https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=NotMyHound MediaWiki - User contributions [en] 2026-05-21T19:56:26Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.45.3 https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=User:NotMyHound/Source:Autobot_Group_Chat&diff=1711080 User:NotMyHound/Source:Autobot Group Chat 2023-07-27T22:25:54Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>{{source}}<br /> This archives the Autobot group chat that was created to promote ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''. All spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors are left as is.<br /> <br /> ==Day 1==<br /> <br /> Transformer Profile: MIRAGE<br /> <br /> Codename: 👻<br /> <br /> Association: AUTOBOTS<br /> <br /> Enter 👻 to meet MIRAGE and proceed.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> 👻<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wOk813pQYKR6DyD12<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wSu7ZBXQYs9syvF15<br /> ----<br /> CONNECTION ESTABLISHED<br /> <br /> [...entering chat...]<br /> ----<br /> 🚚 OPTIMUS: Mirage, how many times do I have to tell you to LAY LOW.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: wdym??? I was SO low I was practically pavement, ok? I've been on my BEST BEHAVIOR.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Oh, really? Then how do you explain this?<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wxWPueXE19o4p9i14<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: ...oh no I seem to...be breaking up...I can't...the light...I'm going towards the light!..<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: 🙄 See, this is why I said we should keep him on a shorter leash.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: Well ExCuSE ME madam kill joy 🥱 Who invited you to this anyway??<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: I thought you were &quot;breaking up?&quot;<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: you can't see me I'm a miraaaaaage 👻<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> To be continued... Check back tomorrow for more!<br /> <br /> ==Day 2==<br /> <br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Oh, hey. We've got a new recruit in the chat.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: Huh? Nobody else can bully me! I cry foul! This is INJUSTICE!<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Oh shut up.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Hey, fresh meat. So what do you think about this insubordinating nimrod?<br /> ----<br /> INPUT REQUESTED<br /> <br /> Reply with an emoji to continue:<br /> <br /> 😰 - Cut him some slack!<br /> <br /> 😡 - Optimus is right!<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> 😰<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: SEE! They get it! That's a pal right there!<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: Mirage, this is serious. You even involved a human? Do I really have to keep explaining to you how dangerous this is?<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: fine, fine... I'll lay low. But Noah's already involved, so. We can't just let Scourge get him.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Why not? Let the problem solve itself...<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: Enough. Both of you. And don't mention that name again. They could be listening...<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> Key word detected: SCOURGE<br /> <br /> Enter the key word to retrieve Terrorcons profile. <br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> SCOURGE<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wjgaypZZVlX93wey<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wQhCMnVhsQf5k49y<br /> ----<br /> [MISSION COMPLETED]<br /> <br /> Next in: [24] HOURS<br /> <br /> ==Day 3==<br /> <br /> Look alive, recruit! New communication incoming! <br /> <br /> [...connecting to chat uplink...]<br /> ----<br /> Transformer Profile: AIRAZOR<br /> <br /> Codename: 🪶<br /> <br /> Association: MAXIMALS<br /> <br /> Enter 🪶 to meet AIRAZOR and proceed.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> 🪶<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wqbxqTFfL6S9RMBg<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wqfH8fuos1iLFe8j<br /> ----<br /> CONNECTION ESTABLISHED<br /> <br /> [...entering chat...]<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: alcblwe;knvlsf'vberovbn<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: uhh, listen boss lady. I know you've been hiding out off the grid for a hot minute but...<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: s;hknveogJ:KJN:KNGOLIH!!!<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Airazor, turn on speech to text.<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: Oh! That is much better!<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: good I was worried there for a sec...<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: It is difficult to type with only a beak. In any case, Elena has uncovered an important lead in our investigation.<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: What have you found?<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: I'll share more in person. For now, please be vigilant. Optimus Primal has run into danger in the mountains.<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wY40MKept6x01O4j<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Don't tell me it's...<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> To be continued... See you tomorrow!<br /> <br /> ==Day 4==<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: Nightbird. She will cause problems if we're not careful.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: How come the bad guys always get the coolest names?<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: Hmm. Speak for yourself...<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: 🤣 I knew I liked you!<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: HEY!<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Don't start what you can't finish, Mirage.<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: What do you think, newcomer? Who has the most formiddable name?<br /> ----<br /> INPUT REQUESTED<br /> <br /> Choose a reply to continue: <br /> <br /> Airazor<br /> <br /> Mirage<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> Airazor<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: This one has sense!<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: I'm too old to deal with this...<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> ----<br /> Key word detected: NIGHTBIRD<br /> <br /> Enter the key word to retrieve Terrorcons profile.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> NIGHTBIRD<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wwKn56P3Ok9G2GY1k<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wtkuVFThGitP9wF2a<br /> ----<br /> [MISSION COMPLETED]<br /> <br /> Next in: [24] HOURS<br /> <br /> ==Day 5==<br /> Ready to jump back in? New chat in 3, 2,... [...connecting to chat uplink...]<br /> ----<br /> Transformer Profile: WHEELJACK<br /> <br /> Codename: 🚌<br /> <br /> Association: AUTOBOTS<br /> <br /> Enter 🚌 to meet WHEELJACK and proceed.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> 🚌<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wrJT95Yv56cv7uV1v<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/waJuodi52nwhdSI1w<br /> ----<br /> CONNECTION ESTABLISHED<br /> <br /> [...entering chat...]<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: Helloooooo??<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Are you actually on time for once?<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: Listen I'm always on time. Not my problem if you guys can't keep up.<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: Primal and I are closing in on the ruins. Where is our guide?<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: He's en route to our coordinates.<br /> ----<br /> 🦍PRIMAL: We must hurry. Even Rhinox can't hold Battletrap off for long.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: Man, I hate that guy. Needs anger management like, yesterday.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: And what do you need, I wonder?<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: My own reality show 😎<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: Reality...show? Is it real or not?<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: you know, that's a fair question<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> To be continued in 24 hours!<br /> <br /> ==Day 6==<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: while we all marinate on that for a bit... Hey rookie, what do you think my show should be called?<br /> ----<br /> INPUT REQUESTED<br /> <br /> Choose a reply to continue:<br /> <br /> 🤖 - Transformers: Robots in Disguise<br /> <br /> 👽 - Prehistoric Extra Terrestrials: Unearthing Cybertron<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> 👽<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: hmmm....maybe. It's giving a little too much &quot;tinfoil hat&quot; for me.<br /> ----<br /> 🚌WHEELJACK: 😵‍💫 sorry I'm late again. I was on my way, but then all of the birds and the insects in the forest joined in harmonious symphony. It was beautiful to behold!<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: it's okay, buddy. you symphony it up<br /> ----<br /> 🚌WHEELJACK: Oh, and while we were waiting for orders, Mirage lost at tag to Cheetor and was so embarassed he ran ahead to meet you.<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wtrCmfk9i1QjDBW1t<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: WHAT IS THIS, THE HARRASS 👻 MIRAGE SHOW?<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: didn't you just say you wanted your own show? congratulations<br /> ----<br /> NOAH: Hey, uh...not to crash the party but I think we got a problem. Who's big man over there?<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wwP0h2A8cR8RcNX1t<br /> ----<br /> 🦍PRIMAL: No! It can't be!<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> Key word detected: BATTLETRAP<br /> <br /> Enter the key word to retrieve Terrorcons profile. <br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> BATTLETRAP<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wUSapvWdYqGEgta15<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wYqzdVWYrPKTl4u16<br /> ----<br /> [MISSION COMPLETED]<br /> <br /> Next in: [24] HOURS<br /> <br /> ==Day 7==<br /> <br /> Buckle in for the final round! [...connecting to chat uplink...]<br /> ----<br /> Transformer Profile: STRATOSPHERE<br /> <br /> Codename: ✈️<br /> <br /> Association: AUTOBOTS<br /> <br /> Enter ✈️ to meet STRATOSPHERE and proceed.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> ✈️<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wQ9eoMPL4i0u4jh11<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wsHTOnM9f0cj1Qs11<br /> ----<br /> CONNECTION ESTABLISHED<br /> <br /> [...entering chat...]<br /> ----<br /> NOAH: Are you sure about all this?<br /> ----<br /> ELENA: All evidence points to Peru. Trust me, it's not like I'm lining up to get on a plane right now.<br /> ----<br /> NOAH: Yeah...especially this plane...<br /> ----<br /> ✈️STRATOSPHERE: I resent that.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: well you could stand to get your landing gear checked out, pops. And your nav system. And...well. You got AARP or?<br /> ----<br /> ✈️STRATOSPHERE: Not a clue what that is, but ✈️STRATOSPHERE IS IN PERFECT FIGHTING--<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: https://m.community.com/wMI9Hr60p5sXy0y11<br /> ----<br /> ✈️STRATOSPHERE: ...✈️STRATOSPHERE IS IN ADEQUATE FIGHTING SHAPE!<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: 🫠<br /> ----<br /> ELENA: 🫣<br /> ----<br /> NOAH: 😟<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Eh. He's an antique.<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: Enough. The real threat has emerged. We can't afford to waste any more time.<br /> ----<br /> NOAH: What is it? What's the threat?<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> To be continued... The final chapter arrives tomorrow!<br /> <br /> ==Day 8==<br /> 🦍PRIMAL: Unicron.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: That...doesn't sound good.<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: It's not. If we don't stop Scourge and the others from accomplishing their mission, all is lost. Cybertron. Earth. Everything.<br /> ----<br /> NOAH: Woah woah woah. wdym all? What's this Unicron guy want with us?<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: You'd better hope you never have to find out.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: ...oooh, cryptic!<br /> ----<br /> ELENA: ok ok. locate ancient ruins. stop bad guys. save the universe. let's focus on finding the answers, alright?<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: Agreed. Newcomer, what do you think?<br /> ----<br /> INPUT REQUESTED<br /> Choose a reply to continue:<br /> ⚔️ - We join forces and fight!<br /> 💥 - We stop Unicron, no matter the cost.<br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> 💥<br /> ----<br /> ✈️STRATOSPHERE: That's the fighting spirit, lads!<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: somebody record this<br /> ----<br /> 🦍PRIMAL: Maximals!<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: Autobots!<br /> ----<br /> ROLL OUT!<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> Key word detected: UNICRON<br /> <br /> Enter the key word to retrieve Terrorcons profile.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> UNICRON<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/wpc2iYBraNn2j8y1g<br /> ----<br /> https://m.community.com/w3ff0EpCgXLRYKL1g<br /> ----<br /> [MISSION COMPLETED]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=User:NotMyHound/Source:Autobot_Group_Chat&diff=1711078 User:NotMyHound/Source:Autobot Group Chat 2023-07-27T22:06:45Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>{{source}}<br /> This archives the Autobot group chat that was created to promote ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''. All spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors are left as is.<br /> <br /> ==Day 1==<br /> <br /> Transformer Profile:<br /> <br /> MIRAGE<br /> <br /> Codename: 👻<br /> Association: AUTOBOTS<br /> <br /> Enter 👻 to meet MIRAGE and proceed.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> 👻<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED <br /> [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> CONNECTION ESTABLISHED<br /> <br /> [...entering chat...]<br /> ----<br /> 🚚 OPTIMUS: Mirage, how many times do I have to tell you to LAY LOW.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: wdym??? I was SO low I was practically pavement, ok? I've been on my BEST BEHAVIOR.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Oh, really? Then how do you explain this?<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: ...oh no I seem to...be breaking up...I can't...the light...I'm going towards the light!..<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: 🙄 See, this is why I said we should keep him on a shorter leash.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: Well ExCuSE ME madam kill joy 🥱 Who invited you to this anyway??<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: I thought you were &quot;breaking up?&quot;<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: you can't see me I'm a miraaaaaage 👻<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> To be continued... Check back tomorrow for more!<br /> <br /> ==Day 2==<br /> <br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Oh, hey. We've got a new recruit in the chat.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: Huh? Nobody else can bully me! I cry foul! This is INJUSTICE!<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Oh shut up.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Hey, fresh meat. So what do you think about this insubordinating nimrod?<br /> ----<br /> INPUT REQUESTED<br /> Reply with an emoji to continue:<br /> 😰 - Cut him some slack!<br /> 😡 - Optimus is right!<br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> 😰<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: SEE! They get it! That's a pal right there!<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: Mirage, this is serious. You even involved a human? Do I really have to keep explaining to you how dangerous this is?<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: fine, fine... I'll lay low. But Noah's already involved, so. We can't just let Scourge get him.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Why not? Let the problem solve itself...<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: Enough. Both of you. And don't mention that name again. They could be listening...<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> Key word detected: SCOURGE<br /> <br /> Enter the key word to retrieve Terrorcons profile. <br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> SCOURGE<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> [MISSION COMPLETED]<br /> <br /> Next in: [24] HOURS<br /> <br /> ==Day 3==<br /> <br /> Look alive, recruit! New communication incoming! <br /> <br /> [...connecting to chat uplink...]<br /> ----<br /> Transformer Profile: AIRAZOR<br /> <br /> Codename: 🪶<br /> <br /> Association: MAXIMALS<br /> <br /> Enter 🪶 to meet AIRAZOR and proceed.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> CONNECTION ESTABLISHED<br /> <br /> [...entering chat...]<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: alcblwe;knvlsf'vberovbn<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: uhh, listen boss lady. I know you've been hiding out off the grid for a hot minute but...<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: s;hknveogJ:KJN:KNGOLIH!!!<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Airazor, turn on speech to text.<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: Oh! That is much better!<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: good I was worried there for a sec...<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: It is difficult to type with only a beak. In any case, Elena has uncovered an important lead in our investigation.<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: What have you found?<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: I'll share more in person. For now, please be vigilant. Optimus Primal has run into danger in the mountains.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Don't tell me it's...<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> To be continued... See you tomorrow!<br /> <br /> ==Day 4==<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: Nightbird. She will cause problems if we're not careful.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: How come the bad guys always get the coolest names?<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: Hmm. Speak for yourself...<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: 🤣 I knew I liked you!<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: HEY!<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Don't start what you can't finish, Mirage.<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: What do you think, newcomer? Who has the most formiddable name?<br /> ----<br /> INPUT REQUESTED<br /> <br /> Choose a reply to continue: <br /> <br /> Airazor<br /> <br /> Mirage<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> Airazor<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: This one has sense!<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: I'm too old to deal with this...<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> ----<br /> Key word detected: NIGHTBIRD<br /> <br /> Enter the key word to retrieve Terrorcons profile.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> <br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> <br /> [MISSION COMPLETED]<br /> <br /> Next in: [24] HOURS<br /> <br /> ==Day 5==<br /> Ready to jump back in? New chat in 3, 2,... [...connecting to chat uplink...]<br /> ----<br /> Transformer Profile: WHEELJACK<br /> <br /> Codename: 🚌<br /> <br /> Association: AUTOBOTS<br /> <br /> Enter 🚌 to meet WHEELJACK and proceed.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> 🚌<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> CONNECTION ESTABLISHED<br /> <br /> [...entering chat...]<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: Helloooooo??<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Are you actually on time for once?<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: Listen I'm always on time. Not my problem if you guys can't keep up.<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: Primal and I are closing in on the ruins. Where is our guide?<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: He's en route to our coordinates.<br /> ----<br /> 🦍PRIMAL: We must hurry. Even Rhinox can't hold Battletrap off for long.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: Man, I hate that guy. Needs anger management like, yesterday.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: And what do you need, I wonder?<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: My own reality show 😎<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: Reality...show? Is it real or not?<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: you know, that's a fair question<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> To be continued in 24 hours!<br /> <br /> ==Day 6==<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: while we all marinate on that for a bit... Hey rookie, what do you think my show should be called?<br /> ----<br /> INPUT REQUESTED<br /> <br /> Choose a reply to continue:<br /> <br /> 🤖 - Transformers: Robots in Disguise<br /> <br /> 👽 - Prehistoric Extra Terrestrials: Unearthing Cybertron<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> 👽<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: hmmm....maybe. It's giving a little too much &quot;tinfoil hat&quot; for me.<br /> ----<br /> 🚌WHEELJACK: 😵‍💫 sorry I'm late again. I was on my way, but then all of the birds and the insects in the forest joined in harmonious symphony. It was beautiful to behold!<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: it's okay, buddy. you symphony it up<br /> ----<br /> 🚌WHEELJACK: Oh, and while we were waiting for orders, Mirage lost at tag to Cheetor and was so embarassed he ran ahead to meet you.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: WHAT IS THIS, THE HARRASS 👻 MIRAGE SHOW?<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: didn't you just say you wanted your own show? congratulations<br /> ----<br /> NOAH: Hey, uh...not to crash the party but I think we got a problem. Who's big man over there?<br /> ----<br /> 🦍PRIMAL: No! It can't be!<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> Key word detected: BATTLETRAP<br /> <br /> Enter the key word to retrieve Terrorcons profile. <br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> [MISSION COMPLETED]<br /> <br /> Next in: [24] HOURS<br /> <br /> ==Day 7==<br /> <br /> Buckle in for the final round! [...connecting to chat uplink...]<br /> ----<br /> Transformer Profile: STRATOSPHERE<br /> <br /> Codename: ✈️<br /> <br /> Association: AUTOBOTS<br /> <br /> Enter ✈️ to meet STRATOSPHERE and proceed.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> ✈️<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> CONNECTION ESTABLISHED<br /> <br /> [...entering chat...]<br /> ----<br /> NOAH: Are you sure about all this?<br /> ----<br /> ELENA: All evidence points to Peru. Trust me, it's not like I'm lining up to get on a plane right now.<br /> ----<br /> NOAH: Yeah...especially this plane...<br /> ----<br /> ✈️STRATOSPHERE: I resent that.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: well you could stand to get your landing gear checked out, pops. And your nav system. And...well. You got AARP or?<br /> ----<br /> ✈️STRATOSPHERE: Not a clue what that is, but ✈️STRATOSPHERE IS IN PERFECT FIGHTING--<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: https://m.community.com/wMI9Hr60p5sXy0y11<br /> ----<br /> ✈️STRATOSPHERE: ...✈️STRATOSPHERE IS IN ADEQUATE FIGHTING SHAPE!<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: 🫠<br /> ----<br /> ELENA: 🫣<br /> ----<br /> NOAH: 😟<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Eh. He's an antique.<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: Enough. The real threat has emerged. We can't afford to waste any more time.<br /> ----<br /> NOAH: What is it? What's the threat?<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> To be continued... The final chapter arrives tomorrow!</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=User:NotMyHound/Source:Autobot_Group_Chat&diff=1711074 User:NotMyHound/Source:Autobot Group Chat 2023-07-27T21:42:04Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>{{source}}<br /> This archives the Autobot group chat that was created to promote ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''. All spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors are left as is.<br /> <br /> ==Day 1==<br /> <br /> Transformer Profile:<br /> <br /> MIRAGE<br /> <br /> Codename: 👻<br /> Association: AUTOBOTS<br /> <br /> Enter 👻 to meet MIRAGE and proceed.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> 👻<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED <br /> [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> CONNECTION ESTABLISHED<br /> <br /> [...entering chat...]<br /> ----<br /> 🚚 OPTIMUS: Mirage, how many times do I have to tell you to LAY LOW.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: wdym??? I was SO low I was practically pavement, ok? I've been on my BEST BEHAVIOR.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Oh, really? Then how do you explain this?<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: ...oh no I seem to...be breaking up...I can't...the light...I'm going towards the light!..<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: 🙄 See, this is why I said we should keep him on a shorter leash.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: Well ExCuSE ME madam kill joy 🥱 Who invited you to this anyway??<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: I thought you were &quot;breaking up?&quot;<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: you can't see me I'm a miraaaaaage 👻<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> To be continued... Check back tomorrow for more!<br /> <br /> ==Day 2==<br /> <br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Oh, hey. We've got a new recruit in the chat.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: Huh? Nobody else can bully me! I cry foul! This is INJUSTICE!<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Oh shut up.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Hey, fresh meat. So what do you think about this insubordinating nimrod?<br /> ----<br /> INPUT REQUESTED<br /> Reply with an emoji to continue:<br /> 😰 - Cut him some slack!<br /> 😡 - Optimus is right!<br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> 😰<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: SEE! They get it! That's a pal right there!<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: Mirage, this is serious. You even involved a human? Do I really have to keep explaining to you how dangerous this is?<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: fine, fine... I'll lay low. But Noah's already involved, so. We can't just let Scourge get him.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Why not? Let the problem solve itself...<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: Enough. Both of you. And don't mention that name again. They could be listening...<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> Key word detected: SCOURGE<br /> <br /> Enter the key word to retrieve Terrorcons profile. <br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> SCOURGE<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> [MISSION COMPLETED]<br /> <br /> Next in: [24] HOURS<br /> <br /> ==Day 3==<br /> <br /> Look alive, recruit! New communication incoming! <br /> <br /> [...connecting to chat uplink...]<br /> ----<br /> Transformer Profile: AIRAZOR<br /> <br /> Codename: 🪶<br /> <br /> Association: MAXIMALS<br /> <br /> Enter 🪶 to meet AIRAZOR and proceed.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> CONNECTION ESTABLISHED<br /> <br /> [...entering chat...]<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: alcblwe;knvlsf'vberovbn<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: uhh, listen boss lady. I know you've been hiding out off the grid for a hot minute but...<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: s;hknveogJ:KJN:KNGOLIH!!!<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Airazor, turn on speech to text.<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: Oh! That is much better!<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: good I was worried there for a sec...<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: It is difficult to type with only a beak. In any case, Elena has uncovered an important lead in our investigation.<br /> ----<br /> 🚛 OPTIMUS: What have you found?<br /> ----<br /> 🪶AIRAZOR: I'll share more in person. For now, please be vigilant. Optimus Primal has run into danger in the mountains.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Don't tell me it's...<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> To be continued... See you tomorrow!</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=User:NotMyHound/Source:Autobot_Group_Chat&diff=1711002 User:NotMyHound/Source:Autobot Group Chat 2023-07-27T02:03:15Z <p>NotMyHound: Created page with &quot;{{source}} This archives the Autobot group chat that was created to promote Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. All spelling, grammat...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{source}}<br /> This archives the Autobot group chat that was created to promote [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]. All spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors are left as is.<br /> <br /> ==Day 1==<br /> <br /> Transformer Profile:<br /> <br /> MIRAGE<br /> <br /> Codename: 👻<br /> Association: AUTOBOTS<br /> <br /> Enter 👻 to meet MIRAGE and proceed.<br /> <br /> [...awaiting input...]<br /> ----<br /> INPUT ACKNOWLEDGED<br /> <br /> [...loading...]<br /> ----<br /> CONNECTION ESTABLISHED<br /> <br /> [...entering chat...]<br /> ----<br /> 🚚 OPTIMUS: Mirage, how many times do I have to tell you to LAY LOW.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: wdym??? I was SO low I was practically pavement, ok? I've been on my BEST BEHAVIOR.<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: Oh, really? Then how do you explain this?<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: ...oh no I seem to...be breaking up...I can't...the light...I'm going towards the light!..<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: 🙄 See, this is why I said we should keep him on a shorter leash.<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: Well ExCuSE ME madam kill joy 🥱 Who invited you to this anyway??<br /> ----<br /> 🏍️ ARCEE: I thought you were &quot;breaking up?&quot;<br /> ----<br /> 👻 MIRAGE: you can't see me I'm a miraaaaaage 👻<br /> ----<br /> CHAT DISCONNECTED<br /> <br /> To be continued... Check back tomorrow for more!<br /> <br /> ==Day 2==</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=File:ROTB-Mirage-render.jpg&diff=1709346 File:ROTB-Mirage-render.jpg 2023-07-20T03:34:33Z <p>NotMyHound: NotMyHound uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:ROTB-Mirage-render.jpg&amp;quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{ROTBstockmodel}}</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Lost_Light&diff=1704031 Lost Light 2023-06-27T22:22:03Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Additions on the second quantum duplicate */</p> <hr /> <div>{{featured}}<br /> {{disambig2|the starship|the comic series named after it|The Transformers: Lost Light}}<br /> :''The ''Lost Light'' is a starship from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''<br /> [[File:Mtmte28-cover-lost-light.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The name is in ''no way'' an indication that tragic events, melancholy proceedings, momentously wrong decisions, and sorrowful beings will be found aboard it. Not at all.]]<br /> Originally an experimental vessel built on a pre-war Cybertron, the '''''Lost Light''''' is now the starship utilized by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] and about 230 other assorted [[Transformer]]s on a quest to find the mythical [[Knights of Cybertron]].<br /> <br /> Though apparently unremarkable by Transformer standards, the ship is quite large—described by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] as 15 miles in length, and 10 miles wide, and large enough for an entire extra chamber to be attached to it in secret without anybody onboard noticing. It contains numerous habitation suites for its crew, various offices and workshops for those who require them, a bar redubbed &quot;[[Swerve's]]&quot; after the ship's launch, and a large [[oil]] reservoir where introspective bots sometimes go to ponder. The ship's hangars carry at least half a dozen shuttlecraft, including the ''[[Leading Light]]'', ''[[O Fortuna]]'', and [[Rodpod]]. Rodimus upgraded the ''Lost Light''&lt;nowiki&gt;'&lt;/nowiki&gt;s armament with a batch of [[proton missile]] launchers after a visit to [[Hedonia]].<br /> <br /> The ''Lost Light'' is a &quot;hop ship&quot; which utilizes insanely advanced [[quantum generator|quantum engines]] to travel almost instantaneously across vast distances, though those distances can be limited by the amount of power available to the ship. (You don't want to be standing next to these engines when they activate, as they break the laws of physics in ways that can be very unhealthy.) On top, the ship carries a group of &quot;fuel quills&quot;, essential to its operation. Deep within its bowels are the ship's fuel furnaces, powered or at least partly dependent upon nucleon rods, and manned by the [[Pyrobot]]s.<br /> <br /> The ship was known by its [[Lost Light's former owners|previous owners]] as the '''''Unitrex-1'''''.<br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===2005 IDW continuity===<br /> The ''Unitrex-1'' was constructed in the city of [[Unitrex]] five million years ago, the first ship outfitted with new experimental generator on board. A crew had been selected for the vessel, including the [[Duobot]]s, but before it could launch, it was infiltrated by two very unexpected visitors: a time-travelling [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]], who had come from five million years in the future and wound up stranded when their [[time case|time machine]] ran out of power. Seeking to recharge the device, Rodimus used [[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]]'s knowledge of future quantum science to upgrade the ''Unitrex-1''&lt;nowiki&gt;'&lt;/nowiki&gt;s generator so that it could perform the task, in the process retroactively creating the very first quantum generator. As he worked, Cyclonus fought off the ship's sole guard, blasting him with a [[Sparkeater Gun]] and locking him in one of the ship's chambers. Once the time case was fully charged with quantum energy, a reaction between the case and generator caused the unmanned ''U1'' to quantum jump away through time and space, its fate unknown to anyone. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide|Predestination: An Expert's Guide}} {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}}<br /> <br /> [[File:Mtmte-01-liarsatod-p19-panel345-boom.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|&quot;Farewell, my friend. Though we die, at least our enemies are taken with us. Well, [[Overlord (G1)|one of them]], anyway.&quot;]]<br /> The ''Unitrex-1'' was eventually discovered drifting near [[Vela Pulsar]] by a group of [[Mortilus]]-worshipping [[NAIL]]s who had left Cybertron during the war. {{storylink|Twenty Plus One}} Finding the guard, who had mutated into a ravenous [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]], they kept it alive and docile using [[turbofox]] meals. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} The NAILs subsequently returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] following the end of the war, where the present-day incarnation of Rodimus was in search of a ship he could use in his quest to find the Knights of Cybertron, having been denied use of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] crossed paths with the U1's owners during the [[Festival of Lost Light]], and purchased the vessel from them for one billion [[Shanix]], renaming it the ''Lost Light'' after the festival, {{storylink|Twenty Plus One}} and gifting it to Rodimus. