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Bruticus (RID)

2026-04-23T06:20:41Z

Nightsqueak:

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{{disambig3|Bruticus}}
:''Bruticus is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] originally from the [[Robots in Disguise continuity family]].''

[[File:Ridbruticustechspec.jpg|right|upright=1.2|thumb|So, I taste my own genitals. In my mouth. It's a... conundrum.]]
The brutal '''Bruticus''' (aka '''Cerberus''') tirelessly guards the prisons of the Predacon leader [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]]. He's got just enough brains between his three slobbering heads to do his very simple job: make sure [[Autobot]] prisoners don't escape, and if they do, smash them. His short fuse and lack of imagination qualify him only for this sort of trivial work, but Bruticus doesn't mind. He takes his job very seriously.<ref>''Robots in Disguise'' and ''Universe'' Bruticus toy bios</ref>

==Fiction==
[[File:BruticusandHound-CMW.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|A Predacon working for the authorities? How fortunately surprising.]]

===''TransTech''===
Bruticus liked to attend [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]'s meetings. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

Another Bruticus worked in the [[Axiom Nexus Security Administration|Offworlder Zone Security Administration]]. When the [[Waruder]]s caused a blackout throughout [[Axiom Nexus]], Bruticus was appointed by [[Optimus Prime (G1)#General Optimus|General Optimus Prime]] to watch over the prisoners. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}

===Legends World===
[[Shogo Hasui]] designed a toy of Bruticus, something that impressed the beast-loving [[Rattrap (Legends)|Rattrap]]. {{storylink|Legends Bonus Vol.}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In unspecified realities (presumably affected by the [[Shroud]]), Bruticus was the vassal to [[Mortilus]], one of the [[Thirteen]]. He was remembered in human art as {{w|Cerberus}}. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/08}}

In [[Viron 102.0 Beta]], Bruticus somehow wound up in territory controlled by the [[Intruder|Intruder Empire]]. The [[Elite Guard]] extracted Bruticus. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/22}}

According to a story which [[Vector Prime]] heard in [[Axiom Nexus]], Bruticus was a villainous being of some manner. In [[2002]], most of the Autobots were offworld to deal with Bruticus, thus leaving [[Earth]] relatively undefended. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/01}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Cerberus served as [[Double Punch]]'s bodyguard, performing diligently in protecting the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]]'s residence. Then, on Double Punch's first day on the [[Builder Assembly]], the Decepticon's former protégé [[Megatron (BW)|Gnashteeth]] broke into the mansion and murdered Cerberus, as part of his plot to frame the [[Kospego (group)|Kospego]] gang for Double Punch's murder. {{storylink|Identity Politics}}
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===Precursor World===
[[File:CybertronConvobat BruticusMegalligatorConvobat.jpg|right|thumb|Don't worry. We're just as surprised seeing him back here, of all places.]]

Created by [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] from three fused clones, Bruticus was dispatched to annihilate Straxus's treacherous creations [[Convobat]] and [[Megalligator]]. Their formidable mutual opponent prompted the clashing brethren to put aside their conflict in favor of teaming up against Bruticus. Megalligator tried to telekinetically control spare [[transtector]]s to attack Bruticus, but the trinity of Bruticus powered up and easily disposed of the transtectors. However, as Bruticus was not a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], he found his three heads controlled by Megalligator's telekinesis while Convobat triple-decapitated him. Defeated, Bruticus proceeded to self-destruct in one final attempt to kill his targets. {{storylink|Cybertron Convobat}}
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==Toys==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
[[File:RID-toy Bruticus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Ace the Bat-Hound]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Bruticus''' (Deluxe Class, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail-flail
:*''Known designers'': [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy), [[Aaron Archer]] (deco artist)

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Deluxes, Bruticus transforms into a "technorganic" {{w|Cerberus}}, a mythical three-headed dog. His [[robot mode]] continues the motif, with three different dog-shaped faces on his head; the back of the head hides his Predacon [[spark crystal]]. His left arm has a built-in axe which can fold down into his hand. His [[beast mode]] hind legs, which end up on his robot mode back, can unfold into a second pair of arms, each one brandishing a (non-removable) melee weapon. His triple tail becomes a flail weapon for robot mode, gripped somewhat precariously in his right "hand". He has a flip-up chestplate that reveals... nothing in particular. He has an articulated bit of chain hanging off of his right ankle.

: Bruticus is one of only [[Megatron (RID)|two]] new mold bad guys for the ''Robots in Disguise'' line, though his mold was originally developed to be a [[Maximal]] for the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' toyline. When the line was cut short, the toy had apparently made it ''just'' far enough into the development process to continue, if in a reduced capacity. As all second-year ''Beast Machines'' toys had spark-crystal-activated [[gimmick]]s, he was clearly meant to have ''something'', but this function was abandoned. The shoulder design of the figure suggests the gimmick may have involved the two side heads "lunging" in beast mode or "slashing" as arms in robot mode when the center head was pressed. If the arms ''were'' originally driven by gears inside the torso, the flip-up chest likely revealed moving parts activated by the gimmick. Some very minor vestiges remain behind the existing chest panel (just a red plastic plug that fills a circular hole in an unnecessary second wall directly behind said panel), suggesting the panel was a late addition to cover the missing feature.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Predacon/Bruticus/bruticus.htm More information on Bruticus at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008 RID Bruticus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Just barely beating out [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] for "Unlikeliest Character Homage of 2008".]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Predacon Bruticus''' (Ultra Class, 2008)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': Robots in Disguise Series
:*''Accessories'': Tail-axe, key
:*''Known designers'': [[Alex Androski]] (deco artist)

: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Predacon Bruticus" is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Scourge (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Scourge]], transforming into a robotic dragon. Pressing the button on his neck activates an electronic roaring sound and red [[Light-emitting diode|LED]] in his head. Inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into the slot on his back activates the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]] transformation sound effect and flips out two smaller dragon heads, one on each side of his neck. Pressing the button on his neck now activates a laser blast sound (along with the LED lights).

: In robot mode, he is armed with a massive axe formed from his tail which can be held in either fist. Inserting a Cyber Key in robot mode is the same as in beast mode, giving him shoulder-mounted dragon-heads. He includes a silver-bordered, Jungle Planet Cyber Key.

: In [[Australia]], Predacon Bruticus was available at hilariously-overstocked quantities as a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]]. While he is no longer available, there is no way to know if they actually sold them.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/PredaconBruticus/predaconbruticus.htm More information on Predacon Bruticus at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Bruticus and Iguanus.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Frontrunner for "Unlikeliest Character Homage of 2023"]]
*'''Bruticus & Iguanus Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''43 & 44'''
{{toydesigner|[[Shin Sasaki]] (Bruticus only)}}

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Bruticus and [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#43|Translation of Bruticus's Transformers Character Card]]''
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==Notes==
[[File:RoverTheHellhound.jpg|thumb|ROVER THE HELLHOUND! Less primary, more... uh... clash-y.]]
* Originally slated to be released in the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|''Beast Machines'' toyline]] as '''Cerberus''', aka '''Rover the Hellhound''', Bruticus originally had very different colors.
* Bruticus's ''Robots in Disguise'' toy deco was the first ''Transformers'' color layout done by [[Aaron Archer]].
* It is possible, though difficult, to arrange the "bat wings" of 2001 Bruticus's robot head to effectively make any of his three faces the "primary" one (the one that faces forward).
* Copies of Bruticus's design artwork, along with a handful of other Hasbro ''Beast Machines'' and ''[[Transtech]]'' design drawings, periodically showed up for sale at [[BotCon]].
* Bruticus's prototype colors were repurposed as a [[Spontaneous recoloration|sort of "super mode"]] for his appearance in the ''[[Cybertron Convobat]]'' comic.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bruticus''' (ブルーティカス ''Burūtikasu'')

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20001206140100/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/news.asp Original BBTS listing at Web Archive]

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Junichi Akutsu

2026-04-23T06:08:32Z

Nightsqueak:

'''Junichi Akutsu''' (阿久津潤一 ''Akutsu Jun'ichi''), alias '''BEE-CRAFT''' as a freelancer and '''ASTRAYS''' specifically when working on [[Bandai]]'s ''{{w|Gundam}}'', is a noted mecha designer and "cleanup" artist working continuously since the mid-1980s. He is often tasked with turning concept art into actual workable action figures or model kit designs.<ref>''Art Path - Junichi Akutsu Design Works'', p81</ref>

During ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'', he was among those subcontracted by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] to do the engineering work which translated [[Draxhall Jump]]'s concept art into actual working designs. The number of designs which he cleaned up or created from scratch, and whether he worked on the entire line or just the pre-[[Battle for the Spark]] waves, is currently unknown. He has continued to work on subsequent Transformers lines, notably doing final control art for MP-10 Optimus Prime and MP-24 Star Saber, as well as final art for lines usually intended to be exclusive to Japan such as ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go!|Transformers Go!]]''.

==Known design work==
===''Beast Wars''===
* [[Nightglider#Beast_Wars|Nightglider]]
===''Beast Wars Neo''===
{{collist|2|
* [[Break#Beast_Wars|Break]]
* [[Dead_End_(BW)#Beast_Wars|Dead End]]
* [[Guiledart#Beast_Wars|Guiledart]]
* [[Bazooka_(BW)#Beast_Wars|Bazooka]]
}}
{{creatorstub}}
===''Beast Machines''===
* [[Night Viper#Beast Machines|Night Viper]]

===''Car Robots''===
* [[Optimus Prime (RID)#Toys|Super Fire Convoy]]
* [[Megatron (RID)#Toys|Gigatron]]

===''Masterpiece''===
* MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]]
* MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)#Masterpiece|Star Saber]]

===''Go!''===
{{collist|3|
* G01 [[Kenzan#Go.21|Kenzan]]
* G02 [[Jinbu#Go.21|Jinbu]]
* G03 [[Ganoh#Go.21|Ganoh]]
* G05 [[Gekisoumaru#Go.21|Gekisoumaru]]
* G10 [[Hishoumaru#Go.21|Hishoumaru]]
* G20 [[Sensuimaru#Go.21|Sensuimaru]]
* G26 [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Exprime|Optimus Exprime]]
}}
===''Earthrise''===
{{creatorstub}}

==Gallery==
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[[:Category:Images by Junichi Akutsu|Extended Junichi Akustu gallery]]
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==Notes==
*As of at least 2017, Akutsu is also a contributor to the 2016 revival of the [[pre-Transformer]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' franchise.
*There, he provided concept art for the flagship "Dia Battles V2" toy that went on to inspire the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Magmatron (BW)|Magmatron]].<ref>''[[Figure King]]'' No. 213 "Legend of Diaclone" feature, p18</ref>

==External links==
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=136 Junichi AKUTSU on Anime News Network]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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Red Alert (Armada)

2026-04-04T04:38:28Z

Nightsqueak:

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{{disambig3|Red Alert}}
:''Red Alert is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[File:ArmadaRedAlertAnimationModel.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Serve the public trust. Protect the innocent. <s>Uphold the law</s> Prescribe only beneficial medical treatments.]]

'''Red Alert''' was once a fierce warrior. It was not until he was seriously wounded, losing his hand permanently in battle, that he was able to sit back and realize how terrible war is. He is now a reluctant fighter, and somewhat emotionally detached, preferring to repair his friends than tear his enemies to shreds. This does not mean he is now a coward. To the contrary, when a fellow Autobot on the battlefield needs his immediate medical attention, he will be there no matter what it takes. He's a brilliant medic and scientist, but he's also extremely cautious.

His nominal [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]].

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
Red Alert cheered on [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s defeat of [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. During Galvatron's trip to prison, Red Alert alerted the transporting Autobots of an incoming [[Decepticon]]. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 4}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
[[File:DWArmada2 RedAlert filtrekshields.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"Red Alert, all I'm hearing from you is '[[Pīpō|WOO WOO WOO WOO!]]'"]]
One million years ago, a new faction of Transformers, calling themselves "[[Decepticon]]s" attacked various [[Mini-Con]] villages on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for unknown, but most likely nefarious purposes. Red Alert was under [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s personal squad, sifting through the ruins of [[mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con Village C-52]] hoping to find survivors, though Red Alert was more interested in the fact that the Mini-Cons were using outdated [[Filtrek|Filtrek-A forceshields]]. What had happened to the Mini-Cons was that they had been forcibly re-engineered to "[[Powerlinx]]" with the Decepticons, granting the [[Bulk]]s increased power, which the Autobots learned first hand when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] attacked [[Cyber City]]. Realizing that they were no match for the Decepticons, Red Alert desperately asked Prime for orders. Knowing that they would be killed if they stayed, Optimus ordered a retreat. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

For a million years the civil war raged on, the once-proud Autobots struggled to defend themselves against the powerful, Mini-Con augmented Decepticons, who were in possession of Cybertron's only remaining Mini-Cons, the others having escaped at the beginning of the conflict. Hope came in the form of a Mini-Con Reactivation Signal detected by Cybertron's Decepticon-controlled communications satellites, which Red Alert was able to hack into. The Autobots resolved to travel to this distant world of [[Earth]] and resolved to fight for Truth, Justice and Freedom. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}}

[[File:DWArmada4 RedAlert Scavenger yourface.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"From now on, losing is verboten!"]]
Arriving on Earth at the [[Allspark Power Generator Station]], Red Alert attempted to communicate with the indigenous [[human]] species, asking for their help in finding the Mini-Cons, but only managing to frighten them off. [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] jokingly suggested it was because of his face. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}} Unfortunately for the Autobots, the Decepticons had already arrived and were chasing after [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]]'s group of Mini-Cons and their human friends, [[Rad White|Rad]], [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]]. Just as [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] were about to jump Scavenger, Red Alert and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] arrived to outflank them. Eventually Megatron Powerlinxed with all of his Mini-Cons and gained the upper hand, but help came in the form of [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]]'s group of Mini-Cons, who Powerlinxed with the Autobots. [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] linked with Red Alert, a chest-mounted disk launcher. At a tactical disadvantage, the Decepticons were forced to flee. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

The Autobots attacked the Decepticons after they'd captured Rad and Carlos, with Red Alert taking on Starscream and tricking him into knocking himself out on Smokescreen's crane. They were ultimately defeated by Megatron and captured, but escaped after the Mini-Con [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] had a change of heart and turned on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Armada Free Comic Book Day}} After establishing a base on Earth on the outskirts of [[Lincoln (city)|Lincoln]], [[South Dakota]], Megatron attacked the human city with the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], the forcibly combined form of the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]], to goad the Autobots to emerge from their hidden [[Autobase]]. Red Alert tried to contact the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] to no avail, and the Autobots realised the Autobot-allied Mini-Cons must have left earlier to infiltrate the Decepticon base at [[Silver Ridge]]. Despite the considerable tactical disadvantage, the Autobots emerged and fought off the Decepticons as best they could, Red Alert somehow gaining the ability to use his claw rifle without Powerlinxing with not-present [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]]. Fortunately just as Megatron was about to deal a fatal blow to Optimus Prime, Longarm and the Mini-Cons arrived, Powerlinxed with their respective Autobot partners, allowing the good guys to free the Air Defense Team and send the Decepticons packing. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

[[File:DWArmada10 RedAlert HotShot VENTSURPRISE.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb]]
Soon afterwards, when Red Alert was looking in on the Mini-Cons, he discovered that they had vanished. Again. He thought that as they were free to come and go as they pleased, perhaps they needed some time to cool off after Optimus Prime admonished them for disobeying his orders during the Air Defense Team incident. The Autobots received an answer to the mystery when local news networks reported strange lights in [[Tranquility, Kansas|Tranquility]], [[Kansas]]. Racing there in a [[Autobot shuttle|shuttle]], they discovered that the Mini-Cons were being subconsciously drawn to a strange obelisk. Unfortunately, the Decepticons were there as well and a fight quickly broke out, but as they fought, the Mini-Cons (and Rad) were taken into the obelisk and it blasted off to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} With the shuttle destroyed, Optimus Prime prepared to use the [[space bridge]] to go back to Cybertron and retrieve specialised equipment needed to fly to the Moon, but the Decepticon sensors had to be neutralised before he could do so without compromising security. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Hot Shot and Red Alert infiltrated the Decepticon base at Silver Ridge, knocked out [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] and erased the space bridge trace data of Prime travelling to Cybertron. Unfortunately, just before Prime returned, [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] returned to Silver Ridge, forcing Red and Hot Shot to hide inside a wall panel. Determined not to let the Decepticons learn of their secret Autobase locations on both Earth and Cybertron, Red Alert and Hot Shot blasted the hapless Decepticons and destroyed their computer. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

[[File:DWArmada13 Prime RedAlert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Doctor, we need your help defusing this atom bomb!" "OPEN THAT SLAG UP!"]]
After the crisis on the moon was diverted, Red Alert picked up an emergency transmission from Smokescreen and Scavenger, who had detected a Decepticon rocket launch pad in Death Valley, [[California]]. At the same time, a Mini-Con escape pod from the moon was detected in [[Alaska]], and Optimus Prime, needing to play politics to keep the Mini-Con refugees on side, decided to deploy the Autobots to the icy north. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} Arriving in Alaska, Red Alert and [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] were tasked with cutting the ice that entombed the escape pod with their [[sonic cannon]] while the other Autobots and Mini-Cons defended the area from the Decepticons. Unfortunately, at this moment Megatron attacked the Autobot shuttle with his [[Solar Scalpel]], an orbital superweapon launched from the rocket base in Death Valley. As if they weren't having enough problems, an-over-Powerlinxed [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] attacked, forcing Hot Shot and Red Alert to intercept. The two Autobots were flattened by the overpowered Cyclonus, until Optimus Prime stepped in and crushed the Decepticon's chest. With the Solar Scalpel destroyed by the [[Space Mini-Con Team]], rescue operations recommenced. Suddenly, Optimus Prime vanished. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}}

[[File:WorldsCollide2 RedAlert hit.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Returning to Autobase: Earth via space bridge, Red Alert and the others discovered that while Optimus Prime didn't return to their base, they did have ''an'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. While the Mini-Cons postulated that he may be from another dimension, Red Alert did his best to stabilize the mysterious Autobot's condition. Sadly, the Prime briefly reactivated to warn them of the "walls" of reality crumbling and that "chaos" was coming, before expiring. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} With the arrival of the dimension-crossing Mini-Con [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], the Autobots got some clues into what happened to "their" Optimus Prime and the means to search for him throughout the [[multiverse]]. Red Alert and Longarm returned to the scene of Over-Run's appearance on Earth, but could not find his [[null-reality pod]], as it had been seized by the Decepticons. Unfortunately, this search for Optimus Prime prompted Megatron to lead an assault on Autobase: Earth, blowing up the computer in the unwitting Red Alert's face as he was using it. With Optimus missing, Red Alert assumed command and ordered the Autobots to roll out, but the Autobots were swiftly defeated. Red Alert was knocked unconscious by Starscream, but Megatron demanded the right to strike the final blow. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}}

[[File:DWArmada18 TheEnd Autobots Smokescreen.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
The Autobots were inadvertently saved from a fate exactly the same as death when a [[Galvatron (G1)|mysterious, powerful Cybertronian]] appeared and took the Decepticons apart, though the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]] were forced to intervene to prevent the being from defeating Megatron. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} After the Decepticons limped away, a seriously trashed Red Alert reported to Optimus Prime (who had been rescued and was now on Autobase: Cybertron) on the bad condition of the Earthside Autobots, in particular Smokescreen. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

With this in mind, those who survived Megatron's attack were less-than-pleased when they learned of Optimus Prime's alliance with the Decepticons to defeat [[Unicron]], the Chaos Bringer and eater of worlds. To prevent a fight from breaking out on Earth, Optimus sent them ahead to Autobase: Cybertron, where its less-damaged facilities could be used to save Smokescreen's life. However, Red Alert and the others still thirsted for revenge against Megatron, and assigned [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] to keep an eye on him. When Megatron isolated himself from the other Transformers by landing on Unicron in the hopes of striking a deal with the Choas Bringer, they attacked, sending the Decepticon leader into Unicron's depths as it disappeared from this reality. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
While Optimus Prime waited for a meeting with the High Council, Red Alert, Scavenger and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] were seen travelling on a highway in the center of [[Cyber City]]. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} Red Alert later returned to Earth in response to the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] attacks on four major cities, {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} being stationed in [[Toronto]] where he had to withstand [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebombs]] as well as [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]]'s puns. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}

Red Alert later attended a strategy meeting conducted by [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] to address the numerous threats arrayed against the Autobots. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}}
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===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Dobson]] (English), [[Ikuya Sawaki]] (Japanese)|[[Claus Brockmeyer]] (German), [[Stefan Berglund]] (Swedish), [[Ettore Zuim]] (Portuguese - Brazilian), [[Guillaume Orsat]] (French), [[Jyrki Kovaleff]] (Finnish), [[Jorge Saudinós]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Rubén Pérez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Pasquale Anselmo]] (Italian), [[Kim Yeong-hun]] (Korean)}}
[[File:Base redalert newgun.jpg|left|thumb|[[Hiroshi Naka|"I'm a healer, but..."]]]]
Red Alert and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] were old comrades in the war over the [[Mini-Con]]s on Cybertron, with Red securing victory for his leader many times through his dedication to careful planning and preparation. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}} When a beacon from the planet [[Earth]] reached Cybertron in [[2010]], alerting the Autobots and Decepticons to the awakening of the long-missing [[Mini-Con]]s on the far-off world, Red Alert journeyed there with Optimus and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] to investigate. Teleporting to the planet's surface at the same time as the Decepticons, Red immediately engaged [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], protecting the Mini-Con [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the humans he had befriended from the Decepticon. The villains were driven off, but soon returned to menace the humans and their Mini-Con friends again, and Red—now sporting an ambulance [[alternate mode]]—and the Autobots came to their rescue once more. {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis}} Red and Hot Shot shielded their new allies against a blast from [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], which yielded great reward: the explosion unearthed two Mini-Con stasis panels, which Red and Hot Shot activated, gaining new Mini-Con partners of their own. [[Powerlinx]]ing with [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], Red Alert obtained a new laser gun, with which he blasted [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. The Decepticons withdrew, and the Autobots set about the business of constructing a base on Earth out of the Mini-Con's crashed [[Exodus (Armada)|ship]]; after helping explain Cybertronian history to the kids, Red Alert gifted them with a protector in the form [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]]. {{storylink|Base}}

[[File:Soldier redalert disklauncher.jpg|thumb|Save the rainbow. Taste the rainbow.]]
On a mission to track down the signal of a Mini-Con panel in [[Grand Canyon|Big Canyon]], Red Alert partnered up with [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]]. After some off-roading fun to kick things off, the pair soon got lost and Carlos quickly got tired of Red Alert's humorless personality, but when the Decepticons attacked, Carlos had an up-close view of Red Alert's battle prowess as the medic used a grappling line to evade attacks from Demolishor. {{storylink|Comrade}} Hot Shot also expressed discontent with the officious Red Alert after he scolded him for not pulling his weight, but Red was soon to prove his value to the young Autobot while in [[Antarctica]]: in addition to quickly repairing Optimus Prime's malfunctioning trailer, Red saved Hot Shot's life by taking out [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] with his grapple, saved him ''again'' by clonking Megatron with his disk launcher, saved the ''kids'' from falling to their doom with his disk, ''and'' snatched the Mini-Con panel out of Starscream's hands! {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}}

While searching for a Mini-Con in a forest, Red Alert was the one who deduced that Optimus's trailer could be used to fight a forest fire. {{storylink|Jungle}} He later supervised maintenance work on the Autobot base, {{storylink|Carnival}} and accompanied his team-mates on a mission to the [[Sahara]]. This mission ended with yet another Mini-Con under the Decepticons' control. {{storylink|Palace}} Red Alert was furious when the Decepticons captured their human allies, and had to be physically restrained by Optimus from attacking Megatron as he ransomed the humans for the Autobots' Mini-Cons, but things turned out okay thanks to the efforts of [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] and [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]]. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}}

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After working with a disinterested Hot Shot to continue salvaging what they could from the Mini-Con ship, Red joined in searching the caverns beneath a human city for the next Mini-Con, puzzling train passengers by driving through subway tunnels in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. {{storylink|Underground (episode)|Underground}} Later, looking for a Mini-Con at the bottom of the ocean, Red helped keep the Decepticons busy while the kids explored the ruins of an undersea civilisation, and carried Carlos to safety when the ruins began to collapse. {{storylink|Ruin}} The Decepticons succeeded in obtaining both these Mini-Cons, but Red Alert finally scored a win for the Autobots when he used his grapple to secure a panel on a volcanic island. The Autobots found they couldn't awaken this Mini-Con, causing Red to wonder aloud about the mysterious nature of the little 'bots, and the legends he had heard that they were the key to peace in the universe. {{storylink|Prehistory}} [[File:Gale redalert altmode.jpg|thumb]] As it turned out, the Mini-Con was part of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword, and required its two partners—one currently in the hands of the Decepticons—in order to awaken. The Decepticons soon invaded the Autobot base to bring the sword together, and Red Alert unleashed the base's defense systems on them. When this put their human allies in danger they turned to more tricky tactics, and Red took Starscream out of the equation with the confusing powers of a hall of mirrors. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

With the Star Saber successfully formed an in Autobot hands, Red Alert found the time to tinker, upgrading Laserbeak so that the kids would be able to direct him across greater distances. {{storylink|Overmatch}} He encouraged Hot Shot to train harder with the weapon, then partook in a search for a Mini-Con on a busy highway, helping Optimus hold off Starscream. The Autobots won the day thanks to the arrival of the mysterious [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]; Red was unsure if the newcomer was entirely trustworthy, but considered the search for the Mini-Cons of greater import. {{storylink|Gale}} As it turned out, Red Alert was right: Sideways soon changed sides to the Decepticons, and lured Hot Shot—who had, as Red feared, placed too much confidence in the Star Saber—into a battle on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. Hot Shot lost the sword to the Decepticons, and was returned to Earth, where Red tended to his wounds. {{storylink|Credulous}}

[[File:DecisiveBattle redalert gunarm.jpg|left|thumb|"Dead or alive, you're coming with me!"]]
On a mission to a foggy forest, Red Alert and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] battled Starscream and Demolishor, after which Red was tasked with using his grapple to recover a Mini-Con panel from a cliff-face, only to be foiled by Cyclonus. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Soon after, the Autobots were joined by former Decepticon [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]], who Red Alert defended to the distrustful Smokescreen and kids by explaining his long-standing friendship with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}} Red and Smokescreen supervised the kids when they went on vacation to the countryside, but when a flash-flood swept the area, Red, Carlos and a young boy named [[Shaun]] were buried in a mudslide. Unable to transform with the local news network present, Red Alert had to wait to be dug out by Smokescreen, Optimus and Scavenger, after which he used his grapple to get them all to safety. {{storylink|Vacation}}

On another Mini-Con search, Red Alert tried to snipe Demolishor as he made a grab for the newest stasis panel, but was stopped by Cyclonus. The Mini-Con was recovered by the newest Autobot, [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]], and Red backed him up when he and Hot Shot took point on the next Mini-Con hunt. Unfortunately, this mission ended in failure for the Autobots, and the Decepticons acquired control of the Skyboom Shield. {{storylink|Reinforcement}} Red Alert later took part in a decisive battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, taking out Sideways with a single well-aimed blast. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}} He stayed at base for the next battle, but was on hand to repair Optimus's injuries after the fight was over. {{storylink|Vow}} When Sideways sucked the kids into cyberspace, Red Alert managed to extricate them before an evil force within the digital realm was able to do them any harm. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}} He then put a firewall in place to prevent further incidents, and remained at the base to observe the Autobots next mission alongside the kids. {{storylink|Tactician}} Optimus Prime was badly injured in this encounter, and Red Alert conducted the extensive repairs needed while the other Autobots went into another battle without them. The battle went badly, and Red prepared to join his comrades in action until Optimus forcibly removed himself from the medibay against Red's recommendation and helped win the day. {{storylink|Linkup}}

[[File:Detection redalert bossing around.jpg|thumb|"Show me your moves!"]]
In another moment of downtime, Red Alert again supervised repairs to the Autobot base, but got fed up of nobody really knowing what they were supposed to be doing and finished the job himself. {{storylink|Detection}} Red stayed at the base with the kids, spectating over a monitor, while the rest of the Autobots enaged the Decepticons and their newest member [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]. While the boys went off to search for a Mini-Con panel that activated somewhere in the bowels of the ship, Red and Alexis were contacted by Sideways and informed that the new panel contained one of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]], who formed the third Mini-Con weapon, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} When the boys returned with the Mini-Con, [[Sky Blast (Armada)|Sky Blast]], Red Alert took them to the battlefield, and was subsequently injured shielding them from Decepticon fire. His selfless action convinced the timid Sky Blast to act, and he sent out a call that awoke the other two components of the Requiem Blaster. The Space Mini-Con Team combined, and the weapon wound up in Optimus Prime's hands, ensuring an Autobot victory. {{storylink|Desperate}}

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The Autobots called a meeting to determine what to do with the Requiem Blaster, and Red agreed with the other Autobots who voted to put it to aggressive use. Overhearing this decision, the kids helped the pacifistic Space Team run away, and Red joined the other Autobots in searching for them. {{storylink|Runaway}} Understanding the Space Team's feelings, the Autobots decided not to employ the blaster in battle, so Red Alert and Smokescreen stayed behind at the Autobot base to safeguard the trio while the rest of the team went on their next mission. Unfortunately, the Decepticons staged a feint operation that allowed them to attack the under-manned base, overpowering Red Alert, seizing the Requiem Blaster, and fatally wounding Smokescreen with its power. {{storylink|Sacrifice}} Luckily, Red went to work on Smokescreen quickly, saving his [[Spark]] and rebuilding his body anew, giving him new life as "Hoist". {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

Once again, Red Alert remained behind while the other Autobots, acting on information from a turncoat Starscream, invaded the Decepticon base and liberated their captive Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Rescue}} He checked over Starscream's wounds when the Decepticon returned from a later mission to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} then joined in the effort to construct a [[Axalon (Armada)|new starship]] for the Autobots, making sure to keep the others on-project in his usual straightforward way. Before the ship was finished, however, Starscream defected back to the Decepticons, allowing them to gain control of all the Mini-Con weapons {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}} and form the [[Hydra Cannon]], with which they threatened to destroy Earth. Red analyzed the Decepticon weapon from afar, but ultimately it took Optimus Prime sacrificing his life to destroy it. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}}

[[File:Miracle grinning red.jpg|thumb|"Nice shooting, son."]]
With Optimus's death, the mantle of leadership fell to a conflicted Hot Shot, and Red Alert helped—though some aggression therapy—to convince him to take the title. {{storylink|Remorse}} The Autobots proceeded to complete their ship, the ''Axalon'', to pursue the Decepticons, but it fell to Red Alert to inform the kids that they would not be joining the Autobots on the journey. While Red was running final checks on the bridge, however, the Mini-Cons swarmed the room, blocking his access to the consoles in a silent protest that convinced the Autobots allow the humans to join them. {{storylink|Depart}} Red helped pilot the Autobot ship when it subsequently took off; a space battle with the Decepticons resulted in short order, during which the Mini-Cons used their powers to resurrect Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Miracle (episode)|Miracle}}

[[File:Puppet redalert blackhole.jpg|left|thumb|I am fully charged!]]
No sooner were they reuinted with Prime than a worm hole opened in space alongside the Autobots' craft, sucking Red Alert and Hot Shot into its depths. The pair were disgorged on a strange, dead planet where they and a trio of Decepticons found themselves menaced by a sinister clone of Optimus Prime named [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]. While Optimus Prime soon arrived to dispatch his dark doppelgänger, Red, Hot Shot and the Decepticons all sustained serious injuries, but were saved by their partner Mini-Cons, who used their powers to heal their wounds, [[spontaneous recoloration|changing the color]] of their armor. {{storylink|Puppet}}

Both factions returned to Cybertron, and during the first battle back on their homeworld, Red Alert and [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] remained aboard the ''Axalon'' to protect the kids and Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} A little later, Red caught Hot Shot in the act as he was preparing to depart on an unsanctioned solo mission. Learning that Hot Shot was aiming to make contact with Megatron—now Galvatron—in hopes of uniting the two factions against the danger posed by the emerging [[Unicron]], Red let him go. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} While Hot Shot was off on his mission, Red Alert helped co-ordinate troop movements across Cybertron, {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}} recommending the deployment of backup for Hot Shot as his mission took him underground on the trail of Unicron. {{storylink|Portent}}

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Red Alert remained aboard the ''Axalon'' with the kids for the next battle, which concluded with the Autobots and Decepticons finally agreeing to combine forces in the face of Unicron's threat. {{storylink|Cramp}} Red stood by Optimus Prime's side for the impromptu ceremony that saw the two armies formally unite, then took part in the first strike against Unicron before withdrawing to the ''Axalon'' to watch the demi-god's transformation from Cybertron's moon to titantic robot. {{storylink|Alliance}} When the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] informed them that the key to stopping Unicron was to free the three Mini-Con weapons powering him, Red Alert brought them and the kids to the underground warp-gate previously discovered by Hot Shot that would teleport them inside Unicron's body. Tremors caused by the battle raging outside caused the subterreanean tunnel to collapse, but Red shielded the kids and Mini-Cons and got them through the portal before he was buried in the subsidance. {{storylink|Union}} He soon extricated himself from the cave-in and returned to the surface, horrified at the devastation. {{storylink|Origin}} Red Alert participated in the final attack on Unicron that culminated in the chaos bringer's apparent destruction when Galvatron sacrificed himself, robbing Unicron of the hatred needed for him to exist. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

=====Alternate timeline=====
In a timeline where the Cybertronians' conflict never left their home planet, the Mini-Cons' influence on the Autobots and Decepticons subjugated the larger robots. Red Alert and the rest of his kind were left entangled in a semi-organic growth spawned from Unicron's cells, and were shut down by Unicron's power. Carlos, Alexis, and Rad appeared before him, visitors from another time, and beheld Red Alert's inert form before shooting off into time once more, eventually leading to Red Alert's fate being prevented. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}
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====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Dobson]] (English), [[Yasuyuki Kase]] (Japanese)|[[Robert Kotulla]] (German), [[Stefan Berglund]] (Swedish), [[Samuel Harjanne]] (Finnish, eps. 1 - 39), [[Jari Salo]] (Finnish, "[[Fury (Cybertron)|Fury]]" onwards), [[Guillaume Orsat]] (French), [[Juan Navarro Torelló]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Rubén Pérez]] (Latin-American Spanish, first voice), [[José Granadillo]] (Latin-American Spanish, second voice), [[Pocholo Gonzales]] (Tagalog, HERO TV dub), [[Hyunwoo Byun]] (Korean)}}

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Twenty years after the war for the Mini-Cons ended, Red Alert—having gained a [[Accent|new accent]] somewhere in the intervening two decades—was assigned to a remote station to monitor the activity of a colossal [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] created by the destruction of Unicron. From this location, he reported in on the destruction of the planet [[Moriturus]]. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} With the black hole threatening Cybertron itself, Optimus Prime led the Autobots in evacuating to Earth, but Red remained at his station, preparing a [[gravitron grid]] that could hopefully be used to collapse the black hole in upon itself. Teleconferencing with Prime's forces on Earth for the grid's activation, Red Alert found that his efforts had sadly been in vain, as the grid proved unable to combat the black hole's force. Ancient Transformer [[Vector Prime]] urged that the lost [[Cyber Planet Key]]s held the key to stopping the singularity, and while the other Autobots were uncertain, Red Alert spoke up on his behalf, convincing Prime's team to focus their full efforts on locating the Keys. {{storylink|Hidden (Cybertron)|Hidden}}

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Red Alert soon joined his fellow Autobots on Earth, arriving just in time to help [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] reinforce the [[Autobot]]s during their conflict outside a museum. A relic from within the museum yielded up the coordinates to the resting place of the first Cyber Planet Key, [[Velocitron]], the Speed Planet. Red Alert was sent there along with Hot Shot on a covert mission to locate the key, though Red was not too happy at the prospect of a secret mission with the impetuous younger Autobot. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}} Red Alert could see little point in the race-centric society of Velocitron, but was instead far more interested to observe the Velocitronians' unique [[Cyber Key]]s. In accordance with Optimus's instructions, he tried to keep Hot Shot from interacting with the natives, but their mission was barely underway before Hot Shot had disobeyed and intervened in a local dispute. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} With non-interference now a dead prospect, Red helped Hot Shot defeat local bullies [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] and [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], then checked over their injured victim, [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]]. Initially attempting to pose as native Velocitronians, the pair were found out by Brakedown's young friend [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]] when he overheard Red Alert giving Hot Shot a dressing down for his insubordination. With Clocker's aid, the pair were brought before planet leader [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], who offered them information if Hot Shot could beat her in a race; he failed to do so, but Red accused him of racing for his own ego, rather than for the mission. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

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After Hot Shot blew his systems in his next race with Override, Red Alert went scavenging for parts in a junkyward, where he was attacked by Crumplezone and Ransack, who had fallen in with the Decepticons. Although he was able to overpower them, Red was felled with ease by their commanding officer, Starscream. {{storylink|Speed}} Red recovered, but his disposition was not helped by the experience, as he continued to lambast Hot Shot for putting himself ahead of the mission, causing the pair to almost come to blows. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}} Nonetheless, Red refrained from confessing their breach of protocol to Optimus Prime when he next reported on their progress. He observed Crumplezone and Ransack beating up [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]], and overcame his reluctance to intervene, but was fortunately prevented from having to do so by the arrival of Override. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}}

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With the [[Planet Cup]] about to start—the race which would determined the leader of Velocitron and conferred upon its winner possession of the world's Cyber Planet Key—Red Alert summoned Optimus Prime to the Speed Planet. {{storylink|Ship}} Forced to confess their failure to follow his orders upon Prime's arrival, Red Alert explained the situation, and Prime excused their actions after seeing Override's obstinacy for himself. Red himself participated in the opening heat of the Planet Cup, helping Hot Shot overcome a mechanical hiccup that prevented him from accelerating by dragging him along in his slipstream. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} Red and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] guarded Hot Shot's rear for the rest of the race, and despite Decepticon interference, Red progressed to the second heat. {{storylink|Race}} Racing took its toll on the pair during this round of the contest, they dropped out to help put out fires Decepticon meddling had caused. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

During training for the next leg of the Planet Cup, Red Alert relayed a distress call from Overhaul on the [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]] to Optimus, and gave voice to the theory he had formed based on observing the Velocitronians' Cyber Keys that the Transformers had been shaped in different ways by the Cyber Planet Keys. {{storylink|Savage}} Red was a spectator for the next race, discovering stowaway Mini-Cons [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] and [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] in the crowd. {{storylink|Sand}} In preparation for the final round of the cup, Red had bad news for Hot Shot: the stress on his system from the races so far would require a passenger to ride with him to constantly modify his system. He achieved victory with [[Coby Hansen]]'s help and won the Autobots their first Cyber Planet Key, though this didn't stop Red from good-naturedly ribbing him on the winner's platform. {{storylink|Champion}} When the key was inserted into the [[Omega Lock]], it emitted a signal that Red and the other Autobots followed to the [[Arctic]], though their search for whatever it was pointing the way to was fruitless. {{storylink|Ice}}

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After having some of the damage he had sustained during his Velocitronian adventures repaired by Coby, {{Storylink|Honor}} Red Alert put his own repair skills to work giving Optimus Prime a tune-up so that he could battle [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], leader of Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} Prime won ownership of Jungle Planet's Cyber Planet Key, and Red Alert and all the other Autobots [[space bridge]]d to Jungle Planet to help fight off Megatron when he tried to steal it. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}} The addition of this key to the Omega Lock again directed the Autobots to the Arctic, but Red stayed behind at base while Prime led a small team to investigate. {{storylink|Trap}} Prime's team was trapped in an avalanche caused by the emergence of the Arctic mystery—ancient Decepticons hidden in stasis who had been freed by Starscream—so Red Alert and the other Autobots sped to their rescue, digging them out so they could take the fight to their new enemies. When Optimus was injured in the subsequent fight, Red Alert called retreat so he could tend to his leader's wounds. {{Storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}} Seeing no recourse but to retreat to Cybertron with the Omega Lock, the Autobots attempted to leave, but were systematically cut down in their escape attempt by Starscream; Red fell alongside Landmine as the renegade Decepticon smashed through their Cyber Key powers. {{storylink|Retreat}}

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With the Omega Lock in Starscream's clutches, the Autobots had to focus their efforts on recovering it from his island base, only to be stymied by a battle with Megatron at [[Niagara Falls]]. Red Alert, Hot Shot and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] faced off against the Decepticon leader and were mowed down by his "Death Machine Gun". {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Vector Prime transported the grievously wounded trio to a nearby military base where their human allies began trying to repair them, but Red Alert insisted they were too damaged to save. [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] refused to take accept his fatalism, and as Hot Shot and Scattorshot announced their desire to keep living and fighting, he realized how shamefully he was acting. Their hearts all burning with [[burning spirit]], the three Autobots were able to tap into the power of the Omega Lock from afar, and were reformatted into powerful new forms, becoming the [[Cybertron Defense Team (Cybertron)|Cybertron Defense Team]]. They returned to Niagara Falls to resume their battle with Megatron, allowing Optimus to depart to track the energy surge from the Lock that had reformatted them to Starscream's secret island base. {{storylink|Critical}} After Megatron was repelled, Red Alert and his new team joined the battle on Starscream's island, from which they were sent back to Cybertron to clear the way for the impending arrival of the recovered Omega Lock, {{storylink|Assault}} riding the unstable space bridge with the help of Coby, Lori and [[Bud Hansen|Bud]]. Upon reaching the planet, they discovered it infested with insectoid [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} and set about exterminating them. [[File:Balance red scans jolt.jpg|thumb|left]] {{storylink|United (episode)|United}} Just after they got through wiping them out, the team were confronted with Megatron once more and leapt to battle him, but were easily repulsed by his energy aura. Instead, they just stood back and watched as Optimus Prime appeared to destroy Megatron with the Omega Lock, then used the Lock's power to transform Cybertron into the body of their god and creator [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}}

After communion with Primus revealed that the fourth and final Cyber Planet Key lay on [[Gigantion]], the Giant Planet, First Aid scanned [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]'s memory banks to uncover the co-ordinates of the planet, which lay in another dimension. {{storylink|Balance}} When Jolt, the other Mini-Cons and the kids were snatched by [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] to gain the same info, Red Alert helped Vector Prime trace their whereabouts, {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} eventually locating them on Starscream's starship, the ''[[Atlantis]]''. Red and Scattorshot joined Vector Prime in warping to the ship to rescue their stranded friends. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

In preparation for the dimensional crossing required to reach Gigantion, Red Alert studied Optimus Primes's [[Matrix of Leadership]] and Vector Prime's [[Rhisling|sword]] and distilled a stabilizing "vaccine" from them that would allow the Autobots to endure the reality flux the crossing would subject them. {{storylink|Family}} Red helped to co-ordinate the distribution of Primus's energy so that the god could fend off an attack from Starscream, {{storylink|Titans}} then administered his vaccine to the other Autobots as they readied for departure aboard the ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]''. While travelling between dimension, the ''Ogygia'' had its main engine damaged by the ''Atlantis'', but Red Alert and Coby's combined mechanical skills fixed it in the nick of time. {{storylink|Warp}}

[[File:Cyb ep38 this may sting.jpg|thumb|"Ze healing is not as rewarding as ze hurting."]]

Red Alert and the other Autobots proceeded to make contact with native Gigantions and explained their mission, {{storylink|Giant}} but were soon served their first major defeat on the planet when they were bested by Megatron, who had become Galvatron again through the power of the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}} After Red helped to rescue Bud from the ''Atlantis'', the Autobots divided into teams to work their way towards the centre of the many-layered planet, where the Cyber Planet Key lay. {{storylink|City}}[[File:Challenge redalert cyberkeypower.jpg|thumb|left|"Let's go practice medicine."]] Red Alert and his Cybertron Defense Teammates took one route together, overcoming the illusions of Sideways and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], {{storylink|Challenge}} besting [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]], but again falling before the might of Galvatron. {{Storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}} They recovered in time to join the other Autobots in battle on the planet's lowest level, besting Galvatron and securing the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} Galvatron soon returned to seize the complete set of keys, cutting Red and the other Autobots down in the process and leaving them stranded on Gigantion with no way back to their universe. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} Red Alert and Scattorshot handled the programming side of things as the Autobots attempted to create a new space bridge to return home, but the endeavor met with failure, forcing Vector Prime to sacrifice himself using his powers over space and time to return his allies to Cybertron. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}}

Upon their return to their homeworld, Red Alert, Hot Shot and Scattorshot engaged the Decepticons in battle to allow Optimus Prime to tussle with Galvatron. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} Galvatron then used the Cyber Planet Keys to enlarge his Decepticons to giant size, and the Cybertron Defense Team joined in the effort to take on [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], allowing Prime to pursue Galvatron and reclaim the keys. {{storylink|End}} Primus subsequently sealed the black hole, and Red Alert turned his attention to helping in the construction of planetary engines that would move the displaced Jungle Planet back to its proper orbit. He was among the assembled Cybertronians who helped right the engines when they were damaged, saving Jungle Planet, then gathered on Cybertron's moon with his comrades to watch Optimus Prime's final battle with Galvatron. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

With the war over, the Autobots embarked on a mission to build a new space bridge across the galaxy, linking all their worlds together. Red Alert was among the crew of the ''Atlantis'', ever by Optimus Prime's side. {{storylink|Beginning}}

====''Cybertron'' comic====
Several months after the end of the war, Red Alert and other comrades of Optimus Prime met with a group of Autobots responsible for fighting off [[Unicron]] and saving the [[Mini-Con]] colonies while Prime's team was busy with the whole Cyber Planet Key business. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
During the war, Red Alert suffered a terrible injury that nearly killed him. This near-death experience taught him to value life in all its forms. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Red Alert's profile}} During one of his many battles on Cybertron, Red Alert defended the main Autobot headquarters from a Decepticon attack alongside [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]. When it was revealed that angry Mini-Cons planned to bomb the base, he and the others retreated. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Counter-Strike!}} A few million years later, Red Alert participated in another battle with the Decepticons, but ended up retreating again as the enemy's Mini-Con augmentations rendered them too powerful. He wondered where the Mini-Cons who escaped from Cybertron had disappeared to, but [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] told him it was best if nobody ever found out. {{storylink|First Encounter!}}

But it was not to be. Just a short while later, a Mini-Con reactivation beacon reached Cybertron, and the Autobots tracked it to [[Earth]] to protect the Mini-Cons from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. While Red Alert and the others were outgunned by the Decepticons at first, the Mini-Cons pitched in and [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] joined with Red Alert, allowing him to shoot down [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Friends and Foes!}} After the Decepticons were chased off, the Autobots stood watch as the Mini-Cons and their new [[human]] friends made their way into some small caves. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}} They later decided that the best way to keep the Mini-Cons safe was to send them back to Cybertron, so Red Alert prepared a [[space bridge]] for them. In the end, the Mini-Cons refused to leave their friends, and a Decepticon attack wrecked the space bridge anyway.
{{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}}

Alongside Hot Shot and Optimus Prime, Red Alert later helped save the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] from Starscream. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}} When the Autobots learned that the Decepticons were planning to [[Nuclear weapon|nuke]] their base from the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], Red Alert despaired that their space bridge was still offline, so they couldn't prepare a counteroffensive. Thankfully, Hot Shot managed to repair the bridge and used it to send the missiles straight back at the Decepticons. Not Red Alert the scientist, but ''Hot Shot''. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}}

===The Balance of Power===
Red Alert and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] were entrusted with a mission to track down an ancient Mini-Con relic deep in Decepticon territory. The duo ran afoul of [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and numerous [[Decepticlone]]s backing him up, forcing Red Alert to send out a distress signal. [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus]] arrived to bolster their firepower in short order, which in turn drew [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] into the conflict. Though Red Alert was willing to do battle with the Decepticon leader himself, Optimus told him to stand down, so he could take on Megatron on his own. As the two leaders clashed, [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] uncovered the artifact and activated it, and a portal opened, leading to the Mini-Cons' hiding place. The Decepticons flung themselves into the portal, and the Autobots followed them... to Earth. The search for the Mini-Cons began in earnest on this new world. {{storylink|The Balance of Power}}
{{note|This comic was written as a tie-in to the [[Transformers (Armada PS2)|''Armada'' video game]], but its details differ from the introduction seen in the game itself. [[#PS2|See below]] for Red Alert's role in the game.}}

===Reader's Digest ''Armada'' novels===
Red Alert was one of the Autobots teleported to Earth by the warp gate within the remains of a Mini-Con ship. Despite the radical change in scenery, Red Alert continued to do battle against the Decepticons who had been teleported alongside them. The fighting came to an end, temporarily, thanks to the efforts of [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: The Battle Begins|The Battle Begins}}

After securing their base on Earth, Optimus, Hot Shot and Red Alert headed to a nearby highway to adopt new alternate modes based on local vehicles. Red Alert took on the form of a four-wheel drive rescue vehicle that was part ambulance, part firetruck, part armored car. When their human allies joined them, Red Alert scrutinized their Mini-Con companions with great interest, as he had only heard of the diminutive robots in old war stories up until that point. Explosions emanating from nearby interrupted Red Alert's observations. The Decepticons were attacking the Autobots' base! The Autobots launched a counter-attack, with Red Alert deflecting a missile the Decepticon Demolishor aimed towards Optimus Prime. A stray shot from Megatron then caused a rockslide, prompting Hot Shot to leave the battlefront in order to keep the children out of harm's way. Red Alert reconvened with him afterwards, only to find that Hot Shot had gotten himself a Mini-Con partner! The children had recovered several Mini-Con panels that had been unearthed by the rock slide. One of the panels responded to Red Alert's presence, the robot within bonding with him mentally. The Mini-Con then transformed into an additional arm for Red Alert, prompting him to name his new partner “Longarm.” Rejoining the battle, Red Alert used Longarm to lift Demolishor off the ground and toss him at Megatron. Realizing they were outmatched, the Decepticons retreated, though they managed to steal away the remaining Mini-Con panels as they warped off-planet. The children were saddened that the Decepticons had managed to take off with Mini-Cons in tow, but the Autobots assured them that they had done everything they could, and joined them in a "circle of friendship." {{storylink|Transformers Armada: Race for the Mini-Con Robots|Race for the Mini-Con Robots}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
Red Alert was part of the Autobot forces during a battle in [[Yellowstone National Park]]. Following the Decepticon withdrawal, he was able to successfully retrieve a Mini-Con from a mud pit. {{storylink|Lonesome Diesel}}

===''Universe'' comic===
[[File:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|I'm a doctor, not a dimension traveller!]]
A Red Alert hailed from [[Aurex 606.0 Kappa]]. He, [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], and [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] had just battled and driven off the Decepticons [[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]], [[Drench (Universe)|Drench]], and [[Wind Sheer (Armada)|Wind Sheer]] when Unicron abducted him. Unicron would have also gotten Longarm if [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] hadn't shoved Longarm out of the way and taken his place. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 14/9/2015}} The pair were subsequently held prisoner in the [[Cauldron]] arena. The quick thinking of [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] released them, and Red Alert participated in the great escape led by [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} However, Red Alert and Firebot's home reality had seemingly ceased to exist, and thus they ended up in [[Aurex 204.0 Kappa]] with another [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] who had also been in the Cauldron. This Smokescreen helped them adapt to their new home. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 14/9/2015}}
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===''Galaxy Force'' comic===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Intense Race Planet! Velocitron}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Fastest Dream! Hot Shot's Run}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}

===Cyber Key Code content===
Red Alert fought beside [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] until one day [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] used his Energon Saber to cut off his hand. Red Alert has never forgiven him.

===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
Red Alert's first duty was to defend and heal the sick and injured. Thusly, Optimus Prime sent the Mini-Con [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]] under Red Alert's protection to the [[Velocitron|Speed Planet]] (although Dirt Boss viewed it as him doing the protecting). They happily worked side by side to ensure that all who needed protection were safe. {{storylink|#Cybertron|Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack toy bio}}

==Games==
===''Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Daran Norris]] (English)|[[Tomás Rubio]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Hubert Drac]] (French), [[Stefano Albertini]] (Italian)}}
When Optimus Prime left the base, Red Alert served as his dispatcher, alerting him via radio to mission objectives and giving him warnings.

Red Alert also took to the field, fighting the Decepticons and their army of [[Decepticlone]]s through various locations. He was accompanied by [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], his [[Mini-Con]] partner, with whom he could [[Powerlinx]]. He eventually merged with all the [[Mini-Con]]s that formed the [[Matrix Cannon (Armada)|Matrix Cannon]], ultimately defeating [[Unicron]] and saving [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

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{{storylink|Transformers (Armada PS2)|Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Red-Alert-Armada.jpg|thumb|"Dammit, I'm a doctor-" "Not a pawn in this game, we know!" "...am I really that predictable?"]]
Red Alert participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, and 25 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-skin-Red Alert-Powerlinx.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.75|]]
{{EWskin|"Powerlinx Red Alert"|Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
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[[File:Armada RedAlertLongarm toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|RED UH-LURT! (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Red Alert with Longarm''' (Max-Con Class, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Ratchet'''
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Patrol'''
:*''Takara and Sonokong ID number'': '''MC-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': Claw-missile, disc, blaster attachment, triple-blaster attachment
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (Takara)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Max-Cons, Red Alert transforms into a white Nissan Patrol rescue SUV, loaded up with [[gimmick]]s. Placing his partner [[Longarm (Armada)#Toys|Longarm]] (or any other Mini-Con) onto the [[Powerlinx]] plug on his lightbar and pushing it forward triggers flashing LED lights and a voice chip that proclaims "RED-A-LERT! WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO!" Pulling the Mini-Con back, on the other hand, releases a spring-loaded missile launcher that flips out from his roof and into place over his hood, accompanied by an electronic firing noise. This weapon fires a missile with a hinged grappling claw. Placing a Mini-Con on his hood plug causes his grill to spring open, revealing a pressure-firing disc launcher that fires a single projectile when the Mini-Con is pulled back, also accompanied by a "rat-tat-tat" firing sound effect.

: In [[robot mode]], Red Alert retains use of both of these gimmicks, with the missile launcher now flipping all the way over his left shoulder; the launcher can also be removed and used as a hand-held weapon. Instead of having a left hand, he instead sports a [[5 mm post|5 mm peg-hole]] in his wrist, an attachment point for one of two translucent red "blasters" that are stored in the door-panel on his right leg. (He is most often depicted in fiction with the single-barrel attachment). The panel of his left leg, meanwhile, unfolds into a Mini-Con repair bay with a flip-up translucent red monitor screen and a plug for mounting Mini-Con patients. Due to the lack of clearance between his legs, the wheels attached to the panels, and the entire back assembly (when locked into place in robot mode), unfolding these panels has a tendency to create stress on the hinges, leading to the thinner white part of the joint to crack and/or split. Additionally, Red Alert has an unused cartoon [[character model]] sheet featured in the back of ''[[Legends of the Microns Year Book 2003]]'' that shows the entire left side of the vehicle mode opened up into a full repair bay, with the repair bay panel flipped out in vehicle mode, his left arm with one of the attachments equipped folded out as a repair arm, and his robot mode foot folded down as a support strut to hold the left side of the vehicle mode up (since the wheel isn't touching the ground when the panel is folded down). This can be loosely recreated with the toy—however, the foot can't be placed flat on the ground, and instead only his toe supports the vehicle in this configuration… but hey, it works! It's likely this was the intended function for Red Alert's repair bay platform, as folding it out in robot mode (like the toy is often advertised), has (previously mentioned) clearance issues.

: [[Hasbro]] seemingly not having learnt their lesson back in the mid-80s with the [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#The Transformers|G1 Ratchet toy]] [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Notes|and character models]] featuring the trademarked [[Red Cross]] logo, released Red Alert with [[tampograph]]ed red crosses, leading to a court battle between the two companies (more on this [[#Notes|below]]).

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Legend of the Microns'' "Ratchet" and [[Sonokong]] ''Eunha Yeongung: Cybertron'' "Patrol" releases feature some slight [[Paint operation|paint application]] differences from the Hasbro release, mainly a "separated" Autobot insignia and the addition of dark blue paint on his kneecaps. His electronic sound effects are also slightly altered, removing the "RED-A-LERT!" portion and just going right to the siren sounds.

: This mold was later used to make ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Sam's Club-exclusive [[Prowl (Energon)#VsStarscream|Prowl]] and [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie line]] [[Inferno (Movie)#Toys|Inferno]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Autobot/RedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Red Alert at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Powerlinx Red Alert toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|ORANGE UH-LURT! (''Hasbro version stock image'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Powerlinx Red Alert with Powerlinx Longarm''' (Max-Con Class, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Ratchet Super Mode'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MC-12'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[September 11]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Claw-missile, disc, blaster attachment, triple-blaster attachment

: Released in the fifth and final wave of ''Armada'' Max-Cons, this [[redeco]] of Red Alert, depicting him in his powered-up "Powerlinx" form seen in the "Unicron Battles" portion of the ''Armada'' cartoons, makes him predominantly orange with white stripes and [[tampograph]]ed "RESCUE" lettering, giving him a more beach-rescue vibe. He retains all of the same gimmicks and sounds as the previous version of the mold, and comes with a redecoed Longarm.

: Powerlinx Red Alert was to feature red crosses like his original toy initially, but it was dropped prior to release, after [[Red Cross]] took Hasbro to court over the logos "misuse".

: The Takara "Ratchet Super Mode" release has some slight paint application differences, mainly additional metallic red paint on his arms (notably his right hand), and the removal of the "EMERGENCY" text on his hood.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Autobot/PXRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Powerlinx Red Alert at TFU.info]''
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===''Built to Rule!''===
[[File:BTR ArmadaRedAlert.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Red Alert's left hand is restored by the power of not-[[LEGO]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Red Alert w/ Longarm''' (2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Three missiles

: One of the larger ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets, Red Alert can be built into an emergency SUV, robot, or whatever your imagination can make out of the blocks provided. The set features a large pressure-launch triple-missile "Gatling" cannon.

: He also came with a [[Longarm (Armada)#Built to Rule!|block-version of Longarm]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Autobot/BTRRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Built to Rule! Red Alert at TFU.info]''
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cybertron Red Alert toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cut you up, geezer! (''Hasbro version stock image'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Red Alert''' (Deluxe Class, [[2005]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara and Mocom Toy name'': '''First Aid'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''GC-11'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[February 10]], [[2005]]
:*''Accessories'': Clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Earth Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d26w'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Red Alert transforms into a {{w|Dodge Magnum}}-inspired emergency vehicle. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into the back of his car mode causes two rear side-panels to pop out and reveal two spring-forward non-firing blasters. This gimmick is retained in robot mode, where they become over-shoulder blasters. He features an unusual transformation sequence where both the front and rear halves of the [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] come together to form his legs. His hood halves open to reveal storage space for extra tools (a hammer-head and an opening claw) that can be attached onto his left arm blaster. Later releases of the mold had slight indents made in the leg pieces to allow them to clip together better.

: The Takara and [[Mocom Toy]] ''Galaxy Force'' "First Aid" toy lacks the gold paint on the robot mode shoulders, and has lighter blue paint than the Hasbro Red Alert release. And of course, the Cyber Key lacks the Hasbro version's [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]].

: This mold was later used to make [[Cannonball (Cybertron)#Toys|Cannonball]], the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie-verse]] [[Crankcase (Movie)#Toys|Crankcase]], and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Timelines|Kup]]. The Kup tooling was also the model for the non-toy [[Kup (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Kup]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2005/Autobot/RedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Red Alert at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron Defence Red Alert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|(''Hasbro version stock image'')]]
[[File:GalaxyForce-UltraFirstAid-toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|(''Takara / Mocom Toy version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron Defense Red Alert''' (Ultra Class, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''First Gunner'''
:*''Mocom Toy name'': '''Ultra First Aid'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''GC-21'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[July 14]], [[2005]]
:*''Accessories'': Large missile, projectile, spring-loaded shield/multi-tool arm, clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''up0t'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (Takara)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: An upgraded, all-new tooling of Red Alert, "[[Cybertron Defense Team (Cybertron)|Cybertron Defense]]" Red now transforms into a cross between a Russian {{w|R-400 Oka}} mobile ballistic missile launcher and a {{w|BTR-90}} armored personnel carrier. The left side of his vehicle mode has a flip-up non-firing double-blaster, which can also be "used" in robot mode. Inserting a Cyber Key into the rear of the missile rack splits the missile open, activates lights and an electronic beeping sound, and exposes the inner spring-loaded projectile-launching translucent "laser cannon". When the missile itself is "launched"/slid off, it lights up and plays a sound of it taking off.

: In robot mode, Red Alert finally has two normal robotic hands, and he comes with a shield that can be mounted on either arm. When a Key is inserted into the top of the shield, a cannon flips out, and its barrel tip can be equipped with several tools stored in his shins (a spring-loaded hammer-head or a gripping claw), emulating his old multi-tool arm. He has two (nonfunctional) Mini-Con hardpoints in vehicle mode, and two ''different'' hardpoints in robot mode.

: The Takara "First Gunner" and [[Mocom Toy]] "Ultra First Aid" releases feature additional red details on the missile, blue paint on the gripping claw, and replaces the greenish-blue border on the Cyber Key with silver.

: Possibly because the Western name for the "Vanguard Team" (Cybertron Defense Team) was decided very late in the game, early batches of this toy available at retail and from online stores were lacking the "Cybertron Defense" portion of the name on the packaging. However, the more widespread version with the full name was found within mere days of the original version's initial retail sighting.

: This mold was also used to make the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Timelines|Darksyde Megatron]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Countdown (G1)#Universe (2008)|Countdown]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2005/Autobot/CybDefRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Cybertron Defence Red Alert at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb-toy RedDirtTins.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|First he tried [[Powerlinx]]ing with the [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|other Dirt Boss]]. That didn't go so well.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Red Alert with Dirt Boss''' (Multi-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Earth Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d26w'''

: Available [[exclusive]]ly at [[Walmart]] stores, this multi-pack features an unchanged [[#Cybertron|Deluxe-class Red Alert]] with a new [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Mini-Con [[Dirt Boss (Armada)#Cybertron|Dirt Boss]], who also came with his own carrying tin.

: [[Hasbro]] copy writer [[Forest Lee]] confirms that the ''Cybertron'' [[Tiny Tins]] exclusives were originally planned with two different [[Race Mini-Con Team|Race Team]] decos in mind, hence the backstory involving one version of the Team being from an alternate universe and the Tins' decos showing the Mini-Cons in silhouette rather than the normal full-color images. He could not confirm what the then-chosen decos were, however, but it seems likely they were re-packs of the two schemes from ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', given the use of "[[Race Mini-Con Team#RoadAssault|Road Assault Team]]".

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Value Pack''' (Multi-toy bundle, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Earth Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d26w'''

: For a while, [[Toys"R"Us]] and [[Walmart]] stores in the US sold "Value Packs" with two randomly paired, fully packaged Deluxes set in a cardboard sleeve and sold at somewhat less than the cost of two normal Deluxes.

: This packs could include [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#Toys|Dirt Boss]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Hot Shot]], [[Override (Cybertron)#Toys|Override]], Red Alert, [[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|Sideways]], [[Snarl (Cybertron)#Toys|Snarl]], or [[Thundercracker_(Armada)#Cybertron|Thundercracker]].

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[[File:Cyb-toy CriticalPath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|No, we don't know why the path is so critical either.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Critical Path Pack! Sideways vs. Red Alert''' (Multi-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Earth Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d26w'''

: This two-pack of the Deluxe-size Red Alert and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|Sideways]] toys was made available only at [[Target]] stores, retailing for $16.99. The toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:LOC CD Red Alert.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In this instance, the "C" in "ICBM" stands for "cul-de-sac".]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Red Alert''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)}}</ul>

: A much-simplified version of the "Cybertron Defense" incarnation of Red Alert in terms of detail and articulation, this toy was made available in the third wave of the ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' series. The missile is permanently in its split-open state, and permanently attached to his body.

: This mold was later used to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Classics|Perceptor]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Onslaught (G1)#Universe (2008)|Onslaught]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Autobot/LOCRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Legends Red Alert at TFU.info]''
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-Age of the Primes-Autobot Red Alert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Robertcop.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Red Alert''' (Voyager Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Red Alert (Armada Universe)''' (レッドアラート (アルマダユニバース))
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-08'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[August 30]]
:*''Accessories:'' "cannon", hand missile, claw missile, triple-barreled blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjmcMC9nNoA Transformers Age of the Primes Reveal | Dive into the Legacy of the Thirteen Primes | Hasbro Pulse] with [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]]</ref> [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DDsxa0wxHJ3/ Design notes on ''Age of the Primes'' Red Alert]] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Voyagers, "Autobot Red Alert" is an updated version of his ''Armada'' design, trading away most of the original toy's gimmicks for increased articulation and show-accuracy. Instead of a left hand, his left wrist can be equipped with either of his 2 gun attachments (with the unused one able to be stored away in his calf), and can deploy his missile launcher (with a non-functioning claw missile, which can also be stored when not in use) in both robot and vehicle mode. As with most other ''Armada'' figures from recent lines, he does not come with his [[Mini-Con]] partner, [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], though he does feature some 5mm posts if one wants to place an original one on there.

:Early renders erroneously depicted Red Alert with a proper left hand, which is absent in the final product. However, it would ultimately be included with his retool, [[Flatline (G1)#Age of the Primes|Flatline]].

:As with [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Studio Series|''Studio Series'' Ratchet]], he features "Autobot sign of life" decals due to the Red Cross symbol being a heavily enforced [[trademark]].

:Red Alert was revealed at [[Cybertron Con 2024]], and went up for preorder on [[December 10]]. Red Alert was released two per case compared to his wavemate [[Prima#Age_of_the_Primes|Prima]] being [[Shortpacking|shortpacked]] at one. The line's gimmick of collecting all of the [[Thirteen]] resulted in retailers wanting to restock Prima ending up with a glut of Red Alert, turning him into an overdose-induced [[Shelfwarmer|shelfwarmer]].

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DDsxa0wxHJ3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Designer commentary on Red Alert from Mark Maher on Instagram'']''
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==Merchandise==
{{anchor|McDs}}
===McDonald's===
[[File:Armadatoy happymeal redalert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Red Alert''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 2002)
**''McID number'': '''6'''
:Part of the ''Armada'' Happy Meal promo at [[McDonald's]], this simplified version of Red Alert features a {{w|friction motor}} which is activated by pushing in his engine block/ head. The more you push the button, the further he'll zip along in SUV mode.

:The toy also features a [[Powerlinx]] post, which enable him to form a "leg" to the really silly-looking [[Mighty Robot]] into which the four Autobots in the range combine; his normal placement is as the left leg. He also has one Mini-Con Powerlinx port on each of his doors, so he can activate the Mini-Con features on larger figures.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Autobot/McRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on McDonald's Red Alert at TFU.info]''
{{anchor|BK}}
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===Burger King===
[[File:Cybertrontoy burgerking redalert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Red Alert''' (Burger King kids meal toy, 2005)
:Available only as part of Burger King's ''Cybertron'' promotion, this version of Red Alert is a very simplified version of the original toy, transforming into an emergency vehicle, devoid of any [[gimmick]]ry... and that includes ''functional wheels''. That's right, this toy doesn't even ''roll'' in vehicle mode.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BKRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Burger King Red Alert at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF RedAlert.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Red Alert apparently never skips leg day ''or'' arm day. Yikes.]]
*'''Ratchet''' ([[December 27]] 2002)
**''Act'': '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' Stand
:A three-inch tall non-transforming PVC figurine of Red Alert was released in the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-specific ninth wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. The figure came in both full color and metallic silver "pewter" variants, available at an equal ratio one each in every case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

:The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.

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[[File:SCF armada redalert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Quite possibly the first ever recorded dab.]]
*'''Ratchet (Cybertron Mode)'''{{fact}} (2002)
**''Act'': '''10'''
**''Accessories:'' Stand
:A rare "[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]" of Red Alert in his Cybertronian body, as seen in the [[Metamorphosis (Armada)|second episode]] of the ''Armada'' cartoon, was available in the tenth and final ''Super Collection Figure'' wave. He has a new torso and backpack, and the vehicle [[kibble]] on his limbs has been removed. It could only be found in one out of every ten cases, taking the place of the full-color version of the [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Optimus Prime Super Mode]] figure from that assortment.

:All of the Act-10 SCF figurines use considerably softer, more rubbery plastic than the previous assortments. This leads to some difficulty in keeping some figures standing, plus the pewter versions can be extremely hard to peg back together, as the pegs will just squash rather than pop into the sockets. This also leads to a greater risk of mushroom-pegs tearing on the pewter versions if the paint sticks together within the sockets.
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===Mini Car Collection===
*'''Ratchet''' (die-cast vehicle, 2003)
:French die-cast model producers [[Majorette]] teamed with Kabaya to produce the ''[[Transformers Mini Car Collection]]'', a line of ''Armada''-themed die-cast vehicles, all of which were redecos of pre-existing Majorette toys. Red Alert was a redeco of Majorette toy #285—a 4WD patrol car— now bearing the Autobot insignia, the ''Legends of the Microns'' logo, and an image of the Autobot medic on its hood. The toy came with a pack of gum.

::*''[http://www.shmax.com/product_details/4443/ratchet More information on Mini Car Collection Ratchet at Shmax.com]''

===Battle for Cybertron Game===
*'''Transformers: Armada - Battle for Cybertron Game''' (2003)
:A small figurine of Red Alert was among the eight Transformers character playing pieces included with the [[Milton Bradley]] ''[[Battle for Cybertron Game|Battle for Cybertron]]'' board game.
::*''[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6841/transformers-armada-battle-for-cybertron More information on Battle for Cybertron at BoardGameGeek.com]''
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==Notes==
* According to Aaron Archer, Red Alert's design was mostly inspired by the ''Power Rangers'' lines being developed at the time, with a head sculpt inspired by RoboCop.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=His design is influenced by #robocop and #powerrangers / I am a huge fan of the Robocop and ed 209 designs and i loved the movie in high school. but the bigger influence was power rangers and japanese suit shows. / I was in japan a lot the summer of 2001 and looking at all the Japanese brands while there. A new ultraman and Ranger show hit along w a few others and Red Alert was created during that influence.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Buhw4GXHcQX/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=03|day=03}}</ref>
[[File:LOTMYearbookRepairBed.jpg|thumb|225px]]
:* As seen in concept art published in the ''[[Legends of the Microns Year Book 2003]]'', Aaron Archer sketched a wide range of headsculpt ideas for Red Alert (designated with the placeholder name '''Rescue Extreme''').<ref>[https://twitter.com/walruslaw/status/1300537166674767873 Concept art scan from @walruslaw, 31 August 2020]</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=I love show reference books and #perfectguide books ,fun to be part of the #transformersarmada version.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BvyqdB3n3Wn/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=04|day=03}}</ref> A common theme is a large siren perched atop his cranium, which is downplayed in the final look.
* Several of Red Alert's ''Armada'' toy gimmicks along with an additional "Repair Bed" (リペアべッド ''Ripea Beddo'') configuration for his robot mode & vehicle mode (which can be very loosely replicated with the toy by opening the left door, uncurling the arm and plugging in one of the hand attachments; unfolding the side of the vehicle to form the bed itself, and repositioning the robot mode foot as a support for the now-missing wheel) are depicted in the back of the ''Legends of the Microns Year Book 2003'' among his [[character model|production materials]] for the cartoon. Sadly, neither his robot mode or vehicle mode Repair Bed configurations made it into the show.
** Additionally, his "E-Tool Container" (エ具コンテナ ''E-Gu Kontena'', the compartment on his right leg) was also ignored throughout the duration of the cartoon. Model sheets show that, had it been utilized, a small mechanism would've slid up on a rail and an arm would've extended out from the mechanism, grabbing the tool-hand he removed, then the mechanism would store it and lift the replacement tool-hand out for him to then grab.
* The ''Armada'' Red Alert toy's "WOO WOO WOO" sound effect has since become a famous in-joke within the ''Transformers'' [[fandom]]. For a short time, it also became something of an impromptu chant among fans at ''Transformers'' conventions. Reportedly, at the start of the [[OTFCC 2003]] [[Hasbro]] Panel, several fans started chanting "WOO WOO WOO WOO!" to the initial confusion of Hasbro designer [[Aaron Archer]], until he realized what was occurring.
* As a result of Hasbro using the "red cross on white backdrop" symbol on the original ''Armada'' Red Alert toy, the [[Red Cross|International Committee of the Red Cross]], who have the symbol [[trademark]]ed and ''vigorously'' protect their claim to it, took Hasbro to court over the use of their symbol. This in turn resulted in the symbol not only being dropped from the toy's "Powerlinx" [[redeco]], but also having to be removed from the then-current [[Dreamwave Productions]] comics.<ref name="redcross">{{citesocial|quote=At the time, Hasbro had recently been taken to court by the Red Cross for using the trademarked Red Cross emblem on the Armada Red Alert toy. So Hasbro had to make sure the red cross was removed from any toy or licensed product (like a comic) including G1 Ratchet. This is also why they changed the cross logo to some made-up gear logo for the Armada Red Alert repaint [...] So, starting with TFG1 Vol.2 #2 we had to start coloring Ratchet a little differently, no big deal. When it BECAME a big deal was actually the above-shown TF G1 Vol.2 #3. During production of this issue the change was forgotten and Ratchet was colored the old way with red crosses showing. This actually happened while I was on vacation, and when I came back I saw the early print samples of the issue had just come in. After a quick review I noticed the mistake, and everybody scrambled trying to figure out what to do. I remember we tried begging Hasbro to let is slide just this once, but no go (their hands were really tied after the lawsuit). So the whole print run of the issue was pulped and reprinted. Not sure what the exact number of copies was, but it would have been at least 70,000 comics destroyed. Ouch! For comparison to these days comics, that would be the full prints runs at least 4 or 5 IDW Transformers comics.|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830111944/http://www.lilformers.com/blog/2012/04/05/dreamslaves-4-red-crosses/|name=Matt Moylan|site=Lil Formers|title=DREAMSLAVES #4: Red Crosses|year=2012|month=04|day=05}}</ref>
* The x-ray image of his inner structure seen in the end credits of ''Legends of the Microns'' shows him having a pair of normal eyes behind his visor.
* According to the [[Transformers (Armada PS2)|''Armada'' PlayStation 2 game]] instruction booklet, Red Alert's ''Armada'' body has the following statistics:
**Mass: 3,838 lbs
**Robot height: 19' 8"
**Robot top speed: 37 mph
**Vehicle height: 7' 3"
**Vehicle top speed: 155 mph
**Vehicle power: 450 hp @ 6600 rpm
* His Cybertron Defense toy's Cyber Key Code info contains a reference to [[The Transformers: The Movie|the '86 movie]]. According to the info, Hot Shot had his arm torn off during the battle with the Scrapmetals. Red Alert mended the arm better than it had been before, even fixing a bad rotator cuff. This references [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s repair of [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]] ("You even got rid of a nasty burr on my rotator").

===Foreign names===
====''Armada''====
*''Japanese:'' '''Ratchet''' (ラチェット ''Rachetto''), '''Ratchet Super Mode''' (ラチェット{{ruby|S|スーパーモード}} ''Rachetto Sūpā Mōdo''), '''Red Alert''' (レッドアラート ''Reddo Arāto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Riadó''' ("Alert")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hóngsè Jǐngbào''' (China, 红色警报, "Red Alert")
*''Korean:'' '''Patrol''' (패트롤 ''Paeteurol'')
*''Polish:'' '''Alarmus'''
*''Russian:'' '''Paniker''' (Паникёр, "Alarmist")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Alerta Vermelho''' (Brazil, "Red Alert")
*''Spanish:'' '''Alerta Roja''' (Hispanic America, "Red Alert")

====''Cybertron''====
*''Japanese:'' '''First Aid''' (ファストエイド ''Fasuto Eido'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Riadó'''
*''Korean:'' '''First Aid''' (퍼스트에이드 ''Peoseuteu Eideu'')

=====Cybertron Defense=====
*''Japanese:'' '''First Gunner''' (ファストガンナー ''Fasuto Gannā'')<ref>This is a pun on both "first" and "fast", both transliterated as ''fasuto'' (ファスト) in Japanese.</ref>
*''Korean:'' '''Ultra First Aid''' (울트라 퍼스트에이드 ''Ulteura Peoseuteu Eideu'')

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

[[Category:Age of the Primes Autobots]]
[[Category:Armada Autobots]]
[[Category:Athletes]]
[[Category:Built to Rule!]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon Autobots]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Medics]]
[[Category:Scientists]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Chromhorn

2026-02-24T20:10:50Z

Nightsqueak:

{{factions|decepticon}}
:''Chromhorn is a [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[File:En-toy Chromhorn Forest.jpg|thumb|upright=2|]]

'''Chromhorn''' is a variant of the [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] drone, either an individual or a different breed.

==Fiction==
===Spacewarp's Log===
At some point, a lost Insecticon patrol crash-landed on the planet [[Serton]]. One of their number interfaced with the database which operated the ruined underwater city [[Sertlandia]], becoming Chromhorn. Chromhorn sent his troops out to raid local villages for slaves in order to rebuild the ancient Sertlandians' [[Temporal Analysis & Replication Dampening Interference Subjugator]]. Unfortunately for Chromhorn, the villagers of [[Azurala]] paid the visiting Decepticon [[Spacewarp]] to investigate the abductions. To keep the powerful TARDIS out of Chromhorn's possession, Spacewarp and her crew tried to take it for themselves, only to be confronted by the Insecticons. Spacewarp proceeded to trick Chromhorn into turning the TARDIS on, and Chromhorn was trapped in his own increasingly unlikely future. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Spacewarp's Log|Spacewarp's Log (1), 2015/10/29}}

==Toys==
===''Super Link''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Chromhorn Gentei Forest Type''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''SD-18'''
:*''Release date:'' [[August 5|5 August]] [[2004]]
:*''Accessories'': Drill-sword, gatling-cannon, Decepticon energon chip

: Released in the thirteenth wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)#Takara Super Link toyline|Super Link]]'' toys (and the only new toy in that wave), "Chromhorn Limited Forest Type" (クロムホーン限定フォレストタイプ) is a [[redeco]] of the [[Insecticon (Energon)#Energon|Chromhorn (aka Insecticon)]] toy, in numerous shades of green. In robot mode, its front pair of insect-legs swing up to become over-shoulder (non-firing) blaster-cannons.

: It comes with two [[energon weapon]] parts, a drill-sword and a rotating gatling-cannon. The gatling-cannon is designed to fit over its insect-mode head as a helmet, and while the quad-barreled portion can turn, how freely it spins seems to vary wildly from sample to sample. These two combine to form a large "Energy Drill" "Ultimate Energon Weapon"; this form is also basically the only way to store the drill-sword in its insect mode. It also comes with a Decepticon-style [[energon star]] that can attach to the [[spark crystal]]s of most other ''Energon'' toys, like the crystal on its robot chest/insect back.

: The packaging was largely unchanged from the regular Chromhorn release, only a new bubble-front and a sticker to cover the original ID number were added. This release, like the other "Type" variant Terrorcons, had a smaller production run than their first iterations.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/ChromeHornForestType/chromehorn.htm More information on Chromhorn Forest Type at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Chromhorn Forest Type''' (クロムホーンフォレストタイプ ''Kuromuhōn Foresuto Taipu'')

[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category:Energon Terrorcons]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]

File:Blokees-TF-GV-Defender-2-Hook-Vehicle.jpg

2026-01-29T22:53:11Z

Nightsqueak:

''[[Blokees]]'' [[Blokees#Defender Version|Defender Version]] 02 The Overthrow [[Hook (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Hook (Vehicle)]]. Photos by [[User:FigureGunplaFan]].

[[Category:Blokees toy images]]
[[Category:Hook toy images]]

File:Blokees-TF-GV-Defender-02-Bonecrusher-Vehicle.jpg

2026-01-29T22:53:06Z

Nightsqueak:

''[[Blokees]]'' [[Blokees#Defender Version|Defender Version]] 02 The Overthrow [[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Bonecrusher (Vehicle)]]. Photos by [[User:FigureGunplaFan]].

[[Category:Blokees toy images]]
[[Category:Bonecrusher toy images]]

File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Version-Defender-03-Mixmaster-Vehicle.jpg

2026-01-29T22:53:04Z

Nightsqueak:

''[[Blokees]]'' [[Blokees#Galaxy_Version_Defender|Galaxy Version Defender]] 03 Heavy Metal War [[Mixmaster (G1)/toys#Defender|Mixmaster (Vehicle)]]. Photos by [[User:FigureGunplaFan]].

[[Category:Blokees toy images]]
[[Category:Mixmaster toy images]]

Swapticons

2026-01-10T22:00:45Z

Nightsqueak:

[[Image:Swapticons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aww, Frank, look, remember? The Double Butt Graft. My science project from Evilos! I sewed the butt of a dog onto the butt of a cat. Sure, they all laughed....]]
<center>[[File:Swapticons logo.png]]</center>
'''''Swapticons''''' is a toyline of small, simple little figures that turn into one half of an alt mode, coming together to form a whole, not unlike the [[Micromaster Combiner]]s of old.

The Swapticons were revealed [[January 15]]th, 2025, hitting stores not long after.

==Toys==
The Swapticons all share a simple construction, each one being a largely immobile, largely cube-shaped robot with a cylindrical spring-loaded head, forming half of an alt-mode by simply laying face-down. The heads act as coupling mechanisms; by pressing two Swapticons together at the head and then twisting them together, the two lock into place, forming... ''something'', depending on who you combined. Obviously, the combinations can be very, very silly, given the mix of vehicular and bestial half-alt-modes.

Due to the needed simplicity of the heads for the gimmick to work, their detailing is provided by stickers. But hey, it does mean the various [[redeco]]s don't have to have the wrong face!

Some Swapticons have ''very'' limited articulation at the arms, if you care.
{{-}}

===General Retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="99%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2-packs wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Autobot Hot Rod]] / [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Megatron]] / [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Shockwave]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Tigatron#Swapticons|Tigatron]] / [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Swapticons|Cheetor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Ultra Magnus]] / [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Optimus Prime]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2-packs wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Clench (G1)#Swapticons|Clench]] / [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Swapticons|Nemesis Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1p1|[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Ravage]] / [[Shadow Panther#Swapticons|Shadow Panther]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Snarl (G1)#Swapticons|Dinobot Snarl]] / [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Starscream]] / [[Slipstream (G1)#Swapticons|Decepticon Slipstream]]}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''2-packs wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Blackarachnia (BW)#Swapticons|Blackarachnia]] / [[Tarantulas (BW)#Swapticons|Predacon Tarantulas]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Lazorbeak#Swapticons|Lazorbeak]] / [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Swapticons|Terrorsaur]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top" colspan=2|[[File:Swap-toy Cheetor.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Cheetor (with a greyed-out-by-us Tigatron in back)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''5-Packs wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|Wild Jungle Mission ([[Apelinq (BM)#Swapticons|Apelinq]], [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Swapticons|Megatron Gator]], [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Swapticons|Optimus Primal]], [[Scorponok (BW)#Swapticons|Scorponok]], [[Skullcruncher (G1)#Swapticons|Skullcruncher]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''5-Packs wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|Desert Dunes Mission ([[Hound (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Autobot Hound]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Swapticons5Pack|Optimus Prime]], [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Ramjet]], [[Sandstorm (G2)#Swapticons|Decepticon Sandstorm]], [[Scorponok (G1)#Swapticons|Scorponok]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''5-Packs wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|Dino Mission ([[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Swapticons|Dinobot]], [[Megatron (BW)/toys#DinoMission|Megatron]], [[Skar (IDW)#Swapticons|Decepticon Skar]], [[Slag (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Autobot Slug]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#DinoMission|Grimlock]])}}
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 3 sets}}

==Notes==
*Swapticon sets have a habit of labelling Predacons as Decepticons, with the majority of the Predacon figures in the line released featuring the Decepticon insignia next to their names on the packaging.

[[Category:Franchises]]
[[Category:Other Hasbro properties]]

Lam Ahtek

2025-10-27T21:34:19Z

Nightsqueak:

'''Lam Ahtek''' aka '''Little Iron''' is a Chinese toy designer and artist. A long time Transformers fan, his fanart was iconic during the mid 2000s Transformers fandom, being featured on websites such as TFW2005<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2006/04/11/featured-fan-artist-july-2005-littleiron-17023 TFW2005 article]</ref> and published by [[Revelations_Part_3|Fun Publications]]. Since then he has become a toy designer, and worked on projects such as the tokusatsu series ''[[fandom:tokusatsu:Armor_Hero_Series#TV_Series|Armor Hero]]'' and ''[[fandom:tokusatsu:Battle_Strike_Team:_Giant_Saver|Giant Saver]]''.
Coming full circle, he has become the toy designer for the [[Auldey]] Transformers action figure line.

==Toy Design==
===First 4 Figures===
*[[First_4_Figures#Transformers_Battlefield|Transformers Battlefield: Optimus Prime vs Megatron]]
*[[First_4_Figures#Transformers_Battlefield|Transformers Battlefield: Soundwave vs Jazz]]

===Auldey===
*[[Auldey|Transformers Alpha Action Elite]]

==Official art==

===Fun Publications===
*[[Transformers:_More_than_Meets_the_Eye| Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]] (character profile art, [[Transformers:_More_than_Meets_the_Eye#Issue_.231|issue #1 comic]])
*[[Revelations_Part_3| Transformers Collectors' Club Official Newsletter #9]] (Cybertron Soundwave, Cybertron Unicron)

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

==External links==
* [https://www.deviantart.com/littleiron/ Lam Ahtek at deviantART]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ahtek, Lam}}
[[Category:Designers]]

Sandstorm (G2)

2025-10-19T04:44:21Z

Nightsqueak:

{{factions|decepticong2|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Sandstorm}}
:''Sandstorm is a [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] from the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:G2SandstormVaultArt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|deeeeep huuuuurtiiing... *shakeshakeshake* deeeeep huuuuurtiiing....]]
'''Sandstorm''' is a [[Seeker (body-type)|Decepticon jet]] who (presumably) specializes in desert warfare. He battles the Autobots over energon and that's... that's sort of it.

==Fiction==
===Ask Vector Prime===
In the Battle of [[Sherman Dam]] in [[Primax 096.0 Beta]], the Seeker Sandstorm tried to run off with energon cubes. [[Mirage (G1)#Ask Vector Prime|Mirage]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)#Ask Vector Prime|Sideswipe]] tried to stop him. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 6 September 2015}}

===''Generations Selects Special Comic''===
Sandstorm was accompanying [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] during the latter's bid for the [[Selector]]s' freedom. When the Dinobots arrived, he was shot in the chest by [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]'s reflective spikes. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2SandstormProductionColors.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Function: Decepticon {{w|Pig-Pen}}.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Sandstorm''' (Decepticon Jet, <s>[[1995]]</s>)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Presumably 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins, front landing gear, sound effects box

: Sandstorm was to have been a desert camo-themed [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' version of [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ramjet]], tranforming into an F-15 Eagle with wings that seem to be inspired by the prototype F-16XL. As a Ramjet redeco, he presumably would have had spring-loaded firing missile launchers, and perhaps a sound effects box that would have been mountable above his engines.

: He was revealed a long time after the end of ''Generation 2'' by a series of prototypes (see "[[#Notes|Notes]]" below) and concept art (up top); the art was labeled with an assortment number that indicates he was intended to be 1995 product shipped alongside [[Blackout (G2)#Toys|Blackout]]. It is very likely that these toys were killed very early in the development of 1995 product, given the lack of "finished" samples and that Hasbro was trying to shift the line ''away'' from reminding people of the old line too much at this point.
{{G1SeekerMold}}
{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}

===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Voyager-G2-Sandstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6120QOlsfU "Anyone who uses Darude's song as a celebration theme gets a free null-ray shot to the face."]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Sandstorm''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''''War for Cybertron: Earthrise'''''
:*''ID number:'' '''WFC-GS21'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 rifles

: A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'', "Decepticon Sandstorm" is a redeco of [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ramjet]], transforming into a modified F-15 fighter jet with cranked-arrow delta wings based on the F-16XL prototype. He is now cast in a desert camo deco, and has a shark face marking on his nosecone. As one of the [[Conehead]]s, Sandstorm features a new headsculpt based on the original Conehead design, though it is a faux piece not formed from the actual nosecone.

: While the null-rays can be wielded by his pair of hands, it's almost impossible for him to properly hold them due to the size of his forearms.

: The figure's design and transformation scheme are heavily based on the 2006 ''Classics'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|Starscream]] mold (and its subsequent retool of [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Classics|Ramjet]]), while adding points of articulation the earlier figure did not have such as pivoting ankles, a more expressive ball-jointed head, and hinges that allow the wings to fold backwards on his legs in robot mode.

: Care must be taken when transforming Sandstorm, as the paint on the tip of the head can rub against the inside of the jet's nosecone. Despite being a ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''-inspired redeco, Sandstorm has G1-styled Decepticon logos on his wings. Believe it or not, [http://tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Ramjet/ramjet.htm this is genuinely consistent] with original ''Generation 2'' Seeker toys.

:Like all other uses of the mold, Sandstorm has a missing molded panel-line detail on the right wing hinge that is supposed to curve in towards the body of the jet. The reason for this missing detail is likely due to it missing from the metal mold itself. The [[unpaintable plastic]] used to make Sandstorm's forearms and hands has also been reported to [[Photodegradation|yellow]] over time.
{{WFCEarthriseStarscreamMold}}
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===''Swapticons''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Desert Dunes Mission''' (Five-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:Part of the ''[[Swapticons]]'' Desert Dunes Mission five-pack, Sandstorm is a recolor of [[Slipstream (G1)#Swapticons|Slipstream]] and transforms into the front half of a fighter jet. Using a coupling mechanism with the head, he can be combined with the packed in [[Ramjet (G1)#Swapticons|Ramjet]], though he's compatible with every other figure in the line for a multitude of combinations. He features articulation at his shoulders. His nose cone comes separated in the package and has to be attached by the owner.
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==Notes==
[[File:G2SandstormMockup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You skipped G2? G2 Sandstorm also skipped G2.]]
* Sandstorm's artwork, under the ad hoc name "Desert Ramjet", floated around the internet for some years, having originally surfaced from the same collection of ex-Hasbro employee memorabilia that yielded [[:File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|"tiger" Grimlock]] and [[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]].
** In [[2007]], a physical mock-up matching the "desert Ramjet" art came to the fandom's attention via a pictorial review done by ''Transformers'' fan and rarities-hunter [[Maziar Shahsafdari]] for his website TF-1.com. However, the existence of Sandstorm as a named [[character]] separate from Ramjet was not revealed until a labeled copy of the artwork was printed in the 2011 ''[[Transformers Vault]]'' collector's book.
** In [[2012]], it was revealed that Sandstorm was ''much'' further along in production than the fandom had previously suspected when a deco-less test shot was discovered on the Chinese auction site TaoBao (from a seller also possessing loose ''Generation 2'' [[Stunticon (G1)#Generation 2|Stunticons]], [[Protectobot (G1)#Generation 2|Protectobots]], and a [[:File:G2BlackoutProductionColor.jpg|production colors Blackout]]).<ref>[http://www.collecticon.org/2012/01/g2-sandstorm-and-g2-night-attack-starscream-prototypes-discovered-amidst-ancient-relics-in-china-now-on-taobao-for-a-shitload-of-money/ Blog post by Collecticon, 25 January 2012]</ref> The test shot (shown above) differs from the package art and mock-up by possessing two shades of tan, black missiles, and a tan head, though the color layouts between the three line up otherwise.
** A thematically similar hand-painted redeco of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Starscream]] mold (in [[:File:G2SSJungleprotojet.jpg|jungle colors]]) is also known to exist, having been found in an auction on [[eBay]] in 2007. Whether it was meant to be Starscream or a new character like Sandstorm is unknown.
** In addition to that, there's [[:File:WhizBangNavyRamjetRedeco.jpg|another Ramjet redeco]] in sky blue colors. Whether this would have been Ramjet or a new character in ''Generation 2'' is unknown, but in [[2023]], Hasbro would use the deco as the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]'' character [[Cloudcover]].
* Before Sandstorm's name was revealed, ''Wings Universe'' writer [[Jesse Wittenrich]] described the unvisualized character [[Breakaway (G1)|Breakaway]] as a roundabout homage to ''Generation 2'' Sandstorm: as [[Breakaway (ROTF)|movieverse Breakaway]] shares a toy mold with [[Thrust (Movie)|movieverse Thrust]], G1 Breakaway would share a color scheme with the Conehead Sandstorm.<ref>https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1296861928229416962</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/other/g2ramjet_template.html "G2 Desert-Camouflage Ramjet Mock-Up" at TF-1.com]

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Sky-Byte (Cyberverse)

2025-09-06T19:45:45Z

Nightsqueak:

{{factions|decepticon|hofsilver}}
{{disambig3|Sky-Byte}}
:''Sky-Byte is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Skybyte-Cyberverse-Boulder-model.jpg|300px|thumb|Sky-Byte has returned! And thus, the fandom rejoiced, Welcome back, Sky-Byte!]]

'''Sky-Byte''' (also '''Skybyte''') wasn't given the ominous function of "Harbinger of Doom" for nothing. Part ferocious fighter, part freaky metal shark-jet with lasers, Sky-Byte is [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]'s first choice for missions that border on the impossible. He's fast, tough, and bursting at the seams with enough firepower to handle any situation. No matter where you are, if Sky-Byte is on your tail, there's no safe place to hide.

He has an intense rivalry with the [[Autobot]] Air Guardian [[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|Jetfire]], who had once been thought destroyed in battle by Sky-Byte.<ref>Hasbro USA ''Cyberverse'' Sky-Byte and Jetfire online bios</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Marc Thompson]] (English), [[Yūichi Nagashima]] (Japanese)|[[Luca Ghignone]] (Italian), [[Jean-Philippe Lejeune]] (French), [[Matthias Klages]] (German), [[Ricardo Mendoza]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Luiz Nunes]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}

At some point during the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]], Sky-Byte ignited a supernova that wiped out seven civilizations and countless [[star system]]s, but he was thought to have been caught in the same nova and destroyed. In truth, he had survived and found himself pursued by Jetfire, who was intent on finishing the villain once and for all. Their battles throughout space left numerous star systems devoid of life, until by chance both combatants discovered Earth. Detecting the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']], Sky-Byte attacked the vessel until confronted by [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]], who claimed Jetfire was long dead. Disbelieving, Sky-Byte made his way to the [[Nemesis (Cyberverse)|''Nemesis'']], where he was warmly greeted by [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]. Despite generously offering the other Decepticons the chance to join in on the dismemberment of Jetfire (even offering Megatron Jetfire's head), the shark was disappointed when Megatron declined due to being focused on recovering the [[AllSpark|Allspark]]. Shortly after leaving the ''Nemesis'', Sky-Byte was ambushed by Jetfire and the two knocked each other out.

Sky-Byte recovered to find himself confronted by [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]], in possession of the Allspark. Accepting the [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]]'s offer of help, Sky-Byte gained a suit of [[spark armor]] that granted him a drill arm and allowed him to tunnel through the ground. Using this armor, he successfully captured [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] in an attempt to lure Jetfire out of hiding. Jetfire had meanwhile captured Megatron, and both rivals agreed to meet at a location of the Decepticon leader's choosing. The venue turned out to be an arena, and with both Jetfire and Sky-Byte equipped with spark armor the battle grew intense. Sky-Byte ultimately got the worst of it and would have been terminated had Jetfire not decided getting a wounded Optimus to safety was more important than finishing Sky-Byte. As a battered Sky-Byte pulled himself up, Megatron demanded the location of Starscream and the Allspark at [[fusion cannon]]-point. {{storylink|Infinite Vendetta}}

Sky-Byte led his allies to the Allspark's former resting place only for them to run across the Autobots, led there by Jetfire. Before a fight could break out, an Allspark-infused Starscream arrived and used his cosmic powers to begin extracting the [[spark]]s of all present before Optimus Prime used the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to disable both Starscream and the Allspark, leading to a mad scramble for the artifact. In the ensuing clash, Sky-Byte and Jetfire fought in the air but the shark was taken out of the fight when [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] used him as a makeshift springboard and sent him plummeting down an abyss. {{storylink|I Am The Allspark}}

When the Autobots tried to take the Allspark off of Earth, they launched five remote controlled [[Autobot shuttle|shuttlecrafts]] towards the [[space bridge]], drawing the ''Nemesis'' away from the portal. Seeing through the ruse, Sky-Byte flew towards the unguarded space bridge of the ''Ark''. Launching a one-robot assault on the Autobot ship, Sky-Byte breached the bridge and briefly wreaked havoc before being knocked off the ship by Grimlock. Despite this setback, he bought enough time for the ''Nemesis'' to arrive and unleash its firepower upon the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Escape From Earth}}

Sky-Byte evidentially recovered in time to return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] along with the other Decepticons. However, the crew of ''Ark'' managed to abandoned ship before it was destroyed by [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]]. During the subsequent battle, Sky-Byte knocked out several Autobots before engaging [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]]. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron II}} After [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] and [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] managed to send [[Vector Sigma]] to [[unspace]], Sky-Byte made a mad dash for Optimus Prime but was tossed aside by the Autobot leader. He later bore witness to the rebirth of Cybertron and the end of the war. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron IV}}

The population of the planet were placed in a repeating virtual reality loop by the [[Quintesson]]s. Sky-Byte was a spectator at Megatron's victory parade where, each iteration of the loop, he was accidentally smushed by a giant cube falling off a float, much to the amusement of the other Decepticons and his irritation. {{storylink|The Dead End}} Once the two armies were freed, [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] and [[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] had them train as mixed groups, forcing Sky-Byte to work alongside Jetfire, [[Rack'n'Ruin (Cyberverse)|Rack'n'Ruin]] and [[Skywarp (Cyberverse)|Skywarp]] in a series of training scenarios to get them used to working together. Amazingly this succeeded, and Sky-Byte and Jetfire worked together during the subsequent failed attack on the Quintesson tower. {{storylink|The Alliance}}

The pair went on to collaborate on a scouting mission to get scans of the Quintesson tower. Sky-Byte was part of Windblade's squad distracting the Quintesson [[Judge (Cyberverse)|Judge]] while an infiltration team sneaked into the Quintesson ship. He was knocked out by a pulse released by the Judge. {{storylink|The Judge (episode)|The Judge}} Rounded up by the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]], Sky-Byte and the combined Autobots and Decepticons were subjected to Judge [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]]'s ranting. He joined in Arcee's gambit trying to bluff Starscream, claiming that Optimus and Megatron were having a picnic by the [[Argon Sea]]. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe II}} During the fight between [[Iaconus]] and [[Croaton (Cyberverse)|Croaton]], Sky Byte and the others were freed by [[Maccadam]]. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe III}} He followed Jetfire's lead as a counterattack began on the victorious Croaton. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe IV}}

{{bigquote|Silence you Philistines! And so we gather once again to enjoy my exquisitely crafted selections of line and verse.}}

Following the defeat of Starscream, Cybertron was divided between the Autobots and Decepticons. On the Decepticon side, Sky-Byte gave regular public poetry recitals, attendance at which was mandatory and also extremely unpopular. One recital was interrupted when [[Alpha Strike]] abruptly fell on him. {{storylink|Enemy Line}} As the arrival of "[[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|the Other One]]" drew imminent, Megatron demanded Sky-Byte get the dimensional shield operational. Sky-Byte labored, but was only able to get the shield to 86% strength, though this was enough to temporarily prevent [[Decepticon supersoldier]]s from teleporting in. {{storylink|Silent Strike}} Sky-Byte started the counterattack against the supersoldiers, only to be slammed to the ground. The group was only able to defeat the soldiers once they're powered up with [[multiverse]] energy, but the other universe Megatron X arrived a moment later. Sky-Byte and the other Decepticons swore loyalty to the new Megatron, only for him to reveal he had no need for them as he already had his perfect Decepticons. {{storylink|The Other One}}

Sky-Byte was part of the Decepticon delegation at the signing of the [[Treaty of the Wall]], with Soundwave, Shadow Striker and Alpha Strike. He was frozen in time with the rest of Cybertron by [[Trypticon (Cyberverse)|Trypticon's]] [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]]. When Wheeljack returned the planet to normal, Sky-Byte noticed Soundwave's absence, having been removed from the stage by [[Soundblaster (Cyberverse)|Soundblaster]]. {{storylink|The Immobilizers}}

Sky-Byte delivered a stirring and poetic speech at the grand opening of Trypticon Plaza. After Optimus cut the ribbon, he began an encore performance, but was mercifully interrupted by the sudden arrival of Astrotrain. At the direction of the ruling council, Sky-Byte raised the shields protecting the Decepticon half of the planet. Later, Sky-Byte reported something breaking through the shields, before losing contact with the council chamber. At Soundwave's order, Sky-Byte led an attack on the Decepticon supersoldiers that had arrived on Cybertron. All conventional weapons, including a massive bomb, were ineffective. When the Autobots confronted [[Tarn (Cyberverse)|Tarn]] at the Cube arena, Sky-Byte was part of the army of Decepticons that surrounded them, but when Tarn ordered them to attack, they refused, joining the Autobots. He charged Tarn's forces with the other Decepticons, and was attacked mid-air by a supersoldier, but Jetfire teleported to him and rescued him. {{storylink|The Perfect Decepticon}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
[[File:Cyberverse-1Step-Skybyte.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Simple conversion, But has his first toy's gimmick? How unexpected!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sky-Byte''' (1-Step Changer, [[2019]] / [[2021]]) }}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Turbo Change Sky-Byte'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': December ???, [[2019]]
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TCV-25'''
:*''Action Attack'': "Spinfin"

: First released as part of the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' 1-Step Changers, Sky-Byte transforms from robot to robotic shark (and back) in a single step by twisting his dorsal fin/head. He features a "Spinfin" Action Attack in robot mode, spinning the four-pronged claw on his left arm.

:Sky-Byte has seen three releases: First in 2019 under the ''Power of the Spark'' [[subline imprint]], then again in 2020 in the then-current ''Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures'' subline imprint packaging refresh, and then ''again'' in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Battle-Class-Sky-Byte.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Driller shark ''doo doo doo doo doo doo'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sky-Byte''' (Spark Armor Battle Class, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Drill Diver Sky-Byte'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October 12]], [[2019]]
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TCV-18'''
:*''Spark Armor'': "Driller Drive"

:Part of the first wave of "[[spark armor]]" Battle Class figures, Sky-Byte transforms into his traditional cyborg shark alt-mode. The figure is roughly the size of previous Scout/Legends/Basic Class figures, larger than contemporary ''Cyberverse'' Scout Class figures. He features decent articulation with ball joints on his hips, shoulders, and elbows and hinged knees and ankles. His left hand is his signature 4-bladed spinning tail claw, though it is held in place by his feet in shark mode. He comes with the "[[Driller Drive]]" vehicle that splits apart into his battle armor and attaches via multiple 5 mm connections. It appears to be based loosely on [[Zetar (G1)|Zetar]], sharing a similarly shaped "cockpit" and having details similar to his legs above its treads.

:In the official [[stock photography]], Sky-Byte is holding the drill in his hand via the post on its side - but the drill is molded to be able to fit ''over'' his fist directly, as shown in the instructions, ''replacing'' his hand. This makes for a less awkward incorporation of the weapon, though the drill cannot actually spin in either mode. The drill also depicts a yellow paint operation (or an unpainted patch) on the butt-end of the handle.

:Unfortunately, the hexagonal 5 mm holes on the robot shoulders are prone to building some stress marks during transformation.

:In November 2019, Sky-Byte was released as one of TakaraTomy Mall's ''Cyberverse'' "Christmas Set" offers along with his rival Jetfire.

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[[File:CV-toy SkyByte-TTC.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sky-Byte''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2020)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''4, 5'''
:*''Bag code'': '''D''' (Series 4), '''I''' (Series 5)

:Released in the fourth series of ''Cyberverse'' [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Sky-Byte transforms from shark to robot and back in a few steps. His robot mode is based on his upgraded spark armor design from "[[Infinite Vendetta]]." His tail-claw is on his right arm instead of the usual left, and it features a fist which can hold 3 mm post accessories.

