])
**Flywheels

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Flywheel" is a repaint of the ''Titans Return'' mold above, without the vehicle accessory, and features extensive paint apps. Unlike the Hasbro release, this Flywheel features correctly assembled legs.

:Flywheel was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Chromedome (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Chromedome]], [[Hardhead (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Hardhead]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], and [[Brainstorm (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Brainstorm]].

{{TRTerri-BullMold}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels.
*''The Last Knight'' Leader Class [[Dragonstorm]] and ''Power of the Primes'' [[Dreadwing (G1)#Generations|Dreadwing]] were both dubbed by Hasbro to be Duocons, most likely due to them being two-bot combiners. The same goes for [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Two-in-One''' (ツーインワン ''Tsū in Wan'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Èr-Hé-Yī Zhànshì''' (China, 二合一战士, "Two-in-One Fighter")
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:The Headmasters subgroups]]

Duocon

2018-03-08T21:47:53Z

NewtypeS3: /* Power of the Primes */ Expanding on the Duocon

{{Factions|decepticon}}
:''The Duocons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"No, it's easy. Look, I've been practicing: I made a heli-truck."]]
The '''Duocons''', [[Battletrap]] and [[Flywheels]], are unique in that their [[robot mode]]s are formed from the combination of two separate vehicles that have no other transformation, except for [[Battleslash|when]] [[Roadtrap|they do]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{note|In this continuity, they function as [[Triple Changer]]s, changing between modes without splitting.}}
{{noteukonly}}
''Flywheels and Battletrap were Decepticon troopers stationed in [[Tyrest (polity)|Tyrest]] on Cybertron. {{storylink|City of Fear!}} Later, they joined the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] in time for their disastrous assault on Galvatron and Megatron. They both apparently died during that battle. {{storylink|Time Wars}}''

Battletrap was among Bludgeon's troops in the days after the coming of Unicron. He got bashed around by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] on [[Klo]], but didn't die. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
Battletrap took a beating during an encounter with the [[Cybertronian (faction)|latter-generation Cybertronians]], and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] helped him off the battlefield. {{storylink|New Dawn}}

===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[File:FlywheelsCommercialAndSeason4Intro.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
{{note|Although Flywheels never appears in an actual episode of ''The Transformers'', he can be seen in the [[title sequence]] for season 4. The title sequence recycled animation from the [[Commercial/Generation 1#1987|Duocons toy commercial]].}}
{{-}}

===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
[[File:Headmasters cartoon Duocons.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
The Duocons were under the command of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who first sent them into battle when the Autobots and Decepticons were fighting over a [[Floppy disk|disk]] containing data on the [[Master Sword]]. Their separate vehicle forms overwhelmed the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], and Battletrap eventually made off with the disk. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Shortly afterwards, the Duocons helped defend Scorponok as he used the data to create the [[Zarak Shield]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} Battletrap later participated in a battle on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], concealing himself in a cloud while blasting away at [[Kirk]] and his troops. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

Scorponok later ordered the Duocons to plant a bomb on the asteroid [[Juno]], so that he could destroy the Autobot [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and the insubordinate [[Sixshot]] during their duel on the asteroid. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}} The Duocons participated in the final battle against the Autobots in the [[Arctic]], during which Battletrap almost stomped [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] to death only to be fired upon by Sixshot. When it looked like Scorponok was going to destroy the [[Earth]], the Duocons fled into space to watch the results from afar. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

{{--}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] experimented to create a Transformer with more than one [[alternate mode]]. While he eventually succeeded with the [[Triple Changer]]s, an early step in the process resulted in the Duocons—a failure due to their consciousness being split between two vehicles. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
{{note|In this continuity, Flywheels functioned as a Triple Changer, changing between modes without splitting, complete with [[kibble]] from one vehicle mode on the other. Battletrap has yet to play a significant role.}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] noted that Duocons such as [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] possessed [[mitotic spark]]s. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|Ask Vector Prime, The Complete AllSpark Almanac}}

===''TransTech''===
[[Axiom Nexus News]] journalist [[Rook (TransTech)|Rook]] noted that one of [[Axiom Nexus]]'s most infamous Parallel Killers, [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]], was a Duocon, as were most of the multiverse's iterations of [[Battletrap]]. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Battletrap toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Battletrap]]
[[File:G1-toy Flywheels.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Flywheels]]
* '''Duocons''' (1987)
** [[Battletrap]]
**[[Flywheels]]

: The Duocons were sold in small boxed packages. They share a semi-[[Autotransformation|autotransform]] feature. Transformation begins by lining up the tab and slot on the underside of their aerial component with the corresponding slot and tab on top of the ground component. With the two parts lined up, pushing the aircraft down causes the tabs on both parts to trip a catch in the other, releasing the springs that keep the components folded up. The aircraft essentially folds in half over the "legs" that form from part of the rear of the ground component to form the robot.

: Transformation from robot to vehicles lacks any kind of automatic action. The halves of the robot are pulled apart and the nose of the aircraft is realigned with the fuselage and the leg/torso is folded down to the rear of the ground vehicle, with the moving parts being held by the spring-loaded catches.

: The Duocons suffer from a complete [[Brick (term)|lack of useful articulation]].

: The connection points make vehicles interchangeable, allowing you to create Battlewheels and Flytrap (no, not the garbage truck). This has never been acknowledged in fiction or their packaging, and one can only imagine what effect such a swap might have on their psyches.

===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotCon2015-Battletrap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
*'''Cybertron's Most Wanted''' ([[2015]])
**[[Battletrap#Timelines|Battletrap]]

:Battletrap is a blue and gray [[retool]] of ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' [[Springer (G1)#Voyager|Springer]], a Triple Changer who transforms into both an armored car and a helicopter. His helicopter rotors detach to transform into a sword that is held by his hands via [[5mm post]], and can store underneath his car mode. He also comes with a dual missile launcher that fires its two missiles in succession via a two-step pressure launch. The launcher features a jointed 5mm handle to allow it to pivot, and can mount underneath the helicopter cockpit. He has two 5mm ports on his back, the sword hilt has an additional post, and the launcher has additional ports at the top and bottom. Battletrap also has a new head.

:The original version of this mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Cloud|Hot Rodimus]], and extensively retooled into ''Thrilling 30'' [[Sandstorm (G1)#Voyager|Sandstorm]]. It also served as the basis of the non-toy ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' incarnations of [[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Dynobot]] and [[Grimlock (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Grimlock]].

:Battletrap was available exclusively in a five-figure box set, packaged with [[Packrat#Timelines|Packrat]], [[Stepper (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Stepper]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Timelines|Megatron]], and [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/BCBattletrap/battletrap.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Battletrap at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/botcon-exclusives/battletrap-the-muscle/3647/1/ Image gallery of ''Timelines'' Battletrap at Seibertron.com]''
{{GenerationsSpringerMold}}

===Generations===
====Titans Return====
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Skytread.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Skytread''' ([[2016]])

:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]], Skytread (presumably renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a small robot who can transform into a Flywheels head that is compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' figure. He is packaged with a small vehicle accessory redecoed from Terri-Bull's, which can form a tank for Skytread to ride in robot mode, a [[5mm post|5mm]] gun for larger figures to wield, or combine with Skytread to form a jet. Due to the sculpt of the head mode face, it can be difficult to get Skytread himself in and out of the jet configuration.

:As with Terri-Bull, the upper portion of Skytread's legs has been installed backwards. Due to this, his legs have a problem folding down in head mode due to their tolerance if not fixed.

:This toy also doubles as the separate ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Skytread]]. It was re-issued along with Nightbeat for the fourth wave of Titan Masters alongside [[Shuffler#Generations|Shuffler]] and [[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]], which unfortunately became prominent shelfwarmers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRSkytread/skytread.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Skytread at TFU.info]''
{{TRTerri-BullMold}}
{{-}}

====Power of the Primes====
[[File:POTPtoy-Battletrap.jpg|right|thumb|300px|It's guy love, between two guys.]]
*[[Battletrap#Generations|Duocon Battletrap]] ([[2018]])
**[[Battleslash#Generations|Battleslash]]
**[[Roadtrap#Generations|Roadtrap]]

:Part of the second [[wave]] of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Legends Class figures, Battletrap has been split into two new characters: Battleslash and Roadtrap. While Battleslash transforms from robot to helicopter and back, Roadtrap transforms from robot to SUV and back. The two new toys combine into an almost-deluxe sized figure, with far superior articulation to the original Duocon.

:However, he has lost the sweet shoulder guns.

{{-}}

===Legends===
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Flywheels.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]])
**Flywheels

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Flywheel" is a repaint of the ''Titans Return'' mold above, without the vehicle accessory, and features extensive paint apps. Unlike the Hasbro release, this Flywheel features correctly assembled legs.

:Flywheel was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Chromedome (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Chromedome]], [[Hardhead (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Hardhead]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], and [[Brainstorm (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Brainstorm]].

{{TRTerri-BullMold}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels.
*''The Last Knight'' Leader Class [[Dragonstorm]] and ''Power of the Primes'' [[Dreadwing (G1)#Generations|Dreadwing]] were both dubbed by Hasbro to be Duocons, most likely due to them being two-bot combiners. The same goes for [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Two-in-One''' (ツーインワン ''Tsū in Wan'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Èr-Hé-Yī Zhànshì''' (China, 二合一战士, "Two-in-One Fighter")
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:The Headmasters subgroups]]

Duocon

2018-03-08T21:34:10Z

NewtypeS3: /* Timelines */ Minor edit to link the character to his page

{{Factions|decepticon}}
:''The Duocons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"No, it's easy. Look, I've been practicing: I made a heli-truck."]]
The '''Duocons''', [[Battletrap]] and [[Flywheels]], are unique in that their [[robot mode]]s are formed from the combination of two separate vehicles that have no other transformation, except for [[Battleslash|when]] [[Roadtrap|they do]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{note|In this continuity, they function as [[Triple Changer]]s, changing between modes without splitting.}}
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''Flywheels and Battletrap were Decepticon troopers stationed in [[Tyrest (polity)|Tyrest]] on Cybertron. {{storylink|City of Fear!}} Later, they joined the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] in time for their disastrous assault on Galvatron and Megatron. They both apparently died during that battle. {{storylink|Time Wars}}''

Battletrap was among Bludgeon's troops in the days after the coming of Unicron. He got bashed around by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] on [[Klo]], but didn't die. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
Battletrap took a beating during an encounter with the [[Cybertronian (faction)|latter-generation Cybertronians]], and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] helped him off the battlefield. {{storylink|New Dawn}}

===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[File:FlywheelsCommercialAndSeason4Intro.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
{{note|Although Flywheels never appears in an actual episode of ''The Transformers'', he can be seen in the [[title sequence]] for season 4. The title sequence recycled animation from the [[Commercial/Generation 1#1987|Duocons toy commercial]].}}
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===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
[[File:Headmasters cartoon Duocons.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
The Duocons were under the command of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who first sent them into battle when the Autobots and Decepticons were fighting over a [[Floppy disk|disk]] containing data on the [[Master Sword]]. Their separate vehicle forms overwhelmed the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], and Battletrap eventually made off with the disk. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Shortly afterwards, the Duocons helped defend Scorponok as he used the data to create the [[Zarak Shield]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} Battletrap later participated in a battle on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], concealing himself in a cloud while blasting away at [[Kirk]] and his troops. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

Scorponok later ordered the Duocons to plant a bomb on the asteroid [[Juno]], so that he could destroy the Autobot [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and the insubordinate [[Sixshot]] during their duel on the asteroid. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}} The Duocons participated in the final battle against the Autobots in the [[Arctic]], during which Battletrap almost stomped [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] to death only to be fired upon by Sixshot. When it looked like Scorponok was going to destroy the [[Earth]], the Duocons fled into space to watch the results from afar. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] experimented to create a Transformer with more than one [[alternate mode]]. While he eventually succeeded with the [[Triple Changer]]s, an early step in the process resulted in the Duocons—a failure due to their consciousness being split between two vehicles. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
{{note|In this continuity, Flywheels functioned as a Triple Changer, changing between modes without splitting, complete with [[kibble]] from one vehicle mode on the other. Battletrap has yet to play a significant role.}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] noted that Duocons such as [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] possessed [[mitotic spark]]s. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|Ask Vector Prime, The Complete AllSpark Almanac}}

===''TransTech''===
[[Axiom Nexus News]] journalist [[Rook (TransTech)|Rook]] noted that one of [[Axiom Nexus]]'s most infamous Parallel Killers, [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]], was a Duocon, as were most of the multiverse's iterations of [[Battletrap]]. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Battletrap toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Battletrap]]
[[File:G1-toy Flywheels.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Flywheels]]
* '''Duocons''' (1987)
** [[Battletrap]]
**[[Flywheels]]

: The Duocons were sold in small boxed packages. They share a semi-[[Autotransformation|autotransform]] feature. Transformation begins by lining up the tab and slot on the underside of their aerial component with the corresponding slot and tab on top of the ground component. With the two parts lined up, pushing the aircraft down causes the tabs on both parts to trip a catch in the other, releasing the springs that keep the components folded up. The aircraft essentially folds in half over the "legs" that form from part of the rear of the ground component to form the robot.

: Transformation from robot to vehicles lacks any kind of automatic action. The halves of the robot are pulled apart and the nose of the aircraft is realigned with the fuselage and the leg/torso is folded down to the rear of the ground vehicle, with the moving parts being held by the spring-loaded catches.

: The Duocons suffer from a complete [[Brick (term)|lack of useful articulation]].

: The connection points make vehicles interchangeable, allowing you to create Battlewheels and Flytrap (no, not the garbage truck). This has never been acknowledged in fiction or their packaging, and one can only imagine what effect such a swap might have on their psyches.

===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotCon2015-Battletrap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
*'''Cybertron's Most Wanted''' ([[2015]])
**[[Battletrap#Timelines|Battletrap]]

:Battletrap is a blue and gray [[retool]] of ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' [[Springer (G1)#Voyager|Springer]], a Triple Changer who transforms into both an armored car and a helicopter. His helicopter rotors detach to transform into a sword that is held by his hands via [[5mm post]], and can store underneath his car mode. He also comes with a dual missile launcher that fires its two missiles in succession via a two-step pressure launch. The launcher features a jointed 5mm handle to allow it to pivot, and can mount underneath the helicopter cockpit. He has two 5mm ports on his back, the sword hilt has an additional post, and the launcher has additional ports at the top and bottom. Battletrap also has a new head.

:The original version of this mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Cloud|Hot Rodimus]], and extensively retooled into ''Thrilling 30'' [[Sandstorm (G1)#Voyager|Sandstorm]]. It also served as the basis of the non-toy ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' incarnations of [[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Dynobot]] and [[Grimlock (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Grimlock]].

:Battletrap was available exclusively in a five-figure box set, packaged with [[Packrat#Timelines|Packrat]], [[Stepper (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Stepper]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Timelines|Megatron]], and [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/BCBattletrap/battletrap.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Battletrap at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/botcon-exclusives/battletrap-the-muscle/3647/1/ Image gallery of ''Timelines'' Battletrap at Seibertron.com]''
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===Generations===
====Titans Return====
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Skytread.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Skytread''' ([[2016]])

:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]], Skytread (presumably renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a small robot who can transform into a Flywheels head that is compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' figure. He is packaged with a small vehicle accessory redecoed from Terri-Bull's, which can form a tank for Skytread to ride in robot mode, a [[5mm post|5mm]] gun for larger figures to wield, or combine with Skytread to form a jet. Due to the sculpt of the head mode face, it can be difficult to get Skytread himself in and out of the jet configuration.

:As with Terri-Bull, the upper portion of Skytread's legs has been installed backwards. Due to this, his legs have a problem folding down in head mode due to their tolerance if not fixed.

:This toy also doubles as the separate ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Skytread]]. It was re-issued along with Nightbeat for the fourth wave of Titan Masters alongside [[Shuffler#Generations|Shuffler]] and [[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]], which unfortunately became prominent shelfwarmers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRSkytread/skytread.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Skytread at TFU.info]''
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====Power of the Primes====
[[File:POTPtoy-Battletrap.jpg|right|thumb|300px|It's guy love, between two guys.]]
*'''Battleslash''' (2018)
*'''Roadtrap''' (2018)
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===Legends===
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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Flywheels.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]])
**Flywheels

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Flywheel" is a repaint of the ''Titans Return'' mold above, without the vehicle accessory, and features extensive paint apps. Unlike the Hasbro release, this Flywheel features correctly assembled legs.

:Flywheel was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Chromedome (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Chromedome]], [[Hardhead (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Hardhead]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], and [[Brainstorm (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Brainstorm]].

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==Notes==
*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels.
*''The Last Knight'' Leader Class [[Dragonstorm]] and ''Power of the Primes'' [[Dreadwing (G1)#Generations|Dreadwing]] were both dubbed by Hasbro to be Duocons, most likely due to them being two-bot combiners. The same goes for [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Two-in-One''' (ツーインワン ''Tsū in Wan'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Èr-Hé-Yī Zhànshì''' (China, 二合一战士, "Two-in-One Fighter")
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Cosmos (G1)

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:''Cosmos is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]''.

[[File:G1CosmosColorModel.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Apparently we're just [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xaj407ofjNE a way for this guy to know himself.]]]
Fast and intelligent, bored and lonely, '''Cosmos''' has reason to regret his abilities, which often separate him from his [[Autobot]] friends. Alas, his skills are far too extraordinary to ignore.

Few of his faction can achieve escape velocity and enter planetary orbit unaided, as he can, from planets as big as [[Earth]] or slightly larger. He carries fuel reserves sufficient for short orbital journeys; he is quite able to land on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], then take off and return to Earth. Cosmos enjoys such diversions immensely. Generally, however, he remains in orbit, relaying messages, observing enemy installations, and watching for [[Decepticon]] activity in nearby space. His optical sensors are able to observe a human radio host standing outside in the high desert from 600 miles up.

As a living [[Transformer]], his advantage over a simple satellite is great, but it is a boring life for Cosmos. Every so often he breaks the monotony by hovering eerily above the backyards of Earth citizens, drifting silently behind the cars of lone drivers with his running lights on, or briefly jamming TV transmissions with reruns of ''The Outer Limits''. He has also been known to zigzag through meteor showers on a clear night, showing off his space piloting skills. Naturally, this causes some consternation to the poor humans he is supposed to defend, but it's all in good fun. [[Primus]] save us from bored techies.

{{quote|This is terrible!}}
{{quote|Cosmos has been in worse predicaments...|Jazz and Perceptor on one of our hero's many misadventures|"[[The God Gambit]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Michael McConnohie]] (English), [[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese)|[[Wang Wei]] (Chinese), [[Enrique Garduza]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Christian Weygand]] (German, Generation 2 dub of "Prime Target")}}

[[File:MMP2 Cosmos at controls.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Stop bugging me! I've almost beaten ''Undefined Fantastic Object''!]]
Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of Cosmos, Autobot deep-space reconnaissance officer. His continuing mission—to observe Decepticon activities. To provide intelligence to the Autobots in their never ending war. To boldly crash where no other Autobot has crashed before!

Our hero began his adventures with a bang, appearing out of nowhere to blindly lead the Autobot spacecraft straight into the sun. If not for the impetuous [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] trying to change their course and realizing the controls were locked, Cosmos would have had the greatest crash of all. Still, he did his best to save his fellow Autobots in the end, as his deep space armor allowed Cosmos to come inside the ship and continue poking vainly at the control panel long after the others collapsed from their circuits overheating. [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s force field eventually saved the Autobots, and they managed to vacate the crumbling ship inside a massive force sphere, tethered to Cosmos to bring them back to Earth. Cosmos's knack for crashing almost did them in anyhow, though — the same reprogrammed guidance directives that were controlling their ship were now being beamed by [[Teletraan I]] to Cosmos himself, forcing him to lead the force sphere back on a course into the sun. Only the freak chance of the Decepticon [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] visiting the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and blowing up Teletraan I on a whim saved the Autobots, and allowed Cosmos to begin towing them back to Earth. Even though time was of the essence, we can only assume Cosmos didn't crash-land upon re-entry. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[File:Blasterbluesonthemoon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I choose Bachelor #2!]]
When next seen, Cosmos was patrolling the spaceways for Decepticon activity with [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] (probably as a punishment for actually liking Blaster's taste in music) when they came across a [[Decepticon lunar dome base|lunar base]] being run by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Against logic and precedent, Cosmos actually managed to make a perfect two point landing on a hillside near the base to eavesdrop. Enraged at Cosmos for defying all expectations and NOT crashing (not to mention the, uh... spying he was doing), Megatron ordered Astrotrain to bring him in as a prisoner. Prisoners of war, Cosmos and Blaster were then welded to the wall and used as a power booster and tuning mechanism for Megatron's trans-scrambler, wiping out all radio contact on Earth. Luckily, Blaster managed to send his own signal along Megatron's scrambling beam, alerting the Autobots to their location. [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] arrived and drew the Decepticons' attention away from their base. Left alone, Cosmos had to do little more than raise his arm to fire off a particle beam that totally destroyed Megatron's antenna array and saved the day, teaching tyrants everywhere once and for all not to underestimate an Autobot just because he's short, fat, ugly, lonely, nerdy and more than a little (Dare we say it?) spacey... {{storylink|Blaster Blues}}

[[File:Gambittitans&cosmos.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|I told you we should have gone hunting turkeys, but nooooooo...]]
Possibly Cosmos's shining moment was one for most of which he wasn't even conscious. Cosmos crash-landed rather dramatically on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] after being shot down by the pursuing Astrotrain, who was after the energy data the Autobot carried. Cosmos's body was discovered by [[Titan (species)|the moon's natives]], but Astrotrain quickly followed up, having overheard their superstitious discussion and set himself up as one of their [[Sky God]]s. The cowed, religious people quickly obeyed him, and Astrotrain put Cosmos's body in the main temple for use as an idol. The rebel [[Talaria]] overheard Astrotrain musing to himself about Cosmos's short-circuit and managed to use Cosmos's systems to get an SOS to the Autobots on [[Earth]]. With barely enough power flowing through his systems to stay active, Cosmos found a better use for it: shooting [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. With the Decepticon occupied for the moment, Talaria was able to escape unmolested. [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] were dispatched to Titan via Omega Supreme, and Cosmos was recovered, the Decepticons sent packing, and the Titans were freed from religious dogma. {{storylink|The God Gambit}}

Somehow, Cosmos managed to talk [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] into letting him serve on Earth for a while as part of the Autobots' joint Crimebuster program with the NYPD. He observed a traffic jam while hovering over Times Square, and later tried to chase down Starscream on foot with [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], only to end up causing massive structural damage to a human mall. Incidentally, Cosmos was back in space very shortly. {{storylink|Make Tracks}}

[[File:QuestForSurvival Cosmos ejects escape pod.jpg|upright=1.34|thumb|"Hang on while I jettison my head."]]
After [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] and [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] pumped out hundreds of [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticlones]] to swarm over the countryside and gather power, Prime sent Cosmos into space to retrieve a giant can of [[robotic insecticide]]. (Really — we can't make this stuff up.) On his way back with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]], though, Cosmos was attacked by [[Morphobot]]s on [[Floron III]]. Although he managed to break loose of their grip, the techno-organic plants left behind spores on his hull which quickly developed into fully functioning vines that entangled Cosmos as he tried to re-enter Earth's atmosphere. Spike and Bumblebee escaped in an ejector chamber, but Cosmos did his crash-landing bit and was covered in Morphobots by the time he came to a stop, with the robotic insecticide can still inside him. Bumblebee summoned the other Autobots to try and help, and it was Blaster's obnoxious music that ultimately cleared the way and allowed them to free Cosmos. [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] promised to give Cosmos "the best overhaul he'd ever had" when they got back to the Ark. Uh-huh... niiiiiice... {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

[[File:Cosmos in space.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Good evening, citizens of Earth.]]
When he uncovered a Decepticon operation to mine ore from an asteroid they'd pulled into orbit, Cosmos rushed back to warn Prime and gather a strike force. Optimus stressed caution instead and ordered Cosmos back up into space to acquire some hard evidence on the Decepticon activity. Cosmos did as he was asked and actually managed to grab a sample of ore right out of Astrotrain while the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] were loading him up. He brought this "hard evidence" back to Earth to show Prime. The Autobot leader commended Cosmos on his work, but he wasn't quite done and sent Cosmos back out into orbit yet again, this time to track Astrotrain to the refinery the Decepticons must have been using to process the ore. Prime loves his outer space yo-yo. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

When [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] intercepted a distress signal, Cosmos carried him, Bumblebee and Perceptor to the planet of the [[Tlalakan]]s, a humanoid race held captive by the Decepticons. Too late, they realized that it was a Decepticon distress call. Droids blasted Cosmos, who (surprise, surprise) crashed on the planet. He remained damaged for a time, too much so to participate in many of the Autobots' adventures on the planet. {{storylink|Sea Change}}

Overflying [[Chumley|Lord Chumley]]'s castle, Cosmos reported back to headquarters that he'd found the Autobots who'd gone missing. He was able to transmit footage of the captives being subjected to Chumley's fiendish torture devices and report his coordinates to Teletraan I, but his transmission was cut off by Chumley himself, who invited Optimus to try and save his friends. {{storylink|Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target}}

Cosmos, once again teamed with Blaster, scoured the universe for more [[Ingredient X]] so that Perceptor could concoct more [[corrostop]]. One can only imagine how many moons and planets he bravely crash-landed on in his fruitless search. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

[[File:GrimlocksNewBrain Cosmos and SkyLynx crashed.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|By season 3 he'd crashed so much he'd gone off-model.]]
After the Autobots retook Cybertron, Cosmos was on the planet monitoring incoming space traffic with [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and Blaster. The planet was locked down due to the threat of an imminent attack, but an incoming human shuttle reported a mayday, and Kup ordered Cosmos to let it land. Unfortunately it was a trick, and they watched it crash into Cybertron's central power facility, disabling the planetary defences. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

Some time later, Cosmos was late flying in to Cybertron with [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] to see the activation of the new [[Power Platform Alpha|power platform]]. On his entry vector, Cosmos was blasted with [[anti-electron]]s, a dangerous substance designed to disrupt his normal operating functions. However, the anti-electrons seemed to have no effect on Cosmos at all, as moments later he crashlanded on Cybertron's surface. Perfectly normal. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
Cosmos was amongst the Autobots who accompanied Optimus into Earth orbit to stop Megatron’s take-over of the ''[[Trigger]]''. They were able to repel the Decepticons from the space station in short order. {{storylink|First Contact (Star Gate)|First Contact}}

Cosmos accompanied Optimus Prime into Earth orbit after the Autobot leader’s apparent demise. There, Cosmos safeguarded a human shuttle containing [[Makoto (Star Gate)|Makoto]] and the other crew members of the ''Trigger'' while Optimus went off to battle Starscream, who had commandeered the space station and made it into his new body. He was then almost sucked into a portal to a black hole when Starscream neared defeat, but was instead sent plummeting down to Earth when Optimus and Megatron worked together to defeat Starscream. {{storylink|The Battle of the Star Gate}}

=====Wars manga=====
Cosmos remarked on [[Overdrive]] using his [[Quantum Dial]] to vanish and rescue his comrades who were stuck in time. {{storylink|Train Wars}}

====Madman ''The Transformers'' comic====
In the year 2001, the Decepticons had managed to conquer Cybertron completely. Cosmos aided in the Autobots' exodus of the planet, though he came under heavy enemy fire during this mission. {{storylink|The Transformers (Madman)|The Transformers}}

====''Mars Attacks: The Transformers''====
[[File:Mars Attacks The Transformers - Cosmos badassery.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|WILL YOU TALK TO ME NOW!]]
During a [[Martian]] invasion, the Autobots and Decepticons formed an alliance to see off the invaders. Though they defeated the Martian ground forces, the Martian saucers moved in to blast [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Mars Attacks: The Transformers|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Mars Attacks: The Transformers|Megatron]]. The pair were saved by Cosmos, who had hidden amongst the alien saucers in his [[alternate mode]] so he could mount a sneak attack on them. {{storylink|Mars Attacks: The Transformers}}
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Smeltingpoolminivehicles.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Apparently Cosmos never bothered to get an Earth mode.]]
Cosmos was a member of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]'s [[Cybertron Seven|resistance cell]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Like most of the cell, he had a stronger respect for their top fighter [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] than Perceptor, and along with the other Autobots overruled Perceptor's order not to search for Blaster's missing friend [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]]. In the [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]], Cosmos provided some life-giving fuel to ol' [[Wheezel (G1)|Wheezel]] for information, only to find that Scrounge had been taken away to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] by the Decepticon [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]. Realizing Scrounge was probably dead already in the [[smelting pool]], Blaster went after his buddy anyway, and Cosmos and the others had to come after him and save his hide. Though Scrounge died, the Autobots managed to retrieve the last data from his infobanks, and learned that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the crew of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] were alive and well on the planet [[Earth]]! {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[File:Cosmosisakillingmachine.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Cosmos kills and kills and kills.]]
Galvanized by this knowledge, the Autobots planned a daring assault on [[Straxus (G1)|Lord Straxus]], planning to destroy both his seat of power at Darkmount and the new [[space bridge]] allowing transit to Earth. Darkmount was destroyed, but the Decepticons interrupted Blaster before he could finish setting the charges on the bridge. Instead, Cosmos, Blaster, and the rest of their unit were chased over the other side, and found themselves stuck on planet Earth. Here they were greeted immediately by a group of humans. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Before they could react, they were approached by the Decepticon fliers [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], who correctly identified them as Autobots and were about to open fire when [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] realised the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] was undefended and diverted his troops there instead. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

However, the humans belonged to the anti-robot attack team, [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. While Cosmos and the other Autobots, unfamiliar with how things worked on Earth, tried to talk to their vehicles, RAAT deployed "electric snow" missiles to disorient them. Cosmos's group was then too dazed to fight back, and were captured with the help of [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Cosmos and his fellows were disassembled, with their heads getting mounted on the wall of RAAT's headquarters. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} The Autobots were only released after Circuit Breaker was forced to elicit their aid by combining them into a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|giant mechanical suit]] to defeat the [[Battlecharger]]s. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

''Following [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] back to the Ark, Cosmos and the others got lost after their guide spontaneously vanished into [[limbo]]. Even worse was the reason for the disappearance—[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had returned to the present. Unfortunately, Cosmos was punched out of the sky by Galvatron, and joined the rest of his comrades in defeat.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} ''After Galvatron was forced into retreat by the vagrant [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Perceptor's team finally managed to reach the Ark, where they learned of Optimus Prime's apparent demise at the hands of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Cosmos attended Prime's funeral and assimilated into Earth's depleted Autobot forces, though it was soon revealed that Prime's death was a ruse.'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}} ''When [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] went missing following a reconnaissance mission in [[Portland|Greater Portland]], it was Cosmos who searched human law enforcement computers and located the errant Autobot in [[New York City|New York]], where [[J.D.|two]] [[Mark Brookes|hoodlums]] were using him to commit a series of robberies.'' {{storylink|Missing in Action}}

[[File:Blasterbeourleaderplease.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|"Is this the line for the mutiny?"]]When Optimus Prime died ''(for real)'' after a digital battle with Megatron, Cosmos observed with the other Autobots as [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] failed to successfully repair their fallen leader. After attending Prime's ''(real)'' funeral, a criminal known as the [[Mechanic (G1)|Mechanic]] turned the Ark's new security systems on the mourning Autobots, with devastating results. Though several were wounded, Ratchet was able to best the intruder and then tended to the wounds Cosmos and the others had suffered. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} Shortly afterwards the Ark came under attack from [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], whose [[sonic-scrambler mine]]s caused Cosmos and the other Autobots to lose control of their limbs, leaving them easy prey for his battle station mode. They were ultimately rescued by none other than [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], who the Autobots immediately elected Prime's successor. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}} Unfortunately, Grimlock turned out to be a self-interested tyrant, but he did help get the Ark repaired and off of Earth, a large process that Cosmos contributed towards. Cosmos also aided in the construct of a [[variable voltage harness]], to be used against "traitorous" Autobots. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}} Nevertheless, Cosmos was among the Autobots who begged Blaster to overthrow him, stating that the Autobots needed a "leader whose wires are connected," but the mutiny didn't pan out. Instead, Cosmos witnessed Grimlock's mock-execution of some [[Spacehikers|young human prisoners]] to draw Blaster into a trap. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

Later, Blaster and Grimlock battled for supremacy on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], as Cosmos and the other Autobots cheered Blaster on. This event took an even uglier turn when [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] led the Decepticons in an ambush. Cosmos was seen facing down [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] in the battle that followed, and by its conclusion Cosmos was among the Autobots still standing. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

Some time after Optimus Prime's return, Cosmos was among several Autobots who responded to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]'s distress call near the Decepticons' [[Club Con|arctic base]]. Cosmos watched as this scene once again turned into another battle with the Decepticons! {{storylink|Dark Star}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
Cosmos was part of a team brought to Earth by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] to investigate why [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] was taken off-line, only to run into heavy [[Quintesson]] opposition. Luckily, Hot Rod managed to awaken [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] to drive off the invaders. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Cosmos destiny.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|About to be blasted into star stuff.]]
When Optimus Prime discovered Megatron was still active on Earth in [[2012]], he took a detachment of Autobots, including Cosmos, to confront the insane tyrant. They found Megatron just before he killed [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], one of the Wreckers who had uncovered Megatron's activites on Earth. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 4}} While the two leaders clashed, Cosmos and the others battled Megatron's reanimated army of [[zombie]] "Ex-Bots". {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

After the fight Cosmos, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] were tasked with gathering the fallen zombies, and throwing them into a large pit where [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] could vaporize them from orbit. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}} Returning to Cybertron aboard the ''[[Valiant (G1)|Valiant]]'', Cosmos and the other Autobots were unwittingly targeted by surface-to-air missiles as the [[Civil Defense Hub]] had been overtaken by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s forces. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}} Though the missiles were called off at the last moment, the Autobots aboard the ''Valiant'' were now alerted to the threat and prepared for immediate deployment. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

As [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] had disabled the Autobots' early warning system on Cybertron, Cosmos was sent out to the fringes of Cybertronian space to scout for potential threats. He relayed back to Ultra Magnus that, small as he was, he didn't expect to find anything—only to encounter [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s arriving ''[[Warworld]]''! Unfortunately for Cosmos, the ''Warworld'' greeted him with a single blast that disintegrated him. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}}

===The Battle for Planet Earth===
When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] contacted the Autobots to ask for an audience with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Cosmos was the Autobot who took the call. When he passed on the news to the others, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] asked if maybe he'd misheard what Starscream had said. {{storylink|Espionage!!!!!}}

===Marvel coloring books===
From his post in Earth's orbit, Cosmos spotted the Decepticons attacking a human village. He relayed this information to Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots on the planet's surface, and they rolled into action to put an end to the Decepticons' attack. Cosmos continued to watch from afar as the battle unfolded, and warned [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] when [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] tried to flank the Autobots to attack them from behind. Once Optimus had defeated the Decepticons and secured them with some quick-drying cement, he turned his gaze skywards, and thanked Cosmos for his contribution to the Autobot cause. {{storylink|The Autobot Spy in the Sky}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
When an Autobot salvage expedition was unexpectedly ambushed by Decepticons, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] became concerned that the Cons had developed a new form of surveillance. [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] suggested his men perform a full scan of the area for any spy installation. The Aerialbots confirmed that ''something'' was out there in the upper atmosphere, but couldn't get high enough to identify it. Cosmos had much greater altitude range, and successfully located the three Decepticon space stations in orbit acting as spy satellites. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

===''S.T.A.R.S.'' continuity===
Before the construction of Autobot City on Earth, Optimus led a convoy of Autobots to find the ideal location for their new base's construction. Cosmos was amongst the troops accompanying Optimus. As they drove along, the Autobots were ambushed by the Decepticons. The battle that ensued later came to be known as "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]." {{storylink|Rodimus Prime remembers the Transformers greatest battle on Earth.}}

Optimus ordered Cosmos, Warpath, and Cliffjumper to flee the battle in order to fetch reinforcements. {{storylink|Transformers Combat Data}} {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Earthquake====
[[File:EarthquakeCosmosspies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
While the Autobots were discussing how nice the recent lull in Decepticon activity was, Cosmos cynically noted how they were due for another Decepticon attack.