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}<br /> <br /> Rodimus successfully convinced around 200 Transformers to join him on his quest, which involved following a map that had been discovered within the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] was appointed second-in-command, with Drift as third; [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] joined as chief medical officer, Perceptor and [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] as science officers, and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] as security director, vetting the crewmembers. Rodimus, Drift, and Brainstorm conspired with [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] to smuggle the captive Decepticon [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] aboard the ship for study and interrogation, {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} but this was not the only &quot;addition&quot; Prowl ensured to the ship: he ordered his agent [[Ore]] to plant a tracker on the vessel's quantum engine, but unfortunately for everyone aboard, Ore tried to do so just as the ship was taking off. The quantum generator activated and Ore became &quot;mashed into it,&quot; causing an explosion that preemptively warped the ship across the universe. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}}<br /> <br /> The accident appeared to teleport the ''Lost Light'' to a random point in space, but in truth, the ship's fate was far more complicated. The malfunction of the quantum engines had narrowed its choice of destination not to a single point in space, but to ''two'' points: the location to which the ''Lost Light'' had ''intended'' to warp, and a random one. The ship responded to this impossibility by teleporting to ''both'' points—creating two identical duplicates of itself, and everyone and everything on board. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}}<br /> <br /> ====On-course ''Lost Light''====<br /> [[File:Mtmte32-p1-lost-light-shattered.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Look close! You can count the number of decks the ship has, as well as seeing the hexagonal corridor tubes running through the ship. Those hexagon-shaped passageways actually show up in interior scenes elsewhere in the series, because Milne is ''just that good''.]]<br /> <br /> The ''Lost Light'' that arrived at its intended destination was temporarily crippled by the explosion of one of its rear thrusters. In addition to causing the loss of [[Rung (G1)|Rung]], this blast freed the Sparkeater trapped in the bowels of the ship; Rodimus used the &quot;brightest spark&quot; aboard—[[Animus]]—as bait, luring the beast to its death by mashing into one of the quantum engines. Unfortunately, Rodimus miscalculated and met the same fate. His dead body was interred in a coffin made from parts of the ship's engine case, and Ultra Magnus succeeded him as captain. Now no longer feeling beholden to Rodimus, Drift confessed to Magnus about Overlord's presence on the ship. Unfortunately, Magnus was not the only person to whom this information was revealed: unbeknownst to the crew, Brainstorm was a Decepticon sleeper agent, who informed the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] that Overlord was aboard the ''Lost Light'' and invited them to come and get rid of him. The DJD caught up to the ''Lost Light'' near [[Ofsted XVII]], and though they had initially promised to leave everyone else on the ship alive to maintain Brainstorm's cover, the discovery that Drift—a former Decepticon and high-ranking target of theirs—was aboard set off their murderous instincts, and they began slaughtering their way through the crew. They murdered the whole crew and Overlord, with only Rewind escaping their rampage, and the ship was let to float derelict in space. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}} {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}}<br /> <br /> Seventeen months later, a massive battle occurred around the derelict ''Lost Light'' between the [[Black Block Consortia]] and the [[Galactic Council]] over the quantum engines. The ''Lost Light'' was ripped to pieces by the fighting, its quantum foam left drifting through space among its shattered chunks, while the coffin containing Rodimus's body broke free and drifted off into space. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} {{storylink|Births, Deaths, and Interventions}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====Off-course ''Lost Light''====<br /> [[File:MTMTE2 Lost Light.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|'''''Silence.''''' ''For over &lt;s&gt;four&lt;/s&gt; six milllion years, nothing disturbed the crypt-like atmosphere within that dormant structure.'']]<br /> The version of the ''Lost Light'' sent off-course by the explosion at launch appeared over an unknown planet. The explosion of the rear thruster caused a tear in the hull through which forty Autobots were blown, so Rodimus ordered the ''Lost Light'' to be set down on the planet's surface so the lost Autobots could be recovered. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} While repairs and rescues were being carried out, the ship's crew were joined by the amnesiac [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}}<br /> <br /> [[File:Mtmte-03-lost-light-quantumjump.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''The Autobots labored to purchase a craft to propel them into the void... a craft dubbed -- the '''Lost Light.''' '']]<br /> No sooner was the ''Lost Light'' airborne again than it had to contend with the threat of the Sparkeater, released from the bowels of the ship by the explosion at launch. Rodimus used the &quot;brightest spark&quot; aboard—Rung—as bait, luring the beast to its death by mashing into one of the quantum engines. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} During the chaos, Skids helped [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] find the ship's bar, which Swerve decided to take ownership of. The soon-to-be-christened &quot;[[Swerve's]]&quot; became the go-to destination for crewmembers looking to drink and relax. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}<br /> <br /> The crew of the ''Lost Light'' continued to grow with the arrival of staff and patients from the Autobot medical facility [[Delphi]], including [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]], and [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], who was tapped to become the next chief medical officer following Ratchet's supposedly-impending retirement. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} Soon after their arrival, the ship was damaged when it was unexpectedly struck by a piece of space debris that turned out to be the severed thumb of the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The thumb was brought aboard, but this only drew the attention of [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]]'s [[Titan Hunter]]s, who boarded the ship while the entire crew was accidentally frozen in place by one of Brainstorm's inventions. Only quick thinking by Trailbreaker (still active due to his forcefield's protection) kept the Decepticons from making off with the Metroplex fragment. {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}} <br /> <br /> [[File:MtMtEAnn2012-The Benign Intervention.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|&quot;Yes, even by our Autobot standards, the '''''Benign Intervention''''' is '''very''' large...&quot;]]<br /> The ''Lost Light'' finally reached its first major destination, the planet of [[Theophany]], where the crew expected to find the [[Circle of Light]]. Instead, however, all that remained was the razed and deserted ruins of the Circle's Crystal City. The [[Galactic Council]]'s enforcement ship, ''[[The Benign Intervention]]'', also appeared on the scene, giving the Autobots one hour to explore the planet's surface. Rodimus's exploration team discovered a slumbering Titan beneath Crystal City... but Chromedome's attempts to hack into the behemoth's mind caused it to reactivate and fire a blast of energy into space, damaging the ''Benign Intervention'' and incurring the full wrath of its troops. The ''Lost Light'' was contained in an [[incineration shell]] and was seconds away from total annihilation when Rodimus's team freed the Titan, who in turn teleported the ''Lost Light'' and her crew away from Theophany. Theorizing that the Decepticons were behind the destruction of Crystal City, Rodimus decided to take the ''Lost Light'' near the [[Argon Nebulae]], where Decepticon activity had been reported. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}}<br /> <br /> The Decepticon group that the crew engaged turned out not to be linked to the disappearance of the Circle of Light. Several members of the crew were injured fighting the group—including Rewind, whose misfortune was leveraged by Drift to convince Chromedome to help with the Overlord project. {{storylink|Before &amp; After}} The days that followed were relatively peaceful, and included a trip to [[Hedonia]] for some shore leave {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} and a visit from the legendary Autobot [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]], who was ''also'' looking for the Knights of Cybertron, {{storylink|Little Victories}} but it was not to last. During one of Chromedome's [[mnemosurgery|mnemosurgical]] incursions into Overlord's mind, the Decepticon escaped his cell {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} and went on a killing spree through the ship that left multiple dead and Ultra Magnus critically injured. Rewind sacrificed himself to ensure that Overlord was safely jettisoned into space. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} Drift volunteered to take the fall for Rodimus, allowing himself to be banished for bringing Overlord on board. {{storylink|The Gloaming}}<br /> <br /> [[File:Mtmte17-p11-lost-light-luna-one.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]<br /> When the comatose Ultra Magnus somehow departed the ''Lost Light'' aboard a shuttle, Rodimus had the ''Lost Light'' pursue him. The chase led them to an most unexpected destination: Cybertron's long-lost moon, [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], where the crew became embroiled in the insane plans of Magnus's superior officer, the unhinged [[Solomus|Chief Justice Tyrest]], who had remotely summoned Magnus to him. Tyrest arrested the entire crew with the help of his army of [[Legislator]] robots, {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}} but the ''Lost Light'' was liberated when Tailgate shut down all the Legislators by repealing the code of law that controlled them. Eager to put the depressing detour behind them, the crew of the ''Lost Light'' soon departed from Luna 1, leaving behind Red Alert and Fortress Maximus to keep watch over the rogue moon. Stopping Tyrest's schemes had also resulted in the destruction of Rodimus's crucial Matrix-map, so the next plan was to find and join forces with Thunder Clash. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}} {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}} An effort to get the Circle of Light survivors to join the quest did little except persuade them to go find Thunder Clash themselves. {{storylink|Little Victories}} Some time later, Rodimus's guilt over the Overlord incident got the better of him, and he came clean to the crew about his role in the fiasco. Invoking the [[Crisis Act]], he had the ship's crew vote on his leadership. Though the majority favored him remaining in command, a large minority voted against him. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} <br /> <br /> [[File:Rid23-p23-lost-light-underwater.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|You can hem and haw about &quot;off-model designs&quot; and &quot;inconsistent art&quot;, or you can bask in the glory of &quot;artistic interpretation&quot;. Your choice.]]<br /> <br /> The ''Lost Light'' next answered a distress call from none other than Orion Pax, the once and former [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] himself, rescuing his ship the ''[[Skyroller]]'' from the gravity well of the planet [[Gorlam Prime]] as it collapsed into a portal to the [[Dead Universe]]. Learning that the Dead Universe was also menacing Cybertron, {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Pax and a small team ventured through the portal to investigate, while the ''Lost Light'' was charged with taking up Pax's mission in his absence: hunting down the mad scientist [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]. Before they could really get underway on their new mission, however, they were ''literally'' pulled off course by Metroplex's thumb, which began levitating and pushing against the ship's bulkhead. {{storylink|Winners &amp; Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|Winners &amp; Losers}} The ''Lost Light'' followed the pull of the thumb to the ocean world of [[Hydrophena]], where they discovered Metroplex himself, heavily wounded and under attack from the alien robot [[Ammonite]]s. {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} The crew used a portion of their ship's quantum engines to recharge the damaged Titan, and, thus revitalized, Metroplex teleported himself and the ''Lost Light'' back to Cybertron, {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} just in time to defeat the undead [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]] with which [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] was menacing the planet. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} <br /> <br /> [[File:Rid27-p6-lost-light-amonites.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|&quot;That... '''thing''' you wouldn't have me put down sealed itself inside the main engine room... and started tearing stuff apart!&quot;]]<br /> <br /> As the combatants basked in this victory, the ''Lost Light'' served as both a medical center and as a place of relaxation, as Transformers from both factions found their way to Swerve's for drink and recuperation. This downtime was short-lived, however, as Shockwave's final endgame revealed itself with the arrival of seventy billion Ammonites and the incipient collapse of space-time. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} Amid swarming masses of foes, the ''Lost Light'' frantically lifted off, but soon set down again to discharge Megatron, Bumblebee, and a small team, with the intent of taking the fight to Shockwave. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} After dropping off the strike team, the ship took to the air once again, its weapons picking off some 10,000 Ammonites as the battle raged. The Ammonite army were subsequently destroyed thanks to the efforts of the strike team, and the ship's crew used the ''Lost Light'' as a battering ram to smash [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]—the last combatant still standing—into his component Transformers. Finally, the ship swooped down in time to rescue the strike team from the collapsing singularity that resulted from the successful derailment of Shockwave's plans. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}<br /> <br /> In the wake of the great battle, [[Atomizer]] oversaw having the ship's name painted on the sides, while Perceptor and the crew restored the ship to full function. The ship's departure was stalled, however, by the trial of Megatron. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} The ''Lost Light'' was used to transport many Transformers to Luna 2 for the trial. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}}<br /> <br /> [[File:Mtmte30-p23-lost-light-disintegrates.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|&quot;'''Fact:''' the ''Lost Light'' is by far the best trans-stellar transporter on Cybertron, making it the optimum choice, regardless of its condition.&quot;]]<br /> Six months after the defeat of Shockwave's plans, the ''Lost Light'' finally departed Cybertron once more. A number of new faces had joined the crew... including its new co-captain, [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]! {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} Among other changes, Swerve assigned the reprogrammed Legislator &quot;[[Ten]]&quot; as his new bouncer, Whirl was appointed as &quot;Entertainments Officer&quot;, bringing on a large cache of Earth movies, and Bluestreak became the latest bartender at Swerve's. <br /> <br /> As the ship headed towards its next destination, it encountered a coffin floating in space. Megatron had it brought aboard; right about then, things began to disappear—a batch of nucleon rods, one of Swerve's Engex vats, bits of signs, doors, bulkheads, even whole crew members. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} Rodimus was shocked when Megatron showed him the contents of the coffin: it was his own deceased body! His shock was soon compounded as the ''Lost Light'' itself began to disintegrate, more and more pieces vanishing into thin air. The crew evacuated aboard the ship's shuttles, as the ''Lost Light'' disappeared completely. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide|Predestination: A Beginner's Guide}} Soon, all of her original crew would vanish as well, leaving only those who had joined after the return trip to Cybertron. {{storylink|Twenty Plus One}}<br /> <br /> Those few remaining soon discovered the grisly remains of the quantum duplicate ''Lost Light'', with Rewind as the only survivor among the murdered crew. Eventually, Nautica worked out what had happened, explaining how the two versions of the ship split during the original quantum jump. Once she directed Megatron and Rewind to deactivate the duplicate ship's quantum drums, the intact ''Lost Light'' and its vanished crew were restored to existence, while the shattered duplicate and its slaughtered inhabitants—with the exception of Rewind and Brainstorm's briefcase—ceased to be. <br /> <br /> Celebration aplenty could be found on the restored ship... until Brainstorm arrived in Swerve's, opened his mysterious briefcase, and knocked everybody out. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}} Well, everyone but Rung and Ultra Magnus, since Brainstorm had been spiking the engex, which they didn't drink. After disabling Magnus, Brainstorm used his briefcase to escape through time, since as it turned out his briefcase was in fact one of ''many'', all part of a single time machine connected remotely to the ''Lost Light''{{'}}s engines. Naturally, Rodimus gave the command to give chase him down, using their own command case, the one Nightbeat found on the duplicate ship. {{storylink|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|The Custom-Made Now}} Armed with whatever Whirl could steal from Brainstorm's lab, and a &quot;time phone&quot; to keep in touch with the ship, they set off. The strain of carrying around two different time-travelers quickly began to drain the ship's engines. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 1: All Our Parlous Yesterdays|All Our Parlous Yesterdays}}<br /> <br /> [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] had brought a model of the ''Lost Light'' with him during the Autobots' trip through time, {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 2: Stet|Stet}} and was casually putting it together during another stop in their journey at roughly four million years ago. He was observed by the local timeframe's [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] and [[Quark]] {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} as well as Brainstorm, who—realizing he'd been followed back in time—promptly fled the scene. After another engaging another jump to Maccadam's, the day Megatron was arrested, Perceptor noticed that the ship had become the only temporally active evet in the entire universe, with less than an hour left before the total collapse of the timeline. Then, when Brainstorm made one last jump, Megatron realized where he'd really been going—to kill Megatron. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 2: Stet|Stet}} However, it turned out Brainstorm couldn't bring himself to actually kill Megatron. Then Rewind took the shot instead; justifying the pre-emptive murder on the grounds that, while that the reality it would create while awful for Cybertronians, it was better for everyone else. And then Whirl implanted a Point One Percenter spark in Megatron's body, restoring the timeline. It was then that Tailgate came up with a plan to use the &quot;time phone&quot; to contact Cybertron in their past and try and change the future. It didn't work. <br /> <br /> With enough juice left for one last teleport, Rodimus and Cyclonus were teleported to somewhere under Unitrex, to find an experimental set of engines. With ''some'' help from Perceptor, Rodimus upgraded the engines so as to use them to fuel the trip home, accidentally causing the origin of the ''Lost Light'' itself. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide|Predestination: An Expert's Guide}}<br /> <br /> A few days after this excitement, the ship set down on Scarvix to recharge, and Mirage opened his own bar, &quot;Visages&quot;, which quickly caught on (that it turned out Swerve had been watering down his drinks ''may'' have played some part in this). Meanwhile, for his being a double agent, Brainstorm was summoned up before the [[Lost Light Internal Legal Affairs Committee|L.L.I.L.A.C.]] (Lost Light Internal Legal Affairs Committee), the first such instance on the ship's journey. Ratchet discovered Ten had made a makeshift quarters for himself in one of the boiler rooms (no. 10, natch), and after a short reign as the favored place for post-war relaxation, &quot;Visages&quot;'s popularity crumbled when Megatron began an impromptu poetry session, causing all the bar's patrons to flee back to Swerve's. {{storylink|Our Steps Will Always Rhyme}}<br /> <br /> Around this time, the ''Lost Light'' crossed paths with the [[Cosmic Carnival]]. Though they only intended to stay overnight, the crew wound up staying with the travelling show for three weeks, learning how to juggle in the process. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}<br /> <br /> Some time after, the crew received a joyous announcement from Rodimus: They'd actually accomplished something, in that they'd found Thunderclash, and he was dying! In a move prompted by unshakable grief, and most definitely not petty glee, Rodimus told the entire crew they'd been invited to Thunderclash's &quot;pre-wake&quot;. Six hours later, near-all of the crew attended the wake, the only ones left out being the co-captains, as they &quot;took stock&quot;. Afterward, a few crewmembers declared their intention to stick around for the actual funeral, while Rodimus went shopping at the nearest starhub. {{storylink|The Sensuous Frame}} As it transpired, Thunderclash's ship was suffering from a nasty case of [[personality tick]]s. Luckily, [[Skater]], [[Flex]], and [[Borer]] managed to summon Rodimus and Megatron, ridding the ''Vis Vitalis'' of them. Unfortunately the encounter destroyed Thunderclash's map to Cyberutopia, but with Thunderclash healed thanks to the ticks, he was able to leave his ship. Later, the crew held an &quot;Earth Dance&quot; party, and the ''Lost Light'' gained a new crewmember in [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]], one of Nautica's sorority friends. {{storylink|The Frail Gaze}}<br /> <br /> Shortly after the dance party, as First Aid prepared to temporarily leave the ship, having been summoned by Optimus Prime for important reasons, the ''Lost Light'' found itself being chased by a planet. In their careful investigations, the bridge crew found only one signal coming from it: a catchy tune advertising Swerve's. Further analysis showed it was made of holomatter, and being projected by Swerve himself, even as the little guy lay unconscious and dying in the medibay. A few phone calls later, and Rodimus rustled up several 'bots to project themselves onto the planet, find Swerve and figure out what was ailing him. Fortunately, they did, and the projected peril was soon no more. {{storylink|The One Where They Go to Earth}}<br /> <br /> Then it turned out the reason for Swerve's ailment was an infection, caused by a bullet shot at him by the enigmatic Agent 113, as the agent's means of transmitting data to his fellow Autobots. Examining what was left of the data the crew found a message to the planet of the mysterious [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]. Spurred by a heartfelt argument by Rewind, and his own desire not to find the Knights of Cybertron ''too soon'', Megatron allowed a detour. Meanwhile, Rodimus discovered the doodles on his desk had in fact been his way of transcribing his own map to Cyberutopia. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}<br /> <br /> Elsewhere, Getaway and Atomizer had been planning. With the help of Whirl, they had been trying to either get Megatron killed or thrown of the ship, and thanks to Getaway carefully working his magic over Tailgate, the little 'bot had been tricked into provoking Megatron, unaware Megatron's reaction would cost him his life. Thanks to some last minute second-thoughts from Whirl, though, Cyclonus became aware Tailgate's life was in danger. Cyclonus prevented Megatron from attacking Tailgate, but set off the already very twitchy security forces, who attacked him. This set off an unusual surge of energy from Tailgate, which washed the entire ship in a brilliant burst of light. {{storylink|The Lopsided Triangle}} The only immediately apparent side-effect of which was that it woke Thunderclash from his coma.<br /> <br /> Wondering what was going on, Rodimus had Chromedome examine Tailgate's memories, leading to Getaway and Atomizer being imprisoned. Overjoyed to have Thunderclash up and about, the crew celebrated. Meanwhile, [[Froid]] appeared in a shuttle carrying the infamous serial killer [[Sunder (G1)|Sunder]]. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} Thanks to Froid, Sunder was set loose, and went on a rampage, using his mnemosurgery skills to make crewmembers involuntarily turn themselves inside out. Acting quickly, Megatron had the entire crew hide in their rooms, while he, Rodimus, and Thunderclash chased after Sunder (at least until Rodimus ran on ahead and met the guy). The chase ended with Sunder running into the shuttle bay and combining with the corpse of his brother, Sceptre. Fortunately, Sunder's rampage was ended when Tailgate suddenly displayed Outlier powers, and crushed the killer with the Rodpod. {{storylink|Speak, Memory! (Part 2)}} In the aftermath, both Froid and Sunder were placed in the brig. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 2): Filling in the Blanks|Filling in the Blanks}}<br /> <br /> Around December 24 of that year, the ship entered Mauler territory, and the entire crew had to hide in specially prepared [[Biometric Envelopment Device|B.E.D.]]s, to prevent the Maulers detecting them. Fortunately, they didn't. {{storylink|Silent Light}}<br /> <br /> Months passed, and the ''Lost Light''ers began doing heroic deeds, saving organics from problems. Then, after a skirmish on [[Miliarium]], several crewmembers were subject to a psychic attack. Tracing the attack's origin, they set off in the Rodpod to find who was responsible. Eventually arriving at [[Necroworld|the Necrobot's stomping grounds]], they were attacked by Decepticons. The attack had been part of a trap. It turned out the majority of the crew weren't happy with Megatron being around and in charge, or with the 'bots who'd been &quot;supporting&quot; him, so they lured them off the ship, and let Getaway out. The Special Ops bot merrily filled the stranded Rodimus in on the details, before cutting off all contact, not just with Rodimus and the others, but absolutely everyone. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} The majority of the crew however had not been aware of Getaway's promise to turn the stranded crew over to the Galactic Council, destabilizing Getaway's leadership. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 2): Filling in the Blanks|Filling in the Blanks}}<br /> <br /> Three weeks later, Optimus Prime, seeing the recorded last wills and testament of the stranded crewmembers, demanded Jetfire get in contact with the ship, only for the scientist to point out they either weren't responding or couldn't. And either way, it was too late. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} When the broadcast reached the ''Lost Light'', the crew's faith in Getaway was shattered prompting him to release Froid and Sunder to telepathically rein in the crew. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 2): Filling in the Blanks|Filling in the Blanks}}<br /> <br /> Even later on [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]] discussed the message sent out by the stranded crewmembers and how any attempt the two had made to contact them or the ''Lost Light'' had failed. {{storylink|Ten to Midnight}} [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] had set up a scanner for information on the ''Lost Light'' but when it buzzed, the group on Luna 1 just dismissed it as gibberish. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}<br /> <br /> Under Getaway's command, the ship actually began making progress towards finding Cyberutopia with a schedule to adhere to and rules as well as ceasing all the side-quests to help out aliens. The [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] eventually caught up with the ''Lost Light'' where Getaway explained the radio silence was to avoid the [[Black Block Consortia]]. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle|Full Circle}} The only crew member spared the telepathic reconditioning was [[Riptide (G1)|Riptide]] who confessed to the Protectobots what had happened to Team Rodimus. The Protectobots attempted to escape the ship and tell Optimus Prime what had happened but were captured by Getaway's brainwashed troops and placed in memory loops while Riptide was shoved into the [[scraplet]] infested oil-reservoir. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle|Full Circle}} {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 2): Filling in the Blanks|Filling in the Blanks}} Riptide's natural immunity to the nudge gun allowed him escape the predators and he quickly freed the Protectobots so [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] could reclaim the ship. Though the combiner initially gave a good account of himself, he was felled by [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] with only First Aid, Riptide, and a heavily wounded Thunderclash managing to escape the ''Lost Light''. Despite their escape, Getaway continued on course with trips through the [[Warren]] eventually taking the ship directly to [[Cyberutopia]]. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}} <br /> <br /> It was all for naught however as Cyberutopia soon revealed itself to be nothing more than an elaborate illusion created by the ancient medical moon of [[Mederi]]. The ''Lost Light'' then came under attack from the [[Phantom Fleet]], using all but one of its [[proton missile]]s to defend itself, before Getaway swore fealty to the [[Adaptus|Grand Architect]], allowing the Architect's insignia to be painted on the ship's underside. When [[Team Rodimus (G1)|Team Rodimus]] arrived at Mederi, Getaway baited Rodimus aboard the ship intending to detonate the fuel furnace and kill them both. Before he could, [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]'s domesticated [[Scraplet]]s devoured him, placing the ''Lost Light'' back under Rodimus's control. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 2): Lūstrāre|Lūstrāre}} When a massive tear in the Warren opened up above Mederi, Rodimus directed everyone to board the ''Lost Light'' only for its engines to prove insufficient to match the gravity of the rift. Unwilling dragged to the [[Benzene Cluster]], the ''Lost Light'' soon found itself impounded aboard the Architect's Worldsweeper. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 3): Farsickness|Farsickness}}<br /> <br /> Using one of Tyrest's recall triggers, Rodimus managed to teleport himself to the ''Lost Light'' and break the ship free, reuniting the crew before charging at the [[Functionist Council]]'s avatar of [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 5): The Unremembering|The Unrembering}} After properly allying themselves with the Architect's forces, the ''Lost Light''ers opened ''twelve'' [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrices of Leadership]], one at each of Cybertron's [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]]s, the energy surge overloading [[Vector Sigma]] and vaporizing the [[Functionist Council]] merged with it. In the aftermath, the ''Lost Light'' touched down on Cybertron, its mission complete. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}}<br /> <br /> [[File:LL25 Lost Light Disassembled.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|&quot;Captain. I have orders from [[Starfleet]] command. We're to put back to spacedock immediately... to be decommissioned.&quot;]]<br /> Prowl soon arrived to take stock of &quot;New Cybertron&quot; where he decided that the ''Lost Light''&lt;nowiki&gt;'&lt;/nowiki&gt;s uniquely powerful [[quantum generator]]s would be removed from the ship so they could double the universally displaced planet's [[energon]] reserves. Before the ship was due to be decommissioned however, Prowl allowed the crew the reward of one &quot;victory lap&quot; around the galaxy. Before the ship jumped back home, the science team proposed recreating the malfunctioning launch and then shunting the quantum duplicate into a parallel universe so that their adventures would never truly end. When the time for the jump came however, the ''Lost Light'' wound up back on Cybertron. As the crew said their last goodbyes, construction cranes began disassembling the ''Lost Light''.<br /> <br /> And far away, in some distant corner of the multiverse, the duplicate ''Lost Light'' materialized, ready to set sail for an infinity of new adventures. {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}<br /> [[File:LL25 It Never Ends.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|center|&quot;Second star to the right... and straight on 'till morning.