:Sky-Byte was re-released without changes in Series 5.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:CV-toy Buzzworthy 1-Step Sky-Byte.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sky-Byte''' (1-Step Changer, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''''Cyberverse'''''

: The 1-Step Changer Sky-Byte was re-released without any changes in [[rebranding|rebranded]] ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' packaging, as part of the second wave of ''Buzzworthy / Cyberverse'' 1-Step re-releases.

: Like all ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' toys, this release was a [[Target]] [[exclusive]] in the US.
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==Notes==
*[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] considers Sky-Byte to be his least favorite Decepticon.
*Early product descriptions spelled this incarnation's name as "Skybyte", but the finalized packaging renders the name with a hyphen. The unhyphenated and un-camel cased name was retained in the credits of the cartoon, much like [[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] and [[Alpha Strike]].
*Development on Sky-Byte's personality occurred simultaneously with Jetfire's. The crew wanted Sky-Byte to be a poet (much like his original [[Sky-Byte (RID)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' counterpart]]), as well as for him and Megatron to be "chummy".<ref>"[https://shikai-the-storyteller.tumblr.com/post/613237429097365504/i-absolutely-didnt-go-back-through-and-edit-this Transformers: Cyberverse – Mae Catt Q&A Session (Unedited Edition)]"</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sky-Byte''' (スカイバイト ''Sukaibaito'')

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
|charname=Sky-Byte
|disambig=Sky-Byte (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]], the bumbling Predacon poet from [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|''Robots in Disguise'']].
*[[Sky-Byte (Animated)|Sky-Byte]], the fearsome Decepticon poet from [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|''Animated'']].}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]

Sky-Byte (Cyberverse)

2025-09-06T19:44:10Z

Nightsqueak:

{{factions|decepticon|hofsilver}}
{{disambig3|Sky-Byte}}
:''Sky-Byte is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Skybyte-Cyberverse-Boulder-model.jpg|300px|thumb|Sky-Byte has returned! And thus, the fandom rejoiced, Welcome back, Sky-Byte!]]

'''Sky-Byte''' (also '''Skybyte''') wasn't given the ominous function of "Harbinger of Doom" for nothing. Part ferocious fighter, part freaky metal shark-jet with lasers, Sky-Byte is [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]'s first choice for missions that border on the impossible. He's fast, tough, and bursting at the seams with enough firepower to handle any situation. No matter where you are, if Sky-Byte is on your tail, there's no safe place to hide.

He has an intense rivalry with the [[Autobot]] Air Guardian [[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|Jetfire]], who had once been thought destroyed in battle by Sky-Byte.<ref>Hasbro USA ''Cyberverse'' Sky-Byte and Jetfire online bios</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Marc Thompson]] (English), [[Yūichi Nagashima]] (Japanese)|[[Luca Ghignone]] (Italian), [[Jean-Philippe Lejeune]] (French), [[Matthias Klages]] (German), [[Ricardo Mendoza]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Luiz Nunes]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}

At some point during the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]], Sky-Byte ignited a supernova that wiped out seven civilizations and countless [[star system]]s, but he was thought to have been caught in the same nova and destroyed. In truth, he had survived and found himself pursued by Jetfire, who was intent on finishing the villain once and for all. Their battles throughout space left numerous star systems devoid of life, until by chance both combatants discovered Earth. Detecting the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']], Sky-Byte attacked the vessel until confronted by [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]], who claimed Jetfire was long dead. Disbelieving, Sky-Byte made his way to the [[Nemesis (Cyberverse)|''Nemesis'']], where he was warmly greeted by [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]. Despite generously offering the other Decepticons the chance to join in on the dismemberment of Jetfire (even offering Megatron Jetfire's head), the shark was disappointed when Megatron declined due to being focused on recovering the [[AllSpark|Allspark]]. Shortly after leaving the ''Nemesis'', Sky-Byte was ambushed by Jetfire and the two knocked each other out.

Sky-Byte recovered to find himself confronted by [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]], in possession of the Allspark. Accepting the [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]]'s offer of help, Sky-Byte gained a suit of [[spark armor]] that granted him a drill arm and allowed him to tunnel through the ground. Using this armor, he successfully captured [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] in an attempt to lure Jetfire out of hiding. Jetfire had meanwhile captured Megatron, and both rivals agreed to meet at a location of the Decepticon leader's choosing. The venue turned out to be an arena, and with both Jetfire and Sky-Byte equipped with spark armor the battle grew intense. Sky-Byte ultimately got the worst of it and would have been terminated had Jetfire not decided getting a wounded Optimus to safety was more important than finishing Sky-Byte. As a battered Sky-Byte pulled himself up, Megatron demanded the location of Starscream and the Allspark at [[fusion cannon]]-point. {{storylink|Infinite Vendetta}}

Sky-Byte led his allies to the Allspark's former resting place only for them to run across the Autobots, led there by Jetfire. Before a fight could break out, an Allspark-infused Starscream arrived and used his cosmic powers to begin extracting the [[spark]]s of all present before Optimus Prime used the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to disable both Starscream and the Allspark, leading to a mad scramble for the artifact. In the ensuing clash, Sky-Byte and Jetfire fought in the air but the shark was taken out of the fight when [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] used him as a makeshift springboard and sent him plummeting down an abyss. {{storylink|I Am The Allspark}}

When the Autobots tried to take the Allspark off of Earth, they launched five remote controlled [[Autobot shuttle|shuttlecrafts]] towards the [[space bridge]], drawing the ''Nemesis'' away from the portal. Seeing through the ruse, Sky-Byte flew towards the unguarded space bridge of the ''Ark''. Launching a one-robot assault on the Autobot ship, Sky-Byte breached the bridge and briefly wreaked havoc before being knocked off the ship by Grimlock. Despite this setback, he bought enough time for the ''Nemesis'' to arrive and unleash its firepower upon the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Escape From Earth}}

Sky-Byte evidentially recovered in time to return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] along with the other Decepticons. However, the crew of ''Ark'' managed to abandoned ship before it was destroyed by [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]]. During the subsequent battle, Sky-Byte knocked out several Autobots before engaging [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]]. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron II}} After [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] and [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] managed to send [[Vector Sigma]] to [[unspace]], Sky-Byte made a mad dash for Optimus Prime but was tossed aside by the Autobot leader. He later bore witness to the rebirth of Cybertron and the end of the war. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron IV}}

The population of the planet were placed in a repeating virtual reality loop by the [[Quintesson]]s. Sky-Byte was a spectator at Megatron's victory parade where, each iteration of the loop, he was accidentally smushed by a giant cube falling off a float, much to the amusement of the other Decepticons and his irritation. {{storylink|The Dead End}} Once the two armies were freed, [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] and [[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] had them train as mixed groups, forcing Sky-Byte to work alongside Jetfire, [[Rack'n'Ruin (Cyberverse)|Rack'n'Ruin]] and [[Skywarp (Cyberverse)|Skywarp]] in a series of training scenarios to get them used to working together. Amazingly this succeeded, and Sky-Byte and Jetfire worked together during the subsequent failed attack on the Quintesson tower. {{storylink|The Alliance}}

The pair went on to collaborate on a scouting mission to get scans of the Quintesson tower. Sky-Byte was part of Windblade's squad distracting the Quintesson [[Judge (Cyberverse)|Judge]] while an infiltration team sneaked into the Quintesson ship. He was knocked out by a pulse released by the Judge. {{storylink|The Judge (episode)|The Judge}} Rounded up by the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]], Sky-Byte and the combined Autobots and Decepticons were subjected to Judge [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]]'s ranting. He joined in Arcee's gambit trying to bluff Starscream, claiming that Optimus and Megatron were having a picnic by the [[Argon Sea]]. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe II}} During the fight between [[Iaconus]] and [[Croaton (Cyberverse)|Croaton]], Sky Byte and the others were freed by [[Maccadam]]. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe III}} He followed Jetfire's lead as a counterattack began on the victorious Croaton. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe IV}}

{{bigquote|Silence you Philistines! And so we gather once again to enjoy my exquisitely crafted selections of line and verse.}}

Following the defeat of Starscream, Cybertron was divided between the Autobots and Decepticons. On the Decepticon side, Sky-Byte gave regular public poetry recitals, attendance at which was mandatory and also extremely unpopular. One recital was interrupted when [[Alpha Strike]] abruptly fell on him. {{storylink|Enemy Line}} As the arrival of "[[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|the Other One]]" drew imminent, Megatron demanded Sky-Byte get the dimensional shield operational. Sky-Byte labored, but was only able to get the shield to 86% strength, though this was enough to temporarily prevent [[Decepticon supersoldier]]s from teleporting in. {{storylink|Silent Strike}} Sky-Byte started the counterattack against the supersoldiers, only to be slammed to the ground. The group was only able to defeat the soldiers once they're powered up with [[multiverse]] energy, but the other universe Megatron X arrived a moment later. Sky-Byte and the other Decepticons swore loyalty to the new Megatron, only for him to reveal he had no need for them as he already had his perfect Decepticons. {{storylink|The Other One}}

Sky-Byte was part of the Decepticon delegation at the signing of the [[Treaty of the Wall]], with Soundwave, Shadow Striker and Alpha Strike. He was frozen in time with the rest of Cybertron by [[Trypticon (Cyberverse)|Trypticon's]] [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]]. When Wheeljack returned the planet to normal, Sky-Byte noticed Soundwave's absence, having been removed from the stage by [[Soundblaster (Cyberverse)|Soundblaster]]. {{storylink|The Immobilizers}}

Sky-Byte delivered a stirring and poetic speech at the grand opening of Trypticon Plaza. After Optimus cut the ribbon, he began an encore performance, but was mercifully interrupted by the sudden arrival of Astrotrain. At the direction of the ruling council, Sky-Byte raised the shields protecting the Decepticon half of the planet. Later, Sky-Byte reported something breaking through the shields, before losing contact with the council chamber. At Soundwave's order, Sky-Byte led an attack on the Decepticon supersoldiers that had arrived on Cybertron. All conventional weapons, including a massive bomb, were ineffective. When the Autobots confronted [[Tarn (Cyberverse)|Tarn]] at the Cube arena, Sky-Byte was part of the army of Decepticons that surrounded them, but when Tarn ordered them to attack, they refused, joining the Autobots. He charged Tarn's forces with the other Decepticons, and was attacked mid-air by a supersoldier, but Jetfire teleported to him and rescued him. {{storylink|The Perfect Decepticon}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
[[File:Cyberverse-1Step-Skybyte.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Simple conversion, But has his first toy's gimmick? How unexpected!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sky-Byte''' (1-Step Changer, [[2019]] / [[2021]]) }}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Turbo Change Sky-Byte'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': December ???, [[2019]]
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TCV-25'''
:*''Action Attack'': "Spinfin"

: First released as part of the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' 1-Step Changers, Sky-Byte transforms from robot to robotic shark (and back) in a single step by twisting his dorsal fin/head. He features a "Spinfin" Action Attack in robot mode, spinning the four-pronged claw on his left arm.

:Sky-Byte has seen three releases: First in 2019 under the ''Power of the Spark'' [[subline imprint]], then again in 2020 in the then-current ''Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures'' subline imprint packaging refresh, and then ''again'' in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Battle-Class-Sky-Byte.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Driller shark ''doo doo doo doo doo doo'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sky-Byte''' (Spark Armor Battle Class, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Drill Diver Sky-Byte'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October 12]], [[2019]]
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TCV-18'''
:*''Spark Armor'': "Driller Drive"

:Part of the first wave of "[[spark armor]]" Battle Class figures, Sky-Byte transforms into his traditional cyborg shark alt-mode. The figure is roughly the size of previous Scout/Legends/Basic Class figures, larger than contemporary ''Cyberverse'' Scout Class figures. He features decent articulation with ball joints on his hips, shoulders, and elbows and hinged knees and ankles. His left hand is his signature 4-bladed spinning tail claw, though it is held in place by his feet in shark mode. He comes with the "[[Driller Drive]]" vehicle that splits apart into his battle armor and attaches via multiple 5 mm connections. It appears to be based loosely on [[Zetar (G1)|Zetar]], sharing a similarly shaped "cockpit" and having details similar to his legs above its treads.

:In the official [[stock photography]], Sky-Byte is holding the drill in his hand via the post on its side - but the drill is molded to be able to fit ''over'' his fist directly, as shown in the instructions, ''replacing'' his hand. This makes for a less awkward incorporation of the weapon, though the drill cannot actually spin in either mode. The drill also depicts a yellow paint operation (or an unpainted patch) on the butt-end of the handle.

:Unfortunately, the hexagonal 5 mm holes on the robot shoulders are prone to building some stress marks during transformation.

:In November 2019, Sky-Byte was released as one of TakaraTomy Mall's ''Cyberverse'' "Christmas Set" offers along with his rival Jetfire.

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[[File:CV-toy SkyByte-TTC.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sky-Byte''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2020)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''4, 5'''
:*''Bag code'': '''D''' (Series 4), '''I''' (Series 5)

:Released in the fourth series of ''Cyberverse'' [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Sky-Byte transforms from shark to robot and back in a few steps. His appearance is based on his upgraded spark armor design from "[[Infinite Vendetta]]." His tail-claw is on his right arm instead of the usual left, and it features a fist which can hold 3 mm post accessories.

:Sky-Byte was re-released without changes in Series 5.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:CV-toy Buzzworthy 1-Step Sky-Byte.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sky-Byte''' (1-Step Changer, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''''Cyberverse'''''

: The 1-Step Changer Sky-Byte was re-released without any changes in [[rebranding|rebranded]] ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' packaging, as part of the second wave of ''Buzzworthy / Cyberverse'' 1-Step re-releases.

: Like all ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' toys, this release was a [[Target]] [[exclusive]] in the US.
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==Notes==
*[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] considers Sky-Byte to be his least favorite Decepticon.
*Early product descriptions spelled this incarnation's name as "Skybyte", but the finalized packaging renders the name with a hyphen. The unhyphenated and un-camel cased name was retained in the credits of the cartoon, much like [[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] and [[Alpha Strike]].
*Development on Sky-Byte's personality occurred simultaneously with Jetfire's. The crew wanted Sky-Byte to be a poet (much like his original [[Sky-Byte (RID)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' counterpart]]), as well as for him and Megatron to be "chummy".<ref>"[https://shikai-the-storyteller.tumblr.com/post/613237429097365504/i-absolutely-didnt-go-back-through-and-edit-this Transformers: Cyberverse – Mae Catt Q&A Session (Unedited Edition)]"</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sky-Byte''' (スカイバイト ''Sukaibaito'')

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
|charname=Sky-Byte
|disambig=Sky-Byte (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]], the bumbling Predacon poet from [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|''Robots in Disguise'']].
*[[Sky-Byte (Animated)|Sky-Byte]], the fearsome Decepticon poet from [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|''Animated'']].}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]

Air Warrior

2025-08-20T08:14:52Z

Nightsqueak:

{{factions|decepticon}}
:''The Air Warriors are [[Decepticon]]s from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:AirWarrior BioPic.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|It doesn't get more generic than "Decepticon Decepticon".]]
When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and the other standard [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] just aren't enough, call in the '''Air Warriors'''. Sometimes they're explicitly [[drone]]s and sometimes they're just quietly single-minded, depending on the continuity. But they're always obedient, determined, ruthless... and ultimately disposable.

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Bell]], [[Dan Gilvezan]] (English), [[Masashi Ebara]], [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:AirWarriors MTMtE.jpg|left|upright=1.25|thumb|Stand in the place where you are.]]
When the [[Decepticon]]s first awoke on [[Earth]], the core group of warriors was reinforced by a number of [[generic|unnamed]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Decepticon jets]], all in various shades of blue and purple. They joined their more-famous comrades in battle and resource-gathering.

When the main Decepticon force departed their base of operations for the [[Ruby crystal mines of Burma]], two of these jets remained behind. Spotting the snooping [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] as he was returning to [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] to report on the Decepticons' movements, the pair pursued and engaged him. However, the two jets soon found themselves outnumbered when [[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] came to Trailbreaker's rescue. A shot from Sunstreaker wounded one of them, and he chose to return to base for repairs, his companion providing him with an escort. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}}

These generic jets were last seen fighting the Autobots prior to the launch of the Decepticons' newly built [[Victory (G1)|space cruiser]]. They never reappeared after the cruiser's crash, but their disappearance was never mentioned, so their specific fate is unknown. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}
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===On-package bio===
Air Warriors were "ruthless killing machines" with a "no-nonsense attitude" and "lack of compassion." They also had a motto ("I will control the skies") and an intelligence [[Tech Spec]] of 5. Whether this made them ''drones'' or not is unclear. Either way, they were dedicated to destroying Autobot sympathizers with their cluster bombs and laser-guided missiles.

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:AirWarriors DW WWi.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6|Of all the Seekers, they're the Seekiest.]]
Some time before the [[Great Shutdown]], Megatron and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] were lost in a [[space bridge]] accident. When Megatron returned millennia later, he brought with him the '''Aerospace Extermination Squadron''', a million-strong fleet of Seeker drones which he quickly used to dominate [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}}

After capturing the planet, the drones policed the [[Autobot]] slaves. Progressing from one task to the next with no sign of true self-awareness, they communicated amongst themselves in sentence fragments via radio or perhaps telepathy. Megatron tasked [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] with reverse-engineering the cloning device that produced them. Shockwave asked him where it had come from, but Megatron refused to divulge that he had received it from the [[Quintesson]]s. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}} Interestingly, he had started the war to fight ''against'' Quintessons who had infiltrated the [[Council of Ancients]], so it's unclear how this move would jibe with his greater plans. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

At least one drone showed an ability to materialize additional armaments in flashes of light. It nearly destroyed a team of Autobots singlehandedly, but they managed to subdue it with an inhibitor claw designed by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.3}}

{{Unreleased WW comic}}

[[File:AirWarriors DW SS.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|What is it? Did Rumble fall down the well? Is Skywarp pinned under the tractor again?]]
Shockwave succeeded in mutating some of the drones given to him by Megatron, making it so they would obey only the leader of the Decepticons, and not their Quintesson creators. Back at the Autobots' headquarters, Nightbeat and Getaway brought the inert drone they had captured to Perceptor, who discovered upon analyzing it that it was powered by cyberstatic energy. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}} Using this information, Perceptor was able to defeat the clones by attacking their shared neural network. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}

After the Aerospace Extermination Squadron was defeated, their bodies were all "zapped into space." {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} By the modern day, at least a few of them had ended up on the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], resembling Earth-adapted Seekers for some reason. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}} When Megatron was brought to that world by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]], he had the [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]] gather and restore three drones. (Then he destroyed Wreck-Gar for his troubles.) {{storylink|Runnin' with the Devil}} He took the drones to the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beest]] to recruit the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}} The growing troupe then headed to Cybertron, where Megatron used a drone to lure out two of Shockwave's warriors, [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. The [[Triple Changer]]s made short work of the drone but were ambushed by [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]. Blitzwing refused to surrender and was destroyed; however, Astrotrain joined Megatron's band and helped him overthrow Shockwave. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

Shockwave was then escorted to the Decepticons' base on Earth by an Air Warrior, where Megatron overpowered Starscream and took command of the Earthbound Decepticons from him. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Devastation''===
[[File:ConeheadSeekerConcept.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Huh, I exist. ''(Elite; pictured right)'']]
Generic gray 'con soldier '''Elite Seeker''' participated in the battle against the Autobots. Their motivation for joining the Decepticons, as well as any of their personality traits, remain a mystery. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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==Toys==
===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:Legacy-toy Seeker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|There are many like me, but this me is mine!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Troop Builder Multipack''' (4-pack, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]''
:*''Accessories'': 2 cannons
:*''Known designers'': [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)<ref>[[June 20]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]]</ref>

: The "Decepticon Seeker" is a [[redeco]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Starscream]], retaining the neutral-expression head, with a blueish-lavender color scheme reminiscent of the [[generic]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker troops]] from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]". The Seeker transforms into a F-15 fighter jet and comes with two attachable arm/wing-mounted guns.

: Like all other uses of the mold, the Seeker has a missing molded panel-line detail on the right wing hinge that is supposed to curve in towards the body of the jet. The reason for this missing detail is likely due to it missing from the metal mold itself.

:The Seeker comes in a four-pack with a [[Quintesson Bailiff|Quintesson Trooper]], a [[Cybertronian (faction)|G2 Universe Cybertronian Trooper]], and an [[Autotrooper (Animated)|Animated Universe Autotrooper]]. As a ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]''-branded set, the pack was primarily stocked at [[Target]], although some quantities were available via [[Hasbro Pulse]] (those did not last long though, pre-selling out ''very'' quickly).
{{WFCEarthriseStarscreamMold}}
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-Devastation-Elite-Seeker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dying for a Switch port.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Elite Seeker / Ground Soldier''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Game'': '''''Devastation'''''
:*''Release date'': [[July 20]], 2025
:*''Accessories'': 2 "null rays", 2 swords

: "MTMTE Collection" ''[[Studio Series]]'' Elite Seeker is a redeco of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Ramjet_(G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ramjet]] mold, transforming into a modified F-15 fighter jet with cranked-arrow delta wings based on the F-16XL prototype. In a fairly restrained move for a ''Devastation''-deco toy, his only cel-shading is on his cockpit.

: Aside from the standard null ray accessories, he comes with a pair of swords which, despite being the same model as those from [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Kingdom|Optimus Primal]], are wholly-new molds.

: He was released with the fellow generic Decepticon [[Ground Soldier#Toys|Ground Soldier]] in a [[Target]] exclusive two-pack, with a small amount of stock also available through Hasbro Pulse.
{{WFCEarthriseStarscreamMold}}
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==Merchandise==
===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
[[File:HOC AirWarrior.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Some assembly required.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Air Cavalry Troop Builder Set''' (2003)}}</ul>

:A [[redeco]] of the standard Seeker ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' figure, this was available in triplicate as part of an [[Army-building|army-builder]] six-pack with [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Heroes of Cybertron|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Heroes of Cybertron|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Heroes of Cybertron|Skywarp]] (who were identical to their mass-retail releases). Like (almost) all ''Heroes of Cybertron'' figures, they are cast in translucent plastic and entirely painted over, save for their eyes and a patch of the back of the head, giving them a [[light-piping]] effect.

: This set was offered by [[3H Productions|3H]] at [[OTFCC 2003]] and other venues.

: For some reason, the packaging lacked the molded plastic insert that normally held ''Heroes'' figures in place, so they tended to fall apart in the package. While this was normal for the toy and not a defect, they appeared "broken" at first glance.

: This mold was also used to make [[Sunstorm (G1)#Heroes of Cybertron|Sunstorm]], and [[retool]]ed to make ''Super Collection Figure'' [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Ramjet]], [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Dirge]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/OTFCCDecepticon/decepticon.htm More information on "Decepticon" at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*Nearly 20 years after their brief cartoon appearance, the nameless Seekers appeared as ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' toys at [[OTFCC 2003]]. While the label simply said "Decepticon", the [[bio]] presented the full name of "Decepticon Air Warrior" for the first time.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 drones]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Seekers]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]

Secret Weapon: D-5

2025-08-17T06:09:12Z

Nightsqueak:

{{episode|
|series=RiD
|ep=8
|title="Secret Weapon: D-5"
|japanese=謎の兵器! D5
|romaji=Nazo no Heiki! D5
|translation=Mysterious Weapon! D5
|image=Secret Weapon- D-5 Midnightexpressd5.jpg
|caption=Shouldn't there be a heart flashing on the screen?
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]], [[Studio Gallop]]
|written by=[[Kazuhiko Gōdo]] (Japanese) [[Marc Handler]] (English)
|director=[[Yoshiaki Tsutsui]]
|animation studio=Studio Gallop
|airdate=[[May 24]], [[2000]] (Japanese) [[September 17]], [[2001]] (English)
|continuity=
}}

'''Another train heist.''' 
'''Autobots to the rescue''' 
'''[[Bullet Train to the Rescue|Is this a rerun?]]'''

==Synopsis==
The [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] mug the absent-minded [[Yoshimoto|Dr. Yoshimoto]] to steal a [[floppy disk|disk]] that belongs to [[Kenneth Onishi|Dr. Onishi]]. His fellow scientist tries to fight off [[Dark Scream]] by tossing a [[fire extinguisher]]. A fire engine arrives, and the Predacons think it might be [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]]. So [[Slapper (RID)|Slapper]] licks the disk up and the three retreat.

[[T-AI]] and Optimus wonder why the Predacons are so concerned with stealing a regular disk. [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] and [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] are contacted to be placed on alert.

[[File:Secret Weapon- D-5 Train.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|That's one evil-looking train.]]
Under the sea, the Predacons look at what's on the disk: Images of a steam locomotive branded "D-5". Knowing only that the train holds some importance to the doctor, [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] orders his goons to capture it. In the same room, Dr. Onishi mumbles something about Grampa.

Coincidentally, [[Koji Onishi|Koji]] happens to be attending a demonstration running of the {{w|JNR Class D51|D-512}} Stanwich Steamer train ("[[Grandpa]]") with Dr. Yoshimoto. [[Midnight Express (RID)|Midnight Express]] and the [[Autobot Brothers]] also attend, waiting for the Predacons to attack. The train pulls into the station where Koji and the rest of the crowd of observers are waiting. They board the locomotive and start to enjoy their trip on the anachronism. The rest of [[Team Bullet Train]] arrive to make sure the train is protected as much as possible. Oh, and Side Burn and a cow ruin [[Kelly (RID)|Kelly]]'s day—moo!

[[File:Secret Weapon D5 Dark Scream coal.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"I've been working on the rail-" No, I'm NOT going to finish the song!]]
[[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] begins the Predacons' attack on Grandpa, attempting to invade the train's interior by sneaking down the train's smokestack, but he's quickly knocked off course by a face full of smoke. Dark Scream tries to grab onto the top of the train, but receives a face full of smoke when the train goes into a tunnel. Not entirely giving up his fight, Dark Scream gets up, but is literally railroaded by [[Rapid Run (RID)|Rapid Run]]. Slapper gives his shot at invading the antique, but Midnight Express notices the amphibian attacking Grandpa and evicts the interloper. The two battle on a beach, and the Autobot clearly has the upper hand. The dastardly [[Gas Skunk]] waits ahead with a weapon, and when the train passes, he traps the two remaining train-bots in a pulse field that disturbed their fuses, but Grandpa, having no fuses, passes through.

[[File:Secret Weapon- D-5 Autobots.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Whose bright idea was to put a cleaning station AT THE OCEAN?]]
Grandpa pulls into the station successfully, and the human passengers disembark, but as soon as they're off, the Predacons commandeer the vessel. The bullet trains chase after the hijacked machine, but Sky-Byte diverts the train away from its protectors. T-AI determines that the train's new track will lead it into the water, but Midnight Express refuses to let Grandpa fall into the ocean. The train derails, and Midnight Express jumps into the water after it. Underwater, Megatron tries to grab the falling choo-choo, but Midnight Express snatches the train before it literally falls into the enemy's waiting hands.

Afterwards, Koji and the Autobots understand how the endurance of the relic is a symbol of hope.
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[T-AI]] (6)
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] (7)
*[[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] (8)
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (9)
*[[Midnight Express (RID)|Midnight Express]] (13)
*[[X-Brawn]] (14)
*[[Railspike (RID)|Railspike]] (16)
*[[Rapid Run (RID)|Rapid Run]] (17)
*[[Rail Racer (RID)|Rail Racer]] (19)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]
|c2=
*[[Gas Skunk]] (1)
*[[Dark Scream]] (2)
*[[Slapper (RID)|Slapper]] (3)
*[[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] (10)
*[[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] (11)

|c3=
*[[Yoshimoto]] (4)
*[[Yoshimoto#Assistant|Yoshimoto's associate]] (5)
*[[Kenneth Onishi]] (12)
*[[Koji Onishi]] (15)
*[[Kelly (RID)|Kelly]] (18)
}}

==Quotes==
"I told you you can't use nitro glycerine instead of nitrous oxide; it doesn't work like that."
:—'''Doctor Yoshimoto's associate''' informs him he fails at science.

"They seem to be afraid of this fire engine. Must be some new kind of phobia. I'll look it up in my psycho guide book."
:—'''Doctor Yoshimoto''' analyzes the Predacons.

"This is a police operation. Your dates are not relevant." 
"They're relevant to me, bro! You shoulda seen that classy chassis!"
:—'''Prowl''' and '''Side Burn''' sum up their personality clash.

"That smoke's a menace! It's clogging up my air filters!" 
"He's blowing his stack because you made him mad. Steam engines are very sensitive."
:—'''Rapid Run''' and '''Midnight Express''' discuss "Grampa".

"I know what this is about. I've fallen under some ancient vehicle curse, right?"
:—'''Kelly''' bemoans the running joke that is her life.

"You messin' with me, pal?! What are you thinking?!" 
"I was thinking toads have big mouths and small brains."
:—'''Slapper''' gets burned by '''Midnight Express'''.

"Someone's in the kitchen with DAAARRRKK SCCREEAAAMM."
:—'''Dark Scream''' raises the question of who'd ''want'' to be in the kitchen with him...

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Car Robots''===
*In ''Car Robots'', T-AI explains to Optimus that the disk stolen by the Predacons contains information on Doctor Onishi's hobbies. ''Robots in Disguise'' prolongs the mystery of the disk by leaving this out and simply having her rattle off its technical specifications.
*The scene of Prime wondering what the disk might contain is extended for ''Robots in Disguise'' with some repeated footage. Aside from this instance, this is the first episode of ''Robots in Disguise'' not to employ this method to extend the episode's run-time. To make up the time lost instead, a brand-new scene is created, made out of animation from "[[Spychangers to the Rescue]]" and inserted in between the scenes of T-AI calling up the Autobot Brothers and Doctor Onishi being scanned on the Megastar, which shows Prowl and Side Burn responding to T-AI's summons, and Side Burn requesting (in vain) that he be excused for a date with a red sports car.
*Sky-Byte and Gas Skunk suggest that "D-5" might stand for "Dynamite-5" or "Diamond-5" in ''Car Robots'', while in ''Robots in Disguise'', they propose "Destructor-5" and "[[Dilithium]]-5". Dark Scream and Slapper's suggestions of "Destron-5" and "Danger-5" are the same in both versions.
*Koji knows the disk has been stolen by the Predacons in ''Robots in Disguise'', but has to be told about it by Yoshimoto in ''Car Robots''.
*In ''Robots in Disguise'', both Midnight Express and Doctor Onishi refer to the D-512 train with the nickname "Grandpa". In ''Car Robots'', Midnight Express calls it "Ancestor", while Doctor Onishi merely mumbles "popo" in his sleep, which is Japanese onomatopoeia for the sound of a train.
*In ''Car Robots'', the Autobots are guarding Professor Yoshimoto, rather than "Grandpa" itself, and the Autobots do not realize what the Predacons are after until they make off with the train towards the end of the episode.
*Team Bullet Train are ''not'' part of the guard duty in ''Car Robots''. In the scene with the Autobot Brothers stand guard, Prowl then gets snippy with Side Burn for (logically) suggesting Team Bullet Train take over, prompting Side Burn to irritatedly bump into him and point out that the brothers can't very well follow a train on tracks. In ''Robots in Disguise'', Prowl takes issue with Side Burn grousing about missing his date, and Side Burn's bump is reimagined as a good-natured "[[Eric Idle|nudge-nudge wink-wink]]" elbow as he describes the ''attributes'' of the car he's had to stand up.
*''Robots in Disguise'' shortens the scene of "Grandpa" leaving the station by just a teeny bit.
*Rather than threaten Sky-Byte as they do in ''Robots in Disguise'', ''Car Robots'' has Team Bullet Train bemoan the fact they cannot fight properly in train mode.
*In ''Robots in Disguise'', Rapid Run argues that "Grandpa" cannot understand them; in ''Car Robots'', he's pointing out how they're here to protect Professor Yoshimoto, rather than the train.
*When Dark Scream threatens "Grandpa" with "round 2" in ''Robots in Disguise'', he's shouting a warning to Slapper in ''Car Robots''.
*After Gas Skunk's pulse attack fails, ''Car Robots'' cuts to Megatron on the Megastar. ''Robots in Disguise'' cuts to a commercial break after the failed attack, and so once the show returns, an establishing shot of the Megastar floating beneath the ocean (taken from earlier in the episode) is added before the scene moves to Megatron.
*When Slapper and Gas Skunk try to pull the switch in different ways, ''Robots in Disguise'' has them fight about which way is right, while ''Car Robots'' has Slapper just goofing around deliberately.
*Where ''Car Robots'' cuts directly from the image of the tracks poking out over the cliff to Megatron in the water below, ''Robots in Disguise'' adds a dissolve between the two shots, shortening their total running time.
*When Midnight Express prevents Megatron from catching Grandpa, ''Robots in Disguise'' has Megatron frustrated and swearing that the day of reckoning will come (and come soon), while ''Car Robots'' has him unfazed by this interference, confidently bellowing and chuckling that even if with "the weapon", the Autobots will never beat the Predacons.
*Before he starts raging about the failure of their mission, ''Robots in Disguise'' adds a new composited scene of Megatron, seen from behind, watching footage of "Grandpa" on one of his screens.
*In ''Robots in Disguise'', Megatron angrily realizes that the vintage train was not a secret weapon but just a hobby of Dr. Onishi's. As his minions try to sneak off to avoid punishment, Megatron rages at them for their being "beaten by an old steam engine!" In ''Car Robots'', however, Megatron's still somewhat in the dark about D-5's true nature and demands to know what it really is. As his minions try to sneak off avoid telling him the truth, he yells at his minions to "get back here" to explain themselves.
*The message of the episode's final scene differs across the two shows. In ''Car Robots'', Koji believes that his father likes "Grandpa" because it harkens back to a simpler time before society relied so much on speed and high-tech equipment. Given that this is a bit of a silly metaphor in a show about super-advanced robots that regularly race at high speeds to save humans, ''Robots in Disguise'' goes for more of a "Little Engine That Could" metaphor, with Koji believing that his dad's love for the train was because of how it symbolized perseverance.

===Continuity errors===
*When "Grandpa" fell into the ocean with his coal-burning furnace still going, he should have exploded. But that would have just broken Midnight Express' heart... or circuits, or whatever.

===Transformers references===
*Dark Scream suggests that D-5 stands for "[[Destron (disambiguation)|Destron]]-5".

===Real-world references===
*In the train, Dark Scream sings "[[w:I've Been Working on the Railroad|I've Been Working on the Railroad]]".

===Trivia===
*Numerous characters from both factions—most notably Midnight Express—go through this episode either suspecting or flat-out ''insisting'' that the steam locomotive is actually alive and sentient. Yeah.
*And speaking of which, the Predacons actually get ''beaten'' by the locomotive. No wonder Megatron went looking for [[Decepticon|better help]].
*There's no real reason apparent why Optimus Prime is in battle mode and Team Bullet Train have formed [[Rail Racer (RID)|Rail Racer]] in the last scene—they're just watching the train with Koji...
*Kelly's red sports car has the number plate J41-98.
*"Grandpa" is a {{w|JNR Class D51}}.

===Foreign localization===
'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''L'arma segreta'''" ("The secret weapon")
::*[[Battle Protocol!#Foreign localization|Again]], at the beginning of the episode, the fire truck is referred to as a "firefighters car", despite not being a car.
::*Interestingly, when the Predacons try to guess what does "D-5" stand for, "Dilithium-5" is changed to "Dynamite-5" and "Destron-5" is changed to "Demolisher-5". Curiously, "Dynamite-5" was used in Japanese for what became "Destructor-5" in English.
::*"D-512 Stanwich" is misnamed as "'''D-5''' Stanwi'''ck'''".
::*When Yoshimoto and Koji talk about the disk, this dub has a pretty big translation mistake since Koji's line: "Yeah! The Predacons took it, but they won't get away with it!" is changed to: "Yeah! The Predacons kidnapped him, but he will get home!", so, instead of talking about the disk, he's actually talking about his father, despite the fact that Yoshimoto was clearly talking about the floppy.
::*Kelly's line: "Ha! Gave him the slip! Not too bad!" becomes: "Ha! I left him behind! Well done, Kelly!", thus having Kelly actually naming herself, something that never happens in the English dub.
::*Some of Midnight's lines are wrongly voiced by Rapid Run's actor.
::*Dark Scream singing "I've Been Working on the Railroad" is changed by having him singing three Italian songs, one for each time. The songs are "Binario" by [[w:Claudio Villa|Claudio Villa]], "Il cavallo scalpita" from ''[[w:Cavalleria rusticana|Cavalleria rusticana]]'' and "Fatti mandare dalla mamma a prendere il latte" by [[w:Gianni Morandi|Gianni Morandi]]. The last two are slightly modified to fit better in the scenes.

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''A Arma Secreta: D-5'''" ("The Secret Weapon: D-5")

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2000 — ''Transformers: Car Robots'' — Vol. 2 ([[Pony Canyon]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' — Volume One ([[Maximum Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' — Three-Disc Box Set: Part 1 of 2 (Maximum Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' — Battling the Predacons (Maximum Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' — Special Edition 2-Disc Set (Maximum Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' — Season One (Maximum Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' — Ultimate Collection (Maximum Entertainment)

==External links==
*[http://www.ridforever.info/episode-transcripts/rid-episode-08-secret-weapon-d-5 Secret Weapon: D-5 on RiDForever.info]

[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) episodes]]

Undermine (Cybertron)

2025-08-01T04:31:23Z

Nightsqueak:

{{factions|jungleplanet|decepticon|autobot}}
{{disambig2|the Unicron Trilogy Animatronian spinosaur|the Decepticon spinosaur of undetermined universal origin|Undermine (TF 2010)}}
:''Undermine is an [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Animatron]]ian [[Decepticon]] turned [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Dinoshout.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"I am always beneath you—but nothing is beneath me!"]]
'''Undermine''' is one of [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]]'s enforcers, keeping the Jungle Planet populace pacified, which has put him on his own brother [[Repugnus (Cybertron)|Repugnus]]'s enemy list. He serves as a silent spy and assassin for Scourge, hunting down dissidents, learning their secrets, then usually closing in for the kill. Generally unspoken of, he is said to be one of the greatest hunters in the galaxy.

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Mark Oliver]] (English), [[Masafumi Kimura]] (Japanese)|[[Csaba Tokaji]] (Hungarian, second dub), [[Hanho Shin]] (Korean), [[Guillermo Martínez]] (Latin-American Spanish),}}

[[File:Cybertron Undermine helpme.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Just after finding out Grimlock finally saw Jurassic Park 3.]]
Centuries ago, Undermine appeared to a much younger Scourge as an innocent traveller who had been attacked. His mistreatment by extremely vague and undefined aggressors spurred Scourge to abandon [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]]'s teachings and wage war against both the ineffectual rulers of Jungle Planet and the criminals that stalk the lawless lands. As Scourge grew in power, Undermine attached himself to the warlord, serving as Scourge's bodyguard alongside [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]]. {{storylink|Honor}}

[[File:Cybertron Undermine beastmode.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|C'mon world, I'll have you for BREAKFAST!]]
Much later, Undermine and [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] were doing what they always did, standing around outside Scourge's temple when [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|two]] [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|strange]] beings appeared, walking toward the temple entrance. Moving quickly to bar their way, Undermine warned that the strangers should leave this sacred place, lest they face the consequences. When the large being, named Megatron, merely pushed them out of the way, Undermine leapt to attack, only to be effortlessly swatted aside. After Scourge appeared and Megatron explained his search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, Undermine joined his fellows in transforming dramatically into [[beast mode]]... for no apparent reason as they immediately ceased hostilities afterwards. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}}

Later, he watched Megatron and Scourge face off in a friendly duel. He was impressed by the combatants' moves and applauded... and so did his beast mode head! {{storylink|Deep}} Afterwards, the Autobot [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] secured an audience with Scourge. While the two of them talked, Undermine was among those walking ahead, acting as an escort to the group. {{storylink|Race}} Undermine stood back as Overhaul challenged Scourge to a duel for Jungle Planet's Cyber Planet Key. Scourge won this first brawl, but the Autobot later returned for a rematch. Scourge, deciding he was no longer interested in battling "weaklings," allowed Undermine to have a first go at Overhaul this time around. Overhaul made short work of the bodyguard, proving himself worthy of another bout. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] arrived on Jungle Planet, Undermine journeyed out to confront the Autobot leader with Scourge. Unwilling to negotiate with anyone who hadn't proved their strength in battle, Scourge demanded that the Autobots and Decepticons fight before he heard any more about the Cyber Planet Key quest. Undermine and Brimstone kept Snarl and [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] out of the contest at first, but soon it broke into a free-for-all with the Jungle Planet residents each aiding the Autobot and Decepticon camps. {{storylink|Savage}}

As Scourge's entourage met the Autobots again in a narrow canyon, Undermine matched his horn attack blades against Snarl's fangs. {{storylink|Sand}} When Optimus faced Scourge again, Undermine watched from the sidelines as the Autobot tried a diplomatic approach to end the ongoing conflict. Scourge would only acknowledge Optimus's requests after a show of strength, and withdrew his troops when it became clear Optimus wasn't ready to comply. Later, Brimstone and Undermine intercepted Backstop as he came to visit Scourge in his temple, only for Scourge to grant his old sensei an audience. It seemed Optimus Prime had changed his mind and would now meet Scourge for battle at a time and place of his choosing. {{storylink|Honor}}

Undermine and Brimstone "helped" Scourge train for the battle with Optimus Prime. Even with Scourge chained to pillars, Undermine was no match for him and called it quits. When Optimus and his delegation arrived Undermine was surprised to learn that several of the Autobots were from different planets. Both he and Brimstone scoffed at Lori's speech about team work. He watched Scourge and Optimus battle and was shocked when Optimus not only held his own but won the fight. Undermine was present when Scourge bestowed the Cyber Planet key to Optimus. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} When the Decepticons attacked to try and steal the key, Undermine refused to help despite Lori's pleas. He later watched Scourge blast Thundercracker out of the air. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

As [[Primus]] continued his efforts to hold back the expansion of the black hole, Undermine, Brimstone, and Backstop warily regarded the singularity from Jungle Planet. {{storylink|City}} Later, Galvatron took control of the black hole with the Omega Lock. He used this power to drag the Jungle Planet through a Space Bridge portal, which caused massive upheaval. While retreating from the destruction, Undermine fell into a massive lava filled crevice. He was saved at the last minute by Brimstone, who couldn't resist poking fun at Undermine's weight. After Scourge was knocked to his senses by Snarl, Undermine agreed to help the Autobots defeat Galvatron. Undermine escaped the dying planet aboard the ancient starship ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]'' and was present for the united Autobot assembly. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}

[[File:Thunderblast-Giant.jpg|thumb|left|It's his first rodeo.]]
In the fight against Galvatron's oversized minions, Brimstone and Undermine attacked [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]], comparing her to a bull. Undermine was quickly knocked away, proving he'd make for a lousy cowboy. {{storylink|End}}

Following the sealing of the black hole, the Jungle Planet was still out of its proper orbit. The Autobots set about putting the planet back in place; to this end, giant rockets were installed on the planet. Undermine assisted in the construction and was present when the plan ultimately succeeded. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Undermine and Brimstone cheered on Scourge as a new contest of strength was waged over leadership of the Beast Planet. Undermine was pleased when Scourge soundly defeated Leobreaker, but shocked when Scourge declared an end to meaningless fighting. Undermine joined the Space Bridge project aboard the ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' under [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s command, representing Jungle Planet. He joined up with Brimstone before the pair launched toward their new destiny, which turned out to involve construction projects, ironically. {{storylink|Beginning}}

===Cyber Key Code content===
Scourge had a bodyguard prior to Undermine, a nice guy named [[Shrapnel (Cybertron)|Shrapnel]]. This did not please Undermine, who proceeded to forge evidence of Shrapnel insulting the current administration. This evidence shortly left a vacancy Undermine was more than willing to fill. {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Undermine Cyber Key Code content}}

===''Galaxy Force'' comic===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.7}}}}

===''TransTech''===
When the [[Waruder]]s caused a blackout in [[Axiom Nexus]], an Undermine within the offworlder maximum security prison fought it out with his fellow inmates. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[File:CybertronGF Undermine toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Whatever you do, don't leave him on display next to any ''T. rex'' Transformers. (''Takara version stock image'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Undermine''' (Scout Class, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name:'' '''Dino Shout''' (ダイノシャウト)
:*''Takara ID number'': '''GD-08'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[2005]] [[March 17]]
:*''Accessories'': Tail-mace, Jungle Planet Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''s48a'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Undermine transforms into a robotic ''Spinosaurus'', albeit one with a sail that more resembles a fish's dorsal fin. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into the back-end of his dino mode sail reveals a spring-out blade, a gimmick also usable in [[robot mode]] as a horn. His dino-tail detaches to form a flail-weapon in robot mode, which plugs into holes in the tops of his hand-claws.

: The [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] versions of the toy have a pretty significant difference in their coloration. [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)#Takara Galaxy Force toyline|Galaxy Force]]'' "Dino Shout" has a more vibrant light-green plastic, using pale camo-olive green plastic for the neck and tail. [[Hasbro]]'s ''Cybertron'' "Undermine" has a higher-contrast scheme, using a more subdued light-green plastic with a deeper forest-green neck and tail. Of course, Undermine's Cyber Key also has a [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] stamped on its back.

: This sculpt was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Repugnus (Cybertron)#Toys|Repugnus]], and the toy in its original deco was [[rebranding|rebranded]] as [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] [[Undermine (TF 2010)#Toys|Undermine]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Undermine/undermine.htm More information on Undermine at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Cybertron Undermine toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"I have a splitting headache!" (Hasbro stock imagery)]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Undermine''' (Scout Class, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail-mace, Jungle Planet Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''s48a'''

: Undermine was one of several ''Cybertron'' toys repackaged onto ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' cards and sent to discount chains like Kay-Bee Toy Works. The toy proper is identical to its original Hasbro release.

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dino Shout''' (ダイノシャウト ''Daino Shauto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Aknász''' ("Miner")
*''Korean:'' '''Dino Shout''' (다이노사우트 ''Daino Sauteu'')

[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Jungle Planet]]
[[Category:Scouts]]
[[Category:Spies]]
[[Category:TransTech Decepticons]]
[[Category:Universe Decepticons]]

Scorpinok (RID)

2025-03-27T02:06:34Z

Nightsqueak:

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3.5|the ''Robots in Disguise'' Decepticon|the episode of ''Energon''|Scorpinok (episode)|Scorponok}}

:''Scorpinok is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:RIDGame Scorpinok.jpg|thumb|right|I'm here to get my revenge for being [[Imprisoned Inferno|improsoned]] on the Alchemor!]]

Alongside his slow and slightly ineffective pincers, '''Scorpinok''' has a mighty sting, having the ability to fire a destructive pink beam of energy from his tail. Unfortunately this makes him a menace to friend and foe alike, as Scorpinok isn't too careful about who exactly is in the path of his beam when he fires it.

==Games==
===''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game===
Scorpinok was an [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]] and one of the Decepticons aboard the ''[[Alchemor (RID)|Alchemor]]'' and was freed by [[Steeljaw (RID)|Steeljaw]]. Using a [[cloning]] process, a small army of clones of Scorpinok and many of his fellow Decepticons were created to battle the Autobots. Scorpinok hung out in the train yard while Steeljaw and [[Barrage (Prime)|Barrage]] set about building a [[space bridge]], however the Autobots soon found him there, defeated him and stuck him in a [[stasis pod]]. His clones continued to vex them until they thwarted Steeljaw and Barrage's plan. {{storylink|Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|Robots in Disguise}}

==Notes==
*Scorpinok's name doesn't appear in the ''Robots in Disguise'' game itself, but was found by looking at the game files.
*He's not [[Scorponok (WFC)|this other guy.]]
*He and his other high-level clones have the ability to seek the player even while charging their beams up, during battle. It's only the low-level clones that will remain fixed to their paths like statues while charging.

[[Category:Insecticons]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Decepticons]]

Technorganic Secrets

2025-03-16T22:31:51Z

Nightsqueak:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''Technorganic Secrets''
|prev=The Enigma of Combination
|next=
|image= Technorganic Secrets Front Cover.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=[[Renegade Game Studios]]
|written by=[[Chirag Asnani]], [[Carrie Carney]], [[Jim Deely]], [[Andrew E.C. Gaska]], [[Ian Gould]], [[Adrián Mejia]], [[Brandon Perdue]], [[Erin Roberts]], [[Jim Sorenson]], [[Kris Strader]], and [[E.L. Thomas]]
|date=[[December 12]], [[2024]]
|pagecount=174
|price=$45.00 USD 
|ISBN=
}}

'''''Technorganic Secrets''''' is an expansion sourcebook for the [[Transformers Roleplaying Game]]. The book expands the scope of the setting to include characters and campaigns based mostly on the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' and ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' franchises and include rules for players to create [[beast mode]] Transformers of their own, featuring fourteen new beast-based Origins and five new Influences.

It was released digitally on [[December 12]], [[2024]], with a physical release set sometime in [[March]] [[2025]].

==Contents==
===Chapter 1: Wide and Varied World of Beasts===
* Various Types of Beast Upgrades
* Beast Factions and Teams
* Maximal Data Files
* Rules Reminders

===Chapter 2: Character Options===
* Influences
* Form Influences
* Origins
* General Perks
* Equipment

===Chapter 3: Autobots===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Dinobots'''
<ul class="iconlist">

{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)|Genius Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Skar (IDW)|Scarr]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Slash (POTP)|Slash]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Slag (G1)|Slug]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">

{{Bp-a1|[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus Rex]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Paddles (G1)|Paddles]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sneer, Snipe, and Snub]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Monsterbots'''
<ul class="iconlist">

{{Bp-a1|[[Doublecross]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grotusque]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Repugnus]]}}

|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Others'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]}}
|}

===Chapter 4: Decepticon Terrorcons===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Terrorcons'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Blot (G1)|Blot]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]}}
|}

===Chapter 5: Maximals===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Maximals'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia (Transmetal II)]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal/Optimus Primal (Transmetal)]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimal Optimus]]}}
|}

===Chapter 6: Predacons===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Predacons'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Dinobot II]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Inferno (BW)|Transmetal Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Quickstrike (BW)|Transmetal II Quickstrike]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Scorponok (BW)|Transmetal Scorponok]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Skold]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Tarantulas (BW)|Transmetal Tarantulas]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Experiment ZT-Omega]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur (Transmetal)]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron/Transmetal Megatron/Transmetal II Megatron]]}}
|}

===Chapter 7: Vehicons===
* An Army of Drones Under Megatron's Command
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Vehicons'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-vh|[[Aero Drone]]s}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Artillery Drone]]s}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Copter Drone]]s}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Cycle Drone]]s}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Diagnostic Drone]]s}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Mole Drone]]s}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Tank Drone]]s}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]]}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron (Vehicon)]]}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Strika (BM)|Strika]]}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]]}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Tankor (BM)|Tankor/Rhinox]]}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Waspinator (BW)|Thrustinator]]}}
|}

===Chapter 8: Running a Beast Wars Campaign===
* What Makes a Beast Wars Campaign?
* A Restricted Sandbox: Beast Wars Style
* Allies, Enemies, and the Utterly Alien: NPC Populations
* Uncanny Aliens
* Quantum Surge Events
* Alternate Settings For A Beast Wars Campaign
* Example Campaign: Saviors From Another Epoch
* Example Campaign: Keepers of the Future

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
* Like ''The Enigma of Combination'', ''Technorganic Secrets'' begins with a character delivering a lecture: in this case, it's [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], giving a lecture to the "CTC Fleet" academy on the planet [[New Earth]]. The [[Confederated Terran Colonial Fleet]] originated from the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' stories, which also featured New Earth—a planet from the ''[[GoBots]]'' cartoon—as one of humanity's first extrasolar colonies. Exactly ''how'' far the characters are in the future is unclear, but ''Beast Wars'' lore generally holds that the Maximals and Predacons hail from a time period some 300 years after the end of the Autobot-Decepticon war.
* Cheetor notes that the Maximals and Predacons owe their unique biology to a combination of [[Pretender]] and [[Micromaster]] technology, a concept that originated with [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' guidebooks.
* In his speech, Cheetor speaks of his adventures over the course of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' and ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. Specific callbacks include:
** Multiple instances of the Maximals sleeping and dreaming, most prominently in "[[Call of the Wild]]".
** A time when Rhinox ate too many beans and, er, blasted the Predacons into submission, from "[[The Low Road]]".
** Megatron's disastrous scheme to alter history in "[[The Agenda (Part III)|The Agenda]]".
** Encounters with various Vok relics, including the [[Standing Stones]] from "[[Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command]]", the [[Metal Hunter]] from "[[Other Visits (Part 1)|Other Visits]]", a [[Brigadoon|floating island]] from "[[The Trigger, Part 1|The Trigger]]", and the [[Transmetal driver|Transmetal Driver]] from "[[Feral Scream Part 1|Feral Scream]]".
** Rattrap struggling with his technorganic body, from "[[The Weak Component]]".
* Toward the end of his lecture, Cheetor mentions "other" Beast Wars—some set in the future of his own universe, others taking place in alternate timelines. These include...
** A distant future era where [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]] battles [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] on the planet [[Gaia]], as seen in ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars II]]''.
** A time where [[Big Convoy]] and [[Magmatron]] search the galaxy for [[Dark Energon]] capsules, based on ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)|Beast Wars Neo]]''.
** The world of ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'', where Maximals and Predacons fight to overthrow decrepit Autobots and Decepticons.
** Autobots and Maximals fighting the Heralds of Unicron on present-day Earth, in [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|''Rise of the Beasts'']].
** A three-way conflict between the Maximals, Predacons, and the [[Children of the Vok (group)|Children of the Vok]], in IDW's short-lived [[Transformers: Beast Wars|''Beast Wars'' reboot]].
** Time-travelling Predacons attempting to control [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Brave Maximus]], from [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|''Car Robots'']].
* In passing, Cheetor mentions Nightshade, presumably based on [[Nightshade (ES)|the ''Earthspark'' character]], Hammerbyte, the [[Hammerbyte|shark Transformer from ''Cyberverse'']], and [[Zod]], the giant robot from ''GoBots'', as examples of lesser-known beast Transformers.
* One human attendee goes by the name "Professor Three Five"; this name is based on [[Aron Three Five]], a human time-traveller from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'''s obscure "[[Be the Hero]]" books.
* Cheetor's description of ''Beast Wars II'' and ''Beast Wars Neo'' speaks of [[Dark Energon]] instead of [[Angolmois Energy]]. As both were then known to be poisonous emanations of [[Unicron]], "[[Ask Vector Prime]]" had previously tried to tie the two together in [[2015]], but subsequent revelations and [[retcon]]s in ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]'' would ultimately establish that Angolmois was a very different source of energy, with its own unique quirks.
* The second transcript takes the form of a roundtable debate between several Decepticons with beast alternate forms, moderated by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Over the course of the discussion, the participants—Sparkstalker and Mindwipe, [[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]] from ''Uprising'', and a new version of [[Simacore]] from ''Robots in Disguise''—discuss various advances in beast mode technology: in addition to [[Pretender]]s, [[Transmetal]]s, [[Transmetal 2]]s, [[technorganic]]s, and [[Mutant (BW)|Mutant]]s, new classifications include "[[Hybridizor]]s"—vehicle-formers with animalistic robot modes—and "[[BioGenetic Beasts]]"; taking the name from the "bio-genetic morphing process" alluded to in "[[Optimus Primal vs Megatron!]]", this new descriptor includes characters like the original Maximals and Predacons, who transform from wholly organic creatures into sleek, cybernetic robots. Finally, the book uses the term "[[mechanimal]]" to describe both native Cybertronian wildlife and characters like the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s and [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]]s, who transform from robots into mechanical animals.
* When their discussion turns to ancient beast Transformers, Mindwipe speaks of [[Onyx Prime]], mythological progenitor of the beasts as per most modern incarnations of ''Transformers'' lore, and his mythical [[Triptych Mask]]. Additionally, Leatherhide mentions his herald, the Titan [[Chela]], who first appeared in IDW's [[The Transformers: Windblade|''Windblade'']] comic.
* Finally, Leatherhide mentions a few beast form Transformers that don't fall cleanly into any one category: these include Optimus Primal's "Optimal" body, [[Razorclaw (Universe)|Razorclaw]], [[Megatron (RID)|Gigatron]]'s various animal forms, and prominent human-formers "[[Alice (ROTF)|Alice]]" and "[[Sari Sumdac (disambiguation)|Sumdac]]".
* The third transcript is written by [[Thunderhowl (G1)|Thunderhowl]], whose [[Thunderhowl (Cyberverse)|''Cyberverse'' counterpart]] was established to be a servant of Onyx Prime. His writings establish [[Maxima]] and [[Preditron]] as the first Maximal and Predacon, as was the case in ''Uprising''. Additionally, Thunderhowl notes that Vehicons are sometimes created by an infectious virus, as was the case in the ''Uprising'' story "[[Derailment]]". Finally, the [[Raptoricon]]s of [[Chicxulania]] get a quick mention, and are noted to transform into [[jurassanoid]]s, ''Uprising's'' catch-all name for dinosaur-based alternate forms.
* A non-''Uprising'' homage comes in Thunderhowl's description of the [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]]s: he explains that they often live underground, seemingly evoking the [[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)|''Cyberverse'' Monsterbots]].
* Thunderhowl recounts an incident in which the crash of the prison ship ''[[Alchemor (BWU)|Alchemor]]'' unleashed a horde of rogue Hybridizors, forcing a group of local Autobots to round up the villains, evoking the premise of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]]''.
* Heinrad's profile notes that he claims to have encountered fellow time manipulators [[Sideways (RM)|Sideways]], [[Gong (GoBots)|Gong]], and [[Meantime (G1)|Meantime]].
* Depth Charge's profile notes that he was originally posted on the planet [[Pinea Omicron]], tying "[[Colony Omicron]]" from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon to the planet from "[[Alignment]]".
* The Origin-specific perks available to Mutant Beast characters each correspond to one of the superpowers of the original four Mutants, as laid out in IDW's ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]''—[[Icebird]] has telepathic powers, [[Razor Claw]] can create friction-nullifying fields, [[Poison Bite]] can teleport, and [[Soundwave (BW)|Soundwave]] can generate electromagnetic pulses.
* In addition to the standard five Dinobots, [[Slash (POTP)|Slash]], and a trio of original characters who transform into ''Troodon'' who'd previously appeared in , ''Technorganic Secrets'' also adds [[Skar (IDW)|Scarr]], the ''Ankylosaurus'' from ''Legacy'', and [[Paddles (G1)|Paddles]], a ''Plesiosaurus'' who debuted in the obscure [[Transformers Legends (book)|''Transformers Legends'' anthology]].
* ''Technorganic Secrets'' features specific "Deviation" profiles of pre-existing characters, alternate versions based on specific "what-if" scenarios or references to other stories. Notable Deviations include...
** The "Environmental Specialists" profile for the Dinobots note that they used to assist [[Xenorelations]] specialists on missions, a pre-war branch of government in [[2019 IDW continuity|IDW's rebooted ''Transformers'' universe]].
** "Genius Grimlock" is an extrapolation on the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]", in which Grimlock temporarily gained superintelligence.
** "Slug, Leader of the Dinobots" notes that Slug has stepped up as leader when Grimlock was indisposed—this occurred in [[2005 IDW continuity|IDW's first ''Transformers'' continuity]], in which Slag led the team from "[[Dinobot Hunt (IDW)|Dinobot Hunt]]" all the way through to "[[Ceremony]]".
** "Transmetal II Quickstrike" hails from a timeline in which Megatron first tested the Transmetal driver on Quickstrike before creating Dinobot II in "Feral Scream".
** "Transmetal Inferno" is based on [[Scavenger (BW)|Scavenger]], who was originally conceived as a Transmetal form for Inferno.
** "Transmetal Scorponok" and "Transmetal Terrorsaur" imagine a world in which the two characters didn't die in "[[Aftermath (BW episode)|Aftermath]]".
* Weapon-specific references included Rhinox's famous "Chainguns of Doom", Dinobot's [[Cyber-slash tail weapon|rotary blade]], and "vine bombs" the Maximals used in "[[End of the Line]]".
* Sky Lynx's profile credits his ability to split apart to a "mitotic spark", a term that originated with Magmatron's ''Beast Machines'' toy.
* Scorponok's profile notes that he is an accomplished codebreaker, which was a plot point in [[Transformers: Beast Wars|IDW's rebooted ''Beast Wars'' comic]]. The same goes for "Experiment ZT-Omega", which originated in the same comics as Terrorsaur's reanimated corpse.
* Thrustinator's profile is heavily based on his depiction in Fun Publicatons' ''[[Transformers: TransTech|TransTech]]'' storyline—he is specifically noted to be a guardian of the timestream who maintains the timeline by correcting chronological errors.
* One of the sample campaign ideas is explicitly based on the ''[[Transformers: King Grimlock|King Grimlock]]'' miniseries, although in practice the resemblance is very loose beyond the basic premise of a wizard summoning the player characters to a fantasy world.

===Real-world references===
* The aforementioned sample campaign includes a sequence named "Welcome to Our Nightmare", presumably named for the {{w|Welcome to My Nightmare (song)|Alice Cooper song}}.

===Other trivia===
* As with ''The Enigma of Combination'', [[Jim Sorenson]] played a major role in the development of the book, and is credited as Renegade's "Transformers Lore Consultant". Perhaps unsurprisingly, the book is heavy with references to Sorenson's ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' prose stories, including an in-depth description of the ''Uprising'' universe as a possible campaign setting on page 171.
* Finding a way to incorporate the animalistic characters of ''Robots in Disguise'' into the ''Transformers Roleplaying Game'' ruleset was a personal goal for Jim Sorenson. Notably, the term "Hybridizor" was actually developed as a result of Sorenson consulting with several ''Robots in Disguise'' staff writers! <ref> {{citesocial|quote=Getting Alchemor guys in was a personal goal and I'm glad editorial / Hasbro signed off. I even chatted with RID staff writers to come up with an overarching term for them. (Hybridizor)|link=https://discordapp.com/channels/702536469365129256/1316053340303523921/1316226845666050149|name=Jim Sorenson|site=Renegade Discord Server|year=2024|month=12|day=10}}</ref>
* Strangely, the Terrorcon profiles try to assign specific Earth-based alternate modes to the group. Notably, Hun-Gurrr is described as a two-headed Komodo dragon, Sinnertwin as a two-headed {{w|rhino-horned lizard}}, and Blot as a {{w|Common collared lizard|collared lizard}}, which... don't really look anything like their alternate modes.
* Paddles' profile uses they/them pronouns, although it's unclear if this is a deliberate reinterpretation of the character or an accidental oversight.

===Errors===
* Generally speaking, ''Technorganic Secrets'' uses the term "Beast Wars" as an umbrella term to describe both the events of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' and ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. However, the [[Nemesis Part 2|final episode]] of ''Beast Wars'' had Optimus declare that the Beast Wars were over; in ''Beast Machines'', the characters spoke of the Beast Wars as a prior event, which ended the moment they left Earth.
* On page 17, the text uses the name "[[Sharpedge]]" to describe a shark-based Maximal; they are presumably thinking of [[Sharp Edge]].
* On page 10, "[[Cryotek]]" is mispelled as "Cryotech".
* On page 80, Rippersnapper and Blot possess Autobot insignias.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 books]]
[[Category:Reference texts]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game]]

Mudflap (Movie)

2025-02-20T22:11:50Z

Nightsqueak:

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{{disambig3.5|the non-screen [[Decepticon]] from the 2007 movie franchise|the on-screen ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Autobot]]|Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap}}
:''Mudflap is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers (2007 franchise)|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

[[File:MovieMudflapArt.jpg|thumb|250px|He's sad because he's shelfwarming. Again.]]
'''Mudflap''' is a Decepticon. A ''really'' nasty Decepticon, who tends to beat the [[Slag (slang)|slag]] out of already beaten [[Autobot]]s. This brutal exterior, however, masks a weaker interior filled with doubt about being a [[Decepticon]]. He wants to quit and hook up with the Autobots, but knows that his reputation keeps him from having a chance at joining. So he's stuck with the 'Cons, and lets his enemies know it by way of inflicting enormous amounts of pain on them.<ref>''Transformers'' Voyager Class Mudflap packaging bio</ref>

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==Fiction==
===Titan movie comics===
[[File:Titan23_decepticonsmassing.JPG|left|250px|thumb|On the left; he's either really tall or standing on someone...]]
In a [[Tyran 208.28 Gamma|divergent timeline]], the Decepticons succeeded at Mission City and conquered the United States. Mudflap was part of the [[Decepticon Heartland]]'s forces. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Revolution Part 1}}

Mudflap was one of Starscream's generals in the retaking of America, but appeared to defect to [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]]'s "New Decepticons" ''really quickly''. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Revolution Part Two}}
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==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
[[File:Movie Mudflap toy both modes.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|And with the 2011 [[Transformers Hall of Fame]], Hasbro will just repackage him with an Autobot insignia as "Autobot Erector".]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Mudflap''' (Voyager Class, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Missile, Cyber Key
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: A Toys"R"Us [[exclusive]] redeco of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]], ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Transformers]]'' Mudflap transforms into a yellow crane truck, although the [[Cyber Key]] is now a translucent purple [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]-style key. Like that of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)| Universe]]'' [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Dirge]], Mudflap's key uses the sharper-eyed movie-style Decepticon [[insignia]], meaning it doesn't match up with the more traditional insignia molded into the key's backside—unlike the very similar keys included with [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Toys|Jetstorm]] and [[Divebomb (Movie)#Toys|Divebomb]], which do use the correct sigil. The toy features two Cyber Key [[gimmick]]s, but unfortunately, they both suffer from design flaws. Inserting his key into the side of his cab flips out a firing [[missile]] launcher, which works fine in truck mode; in robot mode, however, it is slung under his right arm, and the spring-loaded hinge that flips it out is not strong enough to hold it up, meaning that it dangles loosely underneath his forearm. His second gimmick is his ridiculously colossal saw-blade—first, his crane arm is manually extended, opening up the Cyber Key slot in its side, and inserting the key then flips out the blade. When fully extended, the blade and crane are about three times the height of his body. Sadly, the blade is molded from soft, flexible plastic, and if left undeployed for too long (essentially the amount of time it takes to go from manufacturing plant to retailer) will warp due to tension from the spring holding it down.

: His instructions fail to mention that you should extend his legs by pulling his knees out of his shins, thus allowing him to actually ''bend'' his knees. (The instructions also inexplicably show him with a [[Velocitron]] Cyber Key, but, meh.)

: This toy was also sold exclusively at The Warehouse in [[New Zealand]].

:He was also [[shelfwarmer|really easy to find!]]

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Mudflap/mudflap.htm More information on Mudflap at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* According to [[Hasbro]] designer [[Joe Kyde]]'s design notes on Hasbro's Transformers website, Mudflap was originally going to use the unreleased [[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]] deco, with the name '''Sawtooth'''.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20080803073316/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsID=4EC7EA7D-D56F-E112-46AC70D02754072E Joe Kyde's design notes]</ref> However, the name was [[Trademark|unusable]], and it was decided that Landslide's deco wasn't realistic enough for the Movie toyline, so a new deco based on [[Micromaster]] [[Erector (G1)|Erector]] (giggle) was chosen. They couldn't use the name "{{w|Erector Set|Erector}}" either, for a couple of reasons, so he got stuck being "Mudflap".
*Aside from the [[Real Gear Robot]]s, Mudflap and the cancelled [[Backtrack (Movie)|Backtrack]] were the only toy-only characters from [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|the 2007 movie toyline]] not to appear in any of [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Movie expanded universe timeline|various tie-in comic series]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Movie Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us exclusives]]

Blackarachnia (BW)/toys

2025-02-05T08:03:55Z

Nightsqueak:

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[[File:BWBlackarachniaCardArt.jpg|upright=1.10|thumb|Does this deco make her a "Cheetor" Girl?]]

If you have a female spider Transformer, it is almost certainly one of '''Blackarachnia'''.

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
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[[File:Blackarachniabwtoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|When she chokes you, she can taste your fear. (''Hasbro version'')]]
[[File:BW-toy BlackarachniaTakara.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well, she's not... ''less'' show-accurate? (''Takara version'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, [[1996]]/[[1997]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Blackwidow'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''D-8'''
:*''Takara release date'': November ?? [[1997]]
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 leg-missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxes, Blackarachnia is a [[redeco]] of the [[Tarantulas (BW)#Toys|Tarantulas]] mold, transforming into a rather generic-looking organic spider. She features a removable spring-loaded launcher hidden in her beast mode abdomen, which can be "held" in her claws by plugging it into holes in her forearms. This launcher nominally fires the grappling hook/"poison-tipped missile" attached to Blackarachnia's abdomen by a string, but it can also fire her front four beast mode legs, designed to be removed and used as ammunition. Like all first-year ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxes, the robot mode head has both a "robot" face and a [[mutant head|"mutant" face]]; and as a redeco she used the same helmet flipping gimmick of Tarantulas. Blackarachnia has always been depicted in fiction using the "robot" one (or a rough approximation thereof).

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of the toy (coincidentally also in the third wave of the Takara line) has numerous color differences from the [[Hasbro]] version, but they are of dubious merit as far as making her more "show-accurate" go. The bright green of the Hasbro version's forearms is replaced with dull silver, while the brighter purple is replaced with a darker, more desaturated purple. These colors changes exactly match those done to the Takara release of [[Buzz Saw (BW)#Toys|Buzz Saw]]; similar changes to the previous mold-characters Tarantulas and [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Waspinator]] indicate the spider and wasp molds might have been at least partially [[gang-molding|gang-molded]]. Paint-wise, her dark copper paint is replaced with a brighter gold. Her robot mode facemask is painted gold, which is closer to the show model... but her face beneath is black with gold eyes (instead of gold with black eyes), and she inexplicably gains a new painted-black forehead crest, where the show model has gold. Japanese catalogues showed a figure with a gold face and black eyes; it is unknown why this was changed for the released figure.

: This toy has the distinction of being the first toy of a [[female Transformer]] released at retail by Hasbro, though she was neither the first retail female ''Transformers'' toy ever, or even the first female ''Transformers'' toy released by Hasbro, having been beaten to both by [[Minerva (human)#Toys|Minerva]] (by Takara in 1988) and [[Nightracer (G2)#Toys|Nightracer]] (a [[BotCon 1995]] [[exclusive]]) respectively.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Predacon/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on Deluxe BW Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BJ's-Wholesale-Club-Rhinox-and-Blackarachnia.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Deluxe Beast Assortment (Rhinox and Blackarachnia)''' (Multi-pack, 1996)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 leg-missiles

: Sold exclusively at [[BJ's Wholesale Club]] in the eastern USA, Blackarachnia was released alongside [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#BJs2pack|Rhinox]] in a two-pack card... by which we mean two regularly-packaged toys were slipped into a thick cardboard sleeve.

: Both toys are identical to their individual releases, because they're just regular retail releases in a thick cardboard sleeve.

::*''[https://www.shmax.com/product_details/9281/rhinox_and_blackarachnia_deluxe_beast_assortment_two_pack More infromation on Shmax.com]''

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[[File:VS8-TigatronBlackarachnia.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Battle of the redecos.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Mitsurin no Taiketsu: Tigatron VS Blackwidow''' (VS set, 1997)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''VS-8'''
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 leg-missiles

: In Japan, "Blackwidow" was available both as an individual and in a "Deep Forest Showdown" (密林の対決 ''Mitsurin no Taiketsu'') two-pack with [[Tigatron#VS8|Tigatron]].

: Both toys were identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:Blackarachniamctm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|She's got a great personality.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Blackarachnia''' (Happy Meal promotion, [[1998]])}}</ul>
:*''McNumber'': '''5'''

: Part of the second [[McDonald's]] ''Beast Wars'' Happy Meal pack-in, Blackarachnia's "[[Transmetal]]" form resembles some sort of dust mite more than a spider, though it does have a black widow-esque hour-glass shape on the abdomen. It has a ''very'' similar transformation to the earlier promotional figure [[Beetle#Toys|Beetle]].

: Like the other two Transmetal Happy Meal figures, Blackarachnia has some metallic-sheened plastic intended to resemble the colored chromed finish of the retail ''Transmetals'' toys.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Predacon/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on McDonald's BW Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy BlackarachniaTM2.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|'Sup, bra.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Blackarachnia''' (Transmetal 2, [[1999]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Metals Blackwidow'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-48'''
:*''Accessories'': Mandible grapnel-line
{{toydesigner|[[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept art)}}

: The second of two [[Transmetal 2]] Megas released in ''Beast Wars'', this version of Blackarachnia transforms into a large, monstrous bio-mechanical spider. Her thorax features a [[Insignia|faction symbol]]-switching gimmick activated by [[Blackarachnia (BW)#Notes|rotating her spark crystal around]]. In robot mode, her beast-mode mandibles separate to form a [[Retractable string gimmick|grappling hook with retractable string]], plus she has a spring-loaded spin-kick action feature that rotates her entire lower body around. She also has a half-assed "defense mode", bringing the chromed abdomen bits down to cover her chest.

: Like all larger Transmetal 2s, Blackarachnia has hints of an abandoned "transport" mode, mainly the free-spinning wheels and concealed rockets in the spider mode abdomen. There is no discernible way for the wheels to perform their function as wheels, however.

: This toy was initially hard to find at retail, as one of the toy's features, a piece of removable chest armor (no, really), was altered slightly, delaying later shipments.

: The Takara ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Metals)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' release features no differences to the Hasbro version.

: This mold was used to make the [[BotCon 2001]] [[exclusive]] [[Arcee (G1)/toys#BotCon2001|Arcee]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Machines''===
[[File:Beast Machines Blackarachnia Toy.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|In ''Beast Machines,'' Silverbolt doubled his bird and so did she.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, [[2000]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Tim Bradley]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in the fourth wave of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' Deluxes, Blackarachnia transforms into a [[technorganic]] spider. In spider mode, squeezing its pedipalps together raises its central fangs; they are spring-loaded to release and lower, respectively. In keeping with the early ''Beast Machines'' "articulated features" motif, her robot mode head has a multi-piece articulated brow, which can slide up to reveal two extra sets of eyes, as she does on the cartoon. Her [[Spark crystal]] is located behind a window on the left side of her spider abdomen.

: This mold was later redecoed to make the [[#UniDx|''Universe'' version of Blackarachnia]], as well as [[Crystal Widow#Toys|Crystal Widow]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on Beast Machines Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Blackarachniamcbm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is transformed correctly, right? Right?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Blackarachnia''' (Happy Meal, 2000)}}</ul>
:*''McNumber'': '''6'''

: As one of ''nine'' toys in the fourth Transformers [[McDonald's]] Happy Meal promotion, Blackarachnia is a super-simplified version of her retail toy, with a coloration closer to the [[Mainframe Entertainment|Mainframe]] CG model, though more shockingly pink rather than maroon. This toy is designed for the younger set, with softer plastic and no removable parts.

: She is the only [[Beast Era]] character to get two McDonald's Happy Meal toys.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/McBlackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on McDonald's BM Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
{{anchor|UniDx}}
[[File:Blackarachniauniversetoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You can pick your faction, and you can pick your girlfriend, but you can't pick your girlfriend's faction.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, [[2003]])}}</ul>

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxes, Blackarachnia returned as a [[Decepticon]] and as a redeco of [[#Beast Machines|the original ''Beast Machines'' figure]]. However, her forearms were [[Misassembly|mistakenly swapped]], leaving her forearm "spikes" pointing up towards her biceps rather than down near her elbows. She received a Decepticon [[Insignia|faction symbol]] over her [[spark crystal]] as well.

: This mold (with the same swapped-forearms error) was used to make [[Crystal Widow#Toys|Crystal Widow]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on Universe Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Blackarachnia unreleased.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Eyow.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Leatherhide Vs. Blackarachnia''' (Halloween Horrorcon Value Pack, <s>200?</s>)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 leg-missiles

: In 2004, a group of test-shots made their way onto eBay, among them a [[redeco]] of the original ''Beast Wars'' Tarantulas/Blackarachnia mold in black with silver spider-legs and salmon-colored robot parts. Later, Hasbro's official website checklist featured listings for two ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Halloween [[Horrorcon (Universe)|Horrorcon]] Value Packs" that were to be Wal-Mart [[exclusive]]s... which also likely explains why they were canceled. (Wal*Mart had taken a good half-dozen exclusives and released them more-or-less simultaneously, leading to a huge glut. A lot of other ''Transformers'' exclusives were canceled during the ''Universe'' era.) One of the sets was "[[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]] Vs. Blackarachnia"... and thus, the mystery spider was confirmed, as the other test-shots in that group lined up with the name listings given in the sets.

::*''[http://s33.photobucket.com/user/binalternator/library/unreleased/halloween_horrorcons?sort=4&page=1 Gallery of Halloween Horrorcon test-shots]''
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{{canceledtoy}}
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===''Beast Wars Returns''===
{{anchor|BWR}}
[[File:Blackarachniabeastwarsreturnstoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What a maroon.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Blackwidow''' (Deluxe, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BR-04'''
:*''Release date'': [[November 18]], 2004

: Part of the Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars Returns]]'' series, this toy is a redeco of the original ''Beast Machines'' Deluxe Class Blackarachnia in a more show-like maroon coloration. Reportedly, this toy was limited to 3000 pieces, a full thousand ''less'' than the others in the original assortment. Since she was also the most changed from the US release in the initial batch of toys, this made her considerably harder to get.
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===''Beast Wars Telemocha Series''===
[[File:Blackarachniatelemocha.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It almost works!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Blackwidow''' (Deluxe, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''TM-06'''
:*''Release date'': [[March 22]], 2007
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 leg-missiles

: Part of the heavily-loaded first wave of the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha]]'' line, the [[#Dx1|original Deluxe Class Blackarachnia toy]] was ''extensively'' redecoed with a ridiculous number of gold [[paint operation]]s, making her closer to [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] in coloration than the other versions of the mold, but still not quite there. (Her shoulders are silver in the show, among other things.) All of the [[gimmick]]s of the original toy were retained, though her alternate head didn't receive any paint that wasn't intended to make her nominal head look more show-accurate.

: She came with a DVD containing "The Deadly Virus", the Japanese dubbing of ''Beast Wars'' episode 10, "[[Gorilla Warfare]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Destron/BlackWidow/blackwidow.htm More information on Telemocha Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
{{BWTarantulasMold}}
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===''Animated''===
[[File:Ani-toy Blackarachnia.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|I promise... not... to kill you! SPIDAAAAAAAH]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''TA-09'''
:*''Accessories'': Grapnel-hook
{{note|''Animated'' [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Toys|Blackarachnia]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the original Blackarachnia in the [[2005 IDW continuity]].}}

:Part of the second wave of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' Deluxes, Blackarachnia transforms into a mechanical spider with some organic aesthetic. Many of her pointier parts are [[For safety reasons|molded in softer plastic]] to keep unfortunate children from putting their eyes out. She comes with a [[Wiktionary:grapnel|grapnel]] [[Retractable string gimmick|hook accessory]] with a jointed claw at the end of it; pulling out the string then pressing a button o the base's top quickly pulls the string back in. It may be mounted under her abdomen in spider mode or on her back in robot mode, via two different sets of pegs. There is also a peg hole in each wrist, for [[Spider-Man|web-slinging]] action.

: The spider's head is mis-transformed in the package, making the first step of her instructions initially confusing. Furthermore, the pedipalps will easily come off if manipulated too much, and her transformation requires that they be turned around completely. Because of this, they will often fall off over, and over, and ''over''....

: Blackarachnia was released in the first wave of Takara's ''Animated'' line in 2010. Oddly, despite the sheer amount of metallic paint applied to virtually every other toy in the first few waves, Takara Blackarachnia is nearly identical to the Hasbro version, down to the gold Decepticon symbol on her collar.

: This toy was later [[retool]]ed and given a ''Beast Wars'' cartoon-accurate deco for the [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Legends|''Legends'' toy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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===''Binaltech''===
[[File:Blackwidowwildrider.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Honda wouldn't appreciate their car being hot, poisonous, and deadly.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blackwidow''' (<s>2005</s>)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BT-16'''
:*''Accessories'': Engine-rifle, roof-shield
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: In 2005, the sculpt used for ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Decepticharge#Toys|Decepticharge]] was presented as an upcoming release for the Japanese ''Binaltech'' line. Takara decided to give the toy an entirely new deco, as the Hasbro toy's deco didn't appeal to their ideal of "real-life accuracy". In robot mode, the toy was given a color scheme based on Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia, with the toy's name being changed to "Blackwidow", Takara's name for the character. Though a [[bio]] and story chapter were written to accommodate it into the ''Binaltech'' fiction, and photoshopped images released through an online retailer revealed the intended color scheme, Takara ultimately decided to cancel the toy altogether, as they were fearing that another redeco (in addition to the then upcoming ''Binaltech Asterisk'' toys) would be too repetitive. Plans to release this toy as part of a different line were never picked up again. A prototype of Blackwidow was later featured in an exhibit at Transformers Expo in 2014.<ref name="tfexpo1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-masterpiece-star-saber-in-color-and-more-180923/ "TF Expo Pics - Masterpiece Star Saber In Color and More!"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="tfexpo2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-part-2-g1-prototypes-movie-props-and-more-masterpiece-180925/ "TF Expo Pics Part 2 - G1 Prototypes, Movie Props, and More Masterpiece!"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="tfexpo3">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-part-4-prototypes-and-figure-displays-from-diaclone-g1-g2-beast-wars-180933/ "TF Expo Pics Part 4 - Prototypes and Figure Displays from Diaclone, G1, G2, Beast Wars"] at TFW2005.</ref>

:This sculpt was ultimately released in Japan as part of an unexpected ''Binaltech'' continuation, this time as [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]]. The original version of the mold was used to make ''Alternators'' [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]] and ''Binaltech'' [[Overdrive#Binaltech|Overdrive]]. It was also planned to become a new toy of the [[Paradron Medic#Binaltech|Paradron Medic]], but that also got canceled.

{{AlternatorsWindchargerMold}}
{{canceledtoy}}
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Blackarachnia.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Blackarachnia''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo brick, scoped pistol

: Part of the sixth assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Blackarachnia is a [[Kreon]] mini-figure that can be rebuilt into a (four-legged) black widow spider. She sports [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]'s helmet.

:Unlike prior Micro-Changer assortments, this series does not have any sort identification code for the bags' actual contents, meaning you'd best be good at the feel-though-the-bag method.

:This assortment was originally slated to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], but US stores dropped the line before its release. It was still available in Canada, Australia, and Hasbro Asia's markets. In 2015, the Collection appeared in US Dollar Tree stores, with a price tag of a whopping $1 a pop. They didn't last long.
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legendstoy-Blackwidow.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|On the "Important Blackarachnia Anatomy" hierarchy, apparently "boobs" outrank "torso."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Blackwidow''' ('''Blackarachnia''') (Deluxe, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''LG17'''
:*''Release date'': [[October 24]], 2015

: Part of the eighth wave of ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' product, Blackwidow is a retool of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' Deluxe Class [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Animated|Blackarachnia]]. The tooling changes include a new head, a new chest/spider eye cluster, and new, larger pedipalps that form her breastplate in robot mode...albeit made of translucent plastic. (Her pedipalps resemble the kind found on ''male'' spiders, incidentally.) Her official robot mode transformation leaves her robot arms half-transformed, with the spider leg tips unrotated, to more closely resemble the original Blackarachnia's claw-arms.

: Because her pedipalps are no longer filling in her stomach area, she now has a tiny, ''tiny'' waist. Considerably more annoying is that her torso is misassembled such that pushing up her chest/spider eye cluster into the correct position for robot mode (and thus avoiding her having a gaping hole in her chest) is considerably more difficult than it should be.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Predacon/LGBlackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on ''Legends'' Blackwidow at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP 46 Blackwidow.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The robot mode is real good, but the spider mode....]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Blackwidow (Beast Wars)''' ([[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''MP-46'''
:*''Release date'': [[November 23]], 2019
:*''Accessories:'' Smiling face, screaming face, visor, visor cable, "Poison Anchor", Anchor missile, Anchor missile with cord, base, arm, spider web, robot mode spider web adapter, spider mode spider web adapter

: First shown in grayscale prototype form at Winter [[Wonder Festival]] 2019, this ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Blackwidow is an animation-accurate mold depicting her original, pre-Transmetal beast form. She transforms into a show-accurate black widow spider and features multiple accessories, including her trademark anchor missile launcher (which converts into a panel for the rear of her spider mode), a missile for the projectile and an alternate version with a cord, 2 faces for robot mode, a visor and cable, a giant energon spider web and adapters to attach her in both modes. Blackwidow's engineering means that she lacks any major traces of unwanted kibble, and for the pleasure of display owners is incredibly posable. She is also one of the smaller ''Masterpiece'' figures, and is smaller than her fellow ''Beast Wars'' castmates.

: Care should be taken especially when handling the spider legs of the figure as the tips are known to chip off.

: Per the brand unification of TakaraTomy and Hasbro, Blackwidow was directly released with no changes by [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
{{anchor|Generations}}
[[File:TF-WFC-Kingdom-Deluxe-Class-Blackarachnia.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You know about the “shoulder touch”?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K5'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-05'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 24]], [[2021]]
:*''Accessories'': "Poison Anchor"
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] and [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Blackarachnia transforms from a robot (mostly) accurate to her original appearance in the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon into a more realistic approximation of a black widow spider compared to previous toys. Her robot mode has some notable color differences: mainly, her spider legs are black instead of bronze, likely for realistic accuracy. Her transformation scheme shares many elements with her ''Masterpiece'' toy, albeit simplified. Due to that, her robot mode shoulders blatantly hang beneath the spider mode's head. The spider mode features [[ball joint]]ed articulation in each of its eight legs.

: Blackarachnia is equipped with her signature "Poison Anchor" missile cannon. The cannon can be stored under the spider mode, acting as a place to apply pressure to secure the robot arms when moving the spider legs. She is one of the few ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Deluxe Class-and-up molds without a waist swivel. Whether by coincidence or design, Blackarachnia's spider legs can accommodate blast effects on their ends, recreating the spider leg guns she had in the original ''Beast Wars'' show.

: A common but minor point of breakage lies in a small tab that connects Blackarachnia's chest to her torso. On many copies, the tab sits very securely into its port right out of the box. The tab's length is not entirely suitable for the motion required of the piece for the transformation. Thus, the tab will very likely snap off no matter how carefully one approaches it. A later running change for the toy shortens the tab, fixing the issue.

: Much like most of the toyline, Blackararchnia comes with one of four possible holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards for her wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character, Blackarachnia being one of them. Despite being a wave 1 release, she was a commonly-found pegwarmer throughout the entire ''Kingdom'' toyline's time on store shelves.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:TF-WFC-Trilogy-Buzzworthy-Worlds-Collide-Blackarachnia.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The universe where Blackarachnia manages a Hot Topic instead of enlisting.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Worlds Collide''' (4-pack, 2021)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''
:*''Accessories'': "Poison Anchor"

: Released as part of the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' "Worlds Collide" 4-pack, Blackarachnia is a redeco and head-retool of the above ''Kingdom'' Blackarachnia, recolored to replicate her [[:File:BWBlackarachniaCardArt.jpg|original package art]] with the "normal" robot face (as opposed to the [[mutant head]]/[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] face) and a leopard pattern on her chest. Due to them being attached by mushroom pegs, the upper arms/spider legs can be swapped for the ones on the Kingdom toy above to increase its accuracy to Blackarachnia's appearance in the original ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.

: Included in the set alongside Blackarachnia is [[Nemesis Primal#Toys|Nemesis Primal]], [[Fangry (G1)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Fangry]] with [[Brisko#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Brisko]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#WorldsCollide|Bumblebee]]. Outwardly branded as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' on the packaging, the instructions erroneously label the set as part of ''[[Studio Series]]'', under the 2007 ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' movie, instead.

: The set was found in a Walmart in the U.S.<ref>''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Worlds Collide found at Walmart by [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/buzzworthy-worlds-collide-set-found-at-walmart-but-not-in-system-more-pics/46101/ Seibertron.com]</ref> prior to an official reveal from Hasbro, possibly due to a shipment error. As with other ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' toys, it is exclusive to [[Target]] in the U.S.
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===''Beast Wars Again''===
[[File:TF-BW-Vintage-JP-BWVS-04-Blackarachnia.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Shūnen no Taiketsu''' (VS set, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BWVS-04'''
:*''Release date'': [[November 25]], 2023
:*''Accessories'': "Poison Anchor"
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}

: The fourth release in TakaraTomy's ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, the "Tenacious Showdown" (執念の対決) set contains [[Tigatron#Beast Wars Again|Tigatron]] and Blackwidow. Blackwidow is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Blackarachnia]] in even more cartoon-accurate colors, including proper bronze spider legs and metallic paint.

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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Blackarachniamutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)

:Blackarachnia was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the Beast Wars [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroescheetorblackarachnia.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cute and poisonous.]]
*'''Cheetor & Blackarachnia''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]''-branded ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Blackarachnia is a simple, yet well-detailed two-inch tall figurine with exaggerated, cartoony proportions. She was only available in a two-pack with [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Cheetor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Predacon/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Blackarachnia''' (2023)
**''Accessories'': Crossbow

: Released in the seventh wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]'' Blackarachnia is a non-converting figure based on her original [[Mainframe]] [[character model]], with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips). She includes her traditional [[cyber-venom]]-launching crossbow.

: Blackarachnia comes packaged on a small cardback that mixes the design of the original ''Beast Wars'' packaging with some nostalgic elements resembling [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.
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===Flame Toys===
*'''Blackarachnia''' (?)
:Released as part of the ''Furai Model'' line by [[Flame Toys]].
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==Notes==
*The [[:File:Blackarachniahappymeal.jpg|artwork]] advertising the Transmetal Blackarachnia toy on Happy Meal Bags was rendered with the toy transformed incorrectly. Her beast mode head isn't flipped down, leaving her organic-looking robot mode chest exposed.
*Blackarachnia's unreleased [[#UnUni|''Universe'' Horrorcon toy]] (as well as [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Universe (2003)|Waspinator]]) made a cameo appearance in the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' story "[[Not All Megatrons]]" as a [[mechanimal]] in the [[Toxic Sludge Swamps|swamp hideout]] of fellow Horrorcon [[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Alternators Decepticons]]
[[Category:Beast Machines Maximals]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Again]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Maximals]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Predacons]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]
[[Category:Kre-O Predacons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Predacons]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
[[Category:Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Predacons]]

Jake (Animorphs)

2024-12-02T05:45:12Z

Nightsqueak:

{{factions|Animorph}}
{{disambig3|Jake}}
:''Jake is a [[human]] from the [[Animorphs]] continuity.''
[[Image:Animorphjakemainpic.jpg|right|thumb]]
Though '''Jake''' gets scared, he'll never show it, as the other [[Animorph]]s look to him to be the leader of their group. A task that he views as somewhat of a burden. He hopes that his tiger morph will give him the courage he needs to topple the [[Yeerk]] invasion before it's too late. He is also fond of morphing into a grizzly bear, as the grizzly feels no fear. Another known form in his morph arsenal is that of a stingray. This morph allows Jake to fight the Yeerks even when they hide in the deepest parts of the ocean. At some point, he and his fellow Animorphs [[Cassie]] and [[Marco]] broke into a Yeerk genetic experimentation lab, and gained the ability to merge, through the use of an advanced morphing technique, to become the colossal [[Tri-Rex]].

==Fiction==
===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] knew of the Animorphs' exploits, despite them taking place in the [[Megaverse]], outside of the Transformers' [[multiverse]]. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 3, 2015|Ask Vector Prime}}

==Toys==
===''Animorphs''===
[[Image:Jake.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I'm gggggggggoing to die!]]
*'''Jake/Tiger''' (Deluxe, 1999)
**''Accessories:'' Left paw, right paw, Yeerk slug
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''Animorphs'' toys, Jake transforms from a human into a tiger, as well as a transitional third mode combining features from both. His tiger mode front claws, dubbed "[[Saber Claws]]," are separate pieces that attach like gloves. Like all Animorphs deluxe class toys, he also includes a small rubber [[Yeerk]] slug.

:This toy was [[retool]]ed and redecoed to create [[Aximili-Esgarrouth-Isthill|Ax/Panther]] (the only retool in the line).
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Animorphs/JakeTiger/jake.htm More information on Jake (Tiger) at TFU.info]''
[[File:JakeToyAnimalAndMutantMode.jpg|450px|thumb|left|Transforms from Calvin to Hobbes and back!]]

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*'''Jake/Grizzly Bear''' (Mega, 1999)
**''Accessories:'' Left paw, right paw, Yeerk Slug

: Jake's second toy transforms from a human into a grizzly bear that looks [[Icebird|familiar]], as well as a transitional third mode combining features from both. His bear mode front claws, dubbed "[[Attack Claws]]," are separate pieces that peg on at the wrists and cover the hands. Unlike the removable claws on other Animorphs toys, his bear paws do not technically need to be removed to turn him into human mode, as they can fold back... But doesn't he have enough [[kibble]] already? This figure also includes another Yeerk slug.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Animorphs/JakeGrizzly/jake.htm More information on Jake (Grizzly Bear) at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|TriRex}}
[[Image:Tri-Rex Jake.jpg|right|180px|thumb|When crossbreeding goes wrong.]]
*'''Tri-Rex''' (Super, 1999)
{{toydesigner|[[Tim Bradley]] and [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept art)}}

: Available only in a Super Class giftset, this new deluxe-sized version of Jake was included with similar versions of [[Marco]] and [[Cassie]]. Unlike most Animorphs toys, he has no normal human form but only a transitional dinosaur/human hybrid form. He transforms into the head, neck, and forearms of [[Tri-Rex]] and features flip out claws from his arms.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Animorphs/JakeTriRex/jake.htm More information on Jake (Tri-Rex) at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Manta}}
*'''Jake Stingray/Manta''' (Deluxe, 1999)
**''Accessories:'' Tail/weapon, ray chest/shield, Yeerk slug
[[Image:Jakestingray.jpg|right|450px|thumb|Transforms into a monstrous abomination from the bowels of hell.]]
: The fourth Jake toy transforms from a human into a ray with elements of manta and sting rays but the mouth of a shark, referred to as a "Stingray/Manta" on the packaging. The stingray chest and tail were removable, with the tail becoming a whip weapon and the chest mounted on his arm as a shield.

:As most ''Animorphs'' deluxe toys have a transitional mode that hybridizes both animal and human, he features a gear-driven face-swap gimmick via a built-in fish helmet. Each time the helmet part is lowered over the head (which has a human face on one side, and a fish/human hybrid face on the other), the head will spin to reveal the face on the opposing side of the head. This version of Jake also comes with an evil Yeerk slug.

:Although it was planned, this toy was never released in the United States and only saw limited distribution in Europe. Because its planned release would have been near the end of the line, this led to a popular perception that it was never released at all. Despite this, there are multiple documented [[variant]]s of the figure—aside from the differently colored Yeerk slugs (which came alternatively in red, orange, or purple), there was also the standard packaging variation Hasbro used in Europe at the time: [[Multilingual packaging|Trilingual]] English, Spanish and Italian, or French, Dutch and German.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Animorphs/JakeStingray/jake.htm More information on Jake (Stingray) at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==Notes==
[[File:Jake Ray cardart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
*Jake's packaging art for his tiger mold is based on the actor that portrayed him in the {{w|Animorphs (TV series)|''Animorphs'' television series}}, [[Shawn Ashmore]]. For his bear mold, his stingray mold, and the Tri-Rex toy, a photograph of the actor was used instead.
*Possibly due to only being released in [[multilingual packaging]], Jake doesn't have any sort of "weapon" called out for his manta ray toy (like [[Aximili-Esgarrouth-Isthill|Ax]]'s [[Scythe Claws]], or [[Visser Three]]'s [[Fire Fangs]]). Which is sort of a shame because... well, look at that packaging art! Yeesh!
*Design sketches from ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' indicate that [[Icebird]] was originally designed to be a toy of Jake, before the cancellation of the Animorphs toyline led to it being retooled and released as one of the [[Transformers: Mutant Beast Wars|Mutant Beasts]].

===Foreign names===
*''Italian:'' '''Jack''' (tiger and stingray figures only)

[[Category:Animorphs]]
[[Category:Cats]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Humans]]

Union

2024-11-12T04:52:22Z

Nightsqueak:

{{episode|
|series=Armada
|ep=50
|prev=Alliance
|next=Origin
|title="Union"
|furigana=そうりょくせん
|japanese=連合
|romaji=Sōryokusen
|translation=Union: All-Out War
|image=Unionunicronheart.jpg
|caption=
|production code=TF: A-50
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Shōji Tonoike]]
|englishadaptation=[[Ward Perry]]
|director=[[Ken'ichi Ishikura]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.]]
|airdate=[[October 1]], [[2003]] (English, United Kingdom) [[December 10]], [[2003]] (English, United States) [[December 12]], [[2003]] (Japanese)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''As Unicron stands ready to attack Cybertron, the Autobots and Decepticons fight back. Galvatron takes extra time to deal with the issue of Thrust's betrayal of the rest of his species.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Union-ThrustSidewaysinUnicron.jpg|left|155px|thumb|"Hey, patsy, er, uh, Thrust. Scram!"]]
[[Unicron]] stands, his body surrounded by energy, destroying any ships that come close to him. While [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] orders his forces to retreat to a safe distance, [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] sits on Unicron's shoulder, laughing at the feeble efforts to defeat his new god. However, he's still steaming about how [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] had told him to get lost after the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] had been placed inside Unicron. He plans his first action as Unicron's right-hand bot to get rid of Sideways.

The [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s try to determine how their armies could possibly defeat Unicron. Unicron suddenly takes action and prepares to attack the abandoned planetside. [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] and [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] lead some fighter planes, hoping to interrupt Unicron. While the fighters can't harm Unicron, they focus on Thrust.

[[File:Unionthrust.JPG|155px|thumb]]
The Cybertronian army's scanners finally detect a weak point on Unicron's neck. A plan is formed, giving Galvatron the opportunity to personally confront Thrust. Thrust stands on Unicron's shoulder, and notices that Unicron is making no responses to any advisement—he questions that perhaps the web of lies he had constructed might have been a mistake, he assures himself that Unicron is the right way. At this point, his sanity is clearly in question.

[[File:Unionunicroncannon.JPG|left|155px|thumb|Don't tell Unicron, but the cannon is actually voice activated.]]
[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and Galvatron realize that the key to defeating Unicron lies within the [[Mini-Con]]s inside of Unicron, since the Mini-Cons themselves desire nothing but to free themselves from Unicron's grasp. At the same time, the kids come to a similar conclusion. Seeing that it might work, Galvatron declares that they finally work as a real team. Before the plans are put into action, Unicron fires his massive energy cannon, blasting a very, very large portion out of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s landscape. Before Unicron fires again, Optimus and Galvatron commence their own attack, leaving both Autobot and Decepticon armies under the command of [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]]. The final war on Unicron begins, the ''[[Hydra Cannon]]'' positioned to use its force field to block the blast that could tear another chunk out of Cybertron.

[[File:Unionthrustdeath.jpg|155px|thumb|TETSUOOOO]]
While Optimus aims above the plasma chest to allow himself and Galvatron to go inside Unicron, Galvatron confronts Thrust of his treachery against the [[Transformer]]s, swearing that he will pay for it. Unmoved, Thrust gloats, proclaiming the destruction of Cybertron is inevitable. But seconds after professing his desire to see Galvatron destroyed, Thrust bounces into a quickly closing crack in Unicron's armor. Squeezed, he begs for help, only to find out that his cries for help elicit no response from either the Chaos Bringer or his former leader. Galvatron then turns his back away from this, warning Thrust that this is the fate of those daring to dream for power and treason, and Thrust is inevitably popped like a pathetic zit to his death.

The ''Hydra Cannon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s shields give up, letting Unicron's powerful blast head towards Cybertron, but before it makes contact, the glowing green [[Mini-Con]]s rush to block the shot. Before Unicron closes the panels that cover his cannon, Optimus and Galvatron sneak inside.

The [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] announce they plan on going inside of Unicron too. The kids and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] decide they're going along to help. The Mini-Cons outside combine into a [[Unicron of Light|massive green mirror of Unicron]], who protects the kids long enough to sneak through the underground warp gate, but while the kids sneak through the gate in time, Red Alert is left buried in rubble.

With Optimus and Galvatron at Unicron's core, the kids and the Street Action Team are elsewhere in Unicron. Unicron battles the Mini-Con mirror of himself, while a combined army of Autobots and Decepticons engage in one final assault.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (5)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (6)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (15)
*[[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] (16)
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] (17)
*[[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] (18)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] (19)
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] (23)
*[[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] (24)
*Generic Autobots
|c2=
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (2)
*[[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] (20)
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (21)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (22)
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (25)
*generic Decepticons

|c3=
*[[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] (7)
*[[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] (8)
*[[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] (9)
*[[Rad White|Rad]] (10)
*[[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] (11)

|h4=[[Mini-Con]]s|c4=
*[[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (12)
*[[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] (13)
*[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] (14)
*Many unidentified Mini-Cons
*[[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] (26) (Powerlinxed with Galvatron)
*[[Unicron of Light]] (27)
*[[Dead End Drone]]s (28)

|h5=Other|c5=
*[[Unicron]] (1)
*[[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] (3)
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (4)
}}

==Quotes==
'''Optimus Prime:''' "Once we get inside Unicron, we're going to rescue ''all'' the Mini-Cons." 
'''Fred:''' "Ahh, you're the greatest!" 
'''Galvatron:''' "...what?" 
'''Fred:''' "Uhh..and...you're really the greatest too, Galvatron." 
'''Galvatron:''' "HA HA HA! Now that's what I like to hear!"
:—The best way to coexist with Decepticons is to flatter them, or else they'll flatten you.

"Did I make a terrible mistake by betraying the Decepticons? Oh... What if he's nothing more than a huge Transformer like the rest of us?! Oh no! Did Sideways trick me into doing all of this?!"
:—'''Thrust''' starts to wonder if he screwed up.

"I have to go meet Optimus Prime. We're going inside Unicron. I'll give you two choices: Either I shoot you here and now..." 
''(Thrust shakes his head, whimpering in fear)'' 
"...or you free yourself and get out on your own. And if you do, there will be ''nowhere'' to hide.
:—'''Galvatron''', to put it lightly, is extremely pissed off.

"Thrust, if you dare to have dreams of power...you will be consumed by them."
:—'''Galvatron'''

"Unicron is going to blast us! I don't want to get blasted on an empty stomach!"
:—'''Fred'''

"Let's get it on!" 
"This is one crazy team."
:—'''Tidal Wave''' and '''Blurr'''
{{--}}

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Legends of the Microns''===
* When Thrust commands Unicron to destroy the Transformers, the animation of him twirling is at a slow pace and seemingly stops at a random point. ''Legends of the Microns'' has him go faster and has the finished animation where where he swings his arm by the end of the shot.
* In ''Legends of the Microns'', while Thrust lusts for the destruction of all other [[Transformer]]s, he becomes utterly terrified and confused when Unicron attacks Cybertron. In the dub, Thrust is the one insisting that Unicron should destroy the planet, and laughs maniacally all the way trough.
* When Optimus and Galvatron Powerlinx with Jetfire and Tidal Wave respectively in ''Armada'', an insert of the Transformers theme plays and ends when Galvatron lands close to Thrust. Meanwhile in ''Legend of the Microns'', the track "[[The Transformers Legends of the Microns: Sound of Evolution Vol. 2|The Ultimate Soldier Returns]]" plays, and ends with the upward pan of Unicron.
*Galvatron and Thrust's last moment together is slightly different between dubs, mostly how Thrust sounds more confident in the English dub whereas he's more unhinged in the Japanese:
** ''Armada'' has Galvatron tell Thrust he'll pay for his betrayal, to which Thrust replies he isn’t afraid of him anymore and at least he chooses his allies wisely. Thrust then calls Galvatron a bad joke and asks what he was thinking joining forces with the Autobots, and then says he has no need for him since all they did was fight one meaningless battle after another. He proceeds to mock him for not managing to control his own soldiers and praises Unicron for his enormous size and bets on a successful partnership, which makes Galvatron passively calls him out on liking his own voice. Thrust proceeds to tell Galvatron he can't wait until Unicron blasts him into pieces, and when he gets caught in one of Unicron's moving parts acted like all of what he just said was a joke and he didn't mean any of it. Galvatron tells Thrust he can either shoot him now or come out on his own, and threatens him that there will be no where to hide before leaving, with the latter's last words consist of begging Galvatron not just leaving him to his death. Galvatron tells Thrust that having large amounts of power will eventually consume you, and Thrust is somehow able to let out a final death scream.
** Galvatron mentions Starscream when he threatens Thrust in ''Legends of the Microns'', to which the latter says that isn't like him to say something like that. Thrust proceeds to say that even with a union, they'll never stand up against Unicron and it doesn't matter if he gets shot or not, and then calls Galvatron a fool for caring about overpowering all Transformers and conquering the universe when all he did was fight an endless war, and says he got tired of it all. Thrust then puts Unicron on a high pedestal, mentioning his enormous power and calling him the God of Destruction, and with him now being his servant, he has become the chosen one and will soon be able to realize his own dream. Galvatron asks Thrust if that's all he has to say, to which the latter says he will never achieve his dream and is destined to become space dust before getting stuck. Thrust then begs Galvatron for help, but the latter makes his leave and tells the former he can either save himself, or escape on his own and chase after the union. Thrust proceeds to whimper about being in pain, and Galvatron says that his dreams have now been shattered before he explodes. Thrust doesn't scream when blowing up, but sounds of crushing metal can be heard more clearly. Additionally, the animation when Thrust is getting crushed is faster and more timed in ''Legends of the Microns'' compared to ''Armada'', and his final scream has an echo effect.
* The final shot of Unicron's heart is silent in the Japanese dub.