Sure enough, in one possible sequence of events, Beachcomber, Windcharger and Powerglide uncovered a Decepticon ploy to destroy Center City. When splitting up the Autobot forces to combat the Decepticons on two fronts, one at their headquarters and the other at Center City, Optimus assigned Cosmos to the lead team.

In the event that the lead team was sent to attack the Decepticons’ fortress, Cosmos participated in the Autobot’s main battle against the Decepticon forces. The Autobots emerged victorious that day.

In the event that the lead team was sent to defend Center City, Cosmos is confined within Optimus Prime’s trailer so as to not cause a panic amongst the humans. Miserable in his current position, Cosmos asked Optimus to allow him to join the secondary team in attacking the fortress.

If Optimus agreed to let Cosmos join the secondary team, Cosmos zoomed back to meet up with the other Autobots. After radioing Smokescreen for the fortress’s coordinates, Cosmos attempted to find the small team of Autobots, to no avail. Cosmos reasoned that if the other team of Autobots had failed in their mission, it would be up to him to save the world. Investigating a nearby noise, Cosmos came upon Starscream and Soundwave plotting together to overthrow Megatron. Cosmos then left the room, only to bump into Megatron himself!

If Megatron allowed the little Autobot to relate the information he had just discovered, the Decepticon leader became so enraged that he ignored Cosmos to confront the pair. As the infighting began, Cosmos inched away from the scene, only to bump into Sunstreaker, who informed Cosmos that the other Autobots had uncovered the Decepticons’ laboratory. The squadron was then able to recall the Destruction Beam to its point of origin, destroying the fortress and the Decepticons within in one fell swoop.

If Megatron didn’t hear Cosmos out, he called his troops to him so that they could all partake in Cosmos’s dismemberment. Before the Decepticons were able to begin, Cosmos spotted the secondary team hiding nearby. Surrounding the Decepticons, the secondary team engaged their enemies. Though the Autobots defeated the Decepticons, they are unable to interfere with the Destruction beam. The Destruction beamed reached its target, and Center City was destroyed. Though the Autobots were able to gain control of the Decepticon fortress and destroy the lab, they were not able to wipe out all of the evil robots, and enjoyed a pyrrhic victory at best.

Alternatively, If Optimus insisted that Cosmos stay with the lead team, Cosmos pointed out that the Autobots would not be able to do much good against the Decepticons if they remained in their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s. The Autobots picked up Sparkplug en route to consult him on the matter.

If Sparkplug suggested that the Autobots not worry about subtlety, the entire squad transformed and began prowling the streets in search of Decepticons, oblivious to the panic they were causing. Cosmos was the first to deduce that the Autobots were, in fact, the source of the humans’ agitation. Unable to restore order in time, Cosmos and the rest of the team were destroyed in the earthquake that ensued.

If Sparkplug suggested that the Autobots remained in their vehicle modes, the human would concoct a plan wherein the Autobots would help evacuate the entire town in their vehicle modes. While the land-based Autobots did the evacuating, Cosmos maintained a high altitude to avoid being seen by the humans and be on the lookout for Decepticons. Once the evacuation was completed, Cosmos spotted Megatron’s forces coming over the horizon. With the humans out of harm’s way, the Autobots transformed and engaged the approaching Decepticons, whom they easily dispatched. With the humans safe, the Autobots moved out to help their comrades at the Decepticon fortress. {{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}

====Desert Flight====
[[File:DesertFlightBeachcomberbumpsintoCosmos.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Where is Cosmos going to crash? To have him crash into the Ark, turn to page 29. To have him crash in the middle of nowhere, turn to page 36. To have him crash in an active volcano, turn to page 45.]]
Optimus allowed Cosmos a break from his monotonous duty in Earth orbit by assigning him to investigate a large explosion in a remote desert, suspecting it to be Decepticon activity. Cosmos was thankful for the excitement, and soon came upon a Decepticon base.

If Cosmos radioed his findings to Optimus immediately, Optimus’s convoy moved in to investigate, and Cosmos was instructed to stand down for the time being.

If Optimus ordered his troops to attack the Decepticon base, Beachcomber bumped into Cosmos as the Autobot dune buggy was goofing about in the low-gravity environment. The Autobots soon reached an area free of the anti-gravity beam’s influence, and Cosmos joined them on their assault on the Decepticon base. They were then attacked by a small fleet of Decepticons. The Decepticons were quickly forced to break off their attack and retreated. But with the battle over, the Autobots noticed a small human boy at their feet. The Autobots then headed for the Decepticon base, with their stowaway. Megatron delivered an ultimatum; if the Autobots did not surrender Optimus Prime to the Decepticons immediately, he would use his gravity beam to have the nearby humans float off into space.

If the Autobots decided to continue with their initial plan to simply attack the Decepticon base, their advance was halted by a force field. Megatron then fired his beam in all directions, causing a ripple effect that sent everything not fastened down to the Earth’s surface to float helplessly out into space.

Alternatively, the Autobots could concoct a plan where Optimus would pretend to allow himself to be taken prisoner, per Buddy’s suggestion. Cosmos would relay the message to Megatron that the Autobots would think overnight on the ultimatum. Though Optimus pretended to have surrendered the next morning, in actuality most of the Autobots were hidden away inside Optimus’s trailer. Powerglide and Cosmos were themselves waiting outside the base for Windcharger to disable the forcefield from within.

In the event that Buddy tampered with the gravity gun in the ensuing battle, the Autobots would emerge victorious.

If Buddy instead cowered away, Cosmos had to rescue Optimus after he had been hit by the gravity beam. Optimus then instructed Cosmos to send him flying towards Hook; the pair took out the Constructicon, and gained control of the gravity beam.

In the event that Buddy instead entered a space-time anomaly created throughout the course of the battle, the Autobots would lose their fight against the Decepticons, and Cosmos wound up either injured or dead.

In another possible turn of events, Buddy was almost captured by Laserbeak. When Laserbeak dropped the boy, Cosmos caught him in the soft chair of his cockpit. Cosmos then kept Buddy out of harm’s way until the Autobots defeated the Decepticons.

In a completely different possible sequence of events, wherein Cosmos decided to investigate the Decepticon base on his own, he was captured immediately by Buzzsaw and Dirge. The pair then brought their captive before Megatron. Megatron explained that he planned to create a perfect duplicate of Cosmos, save that it would conceal within itself a powerful [[proton bomb]]. The duplicate would then be used to destroy Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots. Once Hook had completed his task of creating the false Cosmos, the real one was stuffed away in a cell. Cosmos was quickly able to escape his prison, and found himself trying to find an escape route from the Decepticon base.

If Cosmos attempted to escape through a nearby door, a hidden booby-trap blew him to smithereens. If Cosmos went up a nearby flight of stairs, he soon found himself outside the Decepticons’ base. Cosmos took off to try and stop his duplicate from destroying his friends, and quickly caught up with his doppelgänger. Unfortunately, the Autobots had difficulty telling which Cosmos was the real one as both spaceships streaked towards them.

If Optimus destroyed the duplicate Cosmos, the real one would inform the Autobots of the Decepticons’ schemes, and the convoy would roll out to take on their adversaries. They were soon met by a squad of flying Decepticons, but were at a strict disadvantage against their adversaries as their vehicle modes possessed no weapons. Smokescreen hatched a plan where the Autobots would use their exhaust fumes to provide themselves with cover.

If Optimus went along with Smokescreen’s plan, the Autobots gained the time they needed to transform and engage the Decepticons. A fierce battle ensued, though the Autobots began to lose ground when Dirge put to good use his fear-inducing engines. Cosmos was unaffected long enough for him to have an opening on Dirge.

If Optimus shot down Dirge himself, the Autobots would become inspired by their leader’s battle prowess, and would fight on to victory!

If Cosmos took the shot, he was able to force the Decepticons to retreat back to their base. The Autobots then managed to fight their way to the Decepticons’ base, and defeated the Decepticons by using their own gravity weapon against them. {{storylink|Desert Flight}}

====Autobot Alert!====
While at his usual post in Earth orbit, Cosmos spotted a squadron of Decepticons encroaching on his position, and sounded an Autobot Alert, warning Ultra Magnus in Metroplex city of his findings. He was zapped by the Decepticons before he could go into deeper detail, and his communique with Autobot headquarters was cut off abruptly.

If Ultra Magnus and a small team of Autobots headed out to rescue Cosmos, they soon found him drifting in the blackness of space after taking off in an Autobot shuttle. He was quickly pulled onboard via magnetic cables. Though severely injured, Cosmos was still alive. Whether Cosmos was subsequently destroyed or returned safely to base depended on what decisions the other Autobots made. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Cosmos happened on space station [[S.S. Exton 9]], under attack by the Decepticons, and encountered five children. The children believed that their only chance of freeing their families from the Decepticon [[suspension-ray beam]] was to travel to [[Andellor]] to obtain the [[Prism of Power]], and they persuaded Cosmos to take them there. After avoiding some [[space vulture]]s, the small Autobot ran into [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Octane]], who insisted he lead them to Andellor. With no other choice, Cosmos complied, but with the help of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and Andellor's native fauna, managed to lose the trio.

After obtaining the Prism, he flew Ironhide and the children back to Exton 9 and kept [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] busy while the kids used the crystal. Cosmos later returned the Prism to Andellor. {{storylink|Transformers in 3-D issue 2|Transformers in 3-D #2}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Cosmos BlackHorizon2.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Snow crash.]]
Cosmos's inert form was within the Ark when Cobra came across it, and retrieved the dormant Cybertronians within. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1}}

Much later, Cosmos was stationed on Earth, part of a small detachment under [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s command. In cooperation with [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] and [[Firewall]], the team worked to round up stray Cybertronian technology on Earth. When an emergency came up, he arrived over [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]]'s back yard to beam him aboard and carried him to the ''[[Arc II]]''. Cosmos then joined Prowl's team on a mission to capture [[Destro]] and some of his arms-purchasing clients; Cosmos himself lassoed the buyer, then evacuated the squad before the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team could arrive.

Later, when the submerged ''Arc II'' was attacked by the [[Pretender Monster]]s, Cosmos dodged the giant organic craft that had flown the Decepticons there. [[Eject (G1)|Eject]] brought [[Firewall]] to the water's surface, where Cosmos picked her up. The two headed for [[Tibet]] to help out the team under Optimus Prime's command. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2}}

[[File:Beastformers GIJoe.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb| The words "Flying Hamburger" do come to mind.]]
On arrival, though, all they found was snow-blown mountain wastes, until something grabbed Firewall and pulled her below ground. Shortly afterward, an avalanche swept Cosmos away. Recovering, Cosmos searched near and far for Firewall, but finally came upon [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] and [[Joe Colton]], holding off a band of [[Yeti]]; his firepower quickly turned the tide of the fight.

Then, Cosmos and his best mate Flint flew into space and down the attacking [[Unicron]]'s throat, intending to kill him with a [[Metal-eating spore|metal-eating fungus]] from [[Cobra-La]]. They dodged the planet-eater's "[[Beastformer|anti-bodies]]" on the way to his brain, but Cosmos was eventually paralyzed by a magnetic pulse, which meant Flint had to carry out the mission on his own. By the time he had spread the spores into Unicron's brain, Cosmos had recovered and sped out of there with Flint before everything came crashing down. After getting confused by Flint's jokes about Unicron's demise, he returned to Earth and shook hands with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 2 of 2}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Countdown to Extinction Minibots pre-battle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Powerglide, we all have our opinions, I just think Undefined Fantastic Object is better than Perfect Cherry Blossom.]]
Cosmos was one of many Autobots who rose up and took arms against [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] after Optimus Prime and the Ark's crew returned to Cybertron to lead the population in revolt against the Decepticon's corrupt rule. He joined up with a resistance cell under [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], and fought alongside his comrades in the insurrection. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

Afterward, Cosmos was placed under [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s command during a supply run to Earth aboard the starship ''[[Orion]]''. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} Their mission led them into conflict with the super-powered clone known as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. He overloaded the ''Orion'' with energy, causing it to crash. The ''Orion''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew walked away from their rough landing unharmed however, and Sunstorm left in pursuit of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Cosmos and his team set about repairing their ship, and accomplished the task in a few hours. The Autobots were getting ready for some well-earned rest when Starscream returned, now accompanied by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} The Autobots soon began an uncomfortable alliance with Starscream against the greater evil of Sunstorm. Of course, Starscream turned on them first chance he got, and Cosmos was one of the Autobots he knocked off-line while making his escape. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}}

[[Ratchet (G1)|Doc Ratchet]] had Cosmos fixed up in a few days, though, and he was last seen helping with the construction of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] on Earth. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===''The Beast Within''===
Cosmos participated in a savage battle against the Decepticons, though he did not fare too well, and plummeted down, aflame in his saucer mode, as the carnage raged around him. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

Cosmos managed to survive long enough to, at the very least, assume his robot form. His corpse nonetheless later lay inert amongst the mass Autobot/Decepticon grave that the battlefield had become. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}

===''Universe'' comic===
{{voiceactor|[[Michael McConnohie]] (English)}}
Cosmos was briefly caught up in the [[Universe War]] while aboard the starship ''[[OTFCC (ship)|OTFCC]]'' with [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] when a spatial vortex created by [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] pulled them into conflict over a frozen planetoid with the [[Minion of Unicron|Minions of Unicron]]. Autobots and [[Maximal]]s from several time periods and universal streams joined forces and repulsed the Minions. Afterwards, Cosmos and his comrades were returned to their proper space/time. {{storylink|Voice Actor Drama}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:SpotlightJazz-BeachcomberCosmos.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|"They'd better make a gaddurned statue of me!"]]
In the early days of the war, Cosmos was part of the detail that helped [[Jazz (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Jazz]] off a transport ship after his successful rescue of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] from the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

Sometime later, he was seen chatting with his comrades [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] during a victory celebration. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

In modern times, after Blaster was found alive and well, Cosmos was one of many Autobots who traveled to the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub|Hub]] to see "The Voice" again with his own optics. His appearance alongside [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] suggested that Cosmos was part of that Autobot's counter-insurgency unit. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}} Later, he helped defend [[Garrus-9]] when [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] broke in to challenge his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|successor]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}

[[File:InternationalIncident4 Cosmos on nuke.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"We ain't come this far just to dump this thing in the drink. What's the nearest target opportunity?"]]
Cosmos had joined the Autobot ranks on Earth by the time they forged a secret alliance with [[Skywatch]]. When the Autobots did battle with the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] in [[North Korea]]—a mission where secrecy was of utmost importance—Cosmos was sent into space to keep human satellites from spotting them. He successfully hacked the five satellites watching the area into broadcasting a loop of ordinary farmers instead. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}}

Unfortunately, this meant Skywatch couldn't oversee the battle ''either'', so when the situation got complicated, Cosmos was ordered to free up one satellite for them to use. He grumbled a bit about how his job wasn't exactly a piece of cake, but these orders turned out to be nothing compared to his next mission: redirecting a nuclear warhead already on its way towards North Korea. As Cosmos began rewiring the missile in mid-flight, he commented that he really deserved some more respect for his efforts. Thanks to his intervention, the nuke detonated safely in the Arctic Circle. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}}

Remaining in orbit, Cosmos was later joined by [[Jetfire (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Jetfire]], and together they turned a Skywatch communications satellite into a weapon by dropping it through the atmosphere at Mach 10 right on top of [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]. He survived the impact with just a few scratches, but still, they tried. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 5: Enemy Mine|Enemy Mine}}

Cosmos was among the Autobots who left Earth behind to return to a restored Cybertron. On the way, he and many others stared in disbelief and fascination at Megatron, who was in Autobot captivity on board [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory #1}} Upon arrival, Cosmos and the other Autobots were poised to fight against [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]]'s army occupying Cybertron. Led by [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], he and the other Autobot fliers attacked [[Kimia Facility]] and fought with the many [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s defending it. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}}

[[File:Cosmos MTMTE.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|"And all this upgrade cost me was some fingers! Plus now I kind of look like a Ninja Turtle."]]
Following the defeat of Galvatron, Cosmos acquired a new, massive body and joined the crew of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' on its mission to find the mythical [[Knights of Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} On a duplicate of the ''Lost Light'' created by an accident with the quantum engines, a duplicate Cosmos grappled with [[Tesarus (DJD)|Tesarus]]. He most likely didn't survive. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}}

The main Cosmos was among those defeated when [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] was let loose on board the ship. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} When the ''Lost Light'' was attacked by [[Ammonite]]s, Cosmos helped defend it in UFO mode. {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} The ship then returned to Cybertron, where the crew celebrated the recent victory of [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]]'s [[Necrotitan]]. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} It didn't end there, however, as Shockwave summoned an army of Ammonites to Cybertron, forcing Cosmos to take to the skies and fight them. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}

[[File:HelloCruelWorld-cosmosandprowl.jpg|thumb|left|250px|....Whose hand is that? Cosmos, are you trying to hug someone again?]]

In the wake of Shockwave's defeat, Cosmos attended the trial of a surrendered Megatron. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} Ever lonely and looking for social interaction, he tried to discuss the results of the trial with [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]], who promised him a bold new future as part of Optimus Prime's new mission to Earth. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} When the ''[[Ark-7]]'' got close to Earth, Cosmos remarked on Prowl's calling the planet "home" after how terribly things had gone the last time the Autobots were there. Cosmos was taken aback when Prowl promptly asked if he trusted Optimus's leadership, and even moreso when Prowl complained about Prime being a "hero cop" despite his own paint job. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}} To his annoyance, Cosmos soon found that this new Earth mission just led to another big mess as he had to defend the ''Ark-7'' from human missiles the minute they arrived. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} Remaining in orbit as the Earth team's eye in the sky, he found his communications blocked by [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and called Prowl for assistance. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 2: Detonation Boulevard|Detonation Boulevard}} Once the Earth team had fled their human and Decepticon attackers, Cosmos reported that [[Earth Defense Command]] was setting off [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMPs]] in [[Poverty Flat]] to destroy any proof of the Transformers being back. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}} Cosmos was then ordered by Prowl to travel five light-hours away from Earth so as to take photos of events that had transpired on Earth five hours ago, confirming that the Decepticons had a new method of teleportation. Cosmos was not very happy about being sent so far, and became considerably less happy when [[Kup (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Kup]] started joking about how blurry his photos were before being ordered back to Earth. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} Prowl would then call in Cosmos to aid [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] in demolishing Earth Defense Command's [[Marshall Islands|Bikini Atoll]] base. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}}

[[File:SignalsCallsAndMarches-stealthcosmos.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Nice try, but we know [[:File:AOECrosshairs.jpg|that wasn't you]].]]

When Optimus and [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] went to Earth's [[moon (moon)|moon]] to privately discuss the history of the [[Enigma of Combination]] and the [[Thirteen Tribes]], a stealth-painted Cosmos secretly monitored their entire conversation and beamed it back to Prowl.
{{storylink|The Crucible}} Sent out to spy again with the stealth paint, this time on the remnants of the EDC's Bikini Atoll base, Cosmos found himself under fire by a barrage of missiles despite the paint. Ranting about how frustrated he was with recent events to Kup over the radio while avoiding the missiles, Cosmos was soon rescued by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Sideswipe]]. As the two made fun of Cosmos's attempts at holding off the missiles and told him to leave destroying the weapons to them, the despondent Autobot went inside of Sky Lynx where Prowl contacted him and told him to get back to the ''Ark-7'', Prowl having just learned that [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Spike Witwicky]] had resurfaced. When Sky Lynx returned to the ''Ark-7'', Cosmos was surprised to see Optimus leaving and also had to listen to another of Prowl's angry rants. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls, and Marches}} Cosmos would later report to Prowl that a Decepticon shuttle was on its way to [[Onyx]]'s [[Wanmu]] facility, and was quickly ordered to block all signals from getting out of that area. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|ONoffON}}

[[File:NowAndOnEarth-sameasiteverwas.jpg|thumb|left|175px|This is not my beautiful home! This is not my beautiful wife!]]

Ever lonely, Cosmos soon befriended Jetfire's drone [[D.0.C.]], even despite Jetfire's objections that D.0.C. wasn't truly alive and simply a tool. After Jetfire examined an Onyx tablet and learned that it used ancient Cybertronian source code, [[Arcee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Arcee]] sent Cosmos on a mission to investigate the [[Sanctuary Station|Decepticon commune]] being built near [[Jupiter]]; a mission which Cosmos thought would have little excitement. {{storylink|Now and On Earth}}

[[File:SouthOfHeaven-wakawaka.jpg|thumb|right|150px|"Good grief, the comedian's an Autobot!"]]

That would end up being far from the truth, however. While scouting the outside of the commune, and complaining to himself about how miserable and ignored he'd been feeling lately, Cosmos was met by none other than Soundwave. Declining the Decepticon's invitation to come inside, Cosmos led him on a chase through Jupiter's rings, which ended when Soundwave slammed Cosmos into an asteroid. Believing that he was about to be tortured for information, Cosmos was surprised when Soundwave expressed no desire to do so, pointing out that the war was over and claiming that the Decepticons had changed since Megatron left them for the Autobots, now simply desiring equality. When Soundwave asked Cosmos to talk to his "masters" in the Autobots about giving the Decepticons access to their newly acquired [[space bridge]], Cosmos objected to anyone being his "masters", but was given silent pause when Soundwave questioned him about how well his comrades actually treat him. Cosmos was subsequently left speechless when Soundwave invited him to come live aboard the commune and be free from war and servitude, leading Soundwave to suggest he return to his ship and think it over; if Cosmos wanted to contact him, the Autobot would simply have to say Soundwave's name. Wanting to thank Soundwave for his words (and for not killing him), Cosmos told him about how Onyx had been using old Cybertronian code in its operating system, and to be careful with his human allies. Soundwave then revealed how he saw humans as expedient allies and less than equal to Cybertronians, being more akin to drones—drones just like D.0.C. Returning to the ''Ark-7'', Cosmos told Arcee nothing of what had transpired and was warmly welcomed by D.0.C. while heading for his recharge slab, where the drone curled up by Cosmos's feet as he thought over the day's events. {{storylink|South of Heaven}}

[[File:TheNothingMan-stillalive.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Whole cities have faked their own deaths to avoid hanging out with him.]]

As Jetfire examined the coding within the recovered Onyx tablet, Cosmos found himself forced to listen as the scientist worked on it. He didn't find it particularly exciting. When Jetfire wanted to use D.0.C. to track the source of the quantum signal he found inside of the tablet, Cosmos objected to his friend being treated like a dog, but no one else shared his sentiments and Arcee ordered him to go into Earth orbit to monitor Jetfire's team. After the team on Earth was captured by [[G.B. Blackrock#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Garrison Blackrock]]'s forces and the ''Ark-7'' was trapped inside of its own force field, Cosmos found himself all alone as he futilely tried to contact his teammates. {{storylink|The Nothing Man}}

Fearing his friends might be dead and having nowhere else left to turn, the panicking Cosmos returned to Sanctuary Station for Soundwave's help, and the Decepticon promptly invited him inside the commune. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}} Cosmos's fears became far from subsided when Soundwave failed to hear his fellow Autobots anywhere, and he soon became outraged when Soundwave contacted Galvatron to confirm his taking control of the ''Ark-7''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s space bridge, believing that the Decepticons were involved with what happened to the other Autobots. Despite Soundwave's claims that the Decepticons were merely taking advantage of the situation and would soon bring about a new era of peace, Cosmos gave in to despair and regretted ever coming to the space station, wishing he was with D.0.C. instead. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

[[File:Perihelon-righttobeangry.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Apparently Cosmos is a reverse [[Hulk]], getting smaller when he's angry.]]

Even as he thought of his friend, D.0.C. would actually end up showing [[Thundercracker (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Thundercracker]] a hologram of Cosmos and Soundwave while infiltrating the EDC's base. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 3: Helden|Helden}} As Soundwave became enraged when it was revealed that Galvatron had no intention of helping to bring about his dream of peace, the jaded Cosmos was unsurprised. He didn't respond very well to [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]]'s attempts to comfort him, either. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}}

When Soundwave decided to rescue those Decepticons Galvatron had misled into joining him, Cosmos went along with him and piloted the ''[[Peace Without Tyranny]]'', landing it in the midst of the battlefield that [[Shanghai]] had become as Optimus Prime's forces clashed against the [[People's Liberation Army Mecha Force]]. While the weary Decepticons started boarding the ship, Cosmos wanted to get the struggling Autobots on board as well, but Soundwave refused to let on anyone who would follow a Prime. Deciding that he couldn't abandon his friends, Cosmos wished Soundwave good luck with his endeavors and joined the Autobots in fighting off their human attackers. Cosmos then found Arcee, Sideswipe, and Alpha Trion within the wreckage of the crashed ''Ark-7'' just before the Autobots all got on board the ''[[Skyroller]]'' and fled Shanghai. When the Autobots began establishing their new Earth HQ at Thundercracker's home, Cosmos helped in construction efforts. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:AHM-SkyReign.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Just happy to be on a team.]]

Cosmos travelled alongside his fellow fliers when the Autobots were forced to leave this temporary base by the humans hunting them. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 2: Edge of the Earth|Edge of the Earth}} Cosmos greeted Optimus when he returned to their [[Monument Valley]] bivouac from [[Caminus]], and informed him of how he could now use the ''Skyroller'' with all of the injured loaded off, but was nervous about Optimus's intention to leave for Sanctuary Station; he believed that Soundwave would help the Autobots if it was anyone but Optimus who went to meet him, due to the Decepticon's hatred of all things Prime. Cosmos's nervousness wasn't helped by Optimus stating that he wanted Soundwave to ''bow'' to ''him'', not someone else. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}} Despite Cosmos's reservations, Optimus managed to get Soundwave to enter into an alliance with his Autobots, and Cosmos went along for the new partnership's first objective of attacking the undersea ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' and bringing in Galvatron. During the battle, however, Cosmos was one of several Autobots forced by Galvatron and the Onyx source code's Enigma energies to combine into [[Sky Reign]]! {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 4: It's Beginning To And Back Again|It's Beginning To And Back Again}} Fortunately, he didn't have to stay combined against his will for long before [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] took control of the Earth Enigma and made Sky Reign's components separate. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}}

[[File:NoFairFights-cosmosgetsshot.jpg|thumb|right|250px|If you're trying to impress people, maybe you should rethink [[Fallen Angel|that whole "fighting Galvatron" thing]].]]

As he made sure that everyone else was all right in the aftermath of the clash, Cosmos thought he was being sent for yet another observation mission when Arcee ordered him to get moving. However, his bitter resignation turned to shock when Arcee grabbed onto him as he took off and told him that Optimus had given them the assignment of going after the fleeing Galvatron and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]! Knowing that Prime hadn't forgotten about him as he believed, Cosmos was all too eager to open fire on Astrotrain. However, Cosmos's jubilation at being in the thick of things was short-lived, as Galvatron struck him with a blast that took out a large chunk of his body. Realizing that Galvatron was headed for Sanctuary Station, and that he would end up shattering Soundwave's dream, the badly-wounded Cosmos managed to fire one last shot directly into Astrotrain's engine, sending him and Galvatron plummeting toward Jupiter. Convincing the reluctant Arcee to leave him and continue the chase, Cosmos was saved by none other than [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], who took him to Sanctuary Station for repairs. Sadly, this meant being forced to listen to their jokes for the whole trip there. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}}

Cosmos spent the next several months recovering on Sanctuary Station, until Soundwave contacted him to return to Earth and use Jetfire's stealth paint to investigate the newly-arrived [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]' [[Quintesson Cruiser|spacecraft]]. Although Cosmos was ready to get back into action, he was not as enthusiastic about bringing [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] with him as back-up. The trio managed to enter the Junkion ship upon arriving back on Earth, Cosmos's attempts at small talk with the two Decepticons not amounting to much. Unaware that the Junkions were well aware of their movements, the stealth paint having failed, the three came to a large room that appeared to be empty. That assumption proved to be wrong, however, as a legion of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] leaped down from the ceiling and began trying to snack on Cosmos! {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}} {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 5: Future Glories Lost|Future Glories Lost}} {{storylink|New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets|Feel Safe Without Regrets}}}}

====Possible future====
Fifteen million years later, Cosmos had apparently received his due respect, as a statue for him was erected on [[Gorlam Prime]] near one for [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Pax Cybertronia (issue)|Pax Cybertronia}}

===''TransTech''===
[[File:Transcendent 1 Cosmos Pathfinder.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|...and from across the room, their eyes met...]]
Cosmos ended up in [[Axiom Nexus]] at some point, where he "met" [[Path Finder|another]] of his [[Mold|model]]. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 1}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 11}}}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*Cosmos was one of four 'bots guarding the entrance to an Autobot base. When some humans approached, Jazz ordered Cosmos to shine their headlights on them, revealing their allegiance. Jazz then declared that it was okay, since the humans were wearing Transformers [[Iron-on patch|reflective patches]]! Cosmos then rushed into the base with the new arrivals. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Reflective patches|Prizes in Disguise contest/reflective patches commercial}}
*Blaster, Cosmos, and Perceptor had a dance-off against Soundwave, Rumble, and Frenzy. {{storylink|Blaster VS Soundwave 2013}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Legends''===
Cosmos was part of an escort squadron led by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], tasked with protecting important cargo from a Decepticon strike force. {{storylink|Cold Delivery}} Catching wind of a [[Quintesson]] plot to disrupt the [[Galactic Olympics|Galactic Games]], Cosmos teamed up with [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] to enter the games as a team, and succeeded in uncovering and stopping [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]]. {{storylink|The Galactic Games}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsCosmos.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Billions and billions of him.]]
Cosmos participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character that could be recruited by collecting 30 units of Cybermetal, and 12 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:CosmosEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|]]

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Ability: '''Cosmic Chaos: Enter an air attack mode! For 20 seconds your attacks deal 10.3 damage and confuse the targets (reducing their damage to 40% and making them attack your foes).
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:cosmos| Cosmos at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Cosmos''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985/1986)
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''86'''

:Cosmos transforms into a "flying saucer", specifically the [[Wikipedia:George Adamski#Ufology|Adamski-style]] saucer that is (inexplicably) the staple Japanese depiction of a UFO. His underside has little wheels for when you just gotta roll a saucer around.

:In 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item (as he was no longer shipping to retail shelves) in the [[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]] flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $4 and one [[Robot Point]].

:In Japan, he was released ''only'' as a mail-away item. He cost 500 yen and 2 robot points.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-cosmos/711/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Cosmos at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Cosmos/cosmos.htm More information on Cosmos at TFU.info]

===The Transformers Collection===
[[File:G1toy reissue Adams.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He turns into a boob.]]
*'''Minibots Team''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''TFC-12'''

:"Adams" was reissued in ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series in a multi-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Bumble]], [[Gears (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Gears]], [[Huffer (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Drag]], [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Powerglide]], and [[Warpath (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Warpath]]. This release has a modified chest sticker that contains an Autobot sigil.

:This version, with the altered sticker, was used to make [[Path Finder#Collector's Edition|Path Finder]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Cosmos/cosmos.htm More information on Adams at TFU.info]
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:TitaniumSeries-Cosmos.jpg|upright=1.66||thumb|Hey, kids, who wants to buy a die-cast $15 doorbell?]]

: A 6" transforming Cosmos toy was designed, based on the preliminary ''Classics'' design (see Notes), and displayed at [[BotCon]] 2007. However, the [[Titanium Series]] was canceled before its tooling could be completed.

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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Cosmoslegendsuniverse.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From doorbell to sundial.]]
*'''Autobot Cosmos''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Series'': '''G1 Series'''

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Cosmos still transforms into a flying saucer-type "UFO", but now it looks less like a doorbell. [[Bill Rawley]] claims responsibility for the markings on Cosmos, which spell out his name ("Cosmos") in [[Cybertronian language|"Cybertronian" lettering]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUCosmos/cosmos.htm More information on ''Universe'' Cosmos at TFU.info]
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei-toy Adams.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cause nothing says "Spy" like a giant flying saucer.]]
*'''Minibot Spy Team''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-19'''

:The ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' version of ''Universe'' Cosmos is in a more olive green, a more orange-yellow, and the silver and blue [[paint operation]]s have swapped colors.

: He was only available in a three-pack with similarly redecoed Legends-class versions of [[Warpath (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Warpath]] and [[Wheelie (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Wheelie]].

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===Generations===
====Thrilling 30====
[[File:Generationstoy-AutobotCosmos-Payload.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From sundial to novelty spiky boob doorbell.]]
*'''Autobot Cosmos & Payload''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #006'''

: Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' "Autobot Cosmos" is a new, more [[Articulation|articulated]], differently-proportioned mold, now being roughly the size of a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. He comes with [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]] (based on the [[Micromaster]] Blast Master), who transforms into a robot, a white space shuttle, and a double-barreled blaster for Cosmos to wield via its [[5mm post]]. In Cosmos's vehicle mode, Payload's thrusters can be pegged onto Cosmos' front cannons to simulate a docking feature.

: This toy was redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Japanese toy line|Adventure]]'' [[Cosmos (Adventure)#Adventure|Adams]] and remolded and redecoed as ''Combiner Wars'' [[Scrounge (G1)#Generations|Scrounge]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenCosmos/cosmos.htm More information on ''Generations'' Cosmos at TFU.info]''
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====Titans Return====
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Cosmos.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb | I'm a different shade of green. BUY ME!]]
*'''Autobot Cosmos''' (Legends Class, 2017)

: Part of the fifth wave of the [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'']] Legends Class assortment, Cosmos is, in an unexpected move, not a new figure, but merely a very minor redeco and retool of the ''Thrilling 30'' figure described above. According to a Hasbro representative, this re-release was decided upon because Hasbro believed the original ''Thrilling 30'' toy had become too rare.

:Payload is omitted, and the deco has been ever-so-slightly changed: the green plastic is now cast in a slightly darker shade, the yellow plastic is slightly paler, the head is cast in red plastic rather than in white plastic with the helmet painted over in red, the forearms are now yellow, the visor, windows and waist detail are now painted in metallic blue rather than the flat blue of the previous release, and the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder is much smaller. Additionally, like with ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Scrounge (G1)#Generations|Scrounge]], the hole on the bottom of his UFO mode was slightly retooled, allowing him to attach to ''Combiner Wars'' [[Strafe (G1)#Generations|Strafe]]'s arm mode if you feel like doing so. Due to their unique shared contruction, he can also attach as a shield to other ''Combiner Wars'' figures [[Mirage_(G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Mirage]] and [[Drag_Strip_(G1)#Generations|Drag Strip]] in their arm or leg modes.

:Since Cosmos features no other retooling, he is not designed to interact with [[Titan Master]] figures.

:Like the rest of his toyline, Cosmos comes with a collector's card, although strangely it features his 'flying saucer' mode, unlike most of the line's cards which showcase the character's robot mode. [[Seaspray_(G1)#Generations|Seaspray]], his wavemate, also shares this oddity.