&quot;]]<br /> <br /> ==Crew==<br /> ===Initial Crew===<br /> Its crew at launch included:<br /> {{collist|3|<br /> *[[Ammo]]<br /> *[[Animus]]<br /> *[[Aquabat]]<br /> *[[Aquafend]]<br /> *[[Aquastar]]<br /> *[[Atomizer]]<br /> *[[Blades (G1)|Blades]]<br /> *[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]<br /> *[[Bob (IDW)|Bob]]<br /> *[[Borer]]<br /> *[[Boss (G1)|Boss]]<br /> *[[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]]<br /> *[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]<br /> *[[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]]<br /> *[[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]]<br /> *[[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]]<br /> *[[Crosscut (G1)|Crosscut]]<br /> *[[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]]<br /> *[[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]]<br /> *[[Deftwing]]<br /> *[[Dipstick]]<br /> *[[Doubletap]]<br /> *[[Drift (G1)|Drift]] (&quot;Former Third-in-Command&quot;)<br /> *[[Fervor]]<br /> *[[Fizzle]]<br /> *[[Flex]]<br /> *[[Gears (G1)|Gears]]<br /> *[[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]<br /> *[[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]]<br /> *[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]<br /> *[[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hound]]<br /> *[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]]<br /> *[[Hyperion (G1)|Hyperion]]<br /> *[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]<br /> *[[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]]<br /> *[[Kindle]]<br /> *[[Lancet]]<br /> *[[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]]<br /> *[[Lockstock]]<br /> *[[Mainframe (G1)|Mainframe]]<br /> *[[Ore]]<br /> *[[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]]<br /> *[[Pincher (G1)|Pincher]]<br /> *[[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]]<br /> *[[Pointblank]]<br /> *[[Polaris]]<br /> *[[Powerflash]]<br /> *[[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]<br /> *[[Rad (G1)|Rad]]<br /> *[[Railspike (RID)|Railspike]]<br /> *[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] (&quot;Former Chief Medical Officer&quot;)<br /> *[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (''Former Director of Security'')<br /> *[[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]]<br /> *[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] (Co-Captain, former Captain)<br /> *[[Rollout (G1)|Rollout]]<br /> *[[Rung (G1)|Rung]]<br /> *[[Shock (G1)|Shock]]<br /> *[[Siren (G1)|Siren]]<br /> *[[Skater]]<br /> *[[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]]<br /> *[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]<br /> *[[Spoke]]<br /> *[[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]]<br /> *[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]]<br /> *[[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]<br /> *[[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]]<br /> *[[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]]<br /> *[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]<br /> *[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]]<br /> *[[Toaster]]&lt;ref&gt;[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=309015#309015 The James Roberts Q&amp;A, IDW forums]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *[[Toxin]]<br /> *[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker/Trailcutter]]<br /> *[[Tripodeca]]<br /> *[[Turbine]]<br /> *[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus/Minimus Ambus]] ''(Second-in-Command)''<br /> *[[Waverider]]<br /> *[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]<br /> *[[Xaaron]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Additions after launch===<br /> Joining the crew after their journey was underway:<br /> {{collist|3|<br /> *[[Ambulon]]<br /> *[[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]]<br /> *[[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]]<br /> *[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]<br /> *[[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]]<br /> *[[Getaway]]<br /> *[[Schema]]<br /> *[[Skids (G1)|Skids]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Additions after return to Cybertron===<br /> Joining the crew after [[Dark Cybertron (IDW)|their return to Cybertron]] or after their subsequent second departure:<br /> {{collist|3|<br /> *[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]<br /> *[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]<br /> *[[Doublecross]]<br /> *[[Groove (G1)|Groove]]<br /> *[[Grotusque]]<br /> *[[Hosehead (G1)|Hosehead]]<br /> *[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/461576635947708417 All of the Protectobots were confirmed to be on the Lost Light by James Roberts via his Twitter account]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *[[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]]<br /> *[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] (Co-Captain)<br /> *[[Mirage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Mirage]]<br /> *[[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]]<br /> *[[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]]<br /> *[[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]]<br /> *[[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]]<br /> *[[Riptide (G1)|Riptide]]<br /> *[[Sky High (Pretender)|Sky High]]<br /> *[[Slamdance (G1)|Slamdance]]<br /> *[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]<br /> *[[Ten]]<br /> *[[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]]<br /> *[[Tiretread]]<br /> *[[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Additions post-mutiny===<br /> Joining the crew after Getaway stranded [[Team Rodimus]] on [[Necroworld]].<br /> *[[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] (Briefly)<br /> *[[Froid]]<br /> *[[Rook (CW)|Rook]] (Briefly)<br /> *[[Sunder (G1)|Sunder]]<br /> *[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Additions on the second quantum duplicate===<br /> *[[Krok (G1)|Krok]]<br /> *[[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]]<br /> *[[Roller (IDW)|Roller]]<br /> *[[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]]<br /> *[[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]]<br /> *[[Fulcrum]]<br /> *[[Nickel]]<br /> *[[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]]<br /> *[[Clicker]]<br /> *[[Anode]]<br /> *[[Lug (IDW)|Lug]]<br /> <br /> ==Games==<br /> ===''Transformers Legends''===<br /> The ''Lost Light'' was exploring a distant planet when it came under attack by mysterious forces. [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] went to investigate and faced off against the [[Ammonite]]s along with a group of Decepticons from another starship. {{storylink|Into the Abyss}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> *According to Roberts in an online interview, [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] intended to join the crew of the ''Lost Light'' but was talked out of it at the last minute by &quot;someone with a vested interest&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;http://www.craveonline.com/comics/interviews/182693-james-roberts-and-the-transformers-renaissance&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *At least one member of the ''Lost Light'' crew was the result of artist error. In [[The Gloaming|issue #16]], a misdrawn Chromedome was transformed into the unofficial [[Unofficial conventions|TFCon]] fan-character &quot;[[Toxin]]&quot; by colorist [[Josh Burcham]] via an edit to the character's lineart and colors. Additionally, a scripted appearance for Generation 1 Landmine in ''[[The Reluctant Specialist|Spotlight: Trailcutter]]'' was drawn instead as [[Landmine (Energon)|''Energon'' Landmine]], although this wiki currently treats this as an appearance for the G1 character.<br /> *A panel in [[Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|issue #2]] of ''More Than Meets the Eye'' makes clear that the bridge is located at the front tip of the ship, in the huge band of windows. An observation deck is located there as well.<br /> *Speaking of huge, the 10x15 mile dimensions of the ship given in &quot;Into the Abyss&quot; don't jibe with almost any of the artwork. (For comparison: This is about the same size as Manhattan Island.) While the ship is clearly ''big'', the given size would make characters invisible alongside it, but they are commonly visible next to it throughout the ''Dark Cybertron'' event. When set down on a planetary surface, the ship's upper reaches, presumably 5 or more miles up, should fade off into the stratosphere. Its huge size certainly would not lend itself to the shuttle-like tasks that it undertakes in ''Dark Cybertron'', either.<br /> <br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> *''Japanese:'' '''Lost Light-gō''' (ロスト・ライト号)<br /> *''Swedish:'' '''Förlorade Lyktan''' (Lost Lantern)<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Generation 1 Autobot starships]]<br /> [[Category:IDW (2005) starships]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Robert_Kirkman&diff=1700609 Robert Kirkman 2023-06-14T12:43:31Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>[[File:RobertKirkman.jpg|thumb|250px|He would've had Optimus doing stuff. ''Thaaaangs.'']]<br /> <br /> '''Robert Kirkman''' (born [[November 30]], [[1978]]) is an American comic book writer and the co-founder of [[Skybound Entertainment]]. He is best known for co-creating and writing the post-apocalyptic horror comic book ''The Walking Dead'', also overseeing and taking part in its television adaptations and several spin-offs. Outside ''The Walking Dead'', he has also co-created such titles as ''Invincible'', ''Tech Jacket'' (alongside [[E. J. Su]]), and ''Haunt'' and has worked on ''Ultimate [[X-Men]]'' and ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Zombies''. In 2008, he became a partner of [[Image Comics]], the first to join since the publisher's formation.<br /> <br /> He was hired by [[Akiva Goldsman]] to help develop an upcoming film for the expanding ''Transformers'' [[live-action film series|live-action film series]]. However, he only attended the writers' conference for the series for one day before having to leave due to health issues that led to him having throat surgery.&lt;ref&gt;[https://collider.com/transformers-writers-room-robert-kirkman/ Collider: Robert Kirkman Reveals He Was Only in the ‘Transformers’ Writers Room for One Day]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> He was an attendant at [[BotCon 2006]], where he apparently ate a copy of ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration]]''.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/chris_ryall/status/601184796513959936|quote=And for anyone who questions Robert Kirkman's TF bonafides, we took this at the '07 Louisville BotCon.|name=Chris Ryall|website=Twitter|year=2015|month=05|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Writing==<br /> * ''[[Void Rivals]]''<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> * Prior to [[Dreamwave Productions]] acquiring the license, Kirkman had a ''Transformers'' pitch that eventually evolved into ''{{w|Tech Jacket}}''.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/ejsu28/status/1401441224205082627|quote=Fun Doodle. Tech Jacket story was compared to Green Lantern and design compared to Guyver, the truth is, the story was evolved from Transformers comic that Robert Kirkman didn't get to write and my design was inspired by Space Sheriff Sharivan. #art #artshare #sketch #techjacket|name=E. J. Su|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=06}}&lt;br/&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/ejsu28/status/1401553695045689354|quote=Robert Kirkman was going to write Transformers if Dreamwave didn't get the liecense.|name=E. J. Su|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [https://twitter.com/RobertKirkman Robert Kirkman] on Twitter<br /> * {{w|Robert Kirkman}} on Wikipedia<br /> * [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3079117/ Robert Kirkman at the Internet Movie Database]<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Kirkman, Robert}}<br /> [[Category:Writers]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Beasts_(film)&diff=1699836 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film) 2023-06-11T17:22:16Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Transformers references */</p> <hr /> <div>{{nav-rotb}}<br /> {{movie|<br /> |seriess=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |prev=Bumblebee (film)<br /> |next=<br /> |title=''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''<br /> |image=Transformers Rise of the Beasts Theatrical Poster.jpeg<br /> |caption=So for now, let the battle be here, on this strange, primitive world. And let it be called... Beast Wars!<br /> |production companies=[[Skydance Media]]&lt;br&gt;[[Entertainment One]]&lt;br&gt;[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura|di Bonaventura Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[New Republic Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay|Bay Films]]<br /> |distributor=[[Paramount Pictures]]<br /> |executive producer=[[Steven Spielberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Goldner]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Oliver]]&lt;br&gt;[[Bradley J. Fischer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Valerii An]]&lt;br&gt;[[David Ellison]]&lt;br&gt;[[Dana Goldberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Granger]]<br /> |associate producer=[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]]&lt;br&gt;[[Tom DeSanto]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Murphy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay]]&lt;br&gt;[[Mark Vahradian]]&lt;br&gt;[[Duncan Henderson]]<br /> |story by=[[Joby Harold]]<br /> |screenplay by=[[Joby Harold]]&lt;br&gt;[[Darnell Metayer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Josh Peters]]&lt;br&gt;[[Erich Hoeber]]&lt;br&gt;[[Jon Hoeber]]<br /> |directed by=[[Steven Caple Jr.]]<br /> |cinematography by=[[Enrique Chediak]]<br /> |edited by=[[Stuart Levy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brett M. Reed]]<br /> |music by=[[Jongnic Bontemps]]<br /> |release date=[[June 9]], [[2023]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |runtime=127 minutes &lt;ref&gt;https://www.ifco.ie/en/ifco/pages/C0D78E2B005A16FE&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |budget=$200 million<br /> |box office=$170 million&lt;ref&gt;https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Transformers-Rise-of-the-Beasts-(2023)#tab=summary&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> }}<br /> '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' is the seventh film in the [[live-action film series]], serving both as a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' and a tribute to ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''. The film is directed by [[Steven Caple Jr.]] and written by [[Joby Harold]], [[Darnell Metayer]], [[Josh Peters]], [[Erich Hoeber]], and [[Jon Hoeber]]. Originally expected to be released on [[June 28]], [[2019]],&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot;&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/02/12/transformers-5-transformers-6-bumblebee-spin-off-movie-revealed-309503 Transformers 5, Transformers 6 And Bumblebee Spin-Off Movie Revealed] ToyFair news at TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt; the film was delayed multiple times until finally being released on [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> When [[Noah Diaz]], a struggling young man trying to provide for his family, is roped into a conflict between the marooned [[Autobot]]s and the recently arrived [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcons]], he must learn to work with weary Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] so they, with the help of the wise [[Maximal]]s and the unadventurous researcher [[Elena Wallace]], can stop the arrival of the planet-eater [[Unicron]]. <br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> Somewhere in time and space, the dark god [[Unicron]] and his minions invade a [[Jungle Planet (colony)| jungle world]] populated by [[Maximal]]s. Unicron, seeking a way to cross galaxies, sends his [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]] herald [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] to retrieve the [[Transwarp Key]], an advanced device that can open portals in space-time. Although the Maximals attempt to fight back, their leader [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]] entrusts [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] and a small group of Maximals—[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]], [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]], and [[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]]—with the Transwarp Key and orders them to keep the artifact from Unicron. As Primal and his followers use the key to escape their doomed planet and flee to prehistoric [[Earth]], Scourge kills Apelinq after a brief fight and takes his [[insignia]] as a trophy.<br /> <br /> Thousands of years later, in the year [[1994]], ex-military electronics expert [[Noah Diaz]] attempts to find a job to support his sick brother [[Kris Diaz|Kris]]. However, after another failed interview, his friend [[Reek]] convinces him to steal a expensive car from a nearby hotel. However, the &quot;car&quot; turns out to be the Autobot [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] in disguise, who takes the terrified Noah on a joyride through the streets of [[New York City]]. At the same time, a museum on Ellis Island comes into possession of an unusual stone falcon with a Maximal insignia. After closing hours, museum intern [[Elena Wallace]] investigates the statue and accidentally breaks it open to reveal half of the Transwarp Key. The artifact releases an energy pulse that attracts the attention of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the other Autobots, who have been stranded on Earth since their evacuation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] seven years prior. Prime summons the nearest Autobots—[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and Mirage, who arrives at the meeting spot with Noah in tow. Although Optimus distrusts humans, he believes that they can use the Transwarp Key to return home and liberate their homeworld; eventually, Mirage hatches a scheme to sneak into the museum and have Noah steal the key for them.<br /> <br /> Unbeknownst to the Autobots, the accidental activation of the Transwarp Key summons the Terrorcons to Earth. Noah meets Elena inside the museum, but cannot convince her to turn over the relic before the Terrorcons attack; despite Prime's best efforts, Scourge successfully overpowers the Autobot leader, steals the Transwarp Key, and mortally injures Bumblebee before Airazor arrives to help drive the villains away. Airazor explains that the Maximals have been on Earth for millennia, and deliberately split the Transwarp Key in half to prevent Unicron or his followers from using it. The loss of Bumblebee only further galvanizes Optimus's resolve that they must reassemble the key and return home; Noah, fearful of Unicron's arrival, tells Elena that they must destroy the key to protect their own homeworld.<br /> <br /> Elena deduces that the other half of the key is located in a hidden temple in [[Peru]], and Prime recruits the airborne Autobot [[Stratosphere]] to take them there. Near the city of [[Cusco]], the Autobot [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] guides them to the temple, located beneath a [[Convent of Santo Domingo|local monastery]]. A festival prevents the Autobots from moving through the city inconspicuously; as a result, Noah and Elena must make the journey on foot. The pair discover a hidden mechanism that leads to a hidden temple with a stone sarcophogus but find that the other half of the key is no longer inside it. The Terrorcons attack again, and although the Autobots are able to evade the villains, the conflict ends with Scourge infecting Airazor with a portion of Unicron's dark energy. On the other side of the temple, Noah and Elena encounter Optimus Primal and the other two Maximals, who, after a brief standoff, agree to join forces with the Autobots. Optimus Primal explains that they entrusted the Transwarp Key to a tribe of humans who live near the [[energon]]-rich valley that Primal and his followers inhabit—while Optimus Prime distrusts humanity, Primal has lived among them for millennia, and has come to view them as friends and even allies.<br /> <br /> The next morning, however, Scourge's corruption finally overtakes Airazor; in the ensuing battle, Primal is forced to kill her to save Elena. Amidst the chaos, Noah makes an attempt to destroy their half of the Transwarp Key until Optimus convinces him to stand down. However, amidst the chaos, Scourge and the Terrorcons steal the other half of the key and relocate to a nearby volcano, which they reshape into a massive portal that will summon Unicron to Earth.<br /> Having found some common ground between their two races, Optimus Prime and Noah agree to work together; while the Autobot-Maximal alliance battle Unicron's minions, Noah and Elena attempt to sneak into the Terrorcon base and deactivate the [[Unspace|transwarp]] device with a manual shutdown code based on Elena's studies of the Maximal language. Mirage attempts to distract Scourge so that the humans can complete their mission, but the Terrorcon leader gravely injures him; with the last of his strength, Mirage reshapes his body into an [[exosuit]] for Noah. As Unicron begins pushing his way through the portal to Earth, the energy pulses released by the key ignite the nearby energon deposits and restore Bumblebee to life. As Bumblebee joins the fight, Optimus Prime gains the upper hand and finally kills Scourge, but not before the late Terrorcon damages the console and leaves the heroes unable to close the portal. With no other options, Prime destroys the key and triggers a devastating implosion, but Noah and Primal successfully rescue the Autobot leader from falling into the collapsing vortex.<br /> <br /> In the aftermath, the surviving Maximals remain in Peru, while the Autobots return to America. Elena is recognized for her archeological discovery, while Noah applies for another security job—but discovers that the job opportunity is actually a front for a clandestine government organization codenamed &quot;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]],&quot; who promise to cover his brother's treatment going forward. <br /> <br /> Some time later, Noah has used spare Porsche parts to cobble together a new body for Mirage, and reveals his existence to a bewildered Reek.<br /> <br /> ==Cast==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> * [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])<br /> * [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] ([[Pete Davidson]])<br /> * [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] <br /> * [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] ([[Liza Koshy]])<br /> * [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] ([[Cristo Fernández]])<br /> * [[Stratosphere]] ([[John DiMaggio]])<br /> <br /> ;Maximals<br /> * [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] ([[Ron Perlman]])<br /> * [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] ([[Michelle Yeoh]])<br /> * [[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] ([[David Sobolov]])<br /> * [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] ([[Tongayi Chirisa]])<br /> * [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]] (David Sobolov)<br /> <br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s / [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=<br /> ;Terrorcons<br /> * [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] ([[Peter Dinklage]])<br /> * [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] ([[Michaela Jaé Rodriguez]])<br /> * [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (David Sobolov)<br /> * [[Freezer]]<br /> <br /> ;Predacons<br /> * [[Scorponok (ROTB)|Scorponok]]<br /> <br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> * [[Noah Diaz]] ([[Anthony Ramos]])<br /> * [[Elena Wallace]] ([[Dominique Fishback]])<br /> * [[Breanna Diaz]] ([[Luna Lauren Velez]])<br /> * [[Kris Diaz]] ([[Dean Scott Vasquez]])<br /> * [[Reek]] ([[Tobe Nwigwe]])<br /> * [[Jillian Robertson]] ([[Sarah Stiles]])<br /> * [[Bishop (ROTB)|Bishop]] ([[Aidan Devine]])<br /> * [[Mrs. Greene]] ([[Leni Parker]])<br /> * [[Amaru]] ([[Lucas Huarancca]])<br /> ;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]<br /> * [[Agent Burke]] ([[Michael Kelly (actor)|Michael Kelly]])<br /> <br /> |h4=Others|c4=<br /> * [[Unicron]] ([[Colman Domingo]])<br /> |nonumbering=true<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Quotes==<br /> &quot;There’s a legend that precedes the dawn of our civilization: a vile god so large, so powerful, that it consumes entire planets as fuel. Few believed such a thing could be true, until the day we saw Unicron with our own eyes…&quot;<br /> :—'''Optimus Primal's''' opening narration.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;So you're this planet's... ''great'' warrior. You have such a beautiful world, filled with an abundance of life. Savory.&quot;<br /> :—'''Scourge''' waxes poetic to Apelinq.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, what are the rules?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;Bros before hoes.&quot;<br /> :—'''Noah''' and '''Kris''' clarify the rules.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;I ain't breaking into a museum for some space robots.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;What about for friendship?&quot;<br /> :—'''Noah''' and '''Mirage'''<br /> <br /> <br /> ''&quot;You can't handle the truth!&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;I do not want you going to that drive-in theater anymore.&quot;<br /> :— '''Bumblebee's''' references grate on '''Optimus Prime'''.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;And you call yourself a Prime...Primus would be ''ashamed.''&quot;<br /> :—'''Scourge''' isn't too impressed with Optimus Prime.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;I'm going to take back Scourge's key, and then...''take off his head.''&quot;<br /> :—The origins of '''Optimus Prime's''' &quot;GIVE ME YOUR FACE&quot; phase.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Time to show you the real power of a Prime!&quot;<br /> :—'''Optimus Prime''' vs Scourge. An ass kicker cometh.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Don't, Prime. I can give you everything you want.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;Then DIE!&quot;<br /> :—'''Unicron's''' temptation falls flat in '''Optimus Prime's''' face.<br /> <br /> ==Continuity notes==<br /> ''Rise of the Beasts'' is a direct sequel to 2018's ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' film, taking place seven years after its events, in 1994. The plot of the film has little impact on this one, beyond it being established that the Autobots have been stranded on Earth since arriving at its end. While waiting for Noah to infiltrate the museum, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee have a conversation that alludes to Bee's time with [[Charlie Watson]].<br /> <br /> More notably, ''Rise of the Beasts'' serves to continue the heated debate among fans over whether or not the ''Transformers'' live-action film series has been rebooted, following reshoots to ''Bumblebee'' which served to distance it from prior continuity as directed by [[Michael Bay]]. Promotion for the film has delivered a lot of fuzzy statements and mixed messaging; it appears to be the perspective of director Steven Caple Jr. that it ''is'' a reboot of some description,&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I feel like we have a lot to unravel, because this feels like a true reboot if you will, into the ''Transformers'' franchise, so we're about to see a lot more beyond the Decepticons moving forward.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPr_LLZx2HY&amp;t=354s|site=Black Girl Nerds|title=Steven Caple Jr and Anthony Ramos on Rivalry and War in 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts'|year=2022|month=12|day=01}}&lt;/ref&gt; but observes that they are preserving many elements of the films that have gone before.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=It's a reboot for sure. The Bayverse... you can still watch the Bayverse and be on your own verse, so to speak. With us, we're definitely like, we want this to work, you know? We want people to... it's a refresher, so we can call reboot in terms of like, where we were starting. But yeah so definitely a new direction for sure. There's some things you could probably connect to it, clearly Bee is like a huge connection to all the movies, you know what I mean? In terms of his car, his design, a Camaro, and things like that, but... it's a very small one, in terms of the big ideas that we have. And so you guys will see definitely where we're going at the end of this film, which is crazy.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MfMFxvT_-Q&amp;t=2452s|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=The Alfonso Nation|title=&quot;BAYVERSE vs REBOOT&quot; &amp; Wheeljacks Design | ROTB DIRECTOR STEVEN CAPLE JR Interview!|year=2023|month=05|day=27}}&lt;/ref&gt; Meanwhile, longtime producer [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] has repeatedly denied that it is a reboot, stating that the film shows how Optimus Prime grows to become the character seen in the Bay films,&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Hey you know if you look at it from a timeline point of view, it follows ''Bumblebee''... but it is a prequel, in that it's before all the previous movies. So it sort of exists in its own way. What I don't think it is, is a reboot, because it's still our characters. One of the things that Steven brought to the table right from the beginning, which was so great, was the idea that when we meet Optimus Prime, he's different than what we think of him, and we're watching him grow up—if you would—as a leader. And for me that was one of the most exciting parts of the movie, and what was interesting was watching it with audiences, and at first they were uncomfortable a little bit, like, &quot;wait, that's not exactly the Optimus... he should like humans!&quot; You know? So I think it gives the movie a really interesting point of view, and that therefore it stands alone in that way.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11sKGYcq9k&amp;t=871s|name=Lorenzo di Bonaventura|site=a panel at the premiere of ''Rise of the Beasts''|year=2023|month=05|day=26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=But what's interesting is, and you will appreciate this as a fan, at the end of ''Bumblebee'', Optimus comes to Earth. What he's experienced is failure, probably for the first time in his life, right? He's had to retreat, he's leaving the planet Cybertron. What's happened to him from that experience? When we meet him in 2007, he's a particular person, if you would. In 1994, he's not the same person. He still has growth to do between ‘94 and 2007. So the character arc for Optimus in this, and the fun for the audience is, when you first meet Optimus – and we've had this experience because we've watched it with audiences and we've heard them talk about it – they're like, “It's definitely Optimus, but there's something a little different…” At first, they're like, “Wait, what, who… what Optimus is this?” And by the end of the movie, Optimus has become the guy that you've recognized from the Bay movies. Emotional.|link=https://collider.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-michael-bay-movies-producer-comments/|name=Lorenzo di Bonaventura|site=Collider|title='Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Producer on How It Differs From Michael Bay's Movies|year=2023|month=05|day=24}}&lt;/ref&gt; and many reviews of and articles about the film have casually referred to it as a prequel. Some web outlets would even run articles commenting on Paramount's indistinct stance on the movie's (and ''Bumblebee'''s) place in continuity.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.cbr.com/transformers-7-bumblebee-reboot-mistake &quot;Rise of the Beasts Is Repeating Bumblebee's Worst Mistake&quot; on CBR.com]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://movieweb.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-is-a-reboot/ &quot;Why Does Paramount Keep Pretending Rise of the Beasts Is Not a Reboot?&quot; on MovieWeb.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Whichever approach you subscribe to, it's pretty clear the decision to set the film in 1994 was one primarily made to avoid having to directly deal with the timeframe of the Bay movies in any capacity, and tell a new story free of their immediate baggage. For what it's worth, the film takes some steps to preserve the broad continuity of at least the first Bay film; the Transwarp Key's energy is explicitly stated to operate on a frequency that humans cannot perceive, meaning that they literally cannot ''see'' the huge sky-beam or the portal. As such, the film ends with the general population of Earth (beyond secret forces within the US government) still entirely unaware of the Transformers' existence, as was the case when the 2007 film began. As the time-gap between these &quot;prequels&quot; and the first movie narrows, though, it becomes increasingly difficult to imagine them fitting together without a lot of hand-waving away of specific details, unless future movies actually start making active attempts to address this.<br /> <br /> In terms of active contradictions to established continuity, ''Rise of the Beasts'' appears to take the same approach as ''Bumblebee'' and ignores the events of the final Bay film, 2017's ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', by depicting Unicron as a separate planet, rather than the Earth itself, as he appeared in that film. However, it's probably important to note that the film lightly implies that the Maximals are time-travellers from the future (see &quot;Transformers references&quot; for more details), which would mean that the Unicron who appears in this film is also from the future. Thus it ''could'' be argued that his appearance here doesn't technically contradict ''The Last Knight''—but of course, that would mean he was trying to eat his own past self.<br /> <br /> ==Transformers references==<br /> *The Maximals are broadly depicted the same as they were in the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon: as a &quot;highly-advanced race&quot; of beast-mode Transformers who use transwarp technology to travel to other planets and interact with their native species, whose travels bring them to ancient Earth. Steven Caple Jr. has noted that earlier drafts of the screenplay explicitly depicted the Maximals as time-travellers from the future, as they were in the cartoon, and while the concept is so toned down for the finished movie that it probably won't even occur to general audiences, several references to the idea are still made on-screen. Transwarp technology is stated to open portals in time as well as space; Airazor states that the Maximals are &quot;from both [the Autobots'] past and future&quot;; and Optimus Primal says that he is named after the &quot;legendary&quot; Optimus Prime, which all combine to suggest that the Maximals originate from the future.<br /> *The idea of the Maximals hailing from a [[Jungle Planet (colony)|jungle planet]] originates in [[IDW Publishing]]'s comic books, which depicted many ''Beast Wars'' characters as the residents of the planet Eukaris. The planet is implied to be one of many colonised by Transformers in ages past using space bridges generated by the Transwarp Key, before the planets became separated and the key &quot;lost.&quot; This concept of a great era of Cybertronian expansion that led to the foundation of lost colonies on other planets where Cybertronian life evolved in new and different directions dates back to 2005's [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]], and became a recurring element in ''Transformers'' series in the 2010s and beyond after it was incorporated into the lore of the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned continuity]].<br /> *The two music tracks used in Unicron's scenes feature segments taken from &quot;Unicron's Theme&quot; in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. <br /> *Unicron's armies being named the &quot;Terrorcons&quot; hearkens back to both 2004's ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' and 2010's ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'', which both featured the power of Unicron being used to create armies of warriors known as Terrorcons.<br /> *Though not identified by name onscreen, Unicron's army includes multiple generic duplicates of a robotic scorpion identified by the movie toyline as &quot;Scorponok.&quot; Though not necessarily a reference, the idea of &quot;Scorponok&quot; being a mass-produced &quot;species&quot; of robots has recently been seen in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron'' cartoon]], where both [[Scorponok (G1)|Generation 1 Scorponok]] ''and'' [[Scorponok (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Scorponok]] were treated this way.<br /> *Scourge combines aspects of both [[Scourge (G1)|Generation 1 Scourge]] and [[Scourge (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge]]; he's a herald of Unicron like G1 Scourge, and transforms into a black truck like ''RID'' Scourge. The various insignia he wears as trophies include the symbols of the [[Decepticon]]s, [[Autobot]]s, [[Maximal]]s, [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s, [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] and [[Wreckers]]. <br /> *More obscure characters appear such as Apelinq, who originates from his [[BotCon 2000]] toy and tie-in [[3H Productions]] comics, and Stratosphere, returning from the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toyline.<br /> *The symbols Elena studies are Maximal [[Cybertronix]], from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. They don't translate to anything specific; the access code Elena assembles simply reads &quot;XQB.&quot; <br /> *The authors of the paper Elena reads about Peru's unexplained glyphs are Asahi Takara and Daniel H. Tomy, a reference to [[TakaraTomy]], Hasbro's longtime business partner in Transformers toys.<br /> *When proposing different alternate modes to Noah, Mirage briefly turns into an F1 car, a reference to [[Mirage (G1)|his Generation 1 counterpart]]'s alternate mode. He also turns into a Lamborghini Countach, which was just a really cool, sexy car, but also famous in ''Transformers'' lore for being the alternate mode of [[Sideswipe (G1)|Generation 1 Sideswipe]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]].<br /> *Mirage is incredulous over the news that musician [[Mark Wahlberg]] is leaving his band, the Funky Bunch, and going into acting—a good-natured jab at the actor's [[Cade Yeager|leading role]] in the earlier ''Transformers'' movies, ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and ''The Last Knight''.<br /> *Scourge name-drops [[Primus]] as he taunts Optimus Prime, the first reference to the Transformers' creator god in any of the live-action movies.