===Translation errors===
* When Optimus orders Red Alert to protect the kids and "retreat to the safe zone," Carlos petulantly exclaims "What a—", and uses [[Wiktionary:gyp|a synonym for "cheat" derived from a slur]] for the {{w|Romani people|Roma}}. While this was clearly a deliberate choice by the dub writer, on another level, we feel pretty safe saying this was a mistake.
* For the whole episode, Demolishor talks using Hoist's voice, and is referred to as "Hoist" the only time he is named. Hoist also has one line in his own voice. To be clear, this isn't an animation error; it's an error introduced by the English dub, as it's definitely supposed to be Demolishor speaking, having used data from [[Blackout (Armada)|his Mini-Con]] to identify Unicron's weak spot.
** The Finnish, Italian, and Swedish dubs of this episode replicate this exact error, presumably being based on the English dub scripts.
* Thrust flashes back to an occasion where Sideways promises that Unicron will give him immense power, if he agrees to sever his "allegiance with ''Galvatron''". This is presumably when Thrust first teams up with Sideways—but in the English dub, that would mean it takes place long ''before'' Galvatron took on his new name. In Japanese, he was simply Megatron for the whole show, but this is one case where the dub writers ''shouldn't'' have localized the trademark.
* Billy refers to the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] as the "Auto Blaster". Maybe he's just stupid?
* When Jet Optimus combines with Overload, he yells out "[[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]]!" That's Overload's Japanese name.
* When referring to the Mini-Cons dormant within Unicron, High Wire says "Perceptor is not waking up." Perceptor is the combined form of the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]]. We honestly have no idea how they mixed this one up, as Perceptor isn't mentioned at all in the Japanese version.
* Sureshock is given a male voice, even though the character is intended to be female. The Japanese dub has a female voice actor.
* The dub writers clearly had no idea what to call the [[Dead End Drone]]s that attack Optimus and Galvatron inside Unicron; Galvatron just refers to them as "Laser Pods".

===Animation and technical errors===
* In one shot during the initial attack on Unicron, Wheeljack's scar is missing.
* Thrust's death is pretty cartoonish: he's squeezed like a tube of toothpaste, his torso and head expanding before he explodes entirely into sparkly pink dust. Look, fair enough, this isn't really an error—even if he's a robot, getting crushed in half is probably a bit too graphic for a kids' show!

===Continuity notes===
* Overload is briefly visible in robot mode.
* Thrust is the only named ''Armada'' character to die and not be resurrected at a later point in the [[Unicron Trilogy]].
** However, in the Japanese continuity, Thrust is resurrected as Unicron's servant in the ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' comics.
* Sureshock speaks using human language for the first time.
* Gadgets and powers:
** Unicron uses some kind of lightning forcefield to shield his body from oncoming attacks.
** Unicron's scream can unleash shockwaves.
** While not shown on-screen, [[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]] is [[Powerlinx]]ed with Overload.
** Unicron's chest cannon fires plasma bursts.
** Unicron fires spherical bombs from the planet-kibble pieces on his legs. While the show depicts them as spheres, these are actually missiles on the toy, with the spherical parts only being the tips.
** The gravitational field of Unicron's forearm running just ever so slightly past Cybertron's surface, is enough to tear apart cities.

===Trivia===
* The English version of "Union" first aired in the United Kingdom. It aired in the United States on [[December 10]], 2003.
* ''Legends of the Microns''' [[commercial bumper]] of Unicron appearing over Cybertron debuts in this episode.
* Isn't it irregular that the commercial break is opened with a shot of the Autobot logo appearing on [[Earth]], when the story hasn't had any non-flashback scenes on Earth for nine episodes now?
* Thrust raises the nosecone part of his head when he's shocked, similarly to how a human raises their eyebrows.
* Rad's gloves are excessively cool.
* This episode marks the last time a Transformer Powerlinxed with a Mini-Con in the series, along with two Transformers Powerlinxing together.

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''In letzter Sekunde'''" ("Last Second")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[January 14|14 January]] [[2004]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Közös erővel'''" ("With Joint Forces")
::*Blurr says his last line, bizarrely, in Unicron's voice.

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''L'unione dei Transformers'''" ("The Union of Transformers")
::*After Alexis says she hopes they'll all come out the situation, in English Rad says: "Don't worry! We will!", while, in Italian, he says: "Don't worry! He/She/It's gonna do it!", which makes no sense.
::*"Auto Blaster" is correctly replaced with "Requiem Blaster", and the name "Ultra Magnus" is simply not pronounced.

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''União'''" ("Union")

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' — Volume 13 ([[Columbia Music Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Season One: Part Two ([[Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — The Collector's Edition ([[Universal]]) 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2009 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume Two ([[New KSM]]) — English and German audio. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Armada episodes]]

Dirge (G1)

2024-10-26T05:14:53Z

Nightsqueak:

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{{disambig3|Dirge}}
{{suite}}
:''Dirge is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:G1Dirge MTMTE.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Death comes to he who— wait, no, death comes to ME. I've been saying that wrong this whole time."]]
'''Dirge''' is a master of using fear as a weapon. Mournful, morose, and silent, his behavior gives even close comrades like [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] the creeps. Dirge actively cultivates this atmosphere; his engines are even tuned to generate fear in all who hear them. Few realize, however, that this need to instill fear is part of an overwhelming need for control over his own situation. Should things spiral out of control, Dirge falls victim to paralyzing fear himself and his usefulness as a warrior vanishes.

However, those who know Dirge realize that his gloominess and cowardice are indicators that he was never cut out for conquest. Deep down, all he wants is his old, quiet life back, and doesn't want any trouble for it. But he knows that's probably not an option for him, regardless of whoever wins.

Besides, he has every reason to be gloomy. True to his name, he tends to die. A lot.

{{bigquote|Death comes to he who crosses me.|Dirge|"[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Bud Davis]] (English), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese)|[[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese, "Dinobot Island, Part 2"), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese, "Triple Takeover"), [[Yū Shimaka]] (Japanese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1"), [[Wang Xiaobing]] (Chinese), [[Roberto Alexander]] (American Spanish), [[Gerd Wiedenhofen]] (German), [[Holger Schwiers]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2"), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5"), [[Ulf-Jürgen Wagner]] (German, ''Generation 2'' "The Golden Lagoon", "Auto-Berserk"), [[Tonio von der Meden]] (German, ''Generation 2'' "Triple Takeover", "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French), [[François Leccia]] (European French, "Auto Berserk"), [[Henry Djanik]] (European French, "Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1"), [[Francis Lax]] (European French, "The Golden Lagoon"), [[Albert Augier]] (European French, "The Gambler"), [[Serge Lhorca]] (European French, "Sea Change"), [[Marcos Miranda]] (Portuguese), [[Orlando Drummond]] (Portuguese, "Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1", "The Gambler", "Triple Takeover"), [[Hélio Ribeiro]] (Portuguese, "The Golden Lagoon"), [[Ronaldo Magalhães]] (Portuguese, "The Girl Who Loved Powerglide", "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5"), [[Nilton Valério]] (Portuguese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1")}}

[[File:DinobotIslandPt2-Dirge.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|This one's just a warning. From now on, you won't get off so easily.]]
Dirge appeared without explanation on [[Earth]] under [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s command a year or two after the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]-borne Transformers awoke. His first notable activity was joining in a raid on [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]], where he was eventually chewed on and thrown bodily by a time-lost ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

Dirge served as part of Megatron's personal guard when the Decepticons confronted the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] about their dubious loyalties. {{storylink|The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders}} He was also briefly involved in an aborted air strike to seize the [[Negavator]], and was present for the next raid on the Negavator's holding pen. Once [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] rigged the Negavator to explode, however, Dirge led his fellow [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] in retreat, against Megatron's direct orders. Guess he didn't feel like dying that day. {{storylink|Auto Berserk}}

[[File:MMP1 Get in the ship.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
When a new solar energy facility opened up in [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]], [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] led Dirge, [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] to steal its power. The facility proved to be a trap, however, set by [[Shawn Berger]] to elevate himself in the public eye by taking down the Decepticons with his private militia. Berger's operatives failed, but the Autobots soon arrived to engage the Decepticons as well. [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] took to the air and zapped Dirge with his blackout beam. Luckily for Dirge, Ramjet managed to pull off a loopity-loop and ram the flying Autobot into the ground. Megatron then "requested" the pleasure of Shawn Berger's presence, not to punish him, but to play a subtler game. He attempted to convince the industrialist that the Decepticons were good, and the Autobots evil. He had Dirge escort Berger home so that the human could think about his proposal of alliance against the "Evil Autobots". Dirge was also one of the key players in Megatron's staged videos to tarnish the Autobots' reputation. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} Later, after the Autobots were successfully vilified in the public eye and exiled to deep space, the Seekers turned on the people of Central City, opening fire in the middle of the streets. Although Dirge and the Seekers fared well against an attack by the Air Force, the eventual return of the Autobots proved to be more than the Decepticons could handle. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

Dirge next participated in Megatron's scheme to block all radio transmissions on Earth with the [[Voltronic Galaxer]]. He joined Ramjet in attacking several Autobots as they attempted to save motorists trapped on a frozen highway. They were defeated. {{storylink|Blaster Blues}}

[[File:GoldenLagoon Dirge gets ambushed.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Even when he's invulnerable, Dirge loses.]]
When the Decepticons uncovered a pool of [[electrum]], a strange element that rendered them totally invincible to harm, they thoroughly enjoyed taunting the Autobots with their superiority. Dirge, unfortunately, drew the short straw and was left to guard the pool with [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]], right up until the Constructicon abandoned him to go fight the battle as well. Dirge was in the middle of...*ahem*exhorting Long Haul's virtues when [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] jumped him from behind, giving the Autobots a chance to use the electrum pool as well. The supply was quickly exhausted with both armies using it, however, reducing the war back to stage one. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon}} Dirge was also part of Megatron's team working with the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], producing energon cubes from the insects' feasting. They were eventually defeated by the Autobots and a grove of robotic space plants called [[Morphobot]]s. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

[[File:Gambler Dirge on Ramjet action.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Can't you die on someone else?"]]
Later on, Dirge, Ramjet and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] came to [[Monacus]] to look after Megatron's interests in [[Sheol]], and his less than reputable partner, Lord [[Gyconi]]. They were putting the squeeze on Gyconi when a program caught Dirge's optic, inviting one-and-all to see the Autobots in pit battle against Gyconi's [[animalien]]s. They decided to take in a show while on Monacus, but quickly realized what was going on when [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] flooded the arena with smoke to stop the games and save his friends. Dirge and Ramjet set off after the Autobot in jet mode, and very nearly destroyed him before the bounty hunting Autobot named [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] stepped in to blast them out of the air. There's nothing a Decepticon fears more than a fair fight, and the two Seekers skedaddled as soon as they were able to get back in the sky. They retreated back to Astrotrain with their share of Gyconi's energon, and eventually fled the planet, with Devcon chasing their smoke trail. {{storylink|The Gambler}}

On another occasion, Dirge accompanied Megatron to help their ally [[Deceptitran]] against the [[Tlalakan (species)|Tlalakan]] rebels. After the Decepticons captured [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (who was aiding the rebels), Dirge was eager to try out his mind probe on the little Autobot, but was interrupted by a rebel attack before he could really get into it. {{storylink|Sea Change}}

[[File:AstoriaConeheadsGWLP.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.1|He even dies in jet mode!]]
When the [[Triple Changer]]s temporarily disposed of Megatron and Starscream, Decepticon leadership became a free-for-all. Instead of choosing sides like the Constructicons, Ramjet and the Seekers were mostly content just to watch the hilarity ensue, like [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]'s football antics and Astrotrain's army of idiot trains. He even actually ''avoided'' death for a change and was seen successfully escaping from a train tunnel flooded by Astrotrain's [[Astroforce]]. That must have made his day.{{storylink|Triple Takeover}}

[[File:HoistGoesHollywood Dirge in swamp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Weird! It's like it lost all will to live and just tried to crash into the ground."]]
Megatron said Dirge and the other two [[Conehead]]s were "supposed to be the most powerful jets in the galaxy." {{storylink|The Girl Who Loved Powerglide}} But if Megatron was serious, then they certainly didn't do much to live up to that reputation. They were loyal enough troopers, participating in all the usual Decepticon mischief, but not much more than that. Dirge was once ordered to transport an [[Wheeljack's unnamed invention|unknown invention]] stolen from [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'s lab on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to their home base, and ended up crashing in a swamp and temporarily deactivating due to its weight, prompting the other coneheads to save him. {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (episode)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}} In fact, the general incompetence of Dirge and the Seekers in the air was one of the reasons Megatron chose to try fighting the Autobots on the roads with the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}}

[[File:Dirge DeathUnicron.jpg|upright=1.1|left|thumb|Turns out Unicron didn't have a secret weak spot in his mouth. Thanks for trying, though!]]
Dirge and Ramjet were briefly seen using Megatron's [[Lightning Bug]] in defense of the Decepticons' undersea base. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}} The two were later captured by Starscream and the renegade [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], and pilfered for their energy absorbers. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}} Still, Dirge was repaired rather quickly, and was seen helping Megatron and the Insecticons in another joint scheme soon thereafter. He and Ramjet were commissioned to find the Insecticons when [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] stole a vital part of the [[space bridge]] machinery. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}} During a Decepticon mission in the Middle East, Dirge inexplicably showed up with the Combaticons just long enough to get shot down by the Autobots. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}

Dirge's first apparent death was during [[Unicron]]'s attack on Cybertron in 2005. All three coneheads (or Seekers who looked like them) were seen flying into Unicron's mouth and exploding. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|Dirge’s involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]."}}

[[File:FFOD1 Dirge and Ramjet shot down.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
However, Dirge soon turned up again in [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]], hiding with Ramjet amongst [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|President Fakkadi]]'s air force. Fakkadi denied their presence to the Autobots, but [[Outback (G1)|Outback]] psyched the two Decepticons out by walking around the airfield with what he claimed was a "[[Decepticon detector]]." When the coneheads tried to escape, Outback used a smoke grenade to make them crash, then tore the location of [[Chaar]] out of them with his steely gaze. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

[[File:Dirge toondeath.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|Maybe he shouldn't take his nitroglycerin collection everywhere with him.]]
The two hapless Decepticons somehow escaped Autobot captivity, though. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} They later participated in a full-scale assault on Cybertron and chose to strafe [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]—who dispatched them both with well-timed punches that sent them careening into buildings. They exploded quite spectacularly (even Ramjet, who you'd think would be used to it). {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

Later, after some much needed repairs, Dirge and Thrust accompanied Galvatron's lieutenants in pursuing [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and the Autobots through space. Once they reached the Autobot funeral barge, however, the Seekers did not enter the vessel after the Autobots. A very wise decision, as it turned out. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening}} Sometime afterwards, Dirge came to [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]] with Galvatron in search of [[Octane]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. The Decepticons briefly seized control of the country and its oil supplies, but were driven off by the Autobots. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

[[File:Dirge AlmostDeath.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Uncharacteristically AVOIDING death somehow.]]
And yet they later appeared again on Chaar, failing to defend [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] against the ghost of Starscream. In fact, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] tried to execute the coneheads and the [[Battlecharger]]s for their inability to stop the wraith. But they were saved when Starscream possessed Trypticon himself and launched into space, Dirge and the others on board. When they saw that Starscream was using Trypticon to connect Unicron's head to Cybertron, they sabotaged the dinosaur from within. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Legends'' comic=====
Following [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s first defeat at the hands of Metroplex, Dirge and Thrust recovered [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]] from the wreckage. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}} While participating in an attack on the Ark to steal the [[Transform Super Cog]], he was taken aback by [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]]'s strategy of firing randomly in all directions. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
Dirge was amongst the Decepticons who attacked the ''[[Trigger]]'' as it neared completion. They took it over easily, thanks in part to the human collaborator, [[Trov]]. One human, [[Makoto (Star Gate)|Makoto]], had been overlooked by the Decepticons however, and managed to pin down Dirge and the rest of the group under Megatron's command in the ''Trigger''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s rail room with a powerful electromagnetic field. Dirge was almost sent hurdling to the farthest side of the galaxy by the ''Trigger'', but a blast from Megatron's fusion cannon disabled the portal. Then the Autobots showed up, and the two factions began their battle aboard the space station. The Decepticons lost the fight and fled. {{storylink|First Contact (Star Gate)|First Contact}}

Dirge was amongst the Decepticons Megatron brought to the ''Trigger'' to confront two Starscreams, one from the present, one from the future, who were in the middle of conspiring against the Decepticon leader. When Starscream combined himself with the ''Trigger'' to create a powerful new body for himself, Dirge had to contend with the volley of asteroids thrown towards both Autobots and Decepticons from Starscream's star gate. 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}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Ken Yamaguchi]] (Japanese)|[[Roberto Alexander]] (Latin American)}}

Dirge was among the Decepticons gathered by Galvatron for the invasion of Cybertron. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}}

Dirge and Thrust stood guard outside the Decepticon headquarters on Earth when [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Twincast]] was ordered to infiltrate it. The two Seekers got into a firefight with the Autobot and [[Autobot Mini-Cassette|his Mini-Cassettes]] and were too distracted to notice [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] sneaking past them and into the base. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], Dirge was one of the Decepticons supporting the [[Selector]] revolt at [[Neo Scramble City]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}

====Madman ''The Transformers'' comic====
In the year 2001, the Decepticons had managed to conquer Cybertron completely. Dirge was one of the many 'cons who attacked the Autobots as they were evacuating the planet. {{storylink|The Transformers (Madman)|The Transformers}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
In an unstable amalgam universe, Dirge was one of the many Decepticons who assaulted [[Guardian (GoBots)|Guardian City]] in the year 2005. He killed [[Guardian (GoBots)#Dive-Dive|Dive-Dive]] in the battle, but was himself shot down by [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]] when the Guardian leader arrived. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

====''Deviations''====
In an alternate universe where Megatron died at Autobot City, Dirge was one of the many Decepticons who were forced to retreat aboard Astrotrain.
Back on Cybertron, Dirge was present to witness Starscream's coronation. The ceremony was interrupted by Unicron, who chose to reformat Starscream into his new servant "Megascream." As part of Starscream's bargain, Dirge was one of the warriors who received enhancements.

During Unicron's final attack on Cybertron, Dirge accompanied Megascream when the Decepticon leader attacked Optimus, and merged with Megascream to form a massive combiner. Dirge was presumably killed when Hot Rod opened the Matrix shortly afterwards. {{storylink|Transformers: Deviations|Deviations}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Straxusholdscourt.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|You know, a guy who dies a lot probably shouldn't be hanging out with a guy who's got a bad habit of killing his own troops.]]
Dirge was on Cybertron serving under [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] when contact was first made with the long-lost Earthbound Decepticons. Along with the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] and the other [[conehead]]s, he pursued another sextet of Autobots who had just carried out some sort of raid on the [[smelting pool]], only to be forced to retreat by a torrent of liquid metal that had just been siphoned off of it. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

''He was one of the [[Ten Deadliest Killers|Decepticons' greatest killers]], with [[Macabre]] desperately wanting acknowledgement from him. After [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] received some information about a major meeting of the [[Autobot resistance chief]]s at the [[Imperial Amphitheatre]], Dirge led his fellow elite killers to the meeting, hoping to capture the infamous [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]] and siphon some information from his old cranial cavity. Mere yards from their goal, however, the Decepticons were halted by a communique via [[communicube]] from [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], demanding they return to [[Polyhex]] at once and ready the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] for an Earth-bound mission. Pissed about missing their chance, but not foolish enough to disobey Megatron, Dirge turned the troops around, little realizing how close they came to being ambushed by the [[Wreckers]].'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

[[File:Coneheads aerialbots over america.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Dirge miscolors his wings, hoping death won't recognize him.]]
Dirge, his fellow "coneheads", and the Insecticons dutifully travelled to Earth via the [[space bridge]]. Megatron had instructed that [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] be altered to resemble "Terran craft". Their mission was to defend a giant drill that would bore through [[Hoover Dam]] and siphon the Colorado River through the space bridge to the waterless Cybertron, where Decepticon turbines would generate "enough energy to power Cybertron for years". But just as the drill began its work, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] intervened. Dirge found his fear-inducing ability was particularly effective against the acrophobic [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], but the other Decepticons fared poorly enough that a retreat was eventually called. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}}

[[File:Dirge trailbreaker the gift.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"Gimme your [[force field]] projector! I need it more than you do!"]]
''Dirge and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] accompanied [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] when he took control of a [[NASA]] space transmission facility to send a message to Cybertron. [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]], [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] attempted to stop them but were outmaneuvered by the Decepticons when Kickback shrank to insect size and avoided Jetfire's clumsy attack, giving Dirge the opportunity to beat the snot out of Trailbreaker, pick up Soundwave and escape.'' {{storylink|The Gift}}

''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] later reviewed footage of the Coneheads' attack on Hoover Dam as he contemplated how well the Autobots would cope without him.'' {{storylink|Prey!}}

''Having usurped Megatron as Decepticon leader, [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] detected the sounds of conflict near the [[Wyoming base]] and believing it to be Megatron, he mustered his troops, including Dirge, to meet this threat to his command. However, when they discovered a [[Cybertron Seven|group of Autobots]] and [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] fighting [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] instead, Shockwave ordered Dirge and the others to attack the [[time travel]]er and, unwilling to kill his fellow Decepticons, Galvatron retreated.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}}

{{GIJoeTransformersfiction}}
[[File:Dirge DeathSerpentor.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|He couldn't even kill [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]], but he wasted ''you?'']]
Megatron sent [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] and Dirge to try and take [[Power Station Alpha]] for the Decepticons. {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}} When the Decepticons later allied with [[Cobra]], Dirge was assigned to be an emissary among the humans. {{storylink|Power Struggle}} This would be unfortunate for the luckless Seeker. When [[Serpentor]] realized the Decepticons were going to destroy the Earth, he needed a token of conciliation to show the [[Autobot]]s. So in the middle of a battle against [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], Serpentor goaded Dirge into attacking the giant with everything he had. Serpentor then pressed a button in the cockpit of his own jet, "jamming" Dirge's "frequencies", which caused the Seeker's weapons to lock up and explode when he tried to fire. The explosion tore Dirge apart, and he wouldn't be seen again for years. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}}

{{note|The [[G.I. Joe and the Transformers (comic)|G.I. Joe and the Transformers]] series is the only US story that was ignored in the UK comic. Consequently, Dirge is not dead in the UK continuity.}}

''Dirge was one of the Decepticons who took part in the operation to recover [[Straxus (G1)|Megatron]] from the [[Thames|River Thames]].'' {{storylink|Salvage!}}

=====Transformers Annual 1985=====
{{note|Due to being published early in the franchise, these stories are out of continuity with the above.}}
Shortly after the Decepticons' arrival on Earth, Megatron built a replica of his [[Castle Decepticon|Cybertronian fortress]] in [[South America]]. There, he planned to mine for [[rare crystal]]s, as yet unknown to humans, that he could use to create new Decepticons. When this operation was discovered by the Autobots, Dirge used his fear-inducing powers to defend the fortress. But he hadn't counted on Prowl keeping his nerve and shooting down the Decepticon jet with his [[acid pellet]] rifle. The Decepticons were forced to flee, the mining operation a bust. {{storylink|Hunted!}}

=====Earthforce=====
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[[File:Coneheads earthbase divide and conquer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
With [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] in command, Dirge joined a massive Decepticon offensive against the Autobot [[Earthbase]]. Their goal was to kill some Autobots while also distracting them as [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] looted a human [[oil tanker]] in the [[Gulf of Mexico]]. Both goals proved fruitless, and the Decepticons were driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}
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=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
{{note|The movie adaptation, originally published by Marvel US, is in italics}}
[[File:Decepticon fliers space pirates.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
''Dirge was one of the Decepticons seriously wounded at the [[Battle of Autobot City]] and subsequently thrown out of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] to be recreated as [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], [[Cyclonus's Armada]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]].'' {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}}

In an alternate [[2008]], Dirge was serving Soundwave while on Cybertron. He went into battle alongside [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and the other flyers, after Soundwave had been fed information that the Autobots were mostly off-world, leaving their territories vulnerable. This turned out to be a [[Quintesson]] ruse, and the Decepticons were ambushed by the aliens. Dirge fought against the Quintessons' [[Trident Attack Craft|Trident]] assault crafts while Soundwave was forced to call upon the Autobots for help in thwarting the invasion. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}
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====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Dirge DeathSwarm.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Death by [[Furmanism]].]]
Dirge reappeared among the Decepticon forces just long enough to sacrifice himself futilely against the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]], self-destructing alongside [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]]. Moments later, Megatron showed up with the [[rheanimum]] that could have saved him. {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!}}
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====''Classics''====
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[[File:Dirge DeathTimelines.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|You only get so many do-overs, pal.]]
While the war seemingly ended with [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s defeat at [[Klo]], Megatron was quietly gathering the remains of forgotten Earthbound casualties and rebuilding them. Dirge was among his resurrections, but the Seeker chose to follow the exiled Bludgeon instead. {{storylink|Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker's ''Timelines'' bio}} This would prove an unfortunate choice, as Dirge soon ended up in the [[cerebro-shell]]ed thrall of [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]].

When Bug Bite decided to try and subvert Megatron himself, Dirge was on the team accompanying him to Earth. As Bug Bite and Megatron confronted each other, the Autobots ambushed them, freeing many of Bug Bite's troops with a cerebro-shell jammer. It's unclear whether Dirge's shell was disabled, but the point is somewhat moot; [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] shot him in the chest, leaving him lying on the floor with extinguished optics. {{storylink|Games of Deception}}

Dirge was eventually revived and compelled into serving Megatron again. He attacked a human city on Earth with his old wingmen, Ramjet and Thrust. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}

[[File:TCC50 Dirge.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2]]
As he had dodged death so many times, Dirge began to garner a reputation among the Decepticons: that death itself was afraid of him. Megatron promoted Dirge to a higher rank to that he might scare the other Decepticons into subservience. Aboard the ''[[Talon (Classics)|Talon]]'' starship, the Decepticons began to reacquire territories that had previously been conquered by Bludgeon's splinter faction. During their travels, Dirge intercepted a distress call from Earth, and the ''Talon'' headed to investigate the S.O.S. after it had piqued Megatron's curiosity. En route, the Decepticons encountered the Autobot starship ''[[Graviton (Classics)|Graviton]]''. The Decepticons engaged their enemies just as space-time itself ripped itself asunder nearby. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 50|Dirge's profile in Club magazine #50}} The ''Talon'' was pulled into the [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon]] universe and shot down over prehistoric [[Earth]]. The Decepticons swiftly discovered that the local [[energon radiation]] was going to be a problem, and Dirge suggested they adopt organic [[alternate mode]]s. Megatron rejected the idea in favor of energon-absorbing armor. {{storylink|Shattered Time}} When the Decepticons detected three [[stasis pod]]s, Dirge and [[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]] were sent to shoot down the Autobots' [[sky-sled]], allowing Megatron to reach the pods first. Dirge returned to Megatron's side, and was blasted by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] after the three new Decepticons failed to terminate the Autobots. {{storylink|Shattered Expectations (BWSG)|Shattered Expectations}}

The Decepticons pursued the Autobots to a chasm, where they watched Megatron take on Ultra Magnus and be defeated. They climbed to the bottom of the chasm to retrieve their fallen leader and found a giant face hewn into the rock. It cheered Megatron up immensely once they dug him out of the rubble. {{storylink|Shattered Paths}} Dirge watched Megatron play with the ancient equipment in the cavern they'd found. {{storylink|Shattered Hope}} The Predacons including Dirge accompanied Megatron as he used the giant mech he'd built to try and claim the matrix the Maximals had found. {{storylink|Shattered Balance}} They battled the Maximals once more, until they were all sucked into a dimensional rift thanks to Ultra Mammoth. {{storylink|Shattered Destiny}}

====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:Ramjet thrust dirge shockwave secrets and lies.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
Dirge was among the troops gathered by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to crew the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. Shortly before the vessel's launch, [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] went missing and Megatron ordered Dirge, [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] to go and find him, acting on [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]]'s suggestion that they might find him at the [[Project Dreadnought]] control hub. They arrived to find Shockwave standing over the wrecked bodies of [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]] and when they relayed Megatron's orders to return, Shockwave acquiesced and they boarded the ''Nemesis'' together. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 1|Secrets & Lies #1}}

Dirge and the other [[Conehead]]s subsequently took part in the assault on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] as it emerged from the [[Stellae Cimeterium]] but were ordered by Megatron not to board the vessel with the rest of the Decepticons, instead remaining in flight mode to prevent any Autobots escaping. After the Ark crashed into prehistoric [[Earth]] with everyone aboard, Dirge, Ramjet, and Thrust returned to the ''Nemesis'' to confront Shockwave over his inaction regarding their comrades' fates but Shockwave incapacitated them with a derivative of the [[Scraplet]] virus before heading down to the surface of the planet himself to clear up some "loose ends". {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 2|Secrets & Lies #2}}

[[File:Thrust dirge secrets and lies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.9]]
Upon awakening, Dirge, Ramjet, and Thrust travelled to Earth in pursuit of Shockwave but on arriving at the Ark they were instead confronted by five drones, constructed in the images of [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] by the Ark's computer [[Aunty|AUNTIE]] to defend against the impending threat of [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]. The Coneheads engaged the drones in battle but found them tough to outmanoeuvre, unencumbered as they were by Autobot morality. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}}

They were then shocked to see Grimlock burst out of the Ark, locked in combat with Megatron, who was also being controlled by AUNTIE. Realising that the Decepticon leader was channelling pure [[Antimatter|anti-matter]] from a [[black hole]] through his eyes, Dirge warned Grimlock out of respect that Megatron was not in control and the three [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] retreated back to the ''Nemesis''. Subsequently, they reported back to Lord [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] that they had located Megatron and the Ark, but that their ship was too badly damaged to return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Straxus agreed to send a rescue ship for them and offered them places in his new hierarchy if they conveniently forgot all about the location of the Ark; given that the alternative was a slow and painful death, all three readily agreed to his terms. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 4|Secrets & Lies #4}}
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===Milton Bradley mini-comic===
Dirge was among the Decepticons under [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s command who ambushed the [[Ark (G1)|ark]] and was knocked offline when it crashed into [[Earth]]. He and the others were repaired four million years later when a volcanic eruption caused the ark's systems to spring into life. {{storylink|In the Transformers}}

===Sticker Adventures books===
Under Galvatron's orders, Dirge attacked a water tower on Metroplex in an attempt to flood Autobot City. He was stopped by [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], who pelted him with missiles. {{storylink|Galvatron Attacks}}
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===Marvel coloring books===
Dirge joined Galvatron in a mission to steal oil from [[Oil Valley]]. By pure happenstance, they arrived in the oil drilling area at the same time as Hot Rod and Daniel did. Dirge and the other Decepticons gave chase, only to encounter the Dinobots. Though Dirge managed to land a hit on Swoop, his firepower was mostly ineffective against the Dinobot warrior. The Decepticons were eventually chased off when more Autobot reinforcements arrived. {{storylink|Battle at Oil Valley}}

When the Decepticons learned that the Autobots had long ago lost a large shipment of Energon cubes at the Ark's original crash site, Galvatron ordered them to head to Mt. St. Hillary to uncover it. There, Dirge fought the Autobots over possession of it. The brawl ended when Starscream scarfed down all of the Energon, and proceeded to pick a fight with Galvatron. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}
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===The Special Teams===
Dirge was summoned by Megatron to raid a power plant of its energy, after it had been evacuated of its human occupants due to the danger of landslides in the area. When Megatron demanded to know of Starscream's whereabouts, Dirge reminded him that he hadn't been spotted ever since venturing to Cybertron to fetch the Stunticons. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}
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===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
Dirge was present when Megatron threatened his troops into coming up with a battle plan for him. After the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]]s kidnapped the architect [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], Dirge fought against the Autobots who arrived to save him. {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}
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===Island of Fear===
{{notemultipath}}
[[File:Island of Fear Dirge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"You are the product of everything you fear. Violence. Darkness. Helplessness."]]
Dirge was on a mission to the island of [[Nali]] to tap into the [[Earth's core]] to power the Decepticons' weapons.He brought along his pet [[Denebian Stalker]] to guard his volcano lair while on this mission, and spread terror amongst the island's populace thanks to his fear-inducing engines. He (might have) encountered [[you]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] while on this mission. Dirge's fate depended on what choices you made! {{storylink|Island of Fear}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Attack of the Insecticons====
Dirge was present, yet mostly uninvolved, in a number of possible adventures revolving around the Sun-Pak, a device invented by the Autobots' human ally Sparkplug. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}
====Earthquake====
In one possible sequence of events, Dirge happened upon Beachcomber snooping around the Decepticons’ secret fortress. Easily overpowering the Autobot, Dirge disassembled him and then replayed the last few minutes of his memory tape to find out what he was up to. Discovering Beachcomber had allies snooping around the base as well, Dirge contacted Megatron, and the Decepticons were able to capture the Autobots quickly.

In another possible scenario, Dirge, Megatron, Thrust and Starscream captured Beachcomber and Buster sneaking about the Decepticons’ fortress. They then led their prisoners to Megatron's lab to gloat. {{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}

====Desert Flight====
[[File:DesertFlightDirgeandThrustattackAutobots.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Who should kill Dirge? To have Windcharger kill Dirge, turn to page 23. To have Cosmos kill Dirge, turn to page 39.]]
Dirge was one of the most fearsome Decepticon warriors, feared by all Autobots.

Dirge was part of a Decepticon deployment stationed in a desert base. The Decepticons plotted to lure the Autobots in a trap through the use of an anti-gravity beam. Using the beam on a nearby human settlement, the Autobots would be duped into coming to the fleshliness’ rescue, only to be themselves trapped by the effects of the beam. Dirge lured the Autobots to the desired location by creating his signature loud explosions, courtesy of his concussion missiles.

If the Autobots fell into the Decepticons’ trap, Dirge, alongside Buzzsaw, Thrust, and Ramjet would swoop down upon their helpless prey for the kill. The Autobots destroyed, they would then turn off their gravity weapon, and force the townsfolk to drill oil to fuel the Decepticon army.

If the Autobots bypassed the anti-gravity field, Dirge was part of the squad that intercepted the Autobot convoy headed for the Decepticon base. Though Dirge was ready to take on Optimus Prime so long as he had Ramjet backing him up, as soon as Powerglide took out the later, Dirge sounded a retreat back to the Decepticon base.

In a possible iteration of the battle that ensued within the Decepticon base, Dirge attempted to cripple Optimus as the Autobot leader was sabotaging the anti-gravity gun.

In a completely different possible sequence of events, Dirge and Buzzsaw captured Cosmos when he attempted to investigate the Decepticons’ base on his own. The pair then brought their captive before Megatron.

In a completely different possible sequence of events, Thrust, Dirge, Buzzsaw and a small squadron of other Decepticons spotted a squadron of Autobots driving towards the Decepticon base. The Autobots, in a disadvantageous position as they had no weapons in their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s, were easy pickings for Dirge and the others.

In one possible ensuing scenario, the Autobots were able to create cover for themselves with their exhaust fumes, allowing them the time to transform and fight back. Dirge tipped the battle once more in the Decepticons’ favour with the use of his fear-inducing engines.

In the ensuing battle, Dirge was shot out of the sky by either Cosmos or Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Desert Flight}}
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====Autobot Alert!====
[[File:AutobotAlertTopspin&Seaspray.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
In one possible scenario, Dirge accompanied Galvatron on a campaign to retrieve an ancient sphere of cybertite that contained the secrets to an ancient Autobot power-booster. Learning that the sphere was located within a sunken ship off the California coast, Dirge and the others headed for its location.

If they found the Autobots in the middle of retrieving it, the Decepticons destroyed both the ship and the sphere, and proceeded to rain superior Decepticon firepower upon their foes.

If the Decepticons found the coast deserted, they retrieved the ship themselves, using the might of Devastator.

If [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] attempted to snatch the ship away from the Decepticons, Dirge and his comrades destroyed the ship and the sphere contained within to keep it out of Autobot hands. The Decepticons then proceeded to pin down the Autobots in their hiding spots, leaving the heroic robots at their mercy.

If [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] executed their plan to retrieve the sphere from Decepticon clutches, they successfully distracted the evil robots for long enough to whisk the cybertite sphere back to Metroplex. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}

====Project Brain Drain====
Dirge was involved in a Decepticon plot to use a [[Brain Drain device]] on the crowd goers of a rock concert to syphon their intelligence into Decepticon fuel.

In one possible scenario, Galvatron had to recall his troops from the concert at the last minute when Ultra Magnus and his troops began a timely assault on the Decepticons’ headquarters. Dirge participated in the battle that ensued, which ended in a loss for the Decepticons when Ultra Magnus triggered an avalanche, burying Galvatron and shattering the Brain Drain device.

In another possible scenario,Dirge and the rest of the Decepticons were surprised to find the Autobots hiding amidst the parked vehicles surrounding the concert just as they were about to put their plan into action. Having been tasked in setting the parking lot aflame to prevent the concert-goers from escape, Dirge and the other Decepticon jets continued with the plan, dumping down gasoline onto the Autobots.

If the Autobots moved towards the crowd to protect them once the parking lot was set ablaze, Dirge and the other Decepticon jets continued their assault, able to bypass the inferno that kept the land bound Decepticons away from their enemies. Whether the Decepticons triumphed or not that day depended on which choices the Autobots made from this point forward.

In a completely different scenario, when Dirge arrived at the concert to put Galvatron's plan into action, he was immediately shot out of the sky by a small group of Autobots, and crashed down into a flaming heap of metal. {{storylink|Project Brain Drain}}
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====The Invisibility Factor====
[[File:InvisibilityFactorHotRodKupSunstreakerLaughing.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
In one possible scenario, Dirge was one of the Decepticons that happened upon [[Sarah Sanders]]’s ship when it landed in the desert. While Scavenger held the woman captive, Frenzy and the other Decepticons dragged the ship itself to a hidden location.

In one scenario where the Autobots rescue Sarah, Galvatron decided that only he would possess the secrets of invisibility, and sent Dirge out to kill the woman. Dirge was unsuccessful due to Hot Rod and the other Autobots’ interference.

In another possible scenario, Dirge and the other Decepticons happened upon Sarah Sanders's ship before any Autobots had come in contact with her. While Scavenger held the woman captive, Dirge and the other Decepticons dragged the ship itself to a hidden location. In whichever scenario that followed, the Autobots managed to steal the Invisibility Device from the Decepticons, either dazzling Dirge and the others with their headlights while Hot Rod took the device right out of their hands, or tricking him and most of the other Decepticons into leaving the spaceship behind while they pursued the young Autobot on a wild goose chase. The Decepticons did not succeed in catching Hot Rod no matter what scenario ensued. {{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
[[File:GalvatronsAirAttack Dirge crashes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|One mission and he almost dies. Luckily for him, he was only in one book.]]
Thanks to a new surveillance system, the Decepticons were alerted to the fact that the Autobots were searching an old battleground for [[cybernite]]. Dirge was among the jets led by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] who went to attack the scavengers, however the Autobots drove into a narrow part of the canyon, and unable to pull up in time, Dirge damaged his wing on the canyon wall. As they were unable to follow the Autobots, Starscream's team returned to base where [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] ordered Dirge to get repaired and have some flying lessons. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predaconstww.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left|Dirge picked the faction that gets beat up the most, of course.]]
Dirge participated in Shockwave's offensive against [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] shortly after Optronix took the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] and became [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}} He was on the front lines when the Decepticons managed to breach the last of the Autobots' defenses and penetrated the [[Decagon]]. At this time, Optimus and Megatron beheld visions of the future, in which Dirge participated in an attack on a hydro-electric dam on Earth. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}}

During the Dark Ages, he joined up with Starscream's [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacon]] faction and attempted to disrupt the peace treaty at [[Tyger Pax]], only to have the combined forces of the Autobots, Decepticons, and [[Ultracon]]s brought against him. The battle was interrupted, however, by the return of Megatron. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}}

Megatron disappeared once more after briefly gaining control of Cybertron, and Dirge came to work under Shockwave. When [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] took over the Decepticons and posed as Shockwave to retain command over the other full-sized Transformers in the ranks, Dirge was among the troops duped by the diminutive 'bot into launching an all-out offensive, despite their resources being at an all-time low. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}} During what was meant to be a suicide mission, the Decepticons nearly claimed victory against the Autobots... until both factions' Micromasters turned up to put an end to the conflict. After the miniature 'bots revealed that Skystalker had engineered the recent conflict to take over himself, the Decepticons retreated from the battlefield. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

[[File:BrothersBurden ThrustAndDirge.jpg|thumb|upright=2.0|Better listen, Prime... Dirge knows of that which he speaks.]]
After the [[Great Shutdown]] was over, Dirge became one of Shockwave's top agents and traveled to Earth to help collect the former crews of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. {{storylink|New World Order}} Despite initial resistance, Optimus Prime surrendered his forces to Shockwave, and they were collected for detention by Dirge and the other troops. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} Back on Cybertron, he helped defend Shockwave's empire when the Autobots finally rose up against him. Dirge and Thrust nearly managed to obliterate [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] during the insurrection, only for Optimus to come to the smaller Autobot's rescue. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} Dirge next tried to attack Mirage, only for Cliffjumper to jump him from behind. Dirge easily swatted Cliffjumper away, but turned his back to Mirage in the process... this allowed Mirage to use his invisibility powers to sucker-punch Dirge, knocking him out of the fight. Shockwave's planetary reign was ultimately brought to an end, and Dirge was escorted out of the battlefield in energy cuffs, alongside his fellow Decepticons. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Somehow, Dirge escaped detention and joined up with Shockwave and his remaining flunkies in the [[Wastelands]], hidden in an underground bunker while planning their next move. When Megatron arrived with his new [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], though, Dirge quickly assessed his priorities and agreed to serve under the old Decepticon commander for the duration. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Ask Vector Prime====
In one of the many [[Primax 1003.30 Kappa]] variations, Dirge encountered the [[Jewel of Mystery]] and was blasted into [[unspace#Marvel The Transformers comics|unspace]]. [[Unicron]] subsequently plucked him from the void to deal with a particularly tenacious [[Lukas]] reality, adding him to his roster of [[Herald of Unicron|Heralds]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/19}}

====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
[[File:Dirge DeathArmada.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Even in a new continuity, he can't get a break.]]
Along with [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], and Galvatron, Dirge traveled to the [[Earth]] of [[Aurex 402.24 Gamma|a new reality]] to prepare the way for Unicron. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} Together, they opened up a large amount of space bridge portals in close spatial proximity to one another in order to weaken the quantum event horizon that separated this universe from the one they had traveled from. Leaving Bludgeon to guard the portals, the rest of the group then journeyed to Earth to confront the Transformers there. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} While Galvatron dueled the local Megatron, Dirge, Thunderwing an Scourge scoured about the Decepticons' headquarters. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} They came upon [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], and tortured him for information, but ultimately yielded nothing of interest out of him. They next crossed paths with [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who detonated the [[Decepticon Command Headquarters]] to escape his opponents. Dirge was killed in the explosion. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
Dirge was based on Cybertron, serving as one of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s bodyguards. Along with Ramjet and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], he tried to stop a group of Autobots from stealing a load of [[energon cube]]s from the Decepticons, and almost managed to shoot [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. Shockwave later led Dirge and the others to capture [[Teletran 3]], but they were stopped when [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] set up a force field around the computer. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}} The field eventually went down, and the Decepticons attacked, capturing the Autobots. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}}

When the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] attacked, several of Shockwave's forces were killed. The remainder withdrew to Shockwave's command tower, where they were destroyed when [[Cobra Commander]] detonated explosives hidden on [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. So one way or another, Dirge died again. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #4}}

===''The Beast Within''===
Dirge joined several other flying Decepticons in attacking [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]] during a particularly violent battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===3H comics===
During the [[Quintesson]] invasion of Cybertron a week after the [[Great Transformation]], Overseer [[Rexian]] and his [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s came upon an untransformed portion of Cybertron with non-technorganic Cybertronians claiming to be Decepticons freed by the defeat of [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. The Decepticons loudly argued over who was the big-shot [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], and decided that whoever could take down the most Sharkticons could be Thundercracker, the loser getting to be Dirge. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

===''Lil Formers''===
When he was called useless and ineffective, the only response Dirge could muster up is asking if anyone had seen his chapstick. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===''Universe'' cartoon===
Dirge was one of the many Cybertronians caught up in a civil war that emerged due to greed, corruption, and malice emerging in their planet's halls of power. He was one of the first Decepticons to travel to Earth, and looked on as the Autobots took on alternate forms to disguise themselves amongst its populace. {{storylink|Action Blast 1}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[All Hail Megatron issue 7|''All Hail Megatron'' #7]]}}

[[File:Rise Dirge and Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.9|Both he and Thundercracker are a lot nicer after the war's over.]]
Dirge and several other Decepticons ambushed [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]]'s team of Autobots near the borders of [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], stopping them from apprehending [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]]. {{storylink|The Hunt for Soundwave}} He was then present at the [[Jump Joint]] during Orion's little chat with [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Cause and Effect}} Megatron led him and several other Decepticons to [[Nyon]], where they prevented [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]] from killing Orion Pax. {{storylink|Choices}} Dirge was soon one of the Seekers providing air support in a joint Autobot-Decepticon attack on Zeta Prime's forces. {{Storylink|Overthrown}} Following their victory, the Decepticons betrayed and captured the Autobots, and Dirge was assigned to guard one of the cells together with [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]]. He was blasted by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] when he showed up to free the captive Autobots. {{storylink|Rise}}

Dirge was present when [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] took control of the Decepticons, and got annoyed that [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] were chattering away during his inaugural speech. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}} He participated in Scorponok's attack on the [[Toraxxis mega-refinery]] where he was injured by [[Slag (G1)|Slag]]. {{storylink|Faces of Darkness}} Alongside some other fliers he also attacked [[Starsreach Spaceport]] and helped shoot down civilian vessels participating in the [[Exodus (event)|Exodus]]. {{storylink|Massacre}}

[[File:ShiningArmor04 DirgeShield.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.9|Starscream knows a good bullet sponge when he sees it.]]
Four million years later, after the War had rendered Cybertron uninhabitable, Dirge was part of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s unit. In the 19th century, the group had conquered the [[Huni System]] before the group was approached by the [[Dire Wraith]] [[Vekktral]], who proposed an alliance. Initially disinterested, Vekktral managed to convince Starscream by showing him [[Stardrive]] prompting Dirge to pull his leader aside and voice his concerns. Unsurprisingly, Starscream didn't care much for what Dirge said and agreed to the alliance. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 2|Shining Armor #2}} After the Wraiths had sown chaos among the ranks of the [[Solstar Order]], Dirge was part of the squad that broke into ''[[Orchid Crossing]]''. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 1|Shining Armor #1}} When the [[Autobot]]s arrived, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] singled out Dirge and began beating him for information until [[Sky Blast (G1)|Sky Blast]] was partially assimilated by a Dire Wraith. With the hybrid proving unstoppable, Dirge and Ramjet decided to hightail it before Ultra Magnus suddenly condemned the station to a fiery demise. The Decepticons regrouped in the skies of [[Xetaxxis]] where Vekktral observed that the Wraith/Cybertronian had survived reentry. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 2|Shining Armor #2}} On the surface, Dirge joined in the Seeker attack on the ruins of ''Orchid Crossing'', {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 3|Shining Armor #3}} before [[Livia]] and [[Rom]] overpowered him and knocked him into stasis, sending him tumbling into Starscream. After Starscream used his unconscious body as a shield, Dirge rebooted and rode Starscream's jet mode to make a getaway. Hovering in the skies, he, Ramjet and Starscream watched Stardrive suffer a mental breakdown before Bumblebee fixed it. As they discussed their next move, Dirge spotted a Vekktral possessed Ultra Magnus flanked by an army of Wraiths. When the Decepticons landed however, the Wraiths turned on their allies. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 4|Shining Armor #4}}

[[File:AHM7 Dirge hops in.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.7|Operation: Cannot Possibly Fail]]
Roughly a century afterwards, Dirge and [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] escorted defeated Autobots to exile on Cybertron via a space bridge. But when Optimus Prime sabotaged the bridge on his way through, the two Decepticons found themselves trapped on Cybertron with their "prisoners". {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7|All Hail Megatron #7}} Dirge and Deluge were kicked around and left to fend for themselves on the hostile planet. The Seeker watched as the [[Insecticon swarm]] tore apart Deluge.

[[File:IDWRID StickTogether Dirge.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3|Me? Not dying for once? Lies.]]
After the rebirth of Cybertron, a Decepticon crowd gathered after the death of Senator [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. Dirge refused to believe [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] and the Autobots' claims that Ratbat committed suicide, and angrily stormed off. The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] [[Barrel Roll]] followed him, and offered his friendship. Before Dirge could answer, a mysterious explosion engulfed Barrel Roll. Dirge's life was spared, but his injuries had him brought into [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]]'s care.

As a witness to the explosion, Dirge was interrogated by [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]]. [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], blaming Dirge for the death of Barrel Roll, took a shot at Dirge, missing thanks to Wheeljack's intervention. Dirge became infuriated at this example of "Autobot mercy", believing that the explosion and other events were caused by the Autobots themselves to gain justification to execute the Decepticons. {{storylink|Stick Together}}

Dirge then worked in the [[reclamation tunnel]]s alongside other Decepticons. There, he found the dead body of [[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]] and caught a glimpse of [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], who affixed a [[cerebro-shell]] on Dirge to keep him quiet. He was soon found by Autobot authorities, and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] deduced the culprit from the cerebro-shell's presence. Using a device from Wheeljack, Prowl used the shell on Dirge to track down Bombshell and eventually killed the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]], breaking his hold on Dirge. [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] was sent to chase the fleeing Seeker, but let him go after he made a plea for his life. {{storylink|Devisive}}

[[File:Devisive Dirge vehicle.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0|I'm not dead yet!]]
After having witnessed Prowl killing both Bombshell and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] in cold blood, Dirge feared that he was next and went into hiding. He told his story to [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], who protected him and shared his information with new arrival [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] as well. However, their hiding place was discovered by the Autobots and Dirge and Swindle escaped, leaving Needlenose and Sky-Byte behind. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}} Swindle then had him tell [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] about Prowl's crimes. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (IDW)|Dinobot Hunt}} When this was followed by a bombing that crippled [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], Dirge worried that it was part of some plan Shockwave had cooked up after hearing his story, making him indirectly responsible. In order to avoid getting involved with any further plots, he and Swindle approached Starscream, giving him the dirt on Prowl in exchange for being safely hidden away from ''both'' Prowl and Shockwave. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}}

[[File:HeavyistheHead DirgeBlastedByMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.6|Flirting with fate here, Dirge...]]
Dirge's attempts at staying out of the spotlight were futile, and he was plucked out of his safehouse by Arcee who took him to [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]] and asked him testify against Prowl to Autobot leader [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]]. He accepted, claiming he didn't become a Decepticon just to let Autobots get away with murder. {{storylink|The Verge}} Brought to [[Autobot High Command]], Dirge convinced Bumblebee that they had to investigate Prowl's actions and subsequently followed the Autobots to the [[Black Room]], where they found that Prowl had been under the control of Bombshell all along. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} As the Decepticon army, led by a returning Megatron, began conquering Iacon, Dirge turned his back on them and joined forces with [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] who was looking to save Starscream from Megatron's clutches. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} They were aided by Bumblebee's Autobots, but Dirge was quick to point out that they were only out to kill Megatron rather than rescue a fellow Cybertronian. When they reached Megatron, he was blasted by his former leader while trying to stop him from forming [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}}

Dirge survived the attack and remained in Iacon to receive medical attention while the rest of the Autobots and Decepticons were exiled by Starscream. {{storylink|Second Exodus}} As he lay damaged, he was approached by Starscream, who offered his fellow Seeker a place at his side now that he was the ruler of Cybertron. Dirge had no interest in helping him, however, as Starscream had left him to die during the battle, and chose to sock him in the face instead. Starscream threatened to kill him, but Dirge pointed out that would be difficult now that he was in charge and all eyes were on him. {{storylink|Three Monologues}} Six months later, Dirge attended Wheeljack's welcome-back party at Maccadam's. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

[[File:Unicron1-RampageKillsDirge.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0|Well, it had to happen eventually.]]

Dirge was interviewed for his opinion on Earth joining the [[Council of Worlds]]. While able to rationalize the humans killing Ramjet and Thrust after the Decepticon invasion, he was horrified by the humans using their corpses to make the [[Seeker clone]]s and haunted by the prospect of humans on Cybertron. {{storylink|Primeless, Part 1}}

Following the [[Iron Ring]]'s invasion, Dirge hit the bars where he was approached by [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] who was doing research for his [[Starscream: The Movie (film)|movie]] about [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]. Dirge had few kind remarks to say about his former commander, having largely lost his faith in the Decepticon higher-ups when he and Deluge had been stranded on Cybertron and having to watch his friend be devoured by the [[Insecticon swarm]]. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

Refitting himself into an old wartime chassis, Dirge was one of the Cybertronians who attempted to defend [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] from [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. He saved [[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]] and [[Sparkstalker]] from Unicron's [[Maximal]] supporters, managing to shoot at [[Wolfang (Predacon)|one]], only to be cut in half and killed by [[Rampage (BW)|another]] himself. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}} When [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] disdainfully listed Dirge among the Seekers not under his command, Starscream brought up his demise. In response, Skywarp lamented that he had actually kinda liked "[the] idiot". {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}} As Soundwave sacrificed his life to help defeat Unicron, he glimpsed Dirge's spirit among the many other deceased, welcoming him into the [[Transformer afterlife|Afterspark]]. {{storylink|Ceremony}}
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===''Hearts of Steel''===
[[File:ShockwaveDirgeInfestation2-2.jpeg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]
With his fellow Decepticons, Dirge fell under the thrall of an [[Elder God]] in [[1888]]. As part of the Elder God's forces, Dirge, with the other Decepticons, defended [[Port Cenotaph]] from intruders. {{Storylink|Infestation 2: The Transformers issue 1|Infestation 2: The Transformers #1}} He soon defended the town against an international fleet. {{Storylink|Infestation 2: The Transformers issue 2|Infestation 2: The Transformers #2}}

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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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{{storylink|The Fated Rival, Once Again...}} {{storylink|Plans of the Emperor of Destruction}} {{storylink|Revenge (All Spark)}} {{storylink|Ray of Hope}} {{storylink|Great Aspirations}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Dirge took part in a game of soccer against [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] and the Constructicons. It's unclear why he was playing on the [[Autobot]] side. {{storylink|Ultimate Defender}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Dirge was among [[Bludgeon (G1)#Kre-O online manga|Bludgeon]]'s troops who discovered the legendary [[Red Bucket]], only to be interrupted by the arrival of [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]]. On Bludgeon's order, Dirge tipped the bucket over on the Autobots, burying them in blocks, but this only led to the Decepticons' defeat when Jazz used the blocks to his advantage. {{storylink|Treasure Competition! Defeat with Block Power!}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Dirge followed Megatron to Earth in his quest for the [[AllSpark]]. There, he encountered [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]]. The fight did not go in Dirge's favour, and Omega snatched Dirge out of the air as the Decepticons attempted to retreat. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===''Combiner Wars'' cartoon===
Dirge was among the Decepticon troops who bore witness to a pivotal duel between Optimus Prime and Megatron, one meant to end the war before the never-ending arms race between the two factions spiralled further out of control. {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Optimus Prime}}

===''Star Trek vs. Transformers''===
When [[World War III]] consumed [[Earth]], the [[Decepticon]]s fled the blighted planet aboard [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], trailing the Autobots aboard [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. When the two [[Titan (group)|Titans]] reached [[Cygnus Seven]], the Decepticons attacked, the battle sending Maximus hurtling into the planet and causing everyone to fall into [[stasis lock]]. Eventually, the [[Federation]] moved onto Cygnus Seven with a survey team accidentally rousing Maximus's autonomic systems. By random chance, the repair beam first struck [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] who proceeded to revive the other Decepticons and lead an attack on the surface. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}} Dirge joined his fellow Seekers in attacking the mining colony before the Decepticons were scared away by a [[photon torpedo]] barrage from the [[USS Enterprise|USS ''Enterprise'']]. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part One}}

After the Decepticons had reunited with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and allied with the [[Klingon Empire]], they resumed their attack on Cygnus Seven. When [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] resurfaced, the Coneheads swarmed him before Dirge began dogfighting [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Three}} As the dogfight continued, Megatron caught sight of Starscream deserting, ordering the Decepticons away so they could pursue the traitor. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Four}}

Catching up to the traitor on the planet [[Kronos]], the [[Klingon]] homeworld. Despite managing to defeat the Autobot/[[Starfleet]] alliance, the Decepticons were caught unawares by a [[Warbird (Star Trek)|warbird]] fleet, being taken into custody by the Klingons for study. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Five}}

===Precursor World===
A [[Primus Vanguard|Warrior of the Seven Lights]] resembling Dirge was a member of the [[Blue Order]] of the [[Primus Vanguard]]. He and his comrades followed their commander [[Blue Big Convoy]] into battle when a duel between [[G1 World|dimension-tossed]] future warriors [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic (1)|Ultra Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]] threatened the [[Blue Planet (GS)|Blue Planet]] and [[Beast People|its people]]. The Warrior received a direct hit from Ultra Megatron for his trouble. {{Storylink|Super Megatron comic 2}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
With Cybertron's fate sealed and the Autobots gone, the Decepticons followed them closely through space aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' in pursuit of the [[AllSpark]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' website]</ref> Dirge was an [[Cybertronian military insignia|Air Force Infantry Sergeant]] and a member of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker Elite]] team. After crashlanding on [[Earth]], the Seeker Elite battled the "Autobot Alliance", consisting of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Seeker Elite marketing material}}<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-TRA-EARTHRISE-Seeker-Pack/dp/B083VMBWCK/ Seeker Elite on Amazon]</ref>

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Jay Sanford]] (English)|[[Sergio Becerril]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
Dirge was a member of [[Doubledealer]]'s crew of [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]], hired by [[Quintesson Judge]] [[Deseeus]] to bring in the [[Autobot]]s aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' to [[Chaar]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}

Aboard the ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'', the crew flew to the adrift ''Ark'' and infiltrated the ship. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} The Mercenaries reactivated the ship and successfully brought the Autobots to Chaar, though after Deeseeus refused to pay them and Doubledealer made a new deal with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Dirge and the others battled the [[Quintesson]]'s [[Deseeus Army Drone|forces]] and helped the Autobots escape. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}

After Deseeus took control of Doubledealer's mind, Dirge and his fellow [[Conehead]]s left the crew. [[Exhaust]] later stated he was going to do the same as them. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:LightStar Coneheads.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right]]
Dirge, Ramjet, and Thrust were hired enforcers enlisted by [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] to increase security at the [[Hexagon]] outpost, security for Thunderwing's...''personal'' pursuits. Matters became tense when a rogue [[Titan (group)|Titan]] named [[Vigilem]] docked at [[Hexagon]], and [[Colonial Security]]'s [[Technobot (G1)|Technical Solutions Team]] insinuated themselves in the situation to apprehend him. [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)|Lightspeed]]'s snooping around a secure area led the Seekers to open fire on the visitors. The Technical Solutions Team located [[Airachnid (G1)|Airachnid]]'s laboratory where she sought to artificially recreate the [[Enigma of Combination]]. They absorbed the power of her [[Combination Core]], becoming a new Combiner named [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] that Dirge, Ramjet, and Thrust tried to contain. Thunderwing ended up ejecting that section of Hexagon, and it's unclear whether the Seekers were able to navigate their way back inside as Computron was forcibly jettisoned out into space. {{storylink|Light/Star}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*During a battle against Megatron, Optimus summoned [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] to his side. Megatron responded by calling down [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and Dirge. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Thrust and Dirge|Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge commercial}}
*Dirge was led by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] into an attack against an Autobot launch station. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and his troops emerged from the facility to defend it. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus|Ultra Magnus commercial}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Alex Easley]] (English)}}
{{Note|Dirge 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''===
Dirge was amongst Megatron's troops ages ago, before the Cybertronian war found its way to Earth. {{storylink|The War Within}} He was part of [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]'s team which unsuccessfully attempted to intercept [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] as the pair returned to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] after an [[energon]] scavenging mission. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye (Legends)|More than Meets the Eye}}

Dirge was involved in a battle between the Decepticons and the Dinobots when the later went berserk and set out to attack the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Day of the Dinobots - Part 1}} During a Decepticon attack on a major human city, [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and Dirge used their sonic powers to make things difficult for the Autobot rescue team of [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]. {{storylink|To the Rescue}}

After the discovery of a lagoon filled with [[Electrum]], Dirge was amongst the Decepticons who found themselves invulnerable to Autobot firepower after being coated with the substance. Although they managed to defeat Omega Supreme at first, they found themselves at a standstill with the Autobots who had also managed to gain access to the Electrum. In the end, Dirge and the rest of his comrades were forced to retreat from the Autobots when their Electrum coating wore off first. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (Legends)|The Golden Lagoon}} While transporting a stolen Autobot weapon, Dirge crashed into a swamp on a movie set and had to be rescued by the other Decepticons. {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (Legends)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

Dirge was among [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s Decepticon troops who attacked a small group of Autobots, forcing them into hiding in the [[Autobot Mausoleum]]. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (Legends)|Dark Awakening}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Minion Pig#As Dirge}}
Dirge appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by a Minion Pig. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsDirge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Great, now it's easier for him to just die!]]
Dirge participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character who could be recruited after collecting 45 units of Cybermetal and 20 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Dirge_Earth_Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]

*'''Class:''' Air
*'''Lowest Star Rating''': 2 star
*'''Weapons:''': Blades dual-wields pistols to attack targets on the ground at short range.
*'''Ability: Safe Zone''' - Drop a hack bomb dealing 69.0 damage in an area. Confuse the targets for 5 seconds (reducing their attack speed to 40% and making them attack your foes). Upgrading this ability increases the damage and duration.
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:dirge Dirge at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
Dirge is a Decepticon seeker pulled from his universe by the Quintessons and forced to fight. He eventually joins the Commander. There are at least a few of him running around!

As a Warrior, he strikes Fear into his opponents, reducing their Attack power and severely Bleeding out whenever they're dodging and not attacking. He also makes a Grim Mockery out of their missing melee hits, increasing his confidence and Attack and makes it harder for the opponent to overcome their fear.
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===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
[[File:BBODirge.jpg|thumb|100px]]
Dirge is featured as a boss battle once the player reaches a whopping 67,500,000 points. He is in command of the eighteenth Decepticon base attacked and destroyed by the Autobots during a raid.
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
The morose Dirge was an expert in psychological warfare and a depressing conversationalist. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}} On [[Earth]], Dirge and a number of other low-ranking Decepticons were recruited by [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to keep an eye on [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s latest scheme and undermine his operation from within. After infiltrating his team, the group helped recover some [[Polarity gauntlet]]s from an ancient Cybertronian shipwreck, and came into conflict with [[Rollbar (G1)|Rollbar]] after foiling Starscream's attempted doublecross. {{storylink|Catch a Falling Starscream}}

==Toys==
{{main|Dirge (G1)/toys}}

==Notes==
*The original [[character model]]s of the coneheads all feature design elements simplified from Dirge's robot mode stickers–which were themselves originally recolored from [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]'s robot mode stickers.
*[[Simon Furman]] originally planned for Dirge and the other "coneheads" to appear and defend the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' in the [[Nemesis Part 2|conclusion]] to ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'', but this plot point was dropped due to time and budget constraints. Furman was so disappointed at his missed chance to use Dirge (whom he appreciated because he has "...a cool doom-laden name") that he chose the character to be one of [[Herald of Unicron|Unicron's Heralds]] in the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' comic's "[[Worlds Collide]]" arc.
*Colorist [[Drew Eiden]] stated at the [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collector's Club]] panel at [[BotCon 2007]] that the day after final colors were applied to the ''Timelines'' comic where Dirge apparently falls dead, he found this article and noted to editor [[Pete Sinclair]] how ironic it was. Whether the comic was actually ''intended'' to continue Dirge's death-trend is unknown.
*According to his ''Gentei! Gentei!'' bio, his engines generate a super sonic wave that can destroy buildings.
*Rather than being based directly off of his ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' toy, Dirge's ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' character model only retains the toy's head, with the rest of his body being a carbon copy of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] model.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dirge''' (ダージ ''Dāji'')
*''French:'' '''Funébro''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Sparviero''' ("Sparrowhawk")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Wǎngē''' (China, 挽歌, "Dirge")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Funebre''' (Portugal comic), '''Dirgo''' (Brazil comic), '''Funeral''' (Brazil comic)
*''Russian:'' '''Smert''' (Смерть, "Death"), '''Tupik''' (Тупик, "Deadlock"), '''Grobovshchik''' (Гробовщик, "Undertaker")

==References==
<references />
[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:Blue Order]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Seekers]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Mercenaries]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Decepticons]]
[[Category:Unicron-related characters]]
[[Category:United Decepticons]]
[[Category:Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise characters]]
[[Category:War Within Predacons]]

Skywarp (G1)/toys

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Nightsqueak:

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[[File:G1Skywarp package art.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]

'''[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]''' has always looked and will always look a lot like [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. There are many [[Starscream (G1)/toys|toys of Starscream]] and where there is a Starscream toy, a Skywarp toy soon follows.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1toy skywarp.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|"He's a Starscream redeco, [[Thew Adams|Thew]], there's a hundred million just like him!" "Not to me there's not."]]
[[File:G1catalog84-DecepticonPlanes-Redeco.jpg|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Skywarp''' (Decepticon Plane, 1984/1985)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''23'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, 2 "Machine Guns", left & right wings, left & right rudders, left & right tail fins, landing gear
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the first year of ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'', Skywarp transforms into an {{w|F-15 Eagle}} fighter jet, by a process which essentially involves removing and reattaching most of his plane parts. Though it is possible to do so without removing all of them, this rather piecemeal design and the fact that neither mode uses all his parts means it can be quite difficult to find an intact original Skywarp on the secondary market. He began life as a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Jet Robo", but unlike team-mates [[Starscream (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Thundercracker]], with whom he shares his mold, his distinctive black-and-purple deco did ''not'' originate in that line.

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

: While the earliest releases of Skywarp were basically identical to the ''Diaclone'' mold, some small modifications were soon made to the figure which became the standard for all subsequent reissues of the mold. These included the hollowing out of the inner edges of his wings and the tips of his tail-wings, the lengthening of the pegs on his wings to make them fit more securely, and the addition of extra clips on the inner sides of his fist-gauntlets, allowing them to grip his arms better. Like all his 1984 brethren, Skywarp gained a factory-applied [[rubsign]] in 1985, which was added to the left side of his fuselage.

: Presumably by mistake, the stats on Skywarp, Starscream and Thundercracker's [[Tech Spec]]s were switched around. Skywarp's box was given Starscream's numbers, giving him a high intelligence and rank that stood in contrast to the bio printed next to them.

: Early Hasbro stock photos of Skywarp (right) show him with a plastic purple nosecone. This was changed to a soft, black rubber nosecone when the toy was actually released. However, a [http://tfarchive.com/toys/articles/toypics/mex_skywarp.jpg Mexican variant] retained the purple plastic nosecone. The same stock photos also show him with purple launchers with black triggers and muzzle rings, black feet, black shins, black outer arm panels, purple horizontal stabilizers, and both sets of purple missiles. These stock photos were also later used to promote Takara's 2001 reissue (see below).

: The Italian release of Skywarp (as "Corvo") by [[GiG]] put him in a generic "Distructor Planes" box, featuring names and tech specs for all three planes in the assortment.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into [[Sunstorm (G1)#Toys|Sunstorm]] and retooled to make [[Dirge (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ramjet]], and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Thrust]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-decepticon-jets-skywarp/339/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Skywarp at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Skywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Generation 1 Skywarp at TFU.info]''
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===''Machine Wars''===
[[File:MW-toy Skywarp.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|After his near-fatal encounter with the Invert Colors function.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (Basic, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' 2-part rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Sharing a mold once again with [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Thundercracker]], Skywarp transforms into a white {{w|Rafale|Dassault Rafale}} fighter jet with spring-loaded one-step transformation from jet to robot. The two halves of his rifle store in his lower legs. Like all ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' toys, Skywarp was an [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores and related stores like Toy Liquidators.

: This toy is [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the other three Basic molds in the line. Specifically, his head and inner robot parts share plastic with [[Hubcap (MW)#Toys|Hubcap]], and his jet parts share plastic with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Mirage]], plus he shares the pearlescent-gray canopy plastic with, well, everyone.

: Curiously, Skywarp is the only Basic Decepticon to have a Decepticon symbol on him... and it's the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Decepticon symbol at that. Which is appropriate, given this mold was originally developed for ''Generation 2'' as [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Thundercracker]].

: The toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Skywarp drone]]s.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Decepticon/Skywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on ''Machine Wars'' Skywarp at TFU.info'']
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===''Collector's Edition''===
{{anchor|collectorsedition}}[[File:G1toy reissue skywarp.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Skywarp''' (reissue, 2001)
**''ID number:'' '''Set C'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, 2 "Machine Guns", left & right wings, left & right rudders, left & right tail fins, landing gear

:The original Skywarp toy was reissued for the first time in 2001 as part of Takara's small "[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]" series, which made several Generation 1 toys available as convention [[exclusive]]s. Sold in new open-faced packaging with no notable changes from the original figure, Skywarp was an exclusive at the Japanese science fiction convention "Super Festival 21", available only in a set with Thundercracker and limited to 1000 pieces. The pair are often mistakenly identified as [[e-HOBBY]] exclusives.

::*''[http://shmax.com/part_details/3487 More information on Collector's Edition Skywarp at Shmax.com]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:G1-toy SkywarpCommSeries.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|The Commemorative Series retooled Skywarp. Robot mode... that's okay. Jet? Not so much.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (reissue, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, 2 "Machine Guns", left & right wings, left & right rudders, left & right tail fins, landing gear

:The original Skywarp toy was made available again as part of Hasbro's line of [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] reissues. Released in the fourth wave of the series, it featured functional missile launchers for the first time on a Hasbro version of the toy, but because the launchers now worked, both sets of missiles had to be lengthened [[for safety reasons]]. His machine guns didn't turn out ''too'' bad; the missiles didn't fare so well. Rather than correct the erroneous Tech Spec numbers from Skywarp's original release, this reissue retained them and instead features a slightly re-written bio to remove the contradictions.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/CSSkywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Commemorative Series Skywarp TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy Skywarp.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Like [[Mirage (BM)|Mirage]], except he can fly.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (Deluxe, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] in his Generation 1 colors. He transforms into a Cybertronic fighter jet, armed with two spring-loaded projectile launchers that can fire orange "energon" bolts. These launchers end up in his arms in robot mode. He has a third robot mode that collapses the legs around the cockpit (oh hush), with flip-out panels revealing an extra pair of thrusters. His [[spark crystal]] is revealed by flipping the purple hatch on his back. The crystal is molded with the ''[[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobots]]'' design (by that point this was the only style being manufactured anymore) with a Decepticon [[insignia]] [[tampograph]]ed on top of it, oddly facing the opposite direction from the design molded into the crystal.

:Although most previous versions of the mold have the wingtips swept forward in vehicle mode, Skywarp was packaged and depicted in his instructions with the wingtips swept back. His fictional appearances, however, use the conventional arrangement shown here.

:Skywarp was also used to make ''Beast Machines'' [[Aero Drone|Sonic Attack Jet]], ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Storm Jet (RID)|Storm Jet]], and ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Jhiaxus (RID)|Jhiaxus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Skywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Universe Skywarp at TFU.info]''
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:Smallest transforming skywarp.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Skywarp''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''GTF X-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, left & right wings, left & right tailfins, landing gear

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' product, Skywarp is, of course, a redeco of this line's Starscream. Like all toys in the series, he is a tiny, simplified version of the original Generation 1 toy, transforming into an F-15 fighter jet, with most of the accessories from the original toy faithfully translated save for his machine guns. As with all previous waves of ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'', these figures were sold [[blindpacking|blindpacked]], with Skywarp as one of the wave's two rare [[chase figure]]s

: This mold was redecoed into ''Smallest Transforming'' Thundercracker, and retooled to make Thrust.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/SmallestSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on Smallest Transforming Transformers Skywarp at TFU.info'']
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===''Robotmasters''===
[[File:RMSkywarp toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Now with the proper articulation for down-stair-pushing.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Skywarp & Thundercracker''' (Multi-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 11]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': 2 rifles, 2 missile pods

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

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

: He was available only in a two-pack with [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Thundercracker]], which also came with a Decepticon sigil pin. This set was the very last product released in the ''Robotmasters'' line, and wasn't even strictly sold in a box from that series; instead, it used an [[e-HOBBY]] Generation 1 reissue box, with a small ''Robotmasters'' sticker in the corner tab noting its origin from the front.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Skywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on Robotmasters Skywarp at TFU.info'']
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===''Classics''===
{{anchor|Classics (2006)}}
[[File:Class06-toy Skywarp.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"TARGET acquired, lol".]]
*'''Ultra Magnus vs Skywarp: Battle For Autobot City''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Skywarp is a redeco and slight retool of ''Classics'' Deluxe Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|Starscream]], transforming into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|F-15 Eagle fighter jet]], though with a canopy like that of an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|F-14 Tomcat]]. Unlike previous (and future) figures, the shade of purple used for this figure has a more reddish tint to it. He comes with a pair of spring-loaded missile launchers that can be mounted on his biceps or used as hand-held weapons in robot mode and can attach under his wings in vehicle mode. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he also features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

: Skywarp was slightly [[retool]]ed from the earlier Starscream figures. The retool is present in the jet intake area. The slope of his shoulders was decreased from Starscream's, and a fifth rectangle was added to the vertical area. This retooled version was used for all subsequent releases of the mold, and was also used as a [[Variant#Running change|running change]] on Starscream.

: Skywarp was only available as part of a two-pack with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Classics|Ultra Magnus]] [[exclusive]] to [[Target]] in the United States. The set's price was $19.99, despite including both a Voyager Class and Deluxe Class mold in it, which would be approximately $30 worth of toys if they had been sold separately. The pack was also available in Woolworth stores throughout the United Kingdom.

: [[Stock photography]] of ''Classics'' Skywarp showed [[:File:Classics Skywarp toy.jpg|a more detailed color scheme]] than the actual released figure. Much like ''Classics'' Ultra Magnus, the changes were most likely due to an overabundance of [[paint operation]]s. This more detailed version was shown at [[BotCon 2006]], and at least one sample found its way to a collector's hands. The sample also used the original Starscream mold, and not the retooled version mentioned above.
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::*[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on Classics Skywarp at TFU.info'']
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===''Masterpiece''===
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[[File:MP-6 Skywarp.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Takara finally remembered what colors the Seekers are supposed to be.]]
*'''Skywarp''' ([[September 1]], [[2007]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-6'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Machine Guns", 2 AIM missile racks, [[Doctor Arkeville#MP6|Doctor Arkeville]] pilot, Megatron Gun clasp, display stand

: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Skywarp was released in Japan in September of 2007. He is a redeco of the ''Masterpiece'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-3 Starscream]] mold in black, gray, silver, and purple, though the purple and silver are more minimal than usual. Skywarp is able to switch between a minimally retooled stoic face and a new snarly face, retooled from Starscream's previous smirk. The tiny [[Doctor Arkeville]] [[Slug figure|pilot figurine]] (this time molded black) is also included, as well as a clasp for jet mode Skywarp to hold the gun mode Megatron that came with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Masterpiece MP-1 Convoy/20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]].

[[File:MPSkywarp stickers.jpg|upright=1.1|left|thumb|He ''admits'' to being Cyclonus? Haha, what a prankster!]]
: The sticker sheet includes Skywarp-esque stripes, as well as several whimsical squadron markings.

:The second pressing of ''Masterpiece'' Skywarp (released in October 2008) features an assembly error: his left and right pectorals are flipped. This misassembly does not affect transformation at all, and is really only noticeable when compared to prior ''Masterpiece'' Seekers. The September 2007 pressing of ''Masterpiece'' Skywarp is assembled correctly. ''Masterpiece'' Thundercracker is misassembled as well.

:It is a common misconception that the stoic face on Takara's ''Masterpiece'' Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker are the same, when all of them are in fact different sculpts.

:This mold was later used for the ''Masterpiece'' version of [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]]. It was also redecoed and retooled to create the eleventh ''Masterpiece'' figure, [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/MPSkywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Masterpiece Skywarp at TFU.info]''
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[[File:MP-11SW Skywarp.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Just to fool you into thinking that there isn't a third Masterpiece Seeker mold being developed.]]
*'''Skywarp''' ([[January 5]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-11SW'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Megatron Gun]], [[Doctor Arkeville#MP11SW|Doctor Arkeville]] pilot

:A redeco of the newer ''Masterpiece'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|MP-11 Starscream]] mold, Skywarp features some extensive retooling to wind the ''Masterpiece'' Seeker design back into the more Generation 1-accurate look, with most of the robot mode being newly tooled parts, including chunkier legs that now incorporate his tail-fins, [[retool]]ed shoulders and wingtips that no longer curve into one another, a new head (with collapsible head fins), new heel spurs that flip out for added support in robot mode, and re-engineered Machine Guns attached to extending armatures that mean they no longer have to be [[Partformer|removed]] for transformation.

:The figure features flip-up missile racks built into his pectorals. He comes with the original version of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Megatron gun]] that first came with ''Masterpiece'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|MP-1 Convoy]]. He also comes with a [[Doctor Arkeville#MP11SW|Doctor Arkeville]] pilot figure identical to the previous MP-6 release.

:Skywarp's deco is heavily based on his cartoon appearance and features the rarely reproduced in toy form entirely purple shoulders and arm cannons. Despite the focus on cartoon accuracy in his deco, he carries over the striping on his forearms, shoulders, and pectorals similar to his original MP-6 Masterpiece release.

:As a redeco of the MP-11 release, Skywarp is ''likely'' to be plagued with the same quality control issues.

:Skywarp was only released in China via Hasbro Asia under the TakaraTomy label; marking the second time an original TakaraTomy Masterpiece toy wasn't released for the Japanese market ([[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|''Masterpiece'' Megatron Gold Version]] was the first).

:On [[November 30]], [[2016]] MP-11SW Skywarp was released in Japan for the first time as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive. There are notable differences between this release and the original almost two years prior. The shade of purple used on the later release is more warm and less cool in tone. His biceps and knee flaps are now molded in black plastic rather than in purple plastic painted a glossy black. The inner portion of his upper chest is no longer painted silver mold molded in silver plastic. Many of the paint operations are also slightly different in color from the earlier Hasbro Asia release. Hasbro Asia also re-released the figure to coincide with the Japanese release.

:When purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, Skywarp comes with a collector coin, mounted on a card resembling his wings, complete with his signature wing stripes. The coin was reissued in 2016, without change, alongside the figure.
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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Skywarp.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb]]
*'''Skywarp Ver. 2.0''' ([[December 25]], [[2021]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-52+SW'''
**''Accessories'': 3 alternate faces, 5 effect parts, 2 null rays, 2-part display base, [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP52Plus|Megatron]] gun
:A redeco of ''Masterpiece'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream Ver. 2.0]], the second version of ''Masterpiece'' Skywarp was first announced by TakaraTomy as part of a competition—those who purchase all three Ver.2.0 Seekers will receive an add-on kit for [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]]; giving him his iconic crown and cape from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. The toy's stock photography was unveiled a few months after the competition was announced.

:Skywarp comes with many accessories, including 3 alternate faces, 5 effect parts, a stand for his jet mode, a pair of null rays, and a non-transforming figure of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP52Plus|Megatron]] in his gun mode. His jet mode can half-transform into a Gerwalk-styled "Alternate Transformation" which is based on the episode ''[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]'', as seen in the figure's stock photography. Skywarp is colored in a cartoon-accurate lilac color, as opposed to the neon purple found on most of his toy releases.

:Like Thundercracker, Skywarp was released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive to Japan.

:This mold was also used to make [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]].
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium-toy WWSkywarp.JPG|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''War Within Skywarp''' ([[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2008 exclusive)

: [[Titanium Series]] ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]], transforming into a Cybertronian "tetrajet" as reimagined by [[Don Figueroa]]. As with all 6-inch Titanium Cybertron Heroes, he is constructed mostly of fully painted die-cast metal. He was available only at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the Titanium line had already been cancelled, and also Hasbro Toy Shop's booth at {{w|San Diego Comic-Con}} 2008.

: This mold was also used to make ''War Within'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Starscream]], [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstorm]], and [[Thrust_(G1)/toys#Titanium_Series|Thrust]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on Titanium Skywarp at TFU.info'']
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Skywarp.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Good luck finding me.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (September 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Skywarp is a [[Toy Hobby Market]] exclusive redeco of ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Starscream]]. Skywarp and his fellow [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Thundercracker]] were opened for pre-order on [[May 22]] through [[June 20]], and mailed out in September 2008.

:Soon after release, there were numerous complaints from both Japanese and foreign collectors about the poor quality control for both Thundercracker and Skywarp. Skywarp's most common fault was missing paint for one of his shoulders. Some reported both toys suffering misassembly issues such as having two left or two right thighs.

:Several minor changes were made to this mold for this release. The holes for his missile launchers in his arms were widened, as were the launcher's insertion pegs. The wing's missile launcher insertion points were lengthened and are now curved at the end. The last rectangle on his air intakes was further modified from the [[Transformers: Classics|Classics]] version, this time the bottom most rectangle goes completely across the air intake's surface rather than just the center. ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Thundercracker and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' Starscream also saw most of these changes.
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008-toy MasterpieceSkywarp.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Masterpiece Skywarp''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Machine Guns", 2 missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand

: A [[Walmart]] exclusive redeco of the original ''Masterpiece'' Starscream mold. Just like Starscream, Skywarp is able to switch between two different faces. This release uses the Starscream's stoic and smirking alternate faces rather than the Takara ''Masterpiece'' Skywarp's newly-tooled stoic and snarling faces. Hasbro designer [[Joe Kyde]] felt the alternate snarling face did not fit Skywarp's prankster personality, so he went with the Starscream smirk face instead when designing the deco for Hasbro's release. As a result of gang molding, Skywarp also uses Starscream's stoic face, the decision being the difference between Skywarp and Starscream's stoic face was negligible enough not to make a significant difference. The toy also features a more G1 toy styled deco rather than cartoon-based, particularly in the yellow eye color and wing stripes. His purple more closely matches that of the original toy than the purple used on the Takara version, and features a lighter flat black, like the original toy, instead of Takara's darker glossy black. The Hasbro version replaces some of the dark gray of the Takara version with a dark silver, removes the arm and chest striping, but adds additional red detailing, while removing some as well. Much like Hasbro's Starscream, he does not feature any of the warning or slogan tampographs, but features tampographed striping, Decepticon symbols, and some additional paint details not present on the Takara version. The nosecone features black paint over purple plastic, allowing for easy customization of "Mexican Masterpiece Skywarp".
: The tiny Doctor Arkeville pilot figurine (molded in black with no paint applications) is also included, as well as a clasp for jet mode Skywarp to hold the gun mode Megatron that came with ''Masterpiece'' Convoy/20th Anniversary Optimus Prime and a stand (featuring Skywarp's name) with a support beam for jet or robot mode.
: Masterpiece Skywarp was also available as an Argos exclusive in the [[United Kingdom]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/MPSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on Masterpiece Skywarp at TFU.info'']
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===''Encore''===
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[[File:G1toy encore skywarp thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Skywarp & Thundercracker''' (reissue multi-pack, 2008)
**''ID number'' '''11'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, 2 "Machine Guns", left & right wings, left & right rudders, left & right tail fins, landing gear

:Skywarp's original toy was reissued again as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series, this time in a two-pack with his erstwhile partner, Thundercracker. This release of the figure replaced his Decepticon symbol stickers with [[tampograph]]s, and changed his purple stickers to a much bluer shade. Curiously, although Thundercracker's wing stripes were replaced with tampographs, Skywarp's remained factory-applied stickers.
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===''Alternity''===
[[File:Alternity skywarp toy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Mortal minds cannot even comprehend the four-dimensional hyperstairs he can push you down.]]
*'''Skywarp [Witch Purple Pearl]''' ([[May 29]], [[2010]])
**''ID number:'' '''A-04'''

:Skywarp is a [[retool]] of the simultaneously released ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]] with a different head, transforming into a licensed 1:32 scale {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Like the other toys in the line, he features [[die-cast]] metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. This is also currently the only ''Alternity'' mold to feature [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|a fake kibble chest]].

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

:This mold, with Skywarp's head, was also used to make [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] and [[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai Tron]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Destron/Skywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on Alternity Skywarp at TFU.info'']
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===''Chronicle''===
[[File:EZCollectionSkywarpToy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Teleports right out of your pocket.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Starscream]]. He transforms into an F-15 with many fuselage details borrowed from the ''Masterpiece'' version. This is also the first Seeker mold in many years to attempt an entirely new transformation, with the arms now forming the rear of the jet and the legs folding under the wings. Skywarp was available only in Japan, and like many Japanese "EZ Collection" toys, was [[blindpacking|blindpacked]].

:This toy was also '''EXCEEDINGLY''' rare to find. Think other toys have a high aftermarket price? This one has '''NO''' aftermarket price.

:This mold was also used to make ''Chronicle'' Thundercracker.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreOtoy_KreonSkywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
** ''Pieces'': '''542'''
** ''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], Skywarp, 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s
** ''Accessories'': 2 clip-on blasters

: The [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Optimus Prime]] construction set comes with a Skywarp Kreon. He has a helmet, wing back that attaches around his neck, and two blasters that clip onto his arms. These same Kreon accessories were also used for [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Thundercracker]].

: A variation of Skywarp exists where initial versions of the figure feature chrome purple toes. Later versions omitted this detail. The [[stock photography]], by the way, shows him with purple-plastic legs rather than black.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OSkywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Skywarp at TFU.info]''

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* '''Kreon Ultimate Collection 2''' (2013)
** ''Accessories'': 2 clip-on blasters

:Skywarp was later made available as the "Mystery Figure" figure packed with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bumblebee]], [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Red Alert]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Mirage]], and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]]. The identity of Skywarp is kept secret in the packaging, but his inclusion is consistent.

:This version of Skywarp does not feature the purple chromed toes of the original release.

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[[File:KreO-Toy SkywarpC84.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Most Punctual
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on blasters

: This version of Skywarp has much more extensive, toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version. Oddly, his limbs, wings and blasters are different shades of purple plastic, rather than a more accurate-to-anything black plastic with purple detailing.

:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "[[Kreon Class of 1984]]". Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OSkywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Class of 1984 Skywarp at TFU.info]''
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Confused by Rock-Paper-Scissors.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B016'''
***''Fist strength'': '''620'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''160'''
***''Sword strength'': '''830'''

: Part of the fifth wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 single-packs, Skywarp is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Starscream]] mold, being cast in black and purple in [[homage]] to Generation 1 Skywarp, and featuring a new chest and scowling head. He transforms into a tiny [[super deformed]] jet fighter resembling [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-22 Raptor|F-22 Raptor]], and [[Autotransformation|autotransforms]] into robot mode when his nosecone is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSSkywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Bot Shots Skywarp at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-SuperBotSkywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And he's still scowling.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': ''' Super Bot 003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''510'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''180'''
***''Sword strength'': '''925'''

: Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 single-packs, Super Bot Skywarp transforms into a futuristic forward-swept wing fighter jet with two blasters at the front. As a Flip Shot, an impact to the front of his vehicle mode causes him to flip up when autotransforming. As a Super Bot, he has more lopsided stats, and is cast in translucent purplish-black plastic.

:He was going to be redecoed into the unreleased [[Starscream (G1)/toys#FlipShotLauncher|Flip Shot Starscream Launcher]]. Yup, Skywarp <s>came first</s> owns this mold.
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===''United''===
[[File:United Skywarp toy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Close but no cigar.]]
*'''Seekers: Aces''' ([[December 21]], [[2012]])
**''Accessories:'' Left & right launchers, 2 missiles
:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Skywarp is a third redeco of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold, and the first time he is offered with both of his wing mates [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]].
: This version of Skywarp is heavily based on his cartoon appearance. He features a glossy black, a medium warm purple, shiny metallic purple paint on most of his purple plastic, and an amber cockpit. Paint operations found on the Henkei! Henkei! release were shuffled around for the sake of cartoon accuracy, up to and including purple shoulders.
: Original photos of Skywarp showed him with show-accurate all purple arm cannons, but due to gang molding (and lack of additional paint operations) only the upper most portion of his arm cannons ended up purple.
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===''Generations''===
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[[File:Generationstoy-Thrilling30Skywarp.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Will use his guns to give you cold dead hands.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #012'''
**''Accessories'': Two assault cannons, tail-fin

:Part of the eighth wave of [[2012]]-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of ''Generations: [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#Generations|Starscream]], and transforms into a Cybertronian jet fighter. He comes with two spinning, triple-barreled cannons which can combine to form a larger hand-held weapon that is geared to spin its two triple-barrels together, and resembles the [[Neutron assault rifle]] from ''Fall of Cybertron''. Each of the weapon halves features two [[5 mm post]]s, as well as a peg-hole on their hollow sides, while the combined form features another peg-hole at the top, but makes the peg-holes on the hollow sides inaccessible. Skywarp features numerous 5 mm peg-holes, such as his hands, forearms, lower legs, and wing undersides.

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

:Skywarp is minimally mis-transformed in-package: his jet mode nosecone is extended, rather than folded in as it should be in robot mode. He comes packaged with a copy of [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[Winners & Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|''Robots in Disguise'' #23]].

:Despite using a mold matching [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]]'s appearance in ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'', this toy ''technically'' represents G1 Skywarp, thanks to his [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] pack-in fiction. Consequently, the toy is listed in the former's page as a [[repurposing]]. This mold was also used for TakaraTomy's ''Fall of Cybertron'' Skywarp, itself repurposed as ''Cloud'' [[Hellwarp|Skywarp]], and as ''Generations Thrilling 30'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenSkywarp/skywarp.htm More information on ''Generations'' Skywarp at TFU.info]''
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===''Hero Mashers''===
[[File:HM-toy Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The most easily-lost Skywarp hand since 1984.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Backpack, spring-loaded cannon, missile, blaster, energy flail, 2 blaster-pods, "Skywarp" right forearm

: Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Skywarp is represented as a spare forearm that is included with Megatron, but does not appear in the line as a complete figure. The arm is a redeco of ''Hero Mashers'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Starscream]]'s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/HMMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
{{anchor|CWLegends}}
[[File:CombinerWarsLegendsSkywarp.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Skywarp''' (Legends Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' 2 cannons
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:A redeco of ''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#GenLegends|Starscream]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Skywarp is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. Based on a [[Guido Guidi]] [[Seeker (body-type)|seeker]] concept for the [[The Transformers (IDW)|first IDW ongoing series]], he transforms from a hybrid F-15/F-22 style jet. He features a fold out front landing gear, [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands, and back/wings, and has [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] upper arm ports. He comes with two removable cannons that have [[5 mm post#Multiple posts and double posting|both 5 mm and 3 mm pegs]]. As with Thundercracker his current stock photo is mistransformed: his wing assembly has not been folded up to the body.

: This figure was also used to make ''Thrilling 30'' [[Acid Storm (G1)#Generations|Acid Storm]] and ''Combiner Wars'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#CWLegends|Thundercracker]].

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[[File:CWLeaderSkywarp.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2.2|And Warper Makes Three.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (Leader Class, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, 2 arm cannons, 2 leg cannons, 2 "Seeker guns"

:Skywarp is a redeco of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' Leader [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Thundercracker]]. He transforms from a robot into a jet fighter, and includes a missile launcher and four limb-mounted weapons, plus two guns based on the traditional Seeker arm rifles. He also features a faux cockpit. Skywarp does not include the original Jetfire mold's "Turbo Thruster" booster pack accessory, nor does he include Starscream's crown, but is still compatible with both.

:Though Skywarp was scheduled for a first quarter 2016 release, he arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2015.

: Skywarp unfortunately became a massive shelfwarmer, prominently seen at U.S. Target stores in bulk among the ''Titans Return'' toyline.

: The original version of this mold was used to make ''Generations'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]], and was redecoed into ''Combiner Wars'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Starscream]].
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
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[[File:Transformers-2014-legion-skywarp.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Skywarp''' (Legion Class, 2015)

:Legion Class Skywarp is yet another redeco of ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Starscream, which features the retooled wings and hands originally created for [[Transformers: Generations#Asian market exclusives ("GDO")|''Generations'' GDO]] Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legends|Thundercracker]]. Aside from that, the figure's deco is mostly identical to [[#Chronicle|the ''Chronicle EZ Collection'' figure]] listed above, although the purple [[paint operation]]s sport a more blue hue, the purple paint operations on his shins are omitted entirely, and the [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon insignias on the wings are purple with silver outlines rather than completely silver.<ref name="2014legion">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-feedback/1040836-classic-legion-skywarp.html Review of 2014 Legion Class Skywarp] at TFW2005, including a comparison with ''EZ Collection'' Skywarp.</ref>

:Skywarp comes in packaging that is based on the packaging design for the concurrently released ''Combiner Wars''-era ''Generations'' figures, but replaces the name ''Generations'' with "Authentic Transformers". Since Skywarp and his [[wave]]-mates ship with three figures previously released under what we consider a generic [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014) toy line]], all of them now in the new packaging style, we consider Skywarp to be part of that line as well. The wave that contains Skywarp has thus far been found at Fred's, Gordmans, Dollar General and Family Dollar stores in the United States, but was available at general retail in Hong Kong and from Australian Target stores.
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Skywarp.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Fatwarp]]
*'''Skywarp''' ([[September 19]], 2015)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-30'''

:A redeco and minor retool of ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Starscream]], Skywarp transforms from a [[super deformed]] F-15 to a cute chubby little robot. His facial expression has been changed from Starscream's smirk into a crazy grin.

:This mold was also retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Thundercracker]] and [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Jetfire]].

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*'''Decepticons 3-Figure Set''' (2016)
**''ID number:'' '''QTFS-03'''

:During the second ''Q-Transformers'' series, the Skywarp toy was available in a three-pack alongside [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Thundercracker]]. He is identical to the original ''Q-Transformers'' toy.
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes Skywarp.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Skywarp''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1, 2'''

:A redeco of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Starscream]], Skywarp is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a jet when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first two cases of the toyline.

:This mold was also used to make ''Alt-Modes'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Thundercracker]], [[Acid Storm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Acid Storm]] and [[Sunstorm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Sunstorm]], and would have been retooled into [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Dirge]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:SiegeWFCSkywarp.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|The fourth ''Siege'' Seeker to be revealed!? He's losing ground!]]
*'''Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron''' (Multi-pack, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-S27'''
**''TakaraTomy ID Number:'' '''SG-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[January 20]], [[2021]]
**''Hidden message code'': '''TELEPORT'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers", [[Battle Master]]s [[Fracas]], [[Hairsplitter|Shrute]], and [[Terror-Daxtyl]], 5 fire blasts

:This ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' four-pack version of Skywarp is a retool of Voyager Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]] from the same line with a new slightly sneering face, transforming from a heavily Generation 1-inspired robot to a Cybertronian "tetrajet" based on the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]' appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" and back; although the jet mode has the robot legs sticking out from the undercarriage. In an unusual move, Skywarp's plastic is molded in a light charcoal gray rather than his traditional black. He includes two "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers," which can mount on his upper arms, or under the wings in jet mode, and three Battle Master figures, Fracas, Shrute, and Terror-Daxtyl, respectively redecoed from [[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Firedrive]], [[Aimless#War for Cybertron: Siege|Aimless]], and [[Pteraxadon#Toys|Pteraxadon]], each with their respective Fire Blasts.

:This set was made available at general retail in Taiwan without prior announcement from Hasbro, and was an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive for North America, which also labelled the set as "Final Strike Figure Series: Part 2", and a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. In an uncharacteristic irony, Skywarp's face features a sneer, but with the help of [[customizing]], you can swap his head for Thundercracker or Red Wing's to patch things up a bit.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:SiegeERSkywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Teleporting directly to [[eBay]].]]
*'''Skywarp & Thundercracker''' (Multi-pack, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E29'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-16'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 20]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 "[[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] blasters"

:''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Skywarp is a [[redeco]] and very slight [[retool]]ing of Voyager Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Starscream]] from the same line, transforming into an F-15 jet based on his traditional alternate mode, and features a pair of G1-accurate null-rays in cartoon-accurate purple. His design and transformation scheme is heavily based on his [[#Classics|2006 ''Classics'' figure]] while adding points of articulation the earlier figure did not have such as pivoting ankles, a more expressive ball-jointed head, and hinges that allow the wings to fold backward in robot mode. He uses Starscream's pre-tooled alternate head. His head and chest are susceptible to paint chipping due to the transformation scheme. While the null-rays can be wielded by his pair of hands, it's almost impossible for him to properly hold them due to the size of his forearms.

: Skywarp was packaged with [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Thundercracker]] as part of a ''Cybertronian Villains'' set exclusive to [[Target]] in the United States, and [[Toys"R"Us]] in Canada. It was also available at general retail in Hong Kong. In Japan, the set was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.

:Initial samples provided by TakaraTomy depict Skywarp's head being replaced with the same piece used for Thundercracker,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=＼追加情報！／先日予約が始まりました ■ ER EX-16 スカイワープ＆サンダークラッカーの写真をいくつか撮ってみました！ ER EX-15 ダブルクロッサーとセットでのご購入でポイント20倍でお得です！ご予約はこちら！⇒https://t.co/TmuulWWdPt #トランスフォーマー #Transformers https://t.co/AkhzDnu9fa|link=https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/1294811727452762113|name=TF_pr|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=08|day=16|(defunct=)}}</ref> though this was likely to be a production error as a later sample shows that he retains the original head.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=＼追加情報！／先日予約が始まりました ■ ER EX-16 スカイワープ＆サンダークラッカーの最新サンプルが届きました！ 2人の顔は写真のようになります！ご予約はこちら！⇒https://t.co/TmuulWWdPt #トランスフォーマー #Transformers https://t.co/DYIRY5LmPR|link=https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/1295521667104440320|name=TF_pr|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=08|day=18|(defunct=)}}</ref>

:Like many of the toys since the ''War for Cybertron trilogy'' line, Skywarp suffers from a case of [[photodegradation]], as his unpaintable purple pieces discolors to a maroon shade.

:Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the inside of the back of the Seeker two-pack package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. The two-pack contains the unlabelled location of [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]].

:Like all other uses of the mold, Skywarp has a missing molded panel-line detail on the right wing hinge that is supposed to curve in towards the body of the jet. The reason for this missing detail is likely due to it missing from the metal mold itself.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Skywarp.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hit the beat! Keep your beat!]]
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-first-wave-Sword.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Skywarp''' (Core Class, March [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessory'': "Energon Warp Fork"
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Core Class toys, Skywarp is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Starscream]]. Frankly, we're surprised he didn't come ''sooner''.

: A roughly Legends-sized toy that can interact with Titan Class figures, ''Legacy'' Skywarp's sculpting is heavily inspired by his larger ''Earthrise'' counterpart, though featuring a black pelvis instead of a silver one. Instead of coming with a redeco of Starscream's Null Ray accessories, Skywarp comes with a... some kind of a tuning fork-like weapon called the "Energon Warp Fork", which can be plugged into the underside of his nose cone while in vehicle mode.

: Skywarp retains the hexagonal peg holes molded into Starscream's shoulders, so the figure can still support Starscream's Null Ray ''arm''aments. However, the Null Rays are prone to popping off when inserted into the peg holes due to their hexagonal shape. The stock render seen in the character bio (unlocked by scanning the QR code) also depicts him with both the Null Rays and the Warp Fork, with the former being removed for budget reasons. It should be noted that the Warp Fork was likely meant to have extra grey paint operations on the red paint details.

: Skywarp's head is molded in black, greatly reducing the risk of paint chipping and scratching suffered from ''Kingdom'' Starscream.

: As seen on ''Kingdom'' [[Hot_Rod_(G1)/toys#K43|Hot Rod's]] card illustration and Skywarp's instructions, the Energon Warp Fork is one of the three components of a combined sword. The horizontal 3mm post on the fork also prevents it from being adequately positioned when attached. This can be amended by slightly trimming off the post, though this method prevents the accessory from attaching to Skywarp's nose cone.

: This mold was also redecoed into Core Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legacy|Thundercracker]].

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Nemesis''' ([[2023]])}}</ul>

: A tiny [[slug figure]] of Skywarp in his Cybertronian "tetrajet" mode was included with Titan-class [[Nemesis (G1)#Legacy|Nemesis]]. Though the [[package art]] depicting this piece was actually based on the [[IP infringement|unlicensed "Prankstor" figure]] -- whoopsie!
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===''Transformers Retro''===
[[File:TF-Retro-Skywarp.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZJ7AAoDhu4| Ayo, the pizza here!]]]
*'''Skywarp''' (Walmart exclusive reissue/redeco, [[2023]])
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, two-piece gun mode Megatron

:Walmart once again reissued the original Skywarp toy (or is it a recolor of Starscream from the same line?) in 2023 under the ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' label. Unlike the ''Vintage G1'' release, however, ''Retro'' Skywarp has been redecoed in colors inspired by his appearance in the original ''Transformers'' animated series, more specifically ''The Transformers: The Movie''. He remains a mash-up of Starscream's ''Commemorative Series'' and ''The Transformers Collection'' reissues, with the former's elongated null rays and cluster bombs and the latter's gun mode Megatron accessory.

:The box features new art of Skywarp with ''Earthrise''-inspired detailing in robot and vehicle mode laid over a scene of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]].

:''Transformers Retro'' Skywarp was officially revealed on Walmart's website<ref>https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers-Toys-Retro-G1-Skywarp-Converting-Action-Figure-5-5/3668943002</ref> on [[July 12]], 2023.

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy skywarp.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2|Mini-wave in celebration of me! WooOOoo!]]
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)

:Skywarp 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, Skywarp 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. He is, surprisingly enough, ''not'' identical to either Starscream or Thundercracker: the stance of his legs and the position of his Decepticon symbols differ, but he is, of course, most prominently distinguished by his raised arms.

:Skywarp was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Decepticon figures, in a peach coloration randomly packed in several box sets and with other products produced by Takara subsidiary [[Seven]], and in a wide variety of colours in "gachapon" capsule machines.

*'''Skywarp''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''33'''

: The Skywarp 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 (33, in Skywarp's case). Like all Decepticon Decoys, he 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/Skywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Decoy Skywarp at TFU.info]''
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===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF skywarp.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2]]
*'''Skywarp''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2001)

: ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)#Super Collection Figure|Super Collection Figure]]'' Skywarp is a non-transforming three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine, [[redeco]]ed from ''SCF'' [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Super Collection Figure|Starscream]]. Limited to 200 pieces, he was only available as the second place prize in a [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] contest held in conjunction with the first edition of ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' (with the "[[Starscream (G1)/toys#SecretStarscream|Secret Starscream]]" toy as the first place prize).