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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy CosmosClass85.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Most Likely To Have A Blog No One Reads, After Blogging Is Invented]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Most Out There
**''Accessories'': Scoped pistol

: ''[[Kre-O]]'' "Autobot Cosmos" is a [[Kreon]] figure with [[tampograph]] detailing based heavily on the original Cosmos toy. He uses the 2015-style Kreon body, which has been severely altered, making him largely incompatible with older Kreons.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" thirty-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

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==Notes==
[[File:Classics cosmos concept.gif|165px|thumb|What could have been...]]
*The creative team went through multiple preliminary names before settling on Cosmos, including '''Spaceracer''', then '''Spaceshot''' and then '''[[Shooting Star]]'''.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071230210811/http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41003 Post by Jim S on the Allspark Forums (via the Internet Archive)]</ref>
*[[Michael McConnohie]]'s voice for Cosmos is a heavily processed impression of film star [[Peter Lorre]]. More precisely, McConnohie has stated in his [[BotCon]] appearances that he was doing an ''intentionally bad'' impression of Peter Lorre, which he sheepishly admitted came off sounding like a [[Accent|Spanish accent]] at times. (Until the source of Cosmos's voice was confirmed, fans would sometimes speculate that Cosmos sounded Spanish.)
*It is presumed that Cosmos's Japanese name, '''Adams''', is derived from that of {{w|George Adamski|George '''Adams'''ki}}, who provided the famous flying saucer design after which Cosmos was modeled.
*Early Japanese promotional material shows Cosmos with a blue body rather than his final green. The toy would see release in this coloration much, much, ''much'' later as [[Path Finder]].
[[File:CosmosConcept.jpg|165px|thumb|What could have been if he'd only found the salad bar...]]
*Concept art of a ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' version of Cosmos was shown at [[BotCon 2006]], but the design was rejected because the higher-ups at [[Hasbro]] felt the [[alternate mode]] was too "boring". Many fans were pleasantly shocked they even ''considered'' making a new Cosmos. The art was later printed as part of the supplementary material in the ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'' trade paperback collection. Despite the rejection, it remained on the development team's "look into this" file should they revisit the ''Classics'' line in the future. True to their word, the design was moved to the ''Titanium'' Cybertron Heroes line of die-cast metal transforming toys, but with the cancellation of the ''Transformers'' portion of this franchise, the Cosmos design exists only as a resin prototype that was on display during the Hasbro tour portion of [[BotCon 2007]].
*Cosmos's Generation 1 concept art isn't terribly out of the ordinary, but it's also pretty badass.
*Where did he scan his alternate mode, again?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Adams''' (アダムス ''Adamusu'')
*''Greek:'' '''Kyríarchos''' (Κυρίαρχος, "Sovereign")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Kozmosz'''
*''Italian'': '''Disco''' ("Saucer")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yǔzhòu Fēidié''' (宇宙飞碟, "Space UFO")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Cosmo''' (Brazil comics)
*''Russian:'' '''Kosmos''' (Космос, "Space")

==References==
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Cosmos (G1)

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NewtypeS3: /* Titans Return */ Adding notes about Cosmos compatibility with Mirage and Drag Strip, technically.

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{{disambig3|Cosmos}}
:''Cosmos is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]''.

[[File:G1CosmosColorModel.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Apparently we're just [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xaj407ofjNE a way for this guy to know himself.]]]
Fast and intelligent, bored and lonely, '''Cosmos''' has reason to regret his abilities, which often separate him from his [[Autobot]] friends. Alas, his skills are far too extraordinary to ignore.

Few of his faction can achieve escape velocity and enter planetary orbit unaided, as he can, from planets as big as [[Earth]] or slightly larger. He carries fuel reserves sufficient for short orbital journeys; he is quite able to land on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], then take off and return to Earth. Cosmos enjoys such diversions immensely. Generally, however, he remains in orbit, relaying messages, observing enemy installations, and watching for [[Decepticon]] activity in nearby space. His optical sensors are able to observe a human radio host standing outside in the high desert from 600 miles up.

As a living [[Transformer]], his advantage over a simple satellite is great, but it is a boring life for Cosmos. Every so often he breaks the monotony by hovering eerily above the backyards of Earth citizens, drifting silently behind the cars of lone drivers with his running lights on, or briefly jamming TV transmissions with reruns of ''The Outer Limits''. He has also been known to zigzag through meteor showers on a clear night, showing off his space piloting skills. Naturally, this causes some consternation to the poor humans he is supposed to defend, but it's all in good fun. [[Primus]] save us from bored techies.

{{quote|This is terrible!}}
{{quote|Cosmos has been in worse predicaments...|Jazz and Perceptor on one of our hero's many misadventures|"[[The God Gambit]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Michael McConnohie]] (English), [[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese)|[[Wang Wei]] (Chinese), [[Enrique Garduza]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Christian Weygand]] (German, Generation 2 dub of "Prime Target")}}

[[File:MMP2 Cosmos at controls.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Stop bugging me! I've almost beaten ''Undefined Fantastic Object''!]]
Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of Cosmos, Autobot deep-space reconnaissance officer. His continuing mission—to observe Decepticon activities. To provide intelligence to the Autobots in their never ending war. To boldly crash where no other Autobot has crashed before!

Our hero began his adventures with a bang, appearing out of nowhere to blindly lead the Autobot spacecraft straight into the sun. If not for the impetuous [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] trying to change their course and realizing the controls were locked, Cosmos would have had the greatest crash of all. Still, he did his best to save his fellow Autobots in the end, as his deep space armor allowed Cosmos to come inside the ship and continue poking vainly at the control panel long after the others collapsed from their circuits overheating. [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s force field eventually saved the Autobots, and they managed to vacate the crumbling ship inside a massive force sphere, tethered to Cosmos to bring them back to Earth. Cosmos's knack for crashing almost did them in anyhow, though — the same reprogrammed guidance directives that were controlling their ship were now being beamed by [[Teletraan I]] to Cosmos himself, forcing him to lead the force sphere back on a course into the sun. Only the freak chance of the Decepticon [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] visiting the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and blowing up Teletraan I on a whim saved the Autobots, and allowed Cosmos to begin towing them back to Earth. Even though time was of the essence, we can only assume Cosmos didn't crash-land upon re-entry. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[File:Blasterbluesonthemoon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I choose Bachelor #2!]]
When next seen, Cosmos was patrolling the spaceways for Decepticon activity with [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] (probably as a punishment for actually liking Blaster's taste in music) when they came across a [[Decepticon lunar dome base|lunar base]] being run by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Against logic and precedent, Cosmos actually managed to make a perfect two point landing on a hillside near the base to eavesdrop. Enraged at Cosmos for defying all expectations and NOT crashing (not to mention the, uh... spying he was doing), Megatron ordered Astrotrain to bring him in as a prisoner. Prisoners of war, Cosmos and Blaster were then welded to the wall and used as a power booster and tuning mechanism for Megatron's trans-scrambler, wiping out all radio contact on Earth. Luckily, Blaster managed to send his own signal along Megatron's scrambling beam, alerting the Autobots to their location. [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] arrived and drew the Decepticons' attention away from their base. Left alone, Cosmos had to do little more than raise his arm to fire off a particle beam that totally destroyed Megatron's antenna array and saved the day, teaching tyrants everywhere once and for all not to underestimate an Autobot just because he's short, fat, ugly, lonely, nerdy and more than a little (Dare we say it?) spacey... {{storylink|Blaster Blues}}

[[File:Gambittitans&cosmos.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|I told you we should have gone hunting turkeys, but nooooooo...]]
Possibly Cosmos's shining moment was one for most of which he wasn't even conscious. Cosmos crash-landed rather dramatically on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] after being shot down by the pursuing Astrotrain, who was after the energy data the Autobot carried. Cosmos's body was discovered by [[Titan (species)|the moon's natives]], but Astrotrain quickly followed up, having overheard their superstitious discussion and set himself up as one of their [[Sky God]]s. The cowed, religious people quickly obeyed him, and Astrotrain put Cosmos's body in the main temple for use as an idol. The rebel [[Talaria]] overheard Astrotrain musing to himself about Cosmos's short-circuit and managed to use Cosmos's systems to get an SOS to the Autobots on [[Earth]]. With barely enough power flowing through his systems to stay active, Cosmos found a better use for it: shooting [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. With the Decepticon occupied for the moment, Talaria was able to escape unmolested. [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] were dispatched to Titan via Omega Supreme, and Cosmos was recovered, the Decepticons sent packing, and the Titans were freed from religious dogma. {{storylink|The God Gambit}}

Somehow, Cosmos managed to talk [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] into letting him serve on Earth for a while as part of the Autobots' joint Crimebuster program with the NYPD. He observed a traffic jam while hovering over Times Square, and later tried to chase down Starscream on foot with [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], only to end up causing massive structural damage to a human mall. Incidentally, Cosmos was back in space very shortly. {{storylink|Make Tracks}}

[[File:QuestForSurvival Cosmos ejects escape pod.jpg|upright=1.34|thumb|"Hang on while I jettison my head."]]
After [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] and [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] pumped out hundreds of [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticlones]] to swarm over the countryside and gather power, Prime sent Cosmos into space to retrieve a giant can of [[robotic insecticide]]. (Really — we can't make this stuff up.) On his way back with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]], though, Cosmos was attacked by [[Morphobot]]s on [[Floron III]]. Although he managed to break loose of their grip, the techno-organic plants left behind spores on his hull which quickly developed into fully functioning vines that entangled Cosmos as he tried to re-enter Earth's atmosphere. Spike and Bumblebee escaped in an ejector chamber, but Cosmos did his crash-landing bit and was covered in Morphobots by the time he came to a stop, with the robotic insecticide can still inside him. Bumblebee summoned the other Autobots to try and help, and it was Blaster's obnoxious music that ultimately cleared the way and allowed them to free Cosmos. [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] promised to give Cosmos "the best overhaul he'd ever had" when they got back to the Ark. Uh-huh... niiiiiice... {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

[[File:Cosmos in space.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Good evening, citizens of Earth.]]
When he uncovered a Decepticon operation to mine ore from an asteroid they'd pulled into orbit, Cosmos rushed back to warn Prime and gather a strike force. Optimus stressed caution instead and ordered Cosmos back up into space to acquire some hard evidence on the Decepticon activity. Cosmos did as he was asked and actually managed to grab a sample of ore right out of Astrotrain while the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] were loading him up. He brought this "hard evidence" back to Earth to show Prime. The Autobot leader commended Cosmos on his work, but he wasn't quite done and sent Cosmos back out into orbit yet again, this time to track Astrotrain to the refinery the Decepticons must have been using to process the ore. Prime loves his outer space yo-yo. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

When [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] intercepted a distress signal, Cosmos carried him, Bumblebee and Perceptor to the planet of the [[Tlalakan]]s, a humanoid race held captive by the Decepticons. Too late, they realized that it was a Decepticon distress call. Droids blasted Cosmos, who (surprise, surprise) crashed on the planet. He remained damaged for a time, too much so to participate in many of the Autobots' adventures on the planet. {{storylink|Sea Change}}

Overflying [[Chumley|Lord Chumley]]'s castle, Cosmos reported back to headquarters that he'd found the Autobots who'd gone missing. He was able to transmit footage of the captives being subjected to Chumley's fiendish torture devices and report his coordinates to Teletraan I, but his transmission was cut off by Chumley himself, who invited Optimus to try and save his friends. {{storylink|Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target}}

Cosmos, once again teamed with Blaster, scoured the universe for more [[Ingredient X]] so that Perceptor could concoct more [[corrostop]]. One can only imagine how many moons and planets he bravely crash-landed on in his fruitless search. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

[[File:GrimlocksNewBrain Cosmos and SkyLynx crashed.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|By season 3 he'd crashed so much he'd gone off-model.]]
After the Autobots retook Cybertron, Cosmos was on the planet monitoring incoming space traffic with [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and Blaster. The planet was locked down due to the threat of an imminent attack, but an incoming human shuttle reported a mayday, and Kup ordered Cosmos to let it land. Unfortunately it was a trick, and they watched it crash into Cybertron's central power facility, disabling the planetary defences. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

Some time later, Cosmos was late flying in to Cybertron with [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] to see the activation of the new [[Power Platform Alpha|power platform]]. On his entry vector, Cosmos was blasted with [[anti-electron]]s, a dangerous substance designed to disrupt his normal operating functions. However, the anti-electrons seemed to have no effect on Cosmos at all, as moments later he crashlanded on Cybertron's surface. Perfectly normal. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
Cosmos was amongst the Autobots who accompanied Optimus into Earth orbit to stop Megatron’s take-over of the ''[[Trigger]]''. They were able to repel the Decepticons from the space station in short order. {{storylink|First Contact (Star Gate)|First Contact}}

Cosmos accompanied Optimus Prime into Earth orbit after the Autobot leader’s apparent demise. There, Cosmos safeguarded a human shuttle containing [[Makoto (Star Gate)|Makoto]] and the other crew members of the ''Trigger'' while Optimus went off to battle Starscream, who had commandeered the space station and made it into his new body. He was then almost sucked into a portal to a black hole when Starscream neared defeat, but was instead sent plummeting down to Earth when Optimus and Megatron worked together to defeat Starscream. {{storylink|The Battle of the Star Gate}}

=====Wars manga=====
Cosmos remarked on [[Overdrive]] using his [[Quantum Dial]] to vanish and rescue his comrades who were stuck in time. {{storylink|Train Wars}}

====Madman ''The Transformers'' comic====
In the year 2001, the Decepticons had managed to conquer Cybertron completely. Cosmos aided in the Autobots' exodus of the planet, though he came under heavy enemy fire during this mission. {{storylink|The Transformers (Madman)|The Transformers}}

====''Mars Attacks: The Transformers''====
[[File:Mars Attacks The Transformers - Cosmos badassery.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|WILL YOU TALK TO ME NOW!]]
During a [[Martian]] invasion, the Autobots and Decepticons formed an alliance to see off the invaders. Though they defeated the Martian ground forces, the Martian saucers moved in to blast [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Mars Attacks: The Transformers|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Mars Attacks: The Transformers|Megatron]]. The pair were saved by Cosmos, who had hidden amongst the alien saucers in his [[alternate mode]] so he could mount a sneak attack on them. {{storylink|Mars Attacks: The Transformers}}
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Smeltingpoolminivehicles.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Apparently Cosmos never bothered to get an Earth mode.]]
Cosmos was a member of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]'s [[Cybertron Seven|resistance cell]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Like most of the cell, he had a stronger respect for their top fighter [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] than Perceptor, and along with the other Autobots overruled Perceptor's order not to search for Blaster's missing friend [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]]. In the [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]], Cosmos provided some life-giving fuel to ol' [[Wheezel (G1)|Wheezel]] for information, only to find that Scrounge had been taken away to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] by the Decepticon [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]. Realizing Scrounge was probably dead already in the [[smelting pool]], Blaster went after his buddy anyway, and Cosmos and the others had to come after him and save his hide. Though Scrounge died, the Autobots managed to retrieve the last data from his infobanks, and learned that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the crew of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] were alive and well on the planet [[Earth]]! {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[File:Cosmosisakillingmachine.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Cosmos kills and kills and kills.]]
Galvanized by this knowledge, the Autobots planned a daring assault on [[Straxus (G1)|Lord Straxus]], planning to destroy both his seat of power at Darkmount and the new [[space bridge]] allowing transit to Earth. Darkmount was destroyed, but the Decepticons interrupted Blaster before he could finish setting the charges on the bridge. Instead, Cosmos, Blaster, and the rest of their unit were chased over the other side, and found themselves stuck on planet Earth. Here they were greeted immediately by a group of humans. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Before they could react, they were approached by the Decepticon fliers [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], who correctly identified them as Autobots and were about to open fire when [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] realised the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] was undefended and diverted his troops there instead. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

However, the humans belonged to the anti-robot attack team, [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. While Cosmos and the other Autobots, unfamiliar with how things worked on Earth, tried to talk to their vehicles, RAAT deployed "electric snow" missiles to disorient them. Cosmos's group was then too dazed to fight back, and were captured with the help of [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Cosmos and his fellows were disassembled, with their heads getting mounted on the wall of RAAT's headquarters. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} The Autobots were only released after Circuit Breaker was forced to elicit their aid by combining them into a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|giant mechanical suit]] to defeat the [[Battlecharger]]s. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

''Following [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] back to the Ark, Cosmos and the others got lost after their guide spontaneously vanished into [[limbo]]. Even worse was the reason for the disappearance—[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had returned to the present. Unfortunately, Cosmos was punched out of the sky by Galvatron, and joined the rest of his comrades in defeat.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} ''After Galvatron was forced into retreat by the vagrant [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Perceptor's team finally managed to reach the Ark, where they learned of Optimus Prime's apparent demise at the hands of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Cosmos attended Prime's funeral and assimilated into Earth's depleted Autobot forces, though it was soon revealed that Prime's death was a ruse.'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}} ''When [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] went missing following a reconnaissance mission in [[Portland|Greater Portland]], it was Cosmos who searched human law enforcement computers and located the errant Autobot in [[New York City|New York]], where [[J.D.|two]] [[Mark Brookes|hoodlums]] were using him to commit a series of robberies.'' {{storylink|Missing in Action}}

[[File:Blasterbeourleaderplease.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|"Is this the line for the mutiny?"]]When Optimus Prime died ''(for real)'' after a digital battle with Megatron, Cosmos observed with the other Autobots as [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] failed to successfully repair their fallen leader. After attending Prime's ''(real)'' funeral, a criminal known as the [[Mechanic (G1)|Mechanic]] turned the Ark's new security systems on the mourning Autobots, with devastating results. Though several were wounded, Ratchet was able to best the intruder and then tended to the wounds Cosmos and the others had suffered. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} Shortly afterwards the Ark came under attack from [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], whose [[sonic-scrambler mine]]s caused Cosmos and the other Autobots to lose control of their limbs, leaving them easy prey for his battle station mode. They were ultimately rescued by none other than [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], who the Autobots immediately elected Prime's successor. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}} Unfortunately, Grimlock turned out to be a self-interested tyrant, but he did help get the Ark repaired and off of Earth, a large process that Cosmos contributed towards. Cosmos also aided in the construct of a [[variable voltage harness]], to be used against "traitorous" Autobots. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}} Nevertheless, Cosmos was among the Autobots who begged Blaster to overthrow him, stating that the Autobots needed a "leader whose wires are connected," but the mutiny didn't pan out. Instead, Cosmos witnessed Grimlock's mock-execution of some [[Spacehikers|young human prisoners]] to draw Blaster into a trap. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

Later, Blaster and Grimlock battled for supremacy on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], as Cosmos and the other Autobots cheered Blaster on. This event took an even uglier turn when [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] led the Decepticons in an ambush. Cosmos was seen facing down [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] in the battle that followed, and by its conclusion Cosmos was among the Autobots still standing. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

Some time after Optimus Prime's return, Cosmos was among several Autobots who responded to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]'s distress call near the Decepticons' [[Club Con|arctic base]]. Cosmos watched as this scene once again turned into another battle with the Decepticons! {{storylink|Dark Star}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
Cosmos was part of a team brought to Earth by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] to investigate why [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] was taken off-line, only to run into heavy [[Quintesson]] opposition. Luckily, Hot Rod managed to awaken [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] to drive off the invaders. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Cosmos destiny.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|About to be blasted into star stuff.]]
When Optimus Prime discovered Megatron was still active on Earth in [[2012]], he took a detachment of Autobots, including Cosmos, to confront the insane tyrant. They found Megatron just before he killed [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], one of the Wreckers who had uncovered Megatron's activites on Earth. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 4}} While the two leaders clashed, Cosmos and the others battled Megatron's reanimated army of [[zombie]] "Ex-Bots". {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

After the fight Cosmos, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] were tasked with gathering the fallen zombies, and throwing them into a large pit where [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] could vaporize them from orbit. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}} Returning to Cybertron aboard the ''[[Valiant (G1)|Valiant]]'', Cosmos and the other Autobots were unwittingly targeted by surface-to-air missiles as the [[Civil Defense Hub]] had been overtaken by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s forces. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}} Though the missiles were called off at the last moment, the Autobots aboard the ''Valiant'' were now alerted to the threat and prepared for immediate deployment. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

As [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] had disabled the Autobots' early warning system on Cybertron, Cosmos was sent out to the fringes of Cybertronian space to scout for potential threats. He relayed back to Ultra Magnus that, small as he was, he didn't expect to find anything—only to encounter [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s arriving ''[[Warworld]]''! Unfortunately for Cosmos, the ''Warworld'' greeted him with a single blast that disintegrated him. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}}

===The Battle for Planet Earth===
When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] contacted the Autobots to ask for an audience with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Cosmos was the Autobot who took the call. When he passed on the news to the others, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] asked if maybe he'd misheard what Starscream had said. {{storylink|Espionage!!!!!}}

===Marvel coloring books===
From his post in Earth's orbit, Cosmos spotted the Decepticons attacking a human village. He relayed this information to Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots on the planet's surface, and they rolled into action to put an end to the Decepticons' attack. Cosmos continued to watch from afar as the battle unfolded, and warned [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] when [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] tried to flank the Autobots to attack them from behind. Once Optimus had defeated the Decepticons and secured them with some quick-drying cement, he turned his gaze skywards, and thanked Cosmos for his contribution to the Autobot cause. {{storylink|The Autobot Spy in the Sky}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
When an Autobot salvage expedition was unexpectedly ambushed by Decepticons, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] became concerned that the Cons had developed a new form of surveillance. [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] suggested his men perform a full scan of the area for any spy installation. The Aerialbots confirmed that ''something'' was out there in the upper atmosphere, but couldn't get high enough to identify it. Cosmos had much greater altitude range, and successfully located the three Decepticon space stations in orbit acting as spy satellites. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

===''S.T.A.R.S.'' continuity===
Before the construction of Autobot City on Earth, Optimus led a convoy of Autobots to find the ideal location for their new base's construction. Cosmos was amongst the troops accompanying Optimus. As they drove along, the Autobots were ambushed by the Decepticons. The battle that ensued later came to be known as "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]." {{storylink|Rodimus Prime remembers the Transformers greatest battle on Earth.}}

Optimus ordered Cosmos, Warpath, and Cliffjumper to flee the battle in order to fetch reinforcements. {{storylink|Transformers Combat Data}} {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Earthquake====
[[File:EarthquakeCosmosspies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
While the Autobots were discussing how nice the recent lull in Decepticon activity was, Cosmos cynically noted how they were due for another Decepticon attack.

Sure enough, in one possible sequence of events, Beachcomber, Windcharger and Powerglide uncovered a Decepticon ploy to destroy Center City. When splitting up the Autobot forces to combat the Decepticons on two fronts, one at their headquarters and the other at Center City, Optimus assigned Cosmos to the lead team.

In the event that the lead team was sent to attack the Decepticons’ fortress, Cosmos participated in the Autobot’s main battle against the Decepticon forces. The Autobots emerged victorious that day.

In the event that the lead team was sent to defend Center City, Cosmos is confined within Optimus Prime’s trailer so as to not cause a panic amongst the humans. Miserable in his current position, Cosmos asked Optimus to allow him to join the secondary team in attacking the fortress.

If Optimus agreed to let Cosmos join the secondary team, Cosmos zoomed back to meet up with the other Autobots. After radioing Smokescreen for the fortress’s coordinates, Cosmos attempted to find the small team of Autobots, to no avail. Cosmos reasoned that if the other team of Autobots had failed in their mission, it would be up to him to save the world. Investigating a nearby noise, Cosmos came upon Starscream and Soundwave plotting together to overthrow Megatron. Cosmos then left the room, only to bump into Megatron himself!

If Megatron allowed the little Autobot to relate the information he had just discovered, the Decepticon leader became so enraged that he ignored Cosmos to confront the pair. As the infighting began, Cosmos inched away from the scene, only to bump into Sunstreaker, who informed Cosmos that the other Autobots had uncovered the Decepticons’ laboratory. The squadron was then able to recall the Destruction Beam to its point of origin, destroying the fortress and the Decepticons within in one fell swoop.

If Megatron didn’t hear Cosmos out, he called his troops to him so that they could all partake in Cosmos’s dismemberment. Before the Decepticons were able to begin, Cosmos spotted the secondary team hiding nearby. Surrounding the Decepticons, the secondary team engaged their enemies. Though the Autobots defeated the Decepticons, they are unable to interfere with the Destruction beam. The Destruction beamed reached its target, and Center City was destroyed. Though the Autobots were able to gain control of the Decepticon fortress and destroy the lab, they were not able to wipe out all of the evil robots, and enjoyed a pyrrhic victory at best.

Alternatively, If Optimus insisted that Cosmos stay with the lead team, Cosmos pointed out that the Autobots would not be able to do much good against the Decepticons if they remained in their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s. The Autobots picked up Sparkplug en route to consult him on the matter.

If Sparkplug suggested that the Autobots not worry about subtlety, the entire squad transformed and began prowling the streets in search of Decepticons, oblivious to the panic they were causing. Cosmos was the first to deduce that the Autobots were, in fact, the source of the humans’ agitation. Unable to restore order in time, Cosmos and the rest of the team were destroyed in the earthquake that ensued.

If Sparkplug suggested that the Autobots remained in their vehicle modes, the human would concoct a plan wherein the Autobots would help evacuate the entire town in their vehicle modes. While the land-based Autobots did the evacuating, Cosmos maintained a high altitude to avoid being seen by the humans and be on the lookout for Decepticons. Once the evacuation was completed, Cosmos spotted Megatron’s forces coming over the horizon. With the humans out of harm’s way, the Autobots transformed and engaged the approaching Decepticons, whom they easily dispatched. With the humans safe, the Autobots moved out to help their comrades at the Decepticon fortress. {{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}

====Desert Flight====
[[File:DesertFlightBeachcomberbumpsintoCosmos.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Where is Cosmos going to crash? To have him crash into the Ark, turn to page 29. To have him crash in the middle of nowhere, turn to page 36. To have him crash in an active volcano, turn to page 45.]]
Optimus allowed Cosmos a break from his monotonous duty in Earth orbit by assigning him to investigate a large explosion in a remote desert, suspecting it to be Decepticon activity. Cosmos was thankful for the excitement, and soon came upon a Decepticon base.

If Cosmos radioed his findings to Optimus immediately, Optimus’s convoy moved in to investigate, and Cosmos was instructed to stand down for the time being.

If Optimus ordered his troops to attack the Decepticon base, Beachcomber bumped into Cosmos as the Autobot dune buggy was goofing about in the low-gravity environment. The Autobots soon reached an area free of the anti-gravity beam’s influence, and Cosmos joined them on their assault on the Decepticon base. They were then attacked by a small fleet of Decepticons. The Decepticons were quickly forced to break off their attack and retreated. But with the battle over, the Autobots noticed a small human boy at their feet. The Autobots then headed for the Decepticon base, with their stowaway. Megatron delivered an ultimatum; if the Autobots did not surrender Optimus Prime to the Decepticons immediately, he would use his gravity beam to have the nearby humans float off into space.

If the Autobots decided to continue with their initial plan to simply attack the Decepticon base, their advance was halted by a force field. Megatron then fired his beam in all directions, causing a ripple effect that sent everything not fastened down to the Earth’s surface to float helplessly out into space.

Alternatively, the Autobots could concoct a plan where Optimus would pretend to allow himself to be taken prisoner, per Buddy’s suggestion. Cosmos would relay the message to Megatron that the Autobots would think overnight on the ultimatum. Though Optimus pretended to have surrendered the next morning, in actuality most of the Autobots were hidden away inside Optimus’s trailer. Powerglide and Cosmos were themselves waiting outside the base for Windcharger to disable the forcefield from within.

In the event that Buddy tampered with the gravity gun in the ensuing battle, the Autobots would emerge victorious.

If Buddy instead cowered away, Cosmos had to rescue Optimus after he had been hit by the gravity beam. Optimus then instructed Cosmos to send him flying towards Hook; the pair took out the Constructicon, and gained control of the gravity beam.

In the event that Buddy instead entered a space-time anomaly created throughout the course of the battle, the Autobots would lose their fight against the Decepticons, and Cosmos wound up either injured or dead.

In another possible turn of events, Buddy was almost captured by Laserbeak. When Laserbeak dropped the boy, Cosmos caught him in the soft chair of his cockpit. Cosmos then kept Buddy out of harm’s way until the Autobots defeated the Decepticons.

In a completely different possible sequence of events, wherein Cosmos decided to investigate the Decepticon base on his own, he was captured immediately by Buzzsaw and Dirge. The pair then brought their captive before Megatron. Megatron explained that he planned to create a perfect duplicate of Cosmos, save that it would conceal within itself a powerful [[proton bomb]]. The duplicate would then be used to destroy Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots. Once Hook had completed his task of creating the false Cosmos, the real one was stuffed away in a cell. Cosmos was quickly able to escape his prison, and found himself trying to find an escape route from the Decepticon base.

If Cosmos attempted to escape through a nearby door, a hidden booby-trap blew him to smithereens. If Cosmos went up a nearby flight of stairs, he soon found himself outside the Decepticons’ base. Cosmos took off to try and stop his duplicate from destroying his friends, and quickly caught up with his doppelgänger. Unfortunately, the Autobots had difficulty telling which Cosmos was the real one as both spaceships streaked towards them.

If Optimus destroyed the duplicate Cosmos, the real one would inform the Autobots of the Decepticons’ schemes, and the convoy would roll out to take on their adversaries. They were soon met by a squad of flying Decepticons, but were at a strict disadvantage against their adversaries as their vehicle modes possessed no weapons. Smokescreen hatched a plan where the Autobots would use their exhaust fumes to provide themselves with cover.

If Optimus went along with Smokescreen’s plan, the Autobots gained the time they needed to transform and engage the Decepticons. A fierce battle ensued, though the Autobots began to lose ground when Dirge put to good use his fear-inducing engines. Cosmos was unaffected long enough for him to have an opening on Dirge.

If Optimus shot down Dirge himself, the Autobots would become inspired by their leader’s battle prowess, and would fight on to victory!

If Cosmos took the shot, he was able to force the Decepticons to retreat back to their base. The Autobots then managed to fight their way to the Decepticons’ base, and defeated the Decepticons by using their own gravity weapon against them. {{storylink|Desert Flight}}

====Autobot Alert!====
While at his usual post in Earth orbit, Cosmos spotted a squadron of Decepticons encroaching on his position, and sounded an Autobot Alert, warning Ultra Magnus in Metroplex city of his findings. He was zapped by the Decepticons before he could go into deeper detail, and his communique with Autobot headquarters was cut off abruptly.

If Ultra Magnus and a small team of Autobots headed out to rescue Cosmos, they soon found him drifting in the blackness of space after taking off in an Autobot shuttle. He was quickly pulled onboard via magnetic cables. Though severely injured, Cosmos was still alive. Whether Cosmos was subsequently destroyed or returned safely to base depended on what decisions the other Autobots made. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Cosmos happened on space station [[S.S. Exton 9]], under attack by the Decepticons, and encountered five children. The children believed that their only chance of freeing their families from the Decepticon [[suspension-ray beam]] was to travel to [[Andellor]] to obtain the [[Prism of Power]], and they persuaded Cosmos to take them there. After avoiding some [[space vulture]]s, the small Autobot ran into [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Octane]], who insisted he lead them to Andellor. With no other choice, Cosmos complied, but with the help of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and Andellor's native fauna, managed to lose the trio.

After obtaining the Prism, he flew Ironhide and the children back to Exton 9 and kept [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] busy while the kids used the crystal. Cosmos later returned the Prism to Andellor. {{storylink|Transformers in 3-D issue 2|Transformers in 3-D #2}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Cosmos BlackHorizon2.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Snow crash.]]
Cosmos's inert form was within the Ark when Cobra came across it, and retrieved the dormant Cybertronians within. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1}}

Much later, Cosmos was stationed on Earth, part of a small detachment under [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s command. In cooperation with [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] and [[Firewall]], the team worked to round up stray Cybertronian technology on Earth. When an emergency came up, he arrived over [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]]'s back yard to beam him aboard and carried him to the ''[[Arc II]]''. Cosmos then joined Prowl's team on a mission to capture [[Destro]] and some of his arms-purchasing clients; Cosmos himself lassoed the buyer, then evacuated the squad before the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team could arrive.

Later, when the submerged ''Arc II'' was attacked by the [[Pretender Monster]]s, Cosmos dodged the giant organic craft that had flown the Decepticons there. [[Eject (G1)|Eject]] brought [[Firewall]] to the water's surface, where Cosmos picked her up. The two headed for [[Tibet]] to help out the team under Optimus Prime's command. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2}}

[[File:Beastformers GIJoe.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb| The words "Flying Hamburger" do come to mind.]]
On arrival, though, all they found was snow-blown mountain wastes, until something grabbed Firewall and pulled her below ground. Shortly afterward, an avalanche swept Cosmos away. Recovering, Cosmos searched near and far for Firewall, but finally came upon [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] and [[Joe Colton]], holding off a band of [[Yeti]]; his firepower quickly turned the tide of the fight.

Then, Cosmos and his best mate Flint flew into space and down the attacking [[Unicron]]'s throat, intending to kill him with a [[Metal-eating spore|metal-eating fungus]] from [[Cobra-La]]. They dodged the planet-eater's "[[Beastformer|anti-bodies]]" on the way to his brain, but Cosmos was eventually paralyzed by a magnetic pulse, which meant Flint had to carry out the mission on his own. By the time he had spread the spores into Unicron's brain, Cosmos had recovered and sped out of there with Flint before everything came crashing down. After getting confused by Flint's jokes about Unicron's demise, he returned to Earth and shook hands with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 2 of 2}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Countdown to Extinction Minibots pre-battle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Powerglide, we all have our opinions, I just think Undefined Fantastic Object is better than Perfect Cherry Blossom.]]
Cosmos was one of many Autobots who rose up and took arms against [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] after Optimus Prime and the Ark's crew returned to Cybertron to lead the population in revolt against the Decepticon's corrupt rule. He joined up with a resistance cell under [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], and fought alongside his comrades in the insurrection. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

Afterward, Cosmos was placed under [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s command during a supply run to Earth aboard the starship ''[[Orion]]''. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} Their mission led them into conflict with the super-powered clone known as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. He overloaded the ''Orion'' with energy, causing it to crash. The ''Orion''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew walked away from their rough landing unharmed however, and Sunstorm left in pursuit of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Cosmos and his team set about repairing their ship, and accomplished the task in a few hours. The Autobots were getting ready for some well-earned rest when Starscream returned, now accompanied by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} The Autobots soon began an uncomfortable alliance with Starscream against the greater evil of Sunstorm. Of course, Starscream turned on them first chance he got, and Cosmos was one of the Autobots he knocked off-line while making his escape. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}}

[[Ratchet (G1)|Doc Ratchet]] had Cosmos fixed up in a few days, though, and he was last seen helping with the construction of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] on Earth. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===''The Beast Within''===
Cosmos participated in a savage battle against the Decepticons, though he did not fare too well, and plummeted down, aflame in his saucer mode, as the carnage raged around him. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

Cosmos managed to survive long enough to, at the very least, assume his robot form. His corpse nonetheless later lay inert amongst the mass Autobot/Decepticon grave that the battlefield had become. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}

===''Universe'' comic===
{{voiceactor|[[Michael McConnohie]] (English)}}
Cosmos was briefly caught up in the [[Universe War]] while aboard the starship ''[[OTFCC (ship)|OTFCC]]'' with [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] when a spatial vortex created by [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] pulled them into conflict over a frozen planetoid with the [[Minion of Unicron|Minions of Unicron]]. Autobots and [[Maximal]]s from several time periods and universal streams joined forces and repulsed the Minions. Afterwards, Cosmos and his comrades were returned to their proper space/time. {{storylink|Voice Actor Drama}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:SpotlightJazz-BeachcomberCosmos.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|"They'd better make a gaddurned statue of me!"]]
In the early days of the war, Cosmos was part of the detail that helped [[Jazz (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Jazz]] off a transport ship after his successful rescue of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] from the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

Sometime later, he was seen chatting with his comrades [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] during a victory celebration. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

In modern times, after Blaster was found alive and well, Cosmos was one of many Autobots who traveled to the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub|Hub]] to see "The Voice" again with his own optics. His appearance alongside [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] suggested that Cosmos was part of that Autobot's counter-insurgency unit. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}} Later, he helped defend [[Garrus-9]] when [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] broke in to challenge his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|successor]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}

[[File:InternationalIncident4 Cosmos on nuke.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"We ain't come this far just to dump this thing in the drink. What's the nearest target opportunity?"]]
Cosmos had joined the Autobot ranks on Earth by the time they forged a secret alliance with [[Skywatch]]. When the Autobots did battle with the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] in [[North Korea]]—a mission where secrecy was of utmost importance—Cosmos was sent into space to keep human satellites from spotting them. He successfully hacked the five satellites watching the area into broadcasting a loop of ordinary farmers instead. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}}

Unfortunately, this meant Skywatch couldn't oversee the battle ''either'', so when the situation got complicated, Cosmos was ordered to free up one satellite for them to use. He grumbled a bit about how his job wasn't exactly a piece of cake, but these orders turned out to be nothing compared to his next mission: redirecting a nuclear warhead already on its way towards North Korea. As Cosmos began rewiring the missile in mid-flight, he commented that he really deserved some more respect for his efforts. Thanks to his intervention, the nuke detonated safely in the Arctic Circle. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}}

Remaining in orbit, Cosmos was later joined by [[Jetfire (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Jetfire]], and together they turned a Skywatch communications satellite into a weapon by dropping it through the atmosphere at Mach 10 right on top of [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]. He survived the impact with just a few scratches, but still, they tried. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 5: Enemy Mine|Enemy Mine}}

Cosmos was among the Autobots who left Earth behind to return to a restored Cybertron. On the way, he and many others stared in disbelief and fascination at Megatron, who was in Autobot captivity on board [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory #1}} Upon arrival, Cosmos and the other Autobots were poised to fight against [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]]'s army occupying Cybertron. Led by [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], he and the other Autobot fliers attacked [[Kimia Facility]] and fought with the many [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s defending it. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}}

[[File:Cosmos MTMTE.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|"And all this upgrade cost me was some fingers! Plus now I kind of look like a Ninja Turtle."]]
Following the defeat of Galvatron, Cosmos acquired a new, massive body and joined the crew of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' on its mission to find the mythical [[Knights of Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} On a duplicate of the ''Lost Light'' created by an accident with the quantum engines, a duplicate Cosmos grappled with [[Tesarus (DJD)|Tesarus]]. He most likely didn't survive. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}}

The main Cosmos was among those defeated when [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] was let loose on board the ship. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} When the ''Lost Light'' was attacked by [[Ammonite]]s, Cosmos helped defend it in UFO mode. {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} The ship then returned to Cybertron, where the crew celebrated the recent victory of [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]]'s [[Necrotitan]]. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} It didn't end there, however, as Shockwave summoned an army of Ammonites to Cybertron, forcing Cosmos to take to the skies and fight them. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}

[[File:HelloCruelWorld-cosmosandprowl.jpg|thumb|left|250px|....Whose hand is that? Cosmos, are you trying to hug someone again?]]