<br /> *Airazor explains that Unicron imbues his heralds with a &quot;dark energy,&quot; which increases his power, but also has a corrupting effect—almost certainly a reference to [[Dark Energon]], the life-energy of Unicron introduced in the Aligned continuity.<br /> *Unicron psychically tortures Scourge from afar in the same way he did [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<br /> *When Optimus Primal talks to Optimus Prime about how the Maximals trust the humans, he says there's &quot;[[More than Meets the Eye (disambiguation)|more to them than meets the eye]]&quot;.<br /> *In the final battle, when Unicron sends an army of Freezers to reinforce his minions on Earth, they make their descent in the form of yellow-and-black orbs, which appears to be a nod to Unicron's [[Mini-Con]] from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', the yellow-and-black sphere, [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]].<br /> *Optimus Primal briefly uses his double bladed scimitar from his [[Optimus_Primal_(BW)/toys#Beast_Wars|original toy]].<br /> *The armored suit Mirage forms over Noah is conceptually an homage to the Generation 1 [[exosuit]]s, while its overall design hews closer to [[Kicker Jones]]' battlesuit from ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)| Energon]]''.<br /> *When Optimus Prime arrives to help Noah, he enters in a pose similar to his promo render for the ''[[Transformers The Game|2007 video game]]''.<br /> *In a glorious homage to [[Transformers (film)|the 2007 movie]], the musical highlight of &quot;Arrival to Earth&quot; plays as Optimus, Noah, and Primal escape the collapsing transwarp portal's suction.<br /> *[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and Transformers have frequently crossed over in comics and the occasional toyline over the years, though this marks the first time the two have co-existed in a feature film. Notably, the G.I. Joe insignia on Burke's business card is the version introduced in the film ''G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra''.<br /> <br /> ==Real-life references==<br /> *A TV screen briefly shows news coverage of the {{w|Murder trial of O. J. Simpson#Bronco chase|O.J. Simpson white Ford Bronco car chase}}, which places the events of the film near June 17th, 1994.<br /> *Throughout the film, Noah and Kris use the codenames &quot;[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]]&quot; and &quot;{{w|Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Tails}}&quot; (and in one instance, Mirage is referred to as &quot;{{w|Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles}}&quot;), a nod to the characters from the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' videogame series.<br /> *Kris attempts to comfort Noah after his unsuccessful interview by relating his struggle to [[Superman|Superman's]] difficulty finding a job before being hired by the {{w|Daily Planet}}.<br /> *Kris wears a shirt of the ''Mighty Morphin' [[Saban Entertainment|Power Rangers]]'', another property owned by Hasbro. A poster of said series also appears on his wall.<br /> *Kris is heard playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his [[Game Boy]]. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> *Noah calls Mirage {{w|E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial|E.T.}} for obvious reasons. He also makes a reference to [[Indiana Jones]] when discovering the hidden temple in Peru.<br /> *Bumblebee drops various voice lines from famous real-life films throughout the whole movie, including ''[[Spaceballs]]'', ''{{w| A Few Good Men}}'' and ''{{w| Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface}}.''<br /> *Elena sings the TLC song &quot;{{w|Waterfalls (TLC song)|Waterfalls}}&quot; to herself during the flight to Peru. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> *When meeting Primal, Elena brings up the {{w|Nazca Lines}}, asking if the Maximals were responsible for creating them. In this case, however, Primal takes no credit for human ingenuity.<br /> *Mirage calls Optimus Primal &quot;{{w|Donkey Kong (character)|Donkey Kong}}&quot;.<br /> *At the end of the film, Elena appears on the CBS news program ''[[60 Minutes]]''; host [[Lesley Stahl]] makes a cameo appearance as herself during the segment.<br /> *When Mirage compliments Noah after the car chase, he quotes the line &quot;I like it a lot&quot; from ''Dumb and Dumber''. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> <br /> ==Errors==<br /> *When Scourge kills Apelinq, he welds his Maximal insignia to his right shoulder, but throughout the rest of the film, Apelinq's insignia is gone. In the same scene, Scourge says &quot;They never learn...&quot;, but his mouth is not moving.<br /> *Though the &quot;you died!&quot; music and mention of Bowser imply Kris is playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his Game Boy, that game wouldn't see a release on the system until 1999's ''[https://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Mario_Bros._Deluxe Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]'' on the Game Boy Color. The only Mario platformers released for Game Boy by 1994 were the ''Super Mario Land'' games, which featured different antagonists and music.<br /> *When Reek yells down the street as Noah and Kris depart, his dialogue does not match with his lips.<br /> *Elena sings &quot;Waterfalls&quot; to calm herself down. Assuming the film takes place in the summer, as implied by the aforementioned coverage of the O.J. Simpson chase, it would still be a few months until the November 1994 release of the album ''CrazySexyCool'', which the song first appeared on.<br /> *Similarly, Mirage quotes a line from ''Dumb and Dumber'', a film that would not release until December of 1994.<br /> *When Wheeljack audibly gasps at Noah assuming he can speak Spanish, his mouth is not moving.<br /> *When Wheeljack is recovering from being attacked by Rhinox, his mouth is not moving as he says &quot;Ay-ay-ay.&quot; <br /> *As the heroes are walking through the jungle, the scene cuts to Elena while she is saying &quot;So, who are you?&quot;, which does not match with her lips.<br /> *Elena whimpering in Bumblebee as he drives through hoards of Freezers does not match with her lips.<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> A score album, ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', was released alongside the film on June 9, 2023. Paramount also compiled a Spotify Playlist, ''[[Transformers Rise of the Beats]]'', featuring songs that appeared in the film.<br /> <br /> ==Reception==<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> ==Development details==<br /> <br /> [[File:TRANSFORMERS-2022.jpg|thumb|Why did it take so long?|250px]]<br /> <br /> * March 27, 2015 — [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a &quot;writer's room&quot; with the intention of building a cinematic universe.&lt;ref name=&quot;goldsman&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; Goldsman goes on to hire a number of writers over the next few months: [[Steven DeKnight]] (''Daredevil''),&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-cinematic-universe/35696/transformers-cinematic-details-more-writers-over-10-films Transformers cinematic details]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Robert Kirkman]] (''The Walking Dead''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-writers-robert-kirkman-zak-penn-art-marcum-matt-holloway-jeff-pinkner-1201430601/ 'Transformers' Spinoff &amp; Sequel Scribes Set] on Deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; [[Art Marcum]] and [[Matt Holloway]] (''Iron Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Christina Hodson]] (''Shut In'', ''The Fugitive''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot;&gt;[http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/446175-christina-hodson-and-lindsey-beer-join-transformers-writing-team Christina Hodson and Lindsey Beer Join the Transformers Writing Team]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Lindsey Beer]] (''Dig''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot; /&gt; [[Zak Penn]] (''Pacific Rim 2''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Jeff Pinkner]] (''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', ''Lost''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] (''Ant-Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;barrerferrari&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer &amp; Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt; [[Ken Nolan]] (''Black Hawk Down''), and [[Geneva Robertson-Dworet]].&lt;ref name=&quot;nolandworet&quot;&gt;[http://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-writers-room/ Akiva Goldsman Teases 'Transformers' Franchise Plans]&lt;/ref&gt; Involved in the pitching process are [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Michael Bay]], [[Brian Goldner]], [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]], [[Mark Vahradian]], and [[Don Murphy]].&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinereveal&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 3, 2015 — During his keynote speech at the MIP Junior Conference, [[Allspark (company)|Allspark]]'s [[Stephen J. Davis]] notes that the writing team has come up with film concepts for Transformers 5, 6, 7, and 8.&lt;ref name=&quot;stephendaviskeynote&quot;&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_P2fw_DlS4&amp;t=812 Stephen Davis's keynote speech] at MIPJunior.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 12, 2016 — At [[Toy Fair 2016]], Hasbro reveals the projected release date of Transformers 7, along with the dates for the two preceding films.&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot; /&gt;<br /> * September 23, 2017 — At Licensing Europe 2017, Hasbro announces Transformers 7 will have an &quot;entirely new, exciting storyline&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/23/2019-transformers-movie-feature-entirely-new-storyline-349463 2019 Transformers Movie To Feature An Entirely New Storyline] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 16, 2018 — Hasbro clarifies at [[Toy Fair 2018]] that the film will be a reset of the franchise and has been delayed indefinitely until a new creative team is in place.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/02/16/transformers-cinematic-universe-current-movie-series-rebooted-358641 Transformers Cinematic Universe Is Over: Current Movie Series To Be Rebooted] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 24, 2018 — Paramount drops the film from their release schedule.&lt;ref&gt;[http://collider.com/transformers-7-cancelled/amp/ Paramount Officially Pulls the Next 'Transformers' Sequel from Their Release Date Schedule] on Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * March 15, 2019 — di Bonaventura states a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is in development.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/two-sequels-in-transformers-live-action-franchise-confirmed-in-development/43083/ Two Sequels in Transformers Live Action Franchise Confirmed in Development] on Seibertron&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * March 18, 2019 — di Bonaventura claims that the next main ''Transformers'' film will be a reboot closely tied to the ''Bumblebee'' sequel, rather than a direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''. Either way, Paramount will pick the best script for ''Transformers 7'' and release that first.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bumblebee-producer-says-next-transformers-movie-wi/1100-6465652/ Bumblebee Producer Says Next Transformers Movie Will Be A Reboot] on GameSpot&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr autobot cast.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Arcee (G1)|KARR]] [[GEEWUN|NOT BIKE!]]]]<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr terrorcon cast.jpg|thumb|250px|Actually, [[Megatron (Movie)#Dark of the Moon film|not the first time]] The Transformers meet {{w|Mad Max|Mad Max}}...]]<br /> * January 27, 2020 — Variety reports two ''Transformers'' films are being penned, to be produced simultaneously: one written by [[James Vanderbilt]], another to be written by [[Joby Harold]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://variety.com/2020/film/news/transformers-franchise-revamp-bumblebee-james-vanderbilt-joby-harold-1203482496/ ‘Transformers’ Franchise Gets a Revamp With Two Separate Films in the Works] on Variety&lt;/ref&gt; Deadline reports that Vanderbilt's script is for a spin-off film based on ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', while Harold's script continues the story from the ''Bumblebee'' film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/01/transformers-movies-paramount-1202843234/ Dual ‘Transformers’ Movies In The Works At Paramount] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 2, 2020 — [[Hasbro]] CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms that a new Transformers live-action movie is slated to release on [[June 24]], 2022. However, only one between Harold's ''Bumblebee'' sequel and Vanderbilt's ''Beast Wars'' film will make it to production first.<br /> * August 21, 2020 — New Republic Pictures is announced as a new co-financier for Paramount in a ten picture deal in the wake of the success of 2019's ''Rocketman''.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/08/paramount-pictures-new-republic-pictures-10-picture-cofinancing-deal-top-gun-maverick-1203018250/ New Republic Pictures Signs 10-Pic Co-Fi Deal With Paramount Pictures; ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Among Films] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * November 16, 2020 — [[Steven Caple Jr.]] is announced as the director.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/11/transformers-director-steven-caple-jr-1234613830/ Transformers’: ‘Creed 2’ Director Steven Caple Jr. Tapped To Direct Next Installment In Paramount And Hasbro Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 1, 2021 — [[Anthony Ramos]] is in talks for a starring role.&lt;ref&gt;[https://collider.com/transformers-7-cast-anthony-ramos/ Exclusive: Anthony Ramos in Talks to Star in New 'Transformers' Movie] at Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 29, 2021 — [[Dominique Fishback]] is in final negotiations to star in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2021/04/transformers-dominique-fishback-anthony-ramos-paramount-eone-and-hasbro-franchise-1234746855/ 'Transformers': Dominique Fishback Lands Lead Role Opposite Anthony Ramos In Next Installment For The Paramount Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 13, 2021 — A casting call sheet for filming in Montreal reveals that the film is set in [[1992]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.transformersfr.com/t5190p250-parlons-des-films-transformers-a-venir#190206 Rumeur ― le &quot;7ème Film Transformers en prise de vue réelle&quot; se déroulerait en 1992] on transformersfr.com&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 22, 2021 — A Paramount virtual event is held in which the movie's title, premise, and few of the characters and cast are unveiled (revealing it to be both the ''Bumblebee'' and ''Beast Wars'' films in one).&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Currently attending a Paramount virtual event about the next #Transformers film. Report to follow!|link=https://twitter.com/search?q=(from%3ABWTF_Ben)%20until%3A2021-06-23%20since%3A2021-06-22|name=Ben Yee|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://bwtf.com/news/rise-of-the-beasts-character-descriptions|name=Ben Yee|site=BWTF|title=Movie News: &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot; Character Descriptions|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt; The film's logo and official premise are also unveiled on official Transformers social media accounts.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The battle on Earth is no longer just between Autobots and Decepticons… Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons join Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, in theatres June 24, 2022.|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1407422768602181632|name=@transformers|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 28, 2021 — [[Ron Perlman]] is announced to be reprising his role as Optimus Primal from ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Power of the Primes]]''. [[Darnell Metayer]] and [[Josh Peters]] are confirmed as writers, inspired by Joby Harold's earlier draft.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote='''Ron Perlman''' has been tapped to voice Optimus Primal in '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''', Collider has exclusively learned. [...] ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be led by rising stars '''Anthony Ramos''' (''In the Heights'') and '''Dominique Fishback''' (''Judas and the Black Messiah''), and '''Steven Caple Jr.''' (''Creed II'') is directing from a script by '''Darnell Metayer''' and '''Josh Peters''', who worked off an earlier draft by '''Joby Harold'''.|link=https://collider.com/ron-perlman-optimus-primal-voice-transformers-7-rise-of-the-beasts/|name=Jeff Sneider|site=Collider|title=Exclusive: 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Adds Ron Perlman as Voice of Optimus Primal|year=2021|month=06|day=28}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * July 11, 2021 — Rapper [[Tobe Nwigwe]] announces on Instagram that he's been cast in the movie.&lt;ref&gt;[https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/music/houston-s-tobe-nwigwe-earns-emmy-nom-16317174 Houston’s Tobe Nwigwe earns Emmy nom, 'Transformers' role] from the Houston Chronicle&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 6, 2021 — Caple Jr. reveals the vehicle modes for the Autobot and Terrorcon cast through his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The squad is out…|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CUsm_wyLory/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 20, 2021 — Filming is completed.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=That’s a wrap 🎬|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CVOw5z2r9TP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 21, 2021 — Cuscopolita reports on the vehicles with the film's Peru crew, confirming the unidentified vehicles as [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]].&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.facebook.com/cuscopolitamagazine/videos/1941112319403899|name=Cuscopolita|site=Facebook|title=Exclusiva con los Transformers|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 22, 2021 — Ramos makes a guest appearance on [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2021]], confirming Cheetor, his favorite ''Beast Wars'' character, will be in the film.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I am a ''Transformers'' fan, ''Beast Wars'' fan, Cheetor is my #1 favorite of all time, so it's dope to have Cheetor, to be in this movie with Cheetor, it's gonna be crazy.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjtxJqrv-bI&amp;t=6051s|name=Anthony Ramos|site=YouTube|title=Hasbro PulseCon 2021 - DAY ONE|year=2021|month=10|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * November 10, 2021 — Paramount announces the film has been delayed to [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has moved back a year and will now bow June 9, 2023. It previously was slated for June 24, 2022.|link=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-trek-transformers-movie-release-date-1235045937/|name=Aaron Couch|site=The Hollywood Reporter|title=‘Star Trek,’ ‘Transformers’ Movies Pushed Back at Paramount|year=2021|month=11|day=10}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 15, 2022 — Paramount confirms that ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be the first entry in a trilogy of films.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will be released theatrically in 2023 and is the first of three new installments. A new animated series from @Nickelodeon arrives this fall. And in 2024, the franchise expands further with a CG animated Transformers theatrical film. #ParamountPlus|link=https://twitter.com/paramountplus/status/1493706271207292928|name=Paramount+|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=02|day=15}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 11, 2022 — Caple Jr. reveals through Instagram that [[Pete Davidson]] is the voice of Mirage, and [[Michelle Yeoh]] is the voice of Airazor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Sneak peek of Pete voicing Mirage &amp; @michelleyeoh_official blessing us as the voice of Air Razor|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjlx3PPPC_J/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=11}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 21, 2022 — [[Tobe Nwigwe]] states on an Instagram post that they are doing some re-shoots for ''Rise of the Beasts'', including featuring his character in additional scenes.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The head people from ''Transformers'' said I did so good in my part they wanna add me to some more scenes. So I gotta go shoot some more stuff for ''Transformers''.|link=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj9PnevsVb1/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY|name=Tobe Nwigwe|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=21}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:ROTBTeaserPoster.jpg|thumb|250px|right]]<br /> * December 1, 2022 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWWDskI46Js official teaser trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures in conjunction with São Paulo's CCXP convention, giving audiences a first glimpse of the film and its various characters, including Mirage, Arcee, Scourge and the Maximals. Multiple voice cast members are also announced.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2022/12/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-peter-dinklage-liza-koshy-john-dimaggio-cast-1235186104/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 2, 2022 — [[Jongnic Bontemps]] is announced as the film's score composer. &lt;ref&gt;[http://filmmusicreporter.com/2022/12/02/jongnic-bontemps-to-compose-music-for-steven-caple-jr-s-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 16, 2022 — Caple Jr. shares a clip of Peter Cullen performing on his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=🐐|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPM80yPcsP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=12|day=16}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 26, 2022 — Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal make a &quot;guest&quot; appearance on the 2022 [[Nickelodeon]] Nickmas NFL game, showcasing both modes and their transformations.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5X0F_AvY8Q YouTube upload] of a recording for Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal on the 2022 Nickmas NFL game&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * January 31, 2023 — [[Sam Smith]] reveals toy concept art for a new character from the film, [[Freezer]].&lt;ref&gt;https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFlXXNOly1/&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 12, 2023 — Paramount airs a 30-second TV spot detailing Mirage's Porsche 911 vehicle mode for Super Bowl LVII in collaboration with Porsche.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2023/02/2023-super-bowl-movie-trailers-the-flash-fast-x-transformers-ant-man-expected-1235247160/ Super Bowl Movie Trailer Spots Will Include ‘The Flash’, ‘Fast X’, ‘Transformers’ &amp; ‘Ant-Man’ — Deadline]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 2, 2023 — During the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Final Four on CBS, Paramount aired a first-of-its-kind mixed reality TV spot that showed off Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal appearing on a 90s basketball court that transformed from the court the actual basketball match was being played on. A few brief clips from the first trailer were also shown. &lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeeIfpbUAHg]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 6, 2023 — Actor [[Tongayi Chirisa]] announces on Instagram that he is the voice of Cheetor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=So there is a story to this!!! Per the usual standard .. I had to sign an NDA, so I had NO IDEA what I was reading for.. it was only when I was in the booth to do my voice over that it dawned on me that I was reading for TRANSFORMERS Like what!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯 I totally geeked out in the moment.. Man, to say this is mad exciting is an understatement... So thankful. So honored, so blessed!!!! Massive shout out and THANK YOU to @stevencaplejr for putting your boi on! Appreciate you, fam!!! @transformersmovie..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 IT WAS ALL A DREAM!!!! Welcome, y'all. I am your transformer #CHEETOR!!!! Let's goooo!!!!!! #NdezvaMwari #Yeshua #smallbeginnings #ontherise|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqs_PQ1J_s6/|name=Tongayi Chirisa|site=Instagram|year=2023|month=04|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 14, 2023 — To promote the film, Optimus Prime introduces Tobe Nwigwe's performance of &quot;[[On My Soul]]&quot; at {{w|Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella}}.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Calling all Autobots. @TobeNwigwe and #OptimusPrime have rolled out to #Coachella. #Transformers #RiseOfTheBeasts|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1647069845731803136|name=Transformers|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=04|day=14}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 27, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itnqEauWQZM official trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures, revealing more of the movie and Unicron's role in the plot, as well as delivering a first, brief look at the Predacons.<br /> * May 6, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxore0Gxwpc first clip] was showcased at the 2023 MTV Movie &amp; TV Awards, showing the Autobots' first interaction with the Maximals.<br /> * May 12, 2023 — The website Puliwood reveals the film's Hungarian dub cast...including the voice of [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]], a character that had not yet been announced to be appearing in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.puliwood.hu/ismertetok/exkluziv-ilyen-szinkronhangokkal-jon-a-transformers-a-fenevadak-kora-325900.html EXKLUZÍV: ilyen szinkronhangokkal jön a Transformers: A fenevadak kora]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 27, 2023 — The film's world premiere is held at Marina Bay Sands in [[Singapore]].<br /> * June 5, 2023 — David Sobolov confirms on Instagram that he is also voicing Apelinq in the film.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CtIhCcwu4Ld/|quote=#transformers #riseofthebeasts fans… I just saw our epic premiere in Brooklyn! Tonight, I’m excited to reveal that I am the voice… of Apelinq!|name=David Sobolov|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=06|day=05}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ===Changes before, during, and after production===<br /> * A Decepticon named [[Transit (ROTB)|Transit]] was a character who was planned to appear early in the film, dispatched from a Decepticon-controlled Cybertron to kill Optimus Prime, before himself being killed by Optimus and dumped into the Hudson River alongside numerous other Decepticons who have tried to do the same in the past few years. [[Steven Caple Jr.]] has indicated that the visual effects for much of the sequence were completed prior to its removal—a result of test audiences finding it too dark—and that he intends to release it as a deleted scene via the film's home media release or otherwise.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=One was this Decepticon scene, Transit, that I've been talking about, because Optimus Prime fights Transit at the beginning of the movie—or at least he ''used'' to—and you find out that Optimus Prime wants to go home. That's all he wants to do, and Cybertron's in deep trouble, and this guy Transit was telling him that &quot;we're just here to kill you&quot;, AKA &quot;Cybertron's already ours.&quot; And it was a really epic fight scene, and then you saw Optimus Prime dump his body in the Hudson River, and all these Decepticons are dead, and you see he's been hunting for the last few years.|link=https://twitter.com/colliderfrosty/status/1666216854996791298|name=Steven Caple Jr. in a Collider interview|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=6|day=6|(defunct=)}}&lt;/ref&gt; The entertainment press reported that Transit was voiced by [[John DiMaggio]] for his removed appearance in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://ew.com/movies/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-everything-we-know/ &quot;Everything we know about Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;] on Entertainment Weekly&lt;/ref&gt; Despite not appearing in the final film, DiMaggio is still credited as Transit.<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> * In a first for the franchise, the lead human actors, multiple writers, the composer, and the director are all people of color.<br /> * This is the first movie in the series not to be worked on by [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]]; this time around the CG effects were done by [[Moving Picture Company]] and [[WetaFX]].<br /> * Steven Caple Jr. was initially sceptical of working on a ''Transformers'' movie, which at that point in development was being called ''Bumblebee 2'', because he was uncertain about jumping right into another sequel after directing ''{{w|Creed II}}''—however, the incorporation of elements inspired by ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'', which Caple Jr. had been a fan of, helped sway him. Upon joining the project, he pitched several revisions, drawing from his enthusiasm for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' by adding [[Unicron]] (and the [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s) and Noah's exosuit, along with a prologue on the [[Maximal]]s' homeworld and a new arc for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] centred around his initial misanthropy.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The first time that- I did ''Creed 2'', and the first time the studio ever knocked on my door, it was for ''Bumblebee 2''. And I was like, &quot;I don't want to do- I just came out from ''Creed 2'', I don't want to do a sequel...&quot; you know? And so a year had gone by—or maybe two, right before COVID—and they said, &quot;we found out the story we want to tackle: we want to bring in ''Beast Wars''.&quot; I was like, &quot;I know all about ''Beast Wars'', I'm down for ''Beast Wars''.&quot; And so they developed a script on their own, they passed it to me—2020, October 5th, I remember the date—and I jumped right in and I kind of did my own version of the pitch, I said: &quot;I love where you guys are going, you guys want to do New York, you guys want to do the 90s, you want to do Peru, but here's what I'll do, with the characters...&quot; So I changed up Optimus Prime, I gave him a whole pitch on how I would start him with like, not loving humans at first, and not besiding Noah right off the rip, they're gonna have friction between the two... Gave 'em a pitch for Optimus Primal, where they start off in the top of the movie, and I gave them a new Unicron- I mean a new villain, which was Unicron and the Terrorcon squad. I just felt like, as a fan, we've been tiptoeing around Unicron, and all the other films kind of like hinted towards him towards the end, and I just really want to expand the universe and I felt like he was that perfect source to do so, because he tells us there's another world out there, there's more Transformers out there, it's not just Autobots and Decepticons. And then of course the [[exosuit]], that was my idea, it was homage to the 80s cartoon, so... It was a bit of that, pitched it to 'em and they loved the heart, they love where I was going with the direction of the characters, and yeah, they kind of gave me the key to play!|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxUukVwKLCc|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Collider|title=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Interview: Director Reveals Big Change to Film|year=2023|month=06|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * [[Tobe Nwigwe]]'s character of [[Reek]] was based on a friend of Steven Caple Jr.'s, who passed away before shooting began in 2021.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The way I got the ''Transformers'' role was insane. [...] One of [Steven Caple Jr.'s] best friends was a fan of the music, and his best friend, right, like, as they was getting ready to start shooting the movie... passed. Passed, yeah. And he had Paramount Studios reach out to me to try to play a specific- the best friend role in ''Transformers''. They kind of emulated who his best friend was in real life. He told Paramount [...] &quot;reach out to Tobe and if he send anything back that's even ''halfway'' decent... I want to use him.&quot; But because I had never done no acting ever in my life, I just had this script right here, and just read it like I was acting, and just recorded myself on the iPhone and I was like, &quot;yo there's no way in hell...&quot; [...] I did that, sent that in, and they liked it!|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfAoWTKh3R8&amp;t=2638s|name=Tobe Nwigwe|site=Sway's Universe|year=2023|month=01|day=23}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *The fourth-wall-breaking [[Mark Wahlberg]] namedrop was ad-libbed by [[Pete Davidson]].&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=We wanted to break the fourth wall. In all fairness, Pete Davidson made that up in the booth, and we laughed so hard, we're like in tears, and we're like there's no way we could not use this. We had ad-libbed a whole bunch of stuff. One was on, &quot;Beanie Babies was weird&quot;, and he was like, what about Marky Mark leaving the Funky Bunch? And we were just in tears. And then we showed the studio and everybody loved it and was like, &quot;let's just break the fourth wall. Do it.&quot;|link=https://gizmodo.com/breaking-the-fourth-wall-in-transformers-rise-of-the-b-1850514340|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=io9|title=Breaking the Fourth Wall in ''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''|year=2023|month=06|day=09}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * During the production of the film, Ramos had to acquire a driver's license at Caple Jr.'s behest.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DDi5f1SL4oESslcZLjhhG|name=Anthony Ramos|site=the Spout Podcast|year=2021}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I had a two-week window to get an appointment at the DMV, and the DMV was initially uncooperative. Finally, after much haggling, I was able to secure an appointment. I took the test in my mother's car after a few months of practice with an instructor. Fortunately, I was able to pass.|link=https://theplaylist.net/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-anthony-ramos-talks-representation-in-franchises-getting-his-drivers-license-for-the-film-interview-20230607/|name=Anthony Ramos|site=The Playlist|title='Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts': Anthony Ramos Talks Representation In Franchises &amp; Getting His Driver's License For The Film [Interview]|year=2023|month=06|day=07}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * During an interview with a fan, voice actor David Sobolov revealed that Caple Jr. would create storyboards using Transformers toys. Awesome!&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdsfclO5etE&amp;t=1106 &quot;ROTB UNICRON IS THRILLING!&quot; | Interview with DAVID SOBOLOV (Rhinox + Battletrap)! - YouTube]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * According to Caple Jr., Optimus's unmasked face was modeled after Peter Cullen's.