: However, due to the bankruptcy of the ''Transformers: Generations'' publisher, [[Keibunsha]], it is unknown whether this Skywarp was ever actually sent out or not.

: This mold was also used to make ''Super Collection Figure'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Thundercracker]] and ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' (see below) Starscream, Thundercracker, [[Sunstorm (G1)#Heroes of Cybertron|Sunstorm]] and the [[Air Warrior#Merchandise|Air Warriors]]. This mold was [[retool]]ed to make ''SCF'' [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Ramjet]], [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Thrust]], and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Dirge]].
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===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
[[File:HOC Skywarp.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Skywarp''' (2002)

: When the ''Super Collection Figure'' line was brought to the US as ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'', Skywarp was widely released as part of the first wave. As was the standard for the line, Skywarp was made from translucent red plastic that was mostly painted over, giving him [[light-piping|light-piped]] eyes. In addition, he is distinguished from his ''Super Collection Figure'' counterpart by grey knee-vents and black foot-panels, versus the respective purple and grey applications on the original (though several samples of the figure were missing the foot-panel paint, including the one shown at the TFU link below).
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/HoCSkywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Heroes of Cybertron Skywarp at TFU.info]''

*'''Decepticon Air Cavalry Troop Builder Set''' (2003)

: The original Skywarp figurine was re-released again in this six-pack of figures available exclusively at [[OTFCC 2003]]. He came packaged with ''Heroes of Cybertron'' versions of [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Heroes of Cybertron|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Heroes of Cybertron|Thundercracker]], and three [[Air Warrior#Heroes of Cybertron|Air Warriors]].

: While the three named Seekers in the set were originally intended to have a sparkly paint job to differentiate them from the normal retail versions, that ended up not happening and they ended up basically the same.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/OTFCCSkywarp/skywarp.htm More information on 3H's Heroes of Cybertron Skywarp at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends of Cybertron''===
[[File:OTFCCSkywarp.jpg|thumb|Doesn't so much teleport as not exist in the first place.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (2004, unreleased)

: A redeco of ''Mega Super Figure Collection'' G1 Starscream (minus the extra coronation accessories), Skywarp was to be among the first of the fan club exclusives offered by [[BotCon#BotCon history|OTFCC]] as well as the first in their ''Legends of Cybertron'' line. The figure was delayed and never saw a full release due to [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]] losing the license to run the official Transformers fan club. At least a couple of sample versions were produced, of those most (but not all) had the open-palm hands and the hand wielding Megatron in gun mode painted blue rather than the correct purple.

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===Palisades===
[[File:PalisadesSkywarp.jpg|thumb|Decepticon on a stick! Get yer Decepticon on a stick!]]
*'''Skywarp''' (Palisades, 2005)

:A ''SmallBluePlanet''-exclusive redeco of the Starscream statue, Skywarp is a six inch tall polystone statue with articulated head and arms. He can stand normally or use a stand to take on a "hovering" pose. Skywarp was limited to 300 pieces, and sculpted by [[3L Creation Group]] from a design by [[George Tremarco]].

: This mold was also used to make Thundercracker and the Ghost of Starscream.
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:G1Skywarp-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Skywarp''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)

: Skywarp was among the planned ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' game pieces that were showed at some conventions, but went unreleased as the line was canceled. He was to be a [[retool]] of sorts of the similarly unreleased ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], using the same weapon and base but a brand new jet mold. Skywarp would've been able to detach from his base and fly on a string, enabling him to get better shots at opposing pieces. Any other details about his role in the game are unknown.

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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium cancelled figure checklist.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Skywarp''' (unreleased)
:*''Accessories:'' Decepticon stand?
:The final ''[[Titanium Series]]'' catalogue listed a number of "Micro Figures" intended for release, though many of them never saw the light of day. Among those listed was a 3" Robot Masters Skywarp, which was probably a redeco of [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titanium Series|Starscream]], complete with Decepticon badge display stand.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robot Hero Skywarp.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Clearly just after shoving Starscream down a flight of stairs.]]
*'''Decepticon Sneak Attack''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

: Skywarp is -of course- a [[redeco]] of ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Robot Heroes|Starscream]], with swivel articulation at the neck and shoulders.

: He was only available in a [[Walmart]] exclusive multi-pack, along with [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Cliffjumper]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#RH5pack|Hologram Mirage]], and "Supermetal Finish" versions of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#RH5pack|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#RH5pack|Megatron]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RHWMSkywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Robot Heroes Skywarp at TFU.info]''

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*'''Skywarp''' (Single-pack, 2008)

: In some countries outside of North America, Skywarp was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Skywarp.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
*'''Skywarp''' (2007)

: A 25-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Skywarp "transforms" into a black and purple jet. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (film)|Movie]] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]], [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] and [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]], along with [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Classic Starscream]] and [[Ramjet (G1)/toys|Ramjet]]. In addition to his standard abilities such as teleportation, one of Skywarp's weapons is the obscure [[bouncer bomb]], which he used only once in the cartoon episode "[[The Immobilizer]]".
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===Transformers Mini-Busts===
[[File:DST08 SkywarpBust.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Skywarp''' (San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, 2008)

:Retooled and redecoed from [[Art Asylum]]'s Starscream mini-bust, this statue depicts Skywarp in mid-teleport via translucent purple extremities. He was offered exclusively by [[Diamond Select Toys]] through the Action Figure Xpress booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2008, limited to 400 pieces.
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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:TLS skywarp.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Skywarp''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

:Skywarp was one of the chase figures in the second wave of 3-inch tall [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] vinyl figurines produced by [[The Loyal Subjects]]. Featuring eight ball-jointed points of articulation. Unlike the other [[1984]] style Seekers, a Skywarp is not a redeco of the Starscream and Thundercracker figurine from the first wave (who were later redecoed to create the [[Rainmaker]] trio and [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]), but an all new mold with different construction and parts than his predecessors. He is slightly larger than the other '84 Seekers and features more moving parts. He does share some parts with the simultaneously released [[Ramjet (G1)/toys|Ramjet]], [[Thrust (G1)/toys|Thrust]], and fellow chase figure [[Dirge (G1)/toys|Dirge]]. For every 96 figures from wave 2 of The Loyal Subjects, there is 1 Skywarp.
::*''[https://www.theloyalsubjects.com/store/transformers-series-2-bundle-8 More information on Skywarp and the rest of wave 2 at TheLoyalSubjects.com]
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===''D-Style''===
[[File:SkywarpDstyle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Skywarp''' (09-2015)
**''ID number:'' 48
**''Accessories:'' Scowling face, smirking face, shouting face, open hand, closed hands, mini F15 jet

:A super deformed Skywarp model kit produced by [[Kotobukiya]] as part of their franchise-spanning ''[[D-Style]]'' line. Like [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#D-Style|Megatron]] he comes with three different faces and in line with the rest of the line, comes with a mini alt mode figure, in this case an F15 jet. He also contains a replaceable open hand. His chest contains flip-up panels in his chest that reveal missile racks based on the weapons seen in the Generation 1 episode "Fire on the Mountain". The null rays can be removed and wielded as guns, and he can also hold Megatron's gun.

:In order to get the figure looking like the promotional photos, required paint applications include coloring the screaming mouth, chest fans and panel lines, missile rack surrounds, null ray panel lines, and knee vents all in black. Eyes and cockpit come in translucent colored plastic and can also be painted to improve their look. Finally, the mini F15 jet comes as a single black piece and is missing all coloring.

:He comes in a two pack along with [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#D-Style|Thundercracker]].

:This mold was also used to make ''D-Style'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#D-Style|Starscream]].
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn09-skywarp.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Skywarp''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN09'''
**''Accessories:'' alternate hands, display stand.

:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this [[super deformed]] G1 Skywarp is a redeco of Mecha Nations [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|Starscream]] with a new face. He stands 6" tall and is articulated, featuring a shiny metallic color scheme, removable armor and replacement hands. He also features LED light up eyes, Decepticon insignias on his wings, null rays and thrusters in his feet, for use when he's "hovering", mounted on the included display stand.

:This figure was also redecoed with a different new face into Mecha Nations [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Mecha Nations|Thundercracker]], with whom he was a 2015 Toy Soul exhibition exclusive.
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===Bitfig===
[[File:Bitfig-Skywarp.jpg|thumb|]]
*'''Skywarp''' (06-2017)

:Part of the second wave of Transformers Bitfig capsule toys by [[TakaraTomy A.R.T.S.]], Skywarp's is a redco of the previously released Starscream toy whose design is inspired by his appearance in the G1 cartoon. Skywarp is articulated at the neck and shoulders. Bitfig toys were packaged in capsules color coded to the toy they contained.

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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Skywarp, Sneaky Prankster''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T35/T40'''
**''Stars: ''6
:Skywarp Sneaky Prankster is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.

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[[File:W2Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Skywarp, Teleporting Seeker''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T40/T46'''
**''Stars: ''10
:Skywarp, Teleporting Seeker is one of forty-six character cards released in Wave 2 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Rise of the Combiners.

:The artwork for Bot Mode is reused from the ''[[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]]'' Leader-class Skywarp toy's packaging art, while the Alt Mode artwork is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game

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[[File:W3SergeantSkywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sergeant Skywarp, Black Ops-Seeker''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T45/T48'''
**''Stars: ''8
:Sergeant Skywarp, Black Ops-Seeker is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The card uses reused line-art from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, with new colors to match the aesthetic of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline's packaging art.
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===Flame Toys===
[[File:FlameToysSkywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cue the inevitable <s>Bandai Hobby Online Shop</s> <s>Selects</s> Event exclusive "Invisible Mode" transluent redeco.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (December 2019)
**''Number:'' '''09'''
**''Additional parts/accessories'': 1 pair of Trigger-finger hands, 1 pair of open-palm hands

:Released as part of the ''Furai Model'' line by [[Flame Toys]], This Skywarp is an articulated, non-transforming, Voyager Class-sized {{w|Gunpla}}-style model kit, redecoed from the [[Starscream_(G1)/merchandise#Flame_Toys|Starscream]] mold. Skywarp is molded in primarily black, purple, and silver-ish gray ABS plastic. His translucent yellow plastic still remains. Like Starscream, his Null-rays can be detached for use as handheld blasters.

:For straight-assembly builders, Skywarp features a sheet of foil stickers for detail (notably the wings), though the kit can be panel-lined and touched-up with several panel-lining and paint markers (water/acrylic-based markers are recommended, as alcohol-based markers like ''Gundam Markers'' can potentially damage the ABS plastic). If one desires; the kit's pieces, aside from the translucent parts, can be fully coated with spray paints to recreate the finished sample seen in the stock photos.
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===''Zōteki''===
[[File:ZOTEKI-030-Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Skywarp''' ([[2021]])
**''ID number'': '''030'''

:A collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and statue/replica brand [[Jazware]], ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|The Transformers]]'' was added as a part of the ''[[Zōteki]]'' line alongside other iconic brands such as [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], to recreate some of the main "Generation 1" characters. The 30th figure of the ''Zōteki'' line is Skywarp, whose base figure is just a simple repaint of the previously released [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Zōteki|Starscream]].

:Skywarp was released as a "chase variant" and was only exclusive to [[Target]].

:Each statue of the line features a connection point for it to be connected to the others, in order to form a battle scene.
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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Skywarp was slated to be one of the Bishop pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 1 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Series 1 Skywarp is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]]. This mold was later used to make Series 2 [[Red Wing (G1)#Jada Toys|Redwing]] and Series 3 [[Bitstream (G1)#Jada Toys|Bitstream]].
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===Imaginarium Art===
*'''Skywarp''' (2022)

:[[Imaginarium Art]]'s "Legacy of Cybertron" Skywarp is a 20-inch-tall statue, posed on a Decepticon insignia base that can be linked up with other statues in this series to form a larger battle scene. Only 200 pieces were produced.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Skywarp and Thundercracker.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Thundercracker & Skywarp Set''' ([[August 14]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''57 & 58'''

:Released as part of the eighth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and Skywarp along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#58|Translation of Skywarp's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===Blokees===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Skywarp''' (2023)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 01 - Roll Out'''
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===Threezero===
*'''Skywarp''' (MDLX, 2024?)
**''Known designers:'' Kelvin Sau
**''Accessories:'' wing assembly, two null-ray cannons, more TBA
:A redeco of [[Threezero]]'s MDLX Starscream, Skywarp is an original design taking inspiration from the original cartoon but with the aesthetics in the vein of the live-action movies. Skywarp is a smaller scaled, non-transforming action figure in the vein of contemporary collector-oriented lines like Figma and S.H. Figuarts. Like those lines, the figure is extremely well-articulated and detailed, features interchangeable hands and faces plus accessories. He features his ever-present null-ray cannons and two dagger-like blades.

:He and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Threezero|Thundercracker]] were revealed in a [https://www.instagram.com/p/CuIrGnDSVoP/ teaser posted to Threezero's Instagram account] showcasing Starscream.

:Skywarp retains Starscream's functionality with MDLX Optimus Prime mold, specifically the detachable wings and swappable heads.

{{comingsoontoy}}
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===Kotobukiya Bishoujo Series===
[[File:Bishoujo Skywarp.jpg|thumb|"What up, Seeker Nation? In today's video, we're looking at the effects of gravity on this chump and this staircase!"]]
*'''Bishoujo Series Transformers Skywarp''' (July 2024)
**''Known designers:'' [[Shunya Yamashita]] (artist)

:''[[Kotobukiya]] [[Bishoujo Series]]'' Skywarp is a repaint and slight retool of [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Kotobukiya Bishoujo Series|Starscream]] from the same line of PVC figures. In addition to being recolored in Skywarp's usual black and purple, the statue has received some minor resculpts, tweaking the face slightly and filling in her navel so she appears to be wearing a black skintight suit beneath her clothing.

:Like Starscream, Skywarp is attached to a purple display base designed after the Decepticon insignia, but she does not include any alternate headpieces like her fellow seeker.
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==Notes==
[[File:Skywarpatron.jpg|right|upright=0.9|thumb]]
*During the development of the [[Conehead]]s, [[Dirge (G1)/toys|Dirge]] was initially planned as new wing tooling attached to an unchanged Skywarp body. This plan lasted long enough to receive [[package art]], which was published decades later in ''[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]''.
*In a possible fit of madness, a triple changer was proposed that would switch between Skywarp (possibly mistaken for Starscream), [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], and Skywarp's jet mode.
*In modern times, Skywarp is often the last of the three primary Decepticon Seekers to see the use of a toyline's respective Seeker mold. Consequently, his figures may become prominent [[shelfwarmer]]s at the tail end of a line's run, as notoriously seen worldwide with [[#CWLeader|''Combiner Wars'' Leader Class Skywarp]].

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File:G1toy commemorative starscream.jpg

2024-10-03T02:40:27Z

Nightsqueak:

[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]. Images courtesy of [http://www.tfu.info TFU.info].

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Laserbeak (ES)

2024-09-27T19:49:42Z

Nightsqueak:

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Laserbeak}}
:'' Laserbeak is a [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette]] from the [[Transformers: EarthSpark (franchise)|EarthSpark]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Earthspark_Laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.40|Off to find the nearest [[G.H.O.S.T.]] agent uniform to stain.]]

Do not assume that '''Laserbeak''' is harmless. His small size, combined with his flight capabilities and fire power, make him a more complicated threat than one would assume. He can also attack his opponents with sonic waves, which become even stronger when combined with that of his fellow [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|cassette-bots]]. And much like them, he has a personal history of servitude with [[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]]. Like his compatriot [[Frenzy (ES)|Frenzy]], Laserbeak is also quite a talker once you get him going.

==Fiction==
===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Jake Green]] (English), [[Wataru Takagi]] (Japanese)|[[Klayton Alegre]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Franck Sportis]] (French)}}
Laserbeak was among the Decepticon troops led by [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] during their war against the Autobots. {{storylink|Secret Legacy, Part 1}} While Megatron joined [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]], believing that working with [[human]]s was the only way forward, Laserbeak stayed with Soundwave as one of a number of hold out Decepticons.

[[File:FrenzyAndLaserbeakBotBrawl HomePart1.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Jury's still out if me or [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|the one from the movie]] is creepier when we talk]]

As part of a plan to free the Decepticons captured by [[G.H.O.S.T.]], Soundwave had [[Ravage (ES)|Ravage]], Laserbeak and [[Frenzy (ES)|Frenzy]] steal [[Jon Schloder|Agent Schloder]]'s ID badge. The trio were intercepted by [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] and Megatron, and Laserbeak had no qualms about engaging his former leader in combat, with the trio using their Tri-Tone ability to great effect. The arrival of [[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] with [[restraining bolt]]s resulted in their capture. During their transportation to G.H.O.S.T. HQ, Soundwave attacked the Autobot convoy and freed the cassettte-bots with an electromagnetic pulse. The trio briefly attacked Megatron before turning their attention to the Terran and human Malto kids. They soon discovered that their Tri-Tone attack was easily interrupted by the catchy tune the kids had made up, allowing Bumblebee to recapture them, however Megatron persuaded Optimus to allow the cassette-bots to go free, believing the imprisonment of Cybertronians by G.H.O.S.T. to be wrong. {{storylink|Decoy (episode)|Decoy}}

Laserbeak and Frenzy later fell in with the Bot Brawl ring based out of [[Philadelphia]], under the service of the anti-Cybertronian scientist [[Mandroid]]. There they provided wrestling-style commentary over the bouts, most notably for one where an undercover Bumblebee fought the mind-controlled [[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]]. When Bumblebee, with the aide of his friends from the Malto family, were able to free Grimlock, Laserbeak and Frenzy were sent running along with the rest of the audience as the Dinobot went a fire-breathing rampage that destroyed the arena. {{storylink|Home, Part 1}}

Sometime after Mandroid's defeat, Laserbeak joined back up with Soundwave. When [[Twitch]] discovered an [[Emberstone|Embershard]] in the woods Soundwave dispatched Laserbeak to chase her down. The two grappled in the air over the shard. The shard ended up falling and came into contact with water droplets in the storm clouds. This created a new [[Spitfire (ES)|Chaos Terran]] mid-air. Laserbeak declared saving the Terran was not his problem and flew off. {{storylink|Spitfire (episode)|Spitfire}}

Laserbeak was flying over the Decepticon base while Starscream gave a grand speech about his plans to conquer Earth. In the subsequent fight with the Autobots and Maltos Laserbeak briefly attacked Robby and Twitch. {{storylink|Witwicky, Part 2}}

==Notes==
*This is the first animated depiction in a western ''Transformers'' cartoon to have Laserbeak speak in fluent English.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Laserbeak''' (レーザービーク ''Rēzābīku'')

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Wingthing (G1)

2024-09-18T18:00:49Z

Nightsqueak:

{{factions|decepticon|deceptihog}}
{{disambig2|Soundwave's Action Master partner from Generation 1|Soundwave's keytar buddy from ''Animated''|Wingthing (Animated)}}
:''Wingthing is a [[Decepticon]] [[Action Master partner]] or [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Mini-Cassette]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Wingthing Soundwave DestinyPt3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|Soundwave and his bat partner. No, the other bat partner.]]
'''Wingthing''' is one of the [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|many, many animal-friends]] of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]. Via a high-precision "personality emulator", Wingthing is programmed to share his master's penchant for cruelty, and gleefully follows his every command, indulging Soundwave's manipulative desires. And much like his master, Wingthing is hated by pretty much every other Decepticon for it.<ref>Description amalgamated from Soundwave's Action Master toy bio and Wingthing's ''Encore'' bio</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Regeneration One''===
[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] dispatched Wingthing to alert the other Decepticon cells on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] that the time to begin the next phase of their plan had come. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}} He and Soundwave watched as the Autobots deployed [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] against [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon's]] [[Blitz Engine]]s with satisfaction, knowing that they had [[Monstructor (G1)|a counter]] ready to be deployed. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}}

Following Soundwave's defeat and the [[Dark Matrix]] creature's rise, Wingthing was converted into a [[shadow-leech]] alongside Soundwave, [[Howlback (G1)|Howlback]], [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]], [[Squawktalk (G1)|Squawktalk]], [[Beastbox (G1)|Beastbox]], and [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]]. Their combined form menaced [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] before he was rescued by [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]. {{storylink|King of Shadows}} The shadow-leeches ceased to be a threat once [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] defeated the Dark Matrix creature. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:mtmte48 hygiene team.jpg|upright=1.3|left|thumb|Are you looking for an orange bat?]]
After the [[Simanzi Massacre]], Wingthing was part of a [[Decepticon]] [[hygiene team]] that picked up prisoners for [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore]]. He perched on [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]]'s forearm. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}}

===''Legends'' comic===
[[File:Legends extra Cassettes.jpg|thumb]]
With [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] and the other Decepticon cassettes, Wingthing was part of an attack on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' to steal the new [[Transform Super Cog]] in the late 1980s. {{Storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}
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==Games==
===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
[[File:ABTF-screen Acc-Wingthing.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|He's a thing that has wings.]]
Wingthing is an "Accessory" character, giving Deceptihogs he's attached to more explosive punch to their primary weapon, dealing more "splash" damage in a wider radius as well as pushing away targets not yet destroyed. This bonus can be increased with upgrades won from random-prize Crates or in the "[[King Pig|Shockwave]]'s Tower" mini-game.

He can be unlocked by purchasing him with Gems in the Barracks, with Tokens during specific [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)/Challenge Events|Challenge Events]], or won from Crates and [[King Pig|Shockwave]]'s Tower. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Wingthing was created using a "personality emulator" used to bring [[drone]]s to life, creating a self-righteous little warrior with the disposition and temperament of his template, Soundwave. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1toy-Wingthing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Someday he hopes he can trade in that dumb cannon mode for a sweet rectangle mode!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Soundwave with Wingthing''' (Action Master, [[1990]])}}</ul>

: Part of the first assortment of individually-carded [[Action Master]]s, released in the seventh and final year of ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' in the US, Wingthing is a robotic bat. Pushing down on his tail flips his head and a chunk of his inner body around via a spring-loaded mechanism, revealing a (non-firing) blaster. Folding his wings up forms his [[Concussion weapon|concussion cannon]] mode, which can be used by any regular Action Master figure. His gun barrel can be extended by attaching the handgun from any carded Action Master.

: He was only available packed in with his larger partner [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Soundwave]].

: Soundwave's [[instructions]] inaccurately show him with [[Treadshot (G1)#|Treadshot]]'s "[[pulse demagnetizer]]" rifle, which resulted in quite a few mix-ups on toy information websites and in identification guides, including ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', and, unfortunately, the photo at right. (Treadshot's instructions, however, do ''not'' have Soundwave's "[[photon negator]]" gun, but a totally different gun that no Action Master came with.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Wingthing/wingthing.htm More information on Wingthing at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
[[File:Encoretoy-Wingthing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His dream has come true.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Soundblaster''' ([[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''21'''
:*''Reelase date'': February ??, 2012
:*''Accessories:'' 2 "concussion cannons", clear cassette case

:''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' Wingthing is an orange, yellow, and black redeco of [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ratbat]], transforming from robot bat into a microcassette that can fit in the tape compartments of the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Soundwave]] and [[Blaster (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Blaster]] molds. Wingthing sports a sticker in the place where a cassette spool image would be, showing a "scan" of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] which reveals the city-bot's weak spots when viewed through Soundblaster's clear-red chest door (in the same way [[Tech Spec]] decoders work).

: Unlike the majority of Decepticon Mini-Cassettes, doesn't feature silver or gold weapons, but instead, has them in a shiny gunmetal. ''Like'' most of the reissue-line cassettes, he comes with a clear cassette case for "storage" in tape mode.

: He was only available packed in with ''Encore'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Encore|Soundblaster]] and [[Enemy (G1)#Encore|Enemy]].
{{G1RatbatMold}}
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:TF-MP-Wingthing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Still does not convert into a weapon.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Cassettbot VS Cassettron''' (Multi-pack, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-15/16E'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 23]], 2017
:*''Accessories'': Cassette case

: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Wingthing, is, naturally, a redeco of ''Masterpiece'' [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]. His formerly-separated "backpack" accessories are now integrated into the transformation, and separation is not possible.

: Due to the modified [[transformation]] scheme compared to the original toy, the [[alternate mode|cassette mode]] details are visible on the front of his wings. The line art of these details were actually part of Ratbat's original [[character model]], although in most depictions of this model in fiction the wings remained solid purple.

: He was only available in a limited-edition [[TakaraTomy Mall]] "Encore" set, packed in with [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], and [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]]. If purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, the set includes a [[collector coin]], featuring Enemy's face on one side and the Autobot logo and names of all the included characters on the opposite side. The coin is mounted in a card resembling a cassette, similar to the cards housing the coins for MP-15 and MP-16, but styled like Enemy's cassette mode on the "A" side, while the "B" side resembles Stripes's cassette mode.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/collector-coin-for-transformers-masterpiece-mp15-16e-cassettbot-vs-cassetron/40401/ Collector Coin for Transformers Masterpiece MP-15 / 16-E Cassettbot vs Cassetron]</ref>
{{MPRatbatMold}}
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Wingthing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's now the Buzzsaw to Ratbat's Laserbeak.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit''' (Deluxe Class multi-pack, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': ''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-GS10'''
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'', "Decepticon Wingthing" is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ratbat]], transforming into a flattened box that is theoretically compatible with ''Siege'' Voyager Class [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]], but in practice it's slightly too large to fit into his chest compartment. He can however fit into the retooled [[Soundblaster (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundblaster]], or attach to Soundwave and other figures as some sort of shield.

: Curiously, ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Thundertron#Legacy|Thundertron]], a toy released five years later, has two slots on his right shoulder in robot mode for Wingthing, or his redecoes, to securely perch on him.

: Wingthing was released in a four-pack with fellow cassette-bot [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Frenzy]], mold-mate [[Skar (G1)#Generations|Skar]], and Powermaster [[Knok#Generations|Knok]].
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==Notes==
[[File:Encoretoy-Wingthingblackhead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Should probably see a dermatologist.]]
*In [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' profile series, every [[Action Master]] partner robot profiled was [[Retcon|retroactively]] given the "[[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]" classification, though the partners to characters who had previous, non-Action Master toys (like Soundwave) were omitted from the books' lineup. However, the across-the-board application of the Targetmaster term for those that ''did'' appear makes a pretty clear implication that ''all'' of the Action Master partner-bots are Targetmasters... at least, as far as the Dreamwave universe is concerned.
*An early photo as well as the packaging art of ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' Wingthing was more brown in color and had an entirely black head (with gold eyes in the art) and ears. The change to an orange head may be based on the strong similarity to [[:File:Destron Heroes Ratbat.jpg|a strangely orange Ratbat]] featured on the "Destron Heroes" poster included with 1986's [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GoodBye|Good Bye Megatron]] set.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Wingthing''' (ウィングシング ''Wingushingu'')

==References==
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[[Category:Encore]]
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[[Category:Masterpiece]]
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Razor-Sharp

2024-09-18T17:45:37Z

Nightsqueak:

{{factions|decepticon}}
:''Razor-Sharp is a [[Decepticon]] [[Action Master partner]] from the [[The Transformers (toyline)|toyline portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Razor-sharp.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Know that my name is not Razorclaw.]]

[[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]]'s Action Master partner is '''Razor-Sharp''', a crab whose claws can tear through nearly any metallic substance. Razor-Sharp transforms into a semi-automatic rifle that fires exploding plasma-energy projectiles, and shares a devious mindset with Banzai-Tron.

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Razor-Sharp was the [[decapodian]] mascot of the ''[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]]'', captained by [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]]. She decapitated [[Starhook]] when he suggested surrender during the closing throes of the [[Grand Uprising]]. Shortly thereafter, she presumably perished when the ''Tidal Wave'' collided with the ''[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]''. {{storylink|Derailment}}

==Games==
===Transformers: Earth Wars===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1Banzai-Tron toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Elephantiasis of the sidearm is a real illness, you know.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Banzai-Tron with Razor-Sharp''' (Action Master, [[1990]])}}</ul>

: Part of the third assortment of individually-carded [[Action Master]]s, released in the seventh and final year of ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' in the US, Razor-Sharp is a robotic crab that transforms into a "semi-automatic rifle that shoots plasma energy projectiles" that any Action Master figure can hold. His gun barrel can also be extended by adding any Action Master rifle. He also has two post-holes on the back end of his "shell" that allow him to carry two more rifles.

: He was only available packed in with his larger partner [[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Toys|Banzai-Tron]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Razor-Sharp/razor-sharp.htm More information on Razor-Sharp at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===ULTIMATES!===
[[File:Ultimates Banzai-Tron.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
*'''Banzai-Tron''' (ULTIMATES!, 2022)

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers ULTIMATES!]]'' from [[Super7]], packed in with [[Banzai-Tron (G1)#ULTIMATES!|Banzai-Tron]], Razor-Sharp is an upscaled version of his original toy, albeit with absolutely zero articulation whatsoever. His legs and claws are separate pieces from the body, but are glued in place.

: Though the toy-accurate rifle barrel sculpted and painted on the crab's underbelly cannot be moved into firing position, he can still form a weapon mode of sorts by plugging Banzai-Tron's gun onto the post on Razor-Sharp's "face", though it's a bit of a tight fit. Also, this combination is incredibly awkward for Banzai-Tron to hold, since he still has to hold it by the rifle handle, leaving a whole wide crab to rest on his shoulder. But hey, awkward weapon modes are very on-brand for Action Master partners!

: Preorders for Banzai-Tron (and the rest of Wave 1) opened on [[January 29]] 2021, and closed on [[February 28]], with the toys projected to ship in winter of that year. But due to worldwide manufacturing and shipping kerfuffles, the toys did not reach buyers until June of 2022.

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==Notes==
[[File:EarlyBanzaiTron.jpg|100px|thumb|Could be worse; he could have once transformed into a cassette.]]
* Early promotional catalogs use a [[redeco]]ed [[Pretender]] [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] as a stand-in for Razor-Sharp, along with a slightly different color scheme on his pal Banzai-Tron. Could this be what Razor-Sharp looked like before [[Nucleon (substance)|nucleon]]? Sucks to be him.
* The figure can stand in a more upright "sand-crab like" posture which reveals a small robotic face; [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]'s ''Transformers Chronicles'' fan-comic depicts him this way. This transformation has not been shown as being correct in any official source, effectively making it a fan-mode... a Hirofumi Ichikawa fan-mode, mind you, but still a fan-mode.
* Razor-Sharp's color scheme is that of the {{w|Gecarcinus quadratus|"Halloween Crab" (''Gecarcinus quadratus'')}}. Yes, there actually is a crab in nature with a black carapace, purple pincers, and orange legs.
* The [[Action Master]] partner robots were given the "[[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]" classification [[Retcon|retroactively]] by [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile series.
* Razor-Sharp was characterized as female in ''Beast Wars: Uprising'', but as male in the [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]] profile book.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Razor-Sharp''' (レーザーシャープ ''Rēzā Shāpu'')

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Shattered Glass issue 4

2024-06-25T03:41:37Z

Nightsqueak:

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'''An unproductive interrogation session with his new Decepticon prisoner pushes Goldbug's temper to its limit.'''

==Synopsis==
''Ambitious, ruthless, and more than a little desperate for [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]'s attention, Bumblebee spent the war for [[Earth]] clawing his way up through the [[Autobot]] ranks, and might've even gained the approval he sought so if a blast from [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]]'s [[fusion cannon]] during the final battle hadn't brought him to the brink of deactivation. Using a spare [[protoform]], [[Ratchet (SG)|Ratchet]] revived the little Autobot during their voyage back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and rebuilt him into the powerful [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]]... but despite this new lease on life, Goldbug discovered that Optimus had only allowed Ratchet to rebuild him not out of any affection for his comrade, but simply because they had the materials on hand. Humiliated by his defeat, and resentful of his would-be leader, Goldbug's insecurities began to fester.

After capturing [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] and imprisoning him in one of [[Kaon (polity)|Gold City]]'s torture chambers, Goldbug watches as [[Jetfire (SG)|Jetfire]] interrogates [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]]. Ever the pragmatist, Goldbug orders Jetfire to simply tear out Starscream's spark and be done with it, but Jetfire reminds him that they're attempting to extract any information regarding his recent attempt to communicate with the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]s: if Starscream dies, however, that data dies with him. At that moment, a proximity alarm alerts the two to an intruder—Goldbug leaves to deal with their visitor himself, but not before ordering Jetfire to find a way to make Starscream talk. That intruder, it turns out, is none other than [[Skywarp (SG)|Skywarp]], whom Megatron has sent specifically to free his trusted lieutenant—although his teleportation powers allow him to easily gain access to the prisoner complex while eluding security, he's no match for Goldbug. Despite the size disparity, Goldbug is as vicious as he is unpredictable: in a matter of seconds, he overwhelms his larger opponent with a pair of electrified tonfas and delivers the killing blow by ripping Skywarp's head from his body. The rush is temporary, however: the moment the battle is over, Goldbug feels nothing but disappointment at the fact that Megatron didn't send a more worthy foe.

''Although Optimus and his men returned to Cybertron triumphant, the brief peace didn't last—although Goldbug soon realized that [[Prowl (SG)|Prowl]] intended to stage a coup against the Autobot leader and depose him, Optimus refused to heed his warnings. Goldbug snarls that that his leader has his head up his bumper, but this brief moment of insolence earns him a painful beating. Battered but still alive, the humiliated Autobot picks himself up off the ground just in time to hear a voice from a nearby alleyway: Prowl, who congratulates Goldbug for his perception, and offers him a place in his scheme...

Jetfire reluctantly continues the interrogation, urging his former comrade all the while to simply give up the information Goldbug desires—when Goldbug returns, he throws Skywarp's head at Starscream's feet in a calculated ploy to break Starscream's spirit and taunts that Megatron couldn't be bothered to send an important Decepticon to rescue him. Goldbug orders [[Wheeljack (SG)|Slicer]] to round up and execute any suspected Decepticon sympathizers, and Jetfire to try and crack the encrypted files in Starscream's spark by any means necessary. Jetfire points out that it will take time, and Goldbug snaps at him to do what he's told: if he can't wake up the Titans, he'll use Starscream's body to draw out Megatron and his followers from the shadows. Starscream just laughs—he might be the ruler of his own city, but at his core Goldbug is still the same pathetically desperate Autobot he's always been: he's just transferred his obsession to Megatron. Goldbug screams for Starscream to shut up and lunges for the controls of the torture device until Jetfire holds him back: if they kill him, they lose their one chance to get a Titan. Anyway, Slicer points out, they've got bigger problems: Megatron's sent reinforcements.

Elsewhere in the Autobot facility, [[Tap-Out (SG)|Tap-Out]] and [[Freeway (SG)|Freeway]] are standing guard when a lone [[cerebro-shell]] bounces off Tap-Out's helmet, infects his comrade, and gives the heroic [[Insecticon (SG)|Insecticon]]s the opening they need to launch their rescue mission. But although [[Venom (SG)|Venom]] and [[Shrapnel (SG)|Skrapnel]] quickly make mincemeat of the Autobots, none of them can stand up to a furious Goldbug, who meets the invaders head-on. Despite the six-on-one odds, they don't stand a chance against Goldbug, who easily slaughters his way through the swarm, and flashes back to his failed attempt to assassinate Optimus Prime as he does so.

''Despite his best efforts, Goldbug was unable to wound his former leader and beat an undignified retreat. But this defeat was merely a setback—as he steadily rebuilt his powerbase, and turned Gold City into his own personal fiefdom, Goldbug vowed that no one will ''ever'' think him a joke again.''

As Goldbug crushes [[Venom (SG)|Venom]]'s head underfoot, Jetfire raises Goldbug on his communicator... but, as he stalks back to the torture chamber, the Autobot warlord has had enough of his excuses. If Jetfire won't get Starscream to talk, then ''he'll'' do it. Aghast, Jetfire watches as Goldbug storms in and points his blaster directly at Starscream's face!

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashback. 

{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Decepticon]]s|c1=
* ''[[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]]'' (2)
* [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] (6)
* [[Skywarp (SG)|Skywarp]] (8)
* [[Kickback (SG)|Kickback]] (14)
* [[Venom (SG)|Venom]] (15)
* [[Ransack (SG)|Ransack]] (16)
* [[Bombshell (SG)|Bombshell]] (17)
* [[Shrapnel (SG)|Skrapnel]] (18)

|h2=[[Autobot]]s|c2=
* [[Goldbug (SG)|Bumblebee/Goldbug]] (1)
* ''[[Prowl (SG)|Prowl]]'' (3)
* ''[[Ratchet (SG)|Ratchet]]'' (4)
* ''[[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]'' (5)
* [[Jetfire (SG)|Jetfire]] (7)
* [[Dual-gauge]] (9)
* [[Nightstalker (SG)|Nightstalker]] (10)
* [[Wheeljack (SG)|Slicer]] (11)
* [[Tap-Out (SG)|Tap-Out]] (12)
* [[Freeway (SG)|Freeway]] (13)
* [[Wideload (SG)|Wideload]] (19)
* [[Searchlight (SG)|Searchlight]] (20)
}}

==Quotes==
"I should have been a legendary Autobot after the war on Earth. I'd done more than enough to earn my place as '''Prime's''' second-in-command. But there was '''Megatron'''. Always Megatron. And Autobots do not reward failure."
:—'''Goldbug'''

"I'm an Autobot warlord. Gold City is named after me. Optimus Prime '''himself''' doesn't dare come after me—and instead of being '''brave enough''' to face me, Megatron sends a second-rate Seeker? Perhaps he's just like Optimus after all."
:—'''Goldbug'''

"'''Prowl''' can plot all he wants, and you can whine about it. But I need not concern myself with the '''plans''' of lesser Cybertronians. In the end, I can destroy you with a word. Leave you to the gutters. Because I am the one with power, '''Bumblebee'''."
:—'''Optimus Prime'''

"...it's all about power here on Cybertron. Whether you use your '''form''' or your brain, that's all that matters."
:—'''Prowl'''

"We should make a game—a shot of energon every time you say Megatron's name. Ha! Sorry, it's just... thought you would have learned more from years kneeling at Optimus'—" 
"Shut '''up'''!"
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Goldbug'''

"I will never... be a joke again."
:—'''Goldbug'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The first flashback in the issue shows the final battle on [[Earth]] that occurred in [[Shattered Glass issue 2|issue #2]] from Bumblebee's perspective. In that issue, Starscream recalled how a blast from Megatron's [[fusion cannon]] left him so badly damaged he required a full rebuild into his present-day Goldbug identity.

===Transformers references===
* In the original ''Shattered Glass'' universe, Bumblebee voluntarily upgraded himself into Goldbug after the evil Autobot took [[Drench (SG)|Drench]]'s place as the [[Seeker (SG)|Seeker]] commander. This story, however, takes more inspiration from Goldbug's origins in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|"Generation 1" cartoon]] and [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comics]], in which he underwent an emergency rebuild after sustaining life-threatening battlefield damage. Goldbug's depiction as a treacherous but insecure backstabber has its roots in [[Fun Publications]]' prose stories, which set him up as a Starscream-type figure for [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]]—himself the Starscream to Optimus Prime's Megatron—in both "[[Eye in the Sky]]" and "[[Blitzwing Bop]]".
* Prowl previously appeared in issues [[Shattered Glass issue 2|#2]] and [[Shattered Glass issue 3|#3]] with a vibrant white, blue, and lime paint job. The second flashback in this issue, set at some point after the end of the war, shows that Prowl has adopted a more muted livery in the interim: his black, grey, and dark green color scheme brings him in line with how he appeared in Fun Publications' "[[Another Light]]" storyline.
* Prowl's coup has echoes [[John Barber]]'s depiction of the character back in [[2005 IDW continuity|IDW's first ''Transformers'' universe]], in which he went rogue during the "[[Combiner Wars (comic)|Combiner Wars]]" crossover and remained a free agent for the remainder of the continuity.
* Several of Goldbug's goons are evil versions of his fellow [[Throttlebot]]s: [[Freeway (SG)|Freeway]] makes a cameo as a prison guard, while the Insecticons are later shown taking on [[Searchlight (SG)|Searchlight]] and [[Wideload (SG)|Wideload]] in new color schemes. A non-Throttlebot guest appearance includes an evil [[Tap-Out (SG)|Tap-Out]]; unusually for ''Shattered Glass'', his turquoise colour scheme evokes his good counterpart. With the exception of Wideload, all of these Autobots appear to be [[Redeco#"Virtual" redecos|"virtual" redeco]]s of the [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Cliffjumper mold]], much like Goldbug himself. Tap-Out and Freeway at the very least were not named in the script, but were instead chosen by artist [[Dan Khanna]]; colorist [[John-Paul Bove]], not aware they were intended as any characters in particular, invented colour schemes for them, and jokingly suggested they be given original names "Backdoor" and "Flapflaps".<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Looks like Tapout and Freeway to me...|link=https://twitter.com/DantheArtguy/status/1466064793891184648|name=Dan Khanna|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=12|day=01|(defunct=)}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=They are unnamed in the script and the artist didn't indicate who they were so I didn't have any particular characters in mind. They do resemble those characters though, so it will be up the the rampant speculations of the fandom to decide! Unless Hasbro make toys of them...?|link=https://twitter.com/wordmongerer/status/1466393976823549953|name=John-Paul Bove|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=12|day=02|(defunct=)}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=No need to apologize! I would assume it is those guys but I can't speak definitively to that. Though don't Backdoor and Flapflaps sound like excellent names for them? What's that? They sound terrible you say? HOW DARE YOU!|link=https://twitter.com/wordmongerer/status/1466401639200403468|name=John-Paul Bove|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=12|day=02|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* The three [[Insecticon (SG)|Insecticon]]s are joined by their lesser known "Deluxe" brethren: [[Ransack (SG)|Ransack]] and [[Venom (SG)|Venom]]. They've been getting quite a lot of on-panel time recently at IDW, with cameos in both ''[[Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies|Transformers '84]]'' and [[My Little Pony/Transformers: Friendship in Disguise!|the first ''My Little Pony'' crossover]]. Unusually for IDW, which generally sticks with portraying [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] as the 'bot in charge, the comic depicts [[Shrapnel (SG)|Skrapnel]] as team leader, perhaps harkening back to the original cartoon's tendency to have him ordering the others around.
* In the final flashback, Optimus attacks Goldbug with a battleaxe based on the accessory that came with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' Optimus Prime]].

===Other trivia===
* Throughout the comic, Goldbug and Jetfire are accompanied by a blue and bronze 'bot who resembles [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]], as he appeared in the original ''Shattered Glass'' prose stories. However, Goldbug consistently refers to him as ''[[Slicer (G1)|Slicer]]'': an obscure Generation 1 Decepticon who began life as a [[redeco]] of Wheeljack's [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Action Master]] toy, who formed the basis for ''Shattered Glass'' Wheeljack's color scheme. Although his deal isn't entirely laid out in the comic itself, author [[Danny Lore]] later clarified on Twitter that, like Goldbug, Wheeljack adopted a new name for himself at some point<ref>{{citesocial|quote=He is the tf formerly known as wheeljack!|link=https://twitter.com/weredawgz/status/1466532346648096779|name=Danny Lore|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=12|day=02}}</ref>—perhaps a reference to the time when mirror Wheeljack disguised himself as normal Slicer's future self when he visited the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' timeline in "[[Generation 2: Redux]]".
* Originally solicited for November 24th, the mass-market release of this issue arrives just one week late. However, as a result of various supply chain mixups, [[Hasbro Pulse]] shipped Goldbug well ahead of schedule, in late October—meaning that anyone who purchased Goldbug online got the comic more than a month ahead of its intended release date, and just ''before'' the release of issue 3.

===Covers (4)===
* '''Cover A:''' A triumphant Goldbug homages [[Jim Lee]]'s cover to [[Rhythms of Darkness!|Marvel US #67]], by [[Alex Milne]]
* '''Cover B:''' Goldbug ices Skywarp, by [[Beth McGuire-Smith]]
* '''Retailer incentive cover:''' Goldbug, by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]]
* '''Hasbro Pulse exclusive cover:''' Goldbug jumps off the page, by [[Casey Coller]]. Included with orders of [[Goldbug_(SG)#Shattered_Glass_Collection|Shattered Glass Goldbug]].

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==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
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Cheetor (BW)/toys

2024-04-06T03:55:25Z

Nightsqueak:

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[[File:CheetorBWtoys.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|A sea of yellow and spots.]]

Being the yellow [[kid-appeal character]] of the [[Beast Era]], '''[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]''' gets a lot of toys!

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
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{{twoimages|File:BW-toy CheetorV1.jpg|File:BWtoy-Cheetorgreeneyes.jpg|w1=300|w2=300|caption=Left: Ol' Blue-Eyes is... rare. Right: From robot... to brick.}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe, 1996/1997)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name:'' '''Cheetus'''
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''C-3'''
:*''Accessories:'' Tail-gun, "[[Quasar rifle|quasar canon]]" water-squirting gun
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxe toys (sort of, see below), Cheetor transforms into an organic, big cat-like creature somewhat resembling a [[Popular beast alternate modes|cheetah]]. As such, he is yellow and covered in spots. In [[robot mode]], he is armed with a rifle made out of his hindquarters and tail, along with a second [[water-squirting gimmick|water-squirting]] "quasar canon" formed out of his stomach. As with most early ''Beast Wars'' toys, he features a "[[mutant head]]" that replaces his face, although because the entire head is mounted on a cabinet-style vertical swivel, it is difficult to keep the mutant head set in position.

: There are several minor but noteworthy variations of this toy. The initial wave-1 "rocky bubble" release features blue cheetah eyes and was incredibly hard to find due to delayed shipping; he only shipped in later, short-run "revision" cases of wave 1. The "smooth bubble" release later in the year gave him red cheetah eyes. He was released again in 1997 (what with being a popular show character) in ''Beast Wars''{{'}} second year, this time with bright green cheetah eyes, and the gold robot eyes of the previous two versions were changed to green.

:[[TakaraTomy|Takara]] released two different Cheetor toys; one that was the same as Hasbro's red-eyed version, and a [[Variant|running change]] [[:File:BW toy - Running change Cheetor.jpg|version]] in January 1998 that not only has various color tweaks to make him slightly more show-colored (including dark green cheetah eyes, a gold head crest instead of blue, and red robot eyes), but also has a slight [[Retool|mold tweak]] to keep the beast head pointed forward in robot mode, based on [[Hasbro]]'s initial release of [[Tigatron]], which has been retained on all versions thereafter.

: This mold was later [[redeco]]ed for a "[[#DxFK|Fox Kids]]" version, as well as [[#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|both the Hasbro and Takara 10th anniversary versions]] of the character.

: This mold was also used to make [[Shadow Panther#Toys|Shadow Panther]]/[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Tripredacus Agent]] and [[Tigatron#Toys|Tigatron]]. It was slated to be used for ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nightprowler#Toys|Nightprowler]], but that toy set was canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Cheetor at TFU.info]''
{{BWCheetorMold}}

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[[File:VS3-CheetorWaspinator.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Is it possible to win a battle of the losers?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Saisoku no Taiketsu: Cheetus VS Waspeeter''' (VS pack, July 1997)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''VS-3'''
:*''Accessories:'' "Laser Shot" tail-gun,"Laser Shot" water-squirting gun

: In Japan, Cheetor was available both separately and in a "Quickest Showdown" (最速の対決 ''Saisoku no Taiketsu'') VS pack with [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#VS3|Waspinator]]. Both toys are identical to their original releases.

:Currently, it is unknown if the latter "show-like" version of the two toys were ever released in the VS set.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Gold Cheetus''' (Multi-pack "Lucky Draw", [[1998]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' "Laser Shot" tail-gun,"Laser Shot" water-squirting gun

: A one-of-a-kind, all-gold version of Cheetor was awarded in Japan for a ''[[TV Magazine]]'' contest. Where he was part of a set of other gold ''Beast Wars'' toys of the 5 main Maximals characters. Presumably, his softer joint-plastic and water bladder were unchromed gold, while everything else was blindingly gold-chromed.
::*''[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/japanesebeastwars.html More information at Soundwaves Oblivion]''

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[[File:BWtoy-CheetorTM.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|NOT a Power Rangers zord.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Transmetal Deluxe, 1998)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name:'' '''Metals Cheetus'''
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''C-42'''
:*''Accessories:'' Tail-whip

: As with most first-wave [[Transmetal]]s toys, Cheetor's [[beast mode]] is entirely robotic, but his robot mode has organic elements in its design. In beast mode, two rocket boosters can be flipped out (and extended, which the cartoon failed to show) of the sides of the cat torso to create a "flight mode", plus his tail rotates 180 to provide a "stabilizer" fin. In robot mode, his removable tail becomes a spiked whip, but he has no ranged weaponry, though you can put his two-fingered hands together to simulate the "gun" he used on the show. He also features an energon chip applied to the inside of the left wing. The toy suffers from a design flaw where the breast plate's hinges that holds both arms up in beast mode suffers from a lot of stress, and, over time, can't hold up the cheetah head properly anymore.

: The Takara ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (franchise)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' release of the Transmetal Cheetor toy features a number of small but notable changes from the Hasbro version. The most immediately noticeable is that the "CHEETOR" [[tampograph]] on his beast mode was changed to "CYBERTRON" and the Maximal [[insignia|faction symbol]]. The other changes make Takara's version closer to Cheetor's show appearance than the Hasbro version: green robot mode eyes (Hasbro's version has light blue), painted cheetah teeth (Hasbro's are unpainted), and the gray plastic is more blue-hued than the Hasbro version's semi-French-gray.

: This mold was used as the basis for the non-toy character [[Cataclysm (BW)|Cataclysm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Transmetal Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Hayate no Taiketsu: Metals Cheetus VS Metals Waspeeter''' (VS pack, September 1999)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''VS-42'''
:*''Accessories:'' Tail-whip

: Once again Cheetor was packaged in a "Gale Showdown" (疾風の対決 ''Hayate no Taiketsu'') VS pack with [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#VS42|Waspinator]], this time in their "Metals" forms. Again, both toys are identical to the individual releases.

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[[File:BeastWars Transmetal2 Cheetor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|A body only Primal could love.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Transmetal 2 Deluxe, 1999)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name:'' '''Metals Cheetus 2'''
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''C-49'''
:*''Accessories:'' "High-powered missile launcher/leap-thruster", missile, tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: [[Transmetal 2]] Cheetor is the first major departure from the usual Cheetor styling, but maintains the standard "stand up cat"-style transformation, for which the robot mode is essentially the beast mode standing on its hind legs. Transmetal 2 Cheetor transforms into a saber-toothed tiger-type big cat with a large rocket engine grafted into his back. In robot mode, this rocket engine becomes a spring-loaded missile launcher.

: In order to give your Cheetor toy a little more [[show-accuracy]], Cheetor's upper arms need to be popped off and swapped around. The forearms are already in the correct configuration.

: As with all Transmetal 2 toys, he features a [[spark]] crystal, a small, clear-colored ball with a vacuum-metalized faction logo inside. Cheetor's spark is placed on his left hind leg.

:"Metals Cheetus 2" in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Metals)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' line is identical to the Hasbro release. A "presale" version sold in conjunction with [[1999 Summer Toei Anime Fair]] has one difference—the dark gray present on most of the body was changed to a bright silver.

: This mold was later redecoed into [[Ravage (G1)/toys#TM2|Tripredacus Agent]]. (Notice the pattern yet?)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/TM2Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Transmetal 2 Cheetor at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy CheetorFK.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Ohh... I shouldn't have eaten that seventh gazelle...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Fox Kids Deluxe, 1999)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Tail-gun, "quasar canon" water-squirting gun

: In 1999, a redeco of the [[#Toys|original Cheetor toy]] was released, with "[[Fox Kids]]" branding on the packaging to advertise the show's move from syndication to a network. Aside from changing the black spots on his fur to a strange maroon color, at first glance, FK Cheetor seems identical to his original counterpart. However, a closer look shows that both the blue and the gold robot parts were all replaced with a metallic blue trim.

: Product listings gave this toy the name "Jungle Roar Cheetor",<ref>https://groups.google.com/d/msg/alt.toys.transformers/C30fV9dqOK0/gPO8D3N_PAUJ</ref> but that name never made it to packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/FKCheetor/fkcheetor.htm More information on Fox Kids Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BW-toy CheetorTMFK.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|[[Jim Sorenson|First guy]] to say I look like [[Cataclysm (BW)|Cataclysm]] gets a whip in the nuts.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Fox Kids Transmetal Deluxe, 1999)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name:'' '''Metals Cheetus Silver'''
:*''Accessories:'' Tail-whip

: Shortly afterward the prior toy's release, [[#TM1|Transmetal Cheetor]] received a "Fox Kids" redeco, released along with a redeco of [[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#FKTM|Transmetal Tarantulas]]. This red-and-dark-green version of Cheetor proved to be hard to come by, as this assortment did not ship for very long at all. Shipping lists listed the toy as "Mech-Tech Cheetor",<ref>https://groups.google.com/d/msg/alt.toys.transformers/C30fV9dqOK0/gPO8D3N_PAUJ</ref> but that name never made it to the packaging.

: In Japan, this toy was released as a [[JafCon]] convention [[exclusive]], under the name of "Metals Cheetus Silver", along with the "Fox Kids" versions of [[Airazor (BW)#FKTM|Transmetal Airazor]] and [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#FKTM|Transmetal Rattrap]].

: This version of Cheetor was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Cataclysm (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Cataclysm]] in the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' story "[[Derailment]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/FKTMCheetor/fktmcheetor.htm More information on Fox Kids Transmetal Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Machines''===
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[[File:BMtoy-CheetorMega.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|You will never stand this thing up. Never.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Cheetor''' (Mega, 2000)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the first assortment of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' Megas, Cheetor transforms into a super-lean [[technorganic]] cheetah. In keeping with the early ''Beast Machines'' design trend of "articulated features", turning the beast mode head causes its jaw to open and close. His left foreleg has a gear-spring horizontal "swiping" action activated by pushing a section of the above shoulder-armor towards his body.

: In robot mode, his head has the same feature; turning it left or right opens and closes his Muppet-like jaw. The "swiping"-action arm—now on his right side—is still available in this mode and can be used to swing his tail-whip around. Because of Cheetor's unusual body proportions and very small feet, he has issues standing up properly in this mode, especially with his legs positioned in the proper cat-like digitigrade style.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Beast Machines Cheetor (Mega) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BMtoy-CheetorMcD.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Worst cheetah mode ever? Dude, he walks on his knees.]]
*'''Cheetor''' (McDonald's Happy Meal, 2000)
**''McNumber:'' '''1'''

: This tiny, softer-plastic representation of Cheetor is great for the yung'uns. As one of nine toys in the [[McDonald's]] ''Beast Machines'' Happy Meal promotion, it features an incredibly simplistic transformation with no removable parts. Why does he have that sideways articulation at the knees? Why are the fins on the back of his legs oversized, making his cheetah mode look even more ridiculous than it has to? These are the questions that burn in our nightmares.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/McCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Beast Machines Cheetor (McDonald's) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BM Supreme Cheetor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|So near, yet so far!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Cheetor''' (Supreme, 2000)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Tail-sword, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Tim Bradley]] (concept artist)}}

: One of the largest ''Transformers'' toys, nearly as tall as [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] in robot mode, Supreme Cheetor was heavily hyped as an "ultimate" toy. Aside from having the most [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] sculpting of any ''Beast Machines'' Cheetor toy, he features electronic lights and sounds in both modes, articulated jaws on both his beast and robot mode heads, and raising "hackles" on his beast mode back. Each arm contains a [[gimmick]] as well. His left arm has a geared up-and-down "slashing" movement, with extending fingers (yes, fingers) that can spring out of his hand. His right arm contains a spring-loaded twin missile launcher that fires two missiles out of his palm when the arm is pulled back at the elbow. Disappointingly for such a large and well hyped figure, these gimmicks sharply limit his arm articulation. Even with his wide and rubber-padded feet, like [[#BMMega|Mega Cheetor]] he has balance issues in robot mode thanks to his top-heavy construction and oddly jointed legs. His teeth-clenched grin in robot mode is also somewhat off-putting.

: This toy was an ultimately inauspicious start for the Supreme price point. It [[Shelfwarmer|shelfwarmed]] pretty badly and ended up in blowout sales at online retailers discounted more than 75% off its original price tag.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/SupCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Beast Machines Cheetor (Supreme) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BM-toy CheetorNightSlash.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|This is totally backwards. The black repaint is supposed to come AFTER the yellow one.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Night Slash Cheetor''' (Deluxe, 2001)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the first wave of the [[Subline imprint|rebranded]] "Battle for the Spark" ''Beast Machines'' Deluxes, "Night Slash" Cheetor is a much more angular and mechanical-looking version of the character, with a more show-like face sculpt. Each bicep holds a spring-loaded sword attached by a brace that flips into his waiting hands when released. He has a Spark Crystal mounted on his upper back between his shoulders, and just behind that, a pair of thrusters on his back as well. His interior chest has a red and silver column that spins within a reflective silver dish when his Spark Crystal is pressed, meant to show the power of his Spark. However, this does not work terribly well given the opacity of the transparent plastic that normally covers it.

: This mold was used to make [[CatSCAN#Expanded Universe|CatSCAN]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/NightSlashCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Night Slash Cheetor at TFU.info]''

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*'''Cheetor''' (Jollibee Kids Meal, 2009)}}
**''Accessories:'' Container in Disguise

: Cheetor was available as one of three figures in a [[Jollibee]] promotion. The toy is a greatly simplified version of his ''Beast Machines'' Mega toy.

===''Transtech''===
[[File:TTCheetorToy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|It's an evolution revolution!]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe?)

:A new (seemingly Deluxe scale) version of Cheetor was designed for ''[[Transtech]]'', the proposed follow-up to ''Beast Machines'', which would have turned into a Cybertronic F-1 race car with a cheetah motif. It made it at least as far as a resin hardcopy, seemingly with near-final engineering. Aside from featuring a launching, spring-loaded front bumper, it is uncertain what gimmicks it may have had. The toy was ultimately scrapped alongside the rest of the ''Transtech'' line.

:An earlier version of the ''Transtech'' Cheetor design was the basis for the [[Transcendent Technomorph]] version of [[Cheetor (TransTech)|Cheetor]].
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===''Beast Wars Returns''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Cheetus''' ([[2004]]-[[November 18|11-18]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''BR-02'''
:*''Accessories:'' Tail-whip

: In 2005, the [[#Beast Machines|''Beast Machines'' Mega Cheetor]] toy was released as "Cheetus" as part of the Japanese Toys"R"Us [[exclusive]] ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars Returns]]'' line. It does not appear that any significant changes were made to it. Reportedly, this item had a run of only 4000 pieces.

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[[File:PfCCheetas.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|"Optimus, I don't wanna be mint in sealed box!"]]
*'''Cheetus Black Version''' (Mega, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Tail-whip

: "Cheetus Black Version" (チータスブラックバージョン), otherwise known as "Perfect Choice Cheetus", was the [[#BMMega|original Mega Cheetor toy]] [[redeco]]ed in black and silver as a special ''Beast Wars Returns'' promotional contest prize. By ordering the cartoon series through the digital cable provider, you were automatically entered in a drawing for the toy, along with several other smaller merchandise prizes. All of the gimmicks from the first version are retained in this one.<ref>http://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/japanesebeastwarsreturns.html</ref>

:It is currently unknown how many "Cheetus Black Version" prizes were awarded.
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
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[[File:TFU03-toy Cheetor.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|My love for Primal is like the sun and the moon, knowing they can never touch...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Night Slash Cheetor''' (Deluxe, 2005)}}</ul>

: A redeco of the [[#BMNSC|''Beast Machines'' Night Slash Cheetor toy]], the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Autobot]] version gives Cheets a predominantly orangey-yellow coloration again, but this time with a lot of dark red and some super-dark blue accents. All of his gimmicks from the previous version are retained.

: This toy was one of the last toys in the original ''Universe'' toyline sold at normal wide-release retail.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/NSCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Universe Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary''===
[[File:BW-toy Cheetor10th.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Guess what, I'm gonna have blue arms from now on.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Beast Wars 10th Anniversary, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' "Laser pistol"/tail, "water-squirting cannon"
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: In 2006, Hasbro redecoed the [[#Dx1|original Cheetor toy]] for their ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' line. He was cast in a different shade of yellow, and unlike most of the other toys in the line, he was actually ''further'' off model than his original toy, the biggest difference being that the newer toy lacks the gold paint on its forearms and feet found on the show model. His right beast mode shoulder was [[tampograph]]ed with a Maximal sigil. He came packed with build-a-figure [[Transmutate (BW)|Transmutate]]'s torso and a DVD disc containing the episode "[[Equal Measures]]".

:At this point the mold for the gut gun had degraded somewhat, and a new mold had to be made.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on 10th Anniversary Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
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[[File:TL-toy Cheetor-BC06.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Leopard print is in!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Dawn of Future's Past''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Engine-blaster, left & right side-pipes, Maximal "Golden Disk Key"
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Moore]] (concept artist)}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Cheetor and Tiagtron were easy picks, though Wolfang was originally proposed before they opted for Tigatron. An abandoned idea was for Tigatron to come in Stasis Pod packaging. See those and the final products below.|link=https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370239973862080515|site=Twitter|name=Joe Moore|year=2021|month=03|day=11}}</ref>

: ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Axalon Cheetor" is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Scout Class [[Clocker (Cybertron)#Toys|Clocker]], transforming into a low-ridin' Cybertronian race car with a large Maximal sigil on his hood and a cheetah-pattern deco for his upholstery. Stylin'! Inserting a "[[Cyber Key|Golden Disk Key]]" into the slot on his back pops up a pair of gun barrels, which can be held in robot mode as his pre-beast Quasar gun. His head is also [[retool]]ed from the original body to represent his ''Beast Wars'' head more closely, making his face even more show-accurate than the original toy's.

: He was available only as part of the [[BotCon 2006]] "[[Dawn of Future's Past]]" box-set, with "Axalon" versions of [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Timelines|Optimus Primal]], [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Timelines|Rhinox]], [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Timelines|Rattrap]], and "[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]" [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Timelines|Dinobot]].

: This toy—with the retooled head—was used to make "[[Tigatron#BotCon2006|Unit 2]]". The original version was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Swerve (Cybertron)#Toys|Swerve]] and [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie-verse]] [[Clocker (Movie)#Toys|Clocker]]. It was also the basis for many many non-toy [[Maximal Command Security Force]] members.

::*''[https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370239973862080515 Designer commentary on Axalon Cheetor from Joe Moore on Twitter]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/BCCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Axalon Cheetor at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TL-toy AlphaTrizer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A knight ''and'' a pirate. A knirate, if you will. Or a pight.]]
*'''Knight Alpha Trizer''' (BotCon 2014 add-on)
**''Accessories:'' Two swords, transforming blade/claw, beast-foot/claw

: Part of a Knights souvenir set that included [[Apelinq (BM)#Timelines|Apelinq]] and [[Flareup (G1)#BotCon2014|Flareup]], ''Timelines'' Alpha Trizer is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' Voyager Class [[Thundertron#Toys|Thundertron]], transforming into a mechanical lion that homages the never-made [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Unreleased|Alpha Trion]] redeco out of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]]. His right robot mode foot can detach to reveal a bladed "peg-leg", with the original foot converting into a claw-weapon. Like his mold-mate [[Go Prime]], Alpha Trizer also comes with a redeco of the twin swords that originally came with [[Kenzan]], which he can hold or plug into his beast mode's hip/wings. The toy also includes Thundertron's original weapon, a claw with swing-out sword-blade, though the electronic light-up feature has been removed.

: This toy was also redecoed into [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/BCAlphaTrizer/alphatrizer.htm More information on Alpha Trizer at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars Telemocha Series''===
[[File:BWTelemocha Cheetor.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Now THAT'S gorgeous!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1| '''Cheetus''' (Deluxe, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''TM-03'''
:*''Accessories:'' "Laser Shot" tail-gun,"Laser Shot" water-squirting gun

: In 2007, Takara did the 10th Anniversary thing for the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]'' line, except much more show-accurate than Hasbro, with a high number of [[Paint operation|paint applications]] in order to be show-accurate.

: This release came with a DVD of "Convoy Disappeared", the Japanese dub of "[[Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command]]" which was an episode that didn't feature Cheetor in any sort of meaningful way, despite episodes that do being easy to come by.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Telemocha Cheetor at TFU.info (scroll down)]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:TitaniumSeries-CheetorBM.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Do you remember a time when Cheetor was technorganic? Pepperidge Farm® remembers.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Cheetor''' (Cybertron Heroes, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' 2 scimitars, display stand
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Cybertron Heroes, Cheetor is based heavily on the design of Cheetor seen in the ''Beast Machines'' cartoon, albeit with some differences, notably much thicker limbs, making him far more stable in robot mode. His twin scimitars can peg onto his hips for storage and are made of softer, rubbery plastic. His [[die-cast]] metal is limited to his shoulders, torso, and thighs.

: Care must be taken when transforming Cheetor into beast mode. His robot head ''must'' be pushed back into his beast mode's neck until it ''clicks''. Failure to do so will cause his robot mode head to get stuck inside the chest after the cheetah mode's neck is pushed into it, and may require disassembling the torso to get it out again.

: This figure is the first transforming toy commemorating the ''Beast Machines'' story, designs, and faction symbols. According to ''Titanium Series'' concept designer [[Don Figueroa]], making ''Titanium'' Cheetor use the BM body was his idea. It seems he was told simply to make "Cheetor", but his [[Hasbro]] supervisors never specified ''which'' Cheetor to make. [[Aaron Archer]] corroborated this, saying Hasbro had not meant to produce a Beast Machines figure: they had simply put Cheetor's name on a list, and the toy ended up being, as Archer put it, "the wrong one".

:Like most ''Titanium Series'' Cybertron Heroes, Cheetor includes a display stand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Maximal/TitCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Titanium Series Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:TFU08-toy Cheetor.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He went through five bodies... and then back to ''this''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''Beast Wars Series'''
:*''Accessories:'' "[[Club|Battle Club]]", "[[Shuriken|Triple-Bladed Battle Discs]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: First available in the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' Deluxes, this version of Cheetor is based on the original ''Beast Wars'' Cheetor, transforming into an organic cheetah that's much closer in proportions to the real animal than any previous attempt, with a robot face sculpt based much more on the CGI show model. Alas, the compromise is that he has a far ''less'' [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] robot mode due to a markedly different transformation scheme that involves his entire beast-chest ending up as a huge hunchback in robot mode. When a lever is pulled on his beast mode back, the cheetah head's jaw opens and the cheetah's eyes change colors from green to red, a bizarre [[homage]] to not just the differing eye-colors the [[#Beast_Wars|original Cheetor toy]] went through in its many releases but also to how his cartoon model's cheetah head had green eyes in beast mode but red eyes in robot mode. His tail becomes a whip-weapon, plus he comes with a pair of triple-bladed throwing stars that store in compartments on his legs.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Universe Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Cheetorhenkeitoy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Chromed, but not Transmetal.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron Cheetus''' ([[December 27]], [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''C-12'''
:*''Accessories:'' "Battle Club", "Triple-Bladed Battle Discs"

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Cheetor replaces some of his yellow plastic—including his arms and stomach among other parts—with gold plastic. He has more elaborate and varied paint applications, including painting the insides of his beast mode kibble for a greater contrast. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he has vacuum-metalized plastic parts, specifically his entire head and the bodies of his throwing blades.
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===''Device Label''===
[[File:DeviceLabeltoy-Cheetusdesktop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Cheetus wears {{w|It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia|Kitten Mittens}}.]]
*'''Device Cheetus''' ([[May 29]], 2010)}}</ul>

:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Device Label|Ravage]] and [[Tigatron#Device Label|Tigatron]], Cheetus transforms from a working USB 2 gigabyte thumb drive into a yellow mechanoid cheetah.

:Stored on the USB drive is an installable program called "Transformers Desktop Defender". When the Cheetor device is plugged in, a Cheetor avatar appears on the screen, transforming from thumb drive to cheetah mode as the program is activated. The program's setup allows you to rename your cheetah to anything you desire, alter the avatar's movement speed and his personality, decide whether he eats your desktop icons, and view his function, mission, and [[tech Spec|tech spec]] numbers. Whether he appears as Cheetor, Ravage, or Tigatron can be selected as well.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy CheetorKreon.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Like an ambulatory block of cheese...]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''3'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 59'''
**''Accessories'': Stand brick, small pistol, katana
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:As part of the third wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Cheetor is a [[Kreon]] that can be rebuilt into a [[beast mode]] very very vaguely representing a cheetah. He reuses the animal helmet which debuted with [[Razorclaw (G1)#Kre-O|Razorclaw]]'s team. His handgun originally comes from [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] while his sword used to be [[Bludgeon (G1)#Kre-O|Bludgeon]]'s. Amusingly, his gun forms his beast mode tail, evoking the "tail gun" from the original toy and show model.

: This Micro-Changer assortment was the last one to appear at [[Target]], with later waves showing up only at [[Toys"R"Us]] or drug/discount stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Cheetor at TFU.info]''

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*'''Cheetor''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2017]])
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, small pistol

:In 2017, the Collection 3 Micro-Changers were re-released in a whole new production run, first appearing at [[Walgreens]] stores in the US. These releases use the almost-entirely-[[retool]]ed 2015 Kreon (making most parts incompatible with older Kreons), with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. Cheetor gained a new [[tampograph]] on his back, adding black spots so his beast mode looks more cheetah-y (what you can see of it anyway).

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:BW-Masterpiece-MP34-Cheetor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Welcome to Masterpiece Cheetor.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetus (Beast Wars)''' ([[February 25]], 2017)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''MP-34'''
:*''Accessories:'' 3 cheetah heads, 3 cheetah eyes, 3 robot faces, Laser Shot A, [[Quasar rifle|Laser Shot B]]
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Cheetus transforms from a show-accurate cheetah to a show-accurate robot, albeit taking a few shortcuts (such as using a faux cheetah head for the robot mode torso). He comes with two different guns: his traditional "gut gun" and his secondary "rump gun" which saw sporadic use in early ''Beast Wars'' episodes. Additionally, he sports three different robot faces (serious, angry and smiling), three different cheetah heads (neutral, angry and shocked) and three different pairs of cheetah eyes (looking straight, looking left and looking right). Both weapons can stow on his backside. His hands are completely removable at the wrist, which makes it much easier for you to put his "rump gun" in his hand.

:He takes show-accuracy to a dedicated extreme, including having fuzzy, dotted spots on his cheetah parts to mimic the stretched textures of the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] CGI model. This is also the first beast-mode Transformers toy to implement realistic whiskers, though the nature of the figure's transformation scheme means that these whiskers are prone to deforming. Unfortunately, the figure is known to suffer from paint chipping.

:Preorders supplied by Hasbro Asia come with a die-cast Optimus Primal minifigure, as opposed to the [[collector coin]] typically accompanying ''Masterpiece'' releases from Hasbro Asia.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/masterpiece-cheetor-color-images.1066483/page-168#post-15460586 TFW2005 Forums discussion, 2 February 2018]</ref>

:At some point earlier on in development, two comlink accessories (one for beast mode, the other for robot mode) based on the episode "[[The Web]]", were planned to be included with Cheetus, but were ultimately scrapped.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PrimalSabbath/posts/1336648463069579 Images of an in-hand ''Masterpiece'' Cheetus prototype]- Primal Sabbath on Facebook</ref> These pieces eventually found release with ''Masterpiece'' [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther]].

:This figure was reissued by TakaraTomy on [[March 31]], [[2019]] to coincide with the release of ''Masterpiece'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Beast Megatron]].

:As briefly mentioned above, Cheetus was redecoed into ''Masterpiece'' Shadow Panther.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Cheetor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Like... y'know, nya.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K4'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-03'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], 2021
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip, Golden Disk card
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] and [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Dennis Chan]] (sculptor), [[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

: Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Cheetor transforms from a robot accurate to his appearance in the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon into a realistic (if extremely bright yellow) cheetah. Unlike the ''Masterpiece'' figure, he has molded fur texture rather than full-body printing. Cheetor's tail can detach to become a whip, similar to his Transmetal toy. His beast mode legs can unfurl to form longer legs in robot mode, giving him a look reminiscent of his Beast Machines appearance; whether this was intentional or not is unclear. In cheetah mode, his jaw can open and close to adorably change his expression.

: A major design flaw is found within the cheetah’s neck. The plastic used there is ''extremely'' thin - you can actually see the paint on the other side - and it is commonplace for specimens to develop visible cracks around the pins at the base of the neck as soon as they are transformed. In addition, the small plastic tab meant to secure the head/neck of the cheetah into the back is prone to breakage. Hasbro issued a running change to address the latter problem, making the tab smaller and sturdier.

: Cheetor comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.

: This figure was retooled into [[Shadow Panther#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Shadow Panther]], and then redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Legacy (toyline)|Legacy]]'' [[Nightprowler#Legacy|Nightprowler]]. The mold's robot and beast mode legs were also reused on the Hasbro PulseCon-exclusive ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' "[[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon|Covert Agent Ravage]]".
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-Maximal-Cheetor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's not easy being cheesy.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe Class, 2021)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-18'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 26]], [[2022]]
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}

:Promoting the ''Kingdom'' season of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], Cheetor is a redeco of his ''Kingdom'' toy, closer resembling his ''Beast Wars'' animation model. As such, his yellow parts are more of an orange-gold shade, and his blue parts/paint are a darker and metallic blue. For closer accuracy to his ''Beast Wars'' animal mode, his cheetah eyes are now green and he lacks the blue paint on his legs, at the cost of having unpainted, yellow shins in robot mode. For unknown reasons, his whip lacks all blue paint and his crotch-plate is only partially blue. Much like his [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Maximal]] [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|compadres]] in the wave, Cheetor features no toyline-staple battle damage.

:The design flaw present in the original ''Kingdom'' release is still present. The running change in the neck tab of the original feature has also been found in this version of the figure.

:This toy, like most of the Netflix ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' toys, is a [[Walmart]] exclusive in the U.S. and Canada. Like the rest of its Deluxe Class wave, Cheetor was found in Walmart stores on [[March 13]]<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/wave-3-deluxes-from-netflix-transformers-line-found-in-us-first-look-at-netflix-deep-cover/45744/ ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Wave 3 found at US retail]</ref> before an official unveiling.
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===''Vintage Beast Wars''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Reissue, [[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail-gun, "quasar canon" water-squirting gun

:In celebration of the 25th anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', the original 1996 Deluxe Class Cheetor was reissued under the ''[[Vintage|Vintage Beast Wars]]'' lineup. Cheetor features all the same accessories and functionality as the original toy but differs slightly in deco: most noticeably, the cheetah eyes are green while the robot eyes are orange, which is a combination not present on earlier releases. The shoulder joints have also been mildly reinforced from previous releases.

:Bizarrely, the second set of Hasbro stock photography, which is the one used on the cross-sell, is of the ''[[#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' toy instead.

:Much like ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'', Cheetor is packaged in a "rock bubble" blister card styled after the original ''Beast Wars'' toy packaging, [[package art]] and all. Also similar to ''Vintage G1'', the time disparity since the original release has the toy reasonably set at double the price of the toy's 1996 release, $20 versus $10. This version of Cheetor was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada, but sales ended up being so poor that unsold stock was eventually sold on clearance as low as its original $10 price.
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===''Authentics''===
[[File:TF-Authentic-Titan-Changers-Cheetor.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|Who's the Big Cat now?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Titan Changer, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip
:Part of the fourth wave of ''Authentics'' Titan Changers, Cheetor is a 28cm figure with a very simple conversion from robot to mechanical cheetah. The tail comes off to become a whip.

:The design of this toy has a striking resemblance to the early concept/toy designs of [[Cheetor (ROTB)|''Rise of the Beasts'' Cheetor]], and would also be [[Cheetor (ROTB)#TitanChanger|repackaged]] for that movie's [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|toyline]].
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===''Beast Wars Again''===
[[File:TF-BW-Vintage-JP-BWVS-03-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Shunsoku no Taiketsu''' ([[October 28]], [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BWVS-03'''
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}

:Released as part of the ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, the "Instant Showdown" (瞬速の対決) set contains Cheetus and [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Again|Waspeeter]]. Cheetus is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Cheetor]] in more cartoon-accurate colors, featuring painted pupils for the beast mode head, but opting to paint the eyes red instead of green unlike the Netflix toy. The tab on the cheetah neck that proved so fragile on prior releases has now been removed altogether.
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===''Legacy''===

<ul class="bp>{{bp-m2|'''Cheetor''' (Core Class, 2024)}}</ul>
:*Accessories: 2 swords
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[March 21]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPkQZZ4zasE Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 21, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref>
:''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Cheetor is based on his ''Beast Machines'' design, and transforms into a relatively show-accurate cheetah. He comes with two swords, that can combine into the double bladed configuration used in the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' episode "[[Fires of the Past]]".

: Cheetor was first spotted at Colombian retail, without any prior announcement from Hasbro.

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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars'' puzzle===
*'''Beast Wars Transformers 200 piece puzzle''' (puzzle, 1996)

: A [[Beast Wars Transformers Jigsaw Puzzle|200-piece puzzle]] from [[Milton Bradley]] featured art of Cheetor fighting Megatron and [[Iguanus (BW)|Iguanus]]. It was very chrome-foil-y! [http://tfmuseum.com/tf-00080.html]

===''Beast Wars'' sweatshirt===
*'''Beast Wars Transformers sweatshirt''' (1996)
: A sweatshirt depicting a jovial Cheetor, in [[robot mode]], crouching behind some rocks and firing his gut-gun. His [[beast mode]]'s head is drawn behind him, the Beast Wars logo layered over the explosion that is leaving his gun's barrel, and the name "CHEETOR" is spelled out at the bottom of the image.

===''Beast Wars'' magnet set===
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* '''Beast Wars magnet set''' (1997)

: The original cast of ten from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon was rendered in adorable [[super deformed|super-deformed]] style for a set of magnets. Awwwww.

===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Cheetormutatingcard.jpg|thumb|right|Wait, so the cheetah mode is ''slower''?]]
* '''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)
:Cheetor was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the Beast Wars [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===Kabaya===
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*'''Cheetus''' (candy toy, 1997)

: A tiny plastic Cheetor figurine molded onto an irregularly-shaped stand was released by Kabaya. Labeled toy 4 of 6, the other characters in his wave were Dinobot, Rattrap, Megatron, Optimus Primal, and Rhinox. As always, terrible candy is included.

*'''Cheetus''' (candy toy kit, 1997)

: Part of a set of four [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]]s, this version of Cheetor, based on [[#Dx1|the original toy]], is an unpainted and unassembled plastic kit that transforms (and partially re-assembles) from cheetah to robot mode, though much smaller (and cheaper) than the original toy. It is cast entirely in pale yellow and grayish-tan plastics, as are the other three toys in the set: [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], and [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]]. [http://soundwave810.blogspot.com/2008_05_01_archive.html]

*'''Cheetus''' (candy toy, 1997)
: A tiny superdeformed Cheetor was also available from Kabaya. [http://tfmuseum.com/tf-00713.html]

[[File:BWmerch-CheetorTMKabaya.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Cheetus''' (snap-together model with candy, 1999)
:Kabaya released a set of models based on ''Metals'' characters, of which Cheetor was one. He came with candy! He also came in translucent plastic, if you wanted it.

*'''Cheetus''' (figurine with candy, 1999)
:A tiny statuette of ''Metals'' Cheetor on a rectangular stand was available with candy, alongside other ''Metals'' characters. [http://www.dvandom.com/tv99.html]
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===First 4 Figures===
*'''Cheetor''' (<s>2006/2007</s> unreleased)

:This was to be a 7-or-8-inch tall resin bust of Cheetor released as part of a ''Beast Wars'' tenth anniversary series by model company [[First 4 Figures]]. Cheetor would have been sculpted to be accurate to his ''Beast Wars'' cartoon design, and would likely have been depicted from the waist and upwards on a base or pedestal. Unlike most of the other mini busts in this range, Cheetor's sculpt has never been shown publicly, with the figure's existence only being known due to First 4 Figures allowing [[BigBadToyStore]] to solicit him for sale.<ref name=bbtsseibs>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/update-from-bigbadtoystorecom-transformers-and-gij/6539/ "Update from BigBadToyStore.com: Transformers and G.I.Joe Statues and Busts!!!"] on Seibertron.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070407160752/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=526&category=2037 BigBadToyStore's listings for First 4 Figures' busts] (archived)</ref>

:Mini busts in the planned ''Beast Wars'' line were designed to reflect the scale of the characters as seen in the cartoon, and each was set to be limited to 1,996 pieces, in a nod to the franchise's year of origin.<ref name=ASM>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070806062058/http://toyfair06.asmzine.com/first4figures/report.html "First4Figures Limited Transformers Statues and Busts Info!"] at ASMzine.com (archived)</ref> Unfortunately, Cheetor and the rest of the ''Beast Wars'' bust line were cancelled, with First 4 Figures citing a challenging marketplace and lack of retailer interest.
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
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[[File:3DBattleCard-Cheetor.jpg|right|thumb|Probably more involved than the actual toy's transformation.]]
*'''Cheetor''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)

: A 31-point character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Cheetor "transforms" into a Transmetal 2 cheetah. He uses the same parts layout as [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] and [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]].
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroescheetorblackarachnia.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|...[[Ian James Corlett|Nimbus]]?]]
* '''Cheetor & Blackarachnia''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]''-branded ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Cheetor is a simple, yet well-detailed two-inch tall figurine with exaggerated, cartoony proportions. He is depicted in a running pose and is articulated at the shoulders and neck. He has a Maximal [[insignia|faction symbol]] on his butt.

: He was only available in a two-pack with [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Blackarachnia]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Tigatron#Robot Heroes|Tigatron]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Robot Heroes Cheetor at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RobotHeroes Cheetor VS Tankor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Proudly wearing his faction symbol on his knee.]]
* '''Cheetor & Tankor''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Cheetor is part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]] [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' and is designated as from the "Beast Machines Series", along with his packmate [[Tankor (BM)#Robot Heroes|Tankor]]. His sculpt and color scheme is derived solely from his television show appearance. Cheetor has articulation at the neck and shoulders, though his left arm's large sword inhibits movement.

:Rather than using the ''Beast Machines'' Maximal and Vehicon symbols, the embossed faction logos on the top of the Cheetor/Tankor packaging are the pre-existing ''Beast Wars'' Maximal and Predacon symbols found on ''Beast Wars''-themed ''Universe'' Robot Heroes packs.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Maximal/RHBMCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Robot Heroes Beast Machines Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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===''Tiny Titans''===
[[File:TinyTitans Cheetor.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Tiny Titans, 2016)
**''Series'': '''6'''
**''Number'': '''4/12'''

: Part of the fifth assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figurines, this version of Cheetor is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in his robot mode from the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Machines'' cartoon]].

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===''R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design]''===
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[[File:TF-R.E.D.-Cheetor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So you're saying there's a ''nineties'' we can tap for nostalgia?]]
*'''Cheetor''' ([[2021]])
**''Accessories'': 2 sets of alternate hands, 1 "tail blaster", 1 Energon crystal, 2 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effect]] accessories
{{toydesigner|[[Dennis Chan]] (sculptor)}}

:Released as part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers R.E.D.]]'' toys, Cheetor is a non-transforming 6-inch action figure akin to the ones from the ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Legends'' and ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] The Black Series'' lines. He features 26 points of articulation and extensive paint operations in an attempt at [[show-accuracy]], though he owes much to a [https://www.instagram.com/p/CMjzg4gA9qK/ concept art design] by [[Ken Christiansen]], which had also inspired his [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' toy]] and ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' animated series appearance.

:Cheetor's cheetah head chest plate can be removed to reveal details meant to represent his "inner workings". He comes with three pairs of hands altogether: two closed fists, two hands for holding weaponry and accessories, and two clawing hands. He also includes what his product description calls a "tail blaster", though it is more closely based on his traditional "gut gun" [[quasar rifle]], with two compatible translucent purple blast effects. Finally, he also comes with a small [[Energon crystal]] accessory.

:As with all ''R.E.D.'' toys, Cheetor was a Walmart exclusive in Canada and the United States, and was later made available on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in limited quantities.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsSeries2G1BW-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Cheetor is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He is marketed as an Autobot instead of a Maximal and comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Cheetor''' (2023)
**''Accessories'': gun

: Released in the seventh wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]'' Cheetor is a non-converting figure based on his season 1 [[Mainframe]] [[character model]], with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips). He includes his traditional "gut-gun."

: Cheetor comes packaged on a small cardback that mixes the design of the original ''Beast Wars'' packaging with some nostalgic elements resembling [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.
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==Notes==
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[[File:Cheetor-preliminarytoy.jpg|right|thumb|The original guns, featuring realistically painted cheetah guts. Hooray!]]
[[File:BWRConcept01.jpg|right|thumb|Cheetor's control art. Yes, that IS Cheetor, not Shadow Panther. Yes, it's not a cheetah.]]
* The first Cheetor toy was originally intended to be part of the first wave of ''Beast Wars'' Deluxes released, but experienced a delayed initial release, coming several weeks afterward. This was likely due to a change made to his "tail gun", which on the toy is much different from the version glimpsed in catalogues, commercials, and toy packaging cross-sells. The prototype gun is held via a handle on the top side of the tail rather than underneath the haunches and has a small blue gun barrel that flips out. Why this change was made and whether it was the actual cause of the delay are currently unknown.
* Cheetor's design art seems to indicate he wasn't originally designed to be a cheetah... or was at least designed to be generically big-cat-like enough to be other types of feline.
* Transmetal Cheetor's torso panel hinges went through several iterations during development. The resin hardcopy [[prototype]] started off with the panels' hinges being on the inside of the hinges connected to the torso. The second iteration in the test shot phase swapped this orientation, having the outer hinges be on the panel and the inner hinge be connected to the torso. By the final point of development, the hinges were kept the same as the second iteration, but were reinforced at the base to prevent breakages.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/06/Robocon-18.jpg Various Transmetal Cheetor prototypes in a display at an unofficial fan convention.]</ref> Coincidentally, some test shot copies of the toy were molded in colors similar to that of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Cheetor (Armada)#Toys|Cheetor]] [[retool]] which was released six years later.
* Transmetal Cheetor's engineering was reused for [[Stampy (BW)|Stampy]], though the two toys share no actual parts.
* An earlier unreleased prototype deco of ''Transmetal 2'' Cheetor, dubbed by fans as ''"Feral" Cheetor'', based on his first appearance in the "[[Feral Scream Part 1|Feral Scream]]" [[Feral Scream Part 2|episodes]] of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon, replaces most of the yellow plastic used on the original figure with a paler shade that included a metallic swirl in it. The main body, thighs, robot and beast heads were also replaced with a burnt red plastic with a slight golden swirl. The paint colors of this variant don't seem to be 100% finalized, as the paint apps are almost identical to the regular retail version, minus the gray paint apps which were a lot darker. This version was only a pre-production sample and very few were made. It would seem as though this could have been the colors the figure would've been released in originally had the burnt red and pale yellow plastics not been swapped out with the all-yellow plastic on the final figure.<ref>[https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3632697836770649&id=247519665288500 Report from BotCon's official Facebook page]</ref>

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Scarem

2024-02-28T07:53:37Z

Nightsqueak:

{{Factions|predacon|decepticon|liegemaximo}}
:''Scarem is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Scarem-packageart.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Edward Sawblade-and-Enormous Death-Claw-Hands.]]

'''Scarem''' is a cold, calculating [[Transmetal 2]] beetle. He fights with an aggression and resentment borne of his tumultuous origin, making him a dangerous opponent for any [[Maximal]].

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==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
Scarem was created by [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] as a result of the latter's cloning experiments. {{storylink|Scarem#Toys|Scarem bio}}

===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity===
{{stub|{{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}}}
[[File:BWGatherScaremFight.jpg|thumb|"Great. I show up ONCE in the comics, and the ONE other [[Insecticon (BW)|stag-beetle Predacon]] has the gall to stand right in front of me."]]

Scarem's downed [[stasis pod]] was remotely-reprogrammed at [[Magmatron]]'s behest, introducing a Predacon [[shell program]] into the [[protoform]]. Something went wrong and Scarem, while now a Predacon in programming, still feels the moralistic twinges of a Maximal deep within his core. This causes him all manner of angst. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #3}}

Magmatron came to prehistoric [[Earth]] to gather an army using the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s protoforms. Scarem was among the protoforms to be successfully turned into Predacons. Magmatron ordered his forces to seek out the double-agent [[Razorbeast]] and his crew of Maximals. Within a few days, the Predacons had located the Maximal headquarters, and battle ensued. During that battle, Scarem tangled with [[Ramulus]]. The Maximals won that fight, and the surviving Predacons retreated into the wilderness. Whether Scarem was among the survivors is unknown. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 4|The Gathering #4}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
Scarem was one of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]]'s Maximals. When the Maximals invaded Cybertron, he was one of the many warriors who wound up battling [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] and fell to his death when Arcee disrupted the [[Ore-4|gravity generator]] in [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}}
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==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:Beast Wars-Scarem.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Scarem? I hardly knew 'em!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Scarem''' (Basic Transmetal 2, 1999)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the first wave of fourth-year ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Basics, Scarem transforms into a [[Transmetal 2]] ''scar''ab, though he incorporates several elements of the European stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) in his head shape and mandibles. His chest flips open to reveal his [[spark crystal]].

: Along with fellow Transmetals 2 [[Tigerhawk#Toys|Tigerhawk]], [[Optimus Minor#Toys|Optimus Minor]], and [[Sonar (BW)#Toys|Sonar]], Scarem has a bizarre feature where he can gain extra limbs; his robot legs can separate, making him a quadruped (as he is portrayed in his package art).

: This toy was sold in Japan in theaters as an "import", in Hasbro packaging with Japanese stickers in conjunction with ''[[1999 Summer Toei Anime Fair]]''.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1999/Predacon/Scarem/scarem.htm More information on Scarem at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:BW Scarem Prototype.jpg|thumb|upright=1|And you thought they couldn't make me uglier.]]
* In ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|The Gathering]]'', Scarem only appears once in the actual story, during the climactic battle in the fourth issue. He also appears on one of the covers for the first issue.
* The version that appears on the packaging [[cross-sell]] uses an earlier color scheme planned for the figure. Most notably, said color scheme replaces the green paint with yellow and uses a darker shade of green for the plastic.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scream''' (スクリーム ''Sukurīmu'')

[[Category:Beast Wars Predacons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Maximals]]
[[Category:Transmetals 2]]

Megatron (BW)/toys

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Nightsqueak:

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[[File:BWMegatronSticker.jpg|thumb|275px|A smile that launched a thousand schemes.]]
The '''[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]''' from ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' has many toys, yeeess.

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BWtoy-MegatronBasic.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It appears to be a harmless Earth creature!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Optimus Primal VS Megatron!''' (Basic Class 2-pack, [[1996]]/[[1997]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name:'' '''Amazon no Taiketsu: Convobat VS Megalligator''' (アマゾンの対決コンボバットVSメガリゲーター)
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''VS-6'''
:*''Accessories:'' Gun/tail
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: The initial version of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Megatron transforms into a green crocodile. The toy is a [[retool]] of [[Iguanus (BW)#Toys|Iguanus]] with new crocodile and robot heads, and no frill. The screw hole for the frill bracket remains. Both toys were released at roughly the same time.

: This toy came in a two-pack with the [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Toys|bat-mode Optimus Primal]]. In [[Hasbro]] markets, this duo came with a [[Optimus Primal vs Megatron!|''Beast Wars'' mini-comic]]. The Japanese release of the two-pack, dubbed "Amazon Showdown: Convobat VS Megalligator", lacks the comic, but does come with individual character bio cards.

:Whether this toy can be considered the ''Beast Wars'' Megatron character as seen in the primary fiction is a matter of debate. Released before the beginning of the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]], which established Megatron as a separate entity from [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron]], the accompanying profiles and mini-comic imply the Beast Wars to be a direct progression of the Autobot/Decepticon war.

:This mold was additionally used to make the purple-recolored [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSS1|Megalligator]] (indicated to be Generation 1 Megatron), released individually to be his own character [[Megalligator]] and was proposed for [[Albitron#Toys|Albitron]], which never reached fruition. The Iguanus version was used for [[Crazybolt (BW)#Toys|Crazybolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Predacon/MegatronGator/megatron.htm More information on Megatron (alligator) at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Bwmegatron toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't call him Barney.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Megatron''' (Ultra Class, 1996)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name:'' '''Megatron''' (メガトロン)
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''D-1'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, "poisonous paralyzer fluid" water-squirting gun
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This Megatron transforms into a purple, green, and yellow organic ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. He has very limited articulation in [[beast mode]], located mostly in his legs and the shoulders of his beast mode arms. In addition, he has a [[Water-squirting gimmick|water squirter]] in his dinosaur mouth, which is activated when pulling back on the upper part of his head, opening his jaw, which in turn pulls back on the pump inside his tongue. His thigh-shells can also extend out from the body to fire spring-loaded, anchor-shaped projectiles.

:In [[robot mode]], he features two bat-like wing adornments on either side of his head that wrap around to become his [[mutant head]]. In addition to his water squirter (now located as his right arm) and his hip-mounted launchers, his left arm (made up of the dinosaur tail) contains a spring-loaded pincer gimmick that is activated by pushing and pulling on a black lever on his elbow. The water bladder for the squirting gimmick is contained inside a removable throat/tongue section, allowing for the user to fill it with water. The plug located on the top, covering the hole used to fill the bladder, and the pump inside the tongue are both highly susceptible to deteriorating due to the rubbery plastic used; crumbling to dust with age.

:The Takara release features no changes from the Hasbro version. This mold was also used to make the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobot]] [[T-Wrecks#Beast Machines|T-Wrecks]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Predacon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron (''T. rex'') at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BW-toy VS01 Convoy Megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Megatron, master of manspreading.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Saikyō Beast no Taiketsu: Convoy VS Megatron''' (VS pack, 1997)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''VS-1'''
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles, water squirter

:In Japan, Ultra Megatron was available both individually and in a ''very large'' "Strongest Beast Showdown" (最強ビーストの対決 ''Saikyō Beast no Taiketsu'') two-pack with Ultra "[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#VS1|Convoy]]".

: Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:BWtoy takara megaligator.jpg|thumb|190px|I contain multitudes (of Megatrons).]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Megalligator''' (1997)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''D-6'''
:*''Accessories:'' Gun/tail

:In Japan, "Megalligator" (メガリゲーター), the Basic Class gator Megatron toy, was also sold as an individual toy, as well as in a VS pack with Optimus.

: The individual release is identical to the two-pack version, which is in turn identical to the Hasbro version.

: Continuing the trend of its Hasbro counterpart, this toy was [[Trembling Beast Land|advertised]] as a [[Megalligator#Beast Wars|yet third character]] at the time of release. Oy.
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[[File:BW Biocombat Ani Mutants Arachnid.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Predacon Arachnid Micro Playset''' (Playset, 1997)}}</ul>

:In Europe, the ''Beast Wars''-branded ''[[MicroVerse]]'' playsets (see below) were released solely as ''Beast Wars/Biocombat'' (English/Spanish/Italian packaging) or ''Beast Wars/Ani Mutants'' (French/Dutch/German packaging) products.

:This release is entirely identical to the [[#MicroVerse|US ''MicroVerse'' release]] of the toy, aside from the packaging and the branding.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Gold Megatron''' (199?)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles, water squirter

:A gold chrome redeco of Ultra Class ''Tyrannosaurus'' Megatron. It was a Japanese exclusive [[Lucky Draw figure]], and at least ten were made.
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[[File:BWtoy-MegatronTM.jpg|upright=1.98|thumb|Ducky not included. Bummer. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:BWtoy-MegatronMetals.jpg|upright=1.98|thumb|I'm the one that doesn't [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|crumble in your hands]]. ''(Takara version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Megatron''' (Mega Class Transmetal, [[1998]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name:'' '''Metals Megatron''' (メタルスメガトロン)
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''D-40'''
:*''Accessories:'' Tail/whip
{{toydesigner|[[Jerry Palmer]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: The third ''Beast Wars'' Megatron toy transforms from a mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus'' to an organic robot mode. As with all Transmetal toys, he has a 'third' vehicle mode; roller skates fold out of his feet and his turbines flip open. These modifications can also be deployed in robot mode. In robot mode, his tail becomes a flexible, segmented cutlass weapon. He can either hold it or it can be stored at his side on the connector piece it was attached to when in beast mode.

:The Hasbro release of this figure was in gold, dark brown, and silver. The Hasbro release is known for being remarkably fragile — the deep brown plastic used for Megatron's waist and torso is prone to eventual breakage due to stress fractures. This has often been mistaken for a form of [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], but is really more of a design flaw coupled with weak plastics. The Takara version, which used a different plastic, does not have this problem. The Hasbro version had three different variants all based on the shade used for the transmetal parts, some were pink, some purple and others a darker blue purple.

: The Japanese version, "Metals Megatron", is slightly different. The Japanese version uses black instead of the brown of the Hasbro version, a light gray for the beast mode hands, tail, and skates instead of the metallic silver of the Hasbro release, and the copper has a darker, more reddish tint as well.

:This mold was retooled to make ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Predacon (Armada)#Armada|Predacon]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Predacon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Transmetal Megatron at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Shukumei no Taiketsu: Metals Convoy VS Metals Megatron''' (VS pack, [[1999]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''VS-40'''
:*''Accessories:'' Tail/whip

: In Japan, Metals Megatron was available both individually and in a "Fateful Showdown" (宿命の対決 ''Shukumei no Taiketsu'') two-pack with [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#VS40|Metals Convoy]]. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

: As mentioned below, this two-pack saw a variant release using the Gold Convoy and Silver Megatron toys in their place. While the figures inside the packaging were different, the packaging remained the same.

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[[File:GoldConvoySilverMegatron.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Silver Metals Megatron''' (Mega Class Transmetal, 1999)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''D-40'''
:*''Accessories:'' Tail/whip

: A silver version of Metals Megatron was made available as a [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] figure. Five were produced for individual sale, while more were made available in a variant of the above VS pack with [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Gold Convoy]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=ゴールドコンボイシルバーメガトロン(各5名) 此方は単品箱版となっており他にもVS-40 宿命の対決セットで同仕様のモノが他雑誌でプレゼントされている(後々紹介予定)。セット版は秋葉原まんだらけやヤフオク等で長期に渡って販売されていたので見たことある方も多いのでは？|link= https://web.archive.org/web/20210710054142/https://twitter.com/kongoriki/status/900705968043868160|name=Kongoriki|site=Twitter|year=2017|month=08|day=24|(defunct=no)}}</ref>

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[[File:Beast Wars-Transmetal 2 Megatron.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Don't call him Puff, either.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Megatron''' (Ultra Class Transmetal 2, 1999)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name:'' '''Metals Dragon Megatron''' (メタルスオドラゴンメガトロン)
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''D-47'''
:*''Accessories:'' Three missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: The final version of ''Beast Wars'' Megatron transforms into a mostly mechanical dragon, with articulation in his legs, little dragon arms and his flexible, rubber neck with vacuum metallized overlapping plates attached on top. The neck is flexible and controlled via a small lever located at its base. This lever is installed backwards due to factory error—it can be used to lock the dragon neck in place, but must first be unscrewed and reattached correctly. The projectiles stored in his wings can be fired from a spring-loaded launcher inside his dragon's mouth. The tail is also flexible, and becomes a helmet for Megatron's already-helmeted head in robot mode.

:In robot mode, Megatron resembles a winged demon, appropriate given his characterization. His chest is dominated by a small cockpit with a control chair inside (see [[#Notes]]). Megatron's dragon neck and head replaces his left arm, with an additional missile launcher above his helmet. His [[spark crystal]], colored purple, is located on his dragon mode's right pectoral.

:Transmetal 2 Megatron has a half-hearted "transportation" mode, which involves deploying wheels from his heels, then folding his legs up parallel with his body, so that he can roll around on the ground. This is one purpose for the aforementioned neck-locking mechanism, so the dragon can look straight ahead as it rolls. The original commercial for the toy [[:File:TM2 Ultras Commercial.jpg|mistransforms]] this mode, making it look like Megatron scoots around on his knees.

:Megatron's [[:File:TM2-Megatron-dragon-mode-360.gif|beast mode appearance in the cartoon]] leaves his legs fully extended, making the entire length of the upper leg the thigh, just like his robot mode. The photography to the right reflects this choice of transformation. Also, where the toy leaves the robot head exposed and the dragon tail disconnected from the spine, the show reinterprets that area to make a more aesthetically pleasing back for the dragon.

:The Takara "Metals Dragon Megatron" version features no differences to the Hasbro release. This mold was also used to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Cryotek (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Cryotek]].

:Due to either a defect of design (tight joints, thin plastic) or the [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|sparkly red plastic]] used for his construction, Megatron's lower legs have been known to disintegrate even after several years of not being handled. The holes in his hip joints where the pins are inserted also have a tendency to split open due to the texturing on the pin being too course for the relatively thin area.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Predacon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Transmetal 2 Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===''MicroVerse''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Predacon Arachnid Micro Playset''' (Playset, 1997)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''''Beast Wars: Transformers'''''
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:A small, non-transforming micro-figure of Megatron in his crocodile body came with the ''[[MicroVerse]]'' [[Arachnid]] playset.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Predacon/Arachnid/arachnid.htm More information on Arachnid (including Megatron figure) at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Machines''===
[[File:BMtoy-MegatronMega.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's a flasher! Mangle!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-vh|'''Megatron''' (Mega Class, 2000)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Tim Bradley]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' Mega Class toys, the first ''Beast Machines'' incarnation of Megatron was based on his Transmetal 2 dragon form, but with cues from his ''Beast Machines'' design added, specifically the gilded control helmet and the wrapping cape. A compartment on his chest can be lifted to reveal a [[spark]] chamber with a Vehicon spark crystal, similar to other Beast Machines toys. Other than a robot and dragon mode, a third mode, one that wraps and closes the dragon wings around the robot, mimics the shrouded appearance seen on the television show.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Vehicon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Beast Machines Megatron (Mega) at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BM-toy BeastChanger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Beast Changer''' (Deluxe Class, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Wings (left & right)

: The Beast Changer (so called due to [[Hasbro]]'s inability to secure the [[Trademark]] on "[[Noble (BM)|Savage Noble]]") transforms from wolf-creature to dragon-creature (the packaging announces a conversion from "savage beast to noble wolf," a reference to the name Hasbro wasn't able to trademark). A spring-loaded tab on the dragon's head opens his jaws. The toy's [[spark crystal]] has its own unique symbol, a merger of the ''Beast Machines'' Maximal and Vehicon logos. Its spark-action [[gimmick]] is a wind-up spinning claw attack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/BeastChanger/beastchanger.htm More information on "Beast Changer" at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-vh|'''Megatron''' (Ultra Class, <s>2001</s>)}}</ul>

:Around December of 2000, the online retailer [[BigBadToyStore]] put up a list of upcoming ''Transformers'' product from Hasbro.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Ultra: Optimus & Megatron - probable release date - June 2001 (these are new additions to the list - I don't know if they will replace the 2 megas or if they are in addition to them, but these 2 along with the 4 deluxe will be the initial release|link=http://web.archive.org/web/20001206140100/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/news.asp|site=BigBadToyStore|year=2000|month=12|day=06|(defunct=no)}}</ref> Although the main point of interest was a ''[[Transtech]]'' assortment listing, it revealed several tail-end and unreleased ''Beast Machines: Battle for the Spark'' toys, including an Ultra Class Megatron. And that is literally all we know about it. The end.
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===''Robotmasters''===
[[File:RMtoy-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"''Utahraptor'', maybe in an alternate timeline I'm being less of a jerk right now, but that's just rampant speculation, okay?"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Beast Megatron''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-02'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 15|15 July]] 2004
:*''Accessories'': Claw/tail, missile launcher, missile

: Part of the first wave of Takara's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toys, Beast Megatron (ビーストメガトロン) is a simplified version of the 1996 [[#BWultra|Ultra ''Beast Wars'' Megatron]]. Much smaller, having a very similar transformation and a sculpt resembling the television series CGI model, but a paint scheme similar to the original toy. The tail/claw weapon was now removeable, revealing a robot fist which the tail/claw weapon could clamp around. He also came with a small laser rifle.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/BeastMegatron/beastmegatron.htm More information on Beast Megatron at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Beast Megatron Gentei Black Version''' (2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-02'''
:*''Accessories'': Claw/tail, missile launcher, missile, Sacred-Cut Sword "Gazan" blade

: Available only via mail-order through ''[[Hyper Hobby]]'' magazine, "Beast Megatron Limited Black Version" (ビーストメガトロン限定ブラックバージョン) is just that: a straight [[black redeco]] of the Beast Megatron toy. He comes with all his original accessories, appropriately redecoed, as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Sacred-Cut Sword 'Gazan'" [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Air Hunter#Toys|Air Hunter]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/HHBeastMegatron/beastmegatron.htm More information on Beast Megatron Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars Returns''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-vh|'''Megatron''' ([[November 18|18 November]] [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''BR-05'''

:''Beast Wars Returns'' Megatron (メガトロン) is the almost the same as the Hasbro ''Beast Machines'' Mega Class toy; one sprue of red plastic is darker, and the dragon's wing claws are reversed.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Noble Savage''' ([[April 14|14 April]] [[2005]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''BR-11'''
:*''Accessories:'' Wings (left & right)

:''Beast Wars Returns'' Noble Savage (ノーブルサヴェッジ) is a toy version of [[Noble (BM)|Savage/Noble]] and a redeco of Deluxe Class Beast Changer, he transforms from a wolf-creature to a dragon creature, with no robot mode. The difference lies in that select red plastic parts were changed to a blue color.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/NobleSavage/noblesavage.htm More information on Noble Savage at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BeastWarsReturnstoy-MegaheadMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You will have to pay a lot for this, yessss...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-vh|'''Megahead Megatron''' (14 April 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''BR-12'''
:*''Accessories:'' Missile

:''Beast Wars Returns'' Megahead Megatron (メガヘッドメガトロン) is a Japanese-[[exclusive]] redeco of ''Robots in Disguise'' Deluxe Class [[Megatron (RID)#Megabolt|Megabolt Megatron]] and transforms into a head-shaped spider tank, based on the [[Grand Mal]] design. A gear-wheel mechanism moves the legs up and down as the tank mode is pushed along. Pressing the [[spark crystal]] on the tank's top opens its jaw and fires a spring-loaded missile. In robot mode, this swings the entire cannon assembly up over the robot's head, along with a "battle mask".