In the wake of Shockwave's defeat, Cosmos attended the trial of a surrendered Megatron. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} Ever lonely and looking for social interaction, he tried to discuss the results of the trial with [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]], who promised him a bold new future as part of Optimus Prime's new mission to Earth. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} When the ''[[Ark-7]]'' got close to Earth, Cosmos remarked on Prowl's calling the planet "home" after how terribly things had gone the last time the Autobots were there. Cosmos was taken aback when Prowl promptly asked if he trusted Optimus's leadership, and even moreso when Prowl complained about Prime being a "hero cop" despite his own paint job. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}} To his annoyance, Cosmos soon found that this new Earth mission just led to another big mess as he had to defend the ''Ark-7'' from human missiles the minute they arrived. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} Remaining in orbit as the Earth team's eye in the sky, he found his communications blocked by [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and called Prowl for assistance. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 2: Detonation Boulevard|Detonation Boulevard}} Once the Earth team had fled their human and Decepticon attackers, Cosmos reported that [[Earth Defense Command]] was setting off [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMPs]] in [[Poverty Flat]] to destroy any proof of the Transformers being back. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}} Cosmos was then ordered by Prowl to travel five light-hours away from Earth so as to take photos of events that had transpired on Earth five hours ago, confirming that the Decepticons had a new method of teleportation. Cosmos was not very happy about being sent so far, and became considerably less happy when [[Kup (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Kup]] started joking about how blurry his photos were before being ordered back to Earth. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} Prowl would then call in Cosmos to aid [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] in demolishing Earth Defense Command's [[Marshall Islands|Bikini Atoll]] base. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}}

[[File:SignalsCallsAndMarches-stealthcosmos.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Nice try, but we know [[:File:AOECrosshairs.jpg|that wasn't you]].]]

When Optimus and [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] went to Earth's [[moon (moon)|moon]] to privately discuss the history of the [[Enigma of Combination]] and the [[Thirteen Tribes]], a stealth-painted Cosmos secretly monitored their entire conversation and beamed it back to Prowl.
{{storylink|The Crucible}} Sent out to spy again with the stealth paint, this time on the remnants of the EDC's Bikini Atoll base, Cosmos found himself under fire by a barrage of missiles despite the paint. Ranting about how frustrated he was with recent events to Kup over the radio while avoiding the missiles, Cosmos was soon rescued by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Sideswipe]]. As the two made fun of Cosmos's attempts at holding off the missiles and told him to leave destroying the weapons to them, the despondent Autobot went inside of Sky Lynx where Prowl contacted him and told him to get back to the ''Ark-7'', Prowl having just learned that [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Spike Witwicky]] had resurfaced. When Sky Lynx returned to the ''Ark-7'', Cosmos was surprised to see Optimus leaving and also had to listen to another of Prowl's angry rants. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls, and Marches}} Cosmos would later report to Prowl that a Decepticon shuttle was on its way to [[Onyx]]'s [[Wanmu]] facility, and was quickly ordered to block all signals from getting out of that area. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|ONoffON}}

[[File:NowAndOnEarth-sameasiteverwas.jpg|thumb|left|175px|This is not my beautiful home! This is not my beautiful wife!]]

Ever lonely, Cosmos soon befriended Jetfire's drone [[D.0.C.]], even despite Jetfire's objections that D.0.C. wasn't truly alive and simply a tool. After Jetfire examined an Onyx tablet and learned that it used ancient Cybertronian source code, [[Arcee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Arcee]] sent Cosmos on a mission to investigate the [[Sanctuary Station|Decepticon commune]] being built near [[Jupiter]]; a mission which Cosmos thought would have little excitement. {{storylink|Now and On Earth}}

[[File:SouthOfHeaven-wakawaka.jpg|thumb|right|150px|"Good grief, the comedian's an Autobot!"]]

That would end up being far from the truth, however. While scouting the outside of the commune, and complaining to himself about how miserable and ignored he'd been feeling lately, Cosmos was met by none other than Soundwave. Declining the Decepticon's invitation to come inside, Cosmos led him on a chase through Jupiter's rings, which ended when Soundwave slammed Cosmos into an asteroid. Believing that he was about to be tortured for information, Cosmos was surprised when Soundwave expressed no desire to do so, pointing out that the war was over and claiming that the Decepticons had changed since Megatron left them for the Autobots, now simply desiring equality. When Soundwave asked Cosmos to talk to his "masters" in the Autobots about giving the Decepticons access to their newly acquired [[space bridge]], Cosmos objected to anyone being his "masters", but was given silent pause when Soundwave questioned him about how well his comrades actually treat him. Cosmos was subsequently left speechless when Soundwave invited him to come live aboard the commune and be free from war and servitude, leading Soundwave to suggest he return to his ship and think it over; if Cosmos wanted to contact him, the Autobot would simply have to say Soundwave's name. Wanting to thank Soundwave for his words (and for not killing him), Cosmos told him about how Onyx had been using old Cybertronian code in its operating system, and to be careful with his human allies. Soundwave then revealed how he saw humans as expedient allies and less than equal to Cybertronians, being more akin to drones—drones just like D.0.C. Returning to the ''Ark-7'', Cosmos told Arcee nothing of what had transpired and was warmly welcomed by D.0.C. while heading for his recharge slab, where the drone curled up by Cosmos's feet as he thought over the day's events. {{storylink|South of Heaven}}

[[File:TheNothingMan-stillalive.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Whole cities have faked their own deaths to avoid hanging out with him.]]

As Jetfire examined the coding within the recovered Onyx tablet, Cosmos found himself forced to listen as the scientist worked on it. He didn't find it particularly exciting. When Jetfire wanted to use D.0.C. to track the source of the quantum signal he found inside of the tablet, Cosmos objected to his friend being treated like a dog, but no one else shared his sentiments and Arcee ordered him to go into Earth orbit to monitor Jetfire's team. After the team on Earth was captured by [[G.B. Blackrock#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Garrison Blackrock]]'s forces and the ''Ark-7'' was trapped inside of its own force field, Cosmos found himself all alone as he futilely tried to contact his teammates. {{storylink|The Nothing Man}}

Fearing his friends might be dead and having nowhere else left to turn, the panicking Cosmos returned to Sanctuary Station for Soundwave's help, and the Decepticon promptly invited him inside the commune. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}} Cosmos's fears became far from subsided when Soundwave failed to hear his fellow Autobots anywhere, and he soon became outraged when Soundwave contacted Galvatron to confirm his taking control of the ''Ark-7''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s space bridge, believing that the Decepticons were involved with what happened to the other Autobots. Despite Soundwave's claims that the Decepticons were merely taking advantage of the situation and would soon bring about a new era of peace, Cosmos gave in to despair and regretted ever coming to the space station, wishing he was with D.0.C. instead. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

[[File:Perihelon-righttobeangry.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Apparently Cosmos is a reverse [[Hulk]], getting smaller when he's angry.]]

Even as he thought of his friend, D.0.C. would actually end up showing [[Thundercracker (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Thundercracker]] a hologram of Cosmos and Soundwave while infiltrating the EDC's base. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 3: Helden|Helden}} As Soundwave became enraged when it was revealed that Galvatron had no intention of helping to bring about his dream of peace, the jaded Cosmos was unsurprised. He didn't respond very well to [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]]'s attempts to comfort him, either. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}}

When Soundwave decided to rescue those Decepticons Galvatron had misled into joining him, Cosmos went along with him and piloted the ''[[Peace Without Tyranny]]'', landing it in the midst of the battlefield that [[Shanghai]] had become as Optimus Prime's forces clashed against the [[People's Liberation Army Mecha Force]]. While the weary Decepticons started boarding the ship, Cosmos wanted to get the struggling Autobots on board as well, but Soundwave refused to let on anyone who would follow a Prime. Deciding that he couldn't abandon his friends, Cosmos wished Soundwave good luck with his endeavors and joined the Autobots in fighting off their human attackers. Cosmos then found Arcee, Sideswipe, and Alpha Trion within the wreckage of the crashed ''Ark-7'' just before the Autobots all got on board the ''[[Skyroller]]'' and fled Shanghai. When the Autobots began establishing their new Earth HQ at Thundercracker's home, Cosmos helped in construction efforts. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:AHM-SkyReign.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Just happy to be on a team.]]

Cosmos travelled alongside his fellow fliers when the Autobots were forced to leave this temporary base by the humans hunting them. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 2: Edge of the Earth|Edge of the Earth}} Cosmos greeted Optimus when he returned to their [[Monument Valley]] bivouac from [[Caminus]], and informed him of how he could now use the ''Skyroller'' with all of the injured loaded off, but was nervous about Optimus's intention to leave for Sanctuary Station; he believed that Soundwave would help the Autobots if it was anyone but Optimus who went to meet him, due to the Decepticon's hatred of all things Prime. Cosmos's nervousness wasn't helped by Optimus stating that he wanted Soundwave to ''bow'' to ''him'', not someone else. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}} Despite Cosmos's reservations, Optimus managed to get Soundwave to enter into an alliance with his Autobots, and Cosmos went along for the new partnership's first objective of attacking the undersea ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' and bringing in Galvatron. During the battle, however, Cosmos was one of several Autobots forced by Galvatron and the Onyx source code's Enigma energies to combine into [[Sky Reign]]! {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 4: It's Beginning To And Back Again|It's Beginning To And Back Again}} Fortunately, he didn't have to stay combined against his will for long before [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] took control of the Earth Enigma and made Sky Reign's components separate. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}}

[[File:NoFairFights-cosmosgetsshot.jpg|thumb|right|250px|If you're trying to impress people, maybe you should rethink [[Fallen Angel|that whole "fighting Galvatron" thing]].]]

As he made sure that everyone else was all right in the aftermath of the clash, Cosmos thought he was being sent for yet another observation mission when Arcee ordered him to get moving. However, his bitter resignation turned to shock when Arcee grabbed onto him as he took off and told him that Optimus had given them the assignment of going after the fleeing Galvatron and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]! Knowing that Prime hadn't forgotten about him as he believed, Cosmos was all too eager to open fire on Astrotrain. However, Cosmos's jubilation at being in the thick of things was short-lived, as Galvatron struck him with a blast that took out a large chunk of his body. Realizing that Galvatron was headed for Sanctuary Station, and that he would end up shattering Soundwave's dream, the badly-wounded Cosmos managed to fire one last shot directly into Astrotrain's engine, sending him and Galvatron plummeting toward Jupiter. Convincing the reluctant Arcee to leave him and continue the chase, Cosmos was saved by none other than [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], who took him to Sanctuary Station for repairs. Sadly, this meant being forced to listen to their jokes for the whole trip there. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}}

Cosmos spent the next several months recovering on Sanctuary Station, until Soundwave contacted him to return to Earth and use Jetfire's stealth paint to investigate the newly-arrived [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]' [[Quintesson Cruiser|spacecraft]]. Although Cosmos was ready to get back into action, he was not as enthusiastic about bringing [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] with him as back-up. The trio managed to enter the Junkion ship upon arriving back on Earth, Cosmos's attempts at small talk with the two Decepticons not amounting to much. Unaware that the Junkions were well aware of their movements, the stealth paint having failed, the three came to a large room that appeared to be empty. That assumption proved to be wrong, however, as a legion of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] leaped down from the ceiling and began trying to snack on Cosmos! {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}} {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 5: Future Glories Lost|Future Glories Lost}} {{storylink|New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets|Feel Safe Without Regrets}}}}

====Possible future====
Fifteen million years later, Cosmos had apparently received his due respect, as a statue for him was erected on [[Gorlam Prime]] near one for [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Pax Cybertronia (issue)|Pax Cybertronia}}

===''TransTech''===
[[File:Transcendent 1 Cosmos Pathfinder.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|...and from across the room, their eyes met...]]
Cosmos ended up in [[Axiom Nexus]] at some point, where he "met" [[Path Finder|another]] of his [[Mold|model]]. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 1}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
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==Commercial appearances==
*Cosmos was one of four 'bots guarding the entrance to an Autobot base. When some humans approached, Jazz ordered Cosmos to shine their headlights on them, revealing their allegiance. Jazz then declared that it was okay, since the humans were wearing Transformers [[Iron-on patch|reflective patches]]! Cosmos then rushed into the base with the new arrivals. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Reflective patches|Prizes in Disguise contest/reflective patches commercial}}
*Blaster, Cosmos, and Perceptor had a dance-off against Soundwave, Rumble, and Frenzy. {{storylink|Blaster VS Soundwave 2013}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Legends''===
Cosmos was part of an escort squadron led by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], tasked with protecting important cargo from a Decepticon strike force. {{storylink|Cold Delivery}} Catching wind of a [[Quintesson]] plot to disrupt the [[Galactic Olympics|Galactic Games]], Cosmos teamed up with [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] to enter the games as a team, and succeeded in uncovering and stopping [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]]. {{storylink|The Galactic Games}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsCosmos.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Billions and billions of him.]]
Cosmos participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character that could be recruited by collecting 30 units of Cybermetal, and 12 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:CosmosEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|]]

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Ability: '''Cosmic Chaos: Enter an air attack mode! For 20 seconds your attacks deal 10.3 damage and confuse the targets (reducing their damage to 40% and making them attack your foes).
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:cosmos| Cosmos at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Cosmos''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985/1986)
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''86'''

:Cosmos transforms into a "flying saucer", specifically the [[Wikipedia:George Adamski#Ufology|Adamski-style]] saucer that is (inexplicably) the staple Japanese depiction of a UFO. His underside has little wheels for when you just gotta roll a saucer around.

:In 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item (as he was no longer shipping to retail shelves) in the [[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]] flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $4 and one [[Robot Point]].

:In Japan, he was released ''only'' as a mail-away item. He cost 500 yen and 2 robot points.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-cosmos/711/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Cosmos at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Cosmos/cosmos.htm More information on Cosmos at TFU.info]

===The Transformers Collection===
[[File:G1toy reissue Adams.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He turns into a boob.]]
*'''Minibots Team''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''TFC-12'''

:"Adams" was reissued in ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series in a multi-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Bumble]], [[Gears (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Gears]], [[Huffer (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Drag]], [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Powerglide]], and [[Warpath (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Warpath]]. This release has a modified chest sticker that contains an Autobot sigil.

:This version, with the altered sticker, was used to make [[Path Finder#Collector's Edition|Path Finder]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Cosmos/cosmos.htm More information on Adams at TFU.info]
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:TitaniumSeries-Cosmos.jpg|upright=1.66||thumb|Hey, kids, who wants to buy a die-cast $15 doorbell?]]

: A 6" transforming Cosmos toy was designed, based on the preliminary ''Classics'' design (see Notes), and displayed at [[BotCon]] 2007. However, the [[Titanium Series]] was canceled before its tooling could be completed.

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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Cosmoslegendsuniverse.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From doorbell to sundial.]]
*'''Autobot Cosmos''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Series'': '''G1 Series'''

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Cosmos still transforms into a flying saucer-type "UFO", but now it looks less like a doorbell. [[Bill Rawley]] claims responsibility for the markings on Cosmos, which spell out his name ("Cosmos") in [[Cybertronian language|"Cybertronian" lettering]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUCosmos/cosmos.htm More information on ''Universe'' Cosmos at TFU.info]
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei-toy Adams.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cause nothing says "Spy" like a giant flying saucer.]]
*'''Minibot Spy Team''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-19'''

:The ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' version of ''Universe'' Cosmos is in a more olive green, a more orange-yellow, and the silver and blue [[paint operation]]s have swapped colors.

: He was only available in a three-pack with similarly redecoed Legends-class versions of [[Warpath (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Warpath]] and [[Wheelie (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Wheelie]].

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===Generations===
====Thrilling 30====
[[File:Generationstoy-AutobotCosmos-Payload.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From sundial to novelty spiky boob doorbell.]]
*'''Autobot Cosmos & Payload''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #006'''

: Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' "Autobot Cosmos" is a new, more [[Articulation|articulated]], differently-proportioned mold, now being roughly the size of a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. He comes with [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]] (based on the [[Micromaster]] Blast Master), who transforms into a robot, a white space shuttle, and a double-barreled blaster for Cosmos to wield via its [[5mm post]]. In Cosmos's vehicle mode, Payload's thrusters can be pegged onto Cosmos' front cannons to simulate a docking feature.

: This toy was redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Japanese toy line|Adventure]]'' [[Cosmos (Adventure)#Adventure|Adams]] and remolded and redecoed as ''Combiner Wars'' [[Scrounge (G1)#Generations|Scrounge]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenCosmos/cosmos.htm More information on ''Generations'' Cosmos at TFU.info]''
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====Titans Return====
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Cosmos.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb | I'm a different shade of green. BUY ME!]]
*'''Autobot Cosmos''' (Legends Class, 2017)

: Part of the fifth wave of the [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'']] Legends Class assortment, Cosmos is, in an unexpected move, not a new figure, but merely a very minor redeco and retool of the ''Thrilling 30'' figure described above. According to a Hasbro representative, this re-release was decided upon because Hasbro believed the original ''Thrilling 30'' toy had become too rare.

:Payload is omitted, and the deco has been ever-so-slightly changed: the green plastic is now cast in a slightly darker shade, the yellow plastic is slightly paler, the head is cast in red plastic rather than in white plastic with the helmet painted over in red, the forearms are now yellow, the visor, windows and waist detail are now painted in metallic blue rather than the flat blue of the previous release, and the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder is much smaller. Additionally, like with ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Scrounge (G1)#Generations|Scrounge]], the hole on the bottom of his UFO mode was slightly retooled, allowing him to attach to ''Combiner Wars'' [[Strafe (G1)#Generations|Strafe]]'s arm mode if you feel like doing so. Due to their unique shared contruction, he can also attach as a shield to other ''Combiner Wars'' figures [[Mirage_(G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Mirage]] and [[Drag_Strip_(G1)#Generations|Drag Strip]] in their arm or leg modes.
:Since Cosmos features no other retooling, he is not designed to interact with [[Titan Master]] figures.

:Like the rest of his toyline, Cosmos comes with a collector's card, although strangely it features his 'flying saucer' mode, unlike most of the line's cards which showcase the character's robot mode. [[Seaspray_(G1)#Generations|Seaspray]], his wavemate, also shares this oddity.

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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy CosmosClass85.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Most Likely To Have A Blog No One Reads, After Blogging Is Invented]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Most Out There
**''Accessories'': Scoped pistol

: ''[[Kre-O]]'' "Autobot Cosmos" is a [[Kreon]] figure with [[tampograph]] detailing based heavily on the original Cosmos toy. He uses the 2015-style Kreon body, which has been severely altered, making him largely incompatible with older Kreons.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" thirty-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

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==Notes==
[[File:Classics cosmos concept.gif|165px|thumb|What could have been...]]
*The creative team went through multiple preliminary names before settling on Cosmos, including '''Spaceracer''', then '''Spaceshot''' and then '''[[Shooting Star]]'''.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071230210811/http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41003 Post by Jim S on the Allspark Forums (via the Internet Archive)]</ref>
*[[Michael McConnohie]]'s voice for Cosmos is a heavily processed impression of film star [[Peter Lorre]]. More precisely, McConnohie has stated in his [[BotCon]] appearances that he was doing an ''intentionally bad'' impression of Peter Lorre, which he sheepishly admitted came off sounding like a [[Accent|Spanish accent]] at times. (Until the source of Cosmos's voice was confirmed, fans would sometimes speculate that Cosmos sounded Spanish.)
*It is presumed that Cosmos's Japanese name, '''Adams''', is derived from that of {{w|George Adamski|George '''Adams'''ki}}, who provided the famous flying saucer design after which Cosmos was modeled.
*Early Japanese promotional material shows Cosmos with a blue body rather than his final green. The toy would see release in this coloration much, much, ''much'' later as [[Path Finder]].
[[File:CosmosConcept.jpg|165px|thumb|What could have been if he'd only found the salad bar...]]
*Concept art of a ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' version of Cosmos was shown at [[BotCon 2006]], but the design was rejected because the higher-ups at [[Hasbro]] felt the [[alternate mode]] was too "boring". Many fans were pleasantly shocked they even ''considered'' making a new Cosmos. The art was later printed as part of the supplementary material in the ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'' trade paperback collection. Despite the rejection, it remained on the development team's "look into this" file should they revisit the ''Classics'' line in the future. True to their word, the design was moved to the ''Titanium'' Cybertron Heroes line of die-cast metal transforming toys, but with the cancellation of the ''Transformers'' portion of this franchise, the Cosmos design exists only as a resin prototype that was on display during the Hasbro tour portion of [[BotCon 2007]].
*Cosmos's Generation 1 concept art isn't terribly out of the ordinary, but it's also pretty badass.
*Where did he scan his alternate mode, again?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Adams''' (アダムス ''Adamusu'')
*''Greek:'' '''Kyríarchos''' (Κυρίαρχος, "Sovereign")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Kozmosz'''
*''Italian'': '''Disco''' ("Saucer")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yǔzhòu Fēidié''' (宇宙飞碟, "Space UFO")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Cosmo''' (Brazil comics)
*''Russian:'' '''Kosmos''' (Космос, "Space")

==References==
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[[Category:Autobot starships]]
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[[Category:Communications specialists]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
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[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Autobots]]
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[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Ladybird Books Autobots]]
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[[Category:Mail order exclusives]]
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Hello. The (real) name's Brandon. I'm 32, male, and like giant robots who beat the crap out of one another. I've done some work with the obscure entires, and I really like going on archive dives to fill in gaps in the Wiki. Current hobbies include modding figures, or just adding paint to an incomplete looking 'Bot or 'Con.

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Hello. The (real) name's Brandon. I'm 32, male, and like giant robots who beat the crap out of one another. I've done some work with the obscure entires, and I really like going on archive dives to fill in gaps in the Wiki. Current hobbies include modding figures, or just adding paint to an incomplete looking 'Bot or 'Con.

I also like Cliffjumper, as one might guess.

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:''The Protectobots are an [[Autobot]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Protectobots-marvel26.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|But who could that dude on the left be?]]
The '''Protectobots''' consist of:

*The energetic [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (leader, sometimes also known as Hot Zone)
*The savvy [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (sometimes also known as Streetstar or Streetsmart)
*The bad boy [[Blades (G1)|Blades]]
*The easy going [[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
*The compassionate [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]

This team of emergency, rescue and law enforcement vehicles are dedicated to the protection of [[human]]s and their homes. To this end, they will respond to any manner of mundane human emergency and help in any way they can.

They combine to form the giant [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who embodies the team's ideals of protecting human life.

There are four lesser-known Protectobots who serve with the team in special circumstances:

*The powerful [[Heatrock]]
*The airborne [[Skyfeather]]
*The durable [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]]
*The dry-humored [[Medix (G1)|Medix]]

Heatrock and Skyfeather also allow the formation of [[Gaia Guardian]] and [[God Guardian]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====Ask Vector Prime====
The Protectobots once lived on the colony world of [[Archon]], but as the colony slowly began to fail they succumbed to [[stasis lock]]. They remained that way until [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] chanced across the ruins of the planet and brought them back to Earth. The only way to revive them was through an [[energon]] infusion; the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s volunteered for the process. The Protectobots made a complete recovery and then some: the transfusion had given them the ability to combine! [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] gave them [[Protectobots' headquarters|their own headquarters]] in [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]], hoping that city life would help them acclimatize to life on Earth while also providing the metropolis with an extra degree of protection. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 21/9/2015}}

====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:BOT Protectobot HQ interior.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
The Protectobots operated out of [[Protectobots' headquarters|their own headquarters]] on Earth, away from [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]].

When the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] attacked an inhabited city on [[Earth]], Optimus Prime called upon the Protectobots to evacuate the civilians caught in the crossfire. Later, as Earth's orbit was diverted to the [[Sun]] by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], the Protectobots raced around the world rescuing people trapped by fire, putting out infernos and trying to cool the population down by putting them inside meat lockers. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

After the Combaticons had been brought to heel by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], they attacked a major city for no apparent reason. Defensor arrived and totally blew up [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] with ''one shot''. Later, the Protectobots saved some window-washers from a burning skyscraper, and helped douse the flames. Later still, the Protectobots were ordered to help defend Autobot Headquarters from a Decepticon attack. They merged into Defensor and activated his useless force field, which almost immediately deactivated, allowing the Decepticons to blast Defensor back into his component parts. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
{{groupstub|{{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 12|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Part 12}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 13|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Part 13}}}}

=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Protectobots were constructed as a response to the recent threat of the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Transformers 2010 Part 1}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
In [[2011]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] attacked [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] looking to take control of [[Vector Sigma]]. Hot Spot and Blades were on the front lines defending Cybertron against the Combaticons. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} As Defensor, the Protectobots continued battling on Cybertron for some time alongside [[Raiden]] and Superion. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Later, they assembled on Earth at [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s command. Their mission was to stop the Decepticons from interfering with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], who were searching for the hidden location of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. On a security sweep, the Protectobots ran across their old foes, the Combaticons, and went into battle. The two teams quickly assumed their combined forms as Bruticus and Defensor, as the fighting escalated. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

When Galvatron made another strike on Cybertron, this time to steal the super-metal [[Cybertonuron]], the Protectobots assembled before the [[space bridge]] on Earth to be transported into battle. Seeking out the Combaticons on the battlefield, the Protectobots soon formed Defensor and fought once more with Bruticus. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Defensor and Bruticus's battle continued as Defensor delivered a devastating smash to Bruticus's back. For at least part of the battle, the two teams disassembled, as Hot Spot and Blades were seen firing upon the aerial Combaticons. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

Hot Spot and the Protectobots were dispatched to [[Peru]] with the [[Trainbot]]s when a volcano erupted, leaving a mountainside village in dire peril. Their rescue mission was blocked by the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Hot Spot was ready to tear into the enemy, but [[Shouki]] insisted the Protectobots proceed on to the village to protect the innocent lives. Hot Spot relented, but the Protectobots nevertheless failed to reach the village. They were intercepted by the Decepticons' second wave, the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s. True to his devout pacifism, First Aid was not seen engaging in battle until the Protectobots formed Defensor. This left them grouped together and vulnerable, however, to an underhanded attack. Defensor was taken out of action by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s paralysis ray, which was strong enough to force the Protectobots apart and leave them completely immobilized. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}}

The Protectobots were part of a strike team that flew to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to disrupt [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s gathering of Decepticons. They immediately formed Defensor upon entering the battle. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} When the planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]] sent out a distress call asking for energy, the Autobots of Earth responded. While they were loading the Trainbots full of supplies, however, Galvatron and the Decepticons arrived to take the energy for themselves. The Protectobots fought back against the enemy, and formed Defensor to counter [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] on the battlefield. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

After the death of Ultra Magnus, the Autobots were desperately trying to pick up the slack during [[Sixshot]]'s campaign of destruction around the globe. Hot Spot and the Protectobots assembled as Defensor to go out and confront Sixshot at one of the attack sites, but they apparently didn't fare too well. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} When the Decepticons seemingly abandoned Earth, the Protectobots assisted [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] in rebuilding the planet after the enemy's departure. On one occasion, they located Sixshot's old command base. By combining into Defensor, the Protectobots helped [[Raiden]] and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] obliterate the base, wiping out all trace of the Decepticons' presence. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}} Defensor was later seen helping to repair the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]]. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

Following a lengthy period of inactivity, the Decepticons renewed their attacks on Earth. With Fortress still off in space, Spike Witwicky dispatched the Protectobots to attend to the threats. In [[Canberra]], [[Australia]], the Protectobots confronted Bruticus at one of Scorponok's new [[Death Tower]]s. Although they combined into Defensor, the Protectobots were beaten severely by Bruticus. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} As Defensor, the Protectobots participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the [[Arctic|North Pole]]. They lent their energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
The Protectobots existed in some form on Cybertron nine million years ago, and apparently got into drinking contests with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] at faction neutral bars. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}

In [[2007]], after Cybertron entered its new [[Golden Age]], the war between the Autobots and Decepticons still raged in space and on Earth. A battle between Defensor and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] led to the permanent deactivation of most of the Protectobots: only Streetwise was left remaining. Some time later, after the Autobots learned of the mysterious abilities of [[forestonite]], Streetwise and [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] expressed hope that the substance might be capable of reviving the other Protectobots. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Protectobots-marvel24.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|In a world... made of onion roots...]]
''The Protectobots were first shown in a vision given to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. After seeing the vision Prime ordered the creation of both teams of Autobots seen in it, the Protectobots and [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]].'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

The Protectobots' first known mission involved accompanying Optimus Prime to stop the Decepticons from stealing a [[hydrothermocline]] from [[Energy Futures Industries]]. They eventually battled the Decepticons within a computer game called [[Multi-World]], wherein they trounced the Combaticons with some help from the game's native inhabitants, then as Defensor killed [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] by dropping them both off a bridge. Megatron cheated, however, and was able to re-create himself in the game. Optimus Prime defeated him for good, but in the real world decided that he'd lost the game as he harmed the video game's natives in doing so. As the game's terms called for the losing leader to be destroyed in the real world, Prime was blown to bits, and the stunned Protectobots hauled his remains back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in silence. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

[[File:Protectobots-marvel35a.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|PREPARE TO ENGAGE AGAINST A HOSTILE ENEMY FORCE! GO TEAM!]]
The Protectobots later were sent by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] to track down the "traitorous" [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]]. Goldbug was captured by humans, but Blaster was secured after a fight with the Combaticons. {{storylink|Used Autobots}} A second battle followed as the Protectobots returned to the Ark; as Defensor, the Protectobots were defeated, and saved only because Blaster was freed by some [[Spacehikers|human children]]. Moved by his example, the Protectobots freed Blaster, and watched as he took the children for a ride in space aboard the captive [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}}

''Streetwise subsequently battled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] on Earth during [[Christmas]] [[1987]].'' {{storylink|Stargazing}}

''First Aid was shown as having been deactivated, lying in stasis aboard the Ark.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
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====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Protectobots-marvel-g2issue4.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|The peace-loving Groove and First Aid go on a mission to blow up a spaceship with a [[Chaosmaster Bomb|giant bomb]].]]
The Protectobots seem to have been split up; Hot Spot led an assortment of other (non-Protectobot) Autobots on a mission to stop [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] on Earth, {{storylink|Final Transformations}} which ended with his self-destruction to avoid capture by [[Cobra]]. {{storylink|All or Nothing!}}

Meanwhile, the rest of the team was under [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s command as he took on the second-generation [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]]. They joined a mission to destroy the Cybertronian flagship ''[[Twilight (G2)|Twilight]]''; Grimlock hadn't quite thought things through, however, and the mission ended with the Autobots held captive. A subsequent rescue mission by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] freed the Autobots. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Devices and Desires!}}

Groove later joined the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] in a training exercise on a deep space asteroid. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}} Blades suffered rotor damage when he was shot by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] on Earth, as part of a Grimlock-led assault force against Megatron's Decepticons to back up Optimus Prime's truce-seeking mission. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Protectobots-darkages2.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|So exciting they're bursting right out of the panel.]]
As one of the powerful and contested combiner teams, the Protectobots were supposed to remain neutral. However, when the [[Ultracon]]s recruited [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and turned him loose on their enemies, the Protectobots felt they had no choice but to respond. As Defensor, they counter-attacked the Constructicon combiner, but the fragile industrial area around them was being destroyed. Eventually, they succeeded in taking down Devastator as individuals, through careful teamwork.

After the battle, the team tried to figure out why their combined form still wasn't living up to his intellectual potential. Before they could find an answer, the [[Chaos Trinity]] attacked the team's secret base. Hot Spot was unwilling to use Defensor, afraid of a repeat of what had happened before. The team was defeated, and Hot Spot taken prisoner. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:MistakesAndMayhem-Protectobots.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|oh hey guys i'm rook what's going on]]
Though some of them had worked together in the past, First Aid, Hot Spot, Streetwise, Groove, and Blades first came together as five crew members of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' who accompanied [[Mirage (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Mirage]] back to Cybertron to witness the momentous first contact with [[Caminus]]. Since their mission statement was to protect Mirage, Streetwise jokingly dubbed the team the "Protectobots". {{storylink|The Possible Light}} Shortly after arriving on Cybertron, they bore witness to a battle between [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]]-[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and were noticed by [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] who, in dire need of another combiner on Cybertron's side, exposed them to the energies of the [[Enigma of Combination]]. The confused team (now suddenly joined by a sixth guy called [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]]) spontaneously joined together into the new combiner [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who helped defeat Devastator before joining Superion by Starscream's side. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

Some time later after the conclusion of the "Combiner Wars", Optimus Prime and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] saw Mirage and the Protectobots off as they departed Cybertron to return to the ''Lost Light''. {{storylink|The Transgressors}} The shuttle was severely damaged during its voyage to the ship, but they were able to make a controlled crach landing in one of the ''Lost Light'''s shuttle bays. What they didn't know, however, was that the ship had been taken over by [[Getaway]] and his ilk - the Protectobots and Mirage attempted to escape after discovering what Getaway had done to the place, but were apprehended and placed in memory loops. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle|Full Circle}} Getaway somehow found out about the Protectobots' newfound ability to combine, and manipulated [[Atomizer]] into killing [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]] to deal with both the threat of Defensor and Atomizer's wavering conviction. The remaining Protectobots, Mirage, and Thunderclash were later awakened by Riptide and decided to leave the ship, but were forced to take [[Ambulon]]'s corpse as a substitute leg for Defensor when they discovered Getaway and his security team were there first. Defensor tore through the security team, but was soon cut down back into his components by Getaway's "new hire" [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] and blasted to pieces by the security team. First Aid, the sole surviving Protectobot, barely escaped with his life along with Riptide and Thunderclash when Star Saber was distracted from killing him by Atomizer jumping him and repeatedly shooting him with the nudge gun. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The Protectobots, like the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], were convinced by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] to downsize to [[Micromaster]] bodies. {{Storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
During a Decepticon attack on a major human city, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], and the Protectobots launched rescue operations. Unfortunately their efforts were hampered by [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], who unleashed all manner of sonic attacks on them. {{storylink|To the Rescue}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Protectobots-collectallfive.jpg|thumb|Collect all five! You don't want Defensor to be missing a limb, do you?]]
*'''Protectobots''' ([[1986]]/[[1991]])
**[[Blades (G1)|Blades]]
**[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]
**[[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
**[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]
**[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]

:The Protectobots are fairly standard Scramble City-style toys: four simple, small figures who form the limbs of the combined form, sold carded at the $5 price point, and one larger leader who forms the central torso, sold boxed at $12. All five can combine to form [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]].