<br /> * As a result of Transit's removal, this is the first live-action film to not feature the Decepticons in any capacity. <br /> <br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> * ''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/Beast Kakusei''''' (トランスフォーマー/ビースト覚醒 ''Toransufōmā Bīsuto Kakusei'', &quot;Transformers: Beast Awakening&quot;)<br /> * ''Cantonese:'' '''''Bin&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;jing&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt; Gam&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;gong&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;: Kwong&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;sau&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt; Gwat&lt;sup&gt;6&lt;/sup&gt;hei&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;''''' (變形金剛：狂獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''French:'' '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' (France), '''''Transformers : Le Réveil des Bêtes''''' (Canada, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''German:'' '''''Transformers: Aufstieg der Bestien''''' (&quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Hungarian:'' '''''Transformers: A fenevadak kora''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Age of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Italian: '' '''''Transformers: Il Risveglio''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening&quot;)<br /> * ''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Wàn Shòu Juéqǐ''''' (Taiwan, 變形金剛：萬獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Chāonéng Yǒngshì Juéqǐ''''' (Mainland China, 变形金刚：超能勇士崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beast Wars&quot;)<br /> * ''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Despertar das Feras''''' (Brazil, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers: El Despertar de las Bestias''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Russian:'' '''''Трансформеры: Восхождение Звероботов''''' (&quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beastbots&quot;)<br /> * ''Ukrainian:'' '''''Трансформери: Час Звіроботів''''' (&quot;Transformers: Time of the Beastbots&quot;)<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist|2}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Real world films]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts| ]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts media]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Beasts_(film)&diff=1699829 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film) 2023-06-11T16:39:21Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Quotes */</p> <hr /> <div>{{nav-rotb}}<br /> {{movie|<br /> |seriess=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |prev=Bumblebee (film)<br /> |next=<br /> |title=''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''<br /> |image=Transformers Rise of the Beasts Theatrical Poster.jpeg<br /> |caption=So for now, let the battle be here, on this strange, primitive world. And let it be called... Beast Wars!<br /> |production companies=[[Skydance Media]]&lt;br&gt;[[Entertainment One]]&lt;br&gt;[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura|di Bonaventura Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[New Republic Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay|Bay Films]]<br /> |distributor=[[Paramount Pictures]]<br /> |executive producer=[[Steven Spielberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Goldner]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Oliver]]&lt;br&gt;[[Bradley J. Fischer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Valerii An]]&lt;br&gt;[[David Ellison]]&lt;br&gt;[[Dana Goldberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Granger]]<br /> |associate producer=[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]]&lt;br&gt;[[Tom DeSanto]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Murphy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay]]&lt;br&gt;[[Mark Vahradian]]&lt;br&gt;[[Duncan Henderson]]<br /> |story by=[[Joby Harold]]<br /> |screenplay by=[[Joby Harold]]&lt;br&gt;[[Darnell Metayer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Josh Peters]]&lt;br&gt;[[Erich Hoeber]]&lt;br&gt;[[Jon Hoeber]]<br /> |directed by=[[Steven Caple Jr.]]<br /> |cinematography by=[[Enrique Chediak]]<br /> |edited by=[[Stuart Levy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brett M. Reed]]<br /> |music by=[[Jongnic Bontemps]]<br /> |release date=[[June 9]], [[2023]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |runtime=127 minutes &lt;ref&gt;https://www.ifco.ie/en/ifco/pages/C0D78E2B005A16FE&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |budget=$200 million<br /> |box office=$170 million&lt;ref&gt;https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Transformers-Rise-of-the-Beasts-(2023)#tab=summary&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> }}<br /> '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' is the seventh film in the [[live-action film series]], serving both as a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' and a tribute to ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''. The film is directed by [[Steven Caple Jr.]] and written by [[Joby Harold]], [[Darnell Metayer]], [[Josh Peters]], [[Erich Hoeber]], and [[Jon Hoeber]]. Originally expected to be released on [[June 28]], [[2019]],&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot;&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/02/12/transformers-5-transformers-6-bumblebee-spin-off-movie-revealed-309503 Transformers 5, Transformers 6 And Bumblebee Spin-Off Movie Revealed] ToyFair news at TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt; the film was delayed multiple times until finally being released on [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> When [[Noah Diaz]], a struggling young man trying to provide for his family, is roped into a conflict between the marooned [[Autobot]]s and the recently arrived [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcons]], he must learn to work with weary Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] so they, with the help of the wise [[Maximal]]s and the unadventurous researcher [[Elena Wallace]], can stop the arrival of the planet-eater [[Unicron]]. <br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> Somewhere in time and space, the dark god [[Unicron]] and his minions invade a [[Jungle Planet (colony)| jungle world]] populated by [[Maximal]]s. Unicron, seeking a way to cross galaxies, sends his [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]] herald [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] to retrieve the [[Transwarp Key]], an advanced device that can open portals in space-time. Although the Maximals attempt to fight back, their leader [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]] entrusts [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] and a small group of Maximals—[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]], [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]], and [[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]]—with the Transwarp Key and orders them to keep the artifact from Unicron. As Primal and his followers use the key to escape their doomed planet and flee to prehistoric [[Earth]], Scourge kills Apelinq after a brief fight and takes his [[insignia]] as a trophy.<br /> <br /> Thousands of years later, in the year [[1994]], ex-military electronics expert [[Noah Diaz]] attempts to find a job to support his sick brother [[Kris Diaz|Kris]]. However, after another failed interview, his friend [[Reek]] convinces him to steal a expensive car from a nearby hotel. However, the &quot;car&quot; turns out to be the Autobot [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] in disguise, who takes the terrified Noah on a joyride through the streets of [[New York City]]. At the same time, a museum on Ellis Island comes into possession of an unusual stone falcon with a Maximal insignia. After closing hours, museum intern [[Elena Wallace]] investigates the statue and accidentally breaks it open to reveal half of the Transwarp Key. The artifact releases an energy pulse that attracts the attention of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the other Autobots, who have been stranded on Earth since their evacuation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] seven years prior. Prime summons the nearest Autobots—[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and Mirage, who arrives at the meeting spot with Noah in tow. Although Optimus distrusts humans, he believes that they can use the Transwarp Key to return home and liberate their homeworld; eventually, Mirage hatches a scheme to sneak into the museum and have Noah steal the key for them.<br /> <br /> Unbeknownst to the Autobots, the accidental activation of the Transwarp Key summons the Terrorcons to Earth. Noah meets Elena inside the museum, but cannot convince her to turn over the relic before the Terrorcons attack; despite Prime's best efforts, Scourge successfully overpowers the Autobot leader, steals the Transwarp Key, and mortally injures Bumblebee before Airazor arrives to help drive the villains away. Airazor explains that the Maximals have been on Earth for millennia, and deliberately split the Transwarp Key in half to prevent Unicron or his followers from using it. The loss of Bumblebee only further galvanizes Optimus's resolve that they must reassemble the key and return home; Noah, fearful of Unicron's arrival, tells Elena that they must destroy the key to protect their own homeworld.<br /> <br /> Elena deduces that the other half of the key is located in a hidden temple in [[Peru]], and Prime recruits the airborne Autobot [[Stratosphere]] to take them there. Near the city of [[Cusco]], the Autobot [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] guides them to the temple, located beneath a [[Convent of Santo Domingo|local monastery]]. A festival prevents the Autobots from moving through the city inconspicuously; as a result, Noah and Elena must make the journey on foot. The pair discover a hidden mechanism that leads to a hidden temple with a stone sarcophogus but find that the other half of the key is no longer inside it. The Terrorcons attack again, and although the Autobots are able to evade the villains, the conflict ends with Scourge infecting Airazor with a portion of Unicron's dark energy. On the other side of the temple, Noah and Elena encounter Optimus Primal and the other two Maximals, who, after a brief standoff, agree to join forces with the Autobots. Optimus Primal explains that they entrusted the Transwarp Key to a tribe of humans who live near the [[energon]]-rich valley that Primal and his followers inhabit—while Optimus Prime distrusts humanity, Primal has lived among them for millennia, and has come to view them as friends and even allies.<br /> <br /> The next morning, however, Scourge's corruption finally overtakes Airazor; in the ensuing battle, Primal is forced to kill her to save Elena. Amidst the chaos, Noah makes an attempt to destroy their half of the Transwarp Key until Optimus convinces him to stand down. However, amidst the chaos, Scourge and the Terrorcons steal the other half of the key and relocate to a nearby volcano, which they reshape into a massive portal that will summon Unicron to Earth.<br /> Having found some common ground between their two races, Optimus Prime and Noah agree to work together; while the Autobot-Maximal alliance battle Unicron's minions, Noah and Elena attempt to sneak into the Terrorcon base and deactivate the [[Unspace|transwarp]] device with a manual shutdown code based on Elena's studies of the Maximal language. Mirage attempts to distract Scourge so that the humans can complete their mission, but the Terrorcon leader gravely injures him; with the last of his strength, Mirage reshapes his body into an [[exosuit]] for Noah. As Unicron begins pushing his way through the portal to Earth, the energy pulses released by the key ignite the nearby energon deposits and restore Bumblebee to life. As Bumblebee joins the fight, Optimus Prime gains the upper hand and finally kills Scourge, but not before the late Terrorcon damages the console and leaves the heroes unable to close the portal. With no other options, Prime destroys the key and triggers a devastating implosion, but Noah and Primal successfully rescue the Autobot leader from falling into the collapsing vortex.<br /> <br /> In the aftermath, the surviving Maximals remain in Peru, while the Autobots return to America. Elena is recognized for her archeological discovery, while Noah applies for another security job—but discovers that the job opportunity is actually a front for a clandestine government organization codenamed &quot;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]],&quot; who promise to cover his brother's treatment going forward. <br /> <br /> Some time later, Noah has used spare Porsche parts to cobble together a new body for Mirage, and reveals his existence to a bewildered Reek.<br /> <br /> ==Cast==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> * [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])<br /> * [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] ([[Pete Davidson]])<br /> * [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] <br /> * [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] ([[Liza Koshy]])<br /> * [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] ([[Cristo Fernández]])<br /> * [[Stratosphere]] ([[John DiMaggio]])<br /> <br /> ;Maximals<br /> * [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] ([[Ron Perlman]])<br /> * [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] ([[Michelle Yeoh]])<br /> * [[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] ([[David Sobolov]])<br /> * [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] ([[Tongayi Chirisa]])<br /> * [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]] (David Sobolov)<br /> <br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s / [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=<br /> ;Terrorcons<br /> * [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] ([[Peter Dinklage]])<br /> * [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] ([[Michaela Jaé Rodriguez]])<br /> * [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (David Sobolov)<br /> * [[Freezer]]<br /> <br /> ;Predacons<br /> * [[Scorponok (ROTB)|Scorponok]]<br /> <br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> * [[Noah Diaz]] ([[Anthony Ramos]])<br /> * [[Elena Wallace]] ([[Dominique Fishback]])<br /> * [[Breanna Diaz]] ([[Luna Lauren Velez]])<br /> * [[Kris Diaz]] ([[Dean Scott Vasquez]])<br /> * [[Reek]] ([[Tobe Nwigwe]])<br /> * [[Jillian Robertson]] ([[Sarah Stiles]])<br /> * [[Bishop (ROTB)|Bishop]] ([[Aidan Devine]])<br /> * [[Mrs. Greene]] ([[Leni Parker]])<br /> * [[Amaru]] ([[Lucas Huarancca]])<br /> ;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]<br /> * [[Agent Burke]] ([[Michael Kelly (actor)|Michael Kelly]])<br /> <br /> |h4=Others|c4=<br /> * [[Unicron]] ([[Colman Domingo]])<br /> |nonumbering=true<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Quotes==<br /> &quot;There’s a legend that precedes the dawn of our civilization: a vile god so large, so powerful, that it consumes entire planets as fuel. Few believed such a thing could be true, until the day we saw Unicron with our own eyes…&quot;<br /> :—'''Optimus Primal's''' opening narration.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;So you're this planet's... ''great'' warrior. You have such a beautiful world, filled with an abundance of life. Savory.&quot;<br /> :—'''Scourge''' waxes poetic to Apelinq.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, what are the rules?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;Bros before hoes.&quot;<br /> :—'''Noah''' and '''Kris''' clarify the rules.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;I ain't breaking into a museum for some space robots.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;What about for friendship?&quot;<br /> :—'''Noah''' and '''Mirage'''<br /> <br /> <br /> ''&quot;You can't handle the truth!&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;I do not want you going to that drive-in theater anymore.&quot;<br /> :— '''Bumblebee's''' references grate on '''Optimus Prime'''.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;And you call yourself a Prime...Primus would be ''ashamed.''&quot;<br /> :—'''Scourge''' isn't too impressed with Optimus Prime.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;I'm going to take back Scourge's key, and then...''take off his head.''&quot;<br /> :—The origins of '''Optimus Prime's''' &quot;GIVE ME YOUR FACE&quot; phase.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Time to show you the real power of a Prime!&quot;<br /> :—'''Optimus Prime''' vs Scourge. An ass kicker cometh.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Don't, Prime. I can give you everything you want.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;Then DIE!&quot;<br /> :—'''Unicron's''' temptation falls flat in '''Optimus Prime's''' face.<br /> <br /> ==Continuity notes==<br /> ''Rise of the Beasts'' is a direct sequel to 2018's ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' film, taking place seven years after its events, in 1994. The plot of the film has little impact on this one, beyond it being established that the Autobots have been stranded on Earth since arriving at its end. While waiting for Noah to infiltrate the museum, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee have a conversation that alludes to Bee's time with [[Charlie Watson]].<br /> <br /> More notably, ''Rise of the Beasts'' serves to continue the heated debate among fans over whether or not the ''Transformers'' live-action film series has been rebooted, following reshoots to ''Bumblebee'' which served to distance it from prior continuity as directed by [[Michael Bay]]. Promotion for the film has delivered a lot of fuzzy statements and mixed messaging; it appears to be the perspective of director Steven Caple Jr. that it ''is'' a reboot of some description,&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I feel like we have a lot to unravel, because this feels like a true reboot if you will, into the ''Transformers'' franchise, so we're about to see a lot more beyond the Decepticons moving forward.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPr_LLZx2HY&amp;t=354s|site=Black Girl Nerds|title=Steven Caple Jr and Anthony Ramos on Rivalry and War in 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts'|year=2022|month=12|day=01}}&lt;/ref&gt; but observes that they are preserving many elements of the films that have gone before.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=It's a reboot for sure. The Bayverse... you can still watch the Bayverse and be on your own verse, so to speak. With us, we're definitely like, we want this to work, you know? We want people to... it's a refresher, so we can call reboot in terms of like, where we were starting. But yeah so definitely a new direction for sure. There's some things you could probably connect to it, clearly Bee is like a huge connection to all the movies, you know what I mean? In terms of his car, his design, a Camaro, and things like that, but... it's a very small one, in terms of the big ideas that we have. And so you guys will see definitely where we're going at the end of this film, which is crazy.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MfMFxvT_-Q&amp;t=2452s|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=The Alfonso Nation|title=&quot;BAYVERSE vs REBOOT&quot; &amp; Wheeljacks Design | ROTB DIRECTOR STEVEN CAPLE JR Interview!|year=2023|month=05|day=27}}&lt;/ref&gt; Meanwhile, longtime producer [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] has repeatedly denied that it is a reboot, stating that the film shows how Optimus Prime grows to become the character seen in the Bay films,&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Hey you know if you look at it from a timeline point of view, it follows ''Bumblebee''... but it is a prequel, in that it's before all the previous movies. So it sort of exists in its own way. What I don't think it is, is a reboot, because it's still our characters. One of the things that Steven brought to the table right from the beginning, which was so great, was the idea that when we meet Optimus Prime, he's different than what we think of him, and we're watching him grow up—if you would—as a leader. And for me that was one of the most exciting parts of the movie, and what was interesting was watching it with audiences, and at first they were uncomfortable a little bit, like, &quot;wait, that's not exactly the Optimus... he should like humans!&quot; You know? So I think it gives the movie a really interesting point of view, and that therefore it stands alone in that way.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11sKGYcq9k&amp;t=871s|name=Lorenzo di Bonaventura|site=a panel at the premiere of ''Rise of the Beasts''|year=2023|month=05|day=26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=But what's interesting is, and you will appreciate this as a fan, at the end of ''Bumblebee'', Optimus comes to Earth. What he's experienced is failure, probably for the first time in his life, right? He's had to retreat, he's leaving the planet Cybertron. What's happened to him from that experience? When we meet him in 2007, he's a particular person, if you would. In 1994, he's not the same person. He still has growth to do between ‘94 and 2007. So the character arc for Optimus in this, and the fun for the audience is, when you first meet Optimus – and we've had this experience because we've watched it with audiences and we've heard them talk about it – they're like, “It's definitely Optimus, but there's something a little different…” At first, they're like, “Wait, what, who… what Optimus is this?” And by the end of the movie, Optimus has become the guy that you've recognized from the Bay movies. Emotional.|link=https://collider.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-michael-bay-movies-producer-comments/|name=Lorenzo di Bonaventura|site=Collider|title='Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Producer on How It Differs From Michael Bay's Movies|year=2023|month=05|day=24}}&lt;/ref&gt; and many reviews of and articles about the film have casually referred to it as a prequel. Some web outlets would even run articles commenting on Paramount's indistinct stance on the movie's (and ''Bumblebee'''s) place in continuity.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.cbr.com/transformers-7-bumblebee-reboot-mistake &quot;Rise of the Beasts Is Repeating Bumblebee's Worst Mistake&quot; on CBR.com]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://movieweb.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-is-a-reboot/ &quot;Why Does Paramount Keep Pretending Rise of the Beasts Is Not a Reboot?&quot; on MovieWeb.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Whichever approach you subscribe to, it's pretty clear the decision to set the film in 1994 was one primarily made to avoid having to directly deal with the timeframe of the Bay movies in any capacity, and tell a new story free of their immediate baggage. For what it's worth, the film takes some steps to preserve the broad continuity of at least the first Bay film; the Transwarp Key's energy is explicitly stated to operate on a frequency that humans cannot perceive, meaning that they literally cannot ''see'' the huge sky-beam or the portal. As such, the film ends with the general population of Earth (beyond secret forces within the US government) still entirely unaware of the Transformers' existence, as was the case when the 2007 film began. As the time-gap between these &quot;prequels&quot; and the first movie narrows, though, it becomes increasingly difficult to imagine them fitting together without a lot of hand-waving away of specific details, unless future movies actually start making active attempts to address this.<br /> <br /> In terms of active contradictions to established continuity, ''Rise of the Beasts'' appears to take the same approach as ''Bumblebee'' and ignores the events of the final Bay film, 2017's ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', by depicting Unicron as a separate planet, rather than the Earth itself, as he appeared in that film. However, it's probably important to note that the film lightly implies that the Maximals are time-travellers from the future (see &quot;Transformers references&quot; for more details), which would mean that the Unicron who appears in this film is also from the future. Thus it ''could'' be argued that his appearance here doesn't technically contradict ''The Last Knight''—but of course, that would mean he was trying to eat his own past self.<br /> <br /> ==Transformers references==<br /> *The Maximals are broadly depicted the same as they were in the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon: as a &quot;highly-advanced race&quot; of beast-mode Transformers who use transwarp technology to travel to other planets and interact with their native species, whose travels bring them to ancient Earth. Steven Caple Jr. has noted that earlier drafts of the screenplay explicitly depicted the Maximals as time-travellers from the future, as they were in the cartoon, and while the concept is so toned down for the finished movie that it probably won't even occur to general audiences, several references to the idea are still made on-screen. Transwarp technology is stated to open portals in time as well as space; Airazor states that the Maximals are &quot;from both [the Autobots'] past and future&quot;; and Optimus Primal says that he is named after the &quot;legendary&quot; Optimus Prime, which all combine to suggest that the Maximals originate from the future.<br /> *The idea of the Maximals hailing from a [[Jungle Planet (colony)|jungle planet]] originates in [[IDW Publishing]]'s comic books, which depicted many ''Beast Wars'' characters as the residents of the planet Eukaris. The planet is implied to be one of many colonised by Transformers in ages past using space bridges generated by the Transwarp Key, before the planets became separated and the key &quot;lost.&quot; This concept of a great era of Cybertronian expansion that led to the foundation of lost colonies on other planets where Cybertronian life evolved in new and different directions dates back to 2005's [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]], and became a recurring element in ''Transformers'' series in the 2010s and beyond after it was incorporated into the lore of the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned continuity]].<br /> *The two music tracks used in Unicron's scenes feature segments taken from &quot;Unicron's Theme&quot; in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. <br /> *Unicron's armies being named the &quot;Terrorcons&quot; hearkens back to both 2004's ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' and 2010's ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'', which both featured the power of Unicron being used to create armies of warriors known as Terrorcons.<br /> *Though not identified by name onscreen, Unicron's army includes multiple generic duplicates of a robotic scorpion identified by the movie toyline as &quot;Scorponok.&quot; Though not necessarily a reference, the idea of &quot;Scorponok&quot; being a mass-produced &quot;species&quot; of robots has recently been seen in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron'' cartoon]], where both [[Scorponok (G1)|Generation 1 Scorponok]] ''and'' [[Scorponok (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Scorponok]] were treated this way.<br /> *Scourge combines aspects of both [[Scourge (G1)|Generation 1 Scourge]] and [[Scourge (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge]]; he's a herald of Unicron like G1 Scourge, and transforms into a black truck like ''RID'' Scourge. The various insignia he wears as trophies include the symbols of the [[Decepticon]]s, [[Autobot]]s, [[Maximal]]s, [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s, [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] and [[Wreckers]]. <br /> *More obscure characters appear such as Apelinq, who originates from his [[BotCon 2000]] toy and tie-in [[3H Productions]] comics, and Stratosphere, returning from the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toyline.<br /> *The symbols Elena studies are Maximal [[Cybertronix]], from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. They don't translate to anything specific; the access code Elena assembles simply reads &quot;XQB.&quot; <br /> *When proposing different alternate modes to Noah, Mirage briefly turns into an F1 car, a reference to [[Mirage (G1)|his Generation 1 counterpart]]'s alternate mode. He also turns into a Lamborghini Countach, which was just a really cool, sexy car, but also famous in ''Transformers'' lore for being the alternate mode of [[Sideswipe (G1)|Generation 1 Sideswipe]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]].<br /> *Mirage is incredulous over the news that musician [[Mark Wahlberg]] is leaving his band, the Funky Bunch, and going into acting—a good-natured jab at the actor's [[Cade Yeager|leading role]] in the earlier ''Transformers'' movies, ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and ''The Last Knight''.<br /> *Scourge name-drops [[Primus]] as he taunts Optimus Prime, the first reference to the Transformers' creator god in any of the live-action movies.<br /> *Airazor explains that Unicron imbues his heralds with a &quot;dark energy,&quot; which increases his power, but also has a corrupting effect—almost certainly a reference to [[Dark Energon]], the life-energy of Unicron introduced in the Aligned continuity.<br /> *Unicron psychically tortures Scourge from afar in the same way he did [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<br /> *When Optimus Primal talks to Optimus Prime about how the Maximals trust the humans, he says there's &quot;[[More than Meets the Eye (disambiguation)|more to them than meets the eye]]&quot;.<br /> *In the final battle, when Unicron sends an army of Freezers to reinforce his minions on Earth, they make their descent in the form of yellow-and-black orbs, which appears to be a nod to Unicron's [[Mini-Con]] from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', the yellow-and-black sphere, [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]].<br /> *Optimus Primal briefly uses his double bladed scimitar from his [[Optimus_Primal_(BW)/toys#Beast_Wars|original toy]].<br /> *The armored suit Mirage forms over Noah is conceptually an homage to the Generation 1 [[exosuit]]s, while its overall design hews closer to [[Kicker Jones]]' battlesuit from ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)| Energon]]''.<br /> *In a glorious homage to [[Transformers (film)|the 2007 movie]], the musical highlight of &quot;Arrival to Earth&quot; plays as Optimus, Noah, and Primal escape the collapsing transwarp portal's suction.<br /> *[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and Transformers have frequently crossed over in comics and the occasional toyline over the years, though this marks the first time the two have co-existed in a feature film. Notably, the G.I. Joe insignia on Burke's business card is the version introduced in the film ''G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra''.<br /> <br /> ==Real-life references==<br /> *A tv screen briefly shows news coverage of the {{w| Murder_trial_of_O._J._Simpson#Bronco_chase|O.J. Simpson white Ford Bronco car chase}}, which places the events of the film near June 17th, 1994.<br /> *Throughout the film, Noah and Kris use the codenames &quot;[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]]&quot; and &quot;{{w|Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Tails}}&quot; (and in one instance, Mirage is referred to as &quot;{{w|Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles}}&quot;), a nod to the characters from the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' videogame series.<br /> *Kris attempts to comfort Noah after his unsuccessful interview by relating his struggle to [[Superman|Superman's]] difficulty finding a job before being hired by the {{w|Daily Planet}}.<br /> *Kris wears a shirt of the ''Mighty Morphin' [[Saban Entertainment|Power Rangers]]'', another property owned by Hasbro. A poster of said series also appears on his wall.<br /> *Kris is heard playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his [[Game Boy]]. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> *Noah calls Mirage {{w|E.T._the_Extra-Terrestrial|E.T.}} for obvious reasons. He also makes a reference to [[Indiana Jones]] when discovering the hidden temple in Peru.<br /> *Bumblebee drops various voice lines from famous real-life films throughout the whole movie, including ''[[Spaceballs]]'', ''{{w| A Few Good Men}}'' and ''{{w| Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface}}.''<br /> *Elena sings the TLC song &quot;{{w|Waterfalls (TLC song)|Waterfalls}}&quot; to herself during the flight to Peru. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> *When meeting Primal, Elena brings up the {{w|Nazca Lines}}, asking if the Maximals were responsible for creating them. In this case, however, Primal takes no credit for human ingenuity.<br /> *Mirage calls Optimus Primal &quot;{{w|Donkey Kong (character)|Donkey Kong}}&quot;.<br /> *At the end of the film, Elena appears on the CBS news program ''[[60 Minutes]]''; host [[Lesley Stahl]] makes a cameo appearance as herself during the segment.<br /> *When Mirage compliments Noah after the car chase, he quotes the line &quot;I like it a lot&quot; from ''Dumb and Dumber''. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> <br /> ==Errors==<br /> *When Scourge kills Apelinq, he welds his Maximal insignia to his right shoulder, but throughout the rest of the film, Apelinq's insignia is gone. In the same scene, Scourge says &quot;They never learn...&quot;, but his mouth is not moving.<br /> *Though the &quot;you died!&quot; music and mention of Bowser imply Kris is playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his Game Boy, that game wouldn't see a release on the system until 1999's ''[https://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Mario_Bros._Deluxe Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]'' on the Game Boy Color. The only Mario platformers released for Game Boy by 1994 were the ''Super Mario Land'' games, which featured different antagonists and music.<br /> *When Reek yells down the street as Noah and Kris depart, his dialogue does not match with his lips.<br /> *Elena sings &quot;Waterfalls&quot; to calm herself down. Assuming the film takes place in the summer, as implied by the aforementioned coverage of the O.J. Simpson chase, it would still be a few months until the November 1994 release of the album ''CrazySexyCool'', which the song first appeared on.<br /> *Similarly, Mirage quotes a line from ''Dumb and Dumber'', a film that would not release until December of 1994.<br /> *In a similar vein again, though perhaps not ''technically'' an error, Kris dubs Mirage &quot;Knuckles&quot; to match Noah as Sonic and Kris as Tails, but in the summer of 1994 Knuckles had only appeared as an antagonist in February's ''{{W|Sonic the Hedgehog 3}}'', and wouldn't become an ally of Sonic &amp; Tails until November's ''{{W|Sonic &amp; Knuckles}}''.<br /> *When Wheeljack audibly gasps at Noah assuming he can speak Spanish, his mouth is not moving.<br /> *When Wheeljack is recovering from being attacked by Rhinox, his mouth is not moving as he says &quot;Ay-ay-ay.&quot; <br /> *As the heroes are walking through the jungle, the scene cuts to Elena while she is saying &quot;So, who are you?&quot;, which does not match with her lips.<br /> *Elena whimpering in Bumblebee as he drives through hoards of Freezers does not match with her lips.<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> A score album, ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', was released alongside the film on June 9, 2023. Paramount also compiled a Spotify Playlist, ''[[Transformers Rise of the Beats]]'', featuring songs that appeared in the film.<br /> <br /> ==Reception==<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> ==Development details==<br /> <br /> [[File:TRANSFORMERS-2022.jpg|thumb|Why did it take so long?|250px]]<br /> <br /> * March 27, 2015 — [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a &quot;writer's room&quot; with the intention of building a cinematic universe.&lt;ref name=&quot;goldsman&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; Goldsman goes on to hire a number of writers over the next few months: [[Steven DeKnight]] (''Daredevil''),&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-cinematic-universe/35696/transformers-cinematic-details-more-writers-over-10-films Transformers cinematic details]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Robert Kirkman]] (''The Walking Dead''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-writers-robert-kirkman-zak-penn-art-marcum-matt-holloway-jeff-pinkner-1201430601/ 'Transformers' Spinoff &amp; Sequel Scribes Set] on Deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; [[Art Marcum]] and [[Matt Holloway]] (''Iron Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Christina Hodson]] (''Shut In'', ''The Fugitive''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot;&gt;[http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/446175-christina-hodson-and-lindsey-beer-join-transformers-writing-team Christina Hodson and Lindsey Beer Join the Transformers Writing Team]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Lindsey Beer]] (''Dig''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot; /&gt; [[Zak Penn]] (''Pacific Rim 2''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Jeff Pinkner]] (''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', ''Lost''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] (''Ant-Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;barrerferrari&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer &amp; Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt; [[Ken Nolan]] (''Black Hawk Down''), and [[Geneva Robertson-Dworet]].