: If one removes the toy's spider-legs in head mode, it fits into the head socket to the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Generation 1|Fortress Maximus]] main body. Though this is likely unintended, it is pointed out here as an extra play feature.

: This mold was also used to make [[Megabolt]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Vehicon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Megahead Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-MegatronDoFP.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My face defies all photographic lighting!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Darksyde Megatron''' (BotCon 2006 Convention Souvenir two-pack)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Large missile, projectile, spring-loaded shield/multi-tool arm, claw attachment, hammer attachment, [[Golden Disk (disambiguation)|Golden Disk]] key
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Moore]] (concept artist)}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Megatron was a tough one. We couldn't find the right mold. Couple of days before concepts were due, Takara showed off Cybertron Red Alert & instantly became my choice. Before that, the only choice was Energon Shockwave, but he was never right. See both concepts & final figure.|link=https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370237688431968258|site=Twitter|name=Joe Moore|year=2021|month=03|day=11}}</ref>

: Representing Megatron before his crash on [[Earth]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' Megatron is a [[retool]] and [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Cybertron Defense Team (Cybertron)|Cybertron Defense]] [[Red Alert (Armada)#CDT|Red Alert]] toy, and transforms into a large, purple military vehicle similar to a cross between a Russian {{w|R-400 Oka|R-400 Oka mobile ballistic missile launcher}} and a {{w|BTR-90|BTR-90 armoured personnel carrier}}. The missile can be slid off from its holder, and the left side of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] has a flip-up non-firing double-blaster, which can also be "used" in robot mode. Inserting the Golden Disk key (that's marked with the [[Insignia|Predacon symbol]]) into the rear of the missile pops it in half and exposes the inner spring-loaded projectile-launching "laser cannon".

: Megatron comes with a shield that can be mounted on either arm, and when a Key is inserted into the top, a cannon barrel/multi-tool arm flips out that can be equipped with several tools stored in his shins (a spring-loaded hammer-head or a gripping claw). He has two (nonfunctional) [[Mini-Con]] [[Powerlinx]] hardpoints in vehicle mode, and two ''different'' hardpoints in robot mode. The electronics that were previously present in this mold were removed for this release, and all samples of this toy have the space for the robot-mode head manually (and sometimes messily) carved open wider at the top in order to allow the new head to move freely between modes.

: Megatron was an at-show souvenir for [[BotCon 2006]], coming in a two-pack with [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Timelines|Waspinator]]. Only 500 were released.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Countdown (G1)#Universe 2008|Countdown]].

::*''[https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370237688431968258 Designer commentary on Darksyde Megatron from Joe Moore on Twitter]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/BCMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Darksyde Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary''===
[[File:BW 10th Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Grape-faces don't give up, they conquer!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Megatron''' (Beast Wars 10th Anniversary, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Gun/tail, missile, Jungle Planet Key, "Predacon ship" figurine
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro)|[[Tim Bradley]] (concept artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist, packaging artist)}}

: For the 10th Anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', [[Hasbro]] created a Deluxe-size figure based mostly upon his original 1996 ''Tyrannosaurus'' form, but with technorganic detailing. When a [[Cyber Key]] is inserted into his <s>ass</s> tail, it opens up to reveal a missile launcher.

: He is also packaged with a mini-comic-sized reprinting of [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|The Gathering]]'' #1, a small figurine of the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' (named on the packaging as "Predacon ship"), and a [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]] style Cyber Key ''without'' a [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] stamped on it. On its packaging, "Predacon" is misspelled as "Preadcon", but a sticker was placed over it with the proper spelling.<ref name="predaconsticker">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/beast-wars-10th-anniversary/megatron/963/2/8/ Sticker covering a typo on ''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary'' Megatron's packaging with correct "Predacon" spelling].</ref> The sculpts for both leader toys were intentionally designed to blend in with the Jungle Planet aesthetic, "in case" they didn't get a Beast Wars Anniversary release (according to [[Aaron Archer]]'s statements at [[BotCon 2005]]).

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Dinosaur|Megatron]], [[BotCon 2010]] [[Cindersaur (G1)#Timelines|Cindersaur]], and ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys#United|Beast Megatron]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on 10th Anniversary Megatron at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Optimus Primal vs. Megatron''' (Multipack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles, water squirter

: The same figures as the ''Beast Wars Reborn'' two-pack released in the United States as a Toys"R"Us exclusive and packaged with "[[Possession]]". (Oddly, the box art is a re-use from that of the previous 10th Anniversary new-mold deluxe, an entirely different body design.)
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/TRUMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron (Toys"R"Us Exclusive) at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars Reborn''===
[[File:BW Megatron BWReborn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Is it me, or does his tail-weapon-thing have teeth?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Convoy vs Megatron''' (2006)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''BWR-01'''
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles, water squirter

: For the 10th Anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] retooled the original 1996 Ultra-sized Megatron toy, giving him a new head sculpt and a new paint scheme based upon the appearance of the CGI model used in the ''Beast Wars'' television series.

:This figure came packaged with a version of the 1996 Ultra-sized Optimus Primal which was also retooled and redecoed in the same manner and a [[Golden Disk (disambiguation)|Golden Disk]] CD-ROM that contains control art for a number of ''Beast Wars'' toys..
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===''Beast Wars Telemocha Series''===
[[File:BW Telemocha Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|"While [[Optimus Primal (BW)|you]]'ll be busy looking for your precious golden [[banana]]s and [[Maximal|flea-bitten friends]], I'll be preparing my lizard flavored surprise, ''yeeeesssss.''"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Megatron''' (Deluxe, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''TM-02'''
:*''Accessories:'' Claw/tail

:''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Telemocha Series]]'' Megatron (メガトロン) is a redeco of ''Robotmasters'' Megatron, with extensive paint details based upon the larger Ultra class ''Beast Wars Reborn'' reissue. He came packed with a DVD of the Japanese dub version of "[[Equal Measures]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Destron/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Telemocha Megatron at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|TelemochaUltra}}
[[File:BWTelemochaMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Running out of caption ideas for same boring things rehashed over and over!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''DX Megatron''' (Ultra, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''TM-SP'''
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles, water squirter

:''Telemocha Series'' DX Megatron (DXメガトロン) is an extensive show-accurate redeco of the original Ultra-class Megatron mold, even more so than the ''Reborn'' toy—''without'' the recently remolded show-accurate head. He came with a DVD containing the Japanese dub version of the two-part episode "[[The Trigger, Part 1|The Trigger]]".
{{BWUltraMegatronMold}}
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-BeastMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And don't you ''dare'' call him [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Beast Megatron''' ([[February 25|25 February]] [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''UN-31'''
:*''Accessories:'' Gun/tail, missile, Jungle Planet Key

:Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toys, "Beast Megatron" (ビーストメガトロン) is a dark purple redeco of the Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' Megatron toy, and is the first release of the mold in Japan.

:Like the 5th and 6th wave figures, Beast Megatron's package features a sticker that said "limited quantity" (数量限定), indicating that this figure is released in limited numbers after its first and only shipment.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:BotCon2016toy-Megatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2.2|This nonsense body.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Megatron''' (BotCon 2016 souvenir)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles, 2 launchers

:Released as a souvenir figure for [[BotCon 2016]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Megatron is a redeco/retool of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Ultra Class [[Megatron (RID)#Toys|Megatron/Galvatron]] mold, which was based on an unused concept by [[3H Productions]]. It features a new head and paint scheme based on [[#TM2|Transmetal 2 Megatron]] from the original ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. The snout piece which folds out from under the robot mode head for the original release's bat mode was removed in order to provide clearance for the new head, effectively reducing by one the number of modes to which this release is capable of converting. Despite this, the bat mode is still represented in the (microscopically tiny) instructions. His hand mode, and presumably those of the mold's other uses, can coincidentally hold the same year's [[Rubber Ducky#Merchandise|Rubber Ducky]] souvenir.

:The robot mode chest sports a [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobot]] [[spark crystal]] instead of a Predacon one, possibly because the Dinobot spark crystal is the only version of that tooling which remains. Additionally, the factory neglected to paint the dragon mode's eyes—while accidental, this is fitting since the last time Megatron had a red dragon body, as "Beast Changer" (see above), he was also eyeless in dragon mode. [[Fun Publications]] provided eye stickers and a spark crystal-sized Predacon symbol sticker on that year's [[Magnaboss (BW)#Generations|Magnaboss]] sticker sheet.

:This mold was also used to make ''Timelines'' [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Timelines|Deathsaurus]]. In addition to being Megatron's body in [[Dawn of the Predacus|''Dawn of the Predacus'']], the BotCon 2016 toy was also used as Megatron's [[Beast Upgrade]] body in [[Beast Wars: Uprising]].
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===''Legends''===
{{anchor|Megalligator}}
[[File:TF-Legends-LGEX-Megalligator.jpg|upright=1.55|thumb|[[Megatron (BW)#Legends World|An homage]], playing another [[Megalligator|homage]], [[Transformers: Convobat Amazon Showdown|while paying homage]] to the [[#Beast Wars|original character]]. Confused yet?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Convobat''' ([[December 19]], [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''LG-EX'''
{{note|[[Megalligator]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Legends World]] [[Megatron (BW)#Legends World|Megatron]] during [[Nightscream (BM)#Legends World|Nightscream]]'s [[Transformers: Convobat Amazon Showdown|film]] in the ''[[Transformers Legends (comic)|Legends]]'' comic.}}

:Available with the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Convobat#Legends|Convobat]], this [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] of Megalligator (メガリゲーター) is a redeco of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Nucleon (TR)#Generations|Nucleon]]. As a Headmaster, Megalligator can turn into a head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return''-style figure, although he is intended for use with [[Skullcruncher (G1)#Legends|LG22 Skull]]'s Deluxe-sized transtector, to which he is color-matched. The deep-green result, however, questionably matches the duller green of the original Megalligator toy. Megalligator can also pinch Convobat's partner drone [[Ape X Arms#Toys|Ape X Arms]], riding its gorilla mode or combining with it to form a jet.

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[[File:Legendstoy-LG63-G2Megatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|As far as dual Megatrons go, I think we all prefer the dragon.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''G2 Megatron''' ([[February 24]], [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''LG63'''
:*''Accessories:'' Fusion cannon, rifle, Headmaster, [[Noble (BM)#Legends|Noble]] Partner Drone

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' "G2 Megatron" (G2メガトロン) is a redeco of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Voyager Class [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Titans Return|Megatron]] in ''Generation 2'' Megatron's "[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero|Hero]]" colors. It transforms from robot to tank to plane reminiscent of his [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|''Machine Wars'' counterpart]] and back. Megatron comes with a Headmaster module that becomes his head. He also comes with [[Noble (BM)#Legends|Noble]], who is redecoed from [[Fangry (G1)#Generations|Fangry]]'s drone accessory.

:Like all Voyager Class ''Titans Return'' molds, he has a pair of pop-up parts to fill in the area around his head; in this case, a pair of missile racks. This version of the mold retains the retooling that includes a pivoting assembly for better range of movement. Due to the nature of his transformation, it is possible to transform Megatron into tank mode without removing his head.

:His fusion cannon can plug into the short barrel of the tank turret or the rifle/Headmaster vehicle weapon. In an undocumented additional feature, the rifle can be inserted into the front end of the fusion cannon. The fusion cannon can be mounted on his forearm or held by any figure with 5mm hands. It also has a peg hole that an accessory such as his rifle can plug into, with extra square peg holes specifically to hold the rifle in place.

:In fiction, this toy represents a transtector body initially owned by ''Beast Wars'' Megatron before coming into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#LG63|Generation 1 Megatron]]'s possession.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|400px|I'll just take your money ''for'' you,'' '''yesss'''...'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Megatron (Beast Wars)''' ([[March 30]], [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-43'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser effect part, smiling face, grimacing face, rifle, toothbrush, dinosaur tail/weapon, 2 dinosaur thighs/hip armor pieces, 2 shoulderpads, dinosaur belly/backplate, base adapter (beast mode) base adapter (robot mode), base adapter (robot back)

:Depicting his original pre-Transmetal organic body, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' "Megatron (Beast Wars)" (メガトロン (ビーストウォーズ)) transforms from a show accurate robot to a show accurate ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', with the latter in particular being far more detailed and show-accurate than any previous toy of the character in beast mode. He comes with extra faceplates: alongside his regular, serious face, he can also have a tooth-clenched grimacing face or a smiling face. His ''T. rex'' head features articulated eyes with show-accurate yellow irises and pupils that can be hidden by rolling them into his skull to give him fully red "inactive" eyes as his robot mode hand/arm cannon, reminiscent of the original toy. He also comes with a laser effect part that plugs into the ''T. rex'' mouth, a [[hunting rifle]] (as seen in "[[Call of the Wild]]"), and a toothbrush to recreate the scene in "[[Before the Storm]]" where he is seen brushing his ''T. rex'' head/right hand's teeth. To further recreate the scene, all his dinosaur mode [[kibble]] can be stripped off to complete Megatron's not-fighting look. Finally, he comes with stand adapter pieces to assist with multiple action poses, compatible with the stand that comes with ''Masterpiece'' [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]: it can be configured for Megatron's robot and dinosaur modes, and can also recreate the scene in "Call of the Wild" where [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] lifts him overhead each using a unique adapter. Both of Megatron's modes feature ''insane'' poseability, and the figure is kept stable via die-cast parts in the feet; despite this, the hip swivel joint in robot mode is quite loose and it's quite easy to knock him around. Additionally, he is the largest ''Beast Wars Masterpiece'' figure.

:Megatron comes with a voice gimmick with newly recorded lines by [[Shigeru Chiba]], activated by pressing the ''T. rex'' forehead. He features three sets of sound clips: one for beast mode, one for robot mode, and one consisting of laser blast sounds, which can be cycled through by holding down the ''T. rex'' forehead button. Some of the clips feature guest appearances by [[Predacon computer#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|NAVI-ko]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], and even a snippet of "[[War War! Stop It]]".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikp7kRH30lI Video showcasing] the hidden voice clips.</ref>

:With a MSRP of 35,000 yen (approximately 315 USD), this figure had the highest initial price of any mass retail Hasbro or Takara ''Transformers'' toy (as opposed to convention exclusives, contest prizes, statues, etc.) until [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#35th|MP-44 Convoy]]. Originally scheduled for release on January 26, 2019, Megatron was delayed to March 30. The toy was exported to Asian and English-speaking markets by Hasbro, with an additional slipcover over the box and a small battery installation/safety sheet in English.

:For a toy this expensive, that transforms largely by stacking piles of folded-up beast bits on top of each other, owners should take significant care in watching out for stress marks in the plastic, especially the crotch section. The Japanese instructions take the unusual step of warning buyers of the best ways to handle the shoulder and waist movements to avoid breakage. Furthermore, said beast bits aren't guaranteed to hold tight together in beast mode, and must be aligned ''perfectly'' to avoid gaps; some of this can be remedied by removing Megatron's right shoulder pad, which would otherwise be completely hidden in beast mode and frees up more space for the skin panels to lock together. There have also been reports of loose waist joints.

:In Hasbro Asia markets, Megatron would have come with a [[collector coin]] mounted in a card modeled after his distinctive chest design. The coin appears to have been canceled, presumably due to the fact that, like [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther]], both the coin and the fold-out interior of the card it's mounted on depict the Maximal sigil rather than the Predacon one.<ref name="cardcoin">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/the-masterpiece-cards-coins-thread.819496/page-33#post-16806712 TFW2005.com - The Masterpiece Cards & Coins Thread]</ref> The existence of this coin was discovered when some of them found their way onto the secondary market.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Leader Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Megatron (myth)|The alpha and omega; the beginning and the end;]] [[Identity Politics|the one who knocks...]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Megatron (Beast)''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K10'''
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Megatron (Beast)''' (メガトロン (ビースト))
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-04'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 24|24 April]] [[2021]]
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}<ref>Transformers panel at [[Hasbro PulseCon 2020]]</ref>

:Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' "Megatron (Beast)" (named as such to distinguish this Megatron from his namesake) is a Leader Class-sized toy that transforms from a robot accurate to his appearance in the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon into a "realistic" ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' seemingly inspired by the ''[[Jurassic Park]]'' school of design. Though Megatron does not come with any [[Fire Blast effect|fire blast effects]], those from other toys can be attached inside his dinosaur mode mouth. While he features a left hand underneath the tail weapon in robot mode, the tail weapon cannot be detached from his forearm.

:Most of the beast mode shell is cast in a rubbery PVC [[plastic]] material, likely to enhance the texture of the dinosaur mode as well as assist the part-clashing transformation. The beast mode itself is well articulated, especially with thigh pieces on a slider to ensure vertical hip movement, as well as spring-loaded pieces around his neck to prevent the sculpt from breaking up too much while posing. The downside to the softer plastic is that it's a great deal more susceptible to being warped out of shape if left deformed for prolongued periods. The sides of his tail that fold up for robot mode are the most common example of warping due to being forced out of shape while folded up.

:Stock photos of his robot mode are mistransformed: the bottom of his tail is not flipped out, while the back kibble and thigh armor are not rotated correctly (though the latter does allow for improved hip movement). The TakaraTomy stock photos also show the figure with different colors, similar to what happened with the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Allicon#Toys|Allicon]]: all the robot mode purple bits are cast in a deep burgundy plastic, while the robot face is red. Newer pics were shown a few days later, showing the correct color scheme. Official Hasbro stock photography also depicts the red face.

:Megatron comes with a random Golden Disk card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.

:In January 2021, a variant of the figure was discovered featuring a different face sculpt with the same grimace as the original toy.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/kingdom-megatron-head-variant.1207388/ "Kingdom Megatron head variant?"] at TFW2005</ref>

:This mold was redecoed into [[T-Wrecks#Generations|T-Wrecks]] and retooled into [[Tyrannocon Rex]].
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===''Vintage Beast Wars''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Megatron''' (Reissue, [[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Two missiles, water squirter
:In celebration of the 25th anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', the original 1996 Ultra Class Megatron was reissued under the ''[[Vintage|Vintage Beast Wars]]'' lineup. Megatron features all the same accessories and functionality as the original toy but differs slightly in deco, having a more saturated purple shade, and the silver paint on his robot head has been swapped to a gloss black. The claw arm spring is also a bit too strong, so the trigger tends to skip across the gear teeth instead of actually triggering the claw properly. The gear skip can mostly be fixed by tightening the three screws in the forearm, which aren't screwed in entirely when fresh out of the box.

:The second set of Hasbro stock photography, which is the one used on the [[cross-sell]], has a silver-painted helmet, akin to the original toy.

:Much like ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'', Megatron is packaged in a box styled after the original ''Beast Wars'' toy packaging, [[package art]] and all. Also similar to ''Vintage G1'', the time disparity since the original release has the toy reasonably set at over double the price of the toy's 1996 release, $52.99 USD versus $20, and is exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada. Due to accommodating multiple languages, the bio card is also rather drastically changed, including using a silhouette of 2007 ''[[Movie (franchise)|Transformers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime's]] head for the intelligence. The cross-sell for [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Vintage Beast Wars|Cheetor]] and [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Vintage Beast Wars|Rattrap]] label them both inaccurately as Mega Class figures, instead of Deluxe Class and Basic Class, respectively (though both ''are'' priced the same).
{{BWUltraMegatronMold}}
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===''Legacy''===
{{anchor|LegacyEvo}}
[[File:TF-Legacy-Leader-Transmetal2-Megatron.jpeg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|'Cause you're hot then you're [[Cryotek (RID)|cold]]...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p2|'''Transmetal II Megatron''' (Leader Class, [[2022]] / [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Megatron''' (メガトロン)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-21'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 25|25 March]] 2023
:*''Accessories'': Fire blast effect
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Lenny Panzica]] (initial concept), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist), [[Tony Colella]] (sculpter)}}<ref>Sam Smith's [https://www.instagram.com/p/ChU7fJ0OLwX/ Instagram] [https://www.instagram.com/p/ChU7jodOSxt/ posts] [https://www.instagram.com/p/ChU7sJbOebh/ about] ''Legacy'' Transmetal 2 Megatron</ref>

: The only new figure in the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Leader Class figures, Transmetal II Megatron transforms into his dragon mode in 33 steps and is a heavily cartoon-accurate representation (save for some deco choices and toy-inspired sculpt on the wings). Megatron comes with a fire blast accessory, which can peg into a 5mm port inside of his dragon's head's mouth, or can be wielded as a club, according to promotional photos and designer Sam Smith. Smith's renders and packaging art also show that the final toy is misassembled; the tips of the wings are oriented incorrectly and should curve inward, not outward. This error can be fixed by disassembling the wings via a screwdriver and flipping it around.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/legacy-transmetal-ii-megatron-official-images-videos.1236263/page-25#post-20626895|site=TFW2005|quote=Not sure if anyone else noticed this, but the wing tips are actually installed back-to-front when compared to the original render and the picture on the back of the box! If we go by the original show, it should be indeed flipped the other way around. It's extremely tight, but it is indeed possible to make this fix with just a screwdriver.|name=Actar|year=2022|month=09|day=22}}</ref> The later [[package refresh]] for ''Evolution'' has the tips assembled correctly.

: Oddly, Megatron's robot head is sculpted with an open-mouthed grimace to match the original Transmetal 2 toy, but jagged triangular teeth were then painted over it.

: Megatron's box labels him with the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|''Prime'']] [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] symbol, rather than the standard ''Beast Wars'' version. Neither of these symbols appear on the figure and the ''Prime'' insignia is a graphic design error.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I hate to be the one to burst all the theories for why that symbol is present, but when I asked Evan from the Transformers team about that at SDCC he told to me that it may have just been an error on their part.|link=https://twitter.com/Astromotive_97/status/1583932317017337856|name=Astromotive|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=10|day=22|(defunct=)}}</ref> The correct Predacon symbol appears on the instructions.

: As mentioned above, Megatron was later re-released in ''Legacy: Evolution'' packaging (with the wrong Predacon insignia persisting). The product description for the ''Evolution'' release describes his blast effect as "[[Evo-Fusion]] technology", though the gimmick's logo is oddly absent from the box itself.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/ChU7fJ0OLwX/ Sam Smith's designer commentary on ''Legacy Evolution'' Transmetal II Megatron]''
::*''[[Source:Transformers Legacy bios#TL21|Machine translation of Megatron's TakaraTomy bio]]''
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===''Beast Wars Again''===
[[File:TF-BW-Vintage-JP-BWVS-01-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Kōkyū Beast no Taiketsu''' ([[August 26]], [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''BWVS-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}

:Released as part of the ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, the "Eternal Beast Showdown" (恒久ビーストの対決) set contains Megatron and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Again|Convoy]]. Megatron is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Megatron (Beast)]] in slavishly cartoon-accurate colors, and now using the "[[retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|pretool]]ed" alternate grimacing head that was originally meant for [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'']] [[T-Wrecks#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|T-Wrecks]]. Megatron does not come with any [[Fire Blast effect|fire blast effects]], although others can be attached inside his dinosaur mode mouth.

:Some copies of this release of Megatron contains a spring inside the right shoulder joint that was not present on the original release. Unfortunately, this spring is so strong it can flex the torso piece from the inside out and prevent the right shoulder area from fitting together as intended. Unscrewing the torso and removing the spring can significantly alleviate this issue.
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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Megatronmutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Bright colors are for the weak.]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)

:Megatron was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the ''Beast Wars'' [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===Kabaya===
*'''Megatron''' (candy toy kit, 1997)

: A tiny plastic Megatron figurine molded onto an irregularly-shaped stand was released by Kabaya. Labeled toy 2 of 6, the other characters in his wave were Dinobot, Cheetor, Rattrap, Optimus Primal, and Rhinox. As always, terrible candy is included.

===''Metal Monument''===
*'''Metal Monument Megatron''' (TAKARA, 1999)

: As the name suggests, the product is a [[die-cast]] statue of Megatron. The head is convertible/removable in order to change the normal one with the battle mask/mutant head. The [[Package art|box art]] and the design of the product are both done by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]].

===McDonald's===
[[File:BMtoy-MegatronMcD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Looks good enough to drink.]]
*'''Megatron''' (McDonald's Happy Meal, 2000)
**''McNumber'': '''3'''

: Transforms from cloaked robot mode to a very weak dragon mode. Much of the toy is made of translucent plastic, and he uses light piping to light up the spark crystal on his dragon mode's tummy. He doesn't do it very well, though—you sorta have to hold him up sideways to the light and hope it's working.

: This mold was also released in four different color schemes by the Australian restaurant chain Red Rooster, but was advertised as [[Nightscream (BM)#Toys|Nightscream]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Vehicon/McMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Beast Machines Megatron (McDonald's) at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium RM BWMegatron.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|I have two heads: My robot mode one, and my dino, who looks really hungry.]]
*'''Beast Wars Megatron''' (3" Robot Master, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Stand

: For the ''Titanium Series'', the initial 3" Megatron toy was based off his 1996 Ultra version. He's kind of squat.

:The toy features five points of articulation, including shoulders and head articulation. His dino-arm even features a 'wrist' and an articulated jaw. Despite his waist being a connection point it does not swivel.

:Megatron features an enormous amount of paint for such a small toy, including cute little red eyes, and paint washes on most of his dinosaur features.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/TITMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Titanium Series Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===First 4 Figures===
[[File:First 4 Figures Battlefield Megatron vs Rhinox.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron vs Rhinox''' (name unknown) (<s>2006/2007</s> unreleased)
{{toydesigner|[[Jeffry Englert]] (designer)}}

:Intended for release in the ''Transformers Battlefield'' line by model company [[First 4 Figures]], this was to be 13-inch-ish tall diorama depicting a fight between Megatron and [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#First 4 Figures|Rhinox]]. When shown to toy news sites at New York [[Toy Fair]] in 2006, the digital sculpt for this set apparently depicted the rather gruesome scene of Megatron impaling Rhinox through the chest with his ''T. rex'' hand.<ref name=ASM>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070806062058/http://toyfair06.asmzine.com/first4figures/report.html "First4Figures Limited Transformers Statues and Busts Info!"] at ASMzine.com (archived)</ref> Unlike the other planned statues in the ''Battlefield'' series, which were designed and sculpted by [[Kent Lin|Little IroN]] and [["Mad" Alterton]] respectively, this Megatron/Rhinox statue was designed by [[Palisades Toys|Palisades]] alumn [[Jeffry Englert]] (alias Trion Studios).<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Here's an image of the unreleased Battlefield statue I designed for First4Figures. Obviously it is BW Megatron vs. Rhinox.|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/posts/2325413|name=Primus (Jeffry Englert)|site=TFW2005.com|year=2008|month=08|day=28}}</ref>

:As a ''Battlefield'' release, this model would likely have featured a detailed base designed to interlock with others in the same range to create a massive battle diorama–though that isn't a given, seeing as this statue differs from the others, which were advertised as being by Alterton and depicting "Generation 1" characters. We'll never find out what the deal was, since a general discontinuation of First 4 Figures' ''Transformers''-related output meant that this set was never released.

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*'''Megatron''' (<s>2006/2007</s> unreleased)

:This was to be a probably-8-inch tall resin bust of Megatron released as part of First 4 Figures' ''Beast Wars'' tenth anniversary series. Megatron would have been sculpted to be accurate to his ''Beast Wars'' cartoon design, and would likely have been depicted from the waist and upwards on a base or pedestal. When his digital sculpt was shown to the ASM news gang at New York [[Toy Fair]], he was specifically noted as being based on his design as seen in the first season.<ref name=ASM/> First 4 Figures had also allowed [[BigBadToyStore]] to solicit him for sale.<ref name=bbtsseibs>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/update-from-bigbadtoystorecom-transformers-and-gij/6539/ "Update from BigBadToyStore.com: Transformers and G.I.Joe Statues and Busts!!!"] on Seibertron.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070407160752/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=526&category=2037 BigBadToyStore's listings for First 4 Figures' busts] (archived)</ref>

:Mini busts in the planned ''Beast Wars'' line were designed to reflect the scale of the characters as seen in the cartoon, and each was set to be limited to 1,996 pieces, in a nod to the franchise's year of origin.<ref name=ASM/> As with the statue above, Megatron and the rest of the ''Beast Wars'' bust line were cancelled, with First 4 Figures citing a challenging marketplace and lack of retailer interest.
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:Megatron Predacon Battle Card.jpg|80px|thumb|"I dare you not to make fun of me."]]
*'''Predacon Megatron''' (2007)

: A 52-point "rare" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Megatron "transforms" into a purple approximation of a ''T. rex''. He uses the same parts layout as [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] and [[Cruellock]], although his robot mode is assembled differently. Megatron is nominally the leader of the Decepticons in the set.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesmegatronrattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Such a cute megalomaniac.]]
*'''Rattrap & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the "Beast Wars Series" label of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]''-branded ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Megatron comes packaged with [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Rattrap]]. He has the standard shoulders-and-neck articulation.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Predacon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Robot Heroes Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Robotheroessilverboltmegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He has the Golden Disk, he has the power to change the future, and the only obstacle in the way of his path to unimaginable glory... is being two inches tall.]]
*'''Silverbolt & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Also part of the "Beast Wars Series", this Megatron is based on his Transmetal form and comes packaged with [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)#Robot Heroes|Silverbolt]]. Megatron holds the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] in a special tail attachment seen in the episode "[[Code of Hero]]". He has the standard shoulders-and-neck articulation.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Predacon/RHMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Robot Heroes Transmetal Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===Jollibee===
[[File:JollibeeBMMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't you get it? You see the hat!? I am ''Mrs. '''Nesbitt'''''!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Jollibee Kids Meal, [[2009]])
**''Accessories:'' Con Pencil Point Vise, wing unit

: Inexplicably released ''nine years later'' as part of a [[Jollibee]] promotion, Megatron is a greatly simplified version of his ''Beast Machines'' Mega toy. He includes a stand sculpted with the franchise logo which has room to hold a pencil.
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===''Tiny Titans''===
*'''Beast Wars Megatron''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''3'''
**''Number'': '''8/12'''

: Part of the third assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Megatron is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===Prime 1 Studio===
====''Premium Masterline''====
[[File:Prime 1 Studio Premium Masterline Beast Wars Megatron.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2017)
**''ID Number'': '''PMTFBW-02''' / '''02EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, angry head (exclusive)

:[[Prime 1 Studio]] ''Premium Masterline'' Megatron is a highly detailed statue of Megatron's robot mode posing over the bits of a destroyed [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Prime 1 Studio|Dinobot]]. He features LED lights on his eyes and dino-head cannon.

:The statue comes with an alternate head with a smiling expression. The exclusive version also comes with another head with an angry expression.

:The standard version was limited to 500 pieces, while the exclusive version was limited to 300 pieces.

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[[File:Prime1StudioTM2Megatron.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb|Thanks to your treachery, my price tag is greater than EVER!]]
*'''Megatron Transmetal 2''' (2023?)
**''ID Number'': '''PMTFBW-03''' / '''03DXS''' (Deluxe)
**''Accessories'': Base, 2 alternate faces (Deluxe), alternate right arm (Deluxe), alternate Tarantulas head (Deluxe)

:This version of ''Premium Masterline'' Megatron is based on his Transmetal 2 body and is posing over a defeated Transmetal [[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#Prime 1 Studio|Tarantulas]]. He also features LED lights on his eyes and dragon-head cannon.

:While the regular release comes with only a standard face and a right arm with a closed fist, the Deluxe version includes two additional swappable faces and an alternate right arm holding Tarantulas' decapitated head. To prevent the statue from having two Tarantulas heads at the same time, the Deluxe version also comes with alternate body parts for Tarantulas that replace his regular head with the internal mechanisms of his sliced neck.

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====''Cutie1''====
[[File:Cutie1 Beast Wars Megatron Figure.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2022)
**''ID Number'': '''No:059'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

:''Cutie1'' Megatron is a soft vinyl figure stylized as a button-eyed doll with chibi proportions.

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===''Transformers Character Card''===
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[[File:Transformers Character Card Optimus Primal and Beast Megatron.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Convoy (Beast Wars) and Megatron (Beast Wars) Set''' ([[April 14]], [[2022]])
**''ID number:'' '''15 & 16'''

:Released as part of the third wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|"Convoy"]] and Megatron along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#16|Translation of Megatron's Transformers Character Card]]''
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[[File:Transformers Character Card Beast Wars Convobat and Megalligator.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Convobat & Megaligator{{sic}} Set''' ([[November 1]] 2022)
**''ID number:'' '''29 & 30'''
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Imaki]] (illustration)}}

:Released as part of the fifth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of "[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Convobat]]" and "Megaligator" (distinct from the separate characters [[Convobat]] and [[Megalligator]]) in their Wave 1 Basic Class bodies along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]]. Megatron is specifically depicted in his "[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Crocodile]]" body.
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#30|Translation of Beast Wars Megaligator's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsSeries2G1BW-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Series 2 Megatron is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He is marketed as a Decepticon instead of a Predacon and comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].
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===''Milestone''===
[[File:DiamondSelectBWMegatron.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb|"YOU - NO - LONGER - EXIST!"]]
*'''Beast Wars Megatron''' (<s>2023</s>)

:This [[Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select]] "Milestone" statue depicts Beast Wars Megatron in his season 1 body, holding the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]]. Designed by [[Mark Wong]], only 1,000 pieces were to be produced, with an MSRP of $500. The release was canceled.
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===''Transformers: Kindergarten Series''===
[[File:Kindergarten-MegatronBW.jpg|right|thumb|300px|We would also recommend floaties.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2023)
:A childlike nontransformable figurine of Megatron in a [[Rubber Ducky]] inner tube brushing his tyrannosaurus head's teeth was available as part of ''[[Transformers: Kindergarten Series]]'', a crowdfunded [[Blindpacking|blindpackaged]] toyline available exclusively in China. Megatron's figure was the "Big Secret" of the line and was the most rare, and unlike the "Small Secret" chase figure which got an individualized box, Megatron's box was unremarkable. The figurine included a translucent plastic stand and a small chrome foil character card.

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===''ReAction''===
*'''Megatron''' (2023)

: Released in the seventh wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]'' Megatron is a non-converting figure based on his original [[Mainframe]] [[character model]], with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips).

: Megatron comes packaged on a small cardback that mixes the design of the original ''Beast Wars'' packaging with some nostalgic elements resembling [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

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*'''Megatron Hyper Steel''' (2023)
**''Accessories'': Golden Disk

: This redeco of ''ReAction'' BW Megatron now features translucent purple plastic and a new [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] accessory. This piece was [[exclusive]] to [[Target]].
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===Flame Toys===
*'''Beast Megatron''' (?)
: To be released as part of the ''Furai Model'' line by [[Flame Toys]].
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==Notes==
[[File:BW_Ultra_Megatron_Dragon_Retool.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|...Inferno Megatron..? Nah, couldn't be.]]
[[File:BWRConcept35.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Look! Spark figure! Painful amounts of detail!]]
[[File:OTFCC05-Megatronunused.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Everyone wished this happened. And it did!]]
* Early in ''Beast Wars'' development, Hasbro conceived sea turtle toys of Megatron (using a mold concept similar to [[Snapper#Toys|Snapper]]) to go with "[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Notes|Optimus Prime]]" as a [[Manta Ray (BW)#Toys|manta]]. While the turtle Megatron toy never happened, a parallel dragonfly toy of Megatron ultimately became the [[McDonald's]] toy [[Beetle#Toys|Beetle]]. Had IDW's ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' not solidified Beetle as a separate individual, the toy could possibly have gone on this page.
* Primal's gorilla mode paired against [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' mode was inspired by the showdown in ''{{w|King Kong}}''.
* The concept art for the original Ultra class figure is largely the same, except the left arm houses an open three clawed hand. This idea would be revisited for ''10th Anniversary'' Megatron.
* Hasbro originally intended Inferno to be the new body for Megatron. According to [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_thread/thread/b334d45514e26ab4/bc8e54e9165e0823?hl=en&lnk=st&q=bob+forward+interview+inferno+megatron&rnum=1#bc8e54e9165e0823 a 1997 interview conducted by fan HooksX], Bob Forward stated: "For a while there Hasbro was planning to make the Inferno toy the new Megatron. We were going to kill Megatron and bring him back as Inferno."
* Some time before the [[Transmetal]] direction was decided upon, a possible retool of original Beast Wars Ultra Megatron into a dragon (noted for ease in the text<ref>[[Transformers Generations 2017]], p74.</ref> as "Metals Dragon Megatron" despite clearly not being Transmetal) was on the table. The new figure would reuse all of the legs, upper arms, and the majority of the existing Ultra Megatron torso, while new parts included the lower arms, chest, back (with articulated wings), and head, with the original's geared claw gimmick replaced with a geared drill arm. The new chest also features a Predacon symbol dead center. Considering how early this concept came about, it casts the above "Inferno" comment in a possibly different light. Some small details from this appear to have carried over into the later Transmetal 2 Megatron, mostly in the head sculpt, though it may be coincidental.
* Originally, Transmetal 2 Megatron, along with [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimal Optimus]] and [[Tigerhawk]], was to have a small driver-like figure sitting on control chair located in the cockpit on his body. These drivers were meant to represent their sparks. [[Hasbro]] later realized that kids could confuse these spark representations as pilots controlling the robots, so they were abandoned, but the cockpits remain. The spark pilot was eventually used in the Japanese release of [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]].
* A retool of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Megatron (RID)#Toys|Megatron]] as a post-''Beast Machines'' Megatron was proposed by [[3H Productions|3H]] for OTFCC 2005, but this idea went unused when 3H forfeited the license to [[Fun Publications]]. It would have had a [[Rubber Ducky]] accessory. Fun Publications revived the concept as a pre-''Beast Wars'' Megatron for [[BotCon 2016]] (except [[Rubber Ducky#Generations|the duck]] was human-sized—or sized to Megatron's hand mode—and sold separately).
* Per Hasbro's modern practice of "pretooling" heads for possible figures, ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#FOC|Generations: Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Toys|Grimlock]] was designed with an alternate head as Transmetal Megatron. A prototype sporting the alternate head sculpt surfaced in early 2013.<ref name="genbwmegs1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-beast-wars-megatron-fall-of-cybertron-grimlock-remold-176869/ "Generations Beast Wars Megatron - Fall of Cybertron Grimlock Remold"] at TFW2005</ref><ref name="genbwmegs2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-30th-anniversary-beast-wars-megatron-new-images-177248/ "Generations 30th Anniversary Beast Wars Megatron New Images"] at TFW2005</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Beast Machines Predacons]]
[[Category:Beast Machines Vehicons]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Again]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Predacons]]
[[Category:Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Predacons]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Legacy Predacons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mail order exclusives]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Robotmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Titanium Series]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card]]
[[Category:Transmetals]]
[[Category:Transmetals 2]]
[[Category:United Decepticons]]
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[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Predacons]]

Cheetor (BW)/toys

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Nightsqueak:

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[[File:CheetorBWtoys.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|A sea of yellow and spots.]]

Being the yellow [[kid-appeal character]] of the [[Beast Era]], '''[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]''' gets a lot of toys!

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
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*'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe, 1996/1997)
**''Takara name:'' '''Cheetus'''
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-3'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail-gun, "[[Quasar rifle|quasar canon]]" water-squirting gun
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxe toys (sort of, see below), Cheetor transforms into an organic, big cat-like creature somewhat resembling a [[Popular beast alternate modes|cheetah]]. As such, he is yellow and covered in spots. In [[robot mode]], he is armed with a rifle made out of his hindquarters and tail, along with a second [[water-squirting gimmick|water-squirting]] "quasar canon" formed out of his stomach. As with most early ''Beast Wars'' toys, he features a "[[mutant head]]" that replaces his face, although because the entire head is mounted on a cabinet-style vertical swivel, it is difficult to keep the mutant head set in position.

: There are several minor but noteworthy variations of this toy. The initial wave-1 "rocky bubble" release features blue cheetah eyes and was incredibly hard to find due to delayed shipping; he only shipped in later, short-run "revision" cases of wave 1. The "smooth bubble" release later in the year gave him red cheetah eyes. He was released again in 1997 (what with being a popular show character) in ''Beast Wars''{{'}} second year, this time with bright green cheetah eyes, and the gold robot eyes of the previous two versions were changed to green.

:[[TakaraTomy|Takara]] released two different Cheetor toys; one that was the same as Hasbro's red-eyed version, and a [[Variant|running change]] [[:File:BW toy - Running change Cheetor.jpg|version]] in January 1998 that not only has various color tweaks to make him slightly more show-colored (including dark green cheetah eyes, a gold head crest instead of blue, and red robot eyes), but also has a slight [[Retool|mold tweak]] to keep the beast head pointed forward in robot mode, based on [[Hasbro]]'s initial release of [[Tigatron]], which has been retained on all versions thereafter.

: This mold was later [[redeco]]ed for a "[[#DxFK|Fox Kids]]" version, as well as [[#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|both the Hasbro and Takara 10th anniversary versions]] of the character.

: This mold was also used to make [[Shadow Panther#Toys|Shadow Panther]]/[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Tripredacus Agent]] and [[Tigatron#Toys|Tigatron]]. It was slated to be used for ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nightprowler#Toys|Nightprowler]], but that toy set was canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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[[File:VS3-CheetorWaspinator.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Is it possible to win a battle of the losers?]]
*'''Saisoku no Taiketsu: Cheetus VS Waspeeter''' (VS pack, July 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''VS-3'''
**''Accessories:'' "Laser Shot" tail-gun,"Laser Shot" water-squirting gun

: In Japan, Cheetor was available both separately and in a "Quickest Showdown" (最速の対決 ''Saisoku no Taiketsu'') VS pack with [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#VS3|Waspinator]]. Both toys are identical to their original releases.

:Currently, it is unknown if the latter "show-like" version of the two toys were ever released in the VS set.

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*'''Gold Cheetus''' (Multi-pack "Lucky Draw", [[1998]])
**''Accessories:'' "Laser Shot" tail-gun,"Laser Shot" water-squirting gun

: A one-of-a-kind, all-gold version of Cheetor was awarded in Japan for a ''[[TV Magazine]]'' contest. Where he was part of a set of other gold ''Beast Wars'' toys of the 5 main Maximals characters. Presumably, his softer joint-plastic and water bladder were unchromed gold, while everything else was blindingly gold-chromed.
::*''[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/japanesebeastwars.html More information at Soundwaves Oblivion]''

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[[File:BWtoy-CheetorTM.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|NOT a Power Rangers zord.]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Transmetal Deluxe, 1998)
**''Takara name:'' '''Metals Cheetus'''
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-42'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail-whip

: As with most first-wave [[Transmetal]]s toys, Cheetor's [[beast mode]] is entirely robotic, but his robot mode has organic elements in its design. In beast mode, two rocket boosters can be flipped out (and extended, which the cartoon failed to show) of the sides of the cat torso to create a "flight mode", plus his tail rotates 180 to provide a "stabilizer" fin. In robot mode, his removable tail becomes a spiked whip, but he has no ranged weaponry, though you can put his two-fingered hands together to simulate the "gun" he used on the show. He also features an energon chip applied to the inside of the left wing. The toy suffers from a design flaw where the breast plate's hinges that holds both arms up in beast mode suffers from a lot of stress, and, over time, can't hold up the cheetah head properly anymore.

: The Takara ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (franchise)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' release of the Transmetal Cheetor toy features a number of small but notable changes from the Hasbro version. The most immediately noticeable is that the "CHEETOR" [[tampograph]] on his beast mode was changed to "CYBERTRON" and the Maximal [[insignia|faction symbol]]. The other changes make Takara's version closer to Cheetor's show appearance than the Hasbro version: green robot mode eyes (Hasbro's version has light blue), painted cheetah teeth (Hasbro's are unpainted), and the gray plastic is more blue-hued than the Hasbro version's semi-French-gray.

: This mold was used as the basis for the non-toy character [[Cataclysm (BW)|Cataclysm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Transmetal Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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*'''Hayate no Taiketsu: Metals Cheetus VS Metals Waspeeter''' (VS pack, September 1999)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''VS-42'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail-whip

: Once again Cheetor was packaged in a "Gale Showdown" (疾風の対決 ''Hayate no Taiketsu'') VS pack with [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#VS42|Waspinator]], this time in their "Metals" forms. Again, both toys are identical to the individual releases.

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[[File:BeastWars Transmetal2 Cheetor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|A body only Primal could love.]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Transmetal 2 Deluxe, 1999)
**''Takara name:'' '''Metals Cheetus 2'''
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-49'''
**''Accessories:'' "High-powered missile launcher/leap-thruster", missile, tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: [[Transmetal 2]] Cheetor is the first major departure from the usual Cheetor styling, but maintains the standard "stand up cat"-style transformation, for which the robot mode is essentially the beast mode standing on its hind legs. Transmetal 2 Cheetor transforms into a saber-toothed tiger-type big cat with a large rocket engine grafted into his back. In robot mode, this rocket engine becomes a spring-loaded missile launcher.

: In order to give your Cheetor toy a little more [[show-accuracy]], Cheetor's upper arms need to be popped off and swapped around. The forearms are already in the correct configuration.

: As with all Transmetal 2 toys, he features a [[spark]] crystal, a small, clear-colored ball with a vacuum-metalized faction logo inside. Cheetor's spark is placed on his left hind leg.

:"Metals Cheetus 2" in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Metals)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' line is identical to the Hasbro release. A "presale" version sold in conjunction with [[1999 Summer Toei Anime Fair]] has one difference—the dark gray present on most of the body was changed to a bright silver.

: This mold was later redecoed into [[Ravage (G1)/toys#TM2|Tripredacus Agent]]. (Notice the pattern yet?)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/TM2Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Transmetal 2 Cheetor at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy CheetorFK.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Ohh... I shouldn't have eaten that seventh gazelle...]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Fox Kids Deluxe, 1999)
**''Accessories:'' Tail-gun, "quasar canon" water-squirting gun

: In 1999, a redeco of the [[#Toys|original Cheetor toy]] was released, with "[[Fox Kids]]" branding on the packaging to advertise the show's move from syndication to a network. Aside from changing the black spots on his fur to a strange maroon color, at first glance, FK Cheetor seems identical to his original counterpart. However, a closer look shows that both the blue and the gold robot parts were all replaced with a metallic blue trim.

: Product listings gave this toy the name "Jungle Roar Cheetor",<ref>https://groups.google.com/d/msg/alt.toys.transformers/C30fV9dqOK0/gPO8D3N_PAUJ</ref> but that name never made it to packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/FKCheetor/fkcheetor.htm More information on Fox Kids Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BW-toy CheetorTMFK.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|[[Jim Sorenson|First guy]] to say I look like [[Cataclysm (BW)|Cataclysm]] gets a whip in the nuts.]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Fox Kids Transmetal Deluxe, 1999)
**''Takara name:'' '''Metals Cheetus Silver'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail-whip

: Shortly afterward the prior toy's release, [[#TM1|Transmetal Cheetor]] received a "Fox Kids" redeco, released along with a redeco of [[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#FKTM|Transmetal Tarantulas]]. This red-and-dark-green version of Cheetor proved to be hard to come by, as this assortment did not ship for very long at all. Shipping lists listed the toy as "Mech-Tech Cheetor",<ref>https://groups.google.com/d/msg/alt.toys.transformers/C30fV9dqOK0/gPO8D3N_PAUJ</ref> but that name never made it to the packaging.

: In Japan, this toy was released as a [[JafCon]] convention [[exclusive]], under the name of "Metals Cheetus Silver", along with the "Fox Kids" versions of [[Airazor (BW)#FKTM|Transmetal Airazor]] and [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#FKTM|Transmetal Rattrap]].

: This version of Cheetor was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Cataclysm (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Cataclysm]] in the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' story "[[Derailment]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/FKTMCheetor/fktmcheetor.htm More information on Fox Kids Transmetal Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Machines''===
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[[File:BMtoy-CheetorMega.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|You will never stand this thing up. Never.]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Mega, 2000)
**''Accessories:'' Tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the first assortment of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' Megas, Cheetor transforms into a super-lean [[technorganic]] cheetah. In keeping with the early ''Beast Machines'' design trend of "articulated features", turning the beast mode head causes its jaw to open and close. His left foreleg has a gear-spring horizontal "swiping" action activated by pushing a section of the above shoulder-armor towards his body.

: In robot mode, his head has the same feature; turning it left or right opens and closes his Muppet-like jaw. The "swiping"-action arm—now on his right side—is still available in this mode and can be used to swing his tail-whip around. Because of Cheetor's unusual body proportions and very small feet, he has issues standing up properly in this mode, especially with his legs positioned in the proper cat-like digitigrade style.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Beast Machines Cheetor (Mega) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BMtoy-CheetorMcD.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Worst cheetah mode ever? Dude, he walks on his knees.]]
*'''Cheetor''' (McDonald's Happy Meal, 2000)
**''McNumber:'' '''1'''

: This tiny, softer-plastic representation of Cheetor is great for the yung'uns. As one of nine toys in the [[McDonald's]] ''Beast Machines'' Happy Meal promotion, it features an incredibly simplistic transformation with no removable parts. Why does he have that sideways articulation at the knees? Why are the fins on the back of his legs oversized, making his cheetah mode look even more ridiculous than it has to? These are the questions that burn in our nightmares.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/McCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Beast Machines Cheetor (McDonald's) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BM Supreme Cheetor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|So near, yet so far!]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Supreme, 2000)
**''Accessories:'' Tail-sword, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Tim Bradley]] (concept artist)}}

: One of the largest ''Transformers'' toys, nearly as tall as [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] in robot mode, Supreme Cheetor was heavily hyped as an "ultimate" toy. Aside from having the most [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] sculpting of any ''Beast Machines'' Cheetor toy, he features electronic lights and sounds in both modes, articulated jaws on both his beast and robot mode heads, and raising "hackles" on his beast mode back. Each arm contains a [[gimmick]] as well. His left arm has a geared up-and-down "slashing" movement, with extending fingers (yes, fingers) that can spring out of his hand. His right arm contains a spring-loaded twin missile launcher that fires two missiles out of his palm when the arm is pulled back at the elbow. Disappointingly for such a large and well hyped figure, these gimmicks sharply limit his arm articulation. Even with his wide and rubber-padded feet, like [[#BMMega|Mega Cheetor]] he has balance issues in robot mode thanks to his top-heavy construction and oddly jointed legs. His teeth-clenched grin in robot mode is also somewhat off-putting.

: This toy was an ultimately inauspicious start for the Supreme price point. It [[Shelfwarmer|shelfwarmed]] pretty badly and ended up in blowout sales at online retailers discounted more than 75% off its original price tag.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/SupCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Beast Machines Cheetor (Supreme) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BM-toy CheetorNightSlash.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|This is totally backwards. The black repaint is supposed to come AFTER the yellow one.]]
*'''Night Slash Cheetor''' (Deluxe, 2001)
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the first wave of the [[Subline imprint|rebranded]] "Battle for the Spark" ''Beast Machines'' Deluxes, "Night Slash" Cheetor is a much more angular and mechanical-looking version of the character, with a more show-like face sculpt. Each bicep holds a spring-loaded sword attached by a brace that flips into his waiting hands when released. He has a Spark Crystal mounted on his upper back between his shoulders, and just behind that, a pair of thrusters on his back as well. His interior chest has a red and silver column that spins within a reflective silver dish when his Spark Crystal is pressed, meant to show the power of his Spark. However, this does not work terribly well given the opacity of the transparent plastic that normally covers it.

: This mold was used to make [[CatSCAN#Expanded Universe|CatSCAN]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/NightSlashCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Night Slash Cheetor at TFU.info]''

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*'''Cheetor''' (Jollibee Kids Meal, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Container in Disguise

: Cheetor was available as one of three figures in a [[Jollibee]] promotion. The toy is a greatly simplified version of his ''Beast Machines'' Mega toy.

===''Transtech''===
[[File:TTCheetorToy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|It's an evolution revolution!]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe?)

:A new (seemingly Deluxe scale) version of Cheetor was designed for ''[[Transtech]]'', the proposed follow-up to ''Beast Machines'', which would have turned into a Cybertronic F-1 race car with a cheetah motif. It made it at least as far as a resin hardcopy, seemingly with near-final engineering. Aside from featuring a launching, spring-loaded front bumper, it is uncertain what gimmicks it may have had. The toy was ultimately scrapped alongside the rest of the ''Transtech'' line.

:An earlier version of the ''Transtech'' Cheetor design was the basis for the [[Transcendent Technomorph]] version of [[Cheetor (TransTech)|Cheetor]].
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===''Beast Wars Returns''===
*'''Cheetus''' ([[2004]]-[[November 18|11-18]])
**''ID number:'' '''BR-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail-whip

: In 2005, the [[#Beast Machines|''Beast Machines'' Mega Cheetor]] toy was released as "Cheetus" as part of the Japanese Toys"R"Us [[exclusive]] ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars Returns]]'' line. It does not appear that any significant changes were made to it. Reportedly, this item had a run of only 4000 pieces.

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[[File:PfCCheetas.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|"Optimus, I don't wanna be mint in sealed box!"]]
*'''Cheetus Black Version''' (Mega, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Tail-whip

: "Cheetus Black Version" (チータスブラックバージョン), otherwise known as "Perfect Choice Cheetus", was the [[#BMMega|original Mega Cheetor toy]] [[redeco]]ed in black and silver as a special ''Beast Wars Returns'' promotional contest prize. By ordering the cartoon series through the digital cable provider, you were automatically entered in a drawing for the toy, along with several other smaller merchandise prizes. All of the gimmicks from the first version are retained in this one.<ref>http://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/japanesebeastwarsreturns.html</ref>

:It is currently unknown how many "Cheetus Black Version" prizes were awarded.
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
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[[File:TFU03-toy Cheetor.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|My love for Primal is like the sun and the moon, knowing they can never touch...]]
*'''Night Slash Cheetor''' (Deluxe, 2005)

: A redeco of the [[#BMNSC|''Beast Machines'' Night Slash Cheetor toy]], the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Autobot]] version gives Cheets a predominantly orangey-yellow coloration again, but this time with a lot of dark red and some super-dark blue accents. All of his gimmicks from the previous version are retained.

: This toy was one of the last toys in the original ''Universe'' toyline sold at normal wide-release retail.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/NSCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Universe Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary''===
[[File:BW-toy Cheetor10th.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Guess what, I'm gonna have blue arms from now on.]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Beast Wars 10th Anniversary, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' "Laser pistol"/tail, "water-squirting cannon"
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: In 2006, Hasbro redecoed the [[#Dx1|original Cheetor toy]] for their ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' line. He was cast in a different shade of yellow, and unlike most of the other toys in the line, he was actually ''further'' off model than his original toy, the biggest difference being that the newer toy lacks the gold paint on its forearms and feet found on the show model. His right beast mode shoulder was [[tampograph]]ed with a Maximal sigil. He came packed with build-a-figure [[Transmutate (BW)|Transmutate]]'s torso and a DVD disc containing the episode "[[Equal Measures]]".

:At this point the mold for the gut gun had degraded somewhat, and a new mold had to be made.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on 10th Anniversary Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
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[[File:TL-toy Cheetor-BC06.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Leopard print is in!]]
*'''Dawn of Future's Past''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Engine-blaster, left & right side-pipes, Maximal "Golden Disk Key"
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Moore]] (concept artist)}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Cheetor and Tiagtron were easy picks, though Wolfang was originally proposed before they opted for Tigatron. An abandoned idea was for Tigatron to come in Stasis Pod packaging. See those and the final products below.|link=https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370239973862080515|site=Twitter|name=Joe Moore|year=2021|month=03|day=11}}</ref>

: ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Axalon Cheetor" is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Scout Class [[Clocker (Cybertron)#Toys|Clocker]], transforming into a low-ridin' Cybertronian race car with a large Maximal sigil on his hood and a cheetah-pattern deco for his upholstery. Stylin'! Inserting a "[[Cyber Key|Golden Disk Key]]" into the slot on his back pops up a pair of gun barrels, which can be held in robot mode as his pre-beast Quasar gun. His head is also [[retool]]ed from the original body to represent his ''Beast Wars'' head more closely, making his face even more show-accurate than the original toy's.

: He was available only as part of the [[BotCon 2006]] "[[Dawn of Future's Past]]" box-set, with "Axalon" versions of [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Timelines|Optimus Primal]], [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Timelines|Rhinox]], [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Timelines|Rattrap]], and "[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]" [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Timelines|Dinobot]].

: This toy—with the retooled head—was used to make "[[Tigatron#BotCon2006|Unit 2]]". The original version was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Swerve (Cybertron)#Toys|Swerve]] and [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie-verse]] [[Clocker (Movie)#Toys|Clocker]]. It was also the basis for many many non-toy [[Maximal Command Security Force]] members.

::*''[https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370239973862080515 Designer commentary on Axalon Cheetor from Joe Moore on Twitter]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/BCCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Axalon Cheetor at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TL-toy AlphaTrizer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A knight ''and'' a pirate. A knirate, if you will. Or a pight.]]
*'''Knight Alpha Trizer''' (BotCon 2014 add-on)
**''Accessories:'' Two swords, transforming blade/claw, beast-foot/claw

: Part of a Knights souvenir set that included [[Apelinq (BM)#Timelines|Apelinq]] and [[Flareup (G1)#BotCon2014|Flareup]], ''Timelines'' Alpha Trizer is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' Voyager Class [[Thundertron#Toys|Thundertron]], transforming into a mechanical lion that homages the never-made [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Unreleased|Alpha Trion]] redeco out of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]]. His right robot mode foot can detach to reveal a bladed "peg-leg", with the original foot converting into a claw-weapon. Like his mold-mate [[Go Prime]], Alpha Trizer also comes with a redeco of the twin swords that originally came with [[Kenzan]], which he can hold or plug into his beast mode's hip/wings. The toy also includes Thundertron's original weapon, a claw with swing-out sword-blade, though the electronic light-up feature has been removed.

: This toy was also redecoed into [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/BCAlphaTrizer/alphatrizer.htm More information on Alpha Trizer at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars Telemocha Series''===
[[File:BWTelemocha Cheetor.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Now THAT'S gorgeous!]]
* '''Cheetus''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''ID number:'' '''TM-03'''
**''Accessories:'' "Laser Shot" tail-gun,"Laser Shot" water-squirting gun

: In 2007, Takara did the 10th Anniversary thing for the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]'' line, except much more show-accurate than Hasbro, with a high number of [[Paint operation|paint applications]] in order to be show-accurate.

: This release came with a DVD of "Convoy Disappeared", the Japanese dub of "[[Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command]]" which was an episode that didn't feature Cheetor in any sort of meaningful way, despite episodes that do being easy to come by.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Telemocha Cheetor at TFU.info (scroll down)]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:TitaniumSeries-CheetorBM.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Do you remember a time when Cheetor was technorganic? Pepperidge Farm® remembers.]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 scimitars, display stand
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Cybertron Heroes, Cheetor is based heavily on the design of Cheetor seen in the ''Beast Machines'' cartoon, albeit with some differences, notably much thicker limbs, making him far more stable in robot mode. His twin scimitars can peg onto his hips for storage and are made of softer, rubbery plastic. His [[die-cast]] metal is limited to his shoulders, torso, and thighs.

: Care must be taken when transforming Cheetor into beast mode. His robot head ''must'' be pushed back into his beast mode's neck until it ''clicks''. Failure to do so will cause his robot mode head to get stuck inside the chest after the cheetah mode's neck is pushed into it, and may require disassembling the torso to get it out again.

: This figure is the first transforming toy commemorating the ''Beast Machines'' story, designs, and faction symbols. According to ''Titanium Series'' concept designer [[Don Figueroa]], making ''Titanium'' Cheetor use the BM body was his idea. It seems he was told simply to make "Cheetor", but his [[Hasbro]] supervisors never specified ''which'' Cheetor to make. [[Aaron Archer]] corroborated this, saying Hasbro had not meant to produce a Beast Machines figure: they had simply put Cheetor's name on a list, and the toy ended up being, as Archer put it, "the wrong one".

:Like most ''Titanium Series'' Cybertron Heroes, Cheetor includes a display stand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Maximal/TitCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Titanium Series Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:TFU08-toy Cheetor.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He went through five bodies... and then back to ''this''.]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Beast Wars Series'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Club|Battle Club]]", "[[Shuriken|Triple-Bladed Battle Discs]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: First available in the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' Deluxes, this version of Cheetor is based on the original ''Beast Wars'' Cheetor, transforming into an organic cheetah that's much closer in proportions to the real animal than any previous attempt, with a robot face sculpt based much more on the CGI show model. Alas, the compromise is that he has a far ''less'' [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] robot mode due to a markedly different transformation scheme that involves his entire beast-chest ending up as a huge hunchback in robot mode. When a lever is pulled on his beast mode back, the cheetah head's jaw opens and the cheetah's eyes change colors from green to red, a bizarre [[homage]] to not just the differing eye-colors the [[#Beast_Wars|original Cheetor toy]] went through in its many releases but also to how his cartoon model's cheetah head had green eyes in beast mode but red eyes in robot mode. His tail becomes a whip-weapon, plus he comes with a pair of triple-bladed throwing stars that store in compartments on his legs.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Universe Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Cheetorhenkeitoy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Chromed, but not Transmetal.]]
*'''Cybertron Cheetus''' ([[December 27]], [[2008]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-12'''
**''Accessories:'' "Battle Club", "Triple-Bladed Battle Discs"

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Cheetor replaces some of his yellow plastic—including his arms and stomach among other parts—with gold plastic. He has more elaborate and varied paint applications, including painting the insides of his beast mode kibble for a greater contrast. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he has vacuum-metalized plastic parts, specifically his entire head and the bodies of his throwing blades.
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===''Device Label''===
[[File:DeviceLabeltoy-Cheetusdesktop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Cheetus wears {{w|It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia|Kitten Mittens}}.]]
*'''Device Cheetus''' ([[May 29]], 2010)

:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Device Label|Ravage]] and [[Tigatron#Device Label|Tigatron]], Cheetus transforms from a working USB 2 gigabyte thumb drive into a yellow mechanoid cheetah.

:Stored on the USB drive is an installable program called "Transformers Desktop Defender". When the Cheetor device is plugged in, a Cheetor avatar appears on the screen, transforming from thumb drive to cheetah mode as the program is activated. The program's setup allows you to rename your cheetah to anything you desire, alter the avatar's movement speed and his personality, decide whether he eats your desktop icons, and view his function, mission, and [[tech Spec|tech spec]] numbers. Whether he appears as Cheetor, Ravage, or Tigatron can be selected as well.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy CheetorKreon.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Like an ambulatory block of cheese...]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''3'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 59'''
**''Accessories'': Stand brick, small pistol, katana
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:As part of the third wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Cheetor is a [[Kreon]] that can be rebuilt into a [[beast mode]] very very vaguely representing a cheetah. He reuses the animal helmet which debuted with [[Razorclaw (G1)#Kre-O|Razorclaw]]'s team. His handgun originally comes from [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] while his sword used to be [[Bludgeon (G1)#Kre-O|Bludgeon]]'s. Amusingly, his gun forms his beast mode tail, evoking the "tail gun" from the original toy and show model.

: This Micro-Changer assortment was the last one to appear at [[Target]], with later waves showing up only at [[Toys"R"Us]] or drug/discount stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Cheetor at TFU.info]''

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*'''Cheetor''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2017]])
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, small pistol

:In 2017, the Collection 3 Micro-Changers were re-released in a whole new production run, first appearing at [[Walgreens]] stores in the US. These releases use the almost-entirely-[[retool]]ed 2015 Kreon (making most parts incompatible with older Kreons), with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. Cheetor gained a new [[tampograph]] on his back, adding black spots so his beast mode looks more cheetah-y (what you can see of it anyway).

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:BW-Masterpiece-MP34-Cheetor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Welcome to Masterpiece Cheetor.]]
*'''Cheetus (Beast Wars)''' ([[February 25]], 2017)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-34'''
**''Accessories:'' 3 cheetah heads, 3 cheetah eyes, 3 robot faces, Laser Shot A, [[Quasar rifle|Laser Shot B]]
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Cheetus transforms from a show-accurate cheetah to a show-accurate robot, albeit taking a few shortcuts (such as using a faux cheetah head for the robot mode torso). He comes with two different guns: his traditional "gut gun" and his secondary "rump gun" which saw sporadic use in early ''Beast Wars'' episodes. Additionally, he sports three different robot faces (serious, angry and smiling), three different cheetah heads (neutral, angry and shocked) and three different pairs of cheetah eyes (looking straight, looking left and looking right). Both weapons can stow on his backside. His hands are completely removable at the wrist, which makes it much easier for you to put his "rump gun" in his hand.

:He takes show-accuracy to a dedicated extreme, including having fuzzy, dotted spots on his cheetah parts to mimic the stretched textures of the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] CGI model. This is also the first beast-mode Transformers toy to implement realistic whiskers, though the nature of the figure's transformation scheme means that these whiskers are prone to deforming. Unfortunately, the figure is known to suffer from paint chipping.

:Preorders supplied by Hasbro Asia come with a die-cast Optimus Primal minifigure, as opposed to the [[collector coin]] typically accompanying ''Masterpiece'' releases from Hasbro Asia.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/masterpiece-cheetor-color-images.1066483/page-168#post-15460586 TFW2005 Forums discussion, 2 February 2018]</ref>

:At some point earlier on in development, two comlink accessories (one for beast mode, the other for robot mode) based on the episode "[[The Web]]", were planned to be included with Cheetus, but were ultimately scrapped.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PrimalSabbath/posts/1336648463069579 Images of an in-hand ''Masterpiece'' Cheetus prototype]- Primal Sabbath on Facebook</ref> These pieces eventually found release with ''Masterpiece'' [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther]].

:This figure was reissued by TakaraTomy on [[March 31]], [[2019]] to coincide with the release of ''Masterpiece'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Beast Megatron]].

:As briefly mentioned above, Cheetus was redecoed into ''Masterpiece'' Shadow Panther.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Cheetor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Like... y'know, nya.]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K4'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-03'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip, Golden Disk card
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] and [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Dennis Chan]] (sculptor), [[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

: Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Cheetor transforms from a robot accurate to his appearance in the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon into a realistic (if extremely bright yellow) cheetah. Unlike the ''Masterpiece'' figure, he has molded fur texture rather than full-body printing. Cheetor's tail can detach to become a whip, similar to his Transmetal toy. His beast mode legs can unfurl to form longer legs in robot mode, giving him a look reminiscent of his Beast Machines appearance; whether this was intentional or not is unclear. In cheetah mode, his jaw can open and close to adorably change his expression.

: A major design flaw is found within the cheetah’s neck. The plastic used there is ''extremely'' thin - you can actually see the paint on the other side - and it is commonplace for specimens to develop visible cracks around the pins at the base of the neck as soon as they are transformed. In addition, the small plastic tab meant to secure the head/neck of the cheetah into the back is prone to breakage. Hasbro issued a running change to address the latter problem, making the tab smaller and sturdier.

: Cheetor comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.

: This figure was retooled into [[Shadow Panther#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Shadow Panther]], and then redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Legacy (toyline)|Legacy]]'' [[Nightprowler#Legacy|Nightprowler]]. The mold's robot and beast mode legs were also reused on the Hasbro PulseCon-exclusive ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' "[[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon|Covert Agent Ravage]]".
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-Maximal-Cheetor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's not easy being cheesy.]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe Class, 2021)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-18'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 26]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}

:Promoting the ''Kingdom'' season of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], Cheetor is a redeco of his ''Kingdom'' toy, closer resembling his ''Beast Wars'' animation model. As such, his yellow parts are more of an orange-gold shade, and his blue parts/paint are a darker and metallic blue. For closer accuracy to his ''Beast Wars'' animal mode, his cheetah eyes are now green and he lacks the blue paint on his legs, at the cost of having unpainted, yellow shins in robot mode. For unknown reasons, his whip lacks all blue paint and his crotch-plate is only partially blue. Much like his [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Maximal]] [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|compadres]] in the wave, Cheetor features no toyline-staple battle damage.

:The design flaw present in the original ''Kingdom'' release is still present. The running change in the neck tab of the original feature has also been found in this version of the figure.

:This toy, like most of the Netflix ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' toys, is a [[Walmart]] exclusive in the U.S. and Canada. Like the rest of its Deluxe Class wave, Cheetor was found in Walmart stores on [[March 13]]<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/wave-3-deluxes-from-netflix-transformers-line-found-in-us-first-look-at-netflix-deep-cover/45744/ ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Wave 3 found at US retail]</ref> before an official unveiling.
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===''Vintage Beast Wars''===
*'''Cheetor''' (Reissue, [[2021]])
**''Accessories'': Tail-gun, "quasar canon" water-squirting gun

:In celebration of the 25th anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', the original 1996 Deluxe Class Cheetor was reissued under the ''[[Vintage|Vintage Beast Wars]]'' lineup. Cheetor features all the same accessories and functionality as the original toy but differs slightly in deco: most noticeably, the cheetah eyes are green while the robot eyes are orange, which is a combination not present on earlier releases. The shoulder joints have also been mildly reinforced from previous releases.

:Bizarrely, the second set of Hasbro stock photography, which is the one used on the cross-sell, is of the ''[[#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' toy instead.

:Much like ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'', Cheetor is packaged in a "rock bubble" blister card styled after the original ''Beast Wars'' toy packaging, [[package art]] and all. Also similar to ''Vintage G1'', the time disparity since the original release has the toy reasonably set at double the price of the toy's 1996 release, $20 versus $10. This version of Cheetor was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada, but sales ended up being so poor that unsold stock was eventually sold on clearance as low as its original $10 price.
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===''Authentics''===
[[File:TF-Authentic-Titan-Changers-Cheetor.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|Who's the Big Cat now?]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Titan Changer, 2023)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip
:Part of the fourth wave of ''Authentics'' Titan Changers, Cheetor is a 28cm figure with a very simple conversion from robot to mechanical cheetah. The tail comes off to become a whip.

:The design of this toy has a striking resemblance to the early concept/toy designs of [[Cheetor (ROTB)|''Rise of the Beasts'' Cheetor]], and would also be [[Cheetor (ROTB)#TitanChanger|repackaged]] for that movie's [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|toyline]].
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===''Beast Wars Again''===
[[File:TF-BW-Vintage-JP-BWVS-03-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Shunsoku no Taiketsu''' ([[October 28]], [[2023]])
**''ID number'': '''BWVS-03'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}

:Released as part of the ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, the "Instant Showdown" (瞬速の対決) set contains Cheetus and [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Again|Waspeeter]]. Cheetus is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Cheetor]] in more cartoon-accurate colors, featuring painted pupils for the beast mode head, but opting to paint the eyes red instead of green unlike the Netflix toy. The tab on the cheetah neck that proved so fragile on prior releases has now been removed altogether.
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===''Legacy''===

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*Accessories: 2 swords
:''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Cheetor is based on his ''Beast Machines'' design and transforms into a relatively show-accurate cheetah. He comes with two swords, that can combine into a double bladed weapon.

:Cheetor was first spotted in Colombia without any prior announcement from Hasbro

==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars'' puzzle===
*'''Beast Wars Transformers 200 piece puzzle''' (puzzle, 1996)

: A [[Beast Wars Transformers Jigsaw Puzzle|200-piece puzzle]] from [[Milton Bradley]] featured art of Cheetor fighting Megatron and [[Iguanus (BW)|Iguanus]]. It was very chrome-foil-y! [http://tfmuseum.com/tf-00080.html]

===''Beast Wars'' sweatshirt===
*'''Beast Wars Transformers sweatshirt''' (1996)
: A sweatshirt depicting a jovial Cheetor, in [[robot mode]], crouching behind some rocks and firing his gut-gun. His [[beast mode]]'s head is drawn behind him, the Beast Wars logo layered over the explosion that is leaving his gun's barrel, and the name "CHEETOR" is spelled out at the bottom of the image.

===''Beast Wars'' magnet set===
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* '''Beast Wars magnet set''' (1997)

: The original cast of ten from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon was rendered in adorable [[super deformed|super-deformed]] style for a set of magnets. Awwwww.

===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Cheetormutatingcard.jpg|thumb|right|Wait, so the cheetah mode is ''slower''?]]
* '''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)
:Cheetor was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the Beast Wars [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===Kabaya===
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*'''Cheetus''' (candy toy, 1997)

: A tiny plastic Cheetor figurine molded onto an irregularly-shaped stand was released by Kabaya. Labeled toy 4 of 6, the other characters in his wave were Dinobot, Rattrap, Megatron, Optimus Primal, and Rhinox. As always, terrible candy is included.

*'''Cheetus''' (candy toy kit, 1997)

: Part of a set of four [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]]s, this version of Cheetor, based on [[#Dx1|the original toy]], is an unpainted and unassembled plastic kit that transforms (and partially re-assembles) from cheetah to robot mode, though much smaller (and cheaper) than the original toy. It is cast entirely in pale yellow and grayish-tan plastics, as are the other three toys in the set: [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], and [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]]. [http://soundwave810.blogspot.com/2008_05_01_archive.html]

*'''Cheetus''' (candy toy, 1997)
: A tiny superdeformed Cheetor was also available from Kabaya. [http://tfmuseum.com/tf-00713.html]

[[File:BWmerch-CheetorTMKabaya.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Cheetus''' (snap-together model with candy, 1999)
:Kabaya released a set of models based on ''Metals'' characters, of which Cheetor was one. He came with candy! He also came in translucent plastic, if you wanted it.

*'''Cheetus''' (figurine with candy, 1999)
:A tiny statuette of ''Metals'' Cheetor on a rectangular stand was available with candy, alongside other ''Metals'' characters. [http://www.dvandom.com/tv99.html]
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===First 4 Figures===
*'''Cheetor''' (<s>2006/2007</s> unreleased)

:This was to be a 7-or-8-inch tall resin bust of Cheetor released as part of a ''Beast Wars'' tenth anniversary series by model company [[First 4 Figures]]. Cheetor would have been sculpted to be accurate to his ''Beast Wars'' cartoon design, and would likely have been depicted from the waist and upwards on a base or pedestal. Unlike most of the other mini busts in this range, Cheetor's sculpt has never been shown publicly, with the figure's existence only being known due to First 4 Figures allowing [[BigBadToyStore]] to solicit him for sale.<ref name=bbtsseibs>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/update-from-bigbadtoystorecom-transformers-and-gij/6539/ "Update from BigBadToyStore.com: Transformers and G.I.Joe Statues and Busts!!!"] on Seibertron.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070407160752/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=526&category=2037 BigBadToyStore's listings for First 4 Figures' busts] (archived)</ref>

:Mini busts in the planned ''Beast Wars'' line were designed to reflect the scale of the characters as seen in the cartoon, and each was set to be limited to 1,996 pieces, in a nod to the franchise's year of origin.<ref name=ASM>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070806062058/http://toyfair06.asmzine.com/first4figures/report.html "First4Figures Limited Transformers Statues and Busts Info!"] at ASMzine.com (archived)</ref> Unfortunately, Cheetor and the rest of the ''Beast Wars'' bust line were cancelled, with First 4 Figures citing a challenging marketplace and lack of retailer interest.
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
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[[File:3DBattleCard-Cheetor.jpg|right|thumb|Probably more involved than the actual toy's transformation.]]
*'''Cheetor''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)

: A 31-point character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Cheetor "transforms" into a Transmetal 2 cheetah. He uses the same parts layout as [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] and [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]].
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroescheetorblackarachnia.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|...[[Ian James Corlett|Nimbus]]?]]
* '''Cheetor & Blackarachnia''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]''-branded ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Cheetor is a simple, yet well-detailed two-inch tall figurine with exaggerated, cartoony proportions. He is depicted in a running pose and is articulated at the shoulders and neck. He has a Maximal [[insignia|faction symbol]] on his butt.

: He was only available in a two-pack with [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Blackarachnia]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Tigatron#Robot Heroes|Tigatron]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Robot Heroes Cheetor at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RobotHeroes Cheetor VS Tankor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Proudly wearing his faction symbol on his knee.]]
* '''Cheetor & Tankor''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Cheetor is part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]] [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' and is designated as from the "Beast Machines Series", along with his packmate [[Tankor (BM)#Robot Heroes|Tankor]]. His sculpt and color scheme is derived solely from his television show appearance. Cheetor has articulation at the neck and shoulders, though his left arm's large sword inhibits movement.

:Rather than using the ''Beast Machines'' Maximal and Vehicon symbols, the embossed faction logos on the top of the Cheetor/Tankor packaging are the pre-existing ''Beast Wars'' Maximal and Predacon symbols found on ''Beast Wars''-themed ''Universe'' Robot Heroes packs.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Maximal/RHBMCheetor/cheetor.htm More information on Robot Heroes Beast Machines Cheetor at TFU.info]''
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===''Tiny Titans''===
[[File:TinyTitans-Series6-Cheetor.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Tiny Titans, 2016)
**''Series'': '''6'''
**''Number'': '''4/12'''

: Part of the fifth assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Cheetor is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in his robot mode from the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Machines'' cartoon]].

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===''R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design]''===
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[[File:TF-R.E.D.-Cheetor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So you're saying there's a ''nineties'' we can tap for nostalgia?]]
*'''Cheetor''' ([[2021]])
**''Accessories'': 2 sets of alternate hands, 1 "tail blaster", 1 Energon crystal, 2 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effect]] accessories
{{toydesigner|[[Dennis Chan]] (sculptor)}}

:Released as part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers R.E.D.]]'' toys, Cheetor is a non-transforming 6-inch action figure akin to the ones from the ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Legends'' and ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] The Black Series'' lines. He features 26 points of articulation and extensive paint operations in an attempt at [[show-accuracy]], though he owes much to a [https://www.instagram.com/p/CMjzg4gA9qK/ concept art design] by [[Ken Christiansen]], which had also inspired his [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' toy]] and ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' animated series appearance.

:Cheetor's cheetah head chest plate can be removed to reveal details meant to represent his "inner workings". He comes with three pairs of hands altogether: two closed fists, two hands for holding weaponry and accessories, and two clawing hands. He also includes what his product description calls a "tail blaster", though it is more closely based on his traditional "gut gun" [[quasar rifle]], with two compatible translucent purple blast effects. Finally, he also comes with a small [[Energon crystal]] accessory.

:As with all ''R.E.D.'' toys, Cheetor was a Walmart exclusive in Canada and the United States, and was later made available on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in limited quantities.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsSeries2G1BW-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Cheetor is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He is marketed as an Autobot instead of a Maximal and comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Cheetor''' (2023)
**''Accessories'': gun

: Released in the seventh wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]'' Cheetor is a non-converting figure based on his season 1 [[Mainframe]] [[character model]], with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips). He includes his traditional "gut-gun."

: Cheetor comes packaged on a small cardback that mixes the design of the original ''Beast Wars'' packaging with some nostalgic elements resembling [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.
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==Notes==
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[[File:Cheetor-preliminarytoy.jpg|right|thumb|The original guns, featuring realistically painted cheetah guts. Hooray!]]
[[File:BWRConcept01.jpg|right|thumb|Cheetor's control art. Yes, that IS Cheetor, not Shadow Panther. Yes, it's not a cheetah.]]
* The first Cheetor toy was originally intended to be part of the first wave of ''Beast Wars'' Deluxes released, but experienced a delayed initial release, coming several weeks afterward. This was likely due to a change made to his "tail gun", which on the toy is much different from the version glimpsed in catalogues, commercials, and toy packaging cross-sells. The prototype gun is held via a handle on the top side of the tail rather than underneath the haunches and has a small blue gun barrel that flips out. Why this change was made and whether it was the actual cause of the delay are currently unknown.
* Cheetor's design art seems to indicate he wasn't originally designed to be a cheetah... or was at least designed to be generically big-cat-like enough to be other types of feline.
* Transmetal Cheetor's torso panel hinges went through several iterations during development. The resin hardcopy [[prototype]] started off with the panels' hinges being on the inside of the hinges connected to the torso. The second iteration in the test shot phase swapped this orientation, having the outer hinges be on the panel and the inner hinge be connected to the torso. By the final point of development, the hinges were kept the same as the second iteration, but were reinforced at the base to prevent breakages.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/06/Robocon-18.jpg Various Transmetal Cheetor prototypes in a display at an unofficial fan convention.]</ref> Coincidentally, some test shot copies of the toy were molded in colors similar to that of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Cheetor (Armada)#Toys|Cheetor]] [[retool]] which was released six years later.
* Transmetal Cheetor's engineering was reused for [[Stampy (BW)|Stampy]], though the two toys share no actual parts.
* An earlier unreleased prototype deco of ''Transmetal 2'' Cheetor, dubbed by fans as ''"Feral" Cheetor'', based on his first appearance in the "[[Feral Scream Part 1|Feral Scream]]" [[Feral Scream Part 2|episodes]] of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon, replaces most of the yellow plastic used on the original figure with a paler shade that included a metallic swirl in it. The main body, thighs, robot and beast heads were also replaced with a burnt red plastic with a slight golden swirl. The paint colors of this variant don't seem to be 100% finalized, as the paint apps are almost identical to the regular retail version, minus the gray paint apps which were a lot darker. This version was only a pre-production sample and very few were made. It would seem as though this could have been the colors the figure would've been released in originally had the burnt red and pale yellow plastics not been swapped out with the all-yellow plastic on the final figure.<ref>[https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3632697836770649&id=247519665288500 Report from BotCon's official Facebook page]</ref>

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Aaron Archer

2024-02-28T07:51:23Z

Nightsqueak:

{{disambig2|the real-life Hasbro designer|the ''Animated'' supervillain|Angry Archer}}
[[File:Aaron-archer-botcon2005.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Aaron draws a portrait of Batman for fans at BotCon 2005. LEGENDS OF BATMAN!]]
'''Aaron C. Archer''' (born [[August 26]], [[1972]]<ref name="bday">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-general-discussion/187887-happy-birthday-aaron-archer.html TFW2005 thread for Aaron's 36th birthday.]</ref>) is a former high-ranking employee of [[Hasbro]].

Aaron's career was somewhat unusual insofar as he started out as a regular designer and eventually climbed up the corporate ladder.

As a designer, he first worked in Hasbro's [[Kenner]] division in [[1995]] after it was purchased by Hasbro a few years prior, working on toylines such as ''[[Batman]]'', ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' and ''[[Jurassic Park]]'', before being moved to ''Transformers'' during the [[Transmetal 2]] phase of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]''. There, he designed toys like the Transmetal 2 incarnations of [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], [[Iguanus (BW)|Iguanus]], [[Dinobot II|Dinobot]], [[Optimus Minor]], and [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]].

In the year [[2000]], the Kenner division was closed down and its product lines were fully merged into Hasbro. Many of the Kenner staff didn't want to relocate to [[Rhode Island]], including the incumbent head of the ''Transformers'' brand, but Aaron was willing to move and, in his words, said "I raised my hand and said 'I'll take ''Transformers'' if you're looking for someone to manage it'".<ref>"I think it was late 2000—November, October, November—when they told us that they were moving us to Rhode Island from Cincinnati. They offered a lot of people the opportunity to move and not everybody was interested; Cincinnati, I've said many times Kenner was built on Cincinnati folks and they had lived their whole lives there, they really weren't interested in moving. And that's fine, that gave other opportunities to other people—I was one of those people. So when some of the folks said they weren't going to go, I raised my hand and said 'I'll take ''Transformers'' if you're looking for someone to manage that', because at that time it was a- that relationship was a big deal so it had to be someone who knew how to manage partnerships. [...] It wasn't my destiny to work on ''Transformers'', although I had a relationship with them which helped me get that foot in the door, but if that guy would have said 'no I'm going to go to Rhode Island'... he would have kept running ''RID'' and wherever the show would have gone—it wouldn't have been called ''Armada'' and stuff because I know my contributions—but yeah he wasn't interested in going, so he phased out halfway through various ''RID'' parts of development. He helped with names and some color shifts and things but... that's how I came on board."—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNgWvNmMJfE&t=512 Aaron Archer on ''The Toy Armada'', 2021/12/14]</ref> Aaron was promoted to lead designer on ''Transformers'', where he played a large role in the planning of ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', which was released in [[2002]]. He played a similar role in the development of ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'', as well as ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]''. In addition to designing characters and planning out the toylines, Aaron also wrote the story concepts for all three ''[[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]]'' lines that were eventually <s>made manifest in the lines' cartoon series</s> ignored by the Japanese production companies. In the middle of all of this, in [[2004]], he was further promoted to design director.

In later years, he held titles such as "Snr. Design Director", "Director of Global Design and Development" (for the ''Transformers'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' brands) and, finally, "Vice President of Intellectual Property Development". In [[2013]], he resigned from Hasbro for initially undisclosed reasons.<ref name="aaronquit">[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=93321 "Aaron Archer No Longer With Hasbro, Yup"] at the Allspark.</ref> He later confirmed that his main reason was the increasing difficulty of developing "fun" toys while dealing with rising plastic prices and the constant pressure for cost efficiency.<ref name="tfcon2014">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/997302-aaron-archers-statements-toy-design-tfcon-2014-a.html "Aaron Archers statements on toy design at Tfcon 2014"] at TFW2005.</ref> After living for about a year in Morganton, North Carolina, where they operated their own art studio, he and his wife have since moved back to Rhode Island.<ref name="transmissionsinterview">[http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2014/10/transmissions-episode-70-aaron-archer-interview/ Interview with TransMissions Podcast] on 7 October 2014.</ref>

Stylistically, Archer's design work tended to prioritise play features, balanced against other considerations such as aesthetics and production realities.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=My job is to make Fun toys (features and stuff). While at times I am not happy with the model work on some items, I cant lose time redoing them if the feature is fine. The level of beliviable detail is something I am constantly working to improve. Thats my honest answer....|name=Aaron Archer|site=TFW2005|year=circa 2002}}</ref> He identifies his own trademark signature, in contrast to fellow designer at the time [[Eric Siebenaler]], as being a character having "a pointy jaw with goggles".<ref>{{citesocial|quote=This is a completely Eric Siebenaler item. He took their brick image and veneered it completely. This is one of his square-jawed robots... you'll start to see in these conversations, especially in deep-dive... the square of the jaw? Almost guaranteed that it is an Eric item. If it's a pointy jaw with goggles, it's more leaning towards me.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow2iKv7DrL4&t=3717s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|year=2022|month=10|day=25}}</ref>

Aaron is relatively well known in the [[fandom]], partially because he spent several months posting to the boards at [http://www.tfw2005.com/ TFW2005] under the username "'''Orson'''", a name by which fans sometimes still refer to him. This is in turn a reference to [[Orson Welles]], the voice of [[Unicron]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

He now has a beard. And long hair. And a long forehead.

==Known design projects==
{{creatorstub|Everything between 2008 and 2012, design credits from Instagram, his podcast, toy and trivia sections across the wiki, etc etc}}

===''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Transmetals 2 Basics'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Minor#Beast Wars|Optimus Minor]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Scarem#Beast Wars|Scarem]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Transmetals 2 Deluxes'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#TM2|Cheetor]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Dinobot II#Beast Wars|Dinobot]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Iguanus (BW)#Transmetal2|Iguanus]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Transmetals 2 Ultras'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Transmetal2|Megatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}{{-}}

===[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)]]===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Deluxe Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Bruticus (RID)|Bruticus]] (deco only)}}
|}{{-}}

===''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Mini-Con 3-packs'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-mc|[[Street Action Mini-Con Team#Toys|Street Action Mini-Con Team]]}}
{{bp-mc|Many, many more he has not specified}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Super-Con Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Blurr (Armada)#Toys|Blurr]] with [[Incinerator (Armada)#Armada|Incinerator]]<ref name = "March2019"/>}}
{{bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (Armada)#Toys|Cyclonus]] with [[Crumplezone (Armada)#Armada|Crumplezone]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Demolishor (Armada)#Toys|Demolishor]] with [[Blackout (Armada)#Armada|Blackout]]<ref name = "March2019"/> / [[Demolishor (Armada)#Powerlinx|Powerlinx Demolishor]] with [[Blackout (Armada)#Powerlinx|Powerlinx Blackout]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|Hot Shot]] with [[Jolt (Armada)#Armada|Jolt]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Super-Con|Optimus Prime]] with [[Over-Run (Armada)#Armada|Over-Run]]}}
{{bp-a1d1|[[Sideways (Armada)#Toys|Sideways]] with [[Mirror#Armada|Mirror]] ([[Crosswise (Armada)#Armada|Crosswise]] and [[Rook (Armada)#Armada|Rook]])<ref name = "March2019">{{citesocial|quote=#prep for #marchofrobots (daily robot drawing each day in March) I am going to draw my #favorite #transformers that I had a hand in creating circa 1997-2013.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BuWckrcHeMI/ |title=March of Robots 2019 |site=Instagram |name=Aaron Archer|year=2019|month=02|day=26}}</ref>}}
{{bp-a1|[[Smokescreen (Armada)#Toys|Smokescreen]] with [[Liftor#Armada|Liftor]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Thrust (Armada)#Toys|Thrust]] with [[Inferno (Armada)#Armada|Inferno]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Max-Con Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Red Alert (Armada)#Toys|Red Alert]] with [[Longarm (Armada)#Armada|Longarm]]<ref name = "March2019"/>}}
{{bp-a1|[[Scavenger (Armada)#Toys|Scavenger]] with [[Rollbar (Armada)#Armada|Rollbar]]<ref name = "March2019"/>}}
{{bp-d1|[[Skywarp (Armada)#Toys|Skywarp]] with [[Thunderclash (Armada)#Armada|Thunderclash]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Armada #deepcut , My seeker Ninja head design, Im not sure how often this head got redecoed over the years but it is one of my personal favorites. a rare example of retool for the armada era. I love the crazy tall fin and cool #minicon|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CFKW-PZAThc/ |site=Instagram |name=Aaron Archer|year=2020|month=09|day=15}}</ref>}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Armada|Starscream]] with [[Swindle (Armada)#Armada|Swindle]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:ArmadaScavenger toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Max-Con [[Scavenger (Armada)#Armada|Scavenger]]]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Giga-Con Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Jetfire (Armada)#Toys|Jetfire]] with [[Comettor (Armada)#Armada|Comettor]]<ref name = "March2019"/>}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Toys|Megatron]] with [[Leader-1 (Armada)#Armada|Leader-1]] (with [[Takashi Kunihiro]])<ref name = "Kunihiro">{{citesocial|quote=This is often what a #transformers development meeting looked like. Review awesome #oneofakind #toolingmodel #toys and make new plans. Do you recognize the robots on the table? Pictured in the center is the wonderful long time quiet workhorse of the Japan team Kunihiro san. He deserves to be celebrated more than he is, he and I did #transformersArmada #Megatron together back in the day.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CL-zB7Cg8wr/ |site=Instagram |name=Aaron Archer|year=2021|month=03|day=03}}</ref>}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Super Base Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Optimus Prime]] with [[Sparkplug (Armada)#Armada|Sparkplug]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Supreme Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-mc|[[Unicron/toys#Armada|Unicron]] with [[Dead End (Armada)#Armada|Dead End]]}}
|}{{-}}
===[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'' (2003)]]===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Ultra Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[King Atlas#Toys|King Atlas]]}}
|}
===[[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]===
{{creatorstub}}
===''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Energon Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Battle Ravage#Toys|Battle Ravage]]<ref name = "March2019"/>}}
{{bp-a1|[[Signal Flare (Energon)#Toys|Signal Flare]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Combat Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (Energon)#Toys|Sharkticon]]<ref name = "March2019"/>}}
{{bp-d1|[[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Yeah I did Slugslinger, that's a fun one, in Energon.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kv3w9X8-p4&t=3152s|name=Aaron Archer|site=YouTube|year=2023|month=05|day=05}}</ref>}}
{{bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (Armada)#SnowCat|Snow Cat]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Command Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Scorponok (Energon)#Toys|Scorponok]] (early concept)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:ESharkticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Combat Class [[Sharkticon (Energon)#Energon|Sharkticon]]]]
|}{{-}}

===''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Voyager Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Vector Prime#Cybertron|Vector Prime]] with [[Safeguard (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Safeguard]]}}
|}{{-}}

===''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-p1|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Optimus Primal]]}}
|}{{-}}

===''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]]<ref name="transmissionsinterview"/>}}
|}{{-}}

===[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2007)]]===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Deluxe Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Protoform|Protoform Optimus Prime]]}}
|}{{-}}

===[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008)]]===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Deluxe Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Acid Storm (G1)#Universe (2008)|Acid Storm]] (deco stripe pattern)}}
|}{{-}}

===''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#FOC|Generations: Fall of Cybertron]]''===
(All with Takashi Kunihiro)<ref name = "Kunihiro"/>
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Deluxe Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Fireflight (FOC)#Generations|Air Raid]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Impactor (Prime)#Generations|Impactor]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Kickback (FOC)#Generations|Kickback]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Roadbuster (Prime)#Generations|Roadbuster]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (WFC)#Generations|Sideswipe]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (WFC)/toys#Generations|Starscream]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Topspin (FOC)#Generations|Autobot Topspin]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Twintwist#Generations|Twintwist]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Generations|Ultra Magnus]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Whirl (FOC)#Generations|Autobot Whirl]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Voyager Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Soundwave (WFC)/toys#Fall of Cybertron|Soundwave]] with [[Laserbeak (WFC)#Generations|Laserbeak]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Generations-SoundwaveVoyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Voyager Class [[Soundwave (WFC)/toys#Fall of Cybertron|Soundwave]]]]
|}{{-}}

===''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Deluxe Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Grimlock (AOE)#Flip&Change|Flip & Change Grimlock]]<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/997302-aaron-archers-statements-toy-design-tfcon-2014-a.html "Aaron Archers statements on toy design at Tfcon 2014"] at TFW2005.</ref>}}
|}{{-}}

==Writing==
*[[Energon Volume 4]] (English edition)<ref name = "wordbubble">{{citesocial|quote=I actually had to fill in the bubbles. We didn't get a translation of this, so I had to look at the images and just fake a story that fit the size of the word bubble, because that was part of the art that couldn't be moved or changed. So I did my best and [...] somebody told me I did a pretty decent translation, for not knowing that I was translating something!|link=https://www.youtube.com/live/NEvCskA6G6A?t=1416|name=Aaron Archer|site=The Toy Armada|title=Toy Armada Friday Night LIVE: Transformers printed goods (promotional and published)|year=2023|month=02|day=04}}</ref>

==Orson's World==
[[File:ActionAaron2009.jpg|thumb|200px|Aaron Archer did not actually have a magnificent beard when this internet drama was going on. Perhaps if he had, it could have all been avoided.]]

In early 2002, prior to the official launch of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' line, Aaron signed up to the boards of [http://www.tfw2005.com/ TFW2005] (then merged with the late Transfandom.net, later Transfandom.com) under the alias "Orson". After refuting a fan's pompous claims about the alleged properties of some of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, the staff verified his identity as a Hasbro designer and created a special sub-forum for him, named "Orson's World". There, he would answer fan questions, but often only giving very vague hints or rejecting a carefully phrased, multi-point question with a blunt "NO." When the 2005 Boards split from Transfandom, "Orson's World" was migrated to the new TFW2005 site with Aaron's approval. As for whether the higher-ups at Hasbro themselves were fine with the posts, Archer simply said that he had "enough approval" from them.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I have enough approval to be here, I am not a rouge employee telling secrets. If you look at all my posts they are to clear up issues surounding TF's toys. The image of Blurr was allowed due to it being shown in only one mode in Chicago. The color scheme is what is in the picture, silver and blue.|name=Aaron Archer|site=TFW2005|year=circa 2002}}</ref>

Aaron's stint as "Orson" eventually came to a sudden halt in September 2003, when he was asked by his superiors to refrain from any further posts at TFW2005 and have his "Orson" account as well as his entire posting history deleted. Aaron initially blamed Jack, the owner of [http://www.tformers.com/ TFormers.com], another [[Fandom|fansite]], for sending a "sour grape email" to his PR department.<ref name="grapes">[http://macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?s=&showtopic=1445&view=findpost&p=24805 Mirrored version of Aaron Archer's farewell message as "Orson".]</ref> Jack initially denied any involvement and threatened legal action for defamation of name, but later endorsed the termination of "Orson's World", without directly claiming responsibility: Allegedly, Aaron, in his "Orson" persona, had been behaving "unprofessionally", had been "rude" towards fans<ref name="tformers">[http://forums.tformers.com/talk/index.php?s=&showtopic=23309&view=findpost&p=420322 Jack's version of the story].</ref> and allegedly secretly supplied TFW2005 with photos of [[prototype]]s, thereby undermining a strict ban on photos of prototypes Hasbro had been enforcing for the better part of 2003. Other suspects blamed by "inside sources" were the staff of other fansites such as [http://www.seibertron.com/ Seibertron.com], [http://www.allspark.com/ The Allspark] (who later went on record several times denying any involvement, even explicitly mourning the loss of "Orson's World") and the owners of the late Transfandom.net/Transfandom.com, the latter of whom had allegedly phoned Hasbro and literally insulted their PR contact.<ref name="tfd">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160322074845/http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/1647228-post82.html Former Transfandom.com staff member telling his side of the story] (archived), [https://web.archive.org/web/20160322074846/http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/1647942-post91.html continued] (archived).</ref>

The true details of the goings-on behind the scenes that had led to the end of "Orson's World" will probably never be revealed in full. Which is probably for the better.

==Convention appearances==
{{collist|3|
*[[BotCon 2002]]
*[[OTFCC 2003]]
*[[OTFCC 2004]]
*[[BotCon 2005]]
*[[BotCon 2006]]
*[[BotCon 2007]]
*[[BotCon 2008]]
*[[BotCon 2009]]
*[[BotCon 2010]]
*[[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2010]]
*[[BotCon 2011]]
*[[BotCon 2012]]
*[[Cybertron Con 2012]]
*[[BotCon 2016]]
}}
==Fiction==
===''Lil' Jerry''===
Aaron Archer and [[Lil' Jerry]] answered fans' questions at BotCon 2005. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 6|Lil' Jerry's Big BotCon Adventure}}

==Notes==
[[File:Archerbot-04.jpg|right|180px|thumb|"Do you want ants? Because that's how you get ants."]]
* After joining Kenner in his early 20s, Aaron's first toy that made it to production was Lightwing Batman for the ''Batman Forever'' toyline.
* Aaron's favorite Transformer toy during the original run was [[Perceptor (G1)#Toys|Perceptor]]. However, he felt Perceptor never got enough screen/panel time, which he attributes to the fact Perceptor turned into a difficult-to-utilize alternate form.<ref name="triple">''[[Triple Changer: From Toy To Comic To Screen]]'', [[Shout! Factory]] ''Transformers'' Season 1 DVD featurette</ref>
* His favorite Transformer that he designed is [[Vector Prime]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=mine too|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bubcs5Kn9dr/c/17978356441205690/r/17907536086292250/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=05|day=03}}</ref>
* His favorite weapon concept is ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)| Armada]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]'s transforming wing/sword.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The Wing-sword is my all time Favorite weapon concept.....|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu4zDnkneab/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=03|day=12}}</ref>
* When asked about his favorite Mini-Con, he cited [[Thunderclash (Armada)|Thunderclash]], but said that he liked different ones for different reasons.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I really like [Skywarp]. I like the new head that I did, with the fin, and I really like that guy's Mini-Con. I like weird spaceships and his robot form is a really weird form, so that's one I'll throw out there. But I like a lot of them, they're kind of charming for different reasons.|link=https://www.youtube.com/live/3ToNlyjgeZc?t=610|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday Night LIVE - General discussion|year=2023|month=03|day=24}}</ref>
*Aaron claims credit for naming the ''Armada'' [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], and thinks it is both his greatest and his dumbest name for a kids toy ever.<ref name="InstructionSheetArt">{{citesocial|quote=If you know, you know.... This weird weapon is both my greatest and dumbest Name for an kids toy ever... "Requiem-Blaster"... what was I thinking??|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CwTXPOauugR/ |title=Instruction Sheet Art |site=Instagram |name=Aaron Archer|year=2023|month=08|day=23}}</ref>
* ''Armada'' Optimus Prime was the only Optimus design by Aaron Archer, as his style wasn't suited to heroic characters.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=This was my only OP design, my style is geared toward villains. Most of the heroic characters all migrated to Eric @ericjsiebenaler after Armada. This OP was Built around the self transforming feature, so I didnt have the option of classic window chest design. I like the boxer feel to the armada leader and the bendy prime toys.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPVOZRnU2P/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=03|day=20}}</ref>
* The ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' Snow Job figure was the first toy Archer bought with his own money, and this, together with the Snow Cat vehicle, formed the inspiration for ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Snow Cat (Energon)|Snow Cat]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=In my opinion #Energon #snowcat is the most personally indulgent design I ever put into the line. #unicrontrilogy My first true Hasbro toy love was #80s #gijoe, the first #toy I ever bought with my own money was #snowjob. I did and still do love specialty vehicles like the #snowcat, one of my favs from those days. So fast forward 20 years, sitting in my office looking for inspiration and I decided to do one of my childhood favs...as a #decepticon . and right down to the defrosted canopy wipeblade. #powertrip|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CEmHPMHAZAV/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2020|month=09|day=01}}</ref>
* Archer wrote all the English dialogue for the ''[[Transformers: Energon (mini-comic)| Energon]]'' mini-comic [[Energon Volume 4|Volume 4]] based solely on the artwork, as no translation from the original Japanese was provided.<ref name = "wordbubble"/>
* When the ''Energon'' '''Piranhacons''' (who would eventually become the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]]) were first introduced in a Hasbro panel at [[OTFCC 2004]], [[Skalor]] was labelled "Archerbot" after Aaron as a joke, as Skalor's name had not yet cleared Hasbro Legal.
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Protoform|Protoform Optimus Prime]] was designed by Archer in a single day in 2006, and was the last toy he personally worked on. He prefers [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#TLK-Protoform|the redeco from ''The Last Knight'']].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Because of a late change in the #transformersmovie line, I had to design this toy in one day back in 2006. It was the last transformers toy I hands-on worked on. It is not a strong design so i was surprised to see a redeco at #toysrus yesterday. The color choices on this one are WAY better than the original.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BYQfgk0nipz/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2017|month=08|day=26}}</ref>
*[[Longarm (Movie)|Movie Longarm]] has an ''Orson's Towing'' logo on his door panels, a somewhat obscure nod to Archer.
* Aaron's name and likeness are the basis for the ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' character [[Angry Archer]]. He was unaware of the character until fairly late in production, but went along with the idea when the Cartoon Network team agreed to give him a "robot arm" to fit into the future setting more and made him left handed (Archer is left handed).
*The Archers used a Japanese convention exclusive [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]] [[Arcee (Movie)#PinkArcee|Arcee]] and one-of-a-kind variants of Movie [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Optimus Prime]] and [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|''Armada'']] [[Sparkplug (Armada)#Armada|Sparkplug]] as cake toppers at their wedding. [[Rik Alvarez]] officiated.<ref>[http://www.transformersclub.com/TFCCwedding.cfm Announcement of the Archers' wedding] (complete with ''Transformers'' cake toppers) published at the official [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] website</ref>
* At the [[BotCon 2008]] Hasbro panel, Archer revealed that he was unable to find the [[Walmart|Wal-Mart]]-[[exclusive]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|''Masterpiece'' Starscream]] at Wal-Mart retail stores. He was forced to purchase one off [[eBay]].
* Archer was featured on Shout! Factory's G1 Bonus Features "Triple Changer: From Toy to Comic to Screen", "The Combiner: Forming the Transformers Animated Series" and "The Autobots, the Decepticons & the Fans". He was also featured on Shout! Factory's Beast Wars Bonus Features "Maximize! Creating A New Breed Of Transformer" and "Remembering the Spark".
* One of the last toys Aaron Archer had any input on was the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)| Age of Extinction]]'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Flip&Change|Flip & Change Grimlock]] toy, as he challenged the team to develop a toy of the character which could transform using that specific motion.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=This is a weird thing to claim but the... I came in and challenged the team to take Grimlock from the movie, I go, "I want a Grimlock that you just... you grab, and you flip, and you BANG [onto the table] and he's done." And they made that toy, so that's kind of the last item that I ever... kind of put to the team to figure out.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PZCff7N2Wg&t=3645s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday night LIVE: Vector Prime is Back|year=2023|month=06|day=09}}</ref>
* At his [[BotCon 2016]] panel, he claimed to have designed more Jar Jar toys than anyone else.
* He continues to draw updated versions of ''[[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]]'' characters (usually from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'') and often uploads pictures of them to his Instagram account, sometimes with a little bit of background information as to where the inspirations for the designs originally came from.