:Unlike the Aerialbots and Stunticons who slightly preceded them, the smaller Protectobots do not share a standard [[Transformation (toys)|transformation scheme]]. All feature shoulder swivels as their only notable articulation; some have knee joints, but they are rendered useless by their fused uni-feet. Three of them do have an odd fist design, with the post-hole on the side rather than the top; their guns feature L-shaped grips to compensate. All four small members of the team come with add-on weapons for their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s. They share a color palette dominated by whites, reds, light grays, and black.

:The team is also notable for having a small amount of [[kibble]] storage — Defensor's chest plates can attach to Hot Spot in vehicle mode, and the combiner's head is integral to Hot Spot.

:All five Protectobots were later available as part of the [[Europe]]an ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line in 1991.

:The Protectobot molds were later slightly redecorated to make [[Guard City]].

:[[Knockoff]]s of the team are quite common. Almost universally, they feature Hot Spot in red, perhaps emulating the later Guard City version of the molds. Not quite so universally, they give creative new names to the team, such as [[Groove (G1)|Motorcycle]], [[First Aid (G1)|Patrol Wagon]], and [[Blades (G1)|Whirlbird]]. Reduced-scale knockoffs of the team have also been seen.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Menasor and G2 Defensor.jpg|thumb|At least his colors would have been more different than Guard City's were.]]
: The Protectobots were to be released as part of the second wave of combiners in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' toyline]], and naturally would have been able to form Defensor. However, this entire wave was ultimately canceled for unknown reasons.

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===''Universe'' (2008)===
====''Classic Series''====
[[File:Bladesuniversevoyager.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb|"I don't need a team. I work alone."]]
* [[Blades_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Autobot Blades]] (Voyager, [[2008]])
: Part of the second wave of 2008 Universe Voyager Class toys, "Autobot Blades" is a redeco of Cybertron Evac, transforming into a Eurocopter Dauphin rescue helicopter. This mold was also used to make ''Universe'' (2008) [[Springer (G1)#Universe (2008)|Springer]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Megatron (SG)#Galvatron|Galvatron]].

*'''Aerial Rivals''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
:This [[Target]]-exclusive 5-pack includes [[Blades_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Blades]], a redeco of the [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] version of Evac.

*'''Special Team Leaders''' (Legends multi-pack, 2008)
** [[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Autobot Hot Zone]]
:This Target-exclusive 5-pack includes "Hot Zone" (renamed for [[trademark]] reasons), a redeco of the Legends-class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime]]. He was only available in a Target-[[exclusive]] box set with [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]], [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], and [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattorshot]].
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[[File:TitaniumSeries-HotZone.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Now filled with BURNING JUSTICE!]]
====''Titanium Series''====
*[[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Hot Zone]] (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, [[2009]])
:A redeco of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)]] [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]]. This thematically calls back to the unreleased [[BotCon|OTFCC]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Defensor (OTFCC)|Defensor]], but otherwise doesn't resemble its deco.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotconG2Streetwise.JPG|thumb|upright=1.25|I'm still Streetwise, I'm just undercover.]]
*'''Generation 2: Redux''' ([[BotCon 2010]] box set)
** [[Streetwise_(G1)#Timelines|Streetstar]] (Deluxe)
:"Streetstar" (renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a redeco of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008)]] [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Prowl]]. He is sold as part of the [[BotCon 2010]] boxed set, alongside [[Breakdown (G1)#Timelines|Breakdown]], [[Pyro (G1)#Timelines|Autobot Spark]], [[Clench (G1)#Timelines|Clench]] and [[Sky-Byte (RID)#Toys|Sky-Byte]].
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Protectobots-combiner-wars-crosssell.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9|Collect all five! You don't want your carefully curated collection of ''adult collectibles'' to be missing an item, do you?]]
*'''GDO'''
**[[Hot_Spot_(G1)#GDO|Protectobot Hot Spot]] (Voyager, [[2012]])
:Hot Spot, having reclaimed his name, is a retool of ''Universe'' [[Inferno (G1)#Universe (2008)|Inferno]] exclusive to Asian markets and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the U.S.

*'''Combiner Wars''' ([[2015]])
** [[Defensor_(G1)#Generations|Defensor]]
*** [[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Combiner_Wars|Hot Spot]] (Voyager)
*** [[Streetwise_(G1)#Generations|Streetwise]] (Deluxe)
*** [[First_Aid_(G1)#Generations|First Aid]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Blades_(G1)#Generations|Blades]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Rook_(Generations)#Generations|Rook]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Groove_(G1)#Generations|Groove]] (Legends)
:New versions of the Protectobots were released as part of the ''Combiner Wars'' subline of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]''. Hot Spot forms the torso and combines with Streetwise, First Aid, Blades, and new member Rook to form Defensor. Groove, downsized to Legends class for scale issues, can form Defensor's chestplate.

* '''May Mayhem and BotCon Exclusives''' ([[2016]])
** Groove (Deluxe)
** [[Medix_(G1)#Generations|Medix]] (Deluxe)
** [[Ratchet_(G1)/toys#BotCon2016|Ratchet]] (Deluxe)
:Another Groove figure was released as part of the May Mayhem exclusive run, this time in Deluxe size to replace Rook and complete the original Protectobots roster. Exclusive to [[Botcon 2016]], the customization class figure could be turned into one of many different kinds of Ratchet, or Medix. While both were advertised to be part of the obscure combiner [[Modulus]], Medix' bio established him to be a backup member of Defensor. G2 Ratchet's bio, meanwhile, established he could have been part of a G2 Defensor (which still doesn't exist). It is recommended ''not'' to use [[Ratchet_(SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Ratchet]], however.
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[[File:Unite-Warriors-UW-03-Guardian.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb|]]
===''Unite Warriors''===
*[[Defensor_(G1)#Unite_Warriors|Guardian]] (Giftset, 2015)
**[[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Hot Spot]] (Voyager)
**[[Streetwise_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Streetwise]] (Deluxe)
**[[First_Aid_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|First Aid]] (Deluxe)
**[[Blades_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Graze]] (Deluxe)
**[[Groove_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Groove]] (Deluxe)
:Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Defensor, ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Guardian, was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive and in a gift set. This included the five original Protectobots, with Groove (as a new Deluxe-sized mold) included instead of [[Rook (Generations)#Generations|Rook]] and the Legends-sized Groove. The Deluxe Groove would also be retooled slightly for his "May Mayhem" release in the US. Defensor's deco, while cartoon-accurate, skips over some of the intricate molded detail on his chest and legs.
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==Merchandise==
===''G Guardian''===
*'''Graze''' (Candy toy, [[2012]])
*'''First Aid''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Groove''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Heatrock''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Skyfeather''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Streetwise''' (Candy toy, 2012)

:Gaia Guardian can only be assembled by purchasing all six of his components individually. Each component is a snap-together model kit sold with a piece of (awful) gum. A hole in each box allows the buyer to get a look at the number of the kit inside.

===''Gum Plus''===
*'''Hot Spot''' (Candy toy, 2012)

:Hot Spot is part of the fifth series of Kabaya's "Gum Plus Transformers" series of small model kits with bonus vile gum. He can combine with the figures from the G Guardian series to form Guardian or God Guardian.

==Notes==
*The Protectobots' sudden, unexplained appearance in the animated series is a result of the information on the characters not being delivered to the production staff before the second season's final run of plots were decided upon. Consequently, the team could not be given an "origin" episode, but they were nonetheless inserted into the events of "The Revenge of Bruticus" and "B.O.T." without explanation for where they came from in order to appease Hasbro.<ref>Page 138 of the [http://www.tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/ series bible].</ref>
*Even the team's voices are indicative of their last-minute addition to the show; where the Aerialbots, Stunticons, and Combaticons are almost all played by new actors who were not previously part of the show's cast, the Protectobots are collectively voiced by [[Peter Cullen]], [[Frank Welker]], [[Chris Latta]], [[Michael Bell]], and [[Dan Gilvezan]], five of the show's most prominent pre-existing cast members. Evidently, there was no time (or, we might wager, inclination on the part of the production staff) to go through the casting process and recruit new talent for the roles.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Protectobot''' (プロテクトボット ''Purotekutobotto'')

==References==
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[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 2 subgroups]]
[[Category:Protectobots| Protectobot (G1)]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors subgroups]]

Protectobot (G1)

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:''The Protectobots are an [[Autobot]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Protectobots-marvel26.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|But who could that dude on the left be?]]
The '''Protectobots''' consist of:

*The energetic [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (leader, sometimes also known as Hot Zone)
*The savvy [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (sometimes also known as Streetstar or Streetsmart)
*The bad boy [[Blades (G1)|Blades]]
*The easy going [[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
*The compassionate [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]

This team of emergency, rescue and law enforcement vehicles are dedicated to the protection of [[human]]s and their homes. To this end, they will respond to any manner of mundane human emergency and help in any way they can.

They combine to form the giant [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who embodies the team's ideals of protecting human life.

There are four lesser-known Protectobots who serve with the team in special circumstances:

*The powerful [[Heatrock]]
*The airborne [[Skyfeather]]
*The durable [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]]
*The dry-humored [[Medix (G1)|Medix]]

Heatrock and Skyfeather also allow the formation of [[Gaia Guardian]] and [[God Guardian]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====Ask Vector Prime====
The Protectobots once lived on the colony world of [[Archon]], but as the colony slowly began to fail they succumbed to [[stasis lock]]. They remained that way until [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] chanced across the ruins of the planet and brought them back to Earth. The only way to revive them was through an [[energon]] infusion; the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s volunteered for the process. The Protectobots made a complete recovery and then some: the transfusion had given them the ability to combine! [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] gave them [[Protectobots' headquarters|their own headquarters]] in [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]], hoping that city life would help them acclimatize to life on Earth while also providing the metropolis with an extra degree of protection. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 21/9/2015}}

====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:BOT Protectobot HQ interior.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
The Protectobots operated out of [[Protectobots' headquarters|their own headquarters]] on Earth, away from [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]].

When the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] attacked an inhabited city on [[Earth]], Optimus Prime called upon the Protectobots to evacuate the civilians caught in the crossfire. Later, as Earth's orbit was diverted to the [[Sun]] by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], the Protectobots raced around the world rescuing people trapped by fire, putting out infernos and trying to cool the population down by putting them inside meat lockers. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

After the Combaticons had been brought to heel by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], they attacked a major city for no apparent reason. Defensor arrived and totally blew up [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] with ''one shot''. Later, the Protectobots saved some window-washers from a burning skyscraper, and helped douse the flames. Later still, the Protectobots were ordered to help defend Autobot Headquarters from a Decepticon attack. They merged into Defensor and activated his useless force field, which almost immediately deactivated, allowing the Decepticons to blast Defensor back into his component parts. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
{{groupstub|{{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 12|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Part 12}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 13|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Part 13}}}}

=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Protectobots were constructed as a response to the recent threat of the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Transformers 2010 Part 1}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
In [[2011]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] attacked [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] looking to take control of [[Vector Sigma]]. Hot Spot and Blades were on the front lines defending Cybertron against the Combaticons. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} As Defensor, the Protectobots continued battling on Cybertron for some time alongside [[Raiden]] and Superion. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Later, they assembled on Earth at [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s command. Their mission was to stop the Decepticons from interfering with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], who were searching for the hidden location of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. On a security sweep, the Protectobots ran across their old foes, the Combaticons, and went into battle. The two teams quickly assumed their combined forms as Bruticus and Defensor, as the fighting escalated. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

When Galvatron made another strike on Cybertron, this time to steal the super-metal [[Cybertonuron]], the Protectobots assembled before the [[space bridge]] on Earth to be transported into battle. Seeking out the Combaticons on the battlefield, the Protectobots soon formed Defensor and fought once more with Bruticus. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Defensor and Bruticus's battle continued as Defensor delivered a devastating smash to Bruticus's back. For at least part of the battle, the two teams disassembled, as Hot Spot and Blades were seen firing upon the aerial Combaticons. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

Hot Spot and the Protectobots were dispatched to [[Peru]] with the [[Trainbot]]s when a volcano erupted, leaving a mountainside village in dire peril. Their rescue mission was blocked by the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Hot Spot was ready to tear into the enemy, but [[Shouki]] insisted the Protectobots proceed on to the village to protect the innocent lives. Hot Spot relented, but the Protectobots nevertheless failed to reach the village. They were intercepted by the Decepticons' second wave, the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s. True to his devout pacifism, First Aid was not seen engaging in battle until the Protectobots formed Defensor. This left them grouped together and vulnerable, however, to an underhanded attack. Defensor was taken out of action by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s paralysis ray, which was strong enough to force the Protectobots apart and leave them completely immobilized. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}}

The Protectobots were part of a strike team that flew to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to disrupt [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s gathering of Decepticons. They immediately formed Defensor upon entering the battle. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} When the planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]] sent out a distress call asking for energy, the Autobots of Earth responded. While they were loading the Trainbots full of supplies, however, Galvatron and the Decepticons arrived to take the energy for themselves. The Protectobots fought back against the enemy, and formed Defensor to counter [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] on the battlefield. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

After the death of Ultra Magnus, the Autobots were desperately trying to pick up the slack during [[Sixshot]]'s campaign of destruction around the globe. Hot Spot and the Protectobots assembled as Defensor to go out and confront Sixshot at one of the attack sites, but they apparently didn't fare too well. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} When the Decepticons seemingly abandoned Earth, the Protectobots assisted [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] in rebuilding the planet after the enemy's departure. On one occasion, they located Sixshot's old command base. By combining into Defensor, the Protectobots helped [[Raiden]] and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] obliterate the base, wiping out all trace of the Decepticons' presence. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}} Defensor was later seen helping to repair the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]]. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

Following a lengthy period of inactivity, the Decepticons renewed their attacks on Earth. With Fortress still off in space, Spike Witwicky dispatched the Protectobots to attend to the threats. In [[Canberra]], [[Australia]], the Protectobots confronted Bruticus at one of Scorponok's new [[Death Tower]]s. Although they combined into Defensor, the Protectobots were beaten severely by Bruticus. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} As Defensor, the Protectobots participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the [[Arctic|North Pole]]. They lent their energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
The Protectobots existed in some form on Cybertron nine million years ago, and apparently got into drinking contests with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] at faction neutral bars. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}

In [[2007]], after Cybertron entered its new [[Golden Age]], the war between the Autobots and Decepticons still raged in space and on Earth. A battle between Defensor and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] led to the permanent deactivation of most of the Protectobots: only Streetwise was left remaining. Some time later, after the Autobots learned of the mysterious abilities of [[forestonite]], Streetwise and [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] expressed hope that the substance might be capable of reviving the other Protectobots. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Protectobots-marvel24.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|In a world... made of onion roots...]]
''The Protectobots were first shown in a vision given to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. After seeing the vision Prime ordered the creation of both teams of Autobots seen in it, the Protectobots and [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]].'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

The Protectobots' first known mission involved accompanying Optimus Prime to stop the Decepticons from stealing a [[hydrothermocline]] from [[Energy Futures Industries]]. They eventually battled the Decepticons within a computer game called [[Multi-World]], wherein they trounced the Combaticons with some help from the game's native inhabitants, then as Defensor killed [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] by dropping them both off a bridge. Megatron cheated, however, and was able to re-create himself in the game. Optimus Prime defeated him for good, but in the real world decided that he'd lost the game as he harmed the video game's natives in doing so. As the game's terms called for the losing leader to be destroyed in the real world, Prime was blown to bits, and the stunned Protectobots hauled his remains back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in silence. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

[[File:Protectobots-marvel35a.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|PREPARE TO ENGAGE AGAINST A HOSTILE ENEMY FORCE! GO TEAM!]]
The Protectobots later were sent by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] to track down the "traitorous" [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]]. Goldbug was captured by humans, but Blaster was secured after a fight with the Combaticons. {{storylink|Used Autobots}} A second battle followed as the Protectobots returned to the Ark; as Defensor, the Protectobots were defeated, and saved only because Blaster was freed by some [[Spacehikers|human children]]. Moved by his example, the Protectobots freed Blaster, and watched as he took the children for a ride in space aboard the captive [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}}

''Streetwise subsequently battled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] on Earth during [[Christmas]] [[1987]].'' {{storylink|Stargazing}}

''First Aid was shown as having been deactivated, lying in stasis aboard the Ark.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
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====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Protectobots-marvel-g2issue4.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|The peace-loving Groove and First Aid go on a mission to blow up a spaceship with a [[Chaosmaster Bomb|giant bomb]].]]
The Protectobots seem to have been split up; Hot Spot led an assortment of other (non-Protectobot) Autobots on a mission to stop [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] on Earth, {{storylink|Final Transformations}} which ended with his self-destruction to avoid capture by [[Cobra]]. {{storylink|All or Nothing!}}

Meanwhile, the rest of the team was under [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s command as he took on the second-generation [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]]. They joined a mission to destroy the Cybertronian flagship ''[[Twilight (G2)|Twilight]]''; Grimlock hadn't quite thought things through, however, and the mission ended with the Autobots held captive. A subsequent rescue mission by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] freed the Autobots. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Devices and Desires!}}

Groove later joined the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] in a training exercise on a deep space asteroid. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}} Blades suffered rotor damage when he was shot by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] on Earth, as part of a Grimlock-led assault force against Megatron's Decepticons to back up Optimus Prime's truce-seeking mission. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Protectobots-darkages2.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|So exciting they're bursting right out of the panel.]]
As one of the powerful and contested combiner teams, the Protectobots were supposed to remain neutral. However, when the [[Ultracon]]s recruited [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and turned him loose on their enemies, the Protectobots felt they had no choice but to respond. As Defensor, they counter-attacked the Constructicon combiner, but the fragile industrial area around them was being destroyed. Eventually, they succeeded in taking down Devastator as individuals, through careful teamwork.

After the battle, the team tried to figure out why their combined form still wasn't living up to his intellectual potential. Before they could find an answer, the [[Chaos Trinity]] attacked the team's secret base. Hot Spot was unwilling to use Defensor, afraid of a repeat of what had happened before. The team was defeated, and Hot Spot taken prisoner. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:MistakesAndMayhem-Protectobots.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|oh hey guys i'm rook what's going on]]
Though some of them had worked together in the past, First Aid, Hot Spot, Streetwise, Groove, and Blades first came together as five crew members of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' who accompanied [[Mirage (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Mirage]] back to Cybertron to witness the momentous first contact with [[Caminus]]. Since their mission statement was to protect Mirage, Streetwise jokingly dubbed the team the "Protectobots". {{storylink|The Possible Light}} Shortly after arriving on Cybertron, they bore witness to a battle between [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]]-[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and were noticed by [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] who, in dire need of another combiner on Cybertron's side, exposed them to the energies of the [[Enigma of Combination]]. The confused team (now suddenly joined by a sixth guy called [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]]) spontaneously joined together into the new combiner [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who helped defeat Devastator before joining Superion by Starscream's side. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

Some time later after the conclusion of the "Combiner Wars", Optimus Prime and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] saw Mirage and the Protectobots off as they departed Cybertron to return to the ''Lost Light''. {{storylink|The Transgressors}} The shuttle was severely damaged during its voyage to the ship, but they were able to make a controlled crach landing in one of the ''Lost Light'''s shuttle bays. What they didn't know, however, was that the ship had been taken over by [[Getaway]] and his ilk - the Protectobots and Mirage attempted to escape after discovering what Getaway had done to the place, but were apprehended and placed in memory loops. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle|Full Circle}} Getaway somehow found out about the Protectobots' newfound ability to combine, and manipulated [[Atomizer]] into killing [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]] to deal with both the threat of Defensor and Atomizer's wavering conviction. The remaining Protectobots, Mirage, and Thunderclash were later awakened by Riptide and decided to leave the ship, but were forced to take [[Ambulon]]'s corpse as a substitute leg for Defensor when they discovered Getaway and his security team were there first. Defensor tore through the security team, but was soon cut down back into his components by Getaway's "new hire" [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] and blasted to pieces by the security team. First Aid, the sole surviving Protectobot, barely escaped with his life along with Riptide and Thunderclash when Star Saber was distracted from killing him by Atomizer jumping him and repeatedly shooting him with the nudge gun. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The Protectobots, like the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], were convinced by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] to downsize to [[Micromaster]] bodies. {{Storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
During a Decepticon attack on a major human city, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], and the Protectobots launched rescue operations. Unfortunately their efforts were hampered by [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], who unleashed all manner of sonic attacks on them. {{storylink|To the Rescue}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Protectobots-collectallfive.jpg|thumb|Collect all five! You don't want Defensor to be missing a limb, do you?]]
*'''Protectobots''' ([[1986]]/[[1991]])
**[[Blades (G1)|Blades]]
**[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]
**[[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
**[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]
**[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]

:The Protectobots are fairly standard Scramble City-style toys: four simple, small figures who form the limbs of the combined form, sold carded at the $5 price point, and one larger leader who forms the central torso, sold boxed at $12. All five can combine to form [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]].

:Unlike the Aerialbots and Stunticons who slightly preceded them, the smaller Protectobots do not share a standard [[Transformation (toys)|transformation scheme]]. All feature shoulder swivels as their only notable articulation; some have knee joints, but they are rendered useless by their fused uni-feet. Three of them do have an odd fist design, with the post-hole on the side rather than the top; their guns feature L-shaped grips to compensate. All four small members of the team come with add-on weapons for their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s. They share a color palette dominated by whites, reds, light grays, and black.

:The team is also notable for having a small amount of [[kibble]] storage — Defensor's chest plates can attach to Hot Spot in vehicle mode, and the combiner's head is integral to Hot Spot.

:All five Protectobots were later available as part of the [[Europe]]an ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line in 1991.

:The Protectobot molds were later slightly redecorated to make [[Guard City]].

:[[Knockoff]]s of the team are quite common. Almost universally, they feature Hot Spot in red, perhaps emulating the later Guard City version of the molds. Not quite so universally, they give creative new names to the team, such as [[Groove (G1)|Motorcycle]], [[First Aid (G1)|Patrol Wagon]], and [[Blades (G1)|Whirlbird]]. Reduced-scale knockoffs of the team have also been seen.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Menasor and G2 Defensor.jpg|thumb|At least his colors would have been more different than Guard City's were.]]
: The Protectobots were to be released as part of the second wave of combiners in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' toyline]], and naturally would have been able to form Defensor. However, this entire wave was ultimately canceled for unknown reasons.

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===''Universe'' (2008)===
====''Classic Series''====
[[File:Bladesuniversevoyager.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb|"I don't need a team. I work alone."]]
* [[Blades_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Autobot Blades]] (Voyager, [[2008]])
: Part of the second wave of 2008 Universe Voyager Class toys, "Autobot Blades" is a redeco of Cybertron Evac, transforming into a Eurocopter Dauphin rescue helicopter. This mold was also used to make ''Universe'' (2008) [[Springer (G1)#Universe (2008)|Springer]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Megatron (SG)#Galvatron|Galvatron]].

*'''Aerial Rivals''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
:This [[Target]]-exclusive 5-pack includes [[Blades_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Blades]], a redeco of the [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] version of Evac.

*'''Special Team Leaders''' (Legends multi-pack, 2008)
** [[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Autobot Hot Zone]]
:This Target-exclusive 5-pack includes "Hot Zone" (renamed for [[trademark]] reasons), a redeco of the Legends-class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime]]. He was only available in a Target-[[exclusive]] box set with [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]], [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], and [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattorshot]].
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[[File:TitaniumSeries-HotZone.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Now filled with BURNING JUSTICE!]]
====''Titanium Series''====
*[[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Hot Zone]] (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, [[2009]])
:A redeco of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)]] [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]]]]. This thematically calls back to the unreleased [[BotCon|OTFCC]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Defensor (OTFCC)|Defensor]], but otherwise doesn't resemble its deco.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotconG2Streetwise.JPG|thumb|upright=1.25|I'm still Streetwise, I'm just undercover.]]
*'''Generation 2: Redux''' ([[BotCon 2010]] box set)
** [[Streetwise_(G1)#Timelines|Streetstar]] (Deluxe)
:"Streetstar" (renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a redeco of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008)]] [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Prowl]]. He is sold as part of the [[BotCon 2010]] boxed set, alongside [[Breakdown (G1)#Timelines|Breakdown]], [[Pyro (G1)#Timelines|Autobot Spark]], [[Clench (G1)#Timelines|Clench]] and [[Sky-Byte (RID)#Toys|Sky-Byte]].
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Protectobots-combiner-wars-crosssell.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9|Collect all five! You don't want your carefully curated collection of ''adult collectibles'' to be missing an item, do you?]]
*'''GDO'''
**[[Hot_Spot_(G1)#GDO|Protectobot Hot Spot]] (Voyager, [[2012]])
:Hot Spot, having reclaimed his name, is a retool of ''Universe'' [[Inferno (G1)#Universe (2008)|Inferno]] exclusive to Asian markets and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the U.S.

*'''Combiner Wars''' ([[2015]])
** [[Defensor_(G1)#Generations|Defensor]]
*** [[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Combiner_Wars|Hot Spot]] (Voyager)
*** [[Streetwise_(G1)#Generations|Streetwise]] (Deluxe)
*** [[First_Aid_(G1)#Generations|First Aid]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Blades_(G1)#Generations|Blades]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Rook_(Generations)#Generations|Rook]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Groove_(G1)#Generations|Groove]] (Legends)
:New versions of the Protectobots were released as part of the ''Combiner Wars'' subline of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]''. Hot Spot forms the torso and combines with Streetwise, First Aid, Blades, and new member Rook to form Defensor. Groove, downsized to Legends class for scale issues, can form Defensor's chestplate.

* '''May Mayhem and BotCon Exclusives''' ([[2016]])
** Groove (Deluxe)
** [[Medix_(G1)#Generations|Medix]] (Deluxe)
** [[Ratchet_(G1)/toys#BotCon2016|Ratchet]] (Deluxe)
:Another Groove figure was released as part of the May Mayhem exclusive run, this time in Deluxe size to replace Rook and complete the original Protectobots roster. Exclusive to [[Botcon 2016]], the customization class figure could be turned into one of many different kinds of Ratchet, or Medix. While both were advertised to be part of the obscure combiner [[Modulus]], Medix' bio established him to be a backup member of Defensor. G2 Ratchet's bio, meanwhile, established he could have been part of a G2 Defensor (which still doesn't exist). It is recommended ''not'' to use [[Ratchet_(SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Ratchet]], however.
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[[File:Unite-Warriors-UW-03-Guardian.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb|]]
===''Unite Warriors''===
*[[Defensor_(G1)#Unite_Warriors|Guardian]] (Giftset, 2015)
**[[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Hot Spot]] (Voyager)
**[[Streetwise_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Streetwise]] (Deluxe)
**[[First_Aid_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|First Aid]] (Deluxe)
**[[Blades_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Graze]] (Deluxe)
**[[Groove_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Groove]] (Deluxe)
:Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Defensor, ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Guardian, was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive and in a gift set. This included the five original Protectobots, with Groove (as a new Deluxe-sized mold) included instead of [[Rook (Generations)#Generations|Rook]] and the Legends-sized Groove. The Deluxe Groove would also be retooled slightly for his "May Mayhem" release in the US. Defensor's deco, while cartoon-accurate, skips over some of the intricate molded detail on his chest and legs.
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==Merchandise==
===''G Guardian''===
*'''Graze''' (Candy toy, [[2012]])
*'''First Aid''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Groove''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Heatrock''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Skyfeather''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Streetwise''' (Candy toy, 2012)

:Gaia Guardian can only be assembled by purchasing all six of his components individually. Each component is a snap-together model kit sold with a piece of (awful) gum. A hole in each box allows the buyer to get a look at the number of the kit inside.

===''Gum Plus''===
*'''Hot Spot''' (Candy toy, 2012)

:Hot Spot is part of the fifth series of Kabaya's "Gum Plus Transformers" series of small model kits with bonus vile gum. He can combine with the figures from the G Guardian series to form Guardian or God Guardian.

==Notes==
*The Protectobots' sudden, unexplained appearance in the animated series is a result of the information on the characters not being delivered to the production staff before the second season's final run of plots were decided upon. Consequently, the team could not be given an "origin" episode, but they were nonetheless inserted into the events of "The Revenge of Bruticus" and "B.O.T." without explanation for where they came from in order to appease Hasbro.<ref>Page 138 of the [http://www.tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/ series bible].</ref>
*Even the team's voices are indicative of their last-minute addition to the show; where the Aerialbots, Stunticons, and Combaticons are almost all played by new actors who were not previously part of the show's cast, the Protectobots are collectively voiced by [[Peter Cullen]], [[Frank Welker]], [[Chris Latta]], [[Michael Bell]], and [[Dan Gilvezan]], five of the show's most prominent pre-existing cast members. Evidently, there was no time (or, we might wager, inclination on the part of the production staff) to go through the casting process and recruit new talent for the roles.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Protectobot''' (プロテクトボット ''Purotekutobotto'')

==References==
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[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 2 subgroups]]
[[Category:Protectobots| Protectobot (G1)]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors subgroups]]

Protectobot (G1)

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:''The Protectobots are an [[Autobot]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Protectobots-marvel26.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|But who could that dude on the left be?]]
The '''Protectobots''' consist of:

*The energetic [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (leader, sometimes also known as Hot Zone)
*The savvy [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (sometimes also known as Streetstar or Streetsmart)
*The bad boy [[Blades (G1)|Blades]]
*The easy going [[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
*The compassionate [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]

This team of emergency, rescue and law enforcement vehicles are dedicated to the protection of [[human]]s and their homes. To this end, they will respond to any manner of mundane human emergency and help in any way they can.

They combine to form the giant [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who embodies the team's ideals of protecting human life.

There are four lesser-known Protectobots who serve with the team in special circumstances:

*The powerful [[Heatrock]]
*The airborne [[Skyfeather]]
*The durable [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]]
*The dry-humored [[Medix (G1)|Medix]]

Heatrock and Skyfeather also allow the formation of [[Gaia Guardian]] and [[God Guardian]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====Ask Vector Prime====
The Protectobots once lived on the colony world of [[Archon]], but as the colony slowly began to fail they succumbed to [[stasis lock]]. They remained that way until [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] chanced across the ruins of the planet and brought them back to Earth. The only way to revive them was through an [[energon]] infusion; the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s volunteered for the process. The Protectobots made a complete recovery and then some: the transfusion had given them the ability to combine! [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] gave them [[Protectobots' headquarters|their own headquarters]] in [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]], hoping that city life would help them acclimatize to life on Earth while also providing the metropolis with an extra degree of protection. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 21/9/2015}}

====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:BOT Protectobot HQ interior.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
The Protectobots operated out of [[Protectobots' headquarters|their own headquarters]] on Earth, away from [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]].

When the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] attacked an inhabited city on [[Earth]], Optimus Prime called upon the Protectobots to evacuate the civilians caught in the crossfire. Later, as Earth's orbit was diverted to the [[Sun]] by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], the Protectobots raced around the world rescuing people trapped by fire, putting out infernos and trying to cool the population down by putting them inside meat lockers. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

After the Combaticons had been brought to heel by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], they attacked a major city for no apparent reason. Defensor arrived and totally blew up [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] with ''one shot''. Later, the Protectobots saved some window-washers from a burning skyscraper, and helped douse the flames. Later still, the Protectobots were ordered to help defend Autobot Headquarters from a Decepticon attack. They merged into Defensor and activated his useless force field, which almost immediately deactivated, allowing the Decepticons to blast Defensor back into his component parts. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
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=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Protectobots were constructed as a response to the recent threat of the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Transformers 2010 Part 1}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
In [[2011]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] attacked [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] looking to take control of [[Vector Sigma]]. Hot Spot and Blades were on the front lines defending Cybertron against the Combaticons. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} As Defensor, the Protectobots continued battling on Cybertron for some time alongside [[Raiden]] and Superion. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Later, they assembled on Earth at [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s command. Their mission was to stop the Decepticons from interfering with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], who were searching for the hidden location of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. On a security sweep, the Protectobots ran across their old foes, the Combaticons, and went into battle. The two teams quickly assumed their combined forms as Bruticus and Defensor, as the fighting escalated. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

When Galvatron made another strike on Cybertron, this time to steal the super-metal [[Cybertonuron]], the Protectobots assembled before the [[space bridge]] on Earth to be transported into battle. Seeking out the Combaticons on the battlefield, the Protectobots soon formed Defensor and fought once more with Bruticus. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Defensor and Bruticus's battle continued as Defensor delivered a devastating smash to Bruticus's back. For at least part of the battle, the two teams disassembled, as Hot Spot and Blades were seen firing upon the aerial Combaticons. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

Hot Spot and the Protectobots were dispatched to [[Peru]] with the [[Trainbot]]s when a volcano erupted, leaving a mountainside village in dire peril. Their rescue mission was blocked by the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Hot Spot was ready to tear into the enemy, but [[Shouki]] insisted the Protectobots proceed on to the village to protect the innocent lives. Hot Spot relented, but the Protectobots nevertheless failed to reach the village. They were intercepted by the Decepticons' second wave, the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s. True to his devout pacifism, First Aid was not seen engaging in battle until the Protectobots formed Defensor. This left them grouped together and vulnerable, however, to an underhanded attack. Defensor was taken out of action by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s paralysis ray, which was strong enough to force the Protectobots apart and leave them completely immobilized. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}}

The Protectobots were part of a strike team that flew to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to disrupt [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s gathering of Decepticons. They immediately formed Defensor upon entering the battle. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} When the planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]] sent out a distress call asking for energy, the Autobots of Earth responded. While they were loading the Trainbots full of supplies, however, Galvatron and the Decepticons arrived to take the energy for themselves. The Protectobots fought back against the enemy, and formed Defensor to counter [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] on the battlefield. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

After the death of Ultra Magnus, the Autobots were desperately trying to pick up the slack during [[Sixshot]]'s campaign of destruction around the globe. Hot Spot and the Protectobots assembled as Defensor to go out and confront Sixshot at one of the attack sites, but they apparently didn't fare too well. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} When the Decepticons seemingly abandoned Earth, the Protectobots assisted [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] in rebuilding the planet after the enemy's departure. On one occasion, they located Sixshot's old command base. By combining into Defensor, the Protectobots helped [[Raiden]] and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] obliterate the base, wiping out all trace of the Decepticons' presence. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}} Defensor was later seen helping to repair the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]]. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

Following a lengthy period of inactivity, the Decepticons renewed their attacks on Earth. With Fortress still off in space, Spike Witwicky dispatched the Protectobots to attend to the threats. In [[Canberra]], [[Australia]], the Protectobots confronted Bruticus at one of Scorponok's new [[Death Tower]]s. Although they combined into Defensor, the Protectobots were beaten severely by Bruticus. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} As Defensor, the Protectobots participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the [[Arctic|North Pole]]. They lent their energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

====''Wings Universe''====
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The Protectobots existed in some form on Cybertron nine million years ago, and apparently got into drinking contests with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] at faction neutral bars. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}

In [[2007]], after Cybertron entered its new [[Golden Age]], the war between the Autobots and Decepticons still raged in space and on Earth. A battle between Defensor and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] led to the permanent deactivation of most of the Protectobots: only Streetwise was left remaining. Some time later, after the Autobots learned of the mysterious abilities of [[forestonite]], Streetwise and [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] expressed hope that the substance might be capable of reviving the other Protectobots. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Protectobots-marvel24.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|In a world... made of onion roots...]]
''The Protectobots were first shown in a vision given to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. After seeing the vision Prime ordered the creation of both teams of Autobots seen in it, the Protectobots and [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]].'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

The Protectobots' first known mission involved accompanying Optimus Prime to stop the Decepticons from stealing a [[hydrothermocline]] from [[Energy Futures Industries]]. They eventually battled the Decepticons within a computer game called [[Multi-World]], wherein they trounced the Combaticons with some help from the game's native inhabitants, then as Defensor killed [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] by dropping them both off a bridge. Megatron cheated, however, and was able to re-create himself in the game. Optimus Prime defeated him for good, but in the real world decided that he'd lost the game as he harmed the video game's natives in doing so. As the game's terms called for the losing leader to be destroyed in the real world, Prime was blown to bits, and the stunned Protectobots hauled his remains back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in silence. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

[[File:Protectobots-marvel35a.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|PREPARE TO ENGAGE AGAINST A HOSTILE ENEMY FORCE! GO TEAM!]]
The Protectobots later were sent by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] to track down the "traitorous" [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]]. Goldbug was captured by humans, but Blaster was secured after a fight with the Combaticons. {{storylink|Used Autobots}} A second battle followed as the Protectobots returned to the Ark; as Defensor, the Protectobots were defeated, and saved only because Blaster was freed by some [[Spacehikers|human children]]. Moved by his example, the Protectobots freed Blaster, and watched as he took the children for a ride in space aboard the captive [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}}

''Streetwise subsequently battled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] on Earth during [[Christmas]] [[1987]].'' {{storylink|Stargazing}}

''First Aid was shown as having been deactivated, lying in stasis aboard the Ark.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
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====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Protectobots-marvel-g2issue4.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|The peace-loving Groove and First Aid go on a mission to blow up a spaceship with a [[Chaosmaster Bomb|giant bomb]].]]
The Protectobots seem to have been split up; Hot Spot led an assortment of other (non-Protectobot) Autobots on a mission to stop [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] on Earth, {{storylink|Final Transformations}} which ended with his self-destruction to avoid capture by [[Cobra]]. {{storylink|All or Nothing!}}

Meanwhile, the rest of the team was under [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s command as he took on the second-generation [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]]. They joined a mission to destroy the Cybertronian flagship ''[[Twilight (G2)|Twilight]]''; Grimlock hadn't quite thought things through, however, and the mission ended with the Autobots held captive. A subsequent rescue mission by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] freed the Autobots. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Devices and Desires!}}

Groove later joined the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] in a training exercise on a deep space asteroid. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}} Blades suffered rotor damage when he was shot by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] on Earth, as part of a Grimlock-led assault force against Megatron's Decepticons to back up Optimus Prime's truce-seeking mission. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Protectobots-darkages2.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|So exciting they're bursting right out of the panel.]]
As one of the powerful and contested combiner teams, the Protectobots were supposed to remain neutral. However, when the [[Ultracon]]s recruited [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and turned him loose on their enemies, the Protectobots felt they had no choice but to respond. As Defensor, they counter-attacked the Constructicon combiner, but the fragile industrial area around them was being destroyed. Eventually, they succeeded in taking down Devastator as individuals, through careful teamwork.