&lt;ref name=&quot;nolandworet&quot;&gt;[http://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-writers-room/ Akiva Goldsman Teases 'Transformers' Franchise Plans]&lt;/ref&gt; Involved in the pitching process are [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Michael Bay]], [[Brian Goldner]], [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]], [[Mark Vahradian]], and [[Don Murphy]].&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinereveal&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 3, 2015 — During his keynote speech at the MIP Junior Conference, [[Allspark (company)|Allspark]]'s [[Stephen J. Davis]] notes that the writing team has come up with film concepts for Transformers 5, 6, 7, and 8.&lt;ref name=&quot;stephendaviskeynote&quot;&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_P2fw_DlS4&amp;t=812 Stephen Davis's keynote speech] at MIPJunior.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 12, 2016 — At [[Toy Fair 2016]], Hasbro reveals the projected release date of Transformers 7, along with the dates for the two preceding films.&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot; /&gt;<br /> * September 23, 2017 — At Licensing Europe 2017, Hasbro announces Transformers 7 will have an &quot;entirely new, exciting storyline&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/23/2019-transformers-movie-feature-entirely-new-storyline-349463 2019 Transformers Movie To Feature An Entirely New Storyline] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 16, 2018 — Hasbro clarifies at [[Toy Fair 2018]] that the film will be a reset of the franchise and has been delayed indefinitely until a new creative team is in place.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/02/16/transformers-cinematic-universe-current-movie-series-rebooted-358641 Transformers Cinematic Universe Is Over: Current Movie Series To Be Rebooted] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 24, 2018 — Paramount drops the film from their release schedule.&lt;ref&gt;[http://collider.com/transformers-7-cancelled/amp/ Paramount Officially Pulls the Next 'Transformers' Sequel from Their Release Date Schedule] on Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * March 15, 2019 — di Bonaventura states a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is in development.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/two-sequels-in-transformers-live-action-franchise-confirmed-in-development/43083/ Two Sequels in Transformers Live Action Franchise Confirmed in Development] on Seibertron&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * March 18, 2019 — di Bonaventura claims that the next main ''Transformers'' film will be a reboot closely tied to the ''Bumblebee'' sequel, rather than a direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''. Either way, Paramount will pick the best script for ''Transformers 7'' and release that first.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bumblebee-producer-says-next-transformers-movie-wi/1100-6465652/ Bumblebee Producer Says Next Transformers Movie Will Be A Reboot] on GameSpot&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr autobot cast.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Arcee (G1)|KARR]] [[GEEWUN|NOT BIKE!]]]]<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr terrorcon cast.jpg|thumb|250px|Actually, [[Megatron_(Movie)#Dark_of_the_Moon_film|not the first time]] The Transformers meet {{w|Mad Max|Mad Max}}...]]<br /> * January 27, 2020 — Variety reports two ''Transformers'' films are being penned, to be produced simultaneously: one written by [[James Vanderbilt]], another to be written by [[Joby Harold]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://variety.com/2020/film/news/transformers-franchise-revamp-bumblebee-james-vanderbilt-joby-harold-1203482496/ ‘Transformers’ Franchise Gets a Revamp With Two Separate Films in the Works] on Variety&lt;/ref&gt; Deadline reports that Vanderbilt's script is for a spin-off film based on ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', while Harold's script continues the story from the ''Bumblebee'' film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/01/transformers-movies-paramount-1202843234/ Dual ‘Transformers’ Movies In The Works At Paramount] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 2, 2020 — [[Hasbro]] CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms that a new Transformers live-action movie is slated to release on [[June 24]], 2022. However, only one between Harold's ''Bumblebee'' sequel and Vanderbilt's ''Beast Wars'' film will make it to production first.<br /> * August 21, 2020 — New Republic Pictures is announced as a new co-financier for Paramount in a ten picture deal in the wake of the success of 2019's ''Rocketman''.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/08/paramount-pictures-new-republic-pictures-10-picture-cofinancing-deal-top-gun-maverick-1203018250/ New Republic Pictures Signs 10-Pic Co-Fi Deal With Paramount Pictures; ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Among Films] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * November 16, 2020 — [[Steven Caple Jr.]] is announced as the director.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/11/transformers-director-steven-caple-jr-1234613830/ Transformers’: ‘Creed 2’ Director Steven Caple Jr. Tapped To Direct Next Installment In Paramount And Hasbro Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 1, 2021 — [[Anthony Ramos]] is in talks for a starring role.&lt;ref&gt;[https://collider.com/transformers-7-cast-anthony-ramos/ Exclusive: Anthony Ramos in Talks to Star in New 'Transformers' Movie] at Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 29, 2021 — [[Dominique Fishback]] is in final negotiations to star in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2021/04/transformers-dominique-fishback-anthony-ramos-paramount-eone-and-hasbro-franchise-1234746855/ 'Transformers': Dominique Fishback Lands Lead Role Opposite Anthony Ramos In Next Installment For The Paramount Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 13, 2021 — A casting call sheet for filming in Montreal reveals that the film is set in [[1992]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.transformersfr.com/t5190p250-parlons-des-films-transformers-a-venir#190206 Rumeur ― le &quot;7ème Film Transformers en prise de vue réelle&quot; se déroulerait en 1992] on transformersfr.com&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 22, 2021 — A Paramount virtual event is held in which the movie's title, premise, and few of the characters and cast are unveiled (revealing it to be both the ''Bumblebee'' and ''Beast Wars'' films in one).&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Currently attending a Paramount virtual event about the next #Transformers film. Report to follow!|link=https://twitter.com/search?q=(from%3ABWTF_Ben)%20until%3A2021-06-23%20since%3A2021-06-22|name=Ben Yee|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://bwtf.com/news/rise-of-the-beasts-character-descriptions|name=Ben Yee|site=BWTF|title=Movie News: &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot; Character Descriptions|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt; The film's logo and official premise are also unveiled on official Transformers social media accounts.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The battle on Earth is no longer just between Autobots and Decepticons… Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons join Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, in theatres June 24, 2022.|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1407422768602181632|name=@transformers|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 28, 2021 — [[Ron Perlman]] is announced to be reprising his role as Optimus Primal from ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Power of the Primes]]''. [[Darnell Metayer]] and [[Josh Peters]] are confirmed as writers, inspired by Joby Harold's earlier draft.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote='''Ron Perlman''' has been tapped to voice Optimus Primal in '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''', Collider has exclusively learned. [...] ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be led by rising stars '''Anthony Ramos''' (''In the Heights'') and '''Dominique Fishback''' (''Judas and the Black Messiah''), and '''Steven Caple Jr.''' (''Creed II'') is directing from a script by '''Darnell Metayer''' and '''Josh Peters''', who worked off an earlier draft by '''Joby Harold'''.|link=https://collider.com/ron-perlman-optimus-primal-voice-transformers-7-rise-of-the-beasts/|name=Jeff Sneider|site=Collider|title=Exclusive: 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Adds Ron Perlman as Voice of Optimus Primal|year=2021|month=06|day=28}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * July 11, 2021 — Rapper [[Tobe Nwigwe]] announces on Instagram that he's been cast in the movie.&lt;ref&gt;[https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/music/houston-s-tobe-nwigwe-earns-emmy-nom-16317174 Houston’s Tobe Nwigwe earns Emmy nom, 'Transformers' role] from the Houston Chronicle&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 6, 2021 — Caple Jr. reveals the vehicle modes for the Autobot and Terrorcon cast through his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The squad is out…|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CUsm_wyLory/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 20, 2021 — Filming is completed.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=That’s a wrap 🎬|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CVOw5z2r9TP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 21, 2021 — Cuscopolita reports on the vehicles with the film's Peru crew, confirming the unidentified vehicles as [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]].&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.facebook.com/cuscopolitamagazine/videos/1941112319403899|name=Cuscopolita|site=Facebook|title=Exclusiva con los Transformers|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 22, 2021 — Ramos makes a guest appearance on [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2021]], confirming Cheetor, his favorite ''Beast Wars'' character, will be in the film.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I am a ''Transformers'' fan, ''Beast Wars'' fan, Cheetor is my #1 favorite of all time, so it's dope to have Cheetor, to be in this movie with Cheetor, it's gonna be crazy.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjtxJqrv-bI&amp;t=6051s|name=Anthony Ramos|site=YouTube|title=Hasbro PulseCon 2021 - DAY ONE|year=2021|month=10|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * November 10, 2021 — Paramount announces the film has been delayed to [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has moved back a year and will now bow June 9, 2023. It previously was slated for June 24, 2022.|link=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-trek-transformers-movie-release-date-1235045937/|name=Aaron Couch|site=The Hollywood Reporter|title=‘Star Trek,’ ‘Transformers’ Movies Pushed Back at Paramount|year=2021|month=11|day=10}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 15, 2022 — Paramount confirms that ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be the first entry in a trilogy of films.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will be released theatrically in 2023 and is the first of three new installments. A new animated series from @Nickelodeon arrives this fall. And in 2024, the franchise expands further with a CG animated Transformers theatrical film. #ParamountPlus|link=https://twitter.com/paramountplus/status/1493706271207292928|name=Paramount+|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=02|day=15}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 11, 2022 — Caple Jr. reveals through Instagram that [[Pete Davidson]] is the voice of Mirage, and [[Michelle Yeoh]] is the voice of Airazor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Sneak peek of Pete voicing Mirage &amp; @michelleyeoh_official blessing us as the voice of Air Razor|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjlx3PPPC_J/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=11}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 21, 2022 — [[Tobe Nwigwe]] states on an Instagram post that they are doing some re-shoots for ''Rise of the Beasts'', including featuring his character in additional scenes.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The head people from ''Transformers'' said I did so good in my part they wanna add me to some more scenes. So I gotta go shoot some more stuff for ''Transformers''.|link=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj9PnevsVb1/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY|name=Tobe Nwigwe|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=21}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:ROTBTeaserPoster.jpg|thumb|250px|right]]<br /> * December 1, 2022 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWWDskI46Js official teaser trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures in conjunction with São Paulo's CCXP convention, giving audiences a first glimpse of the film and its various characters, including Mirage, Arcee, Scourge and the Maximals. Multiple voice cast members are also announced.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2022/12/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-peter-dinklage-liza-koshy-john-dimaggio-cast-1235186104/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 2, 2022 — [[Jongnic Bontemps]] is announced as the film's score composer. &lt;ref&gt;[http://filmmusicreporter.com/2022/12/02/jongnic-bontemps-to-compose-music-for-steven-caple-jr-s-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 16, 2022 — Caple Jr. shares a clip of Peter Cullen performing on his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=🐐|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPM80yPcsP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=12|day=16}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 26, 2022 — Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal make a &quot;guest&quot; appearance on the 2022 [[Nickelodeon]] Nickmas NFL game, showcasing both modes and their transformations.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5X0F_AvY8Q YouTube upload] of a recording for Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal on the 2022 Nickmas NFL game&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * January 31, 2023 — [[Sam Smith]] reveals toy concept art for a new character from the film, [[Freezer]].&lt;ref&gt;https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFlXXNOly1/&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 12, 2023 — Paramount airs a 30-second TV spot detailing Mirage's Porsche 911 vehicle mode for Super Bowl LVII in collaboration with Porsche.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2023/02/2023-super-bowl-movie-trailers-the-flash-fast-x-transformers-ant-man-expected-1235247160/ Super Bowl Movie Trailer Spots Will Include ‘The Flash’, ‘Fast X’, ‘Transformers’ &amp; ‘Ant-Man’ — Deadline]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 2, 2023 — During the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Final Four on CBS, Paramount aired a first-of-its-kind mixed reality TV spot that showed off Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal appearing on a 90s basketball court that transformed from the court the actual basketball match was being played on. A few brief clips from the first trailer were also shown. &lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeeIfpbUAHg]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 6, 2023 — Actor [[Tongayi Chirisa]] announces on Instagram that he is the voice of Cheetor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=So there is a story to this!!! Per the usual standard .. I had to sign an NDA, so I had NO IDEA what I was reading for.. it was only when I was in the booth to do my voice over that it dawned on me that I was reading for TRANSFORMERS Like what!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯 I totally geeked out in the moment.. Man, to say this is mad exciting is an understatement... So thankful. So honored, so blessed!!!! Massive shout out and THANK YOU to @stevencaplejr for putting your boi on! Appreciate you, fam!!! @transformersmovie..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 IT WAS ALL A DREAM!!!! Welcome, y'all. I am your transformer #CHEETOR!!!! Let's goooo!!!!!! #NdezvaMwari #Yeshua #smallbeginnings #ontherise|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqs_PQ1J_s6/|name=Tongayi Chirisa|site=Instagram|year=2023|month=04|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 14, 2023 — To promote the film, Optimus Prime introduces Tobe Nwigwe's performance of &quot;[[On My Soul]]&quot; at {{w|Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella}}.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Calling all Autobots. @TobeNwigwe and #OptimusPrime have rolled out to #Coachella. #Transformers #RiseOfTheBeasts|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1647069845731803136|name=Transformers|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=04|day=14}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 27, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itnqEauWQZM official trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures, revealing more of the movie and Unicron's role in the plot, as well as delivering a first, brief look at the Predacons.<br /> * May 6, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxore0Gxwpc first clip] was showcased at the 2023 MTV Movie &amp; TV Awards, showing the Autobots' first interaction with the Maximals.<br /> * May 12, 2023 — The website Puliwood reveals the film's Hungarian dub cast...including the voice of [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]], a character that had not yet been announced to be appearing in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.puliwood.hu/ismertetok/exkluziv-ilyen-szinkronhangokkal-jon-a-transformers-a-fenevadak-kora-325900.html EXKLUZÍV: ilyen szinkronhangokkal jön a Transformers: A fenevadak kora]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 27, 2023 — The film's world premiere is held at Marina Bay Sands in [[Singapore]].<br /> * June 5, 2023 — David Sobolov confirms on Instagram that he is also voicing Apelinq in the film.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CtIhCcwu4Ld/|quote=#transformers #riseofthebeasts fans… I just saw our epic premiere in Brooklyn! Tonight, I’m excited to reveal that I am the voice… of Apelinq!|name=David Sobolov|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=06|day=05}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ===Changes before, during, and after production===<br /> * A Decepticon named [[Transit (ROTB)|Transit]] was a character who was planned to appear early in the film, dispatched from a Decepticon-controlled Cybertron to kill Optimus Prime, before himself being killed by Optimus and dumped into the Hudson River alongside numerous other Decepticons who have tried to do the same in the past few years. [[Steven Caple Jr.]] has indicated that the visual effects for much of the sequence were completed prior to its removal—a result of test audiences finding it too dark—and that he intends to release it as a deleted scene via the film's home media release or otherwise.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=One was this Decepticon scene, Transit, that I've been talking about, because Optimus Prime fights Transit at the beginning of the movie—or at least he ''used'' to—and you find out that Optimus Prime wants to go home. That's all he wants to do, and Cybertron's in deep trouble, and this guy Transit was telling him that &quot;we're just here to kill you&quot;, AKA &quot;Cybertron's already ours.&quot; And it was a really epic fight scene, and then you saw Optimus Prime dump his body in the Hudson River, and all these Decepticons are dead, and you see he's been hunting for the last few years.|link=https://twitter.com/colliderfrosty/status/1666216854996791298|name=Steven Caple Jr. in a Collider interview|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=6|day=6|(defunct=)}}&lt;/ref&gt; The entertainment press reported that Transit was voiced by [[John DiMaggio]] for his removed appearance in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://ew.com/movies/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-everything-we-know/ &quot;Everything we know about Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;] on Entertainment Weekly&lt;/ref&gt; Despite not appearing in the final film, DiMaggio is still credited as Transit.<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> * In a first for the franchise, the lead human actors, multiple writers, the composer, and the director are all people of color.<br /> * This is the first movie in the series not to be worked on by [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]]; this time around the CG effects were done by [[Moving Picture Company]] and [[WetaFX]].<br /> * Steven Caple Jr. was initially sceptical of working on a ''Transformers'' movie, which at that point in development was being called ''Bumblebee 2'', because he was uncertain about jumping right into another sequel after directing ''{{w|Creed II}}''—however, the incorporation of elements inspired by ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'', which Caple Jr. had been a fan of, helped sway him. Upon joining the project, he pitched several revisions, drawing from his enthusiasm for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' by adding [[Unicron]] (and the [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s) and Noah's exosuit, along with a prologue on the [[Maximal]]s' homeworld and a new arc for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] centred around his initial misanthropy.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The first time that- I did ''Creed 2'', and the first time the studio ever knocked on my door, it was for ''Bumblebee 2''. And I was like, &quot;I don't want to do- I just came out from ''Creed 2'', I don't want to do a sequel...&quot; you know? And so a year had gone by—or maybe two, right before COVID—and they said, &quot;we found out the story we want to tackle: we want to bring in ''Beast Wars''.&quot; I was like, &quot;I know all about ''Beast Wars'', I'm down for ''Beast Wars''.&quot; And so they developed a script on their own, they passed it to me—2020, October 5th, I remember the date—and I jumped right in and I kind of did my own version of the pitch, I said: &quot;I love where you guys are going, you guys want to do New York, you guys want to do the 90s, you want to do Peru, but here's what I'll do, with the characters...&quot; So I changed up Optimus Prime, I gave him a whole pitch on how I would start him with like, not loving humans at first, and not besiding Noah right off the rip, they're gonna have friction between the two... Gave 'em a pitch for Optimus Primal, where they start off in the top of the movie, and I gave them a new Unicron- I mean a new villain, which was Unicron and the Terrorcon squad. I just felt like, as a fan, we've been tiptoeing around Unicron, and all the other films kind of like hinted towards him towards the end, and I just really want to expand the universe and I felt like he was that perfect source to do so, because he tells us there's another world out there, there's more Transformers out there, it's not just Autobots and Decepticons. And then of course the [[exosuit]], that was my idea, it was homage to the 80s cartoon, so... It was a bit of that, pitched it to 'em and they loved the heart, they love where I was going with the direction of the characters, and yeah, they kind of gave me the key to play!|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxUukVwKLCc|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Collider|title=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Interview: Director Reveals Big Change to Film|year=2023|month=06|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * [[Tobe Nwigwe]]'s character of [[Reek]] was based on a friend of Steven Caple Jr.'s, who passed away before shooting began in 2021.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The way I got the ''Transformers'' role was insane. [...] One of [Steven Caple Jr.'s] best friends was a fan of the music, and his best friend, right, like, as they was getting ready to start shooting the movie... passed. Passed, yeah. And he had Paramount Studios reach out to me to try to play a specific- the best friend role in ''Transformers''. They kind of emulated who his best friend was in real life. He told Paramount [...] &quot;reach out to Tobe and if he send anything back that's even ''halfway'' decent... I want to use him.&quot; But because I had never done no acting ever in my life, I just had this script right here, and just read it like I was acting, and just recorded myself on the iPhone and I was like, &quot;yo there's no way in hell...&quot; [...] I did that, sent that in, and they liked it!|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfAoWTKh3R8&amp;t=2638s|name=Tobe Nwigwe|site=Sway's Universe|year=2023|month=01|day=23}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *The fourth-wall-breaking [[Mark Wahlberg]] namedrop was ad-libbed by [[Pete Davidson]].&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=We wanted to break the fourth wall. In all fairness, Pete Davidson made that up in the booth, and we laughed so hard, we're like in tears, and we're like there's no way we could not use this. We had ad-libbed a whole bunch of stuff. One was on, &quot;Beanie Babies was weird&quot;, and he was like, what about Marky Mark leaving the Funky Bunch? And we were just in tears. And then we showed the studio and everybody loved it and was like, &quot;let's just break the fourth wall. Do it.&quot;|link=https://gizmodo.com/breaking-the-fourth-wall-in-transformers-rise-of-the-b-1850514340|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=io9|title=Breaking the Fourth Wall in ''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''|year=2023|month=06|day=09}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * During the production of the film, Ramos had to acquire a driver's license at Caple Jr.'s behest.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DDi5f1SL4oESslcZLjhhG|name=Anthony Ramos|site=the Spout Podcast|year=2021}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I had a two-week window to get an appointment at the DMV, and the DMV was initially uncooperative. Finally, after much haggling, I was able to secure an appointment. I took the test in my mother's car after a few months of practice with an instructor. Fortunately, I was able to pass.|link=https://theplaylist.net/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-anthony-ramos-talks-representation-in-franchises-getting-his-drivers-license-for-the-film-interview-20230607/|name=Anthony Ramos|site=The Playlist|title='Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts': Anthony Ramos Talks Representation In Franchises &amp; Getting His Driver's License For The Film [Interview]|year=2023|month=06|day=07}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * During an interview with a fan, voice actor David Sobolov revealed that Caple Jr. would create storyboards using Transformers toys. Awesome!&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdsfclO5etE&amp;t=1106 &quot;ROTB UNICRON IS THRILLING!&quot; | Interview with DAVID SOBOLOV (Rhinox + Battletrap)! - YouTube]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * According to Caple Jr., Optimus's unmasked face was modeled after Peter Cullen's.<br /> * As a result of Transit's removal, this is the first live-action film to not feature the Decepticons in any capacity. <br /> <br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> * ''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/Beast Kakusei''''' (トランスフォーマー/ビースト覚醒 ''Toransufōmā Bīsuto Kakusei'', &quot;Transformers: Beast Awakening&quot;)<br /> * ''Cantonese:'' '''''Bin&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;jing&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt; Gam&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;gong&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;: Kwong&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;sau&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt; Gwat&lt;sup&gt;6&lt;/sup&gt;hei&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;''''' (變形金剛：狂獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''French:'' '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' (France), '''''Transformers : Le Réveil des Bêtes''''' (Canada, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''German:'' '''''Transformers: Aufstieg der Bestien''''' (&quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Hungarian:'' '''''Transformers: A fenevadak kora''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Age of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Italian: '' '''''Transformers: Il Risveglio''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening&quot;)<br /> * ''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Wàn Shòu Juéqǐ''''' (Taiwan, 變形金剛：萬獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Chāonéng Yǒngshì Juéqǐ''''' (Mainland China, 变形金刚：超能勇士崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beast Wars&quot;)<br /> * ''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Despertar das Feras''''' (Brazil, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers: El Despertar de las Bestias''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Russian:'' '''''Трансформеры: Восхождение Звероботов''''' (&quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beastbots&quot;)<br /> * ''Ukrainian:'' '''''Трансформери: Час Звіроботів''''' (&quot;Transformers: Time of the Beastbots&quot;)<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist|2}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Real world films]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts| ]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts media]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Elena_Wallace&diff=1699827 Elena Wallace 2023-06-11T16:13:51Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>:''Elena Wallace is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[human]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''<br /> <br /> '''Elena Wallace''' is an unfortunately overlooked museum intern with more knowledge and passion for history in her finger than her higher-ups have in their whole bodies. She longs to do something great and noteworthy that would've made her taxicab driver father proud. <br /> <br /> She sings to herself to calm down when stressed.<br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===''Rise of the Beasts'' film===<br /> :''Actor:'' [[Dominique Fishback]]<br /> {{voiceactor|? (Japanese dub)|[[Corinne Wellong]] (European French dub), [[Marie-Évelyne Lessard]] (Canadian French dub), [[Samina König]] (German dub), [[Patt Souza]] (Brazilian Portuguese dub), [[Andrea Orozco]] (Latin American Spanish dub)}}<br /> {{comingsoon|when=June 9, 2023}}<br /> {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> *Elena's last name is a reference to the real name of The Notorious B.I.G., Christopher Wallace.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts humans]]<br /> [[Category:Archaeologists]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Beasts_(film)&diff=1699726 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film) 2023-06-11T03:18:54Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Errors */ Cheer was from Wheeljack, who is in alt mode</p> <hr /> <div>{{nav-rotb}}<br /> {{movie|<br /> |seriess=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |prev=Bumblebee (film)<br /> |next=<br /> |title=''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''<br /> |image=Transformers Rise of the Beasts Theatrical Poster.jpeg<br /> |caption=So for now, let the battle be here, on this strange, primitive world. And let it be called... Beast Wars!<br /> |production companies=[[Skydance Media]]&lt;br&gt;[[Entertainment One]]&lt;br&gt;[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura|di Bonaventura Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[New Republic Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay|Bay Films]]<br /> |distributor=[[Paramount Pictures]]<br /> |executive producer=[[Steven Spielberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Goldner]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Oliver]]&lt;br&gt;[[Bradley J. Fischer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Valerii An]]&lt;br&gt;[[David Ellison]]&lt;br&gt;[[Dana Goldberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Granger]]<br /> |associate producer=[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]]&lt;br&gt;[[Tom DeSanto]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Murphy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay]]&lt;br&gt;[[Mark Vahradian]]&lt;br&gt;[[Duncan Henderson]]<br /> |story by=[[Joby Harold]]<br /> |screenplay by=[[Joby Harold]]&lt;br&gt;[[Darnell Metayer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Josh Peters]]&lt;br&gt;[[Erich Hoeber]]&lt;br&gt;[[Jon Hoeber]]<br /> |directed by=[[Steven Caple Jr.]]<br /> |cinematography by=[[Enrique Chediak]]<br /> |edited by=[[Stuart Levy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brett M. Reed]]<br /> |music by=[[Jongnic Bontemps]]<br /> |release date=[[June 9]], [[2023]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |runtime=127 minutes &lt;ref&gt;https://www.ifco.ie/en/ifco/pages/C0D78E2B005A16FE&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |budget=$200 million<br /> |box office=<br /> }}<br /> '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' is the seventh film in the [[live-action film series]], serving both as a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' and a tribute to ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''. The film is directed by [[Steven Caple Jr.]] and written by [[Joby Harold]], [[Darnell Metayer]], [[Josh Peters]], [[Erich Hoeber]], and [[Jon Hoeber]]. Originally expected to be released on [[June 28]], [[2019]],&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot;&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/02/12/transformers-5-transformers-6-bumblebee-spin-off-movie-revealed-309503 Transformers 5, Transformers 6 And Bumblebee Spin-Off Movie Revealed] ToyFair news at TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt; the film was delayed multiple times until finally being released on [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> Somewhere in time and space, the dark god [[Unicron]] and his minions invade a [[Jungle Planet (colony)| jungle world]] populated by [[Maximal]]s. Unicron, seeking a more efficient means of crossing the universe, sends his [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]] herald [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] to retrieve the [[Transwarp Key]], an advanced device that can open portals in space-time. Although the Maximals attempt to fight back, their leader [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]] entrusts [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] and a small group of Maximals—[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]], [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]], and [[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]]—with the Transwarp Key and orders them to keep the artifact from Unicron. As Primal and his followers use the key to escape their doomed planet and flee to prehistoric [[Earth]], Scourge kills Apelinq and takes his [[insignia]] as a trophy.