==External links==
*[https://archermonster.com/ Aaron Archer's professional website]
*[https://www.instagram.com/archermonster_creative/ Aaron Archer on Instagram]
*[https://twitter.com/archermonster Aaron Archer on Twitter]
*[https://www.facebook.com/archermonsterart Aaron Archer on Facebook]
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL-HHHcnrMk8hS7IbYz_gcA The Toy Armada with Aaron Archer], Archer's podcast

===Interviews===
[[Image:ArcherinterviewArmadayearbook.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Proof that Archer is fluent in Japanese?]]
*March 2003—[https://tformers.com/matrix/interviews/archer.html TFormers] (at the [https://tformers.com/1116 Hasbro Collectors Event])
*July 2007—[http://web.archive.org/web/20070710020958/http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=362808&Category=20&fromSearch=yes&subCategoryID=0 CantonRep.com] (archived)
*2007—[http://web.archive.org/web/20070930003802/http://www.fieldsedge.com/Transformers.html FieldsEdge.com] (archive)
*July 2012—[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/twincast-podcast-episode-51-bruticus/25481/ Seibertron] ([https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/sdcc-2012-coverage-interview-with-hasbros-aaron-archer-and-jerry-jivoin/25465/ transcript]) (with [[Jerry Jivoin]])
*July 2014—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b39MtQvdsEs TFcon Toronto]
*July 2014—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0mxP_ykuro Vangelus]
*October 2014—[https://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2014/10/transmissions-episode-70-aaron-archer-interview TransMissions]
*October 2014—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYq7ujMTOBk Transformers For Your Listening Pleasure] (with [[Rik Alvarez]])
*March 2020—[https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/interview-with-hasbro-legend-and-comic-book-artist-aaron-archer/ First Comics News]
*March 2020—[https://www.tfradio.net/2020/03/30/aaron-archer-interview/ Radio Free Cybertron]
*December 2021—The Toy Armada ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNgWvNmMJfE ''Armada'' Part 1], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j7kdLZv8Ck ''Armada'' Part 2])
*June 2022—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnwx7GolUgs Transformers Slag Podcast]
*June 2022—The Toy Armada ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E54sqYe2cPE ''Alternators''])
*September 2022—The Toy Armada (''Armada'' Deep Toy / Character Review [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1t-HsxvpjM Part 1], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow2iKv7DrL4 Part 2])

==References==
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The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable

2024-02-18T19:36:17Z

Nightsqueak:

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|title="The Falling Chapter 6: Unforgivable"
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[July 18]], 2018
|coverdate=Early July, 2018
|written by=[[John Barber]]
|art by=[[Livio Ramondelli]] (pg 1-4, 14-16), [[Kei Zama]] (pg 5-11), [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]] (pg 12-13, 17-20)
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'''Pyra Magna discovers she has an unexpected role to play as Shockwave executes his final gambit.'''

==Synopsis==

[[Pyra Magna]] thinks back to when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] first came to [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] and how, due to their past encounter with another Prime—[[Onyx Prime]]—she and the other [[Torchbearer]]s did not share the [[Mistress of Flame]]'s unquestioning acceptance of him. Consequently, the Torchbearers left her service and traveled to Cybertron, where an encounter with the [[Enigma of Combination]] turned them into a [[combiner]]. It is in their merged form, [[Victorion]], that the Torchbearers now fight against [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], who seems strangely resistant to their gravity-manipulating powers...

In the ruins of [[Crystal City]], [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] explains to [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] and [[Aileron]] the task he needs assistance with: ''rescuing'' Optimus Prime from within the miniature singularity he threw him into only a short time ago! Prime's body has been destroyed by the singularity, compressed into "pure information," and it is that information they must extract. Fortunately, Prime himself is working toward a solution; within the singularity, he uses the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to try and free himself and [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]]. The Matrix's light is able to penetrate the singularity and emerges from its darkness to be seen by the others outside, but as it does so, the Matrix itself disintegrates in Prime's hands, as the "information" that comprises it in this realm without physical matter ceases to be, "transmitted" away as light.

[[Image:Arcee_and_Aileron.jpeg|thumb|left|320px]]

Nearby, [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] has been taken prisoner by [[Liege Maximo]] and his [[Maximal]]s. Maximo remotely activates a crystal of [[Ore-4]] embedded in the ''[[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]]'' hovering above, the gravity-controlling attributes of which begin levitating the Maximals and their captive up to the ship. Exploiting the weightless environment, Arcee jerks the chains binding her and whips the Maximals holding the other ends through the air. They collide with Maximo, who drops Arcee's sword, which she quickly recovers and hurls upwards at the Ore-4. The crystal shatters and the gravity field cuts out, sending Arcee and the Maximals all plummeting back toward the surface of the planet at a fatal velocity. Liege Maximo lands first, hitting the crane arm on Devastator's shoulder and dying on impact, his body ruptured in a grisly display. As the rest of the Maximals come raining down to meet similarly messy fates, Arcee is saved by Aileron, who uses her flying alternate mode to catch her and carry her safely down to the ground. With the destruction of the Ore-4, Victorion realizes that it wasn't Devastator's persistence that was allowing him to overcome her gravity powers; rather, the ore was generating a second gravity field that was counteracting hers. With its removal, Victorion shows no mercy; Devastator barely has time to process what's happening before he is ripped to shreds by Victorion's powers. Aileron and Arcee watch as the combiner dies, and celebrate in a most unexpected way: Arcee grabs Aileron, pulls her close, and [[kiss]]es her deeply as thanks for saving her life!

Elsewhere, as [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] continues to address the [[Decepticon]]s, an enraged [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] silently takes aim at the ex-ruler of Cybertron, knowing that, with Starscream as their leader, the Decepticon ideology of equality will be lost forever and they will simply become tools to fuel his ambition. [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] steps in to shove him, accusing him of being just as bad as Starscream, his first instinct being to take life to ensure he gets his way. Soundwave falters...

Spotting Jetfire down in Crystal City, Pyra leads the Torchbearers to him, where they find him with Shockwave. Learning that Shockwave and Onyx Prime are one and the same, Pyra lunges at him, determined to gain revenge for the lives he took in the past, but Shockwave brushes off her attacks and, holding her at gunpoint, "invites" her to join in the effort to rescue Optimus. It is Pyra, Shockwave reveals, that he really wants; the "help" he needed for Jetfire was simply to serve and bait to lure her in—for it is she that the Decepticon intends to serve as a host for Optimus's now-bodiless mind! Cracking open the vial of Cybertron's tainted [[energon]] that he has been carrying, Shockwave combines the poisoned fuel with the Matrix-light emanating from the singularity, opening up the pathway and allowing Prime and Bumblebee to escape back to reality. The two Autobots' consciousnesses flood into Pyra Magna's body, meeting with hers in a [[antespace|shared mindscape]] like that which forms in the mind of a combiner. Like a combiner, Pyra and Optimus find focus and unity in their desire to stop Shockwave, and with Pyra still in control of her body, she takes Shockwave down, ripping his gun arm off and aiming the weapon at him. She expects to hear the voices of Prime and Bumblebee telling her to stop, to take Shockwave alive, but hears no objections...

Starscream and the Decepticons watch as the surviving Maximals flee Cybertron aboard the ''Nemesis''. Concluding that Shockwave's mysterious plans have ended in failure, Starscream throws off politics once and for all and leads the Decepticons away to regroup in preparation for their next move. [[Swift (G1)|Swift]] cannot believe any of this, and seems ready to abandon her short-lived Decepticon allegiance—a decision Needlenose also reaches, leaving instead to be with people who actually care about him, like his brother [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] descends from the sky and lands by Soundwave's side, inviting him to join her as she rejoins the rest of the [[Council of Worlds|council]] now that it is clear he was not the one responsible for the bombing. Solemnly, Soundwave observes that, just because he was not guilty of ''that'' crime does not mean he has not made mistakes... and he fears that allowing Starscream to ''live'' may be his biggest one ever.

Realizing that, to be true to what she has long preached, she must do what is ''right'', not what will personally satisfy her, Pyra Magna spares Shockwave's life and brings him before the council, adamant that the truth of his nature be revealed to Cybertron, thereby exposing the great lie their civilization has been built on: that the Primes are just robots like any other, not divine. But this, it at last transpires, is what Shockwave has always ''desired''. His ancient plan, twelve million years in the making, has seen him ''create'' religion, so he could expose it as a fiction. He has robbed the Decepticons of their ideology, and he has even found a way to destroy the Matrix. Shockwave has rendered everything that anyone and everyone on Cybertron ever believed in ''meaningless''—and he has done so in preparation for the arrival of chaos, of an entity he calls the "Great Destroyer," which he says the Maximals have gone to join. Now, Shockwave shares a vision of this destroyer with Pyra, Optimus, and Bumblebee in their shared mind-space.

It is [[Unicron]]. And it is ''coming.''

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
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* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime/Orion Pax]] (1)
* [[Pyra Magna]] (2)
* [[Skyburst (G1)|Skyburst]] (3)
* [[Stormclash]] (4)
* [[Jumpstream]] (5)
* [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] (6)
* [[Dust Up]] (8)
* ''[[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'' (9)
* [[Rust Dust]] (10)
* [[Victorion]] (12)
* [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] (13)
* [[Aileron]] (15)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] (16)
* [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] (20)
* [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (52)

|c2=
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (11)
* [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] (14)
* [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] (42)
* [[Squeezeplay (G1)|Squeezeplay]] (43)
* [[Flip Sides (G1)|Flip Sides]] (44)
* [[Swift (G1)|Swift]] (46)
* [[Octane|Tall Tankor]] (47)
* [[Tankor (BM)|Fat Tankor]] (48)
* [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] (49)
* [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] (50)

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* [[Bighorn]] (17)
* [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (18)
* [[Megatron (BW)|Beast Megatron]] (19)
* [[Insecticon (BW)|Insecticon]] (22)
* [[Scourge (BW)|Scourge]]? (23)
* [[Latolata]] (24)
* [[Skywarp (BW)|Skywarp]] (25)
* [[Bigmos]] (26)
* [[Rhino (BW)|Rhino]] (27)
* [[Wolfang (Maximal)|Wolfang]] (28)
* [[Nightglider]] (29)
* [[Packrat]] (30)
* [[Razorclaw (BW)|Razorclaw]] (31)
* [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] (32)
* [[Randy (BW)|Randy]] (33)
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* [[Retrax]] (34)
* [[Scarem]] (35)
* [[Rav (BM)|Rav]] (36)
* [[Dillo]] (37)
* [[Mol]] (38)
* [[CatSCAN]] (39)
* [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]] (40)
* [[Scissor Boy]] (41)
:''(See notes)''
{{!}}}

|c4=
'''Cybertronians'''
* [[Mistress of Flame]] (7)
* [[Liege Maximo]] (21)
* [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] (45)
* [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] (51)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] (53)

'''Humans'''
* [[Marissa Faireborn]] (54)

'''Others'''
* [[Unicron]] (55)
}}

==Quotes==
"'''Geez''', Prime, I know I sounded all '''gung-ho''' when you showed up, but I was here for, what, a few '''years?''' I didn't actually expect you'd find a way out in your first few '''minutes.'''"
:—'''Bumblebee'''

"It's a funny mistake for the Prime of Deceit to make, but you're fooling yourself if you ever thought you were in my league."
:—'''Arcee''' schools Liege Maximo

"You need my '''scientific knowledge''' to free Optimus?" 
"Ridiculous '''self-flattery''', Jetfire. You are no more than a '''protoform''', clapping '''ecstatically''' as it completes a circuit in its '''plaything.'''"
:—'''Jetfire''' gets trash-talked by '''Shockwave'''

"Why did you let him '''live,''' Pyra?! You are the '''Torch''' of the '''Living Flame.''' Sometimes you must burn. Or—is it the will of the '''True Prime''' inside you? Has '''he''' commanded that '''Onyx''' live?" 
"There's no '''Prime''' in my head... just '''Optimus.'''"
:—'''Mistress of Flame''' and '''Pyra Magna'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Pyra Magna opens the issue by flashing back to the events of ''[[Combiner Wars (comic)|Combiner Wars]]'', specifically Optimus Prime's arrival on Caminus and the reveal of the Matrix from [[The Sum and Its Parts|''Windblade'' vol. 2 #1]]. She also recalls the events of the ''[[An Uneventful Night|Combiner Hunters]]'' one-shot, in which she and the other Torchbearers became combiners.
* Pyra also remembers her first encounter with "Onyx Prime," and the deaths of [[Praesidia Magna]] and [[Fastbreak (G1)|Fastbreak]], from [[Ghost Stories|the 2017 ''Transformers'' annual]].
* Another Regenesis ore is revealed, Ore-4, "Gravity," from Caminus. The acquisition of this ore is revealed to have been the reason that "Onyx Prime" and his beasts were on Caminus during the 2017 annual. Though not explicitly stated, we can conclude that the subterranean singularity that ended the battle in that issue was created by the gravity ore.
* The revelation that Caminus possesses deposits of a Regenesis ore also explains why the Matrix glowed when Optimus Prime arrived on the planet in [[The Sum and Its Parts|''Windblade'' vol. 2 #1]], an event which he noted as having been strange in [[Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|''The Transformers'' vol. 2 #47]]—as recognized by Pyra Magna in [[Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|''Optimus Prime'' #1]], the Matrix of Leadership glows in reaction to nearby ore.
* Liege Maximo and his Maximals were seen flying without apparent physical means in [[The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|issue #19]]. Presumably this was also an application of Ore-4, as none of them use any flight powers to stop falling when the ore crystal gets shattered.
* Now that Cybertron's energy has been tainted by the [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]], Shockwave says he can use it to "inoculate" the Transformers. Indeed, back in [[Ghost in the Machine (IDW)|''Revolutionaries'' #8]], while still in his "Onyx Prime" guise, Shockwave did claim that the purpose of the Talisman was always inoculation—our first implicit confirmation that the subsequent events of ''[[First Strike]]'' were all part of his epochs-spanning plot.
* The combiner mindscape ("[[Antespace]]", Pyra calls it) was previously seen in [[All That Remains|''Windblade'' vol. 2 #3]], when Optimus Prime and the other Autobots were merged into [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]].
* Unicron draws near! The planet-eater was awakened by a signal sent from Cybertron in [[First Strike issue 6|''First Strike'' #6]], and his approach was further foreshadowed in [[The Curtain|''Transformers vs. Visionaries'' #6]]. With the conclusion of "[[The Falling]]," the stage is set for ''[[Transformers: Unicron]]'', the six-issue summer event mini-series that will bring the entire IDW universe to an end. This issue was supposed to be released before [[Last Stand (Unicron)|''Unicron'' #1]], but a series of delays led to it coming out a week ''after'' it. Consequently, a few of this story's events were spoiled by that issue, like Shockwave's defeat and capture, the destruction of the Matrix, and the fact that the Maximals have joined with Unicron for reasons as yet unknown. Chronologically, though the release schedule always had it coming out after ''Unicron'' #1, it looks like ''Optimus Prime'' #22 is also set before it, as Optimus Prime and Bumblebee still have to have their consciousnesses transferred out of Pyra and into new bodies before the events of the ''Unicron'' series begin.

===Transformers references===
[[File:OP21 Soundwave AtHisLimit.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]
* It's literally impossible to tell if all these friggin' Maximals are Japanese or American characters and it feels like some of these guys have been in two places at once and some of them might have even been dead last issue and they're just crowdfillers anyway and now a lot of them are dead and god help us we're so tired of trying to identify them.
* Soundwave's visor turns yellow when his targeting system is engaged, homaging his original G1 toy.
* As in the previous issue, [[Thrust (Armada)|''Armada'' Thrust]] again appears as part of the crowd of Decepticons listening to Starscream.

===Real-life references===
* The idea that black holes retain information about objects which fall into them is grounded in genuine physics, although in reality, the information is stored on the event horizon, rather than, as Jetfire describes, in the singularity itself.

===Errors===
* The ''Combiner Hunters'' one-shot is incorrectly referred to by the title ''Titan Hunters''. This is corrected in the trade paperback.
* On page 3, panel 2, Jetfire talks about the "indigent" tone of his voice; that ought to say "indignant". This is corrected in the trade paperback.
* Like [[The Falling, Chapter 3: The Ground|issue 17]] and the [[The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|previous issue]], Devastator is depicted with [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] and [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]]'s treads on the sides of his torso, like his ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Generations|toy]], instead of on his forearms.

===Other trivia===
* This issue isn't the first time a [[kiss]] between Cybertronians has been depicted in ''Transformers'' media, but historically, Transformers kissing one another isn't something we tend to ''see''. Outside of instances where it was done for comedy (a [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]] planting a smacker on [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]]'s snout in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] giving [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] a "my hero" smooch in ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[The Agenda (Part III)]]"), about the only actual fully-seen on-screen romantic kiss was a peck on the cheek from [[Elita One (G1)|Ariel]] to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]." The ''Beast Wars'' and ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' cartoons would implicitly depict kissing between couples [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], and Rattrap and [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]], but the act would typically be kept off-screen; Silverbolt and Blackarachnia's lips ''juuust'' about touch in "[[The Agenda (Part 2)]]" before a rapid camera pan-out completely pulls away from the action. Following an almost-but-not-quite kiss between [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] and [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] in a dream sequence in [[The Price of You|''Till All Are One'' #10]], Arcee and Aileron's lip-lock in this issue becomes the first IDW kiss, and the first genuinely romantic, on-the-mouth, unobfuscated, fully-on-screen/panel kiss between Transformers in recorded history, and by extension, the first same-gender kiss, too!

===Soundtrack===
* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWZadh5Xn5Y The Big Decision]" by Gail Ann Dorsey<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Optimus Prime 21 soundtrack part 1 of 2: The Big Decision by Gail Ann Dorsey: https://t.co/0aCGfBkOIg|link=https://twitter.com/TheJohnBarber/status/1019668714759700480|name=John Barber|site=Twitter|year=2018|month=07|day=18|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKMSgZo9c8s Cygnet Committee] by {{w|David Bowie}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Optimus Prime 21 soundtrack part 2 of 2: Cygnet Committee by David Bowie: https://t.co/CTQAf87Spx|link=https://twitter.com/TheJohnBarber/status/1019668963439960064|name=John Barber|site=Twitter|year=2018|month=07|day=18|(defunct=)}}</ref>

===Covers (3)===
* '''Cover A:''' Arcee and Aileron reach for each other, by [[Kei Zama]] and [[Josh Burcham]]
* '''Cover B:''' Our cast, within the silhouette of Pyra Magna, by [[Casey Coller]] and [[John-Paul Bove]]
* '''Retailer incentive cover:''' Black-and-white lineart version of Cover A

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===Reprints===
* '''''Optimus Prime Volume 4''''' ([[November 21]], [[2018]]) ISBN 1684053633 / ISBN 978-1684053636
** Collects ''Optimus Prime'' issues #15–21.
** Bonus material includes art from most covers.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]] Volume 85: The Falling Part 2''''' ([[June 3]], [[2020]])
** Collects ''Optimus Prime'' issues #18–24.
** Bonus material includes a cover gallery and an intro by [[Simon Furman]].
** Hardcover format.

* '''''[[Transformers: Best of Arcee]]''''' ([[October 5]], [[2022]])
** Collects ''[[Combiner Wars (comic)|Combiner Hunters]]'' [[An Uneventful Night|#1: "An Uneventful Night"]], [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|''The Transformers'' (2012)]] [[All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|#55: "All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights"]], ''Optimus Prime'' [[The Life of Sideswipe|#9: "The Life of Sideswipe"]], Excerpt from ''Optimus Prime'' #21: "The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable", [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''The Transformers'' (1984)]] [[Aspects of Evil!|#224: "Aspects of Evil!"]], and [[Transformers (2019 comic)|''Transformers'' (2019)]] [[Arcee/Greenlight: Run|#18: "Arcee/Greenlight: Run"]].
** Bonus material includes an art gallery.
** One-shot format.

<gallery>
File:OP_V4_TPB.jpg|'''''Volume 4''''' – cover art by [[Marcelo Matere]]
File:DefinitiveG1Collection v85.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection Volume 85: The Falling Part 2''''' – cover art by [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] and [[Kei Zama]]
File:BestOfArcee_cvr.jpg|'''''Best of Arcee''''' – cover art by [[James Biggie]]
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://graphicpolicy.com/2018/07/17/preview-transformers-optimus-prime-21/ Preview]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Falling Chapter 6: Unforgivable, The}}
[[Category:Optimus Prime issues]]

Scorponok (ROTB)

2024-02-07T01:52:51Z

Nightsqueak:

{{disambig3|Scorponok}}
{{factions|predacon|terrorcon}}
:''The Scorponoks are [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]-allied [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[Movie continuity family]].''

[[File:ROTB Scorponok.jpg|thumb|300px|"These armor-plated, techno-advanced scorpion creatures are huge and pissed."]]

The '''Scorponoks''' are monstrous and malicious Predacon scorpion drones, being as either brute reinforcements for [[Unicron]]'s endless numbers of [[Sweep (ROTB)|Sweeps]] or ferocious pursuers that seek out and destroy targets for his Terrorcon servants.

They also have a [[Decepticon]] [[Scorponok (Movie)|counterpart]] out and about with the same name, although their connection to him is relatively unknown. Hell, who knows where these things came from, either!

==Fiction==
===''Rise of the Beasts'' film===
In search of the [[Transwarp Key]], Unicron deployed his forces to besiege the [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Maximal homeworld]], including three Scorponok drones ahead of senior acolyte [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]]. Two of them attacked [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]], the [[Maximal]] leader who carried the Transwarp Key, but one Scorponok was quickly decapitated by [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] and the other was engulfed in flames by [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]].

When the Transwarp Key was activated on Earth in [[1994]], Unicron sent an army of Scorponoks through the transwarp portal as reinforcements for the Terrorcons and their hordes of Sweeps. The [[Autobot]]s, Maximals, and [[Noah Díaz]] fought the Predacon and Terrorcon army, with a Scorponok once again decapitated by Optimus Primal. In the ensuing battle, the Transwarp Key was destroyed by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], sending the enemy forces up into the portal and back to Unicron's galaxy. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}

==Toys==
===''Rise of the Beasts''===
[[File:ROTBtoy-BeastCombinersScourgeScorponok.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Scourgeponok.]]
{{anchor|BeastCombiner}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Scourge & Predacon Scorponok''' (Beast Combiners, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Armor Set Scourge & Scorponok'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BCAS-04'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': July 15, 2023
:*''Accessories'': Tail section
{{toydesigner|[[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Included with [[Scourge (ROTB)#BeastCombiner|Scourge]], Beast Combiners Scorponok converts into a set of armor for compatible figures via partial autotransformation. His claws form a secondary set of arms while his tail section detaches to form a handheld weapon. Unlike other combiner armors, Scorponok attaches facing forward rather than sideways.
{{-}}{{anchor|BuzzworthyBumblebee}}

[[File:ROTBtoy-BeastWeaponizersScorponok.jpg|right|thumb|300px|This might be the wrong profession for "Take Your Kid to Work Day"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Predacon Scorponok & Sandspear''' (Beast Weaponizers, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Set Scorponok & Sandspear'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BCS-EX'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023
:*''Accessories'': Tail weapon
{{toydesigner|[[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released as part of a Target-exclusive ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' line, ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|Rise of the Beasts]]'' Scorponok transforms from robot to monstrous robotic scorpion. Unlike other Beast Weaponizers, Scorponok comes with his own weapon, that being his detachable tail. Scorponok's fellow scorpion-bot and pack-in partner [[Sandspear]] also converts into a blade that he can wield.

:He features 5mm ports on his forearms, sides of his legs, and four on his tail weapon for additional playability. The circular holes on his knees are unfortunately not 5mm compatible.

:Interestingly, the robot mode head of this toy is based on that of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Deluxe Class [[Dead End (ROTF)#Deluxe|Dead End]], or more specifically, based on [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/scorponok-movie-beast-wars-hybrid.1041390/ a fan-made custom] using that head, which happens to be one of the top results on Google Images when you type in stuff like "movie scorponok".

:The TakaraTomy release is a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive, and uses ''Rise of the Beasts'' style packaging.
{{--}}

===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-Deluxe-Predacon-Scorponok.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well, he had to take out his frustration on failing the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] interview somewhere...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Predacon Scorponok''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Rise of the Beasts'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''107'''
:*''Accessories'': Tail weapon, "Rainforest Battle" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[November 14]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClqPbfd2hcg Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], and [[Evan Brooks]]</ref>

:Part of the twenty-third wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Deluxes, Scorponok is a movie-accurate version of the character, albeit in the wrong colors. He transforms from a robotic scorpion to a robot. His tail can be detached to use as a hand-held weapon.

:He comes with a backdrop that depicts the rainforest where the Autobots and Maximals briefly crossed swords in the film... though the box implies ''he'' is facing off against the Maximals there for unknown reasons.

:Scorponok, alongside the first wave of 2024 Studio Series product, was revealed at MCM London 2023.

{{--}}

==Notes==
*It is unclear if the Scorponoks' status as Predacons is applicable to the film's setting, wherein the Scorponoks' sole purpose is to serve Unicron. The term "Predacon" is never used in the film, and the group's existence can only be inferred from the Beast Era insignia being barely visible on the Scorponoks' backs as well as Scourge having nine as trophies. Given that Scourge's schtick is harvesting insignias from defeated enemies of Unicron, it is questionable that the Scorponoks would be classified as sentient members of a different faction, but the film does not go into any detail on where the Scorponoks came from.
*Models from concept artist Fred Pashe identify alternate color schemes for Scorponok as "Sandstorm" (red) and "DoublePunch" (blue),<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/8bReL6|name=Fred Pashe|quote=In 2021, I was given the opportunity & privilege to work with MPC LA on this Feature, creating some the Previs models.|site=Artstation|year=2023|month=06|day=11}}</ref> drawing from redecoes of the original ''Beast Wars'' [[Scorponok (BW)#Toys|Scorponok]] toy. While green is the designated color for "Scorponok" in the art and toys, most of the Scorponoks seen in the film itself use a red deco.
* During production, the Scorponok drones initially had a troll-like robot mode, and dozens of them would have merged into a massive Scorponok [[combiner]] that towered over the Autobots and Maximals in the final battle. Although their 3D animation models were made,<ref>[https://www.eddiedelrio.com Eddie Del Rio portfolio]</ref> this function was ultimately cut out.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scorponok''' (スコルポノック ''Sukoruponokku'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Rise of the Beasts Predacons]]
[[Category:Studio Series characters]]

Power Core Combiners

2024-01-29T02:31:56Z

Nightsqueak:

{{disambig2|the real-world toyline|the in-fiction technology|Power Core Combination}}
[[File:PCCLogo.jpg|center]]
[[File:PCC-toy Skyburst.jpg|upright=2|thumb|]]

'''''Transformers: Power Core Combiners''''' is a toyline, released concurrently with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Original line (2010–2011)|Generations]]'' toylines.

The design of the toys relies heavily on the titular [[gimmick]], [[Combiner|combination]]. Every main character is a "[[Commander (PCC)|Commander]]" sold with either a [[Mini-Con]] (which connects in several configurations) or a set of four [[drone]] vehicles (which connect as limbs to form a larger robot). The Mini-Cons and drones can be attached to any Commander, leading to ''millions'' of possible combinations between all of the figures.

Unlike the Mini-Cons of [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|previous]] [[Transformers: Classics|lines]], the Power Core Combiner Mini-Cons lack their own independent vehicle or animal modes. Rather, they turn from robots into accessories for their Commanders. In [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], a Commander can use a Mini-Con as a weapon or tool. In [[robot mode]], a Commander can wield a Mini-Con as a hand-held weapon or wear him as armor.

The drones are similar to ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]'s "[[Prime Force]]", being vehicles with no robot modes. While the drones are left/right interchangeable, an arm-drone cannot become a leg-drone (or vice versa) making them more limited than the Prime Force drones. However, the fact that there are several teams of drones who can be swapped among Commanders adds a [[Special Teams|Scramble-City-esque]] dimension of play. Also, people who love [[Transformer]]s but hate transforming can breathe easy in the knowledge that the drones [[Automorph Technology|automorph]] into and out of limb mode simply by being plugged into and removed from a Commander.

Fictionally, the Power Core Combiners are not strictly connected to any other [[continuity]],<ref name=continuityqa>"...they basically exist on their own." [http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=27064 October Hasbro Transformers Q&A Answers for Cybertron.ca]</ref> although Smolder and Chopster have made an appearance in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film continuity]] via ''[[Transformers: Cyber Missions|Cyber Missions]]'', and Bombshock via the ''[[Transformers Classified|Classified]]'' novels.

The [[TakaraTomy]] counterpart to this line is ''[[Transformers United EX|Transformers United EX]]''.

==Fiction==
The toys' packaging presents a simple storyline about [[Power Core Combination]] technology being found on [[Earth]]. A more robust account was published in the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 32|Collectors' Club magazine #32]]. There was no narrative fiction to accompany the series, only summaries and [[bio]]s.

===Place in continuity===
[[File:SmolderChopster-CyberMissions.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Smolder and Chopster have a hot night on the town.]]
Regarding which larger continuity family (if any) ''Power Core Combiners'' was intended to fit into, clues are scant and contradictory:

* The storyline blurb on the packaging references "monsters like [[Devastator (disambiguation)|Devastator]]" in terms that best match the [[Devastator (ROTF)|live-action version]], but fit ''most'' Devastators reasonably well.
* [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]]'s bio is fairly explicit that he is his movie counterpart, even referencing his origin as an [[Energon mutation|AllSpark Mutation]].
* [[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]]'s bio is phrased in a way that makes little sense unless he's a pre-existing character, and points pretty clearly to [[Huffer (G1)|the original Huffer]] in particular. Word from Hasbro at [[BotCon 2010]], where he was referred to as a "heritage character," supports this notion.
*Many other characters' bios are also very obviously directly based on those of their [[Generation 1 continuity family]] namesakes, but of course this tends to happen with some frequency in ''any'' continuity family.

In practice, contemporary media treated ''Power Core Combiners'' as a source of [[Live-action film series|live-action movie continuity family]] characters:

* [[Smolder (PCC)|Smolder]] made an appearance in [[Cyber Missions 9|''Cyber Missions'' episode 9]].
* [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]] received a new toy in the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' toyline.
* [[Bombshock (PCC)|Bombshock]] appears in the novel ''[[Transformers Classified: Switching Gears]]''.

Years later, [[Steamhammer (PCC)|Steamhammer]] and Smolder turned up as [[Generation 1 continuity family]] characters in ''[[Transformers: Requiem of the Wreckers]]''.

[[Hasbro]]'s official stance on the matter is that ''Power Core Combiners'' are not tied to any particular continuity family.<ref name=continuityqa /> This is in keeping with the company's then-current apparent reluctance to tie its toylines to specific universes, and can be interpreted as "both," "neither," or not actually even an answer. Any conclusions are [[Personal canon|up to the reader to make.]]

(''[[Transformers United EX]]'', conversely, is explicitly set in the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].)

==Toys==
===Commander 2-packs===
[[File:PCC-toy Smolder.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1|Smolder...]]

Each 2-pack contains a roughly-Scout-class-sized Commander figure as well as a partner Mini-Con.

Commanders transform from a robot to vehicle mode, as well as a "power up" torso mode that can be combined with any of the drone sets from the 5-packs (see below). Commanders also have standard Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] plugs, so they are compatible with ''any'' Mini-Cons, not just their pack-in partners.

Mini-Cons have multiple configurations to enhance their larger partners. Each one transforms from a robot to "armor" that any Commander can use (though with limited usefulness on the 5-pack Commander molds due to placement of their Powerlinx plugs). They also have weapon modes; most have separate configurations for Commanders' robot and [[alternate mode]]s, though a few only really have one that works on both.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]] with [[Caliburst (PCC)|Caliburst]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Searchlight (PCC)|Searchlight]] with [[Backwind]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Smolder (PCC)#Power Core Combiners|Smolder]] with [[Chopster#Power_Core_Combiners|Chopster]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]] with [[Chainclaw (PCC)|Chainclaw]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Leadfoot (PCC)#Power Core Combiners|Leadfoot]] with [[Pinpoint]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sledge (PCC)|Sledge]] with [[Throttler]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Darkstream]] with [[Razorbeam]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Steelshot]] with [[Beacon (PCC)|Beacon]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Windburn]] with [[Darkray]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Heavytread (PCC)|Heavytread]] with [[Groundspike]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skyhammer (PCC)|Skyhammer]] with [[Airlift (PCC)|Airlift]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:PCC-toy Chopster.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1|... and his pack-in partner Chopster.]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Salvage (Movie)#Power Core Combiners|Salvage]] with [[Bomb-Burst (PCC)|Bomb-Burst]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Undertow (PCC)|Undertow]] with [[Waterlog (PCC)|Waterlog]]}}
|}{{-}}

===5-packs===
[[File:PCC-toy Bombshock.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1|Bombshock...]]
Each 5-pack contains a Commander and four drone-units.

Unlike the Commanders designed for the 2-packs, most (if not all) of the Commanders designed originally for the 5-packs do not have Powerlinx hardpoints that normally function for the 2-pack Mini-Cons' armor modes while in their standard Commander robot modes. However, these Commanders' power up modes allow for the proper placement of their Powerlix hardpoints.

The drones each [[Automorph Technology|automatically transform]] into a super-robot limb when they are attached to the bright blue connector points on any Commander's "power up" mode, and snap back to drone mode once removed. Arm-drones and leg-drones cannot swap functions; they ''can'' be attached to each other's connection points, but arms will always be arms and legs will always be legs. Each drone also has Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] [[peg|hardpoint]]s. Due to the mechanisms involved, these arms and legs have essentially no articulation.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bombshock (PCC)#Power Core Combiners|Bombshock]] with [[Combaticon (PCC)|Combaticon]]s}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Skyburst (PCC)#Power Core Combiners|Skyburst]] with [[Aerialbot (PCC)|Aerialbot]]s}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Double Clutch (PCC)#Power Core Combiners|Double Clutch]] with [[Rallybot]]s}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Mudslinger (PCC)|Mudslinger]] with [[Destructicon (PCC)|Destructicon]]s}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Crankcase (Movie)#Power Core Combiners|Crankcase]] with [[Destron (PCC)|Destron]]s}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Stakeout (PCC)|Stakeout]] with [[Protectobot (PCC)|Protectobot]]s}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimstone (PCC)#Power Core Combiners|Grimstone]] with [[Dinobot (PCC)|Dinobot]]s}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Steamhammer (PCC)#Power Core Combiners|Steamhammer]] with [[Constructicon (PCC)|Constructicon]]s}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:PCC-toy Combaticons.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1|...and his Combaticons.]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Over-Run (PCC)#Power Core Combiners|Over-Run]] with [[Stunticon (PCC)|Stunticon]]s}}
|}{{-}}

===Exclusive value packs===
[[File:Skyburst-backwind-packagin.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]

'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Skyburst (PCC)#TRUpack|Skyburst with Aerialbots]] (Includes Skyburst, Searchlight, Backwind, and the Aerialbots)}}
</ul>

[[File:PCCtoy-OverRunSledgecombo.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
'''[[Walmart]]'''
: After most stores had long gotten rid of ''Power Core Combiners'' (and a few waves of product virtually never hit normal retail shelves), Walmart put out these [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] bonus packs of a 5-piece combiner team with a two-pack taped to the side... all for the whopping price of ''ten dollars''. '''''TEN DOLLARS.''''' These were placed mostly on pallets pretty much wherever there was room in the aisle. There does not appear to be any particular order to who got packed with what, but reported combinations include:

{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:50%"
|-
!'''5-pack'''
!'''2-pack'''
|-
|[[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] with [[Destron (PCC)|Destrons]]
|[[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] with [[Bomb-Burst (PCC)|Bomb-Burst]] [[Skyhammer (PCC)|Skyhammer]] with [[Airlift (PCC)|Airlift]] [[Sledge (PCC)|Sledge]] with [[Throttler]] [[Undertow (PCC)|Undertow]] with [[Waterlog (PCC)|Waterlog]]
|-
|[[Double Clutch (PCC)|Double Clutch]] with [[Rallybot]]s
|[[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]] with [[Caliburst (PCC)|Caliburst]] Salvage with Bomb-Burst [[Steelshot]] with [[Beacon (PCC)|Beacon]] Undertow with Waterlog [[Windburn]] with [[Darkray]]
|-
|[[Grimstone (PCC)|Grimstone]] with [[Dinobot (PCC)|Dinobots]]
|[[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]] with [[Chainclaw (PCC)|Chainclaw]] [[Leadfoot (PCC)|Leadfoot]] with [[Pinpoint]] Salvage with Bomb-Burst Skyhammer with Airlift Undertow with Waterlog
|-
|[[Mudslinger (PCC)|Mudslinger]] with [[Destructicon (PCC)|Destructicons]]
|[[Darkstream]] with [[Razorbeam]] Icepick with Chainclaw [[Searchlight (PCC)|Searchlight]] with [[Backwind]] [[Smolder (PCC)|Smolder]] with [[Chopster]] Skyhammer with Airlift
|-
|[[Over-Run (PCC)|Over-Run]] with [[Stunticon (PCC)|Stunticons]]
|Salvage with Bomb-Burst Sledge with Throttler Steelshot with Beacon
|-
|[[Stakeout (PCC)|Stakeout]] with [[Protectobot (PCC)|Protectobots]]
|[[Heavytread (PCC)|Heavytread]] with [[Groundspike]] Huffer with Caliburst Searchlight with Backwind Skyhammer with Airlift
|-
|[[Steamhammer (PCC)|Steamhammer]] with [[Constructicon (PCC)|Constructicons]]
|Heavytread with Groundspike Icepick with Chainclaw Leadfoot with Pinpoint Salvage with Bomb-Burst Sledge with Throttler
|}

==Notes==
* Sadly, on the whole, Power Core Combiners is one of the most physically fragile Transformers lines, with Leadfoot, Over-Run, Mudslinger, Salvage, and likely others having a number of possible breakage points due to design flaws or long-term plastic stress. This owes to several factors: the heavy use of autotransformation in the drones can stress both the mechanisms and the blue "plugs", the heavy use of translucent plastic in the Mini-Cons causes them to be far more fragile, and many of the individual figures suffer from design flaws, which are often exacerbated by the difficulty involved in acting as combiners. If a PCC figure unexpectedly shatters, know you probably aren't at all alone.

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Franchises]]
[[Category:Power Core Combiners| ]]
[[Category:Live-action film series toylines]]

Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)/credits (season 1)

2024-01-09T02:11:44Z

Nightsqueak:

{{subsuite|content=
* [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)/credits (season 1)|Season 1]]
* [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)/credits (season 2)|Season 2]]
}}
==Opening Credits==
===Executive Producers===
{{collist|2|
*[[Ian Pearson]]
*[[Mark Ralston]]
}}

===Producer===
*[[Asaph Fipke|Asaph M. Fipke]]

===Written By===
{{collist|2|
*[[Steven Melching]] ([[Forbidden Fruit]])
*[[Rodney Gibbs]] ([[The Weak Component]])
*[[Marty Isenberg]] ([[The Reformatting]], [[Master of the House]], [[The Catalyst]])
*[[Steven Melching]] ([[End of the Line]], [[Revelations Part III: Apocalypse]])
*[[Brynne Chandler Reaves]] ([[Revelations Part I: Discovery]], [[Survivor]]
*[[Michael Reaves]] ([[Mercenary Pursuits]])
*[[Bob Skir]] (The Reformatting, Master of the House, The Catalyst)
*[[Marv Wolfman]] ([[Fires of the Past]], [[Revelations Part II: Descent]], [[The Key]])

}}
===Directed By===
{{collist|2|
*[[Trenton Carlson]] (Forbidden Fruit)
*[[Andrew Currie]] (The Weak Component)
*[[Dennis Heaton]] (Survivor)
*[[Raul Sanchez Inglis]] (Mercenary Pursuits)
*[[William Lau]] (The Reformatting, Revelations Part II: Descent)
*[[Sean Osborne]] (The Key)
*[[John Pozer]] (Fires of the Past)
*[[Steve Sacks]] (Master of the House, The Catalyst)
*[[George Samilski]] (Revelations Part III: Apocalypse)
*[[Mark Sawers]] (End of the Line)
*[[James Taylor]] (Revelations Part I: Discovery)
}}

==Closing Credits==
===Story Editors===
{{collist|2|
*Marty Isenberg
*Bob Skir
}}

===Starring the Voices of===
{{collist|2|
*[[Jim Byrnes]] (All but The Reformatting, Master of the House, Forbidden Fruit, The Key)
*[[Garry Chalk]]
*[[Ian James Corlett]]
*[[Paul Dobson]] (All but The Reformatting, Master of the House, Forbidden Fruit, Survivor, The Key, The Catalyst, End of the Line)
*[[Brian Drummond]] (All but The Reformatting, Master of the House)
*[[Christopher Gaze]] (Fires of the Past, Survivor, The Key, The Catalyst, End of the Line)
*[[Alessandro Juliani]] (All but The Reformatting, Master of the House, Fires of the Past, Mercenary Pursuits)
*[[David Kaye]] (All except Forbidden Fruit, Revelations Part I: Discovery, Revelations Part II: Descent, Revelations Part III: Apocalypse)
*[[Scott McNeil]]
*[[Richard Newman]] (Revelations Part III: Apocalypse, Survivor, The Catalyst, End of the Line)
*[[Carol Savenkoff|Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff]] (All except Revelations Part II: Descent, Revelations Part III: Apocalypse, Survivor,)
*[[Venus Terzo]]
}}
===Voice Director===
*[[Susan Blu]]
===Casting By===
{{collist|2|
*Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff
*[[Union of B.C. Performers]]
}}
===Production Design Supervisors===
{{collist|2|
*Asaph M. Fipke (Mercenary Pursuits, Forbidden Fruit, The Weak Component)
*[[Ken Henderson]] (All but Mercenary Pursuits, Forbidden Fruit, The Weak Component)
}}
===Art Direction===
*Ken Henderson (Mercenary Pursuits, Forbidden Fruit, The Weak Component)
===Illustrators===
{{collist|2|
*[[Katherine Dickensen]]
*[[Anthony Gaud]]
*[[Joseph Ito]]
*[[Keith Shapland]]
*[[Ron Turner]]
}}
===Music Composed By===
*[[Robert Buckley|Bob Buckley]]
*"[[Phat Planet]]" Performed By [[Leftfield]] Courtesy of [[Hard Hands]]/[[Columbia Records]]
===Production Manager===
*[[Barbara Zelinski]]
===Production Coordinator===
*[[Chantal L. Hennessey]]
===Assistant to the Producer===
*[[Sarah Wall]]
===Associate Producer===
*[[Steven Wendland]]
===Assistant Director===
*[[Shea Wageman]]
===Second Assistant Director===
*[[Jason Johnson]]
===Third Assistant Director===
*[[Ian Goodman]]
===Supervision Animators===
{{collist|2|
*[[Sebastian Brodin]] (Revelations Part II: Descent)
*[[William (Tonee) Chan]] (Mercenary Pursuits, The Catalyst)
*[[Walter Hsieh]] (The Weak Component)
*[[Chuck Johnson]] (Forbidden Fruit, End of the Line)
*[[Casey Kwan]] (The Reformatting, Revelations Part III: Apocalypse)
*[[Allen LeCorre]] (Revelations Part I: Discovery)
*[[Bea Moritz]] (Survivor)
*[[Ram Sandhu]] (Fires of the Past, The Key)
*[[Ron Sombilon]] (Master of the House)
}}
===Senior Animators===
{{collist|2|
*[[Mashi Akiyama]] (Fires of the Past, Revelations Part II: Descent)
*[[Scott Baltjes]] (Master of the House, Revelations Part I: Discovery, The Catalyst)
*[[Chris Brawn]] (The Reformatting, The Weak Component, The Key)
*[[Neil Bruder]] (Master of the House, Survivor, End of the Line)
*[[Paul Cech]] (Revelations Part III: Apocalypse, End of the Line)
*[[Conrad Helten]] (The Weak Component)
*[[Wade Howard]] (Mercenary Pursuits, The Catalyst)
*[[Chuck Johnson]] (The Reformatting)
*[[Carleen Lay]] (Fires of the Past, The Key)
*[[Jiri Licenik]] (Revelations Part I: Discovery)
*[[Jim Nagy]] (Forbidden Fruit, Survivor)
*[[Jeffery Scott (animator)|Jeffrey Scott]] (Revelations Part II: Descent)
*[[Scott Thompson]] (Mercenary Pursuits, Revelations Part III: Apocalypse)
*[[Kelsey Wagner]] (Forbidden Fruit, End of the Line)
*[[Jay White]] (The Reformatting)
}}
===Computer Animators===
{{collist|2|
*[[Rex Ahn]] (The Reformatting, Mercenary Pursuits, The Weak Component, The Key)
*Mashi Akiyama (The Key)
*[[Tomo Akiyama]] (The Key)
*[[Tyson Araszewski]] (Mercenary Pursuits, Forbidden Fruit, Revelations Part III: Apocalypse)
*Chris Brawn (Master of the House, The Catalyst)
*[[Chris Cairns]] (The Reformatting, Fires of the Past, The Weak Component, The Key)
*[[Doug Calvert]] (Master of the House, The Weak Component, The Key, End of the Line)
*Paul Cech (Fires of the Past)
*[[Mable Chan]] (Mercenary Pursuits, Revelations Part III: Apocalypse)
*[[Ken Chen]] (The Catalyst, End of the Line)
*[[Joe Crawford]] (The Reformatting, Forbidden Fruit, Revelations Part I: Discovery, Survivor, The Catalyst)
*[[Anne L. Davis]] (The Key)
*[[Tanya Doskova]] (Mercenary Pursuits, Revelations Part II: Descent)
*[[Anne Davis]] (The Weak Component)
*[[Garth Drake]] (Forbidden Fruit, Survivor)
*[[Scott Farquhar]] (Fires of the Past, Revelations Part II: Descent, End of the Line)
*[[Anne Grewal]] (The Weak Component)
*Rav Grewal (The Key, The Catalyst, End of the Line)
*[[Rob Hansen]] (Master of the House, Revelations Part I: Discovery, The Catalyst)
*Wade Howard (Forbidden Fruit)
*[[Daniel Ife]] (Fires of the Past, End of the Line)
*[[Casey Kwan]] (Fires of the Past, End of the Line)
*Carleen Lay (The Catalyst)
*Allen LeCorre (Revelations Part II: Descent, Revelations Part III: Apocalypse, The Catalyst)
*[[Solomon Lee]] (Master of the House, Revelations Pt I: Discovery, Revelations Pt II: Descent, The Catalyst)
*Jiri Licenik (Survivor)
*[[Yousuf Mapara]] (The Catalyst)
*[[Jeremy Mathiesen]] (Master of the House, Forbidden Fruit, Survivor, The Key)
*[[Murray McCarron]] (Revelations Part II: Descent)
*[[Michael Monks]] (Fires of the Past, Mercenary Pursuits, Forbidden Fruit)
*Bea Moritz (Master of the House, The Key)
*[[Colleen Morton]] (Mercenary Pursuits, End of the Line)
*[[Leslie Oldham]] (Fires of the Past, Revelations Part II: Descent)
*[[Colin Oleksyn]] (The Reformatting)
*[[Patrick Parenteau]] (Master of the House, Mercenary Pursuits, Revelations Part III: Apocalypse)
*[[Jeff Poole]] (Revelations Part II: Descent, End of the Line)
*[[Andrew Poon]] (Forbidden Fruit, Survivor)
*[[Clayton Ryan]] (Fires of the Past, Revelations Part II: Descent, End of the Line)
*George Samilski (Master of the House)
*[[Robin Shea]] (Fires of the Past, Revelations Part II: Descent)
*[[Gerald Sombilon]] (Survivor)
*[[Alexandra Sydie]] (Master of the House)
*Scott Thompson (Forbidden Fruit)
*[[Trevor Traub]] (The Reformatting, Master of the House, The Weak Component, The Key)
*[[Dustin Trenton]] (Master of the House, Revelations Part I: Discovery, The Catalyst)
*[[Christian Varin]] (Mercenary Pursuits, Revelations Part III: Apocalypse)
*[[Derek Waters]] (Master of the House, Revelations Part I: Discovery)
*Jay White (Forbidden Fruit, Revelations Part II: Descent, Survivor)
*[[Matthew Wilcox]] (Master of the House, Revelations Part I: Discovery)
*[[David Williscroft]] (The Reformatting, Forbidden Fruit, Survivor)
}}
===Supervision Modellers===
{{collist|2|
*[[Herrick Chiu]]
*[[Rak Tafarodi]]
}}
===Texuring Supervisor===
*[[Michael Faulkner]]
===Senior Modellers===
{{collist|2|
*[[Jaroclav Chorny]] (From Revelations Part II: Descent to End of the Line)
*[[Doug MacKay]] (From Revelations Part II: Descent to End of the Line)
*[[John Parent]] (From Revelations Part II: Descent to End of the Line)
}}
===Modelers===
{{collist|2|
*[[Raine Anderson]]
*Jaroclav Chorny (From The Reformatting to Revelations Part I: Discovery)
*[[James Feng]]
*[[Alberto Garcia]]
*[[Tyler Haider]]
*[[Todd Halford]]
*Doug MacKay (From The Reformatting to Revelations Part I: Discovery)
*[[Murray McCarron]]
*John Parent (From The Reformatting to Revelations Part I: Discovery)
*[[Marco Tremblay]]
}}
===SP/FX Supervisor===
*[[Michael Mussalem]]
===SP/FX Animator===
*[[Jason Gross]]
===On-Line Editor===
{{collist|2|
*[[Anne Hoerber]]
*[[Jean Ireland]]
}}
===Off-Line Editor===
{{collist|2|
*[[Sylvain Blais]] (Revelations Part II: Descent)
*[[Ryan Clarke]] (Forbidden Fruit, End of the Line)
*[[Johnny Darrell]] (Master of the House, Survivor)
*[[Larry Di Stefano]] (The Key)
*[[Greg Donis]] (Revelations Part II: Descent)
*[[William Gordon]] (Revelations Part I: Discovery)
*[[Andy Levine]] (The Weak Component)
*Sean Osborne (Fires of the Past)
*[[Dermot Shane]] (Revelations Part I: Discovery)
*[[Kenneth Sherman]] (Mercenary Pursuits)
*[[Garry M.B. Smith]] (The Catalyst)
*[[Angela Stevenson]] (The Reformatting, Revelations Part III: Apocalypse)
}}
===Executive In Charge Of Technical Operations===
*[[Kelly Daniels]]
===Chief Engineer===
*[[Greg Story]]
===System Engineers===
{{collist|2|
*[[Terry Bates]]
*[[Larry Bodnar]]
*[[Kevin Elsdon]]
*[[Myles Morse]]
*[[Russ Ptolomy]]
}}
===Executive In Charge Of Software Development===
*[[Chris Welman]]
===Software Support===
{{collist|2|
*[[Tim Belsher]]
*[[Michael Dyck]]
*[[Gordon Farrell]]
*[[Rick Glumac]]
*[[Albert Ho]] (From The Reformatting to the Weak Component)
*[[Tony Pelle]] (From Revelations Part I: Discovery to End of the Line)
*[[Stephen Schick]]
}}
===Video Production Supervisor===
*[[Jim Corbett]]
===Video Production Technicians===
{{collist|2|
*[[Andre Guilbeault]]
*[[Russell Orme]]
}}
===Video Disk Operators===
{{collist|2|
*[[Tricia Crichton]]
*[[Justin Wiebe]]
}}
===[[YTV]] Executive===
*[[Alan Gregg]]
===Audio Supervisor===
*[[Marcel Duperreault]]
===Sound Effects Editors===
{{collist|2|
*[[Jason Frederickson]]
*[[Kirk Furness]]
*[[Matt McCarron]] (From The Reformatting to the Weak Component)
}}
===Dialogue Editor===
*Matt McCarron (From Revelations Part I: Discovery to End of the Line)

[[Dolby]] Surround

===Foley Artist===
*[[Ian Mackie]]

===Re-Recording Mixer===
*[[Randy Kiss]]
===Creative Affairs===
{{collist|2|
*[[Dan DiDio]]
*[[Phil Mitchell]]
}}
===Executive In Charge Of Operations===
*[[Glenn Griffiths]]
===Video Post Production At===
*[[Mainframe Entertainment]] Inc. [[Vancouver (Canada)|Vancouver]], [[Canada]]

===Company Credits===
*A Mainframe Entertainment Production
*Produced In Association with YTV
**Copyright [[1999]] [[Transformers IV Productions Inc.]]
**All Rights Reserved.
===With the Assistance Of===
*Canadian [[Film]] Or Video Tax Credit Program
*Province of [[British Columbia]] Film Incentive BC
===Title Cards===
*Mainframe Entertainment Titlecard
*YTV Titlecard
**A [[Shaw]] Company (The Reformatting, Fires of the Past, Mercenary Pursuits, Forbidden Fruit, The Weak Component, Revelations Part I: Discovery)
**A [[Corus Entertainment]] Company (Master of the House, Revelations Part II: Descent, Revelations Part III: Apocalypse, Survivor, The Key, The Catalyst, End of the Line)

==Notes==
*Starting with Revelations Part I: Discovery Bob Skir was credited as Robert N. Skir.
*Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff was credited as Carol Savenkoff in her Starring The Voices Of listing in The Key.
*Chantal L. Hennessey credit didn't use her middle initial in The Reformatting.
*William (Tonee) Chan was credited just as William Chan in Mercenary Pursuits.
*Scott Farquhar was credited as William Scott Farquhar in Revelations Part II: Descent

*Some typos and errors:
**Richard Newman was not credited in The Key, despite voicing [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] in the episode.
**Joseph Ito was listed as Joseph Ho in The Reformatting and Master of the House.
**Keith Shepland's last name as misspelled as Shapland in The Reformatting and Master of the House.
**Jeremy Mathiesen's last name was misspelled as Mathieson in Master of the House and Forbidden Fruit.
**Scott Farquhar had his last name spelled Farquahar in Fires of the Past

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[[Category:Media credits]]

Rhinox (BW)/toys

2023-11-01T00:05:09Z

Nightsqueak:

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[[File:Transformers Legends LG EX Rhinox.jpg|upright=1.50|thumb|]]
If there is a rhinoceros ''Transformers'' toy, it is probably one of '''Rhinox'''.

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:Rhinox-bw-deluxetoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Hasbro version pictured'']][[File:BW-toy RhinoxJ.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Slightly more real-world accurate. (''Takara version pictured'')]]
*'''Rhinox''' (Deluxe, [[1996]] / [[1997]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-7'''
**''Takara release date'': October ??, 1997
**''Accessories:'' "Rotor spinner", sawblade, 2 flails, tail-sword

: Part of the second wave of Hasbro ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxes for 1996, Rhinox transforms from a Samurai-styled robot (a concept that the TV show would ''not'' utilize) into an organic white rhinoceros (white as in the type of rhinoceros, not color of the toy). The two panels mounted on either side of his head close together to form his [[Mutant head|"mutant" battle mask]], which must be done to get his noggin to fit into his beast mode.

: In [[robot mode]], his primary weapon is a spinning blade-gun/double mace-thing/lawn edge trimmer, though the television series liberally reinterpreted this weapon as a sort of Gatling gun (nicknamed by fans as a "Chaingun of Doom"—a term which was subsequently adopted by Hasbro and TakaraTomy in a couple of variations). All four parts store away inside his [[beast mode]]: the main body/"rotor spinner" stores in his stomach (though this compresses the spring inside so it's not a good idea to leave it in there for long-term storage), the sawblade pegs onto his spine under the beast-mode plating, and each chain-flail pegs into holes inside his beast mode rhino-mold flank-plates. His tail also detaches to become a blade.

: [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] released Rhinox in the second wave of their [[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)|''Beast Wars'' line]]. This version changed the Hasbro version's darker-brown spraypaint on the rhino skin to thick, stony-gray paint, and changed his beast-mode eyes to black. ''Why'' they changed the overspray to gray is uncertain, as this made him even ''less'' like his show coloration.

: Bizarrely, there is a [[variant|running change]] with Takara Rhinox, where his tan plastic has been replaced with a darker shade (pictured at right), which really makes the gray paint pop out more.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-galleries-takara-beast-wars-c7-rhinox-and-vs7-rhinox/36679/ Takara Rhinox comparisons at Seibertron.com]</ref> It is possible —but unconfirmed— that one of these variants was done as part of the big "redeco the show characters" re-release wave of January 1998.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Rhinox/rhinox.htm More information on Rhinox at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BJ's-Wholesale-Club-Rhinox-and-Blackarachnia.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Deluxe Beast Assortment (Rhinox / Blackarachnia)''' (Two-pack, 1996)
**''Accessories:'' "Rotor spinner", sawblade, 2 flails, tail-sword

: Rhinox was also available alongside [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Toys|Blackarachnia]] in a two-pack card sold exclusively at [[BJ's Wholesale Club]].

: Both toys are identical to their original releases. As in, they're ''exactly'' the original releases, packaging and all, just fitted into a larger cardboard sleeve.

::*''[https://www.shmax.com/product_details/9281/rhinox_and_blackarachnia_deluxe_beast_assortment_two_pack More information on Shmax.com]''

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[[File:VS7-RhinoxShadowPanther.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Kōya no Taiketsu: Rhinox VS Shadow Panther''' (Multi-pack, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''VS-7'''
**''Release date'': October ??, 1997
**''Accessories:'' Rotating mechanism, sawblade, 2 flails, tail-sword

: In Japan, Rhinox was available both as an individual release, and in a "Wilderness Showdown" (荒野の対決) two-pack with the Takara-toyline-original [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Shadow Panther#Toys|Shadow Panther]].

: Both toys are identical to their individual releases, and it appears that both variants of Rhinox were available in VS packs as well.

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[[File:Beast Wars-Transmetal Rhinox-toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Hasbro version pictured'']][[File:C44 Rhinox toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Takara version pictured'']]
*'''Rhinox''' (Deluxe Transmetal, [[1998]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-44'''
**''Takara release date'': September ??, 1999
**''Accessories:'' Horn dagger/pistol

: Released in the ''[[Transmetal]]s'' subline of the third year of ''Beast Wars'', Rhinox now transforms from a robotic rhinoceros with shiny chrome into a distinctly organic-looking robot mode. He also has a third "beast-vehicle" mode, which adds flip-out skis/skids to his rhino forelegs and brings down his rear legs as tank treads, turning him into a rhinoceros-shaped snowmobile-like thing. Unfortunately, this vehicle mode lacks any kind of functional wheels, which means "rolling" it around is a great way to scrape plastic off the toy.

: In robot mode, he is armed with only his beast mode horn, which becomes a hand-held gun/blade. The panels of his chest can open up to reveal a heat-sensitive [[rubsign|energon chip]] revealing a Maximal sigil.

: In the Hasbro line, early releases of the toy had a much paler aqua-colored body chrome than later versions; the chrome "gears" on the beast shoulders/hips were the darker, richer blue of the later releases. Such chrome differences were fairly common among the Transmetals, but the pale/rich-chrome Rhinoxes seem to be the most common and most likely intentional change.

: Takara released Transmetal Rhinox in the first wave of 1999's ''very'' short-lived ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Metals)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' line. This release has gold chrome instead of the aqua-blue, and replaces the "RHINOX" [[tampograph]] with "CYBERTRON" and the Maximal faction sigil. He also comes with a nifty lenticular bio card, showing off his multiple modes.

: This mold was [[retool]]ed slightly to make ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Rhinox (Armada)#Toys|Rhinox]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/Rhinox/rhinox.htm More information on Transmetal Rhinox at TFU.info]''

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[[File:VS44 Strength Showdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Gōriki no Taiketsu: Metals Rhinox VS Metals Tarans''' (VS set, [[1999]])
**''ID number:'' '''VS-44'''
**''Release date'': September ??, 1999
**''Accessories:'' Horn dagger/pistol

: In Takara's ''Metals'' line, "Metals Rhinox" was also available in a "Strength Showdown" (剛力の対決) VS set with [[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#VS44|Metals Tarans]]. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:BW-toy RhinoxFK.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Repurpose this as [[Rhinox (BWSG)|''Shattered Glass'' Rhinox]]. You know it'd be awesome.]]
*'''Rhinox''' (Deluxe, 1999)
**''Accessories:'' "Rotor spinner", sawblade, 2 flails, tail-sword

: Part of the first wave of "[[Fox Kids]]" Deluxe [[redeco]]es, this toy uses the original Rhinox mold in off-white and dark burgundy, with a strange midnight-blue splotching on his beast mode.

: Hasbro documents listed this toy as "Energon Surge Rhinox",<ref>https://groups.google.com/d/msg/alt.toys.transformers/C30fV9dqOK0/gPO8D3N_PAUJ</ref> a name that never made it to the final package.

: This assortment was [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/FKRhinox/rhinox.htm More information on Fox Kids Rhinox at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy Rhinox FKTM.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's Morphin' Time! Triceratops!]]
*'''Rhinox''' (Deluxe Transmetal, [[2000]])
**''Accessories:'' Horn dagger

: Released in the first wave of the final year of mass-retail ''Beast Wars'' product (sold concurrently with the early releases of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]''), Transmetal Rhinox got a "[[Fox Kids]]"-branded redeco in blues, grays and bright chrome green.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/FKTMRhinox/rhinox.htm More information on Fox Kids Transmetal Rhinox at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Rallnox.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Merciful death.]]
*'''Beast Wars''' (Fast food premium, [[2001]])<ref>The copyright year on the bag is 2000, but [https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/vU9R7DJhU_E/m/rpa133V1aKQJ the earliest the fandom noticed the toy] was in January of 2001. Whether the figure actually came out in December of 2000 or January of 2001 is currently unknown.</ref>

: Available only as part of a Hasbro-brand-names [[List of Transformers restaurant promotions#Checkers/Rally's|fast food promotion]] (which otherwise included miniature versions of Hasbro properties Cootie, [[Mr. Potato Head]], & Twister), and labeled simply as "Beast Wars", this toy is an ''extremely'' simplified version of the Transmetal Rhinox toy, available only at participating Rally's and Checkers restaurants.

: Despite it being... well, ''look'' at it... it goes for ''mad'' money on the secondary market. Or, more likely, '''''because''''' of ''look at it''. Most people didn't realize the promotion even existed until after it was over, and the restaurant chain is fairly small and somewhat regional.

:For some reason, the baggie has a silhouette of Transmetal Tarantulas, Transmetal Megatron, and Inferno on it, derived from a scene in "[[Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)]]".
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===''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary''===
[[File:BW10Rhinox toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Rhinox''' (Beast Wars 10th Anniversary, [[2006]])
**''Accessories:'' Rotating mechanism, sawblade, 2 flails, sword
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: For the 10th Anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', Hasbro redecoed the original 1996 Rhinox toy in more show-accurate colours, giving him a darker beast mode colour scheme, and painted gold details on his robot mode head, to more closely match the CGI model. They also tampographed a Maximal sigil on his beast mode's right foreleg.

: Also included was the lower torso and right leg to [[Transmutate (BW)|Transmutate]], and a DVD of the ''Beast Wars'' episode "[[The Spark]]".

:This version of Rhinox is [[Misassembly|assembled with his shoulders on the wrong sides]], so the screws that hold them together are visible from the front of the robot.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/Rhinox/rhinox.htm More information on 10th Anniversary Rhinox at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Botcon Rhinox toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I only signed onto this crew so I could bulldoze some flowers *evil laugh*"]]
*'''Dawn of Future's Past''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, "Golden Disk Key"
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Moore]] (concept artist)}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Rhinox, I think, was the first one I was asked to mock up. This was another really easy choice. Cybertron Landmine had the right bulk and alt-mode. The final figure underwent some changes due to molding, and getting more original toy colors into it.|link=https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370243252830547969|site=Twitter|name=Joe Moore|year=2021|month=03|day=11}}</ref>

: A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Landmine (Energon)#Cybertron|Landmine]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Axalon Rhinox" transforms into a front-end loader, with pop-out blades in his rear tires that are revealed with the use of his [[Golden Disk (disambiguation)|Golden Disk]] Key (or any [[Cyber Planet Key]]). This gimmick and his spring-loaded missile launcher are usable in both modes.

: He was only available in [[BotCon 2006]]'s ''Dawn of Future's Past'' box set. This set also included "Axalon" versions of [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Timelines 2|Optimus Primal]], [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Timelines 2|Cheetor]], [[Rattrap (BW)#Timelines 2|Rattrap]], and "Darksyde" [[Dinobot (BW)#Timelines 2|Dinobot]].

: This mold was also used to make the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie]] [[Grindcore (Movie)#Toys|Grindcore]], which was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Scoop (SG)|Scoop]].

::*''[https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370243252830547969 Designer commentary on Axalon Rhinox from Joe Moore on Twitter]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/BCRhinox/rhinox.htm More information on Axalon Rhinox at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars Telemocha Series''===
[[File:TF-BW-Telemocha-TM-09-Rhinox.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Rhinox''' (Deluxe, [[2007]])
**''ID number:'' '''TM-09'''
**''Accessories:'' Rotating mechanism, sawblade, 2 flails, sword

: This redeco of the original ''Beast Wars'' figure features the most show-accurate deco of Rhinox. It also has the same assembly problem as the ''10th Anniversary'' version, and additionally has the upper arms switched.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/Rhinox/rhinox.htm More information on Telemocha Rhinox at TFU.info (scroll down)]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations rhinox.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And he ''finally'' gets his <s>Chain</s>Gatling Guns of Doom. ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Rhinox''' (Voyager Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / 005'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "Gatling Guns of Doom"
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoya Miyake]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyagers, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Rhinox transforms from a robot that takes inspiration from both the original toy and especially his appearance in the cartoon to a tan-colored realistic organic {{w|white rhinoceros}}. Included are Rhinox's twin "Gatling Guns of Doom", which can be stored in his rhino mode and have a spinning [[gimmick]] when you press down on the little lever/button whatevers on the sides. Although the discs of the gatling guns are silver in the stock photography, the final product leaves them in an unpainted brownish color, similar to the color of the levers.

:Rhinox's instructions neglect to mention a few things—the slot below the robot head that plugs into a tab on the inside of the rhino head that holds the two pieces together in beast mode, the fact that the sliding elbow pieces can click into place in both modes, and the holes on the back of the shoulders that can be used to store the weapons in robot mode.

:Early runs of Rhinox were known to have extremely loose knee joints, to the point the figure was unable to stand up unless posed in a way that offsets his very top-heavy design. Later samples seemed to have resolved the knee issue, but the figure's feet have uneven soles which can still lead to balance problems. Rhinox does feature a waist swivel, but it's intended for transformation, meaning the waist must be mistransformed via extending to use it. Lastly, Rhinox's hands feature extended index fingers in a trigger position, which ironically obstruct the guns themselves and prevent them from being inserted completely into the 5 mm pegholes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Maximal/Rhinox/rhinox.htm More information on ''Generations'' Rhinox at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations'' (Japan)===
[[File:TF-Generations-JP-TG-31-Rhinox.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rhinox''' ([[2014]])
**''ID number'': '''TG31'''
**''Release date'': [[February 22]], 2014
**''Accessories'': 2 gatling guns

:Released in the thirteenth wave of TakaraTomy's version of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|Generations]]'' toyline, this Rhinox uses the same mold as the Hasbro ''Thrilling 30'' Rhinox (above). This toy however features much richer metallic bronze and green plastics, and adds a considerable amount of paint to the spinning blade-discs of the gatling guns to make them more show-accurate.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy RhinoxKreon.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|After losing his buildable chainguns of doom, Rhinox had to use the wimpy golden gun.]]
*'''Rhinox''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Bag number'': '''33501 40'''
**''Accessories'': Stand brick, scoped pistol
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the fourth assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Rhinox can be... no, you don't rebuild him, we can't even complete that. Rhino mode is just the robot mode on all fours.

: Later releases of this assortment feature a running change to the Kreons' arms, sharpening the angles of the forearms/cuffs to make them work better as studs compatible with standard parts, as opposed to the softer rounded shapes (pictured here). Eventually the ID numbers on the bags were also dropped; these releases were mainly found at [[Walgreens]] stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Maximal/Kre-ORhinox/rhinox.htm More information on Rhinox at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legendstoy-RhinoxLGEX.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Sha la la, la la, la la, la la, l-la te da My brown Rhinox]]
*'''Rhinox''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]]-[[May 7|05-07]])
**''ID number'': '''LG-EX'''
**''Accessories'': 2 guns

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' LG-EX Rhinox is a redeco of ''Generations'' Rhinox, exclusive to [[Transformers Fes2016]]. It features a more show-accurate paintjob compared to the earlier releases, with dark brown skin, cartoon-accurate rhino eyes with white sclerae and black pupils, and some of his gold accents in robot mode changed to green.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Voyager Rhinox.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|'''Fans''': "Does Rhinox come with a [[The Low Road|fart cloud]] [[Fire Blast effect|effect]]?" '''Hasbro''': "No."]]
*'''Rhinox''' (Voyager Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K27'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-13'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October 30]], 2021
**''Accessories'': 2 "Gatling Blasters of Doom"
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}<ref>Transformers panel at [[Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest 2021]]</ref>

:Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Rhinox transforms from robot to a tan organic {{w|black rhinoceros}} with mottled markings. The lime and gold on Rhinox have been toned down brightness-wise and the horns are made of soft plastic. Unlike previous toys, this Rhinox utilizes a faux lower rhino jaw for his robot torso. In a departure from the rest of ''Kingdom'', Rhinox's robot mode takes its inspiration not from the cartoon's CGI model, but directly from his ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight|Forged to Fight]]'' phone game model, which itself was a liberal adaptation of the ''Thrilling 30'' toy. Rhinox comes with his two "Gatling Blasters of Doom", though they're diminished in many directions so that they can fit within his hind quarters while in rhinoceros mode. In robot mode, he can wield them in his 5mm fists or store them in 5mm ports on his back.

:Rhinox's legs are [[Design flaw|not designed optimally]], and can be rather irritating to transform. If the parts aren't aligned perfectly, the legs will have to be forced back into robot mode, possibly causing breakage. Make sure the panels on the outside of the thighs and shins are perfectly aligned before manipulating the rear thigh.

:Not mentioned in the instructions, the rhino's real lower jaw can be opened fully and folded down to leave it open, giving a more accurate robot mode. However, doing so requires a small amount of finesse and turning the head sideways to give it enough clearance.

:Much like most of the toyline, Rhinox comes with one of four possible holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character.
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===''Beast Wars Again''===
[[File:TF-BW-Vintage-JP-BWVS-02-Rhinox.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Gankyō no Taiketsu''' ([[September 30]], [[2023]])
**''ID number'': '''BWVS-02'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "Gatling Blasters of Doom"
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}

:Released as part of the ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, the "Tough Showdown" (頑強の対決) set contains Rhinox and [[Scorponok (BW)#Beast Wars Again|Scorpos]]. Rhinox is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Rhinox]] in more cartoon-accurate colors.
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===''Masterpiece''===
*'''Rhinox''' (June [[2024]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-59'''
**''Accessories'':

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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Rhinoxmutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)

:Rhinox was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the Beast Wars [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===''Beast Wars Movie Coin''===
*'''Beast Wars Movie Coin''' (1997)

:Released only in Japan, Rhinox was one of ten characters from Beast Wars to receive a movie coin.

::*''[http://www.tfmuseum.com/tf-02274.html Rhinox Movie Coin at TFMuseum.com]''

===Kabaya===
*'''Rhinox''' (candy toy, 1997)

: A tiny plastic Rhinox figurine molded onto an irregularly-shaped stand was released by Kabaya. Labeled toy 3 of 6, the other characters in his wave were Dinobot, Rattrap, Megatron, Optimus Primal, and Cheetor. As always, terrible candy is included.
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===Hard Hero===
[[File:Hardhero rhinox.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Flower-smelling/nature-hating, gentle/megalomaniacal, Maximal/Jerk.]]
*'''Rhinox''' (2004)

:In 2004, [[Hard Hero]] announced a line of ''Beast Wars'' statues, starting with Rhinox. As it turned out, Rhinox was the only one to be released.
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===First 4 Figures===
[[File:First 4 Figures Battlefield Megatron vs Rhinox.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron vs Rhinox''' (name unknown) (<s>2006/2007</s> unreleased)
{{toydesigner|[[Jeffry Englert]] (designer)}}

:Intended for release in the ''Transformers Battlefield'' line by model company [[First 4 Figures]], this was to be 13-inch-ish tall diorama depicting a fight between [[Megatron (BW)/toys#First 4 Figures|Megatron]] and Rhinox. When shown to toy news sites at New York [[Toy Fair]] in 2006, the digital sculpt for this set apparently depicted the rather gruesome scene of Megatron impaling Rhinox through the chest with his ''T. rex'' hand.<ref name=ASM>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070806062058/http://toyfair06.asmzine.com/first4figures/report.html "First4Figures Limited Transformers Statues and Busts Info!"] at ASMzine.com (archived)</ref> Unlike the other planned statues in the ''Battlefield'' series, which were designed and sculpted by [[Little IroN]] and [["Mad" Alterton]] respectively, this Megatron/Rhinox statue was designed by [[Palisades Toys|Palisades]] alumn [[Jeffry Englert]] (alias Trion Studios).<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Here's an image of the unreleased Battlefield statue I designed for First4Figures. Obviously it is BW Megatron vs. Rhinox.|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/posts/2325413|name=Primus (Jeffry Englert)|site=TFW2005.com|year=2008|month=08|day=28}}</ref>

:As a ''Battlefield'' release, this model would likely have featured a detailed base designed to interlock with others in the same range to create a massive battle diorama–though that isn't a given, seeing as this statue differs from the others, which were advertised as being by Alterton and depicting "Generation 1" characters. We'll never find out what the deal was, since a general discontinuation of First 4 Figures' ''Transformers''-related output meant that this set was never released.

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*'''Rhinox''' (<s>2006/2007</s> unreleased)

:This was to be a 7-or-8-inch tall resin bust of Rhinox released as part of First 4 Figures' ''Beast Wars'' tenth anniversary series. Rhinox would have been sculpted to be accurate to his ''Beast Wars'' cartoon design, and would likely have been depicted from the waist and upwards on a base or pedestal. Unlike most of the other mini busts in this range, Rhinox's sculpt has never been shown publicly, with the figure's existence only being known due to First 4 Figures allowing [[BigBadToyStore]] to solicit him for sale.<ref name=bbtsseibs>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/update-from-bigbadtoystorecom-transformers-and-gij/6539/ "Update from BigBadToyStore.com: Transformers and G.I.Joe Statues and Busts!!!"] on Seibertron.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070407160752/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=526&category=2037 BigBadToyStore's listings for First 4 Figures' busts] (archived)</ref>

:Mini busts in the planned ''Beast Wars'' line were designed to reflect the scale of the characters as seen in the cartoon, and each was set to be limited to 1,996 pieces, in a nod to the franchise's year of origin.<ref name=ASM/> As with the statue above, Rhinox and the rest of the ''Beast Wars'' bust line were cancelled, with First 4 Figures citing a challenging marketplace and lack of retailer interest.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesrhinoxwaspinator.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You may remember him as "Dr. Teeth" on The Muppet Show.]]
*'''Rhinox & Waspinator''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Rhinox was released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]] [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' packed with [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Waspinator]] as part of the "Beast Wars Series". An amalgam of toy and television show depictions, Rhinox has articulation at the neck and shoulders.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Maximal/RHRhinox/rhinox.htm More information on Robot Heroes Rhinox at TFU.info]''
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsSeries2G1BW-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Rhinox is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing <s>squats</s> an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He is marketed as an Autobot instead of a Maximal and comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].

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*'''Transformers Series 3 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2023)
:''Nano Metalfigs'' Rhinox was re-released with no noticeable changes in ''another'' impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].

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==Notes==
[[File:Rhino bw toy.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
*[[Rhino (BW)|Rhino]] (at right) was most likely developed as a [[McDonald's]] toy of Rhinox, but Rhino's design and identity diverged in final development to become a separate character.
*The [[#FKTM|"Fox Kids" Transmetal version]] of Rhinox made an [[Easter egg]] appearance as a generic bartender in IDW's [[New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|''Optimus Prime'' #1]].
*The ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Rhinox (BWSG)|Rhinox]] is modeled on the [[#TM1|Transmetal Rhinox toy]] with a coloration taken from the [[#RallysCheckers|fast food promotional Rhinox toy]].

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars Again]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Maximals]]
[[Category:Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Maximals]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]
[[Category:Transmetals]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Maximals]]

Rattrap (BW)/toys

2023-11-01T00:04:22Z

Nightsqueak: /* Beast Wars Movie Coin */

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[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Rattrap-art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.88|I'M DA GIANT RAT DAT MAKES ALL OF DA RULES!]]

You may not be able to depend on '''Rattrap'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s courage, but you can depend on him to have a lot of toys.

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BW-toy Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Less cute than advertised.]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Basic Class, 1996/1997)
**''Takara name:'' '''Rattle'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''C-5'''
**''Takara release date'': July ?? 1997
**''Accessories'': 2-part [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol|pistol]]

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Basic toys, Rattrap transforms from a large rat to robot mode with a spring-action, [[Autotransformation|one-step transformation]] activated by pulling up on the base of his tail. His beast mode "shell" halves each hide a part of his handgun.

: The initial [[Hasbro]] release of Rattrap came on a "rocky bubble" style card, which was quickly replaced with a "smooth bubble" style card in wave 2. Rattrap shipped on both styles of card, but the rocky-bubble version is rarer, and commands a higher price on the secondary market, if keeping toys in rare-ish packaging is your particular collecting "thing".

: In Japan, "Rattle" was similarly released in the first wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)|''Beast Wars'' toyline]] in July 1997, and was basically identical to the Hasbro version. However, in January 1998, many first-wave toys were re-released with altered decoes to make them more show-like. For Rattrap, this mainly meant his robot mode head got a humongous glob of shiny copper paint (that didn't really match his copper plastic in tone). This copper was also used on his hands. His beast mode eyes were changed from yellow to red, and dark gray paint was added to his rat nose, although oddly the [[paint operation]]s on his rodent teeth were dropped altogether.

: This mold was also used to make [[Packrat#Toys|Packrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy VS05 Rattle Terrorsaurer.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Rocky Mountain hi-YAH!]]
*'''Iwayama no Taiketsu: Rattle VS Terrorsaurer''' (Vs pack, July 1997 / January 1998)
**''ID number'': '''VS-5'''
**''Accessories'': 2-part [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol|pistol]]

: In Japan, Rattrap was available both separately and in a "Rocky Mountain Showdown" (岩山の対決) two-pack with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Toys|Terrorsaur]].

: Two variants of the set exist: the original releases and the 1998 [[redeco]] versions. The toys are identical to their individual releases.

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{{twoimages|File:BWRattrapTM.jpg|File:BW-toy Rattrap Metals.jpg|w1=300|w2=300|caption=Left: Find one without a chrome shedding problem, win a prize! (Hasbro version) Right: (Takara version)}}
*'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 1998)
**''Takara name:'' '''Metals Rattle'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''C-43'''
**''Takara release date'': September ?? 1999
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Daniel Sanfilippo]] (deco artist)}}

: Part of the second wave of Hasbro Deluxe [[Transmetal]]s, Rattrap transforms from semi-organic robot to a robotic rat. He has a third "beast-vehicle" form, folding his hind feet up into the extending rear wheels, flipping up his front legs, and pulling out a pair of [[Anatomic euphemism#Exhaust port|exhaust pipes]] (eyuw, the smell!). His beast mode tail becomes a whip for robot mode. There is a minor variant to this toy: about midway through the production run, a small "catch" was added to the neck's swivel joint to lock his robot head in place in robot mode. This [[retool]]ed version was then used for all subsequent releases of the toy.

: Despite the show's portrayal, his hubcaps are ''not'' removable (well, not in a way that won't break the toy), he does ''not'' have a handgun, and his back kibble does ''not'' rotate 180 degrees.

: This release is one of several toys notorious for severe chrome-flaking issues. Later redecoes -including the Takara release below- do not seem to have this problem (at least, not anywhere as bad or widespread).

: For the Japanese ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Metals)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' release of "Metals Rattle" in September 1999, the toy was given a large number of deco changes that, while individually minor, add up to a considerably different-looking, arguably more show-accurate toy (at least in robot mode). The most immediately noticeable is that the "RATTRAP" [[tampograph]] on his beast mode back was changed to "CYBERTRON" with the [[Maximal]] [[Insignia|faction symbol]]. However, his entire color scheme has been slightly altered: his gray-tan plastics and are now more blueish-gray, the champagne-silver paint is now more cold silver, his brown base turned into a very dark pearlescent maroonish-purple, the chrome was given a much more maroon tone, and the bright orange changed to a darker, redder shade. (This version has the neck-catch tooling, in case you were wondering, which you weren't, but we're telling you anyway.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Transmetal Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BW-toy RattrapVsTerrorMetals.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Senkō no Taiketsu: Metals Rattle VS Metals Terrorsaurer''' (September 1999)
**''ID number'': '''VS-43'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: In Japan, Transmetal Rattrap was available both as an individual and in a "Flash Showdown" (閃光の対決) VS pack with [[Terrorsaur (BW)#VS43|Transmetal Terrorsaur]]. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:Walmartrattrappackrat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yoink!]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 1999)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: The first store-[[exclusive]] Transformer in the ''Beast Wars'' line, Transmetal Rattrap was given a deep blue color scheme. He was only available as a [[Walmart]] exclusive, even having the Walmart logo emblazoned on the bubble as part of the design.

: This toy was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a Transmetal form for [[Packrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/WalmartRattrap/walrat.htm More information on Walmart Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy RattrapPuzzle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Rattrap Cheesepants]]
*'''Metals Rattle Special Version''' (Pack-in Deluxe, 1999)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: The Deluxe Transmetal Rattrap toy was given a white and orange deco and packed in with a 500-piece ''Beast Wars Metals'' jigsaw puzzle from Central Hobby.

:Oddly, this toy uses the Hasbro "RATTRAP" tampograph on the rat mode back rather than the Takara "CYBERTRON" and symbol mark. This is likely due to the fact it was released long before Metals was released in Japan.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' version of [[Rattrap (BWSG)|Rattrap]] and as [[Labrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Cybertron/PuzzleRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on puzzle Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy Rattrap FKTM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Redrat! Redraaaat!'']]
*'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 2000)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: As part of the first wave of 2000's "[[Fox Kids]]" Transmetals series, this version of Rattrap was one of the last releases in the original retail ''Beast Wars'' line. The toy got a more primary red color scheme, with bright gray robot bits and deep blue/purplish chrome.

: This toy was released in Japan as part of a [[JafCon]] convention exclusive set (without changes) along with the "Fox Kids" Transmetals versions of [[Airazor (BW)#FKTM|Airazor]] and [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#FKTM|Cheetor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/FKTMRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Fox Kids Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Machines''===
[[File:BMtoy-RattrapMcD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Is that whiteface?]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Happy Meal, 2000)

: Part of the ''Beast Machines'' McDonald's Happy Meal promotion, Rattrap transforms into a technorganic rat modeled more after the cartoon model than the toy. As such, his robot mode does not have normal legs, only extendable wheels. His toy also features light piping that in theory illuminates the Maximal [[spark]] on his stomach. Being made of softer plastic and having no removable parts, he is very suitable for the younger set.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/McRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Beast Machines Rattrap (Mcdonald's) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BMtoy-RattrapRedRooster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ever want to know what the children would look like?]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Little Red Rooster meal, 2001)

: The McDonald's Happy Meal Rattrap was also released in Australia through the Red Rooster restaurant rai—uh, chain. Like the other three pieces used, it came in four color schemes: the original colors (with opaques replacing the transparents), a reversed red-with-green, a deep blue with very light blue, and a light blue with deep blue.

:These versions of the mold were retooled from the original, removing almost all arm articulation (and a step in the transformation), plugging up the light piping, and reducing the number of parts and plastic colours used by the toy. Oddly, even though Little Red Rooster Meal Rattrap no longer has light piping he has a red paint app (on all 4 versions) on his back to simulate the red circle of translucent plastic on the original's back.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/RRRattrapRed/rattrap.htm More information on Red Rooster Red Rattrap at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/RRRattrapBlue/rattrap.htm More information on Red Rooster Deep Blue Rattrap at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/RRRattrapIce/rattrap.htm More information on Red Rooster Light Blue Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Beast Machines-Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh shit, a rat!]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Mega Class, 2001)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Tim Bradley]] (concept artist)}}

: Rattrap was the last release in the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' toyline before the change to the ''Battle for the Spark'' packaging, not appearing on shelves until long after the rest of his Season 1 compatriots. Reportedly, Rattrap was delayed for redesign purposes.

:Rattrap transforms into a large [[technorganic]] rat. In beast mode, turning his tail moves his head and ears. In robot mode, he has a flip-down visor and moving jaw. For [[show-accuracy]], his robot legs can fold up so he can use his wheels, which also have flip-out blades. His beast tail becomes a hand-held whip. He possesses an orange spark crystal, concealed within his body, making it visible only in mid-transformation.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Beast Machines Rattrap (Mega) at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars Returns''===
*'''Rattle''' ([[November 18]], [[2004]])
**''ID number'': '''BR-03'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip
: The above Mega Class toy was later released by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as "Rattle" in the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|''Beast Wars Returns'' line]], made available only at Japanese Toys"R"Us stores. It appears that there are no notable differences between the Hasbro and Takara versions aside from packaging.

===''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary''===
[[File:BW10th-Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not phallic at all.]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' product, the original [[#TM1|Transmetal Rattrap toy]] was given a slight deco modification for better show accuracy: mainly a brighter, more neutral gray plus a Maximal sigil on his chest (the latter ironically making him look ''less'' show accurate). He came with the right arm to the "build-a-bot" [[Transmutate (BW)|Trans-Mutate]], plus a DVD of the episode "[[A Better Mousetrap]]"... an episode that, oddly enough, features Rattrap in his original organic body.

: Rattrap is also the only ''10th Anniversary'' figure that is redeco'd from the Transmetal rather than the organic body, because the original Basic figure's mold was either lost or otherwise unfit for use.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on 10th Anniversary Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-RattrapDoFP.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Mmmm, cheese wheel.]]
*'''Dawn of Future's Past''' (BotCon 2006 boxset)
**''Accessories'': Blaster, "Golden Disk Key"
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Moore]] (concept artist)}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=There were a few different ones we went through for Rattrap, but ultimately went with Cybertron Ransack due to his smaller size. This is another one that stayed really close to the initial concept.|link=https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370242105847771139|site=Twitter|name=Joe Moore|year=2021|month=03|day=11}}</ref>

: ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Axalon Rattrap" is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Scout Class [[Ransack (Cybertron)#Toys|Ransack]], transforming into a Cybertronic motorcycle. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]]—or in this set's case, a [[Golden Disk Key]]—into the rear portion of his bike mode flips out a pair of non-firing guns. This assembly detaches to form a hand-held blaster in robot mode. This is thus far the only version of the ''Cybertron'' Ransack mold to have the "correct" rear wheel assembly position.

: Rattrap came in a boxed 5-pack with "Axalon" versions of [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Timelines|Optimus Primal]], [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Timelines|Cheetor]], [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Timelines|Rhinox]], and "[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]" [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Timelines|Dinobot]]. This set was also made available as a bagged set in more limited numbers.

: This mold was also the model for non-toy characters [[Quickslinger (Cybertron)|Quickslinger]] and the "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]" video incarnation of [[Tarantulas (BW)#Timelines|Tarantulas]].

::*''[https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370242105847771139 Design notes on Axalon Rattrap from Joe Moore on Twitter]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/BCRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Axalon Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|At long last, I can finally move my legs!]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #017'''
**''Accessories'': 2 blasters, demolition charge
{{toydesigner|[[Tomoya Miyake]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the ninth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations#Thrilling 30|Generations: Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Rattrap is a new mold that reattempts the original toy but at a larger size and with a more complicated transformation. He has two blasters which can combine to form a larger rifle, and his left forearm opens to reveal a demolition charge. The blaster can be stored securely in a slot between the robot's back and the backpack to simulate Rattrap reaching behind his head to draw it. Additionally, he is jointed so that he can be standing upright in rat mode, much like he did in the television show, and extra fur-textured plastic is placed at the back of his neck so that it can close up the gap when his rat head is facing downwards. His tail is rubberized with a wire running through it, allowing it to be posed. Though, like most Deluxe Class ''Generations'' toys, he is tooled to have lightpiped eyes, his eyes are painted over in red.

:He suffers from a design flaw in which an overly tight transformation joint in the shins can crack the legs or cause stress marks. This can be fixed with careful trimming of the back of the joint.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-rattrap.985384/page-6#post-11166033 Post by optimusfan at TFW2005]</ref>

:He comes with a copy of "[[Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour]]", which places its pages massively out of order and does not actually feature Rattrap.

:Notably, the photo on the back of the box depicts him with a large Maximal logo on his right robot mode leg that is not present on the actual toy.

:Rattrap became a noticeable shelfwarmer long after his release. He was still found in plentiful numbers throughout future waves of the ''Thrilling 30'' line, and could still be found while ''Combiner Wars'' was in full swing.

:This mold was redecoed into [[BotCon 2015]] [[Packrat#Timelines|Packrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on ''Generations'' Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:Kreon Rattrap.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66]]
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*'''Kreon Rattrap''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Dual blaster, hardhat

: "Kreon Rattrap" is based on the [[BotCon 2006]] Rattrap figure. He can have his parts rearranged into a Cybertronian motorcycle. He comes with a gray hardhat part that you could switch with his helmet to better resemble his look in the comic.

: He was only available as part of a [[BotCon 2014]] ''Kre-O'' six-pack, including [[Breakdown (G1)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl#Kre-O|Fractyl]], [[Overlord (G1)#Kre-O|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (G1)#Kre-O|Landshark]], and [[Rodimus (SG)#Kre-O|Shattered Glass Rodimus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Maximal/BCKre-ORattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legendstoy-Rattle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Just like the other one, but tanner.]]
*'''Rattle''' ('''Rattrap''') ([[October 25]], [[2014]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG01'''
**''Accessories'': 2 blasters, "bomb part"
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Rattle is a redeco of ''Generations'' Deluxe Class Rattrap with yellow robot parts, slightly beiger fur and some new paint apps, such as red rat eyes and a painted-in mouth in robot mode. He comes with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs, and the [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 1|''Legends'' Bonus Edition Volume 1]] mini-comic.

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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Rattrap.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Rattle''' ('''Rattrap''') ([[May 7]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG-EX'''
**''Accessories'': 2 blasters, "bomb part"
:LG-EX Rattle is another redeco of ''Generations'' Rattrap, exclusive to [[Transformers Fes2016]]. It's almost identical to the first ''Legends'' Rattle, but with some slight color differences such as beige robot parts, black rat eyes, and a darker shade of brown in the fur. His packaging features the confused sentence "rat to rattorp" instead of "rat to robot".
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Core Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Rats! We're rats! We're dah rats!'']]
*'''Rattrap''' (Core Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K2'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Fusion blaster
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

: Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Rattrap is a 3-inch-tall figure that transforms from a robot heavily accurate to his appearance in the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon into an organic rat significantly more realistic than the above ''Thrilling 30'' toy. However, his robot mode fists stick out in a ''very'' <s>realistic</s> unfortunate position in beast mode. The hinge assembly connecting Rattrap’s robot arms to his back kibble tends to be very loose, which can cause the entire arm assembly to swing down when attempting to pose the arms in robot mode. Although Rattrap has a considerable amount of articulation in robot mode, he has little to none in rat mode, limited to the ankle joints of his hind legs.

: He comes with a "fusion blaster" based on Rattrap's weapon from the cartoon, which can be tabbed onto his back in robot mode or either of his rat mode haunches.

: As part of the Core Class, the reveal press release describes him as "a mini version of the iconic character to pose out with other RATTRAP toys at larger scales", though the toy is already meant to scale with other ''Kingdom'' toys, even if a bit small.
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-Maximal-Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| I don't know how parents could be mean enough to name their child after a fried rodent.]]
*'''Optimus Primal''' (Battle 2-pack, 2021)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-19'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[December 29]], 2021
: ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Rattrap is a minor redeco of the above Kingdom toy, with a darker gunmetal grey. He comes packaged with a similarly redecoed [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Optimus Primal]] figure, promoting the ''Kingdom'' season of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon on Netflix. However, his nose paint seems to be unchanged in shade, leading it to be far less subtle than on the normal release. The loose arm hinge assembly problem of the ''Kingdom'' version is fixed in this version of the mold.

: A hilarious note is the absolutely ''horrendous'' photoshop job on some of his stock photos at the time of reveal.
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===''Vintage Beast Wars''===
[[File:TF-Vintage-BW-Rattrap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Reissue, [[2021]])
**''Accessories'': 2-part [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol|pistol]]

: In celebration of the 25th anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', the original 1996 Basic Class Rattrap was "reissued" in the first wave of the [[Walmart]] exclusive ''[[Vintage|Vintage Beast Wars]]'' series. This toy is a completely new set of molds based on the originals, those having been lost or degraded to an unusable state. He retains the same accessories and functionality as the original toy, but has several small detail differences in the molding: most notably, the fur patterning is much sharper with deeper grooves than the original. He also has several color differences both overt and subtle, with black rat eyes instead of yellow, off-white teeth instead of bright white, pale-peach rat feet instead of ruddy-pink, and a more pale-brownish plastic for his robot bits and tail rather than copper-brown (the paint on his rat-rump is unchanged copper-brown though, so it doesn't quite match the tail).

: Much like the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' toys, Rattrap comes in a close recreation of his original packaging, [[Kenner]] logo and all, complete with a "rock bubble" blister card styled after the first-wave ''Beast Wars'' toys' releases. The back of the card does as much as it can to look like the original, but there are a lot of differences due to modern concessions, especially the need to have all the text in multiple languages. Also similar to ''Vintage G1'', the time disparity since the original release (and likely the cost of completely re-creating the molds) has the toy set at ''quadruple'' the price of the toy's 1996 release, $20 versus $5, and at the same size class/price as the deluxe class [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Vintage Beast Wars|Cheetor]] figure. This re-release however sold poorly, resulting in unsold stock being sold at clearance as low as its original $5 price depending on the area.

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===''Beast Wars Again''===
[[File:TF-BW-Vintage-JP-BWVS-05-Rattle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Daizekkyō no Taiketsu''' ([[December 30]], [[2023]])
**''ID number'': '''BWVS-05'''
**''Accessories'': Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}

:Released as part of the ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, the "Screaming Showdown" (大絶叫の対決) set contains Rattle and [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Beast Wars Again|Terrorsaurer]]. Rattle is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Rattrap]] in an attempt of a cartoon-accurate deco based on his appearance in the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon.
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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Movie Coin''===
*'''Beast Wars Movie Coin''' (1997)

:Released only in Japan, Rattrap was one of ten characters from ''Beast Wars'' to receive a movie coin.
::*''[http://www.tfmuseum.com/tf-02112.html Rattrap Movie Coin at TFMuseum.com]''

===''Beast Wars'' magnet set===
*'''Beast Wars magnet set''' (1997)

: The original cast of ten from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon was rendered in adorable [[Super deformed|super-deformed]] style for a set of magnets. Awwwww.

===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Rattrapmutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His special move, as is his least favorite roller-coaster ride, is the Fiery Fist O' Pain.]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)
:Rattrap was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the ''Beast Wars'' [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===Kabaya===
[[File:BWchoco rattrap.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Rattle vs Terrorsaurer''' (candy toy, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''5'''

:Part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Choco|Beast Wars Choco]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s, this small soft-rubber figurine of Rattrap—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''—came in a set with a similar figure of Terrorsaur, along with a bio card and candy-covered chocolates. The figures were available in either translucent purple or smoky grey rubber.
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[[File:BwgumDX rattrap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|DX indeed.]]
*'''Rattle''' (candy toy kit, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''3'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol|Gun]]

: Part of a set of four Kabaya [[candy toy]]s, the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Gum|Beast Wars Gum]]'' version of Rattrap is an unpainted and unassembled plastic kit that "transforms"—that is to say, breaks down into its component parts and is rebuilt in a different configuration— from rat to robot mode. Although based closely on [[#Basic1|the original toy]], it is much smaller (and cheaper, of course), featuring only a few sparse [[sticker]]s for details. It is cast entirely in grayish-tan and pale yellow plastics, as are the other three toys in the set: [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]], and [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]].
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[[File:Bwramune rattrap.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Rattle''' (candy toy, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''5'''

: A tiny plastic Rattrap figurine molded onto an irregularly-shaped stand was released by Kabaya as part of the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Ramune|Beast Wars Ramune]]'' line. Labeled toy 5 of 6, the other characters in his wave were Dinobot, Cheetor, Megatron, Optimus Primal, and Rhinox. As always, terrible candy is included.
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[[File:Metallicbeastramune rattrap.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Rattle''' (candy toy kit, 1999)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail-whip

:Kabaya decided against producing transforming model kits to tie in with ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (franchise)|Beast Wars Metals]]'', instead releasing the ''[[Metallic Beast Ramune]]'' kits: hollow non-transforming figures partially made of colorless, translucent plastic, inside which chromed plastic pieces were placed for that familiar shiny Transmetal look. Rattrap was one of the four characters released in this series, and was available with either blue or golden chrome parts, including a chromed version of his tail-whip weapon.
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*'''Rattle''' (candy toy, 1999)

:Like their earlier ''Beast Wars Ramune'' line, Kabaya's ''[[Metal Hero Ramune]]'' series consisted of non-transforming figures of the ''Beast Wars'' cast, now in their Transmetal bodies. Rattrap was one of seven figures available in the wave, cast as a hollow PVC figurine attached to a base.

===First 4 Figures===
[[File:First 4 Figures Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*'''Rattrap''' (<s>2006</s> unreleased)

:This was to be a 7-or-8-inch tall (or probably smaller) resin bust of Rattrap released as part of a ''Beast Wars'' tenth anniversary series by model company [[First 4 Figures]]. Rattrap is depicted from the waist and upwards with his arms akimbo and is mounted on a Maximal-branded pedestal. He is sculpted to be accurate to his ''Beast Wars'' cartoon design, including his shrunken rat leg backpack. Rattrap was first revealed to the public in unpainted prototype form at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2006,<ref>[https://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=6265&dispsize=800&start=0 Tformers.com's SDCC 2006 gallery]</ref> though he'd previously been solicited by [[BigBadToyStore]]<ref name=bbtsseibs>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/update-from-bigbadtoystorecom-transformers-and-gij/6539/ "Update from BigBadToyStore.com: Transformers and G.I.Joe Statues and Busts!!!"] on Seibertron.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070407160752/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=526&category=2037 BigBadToyStore's listings for First 4 Figures' busts] (archived)</ref> not long after his digital sculpt was shown to toy news sites at New York [[Toy Fair]].<ref name=ASM>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070806062058/http://toyfair06.asmzine.com/first4figures/report.html "First4Figures Limited Transformers Statues and Busts Info!"] at ASMzine.com (archived)</ref>

:Mini busts in the planned ''Beast Wars'' line were designed to reflect the scale of the characters as seen in the cartoon–hence our guess at the Rattrap bust's shorter than average size–and each was set to be limited to 1,996 pieces, in a nod to the franchise's year of origin.<ref name=ASM/> Rattrap was likely intended to be the fourth release in the line, given his appearance at SDCC but lack of an official product listing at the First 4 Figures website. Unfortunately, he and the rest of the ''Beast Wars'' bust line were cancelled, with First 4 Figures citing a challenging marketplace and lack of retailer interest.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesmegatronrattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|More creepy than cute.]]
*'''Rattrap & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the "Beast Wars Series" label of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]''-branded ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Rattrap comes packaged with [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Megatron]]. Like most of the ''Robot Heroes'' line, his design is a mix between the toy and cartoon depictions, notably having a grayish rather than copper-colored head. He has the standard shoulders-and-neck articulation.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Robot Heroes Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* A proposed BotCon concept by [[Fun Publications]] was a redeco of [[#Transmetal1|Transmetal Rattrap]] into a beast form of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Generation 1 Rodimus Prime]], named either "[[Rodimus Primal]]" or "Rodimouse", to match [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AmazonConvobat|Convobat]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Timelines|Ultra Mammoth]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars Again]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Maximals]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Maximals]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
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Scorponok (BW)

2023-11-01T00:03:42Z

Nightsqueak: all ten initial characters received a coin

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:''Scorponok is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:BWScorponokSticker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Transforms into a scorpion. Surprise?]]
'''Scorponok'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s personality seems to have two main features: He's often dumb, and he's always loyal to [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] (surprisingly so, considering Megatron's [[Terrorsaur (BW)|other]] [[Tarantulas (BW)|crew]] [[Blackarachnia (BW)|members]]), and of those two features, only the loyalty seems to be consistent. He tries to serve Megatron to the best of his abilities, but when [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] is able to outwit you, there's only so much you have to offer.

Scorponok serves as Megatron's newly promoted [[second-in-command]] on the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' after [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]'s defection to the [[Maximal]]s, though he is insecure about the title and constantly tries to assert himself among the other Predacons who, aware of his shortcomings, generally dismiss or ignore him.

Scorponok's only other real contribution to Megatron's cause is in developing cyber-viruses that he delivers with his [[Cyberbee|cyberbee drone]]. (This is impressive, actually, given his otherwise limited mentality.) However, these generally don't work out as he hoped, and so they've done little to increase his standing in the eyes of the other Predacons.