After the battle, the team tried to figure out why their combined form still wasn't living up to his intellectual potential. Before they could find an answer, the [[Chaos Trinity]] attacked the team's secret base. Hot Spot was unwilling to use Defensor, afraid of a repeat of what had happened before. The team was defeated, and Hot Spot taken prisoner. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:MistakesAndMayhem-Protectobots.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|oh hey guys i'm rook what's going on]]
Though some of them had worked together in the past, First Aid, Hot Spot, Streetwise, Groove, and Blades first came together as five crew members of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' who accompanied [[Mirage (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Mirage]] back to Cybertron to witness the momentous first contact with [[Caminus]]. Since their mission statement was to protect Mirage, Streetwise jokingly dubbed the team the "Protectobots". {{storylink|The Possible Light}} Shortly after arriving on Cybertron, they bore witness to a battle between [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]]-[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and were noticed by [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] who, in dire need of another combiner on Cybertron's side, exposed them to the energies of the [[Enigma of Combination]]. The confused team (now suddenly joined by a sixth guy called [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]]) spontaneously joined together into the new combiner [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who helped defeat Devastator before joining Superion by Starscream's side. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

Some time later after the conclusion of the "Combiner Wars", Optimus Prime and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] saw Mirage and the Protectobots off as they departed Cybertron to return to the ''Lost Light''. {{storylink|The Transgressors}} The shuttle was severely damaged during its voyage to the ship, but they were able to make a controlled crach landing in one of the ''Lost Light'''s shuttle bays. What they didn't know, however, was that the ship had been taken over by [[Getaway]] and his ilk - the Protectobots and Mirage attempted to escape after discovering what Getaway had done to the place, but were apprehended and placed in memory loops. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle|Full Circle}} Getaway somehow found out about the Protectobots' newfound ability to combine, and manipulated [[Atomizer]] into killing [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]] to deal with both the threat of Defensor and Atomizer's wavering conviction. The remaining Protectobots, Mirage, and Thunderclash were later awakened by Riptide and decided to leave the ship, but were forced to take [[Ambulon]]'s corpse as a substitute leg for Defensor when they discovered Getaway and his security team were there first. Defensor tore through the security team, but was soon cut down back into his components by Getaway's "new hire" [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] and blasted to pieces by the security team. First Aid, the sole surviving Protectobot, barely escaped with his life along with Riptide and Thunderclash when Star Saber was distracted from killing him by Atomizer jumping him and repeatedly shooting him with the nudge gun. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The Protectobots, like the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], were convinced by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] to downsize to [[Micromaster]] bodies. {{Storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
During a Decepticon attack on a major human city, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], and the Protectobots launched rescue operations. Unfortunately their efforts were hampered by [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], who unleashed all manner of sonic attacks on them. {{storylink|To the Rescue}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Protectobots-collectallfive.jpg|thumb|Collect all five! You don't want Defensor to be missing a limb, do you?]]
*'''Protectobots''' ([[1986]]/[[1991]])
**[[Blades (G1)|Blades]]
**[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]
**[[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
**[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]
**[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]

:The Protectobots are fairly standard Scramble City-style toys: four simple, small figures who form the limbs of the combined form, sold carded at the $5 price point, and one larger leader who forms the central torso, sold boxed at $12. All five can combine to form [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]].

:Unlike the Aerialbots and Stunticons who slightly preceded them, the smaller Protectobots do not share a standard [[Transformation (toys)|transformation scheme]]. All feature shoulder swivels as their only notable articulation; some have knee joints, but they are rendered useless by their fused uni-feet. Three of them do have an odd fist design, with the post-hole on the side rather than the top; their guns feature L-shaped grips to compensate. All four small members of the team come with add-on weapons for their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s. They share a color palette dominated by whites, reds, light grays, and black.

:The team is also notable for having a small amount of [[kibble]] storage — Defensor's chest plates can attach to Hot Spot in vehicle mode, and the combiner's head is integral to Hot Spot.

:All five Protectobots were later available as part of the [[Europe]]an ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line in 1991.

:The Protectobot molds were later slightly redecorated to make [[Guard City]].

:[[Knockoff]]s of the team are quite common. Almost universally, they feature Hot Spot in red, perhaps emulating the later Guard City version of the molds. Not quite so universally, they give creative new names to the team, such as [[Groove (G1)|Motorcycle]], [[First Aid (G1)|Patrol Wagon]], and [[Blades (G1)|Whirlbird]]. Reduced-scale knockoffs of the team have also been seen.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Menasor and G2 Defensor.jpg|thumb|At least his colors would have been more different than Guard City's were.]]
: The Protectobots were to be released as part of the second wave of combiners in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' toyline]], and naturally would have been able to form Defensor. However, this entire wave was ultimately canceled for unknown reasons.

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===''Universe'' (2008)===
====''Classic Series''====
[[File:Bladesuniversevoyager.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb|"I don't need a team. I work alone."]]
* [[Blades_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Autobot Blades]] (Voyager, [[2008]])
: Part of the second wave of 2008 Universe Voyager Class toys, "Autobot Blades" is a redeco of Cybertron Evac, transforming into a Eurocopter Dauphin rescue helicopter. This mold was also used to make ''Universe'' (2008) [[Springer (G1)#Universe (2008)|Springer]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Megatron (SG)#Galvatron|Galvatron]].

*'''Aerial Rivals''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
:This [[Target]]-exclusive 5-pack includes [[Blades_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Blades]], a redeco of the [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] version of Evac.

*'''Special Team Leaders''' (Legends multi-pack, 2008)
** [[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Autobot Hot Zone]]
:This Target-exclusive 5-pack includes "Hot Zone" (renamed for [[trademark]] reasons), a redeco of the Legends-class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime]]. He was only available in a Target-[[exclusive]] box set with [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]], [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], and [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattorshot]].
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[[File:TitaniumSeries-HotZone.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Now filled with BURNING JUSTICE!]]
====''Titanium Series''====
*'''Hot Zone''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, [[2009]])
:''A redeco of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)]] [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]]]]. This thematically calls back to the unreleased [[BotCon|OTFCC]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Defensor (OTFCC)|Defensor]], but otherwise doesn't resemble its deco.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotconG2Streetwise.JPG|thumb|upright=1.25|I'm still Streetwise, I'm just undercover.]]
*'''Generation 2: Redux''' ([[BotCon 2010]] box set)
** [[Streetwise_(G1)#Timelines|Streetstar]] (Deluxe)
:"Streetstar" (renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a redeco of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008)]] [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Prowl]]. He is sold as part of the [[BotCon 2010]] boxed set, alongside [[Breakdown (G1)#Timelines|Breakdown]], [[Pyro (G1)#Timelines|Autobot Spark]], [[Clench (G1)#Timelines|Clench]] and [[Sky-Byte (RID)#Toys|Sky-Byte]].
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Protectobots-combiner-wars-crosssell.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9|Collect all five! You don't want your carefully curated collection of ''adult collectibles'' to be missing an item, do you?]]
*'''GDO'''
**[[Hot_Spot_(G1)#GDO|Protectobot Hot Spot]] (Voyager, [[2012]])
:Hot Spot, having reclaimed his name, is a retool of ''Universe'' [[Inferno (G1)#Universe (2008)|Inferno]] exclusive to Asian markets and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the U.S.

*'''Combiner Wars''' ([[2015]])
** [[Defensor_(G1)#Generations|Defensor]]
*** [[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Combiner_Wars|Hot Spot]] (Voyager)
*** [[Streetwise_(G1)#Generations|Streetwise]] (Deluxe)
*** [[First_Aid_(G1)#Generations|First Aid]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Blades_(G1)#Generations|Blades]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Rook_(Generations)#Generations|Rook]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Groove_(G1)#Generations|Groove]] (Legends)
:New versions of the Protectobots were released as part of the ''Combiner Wars'' subline of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]''. Hot Spot forms the torso and combines with Streetwise, First Aid, Blades, and new member Rook to form Defensor. Groove, downsized to Legends class for scale issues, can form Defensor's chestplate.

* '''May Mayhem and BotCon Exclusives''' ([[2016]])
** Groove (Deluxe)
** [[Medix_(G1)#Generations|Medix]] (Deluxe)
** [[Ratchet_(G1)/toys#BotCon2016|Ratchet]] (Deluxe)
:Another Groove figure was released as part of the May Mayhem exclusive run, this time in Deluxe size to replace Rook and complete the original Protectobots roster. Exclusive to [[Botcon 2016]], the customization class figure could be turned into one of many different kinds of Ratchet, or Medix. While both were advertised to be part of the obscure combiner [[Modulus]], Medix' bio established him to be a backup member of Defensor. G2 Ratchet's bio, meanwhile, established he could have been part of a G2 Defensor (which still doesn't exist). It is recommended ''not'' to use [[Ratchet_(SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Ratchet]], however.
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[[File:Unite-Warriors-UW-03-Guardian.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb|]]
===''Unite Warriors''===
*[[Defensor_(G1)#Unite_Warriors|Guardian]] (Giftset, 2015)
**[[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Hot Spot]] (Voyager)
**[[Streetwise_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Streetwise]] (Deluxe)
**[[First_Aid_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|First Aid]] (Deluxe)
**[[Blades_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Graze]] (Deluxe)
**[[Groove_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Groove]] (Deluxe)
:Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Defensor, ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Guardian, was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive and in a gift set. This included the five original Protectobots, with Groove (as a new Deluxe-sized mold) included instead of [[Rook (Generations)#Generations|Rook]] and the Legends-sized Groove. The Deluxe Groove would also be retooled slightly for his "May Mayhem" release in the US. Defensor's deco, while cartoon-accurate, skips over some of the intricate molded detail on his chest and legs.
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==Merchandise==
===''G Guardian''===
*'''Graze''' (Candy toy, [[2012]])
*'''First Aid''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Groove''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Heatrock''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Skyfeather''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Streetwise''' (Candy toy, 2012)

:Gaia Guardian can only be assembled by purchasing all six of his components individually. Each component is a snap-together model kit sold with a piece of (awful) gum. A hole in each box allows the buyer to get a look at the number of the kit inside.

===''Gum Plus''===
*'''Hot Spot''' (Candy toy, 2012)

:Hot Spot is part of the fifth series of Kabaya's "Gum Plus Transformers" series of small model kits with bonus vile gum. He can combine with the figures from the G Guardian series to form Guardian or God Guardian.

==Notes==
*The Protectobots' sudden, unexplained appearance in the animated series is a result of the information on the characters not being delivered to the production staff before the second season's final run of plots were decided upon. Consequently, the team could not be given an "origin" episode, but they were nonetheless inserted into the events of "The Revenge of Bruticus" and "B.O.T." without explanation for where they came from in order to appease Hasbro.<ref>Page 138 of the [http://www.tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/ series bible].</ref>
*Even the team's voices are indicative of their last-minute addition to the show; where the Aerialbots, Stunticons, and Combaticons are almost all played by new actors who were not previously part of the show's cast, the Protectobots are collectively voiced by [[Peter Cullen]], [[Frank Welker]], [[Chris Latta]], [[Michael Bell]], and [[Dan Gilvezan]], five of the show's most prominent pre-existing cast members. Evidently, there was no time (or, we might wager, inclination on the part of the production staff) to go through the casting process and recruit new talent for the roles.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Protectobot''' (プロテクトボット ''Purotekutobotto'')

==References==
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[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 2 subgroups]]
[[Category:Protectobots| Protectobot (G1)]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors subgroups]]

Protectobot (G1)

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:''The Protectobots are an [[Autobot]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Protectobots-marvel26.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|But who could that dude on the left be?]]
The '''Protectobots''' consist of:

*The energetic [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (leader, sometimes also known as Hot Zone)
*The savvy [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (sometimes also known as Streetstar or Streetsmart)
*The bad boy [[Blades (G1)|Blades]]
*The easy going [[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
*The compassionate [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]

This team of emergency, rescue and law enforcement vehicles are dedicated to the protection of [[human]]s and their homes. To this end, they will respond to any manner of mundane human emergency and help in any way they can.

They combine to form the giant [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who embodies the team's ideals of protecting human life.

There are four lesser-known Protectobots who serve with the team in special circumstances:

*The powerful [[Heatrock]]
*The airborne [[Skyfeather]]
*The durable [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]]
*The dry-humored [[Medix (G1)|Medix]]

Heatrock and Skyfeather also allow the formation of [[Gaia Guardian]] and [[God Guardian]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====Ask Vector Prime====
The Protectobots once lived on the colony world of [[Archon]], but as the colony slowly began to fail they succumbed to [[stasis lock]]. They remained that way until [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] chanced across the ruins of the planet and brought them back to Earth. The only way to revive them was through an [[energon]] infusion; the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s volunteered for the process. The Protectobots made a complete recovery and then some: the transfusion had given them the ability to combine! [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] gave them [[Protectobots' headquarters|their own headquarters]] in [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]], hoping that city life would help them acclimatize to life on Earth while also providing the metropolis with an extra degree of protection. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 21/9/2015}}

====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:BOT Protectobot HQ interior.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
The Protectobots operated out of [[Protectobots' headquarters|their own headquarters]] on Earth, away from [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]].

When the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] attacked an inhabited city on [[Earth]], Optimus Prime called upon the Protectobots to evacuate the civilians caught in the crossfire. Later, as Earth's orbit was diverted to the [[Sun]] by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], the Protectobots raced around the world rescuing people trapped by fire, putting out infernos and trying to cool the population down by putting them inside meat lockers. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

After the Combaticons had been brought to heel by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], they attacked a major city for no apparent reason. Defensor arrived and totally blew up [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] with ''one shot''. Later, the Protectobots saved some window-washers from a burning skyscraper, and helped douse the flames. Later still, the Protectobots were ordered to help defend Autobot Headquarters from a Decepticon attack. They merged into Defensor and activated his useless force field, which almost immediately deactivated, allowing the Decepticons to blast Defensor back into his component parts. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
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=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Protectobots were constructed as a response to the recent threat of the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Transformers 2010 Part 1}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
In [[2011]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] attacked [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] looking to take control of [[Vector Sigma]]. Hot Spot and Blades were on the front lines defending Cybertron against the Combaticons. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} As Defensor, the Protectobots continued battling on Cybertron for some time alongside [[Raiden]] and Superion. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Later, they assembled on Earth at [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s command. Their mission was to stop the Decepticons from interfering with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], who were searching for the hidden location of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. On a security sweep, the Protectobots ran across their old foes, the Combaticons, and went into battle. The two teams quickly assumed their combined forms as Bruticus and Defensor, as the fighting escalated. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

When Galvatron made another strike on Cybertron, this time to steal the super-metal [[Cybertonuron]], the Protectobots assembled before the [[space bridge]] on Earth to be transported into battle. Seeking out the Combaticons on the battlefield, the Protectobots soon formed Defensor and fought once more with Bruticus. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Defensor and Bruticus's battle continued as Defensor delivered a devastating smash to Bruticus's back. For at least part of the battle, the two teams disassembled, as Hot Spot and Blades were seen firing upon the aerial Combaticons. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

Hot Spot and the Protectobots were dispatched to [[Peru]] with the [[Trainbot]]s when a volcano erupted, leaving a mountainside village in dire peril. Their rescue mission was blocked by the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Hot Spot was ready to tear into the enemy, but [[Shouki]] insisted the Protectobots proceed on to the village to protect the innocent lives. Hot Spot relented, but the Protectobots nevertheless failed to reach the village. They were intercepted by the Decepticons' second wave, the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s. True to his devout pacifism, First Aid was not seen engaging in battle until the Protectobots formed Defensor. This left them grouped together and vulnerable, however, to an underhanded attack. Defensor was taken out of action by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s paralysis ray, which was strong enough to force the Protectobots apart and leave them completely immobilized. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}}

The Protectobots were part of a strike team that flew to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to disrupt [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s gathering of Decepticons. They immediately formed Defensor upon entering the battle. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} When the planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]] sent out a distress call asking for energy, the Autobots of Earth responded. While they were loading the Trainbots full of supplies, however, Galvatron and the Decepticons arrived to take the energy for themselves. The Protectobots fought back against the enemy, and formed Defensor to counter [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] on the battlefield. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

After the death of Ultra Magnus, the Autobots were desperately trying to pick up the slack during [[Sixshot]]'s campaign of destruction around the globe. Hot Spot and the Protectobots assembled as Defensor to go out and confront Sixshot at one of the attack sites, but they apparently didn't fare too well. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} When the Decepticons seemingly abandoned Earth, the Protectobots assisted [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] in rebuilding the planet after the enemy's departure. On one occasion, they located Sixshot's old command base. By combining into Defensor, the Protectobots helped [[Raiden]] and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] obliterate the base, wiping out all trace of the Decepticons' presence. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}} Defensor was later seen helping to repair the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]]. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

Following a lengthy period of inactivity, the Decepticons renewed their attacks on Earth. With Fortress still off in space, Spike Witwicky dispatched the Protectobots to attend to the threats. In [[Canberra]], [[Australia]], the Protectobots confronted Bruticus at one of Scorponok's new [[Death Tower]]s. Although they combined into Defensor, the Protectobots were beaten severely by Bruticus. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} As Defensor, the Protectobots participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the [[Arctic|North Pole]]. They lent their energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
The Protectobots existed in some form on Cybertron nine million years ago, and apparently got into drinking contests with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] at faction neutral bars. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}

In [[2007]], after Cybertron entered its new [[Golden Age]], the war between the Autobots and Decepticons still raged in space and on Earth. A battle between Defensor and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] led to the permanent deactivation of most of the Protectobots: only Streetwise was left remaining. Some time later, after the Autobots learned of the mysterious abilities of [[forestonite]], Streetwise and [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] expressed hope that the substance might be capable of reviving the other Protectobots. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Protectobots-marvel24.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|In a world... made of onion roots...]]
''The Protectobots were first shown in a vision given to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. After seeing the vision Prime ordered the creation of both teams of Autobots seen in it, the Protectobots and [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]].'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

The Protectobots' first known mission involved accompanying Optimus Prime to stop the Decepticons from stealing a [[hydrothermocline]] from [[Energy Futures Industries]]. They eventually battled the Decepticons within a computer game called [[Multi-World]], wherein they trounced the Combaticons with some help from the game's native inhabitants, then as Defensor killed [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] by dropping them both off a bridge. Megatron cheated, however, and was able to re-create himself in the game. Optimus Prime defeated him for good, but in the real world decided that he'd lost the game as he harmed the video game's natives in doing so. As the game's terms called for the losing leader to be destroyed in the real world, Prime was blown to bits, and the stunned Protectobots hauled his remains back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in silence. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

[[File:Protectobots-marvel35a.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|PREPARE TO ENGAGE AGAINST A HOSTILE ENEMY FORCE! GO TEAM!]]
The Protectobots later were sent by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] to track down the "traitorous" [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]]. Goldbug was captured by humans, but Blaster was secured after a fight with the Combaticons. {{storylink|Used Autobots}} A second battle followed as the Protectobots returned to the Ark; as Defensor, the Protectobots were defeated, and saved only because Blaster was freed by some [[Spacehikers|human children]]. Moved by his example, the Protectobots freed Blaster, and watched as he took the children for a ride in space aboard the captive [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}}

''Streetwise subsequently battled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] on Earth during [[Christmas]] [[1987]].'' {{storylink|Stargazing}}

''First Aid was shown as having been deactivated, lying in stasis aboard the Ark.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
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====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Protectobots-marvel-g2issue4.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|The peace-loving Groove and First Aid go on a mission to blow up a spaceship with a [[Chaosmaster Bomb|giant bomb]].]]
The Protectobots seem to have been split up; Hot Spot led an assortment of other (non-Protectobot) Autobots on a mission to stop [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] on Earth, {{storylink|Final Transformations}} which ended with his self-destruction to avoid capture by [[Cobra]]. {{storylink|All or Nothing!}}

Meanwhile, the rest of the team was under [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s command as he took on the second-generation [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]]. They joined a mission to destroy the Cybertronian flagship ''[[Twilight (G2)|Twilight]]''; Grimlock hadn't quite thought things through, however, and the mission ended with the Autobots held captive. A subsequent rescue mission by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] freed the Autobots. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Devices and Desires!}}

Groove later joined the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] in a training exercise on a deep space asteroid. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}} Blades suffered rotor damage when he was shot by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] on Earth, as part of a Grimlock-led assault force against Megatron's Decepticons to back up Optimus Prime's truce-seeking mission. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Protectobots-darkages2.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|So exciting they're bursting right out of the panel.]]
As one of the powerful and contested combiner teams, the Protectobots were supposed to remain neutral. However, when the [[Ultracon]]s recruited [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and turned him loose on their enemies, the Protectobots felt they had no choice but to respond. As Defensor, they counter-attacked the Constructicon combiner, but the fragile industrial area around them was being destroyed. Eventually, they succeeded in taking down Devastator as individuals, through careful teamwork.

After the battle, the team tried to figure out why their combined form still wasn't living up to his intellectual potential. Before they could find an answer, the [[Chaos Trinity]] attacked the team's secret base. Hot Spot was unwilling to use Defensor, afraid of a repeat of what had happened before. The team was defeated, and Hot Spot taken prisoner. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:MistakesAndMayhem-Protectobots.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|oh hey guys i'm rook what's going on]]
Though some of them had worked together in the past, First Aid, Hot Spot, Streetwise, Groove, and Blades first came together as five crew members of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' who accompanied [[Mirage (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Mirage]] back to Cybertron to witness the momentous first contact with [[Caminus]]. Since their mission statement was to protect Mirage, Streetwise jokingly dubbed the team the "Protectobots". {{storylink|The Possible Light}} Shortly after arriving on Cybertron, they bore witness to a battle between [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]]-[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and were noticed by [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] who, in dire need of another combiner on Cybertron's side, exposed them to the energies of the [[Enigma of Combination]]. The confused team (now suddenly joined by a sixth guy called [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]]) spontaneously joined together into the new combiner [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who helped defeat Devastator before joining Superion by Starscream's side. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

Some time later after the conclusion of the "Combiner Wars", Optimus Prime and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] saw Mirage and the Protectobots off as they departed Cybertron to return to the ''Lost Light''. {{storylink|The Transgressors}} The shuttle was severely damaged during its voyage to the ship, but they were able to make a controlled crach landing in one of the ''Lost Light'''s shuttle bays. What they didn't know, however, was that the ship had been taken over by [[Getaway]] and his ilk - the Protectobots and Mirage attempted to escape after discovering what Getaway had done to the place, but were apprehended and placed in memory loops. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle|Full Circle}} Getaway somehow found out about the Protectobots' newfound ability to combine, and manipulated [[Atomizer]] into killing [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]] to deal with both the threat of Defensor and Atomizer's wavering conviction. The remaining Protectobots, Mirage, and Thunderclash were later awakened by Riptide and decided to leave the ship, but were forced to take [[Ambulon]]'s corpse as a substitute leg for Defensor when they discovered Getaway and his security team were there first. Defensor tore through the security team, but was soon cut down back into his components by Getaway's "new hire" [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] and blasted to pieces by the security team. First Aid, the sole surviving Protectobot, barely escaped with his life along with Riptide and Thunderclash when Star Saber was distracted from killing him by Atomizer jumping him and repeatedly shooting him with the nudge gun. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The Protectobots, like the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], were convinced by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] to downsize to [[Micromaster]] bodies. {{Storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
During a Decepticon attack on a major human city, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], and the Protectobots launched rescue operations. Unfortunately their efforts were hampered by [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], who unleashed all manner of sonic attacks on them. {{storylink|To the Rescue}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Protectobots-collectallfive.jpg|thumb|Collect all five! You don't want Defensor to be missing a limb, do you?]]
*'''Protectobots''' ([[1986]]/[[1991]])
**[[Blades (G1)|Blades]]
**[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]
**[[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
**[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]
**[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]

:The Protectobots are fairly standard Scramble City-style toys: four simple, small figures who form the limbs of the combined form, sold carded at the $5 price point, and one larger leader who forms the central torso, sold boxed at $12. All five can combine to form [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]].

:Unlike the Aerialbots and Stunticons who slightly preceded them, the smaller Protectobots do not share a standard [[Transformation (toys)|transformation scheme]]. All feature shoulder swivels as their only notable articulation; some have knee joints, but they are rendered useless by their fused uni-feet. Three of them do have an odd fist design, with the post-hole on the side rather than the top; their guns feature L-shaped grips to compensate. All four small members of the team come with add-on weapons for their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s. They share a color palette dominated by whites, reds, light grays, and black.

:The team is also notable for having a small amount of [[kibble]] storage — Defensor's chest plates can attach to Hot Spot in vehicle mode, and the combiner's head is integral to Hot Spot.

:All five Protectobots were later available as part of the [[Europe]]an ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line in 1991.

:The Protectobot molds were later slightly redecorated to make [[Guard City]].

:[[Knockoff]]s of the team are quite common. Almost universally, they feature Hot Spot in red, perhaps emulating the later Guard City version of the molds. Not quite so universally, they give creative new names to the team, such as [[Groove (G1)|Motorcycle]], [[First Aid (G1)|Patrol Wagon]], and [[Blades (G1)|Whirlbird]]. Reduced-scale knockoffs of the team have also been seen.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Menasor and G2 Defensor.jpg|thumb|At least his colors would have been more different than Guard City's were.]]
: The Protectobots were to be released as part of the second wave of combiners in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' toyline]], and naturally would have been able to form Defensor. However, this entire wave was ultimately canceled for unknown reasons.

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===''Universe'' (2008)===
====''Classic Series''====
[[File:Bladesuniversevoyager.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb|"I don't need a team. I work alone."]]
* [[Blades_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Autobot Blades]] (Voyager, [[2008]])
: Part of the second wave of 2008 Universe Voyager Class toys, "Autobot Blades" is a redeco of Cybertron Evac, transforming into a Eurocopter Dauphin rescue helicopter. This mold was also used to make ''Universe'' (2008) [[Springer (G1)#Universe (2008)|Springer]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Megatron (SG)#Galvatron|Galvatron]].

*'''Aerial Rivals''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
:This [[Target]]-exclusive 5-pack includes [[Blades_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Blades]], a redeco of the [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] version of Evac.

*'''Special Team Leaders''' (Legends multi-pack, 2008)
** [[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Autobot Hot Zone]]
:This Target-exclusive 5-pack includes "Hot Zone" (renamed for [[trademark]] reasons), a redeco of the Legends-class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime]]. He was only available in a Target-[[exclusive]] box set with [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]], [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], and [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattorshot]].
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[[File:TitaniumSeries-HotZone.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Now filled with BURNING JUSTICE!]]
====''Titanium Series''====
*'''Hot Zone''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, [[2009]])
:''A redeco of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)]] [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]]]]. This thematically calls back to the unreleased [[BotCon|OTFCC]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Defensor (OTFCC)|Defensor]], but otherwise doesn't resemble its deco.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotconG2Streetwise.JPG|thumb|upright=1.25|I'm still Streetwise, I'm just undercover.]]
*'''Generation 2: Redux''' ([[BotCon 2010]] box set)
** [[Streetwise_(G1)#Timelines|Streetstar]] (Deluxe)
:"Streetstar" (renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a redeco of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008)]] [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Prowl]]. He is sold as part of the [[BotCon 2010]] boxed set, alongside [[Breakdown (G1)#Timelines|Breakdown]], [[Pyro (G1)#Timelines|Autobot Spark]], [[Clench (G1)#Timelines|Clench]] and [[Sky-Byte (RID)#Toys|Sky-Byte]].
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Protectobots-combiner-wars-crosssell.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9|Collect all five! You don't want your carefully curated collection of ''adult collectibles'' to be missing an item, do you?]]
*'''GDO'''
**[[Hot_Spot_(G1)#GDO|Protectobot Hot Spot]] (Voyager, [[2012]])
:Hot Spot, having reclaimed his name, is a retool of ''Universe'' [[Inferno (G1)#Universe (2008)|Inferno]] exclusive to Asian markets and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the U.S.

*'''Combiner Wars''' ([[2015]])
** [[Defensor_(G1)#Generations|Defensor]]
*** [[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Combiner_Wars|Hot Spot]] (Voyager)
*** [[Streetwise_(G1)#Generations|Streetwise]] (Deluxe)
*** [[First_Aid_(G1)#Generations|First Aid]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Blades_(G1)#Generations|Blades]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Rook_(Generations)#Generations|Rook]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Groove_(G1)#Generations|Groove]] (Legends)
:New versions of the Protectobots were released as part of the ''Combiner Wars'' subline of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]''. Hot Spot forms the torso and combines with Streetwise, First Aid, Blades, and new member Rook to form Defensor. Groove, downsized to Legends class for scale issues, can form Defensor's chestplate.

* '''May Mayhem and BotCon Exclusives''' ([[2016]])
** Groove (Deluxe)
** [[Medix_(G1)#Generations|Medix]] (Deluxe)
** [[Ratchet_(G1)/toys#BotCon2016|Ratchet]] (Deluxe)
:Another Groove figure was released as part of the May Mayhem exclusive run, this time in Deluxe size to replace Rook and complete the original Protectobots roster. Exclusive to [[Botcon 2016]], the customization class figure could be turned into one of many different kinds of Ratchet, or Medix. While both were advertised to be part of the obscure combiner [[Modulus]], Medix' bio established him to be a backup member of Defensor. G2 Ratchet's bio, meanwhile, established he could have been part of a G2 Defensor (which still doesn't exist). It is recommended ''not'' to use [[Ratchet_(SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Ratchet]], however.
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[[File:Unite-Warriors-UW-03-Guardian.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb|]]
===''Unite Warriors''===
*[[Defensor_(G1)#Unite_Warriors|Guardian]] (Giftset, 2015)
**[[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Hot Spot]]
**[[Streetwise_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Streetwise]]
**[[First_Aid_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|First Aid]]
**[[Blades_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Graze]]
**[[Groove_(G1)#Unite_Warriors_2|Groove]]
:Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Defensor, ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Guardian, was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive and in a gift set. This included the five original Protectobots, with Groove (as a new Deluxe-sized mold) included instead of [[Rook (Generations)#Generations|Rook]] and the Legends-sized Groove. The Deluxe Groove would also be retooled slightly for his "May Mayhem" release in the US. Defensor's deco, while cartoon-accurate, skips over some of the intricate molded detail on his chest and legs.
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==Merchandise==
===''G Guardian''===
*'''Graze''' (Candy toy, [[2012]])
*'''First Aid''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Groove''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Heatrock''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Skyfeather''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Streetwise''' (Candy toy, 2012)

:Gaia Guardian can only be assembled by purchasing all six of his components individually. Each component is a snap-together model kit sold with a piece of (awful) gum. A hole in each box allows the buyer to get a look at the number of the kit inside.

===''Gum Plus''===
*'''Hot Spot''' (Candy toy, 2012)

:Hot Spot is part of the fifth series of Kabaya's "Gum Plus Transformers" series of small model kits with bonus vile gum. He can combine with the figures from the G Guardian series to form Guardian or God Guardian.

==Notes==
*The Protectobots' sudden, unexplained appearance in the animated series is a result of the information on the characters not being delivered to the production staff before the second season's final run of plots were decided upon. Consequently, the team could not be given an "origin" episode, but they were nonetheless inserted into the events of "The Revenge of Bruticus" and "B.O.T." without explanation for where they came from in order to appease Hasbro.<ref>Page 138 of the [http://www.tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/ series bible].</ref>
*Even the team's voices are indicative of their last-minute addition to the show; where the Aerialbots, Stunticons, and Combaticons are almost all played by new actors who were not previously part of the show's cast, the Protectobots are collectively voiced by [[Peter Cullen]], [[Frank Welker]], [[Chris Latta]], [[Michael Bell]], and [[Dan Gilvezan]], five of the show's most prominent pre-existing cast members. Evidently, there was no time (or, we might wager, inclination on the part of the production staff) to go through the casting process and recruit new talent for the roles.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Protectobot''' (プロテクトボット ''Purotekutobotto'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 2 subgroups]]
[[Category:Protectobots| Protectobot (G1)]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors subgroups]]

Protectobot (G1)

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:''The Protectobots are an [[Autobot]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Protectobots-marvel26.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|But who could that dude on the left be?]]
The '''Protectobots''' consist of:

*The energetic [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (leader, sometimes also known as Hot Zone)
*The savvy [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (sometimes also known as Streetstar or Streetsmart)
*The bad boy [[Blades (G1)|Blades]]
*The easy going [[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
*The compassionate [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]

This team of emergency, rescue and law enforcement vehicles are dedicated to the protection of [[human]]s and their homes. To this end, they will respond to any manner of mundane human emergency and help in any way they can.

They combine to form the giant [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who embodies the team's ideals of protecting human life.

There are four lesser-known Protectobots who serve with the team in special circumstances:

*The powerful [[Heatrock]]
*The airborne [[Skyfeather]]
*The durable [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]]
*The dry-humored [[Medix (G1)|Medix]]

Heatrock and Skyfeather also allow the formation of [[Gaia Guardian]] and [[God Guardian]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====Ask Vector Prime====
The Protectobots once lived on the colony world of [[Archon]], but as the colony slowly began to fail they succumbed to [[stasis lock]]. They remained that way until [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] chanced across the ruins of the planet and brought them back to Earth. The only way to revive them was through an [[energon]] infusion; the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s volunteered for the process. The Protectobots made a complete recovery and then some: the transfusion had given them the ability to combine! [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] gave them [[Protectobots' headquarters|their own headquarters]] in [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]], hoping that city life would help them acclimatize to life on Earth while also providing the metropolis with an extra degree of protection. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 21/9/2015}}

====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:BOT Protectobot HQ interior.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
The Protectobots operated out of [[Protectobots' headquarters|their own headquarters]] on Earth, away from [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]].