<br /> <br /> Thousands of years later, in the year [[1994]], ex-military electronics expert [[Noah Diaz]] attempts to find a job to support his sick brother [[Kris Diaz|Kris]]. However, after another failed interview, his friend [[Reek]] convinces him to steal a expensive car from a nearby hotel. However, the &quot;car&quot; turns out to be the Autobot [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] in disguise, who takes the terrified Noah on a joyride through the streets of [[New York City]]. At the same time, a museum on Ellis Island comes into possession of an unusual stone falcon with a Maximal insignia. After closing hours, museum intern [[Elena Wallace]] investigates the statue and accidentally breaks it open to reveal half of the Transwarp Key. The artifact releases an energy pulse that attracts the attention of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the other Autobots, who have been stranded on Earth since their evacuation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] seven years prior. Prime summons the nearest Autobots—[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and Mirage, who arrives at the meeting spot with Noah in tow. Although Optimus distrusts humans, he believes that they can use the Transwarp Key to return home and liberate their homeworld; eventually, Mirage hatches a scheme to sneak into the museum and have Noah steal the key for them.<br /> <br /> Unbeknownst to the Autobots, the accidental activation of the Transwarp Key summons the Terrorcons to Earth. Noah meets Elena inside the museum, but can't convince her to turn over the relic before the Terrorcons attack; despite Prime's best efforts, Scourge successfully overpowers the Autobot leader, steals the Transwarp Key, and mortally injures Bumblebee before Airazor arrives to help drive the villains away. Airazor explains that the Maximals have been on Earth for millennia, and deliberately split the Transwarp Key in half to prevent Unicron or his followers from using it. The loss of Bumblebee only further galvanizes Optimus's resolve that they must reassemble the key and return home; Noah, fearful of Unicron's arrival, tells Elena that they must destroy the key to protect their own homeworld.<br /> <br /> Elena deduces that the other half of the key is located in a hidden temple in [[Peru]], and Prime recruits the airborne Autobot [[Stratosphere]] to take them there. Near the city of [[Cusco]], the Autobot [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] guides them to the temple, located beneath a [[Convent of Santo Domingo|local monastery]]. A festival prevents the Autobots from moving through the city inconspicuously; as a result, Noah and Elena must make the journey on foot. The pair discover a hidden mechanism that leads to a hidden temple with a stone sarcophogus but find that the other half of the key is no longer inside it. The Terrorcons attack again, and although the Autobots are able to evade the villains, the conflict ends with Scourge infecting Airazor with a portion of Unicron's dark energy. On the other side of the temple, Noah and Elena encounter Optimus Primal and the other two Maximals, who, after a brief standoff, agree to join forces with the Autobots. Optimus Primal explains that they entrusted the Transwarp Key to a tribe of humans who live near the [[energon]]-rich valley that Primal and his followers inhabit—while Optimus Prime distrusts humanity, Primal has lived among them for millennia, and has come to view them as friends and even allies.<br /> <br /> The next morning, however, Scourge's corruption finally overtakes Airazor; in the ensuing battle, Primal is forced to kill her to save Elena. Amidst the chaos, Noah makes an attempt to destroy their half of the Transwarp Key until Optimus convinces him to stand down. However, amidst the chaos, Scourge and the Terrorcons steal the other half of the key and relocate to a nearby volcano, which they reshape into a massive portal that will summon Unicron to Earth.<br /> Having found some common ground between their two races, Optimus Prime and Noah agree to work together; while the Autobot-Maximal alliance battle Unicron's minions, Noah and Elena attempt to sneak into the Terrorcon base and deactivate the [[Unspace|transwarp]] device with a manual shutdown code based on Elena's studies of the Maximal language. Mirage attempts to distract Scourge so that the humans can complete their mission, but the Terrorcon leader gravely injures him; with the last of his strength, Mirage reshapes his body into an [[exosuit]] for Noah. As Unicron begins pushing his way through the portal to Earth, the energy pulses released by the key ignite the nearby energon deposits and restore Bumblebee to life. As Bumblebee joins the fight, Optimus Prime finally kills Scourge, but their battle damages the console and leaves the heroes unable to close the portal. With no other options, Prime destroys the key and triggers a devastating implosion, but Noah and Primal successfully rescue the Autobot leader from falling into the collapsing vortex.<br /> <br /> In the aftermath, the surviving Maximals remain in Peru, while the Autobots return to America. Elena is recognized for her archeological discovery, while Noah applies for another security job—but discovers that the job opportunity is actually a front for a clandestine government organization codenamed &quot;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]],&quot; who promise to cover his brother's treatment going forward. <br /> <br /> Some time later, Noah has used spare Porsche parts to cobble together a new body for Mirage, and reveals his existence to a bewildered Reek.<br /> <br /> ==Cast==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> * [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])<br /> * [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] <br /> * [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] ([[Pete Davidson]])<br /> * [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] ([[Liza Koshy]])<br /> * [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] ([[Cristo Fernández]])<br /> * [[Stratosphere]] ([[John DiMaggio]])<br /> <br /> ;Maximals<br /> * [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] ([[Ron Perlman]])<br /> * [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] ([[Michelle Yeoh]])<br /> * [[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] ([[David Sobolov]])<br /> * [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] ([[Tongayi Chirisa]])<br /> * [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]] (David Sobolov)<br /> <br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s / [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=<br /> ;Terrorcons<br /> * [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] ([[Peter Dinklage]])<br /> * [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] ([[Michaela Jaé Rodriguez]])<br /> * [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (David Sobolov)<br /> * [[Freezer]]<br /> <br /> ;Predacons<br /> * [[Scorponok (ROTB)|Scorponok]]<br /> <br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> * [[Noah Diaz]] ([[Anthony Ramos]])<br /> * [[Elena Wallace]] ([[Dominique Fishback]])<br /> * [[Breanna Diaz]] ([[Luna Lauren Velez]])<br /> * [[Kris Diaz]] ([[Dean Scott Vasquez]])<br /> * [[Reek]] ([[Tobe Nwigwe]])<br /> * [[Jillian Robertson]] ([[Sarah Stiles]])<br /> * [[Bishop (ROTB)|Bishop]] ([[Aidan Devine]])<br /> * [[Mrs. Greene]] ([[Leni Parker]])<br /> * [[Amaru]] ([[Lucas Huarancca]])<br /> ;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]<br /> * [[Agent Burke]] ([[Michael Kelly (actor)|Michael Kelly]])<br /> <br /> |h4=Others|c4=<br /> * [[Unicron]] ([[Colman Domingo]])<br /> |nonumbering=true<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Quotes==<br /> &quot;You have such a beautiful world, filled with an abundance of life. Savor it.&quot;<br /> :—'''Scourge''' waxes poetic to Apelinq.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, what are the rules?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;Bros before hoes.&quot;<br /> :—'''Noah''' and '''Kris''' clarify the rules.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;I ain't breaking into a museum for some space robots.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;What about for friendship?&quot;<br /> :—'''Noah''' and '''Mirage'''<br /> <br /> <br /> ''&quot;You can't handle the truth!&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;I do not want you going to that drive-in theater anymore.&quot;<br /> :— '''Bumblebee's''' references grate on '''Optimus Prime'''.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;And you call yourself a Prime...Primus would be ''ashamed.''&quot;<br /> :—'''Scourge''' isn't too impressed with Optimus Prime.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;I'm going to take back Scourge's key, and then...''take off his head.''&quot;<br /> :—The origins of '''Optimus Prime's''' &quot;GIVE ME YOUR FACE&quot; phase.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Time to show you the real power of a Prime!&quot;<br /> :—'''Optimus Prime''' vs Scourge. An ass kicker cometh.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Don't, Prime. I can give you everything you want.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;Then DIE!&quot;<br /> :—'''Unicron's''' temptation falls flat in '''Optimus Prime's''' face.<br /> <br /> ==Continuity notes==<br /> ''Rise of the Beasts'' is a direct sequel to 2018's ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' film, taking place seven years after its events, in 1994. The plot of the film has little impact on this one, beyond it being established that the Autobots have been stranded on Earth since arriving at its end. While waiting for Noah to infiltrate the museum, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee have a conversation that alludes to Bee's time with [[Charlie Watson]].<br /> <br /> More notably, ''Rise of the Beasts'' serves to continue the heated debate among fans over whether or not the ''Transformers'' live-action film series has been rebooted, following reshoots to ''Bumblebee'' which served to distance it from prior continuity as directed by [[Michael Bay]]. Promotion for the film has delivered a lot of fuzzy statements and mixed-messaging; it appears to be the perspective of director Steven Caple Jr. that it ''is'' a reboot of some description,&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I feel like we have a lot to unravel, because this feels like a true reboot if you will, into the ''Transformers'' franchise, so we're about to see a lot more beyond the Decepticons moving forward.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPr_LLZx2HY&amp;t=354s|site=Black Girl Nerds|title=Steven Caple Jr and Anthony Ramos on Rivalry and War in 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts'|year=2022|month=12|day=01}}&lt;/ref&gt; but observes that they are preserving many elements of the films that have gone before.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=It's a reboot for sure. The Bayverse... you can still watch the Bayverse and be on your own verse, so to speak. With us, we're definitely like, we want this to work, you know? We want people to... it's a refresher, so we can call reboot in terms of like, where we were starting. But yeah so definitely a new direction for sure. There's some things you could probably connect to it, clearly Bee is like a huge connection to all the movies, you know what I mean? In terms of his car, his design, a Camaro, and things like that, but... it's a very small one, in terms of the big ideas that we have. And so you guys will see definitely where we're going at the end of this film, which is crazy.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MfMFxvT_-Q&amp;t=2452s|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=The Alfonso Nation|title=&quot;BAYVERSE vs REBOOT&quot; &amp; Wheeljacks Design | ROTB DIRECTOR STEVEN CAPLE JR Interview!|year=2023|month=05|day=27}}&lt;/ref&gt; Meanwhile, longtime producer [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] has repeatedly denied that it is a reboot, stating that the film shows how Optimus Prime grows to become the character seen in the Bay films,&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Hey you know if you look at it from a timeline point of view, it follows ''Bumblebee''... but it is a prequel, in that it's before all the previous movies. So it sort of exists in its own way. What I don't think it is, is a reboot, because it's still our characters. One of the things that Steven brought to the table right from the beginning, which was so great, was the idea that when we meet Optimus Prime, he's different than what we think of him, and we're watching him grow up—if you would—as a leader. And for me that was one of the most exciting parts of the movie, and what was interesting was watching it with audiences, and at first they were uncomfortable a little bit, like, &quot;wait, that's not exactly the Optimus... he should like humans!&quot; You know? So I think it gives the movie a really interesting point of view, and that therefore it stands alone in that way.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11sKGYcq9k&amp;t=871s|name=Lorenzo di Bonaventura|site=a panel at the premiere of ''Rise of the Beasts''|year=2023|month=05|day=26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=But what's interesting is, and you will appreciate this as a fan, at the end of ''Bumblebee'', Optimus comes to Earth. What he's experienced is failure, probably for the first time in his life, right? He's had to retreat, he's leaving the planet Cybertron. What's happened to him from that experience? When we meet him in 2007, he's a particular person, if you would. In 1994, he's not the same person. He still has growth to do between ‘94 and 2007. So the character arc for Optimus in this, and the fun for the audience is, when you first meet Optimus – and we've had this experience because we've watched it with audiences and we've heard them talk about it – they're like, “It's definitely Optimus, but there's something a little different…” At first, they're like, “Wait, what, who… what Optimus is this?” And by the end of the movie, Optimus has become the guy that you've recognized from the Bay movies. Emotional.|link=https://collider.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-michael-bay-movies-producer-comments/|name=Lorenzo di Bonaventura|site=Collider|title='Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Producer on How It Differs From Michael Bay's Movies|year=2023|month=05|day=24}}&lt;/ref&gt; and many reviews of and articles about the film have casually referred to it as a prequel. Some web outlets would even run articles commenting on Paramount's indistinct stance on the movie's (and ''Bumblebee'''s) place in continuity.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.cbr.com/transformers-7-bumblebee-reboot-mistake &quot;Rise of the Beasts Is Repeating Bumblebee's Worst Mistake&quot; on CBR.com]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://movieweb.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-is-a-reboot/ &quot;Why Does Paramount Keep Pretending Rise of the Beasts Is Not a Reboot?&quot; on MovieWeb.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Whichever approach you subscribe to, it's pretty clear the decision to set the film in 1994 was one primarily made to avoid having to directly deal with the timeframe of the Bay movies in any capacity, and tell a new story free of their immediate baggage. For what it's worth, the film takes some steps to preserve the broad continuity of at least the first Bay film; the Transwarp Key's energy is explicitly stated to operate on a frequency that humans cannot perceive, meaning that they literally cannot ''see'' the huge sky-beam or the portal. As such, the film ends with the general population of Earth (beyond secret forces within the US government) still entirely unaware of the Transformers' existence, as was the case when the 2007 film began. As the time-gap between these &quot;prequels&quot; and the first movie narrows, though, it becomes increasingly difficult to imagine them fitting together without a lot of hand-waving away of specific details, unless future movies actually start making active attempts to address this.<br /> <br /> In terms of active contradictions to established continuity, ''Rise of the Beasts'' appears to take the same approach as ''Bumblebee'' and ignores the events of the final Bay film, 2017's ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', by depicting Unicron as a separate planet, rather than the Earth itself, as he appeared in that film. However, it's probably important to note that the film lightly implies that the Maximals are time-travellers from the future (see &quot;Transformers references&quot; for more details), which would mean that the Unicron who appears in this film is also from the future. Thus it ''could'' be argued that his appearance here doesn't technically contradict ''The Last Knight''—but of course, that would mean he was trying to eat his own past self.<br /> <br /> ==Transformers references==<br /> *The Maximals are broadly depicted the same as they were in the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon: as a &quot;highly-advanced race&quot; of beast-mode Transformers who use transwarp technology to travel to other planets and interact with their native species, whose travels bring them to ancient Earth. Steven Caple Jr. has noted that earlier drafts of the screenplay explicitly depicted the Maximals as time-travellers from the future, as they were in the cartoon, and while the concept is so toned down for the finished movie that it probably won't even occur to general audiences, several references to the idea are still made on-screen. Transwarp technology is stated to open portals in time as well as space; Airazor states that the Maximals are &quot;from both [the Autobots'] past and future&quot;; and Optimus Primal says that he is named after the &quot;legendary&quot; Optimus Prime, which all combine to suggest that the Maximals originate from the future.<br /> *The idea of the Maximals hailing from a [[Jungle Planet (colony)|jungle planet]] originates in [[IDW Publishing]]'s comic books, which depicted many ''Beast Wars'' characters as the residents of the planet Eukaris. The planet is implied to be one of many colonised by Transformers in ages past using space bridges generated by the Transwarp Key, before the planets became separated and the key &quot;lost.&quot; This concept of a great era of Cybertronian expansion that led to the foundation of lost colonies on other planets where Cybertronian life evolved in new and different directions dates back to 2005's [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]], and became a recurring element in ''Transformers'' series in the 2010s and beyond after it was incorporated into the lore of the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned continuity]].<br /> *Unicron's armies being named the &quot;Terrorcons&quot; hearkens back to both 2004's ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' and 2010's ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'', which both featured the power of Unicron being used to create armies of warriors known as Terrorcons.<br /> *Though not identified by name onscreen, Unicron's army includes multiple generic duplicates of a robotic scorpion identified by the movie toyline as &quot;Scorponok.&quot; Though not necessarily a reference, the idea of &quot;Scorponok&quot; being a kind of mass-produced &quot;species&quot; of robots has recently been seen in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron'' cartoon]], where both [[Scorponok (G1)|Generation 1 Scorponok]] ''and'' [[Scorponok (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Scorponok]] were treated this way.<br /> *Scourge combines aspects of both [[Scourge (G1)|Generation 1 Scourge]] and [[Scourge (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge]]; he's a herald of Unicron like G1 Scourge, and transforms into a black truck like ''RID'' Scourge. The various insignia he wears as trophies include the symbols of the [[Decepticon]]s, [[Autobot]]s, [[Maximal]]s, [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s, [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] and [[Wreckers]]. <br /> *The symbols Elena studies are Maximal [[Cybertronix]], from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. They don't translate to anything specific; the access code Elena assembles simply reads &quot;XQB.&quot; <br /> *When proposing different alternate modes to Noah, Mirage briefly turns into an F1 car, a reference to [[Mirage (G1)|his Generation 1 counterpart]]'s alternate mode. He also turns into a Lamborghini Countach, which was just a really cool, sexy car, but also famous in ''Transformers'' lore for being the alternate mode of [[Sideswipe (G1)|Generation 1 Sideswipe]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]].<br /> *Mirage is incredulous over the news that musician [[Mark Wahlberg]] is leaving his band, the Funky Bunch, and going into acting—a good-natured jab at the actor's [[Cade Yeager|leading role]] in the earlier ''Transformers'' movies, ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and ''The Last Knight''.<br /> *Scourge name-drops [[Primus]] as he taunts Optimus Prime, the first reference to the Transformers' creator god in any of the live-action movies.<br /> *Airazor explains that Unicron imbues his heralds with a &quot;dark energy,&quot; which increases his power, but also has a corrupting effect—almost certainly a reference to [[Dark Energon]], the life-energy of Unicron introduced in the Aligned continuity.<br /> *Unicron psychically tortures Scourge from afar in the same way he did [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<br /> *When Optimus Primal talks to Optimus Prime about how the Maximals trust the humans, he says there's &quot;[[More than Meets the Eye (disambiguation)|more to them than meets the eye]]&quot;.<br /> *In the final battle, when Unicron sends an army of Freezers to reinforce his minions on Earth, they make their descent in the form of yellow-and-black orbs, which appears to be a nod to Unicron's [[Mini-Con]] from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', the yellow-and-black sphere, [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]].<br /> *The armored suit Mirage forms over Noah is conceptually an homage to the Generation 1 [[exosuit]]s, while its overall design hews closer to [[Kicker Jones]]' battlesuit from ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)| Energon]]''.<br /> *In a glorious homage to [[Transformers (film)|the 2007 movie]], the musical highlight of &quot;Arrival to Earth&quot; plays as Optimus, Noah, and Primal escape the collapsing transwarp portal's suction.<br /> *[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and Transformers have frequently crossed over in comics and the occasional toyline over the years, though this marks the first time the two have co-existed in a feature film. Notably, the G.I. Joe insignia on Burke's business card is the version introduced in the film ''G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra''.<br /> <br /> ==Real-life references==<br /> *A tv screen briefly shows news coverage of the {{w| Murder_trial_of_O._J._Simpson#Bronco_chase|O.J. Simpson white Ford Bronco car chase}}, which places the events of the film near June 17th, 1994.<br /> *Throughout the film, Noah and Kris use the codenames &quot;[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]]&quot; and &quot;{{w|Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Tails}}&quot; (and in one instance, Mirage is referred to as &quot;{{w|Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles}}&quot;), a nod to the characters from the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' videogame series.<br /> *Kris wears a shirt of the ''Mighty Morphin' [[Power Rangers]]'', another property owned by Hasbro. A poster of said series also appears on his wall.<br /> *Kris is heard playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his [[Game Boy]]. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> *Noah calls Mirage {{w|E.T._the_Extra-Terrestrial|E.T.}} for obvious reasons.<br /> *Bumblebee drops various voice lines from famous real-life films throughout the whole movie, including ''[[Spaceballs]]'', ''{{w| A Few Good Men}}'' and ''{{w| Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface}}.''<br /> *Elena sings the TLC song &quot;{{w|Waterfalls (TLC song)|Waterfalls}}&quot; to herself during the flight to Peru. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> *When meeting Primal, Elena brings up the {{w|Nazca Lines}}, asking if the Maximals were responsible for creating them. In this case, however, Primal takes no credit for human ingenuity.<br /> *Mirage calls Optimus Primal &quot;{{w|Donkey Kong (character)|Donkey Kong}}&quot;.<br /> *At the end of the film, Elena appears on the CBS news program ''[[60 Minutes]]''; host [[Lesley Stahl]] makes a cameo appearance as herself during the segment.<br /> *When Mirage compliments Noah after the car chase, he quotes the line &quot;I like it a lot&quot; from ''Dumb and Dumber''. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> <br /> ==Errors==<br /> *When Scourge kills Apelinq, he welds his Maximal insignia to his right shoulder, but throughout the rest of the film, Apelinq's insignia was gone. In the same scene, Scourge says &quot;They never learn...&quot;, but his mouth is not moving.<br /> *Though the &quot;you died!&quot; music and mention of Bowser imply Kris is playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his Game Boy, that game wouldn't see a release on the system until 1999's ''[https://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Mario_Bros._Deluxe Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]'' on the Game Boy Color. The only Mario platformers released for Game Boy by 1994 were the ''Super Mario Land'' games, which featured different antagonists and music.<br /> *When Reek yells down the street as Noah and Kris depart, his dialogue does not match with his lips.<br /> *Elena sings &quot;Waterfalls&quot; to calm herself down. Assuming the film takes place in the summer, as implied by the aforementioned coverage of the O.J. Simpson chase, it would still be a few months until the November 1994 release of the album ''CrazySexyCool'', which the song first appeared on.<br /> *Similarly, Mirage quotes a line from ''Dumb and Dumber'', a film that would not release until December of 1994.<br /> *When Wheeljack audibly gasps at Noah assuming he can speak Spanish, his mouth is not moving.<br /> *When Wheeljack is recovering from being attacked by Rhinox, his mouth is not moving as he says &quot;ay-ay-ay.&quot; <br /> *[[Transit (ROTB)|Transit]] was listed in the credits, despite his scene being cut from the theatrical release of the film due to test audiences reacting negatively to the dark tone.<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> A score album, ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', was released alongside the film on June 9, 2023. Paramount also compiled a Spotify Playlist, ''[[Transformers Rise of the Beats]]'', featuring songs that appeared in the film.<br /> <br /> ==Reception==<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> ==Development details==<br /> <br /> [[File:TRANSFORMERS-2022.jpg|thumb|Why did it take so long?|250px]]<br /> <br /> * March 27, 2015 — [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a &quot;writer's room&quot; with the intention of building a cinematic universe.&lt;ref name=&quot;goldsman&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; Goldsman goes on to hire a number of writers over the next few months: [[Steven DeKnight]] (''Daredevil''),&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-cinematic-universe/35696/transformers-cinematic-details-more-writers-over-10-films Transformers cinematic details]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Robert Kirkman]] (''The Walking Dead''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-writers-robert-kirkman-zak-penn-art-marcum-matt-holloway-jeff-pinkner-1201430601/ 'Transformers' Spinoff &amp; Sequel Scribes Set] on Deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; [[Art Marcum]] and [[Matt Holloway]] (''Iron Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Christina Hodson]] (''Shut In'', ''The Fugitive''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot;&gt;[http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/446175-christina-hodson-and-lindsey-beer-join-transformers-writing-team Christina Hodson and Lindsey Beer Join the Transformers Writing Team]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Lindsey Beer]] (''Dig''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot; /&gt; [[Zak Penn]] (''Pacific Rim 2''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Jeff Pinkner]] (''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', ''Lost''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] (''Ant-Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;barrerferrari&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer &amp; Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt; [[Ken Nolan]] (''Black Hawk Down''), and [[Geneva Robertson-Dworet]].&lt;ref name=&quot;nolandworet&quot;&gt;[http://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-writers-room/ Akiva Goldsman Teases 'Transformers' Franchise Plans]&lt;/ref&gt; Involved in the pitching process are [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Michael Bay]], [[Brian Goldner]], [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]], [[Mark Vahradian]], and [[Don Murphy]].&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinereveal&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 3, 2015 — During his keynote speech at the MIP Junior Conference, [[Allspark (company)|Allspark]]'s [[Stephen J. Davis]] notes that the writing team has come up with film concepts for Transformers 5, 6, 7, and 8.&lt;ref name=&quot;stephendaviskeynote&quot;&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_P2fw_DlS4&amp;t=812 Stephen Davis's keynote speech] at MIPJunior.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 12, 2016 — At [[Toy Fair 2016]], Hasbro reveals the projected release date of Transformers 7, along with the dates for the two preceding films.&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot; /&gt;<br /> * September 23, 2017 — At Licensing Europe 2017, Hasbro announces Transformers 7 will have an &quot;entirely new, exciting storyline&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/23/2019-transformers-movie-feature-entirely-new-storyline-349463 2019 Transformers Movie To Feature An Entirely New Storyline] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 16, 2018 — Hasbro clarifies at [[Toy Fair 2018]] that the film will be a reset of the franchise and has been delayed indefinitely until a new creative team is in place.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/02/16/transformers-cinematic-universe-current-movie-series-rebooted-358641 Transformers Cinematic Universe Is Over: Current Movie Series To Be Rebooted] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 24, 2018 — Paramount drops the film from their release schedule.&lt;ref&gt;[http://collider.com/transformers-7-cancelled/amp/ Paramount Officially Pulls the Next 'Transformers' Sequel from Their Release Date Schedule] on Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * March 15, 2019 — di Bonaventura states a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is in development.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/two-sequels-in-transformers-live-action-franchise-confirmed-in-development/43083/ Two Sequels in Transformers Live Action Franchise Confirmed in Development] on Seibertron&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * March 18, 2019 — di Bonaventura claims that the next main ''Transformers'' film will be a reboot closely tied to the ''Bumblebee'' sequel, rather than a direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''. Either way, Paramount will pick the best script for ''Transformers 7'' and release that first.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bumblebee-producer-says-next-transformers-movie-wi/1100-6465652/ Bumblebee Producer Says Next Transformers Movie Will Be A Reboot] on GameSpot&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr autobot cast.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Arcee (G1)|KARR]] [[GEEWUN|NOT BIKE!]]]]<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr terrorcon cast.jpg|thumb|250px|Actually, [[Megatron_(Movie)#Dark_of_the_Moon_film|not the first time]] The Transformers meet {{w|Mad Max|Mad Max}}...]]<br /> * January 27, 2020 — Variety reports two ''Transformers'' films are being penned, to be produced simultaneously: one written by [[James Vanderbilt]], another to be written by [[Joby Harold]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://variety.com/2020/film/news/transformers-franchise-revamp-bumblebee-james-vanderbilt-joby-harold-1203482496/ ‘Transformers’ Franchise Gets a Revamp With Two Separate Films in the Works] on Variety&lt;/ref&gt; Deadline reports that Vanderbilt's script is for a spin-off film based on ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', while Harold's script continues the story from the ''Bumblebee'' film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/01/transformers-movies-paramount-1202843234/ Dual ‘Transformers’ Movies In The Works At Paramount] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 2, 2020 — [[Hasbro]] CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms that a new Transformers live-action movie is slated to release on [[June 24]], 2022. However, only one between Harold's ''Bumblebee'' sequel and Vanderbilt's ''Beast Wars'' film will make it to production first.<br /> * August 21, 2020 — New Republic Pictures is announced as a new co-financier for Paramount in a ten picture deal in the wake of the success of 2019's ''Rocketman''.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/08/paramount-pictures-new-republic-pictures-10-picture-cofinancing-deal-top-gun-maverick-1203018250/ New Republic Pictures Signs 10-Pic Co-Fi Deal With Paramount Pictures; ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Among Films] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * November 16, 2020 — [[Steven Caple Jr.]] is announced as the director.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/11/transformers-director-steven-caple-jr-1234613830/ Transformers’: ‘Creed 2’ Director Steven Caple Jr. Tapped To Direct Next Installment In Paramount And Hasbro Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 1, 2021 — [[Anthony Ramos]] is in talks for a starring role.&lt;ref&gt;[https://collider.com/transformers-7-cast-anthony-ramos/ Exclusive: Anthony Ramos in Talks to Star in New 'Transformers' Movie] at Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 29, 2021 — [[Dominique Fishback]] is in final negotiations to star in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2021/04/transformers-dominique-fishback-anthony-ramos-paramount-eone-and-hasbro-franchise-1234746855/ 'Transformers': Dominique Fishback Lands Lead Role Opposite Anthony Ramos In Next Installment For The Paramount Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 13, 2021 — A casting call sheet for filming in Montreal reveals that the film is set in [[1992]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.transformersfr.com/t5190p250-parlons-des-films-transformers-a-venir#190206 Rumeur ― le &quot;7ème Film Transformers en prise de vue réelle&quot; se déroulerait en 1992] on transformersfr.com&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 22, 2021 — A Paramount virtual event is held in which the movie's title, premise, and few of the characters and cast are unveiled (revealing it to be both the ''Bumblebee'' and ''Beast Wars'' films in one).&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Currently attending a Paramount virtual event about the next #Transformers film. Report to follow!|link=https://twitter.com/search?q=(from%3ABWTF_Ben)%20until%3A2021-06-23%20since%3A2021-06-22|name=Ben Yee|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://bwtf.com/news/rise-of-the-beasts-character-descriptions|name=Ben Yee|site=BWTF|title=Movie News: &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot; Character Descriptions|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt; The film's logo and official premise are also unveiled on official Transformers social media accounts.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The battle on Earth is no longer just between Autobots and Decepticons… Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons join Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, in theatres June 24, 2022.|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1407422768602181632|name=@transformers|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 28, 2021 — [[Ron Perlman]] is announced to be reprising his role as Optimus Primal from ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Power of the Primes]]''. [[Darnell Metayer]] and [[Josh Peters]] are confirmed as writers, inspired by Joby Harold's earlier draft.