==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
Inhabiting the [[Mojave Desert]], Scorponok was suited to the harsh conditions of this arid environment. Described as vicious, this desert attack specialist relied mainly on surprise attacks to overcome his foes. For this task, he possessed three alternatives: launching a robotic bee stored in one claw, his 2-shot missile blast stored in the other; his terrifying tail, which dealt poisonous cyber-strikes. {{storylink|Scorponok (BW)#Toys|Scorponok bio}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Don Brown]] (English), [[Masashi Endō]] (Japanese)|[[Fang Shuqiao]] (Chinese), [[Alexandr Novikov]] (Russian, 1st dub), [[Bernard Métraux]] (French), [[Sidney Lilla]] (Portuguese), [[Antonio Paiola]] (Italian), [[Mario Grete]] (German), [[Bardo Miranda]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Enrique Cazorla]] (Castilian Spanish)}}

[[File:BeastWars1 Scorponok battleready.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.55|OUR MISSILES!]]
Crash-landing on an unknown planet, Scorponok and his peers were forced to take on organic [[beast mode]]s to shield themselves from the planet's dangerous levels of raw [[energon]]. Scorponok took a scorpion as his new [[alternate mode]]. When Dinobot furiously berated [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] for foolishly marooning them on the wrong planet and attempted to attack his leader, Scorponok stood behind Megatron and waited for his cue to fire on Dinobot, sending the traitor far into the distance. Later, Scorponok participated in the first battle between the Maximal and Predacon factions and managed to trap [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor's]] leg under a boulder. However, the Predacons soon succumbed to energon overload. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}}

After recovering in beast mode, Scorponok and the lower-ranking Predacons were wagering who would win the battle between [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] and Dinobot until Megatron ordered them to fire on the unwitting combatants. After their shots failed to destroy the Maximals but instead revealed a massive energon cache buried inside a mountain, the Predacons moved out, followed by the Maximals. The two parties confronted each other at the energon cache, and Scorponok fought Dinobot in the one-on-one clashes that ensued. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 2)}}

[[File:TheWeb Scorponok beastmode.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|[https://biosector01.com/wiki/Vorox Beware my stinger tail!]]]
While Scorponok was later salvaging a mega-cannon, he was surprised by Cheetor. Luckily [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] distracted the Maximal, giving Scorponok time to hit Cheetor with a missile. Despite asserting that he was second in command and should be giving the orders, Scorponok took Tarantulas's suggestion to scarper before Optimus Primal arrived. He subsequently installed the cannon as part of the perimeter defenses for the Predacon base, aided by [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]. {{storylink|The Web}} Scorponok found himself hunting Cheetor again, when the cat somehow teleported into the Predacon base. Cheetor escaped into the ducts, so Scorponok sent a missile in after him, unsuccessfully. A short time later, they found Cheetor messing with the Predacon computer, so Scorponok fired another missile at him, only for it to end up slagging himself and Waspinator. {{storylink|Equal Measures}}

[[File:ChainofCommand Scorponok fail.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Looks like somebody forgot their parachute before skydiving...]]
Scorponok took part in a battle at the [[Standing Stones]], and ended up face-down in the dirt after Cheetor shot him. After Primal went missing, blasted by an [[Vok probe|alien probe]], Megatron sent Scorponok and Waspinator to guard the Standing Stones. As it turned out, Primal wasn't dead, and after he was released from the probe, he blasted all of the Predacons. {{storylink|Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command}} When Terrorsaur mounted a leadership bid and badly damaged Megatron, Scorponok simply had his leader repaired the ''instant'' Terrorsaur wasn't looking. {{storylink|Power Surge (episode)|Power Surge}}

After a [[stasis pod]] crashed, Megatron took Scorponok and Tarantulas to attack the Maximal base. While the Predacon leader provided a diversion, the two other Predacons sneaked up on Dinobot, knocking him out. Unfortunately for them, Dinobot had time to activate the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[autogun]]s, and first Tarantulas, then Scorponok were blasted off the ship. {{storylink|Fallen Comrades}} Scorponok was part of an ambush, enabling the Predacons to steal another stasis pod and bring [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] online. Terrorsaur would later mount another bid to become leader, with [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]'s help, but Scorponok announced loudly and at length that his loyalty belonged to Megatron and he would never follow Terrorsaur. As it turned out, Megatron allowed Terrorsaur temporary leadership, so Scorponok appeared to be happy to follow the new leader's commands, at least until it was proved in battle that Terrorsaur was incompetent as a leader. {{storylink|Double Jeopardy}}

Megatron tasked Scorponok with a mission to create a virus for his [[cyberbee]] that would turn Optimus Primal into a coward. Ambushing the Maximal leader and Dinobot as they were on a botanical study near a waterfall, Scorponok managed to have his cyberbee latch onto Optimus when he attempted to help the traitor. Unfortunately, Optimus Primal fired off a shot before going down, dislodging the log Scorponok was sitting upon and sending him over the edge of the waterfall. To greater misfortune, Scorponok had botched the virus, turning Optimus Primal not into a coward, but a fearless, ultra-aggressive berserker. When the Predacons found out about this via a warning from Cheetor, Megatron was so furious that he kicked Scorponok with his T. Rex foot for his incompetence. When Primal ripped the cyberbee off and chucked it at Megatron's back, Megatron rushed away to Scorponok, demanding that he dislodge the time bomb from him immediately. But as try he might, he couldn't get the cyberbee off in time as both he and Megatron were caught in the explosion. {{storylink|Gorilla Warfare}}

[[File:TheProbe Scorponok minus claw.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|He told me enough. He told me you killed him.]]
Scorponok spotted the Maximals building a communications array, and gave a video of it to Terrorsaur to take back to Megatron. After word came through that the array was to be destroyed, he confronted the Maximals. Primal intercepted his missiles, Rattrap blew his claw off, and then Dinobot blasted him into the distance-and he would later be squashed by Blackarachnia when Rattrap blasted her off the same cliff. {{storylink|The Probe}} He was later (improbably) one of the Predacons who staged a revolt against Megatron. That should have been the Maximal's first clue it was only a mock revolt, as once they'd made the ''Axalon'' space-worthy, the Predacons emerged from hiding and attempted to take their ship. Scorponok actually downed Dinobot at the start of the fight, but ended up eating the former Predacon's optic beams and a round of fire from the ''Axalon''. Despite this, he was still able to fire a missile to knock Primal from the entry lift, and Megatron would ensure that the ship would never fly again. {{storylink|Victory (episode)|Victory}}

[[File:DarkDesigns Scorponok squished.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Yet another day Scorponok would rather forget.]]
After [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] was converted into a Predacon by Megatron's [[Transmuter (BW)|Transmuter]], Scorponok found himself assigned to repair the base computer. Unaware that the computer had actually been sabotaged by Rhinox, he was surprised and shocked when the ex-Maximal dropped a pile of heavy crates on him. A spell in a Predacon restoration pool left him ready to extract some revenge, but Rhinox deftly deflected his rage onto Terrorsaur, and the pair had their heads slammed together by Rhinox. Despite all this, he was able to take part in the inevitable fight with the Maximals, during which he was able to take some of his anger out on Dinobot. He ultimately lost the fight and was at ground zero when the Transmuter exploded. {{storylink|Dark Designs}}

Scorponok acted as a lab assistant to Megatron, as his leader created a [[Clone One|clone of Dinobot]]. He was a teeny bit skeptical at the result. {{storylink|Double Dinobot}} When another stasis pod crashed, Megatron dispatched [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] and Scorponok to retrieve it. Blackarachnia was disgusted by Scorponok's subservient attitude, and on their way to the pod, she ditched him. Scorponok almost immediately ran into [[Tigatron]], who ended his quest by freezing him. {{storylink|The Spark}}

Scorponok was again teamed with Blackarachnia when Terrorsaur and Waspinator found a [[Brigadoon|weird flying island]]. After they reached the island, Scorponok used a cyberbee to check the place out, but it was intercepted by Tigatron. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 1}} The two Predacons reached the obelisk at the center of the island and blasted their way in. When Blackarachnia announced the island's power would allow her to defeat even Megatron, Scorponok revealed that he had been sent with her to make sure that didn't happen. Of course, she promptly tricked him into triggering one of the island's many traps, and he fell through the hole that opened up to the ground below. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 2}}

[[File:Spider's Game Scorponok Inferno.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Looks like someone gave Scorponok...]]
On another occasion, Scorponok was on lookout when he spotted Tarantulas being "chased" by a stasis pod. Megatron ordered he obtain take the stasis pod back to base, so he confronted Tarantulas... only for the pod to blow up, knocking him into some boulders, where a falling rock rendered him unconscious. By the time he recovered, the fight was over, and Megatron ordered him to gather up [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] for repair. {{storylink|Spider's Game}} He took part in a diversionary attack on the ''Axalon'', while Waspinator and Terrorsaur stole the ship's [[rectifier coil]]. Later, once the Maximals had gone feral, he participated on the hunt by carrying Megatron's chair, but was taken down by Cheetor once the Maximals overcame their beast instincts. {{storylink|Call of the Wild}}

In one of his rare successes, Scorponok triggered an energon explosion, apparently taking out a group of Maximals. In reality, he'd simply blinded them, but he didn't find this out until after he'd reported back to Megatron. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}} After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], possessing the body of Waspinator, helped the Predacons take over the ''Axalon'', Megatron left the [[Decepticon]] in charge of the Maximal base with Scorponok and Blackarachnia as underlings. When the inevitable betrayal occurred, Scorponok put up a token resistance before Starscream blasted him off the side of the ship. {{storylink|Possession}}

[[File:OtherVoices1 Scorponok and Megatron pose.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|So we shall flow a river forth to Thee and teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomene Patris Et Filii et Spiritus Sancti]]
Scorponok was among the Predacons who were taken out by Rhinox's almighty fart. {{storylink|The Low Road}} After Megatron declared a truce, and Tigatron infiltrated the Predacon base in search of information, Scorponok and Terrorsaur attempted to stop the Maximal from escaping, and ended up colliding spectacularly. Luckily for Scorponok, he didn't have to pursue Tigatron, as the Predacons who did mostly came back on stretchers. {{storylink|Before the Storm}} Scorponok later accompanied Megatron on a mission to an [[Bio-Dome|alien construct]] which had appeared. His toxic sting was instrumental in breaching the construct's wall, allowing Rattrap to get inside and retrieve [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. Of course, a short time later, Rattrap used one of Scorponok's missiles to dispose of Megatron, shortly before Scorponok himself was blasted by Airazor. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 1}}

[[File:BW Scorponok Terrorsaur deaths.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Oh, the... robotity?]]
Back at base, Scorponok and the other Predacons monitored the situation with the [[Planet Buster]] which had been revealed high above the planet. Though Scorponok was confident that Megatron would save them, his leader announced that he had someone else in mind to do that. As it turned out, Optimus Primal was the one who piloted a modified stasis pod and blew up the Planet Buster. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}} Scorponok celebrated with his fellow Predacons, but the destruction of the alien weapon had other consequences. A [[quantum surge]] flooded through the base, beginning to mutate their bodies into [[Transmetal]]s. However both Scorponok and Terrorsaur lost control of their hover platforms, crashing into each other and tumbling into the lava beneath the Predacon base, where they perished. No one much noticed, though Blackarachnia pointed out that only Waspinator was present with Megatron when the Predacons arrived at the ''Axalon'' (only to keep herself from getting blasted). {{storylink|Aftermath}}
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====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base=====
Scorponok was witness to [[Predacon computer|NAVI-ko]] being sent through [[unspace|transwarp]] to acquire [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime]] for the Predacon forces. {{storylink|Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base}}

=====''Cloud''=====
While the Maximals were trying to help out the wayward [[Hot Rodimus]] and [[SARA]] of the [[Cloud World]], they investigated an energon mine, only to find the Predacons waiting there. The two sides battled, and Hot Rodimus took the opportunity to transform into helicopter mode to pursue his true quarry, the [[Shockwave (Cloud)|Shockwave]] from his world. The two's battle set off the nearby energon, forcing the Predacons to retreat. {{storylink|Wild (Cloud)|Wild}}

====3H comics====
After using the [[Divine Light]] to access [[Primus]]'s power, [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]] reanimated several [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] corpses into facsimiles of [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s old subordinates, including one of Scorponok. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

====''Transformers Legends'' anthology====
While Megatron was being guided through the afterlife by Rhinox, he beheld a vision of himself slaughtering his allies and foes alike, Scorponok among them. {{storylink|Singularity Ablyss}}

====2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity====
[[File:Transmetalscorponok.jpg|thumb|left|You'd look angry too if you had heat burns all over you.]]
The 'bot who would one day call himself "Scorponok" served under [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] at the tail-end of the Great War. When the Autobot negotiator [[Tigatron]] approached Megatron's camp, Scorponok was instructed to let him come so that they could spring a surprise attack on the unsuspecting 'bot. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

After the Quantum Surge hit prehistoric Earth, Scorponok and Terrorsaur did not actually die—they were just put in stasis lock. They awakened after the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] ended, finding themselves in Transmetal bodies. Scorponok got shafted, though—his new body didn't have a third [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] like everyone else's. He had hover-fans with which he could [[Flight|fly]], though, so that's likely a decent thing. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #3}}

====''Timelines''====
{{voiceactor|[[Brad Venable]] (English)}}
[[File:Scorponokbwdawn.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Looking at him, he was probably called "Scorponok" before the Beast Wars, too.]]
The Predacon who would become Scorponok was part of a mission with [[Backslash]] to steal the sacred Maximal relic, the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], on behalf of [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]; in fact, "Scorponok" was loyal to [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and in on his plan to take the disk for himself. He was meant to bomb [[Maximal Power Station B4-Y]] to aid Megatron and his partner's attack; he was almost caught by a guard but Backslash saved him, berating him for being sloppy. Later on, when Backslash was caught by a guard, "Scorponok" laughed, mockingly referencing what Backslash said earlier and happily triggered the bombs, killing his alleged comrade. Nice guy. {{storylink|Theft of the Golden Disk}}

With the Disk in their hands (and Scorponok having time to completely change bodies!), the thieves were picked up by their other comrades in a stolen ship, newly christened the ''Darksyde''. Soon after leaving Cybertron, the ''Darksyde'' was involved in a space battle with the Maximal vessels ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and ''[[Chromia 10]]'' and an unidentified Predacon ship. At its conclusion, only the ''Axalon'' and the ''Darksyde'' survived, and both ships passed through a [[unspace|transwarp]] portal to an unknown destination. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

Two weeks after [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] was reborn on [[Earth]], Scorponok fought to defend an orbital weapon from the Maximals. Scorponok and the launching pad were dealt with by Airazor. {{storylink|The Razor's Edge}}
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====Waspscream continuity====
In [[Primax 208.06 Zeta]], the Starscream of [[Primax 206.15 Gamma]] merged with Waspinator to successfully defeat the Maximals and, after a [[quantum surge]], threw Megatron, Inferno, and Scorponok into containment. However, Megatron escaped en route to Cybertron, harvested everyone's sparks, used their remaining bodies to create his [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] hordes. Wanting generals for his army, Megatron 'rescued' Waspscream's prisoners. Scorponok was horrified by what had happened to Cybertron and wanted no part of it. Megatron cared little for his objections and ripped out his spark to create his general [[Tankor (BM)#3H comics|Tankor]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/16}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
When [[human]] archaeologists uncovered a cave filled with primitive language, [[Mini-Con]] [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] translated it for them. The markings told of a time when the Maximals and Predacons crash-landed on prehistoric Earth, though the stranded Transformers were seen by the protohumans as gods. One in the form of an "scorpion" was among them. {{storylink|Fire in the Dark}}

===Legends World===
Scorponok was an employee at [[Tera-Kura Co.]] with an unrequited crush on [[Megatron (BW)#Transformers Legends comic|President Megatron]]. Megatron didn't appreciate his feelings. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 13#Rivals! Tera-Kura Co.!|Rivals! Tera-Kura Co.!}} At some point during the work day, Scorponok joined his other male employees in admiring [[Blackarachnia (BW)#Transformers Legends comic|Blackarachnia]] and [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]]. {{Storylink|LG-15 Nightbird Shadow Sequel}} When the [[Waspinator (BW)#Cartoon continuity|Waspinator]] of another world took over Tera-Kura, he forced Scorponok to fan him with a palm leaf. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Waspinator)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} He was among the employees charged with moving [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[transformation cog]] to safety during an attack, but could do little to fight back when [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]] came for it. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon Mobilization Chapter: Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon Civil War}} He was later present when Megatron got control of his company back. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 63|Bonus Edition Vol. 63}}

After the [[Legends World]] was restored, Scorponok watched on as [[T-AI|Ai]] attempted to arrest [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] in [[Tera-Kura Co.]] {{Storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:IdentityPolitics Scorponok.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|"You are not the guy. You're not capable of ''being'' the guy. I had a guy but now I don't. You are not the guy!"]]
Scorponok served as a lowly programmer for the [[Dynamic Energon Distilleries]] plant in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. However, his lucky break came when he bumped into [[Stockade (Universe 2003)|two]] [[Rav (BWU)|Maximals]] breaking in to the plant. The security guard [[Impound]] was able to catch them, and Scorponok was congratulated personally by the administrator, [[Megatron (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Gnashteeth]]. During their meeting, Scorponok was impressed with both Gnashteeth's collection of [[Decepticon]] relics and his powerful personality. Gnashteeth promoted him to senior programmer, cementing Scorponok's belief in his boss. During a second meeting, however, Gnashteeth told him that he would be replaced from his position as Administrator before improvements to the [[energon]] process that Scorponok had been making could take form. An idle comment by Scorponok gave Gnashteeth an idea to create and sell extra energon on the black market to become richer than their wildest dreams. Scorponok was a little unsure of the whole thing, but agreed because Gnashteeth made him feel needed.

The two quickly set up their scheme, and began selling their newly-stolen energon. Their first transaction was not satisfactory to Gnashteeth, who vowed to sell directly to the customers, using [[Empty|Empties]] as middlemen. During this time, Scorponok had to put out a hit on one of them, [[Tappet]], who stole his assigned cubes and needed to be made an example. Their rapidly-growing enterprise came under fire on two angles- Gnashteeth was demoted to co-deputy adminstatrator, and another gang, the [[Kospego (group)|Kospegos]], were moving in on their turf. An attempted meeting between the two criminal organizations went poorly- Kospego leader [[Thunderhoof (BWU)|Thunderhoof]] made them wait, their [[Raze|hired]] [[Sting (G1)|muscle]] were bribed to leave, and when negotiations fell through, Gnashteeth was assaulted by Thunderhoof. Thunderhoof, along with [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Terrorsaur]], another Kospego, beat Gnashteeth nearly to death and mockingly dubbed him "Megatron" as Scorponok watched, powerless to intervene. Afterwards, Scorponok took his boss back to the plant to heal him.

[[File:NotAllMegatrons-newbodies.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"Yeah, Mr. White! Yeah, science!"]]

While Gnashteeth was recovering, the plant's other co-deptuty, [[Budora (BWU)|Budora]], warned Scorponok that it was probably for the best that Gnashteeth would quietly leave the company. But that proved to be the last straw for Gnashteeth, who decided to quit playing by the rules and take all of the energon he could. Soon afterwards, Scorponok and Gnashteeth faked a meltdown, allowing them to steal scores of cubes. However, Impound tried to remove Scorponok, believing that there actually was an emergency. Scorponok had no choice but to execute the security bot.

Later, Scorponok accompanied his boss to his second meeting with the Kospegos, where Gnashteeth stole a trick right out of Thunderhoof's playbook by bribing Terrorsaur and [[Scavenger (BM)|Scavenger]] to turn on their boss, and Scorponok, all reluctance towards violence removed, helped deal with him. The new gang, gathered in a warehouse, christened themselves "Darksyders" based on Scorponok's suggestion. {{storylink|Identity Politics}}

Scorponok remained at Megatron's side as the Darksyders consolidated control over the Cybertronian underworld, including the [[Destron Boy]]s and finally the [[Minion of Unicron (BW)|Minions of Unicron]]. Yet Megatron was unfulfilled, as their success didn't come until after the [[Grand Uprising]] of the Resistance had begun to challenge the Builders. Megatron wanted nothing [[Lio Convoy]] could give him, but greater power and glory clearly lay in changing the social order somehow. Scorponok assisted Megatron in a thought experiment that led him to his next quest: removing energon dependency from the population.

As Megatron's project consumed him, Scorponok did his best to facilitate his master's wishes. He coordinated various Darksyders and independent contractors in acquiring the technology needed to make the impossible happen. He also liaised with [[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]], the Builder mad scientist that Megatron brought into the fold to aid his schemes. Finally, success was achieved and the Darksyders were the first protoformers to adopt [[Beast mode]]s, allowing them to produce their own energon through natural processes like the mechanimals of Cybertron. {{storylink|Not All Megatrons}}

Sale of the [[Beast Upgrade]] technology made the Darksyders both legitimate and rich. They were able to move into a heavily fortified base in Iacon prior to the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]] spreading across the planet. Scorponok barricaded the doors and windows as Megatron put Leatherhide to work creating the means to oppose the Vehicons. He succeeded, and Wasp was turned into Waspinator (with a little help from Scorponok and Terrorsaur choosing him as a test subject), able to turn the Vehicons away with a wireless signal. {{storylink|Derailment}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
Scorponok was one of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]]'s Maximals. When the Maximals invaded Cybertron, he was one of the many warriors who wound up battling [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] and fell to his death when Arcee disrupted the [[Ore-4|gravity generator]] in [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}}

===2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic===
[[File:SavageLandingPart1-Scorponok.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

Scorponok was a follower of [[Megatron (BW)|Galavar]], leader of a cell of Predacon separatists in the employ of the [[Tripredacus Council]]. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}} A talented computer programmer, Scorponok regarded himself as one of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s top codebreakers, and had previously used his skills to help quell the [[Wolfjay Rebellion]] on [[Riliot]]. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 2}} When their ambitious leader, now going by the name "[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]", set his sights upon a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|golden disk]] housed in the Maximal [[Ministry of Science|Science Ministry]], Scorponok, [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]], and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] raided the facility and stole the disk.

The Predacons fled Cybertron aboard the stolen Maximal warship ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'', but came under threat from the Maximal science vessel ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''. The brief ship-to-ship skirmish ended when [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] successfully spooled their [[Transwarp Drive|transwarp drive]] and escaped through time and space to one of the coordinates indicated on the disk; when the Maximals pursued them through [[unspace]], however, the second round of combat between the two ships ended with both sides crash-landing on the planet below and knocking their occupants into [[stasis lock]]. To survive on this [[energon]]-rich planet, the ''Darksyde's'' computer rebuilt all of the Predacons with organic [[beast mode]]s that would allow them to safely withstand high levels of ambient [[energon radiation]]. After reawakening in his new body, Scorponok and the other Predacons watched as Megatron announced his intentions to find and deal with any Maximal stragglers who'd survived the crash. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}}

[[File:SavageLandingPart4-Predacons.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

While the Predacons scouted out the terrain beyond the crashed ''Darksyde'', Scorponok went to check on Megatron, who'd grown increasingly frustrated by his inability to decode the encrypted files on the stolen disk. When Scorponok suggested that he could lend his own skills to the task, Megatron throttled his subordinate and told him to help Tarantulas get the lay of the land. On the way out, Scorponok yelled at [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], who'd just returned from a reconnaissance flight, to do his job and survey the area. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 2}}

After the Predacons had captured [[Nyx]],and decided to execute the helpless Maximal after a fruitless interrogation, Scorponok took part in the proceedings before the conflicted [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] turned on his nominal comrades and, after a brief fight, trapped them all inside the ''Darksyde'' while he and Nyx escaped into the jungle. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 3}} While trapped in the ship, Scorponok played a hand of cards with Waspinator; when Tarantulas finally unscrambled the ship's systems, Megatron ordered all the Predacons to find and eliminate the traitorous Dinobot. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 4}} The Predacons tracked the two all the way back to the crashed ''Axalon'', and launched a full-scale attack on the ship. In the ensuing melee, Scorponok went up against [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], but found himself flummoxed by the agile Maximal's speed. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 5}} When [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] successfully reactivated the ''Axalon''{{'}}s shields, the other Maximals retreated... all save Dinobot, whose unfamiliar [[spark]] signature prevented him from passing through the deflector shields. Though Dinobot confidently assumed that he could take five Predacons at once, Tarantulas ambushed the ex-Predacon and stabbed him through the chest, and the other Predacons joined in to beat Dinobot to the brink of death before [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] turned the ship's guns on the Predacons and forced them into a retreat. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 6}}

Weeks later, Scorponok accused Terrorsaur of treason when Terrorsaur suggested that Megatron's obsession with decoding the Golden Disk was a sign that he was losing his mind, and ordered Terrorsaur and Waspinator to join him on a routine energon-gathering run. {{storylink|Pod Part 1}}

When the recently activated [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] joined the Predacons, Scorponok attended a Predacon banquet intended to commemorate their unexpected victory. While the other Predacons went out to search for more downed [[stasis pod]]s, Scorponok suggested that [[Skold]] could help with some routine maintenance, but was surprised when Skold told him she just wanted to be left alone. {{storylink|Thicker Skin}} Some time afterwards, Scorponok watched in shock as Skold befriended and subsequently beheaded their prisoner [[Powerhug (BW)|Powerhug]]. {{storylink|Skold's No Good, Very Bad Day}}

[[File:MaximalsStrikeBackPart2-RhinoxVsScorponok.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

While supervising a routine training session, Scorponok and Terrorsaur again found themselves at odds when a bloodthirsty Terrorsaur began criticizing Megatron's recent decisions and suggested that he take command. After Megatron violently reminded Terrorsaur of his place, the Predacons came under attack from the Maximals, who'd rigged up an improvised shuttlecraft and used it to launch a bombing run on the ''Darksyde''. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 1}} During the battle, Scorponok faced off against [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 2}} until Cheetor redirected Blackarachnia's stun blast and used it to take Scorponok out of the fight. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 3}}

At some point, Scorponok took part in a skirmish over energon that ended with Cheetor getting injured. {{storylink|The Speedway of Central Consciousness}}

[[File:PrimalRage-PredaconVsMutants.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

With Terrorsaur dead, Waspinator partnered with Scorponok to search for energon in the jungle, and the two stumbled across a pack of particularly aggressive mutant animals. The pair discovered a strange lode of red energon; when they brought it back to their base, Tarantulas discovered that the substance possessed unusual, aggression-enhancing properties capable of turning anyone who came too close into violent berserkers. When Scorponok pointed out that the stuff didn't seem to affect him or Waspinator, Tarantulas pointedly asked what that said about the pair. {{storylink|Primal Rage}}

Later, Optimus and Megatron's encounter with the [[Vok]] and their [[Children of the Vok (group)|servants]] forced them to declare a temporary truce and work together to forestall the Vok. Scorponok and Rhinox worked together to salvage whatever they could from the ''Darksyde'''s transwarp engines and potentially beam a message back to Cybertron, but while working discovered signs of treachery that pointed to Megatron. When they investigated, they found that Tarantulas, the only other person with access codes had already cut a deal with the Vok and set about sabotaging the Maximal-Predacon alliance; after capturing the treacherous scientist, however, Tarantulas retaliated by unleashing Terrorsaur's reanimated [[zombie]] corpse. As Terrorsaur rampaged through the ship, Scorponok tried to raise the alarm by contacting his comrades aboard the ''Axalon''. Moments after sending the transmission, Tarantulas and Terrorsaur found him; although Scorponok tried to put up a fight, Terrorsaur easily killed him and drained his [[energon]]. {{storylink|The Beginning of the End}}

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Scorponok-art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
The Predacons traveled across time to find the [[AllSpark]] and change the fate of Cybertron. While battling the [[Maximal]]s on pre-[[Ice Age]] Earth, both sides were joined by the Autobots and Decepticons, their epic battle changing their combined destinies forever.

Scorponok's function was a guard, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a scorpion. His [[Cyberbee]] and mega [[missile]]s were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his dutifulness, single-mindedness, and strength. Scorponok's message from the future was that he will be [[Mirage (G1)|deceived]] by [[Astrotrain (G1)|someone]] he thought was on his side. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

During the collective battle, Scorponok pursued [[Skywarp (BW)|Skywarp]] and the Autobot [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Battle Across Time Collection marketing material}}<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08TM27396/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Battle Across Time Collection on Amazon]</ref>

In a possible destiny recorded on the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]], Scorponok was present when [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] became a Maximal. In other possible destiny, he was part of the united Maximal-Predacon faction lead by [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]. {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}
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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Danny Hansen]] (English)}}
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep2-Scorponok-gets-fooled.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|left|[[Scorponok (BW)#Transformers: Battle Tactics|Sometimes there are lots of me!]]]]
Predacon Scorponok was one of the many Predacons who came to earth as part of Megatron's crew. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} He was sent to intercept [[Rattrap (BW)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Rattrap]] along with [[Astrotrain (G1)#War for Cybertron|Astrotrain]] before he could free [[Airazor (BW)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Airazor]]. Though they initially succeeded, the two Maximals were saved by [[Mirage (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Mirage]], who decloaked and punched Astrotrain. Just when he thought he had finally subdued Rattrap, Mirage, as Astrotrain, talked him down. Mirage freed Airazor before they were discovered. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}} Multiples of him attacked Airazor and [[Blackarachnia (BW)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Blackarachnia]] while they were trying to hack into the [[Nemesis (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis's]] systems. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}} He was one of the Autobots, Decepticons, Maximals, and Predacons who fought against [[Galvatron (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Galvatron]] and [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime]]. He later got to walk off into the sunset with the other Decepticons and Predacons after Cybertron was restored. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}

==Games==
===''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game continuity===
====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game advertising comic====
Upon arriving on "[[Earth|Planet Energon]]," the dangers of Energon radiation forced the six surviving Predacons and their Maximal adversaries to take on beast alternate forms. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers video game advertising comic}}

====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game====
{{voiceactor|??? (English), ??? (Japanese)}}

Many Beast Wars combatants had managed to construct personal bases, customized to their personal tastes, due to the extended duration of the war. Scorponok built a desert operation in the a desert area, mining Energon. Scorponok joined his fellow Predacons in battling not only the persistent Maximal resistance, but the interdimensional monsters known as the [[Skriix]].

=====Maximal campaign=====
Scorponok's mining operation was causing damage to the environment. A lone Maximal investigated, and after the Maximal traversed the dangerous desert and reached the base, he confronted Scorponok, and his many drones. Notable among the drones under Scorponok's command was a giant, purple, mechanical scorpion. After destroying most of Scorponok's drones, the Maximal needed to battle Scorponok himself. The conflict began outside Scorponok's interior base, a structure protected by a shield and autoguns. Once the shield generators and autoguns were destroyed, the Maximal moved in and forced the Predacon to fall into a canyon. After following his opponent downwards, the Maximal finally killed Scorponok.

=====Predacon campaign=====
{{BW VG|Scorponok|P}}

===''Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars''===
Megatron was capable of summoning Scorponok forth to the battlefield in his attempts to acquire the super-powerful [[Energon Quartz]]. {{storylink|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Scorponok was part of Megatron's forces when a huge earthquake uncovered [[Energon]]. He took part in an ambush of the Maximals, so that the Predacons could gain control of this new resource. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Legends)|Beast Wars}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsScorponok.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
Scorponok participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were lots of him! He was a Super Rare character available as a reward for the "Beast Wars Episode 2" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics|Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Forged_To_Fight_Scorponok.jpg|thumb|300px|Like regular backfire, but ''SPICY!'']]
Scorponok was one of the Predacons pulled from [[Beast Era|his universe]] by the [[Quintesson]]s and forced to fight. He eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There are at least a few of him running around! As a Warrior, He builds Venom Charges with each Power bar, which can be unloaded on enemies as Backfires and other strong effects with more charges, or they regenerate some health on Scorponok when attacked. His Cyberbee Special attacks Daze enemies making them miss their ranged Special attacks.
{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight|Forged to Fight}}
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==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BWtoy-ScorponokMega.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Admit it, you bought this for the bee.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Scorponok''' (Mega Class, [[1996]]/[[1997]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Scorpos'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''D-2'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[1997]]/[[1998]]
:*''Accessories'': [[Cyberbee#Toys|Cyberbee drone]], 2 missiles

: Part of the first-year ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Mega Class toys, Scorponok transforms into a fairly organic but highly inaccurate black scorpion. The right pincer contains a small, spring-loaded [[Cyberbee|bee drone]] which can be launched, while his left pincer has a spring-loaded double missile launcher activated by pulling the top part of his claw open far enough to trigger the launcher. His tail also has a spring-loaded "stinging" action activated by pushing forward on a lever halfway up the scorpion tail. All three [[gimmick]]s are available in both modes.

: As one of the first toys released in the ''Beast Wars'' line, he features a "[[mutant head]]" gimmick; the halves of his mutant mask clamshell over his robot face from the sides.

: In Japan, "Scorpos" was initially released without notable changes from the [[Hasbro]] version in 1997. In January of 1998, he and most of the rest of the show-cast toys were [[redeco]]ed to be more "show-accurate", with wildly varying degrees of success. Scorpos's black plastic was replaced with a charcoal gray, and the connecting red pieces were colored a lighter shade, almost orange. Both versions also came with a character [[bio]] card.

: One should take care not to stress the pin that holds the cyber bee in his claw, it's fairly frail.

: This mold was later used to make [[Sandstorm (BW)#Toys|Sandstorm]] and [[Double Punch#Beast Wars|Double Punch]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Predacon/Scorponok/scorponok.htm More information on Scorponok at TFU.info]''

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[[File:VS2-PolarClawScorponok.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Arctic Showdown"? Good luck, Scorp.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Hokkyoku no Taiketsu: Whiteclaw VS Scorpos''' (Vs set, 1996)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''VS-2'''
:*''Accessories'': [[Cyberbee#VS2|Cyberbee drone]], 2 missiles

: In Japan, Scorpos was available both as an individual and in an "Arctic Showdown" (北極の対決) two-pack with [[Polar Claw#VS2|Whiteclaw]]. Both toys are identical to their individual releases. It is unknown if the set ever came with the [[redeco]]ed "show-like" version of Scorpos.

: Both toys are packaged in [[beast mode]] with their smaller partners deployed, making it look like the fight isn't going so well for Whiteclaw.

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[[File:BW-toy ScorponokMcD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oo oo. C'mon party people. Oo oo. Put your claws in the air.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Scorponok''' (Happy Meal promotion, 1998)}}</ul>
:*''McNumber'': '''4'''

: Since Scorponok got killed off in order to introduce [[To sell toys|new prod—er, ''characters'']], he was granted a "[[Transmetal]]" toy as part of the second [[McDonald's]] ''Beast Wars'' Happy Meal promotion. He transforms like every other Scorponok, except his shoulders can't go lower than a few degrees from pointing up, meaning all he can do is "raise the roof." It's cast mostly in gauche magenta and "metallic" gold soft-plastics to prevent little kiddies from breaking it. Like the other McDonald's Transmetals, he lacks a third "vehicle" mode. Unlike the others, he actually bears a passing resemblance to his previous body featured in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Predacon/Scorponok/scorponok.htm More information on McDonald's Scorponok at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:TFSStoy-Scorponok.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Fractyl w/ Scorponok''' (TFSS 5.0, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Gun

: Part of the fifth and final portion of [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|TFSS 5.0]] toys, ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Scorponok is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#T30|Generations: Thrilling 30]]'' Legends Class [[Scamper#Generations|Scamper]], transforming into a six-wheeled Cybertronic sports car with side-mounted cannons. He comes with a gun which can peg onto his hands and back/roof via [[5 mm post]].

: Scorponok comes in a box with the Deluxe-sized [[Fractyl#Generations|Fractyl]]. This set was released alongside the [[Lifeline (G1)#Toys|Lifeline]] and [[Quickslinger (G1)#Toys|Quickslinger]] 2-pack.

: This mold also served as the model for [[Metrodash]] in the [[The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|''Legends'' comic]].

::*''[https://bwtf.com/toyreviews/generations/combinerwars/scorponok More information on TFSS Scorponok at BWTF.com]''
{{GenerationsScamper}}
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Scorponok.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"lol" said the Scorpion, "lmao".]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Predacon Scorponok''' (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K23'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-17'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': <s>[[January 29]]</s> March, [[2022]]
:*''Accessories'': [[Cyberbee#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Cyberbee drone]], "Mega Missile"<ref>[[Hasbro Pulse]] [https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-deluxe-wfc-k23-predacon-scorponok product description]: "Comes with his classic Mega Missile and Cyberbee drone accessories that can be inserted into his claw."</ref>
:*''Known designers'': [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>Transformers panel at [[Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest 2021]]</ref>

: Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' "Predacon Scorponok" (named as such to distinguish this Scorponok from his [[Scorponok (G1)|namesake]]) transforms from a ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon-accurate robot to a realistic scorpion in 24 steps, albeit in blue-grey, lavender, and red. Scorponok also has a pair of missiles (in one piece) and his [[Cyberbee#Generations|Cyberbee]], each with a [[5 mm post]] compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]/[[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]], and can store into each of his claws.

: If the scorpion legs are out of the way, the stinger tail can reach over his head in robot mode, as it features multiple joints. Unfortunately, due to transformation, the stinger tail loses most articulation in beast mode. The toy is a shorter-than-average Deluxe Class toy, as Scorponok, akin to other shorter Deluxes like Cliffjumper or Huffer, was a shorter-than-average character in fiction.

: Much like most of the toyline, Scorponok comes with one of four possible holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character.

: Initially set for a [[January 29]], 2022 release by TakaraTomy, Scorponok was delayed to March 2022.

: This figure was retooled into ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Sandstorm (BW)#Legacy|Predacon Sandstorm]].
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===''Vintage Beast Wars''===
[[File:Vintage-BW-Scorponok-stock-images.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The ''most'' accurate version of the original toy you'll ever own.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Scorponok''' ("Ultra", [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[Cyberbee#Vintage Beast Wars|Cyberbee drone]], 2 missiles

: In celebration of the 25th anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', the original 1996 Mega Class Scorponok was reissued under the ''[[Vintage|Vintage Beast Wars]]'' lineup. Scorponok features all the same accessories and functionality as the original toy but differs in plastic coloration. The biggest difference is the black plastic parts which have been changed to a more [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] gray.

: Much like ''Vintage G1'', Scorponok is packaged in a box styled after the original ''Beast Wars'' toy packaging, [[package art]] and all. Also similar to ''Vintage G1'', the time disparity since the original release has the toy set at over double the price of the toy's 1996 release, $41.99 versus $15. This figure is exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:Buzzworthy Creatures Collide Scorponok.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67|Admit it, you bought this for the [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|bug.]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Creatures Collide''' (4-pack, 2022)}}
:*''Series'': '''''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'''''
:*''Accessories'': [[Cyberbee]] drone, missile, alternate head
:*''Known designers'': [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)

: Part of the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' "Creatures Collide" 4-pack, this "Predacon Scorponok" is a redeco of the ''Kingdom'' figure, decoed to match his original [[#Beast Wars|''Beast Wars'' toy]] in predominantly black, red, and translucent indigo plastics. He again includes his Cyberbee and missile accessories, the latter of which is now awesomely tampographed with Maximal insignias like in his early appearances in the cartoon (see [[#Notes|below]]). Scorponok also includes a copy of this mold's alternate "mutant" head, which originally debuted with ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Sandstorm (BW)#Legacy|Predacon Sandstorm]], with the instructions encouraging buyers to swap and change the heads at the neck ball joint (though TFWiki.net encourages you to yank the head ''forward'', rather than upward as the instructions suggest).

: This set also includes [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Autobot Goldbug]], [[Ransack (G1)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Ransack]], and [[Skywasp#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Skywasp]]. The ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line was exclusive to [[Target]] in the U.S., though this set was stocked by In Demand Toys in the UK before any official announcement by Hasbro.
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===''Beast Wars Again''===
[[File:TF-BW-Vintage-JP-BWVS-02-Scorponok.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Gankyō no Taiketsu''' (Multi-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BWVS-02'''
:*''Release date'': [[September 30]], 2023
:*''Accessories'': [[Cyberbee#Vintage Beast Wars|Cyberbee drone]], 2 missiles
:*''Known designers'': [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy), [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)

: Released as part of the ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, the "Tough Showdown" (頑強の対決) set contains Scorpos and [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Again|Rhinox]]. Scorpos is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Predacon Scorponok]] in slightly more cartoon-accurate colors and detailing; the "biggest" change being his groin and lower legs are now the same gray as the rest of his body.

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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Movie Coin''===
*'''Beast Wars Movie Coin''' (1997)

:Released only in Japan, Scorponok was one of ten characters from Beast Wars to receive a movie coin.
::*''[http://www.tfmuseum.com/tf-02273.html Scorponok Movie Coin at TFMuseum.com]''
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===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Scorponokmutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)

:Scorponok was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the Beast Wars [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===Kabaya===
*'''Whiteclaw vs Scorpos''' (candy toy, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''

:Part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Choco|Beast Wars Choco]]'' line of blindpacked [[candy toy]]s, this small soft-rubber figurine was paired with Polar Claw and included a bio card and candy-covered chocolates. The figures were available in either translucent purple or translucent black rubber.
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*'''Scorpos''' (candy toy, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''

: A small PVC Scorponok figurine molded onto an irregularly-shaped stand was released alongside fizzy candy by as part of Kabaya's ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Ramune|Beast Wars Ramune]]'' line.
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===First 4 Figures===

*'''Scorponok''' (<s>2006/2007</s> unreleased)

:This was to be a 7-or-8-inch tall resin bust of Scorponok released as part of a ''Beast Wars'' tenth anniversary series by model company [[First 4 Figures]]. Scorponok would have been sculpted to be accurate to his ''Beast Wars'' cartoon design, and would likely have been depicted from the waist and upwards on a base or pedestal. His digital sculpt was shown to toy news sites by First 4 Figures at New York [[Toy Fair]] in February 2006,<ref name=ASM>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070806062058/http://toyfair06.asmzine.com/first4figures/report.html "First4Figures Limited Transformers Statues and Busts Info!"] at ASMzine.com (archived)</ref> and the company had also allowed [[BigBadToyStore]] to solicit him for sale.<ref name=bbtsseibs>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/update-from-bigbadtoystorecom-transformers-and-gij/6539/ "Update from BigBadToyStore.com: Transformers and G.I.Joe Statues and Busts!!!"] on Seibertron.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070407160752/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=526&category=2037 BigBadToyStore's listings for First 4 Figures' busts] (archived)</ref>

:Mini busts in the planned ''Beast Wars'' line were designed to reflect the scale of the characters as seen in the cartoon, and each was set to be limited to 1,996 pieces, in a nod to the franchise's year of origin.<ref name=ASM/> Unfortunately, Scorponok and the rest of the ''Beast Wars'' bust line were cancelled, with First 4 Figures citing a challenging marketplace and lack of retailer interest.
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==Notes==
[[File:ToyFair96ScorpGriz.jpg|thumb|The most effective stealth ever.]]
*A preliminary name for the character was "'''[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'''".<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CJC-i7cgfHR/ Hasbro concept presentation for McDonald's collaboration, scanned by Instagram user @roboticplanettoys]</ref>
*Scorponok (and fellow Mega Class figure [[Polar Claw#Toys|Polar Claw]]) was first advertised on the back of the [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Toys|Optimus Primal]] versus [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Toys|Megatron]] two-pack at the start of the ''Beast Wars'' line in transparent orange and blue plastic (at right). Another version cast in pink translucent plastic and having the final claw coloration surfaced in 2006, although this could likely be explained by the random plastics used in [[Prototype|test shots]]. Some early animation test shots included on [[Madman Entertainment]]'s Beast Wars Season 2 DVD release show Scorponok in his orange and blue color scheme, as does the painted artwork from the 1996 Beast Wars Happy Meal promotion box.
[[File:BW_Scorponok_Claw_Scorpion.jpg|thumb|HUGS!]]
*An early idea for Scorponok's launching drone wasn't yet a Cyberbee, but... another smaller scorpion! <ref>[[Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Generations]], p105.</ref>
*Scorponok's CGI animation model had an unusual tendency to switch from having yellow-colored optics to red-colored optics at random—sometimes within the same scene of a given episode. Most of the time he had yellow, though.
*In the first few episodes, Scorponok's missiles had Maximal [[Insignia|faction symbols]] on them, a Cybertronian equivalent to carving the name of your next victim on your bullets. Many viewers failed to pick up on this symbolism, though, and they were promptly replaced with Predacon faction symbols to avoid confusion.
*In the first few episodes, Scorponok spoke in a way resembling Waspinator's speech patterns, although with a noticeably increased difficulty in rational thinking, using his own name to refer to himself rather than using pronouns. As the episodes progressed, as Scorponok was forced into more active roles, his speech slowly grew more sophisticated until he was on the same level as most of his fellow Predacons, though his incompetency remained the same.
*In the Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', the unique verbal tic assigned to Scorponok was a habit of endlessly chanting ''ora ora ora''. He speaks with a thick American accent, pronouncing Japanese words poorly (particularly his way of announcing "henshin"). Another quality exclusive to the Japanese version of Scorponok is that he can be heard weeping like a child in both "[[Double Jeopardy]]" and "[[Dark Designs]]".
*In the French dub of ''Beast Wars'', Scorponok often punctuates his phrases with "clac clac" (an onomatopoeia for the clapping clamps) at the end or in the middle of his phrases, or while listening to someone talking to him.
*Scorponok's pre-Beast form in "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]" is a [[redeco|recolor]]ing of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Scout Class [[Shortround (Cybertron)#Toys|Shortround]]. However, in "[[Dawn of Future's Past]]", his body is based on ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Ultra-sized [[Scorponok (Energon)#Toys|Scorponok]]. Even though the latter story is set immediately after the former, there would be no real opportunity for him to change bodies in between.
*Production materials for "Theft of the Golden Disk" gave Scorponok the pre-Earth name of "'''Scorponaut'''".<ref>{{citesocial|link=http://therobotmonster.tumblr.com/post/12292500335/scorponaut-3d-rendering-from-theft-of-the|name=Trent Troop|site=Tumblr|title=Scorponaut - 3d Rendering|year=2011|month=11|day=03}}</ref> As this name did not make it into the final product (with Backslash referring to Scorponok by the nickname "Clamps"), the name's [[canon]]icity remains questionable. It ''almost'' got made canon by [[Jim Sorenson]] as the name for the ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' incarnation of the character, but the idea was nixed.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=[Was there anything we had to drop from the stories?] I feel certain there has been, but nothing of major substance. Cosmetic changes mostly. Scorponok was originally called Scorponaut, for instance.|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218015723/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/133737-beast-wars-uprising-ama/?p=3360055#entry3360052|name=Jim Sorenson|site=The Allspark forums|title=Beast Wars Uprising: AMA|year=2016|month=10|day=15|archived=y}}</ref>
*''Combiner Wars'' Scorponok was a last-minute "accessory" addition to the TFSS, made only after [[Fun Publications]] discovered that they were losing the Club license. The addition was made purely for the sake of thematically completing the crews from the "[[BotCon 2006|Dawn of Future's Past]]" set; had they not been losing the license, he probably would have been delayed a year and made from ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Warrior Class [[Bisk (RID)#Warrior|Bisk]] instead.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I remember someone that FP saying that the only reason Scorponok was made from Scamper was because the only thing that could be added to the FSS after the ax fell was accessories, and the club really wanted to finish out the first-year Beast Wars crew. Any idea what you might have used for a Scorponok if you weren't constrained by such concerns?|link=http://web.archive.org/web/20210202034055/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/137564-petes-robot-convention-and-twerk-academy/page-43#entry3546661|name=Jim Sorenson|site=The Allspark forums|title=Pete's Robot Convention and twerk academy.|year=2017|month=07|day=03|archived=y}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=Yeah we wouldn't have made him in 5.0, would have seen the Bisk mold, and Scorponok would have had his clampy claws.|link=http://web.archive.org/web/20210202034055/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/137564-petes-robot-convention-and-twerk-academy/page-43#entry3546719|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=The Allspark forums|title=Pete's Robot Convention and twerk academy.|year=2017|month=07|day=03|archive=y}}</ref>
*In the 2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic, Scorponok's vehicular Cybertronian body shares physical similarities with his aforementioned appearance in "Dawn of Future's Past", but with a different color scheme influenced by his ''Combiner Wars'' toy.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/jcburcham/status/1357035373184962561|name=Josh Burcham|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=02|day=03}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scorpos''' (スコルポス ''Sukoruposu'')
*''French:'' '''Scorpinor'''
*''German:'' '''Scorpinok'''
*''Italian:'' '''Scorpionok'''
*''Korean:'' '''Scorpinok''' (스콜피녹 ''Seukolpinog'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jù Xiē''' (巨蝎, "Giant Scorpion")
*''Polish:'' '''Skorpinor'''
*''Spanish:'' '''Escorpicón''' (America, "Scorpicon")

==References==
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Devcon (G1)

2023-10-20T05:39:39Z

Nightsqueak:

{{factions|autobot|wreckers|knight}}
{{disambig3|Devcon}}
:''Devcon is an [[Autobot]] from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Devconbodiesprofile.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's turkey ''and'' jerky!]]
'''Devcon''' is a self-proclaimed bounty hunter, one of the successful few during the years of the Great War. Harboring an intense hatred of [[Decepticon]]s, he spent his time fiercely hunting those who were too dangerous for the other [[Autobot]]s to consider. Who he works for or who he would even collect money from for his "finds" is unknown.

It's possible for Devcon to survive for extended periods without refueling due to his incredibly efficient internal systems. This is often what allows him to outlast the efforts of his prey. The origin of his legendary tracking skills are unknown; much of his past is a mystery. In his original body, he has an arm-mounted plasma blaster and a head-mounted laser cannon. His space cruiser mode is capable of long range interstellar flight.<ref name="profile">Devcon's profile in [[Betrayal|''Wreckers'' #2 (revised)]]</ref>

He ''used'' to be friendly, courteous, and jovial, but his post-Great War career as an [[Imperial Peace Marshal]] apparently made him a bitter cynic.

{{quote|He used to call himself a 'bounty hunter', and I never once saw him get paid for his work.|[[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]] on Devcon|Devcon's profile in [[Betrayal|''Wreckers'' #2 (revised)]]}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[John Stephenson]] (English), [[Hirotaka Suzuoki]] (Japanese)|[[Liu Qin]] (Chinese), [[François Leccia]] (European French), [[João Francisco Turelli]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}
[[File:Devcon-Body01.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|I feel like I should have a red cape.]]

Devcon left his home planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] [[MYA|millions of years ago]], "during the Great War" ''(whether he was a bounty hunter at the time or became one later on is anyone's guess)''. He was a nice guy, dedicated to his job, but lonely.

[[File:Gambler Devcon vehicle.jpg|thumb|My boosters and cockpit come from ''screw you'', that's where!]]
In the Earth year of 1985, Devcon tracked [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] to the gambling asteroid [[Monacus]]. When the [[Decepticon]]s unknowingly evaded him, he headed to a bar and ended up laying the smack down to a pair of thugs who were picking on [[Slizardo]], the henchman of a local mob boss. In doing so, he caught the attention of fellow Autobot [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] and the alien gambler [[Bosch]], who were down on their luck following a bad bet. Devcon was pleased by the presence of another Autobot, and sat down to drink with the pair - but Devcon's life story was interrupted by Slizardo trying to pledge his eternal loyalty to him!

After helping Smokescreen and the other Autobots on Monacus (and declining an offer to join the Autobots on [[Earth]]), Devcon flew off into space with Slizardo in tow as his new sidekick. {{storylink|The Gambler}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:HtF-Devconwithmask.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right|Alas, poor [[Steve (Vehicon)|Steve]]! I knew him, [[Ginrai]].]]

During a "Decepticon uprising" in the early 21st century C.E., Devcon was an Autobot bounty hunter who took down all the members of [[Axer (G1)|Axor]]'s group except for Axor. This caused the Decepticon to develop a paranoid need to be ready for anything, even when he joined the renowned pirate group known as the [[Star Seeker]]s. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}

[[Primal Prime]] removed Devcon from the [[Wreckers]] for his failure to follow orders. To Prime's chagrin, [[Ginrai (robot)|Ginrai]] snatched up Devcon soon after and put him back to work for the [[Cybertronian Knight]]s, using the same tactics Primal Prime found abhorrent.

While hunting for [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]], Devcon and [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]] tracked her handiwork to a safehouse for delegates from the [[Twin Star]] Continuum.

When the Knights were reluctantly called in for a mandatory meditation session and lecture from [[Cheetor (BW)|Alpha Trizer]], Devcon said he heard that the Wreckers would not take the mission. He further quipped to [[Flareup (G1)|Flare-Up]] that 'bots had been bored into [[stasis lock]] by such sessions, but Apelinq deemed that rumor to be an exaggeration. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur|Apelinq's personal logs}}

Devcon later tracked Flamewar to the [[Galadria Space Bridge Outpost]] in the [[Delta Prysmos Sector]]. The mercenary happened across the Star Seekers, pirates led by [[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball]] who had just time-traveled to the "present". They intended to use the space bridge nexus to access [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s head, and use it as a massive energon siphon to drain Cybertron dry. As Flamewar joined the pirates, Devcon posed as one of the [[Dread Pirate Crew]] to mingle as they passed through the Space Bridge to Unicron. He signaled Ginrai and the Knights for backup, but was found out by the voracious [[Shokaract|Hunter]] and [[Olin Zarak]]. Still, reinforcements arrived and the Knights teamed up to defeat and apprehend Flamewar and the pirates. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Legacy VS500 Collection Special Comic''=====
Devcon was a spectator for the second week of the [[Speedia 500]] on [[Velocitron]]. {{storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 3}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
In 2039, Devcon reconnected with Smokescreen. The former Autobot had suffered a breakdown and turned against his comrades. Devcon told Smokescreen and his new partner [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]] that it was possible to compromise in the name of peace. With Devcon's support, Smokescreen and Dreadwing agreed to make an effort to find peace with other Cybertronians. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"}}
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===3H comics===
[[File:Devconjerkhole.jpg|left|thumb|Used to be Charlton Heston, now he's Lobo.]]
Devcon was a jerk who ditched that Slizardo loser out an airlock first chance he got.

At the end of the Great War, Devcon retired from his seemingly payless bounty hunter gig and signed on as one of the Maximals' [[Imperial Peace Marshal]]s.<ref name="profile"/>

Hundreds of [[stellar cycle]]s later, Devcon was critically damaged during the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] takeover of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and forced to transfer his [[Spark]] into one of [[Mirage (BM)|Mirage]]'s "[[chase-model drone]]s". {{storylink|Betrayal}} In need of a ride, he later snuck aboard an [[Autobot shuttle]] the [[Wreckers]] had stolen to leave Vehicon-controlled Cybertron. After attacking and defeating [[Packrat]], [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]], and [[Mol]] for no reason, he was confronted by the rest of the Wreckers when they were alerted to his presence. {{storylink|Departure}} [[Fractyl]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] were also quickly dispatched before [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] could calm him down.

Devcon proceeded to sow dissent amongst the already-fractured Wreckers with his abrasive, snarky personality. After landing on [[Akalo|Archa Nine]] and failing to keep the [[Divine Light]] out of the hands of the traitorous [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], the Wreckers gladly built Devcon back into his original body so he could go away. {{storylink|Betrayal}}

[[File:Disclosure CSSB-16 Devcon & co.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Assholes finish first, losers!]]

Having sworn vengeance against Cyclonus, Devcon, knowing he needed help, sought for someone willing to assist him at [[Spaceport CSSB-16]]. Though not enough in a hurry to skip on [[Devcon's galpal|some]] [[Oil|enjoyment]], he swiftly got the [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobots]] to join forces with him. {{storylink|Disclosure}} He was left unimpressed by the condition of T-Wreck's ship. {{storylink|The Wreckers: Finale Part 1}}

{{note|In the unpublished portion of "[[The Wreckers: Finale Part 1]]", Devcon and the Dinobots returned to Cybertron just in time to stand against the invasion of the [[Quintesson]]s, whom [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]] and Cyclonus had partnered with. Hearing the Wreckers had a beeline on the villains, Devcon met up with them deep below Cybertron and did battle with Cyclonus. He was present when [[Primal Prime]] and [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]] fused into the [[Primus]]-powered [[Sentinel Maximus]] to oppose the equally empowered Cryotek.}}

As Sentinel Maximus and Cryotek began their epic battle, Devcon and the Wreckers were left to deal with Cyclonus, Cryotek's pet [[Deployer (BM)|Deployer]] [[Chro]], a borrowed swarm of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s, and a legion of drones created by the Divine Light. Typical Wrecker odds. Even their vaunted tenacity started to slip, however, as more and more heroes fell in battle or just [[Cauldron|vanished mysteriously]]. With the drones destroyed and Rodimus occupying Cyclonus, Devcon and the newly arrived [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] were the only ones left standing against the mutated Deployer. A stray shot left Devcon stunned and helpless, and he would have been destroyed by Chro if not for the well-timed arrival of [[Tigatron]] and Arcee with reinforcements. The Wreckers arrived in time for the final conflict between Sentinel Maximus and Cryotek, but were unable to stop their leader from sacrificing himself to carry Cryotek through a portal into the featureless void, opened by their treacherous ally, the Quintesson [[Al-badur]]. With Rodimus dead and Maximus gone, it was a pyrrhic victory at best.

After the invasion was quelled, Devcon planned to take off for deep space again. As security chief of Cybertron, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] offered him a position with planetary defense, but the bounty hunter declined. Devcon finally admitted that he had at least given Slizardo a space suit and survival kit before dumping him out that airlock, and that maybe he'd seek the little guy out to restart their partnership after all. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

Devcon was apparently a [[Child of Primus]], though it is unknown if or when he participated in the [[Universe War]].<ref name="profile"/>

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Devcon empty.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Invisible derelict.]]
Devcon was sitting against a pipe near an entrance to the [[Old Slave Trails]] on a [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]-controlled Cybertron. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:KreO-webcomic-4-Devcon.jpg|thumb|75px]]
Devcon had himself a hearty laugh when [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] attempted to replicate [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'s new clear-torso'd power-up via a see-through negligee. {{Storylink|Wheeljack's Bizarre Invention! Optimus Power Up!?}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===

At some point during the war, Devcon became a binary bonded [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] with his partner, [[Slizardo]]. Continuing his role as a bounty hunter and peacekeeping agent, Devcon accepted a mission to hunt down the Cybertronian space pirates known as the [[Star Seeker]]s after the [[Armistice]] and [[Great Push]] severely limited Cybertron's [[Allowed Zone]] in space. Teamed with another Headmaster pair, Devcon and his partners defeated the Star Seekers and brought them back to Cybertron for trial. {{storylink|Safe Spaces|Star Dasher's profile}}

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==Toys==
===''Expanded Universe''===
[[File:DevconCatalog.jpg|left|thumb|Somehow even snarkier than this wiki.]]
[[File:Devconslugslinger.jpg|thumb|Just try to make a Devcon toy. We dare you.]]
At [[BotCon 2001]], a hand-painted [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] [[Mirage (BM)#Toys|Mirage]], representing Devcon as seen in the ''Wreckers'' comics, was one of several future exclusives that attendees could vote to have produced for [[BotCon 2002]]. He evidently lost the vote, as the ultra-sized [[Jetstorm (BM)#BMUltra|Jetstorm]] as G1 [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Cyclonus]] was produced the following year. The mock-up was put on display along with many other unmade Wreckers toys in the BotCon 2002 art room.

Among the submitted proposals for [[3H Productions|3H]]'s OTFCC 2005 exclusives was ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Slugslinger (Energon)#Toys|Slugslinger]] (with a new head) as ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Devcon. Whether it actually would have been produced had 3H kept the convention license is unknown.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotCon2014-Devcon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Fun Pub tempts fate.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Pirates vs Knights''' (BotCon 2014 box set)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 handguns

: [[Exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2014]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Cybertronian Knight Devcon" is a [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]], and transforms into a jet loosely based on the {{w|Boeing X-48}} blended wing body concept aircraft. He comes with two weapons that are both held via [[5 mm post|5mm post]], and can combine via [[C joint]]. These weapons can store inside each of his cape halves/aircraft wings. The weapon with the clip can also attach to the 3mm bar of his head-mounted laser. You can get the weapon to peg into the screwhole on his elbow to approximate the cartoon model's arm-mounted cannon, but it's a really really tight and shallow fit. Like many, many aircraft-based Transformers, Devcon possesses landing gear in his [[alternate mode]]. There is a pair of flaps near the middle of his underside that can unfold to display six wheels, and underneath his [[robot mode]] head is a seventh landing gear wheel that can be flipped out.

: Devcon's new headsculpt is very similar to, but different from, the Devcon-esque "pretooled" alternate head that ultimately was used for the [[Sweep (G1)#Generations|''Platinum Edition'' "Decepticon Sweeps"]]. Fun Publications was not made aware that the Devcon head existed, thus the redundant retooling.

: He was only available in a box set with fellow knight [[Ginrai (robot)#Timelines|Ginrai]] and the pirates [[Cannonball (G1)#Timelines|Cannonball]], [[Ferak#Timelines|Ferak]], [[Tornado#Timelines|Tornado]], [[Scorponok (G1)#Timelines|Scorponok]], and [[Olin Zarak]].

:This toy was also [[redeco]]ed with the mold's alternate head into [[TakaraTomy]] ''Generations'' [[Ratbat (G1)#Generations|Ratbat]] and ''Timelines'' [[Serpentor#Timelines|Serpent O.R.]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/BCDevcon/devcon.htm More information on Devcon at TFU.info]''
{{GenerationsScourgeMold}}
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:LegacyEvolutiontoy-Devcon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Back to the Cold War.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Devcon''' (Deluxe, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-44'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October]], 2023
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, 2 Thrusters
:*''Known designers'': [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CqoV3QvvZAS/ Design notes] on ''Legacy'' Devcon from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>

: Released in the sixth wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy| Legacy]]'' Deluxes, ''Legacy: Evolution'' "Autobot Devcon" is a ''heavy'' retooling of the ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Blurr]] mold into an animation-accurate version of the character, turning into a Cybertronian aircraft in 13 steps. His [[Evo-Fusion]] technology are his two detachable thrusters, which can be attached to his handheld blaster to form a "laser cannon". They can also be worn on his back as a [[jet pack]], or otherwise rest on the back of his calves.

:Designer Mark Maher wanted to include [[Slizardo]] with this figure, but unfortunately could not fit it into the budget.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qv8dh66d48&t=1152 Transformers Fanstream] on [[Hasbro Pulse]]'s Youtube channel, [[April 4]], 2023</ref>

:Many retailers did not get Devcon in the 7th wave, instead receiving solid cases of the individual characters Tarantulas, Axlegrease, and Beachcomber, and remained scarce months after, leading to rumors that Devcon may have been pulled out of the wave in mid distribution, possibly related to the concurrent pre-order cancellations of the [[Nacelle]] Amazon exclusive.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CqoV3QvvZAS/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' Devcon from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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==Notes==
*Devcon's name is a play on the word "{{w|DEFCON}}", an acronym related to military alertness. Although unconfirmed, it is thought that, along with the embargo on the word "nuclear", the writers of the Generation 1 cartoon were not allowed to use the actual word DEFCON in light of heightened [[Cold War (history)|Cold War]] tensions at the time, thus requiring a made-up soundalike word.
*Devcon's inclusion in the ''Wreckers'' comic was due to writer [[Rob Gerbracht]] being a big fan of the character. A serialized web series written in the style of Gerbracht's [[Apelinq's War Journals]] was planned to describe the fall of the Peace Marshals and Devcon's escape from torture at the hands of [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]. These were among many ideas that went unrealized as [[3H Productions]] inched closer to its eventual demise. Devcon's deep-seated anger and hatred of [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], oddly alluded to throughout "[[Betrayal]]", subsequently went unexplained beyond a general distrust for Decepticons.
*Like all non-toy robot Kreons in the ''Kre-O'' comics, Devcon is made from existing ''Kre-O'' parts. He actually eschews a helmet-piece like the others, so a standard small pistol can be plugged into the hole on the top of a Kreon head-piece. Neat, huh?
*The Headmaster ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' incarnation of Devcon was never visually depicted, but a possible look for him and Slizardo can be seen in editor [[Jesse Wittenrich]]'s mockup.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-concepts-and-customized-figures-from-fun-pub-at-petes-robot-convention-2017/39073/ Concepts and Customized Figures from Fun Pub at Pete's Robot Convention 2017] [http://snakas.blog95.fc2.com/blog-entry-7358.html Unused Headmaster Devcon with Slizardo mock up concept(archived)] {{Citesocial|quote=I had a couple people ask me if I thought Legacy Devcon being a(n extensive) retool of Blurr was an homage to the unrealized Fun Pub Devcon that I had painted the mock up for. That would be cool. But I think it's just a coincidence since it works so well.|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1643777716041154560|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|day=05|month=04|year=2023}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Devcon''' (デフコン ''Defukon'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Devcon''' (Taiwan, 戴夫康 ''Dài Fū Kāng''), '''Díwúshuāng''' (China, 敌无双, "Peerless")
*''Russian:'' '''Piston''' (Пистон)

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/universe/devcon/3799 Image gallery of the hand-painted sample of the Botcon figure, purchased from Jon Hartman by Transformers At The Moon]

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Cheetor (ROTB)

2023-08-11T22:07:31Z

Nightsqueak:

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

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

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

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

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

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

[[File:ROTB Cheetor and Mirage.jpg|right|thumb|250px]]

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

[[File:ROTB Cheetor in battle.jpg|left|thumb|250px]]

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

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

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

:Released as part of the 19th wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Voyager Class figures, Cheetor transforms into a mechanical cheetah in 24 steps. The toy comes with two spear accessories that can be held separately, combine into a long staff, or store on his back.

:Strangely, his box renders show him in a much darker color scheme than what is present on the final figure.

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

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

:His stock renders omit the tip of his tail that covers its blade in beast mode, though the hinge it attaches to is plainly visible. The renders also depict differences in deco from the final toy, such as blue shoulders and overall a more vibrant shade of blue than the duller shade used on the actual toy.

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

:The Cheetor from the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Jungle Mission 3-pack was also available individually at general retail under ''Rise of the Beasts'' packaging. It was first sighted at Australian retail.
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====''Beast Alliance''====
[[File:TF-ROTB-Battlemaster-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wee Booties]]
*'''Cheetor''' (Beast Battle Masters, [[2023]])
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Weapon Cheetor'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BW-01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 15]], 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

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

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

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

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

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

: This seemingly unchanged repack of Battle Master Cheetor is boxed with the "Beast Weaponizer" [[Arcee (Movie)#BeastWeaponizer|Arcee]] toy.

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

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[[File:ROTBToy-BurningCheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[CatSCAN]], is that you?]]
*'''Burning Cheetor''' (Kakusei Weapon, 2023)
**''Release date'' [[July 15]], 2023

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

: He was only available as a [[campaign item]] through [[TakaraTomy Mall]], free with the pre-order of [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Ultimate|Ultimate Optimus Primal]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeastMode|BP-01 Beast Power Bumblebee]], or [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BeastMode|BP-01 Beast Power Optimus Prime]]. Pre-orders opened on [[June 7]], with delivery by [[July 15]].

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==Merchandise==
===Figural Bag Clip===
*'''Cheetor''' (2023)
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5" 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi ''Rise of the Beasts'' Cheetor in cheetah mode.

:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.
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==Notes==
*Much like [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]], at some point during the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', Cheetor was considered to appear in the movie. A few designs were conceptualized during the film's production (see [[#Gallery]]).

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

==Gallery==
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File:Live-Action-Cheetor-concept-1.jpg|''The Last Knight'' concept
File:TLK-Cheetor-1.jpg|''The Last Knight concept
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[[Category:Battle Masters]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Rise of the Beasts Maximals]]
[[Category:Studio Series Maximals]]

Predacon (BW)

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[[File:Predacon symbol.png|thumb|You know they're evil because their icon could poke out an optic.]]

Combining brute strength and bestial cunning, the villainous '''Predacons''' seek power at any cost. Driven by resentment and hatred for their [[Maximal]] and [[Autobot]] foes, they aim to usurp their enemies and claim what they see as their rightful place in the universe. Though [[Dinobot (BW)|some of them]] hold to a [[The Predacon Manifesto|strange sense of honor]], [[Megatron (BW)|others]] have no qualms with lying and cheating to claw their way to the top.

While their origins vary across the [[multiverse]], the Predacons are often the descendants of the [[Decepticon]]s, sometimes taking their moniker from [[Predacon (G1)|a sub-group]] of that faction. As their name suggests, they often take on [[beast mode]]s in times of conflict, typically reptilian or arthropod in nature; this is not a strict rule, however, and they have taken forms ranging from [[Sky-Byte (RID)|sea creatures]] to [[Combatron (BW)|military vehicles]] to even [[Galvatron (BW)|mythical beasts]].

The adjective for "of or pertaining to the Predacons" is '''Predaconial''',<ref><tt>A [Maximal] strategic specialist, [[Stinkbomb]] is fascinated with the study of Predaconial psychology.</tt> — [http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/Stinkbomb/stinkbomb.htm Stinkbomb's bio], 1999</ref> though it is extremely common to simply substitute 'Predacon'.

{{quote|You do not know the Predacons. We—they ''live'' for the glory of conquest.|[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] to [[Tigatron]]|"[[Law of the Jungle]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====''Beast Wars'' toy bios====
Active on [[Earth]] in the present day, {{storylink|Megatron (BW)/toys#BWultra|Ultra Class Megatron toy bio}}, the Predacons viewed "prosper or perish" as their way of life, and planned to drive the Maximals into extinction. {{storylink|Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Basic Class Megatron toy bio}} Using the DNA of [[Earth]]'s most vicious life forms, the Predacons took on [[beast mode]]s thanks to the technology housed within their genetics lab, the [[Fusion Building]]; however, when [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and the Maximals found the lab and threatened to take the secrets found within, Megatron had the building blown up. {{storylink|Optimus Primal vs Megatron!}}

====''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity====
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{{note|The ''Beast Wars'' and ''Beast Machines'' cartoons are part of multiple different [[continuity|continuities]] with multiple contradictory origins and events. For simplicity, the cartoons are here listed first, followed by the events of the various side continuities they are part of.}}
The Predacons were the descendants of the Decepticons, led by [[Tripredacus Council]] and represented in some sense by the [[Predacon Alliance]]. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}} While the Maximals and Predacons held an uneasy peace, the Autobots' victory in the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] meant that Predacon leadership was subordinate to [[Maximal High Council|that of the Maximals]]; [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], in particular, saw the Maximals as ruling over the Predacons, treating them as "slaves". {{storylink|Code of Hero}} {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}} ''Officially'', there was peace between the two factions and has been for three centuries, but a number of Predacons chafed under this status and wished to raise the banner again; the [[Tripredacus Council]] was seen as kowtowing too much to the Maximals. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}} {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}} What most Predacons were unaware of is not just that the Tripredacus Council ''was'' preparing its own war plans, but that they were ''not'' Decepticon descendants in the same way as the average Predacon, instead having some mysterious different origin all of their own. {{storylink|Other Victories}}

Transformers could change their faction simply by changing their [[activation code]]s, {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 2)}} {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}, but Maximals could also be reprogrammed into Predacons via [[shell program]]s. {{storylink|Dark Designs}} The effects of these varied; [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] became a highly aggressive schemer and sadist under the effects of Predacon programming, while Blackarachnia remained much the same after her shell program was removed. {{storylink|Crossing the Rubicon}} (Meanwhile, [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] was just a nasty piece of work from the start, with no need for a shell program.) {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}

=====''Beast Wars'' cartoon=====
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Megatron recruited a crew of Predacon criminals to steal the Golden Disk under cover that it led to energon deposits that would allow them to reignite the Great War. What he (and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]) knew it contained was information on how to alter the timeline, to ensure the Great War never ended with Autobot victory. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}} {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}} His theft pissed off the Council something fierce: it caused them severe diplomatic repercussions. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}} They clearly intended to make use of the Disk's information themselves, however, as they had [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] snuck into his team and when the spider got the chance, he tried twice to destroy the [[Ark (G1)|ancient Ark]] and change time in the Council's favour. {{storylink|Master Blaster}} {{storylink|Other Victories}}

=====''Beast Machines'' cartoon=====
The Predacons,<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20080222040119/http://bigbot.com/beast-machines-transformers-bob-skir/Beast-Machines-FAQ/Sat_06_Nov_1999.html Bob Skir FAQ from 6 November 1999]: "We're trying to refer to Cybertronians as "Transformers", which includes *all* factions. We are avoiding terms like "Predacons" because the conflict between Maximals and Predacons doesn't factor into our current storylines, and we don't want to cause any confusion. But rest assured, Cybertron *was* populated by all four of the "species" you mentioned."</ref> along with the rest of Cybertron's populace, fell victim to Megatron's [[transformation virus]], {{storylink|Forbidden Fruit}} enabling him to extract their sparks and store them. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. III: The Siege|The Siege}}

After discovering that [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] had been created from Rhinox's spark, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] sarcastically commented that it was fortunate that he hadn't been recycled from a Predacon. {{storylink|Revelations Part III: Apocalypse|Apocalypse}}

Following the defeat of Megatron, the captured sparks—presumably including those of the Predacons—were released to inhabit new [[technorganic]] bodies. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future|Seeds of the Future}}

=====3H comics=====
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=====''Timelines''=====
The Predacons were founded by [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]], leader of the [[Predacon (G1)|original Predacons]], following the defeat of the Decepticons at the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Third Cybertronian War]]. Razorclaw's [[Predacon Empire]] became the dominant opposition to the Autobots, and seemed to have a chance at achieving victory and conquest of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] until Razorclaw was seemingly assassinated by the future Tripredacus Council. {{storylink|Razorclaw (G1)#Timelines|''Timelines'' Razorclaw's bio card}}

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Following the [[Great Transformation]] and [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s death, Razorclaw—aided by Divebomb and the other original Predacons<ref>Or their descendants, if you take [[authorial intent]] into account</ref>—returned in a technorganic body at the head of a new Predacon army. {{Storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

=====2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity=====
The Predacons originated as a subfaction of the Decepticons in the early 21st century; they replaced the Decepticons as one of the major Cybertronian factions following the final battle of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] in [[2035]], where the Tripredacus Council—combined into [[Predacus]]—killed [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], incapacitated the upstart [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], and surrendered to the Autobots and Maximals. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}} {{storylink|The Hot Rod}} The subsequent [[Great Upgrade]] saw the majority of Decepticons become Predacons. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook}}

The [[Committee for State Affairs]] governing body was run by both Maximals and Predacons. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 1}}

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=====Wings Universe=====
The Predacons were founded in the aftermath of the [[Pax Cybertronia#Wings Universe|Pax Cybertronia]], a peace agreement signed between the Autobots, Decepticons, and the cloned Cybertronians created by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]; the initial founders were the [[Predacon (G1)|original Predacons]] and the former [[Quintesson]] agent [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]], who raided Jhiaxus's secondary laboratory for stasis pods containing clones with which they intended to create a new army. As they began to thaw out their new followers, [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]] noted that [[Tripredacus Council|four of]] [[Tarantulas (BW)|the pods]] seemed to be different to the others, something that Sky-Byte was unable to explain. {{storylink|A Common Foe}}

Hundreds of years later, the ''[[Rodimus Major]]'' fell into a spacial anomaly at the [[Dark Nebula]] while trying to investigate a Predacon colony. Some time after this, [[Tornado]]—a member of the time-traveling [[Star Seeker|crew]] of the ''[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]]''—discovered this from one of [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]]'s journals; he believed that, as the ''Tidal Wave'' was short on crew, its [[Flamewar (G1)|new captain]] would want to set out to the Predacon colony on a recruitment drive. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
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In [[2039]] on the [[Micro|Z Planet]], [[protoform]] capsules imbued with [[Beast Power]] opened to reveal a new kind of [[Transformer]] that possessed beast forms and could scan organic life. Believing this new race to be their descendants that they knew would [[Beast Wars (event)|travel to the past]] to preserve the future, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] marked them with the insignia that he knew of—the Predacon and [[Maximal]] insignia. As products of Autobot and Decepticon cooperation, Wheeljack saw the Predacons and Maximals as symbols of everlasting peace between the factions. {{Storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

The Predacons took after their Decepticon forebears, taking on cultural memory such as the destruction of the Decepticon colony [[Dinosaur (planet)|Dinosaur]] by [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. {{storylink|Illusion? Lio Convoy}} Three hundred years after the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s and [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s crews would fulfill their fates by traveling back to prehistoric [[Earth]] and ignite the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. {{Storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)|Enter the Super Lifeform Transformers}} They would return, more or less, to their original time, where the Predacons were temporarily exterminated by Megatron's conquest of Cybertron with the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]]. {{storylink|Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars Returns}}

After the birth of [[technorganic]] Cybertron, [[Primus|Vector Sigma]] created the [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy-type]] Maximals, who quickly occupied the upper echelon of Cybertron's society. However, the Predacons were not content with this state of affairs, a situation that maverick [[Blue Big Convoy]] feared. Peace between the two factions was the only way forward, he believed. {{Storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Blue Big Convoy)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} The two factions would find themselves in open conflict throughout space, tens of thousands of years after the Great War. {{storylink|The New Forces Arrive!}}

The memory of Dinosaur's destruction still burning in their souls, the Predacons sought to gather [[Angolmois Energy]] so that they could defeat Unicron should he ever be revived. {{storylink|Illusion? Lio Convoy}} [[Emperor of Destruction]] [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]], having ambitions of his own, brought his unit of Predacons to [[Gaia]]—Earth in this time. He sought be able to use the planet's [[Angolmois Energy]] to conquer the universe and bring order through one singular will. He perished as [[Lio Convoy]] and his Maximals defeated him aboard [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]], and the collected Angolmois Energy was contained in capsules and released into space. {{storylink|Farewell! Lio Convoy}} [[Magmatron]] would succeed Galvatron as Emperor of Destruction and used his own unit of Predacons to gather Angolmois Capsules across space so that he could prevent Unicron's revival. {{storylink|Illusion? Lio Convoy}} Unicron was nevertheless revived, {{storylink|Unicron Revived!?}} but was ultimately defeated by cooperation between Magmatron and the Maximals. {{storylink|The Final Battle (BWN)|The Final Battle}} In the aftermath, both Maximal and Predacon factions joined to rebuild Cybertron. {{storylink|Graduation Ceremony!!}}

In an unknown time, the '''Destrongers''' (デストロンガー ''Desutorongā'') were an elite unit of the Predacons, made up of "Metal Beasts" led by [[Megatron (RID)|Gigatron]]. {{storylink|Megatron (RID)|Gigatron bio}} They travelled to [[Earth]] in [[2000]] through a dimensional fissure so that they could conquer both it and Cybertron. They were opposed by [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]]'s [[Autobot]] [[Dimensional Patrol]] from the same era. {{storylink|Battle Protocol!|First Deployment! Fire Convoy}} To build up their forces, the Destrongers would take protoforms (time-displaced from several decades later into the future {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part One}}) and convert them into [[Commando (RID)|Combatrons]]. {{storylink|The Decepticons|Foe? Friend!? Black Convoy}} Ultimately, Gigatron's plans were foiled and the Destrongers taken into custody, with the exception of [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Gelshark]]. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|Final Battle! Fire Convoy}} Gigatron and his Destrongers would eventually join up with the Dimensional Patrol, while the Combatrons still fought on behalf of evil. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

====''Beast Wars: Uprising''====
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====''Transformers Vs. G.I. Joe''====
Predacons existed alongside Autobots, Decepticons, and Maximals in the 21st century CE. In the aftermath of the Earth / Cybertronian war, they co-habitated the plains of [[Uranus]] with the Maximals. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

====''Of Masters and Mayhem''====
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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity====
=====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material=====
The Predacons traveled across time to find the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] and change the fate of Cybertron. While battling the [[Maximal]]s on pre-[[Ice Age]] [[Earth]], both sides were joined by the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies forever. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

Multiple possible futures for the Predacons were recorded on the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]]. In one, [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] led a cross-factional alliance, while in another, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] ascended to become the leader of the Predacons. In other futures, both Dinobot and Blackarachnia left the Predacons and became Maximals! {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}
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=====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon=====
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====2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic====
Enough time had passed between the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] and the present day that the original Decepitcon leader [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] had been almost forgotten by successive generations; {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 3}} the Predacons and their Maximal counterparts ostensibly cooperated under the terms of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], which mandated a certain level of intergovernmental cooperation between the [[Tripredacus Council]] and their Maximal opposites. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 4}} The Predacon [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] cheerfully admitted that the Predacons were a warrior race—temperamental, aggressive and confrontational. In times of peace, they would throw themselves into whatever conflicts they could find and readily tackle new challenges—these included science, athletics, law, and peacekeeping operations. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 5}}

Unbeknownst to the Maximals, the Tripredacus Council privately supported a number of armed dissidents, Predacon separatists who wished to form their own independent state. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}} One such agent, the ambitious [[Megatron (BW)|Galavar]], would go on to defy the Tripredacus Council and strike out on his own after stealing the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] from the Maximals. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}}
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===2001 Robots in Disguise continuity family===
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{{note|In the Japanese ''Car Robots'' cartoon, the villains were referred to as the "Destrongers" (rather than the "Destron" name that the previous Japanese "beast era" cartoons had used for the Predacons), though they still used the Predacon [[insignia]]. When the cartoon was dubbed as ''Robots in Disguise'', the faction used the Predacon name.}}

Uniquely, the Predacons of the [[Viron]] cluster universes are not an offshoot of the Decepticons, but are instead the default version of their faction, sworn enemies of the noble Autobots for thousands of years.<ref>[https://www.tfraw.com/2021/09/transformers-robots-in-disguise-series.html Robots in Disguise Series Bible, at TFRaw]</ref> Governed by the [[Predacon Council]], these Predacons are ruthless conquerors from Cybertron, with [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] having come to rule over many worlds in his service to the Council, ultimately aiming for universal domination.

The [[Decepticon#2001 Robots in Disguise cartoon|Decepticons]], meanwhile, exist as a subgroup of the Predacons, first created on Earth from six stolen Autobot protoforms. More have apparently turned up since, while in certain universes another Predacon subgroup called the [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]]s share the Decepticon insignia.

====2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
[[File:Rid9.JPG|left|thumb|Say "Cheese." Grrr...]]
There was a civil war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], presumably (though not stated) between the [[Autobot]]s and the Predacons. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus (episode)|Ultra Magnus}}

The Predacons spread throughout the galaxy under Megatron's command, ravaging planets for their energy; time and again, [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime's]] forces clashed with them. {{storylink|Battle Protocol!}} The Predacon Council, however, became aware that the mighty [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]] was located on [[Earth]], and Megatron was ordered to take a strike team and seize control of the monolith. {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}} As a cover story, however, Megatron claimed to simply be after Earth's energy. {{storylink|Battle Protocol!}}

Unfortunately, the Predacons really ''did'' need energy and a combination of that, {{storylink|The Hunt for Black Pyramid}} superior Autobot numbers, {{storylink|Spychangers to the Rescue}} the inability to get information out of the captive [[Kenneth Onishi]], {{storylink|Secret Weapon: D-5}} and the sheer ''incompetence'' of Megatron's men {{storylink|An Explosive Situation}} {{storylink|Secret Weapon: D-5}} {{storylink|The Ultimate Robot Warrior}} saw them get stuck in a rut.

[[File:Preds in tears.jpg|thumb]]
Megatron's fortunes changed after he found and reprogrammed Autobot protoforms into the brand-new [[Decepticon]]s {{storylink|The Decepticons}}, which left his old Predacon forces as second-class villains in fear of losing their jobs. The two groups of henchmen would constantly clash, with the Predacons sometimes trying to undermine the Decepticons and usually being forced into the crap jobs. {{storylink|Commandos}} {{storylink|Volcano (episode)|Volcano}}

The discovery of Fortress Maximus {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}} finally got the mission on track for the villains, and when the Decepticons tried to usurp Megatron and failed, the Preds were put back on time! {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}} Unfortunately, that was immediately followed by a big final battle where Galvatron (the upgraded form of Megatron) eventually ignored them and they ended up captive. Only Sky-Byte remained at large. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)}}

====Dreamwave ''Robots in Disguise'' comic====
[[File:UltraMagnustotheRescue DecepticonsPredacons.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
While Megatron himself set himself up as a distraction (attracting the attention of the [[Autobot Brothers]]), the Predacons participated in an Arizona raid on a human research plant, looking to steal an experimental nuclear generator. Unfortunately, the Decepticons were also part of the raid, and the bickering between Scourge and Sky-Byte put the two groups at odds with each other. When Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus arrived, a battle broke out, but Scourge forced a stalemate by threatening some innocent humans. The Predacons managed to stop him from hurting innocents, and successfully acquired the generator. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus...to the Rescue?}}
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====Shell Game====
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====Ask Vector Prime====
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===''Animated'' continuity family===
[[File:PredaconBlackarachnia-CAA.jpg|thumb|upright=0.5]]
In the [[Malgus]] cluster universes, the Predacons are a group of [[technorganic]]s lead by [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]]. Back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], she recruited [[Inferno (Animated)|Inferno]] and [[Antagony (Animated)|Antagony]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|The Complete AllSpark Almanac}}

===''Cyberverse'' continuity family===
[[Blackarachnia (Cyberverse)|Blackarachnia]] is the only known member of the Predacons.
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===Live-action film series===
[[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]], the fearsome leader of the [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcons]], had at least three Predacon symbols welded onto his body, likely from Predacons he previously killed. Otherwise, the Predacons are a group of differently-colored [[Scorponok (ROTB)|Scorponok]]s that serve [[Unicron]].

In search of the [[Transwarp Key]], Unicron sent his forces to besiege the [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Maximal homeworld]], including three Predacon Scorponoks. Two successfully attacked [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]], the Maximal leader that carried the Transwarp Key, but were quickly killed by the warriors [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] and [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]].

When the Transwarp Key was activated on Earth, Unicron sent an army of Predacon Scorponoks through the transwarp portal as reinforcements for the Terrorcons and [[Sweep (ROTB)|Sweeps]]. The Autobots, Maximals, and [[Noah Díaz]] held their own against the Predacon and Terrorcon army until the Transwarp Key was destroyed by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], and the enemy forces were sucked back into Unicron's galaxy. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}

==Notes==
*Across the first two seasons of the ''Beast Wars'' animated series, the Predacons as a people underwent some major development changes. In the series' [[production bible]], the Predacons were described as "a race of feral conquerors who believe they alone have the right to rule Cybertron (and any other planet they can train their lasers on)", with [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] stated to be "the most feared leader of the Predacons."<ref>[https://www2.unicron.com/1996-transformers/media/4377-backstory.html ''Beast Wars'' Series Story Bible "Backstory" excerpt at Unicron.com]</ref> This was very much reflected in the cartoon's first season, whenever Megatron would wax poetic about acquiring enough energon to conquer the galaxy, and whenever such treacherous Predacons as [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] would speak of overthrowing Megatron as the means to rule the Predacons as a whole (as if Megatron was the leader of all Predacons instead of just the few stranded with him on prehistoric Earth). In the second season, however, new concepts like the [[Predacon Alliance]], the [[Tripredacus Council]], and the [[Pax Cybertronia]] were all introduced, and [[retcon|reinvented]] the Predacons as merely second-class citizens to the greater Maximal government during a centuries-old peacetime, with Megatron instead considered a rogue criminal even by his own people.
*Due to the pushed-back release of the second and third seasons of ''Beast Wars'' in Japan, the two spin-off series ''Beast Wars II'' and ''Beast Wars Neo'' evidently took inspiration from the first season's "galactic conquerors" depiction of Megatron and his crew, as both Predacon leaders [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] and [[Magmatron]] each sought to conquer the whole ''universe'' and even had the resources to do so: Both of them were well known by the general Maximal populace as an "[[Emperor of Destruction]]" who answered to no higher Predacon authority (which initially seemed to be the case for Megatron in Season One of ''Beast Wars''), and each captained their own crews aboard powerful space vessels that roamed the cosmos in search of great energy sources (likely inspired by Megatron's own quest for energon in ''Beast Wars'' Season One). However, with the later repositioning of ''Beast Wars II'' and ''Neo'' to instead take place in the far distant future after ''Beast Machines'', the depiction of the Predacons being at war in open conflict with the Maximals in the two Japanese series is one that is set long after the Pax Cybertronia,.
*International [[multilingual packaging]] used different names for the Predacons. Depending on the market, those names either were or were not used consistently throughout the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' and 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' toylines' runs. European packaging was comparably straightforward:
**The trilingual European ''Beast Wars'' packaging variant that featured texts in English, Spanish and Italian (easily identified by the double title "Beast Wars/Biocombat") consistently called the faction "Predacon", or "Predacons" for the plural form.
:*Meanwhile, the trilingual European ''Beast Wars'' packaging variant that featured texts in French, Dutch and German (easily identified by the double title "Beast Wars/Ani Mutants") consistently called the faction "[[Predator (disambiguation)|Predator]]", or "Predators" for the plural form.
:*European ''Robots in Disguise'' packaging, which existed in two multilingual packaging versions alternatively featuring texts in English, French, Dutch and German, or in French, Spanish, Italian and German, called the faction "Predacons" for the English, Spanish and Italian portions, and "Predators" for the French, Dutch and German portions.
:Canadian/Latin American packaging is where it gets ''really'' confusing:
:*For the 1996 and 1997 ''Beast Wars'' releases, the French Canadian name was consistently "Prédacon", or "Prédacons" for the plural form, with an accent above the "e". This name was still used for early 1998 releases such as the wave 1 Basic [[Fuzor]] [[Quickstrike (BW)#Toys|Quickstrike]], the wave 1 Deluxe Fuzor [[Sky Shadow (BW)#Toys|Sky Shadow]], the wave 1 Deluxe [[Transmetal]] [[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#TM1|Tarantulas]], and the wave 1 Mega Transmetal [[Megatron (BW)/toys#TM1|Megatron]].
:*But then, in mid-1998, Hasbro decided to apply the French European faction name to the Canadian figures as well, but again spelled it with an accent above the "e", "Prédator". This spelling was used for the wave 2 Basic Fuzor [[Terragator#Toys|Terragator]], the wave 2 Deluxe Fuzor [[Injector (BW)#Toys|Injector]], and the wave 2 Deluxe Transmetal [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#TM1|Waspinator]].
:*But ''then'', for the late 1998 releases, Hasbro suddenly decided to spell the French Canadian name "Prédatore", with an additional "e" at the end. This spelling was used for the wave 3 Basic Fuzor [[Buzzclaw (BW)#Toys|Buzzclaw]], the wave 3 Deluxe Transmetal [[Terrorsaur (BW)#TM1|Terrorsaur]], the wave 2 Mega Transmetal [[Scavenger (BW)#Toys|Scavenger]], and the wave 1 Ultra Transmetal [[Rampage (BW)#Toys|Rampage]].
:*By 1999, Hasbro had reversed that second decision, and all figures now consistently featured the spelling "Prédator", which was used for the remainder of the ''Beast Wars'' line, as well as the 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' line.
:The Spanish name for Latin America was similarly inconsistent:
:*''Beast Wars'' toy packaging consistently indentified the individual figures as "Predacón", with an accent above the "o".
:*However, the Spanish translation of the franchise summary on the back referred to them by the plural form "Predacons", ''without'' an accent, just like on the trilingual European packaging variant that featured Spanish as one of its languages, even though the French translation of the franchise summary featured on the very same packaging ''did'' make heavy use of accents, so it's not like there was a problem with that particular font used that couldn't display accents.
:*The Spanish translation of the franchise summary on 2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' toy packaging, as well as Deluxe [[Bruticus (RID)#Toys|Bruticus]] and Ultra [[Megatron (RID)#Toys|Megatron]]'s [[bio]]s and Megatron's [[Tech Spec]] card, then referred to the faction by the plural form "Predacones", with an additional "e", and no accents… but then Bruticus's Tech Spec card referred to the singular form as "Preacón", ''with'' an accent and misspelled without a "d".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Destron''' (デストロン ''Desutoron''), '''Destronger''' (デストロンガー ''Desutorongā'') (''Car Robots'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Predakon'''
*''Dutch:'' '''Predator''' (''Beast Wars'' and ''Robots in Disguise'' toy packaging)
*''French:'' '''Predator''' (cartoon dub, European ''Beast Wars'' and 2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' toy packaging), '''Prédacon''' (Canadian 1996-1998 ''Beast Wars'' toy packaging), '''Prédator''' (Canadian 1998-onwards ''Beast Wars'' and 2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' toy packaging), '''Prédatore''' (Canadian late 1998 ''Beast Wars'' toy packaging only)
*''German:'' '''Predator''' (''Beast Wars'' and 2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' toy packaging)
*''Spanish:'' '''Predacón''' (America, ''Beast Wars'' toy packaging only)
*''Latvian:'' '''Predakoni'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yuánshǐ Shòu''' (原始兽, "Primeval Beast")
*''Polish:'' '''Predatony'''
*''Russian:'' '''Khishcherony''' (Хищероны, "Predatorcons")

==References==
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[[Category:Animated Predacons| ]]
[[Category:Beast Wars]]
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[[Category:Beast Wars II]]
[[Category:Beast Wars II Predacons| ]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Neo]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Neo Predacons| ]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising factions]]
[[Category:Cyberverse Transformers]]
[[Category:Factions]]
[[Category:Predacons| Predacon (BW)]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) Predacons| ]]
[[Category:Wings Universe]]

Scorponok (ROTB)

2023-06-15T22:30:09Z

Nightsqueak:

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:''Scorponok is a [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]-allied [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

[[File:ScorponokROTB-packagingart.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Okay, so I don't ''always'' have that central turbine.]]

'''Scorponok''' is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] scorpion who's made out of turbines! There's also a [[Decepticon]] [[Scorponok (Movie)|scorpion]] out and about who's made out of the same turbines, which is weird.

Scorponok can either form armor for [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] or partner up with [[Sandspear]].

There's a lot of him.
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==Fiction==
===''Rise of the Beasts'' film===
Arriving at the [[Maximal homeworld]], the dark god [[Unicron]] deployed a horde of Scorponoks ahead of senior acolyte [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]], with two Scorponoks going after Maximal leader [[Apelinq (ROTB)| Apelinq]] before being killed by [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]].

Millennia later, during Unicron's attempted invasion of [[Earth]], Scorponoks were sent as reinforcements for the army of [[Freezer]]s protecting the [[Transwarp Key]]. Any that weren't killed by the combined Maximal-[[Autobot]] force died in the explosion caused by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] destroying the Key. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}

==Toys==
===''Rise of the Beasts''===
[[File:ROTBtoy-BeastCombinersScourgeScorponok.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Scourgeponok.]]
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*'''Scourge & Predacon Scorponok''' (Beast Combiners, [[2023]])
**''Accessories'': Tail section
{{toydesigner|[[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Included with [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]], Beast Combiners Scorponok converts into a set of armor for compatible figures via partial autotransformation. His tail section detaches to form a handheld weapon.

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[[File:ROTBtoy-BeastWeaponizersScorponok.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
{{anchor|BuzzworthyBumblebee}}
*'''Predacon Scorponok & Sandspear''' (Beast Weaponizers, 2023)
**''Accessories'': Tail weapon
{{toydesigner|[[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released as part of a Target-exclusive ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' line, ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|Rise of the Beasts]]'' Scorponok transforms from robot to monstrous robotic scorpion. The scorpion tail detaches to serve as a weapon for his robot mode, while Scorponok's fellow scorpion-bot and pack-in partner [[Sandspear]] also converts into a blade that he can wield.

:The robot mode head of this toy is based on that of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Deluxe Class [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]], or more accurately, based on that same Dead End head as used by [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/scorponok-movie-beast-wars-hybrid.1041390/ a fan-made custom] that's one of the top results on Google Images when you type in stuff like "movie scorponok".
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==Notes==
*It is unclear if Scorponok's status as a Predacon in the toyline is applicable to the film's setting, wherein the Scorponoks' sole purpose is to serve Unicron. The term "Predacon" is never used in the film, and the group's existence can only be inferred from the Beast Era insignia being barely visible on the Scorponoks' backs as well as Scourge having two as trophies. Given that Scourge's schtick is harvesting insignias from defeated enemies of Unicron, it is questionable that the Scorponoks would be classified as sentient members of a different faction, but the film does not go into any detail on where the Scorponoks came from.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scorponok''' (スコルポノック ''Sukoruponokku'')

[[Category:Rise of the Beasts Predacons]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]

Scorponok (BW)

2023-06-12T06:06:26Z

Nightsqueak:

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:''Scorponok is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:BWScorponokSticker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Transforms into a scorpion. Surprise?]]
'''Scorponok'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s personality seems to have two main features: He's often dumb, and he's always loyal to [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] (surprisingly so, considering Megatron's [[Terrorsaur (BW)|other]] [[Tarantulas (BW)|crew]] [[Blackarachnia (BW)|members]]), and of those two features, only the loyalty seems to be consistent. He tries to serve Megatron to the best of his abilities, but when [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] is able to outwit you, there's only so much you have to offer.

Scorponok serves as Megatron's newly promoted [[second-in-command]] on the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' after [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]'s defection to the [[Maximal]]s, though he is insecure about the title and constantly tries to assert himself among the other Predacons who, aware of his shortcomings, generally dismiss or ignore him.

Scorponok's only other real contribution to Megatron's cause is in developing cyber-viruses that he delivers with his [[Cyberbee|cyberbee drone]]. (This is impressive, actually, given his otherwise limited mentality.) However, these generally don't work out as he hoped, and so they've done little to increase his standing in the eyes of the other Predacons.