When the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] attacked an inhabited city on [[Earth]], Optimus Prime called upon the Protectobots to evacuate the civilians caught in the crossfire. Later, as Earth's orbit was diverted to the [[Sun]] by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], the Protectobots raced around the world rescuing people trapped by fire, putting out infernos and trying to cool the population down by putting them inside meat lockers. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

After the Combaticons had been brought to heel by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], they attacked a major city for no apparent reason. Defensor arrived and totally blew up [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] with ''one shot''. Later, the Protectobots saved some window-washers from a burning skyscraper, and helped douse the flames. Later still, the Protectobots were ordered to help defend Autobot Headquarters from a Decepticon attack. They merged into Defensor and activated his useless force field, which almost immediately deactivated, allowing the Decepticons to blast Defensor back into his component parts. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
{{groupstub|{{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 12|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Part 12}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 13|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Part 13}}}}

=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Protectobots were constructed as a response to the recent threat of the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Transformers 2010 Part 1}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
In [[2011]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] attacked [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] looking to take control of [[Vector Sigma]]. Hot Spot and Blades were on the front lines defending Cybertron against the Combaticons. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} As Defensor, the Protectobots continued battling on Cybertron for some time alongside [[Raiden]] and Superion. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Later, they assembled on Earth at [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s command. Their mission was to stop the Decepticons from interfering with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], who were searching for the hidden location of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. On a security sweep, the Protectobots ran across their old foes, the Combaticons, and went into battle. The two teams quickly assumed their combined forms as Bruticus and Defensor, as the fighting escalated. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

When Galvatron made another strike on Cybertron, this time to steal the super-metal [[Cybertonuron]], the Protectobots assembled before the [[space bridge]] on Earth to be transported into battle. Seeking out the Combaticons on the battlefield, the Protectobots soon formed Defensor and fought once more with Bruticus. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Defensor and Bruticus's battle continued as Defensor delivered a devastating smash to Bruticus's back. For at least part of the battle, the two teams disassembled, as Hot Spot and Blades were seen firing upon the aerial Combaticons. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

Hot Spot and the Protectobots were dispatched to [[Peru]] with the [[Trainbot]]s when a volcano erupted, leaving a mountainside village in dire peril. Their rescue mission was blocked by the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Hot Spot was ready to tear into the enemy, but [[Shouki]] insisted the Protectobots proceed on to the village to protect the innocent lives. Hot Spot relented, but the Protectobots nevertheless failed to reach the village. They were intercepted by the Decepticons' second wave, the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s. True to his devout pacifism, First Aid was not seen engaging in battle until the Protectobots formed Defensor. This left them grouped together and vulnerable, however, to an underhanded attack. Defensor was taken out of action by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s paralysis ray, which was strong enough to force the Protectobots apart and leave them completely immobilized. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}}

The Protectobots were part of a strike team that flew to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to disrupt [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s gathering of Decepticons. They immediately formed Defensor upon entering the battle. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} When the planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]] sent out a distress call asking for energy, the Autobots of Earth responded. While they were loading the Trainbots full of supplies, however, Galvatron and the Decepticons arrived to take the energy for themselves. The Protectobots fought back against the enemy, and formed Defensor to counter [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] on the battlefield. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

After the death of Ultra Magnus, the Autobots were desperately trying to pick up the slack during [[Sixshot]]'s campaign of destruction around the globe. Hot Spot and the Protectobots assembled as Defensor to go out and confront Sixshot at one of the attack sites, but they apparently didn't fare too well. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} When the Decepticons seemingly abandoned Earth, the Protectobots assisted [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] in rebuilding the planet after the enemy's departure. On one occasion, they located Sixshot's old command base. By combining into Defensor, the Protectobots helped [[Raiden]] and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] obliterate the base, wiping out all trace of the Decepticons' presence. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}} Defensor was later seen helping to repair the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]]. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

Following a lengthy period of inactivity, the Decepticons renewed their attacks on Earth. With Fortress still off in space, Spike Witwicky dispatched the Protectobots to attend to the threats. In [[Canberra]], [[Australia]], the Protectobots confronted Bruticus at one of Scorponok's new [[Death Tower]]s. Although they combined into Defensor, the Protectobots were beaten severely by Bruticus. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} As Defensor, the Protectobots participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the [[Arctic|North Pole]]. They lent their energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
The Protectobots existed in some form on Cybertron nine million years ago, and apparently got into drinking contests with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] at faction neutral bars. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}

In [[2007]], after Cybertron entered its new [[Golden Age]], the war between the Autobots and Decepticons still raged in space and on Earth. A battle between Defensor and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] led to the permanent deactivation of most of the Protectobots: only Streetwise was left remaining. Some time later, after the Autobots learned of the mysterious abilities of [[forestonite]], Streetwise and [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] expressed hope that the substance might be capable of reviving the other Protectobots. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Protectobots-marvel24.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|In a world... made of onion roots...]]
''The Protectobots were first shown in a vision given to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. After seeing the vision Prime ordered the creation of both teams of Autobots seen in it, the Protectobots and [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]].'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

The Protectobots' first known mission involved accompanying Optimus Prime to stop the Decepticons from stealing a [[hydrothermocline]] from [[Energy Futures Industries]]. They eventually battled the Decepticons within a computer game called [[Multi-World]], wherein they trounced the Combaticons with some help from the game's native inhabitants, then as Defensor killed [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] by dropping them both off a bridge. Megatron cheated, however, and was able to re-create himself in the game. Optimus Prime defeated him for good, but in the real world decided that he'd lost the game as he harmed the video game's natives in doing so. As the game's terms called for the losing leader to be destroyed in the real world, Prime was blown to bits, and the stunned Protectobots hauled his remains back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in silence. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

[[File:Protectobots-marvel35a.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|PREPARE TO ENGAGE AGAINST A HOSTILE ENEMY FORCE! GO TEAM!]]
The Protectobots later were sent by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] to track down the "traitorous" [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]]. Goldbug was captured by humans, but Blaster was secured after a fight with the Combaticons. {{storylink|Used Autobots}} A second battle followed as the Protectobots returned to the Ark; as Defensor, the Protectobots were defeated, and saved only because Blaster was freed by some [[Spacehikers|human children]]. Moved by his example, the Protectobots freed Blaster, and watched as he took the children for a ride in space aboard the captive [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}}

''Streetwise subsequently battled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] on Earth during [[Christmas]] [[1987]].'' {{storylink|Stargazing}}

''First Aid was shown as having been deactivated, lying in stasis aboard the Ark.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
{{groupstub|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}}}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Protectobots-marvel-g2issue4.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|The peace-loving Groove and First Aid go on a mission to blow up a spaceship with a [[Chaosmaster Bomb|giant bomb]].]]
The Protectobots seem to have been split up; Hot Spot led an assortment of other (non-Protectobot) Autobots on a mission to stop [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] on Earth, {{storylink|Final Transformations}} which ended with his self-destruction to avoid capture by [[Cobra]]. {{storylink|All or Nothing!}}

Meanwhile, the rest of the team was under [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s command as he took on the second-generation [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]]. They joined a mission to destroy the Cybertronian flagship ''[[Twilight (G2)|Twilight]]''; Grimlock hadn't quite thought things through, however, and the mission ended with the Autobots held captive. A subsequent rescue mission by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] freed the Autobots. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Devices and Desires!}}

Groove later joined the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] in a training exercise on a deep space asteroid. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}} Blades suffered rotor damage when he was shot by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] on Earth, as part of a Grimlock-led assault force against Megatron's Decepticons to back up Optimus Prime's truce-seeking mission. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Protectobots-darkages2.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|So exciting they're bursting right out of the panel.]]
As one of the powerful and contested combiner teams, the Protectobots were supposed to remain neutral. However, when the [[Ultracon]]s recruited [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and turned him loose on their enemies, the Protectobots felt they had no choice but to respond. As Defensor, they counter-attacked the Constructicon combiner, but the fragile industrial area around them was being destroyed. Eventually, they succeeded in taking down Devastator as individuals, through careful teamwork.

After the battle, the team tried to figure out why their combined form still wasn't living up to his intellectual potential. Before they could find an answer, the [[Chaos Trinity]] attacked the team's secret base. Hot Spot was unwilling to use Defensor, afraid of a repeat of what had happened before. The team was defeated, and Hot Spot taken prisoner. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:MistakesAndMayhem-Protectobots.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|oh hey guys i'm rook what's going on]]
Though some of them had worked together in the past, First Aid, Hot Spot, Streetwise, Groove, and Blades first came together as five crew members of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' who accompanied [[Mirage (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Mirage]] back to Cybertron to witness the momentous first contact with [[Caminus]]. Since their mission statement was to protect Mirage, Streetwise jokingly dubbed the team the "Protectobots". {{storylink|The Possible Light}} Shortly after arriving on Cybertron, they bore witness to a battle between [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]]-[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and were noticed by [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] who, in dire need of another combiner on Cybertron's side, exposed them to the energies of the [[Enigma of Combination]]. The confused team (now suddenly joined by a sixth guy called [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]]) spontaneously joined together into the new combiner [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who helped defeat Devastator before joining Superion by Starscream's side. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

Some time later after the conclusion of the "Combiner Wars", Optimus Prime and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] saw Mirage and the Protectobots off as they departed Cybertron to return to the ''Lost Light''. {{storylink|The Transgressors}} The shuttle was severely damaged during its voyage to the ship, but they were able to make a controlled crach landing in one of the ''Lost Light'''s shuttle bays. What they didn't know, however, was that the ship had been taken over by [[Getaway]] and his ilk - the Protectobots and Mirage attempted to escape after discovering what Getaway had done to the place, but were apprehended and placed in memory loops. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle|Full Circle}} Getaway somehow found out about the Protectobots' newfound ability to combine, and manipulated [[Atomizer]] into killing [[Rook (Generations)|Rook]] to deal with both the threat of Defensor and Atomizer's wavering conviction. The remaining Protectobots, Mirage, and Thunderclash were later awakened by Riptide and decided to leave the ship, but were forced to take [[Ambulon]]'s corpse as a substitute leg for Defensor when they discovered Getaway and his security team were there first. Defensor tore through the security team, but was soon cut down back into his components by Getaway's "new hire" [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] and blasted to pieces by the security team. First Aid, the sole surviving Protectobot, barely escaped with his life along with Riptide and Thunderclash when Star Saber was distracted from killing him by Atomizer jumping him and repeatedly shooting him with the nudge gun. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The Protectobots, like the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], were convinced by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] to downsize to [[Micromaster]] bodies. {{Storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
During a Decepticon attack on a major human city, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], and the Protectobots launched rescue operations. Unfortunately their efforts were hampered by [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], who unleashed all manner of sonic attacks on them. {{storylink|To the Rescue}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Protectobots-collectallfive.jpg|thumb|Collect all five! You don't want Defensor to be missing a limb, do you?]]
*'''Protectobots''' ([[1986]]/[[1991]])
**[[Blades (G1)|Blades]]
**[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]
**[[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
**[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]
**[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]

:The Protectobots are fairly standard Scramble City-style toys: four simple, small figures who form the limbs of the combined form, sold carded at the $5 price point, and one larger leader who forms the central torso, sold boxed at $12. All five can combine to form [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]].

:Unlike the Aerialbots and Stunticons who slightly preceded them, the smaller Protectobots do not share a standard [[Transformation (toys)|transformation scheme]]. All feature shoulder swivels as their only notable articulation; some have knee joints, but they are rendered useless by their fused uni-feet. Three of them do have an odd fist design, with the post-hole on the side rather than the top; their guns feature L-shaped grips to compensate. All four small members of the team come with add-on weapons for their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s. They share a color palette dominated by whites, reds, light grays, and black.

:The team is also notable for having a small amount of [[kibble]] storage — Defensor's chest plates can attach to Hot Spot in vehicle mode, and the combiner's head is integral to Hot Spot.

:All five Protectobots were later available as part of the [[Europe]]an ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line in 1991.

:The Protectobot molds were later slightly redecorated to make [[Guard City]].

:[[Knockoff]]s of the team are quite common. Almost universally, they feature Hot Spot in red, perhaps emulating the later Guard City version of the molds. Not quite so universally, they give creative new names to the team, such as [[Groove (G1)|Motorcycle]], [[First Aid (G1)|Patrol Wagon]], and [[Blades (G1)|Whirlbird]]. Reduced-scale knockoffs of the team have also been seen.

===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Menasor and G2 Defensor.jpg|thumb|At least his colors would have been more different than Guard City's were.]]
: The Protectobots were to be released as part of the second wave of combiners in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' toyline]], and naturally would have been able to form Defensor. However, this entire wave was ultimately canceled for unknown reasons.

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===''Universe'' (2008)===
====''Classic Series''====
*'''Blades''' (Voyager, [[2008]])
{{main|Blades (G1)#Universe (2008)}}
: A redeco of the ''Cybertron'' [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] mold.

*'''Aerial Rivals''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
:This [[Target]]-exclusive 5-pack includes Blades, a redeco of the [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] version of Evac.

*'''Special Team Leaders''' (Legends multi-pack, 2008)
{{main|Hot Spot (G1)#Universe (2008)}}
:This Target-exclusive 5-pack includes "Hot Zone" (renamed for [[trademark]] reasons), a redeco of the Legends-class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime]].

====''Titanium Series''====
*'''Hot Zone''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, [[2009]])
{{main|Hot Spot (G1)#Titanium Series}}
:''A redeco of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)]] [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]].
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===''Timelines''===
*'''Generation 2: Redux''' ([[BotCon 2010]] box set)
{{main|Streetwise (G1)#Timelines}}
:"Streetstar" (renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a redeco of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008)]] [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Prowl]],.

===''Generations''===
[[File:Protectobots-combiner-wars-crosssell.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9|Collect all five! You don't want your carefully curated collection of ''adult collectibles'' to be missing an item, do you?]]

*'''GDO'''
**[[Hot_Spot_(G1)#GDO|Protectobot Hot Spot]] (Voyager, [[2012]])
:Hot Spot, having reclaimed his name, is a retool of ''Universe'' [[Inferno (G1)#Universe (2008)|Inferno]] exclusive to Asian markets and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the U.S.

*'''Combiner Wars''' ([[2015]])
** [[Defensor_(G1)#Generations|Defensor]]
*** [[Hot_Spot_(G1)#Combiner_Wars|Hot Spot]] (Voyager)
*** [[Streetwise_(G1)#Generations|Streetwise]] (Deluxe)
*** [[First_Aid_(G1)#Generations|First Aid]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Blades_(G1)#Generations|Blades]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Rook_(Generations)#Generations|Rook]] (Deluxe)
*** [[Groove_(G1)#Generations|Groove]] (Legends)
:New versions of the Protectobots were released as part of the ''Combiner Wars'' subline of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]''. Hot Spot forms the torso and combines with Streetwise, First Aid, Blades, and new member Rook to form Defensor. Groove, downsized to Legends class for scale issues, can form Defensor's chestplate.

* '''May Mayhem and BotCon Exclusives''' ([[2016]])
** Groove (Deluxe)
** [[Medix_(G1)#Generations|Medix]] (Deluxe)
** [[Ratchet_(G1)/toys#BotCon2016|Ratchet]] (Deluxe)
:Another Groove figure was released as part of the May Mayhem exclusive run, this time in Deluxe size to replace Rook and complete the original Protectobots roster. Exclusive to [[Botcon 2016]], the customization class figure could be turned into one of many different kinds of Ratchet, or Medix. While both were advertised to be part of the obscure combiner [[Modulus]], Medix' bio established him to be a backup member of Defensor. G2 Ratchet's bio, meanwhile, established he could have been part of a G2 Defensor (which still doesn't exist). It is recommended ''not'' to use [[Ratchet_(SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Ratchet]], however.

===''Unite Warriors''===
*'''Guardian''' (Giftset, 2015)

==Merchandise==
===''G Guardian''===
*'''Graze''' (Candy toy, [[2012]])
*'''First Aid''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Groove''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Heatrock''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Skyfeather''' (Candy toy, 2012)
*'''Streetwise''' (Candy toy, 2012)

:Gaia Guardian can only be assembled by purchasing all six of his components individually. Each component is a snap-together model kit sold with a piece of (awful) gum. A hole in each box allows the buyer to get a look at the number of the kit inside.

===''Gum Plus''===
*'''Hot Spot''' (Candy toy, 2012)

:Hot Spot is part of the fifth series of Kabaya's "Gum Plus Transformers" series of small model kits with bonus vile gum. He can combine with the figures from the G Guardian series to form Guardian or God Guardian.

==Notes==
*The Protectobots' sudden, unexplained appearance in the animated series is a result of the information on the characters not being delivered to the production staff before the second season's final run of plots were decided upon. Consequently, the team could not be given an "origin" episode, but they were nonetheless inserted into the events of "The Revenge of Bruticus" and "B.O.T." without explanation for where they came from in order to appease Hasbro.<ref>Page 138 of the [http://www.tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/ series bible].</ref>
*Even the team's voices are indicative of their last-minute addition to the show; where the Aerialbots, Stunticons, and Combaticons are almost all played by new actors who were not previously part of the show's cast, the Protectobots are collectively voiced by [[Peter Cullen]], [[Frank Welker]], [[Chris Latta]], [[Michael Bell]], and [[Dan Gilvezan]], five of the show's most prominent pre-existing cast members. Evidently, there was no time (or, we might wager, inclination on the part of the production staff) to go through the casting process and recruit new talent for the roles.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Protectobot''' (プロテクトボット ''Purotekutobotto'')

==References==
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[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 2 subgroups]]
[[Category:Protectobots| Protectobot (G1)]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors subgroups]]

Wheeljack (Movie)

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:''Wheeljack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:HeatScramble wheeljack.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.95|Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity... and I'm not sure about the former.]]
An accomplished [[Autobot]] scientist and inventor, '''Wheeljack''' (aka '''Que''') will hook you up with some new weapon or gizmo that he just invented. There's no problem too big or too small that Wheeljack isn't willing to tackle, be it celestial mechanics or inventing potent new anti-Decepticon combat weapons. Because of this, he's a welcome addition to the [[NEST]] team, as staying on the cutting edge of technology is a priority for NEST. That said, he's not much a fighter, and prefers to leave the violence to his combat partner [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]. With his wild hairstyle, glasses, and dapper [[Facial hair|moustache]], he resembles a certain famous [[Albert Einstein|scientist]] as well! To complete the German homage, he transforms into a [[wikipedia:Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes-Benz]] E550.

{{bigquote|They're great inventions for kicking ass!|Que on his latest killamajig|''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Movies===
====''Dark of the Moon'' film====

{{voiceactor|[[George Coe]] (English), [[Shinpachi Tsuji]] (Japanese)|[[Guillermo Coria]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Giorgio Lopez]] (Italian)}}

[[File:Dark-of-the-moon-que-robot-atnest.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Good news, everyone! Tomorrow, you'll all be making a delivery to Ebola 9, the virus planet.]]
[[File:Dark-of-the-moon-que-carmode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"Is there any other protection I need?" "Only from me, 007, unless you bring that car back in pristine order."]]
As a member of a NEST strike team, Que, in his vehicle form, posed as the [[Iran]]ian defense minister’s vehicle to cross a checkpoint. Once he and the others reached an illegal nuclear facility, he, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] and [[Mirage (Movie)|Dino]] investigated and destroyed it.

Later at NEST's new base of operations in Washington, D.C., Que provided weapons-specialist [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] with a weapons upgrade, supplying him with two powerful rifles, much to Ironhide's liking. When National Intelligence Director [[Charlotte Mearing]] arrived, he politely introduced himself and informed them about Optimus Prime's upset mood. Mearing thought this was the silent treatment but Que and Ironhide assured that this was not that, it was worse. He stood in the background with his fellow Autobots and observed Optimus berate the government officials for keeping the wreckage of the ''[[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]'' a secret from the Autobots.

[[File:DOTMQuegadget.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"I'll hazard I can do more damage on my laptop sitting in my pajamas before my first cup of Earl Grey than you can do in a year in the field."]]
When the Autobots were ordered to be exiled from Earth by the government on [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime's]] demands, Que helped to prepare the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'' for launch alongside his fellow Autobots. However, after launch, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] attacked the ''Xantium'' and destroyed the ship, presumably killing Que and the other Autobots on board.

Secretly, the Autobots had suspected treachery, and hid inside one of their shuttle's booster rockets which had detached shortly before Starscream's attack. Que went alongside his comrades into the midst of the Decepticon-occupied [[Chicago]]. Before the Autobots went off to battle, Que provided [[Sam Witwicky]], [[Robert Epps]] and a team of soldiers with several new [[Grapple glove|anti-Decepticon]] [[Boomstick|weapons]] that he had constructed which would, as he put it, “kick ass.”

[[File:DOTMQuegetsit.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Good news, everyone! I've been shot - wait a minute, that's not good news at all!]]
Later on, when several Autobots were overwhelmed and captured, he was taken hostage alongside Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Dino and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. At [[Dylan Gould]]'s prodding, [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] decided to make trophies of the prisoners, starting with Que. Que voiced his fears to Bumblebee just as [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] pushed him forward, telling him his "time was up". Despite Que’s pleas for mercy, he was shot in the chest by a Decepticon [[protoform]]. He fell to his knees in pain, asking why they were doing this before Barricade shot him in the back, killing him. His body fell to the ground and his deactivated head rolled away from his broken body.

His death left Bumblebee distraught, mourning his lost friend, while Barricade added insult to injury by laughing at the fallen Autobot. Soundwave even pushed Bumblebee onto Que's dead body to torment him before his own execution. Bumblebee soon avenged his fallen friend by killing Soundwave. Que would also avenge his own death, in a way, as his Boomsticks were used to help take down his killer, Barricade. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
{{note|Wheeljack's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novel “[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]”; the “[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation]]" and "[[Movie Trilogy]]" comics; and the storybooks “[[Autobots Versus Decepticons]],” "[[Optimus Prime's Friends and Foes]]" and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mix & Match]]."}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
Five years after the Battle of Chicago, Que was listed as "deceased" by the CIA taskforce "[[Cemetery Wind]]". {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Foundation1 wheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Yeah, but what you have done for us ''lately''?]]
Thousands of years ago on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Wheeljack was one of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s followers. He was a crucial figure in the culmination of Sentinel Prime's plan to save the dying planet: While Sentinel's other pupils held off an attack by the heretic [[Thetacon (tribe)|Thetacons]], Wheeljack's technical skills went to work creating a device that, once linked to the AllSpark, warped time and space, teleporting a sun into Cybertronian space. The sun's energy revitalized the [[AllSpark]], bringing life and energy back to Cybertron, and Wheeljack calmly remarked that, wouldn't you know it, it seemed they'd only gone and saved the world. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} Soon after, Wheeljack stood by Sentinel Prime's side when he addressed the collective populace of the planet on [[Unification Day]], announcing the new direction for the revitalized Cybertron. The world was to be governed by a [[Science Division]] led by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], and a [[Defense Force]] under [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s command; naturally, Wheeljack elected to join the former.{{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}

Years later, Wheeljack was with Sentinel Prime and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] at one of the division's archaeological digs when they came under attack from Megatron's forces, which he had rechristened "[[Decepticon]]s" with the intent of seizing control of the planet. Optimus—now Optimus ''Prime''—rallied those who opposed Megatron under him as the [[Autobot]]s, Wheeljack included. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}}

As the war worsened, Sentinel Prime presented the Autobots with a mysterious "torch" he had invented that would somehow end the war. An Autobot strike team under Optimus assault [[Simfur]] in order to activate the torch by bringing it into contact with the AllSpark, while Wheeljack stayed by Sentinel's side, awaiting its return and preparing to depart aboard the two great [[Ark (disambiguation)|Arks]] the Autobots had built. Elita-One soon arrived with the active torch, at which point Sentinel ordered a reluctant Wheeljack to take the first [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]] and collected the other Autobots from their base in [[Tyger Pax]], while Sentinel himself took the torch and went to pick up Optimus's team aboard his own [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]. Consequently, Sentinel's Ark and all aboard were apparently destroyed by the Decepticons upon arrival. Furious at the death of his mentor, Optimus Prime enacted a new plan: while he kept Megatron busy, Wheeljack took the rest of the Autobots and attacked Simfur again, overwhelming the weakened Decepticons there and capturing the AllSpark. The cube was removed from the machine Wheeljack had invented, which caused Cybertron's sun to disappear. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

[[File:RisingStorm4WheeljackeandMiragebodiesdestroyed.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|They will get better]]

Thousands of years later, Wheeljack joined Optimus Prime on Earth at some point after 2009, alongside [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]. The pair joined [[NEST]], and were assigned to a unit stationed in [[Washington, D.C.]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} This put them closest to the action when a huge Decepticon battalion attacked [[Sam Witwicky]]'s school in [[Philadelphia]], and they arrived just in time to help [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] fight off the villains. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} Wheeljack generated a powerful [[force field]] to shield Sam and other human bystanders as they ran from the battle, {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}} and the pair helped hold the line until Optimus Prime arrived with reinforcements. Observing that the Decepticons were attempting to flee, Prime ordered Wheeljack to extend his force field in order to keep them from escaping, but before the scientist could comply, the merciless [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] descended onto the battlefield and grievously damaged Wheeljack with a powerful blast. Luckily, Wheeljack remained just functional enough to complete his recalibration, trapping Shockwave inside his force field with a very unhappy Optimus Prime. After Prime defeated Shockwave, [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] examined Wheeljack's broken body and reported that he could be repaired, though he probably wouldn't be "quite the same". {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}

===''Movie Trilogy'' manga===
Wheeljack fixed up Sentinel Prime. {{Storylink|Movie Trilogy, Part 3}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Autobots'' video game===
Wheeljack upgraded [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]] so that he could store the data of and, thus, adopt multiple vehicle forms. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===''Transformers: The Game'' (PSP)===
{{voiceactor|[[Erik Passoja]] (English)}}
[[File:Wheeljack movie psp.jpg|thumb|right|Before the 'stache.]]

Wheeljack arrived on [[Earth]] some time after [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and his team, apparently at the same time as [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]. At that time, the Autobots were coming under attack from an army of Decepticon drones, and Wheeljack was able to concoct a virus that would send the drones back into sleep mode. [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] and [[Trailbreaker (Movie)|Trailbreaker]] were charged with transmitting the virus to an orbiting satellite, broadcasting it to all the drones simultaneously. Although they succeeded, Wheeljack was left with the unfortunate task of relaying to Optimus Prime that Hound had died in the process.

A little later, Wheeljack accompanied the Autobots on their mission to the [[Hoover Dam]], and was seen escaping the complex when the Decepticons attacked. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (PSP)|Transformers The Game (PSP)}}

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
{{voiceactor|[[Jamie Alcroft]] (English)}}

====Xbox 360/PS3====
Wheeljack aided his Autobot comrades from behind the scenes, arming them with newer, more potent weaponry almost as soon as he was done building them. Wheeljack also made a virus for the Autobots to hack the Decepticon transmissions. Later, he had NEST forces deliver one of these [[Heavy Iron 2.0|new weapons]] to Ironhide as the latter was battling the Decepticons in Detroit. The gun Wheeljack sent him enabled Ironhide to destroy Mixmaster's shields, leaving the Decepticon vulnerable.

Soundwave later infiltrated an old Sector Seven base that was evidently used as a workshop by Wheeljack to develop new MechTech weapons. Unfortunately, Soundwave managed to destroy the base and the MechTech with it, while what few weapons were already en route to Optimus Prime were intercepted by Starscream. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)}}

====Autobots/Decepticons====
Wheeljack warned [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] to be very careful fighting [[Crowbar]], as Crowbar had a reputation as a deadly fighter. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons|Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons}}

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
[[File:Dotm-Deluxe-Wheeljack-Toy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Any man who can drive safely while kissing a [[Arcee (Movie)|pretty girl]] is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2012)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA31'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Tool Kit/Combat Saw, 2 power tools, spear
: ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Wheeljack transforms from a blue [[Mercedes-Benz]] E550. He comes with a [[MechTech]] Tool Kit which turns into a spinning Circular Saw. His MechTech weapon is capable of standing alone as a portable workbench of sorts, is held/mounted with two different [[5mm post|post]]s, and features a [[C joint]] bar between two of the front legs. He also features two different power tools, resembling a power drill and a nail/rivet gun, that clip to his upper waist, as well as a large spear that clips to his back. He features MechTech ports on his hands, arms, back/hood underside, and roof, although none of the clip-on weapons can be hidden in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], nor are there sufficient ports to mount them all. His [[stock photography]] depicts his saw blade as painted in gold, but is left unpainted in the final product.

: Wheeljack was to be released in the US in December, 2011, but his release was first moved to February, 2012, then ultimately announced by Hasbro to be cancelled during [[Toy Fair 2012]]. No explicit reasons were given, but a combination of factors including the push for a new cartoon-centric toyline and retailer disinterest can be cited. At [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2012, they stated they were trying to find ways to get those figures out in USA retailers.

:The Hasbro version of the figure, sporting the "Wheeljack" name, was released in Asian markets in May 2012, while Takara's release of the figure was rather surprisingly packaged under his in-movie name as "Autobot Que".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/DOTMWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===Movie Trilogy Series===
[[File:MovieTrilogytoys-Wheeljack.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|"I went to a rejuvenation clinic and got a whole natural overhaul. They took out some wrinkles, did hair repair, changed the blood - added a good 30 to 40 years to my life. They also replaced my spleen and colon. What do you think?"]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' ?
: ''[[Movie Trilogy Series]]'' Wheeljack is a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Wheeljack, but using the mold's alternate head (previously seen in the first toy's [[instructions]]) and decoed in colors closer to Generation 1 Wheeljack.

{{canceledtoy}}
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===Movie Advanced Series===
[[File:MovieAdvanced_Wheeljack_Advert.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.25|"The way I see it, if you're going to build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?"]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, [[August 8]],[[2014]])
**''Japanese ID Number:'' ADEX
: An AEON shop exclusive, ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' Wheeljack is a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Wheeljack, but using the mold's alternate head (previously seen in the first toy's [[instructions]] and which was to be used in the canceled ''Movie Trilogy Series'' figure above) and decoed in colors closer to Generation 1 Wheeljack, moreso than the ''Movie Trilogy Series'' Wheeljack was to have been. Like the [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Movie Advanced Series|Darkside Soundwave]] figure, Wheeljack comes with no weapons or accessories.
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==Notes==
[[File:Dark-of-the-moon-que-face-closeup.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|GREAT SCOTT!! But not such a great Scottish accent.]]
[[File:Dark-of-the-moon-que-robot-back.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|My God... Do you know what this means?! It means this damn ''thing'' doesn't work at all!]]
* Wheeljack's onscreen name "Que" is a nod to the famous ''[[Wikipedia:James Bond|James Bond]]'' character [[wikipedia:Q (James Bond)|Q]], who similarly provided his allies with equipment and gadgets. Furthermore, Que's scene in the Chicago battle, where he provides the NEST soldiers with a variety of weapons while stating their various features and functions, is lifted almost wholesale from many ''Bond'' movies. Rather interestingly though, he is listed in the credits as Que/Wheeljack, implying "Que" may just be a nickname.
* An early working name for him was '''Steeljaw''', and his head was considered to be based on [[Wikipedia:Christopher Lloyd|Christopher Lloyd's]] [[Wikipedia:Emmett Brown|Doc Brown]] from the [[Wikipedia:Back to the Future trilogy|''Back to the Future'' movies]] rather than Einstein. He was also going to have a 'labcoat', formed from his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] canvas roof.<ref name="wburt">[http://conceptartworld.com/?p=8388 Wesley Burt DOTM concepts.]</ref> Some trace of this design remains, briefly visible in the film as Prime is saying goodbye to Sam, in the form of a sort of waistcoat or carpenter's tool belt on his waist. That, of course, is in addition to the assortment of gadgets, tools, ammo and weapons attached to his waist, strapped across his chest, and hanging off his back.
*Numerous adaptations of Dark of the Moon (such as the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation|comic adaptation]] and [[Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel|junior novelization]]) illustrated that during the Autobot capture in Chicago, it was Dino/Mirage who was executed by Soundwave. However this was changed in the movie to Que/Wheeljack being killed instead while Dino/Mirage survived the battle.
** The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|novelization]] of the film also included a different death for the character in which he was run off the Chicago streets and into a river by the [[Driller]], where he was torn apart by Decepticon soldiers lying in wait for him.
* The Mercedes-Benz E550 prop car used for ''Dark of the Moon'' sported a German/European Union [[license plate]], "'''M IC3802'''", registered in the city of Munich, on the Chicago set.<ref name="chicago">[http://www.seibertron.com/live-action-films/gallery.php?id=133&size=0&start=50 Dark of the Moon Chicago set] at Seibertron.com.</ref> (The design of the plate is slightly inaccurate, as there should be a space between "IC" and "3802" if it were a real German plate. Also, a German car would have a license plate on the front as well.)
* Good luck trying to figure out his accent, by the way, as he oscillates between an impenetrably garbled half-Scottish, half-Irish muddle and English "Received Pronunciation" all the way through the film, at times in the same sentence. What we can tell you he's ''not'' speaking with, though, is a German accent, which a disturbing number of American fans seems to have concluded based simply on the fact he looks like Einstein.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Que''' (''Dark of the Moon'', キュー ''Kyū''), '''Wheeljack''' (''Movie Advanced Series'', ホイルジャック ''Hoirujakku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Qiānjīndǐng''' (China, 千斤顶, "Wheeljack" or "Hoisting Jack")

==Footnotes==
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Wheeljack (Movie)

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:''Wheeljack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:HeatScramble wheeljack.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.95|Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity... and I'm not sure about the former.]]
An accomplished [[Autobot]] scientist and inventor, '''Wheeljack''' (aka '''Que''') will hook you up with some new weapon or gizmo that he just invented. There's no problem too big or too small that Wheeljack isn't willing to tackle, be it celestial mechanics or inventing potent new anti-Decepticon combat weapons. Because of this, he's a welcome addition to the [[NEST]] team, as staying on the cutting edge of technology is a priority for NEST. That said, he's not much a fighter, and prefers to leave the violence to his combat partner [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]. With his wild hairstyle, glasses, and dapper [[Facial hair|moustache]], he resembles a certain famous [[Albert Einstein|scientist]] as well! To complete the German homage, he transforms into a [[wikipedia:Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes-Benz]] E550.

{{bigquote|They're great inventions for kicking ass!|Que on his latest killamajig|''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Movies===
====''Dark of the Moon'' film====

{{voiceactor|[[George Coe]] (English), [[Shinpachi Tsuji]] (Japanese)|[[Guillermo Coria]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Giorgio Lopez]] (Italian)}}

[[File:Dark-of-the-moon-que-robot-atnest.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Good news, everyone! Tomorrow, you'll all be making a delivery to Ebola 9, the virus planet.]]
[[File:Dark-of-the-moon-que-carmode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"Is there any other protection I need?" "Only from me, 007, unless you bring that car back in pristine order."]]
As a member of a NEST strike team, Que, in his vehicle form, posed as the [[Iran]]ian defense minister’s vehicle to cross a checkpoint. Once he and the others reached an illegal nuclear facility, he, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] and [[Mirage (Movie)|Dino]] investigated and destroyed it.

Later at NEST's new base of operations in Washington, D.C., Que provided weapons-specialist [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] with a weapons upgrade, supplying him with two powerful rifles, much to Ironhide's liking. When National Intelligence Director [[Charlotte Mearing]] arrived, he politely introduced himself and informed them about Optimus Prime's upset mood. Mearing thought this was the silent treatment but Que and Ironhide assured that this was not that, it was worse. He stood in the background with his fellow Autobots and observed Optimus berate the government officials for keeping the wreckage of the ''[[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]'' a secret from the Autobots.

[[File:DOTMQuegadget.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"I'll hazard I can do more damage on my laptop sitting in my pajamas before my first cup of Earl Grey than you can do in a year in the field."]]
When the Autobots were ordered to be exiled from Earth by the government on [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime's]] demands, Que helped to prepare the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'' for launch alongside his fellow Autobots. However, after launch, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] attacked the ''Xantium'' and destroyed the ship, presumably killing Que and the other Autobots on board.

Secretly, the Autobots had suspected treachery, and hid inside one of their shuttle's booster rockets which had detached shortly before Starscream's attack. Que went alongside his comrades into the midst of the Decepticon-occupied [[Chicago]]. Before the Autobots went off to battle, Que provided [[Sam Witwicky]], [[Robert Epps]] and a team of soldiers with several new [[Grapple glove|anti-Decepticon]] [[Boomstick|weapons]] that he had constructed which would, as he put it, “kick ass.”

[[File:DOTMQuegetsit.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Good news, everyone! I've been shot - wait a minute, that's not good news at all!]]
Later on, when several Autobots were overwhelmed and captured, he was taken hostage alongside Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Dino and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. At [[Dylan Gould]]'s prodding, [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] decided to make trophies of the prisoners, starting with Que. Que voiced his fears to Bumblebee just as [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] pushed him forward, telling him his "time was up". Despite Que’s pleas for mercy, he was shot in the chest by a Decepticon [[protoform]]. He fell to his knees in pain, asking why they were doing this before Barricade shot him in the back, killing him. His body fell to the ground and his deactivated head rolled away from his broken body.

His death left Bumblebee distraught, mourning his lost friend, while Barricade added insult to injury by laughing at the fallen Autobot. Soundwave even pushed Bumblebee onto Que's dead body to torment him before his own execution. Bumblebee soon avenged his fallen friend by killing Soundwave. Que would also avenge his own death, in a way, as his Boomsticks were used to help take down his killer, Barricade. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
{{note|Wheeljack's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novel “[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]”; the “[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation]]" and "[[Movie Trilogy]]" comics; and the storybooks “[[Autobots Versus Decepticons]],” "[[Optimus Prime's Friends and Foes]]" and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mix & Match]]."}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
Five years after the Battle of Chicago, Que was listed as "deceased" by the CIA taskforce "[[Cemetery Wind]]". {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Foundation1 wheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Yeah, but what you have done for us ''lately''?]]
Thousands of years ago on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Wheeljack was one of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s followers. He was a crucial figure in the culmination of Sentinel Prime's plan to save the dying planet: While Sentinel's other pupils held off an attack by the heretic [[Thetacon (tribe)|Thetacons]], Wheeljack's technical skills went to work creating a device that, once linked to the AllSpark, warped time and space, teleporting a sun into Cybertronian space. The sun's energy revitalized the [[AllSpark]], bringing life and energy back to Cybertron, and Wheeljack calmly remarked that, wouldn't you know it, it seemed they'd only gone and saved the world. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} Soon after, Wheeljack stood by Sentinel Prime's side when he addressed the collective populace of the planet on [[Unification Day]], announcing the new direction for the revitalized Cybertron. The world was to be governed by a [[Science Division]] led by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], and a [[Defense Force]] under [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s command; naturally, Wheeljack elected to join the former.{{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}

Years later, Wheeljack was with Sentinel Prime and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] at one of the division's archaeological digs when they came under attack from Megatron's forces, which he had rechristened "[[Decepticon]]s" with the intent of seizing control of the planet. Optimus—now Optimus ''Prime''—rallied those who opposed Megatron under him as the [[Autobot]]s, Wheeljack included. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}}

As the war worsened, Sentinel Prime presented the Autobots with a mysterious "torch" he had invented that would somehow end the war. An Autobot strike team under Optimus assault [[Simfur]] in order to activate the torch by bringing it into contact with the AllSpark, while Wheeljack stayed by Sentinel's side, awaiting its return and preparing to depart aboard the two great [[Ark (disambiguation)|Arks]] the Autobots had built. Elita-One soon arrived with the active torch, at which point Sentinel ordered a reluctant Wheeljack to take the first [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]] and collected the other Autobots from their base in [[Tyger Pax]], while Sentinel himself took the torch and went to pick up Optimus's team aboard his own [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]. Consequently, Sentinel's Ark and all aboard were apparently destroyed by the Decepticons upon arrival. Furious at the death of his mentor, Optimus Prime enacted a new plan: while he kept Megatron busy, Wheeljack took the rest of the Autobots and attacked Simfur again, overwhelming the weakened Decepticons there and capturing the AllSpark. The cube was removed from the machine Wheeljack had invented, which caused Cybertron's sun to disappear. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

[[File:RisingStorm4WheeljackeandMiragebodiesdestroyed.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|They will get better]]

Thousands of years later, Wheeljack joined Optimus Prime on Earth at some point after 2009, alongside [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]. The pair joined [[NEST]], and were assigned to a unit stationed in [[Washington, D.C.]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} This put them closest to the action when a huge Decepticon battalion attacked [[Sam Witwicky]]'s school in [[Philadelphia]], and they arrived just in time to help [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] fight off the villains. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} Wheeljack generated a powerful [[force field]] to shield Sam and other human bystanders as they ran from the battle, {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}} and the pair helped hold the line until Optimus Prime arrived with reinforcements. Observing that the Decepticons were attempting to flee, Prime ordered Wheeljack to extend his force field in order to keep them from escaping, but before the scientist could comply, the merciless [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] descended onto the battlefield and grievously damaged Wheeljack with a powerful blast. Luckily, Wheeljack remained just functional enough to complete his recalibration, trapping Shockwave inside his force field with a very unhappy Optimus Prime. After Prime defeated Shockwave, [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] examined Wheeljack's broken body and reported that he could be repaired, though he probably wouldn't be "quite the same". {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}

===''Movie Trilogy'' manga===
Wheeljack fixed up Sentinel Prime. {{Storylink|Movie Trilogy, Part 3}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Autobots'' video game===
Wheeljack upgraded [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]] so that he could store the data of and, thus, adopt multiple vehicle forms. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===''Transformers: The Game'' (PSP)===
{{voiceactor|[[Erik Passoja]] (English)}}
[[File:Wheeljack movie psp.jpg|thumb|right|Before the 'stache.]]

Wheeljack arrived on [[Earth]] some time after [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and his team, apparently at the same time as [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]. At that time, the Autobots were coming under attack from an army of Decepticon drones, and Wheeljack was able to concoct a virus that would send the drones back into sleep mode. [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] and [[Trailbreaker (Movie)|Trailbreaker]] were charged with transmitting the virus to an orbiting satellite, broadcasting it to all the drones simultaneously. Although they succeeded, Wheeljack was left with the unfortunate task of relaying to Optimus Prime that Hound had died in the process.

A little later, Wheeljack accompanied the Autobots on their mission to the [[Hoover Dam]], and was seen escaping the complex when the Decepticons attacked. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (PSP)|Transformers The Game (PSP)}}

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
{{voiceactor|[[Jamie Alcroft]] (English)}}

====Xbox 360/PS3====
Wheeljack aided his Autobot comrades from behind the scenes, arming them with newer, more potent weaponry almost as soon as he was done building them. Wheeljack also made a virus for the Autobots to hack the Decepticon transmissions. Later, he had NEST forces deliver one of these [[Heavy Iron 2.0|new weapons]] to Ironhide as the latter was battling the Decepticons in Detroit. The gun Wheeljack sent him enabled Ironhide to destroy Mixmaster's shields, leaving the Decepticon vulnerable.

Soundwave later infiltrated an old Sector Seven base that was evidently used as a workshop by Wheeljack to develop new MechTech weapons. Unfortunately, Soundwave managed to destroy the base and the MechTech with it, while what few weapons were already en route to Optimus Prime were intercepted by Starscream. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)}}

====Autobots/Decepticons====
Wheeljack warned [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] to be very careful fighting [[Crowbar]], as Crowbar had a reputation as a deadly fighter. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons|Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons}}

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
[[File:Dotm-Deluxe-Wheeljack-Toy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Any man who can drive safely while kissing a [[Arcee (Movie)|pretty girl]] is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2012)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA31'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Tool Kit/Combat Saw, 2 power tools, spear
: ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Wheeljack transforms from a blue [[Mercedes-Benz]] E550. He comes with a [[MechTech]] Tool Kit which turns into a spinning Circular Saw. His MechTech weapon is capable of standing alone as a portable workbench of sorts, is held/mounted with two different [[5mm post|post]]s, and features a [[C joint]] bar between two of the front legs. He also features two different power tools, resembling a power drill and a nail/rivet gun, that clip to his upper waist, as well as a large spear that clips to his back. He features MechTech ports on his hands, arms, back/hood underside, and roof, although none of the clip-on weapons can be hidden in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], nor are there sufficient ports to mount them all. His [[stock photography]] depicts his saw blade as painted in gold, but is left unpainted in the final product.

: Wheeljack was to be released in the US in December, 2011, but his release was first moved to February, 2012, then ultimately announced by Hasbro to be cancelled during [[Toy Fair 2012]]. No explicit reasons were given, but a combination of factors including the push for a new cartoon-centric toyline and retailer disinterest can be cited. At [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2012, they stated they were trying to find ways to get those figures out in USA retailers.

:The Hasbro version of the figure, sporting the "Wheeljack" name, was released in Asian markets in May 2012, while Takara's release of the figure was rather surprisingly packaged under his in-movie name as "Autobot Que".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/DOTMWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===Movie Trilogy Series===
[[File:MovieTrilogytoys-Wheeljack.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|"I went to a rejuvenation clinic and got a whole natural overhaul. They took out some wrinkles, did hair repair, changed the blood - added a good 30 to 40 years to my life. They also replaced my spleen and colon. What do you think?"]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' ?
: ''[[Movie Trilogy Series]]'' Wheeljack is a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Wheeljack, but using the mold's alternate head (previously seen in the first toy's [[instructions]]) and decoed in colors closer to Generation 1 Wheeljack.

{{canceledtoy}}
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[[File:MovieAdvanced_Wheeljack_Advert.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.25|"The way I see it, if you're going to build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?"]]
===Movie Advanced Series===
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, [[August 8]],[[2014]])
**''Japanese ID Number:'' ADEX
: An AEON shop exclusive, ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' Wheeljack is a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Wheeljack, but using the mold's alternate head (previously seen in the first toy's [[instructions]] and which was to be used in the canceled ''Movie Trilogy Series'' figure above) and decoed in colors closer to Generation 1 Wheeljack, moreso than the ''Movie Trilogy Series'' Wheeljack was to have been. Like the [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Movie Advanced Series|Darkside Soundwave]] figure, Wheeljack comes with no weapons or accessories.
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==Notes==
[[File:Dark-of-the-moon-que-face-closeup.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|GREAT SCOTT!! But not such a great Scottish accent.]]
[[File:Dark-of-the-moon-que-robot-back.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|My God... Do you know what this means?! It means this damn ''thing'' doesn't work at all!]]
* Wheeljack's onscreen name "Que" is a nod to the famous ''[[Wikipedia:James Bond|James Bond]]'' character [[wikipedia:Q (James Bond)|Q]], who similarly provided his allies with equipment and gadgets. Furthermore, Que's scene in the Chicago battle, where he provides the NEST soldiers with a variety of weapons while stating their various features and functions, is lifted almost wholesale from many ''Bond'' movies. Rather interestingly though, he is listed in the credits as Que/Wheeljack, implying "Que" may just be a nickname.
* An early working name for him was '''Steeljaw''', and his head was considered to be based on [[Wikipedia:Christopher Lloyd|Christopher Lloyd's]] [[Wikipedia:Emmett Brown|Doc Brown]] from the [[Wikipedia:Back to the Future trilogy|''Back to the Future'' movies]] rather than Einstein. He was also going to have a 'labcoat', formed from his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] canvas roof.<ref name="wburt">[http://conceptartworld.com/?p=8388 Wesley Burt DOTM concepts.]</ref> Some trace of this design remains, briefly visible in the film as Prime is saying goodbye to Sam, in the form of a sort of waistcoat or carpenter's tool belt on his waist. That, of course, is in addition to the assortment of gadgets, tools, ammo and weapons attached to his waist, strapped across his chest, and hanging off his back.
*Numerous adaptations of Dark of the Moon (such as the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation|comic adaptation]] and [[Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel|junior novelization]]) illustrated that during the Autobot capture in Chicago, it was Dino/Mirage who was executed by Soundwave. However this was changed in the movie to Que/Wheeljack being killed instead while Dino/Mirage survived the battle.
** The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|novelization]] of the film also included a different death for the character in which he was run off the Chicago streets and into a river by the [[Driller]], where he was torn apart by Decepticon soldiers lying in wait for him.
* The Mercedes-Benz E550 prop car used for ''Dark of the Moon'' sported a German/European Union [[license plate]], "'''M IC3802'''", registered in the city of Munich, on the Chicago set.<ref name="chicago">[http://www.seibertron.com/live-action-films/gallery.php?id=133&size=0&start=50 Dark of the Moon Chicago set] at Seibertron.com.</ref> (The design of the plate is slightly inaccurate, as there should be a space between "IC" and "3802" if it were a real German plate. Also, a German car would have a license plate on the front as well.)
* Good luck trying to figure out his accent, by the way, as he oscillates between an impenetrably garbled half-Scottish, half-Irish muddle and English "Received Pronunciation" all the way through the film, at times in the same sentence. What we can tell you he's ''not'' speaking with, though, is a German accent, which a disturbing number of American fans seems to have concluded based simply on the fact he looks like Einstein.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Que''' (''Dark of the Moon'', キュー ''Kyū''), '''Wheeljack''' (''Movie Advanced Series'', ホイルジャック ''Hoirujakku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Qiānjīndǐng''' (China, 千斤顶, "Wheeljack" or "Hoisting Jack")

==Footnotes==
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Depth Charge (BW)

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NewtypeS3: /* Timelines */ Adding note on his light piping

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{{disambig3|Depth Charge}}
:''Depth Charge is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:BWDepthChargeCGIModel.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm Batmanta.]]
'''Depth Charge''' (also '''Depthcharge''') was once an [[Imperial Peace Marshal]] whose territory was completely destroyed, and every robot under his protection slaughtered, by the malicious entity known as [[Rampage (BW)|Protoform X]]. Since that fateful day, Depth Charge has lived for no other purpose than to [[Punisher|enact justice]] (or vengeance) on X. His single-mindedness makes him a relentless hunter, stopping at nothing to prevent X from taking any more lives. His quest has more than taken its toll on Depth Charge, though; whatever he was before, he is now a joyless, hollow shell of a being. While he sometimes expresses sympathy for other beings and lends aid to his fellow Maximals, Depth Charge has clearly been consumed by his mission, and the destruction of Protoform X is now more important to him than the original reasons behind his quest.

{{quote|It's not revenge I'm looking for. It's justice.|Depth Charge quoting somebody else|"[[Deep Metal]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars'' toy bios===
Depth Charge would rather study military strategies then execute them, and he was commissioned by Optimus Primal to be the first line of defense against undersea aggressors. He is described as an inspired leader and dedicated warrior who battles ahead alongside his faithful platoon. {{storylink|#Toys|Depth Charge bio}} [[Cybershark]] serves under him. {{storylink|Cybershark#toys|Transmetal 2 Cybershark toy bio}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[David Sobolov]] (English), [[Kiyoyuki Yanada]] (Japanese)|[[Zhang Mingliang]] (Chinese), [[Affonso Amajones]] (Portuguese), [[Eduardo Borja]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Enrico Bertorelli]] (Italian)}}

[[File:DeepMetal DepthCharge transmetalisation.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Huh...suddenly, my hand smells like fish.]]
Depth Charge was in charge of security for [[Colony Omicron]] and had friends on [[Starbase Rugby]], a place he rarely spent time on. All of this changed when Protoform X broke free on Omicron and went on a rampage. As the colony's sole survivor, Depth Charge made hunting down "X" his only mission in life. He spent four years hunting X across the galaxy, witnessing several of the maniac's massacres along the way - including at Starbase Rugby, where his friends were all ''devoured'' - before he finally captured him and turned him over to the [[Maximal High Council]]. {{storylink|Deep Metal}}{{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}} He wanted them to destroy Protoform X but the Council decided that Protoform X should be placed in stasis aboard the [[Axalon (BW)|''Axalon'']] and dumped on an uninhabited world.

Believing (and telling them) that [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] would "blow it", Depth Charge continued to monitor the universe for any trace of Protoform X. The sensors on his [[Starhopper]] picked up traces of X just as Depth Charge was pulled through a temporal anomaly. The strange radiation of the wormhole-like disturbance sucked in his ship and [[Transmetal]]ized his superstructure. The resulting crash left him on prehistoric [[Earth]] with a Transmetal manta ray body and put him right in the middle of the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. His new body gave him a Cybershark drone, which he used to track down Protoform X, now known as [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]].

[[File:DeepMetal DepthCharge manta.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|The original Blu-ray.]]
His first battle with Rampage did not end particularly well, as Depth Charge did not expect that Rampage had joined up with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] trapped on this world. Rescued and repaired by Optimus Primal's Maximals, Depth Charge was shocked by the presence of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and acknowledged the grimness of their situation, but nonetheless disregarded Primal's request that he join them, so obsessive was his pursuit of Protoform X. In any case, Rampage decided Depth Charge's stay would be permanent by destroying the Starhopper. {{storylink|Deep Metal}}

His single-minded obsession soon ended up costing the Maximals a major strategic advantage. Optimus Primal had sent [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] to the bottom of the lake where the wreck of the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' lay in an attempt to retrieve the [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]] defense system. Though Depth Charge initially helped Rattrap escape an attack from Rampage, he refused to help [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] when the latter asked for assistance in recovering Sentinel from the Predacons. Depth Charge declared that it was their war, and he had his own war with Rampage to deal with. When he finally decided to help out, the lack of Maximal coordination led to Sentinel being seized for [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. Optimus Primal hauled Depth Charge into line for his unwitting interference, and they came to an agreement that the rogue Maximal would no longer operate purely as a free agent. {{storylink|Changing of the Guard}}

Depth Charge made good on his allegiance to Primal's crew when Megatron led an attack against the ''Ark'' while most of the Maximals were elsewhere. Just as the Predacon leader was about to secure his victory, Depth Charge burst into the volcano and almost single-handedly drove the attackers into retreat. {{storylink|Cutting Edge}}

[[File:CuttingEdge DepthCharge guns.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Where does he get those wonderful bath toys?]]
However, Depth Charge's obsessive nature resurfaced when he came across Cheetor trying to dig out a badly damaged Optimus Primal. Disobeying orders, he followed his scanners to the coordinates of Rampage's indestructible spark, not realizing that he was actually detecting the half of Rampage's spark that Megatron was using in his organic [[Transmetal 2]] experiment. Only when he faced [[Dinobot II]], a Transmetal clone of the original [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], did he learn that Rampage's spark inhabited two bodies. Cheetor and Depth Charge worked together to take the alien [[Transmetal driver]] from the organic Transmetal apparatus, but were blown away in a massive explosion when Cheetor was caught in the device's overload. Recovering only a small piece of Cheetor's chest plate, Depth Charge assumed his ally had been destroyed and reported to Optimus Primal that the young 'bot had "gone out fighting". Leaving Optimus to deal with his grief, Depth Charge had the alien transmetal driver scanned, then, determined to not allow Megatron to conduct his experiments again, threw it into the lava of the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s volcano. Soon afterward, the duality of Rampage's spark once again proved to be Depth Charge's downfall when he was lured into a trap by Dinobot II. Megatron demanded the Driver device back, but only received sarcasm for his trouble. Before the Predacons could make good on their threats to destroy Depth Charge, a strange, feral beast attacked and easily bested them all before being chased off by Optimus Primal's arrival. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 1}}

When Cheetor returned and Optimus Primal determined that the strange beast ''was'' Cheetor, changed somehow, the Maximal leader called Depth Charge in for a little chat, demanding to know what really happened on the mountaintop. As usual, Depth Charge told him where he could stick his questions, forcing Primal to resort to his impressive physical strength and size. Depth Charge finally relented when Primal threatened to extract the data personally from the former's core processor, and apologised that he had destroyed the alien device, not knowing what Cheetor had become. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 2}}

[[File:GowiththeFlow DepthCharge flight.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Hi-ho Silverfish! Away!]]
Later, Megatron and [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] teamed up for their latest crazy scheme: a new disruptor ray cannon powered by a "bi-polar energon source", capable of destroying the Maximals in their base from afar without harming the ''Ark''. However, as the energy source was installed without adequate shielding, the Predacons couldn't get near the machine they had erected. In order to complete the weapon, Tarantulas suggested "recruiting" the two educated [[protohuman]]s on whom he happened to have been spying. Depth Charge arrived to assist Cheetor just as [[Una]] was captured by [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], and he was forced to go on a rescue mission with Rattrap to retrieve the protohuman girl. However, Depth Charge was blasted out of the sky by a low-power test of the disruptor array and had to sit out the rest of the mission on the side of a hill. After Rattrap returned with Una, Depth Charge still hadn't recovered from his damage and had to be pushed into the water so he could transform into [[beast mode]] and escape. When Megatron attempted to fire the disruptor cannon, Rattrap and Depth Charge discovered that Una had removed the stabilizer crystal from the cannon, thus rendering it dangerously unstable and causing the destruction of the weapon. In the aftermath, Depth Charge suggested going back to finish off the helpless Predacons, but Rattrap pointed out that they weren't in any condition to pick a fight. As they floated home, Rattrap jokingly pointed his gun at Depth Charge and asked Una if Cheetor ever showed her his recipe for "fried flounder", earning him a bonk on the head from Depth Charge's tail. {{storylink|Go with the Flow}}

Depth Charge was on patrol when the Predacons attacked the Maximal base with a remote-controlled Optimus Primal. Megatron sent Dinobot II out to dispose of him. {{storylink|Master Blaster}} Obviously, he failed.

[[File:BWNemesisPt1 DepthCharge Rampage.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|You've sung "Under the Sea" for the last time!]]
After the [[Darksyde (BW)|Predacon base]] was destroyed by [[Tigerhawk]], {{storylink|Other Victories}} Depth Charge spotted the Predacons skulking around the late [[Tarantulas's lair]]. His lust for vengeance again came to the detriment of the Maximals when he disobeyed Optimus Primal's orders and opened a booby-trapped hatch, resulting in Silverbolt being severely damaged. However, when he was called forth to stop Megatron from launching the legendary [[Decepticon]] warship ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', he followed the order instantly, for even he knew how important it was to stop Megatron. Ironically, it was Rampage who found Depth Charge on this mission and forced him into battle. They fought, their battle intensified by nearby raw [[Energon crystal]]s throughout the terrain.

{{quote|Raw Energon! Right through your twisted spark! Take it! Take it straight to the Pit, you sickening piece of slag!|Depth Charge, to Rampage|"[[Nemesis Part 1]]"}}

As Depth Charge attempted to shove an energon shard into Rampage's spark, Rampage released Depth Charge's hands and laughed maniacally, allowing his rival to impale his spark, detonating it and destroying the both of them. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}
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====3H comics====
[[File:Homecoming-depthchargevsblackarachnia.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|DO I LOOK LIKE A COP?!]]
When Optimus Primal was brought before [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] and [[Primus]] and told to select any Cybertronians, past or present, to form the foundations of a new army that would take the fight for the multiverse to [[Unicron]] himself, Depth Charge was chosen by Primal, along with Rhinox. Depth Charge was less than thrilled about being brought back to life, telling Primal that after his long years of torment, he had finally found peace within the Matrix, only to be dragged back into the fray. He departed from the chamber of Primus, wanting nothing to do with the coming conflict.

Depth Charge was stunned to see the recently reformatted technorganic surface of Cybertron, which he reckoned was finally at peace with itself. Of course, seconds later, he found [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] in the [[Undercity]] at the mercy of the Unicron-corrupted [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. Depth Charge drove the spider off, but, now sickened by violence, refused to help any further, despite Rattrap pointing out that something big was clearly afoot.

Retreating into the [[Rust Sea]], Depth Charge found that he wasn't going to have much choice, as he found himself face-to-face with a legion of Blackarachnia's [[Piranacon (Universe)|Piranacons]]... {{storylink|Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming}}

Depth Charge apparently changed his mind at some point and joined [[King Atlas]] in running a secret refugee network within Unicron's body.<ref>Depth Charge's ''Universe'' bio, published in [[Homecoming (Universe)|''Universe'' #3]].</ref>
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====IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics====
[[File:Depthchargebw.jpg|thumb|Fresh off an outrageous adventure with Aquaman, we hope.]]
Depth Charge was observed emerging from the water by [[Magmatron]] and [[Drill Bit (BW)|Drill Bit]]. Due to their [[Chronal phase|chronal displacement]], they could see him, but he could not see them. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 1|The Gathering #1}}
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====Waspscream continuity====
In [[Primax 208.06 Zeta]], the returning spacefarer Depth Charge joined [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspscream]]'s Predacons in the [[Spark War]] against Megatron's [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]s. He had significant issues, however, with working alongside [[Rampage (BW)|Protoform X]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/16}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:InvasionEpilogue-cardtable.jpg|left|thumb|200px|His former cardplaying buddies were, unfortunately, tasty.]]

In [[Primax 209.0 Gamma|a universe]] where the Autobots and Decepticons had constructed the Maximals and Predacons as proxy armies to continue a never-ending war, the Autobot elders assigned the Maximal Depth Charge to hunt and capture [[Rampage (BW)#TransTech|Protoform X]]. After nearly nine stellar cycles and the deaths of twelve colleagues, Depth Charge succeeded. Returning to Cybertron, he was given a new task. The Maximals [[Blackarachnia (BW)#TransTech|Blackarachnia]] and [[Nightscream (BM)#TransTech|Nightscream]] killed their commander, [[Optimus Primal (BW)#TransTech|Optimus Primal]], and Depth Charge was sent to pursue the fugitives. Following their [[transwarp]] journey with his own transwarp device, Depth Charge ended up in [[Axiom Nexus]]. Tracking his quarry led him to [[Alpha Trion (SG)|Alpha Trion]] and [[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]], who claimed that Topspin had extinguished the four fugitives' sparks after they tried to betray Trion. Although something seemed off about their story, the sight of four sparkless bodies led Depth Charge to conclude that his hunt was over, though had no way of returning home. {{Storylink|#Timelines|Timelines Depth Charge profile card}} {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 49|Depth Charge's profile in Club magazine #49}}

After settling in the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]]s' universe, Depth Charge played cards with a number of other assorted Transformers. He was soon asked by [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Hero Prime|Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)#Beast Prime|Optimus Prime]] for his help and the use of his tracking skills. He accepted. {{storylink|Invasion: Epilogue}}

Jumping from Nexus 208.0 Epsilon to [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon]], Depth Charge arrived on prehistoric [[Earth]] in time to join [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Classics|Ultra Magnus]] and his team in battle with the [[Decepticon]]s. Though Depth Charge's contribution to the fight started well, he was blasted to the ground by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. Before the Decepticon leader could finish him off, Ultra Magnus came to Depth Charge's aid, and as they retreated, Depth Charge informed them that he was there to discuss saving the [[multiverse]]. {{storylink|Shattered Expectations (BWSG)|Shattered Expectations}}

As they were pursued by the Decepticons, Depth Charge was ready to stand and fight with Ultra Magnus, but joined the other Autobots in traversing a narrow rock bridge while Magnus dealt with Megatron. Back at the [[Graviton (Classics)|Autobots' ship]], Depth Charge explained he had come in search of a [[Origin Matrix|certain Matrix]]. {{storylink|Shattered Paths}} Depth Charge's probes were tied in to the "Maximal" ship sensors, though he was disgruntled about them being used to search for the missing energy purifier as well as the Matrix. While the other Maximals went to get the purifier, Depth Charge remained on the ship and was monitoring the probe readings when they detected the Matrix. {{storylink|Shattered Hope}}

Leaving a message for the others, he went to investigate and ran afoul of the security system protecting the Matrix. The Maximals arrived in time to help, and they held off the attacking security system while Magnus retrieved the Matrix, only to find themselves confronted by Megatron in a huge mech. {{storylink|Shattered Balance}} During the ensuing battle, the Maximals were temporarily taken out of action by Megatron's [[Gigastorm Armor]]. Ultra Magnus was forced to create a dimensional rift that sucked the combatants through, however Depth Charge opted to stay on prehistoric Earth, as he had new problems to deal with. {{storylink|Shattered Destiny}} {{storylink|Timeless}}

Depth Charge aided the crew of the [[Darksyde (BWSG)|Darksyde]] in their own Beast Wars against the evil [[Axalon (BWSG)|Axalon]]. After the conflict was over, the ''Graviton'' and ''Talon'' were scrapped and salvaged to make a new shuttle for the heroes to leave aboard. Depth Charge and [[Waspinator (BWSG)|Waspinator]] were delayed by the natives, however, and missed the launch. They traveled together for tens of thousands of years before crossing paths with the ''[[Buoyancy]]'' in the 21st century. {{storylink|Coalescence}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Depth Charge stumbled upon Waspinator and Terrorsaur fighting Rampage, newly emerged from his stasis pod. Seeking revenge over the slaughter of his old friends, Depth Charge joined the fray. When Blackarachnia and Silverbolt, who had previously been blown away by Rampage's attack rejoined the battle as well, the ensemble of bots managed to defeat Rampage. {{storylink|When Sparks Fly}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Depth-Charge-Transmetal.jpg|thumb|400px]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Depth-Charge.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Depth Charge participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in two different bodies:
*''Depth Charge Transmetal'' — This Epic character was available as a reward in the "Transmetals: Beast Wars - Episode 2" stronghold event.
*''Depth Charge'' — This Epic character was available in the November Daily Campaign and could be recruited by collecting 20 Alpha cores, 20 Beta Cores, 20 Omega cores, and 10 cores of this character.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
*'''Depth Charge''' (Ultra Transmetal, 1998)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-46'''
**''Accessories:'' Torpedo Launcher/Cybershark Drone, 7 "Shrapnel Grenades", 2 "Proton Torpedoes" and Manta Tail/Energon-Cutlass

[[File:BW-toy Depthcharge.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Eh. Still smells like fish.]]
: Depth Charge transforms into a robotic manta ray and a third mode called a "space-cruiser"<ref>Depth Charge's toy [[bio]].</ref> or "air skimmer"{{fact}}. The very end of his tail detaches to form a sword/harpoon. In all modes, his robot chest/manta mouth is a spring-loaded, gravity-fed disc launcher with 7 "Shrapnel Grenade" disks. ("Power pizzas", as [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] calls them.) He comes with a "cybershark" drone-unit that has two spring-loaded missile launchers in its mouth. This drone can attach to Depth Charge's manta/space-cruiser modes or be used as a hand-held weapon in [[robot mode]]. Due to his back [[kibble]], he is difficult to balance in robot mode, and is in fact designed to use the stump of the manta tail as a tripod leg.

: Unlike many of the toys in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''Beast Wars Metals'' line, the "DEPTHCHARGE" [[tampograph]] was allowed to remain.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/DepthCharge/depthcharge.htm More information on Depth Charge at TFU.info]''

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*'''Showdown at the Ocean Bottom: Metals Depth Charge Vs. Metals Inferno''' (Multi-pack, 1999)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''VS-46'''
**''Accessories:'' Torpedo Launcher/Cybershark Drone, 7 "Shrapnel Grenades", 2 "Proton Torpedoes" and Manta Tail/Energon-Cutlass

: During ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (franchise)|Beast Wars Metals]]'', Depth Charge was available both individually and in a double-pack with Metals [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]]. Both toys were identical to their individual releases.

===Universe (2003)===
[[File:Depthcharge-universe.jpg|upright=3.33|thumb|Boba Wett.]]
*'''Depthcharge''' (Ultra, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Torpedo Launcher/Cybershark Drone, 5 discs, 2 missiles and Manta Tail/Energon-Cutlass

: Depthcharge was [[redeco]]ed for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line into a series of dark drab greens, maroons, and black, with paint-wash effects on his wings. The toy had several small changes made for safety reasons. On the main toy, the cephalic lobes (the front manta-ray-mouth thingies) were cast in a much more pliable plastic. The tail of his cybershark drone was also changed to pop off as a separate piece; this also allows it to spin and makes it easier for Depthcharge to hold it in robot mode. The discs were given a much thicker, rounder border as well, and their number was reduced from 7 to 5.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Depthcharge/depthcharge.htm More information on Universe Depth Charge at TFU.info]''
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===Timelines===
[[File:Timelinestoy-depthcharge.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I'll chase him 'round the moons of Nebulos and 'round the Devastator Winds and 'round the Pit's flames before I give him up."]]
*'''Depth Charge''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Accessories:'' Trident/Spear

: Depth Charge is a redeco of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] [[Terradive (TF 2010)|Terradive]], and transforms into a forward-swept wing fighter jet based on the [[wikipedia:Sukhoi Su-47|Sukhoi Su-47]]. In robot mode, he is armed with a polearm weapon, which can transform between a trident and a spear and stores via [[C joint]] clip on his underside in jet mode, or on the back of his left shoulder in robot mode. (This clip is a bit of a reversal from the norm, as the clip is permanently attached to the robot, and the spear weapon is the 3mm bar.) As his jet thrusters swing around to become his hands, they can be left in vehicle configuration to simulate blasters. The head has magenta light piping that appears nerfed due to the red paint on the eyes, but the paint is thin enough that light still shines through.

: Depth Charge is the [[2013]] [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] free figure, mailed to new or returning club members who got their registration in before the deadline of March 16, 2013. He came boxed or carded.

: This toy was [[retool]]ed to make [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Maximal/DepthCharge/depthcharge.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Depth Charge at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* In the jovial Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', nearly all the characters were given bizarre quirks with the intention of inserting extra "comedy" elements. Depth Charge had a habit of singing "Ito Maki-maki", a Japanese folk song, while transforming. The words translate to "Wind the Thread" (it's a fishing song, ''get it''?), although it doubly refers to his Manta Ray alt mode, called ''[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AA%E3%83%8B%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%83%9E%E3%82%AD%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A4 (Oni) Itomaki Ei]''.
* Depth Charge's severed head can be seen in the junkyard in the "[[Spark of Darkness]]" episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', precisely 5 minutes and 3 seconds into the episode.
* Depth Charge's "air skimmer" mode resembles a [[wikia:starwars:TIE/In interceptor|TIE/In interceptor]] from ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' franchise, also held at the time by Kenner.<ref>Page 66, Toy database section in ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]''</ref>
*Depth Charge appeared in manta ray mode in [[:File:Legends web comic.jpg|a promotional image]] for the ''[[Transformers Legends (comic)|Transformers Legends]]'' webcomic, but to date hasn't appeared in the comic itself. (He's seen holding a toy of [[Megatron (Armada)|''Armada'' Megatron]] — maybe he was intended to be a big fan of the [[Unicron Trilogy]]?)

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Depth Charge''' (デプスチャージ ''Depusu Chāji'')
*''French:'' '''Deathcharge''' (France), '''Torpille''' (Canada, "Torpedo")
*''Italian:'' '''Mantas''' (toy), '''Abysses''' (cartoon)
*''Mandarin:'' '''Mó-guěi Yǘ''' (Taiwan, 魔鬼魚, "Manta Ray", lit. "Devil Fish"), '''Jí Xiānfēng''' (China, 急先锋, "Daring Vanguard")
*''Polish:'' '''Głębinobot''' ("Abyssalbot")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Profundeza''' (Brazil, "Depth")
*''Spanish:'' '''Manta Raya'''

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Maximals]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Maximals]]
[[Category:Children of Primus]]
[[Category:Security officers]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Transmetals]]
[[Category:TransTech Maximals]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:Undersea specialists]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]

User:NewtypeS3

2018-02-14T23:32:16Z

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[[File:TUD3 bloodthirsty Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|Lookin' for a few good bots.]]

Hello. The (real) name's Brandon. I'm 32, male, and like giant robots who beat the crap out of one another. I've done some work with the obscure entires, and I really like going on archive dives to fill in gaps in the Wiki. Current hobbies include modding figures, or just adding paint to an incomplete looking 'Bot or 'Con.

I also like Cliffjumper, as one might guess.

==='''Pages I'm slowly working on, linked for my own archival reasons'''===
*[[Beastformers]]
*[[Flight stand]]
*[[Fusion Cannon]]
*[[Open Road Brands]]
*[[Packaging]]
*[[Tech Specometer Eleven]]

==='''Pages I've provided updated information on, linked for my own archival reasons'''===
*[[AFCG Inc]]
*[[Battlecharger]]
*[[Jumpstarter]]
*[[Monsterbot]]
*[[Omnibot]]
*[[Technobot]]
*[[Throttlebots]]