==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
Inhabiting the [[Mojave Desert]], Scorponok was suited to the harsh conditions of this arid environment. Described as vicious, this desert attack specialist relied mainly on surprise attacks to overcome his foes. For this task, he possessed three alternatives: launching a robotic bee stored in one claw, his 2-shot missile blast stored in the other; his terrifying tail, which dealt poisonous cyber-strikes. {{storylink|Scorponok (BW)#Toys|Scorponok bio}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Don Brown]] (English), [[Masashi Endō]] (Japanese)|[[Fang Shuqiao]] (Chinese), [[Alexandr Novikov]] (Russian, 1st dub), [[Bernard Métraux]] (French), [[Sidney Lilla]] (Portuguese), [[Antonio Paiola]] (Italian), [[Mario Grete]] (German), [[Bardo Miranda]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Enrique Cazorla]] (Castilian Spanish)}}

[[File:BeastWars1 Scorponok battleready.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.55|OUR MISSILES!]]
Crash-landing on an unknown planet, Scorponok and his peers were forced to take on organic [[beast mode]]s to shield themselves from the planet's dangerous levels of raw [[energon]]. Scorponok took a scorpion as his new [[alternate mode]]. When Dinobot furiously berated [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] for foolishly marooning them on the wrong planet and attempted to attack his leader, Scorponok stood behind Megatron and waited for his cue to fire on Dinobot, sending the traitor far into the distance. Later, Scorponok participated in the first battle between the Maximal and Predacon factions and managed to trap [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor's]] leg under a boulder. However, the Predacons soon succumbed to energon overload. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}}

After recovering in beast mode, Scorponok and the lower-ranking Predacons were wagering who would win the battle between [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] and Dinobot until Megatron ordered them to fire on the unwitting combatants. After their shots failed to destroy the Maximals but instead revealed a massive energon cache buried inside a mountain, the Predacons moved out, followed by the Maximals. The two parties confronted each other at the energon cache, and Scorponok fought Dinobot in the one-on-one clashes that ensued. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 2)}}

[[File:TheWeb Scorponok beastmode.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|[https://biosector01.com/wiki/Vorox Beware my stinger tail!]]]
While Scorponok was later salvaging a mega-cannon, he was surprised by Cheetor. Luckily [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] distracted the Maximal, giving Scorponok time to hit Cheetor with a missile. Despite asserting that he was second in command and should be giving the orders, Scorponok took Tarantulas's suggestion to scarper before Optimus Primal arrived. He subsequently installed the cannon as part of the perimeter defenses for the Predacon base, aided by [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]. {{storylink|The Web}} Scorponok found himself hunting Cheetor again, when the cat somehow teleported into the Predacon base. Cheetor escaped into the ducts, so Scorponok sent a missile in after him, unsuccessfully. A short time later, they found Cheetor messing with the Predacon computer, so Scorponok fired another missile at him, only for it to end up slagging himself and Waspinator. {{storylink|Equal Measures}}

[[File:ChainofCommand Scorponok fail.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Looks like somebody forgot their parachute before skydiving...]]
Scorponok took part in a battle at the [[Standing Stones]], and ended up face-down in the dirt after Cheetor shot him. After Primal went missing, blasted by an [[Vok probe|alien probe]], Megatron sent Scorponok and Waspinator to guard the Standing Stones. As it turned out, Primal wasn't dead, and after he was released from the probe, he blasted all of the Predacons. {{storylink|Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command}} When Terrorsaur mounted a leadership bid and badly damaged Megatron, Scorponok simply had his leader repaired the ''instant'' Terrorsaur wasn't looking. {{storylink|Power Surge (episode)|Power Surge}}

After a [[stasis pod]] crashed, Megatron took Scorponok and Tarantulas to attack the Maximal base. While the Predacon leader provided a diversion, the two other Predacons sneaked up on Dinobot, knocking him out. Unfortunately for them, Dinobot had time to activate the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[autogun]]s, and first Tarantulas, then Scorponok were blasted off the ship. {{storylink|Fallen Comrades}} Scorponok was part of an ambush, enabling the Predacons to steal another stasis pod and bring [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] online. Terrorsaur would later mount another bid to become leader, with [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]'s help, but Scorponok announced loudly and at length that his loyalty belonged to Megatron and he would never follow Terrorsaur. As it turned out, Megatron allowed Terrorsaur temporary leadership, so Scorponok appeared to be happy to follow the new leader's commands, at least until it was proved in battle that Terrorsaur was incompetent as a leader. {{storylink|Double Jeopardy}}

Megatron tasked Scorponok with a mission to create a virus for his [[cyberbee]] that would turn Optimus Primal into a coward. Ambushing the Maximal leader and Dinobot as they were on a botanical study near a waterfall, Scorponok managed to have his cyberbee latch onto Optimus when he attempted to help the traitor. Unfortunately, Optimus Primal fired off a shot before going down, dislodging the log Scorponok was sitting upon and sending him over the edge of the waterfall. To greater misfortune, Scorponok had botched the virus, turning Optimus Primal not into a coward, but a fearless, ultra-aggressive berserker. When the Predacons found out about this via a warning from Cheetor, Megatron was so furious that he kicked Scorponok with his T. Rex foot for his incompetence. When Primal ripped the cyberbee off and chucked it at Megatron's back, Megatron rushed away to Scorponok, demanding that he dislodge the time bomb from him immediately. But as try he might, he couldn't get the cyberbee off in time as both he and Megatron were caught in the explosion. {{storylink|Gorilla Warfare}}

[[File:TheProbe Scorponok minus claw.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|He told me enough. He told me you killed him.]]
Scorponok spotted the Maximals building a communications array, and gave a video of it to Terrorsaur to take back to Megatron. After word came through that the array was to be destroyed, he confronted the Maximals. Primal intercepted his missiles, Rattrap blew his claw off, and then Dinobot blasted him into the distance-and he would later be squashed by Blackarachnia when Rattrap blasted her off the same cliff. {{storylink|The Probe}} He was later (improbably) one of the Predacons who staged a revolt against Megatron. That should have been the Maximal's first clue it was only a mock revolt, as once they'd made the ''Axalon'' space-worthy, the Predacons emerged from hiding and attempted to take their ship. Scorponok actually downed Dinobot at the start of the fight, but ended up eating the former Predacon's optic beams and a round of fire from the ''Axalon''. Despite this, he was still able to fire a missile to knock Primal from the entry lift, and Megatron would ensure that the ship would never fly again. {{storylink|Victory (episode)|Victory}}

[[File:DarkDesigns Scorponok squished.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Yet another day Scorponok would rather forget.]]
After [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] was converted into a Predacon by Megatron's [[Transmuter (BW)|Transmuter]], Scorponok found himself assigned to repair the base computer. Unaware that the computer had actually been sabotaged by Rhinox, he was surprised and shocked when the ex-Maximal dropped a pile of heavy crates on him. A spell in a Predacon restoration pool left him ready to extract some revenge, but Rhinox deftly deflected his rage onto Terrorsaur, and the pair had their heads slammed together by Rhinox. Despite all this, he was able to take part in the inevitable fight with the Maximals, during which he was able to take some of his anger out on Dinobot. He ultimately lost the fight and was at ground zero when the Transmuter exploded. {{storylink|Dark Designs}}

Scorponok acted as a lab assistant to Megatron, as his leader created a [[Clone One|clone of Dinobot]]. He was a teeny bit skeptical at the result. {{storylink|Double Dinobot}} When another stasis pod crashed, Megatron dispatched [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] and Scorponok to retrieve it. Blackarachnia was disgusted by Scorponok's subservient attitude, and on their way to the pod, she ditched him. Scorponok almost immediately ran into [[Tigatron]], who ended his quest by freezing him. {{storylink|The Spark}}

Scorponok was again teamed with Blackarachnia when Terrorsaur and Waspinator found a [[Brigadoon|weird flying island]]. After they reached the island, Scorponok used a cyberbee to check the place out, but it was intercepted by Tigatron. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 1}} The two Predacons reached the obelisk at the center of the island and blasted their way in. When Blackarachnia announced the island's power would allow her to defeat even Megatron, Scorponok revealed that he had been sent with her to make sure that didn't happen. Of course, she promptly tricked him into triggering one of the island's many traps, and he fell through the hole that opened up to the ground below. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 2}}

[[File:Spider's Game Scorponok Inferno.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Looks like someone gave Scorponok...]]
On another occasion, Scorponok was on lookout when he spotted Tarantulas being "chased" by a stasis pod. Megatron ordered he obtain take the stasis pod back to base, so he confronted Tarantulas... only for the pod to blow up, knocking him into some boulders, where a falling rock rendered him unconscious. By the time he recovered, the fight was over, and Megatron ordered him to gather up [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] for repair. {{storylink|Spider's Game}} He took part in a diversionary attack on the ''Axalon'', while Waspinator and Terrorsaur stole the ship's [[rectifier coil]]. Later, once the Maximals had gone feral, he participated on the hunt by carrying Megatron's chair, but was taken down by Cheetor once the Maximals overcame their beast instincts. {{storylink|Call of the Wild}}

In one of his rare successes, Scorponok triggered an energon explosion, apparently taking out a group of Maximals. In reality, he'd simply blinded them, but he didn't find this out until after he'd reported back to Megatron. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}} After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], possessing the body of Waspinator, helped the Predacons take over the ''Axalon'', Megatron left the [[Decepticon]] in charge of the Maximal base with Scorponok and Blackarachnia as underlings. When the inevitable betrayal occurred, Scorponok put up a token resistance before Starscream blasted him off the side of the ship. {{storylink|Possession}}

[[File:OtherVoices1 Scorponok and Megatron pose.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|So we shall flow a river forth to Thee and teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomene Patris Et Filii et Spiritus Sancti]]
Scorponok was among the Predacons who were taken out by Rhinox's almighty fart. {{storylink|The Low Road}} After Megatron declared a truce, and Tigatron infiltrated the Predacon base in search of information, Scorponok and Terrorsaur attempted to stop the Maximal from escaping, and ended up colliding spectacularly. Luckily for Scorponok, he didn't have to pursue Tigatron, as the Predacons who did mostly came back on stretchers. {{storylink|Before the Storm}} Scorponok later accompanied Megatron on a mission to an [[Bio-Dome|alien construct]] which had appeared. His toxic sting was instrumental in breaching the construct's wall, allowing Rattrap to get inside and retrieve [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. Of course, a short time later, Rattrap used one of Scorponok's missiles to dispose of Megatron, shortly before Scorponok himself was blasted by Airazor. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 1}}

[[File:BW Scorponok Terrorsaur deaths.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Oh, the... robotity?]]
Back at base, Scorponok and the other Predacons monitored the situation with the [[Planet Buster]] which had been revealed high above the planet. Though Scorponok was confident that Megatron would save them, his leader announced that he had someone else in mind to do that. As it turned out, Optimus Primal was the one who piloted a modified stasis pod and blew up the Planet Buster. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}} Scorponok celebrated with his fellow Predacons, but the destruction of the alien weapon had other consequences. A [[quantum surge]] flooded through the base, beginning to mutate their bodies into [[Transmetal]]s. However both Scorponok and Terrorsaur lost control of their hover platforms, crashing into each other and tumbling into the lava beneath the Predacon base, where they perished. No one much noticed, though Blackarachnia pointed out that only Waspinator was present with Megatron when the Predacons arrived at the ''Axalon'' (only to keep herself from getting blasted). {{storylink|Aftermath}}
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====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base=====
Scorponok was witness to [[Predacon computer|NAVI-ko]] being sent through [[unspace|transwarp]] to acquire [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime]] for the Predacon forces. {{storylink|Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base}}

=====''Cloud''=====
While the Maximals were trying to help out the wayward [[Hot Rodimus]] and [[SARA]] of the [[Cloud World]], they investigated an energon mine, only to find the Predacons waiting there. The two sides battled, and Hot Rodimus took the opportunity to transform into helicopter mode to pursue his true quarry, the [[Shockwave (Cloud)|Shockwave]] from his world. The two's battle set off the nearby energon, forcing the Predacons to retreat. {{storylink|Wild (Cloud)|Wild}}

====3H comics====
After using the [[Divine Light]] to access [[Primus]]'s power, [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]] reanimated several [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] corpses into facsimiles of [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s old subordinates, including one of Scorponok. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

====''Transformers Legends'' anthology====
While Megatron was being guided through the afterlife by Rhinox, he beheld a vision of himself slaughtering his allies and foes alike, Scorponok among them. {{storylink|Singularity Ablyss}}

====2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity====
[[File:Transmetalscorponok.jpg|thumb|left|You'd look angry too if you had heat burns all over you.]]
The 'bot who would one day call himself "Scorponok" served under [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] at the tail-end of the Great War. When the Autobot negotiator [[Tigatron]] approached Megatron's camp, Scorponok was instructed to let him come so that they could spring a surprise attack on the unsuspecting 'bot. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

After the Quantum Surge hit prehistoric Earth, Scorponok and Terrorsaur did not actually die—they were just put in stasis lock. They awakened after the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] ended, finding themselves in Transmetal bodies. Scorponok got shafted, though—his new body didn't have a third [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] like everyone else's. He had hover-fans with which he could [[Flight|fly]], though, so that's likely a decent thing. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #3}}

====''Timelines''====
{{voiceactor|[[Brad Venable]] (English)}}
[[File:Scorponokbwdawn.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Looking at him, he was probably called "Scorponok" before the Beast Wars, too.]]
The Predacon who would become Scorponok was part of a mission with [[Backslash]] to steal the sacred Maximal relic, the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], on behalf of [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]; in fact, "Scorponok" was loyal to [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and in on his plan to take the disk for himself. He was meant to bomb [[Maximal Power Station B4-Y]] to aid Megatron and his partner's attack; he was almost caught by a guard but Backslash saved him, berating him for being sloppy. Later on, when Backslash was caught by a guard, "Scorponok" laughed, mockingly referencing what Backslash said earlier and happily triggered the bombs, killing his alleged comrade. Nice guy. {{storylink|Theft of the Golden Disk}}

With the Disk in their hands (and Scorponok having time to completely change bodies!), the thieves were picked up by their other comrades in a stolen ship, newly christened the ''Darksyde''. Soon after leaving Cybertron, the ''Darksyde'' was involved in a space battle with the Maximal vessels ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and ''[[Chromia 10]]'' and an unidentified Predacon ship. At its conclusion, only the ''Axalon'' and the ''Darksyde'' survived, and both ships passed through a [[unspace|transwarp]] portal to an unknown destination. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

Two weeks after [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] was reborn on [[Earth]], Scorponok fought to defend an orbital weapon from the Maximals. Scorponok and the launching pad were dealt with by Airazor. {{storylink|The Razor's Edge}}
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====Waspscream continuity====
In [[Primax 208.06 Zeta]], the Starscream of [[Primax 206.15 Gamma]] merged with Waspinator to successfully defeat the Maximals and, after a [[quantum surge]], threw Megatron, Inferno, and Scorponok into containment. However, Megatron escaped en route to Cybertron, harvested everyone's sparks, used their remaining bodies to create his [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] hordes. Wanting generals for his army, Megatron 'rescued' Waspscream's prisoners. Scorponok was horrified by what had happened to Cybertron and wanted no part of it. Megatron cared little for his objections and ripped out his spark to create his general [[Tankor (BM)#3H comics|Tankor]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/16}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
When [[human]] archaeologists uncovered a cave filled with primitive language, [[Mini-Con]] [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] translated it for them. The markings told of a time when the Maximals and Predacons crash-landed on prehistoric Earth, though the stranded Transformers were seen by the protohumans as gods. One in the form of an "scorpion" was among them. {{storylink|Fire in the Dark}}

===Legends World===
Scorponok was an employee at [[Tera-Kura Co.]] with an unrequited crush on [[Megatron (BW)#Transformers Legends comic|President Megatron]]. Megatron didn't appreciate his feelings. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 13#Rivals! Tera-Kura Co.!|Rivals! Tera-Kura Co.!}} At some point during the work day, Scorponok joined his other male employees in admiring [[Blackarachnia (BW)#Transformers Legends comic|Blackarachnia]] and [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]]. {{Storylink|LG-15 Nightbird Shadow Sequel}} When the [[Waspinator (BW)#Cartoon continuity|Waspinator]] of another world took over Tera-Kura, he forced Scorponok to fan him with a palm leaf. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Waspinator)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} He was among the employees charged with moving [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[transformation cog]] to safety during an attack, but could do little to fight back when [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]] came for it. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon Mobilization Chapter: Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon Civil War}} He was later present when Megatron got control of his company back. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 63|Bonus Edition Vol. 63}}

After the [[Legends World]] was restored, Scorponok watched on as [[T-AI|Ai]] attempted to arrest [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] in [[Tera-Kura Co.]] {{Storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:IdentityPolitics Scorponok.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|"You are not the guy. You're not capable of ''being'' the guy. I had a guy but now I don't. You are not the guy!"]]
Scorponok served as a lowly programmer for the [[Dynamic Energon Distilleries]] plant in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. However, his lucky break came when he bumped into [[Stockade (Universe 2003)|two]] [[Rav (BWU)|Maximals]] breaking in to the plant. The security guard [[Impound]] was able to catch them, and Scorponok was congratulated personally by the administrator, [[Megatron (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Gnashteeth]]. During their meeting, Scorponok was impressed with both Gnashteeth's collection of [[Decepticon]] relics and his powerful personality. Gnashteeth promoted him to senior programmer, cementing Scorponok's belief in his boss. During a second meeting, however, Gnashteeth told him that he would be replaced from his position as Administrator before improvements to the [[energon]] process that Scorponok had been making could take form. An idle comment by Scorponok gave Gnashteeth an idea to create and sell extra energon on the black market to become richer than their wildest dreams. Scorponok was a little unsure of the whole thing, but agreed because Gnashteeth made him feel needed.

The two quickly set up their scheme, and began selling their newly-stolen energon. Their first transaction was not satisfactory to Gnashteeth, who vowed to sell directly to the customers, using [[Empty|Empties]] as middlemen. During this time, Scorponok had to put out a hit on one of them, [[Tappet]], who stole his assigned cubes and needed to be made an example. Their rapidly-growing enterprise came under fire on two angles- Gnashteeth was demoted to co-deputy adminstatrator, and another gang, the [[Kospego (group)|Kospegos]], were moving in on their turf. An attempted meeting between the two criminal organizations went poorly- Kospego leader [[Thunderhoof (BWU)|Thunderhoof]] made them wait, their [[Raze|hired]] [[Sting (G1)|muscle]] were bribed to leave, and when negotiations fell through, Gnashteeth was assaulted by Thunderhoof. Thunderhoof, along with [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Terrorsaur]], another Kospego, beat Gnashteeth nearly to death and mockingly dubbed him "Megatron" as Scorponok watched, powerless to intervene. Afterwards, Scorponok took his boss back to the plant to heal him.

[[File:NotAllMegatrons-newbodies.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"Yeah, Mr. White! Yeah, science!"]]

While Gnashteeth was recovering, the plant's other co-deptuty, [[Budora (BWU)|Budora]], warned Scorponok that it was probably for the best that Gnashteeth would quietly leave the company. But that proved to be the last straw for Gnashteeth, who decided to quit playing by the rules and take all of the energon he could. Soon afterwards, Scorponok and Gnashteeth faked a meltdown, allowing them to steal scores of cubes. However, Impound tried to remove Scorponok, believing that there actually was an emergency. Scorponok had no choice but to execute the security bot.

Later, Scorponok accompanied his boss to his second meeting with the Kospegos, where Gnashteeth stole a trick right out of Thunderhoof's playbook by bribing Terrorsaur and [[Scavenger (BM)|Scavenger]] to turn on their boss, and Scorponok, all reluctance towards violence removed, helped deal with him. The new gang, gathered in a warehouse, christened themselves "Darksyders" based on Scorponok's suggestion. {{storylink|Identity Politics}}

Scorponok remained at Megatron's side as the Darksyders consolidated control over the Cybertronian underworld, including the [[Destron Boy]]s and finally the [[Minion of Unicron (BW)|Minions of Unicron]]. Yet Megatron was unfulfilled, as their success didn't come until after the [[Grand Uprising]] of the Resistance had begun to challenge the Builders. Megatron wanted nothing [[Lio Convoy]] could give him, but greater power and glory clearly lay in changing the social order somehow. Scorponok assisted Megatron in a thought experiment that led him to his next quest: removing energon dependency from the population.

As Megatron's project consumed him, Scorponok did his best to facilitate his master's wishes. He coordinated various Darksyders and independent contractors in acquiring the technology needed to make the impossible happen. He also liaised with [[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]], the Builder mad scientist that Megatron brought into the fold to aid his schemes. Finally, success was achieved and the Darksyders were the first protoformers to adopt [[Beast mode]]s, allowing them to produce their own energon through natural processes like the mechanimals of Cybertron. {{storylink|Not All Megatrons}}

Sale of the [[Beast Upgrade]] technology made the Darksyders both legitimate and rich. They were able to move into a heavily fortified base in Iacon prior to the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]] spreading across the planet. Scorponok barricaded the doors and windows as Megatron put Leatherhide to work creating the means to oppose the Vehicons. He succeeded, and Wasp was turned into Waspinator (with a little help from Scorponok and Terrorsaur choosing him as a test subject), able to turn the Vehicons away with a wireless signal. {{storylink|Derailment}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
Scorponok was one of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]]'s Maximals. When the Maximals invaded Cybertron, he was one of the many warriors who wound up battling [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] and fell to his death when Arcee disrupted the [[Ore-4|gravity generator]] in [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}}

===2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic===
[[File:SavageLandingPart1-Scorponok.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

Scorponok was a follower of [[Megatron (BW)|Galavar]], leader of a cell of Predacon separatists in the employ of the [[Tripredacus Council]]. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}} A talented computer programmer, Scorponok regarded himself as one of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s top codebreakers, and had previously used his skills to help quell the [[Wolfjay Rebellion]] on [[Riliot]]. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 2}} When their ambitious leader, now going by the name "[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]", set his sights upon a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|golden disk]] housed in the Maximal [[Ministry of Science|Science Ministry]], Scorponok, [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]], and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] raided the facility and stole the disk.

The Predacons fled Cybertron aboard the stolen Maximal warship ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'', but came under threat from the Maximal science vessel ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''. The brief ship-to-ship skirmish ended when [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] successfully spooled their [[Transwarp Drive|transwarp drive]] and escaped through time and space to one of the coordinates indicated on the disk; when the Maximals pursued them through [[unspace]], however, the second round of combat between the two ships ended with both sides crash-landing on the planet below and knocking their occupants into [[stasis lock]]. To survive on this [[energon]]-rich planet, the ''Darksyde's'' computer rebuilt all of the Predacons with organic [[beast mode]]s that would allow them to safely withstand high levels of ambient [[energon radiation]]. After reawakening in his new body, Scorponok and the other Predacons watched as Megatron announced his intentions to find and deal with any Maximal stragglers who'd survived the crash. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}}

[[File:SavageLandingPart4-Predacons.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

While the Predacons scouted out the terrain beyond the crashed ''Darksyde'', Scorponok went to check on Megatron, who'd grown increasingly frustrated by his inability to decode the encrypted files on the stolen disk. When Scorponok suggested that he could lend his own skills to the task, Megatron throttled his subordinate and told him to help Tarantulas get the lay of the land. On the way out, Scorponok yelled at [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], who'd just returned from a reconnaissance flight, to do his job and survey the area. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 2}}

After the Predacons had captured [[Nyx]],and decided to execute the helpless Maximal after a fruitless interrogation, Scorponok took part in the proceedings before the conflicted [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] turned on his nominal comrades and, after a brief fight, trapped them all inside the ''Darksyde'' while he and Nyx escaped into the jungle. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 3}} While trapped in the ship, Scorponok played a hand of cards with Waspinator; when Tarantulas finally unscrambled the ship's systems, Megatron ordered all the Predacons to find and eliminate the traitorous Dinobot. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 4}} The Predacons tracked the two all the way back to the crashed ''Axalon'', and launched a full-scale attack on the ship. In the ensuing melee, Scorponok went up against [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], but found himself flummoxed by the agile Maximal's speed. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 5}} When [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] successfully reactivated the ''Axalon''{{'}}s shields, the other Maximals retreated... all save Dinobot, whose unfamiliar [[spark]] signature prevented him from passing through the deflector shields. Though Dinobot confidently assumed that he could take five Predacons at once, Tarantulas ambushed the ex-Predacon and stabbed him through the chest, and the other Predacons joined in to beat Dinobot to the brink of death before [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] turned the ship's guns on the Predacons and forced them into a retreat. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 6}}

Weeks later, Scorponok accused Terrorsaur of treason when Terrorsaur suggested that Megatron's obsession with decoding the Golden Disk was a sign that he was losing his mind, and ordered Terrorsaur and Waspinator to join him on a routine energon-gathering run. {{storylink|Pod Part 1}}

When the recently activated [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] joined the Predacons, Scorponok attended a Predacon banquet intended to commemorate their unexpected victory. While the other Predacons went out to search for more downed [[stasis pod]]s, Scorponok suggested that [[Skold]] could help with some routine maintenance, but was surprised when Skold told him she just wanted to be left alone. {{storylink|Thicker Skin}} Some time afterwards, Scorponok watched in shock as Skold befriended and subsequently beheaded their prisoner [[Powerhug (BW)|Powerhug]]. {{storylink|Skold's No Good, Very Bad Day}}

[[File:MaximalsStrikeBackPart2-RhinoxVsScorponok.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

While supervising a routine training session, Scorponok and Terrorsaur again found themselves at odds when a bloodthirsty Terrorsaur began criticizing Megatron's recent decisions and suggested that he take command. After Megatron violently reminded Terrorsaur of his place, the Predacons came under attack from the Maximals, who'd rigged up an improvised shuttlecraft and used it to launch a bombing run on the ''Darksyde''. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 1}} During the battle, Scorponok faced off against [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 2}} until Cheetor redirected Blackarachnia's stun blast and used it to take Scorponok out of the fight. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 3}}

At some point, Scorponok took part in a skirmish over energon that ended with Cheetor getting injured. {{storylink|The Speedway of Central Consciousness}}

[[File:PrimalRage-PredaconVsMutants.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

With Terrorsaur dead, Waspinator partnered with Scorponok to search for energon in the jungle, and the two stumbled across a pack of particularly aggressive mutant animals. The pair discovered a strange lode of red energon; when they brought it back to their base, Tarantulas discovered that the substance possessed unusual, aggression-enhancing properties capable of turning anyone who came too close into violent berserkers. When Scorponok pointed out that the stuff didn't seem to affect him or Waspinator, Tarantulas pointedly asked what that said about the pair. {{storylink|Primal Rage}}

Later, Optimus and Megatron's encounter with the [[Vok]] and their [[Children of the Vok (group)|servants]] forced them to declare a temporary truce and work together to forestall the Vok. Scorponok and Rhinox worked together to salvage whatever they could from the ''Darksyde'''s transwarp engines and potentially beam a message back to Cybertron, but while working discovered signs of treachery that pointed to Megatron. When they investigated, they found that Tarantulas, the only other person with access codes had already cut a deal with the Vok and set about sabotaging the Maximal-Predacon alliance; after capturing the treacherous scientist, however, Tarantulas retaliated by unleashing Terrorsaur's reanimated [[zombie]] corpse. As Terrorsaur rampaged through the ship, Scorponok tried to raise the alarm by contacting his comrades aboard the ''Axalon''. Moments after sending the transmission, Tarantulas and Terrorsaur found him; although Scorponok tried to put up a fight, Terrorsaur easily killed him and drained his [[energon]]. {{storylink|The Beginning of the End}}

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Scorponok-art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
The Predacons traveled across time to find the [[AllSpark]] and change the fate of Cybertron. While battling the [[Maximal]]s on pre-[[Ice Age]] Earth, both sides were joined by the Autobots and Decepticons, their epic battle changing their combined destinies forever.

Scorponok's function was a guard, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a scorpion. His [[Cyberbee]] and mega [[missile]]s were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his dutifulness, single-mindedness, and strength. Scorponok's message from the future was that he will be [[Mirage (G1)|deceived]] by [[Astrotrain (G1)|someone]] he thought was on his side. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

During the collective battle, Scorponok pursued [[Skywarp (BW)|Skywarp]] and the Autobot [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Battle Across Time Collection marketing material}}<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08TM27396/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Battle Across Time Collection on Amazon]</ref>

In a possible destiny recorded on the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]], Scorponok was present when [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] became a Maximal. In other possible destiny, he was part of the united Maximal-Predacon faction lead by [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]. {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}
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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Danny Hansen]] (English)}}
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep2-Scorponok-gets-fooled.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|left|[[Scorponok (BW)#Transformers: Battle Tactics|Sometimes there are lots of me!]]]]
Predacon Scorponok was one of the many Predacons who came to earth as part of Megatron's crew. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} He was sent to intercept [[Rattrap (BW)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Rattrap]] along with [[Astrotrain (G1)#War for Cybertron|Astrotrain]] before he could free [[Airazor (BW)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Airazor]]. Though they initially succeeded, the two Maximals were saved by [[Mirage (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Mirage]], who decloaked and punched Astrotrain. Just when he thought he had finally subdued Rattrap, Mirage, as Astrotrain, talked him down. Mirage freed Airazor before they were discovered. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}} Multiples of him attacked Airazor and [[Blackarachnia (BW)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Blackarachnia]] while they were trying to hack into the [[Nemesis (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis's]] systems. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}} He was one of the Autobots, Decepticons, Maximals, and Predacons who fought against [[Galvatron (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Galvatron]] and [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime]]. He later got to walk off into the sunset with the other Decepticons and Predacons after Cybertron was restored. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}

==Games==
===''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game continuity===
====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game advertising comic====
Upon arriving on "[[Earth|Planet Energon]]," the dangers of Energon radiation forced the six surviving Predacons and their Maximal adversaries to take on beast alternate forms. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers video game advertising comic}}

====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game====
{{voiceactor|??? (English), ??? (Japanese)}}

Many Beast Wars combatants had managed to construct personal bases, customized to their personal tastes, due to the extended duration of the war. Scorponok built a desert operation in the a desert area, mining Energon. Scorponok joined his fellow Predacons in battling not only the persistent Maximal resistance, but the interdimensional monsters known as the [[Skriix]].

=====Maximal campaign=====
Scorponok's mining operation was causing damage to the environment. A lone Maximal investigated, and after the Maximal traversed the dangerous desert and reached the base, he confronted Scorponok, and his many drones. Notable among the drones under Scorponok's command was a giant, purple, mechanical scorpion. After destroying most of Scorponok's drones, the Maximal needed to battle Scorponok himself. The conflict began outside Scorponok's interior base, a structure protected by a shield and autoguns. Once the shield generators and autoguns were destroyed, the Maximal moved in and forced the Predacon to fall into a canyon. After following his opponent downwards, the Maximal finally killed Scorponok.

=====Predacon campaign=====
{{BW VG|Scorponok|P}}

===''Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars''===
Megatron was capable of summoning Scorponok forth to the battlefield in his attempts to acquire the super-powerful [[Energon Quartz]]. {{storylink|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Scorponok was part of Megatron's forces when a huge earthquake uncovered [[Energon]]. He took part in an ambush of the Maximals, so that the Predacons could gain control of this new resource. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Legends)|Beast Wars}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsScorponok.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
Scorponok participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were lots of him! He was a Super Rare character available as a reward for the "Beast Wars Episode 2" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics|Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Forged_To_Fight_Scorponok.jpg|thumb|300px|Like regular backfire, but ''SPICY!'']]
Scorponok was one of the Predacons pulled from [[Beast Era|his universe]] by the [[Quintesson]]s and forced to fight. He eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There are at least a few of him running around! As a Warrior, He builds Venom Charges with each Power bar, which can be unloaded on enemies as Backfires and other strong effects with more charges, or they regenerate some health on Scorponok when attacked. His Cyberbee Special attacks Daze enemies making them miss their ranged Special attacks.
{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight|Forged to Fight}}
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==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BWtoy-ScorponokMega.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Admit it, you bought this for the bee.]]
*'''Scorponok''' (Mega Class, [[1996]])
**''Takara ID number'': '''D-2'''
**''Takara release date'': [[1997]]/[[1998]]
**''Accessories'': [[Cyberbee#Toys|Cyberbee drone]], 2 missiles

:Part of the first-year ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Mega Class toys, Scorponok transforms into a fairly organic but highly inaccurate black scorpion. The right pincer contains a small, spring-loaded [[Cyberbee|bee drone]] which can be launched, while his left pincer has a spring-loaded double missile launcher activated by pulling the top part of his claw open far enough to trigger the launcher. His tail also has a spring-loaded "stinging" action activated by pushing forward on a lever halfway up the scorpion tail. All three [[gimmick]]s are available in both modes.

:As one of the first toys released in the ''Beast Wars'' line, he features a "[[mutant head]]" gimmick; the halves of his mutant mask clamshell over his robot face from the sides.

: In Japan, "Scorpos" was initially released without notable changes from the [[Hasbro]] version. In January of 1998, he and most of the rest of the show-cast toys were [[redeco]]ed to be more "show-accurate", with wildly varying degrees of success. Scorpos's black plastic was replaced with a charcoal gray, and the connecting red pieces were colored a lighter shade, almost orange. Both versions also came with a character [[bio]] card.

:One should take care not to stress the pin that holds the cyber bee in his claw, it's fairly frail.

: This mold was later used to make [[Sandstorm (BW)#Toys|Sandstorm]] and [[Double Punch#Beast Wars|Double Punch]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Predacon/Scorponok/scorponok.htm More information on Scorponok at TFU.info]''

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[[File:VS2-PolarClawScorponok.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Arctic Showdown"? Good luck, Scorp.]]
*'''Hokkyoku no Taiketsu: Whiteclaw VS Scorpos''' (Vs set, 1996)
**''ID number'': '''VS-2'''
**''Accessories'': [[Cyberbee#VS2|Cyberbee drone]], 2 missiles

: In Japan, Scorpos was available both as an individual and in an "Arctic Showdown" (北極の対決) two-pack with [[Polar Claw#VS2|Whiteclaw]]. Both toys are identical to their individual releases. It is unknown if the set ever came with the [[redeco]]ed "show-like" version of Scorpos.

: Both toys are packaged in [[beast mode]] with their smaller partners deployed, making it look like the fight isn't going so well for Whiteclaw.

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[[File:BW-toy ScorponokMcD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oo oo. C'mon party people. Oo oo. Put your claws in the air.]]
*'''Scorponok''' (Happy Meal promotion, 1998)
**''McNumber'': '''4'''

: Since Scorponok got killed off in order to introduce [[To sell toys|new prod—er, ''characters'']], he was granted a "[[Transmetal]]" toy as part of the second [[McDonald's]] ''Beast Wars'' Happy Meal promotion. He transforms like every other Scorponok, except his shoulders can't go lower than a few degrees from pointing up, meaning all he can do is "raise the roof." It's cast mostly in gauche magenta and "metallic" gold soft-plastics to prevent little kiddies from breaking it. Like the other McDonald's Transmetals, he lacks a third "vehicle" mode. Unlike the others, he actually bears a passing resemblance to his previous body featured in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Predacon/Scorponok/scorponok.htm More information on McDonald's Scorponok at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:TFSStoy-Scorponok.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
*'''Fractyl with Scorponok''' (TFSS 5.0, [[2016]])
**''Accessories'': Gun

: Part of the fifth and final portion of [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|TFSS 5.0]] toys, ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Scorponok is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#T30|Generations: Thrilling 30]]'' Legends Class [[Scamper#Generations|Scamper]], and transforms into a six-wheeled Cybertronic sports car with side-mounted cannons. He comes with a gun which can peg onto his hands and back/roof via [[5 mm post]]. Scorponok comes with the Deluxe-sized [[Fractyl#Generations|Fractyl]], who is a redeco of the [[BotCon 2016]] ''Combiner Wars'' [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Generations|Terrorsaur]] figure.

: Fractyl and Scorponok were released alongside [[Lifeline (G1)#Toys|Lifeline]] and [[Quickslinger (G1)#Toys|Quickslinger]].

:This mold also served as the model for [[Metrodash]] in the [[The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|''Legends'' comic]].

::*''[https://bwtf.com/toyreviews/generations/combinerwars/scorponok More information on TFSS Scorponok at BWTF.com]''
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Scorponok.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"lol" said the Scorpion, "lmao".]]
*'''Predacon Scorponok''' (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K23'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-17'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 29]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories'': [[Cyberbee#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Cyberbee drone]], "Mega Missile"<ref>[[Hasbro Pulse]] [https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-deluxe-wfc-k23-predacon-scorponok product description]: "Comes with his classic Mega Missile and Cyberbee drone accessories that can be inserted into his claw."</ref>
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>Transformers panel at [[Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest 2021]]</ref>

:Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' "Predacon Scorponok" (named as such to distinguish this Scorponok from his [[Scorponok (G1)|namesake]]) transforms from a ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon-accurate robot to a realistic scorpion in 24 steps, albeit in lavender, red, and blue-grey colors. Scorponok also has a pair of missiles (in one piece) and his [[Cyberbee#Generations|Cyberbee]], each with a [[5 mm post]] compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]/[[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]], and can store into each of his claws.

:If the scorpion legs are out of the way, the stinger tail can reach over his head in robot mode, as it features multiple joints. Unfortunately, due to transformation, the stinger tail loses most articulation in beast mode. The toy is a shorter-than-average Deluxe Class toy, as Scorponok, akin to other shorter Deluxes like Cliffjumper or Huffer, was a shorter-than-average character in fiction.

:Much like most of the toyline, Scorponok comes with one of four possible holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character.

:Initially set for a [[January 29]], 2022 release by TakaraTomy, Scorponok was delayed to March 2022.

:This figure was retooled into ''[[Transformers: Legacy (toyline)|Legacy]]'' [[Sandstorm (BW)#Legacy|Predacon Sandstorm]].
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===''Vintage Beast Wars''===
[[File:Vintage-BW-Scorponok-stock-images.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The ''most'' accurate version of the original toy you'll ever own.]]
*'''Scorponok''' (Reissue, [[2022]])
**''Accessories'': [[Cyberbee#Vintage Beast Wars|Cyberbee drone]], 2 missiles

:In celebration of the 25th anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', the original 1996 Mega Class Scorponok was reissued under the ''[[Vintage|Vintage Beast Wars]]'' lineup. Scorponok features all the same accessories and functionality as the original toy but differs in plastic coloration. The biggest difference is the black plastic parts which have been changed to a more [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] gray.

:This figure has been the second attempt at making the original toy more cartoon-accurate (with the first being the Takara running-change [[variant]] that replaced the black plastic with a charcoal gray) and is currently the only one to achieve a closer accuracy to the cartoon.

:Much like ''Vintage G1'', Scorponok is packaged in a box styled after the original ''Beast Wars'' toy packaging, [[package art]] and all. Also similar to ''Vintage G1'', the time disparity since the original release has the toy set at over double the price of the toy's 1996 release, $41.99 versus $15. This figure is exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:Buzzworthy Creatures Collide Scorponok.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67|Admit it, you bought this for the [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|bug.]]]]
*'''Creatures Collide''' (4-pack, 2022)
**''Series'': '''''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'''''
**''Accessories'': [[Cyberbee]] drone, missile, alternate head
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' "Creatures Collide" 4-pack, this "Predacon Scorponok" is a redeco of the ''Kingdom'' figure, decoed to match his original [[#Beast Wars|''Beast Wars'' toy]] in predominantly black, red, and translucent indigo plastics. He again includes his Cyberbee and missile accessories, the latter of which is now awesomely tampographed with Maximal insignias like in his early appearances in the cartoon (see [[#Notes|below]]). Scorponok also includes a copy of this mold's alternate "mutant" head, which originally debuted with ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Sandstorm (BW)#Legacy|Predacon Sandstorm]], with the instructions encouraging buyers to swap and change the heads at the neck ball joint (though TFWiki.net encourages you to yank the head ''forward'', rather than upward as the instructions suggest).

:Alongside Scorponok, the set also includes [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Autobot Goldbug]], [[Ransack (G1)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Ransack]], and [[Skywasp#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Skywasp]]. The ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line was exclusive to Target in the U.S., though this set was stocked by In Demand Toys in the UK before any official announcement by Hasbro.
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===''Beast Wars Again''===
[[File:TF-BW-Vintage-JP-BWVS-02-Scorponok.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Gankyō no Taiketsu''' ([[September 30]], [[2023]])
**''ID number'': '''BWVS-02'''
**''Accessories'': [[Cyberbee#Vintage Beast Wars|Cyberbee drone]], 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}

:Released as part of the ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, the "Tough Showdown" (頑強の対決) set contains Scorpos and [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Again|Rhinox]]. Scorpos is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Predacon Scorponok]] in slightly more cartoon-accurate colors.
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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Movie Coin''===
*'''Beast Wars Movie Coin''' (1997)

:Released only in Japan, Scorponok was one of three characters from Beast Wars to receive a movie coin, the other two being Rattrap and Rhinox.
::*''[http://www.tfmuseum.com/tf-02273.html Scorponok Movie Coin at TFMuseum.com]''
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===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Scorponokmutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)

:Scorponok was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the Beast Wars [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===Kabaya===
*'''Whiteclaw vs Scorpos''' (candy toy, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''

:Part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Choco|Beast Wars Choco]]'' line of blindpacked [[candy toy]]s, this small soft-rubber figurine was paired with Polar Claw and included a bio card and candy-covered chocolates. The figures were available in either translucent purple or translucent black rubber.
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*'''Scorpos''' (candy toy, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''

: A small PVC Scorponok figurine molded onto an irregularly-shaped stand was released alongside fizzy candy by as part of Kabaya's ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Ramune|Beast Wars Ramune]]'' line.
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===First 4 Figures===

*'''Scorponok''' (<s>2006/2007</s> unreleased)

:This was to be a 7-or-8-inch tall resin bust of Scorponok released as part of a ''Beast Wars'' tenth anniversary series by model company [[First 4 Figures]]. Scorponok would have been sculpted to be accurate to his ''Beast Wars'' cartoon design, and would likely have been depicted from the waist and upwards on a base or pedestal. His digital sculpt was shown to toy news sites by First 4 Figures at New York [[Toy Fair]] in February 2006,<ref name=ASM>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070806062058/http://toyfair06.asmzine.com/first4figures/report.html "First4Figures Limited Transformers Statues and Busts Info!"] at ASMzine.com (archived)</ref> and the company had also allowed [[BigBadToyStore]] to solicit him for sale.<ref name=bbtsseibs>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/update-from-bigbadtoystorecom-transformers-and-gij/6539/ "Update from BigBadToyStore.com: Transformers and G.I.Joe Statues and Busts!!!"] on Seibertron.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070407160752/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=526&category=2037 BigBadToyStore's listings for First 4 Figures' busts] (archived)</ref>

:Mini busts in the planned ''Beast Wars'' line were designed to reflect the scale of the characters as seen in the cartoon, and each was set to be limited to 1,996 pieces, in a nod to the franchise's year of origin.<ref name=ASM/> Unfortunately, Scorponok and the rest of the ''Beast Wars'' bust line were cancelled, with First 4 Figures citing a challenging marketplace and lack of retailer interest.
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==Notes==
[[File:ToyFair96ScorpGriz.jpg|thumb|The most effective stealth ever.]]
*A preliminary name for the character was "'''[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'''".<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CJC-i7cgfHR/ Hasbro concept presentation for McDonald's collaboration, scanned by Instagram user @roboticplanettoys]</ref>
*Scorponok (and fellow Mega Class figure [[Polar Claw#Toys|Polar Claw]]) was first advertised on the back of the [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Toys|Optimus Primal]] versus [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Toys|Megatron]] two-pack at the start of the ''Beast Wars'' line in transparent orange and blue plastic (at right). Another version cast in pink translucent plastic and having the final claw coloration surfaced in 2006, although this could likely be explained by the random plastics used in [[Prototype|test shots]]. Some early animation test shots included on [[Madman Entertainment]]'s Beast Wars Season 2 DVD release show Scorponok in his orange and blue color scheme, as does the painted artwork from the 1996 Beast Wars Happy Meal promotion box.
[[File:BW_Scorponok_Claw_Scorpion.jpg|thumb|HUGS!]]
*An early idea for Scorponok's launching drone wasn't yet a Cyberbee, but... another smaller scorpion! <ref>[[Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Generations]], p105.</ref>
*Scorponok's CGI animation model had an unusual tendency to switch from having yellow-colored optics to red-colored optics at random—sometimes within the same scene of a given episode. Most of the time he had yellow, though.
*In the first few episodes, Scorponok's missiles had Maximal [[Insignia|faction symbols]] on them, a Cybertronian equivalent to carving the name of your next victim on your bullets. Many viewers failed to pick up on this symbolism, though, and they were promptly replaced with Predacon faction symbols to avoid confusion.
*In the first few episodes, Scorponok spoke in a way resembling Waspinator's speech patterns, although with a noticeably increased difficulty in rational thinking, using his own name to refer to himself rather than using pronouns. As the episodes progressed, as Scorponok was forced into more active roles, his speech slowly grew more sophisticated until he was on the same level as most of his fellow Predacons, though his incompetency remained the same.
*In the Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', the unique verbal tic assigned to Scorponok was a habit of endlessly chanting ''ora ora ora''. He speaks with a thick American accent, pronouncing Japanese words poorly (particularly his way of announcing "henshin"). Another quality exclusive to the Japanese version of Scorponok is that he can be heard weeping like a child in both "[[Double Jeopardy]]" and "[[Dark Designs]]".
*In the French dub of ''Beast Wars'', Scorponok often punctuates his phrases with "clac clac" (an onomatopoeia for the clapping clamps) at the end or in the middle of his phrases, or while listening to someone talking to him.
*Scorponok's pre-Beast form in "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]" is a [[redeco|recolor]]ing of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Scout Class [[Shortround (Cybertron)#Toys|Shortround]]. However, in "[[Dawn of Future's Past]]", his body is based on ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Ultra-sized [[Scorponok (Energon)#Toys|Scorponok]]. Even though the latter story is set immediately after the former, there would be no real opportunity for him to change bodies in between.
*Production materials for "Theft of the Golden Disk" gave Scorponok the pre-Earth name of "'''Scorponaut'''".<ref>{{citesocial|link=http://therobotmonster.tumblr.com/post/12292500335/scorponaut-3d-rendering-from-theft-of-the|name=Trent Troop|site=Tumblr|title=Scorponaut - 3d Rendering|year=2011|month=11|day=03}}</ref> As this name did not make it into the final product (with Backslash referring to Scorponok by the nickname "Clamps"), the name's [[canon]]icity remains questionable. It ''almost'' got made canon by [[Jim Sorenson]] as the name for the ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' incarnation of the character, but the idea was nixed.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=[Was there anything we had to drop from the stories?] I feel certain there has been, but nothing of major substance. Cosmetic changes mostly. Scorponok was originally called Scorponaut, for instance.|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218015723/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/133737-beast-wars-uprising-ama/?p=3360055#entry3360052|name=Jim Sorenson|site=The Allspark forums|title=Beast Wars Uprising: AMA|year=2016|month=10|day=15|archived=y}}</ref>
*''Combiner Wars'' Scorponok was a last-minute "accessory" addition to the TFSS, made only after [[Fun Publications]] discovered that they were losing the Club license. The addition was made purely for the sake of thematically completing the crews from the "[[BotCon 2006|Dawn of Future's Past]]" set; had they not been losing the license, he probably would have been delayed a year and made from ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Warrior Class [[Bisk (RID)#Warrior|Bisk]] instead.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I remember someone that FP saying that the only reason Scorponok was made from Scamper was because the only thing that could be added to the FSS after the ax fell was accessories, and the club really wanted to finish out the first-year Beast Wars crew. Any idea what you might have used for a Scorponok if you weren't constrained by such concerns?|link=http://web.archive.org/web/20210202034055/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/137564-petes-robot-convention-and-twerk-academy/page-43#entry3546661|name=Jim Sorenson|site=The Allspark forums|title=Pete's Robot Convention and twerk academy.|year=2017|month=07|day=03|archived=y}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=Yeah we wouldn't have made him in 5.0, would have seen the Bisk mold, and Scorponok would have had his clampy claws.|link=http://web.archive.org/web/20210202034055/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/137564-petes-robot-convention-and-twerk-academy/page-43#entry3546719|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=The Allspark forums|title=Pete's Robot Convention and twerk academy.|year=2017|month=07|day=03|archive=y}}</ref>
*In the 2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic, Scorponok's vehicular Cybertronian body shares physical similarities with his aforementioned appearance in "Dawn of Future's Past", but with a different color scheme influenced by his ''Combiner Wars'' toy.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/jcburcham/status/1357035373184962561|name=Josh Burcham|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=02|day=03}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scorpos''' (スコルポス ''Sukoruposu'')
*''French:'' '''Scorpinor'''
*''German:'' '''Scorpinok'''
*''Italian:'' '''Scorpionok'''
*''Korean:'' '''Scorpinok''' (스콜피녹 ''Seukolpinog'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jù Xiē''' (巨蝎, "Giant Scorpion")
*''Polish:'' '''Skorpinor'''
*''Spanish:'' '''Escorpicón''' (America, "Scorpicon")

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

[[Category:Armada Predacons]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Again]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Predacons]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Predacons]]
[[Category:Cloud Predacons]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Predacons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Maximals]]
[[Category:Legacy Predacons]]
[[Category:Legends World natives]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:Transmetals]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Predacons]]

Scorponok (ROTB)

2023-06-12T06:04:34Z

Nightsqueak: removed line about them not having Predacon insignias (they're visible in the final trailer)

{{factions|predacon|terrorcon}}
{{disambig3|Scorponok}}
:''Scorponok is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] (or possibly [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]?) from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

[[File:ScorponokROTB-packagingart.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Okay, so I don't ''always'' have that central turbine.]]

'''Scorponok''' is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] scorpion who's made out of turbines! There's also a [[Decepticon]] [[Scorponok (Movie)|scorpion]] out and about who's made out of the same turbines, which is weird.

Scorponok can either form armor for [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] or partner up with [[Sandspear]].

There's a lot of him.
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==Fiction==
===''Rise of the Beasts'' film===
Arriving at the [[Maximal homeworld]], the dark god [[Unicron]] deployed a horde of Scorponoks ahead of senior acolyte [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]], with two Scorponoks going after Maximal leader [[Apelinq (ROTB)| Apelinq]] before being killed by [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]].

Millenia later, during Unicron's attempted invasion of [[Earth]], Scorponoks were sent as reinforcements for the army of [[Freezer]]s protecting the [[Transwarp Key]]. Any that weren't killed by the combined Maximal-[[Autobot]] force died in the explosion caused by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] destroying the Key. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}

==Toys==
===''Rise of the Beasts''===
[[File:ROTBtoy-BeastCombinersScourgeScorponok.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Scourgeponok.]]
{{anchor|BeastCombiner}}
*'''Scourge & Predacon Scorponok''' (Beast Combiners, [[2023]])
**''Accessories'': Tail section
{{toydesigner|[[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Included with [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]], Beast Combiners Scorponok converts into a set of armor for compatible figures via partial autotransformation. His tail section detaches to form a handheld weapon.

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[[File:ROTBtoy-BeastWeaponizersScorponok.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
{{anchor|BuzzworthyBumblebee}}
*'''Predacon Scorponok & Sandspear''' (Beast Weaponizers, 2023)
**''Accessories'': Tail weapon
{{toydesigner|[[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released as part of a Target-exclusive ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' line, ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|Rise of the Beasts]]'' Scorponok transforms from robot to monstrous robotic scorpion. The scorpion tail detaches to serve as a weapon for his robot mode, while Scorponok's fellow scorpion-bot and pack-in partner [[Sandspear]] also converts into a blade that he can wield.

:The robot mode head of this toy is based on that of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Deluxe Class [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]], or more accurately, based on that same Dead End head as used by [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/scorponok-movie-beast-wars-hybrid.1041390/ a fan-made custom] that's one of the top results on Google Images when you type in stuff like "movie scorponok".
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==Notes==
*It is unclear if Scorponok's status as a Predacon in the toyline is applicable to the film's setting, wherein the Scorponoks' sole purpose is to serve Unicron. The term "Predacon" is never used in the film, and the group's existence can only be inferred from Scourge having two Beast Era Predacon insignias. Given that Scourge's schtick is harvesting insignias from defeated enemies of Unicron, it seems unlikely the Scorponoks would be classified as sentient members of a different faction.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scorponok''' (スコルポノック ''Sukoruponokku'')

[[Category:Rise of the Beasts Predacons]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]

Revelations Part II: Descent

2023-05-23T07:00:04Z

Nightsqueak:

{{episode
|series=BMtoon
|ep=8
|title="Revelations Part II: Descent"
|image=Revelations2 Rattrap accesses Tankor.jpg
|caption=His crime is curiosity.
|season=1
|season ep=8
|airdate=[[November 6]], 1999
|written by=[[Marv Wolfman]]
|directed by=[[William Lau]]
|production company=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|animation studio=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|continuty=[[Beast Wars continuity]]
}}
'''Cheetor and Rattrap make a surprising discovery about their missing memories and the identity of Tankor.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] swings from tree to tree in a mysterious forest, following a trail of floating [[spark]]s towards their nexus, the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]]. Suddenly, the Allspark vanishes, and Primal is suddenly restrained by vines. As he watches, the placid forest disappears, the trees and grass replaced by buildings and steel. Before him, the face of Megatron laughs triumphantly as the organic vines become technological.

[[Image:Revelations2 Optimus struggle.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Getting Optimus to take a bath was becoming increasingly difficult.]]
Optimus Primal awakes, shaken. The dream is revealed to be an [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]]-induced vision. [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] explains that he was worried about his leader's increasingly erratic behaviour. Primal rebukes him, saying that they should leave him alone... no matter how worried they are. With Primal on another vision quest, Cheetor takes over. Explaining to the Maximals that the Sparks of the [[Vehicon general]]s are subverted Maximal sparks, he tells them that they must extract the sparks and return them to their original Maximal identity.

Cheetor suggests going after [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] first, as he is slower then the others, in both speed and mentality. [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] suggests going after [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]] (for [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|obvious reasons]]). However, she is the minority, so Tankor wins out. Cheetor splits them into two groups: [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] will distract Thrust and [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]], while he and [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] will extract Tankor's spark and place it in a new body.

The three generals are entrenched at a spaceport, supervising work. Tankor is coordinating the loading of a spacecraft, Jetstorm supervises the defense from the sky, and Thrust... is doing something important too. Probably.

[[Image:Revelations2 Blackarachnia Thrust.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"I'll be dying in your arms tonight!"]]
Nightscream distracts the two latter generals by destroying a building, leading Jetstorm on a wild goose chase. Nightscream manages to escape and drains the [[energon]] from Jetstorm's body, weakening the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]. Blackarachnia tries to talk to Thrust about his past identity, and with some help from her he begins to experience flashbacks of prehistoric [[Earth]]. At the docks, Rattrap distracts Tankor by throwing a bomb at him, irritating him enough to give chase. Cheetor transforms to robot mode and leaps from Drone to Drone as Tankor fires at him. Rattrap interfaces with a crane and uses it to send Tankor flying, knocking him out cold. Rattrap then attempts to interface with his mind. After some effort he finally manages to access Tankor's past memories and break his own amnesia.

[[Image:Revelations2 Rattrap Cheetor Tankor.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Tankor... is... running on Windows 98."]]

Rattrap discovers that Megatron broke free of the [[Autobot]] shuttle as the Maximals were headed through transwarp space, with Rattrap sardonically bidding farewell to their old nemesis. Eventually, the team reappear over [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]... where they're immediately shot down by orbiting satellites.

Rattrap takes a breather from watching these records to wonder why they all seem to be from his point of view. Returning to the memories, Rattrap sees Cheetor (in his [[Transmetal|Transmetal 2]] form) and Primal (in "Optimal" configuration) escaping from tank drones. But the drones fire canisters that explode and release a [[Transformation virus|green gas]] that envelops the Maximals, turning them back into their original organic bodies. Silverbolt and Rattrap are bombed by [[Aero Drone]]s and meet a similar fate. Rattrap watches the Transmetals survive the virus, but Silverbolt lies paralyzed on the ground. Rattrap realizes that if he sees ''himself'' reverting, then these memories can't be his. Then he sees "his" reflection in an approaching tank drone, and the mirrored face is [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s!

[[Image:Revelations2 Blackarachnia spark.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Blackarachnia is attacked by the green floating ball from Heavy Metal.]]
As Thrust and Blackarachnia talk, Jetstorm (now strengthened) arrives, buries Nightscream under fallen rubble, and accuses Thrust of fraternizing with the "enemy". Thrust denies this, and Jetstorm puts pressure on him to remove Blackarachnia's spark. Grudgingly, Thrust shoots her, but is tackled by Nightscream before he gets a chance to extract her spark. Thrust and Nightscream fight, eventually detonating a nearby tank, causing Nightscream to become pinned under some bars. As the Maximal watches helplessly, Jetstorm extracts Blackarachnia's spark.
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==Featured characters==
(Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks.) 
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] (1)
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (2)
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (3)
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (4)
*[[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] (5)
*''[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]'' (12)
*''[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'' (13)

|h2=[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]]|c2=
*[[Tank Drone]]s (6)
*[[Aero Drone]]s (7)
*[[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]] (8)
*[[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] (9)
*[[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] (10)
* ''[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'' (11)
}}

==Quotes==
"If I'm ever to get to the heart of our quest, then it is vital that you leave me alone, no matter what you hear."
:—'''Optimus''' should at least give them a safe word.

"As of this moment, we are going on the offensive." 
"And who are we offending today?"
:—'''Cheetor''' and '''Blackarachnia'''

"Nice try! Someone need his targeting system recalibrated? Ha ha!"
:—'''Cheetor''', still a kid at heart, even as a leader.

"And it's a hard fly to left field. He's going, going...GONE!"
:—'''Cheetor''', again proving that he's a kid at heart.

"And I thought I got the ''easy'' job."
:—'''Rattrap''', riding on Tankor's back.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
*When grappling with Optimus after his dream, Cheetor's feet clip into the floor.
*When Thrust shows up during Nightscream and Blackarachnia's distraction, he's misrepresented by one of his drones. (Note the hands. Thrust's are yellow, drones' are purple.)

===Continuity errors===
[[Image:Revelation2 optimus cheetor running.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Run, Forrest, run away!"]]
*Cheetor mentions that Megatron "somehow conquered Cybertron" as though it's a mystery. In "[[Forbidden Fruit]]", Nightscream outlined very clearly what had happened while the Maximals were away.
*We never discover what the [[Tank Drone]]s are loading onto the spacecraft or why. Sure seems to be important, though.
*Although the Maximals' [[Transmetal]] modes seem to be powerful enough to injure and occasionally kill other sentient Cybertronians, and their alternative forms have been shown to be pretty fast (with Transmetal 2 Cheetor having once been noted as reaching [[Feral Scream Part 2|twice the speed of sound]]), there seems to be no evidence of the Maximals putting up a fight against the Vehicons, nor evidence of them using vehicle or beast modes to escape. Instead, we have the slightly odd sight of Optimal Optimus and Transmetal 2 Cheetor running ''in robot mode'' away from the tank drones (pictured right), rather than using their (much faster and flight-capable) alt-modes.
*Not so much an error, but certainly an ''ambiguity'', is that the nature of the green gas and its relationship to the [[Transformation virus|virus]] are unclear at best. Those who were "devolved" (probably better put as "de-Transmetallized") were also spared the immediate paralytic effect of the virus. But Silverbolt was one of the fully-paralyzed victims, despite the fact that he ''did'' have Transmetal qualities (as evidenced by his immunity to the [[Metal Hunter]]'s weapon). Perhaps, as a [[Fuzor]] with no previous body upgrades, he simply wasn't Transmetal ''enough'' to resist the virus. Ultimately, there are no clear answers.
*Blackarachnia isn't seen escaping the Vehicons, though she is briefly seen aboard the shuttle. It is likely that she immediately fled underground after the Maximals run away (as indicated by [[The Reformatting|the first episode]]), but not before being hit by the virus.

===Continuity notes===
*This episode finally clears up the ambiguous situation presented to us in "[[The Reformatting]]", filling in the gap between the end of "[[Nemesis Part 2]]" and the start of ''Beast Machines'', while also explaining the fates of Rhinox and Silverbolt.
**Though it is not outright stated, it is obvious that Megatron's breaking free and falling out of transwarp space landed him in Cybertron's not so distant past, explaining why he had the planet completely conquered by the time the Maximals returned to the present.
*Thrust flashes back to prehistoric [[Earth]], the setting of ''Beast Wars''. In a bit of foreshadowing, he notes that in his memories Optimus, Cheetor, et al. don't seem very happy to see him, a situation at odds with Blackarachnia's assertion that Thrust is Silverbolt.
*There's some more foreshadowing about the history of Cybertron thanks to Optimus's vision. Optimus's insular behavior at the start of the episode highlights his increasing zeal toward the Oracle's mission, a drive that will have dire consequences down the line.
*Gadgets and powers:
** Rattrap's face-mask doubles as a television screen.
** He also carries around an explosive device in his beast mode toolkit. This suggests that his technorganic body isn't ''quite'' as useless as he thought it was, or that he's been taking steps to improve his combat capability.
** In both beast and robot mode, Rattrap has a tail-mounted interface that allows him to hack into computers.
** Blackarachnia uses slightly different web-bombs than her usual disc-shaped projectiles. These ones are green, with a crystalline thing in the middle.
** Much like Optimus in "[[Mercenary Pursuits]]", Blackarachnia displays some kind of telepathic ability as she tries to jog Thrust's memories, accompanied by ''E.T.''-esque glowing fingers.

===Real-world references===
* While the Maximals ponder which Vehicon to attempt to free first, their images appear on a screen along with [[Cybertronix]] text saying "we the unwilling are led by the unknowing to do the impossible for the ungrateful", which is a quote from {{w|Mother Teresa}}.
* Nightscream calls Jetstorm "Rocketman", referencing the Elton John {{w|Rocket Man (song)|song}}.
* As the Maximals send Tankor flying, Cheetor shouts that it's a "hard fly to left field".
* When Cheetor tells Rattrap to carry on trying to unlock Tankor's Maximal personality, Rattrap replies "Your wish is my {{w|COMMAND.COM}}."

===Trivia===
* Blackarachnia's spark is green, as opposed to the usual electric-blue. Later episodes would confirm that all [[technorganic]] [[Transformer]]s have uniquely-colored sparks.
* Technically, this would be the first appearance of Rhinox since his disappearance in ''Beast Machines'', albeit from Tankor's unlocked memories.
* As scripted, Vehicons would have bashed the Maximals until they devolved through each previous body form. It was the animators who instead utilised canisters of gas to devolve the cast, much to the surprise of the showrunners. Marty Isenberg speculated that the episode as written was simply too complicated to animate.<ref>Marty Isenberg at TFNation 2019</ref>

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Révélations, Partie II'''" ("Revelations, Part II")

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Die Offenbarung'''" ("The Revelation")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 9]], [[2000]]

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Tomo no Kioku'''" (友の記憶, "The Memory of a Friend")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 28]], [[2004]]

'''Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Revelaciones, Segunda Parte: Ascendencia'''" ("Revelations, Second Part: Descent")

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Tūxí '''" (突袭, "The Assault")

'''Polish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Rewelacje, Część Druga: Zejscie'''" ("Revelations, Part Two: Descent")

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Revelações Parte 2: Origens'''" ("Revelations Part 2: Origins")

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Returns'' — Volume 2 ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Geneon Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2006 — ''Beast Machines: Transformers'' — The Complete Series ([[Rhino Entertainment|Rhinomation]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Beast Machines'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Beast Machines'' — Season One: Volume Two ([[Sony]]) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Beast Machines'' — Season One: Volume Two — Revelations (Sony) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Beast Machines'' — Complete Season One (Sony) 
[[Image:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2009 — ''Transformers: Beast Machines'' — Intégrale Saison 1 (Sony) — French audio only.

==References==
{{reflist}}

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Wreckers: Finale Part II

2023-05-09T01:06:54Z

Nightsqueak:

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|prev2=The Wreckers: Finale Part 1
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|title="Wreckers: Finale Part II"
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|caption=Tigatron cannot BELIEVE how much this guy costs on eBay.
|publisher=[[Fun Publications]]
|date=[[November 30]], [[2007]]
|writers=[[Greg Sepelak]] and [[Trent Troop]]
|pencils=[[Guido Guidi]]
|inks=[[Guido Guidi]]
|colours=[[Drew Eiden]]
|continuity=[[Beast Era timeline (3H)|3H Beast Era continuity]]
|pagecount=35pp
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'''The final showdown between the Wreckers and Cryotek determines the fate of Cybertron.'''

==Synopsis==
''Several hours ago...''

Above [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], now a technorganic paradise, [[Quintesson]] leader [[Derodomontatus]] orders for the ships to descend. [[Cryotek (RID)|Crytoek]] cautions the Quintesson, but the arrogant five-faced alien believes that with the reformatting of Cybertron, most Cybertronians will be too docile to resist, and those that aren't can be tempted with promises of machine bodies. Cryotek simply expresses that he would prefer to not have his payment jeopardized by failure, and that the [[Wreckers]] are still out there. Derodomontatus scoffs, believing a small group could never defeat a whole empire...much the same as [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], Cryotek reflects. Reviewing recent events, including the manipulations of the Quintessons, and his agent [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]' successful infiltration of the Wreckers, Cryotek knows there is still a chance of failure. And if the Quintessons do succeed, they are sure to betray Cryotek the second it is convenient. Interrupted from his thoughts by Derodomontatus, Cryotek smiles to himself, idly petting his pet [[Chro]]. Plans begin to form in the Predacon's head...

On-board the Wreckers' ship, tensions are raised. With Cyclonus having betrayed them, many of the Wreckers (especially [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]) believe [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] is the next to turn. Skywarp's demeanor certainly doesn't help; when [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]] asks if they can go any faster, Skywarp states that if they do, the ship will explode, laughing at the thought. The former Seeker proceeds to mock the new crew member, the Quintesson [[Al-Badur]], who does not give in to Skywarp's goading. Apelinq is weary from the events of the last few days, and with the inexperienced [[Primal Prime]] leading the Wreckers into what seems like certain doom once again, he can only hope Prime knows what he's doing. Elsewhere on the ship, Primal Prime makes contact with [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] in another vision. Alpha Trion assures him not to worry about the technorganics; although the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] may have fooled them, [[Primus]] works in mysterious ways. Alpha Trion warns Primal Prime about the danger the [[Divine Light]] holds, but his connection begins to cut, leaving Primal alone in his chamber.

Arriving above Cybertron, the crew is shocked by the massive change the planet has gone through. [[Tigatron]] thinks it is beautiful, Rodimus and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] are reminded of Earth, [[Tap-Out (Universe)|Tap-Out]] is shocked, and Skywarp is disgusted. Skywarp points out the Quintesson ship over [[Polyhex]]; Apelinq tells him to avoid it, the Wreckers only possessing half a ship, and head towards the surface. [[Ramulus]] is eager to destroy some [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]], but Al-Badur believes the Quintessons are only a distraction, and that they should focus on Cryotek. When Ramulus accosts him, the Quintesson scientist grows furious, stating that while the Quintessons are vicious, they are repetitive, and the only variable they cannot account for is Cryotek. Ramulus is ready to kill Al-Badur, but Primal Prime steps in, ordering the Wreckers to head for the largest group of ground troops, where Cryotek will surely be.

''Now...''

With the Divine Light placed within his [[spark]] chamber, Cryotek has been elevated to the power of the god. With only a few Wreckers standing in his way, Cryotek seems poised to win...but is shocked at what stands in front of him. Primal Prime and Apelinq, the former having taken a blast for the later, have been fused by the energies of Primus into a new being: [[Sentinel Maximus]]! Soon back to his arrogant self, Cryotek circles around Sentinel, proclaiming that after he kills him again, reality will be his for the taking. Derodomontatus objects, but Cryotek simply sics Chro on the Quintesson, the robotic bird tearing Derodomontatus apart. Cryotek lunges at Sentinel, and Cyclonus engages [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] and Tigatron. Ramulus holds ranting the Quintesson up, and promises to spare the alien the embarrassment of defeat, pulling his fist back for the kill...

Above ground, [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] is contacted by the Oracle while fighting Sharkticons, telling him he is needed elsewhere. Not wanting to abandon the fight, he watches [[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]] save an unsuspecting [[Quickstrike (BM)|Maximal]] from an [[Allicon]]. Cheetor notices [[Matrix Templar|something]] about him, but the leonine Maximal shouts for him to go. As Cheetor run off to the Oracle, Snarl demands a status update from [[Skydive (BM)|Skydive]]. The reptilian Maximal informs his commander that [[T-Wrecks]] and his [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobot]]s have driven the eastern flank back, but more and more Quintessons are landing across the planet. At [[Ankmor Park|Ankmor]], Judge [[Brinn]] leads his forces forward, looking forward to regaining Cybertron. [[Extempaxia]], however, is concerned; with all the technorganic foliage around, the Quintessons cannot detect any Cybertronians. Regarding a piece of technorganic fruit, Extempaxia does not notice the Maximal cobra [[Night Viper]] sneaking up on him until it is too late. The scientist's screams attract the others, and more Maximals descend on the Quintesson forces. A furious Brinn orders his flamethrower troops forward, and Night Viper is scorched, shocking the other Maximals. Brinn laughs, and tells the Maximals in front of him that if they surrender, they might get new bodies rid of design flaws. Suddenly, Night Viper strikes the unsuspecting judge, filling him with [[cyber venom]]. Healing with energies obtained from Brinn's systems, Night Viper transforms, and as the judge's optics go offline, his last sight is Night Viper grinning over him, a crystalline blade unleashed from his arm...

The Wreckers begin to abandon ship, the engines having been taken out. Rodimus tries to stay behind, despite Arcee's pleas, but Skywarp knocks the Autobot out, telling Tap-Out to take him and get off the ship. Arcee gets [[Rotorbolt (Universe)|Rotorbolt]] and [[Fractyl]] out of the med-bay, and the ground-based Wreckers descend using emergency landing packs. Watching as Skywarp seemingly sacrifices himself to take out an entire fleet of Sharkticons. Beginning to eulogize the Decepticon, the proceedings are interrupted by a still-alive Skywarp, having teleported out of the ship at last second. The annoyed group heads forward; Rotorbolt's advocates heading for [[Cybertropolis]], but Rodimus, sensing what's going on below, has them begin to head for there. Suddenly, Cheetor meets up with the group. Excited to meet his idol, Cheetor quickly composes himself, and introduces himself to Rodimus.

Elsewhere, Overseer [[Rexian]] has come across a near-entirely technological area of Cybertron. Hoping to get a promotion from this discovery, Rexian is distracted from his thoughts by a group of entirely mechanical robots. The group claims to be ancient Decepticons freed from the prisons...but when one claims to be [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], every one of them begins to fight, all believing themselves to be Thundercracker. When the Sharkticon forces begin to advance, the Decepticons decide whoever kills the most gets to be Thundercracker. When one questions if there is a tie, they declare that they'll flip it and whoever loses, gets to be [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. Rexian attempts to escape, but one of the other Decepticons attacks him, convinced that he's [[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]].

Back below ground, Chro transforms into crossbow mode, firing off bolts at the Wreckers. Devcon blasts him, causing the avian robot to transform back to robot mode, and as he divebombs towards Ramulus, the Maximal blasts the Deployer, destroying the small Predcaon. Ramulus snarls, asking Cryotek if that's the best he's got, to which the Primus-empowered simply responds by sending a bolt of energy to his pet, mutating him to massive size. Devcon and Tigatron strafe Cyclonus, while Ramulus jumps in beast mode to avoid the mutated Chro's mobile artillery mode. Ramulus asks Tigatron if he can use his [[Vok]] powers, but Tigatron is reluctant, not wanting to mix it with the energies of Primus already present in the chamber. Cryotek freezes Sentinel Maximus, but does not notice as Hyperlinq separates from Sentinel, unfreezing his larger body. The headless body of Sentinel strikes Cryotek, and unites with Hyperlinq in vehicle mode to ram Cryotek into a wall, crashing through to the other side. Cryotek uses his energies to reformat Sharkticon corpses into simulacrum of his old minions. Sentinel begs Cryotek to not use these energies, in case he attracts [[Unicron]], but Cryotek dismisses the god as no longer existing.

Al-Badur contacts Sentinel, and Sentinel demands for him to get to the point. Al-Badur informs Sentinel that Cryotek is more than likely capable of killing him, and that there is an increasing chance that their battle will attract Unicron. Sending him coordinates, Al-Badur instructs him to lead Cryotek there, and heads off to Maximus' location. The Quintesson stumbles upon a group of Maximals: [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]], and [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]. The Quintesson tells the suspicious Maximals of his connection to the Wreckers, and proves his goodwill by using a device to taking out 33.7% of the Sharkticon forces, their access codes remaining the same from his time on Quintessa. Botanica uses her roots to connect to a communication line, and confirms that Sharkticon forces at [[Grand Mal|Mount Megatron]] have fallen by the hundreds.

At a former industrial complex, Overseer [[Vashik]] cowers in fear. Much of his front has already been decimated by Predacon forces, and with a half-complete fortress city already being built, he was left behind as [[In-Saba Nur]]'s team sneaked into the city. Suddenly, Vashik is attacked by the leader of the Predacons, [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]], who crushes the Quintesson. Galvatron's subordinate, [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], informs his leader that the Quintesson forces have swarmed into the western canyon. Pleased, Galvatron tells Waspinator to inform his [[Megastorm|brother]] to proceed. As the tiny Predacon darts off, Galvatron picks up Vashik, and asks him if he know just exactly where he is. Inside the canyon itself, In-Saba Nur is pleased at his progress, but is shocked from his thoughts as massive steel walls emerge, preventing their escape. Suddenly, hot poring metal flows into the canyon, melting the unfortunate soldiers within, while the Predacons above blast those trying to escape. Galvatron carries Vashik with him, and shows the Quintesson the melted remains of his fellow forces. Telling him that he should be glad that his base metals will be used to rebuild [[Darkmount]], Galvatron throws the screaming Quintesson into the smelting pool.

Rodimus and his group race to the underground, reuniting with several of their teammates. Cyclonus and Rodimus stand off, with the latter demanding for Cryotek. Cyclonus grins, telling them that those of whom he doesn't kill can die in the final stand against Cryotek. Ramulus threatens the large Decepticon, but Skywarp suddenly blasts the Maximal, blowing the floor out from under him and causing him to fall into the darkness below. Cyclonus explains that although Skywarp's personality has returned, he still controls his fellow Decepticon...which Skywarp always hated. Teleporting behind his former partner, Skywarp blasts him in the back, telling him he only ever followed one leader...and Cyclonus was never [[Megatron (G1)|him]]. An angry Cyclonus calls for his Sharkticon horde, acquired from the Quintessons, to attack. As the battle commences, an angry Rodimus pulls Skywarp aside. Skywarp tells him that for now, they have a common enemy, and Rodimus lets him go, promising a reckoning. Cheetor, meanwhile, reunites with Tigatron. Cheetor throws his blade into Cyclonus' chest, and the shocked Decepticon commends him for his bravery. Suddenly, large bolts of energy fill the cavern, striking Tap-Out and Skywarp, and the two simply disappear, confusing even Cyclonus. As the battle begin again, Cheetor orders Tigatron to get to the surface for reinforcements. Initially reluctant, Tigatron relents, and heads to the surface.

Above ground, the Dinobots are counting their kills, giving points for style. [[Dinotron (BM)|Dinotron]] and [[Triceradon (BM)|Triceradon]] are briefly shocked when [[Reptron (Universe)|Retptron]] displays his bloodthirsty nature, using a Quintesson Judge as a club against the Sharkticons. [[T-Wrecks]], meanwhile, takes care of the remaining Sharkticons. As the smoke clears, he notices Triceradon has disappeared, just like [[Striker]] before him. Radioing [[Longhorn]], he inquires if it's a Quintesson weapon, and whether they'll use it again. Longhorn doubts it, with it acquiring a large amount of Sharkticons as well, and looks over at Snarl's Beast Rider, it's pilot having similarly vanished.

Arcee, reluctant to leave Fractyl, but knowing they need her below, is wracked with indecision. Rotorbolt promises to look after his fellow Predacon, but as Arcee rushes off to join the others, Rotorbolt contemplates turning off Fractyl's life support. Knowing that the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]] is real, and feeling that a Predacon, even a scientist like Fractyl, does not deserve to die in such a weak way, Rotorbolt considers the ethics. Before he can do anything, however, Tigatron interrupts him. Tigatron attempts to heal Fractyl, but the Vok contained in his spark warn that if he does use them to heal Fractyl, this will be the last action they preform for him. Tigatron considers, and eventually, decides to let the aliens go free. Fractyl's body is healed by the Vok, and as he awakens, Rotorbolt tells him to be ready to be ready to fight.

Cyclonus blasts the ceiling as he takes his chance to escape, setting up a barrier between him and the Wreckers. Rodimus, however, manages to get under the barrier, and engages the Decepticon in combat. Savagely attacking each other, the two insult each other, with Rodimus mocking Cyclonus' need to follow leaders like the insane [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], and Cyclonus mocking Rodimus about his feelings of unworthiness during his time as a Prime. As the two train their weapons directly on each other's chests, Cyclonus attempts to call Rodimus' bluff. Rodimus smiles, and the two fire.

Aboard the Quintesson warship the ''[[Paradigm]]'', Admiral [[Krahulik]] watches in horror at the scenes below. Demanding for orbital bombardment, he dismisses the fact that their are troops still on the planet. Suddenly, however, the ship is fired upon by a reactivated orbital defense grid, breaching the ship core and destroying the ship. On one of the rocky satellites, [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] compliments [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]'s skills, the former having rewired the orbital defenses to allow them for firing. Resolving to contact the surface, Obsidian declares that nothing will happen to Cybertron under their watch.

Rodimus wakes up, his chest having practically melted. Cyclonus, too, has awaken, and drags himself to Rodimus. He tells the former Autobot leader that while he always hated Optimus, he had respect for Rodimus, him being the element that finally forced the Decepticons off Cybertron. Promising to take him out cleanly, Rotorbolt interrupts the Decepticon, blasting him away from Rodimus. Rotorbolt shouts at the Decepticon, but with his loud rotors cutting out his voice, Cyclonus can't understand a word he says. Cutting out his rotors, he lands on the back of the Decepticon, and tells him that the explosion's for his betrayal on [[Archa Nine]], and for making him repeat himself, he turns his hand into a plasma blaster, shooting the Decepticon straight in the face. Walking over to Rodimus, Rotorbolt is shocked by the injuries Rodimus has acquired.

With Cheetor partially buried under rubble, Devcon nearly has his head ripped off by Chro, but Arcee uses her webbing to pull the mutated bird back, allowing Devcon to blast Chro apart. Tigatron, Fractyl, Rattrap, Botanica, Nightscream, and Al-Badur soon join the group, with Rattrap pleased to see Tigatron, although he doesn't allow his friend to get a single sentence completed. Al-Badur notices the Vok have left Tigatron, and Arcee and Rattrap warily greet each other. Arcee carries Rodimus, barely functional, to the group. Nightscream breaks up the reunion, pointing out the threat of Cryotek, and the group heads off to help Sentinel Maximus.

On [[New Quintessa]], Judge [[Heirodyus]] watches the footage of the ''Paradigm'' exploding. With Derodomontatus likely dead, controlling shares fall to him, and a pleased Heirodyus heads off into the techno-organic greenhouse. Admiring the beauty of so-called Quintesson creation, Heirodyus is suddenly interrupted by the two surviving [[Mutant (BW)|Mutants]], [[Icebird]] and [[Poison Bite]]. The Quintesson calls for his guards, but the Mutants use a newfound power to control the technorganic growth, spearing the guards with vines and attacking those who manage to escape. Heirodyus heads for the escape pods, but Poison Bite teleports to him, and Icebird barrels the Quintesson to the ground. His bear head melting into his body to reveal a monstrous face, Icebird is suddenly possessed by Primus himself, who thanks the Quintesson for his species's role in driving his children further, and the light from Primus burns Heirodyus away.

Gathering in the chamber, Al-Badur explains that the armaments contained within, along with the Wrecker's help, will destroy Cryotek. Arcee, suspicious, tells Fractyl to stay with the Quintesson. Soon enough, Sentinel Maximus and Cryotek come barreling through the walls. Al-Badur directs the Wreckers to hold Cryotek while he erects a force field to hold him, but the massive Predacon proves hard to contain. Devcon grabs him by the neck, while Botanica and Rotorbolt fire, but Cryotek shifts to robot form, and throws Devcon at Sentinel. Nightscream attempts to use his energy-draining fangs, but Cryotek grabs them and uses them to swing the young Maximal into Rotorbolt. Arcee, meanwhile, begins to remember an adventure that a few of the Autobots had gone on, involving a world accessed through a Quintesson portal. Yelling for everyone to get back, the Wreckers and Maximals manage to get out of range. Cryotek, too, attempts to escape, but is held back by Sentinel Maximus untl the two are trapped by a forcefield.

The treacherous Al-Badur opens a portal to the formless dimension, and Cryotek and Sentinel Maximus struggle to escape from the portal's gravitational pull. The Wreckers and Maximals' weapons have no effect on the forcefield and are separated from Al-Badur’s side of the forcefield. Rattrap doesn’t have any access panels to hack into and stop the process. Botanica, meanwhile, feels her energy weakening, the non-techno-organic nature of the chamber blocking her energy source. Cheetor orders Rattrap and Nightscream to take her to the surface, telling them they’ll stop Al-Badur…somehow. A furious Sentinel Maximus questions why Al-Badur has done this; with his brethren out of the way, along with the most dangerous of the Cybertronians, Al-Badur now has access to Primus’ energies. With Sentinel Maximus and Cryotek elsewhere, Unicron's attentions will be turned from Cybertron, allowing Al-Badur to turn it into the most powerful weapon in existence. Al-Badur brags that he has accounted for everything, but Sentinel smirks, telling him the one thing he has forgotten: his species's tendencies of arrogance and hubris. Suddenly, Ramulus, who has survived his descent, punches the Quintesson. Falling into the forcefield, Al-Badur lashes out as he is sucked into the portal.

Rattrap and Nightscream return to the chamber, having gotten Botanica to a safe position, and her vines bring Rodimus to the chamber. Arcee tries to stop Rodimus from exerting himself, ready to use her energon webbing to get over to the other side. Cheetor refuses to have her do this, knowing that even Cryotek and Sentinel Maximus are barely keeping themselves from being sucked in by the portal. Fractyl interrupts, explaining that the Divine Light in his chest appears to be a condensed energy matrix on Primus’ wavelength. Realizing what the Predacon is saying, Rodimus and Cheetor use their status as Matrix Templars to try and suck the energy from Cryotek and place their hands on the forcefield. As the energy is sucked from him, Cryotek uses his powers to convert the wall behind into a mechanical scorpion, which Arcee takes out. Arcee begs Rodimus to not use his power, knowing that it’ll kill him, but Rodimus continues on. Cryotek revives Cyclonus’ corpse and attempts to find out how the two are draining his energy. Suddenly realizing, Cryotek pries the Divine Light from his body, shattering the crystal. With the connection point destroyed, Cheetor and Rodimus cannot suck anymore of Cryotek’s energy away. Sentinel shouts to Ramulus to shut off the portal, and the Maximal resorts to smashing things when he can’t read the controls. Cryotek attempts to force Sentinel into the portal. Knowing that if Cryotek manages to escape, he still has enough power to control Cybertron, Sentinel cuts his thrusters, and grabs the Predacon’s arms. Cryotek is still straining, but Sentinel uses his [[Transfer Interlink]] to create a massive anvil, forcing both him and the Predacon into the portal. Ramulus manages to turn it off, but he is too late…

Above ground, Longhorn and the Cybertronian forces close in on the fleeing Quintessons. As the ship lifts off, a [[Stampy (BW)|Maximal]] and [[Slapper (RID)|Predacon]] place payloads on the wings, jumping off to join the rest of the troops. The ship explodes, while other Quintesson ships escape, only to head straight into the planetary defense system. Below ground, the Wreckers and Maximals gather around the dead Rodimus. Fractyl tries to have Tigatron use his powers to revive Rodimus, but Tigatron sadly informs him that with the Vok gone from him, there’s nothing he can do. Fractyl attempts to console Arcee, but the female Autobot simply sighs. Looking at her synthetic flesh digits that replaced her steel hands so long ago, Arcee reflects that death for a Cybertronian is simply another change, and that they shouldn’t give up hope because Rodimus is gone. Arcee and Fractyl take Rodimus off to the secret gravesite of fallen Autobots, promising to return this time. The group begins to return to the surface, and Cheetor can’t help but feel he’s in a similar position to what Rodimus once held. Nightscream assures him that Cybertron’s in good hands. Soon, the wave of seriousness is over, and Nightscream, Rattrap, and Ramulus race to the surface to try and get any Sharkticons that remain. Rotorbolt questions Botanica as to what exactly she sees in Rattrap, to which she casually responds that he makes her laugh.

In the void, Cryotek attempts to reach out to Al-Badur. When he makes contact with the Quintesson, the alien simply disintegrates, unable to hold his form together in this realm. Cryotek, too, would be ripped apart, were it not for the remaining energy of Primus he held. Spotting Sentinel Maximus, he heads towards his foe, and the two prepare for battle…until a voice tells Sentinel he is need, and the Wrecker vanishes. Cryotek is content to wait, knowing that time passes differently here, but is unsettled. He feels…[[Elder God|something]] with him in the void.

Atop Mount Megatron, [[Rook (Universe)|Rook]] reports on the successful repelling of the Quintessons. Watching as Cheetor and the others emerge from the underground, Rook questions him as to what happened down there. Before Cheetor can answer, Nightscream shoves pass, telling a rather biased version of events, and attempts to have the ladies call him before Rattrap yanks him away. Rook attempts to interview Devcon, but the bounty hunter walks away, prepared to leave Cybertron. Rattrap tries to convince him to stay, but it’s a new world that doesn’t need Devcon anymore. Hoping to reconnect with the "[[Slizardo|lizard]]", Devcon flies off, disappearing in the sky.

On New Quintessa, Icebird watches as several terrified Sharkticons gather in front of him. Poison Bite asks his comrade if they should put them out of their misery, but Icebird refuses. Gathering the Sharkticons, the two begin to glow, and the Sharkticons begin to feel unfamiliar emotions: hope and joy.

Elsewhere, Sentinel Maximus is greeted by a familiar site: [[Windrazor (BW)|Windrazor]], who managed to survive his home realities destruction when Apelinq pulled him through his transwarp portal, sending him to the Allspark. Serving as a spirit guide, Windrazor informs him there is a bigger threat than Cryotek and says goodbye to his friend. Materializing in front of [[Vector Sigma]], Sentinel is greeted by two ancient mechanoids. Recognizing one as [[Alpha Trion (Energon)|Alpha Trion]], something tells Sentinel that this isn’t the Trion he knew. The other [[Vector Prime|mechanoid]] sparks memories that Sentinel shouldn’t have. Sentinel looks around him, and remarks that he feels strange.

==Featured characters==
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*[[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]] (4)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] (6)
*[[Primal Prime]] (8)
*[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] (9)
*[[Tigatron]] (10)
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (11)
*[[Tap-Out (Universe)|Tap-Out]] (12)
*[[Ramulus]] (13)
*[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] (14)
*[[Sentinel Maximus]] (16)
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (17)
*[[Battle Unicorn]]s (19)
*[[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]] (20)
*[[Quickstrike (BM)|Quickstrike]] (22)
*[[Che]] (23)
*[[Skydive (BM)|Skydive]] (24)
*[[Night Viper]] (27)
*[[Buzz Saw (BW)|Buzzsaw]] (28)
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*[[Hammerstrike (BM)|Hammerstrike]] (29)
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (35)
*[[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]] (36)
*[[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] (37)
*[[Longhorn]] (48)
*[[Stampy (BW)|Stampy]] (58)
*[[Rook (Universe)|Rook]] (59)
*[[Windrazor (BW)|Windrazor]] (60)
*[[Alpha Trion (Energon)|Alpha Trion]] (61)
*[[Vector Prime]] (62)
*[[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] (63)

'''Dinobots'''
*[[Dinotron (BM)|Dinotron]] (43)
*[[Triceradon (BM)|Triceradon]] (44)
*[[Reptron (Universe)|Reptron]] (45)
*[[T-Wrecks]] (46)
*[[Terranotron (BM)|Terrranotron]] (47)
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|h2=[[Decepticon]]s/[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]/[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]]|c2=
*[[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]] (2)
*[[Chro]] (3)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (5)
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (15)
*[[Rotorbolt (Universe)|Rotorbolt]] (30)
*[[Fractyl]] (31)
*"[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercrackers]]" (33)
*"[[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]]" (34)
*[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (39)
*[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (40)
*[[Megastorm]] (42)
*[[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] (51)
*[[Strika (BM)|Strika]] (52)
*[[Slapper (RID)|Slapper]] (57)

|c4=
'''Quintessons'''
*[[Derodomontatus]] (1)
*[[Al-Badur]] (7)
*[[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] (18)
*[[Allicon]]s (21)
*[[Brinn]] (25)
*[[Extempaxia]] (26)
*[[Rexian]] (32)
*[[Vashik]] (38)
*[[In-Saba Nur]] (41)
*[[Krahulik]] (50)
*[[Heirodyus]] (53)

'''Others'''
*[[Vok]] (49)
*[[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]]/[[Primus]] (56)

'''Mutants'''
*[[Icebird]] (54)
*[[Poison Bite]] (55)
}}

==Quotes==
"My dear Derodomontatus, a contract is simply an agreement bound in law. In order for it to have binding power, you must be capable of ''enforcing'' it."
:—'''Cryotek''' tells Derodomontatus that he's dead.

"Desssign flaw? No, no, no... It'sss a ''feature'', ssstupid."
:—'''Night Viper''' doesn't mind being incinerated.

"Prepare plasma arrays for orbital bombardment." 
"But what of our forces still remaining on the surface?" 
"I am certain our brethren will appreciate our proactive solution to the unexpected impediment to our forward progression in this unparalleled business opportunity."
:—'''Admiral Krahulik''' totally went to PR school.

"What?" 
"I ''said, that was for stabbing me in the back on Archa Nine!'' And ''this''... ''this'' is for making me ''repeat myself!"''
:—a dying '''Cyclonus''' and a vengeful '''Rotorbolt'''

"'''Goodbye, Heirodyus. I will call your people to meet me again the next time I have need of an evolutionary crisis.'''"
:—'''Primus''', Lord of Light, wise in all things...turns out to be something of a smartass.

"I have known quite a ''few'' geniuses, Quintesson. I have killed quite a few of them, in fact. Your inclusion in their number speaks poorly for ''all'' of them."
:—'''Cryotek''' doesn't think much of Al-Badur.

"I... I don't know how! I don't fraggin' ''read'' Quintesson!" 
"''Just start hitting things!''" 
"That's a language I understand!"
:—'''Ramulus''' and '''Sentinel Maximus'''

"Even when you were a ''bug'', I hated your stinkin' circuits."
:—'''Skywarp'''

==Notes==
*Characters name-dropped but who do not appear include: [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]], the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]s, an "[[Dweller (G1)|ancient horror]]", [[Shokaract]], [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]], [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]], [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], [[Unicron]], [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]], [[Backslash]], [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], "[[Injector (BW)|Fish-bug]]", Cyclonus' previous [[Bombshell (G1)|form]], [[Striker]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]/[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s, the "[[Airazor (BW)|bird lady]]", [[Mirdane|Merdane]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], and the "[[Slizardo|lizard]]".
*The text story's title image is taken from the description of the final splash panel from the unpublished ''Wreckers'' #4.

===Continuity notes===
*The opening scene with Cryotek aboard the Quintesson ship is actually set before the very beginning of "[[The Wreckers: Finale Part 1]]". The very next scenes set aboard the Wreckers' shuttle on their way back to Cybertron are set during the middle of Part 1, after the scene of the Wreckers arguing over the validity of the message about Cryotek working with the Quintessons, but before the scene of their arrival on Cybertron. In the unpublished script for Part 1, the former ends at the text label for Page 16, while the latter begins at the text label for Page 19. A good reading place to insert the shuttle scenes would be right before the text label for Page 18, immediately after the ''Rusty Mace''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crash-landing on Cybertron but before its crew properly joins with the other Maximals in the fight a little bit later.
*Many events from ''The Wreckers'' are recapped in the opening section of the story, including the tasks of the Mutants and Dinobots in "[[Departure]]", and Cyclonus' betrayal in "[[Betrayal]]", and Al-Badur joining with the Wreckers in "[[Disclosure]]". Additionally, Apelinq remembers his role in Point Omega in "[[Terminus (issue)|Terminus]]".
*Technorganic fruit previously appeared in ''Beast Machines'' episode "[[Forbidden Fruit]]".
*Cheetor refers to his days at the [[Maximal Command Security Force|MCSF]] acadamy, mentioned in his [[BotCon 2006]] bio.
*Among Cryotek's false Predacons is Backslash; he first appeared in "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]", working as one of Cryotek's enforcers.
*The story gives a name to the plant world that Botanica and crew were studying, seen in "[[Home Soil]]": [[Regalis V]].
*The disappearance of Skywarp, Tap-Out, Triceradon, and Snarl (see errors), plus a contingent of Sharkticons, is due to them being kidnapped by [[Unicron]]. The latter would be freed in the ''Universe'' story "[[Escape (Universe)|Escape]]", while Skywarp would not be seen again until a one-panel appearance in a flashback in "[[Revelations Part 2]]", among Unicron's forces.
*Rodimus refers to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] as Cyclonus's old master from the era of the Great War, in keeping with the reference in "[[Possession]]" to Galvatron, but "[[Terminus (issue)|Terminus]]" showed [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] as one of the denizens of [[J'nwan]]. Guess Galvatron got his old name and body back by the end of the Great War?
*Obsidian and Strika were launched into orbit near the end of ''Beast Machines'', in "[[Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall]]".
*Arcee and Rattrap act awkward around each other, in reference to their relationship as great aunt and nephew, as mentioned in "[[Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate]]".
*The formless dimension, along with the Quintesson banishment chamber and Merdane, originated in the Sunbow ''The Transformers'' Season 3 episode "[[Madman's Paradise]]". The evil presence within that dimension calls to mind the beings mentioned in the bio of [[Ramjet (Universe)|''Universe'' Ramjet]] who tortured Ramjet in a formless void.
*Windrazor was last seen at the conclusion of "[[Terminus (issue)|Terminus]]". For Apelinq/Sentinel Maximus, it has only been a few weeks or months, but for real-world readers, that story concluded almost 8 years earlier, with no information on Windrazor's fate.
*The last part of the story is a re-telling of Sentinel's arrival on Unicron Trilogy Cybertron in "[[Balancing Act]]" from his point of view.

===Transformers references===
*Cryotek notes Sentinel Maximus uses [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] technology.
*Multiple toy only characters show up, including Quickstrike, Skydive, Longhorn, Che, Night Viper, Buzz Saw, and Hammerstrike, all of whom are from ''Beast Machines''. Injector, meanwhile, is from the ''Beast Wars'' toyline.
*Snarl uses his toy's "punching action" gimmick to extend his arm forward and drive his claws into the eyes of a Sharkticon.
*Ankmor Park first appeared in the previous club prose story, "[[The New World]]".
*One of Cryotek's creations is a spider-legged mechanical head that transforms into a simulacrum of Megatron. It is based directly on the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Megatron (RID)#Megabolt|Megatron Megabolt]] toy, which itself was originally designed for ''Beast Machines'' as a toy of that Megatron's [[Grand Mal|flying head fortress]].
*"Pre-reformatting synthetic-flesh cyborgs"—the [[Combatron (BW)|Cyborg Beast]]s from ''Beast Wars II''—are noted as part of Galvatron's forces. Their description of "pre-reformatting" also relates back to an old fandom misconception of the time that believed ''Beast Wars II'' and ''Beast Wars Neo'' took place chronologically before the events of ''Beast Machines'', but which may actually be somewhat true in this story's continuity.
*Darkmount and the smelting pool first appeared in Marvel's ''The Transformers'' issue [[The Smelting Pool!|#17]].
*Galvatron and Megastorm come from ''Beast Wars II'', Stampy originates from ''Beast Wars Neo'', and Slapper comes from ''Robots in Disguise''.
*Rodimus sees his [[cosmitron|cosmotron]] {{sic}}, a Cybertronian body part from ''The Transformers'' cartoon episode "[[Divide and Conquer]]".
*Chro is called a [[furmanism|vast predatory bird]], referencing the oft-used [[Furmanism]].
*For the first time ever, Poison Bite makes use of his teleportation ability mentioned in his original toy bio.
*Icebird's "robot-mode" head is used in this story to represent Primus speaking through him as his avatar.
*When Rodimus dies, Arcee hopes to see him again someday "[['Til all are one|when all are one]]."
*Rook reports from the "[[Cybernet Space Cube]]", from the rebranded ''Generation 2'' cartoon. This was a reference/gag that [[Glen Hallit]] had wanted to put into an issue of the ''Wreckers'' or ''Universe'' comics, but was ultimately unable to when the license was revoked and both comic series were canceled.

===Real-world references===
*Ankmor Park is noted to have been a chemical processing facility before the reformatting; its namesake, the city Ankh-Morpork from the novel series ''{{w|Discworld}}'', had a running gag about the city's high pollution levels.
*In-Saba Nur is named for Marvel Comics villain {{w|Apocalypse (comics)|Apocalypse}}'s real name, En Sabah Nur.
*Struck by Unicron's bolts, the text describes Tap-Out and Skywarp "screamed and were suddenly silenced," a quote from ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]''.
*Admiral Krahulik is named after {{w|Mike Krahulik}}, one of the creators of the webcomic ''{{w|Penny Arcade}}''.
*Cheetor thanks the Wreckers for helping to defeat Chro, glad that they "showed up before this cat was eaten by that canary." This pun is in reference to the title of the 1922 {{w|John Willard (playwright)|John Willard}} play (or any of its film adaptations) ''{{w|The Cat and the Canary (play)|The Cat and the Canary}}''.
*Rattrap calls Tigatron "Tigatron the Barbarian", in reference to {{w|Conan the Barbarian}}.
*Arcee remembers the events of "Madman's Paradise" being described to her as a world of {{w|Wizards & Warriors|wizards and warriors}} and {{w|Dungeons & Dragons|dungeons and dragons}}, referencing the platforming video game and the RPG of the same names, respectively.
*Ramulus calls Rattrap "Cheesy Rider," in reference to the 1969 independent drama film ''{{w|Easy Rider}}''.
*Botanica's response to Rotorbolt as to what she sees in Rattrap is a quote from the 1988 film ''{{w|Who Framed Roger Rabbit}}''.
*Icebird remarks that he and Poison Bite are not godless killing machines, in reference to a recurring joke about bears by {{w|Stephen Colbert (character)|Stephen Colbert}} on ''{{w|The Colbert Report}}''.

===Errors===
*Yes, the first half is titled "The Wreckers: Finale Part 1" while the second half is titled "Wreckers: Finale Part II". [[The Agenda (Part III)|Sigh]].
*Page 2: Mish-mash, not mish-mashed
*Page 17: Cyclonus hovered in the tunnel between the Wreckers and their ''goal. His'' missiles trained on the warriors before him.
*Page 18: "the chamber ''it'' up"
*When Skywarp, Tap-Out, Triceradon, and several Sharkticons all vanish, having been abducted by Unicron, Snarl is also indicated as having suffered the same fate, if not literally stated as such.. However, Snarl's official profile included in "[[Abduction]]" (set a year after this story but published four years before) states otherwise, describing his life on Cybertron during the year set between ''Beast Machines'' and ''Universe''.
*Page 23: "I ''said;'' that was for..." Colon, or comma, but not a semi-colon.
*Page 27: "arctic" not "artic"
*While mourning Rodimus, Arcee says that he will be with friends like Optimus. "[[Terminus (issue)|Terminus]]" showed Optimus Prime as one of the inhabitants of [[J'nwan]]. So perhaps Arcee considers living in J'nwan to be death, she doesn't know Optimus is still alive, or Optimus no longer retired to J'nwan in the revised version of history. (Of course, the real world reason why is that [[Simon Furman]] wrote the ''Omega Point'' storyline with the Marvel comics in mind, while everything else from 3H was written to have the cartoon backstory.)

===Trivia===
*This story is said by Derodomontatus to occur nearly one Cybertronian week after the reformatting of Cybertron in the [[Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future|final episode]] of ''Beast Machines''. At first glance, this statement is at odds with both "[[The Wreckers: Finale Part 1]]" (in which Rook said that the invasion began just under "three deca-cycles", or three months, after the planet's reformatting) and "[[Disclosure]]" (in which a War Journal entry written by Apelinq likewise mentioned it had been "deca-cycles" since Apelinq passed command of the Wreckers over the Primal Prime). However both of those statements were rather ludicrous; with just how tightly-knit the events of both ''Beast Machines'' and ''[[Transformers: The Wreckers|The Wreckers]]'' have been, there is no way that either could span the length of nearly three months (especially not ''The Wreckers'', which instead only spans a few ''days''). This story changing the timeframe to "barely a week" after the reformatting makes for a much easier pill to swallow, basically fixing the timeline of ''The Wreckers'' by [[retcon]]ning away the ridiculous claims of the two preceding chapters.

==External links==
*[http://transformersclub.com/prose/Wreckers_Finale.pdf "Wreckers: Finale Part II"] at The Official Transformers Collectors' Club

[[Category:Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issues]]
[[Category:Timelines text stories]]
[[Category:Universe issues]]

Terrorcon (Energon)

2023-03-04T13:03:40Z

Nightsqueak:

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:''The Terrorcons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Terrorcons what lies beneath.jpg|thumb|upright=2.1|Your country did not prepare you for the level of violence you will meet on my battlefield!]]
The '''Terrorcons''' are a special class of [[Decepticon]]s. Though some are fully sentient Transformers, the majority are little more than expendable, mass-produced drones. Terrorcon altmodes generally take the form of robotic beasts.

The Terrorcons of the Energon Battles have an unusual ability, shared with the [[Omnicon]]s, to handle and process raw [[energon]], from which they can create [[energon weapon]]s or power-booster cells known as [[Energon star]]s.

The Terrorcon breeds include:
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*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (leader)
*[[Battle Ravage]]
*[[Blackout (Terrorcon)|Blackout]]
*[[Command Ravage]]
*[[Command Jaguar (Alpha Q Color)|Command Jaguar]]
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]
*"[[Shadowhawk Desert Type|Shadowhawk]]"
*[[Cruellock]]
*[[Dinobot Magma Type|Dinobot]]
*[[Doom-Lock (Energon)|Doom-Lock]]
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]
*[[Chromhorn|Chromhorn]]
*[[Seacon (G1)#Timelines|Piranhacon]]}}

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' comic===
Following the end of the Autobot/Decepticon war, [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] organized the Terrorcons as a neo-Decepticon faction bent on restarting the great war. Scorponok made a deal with [[Alpha Quintesson]], in which the group would help the Quintesson to achieve its ends in exchange for [[Super Mode|Hyper Power]] abilities drawn from [[Unicron]] himself. Through unknown means, the Terrorcons [[Battle Ravage]], [[Cruellock]], [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]], and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] were later granted the ability to create mass-produced duplicates of themselves, which could be employed as combat drones.

'''Known Members:'''
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*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (leader)
*[[Battle Ravage]]
*[[Cruellock]]
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]
}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Energon'' cartoon====
The Terrorcons were created out of Unicron's body by Alpha Q; they were the reconstituted form of Planet Q's soldier army, consumed by Unicron. They served as his near-mindless agents of energon collection, gathering more of the magical substance to help repair Unicron. Their natural instinct was to rush headlong, ''en masse'', toward any source of the substance (the human Kicker once used the Terrorcons' energon-sensing capabilities to help locate an energon vein in a mine.) In the early stages of the energon war, the Terrorcons consisted of bird and puma types. Alpha Q eventually devised two additional breeds, the dinosaur and beetle versions.

Scorponok displayed an unusual affinity for the Terrorcons, and generally served as their leader. When he was reprogrammed to serve Megatron, many of the Terrorcons likewise came with him. On at least one occasion, they displayed their loyalty by defending and healing their injured leader.

A handful of Terrorcons displayed the ability to speak.<ref>The Terrorcons' speech abilities are a strange artifact of ''Energon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s dubbing. In ''Super Link'', none of them ever speak.</ref> {{storylink|Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon}}
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====Ask Vector Prime====
[[Vector Prime]] noted that the Terrorcons of [[Aurex 802.23 Alpha]] were semi-sparked minions of [[Quintesson]]s, similar to the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s and [[Allicon]]s of the [[Primax]] cluster. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/04}}

===Toy bios===
[[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] were born from Terrorcon vermin in the depths of Cybertron that were mutated by the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] threatening the planet. {{storylink|Scrapmetal (Cybertron individual)#Cybertron|Scrapmetal bio}}

===Toy pack-in comics===
The end result of [[Predacon (Armada)|Predacon]]'s experiments with merging techno-organic matter with Mini-Cons, the animalistic Terrorcons broke free from their creator and escaped into the wild. {{storylink|Armada Volume 5}}
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==Toys==
===''Energon''===
[[File:En-toy BattleRavage.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Battle Ravage]]
[[File:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Scorponok]]
*'''Terrorcons''' (2003-2004)
**[[Battle Ravage]]
**[[Command Ravage]] (Battle Ravage redeco)
**[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]
**[[Blackout (Terrorcon)|Shadowhawk Cosmo Type]] (Divebomb redeco)
**[[Cruellock]]
**[[Doom-Lock (Energon)|Doom-Lock]] (Cruellock redeco)
**[[Dinobot Magma Type]] (Cruellock redeco)
**[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]
**[[Chromhorn|Chromhorn Forest Type]] (Insecticon redeco)

:Like their counterparts the [[Omnicon]]s, the Terrorcons were sold carded at the $7 price point. They transform into mechanical beasts, following an angular, blocky aesthetic more rooted in the style of Generation 1's beasts than the organic styles of more recent toylines. Each comes with an "Energon weapon" made of colored translucent plastic, which uses a standardized peg and hole system to allow multiple attachments and configurations.

*'''Scorponok''' (2003)

:A much larger toy than the other Terrorcons, sold boxed.

===''Built to Rule!''===
*Scorponok

===''Cybertron''===
*'''Dark Scorponok'''

:A redeco of the Scorponok mold.
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==Merchandise==
===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Cybertron Attacktix DarkScroponok.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Dark Scorponok]]
*Battle Ravage (Booster, 2006)
*Insecticon (Booster, 2006)
*Scorponok (Booster, 2006)
*Dark Scorponok (Boooster, 2007) - unreleased

===''Titaniums''===
*Scorponok (Robot Master, 2006)

===''3-D Battle Card Game''===
*Cruellock (2007)
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==Notes==
*According to [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]], the original idea for the [[Omnicon]]s and Terrorcons by the design departments of both Hasbro and Takara was for them to be evolved [[Mini-Con]]s. This was completely ignored by Takara's marketing department, who were the only people from Takara ever directly talking to [[We've]], so this idea never made it into the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Super Link''/''Energon'']] cartoon, and when Ichikawa found out about that, he never bothered trying to link his [[Linkage (comic)|''Linkage'' comic]] and the ''Super Link'' cartoon.<ref name="ichikawa">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/43847f79db724831 "Wing Saber vs. Mega-Dinobot: A Lesson"], Hirofumi Ichikawa at alt.toys.transformers</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Terrorcon''' (テラーコン ''Terākon'')
*''French:'' '''Terrican''' (France, episode 1) and '''Terrorcon''' (France, cartoon dub), '''Terromodus''' (Canada toys)
*''Spanish:'' '''Terromodus'''
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==References==
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[[Category:Cybertron subgroups]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Energon subgroups]]
[[Category:Energon Terrorcons| ]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Quintessons]]
[[Category:Unicron]]

Graduation Ceremony!!

2022-10-01T01:30:57Z

Nightsqueak:

{{episode
|series=beast wars neo
|ep=35
|next=Aftermath
|image=Neo35 final shot.jpg
|caption=
|title="Graduation Ceremony!!"
|japanese=卒業式!!
|romaji=Sotsugyō Shiki!!
|production code=BWN-35
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]], [[Ashi Productions]]
|airdate=[[September 29|29 September]] [[1999]]
|writer=[[Junki Takegami]]
|director=[[Osamu Sekita]]
|animation studio= [[Ashi Productions]]
|continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''In the aftermath of Unicron, the Maximals look back on their journey.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Neo35 habitatforinhumanity.jpg|left|180px|thumb]]
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Stampy (BW)|Stampy]] (2)
*[[Mach Kick]] (3)
*[[Colada]] (4)
*[[Longrack (BW)|Longrack]] (5)
*[[Heinrad (BW)|Heinrad]] (6)
*[[Big Convoy]] (7)
*Green Warrior (8)
*[[Lio Convoy]] (15)
*[[NAVI (Gung Ho)|''Gung Ho'' NAVI]] (16)
*[[God of the Maximals]] (17)
*[[Survive]] (19)
*[[NAVI (Yukikaze)|''Yukikaze'' NAVI]] (26)
*[[Rockbuster]] (28)
*[[Apache]] (29)
*[[Sharp Edge]] (31)
*[[Scuba]] (35)
*[[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] (36)
*[[Bump]] (37)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (38)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (39)
*[[Randy (BW)|Randy]] (43)
*[[Bigmos]] (44)
*[[Tonbot]] (46)
*[[Tripledacus]] (47)
*[[Bighorn]] (49)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]|c2=
*[[Archadis]] (9)
*[[Saberback]] (10)
*[[Sling (BW)|Sling]] (11)
*[[Dead End (BW)|Dead End]] (12)
*[[Guiledart]] (13)
*[[DNAVI]] (14)
*[[Hardhead (BW)|Hardhead]] (18)
*[[Killer Punch]] (20)
*[[Magmatron]] (25)
*[[Hydra (BW)|Hydra]] (27)
*[[Crazybolt (BW)|Crazybolt]] (32)
*[[Bazooka (BW)|Bazooka]] (33)
*[[Dirge (BW)|Dirgegun]] (40)
*[[Thrust (BW)|Thrustor]] (41)
*[[God Neptune]] (42)
*[[Autojetter]] (45)
*[[Autostinger]] (48)
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] (50)
*[[Autolauncher]] (51)

|h3=[[Blentron]]s|c3=
*[[Latolata]] (21)
*[[Elphaorpha]] (22)
*[[Drancron]] (23)

|c4=
*[[Unicron]] (1)
*[[Dōmya]] (20)
*[[Vector Sigma]] (24)
*[[Artemis]] (30)
*[[Moon (BW)|Moon]] (34)
}}

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===

===Continuity errors===

===Transformers References===
*The [[Seacon (BW)|Seacon]]s were left on an asteroid near [[Gaia]]'s orbit in the ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars II]]'' episode "[[Revenge of the Space Pirates]]".
*The [[Jointron]]s, [[Insectron]]s, and [[Autoroller (BW)|Autoroller]]s were left on [[Gaia]]; [[Artemis]] and [[Moon (BW)|Moon]] were left on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]; [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]]'s [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] were left drifting through space; and [[Lio Convoy]]'s [[Maximal]]s were left trapped in a wormhole in the ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars II]]'' episode "[[Farewell! Lio Convoy]]".

===Trivia===

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote|japanese}}
;VHS
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1999 — ''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo'' — ACT. 12 ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]])

==External links==

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[[Category:Beast Wars Neo episodes]]
[[Category:Clip shows]]