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote='''Ron Perlman''' has been tapped to voice Optimus Primal in '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''', Collider has exclusively learned. [...] ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be led by rising stars '''Anthony Ramos''' (''In the Heights'') and '''Dominique Fishback''' (''Judas and the Black Messiah''), and '''Steven Caple Jr.''' (''Creed II'') is directing from a script by '''Darnell Metayer''' and '''Josh Peters''', who worked off an earlier draft by '''Joby Harold'''.|link=https://collider.com/ron-perlman-optimus-primal-voice-transformers-7-rise-of-the-beasts/|name=Jeff Sneider|site=Collider|title=Exclusive: 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Adds Ron Perlman as Voice of Optimus Primal|year=2021|month=06|day=28}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * July 11, 2021 — Rapper [[Tobe Nwigwe]] announces on Instagram that he's been cast in the movie.&lt;ref&gt;[https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/music/houston-s-tobe-nwigwe-earns-emmy-nom-16317174 Houston’s Tobe Nwigwe earns Emmy nom, 'Transformers' role] from the Houston Chronicle&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 6, 2021 — Caple Jr. reveals the vehicle modes for the Autobot and Terrorcon cast through his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The squad is out…|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CUsm_wyLory/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 20, 2021 — Filming is completed.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=That’s a wrap 🎬|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CVOw5z2r9TP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 21, 2021 — Cuscopolita reports on the vehicles with the film's Peru crew, confirming the unidentified vehicles as [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]].&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.facebook.com/cuscopolitamagazine/videos/1941112319403899|name=Cuscopolita|site=Facebook|title=Exclusiva con los Transformers|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 22, 2021 — Ramos makes a guest appearance on [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2021]], confirming Cheetor, his favorite ''Beast Wars'' character, will be in the film.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I am a ''Transformers'' fan, ''Beast Wars'' fan, Cheetor is my #1 favorite of all time, so it's dope to have Cheetor, to be in this movie with Cheetor, it's gonna be crazy.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjtxJqrv-bI&amp;t=6051s|name=Anthony Ramos|site=YouTube|title=Hasbro PulseCon 2021 - DAY ONE|year=2021|month=10|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * November 10, 2021 — Paramount announces the film has been delayed to [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has moved back a year and will now bow June 9, 2023. It previously was slated for June 24, 2022.|link=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-trek-transformers-movie-release-date-1235045937/|name=Aaron Couch|site=The Hollywood Reporter|title=‘Star Trek,’ ‘Transformers’ Movies Pushed Back at Paramount|year=2021|month=11|day=10}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 15, 2022 — Paramount confirms that ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be the first entry in a trilogy of films.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will be released theatrically in 2023 and is the first of three new installments. A new animated series from @Nickelodeon arrives this fall. And in 2024, the franchise expands further with a CG animated Transformers theatrical film. #ParamountPlus|link=https://twitter.com/paramountplus/status/1493706271207292928|name=Paramount+|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=02|day=15}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 11, 2022 — Caple Jr. reveals through Instagram that [[Pete Davidson]] is the voice of Mirage, and [[Michelle Yeoh]] is the voice of Airazor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Sneak peek of Pete voicing Mirage &amp; @michelleyeoh_official blessing us as the voice of Air Razor|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjlx3PPPC_J/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=11}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 21, 2022 — [[Tobe Nwigwe]] states on an Instagram post that they are doing some re-shoots for ''Rise of the Beasts'', including featuring his character in additional scenes.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The head people from ''Transformers'' said I did so good in my part they wanna add me to some more scenes. So I gotta go shoot some more stuff for ''Transformers''.|link=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj9PnevsVb1/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY|name=Tobe Nwigwe|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=21}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:ROTBTeaserPoster.jpg|thumb|250px|right]]<br /> * December 1, 2022 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWWDskI46Js official teaser trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures in conjunction with São Paulo's CCXP convention, giving audiences a first glimpse of the film and its various characters, including Mirage, Arcee, Scourge and the Maximals. Multiple voice cast members are also announced.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2022/12/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-peter-dinklage-liza-koshy-john-dimaggio-cast-1235186104/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 2, 2022 — [[Jongnic Bontemps]] is announced as the film's score composer. &lt;ref&gt;[http://filmmusicreporter.com/2022/12/02/jongnic-bontemps-to-compose-music-for-steven-caple-jr-s-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 16, 2022 — Caple Jr. shares a clip of Peter Cullen performing on his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=🐐|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPM80yPcsP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=12|day=16}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 26, 2022 — Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal make a &quot;guest&quot; appearance on the 2022 [[Nickelodeon]] Nickmas NFL game, showcasing both modes and their transformations.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5X0F_AvY8Q YouTube upload] of a recording for Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal on the 2022 Nickmas NFL game&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * January 31, 2023 — [[Sam Smith]] reveals toy concept art for a new character from the film, [[Freezer]].&lt;ref&gt;https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFlXXNOly1/&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 12, 2023 — Paramount airs a 30-second TV spot detailing Mirage's Porsche 911 vehicle mode for Super Bowl LVII in collaboration with Porsche.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2023/02/2023-super-bowl-movie-trailers-the-flash-fast-x-transformers-ant-man-expected-1235247160/ Super Bowl Movie Trailer Spots Will Include ‘The Flash’, ‘Fast X’, ‘Transformers’ &amp; ‘Ant-Man’ — Deadline]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 2, 2023 — During the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Final Four on CBS, Paramount aired a first-of-its-kind mixed reality TV spot that showed off Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal appearing on a 90s basketball court that transformed from the court the actual basketball match was being played on. A few brief clips from the first trailer were also shown. &lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeeIfpbUAHg]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 6, 2023 — Actor [[Tongayi Chirisa]] announces on Instagram that he is the voice of Cheetor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=So there is a story to this!!! Per the usual standard .. I had to sign an NDA, so I had NO IDEA what I was reading for.. it was only when I was in the booth to do my voice over that it dawned on me that I was reading for TRANSFORMERS Like what!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯 I totally geeked out in the moment.. Man, to say this is mad exciting is an understatement... So thankful. So honored, so blessed!!!! Massive shout out and THANK YOU to @stevencaplejr for putting your boi on! Appreciate you, fam!!! @transformersmovie..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 IT WAS ALL A DREAM!!!! Welcome, y'all. I am your transformer #CHEETOR!!!! Let's goooo!!!!!! #NdezvaMwari #Yeshua #smallbeginnings #ontherise|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqs_PQ1J_s6/|name=Tongayi Chirisa|site=Instagram|year=2023|month=04|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 14, 2023 — To promote the film, Optimus Prime introduces Tobe Nwigwe's performance of &quot;[[On My Soul]]&quot; at {{w|Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella}}.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Calling all Autobots. @TobeNwigwe and #OptimusPrime have rolled out to #Coachella. #Transformers #RiseOfTheBeasts|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1647069845731803136|name=Transformers|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=04|day=14}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 27, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itnqEauWQZM official trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures, revealing more of the movie and Unicron's role in the plot, as well as delivering a first, brief look at the Predacons.<br /> * May 6, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxore0Gxwpc first clip] was showcased at the 2023 MTV Movie &amp; TV Awards, showing the Autobots' first interaction with the Maximals.<br /> * May 12, 2023 — The website Puliwood reveals the film's Hungarian dub cast...including the voice of [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]], a character that had not yet been announced to be appearing in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.puliwood.hu/ismertetok/exkluziv-ilyen-szinkronhangokkal-jon-a-transformers-a-fenevadak-kora-325900.html EXKLUZÍV: ilyen szinkronhangokkal jön a Transformers: A fenevadak kora]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 27, 2023 — The film's world premiere is held at Marina Bay Sands in [[Singapore]].<br /> * June 5, 2023 — David Sobolov confirms on Instagram that he is also voicing Apelinq in the film.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CtIhCcwu4Ld/|quote=#transformers #riseofthebeasts fans… I just saw our epic premiere in Brooklyn! Tonight, I’m excited to reveal that I am the voice… of Apelinq!|name=David Sobolov|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=06|day=05}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ===Changes before, during, and after production===<br /> * A Decepticon named [[Transit (ROTB)|Transit]] was a character who was planned to appear early in the film, dispatched from a Decepticon-controlled Cybertron to kill Optimus Prime, before himself being killed by Optimus and dumped into the Hudson River alongside numerous other Decepticons who have tried to do the same in the past few years. [[Steven Caple Jr.]] has indicated that the visual effects for much of the sequence were completed prior to its removal—a result of test audiences finding it too dark—and that he intends to release it as a deleted scene via the film's home media release or otherwise.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=One was this Decepticon scene, Transit, that I've been talking about, because Optimus Prime fights Transit at the beginning of the movie—or at least he ''used'' to—and you find out that Optimus Prime wants to go home. That's all he wants to do, and Cybertron's in deep trouble, and this guy Transit was telling him that &quot;we're just here to kill you&quot;, AKA &quot;Cybertron's already ours.&quot; And it was a really epic fight scene, and then you saw Optimus Prime dump his body in the Hudson River, and all these Decepticons are dead, and you see he's been hunting for the last few years.|link=https://twitter.com/colliderfrosty/status/1666216854996791298|name=Steven Caple Jr. in a Collider interview|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=6|day=6|(defunct=)}}&lt;/ref&gt; The entertainment press has reported that Transit was voiced by [[John DiMaggio]] for his removed appearance in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://ew.com/movies/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-everything-we-know/ &quot;Everything we know about Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;] on Entertainment Weekly&lt;/ref&gt; Despite not appearing in the final film, DiMaggio is still credited as Transit.<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> * In a first for the franchise, the lead human actors, multiple writers, the composer, and the director are all people of color.<br /> * This is the first movie in the series not to be worked on by [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]]; this time around the CG effects were done by [[Moving Picture Company]] and [[WetaFX]].<br /> * Steven Caple Jr. was initially sceptical of working on a ''Transformers'' movie, which at that point in development was being called ''Bumblebee 2'', because he was uncertain about jumping right into another sequel after directing ''{{w|Creed II}}''—however, the incorporation of elements inspired by ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'', which Caple Jr. had been a fan of, helped sway him. Upon joining the project, he pitched several revisions, drawing from his enthusiasm for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' by adding [[Unicron]] (and the [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s) and Noah's exosuit, along with a prologue on the [[Maximal]]s' homeworld and a new arc for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] centred around his initial misanthropy.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The first time that- I did ''Creed 2'', and the first time the studio ever knocked on my door, it was for ''Bumblebee 2''. And I was like, &quot;I don't want to do- I just came out from ''Creed 2'', I don't want to do a sequel...&quot; you know? And so a year had gone by—or maybe two, right before COVID—and they said, &quot;we found out the story we want to tackle: we want to bring in ''Beast Wars''.&quot; I was like, &quot;I know all about ''Beast Wars'', I'm down for ''Beast Wars''.&quot; And so they developed a script on their own, they passed it to me—2020, October 5th, I remember the date—and I jumped right in and I kind of did my own version of the pitch, I said: &quot;I love where you guys are going, you guys want to do New York, you guys want to do the 90s, you want to do Peru, but here's what I'll do, with the characters...&quot; So I changed up Optimus Prime, I gave him a whole pitch on how I would start him with like, not loving humans at first, and not besiding Noah right off the rip, they're gonna have friction between the two... Gave 'em a pitch for Optimus Primal, where they start off in the top of the movie, and I gave them a new Unicron- I mean a new villain, which was Unicron and the Terrorcon squad. I just felt like, as a fan, we've been tiptoeing around Unicron, and all the other films kind of like hinted towards him towards the end, and I just really want to expand the universe and I felt like he was that perfect source to do so, because he tells us there's another world out there, there's more Transformers out there, it's not just Autobots and Decepticons. And then of course the [[exosuit]], that was my idea, it was homage to the 80s cartoon, so... It was a bit of that, pitched it to 'em and they loved the heart, they love where I was going with the direction of the characters, and yeah, they kind of gave me the key to play!|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxUukVwKLCc|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Collider|title=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Interview: Director Reveals Big Change to Film|year=2023|month=06|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * [[Tobe Nwigwe]]'s character of [[Reek]] was based on a friend of Steven Caple Jr.'s, who passed away before shooting began in 2021.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The way I got the ''Transformers'' role was insane. [...] One of [Steven Caple Jr.'s] best friends was a fan of the music, and his best friend, right, like, as they was getting ready to start shooting the movie... passed. Passed, yeah. And he had Paramount Studios reach out to me to try to play a specific- the best friend role in ''Transformers''. They kind of emulated who his best friend was in real life. He told Paramount [...] &quot;reach out to Tobe and if he send anything back that's even ''halfway'' decent... I want to use him.&quot; But because I had never done no acting ever in my life, I just had this script right here, and just read it like I was acting, and just recorded myself on the iPhone and I was like, &quot;yo there's no way in hell...&quot; [...] I did that, sent that in, and they liked it!|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfAoWTKh3R8&amp;t=2638s|name=Tobe Nwigwe|site=Sway's Universe|year=2023|month=01|day=23}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *The fourth-wall-breaking [[Mark Wahlberg]] namedrop was ad-libbed by [[Pete Davidson]].&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=We wanted to break the fourth wall. In all fairness, Pete Davidson made that up in the booth, and we laughed so hard, we're like in tears, and we're like there's no way we could not use this. We had ad-libbed a whole bunch of stuff. One was on, &quot;Beanie Babies was weird&quot;, and he was like, what about Marky Mark leaving the Funky Bunch? And we were just in tears. And then we showed the studio and everybody loved it and was like, &quot;let's just break the fourth wall. Do it.&quot;|link=https://gizmodo.com/breaking-the-fourth-wall-in-transformers-rise-of-the-b-1850514340|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=io9|title=Breaking the Fourth Wall in ''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''|year=2023|month=06|day=09}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * During the production of the film, Ramos had to acquire a driver's license at Caple Jr.'s behest.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DDi5f1SL4oESslcZLjhhG|name=Anthony Ramos|site=the Spout Podcast|year=2021}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I had a two-week window to get an appointment at the DMV, and the DMV was initially uncooperative. Finally, after much haggling, I was able to secure an appointment. I took the test in my mother's car after a few months of practice with an instructor. Fortunately, I was able to pass.|link=https://theplaylist.net/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-anthony-ramos-talks-representation-in-franchises-getting-his-drivers-license-for-the-film-interview-20230607/|name=Anthony Ramos|site=The Playlist|title='Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts': Anthony Ramos Talks Representation In Franchises &amp; Getting His Driver's License For The Film [Interview]|year=2023|month=06|day=07}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * During an interview with a fan, voice actor David Sobolov revealed that Caple Jr. would create storyboards using Transformers toys. Awesome!&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdsfclO5etE&amp;t=1106 &quot;ROTB UNICRON IS THRILLING!&quot; | Interview with DAVID SOBOLOV (Rhinox + Battletrap)! - YouTube]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * According to Caple Jr., Optimus's unmasked face was modeled after Peter Cullen's.<br /> * As a result of Transit's removal, this is the first live-action film to not feature the Decepticons in any capacity. <br /> <br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> * ''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/Beast Kakusei''''' (トランスフォーマー/ビースト覚醒 ''Toransufōmā Bīsuto Kakusei'', &quot;Transformers: Beast Awakening&quot;)<br /> * ''Cantonese:'' '''''Bin&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;jing&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt; Gam&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;gong&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;: Kwong&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;sau&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt; Gwat&lt;sup&gt;6&lt;/sup&gt;hei&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;''''' (變形金剛：狂獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''French:'' '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' (France), '''''Transformers : Le Réveil des Bêtes''''' (Canada, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''German:'' '''''Transformers: Aufstieg der Bestien''''' (&quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Hungarian:'' '''''Transformers: A fenevadak kora''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Age of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Italian: '' '''''Transformers: Il Risveglio''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening&quot;)<br /> * ''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Wàn Shòu Juéqǐ''''' (Taiwan, 變形金剛：萬獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Chāonéng Yǒngshì Juéqǐ''''' (Mainland China, 变形金刚：超能勇士崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beast Wars&quot;)<br /> * ''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Despertar das Feras''''' (Brazil, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers: El Despertar de las Bestias''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Russian:'' '''''Трансформеры: Восхождение Звероботов''''' (&quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beastbots&quot;)<br /> * ''Ukrainian:'' '''''Трансформери: Час Звіроботів''''' (&quot;Transformers: Time of the Beastbots&quot;)<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist|2}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Real world films]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts| ]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts media]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Beasts_(film)&diff=1699725 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film) 2023-06-11T03:16:15Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Real-life references */</p> <hr /> <div>{{nav-rotb}}<br /> {{movie|<br /> |seriess=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |prev=Bumblebee (film)<br /> |next=<br /> |title=''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''<br /> |image=Transformers Rise of the Beasts Theatrical Poster.jpeg<br /> |caption=So for now, let the battle be here, on this strange, primitive world. And let it be called... Beast Wars!<br /> |production companies=[[Skydance Media]]&lt;br&gt;[[Entertainment One]]&lt;br&gt;[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura|di Bonaventura Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[New Republic Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay|Bay Films]]<br /> |distributor=[[Paramount Pictures]]<br /> |executive producer=[[Steven Spielberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Goldner]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Oliver]]&lt;br&gt;[[Bradley J. Fischer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Valerii An]]&lt;br&gt;[[David Ellison]]&lt;br&gt;[[Dana Goldberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Granger]]<br /> |associate producer=[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]]&lt;br&gt;[[Tom DeSanto]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Murphy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay]]&lt;br&gt;[[Mark Vahradian]]&lt;br&gt;[[Duncan Henderson]]<br /> |story by=[[Joby Harold]]<br /> |screenplay by=[[Joby Harold]]&lt;br&gt;[[Darnell Metayer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Josh Peters]]&lt;br&gt;[[Erich Hoeber]]&lt;br&gt;[[Jon Hoeber]]<br /> |directed by=[[Steven Caple Jr.]]<br /> |cinematography by=[[Enrique Chediak]]<br /> |edited by=[[Stuart Levy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brett M. Reed]]<br /> |music by=[[Jongnic Bontemps]]<br /> |release date=[[June 9]], [[2023]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |runtime=127 minutes &lt;ref&gt;https://www.ifco.ie/en/ifco/pages/C0D78E2B005A16FE&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |budget=$200 million<br /> |box office=<br /> }}<br /> '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' is the seventh film in the [[live-action film series]], serving both as a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' and a tribute to ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''. The film is directed by [[Steven Caple Jr.]] and written by [[Joby Harold]], [[Darnell Metayer]], [[Josh Peters]], [[Erich Hoeber]], and [[Jon Hoeber]]. Originally expected to be released on [[June 28]], [[2019]],&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot;&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/02/12/transformers-5-transformers-6-bumblebee-spin-off-movie-revealed-309503 Transformers 5, Transformers 6 And Bumblebee Spin-Off Movie Revealed] ToyFair news at TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt; the film was delayed multiple times until finally being released on [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> Somewhere in time and space, the dark god [[Unicron]] and his minions invade a [[Jungle Planet (colony)| jungle world]] populated by [[Maximal]]s. Unicron, seeking a more efficient means of crossing the universe, sends his [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]] herald [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] to retrieve the [[Transwarp Key]], an advanced device that can open portals in space-time. Although the Maximals attempt to fight back, their leader [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]] entrusts [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] and a small group of Maximals—[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]], [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]], and [[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]]—with the Transwarp Key and orders them to keep the artifact from Unicron. As Primal and his followers use the key to escape their doomed planet and flee to prehistoric [[Earth]], Scourge kills Apelinq and takes his [[insignia]] as a trophy.<br /> <br /> Thousands of years later, in the year [[1994]], ex-military electronics expert [[Noah Diaz]] attempts to find a job to support his sick brother [[Kris Diaz|Kris]]. However, after another failed interview, his friend [[Reek]] convinces him to steal a expensive car from a nearby hotel. However, the &quot;car&quot; turns out to be the Autobot [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] in disguise, who takes the terrified Noah on a joyride through the streets of [[New York City]]. At the same time, a museum on Ellis Island comes into possession of an unusual stone falcon with a Maximal insignia. After closing hours, museum intern [[Elena Wallace]] investigates the statue and accidentally breaks it open to reveal half of the Transwarp Key. The artifact releases an energy pulse that attracts the attention of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the other Autobots, who have been stranded on Earth since their evacuation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] seven years prior. Prime summons the nearest Autobots—[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and Mirage, who arrives at the meeting spot with Noah in tow. Although Optimus distrusts humans, he believes that they can use the Transwarp Key to return home and liberate their homeworld; eventually, Mirage hatches a scheme to sneak into the museum and have Noah steal the key for them.<br /> <br /> Unbeknownst to the Autobots, the accidental activation of the Transwarp Key summons the Terrorcons to Earth. Noah meets Elena inside the museum, but can't convince her to turn over the relic before the Terrorcons attack; despite Prime's best efforts, Scourge successfully overpowers the Autobot leader, steals the Transwarp Key, and mortally injures Bumblebee before Airazor arrives to help drive the villains away. Airazor explains that the Maximals have been on Earth for millennia, and deliberately split the Transwarp Key in half to prevent Unicron or his followers from using it. The loss of Bumblebee only further galvanizes Optimus's resolve that they must reassemble the key and return home; Noah, fearful of Unicron's arrival, tells Elena that they must destroy the key to protect their own homeworld.<br /> <br /> Elena deduces that the other half of the key is located in a hidden temple in [[Peru]], and Prime recruits the airborne Autobot [[Stratosphere]] to take them there. Near the city of [[Cusco]], the Autobot [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] guides them to the temple, located beneath a [[Convent of Santo Domingo|local monastery]]. A festival prevents the Autobots from moving through the city inconspicuously; as a result, Noah and Elena must make the journey on foot. The pair discover a hidden mechanism that leads to a hidden temple with a stone sarcophogus but find that the other half of the key is no longer inside it. The Terrorcons attack again, and although the Autobots are able to evade the villains, the conflict ends with Scourge infecting Airazor with a portion of Unicron's dark energy. On the other side of the temple, Noah and Elena encounter Optimus Primal and the other two Maximals, who, after a brief standoff, agree to join forces with the Autobots. Optimus Primal explains that they entrusted the Transwarp Key to a tribe of humans who live near the [[energon]]-rich valley that Primal and his followers inhabit—while Optimus Prime distrusts humanity, Primal has lived among them for millennia, and has come to view them as friends and even allies.<br /> <br /> The next morning, however, Scourge's corruption finally overtakes Airazor; in the ensuing battle, Primal is forced to kill her to save Elena. Amidst the chaos, Noah makes an attempt to destroy their half of the Transwarp Key until Optimus convinces him to stand down. However, amidst the chaos, Scourge and the Terrorcons steal the other half of the key and relocate to a nearby volcano, which they reshape into a massive portal that will summon Unicron to Earth.<br /> Having found some common ground between their two races, Optimus Prime and Noah agree to work together; while the Autobot-Maximal alliance battle Unicron's minions, Noah and Elena attempt to sneak into the Terrorcon base and deactivate the [[Unspace|transwarp]] device with a manual shutdown code based on Elena's studies of the Maximal language. Mirage attempts to distract Scourge so that the humans can complete their mission, but the Terrorcon leader gravely injures him; with the last of his strength, Mirage reshapes his body into an [[exosuit]] for Noah. As Unicron begins pushing his way through the portal to Earth, the energy pulses released by the key ignite the nearby energon deposits and restore Bumblebee to life. As Bumblebee joins the fight, Optimus Prime finally kills Scourge, but their battle damages the console and leaves the heroes unable to close the portal. With no other options, Prime destroys the key and triggers a devastating implosion, but Noah and Primal successfully rescue the Autobot leader from falling into the collapsing vortex.<br /> <br /> In the aftermath, the surviving Maximals remain in Peru, while the Autobots return to America. Elena is recognized for her archeological discovery, while Noah applies for another security job—but discovers that the job opportunity is actually a front for a clandestine government organization codenamed &quot;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]],&quot; who promise to cover his brother's treatment going forward. <br /> <br /> Some time later, Noah has used spare Porsche parts to cobble together a new body for Mirage, and reveals his existence to a bewildered Reek.<br /> <br /> ==Cast==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> * [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])<br /> * [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] <br /> * [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] ([[Pete Davidson]])<br /> * [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] ([[Liza Koshy]])<br /> * [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] ([[Cristo Fernández]])<br /> * [[Stratosphere]] ([[John DiMaggio]])<br /> <br /> ;Maximals<br /> * [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] ([[Ron Perlman]])<br /> * [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] ([[Michelle Yeoh]])<br /> * [[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] ([[David Sobolov]])<br /> * [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] ([[Tongayi Chirisa]])<br /> * [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]] (David Sobolov)<br /> <br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s / [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=<br /> ;Terrorcons<br /> * [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] ([[Peter Dinklage]])<br /> * [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] ([[Michaela Jaé Rodriguez]])<br /> * [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (David Sobolov)<br /> * [[Freezer]]<br /> <br /> ;Predacons<br /> * [[Scorponok (ROTB)|Scorponok]]<br /> <br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> * [[Noah Diaz]] ([[Anthony Ramos]])<br /> * [[Elena Wallace]] ([[Dominique Fishback]])<br /> * [[Breanna Diaz]] ([[Luna Lauren Velez]])<br /> * [[Kris Diaz]] ([[Dean Scott Vasquez]])<br /> * [[Reek]] ([[Tobe Nwigwe]])<br /> * [[Jillian Robertson]] ([[Sarah Stiles]])<br /> * [[Bishop (ROTB)|Bishop]] ([[Aidan Devine]])<br /> * [[Mrs. Greene]] ([[Leni Parker]])<br /> * [[Amaru]] ([[Lucas Huarancca]])<br /> ;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]<br /> * [[Agent Burke]] ([[Michael Kelly (actor)|Michael Kelly]])<br /> <br /> |h4=Others|c4=<br /> * [[Unicron]] ([[Colman Domingo]])<br /> |nonumbering=true<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Quotes==<br /> &quot;You have such a beautiful world, filled with an abundance of life. Savor it.&quot;<br /> :—'''Scourge''' waxes poetic to Apelinq.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, what are the rules?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;Bros before hoes.&quot;<br /> :—'''Noah''' and '''Kris''' clarify the rules.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;I ain't breaking into a museum for some space robots.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;What about for friendship?&quot;<br /> :—'''Noah''' and '''Mirage'''<br /> <br /> <br /> ''&quot;You can't handle the truth!&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;I do not want you going to that drive-in theater anymore.&quot;<br /> :— '''Bumblebee's''' references grate on '''Optimus Prime'''.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;And you call yourself a Prime...Primus would be ''ashamed.''&quot;<br /> :—'''Scourge''' isn't too impressed with Optimus Prime.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;I'm going to take back Scourge's key, and then...''take off his head.''&quot;<br /> :—The origins of '''Optimus Prime's''' &quot;GIVE ME YOUR FACE&quot; phase.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Time to show you the real power of a Prime!&quot;<br /> :—'''Optimus Prime''' vs Scourge. An ass kicker cometh.<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Don't, Prime. I can give you everything you want.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;Then DIE!&quot;<br /> :—'''Unicron's''' temptation falls flat in '''Optimus Prime's''' face.<br /> <br /> ==Continuity notes==<br /> ''Rise of the Beasts'' is a direct sequel to 2018's ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' film, taking place seven years after its events, in 1994. The plot of the film has little impact on this one, beyond it being established that the Autobots have been stranded on Earth since arriving at its end. While waiting for Noah to infiltrate the museum, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee have a conversation that alludes to Bee's time with [[Charlie Watson]].<br /> <br /> More notably, ''Rise of the Beasts'' serves to continue the heated debate among fans over whether or not the ''Transformers'' live-action film series has been rebooted, following reshoots to ''Bumblebee'' which served to distance it from prior continuity as directed by [[Michael Bay]]. Promotion for the film has delivered a lot of fuzzy statements and mixed-messaging; it appears to be the perspective of director Steven Caple Jr. that it ''is'' a reboot of some description,&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I feel like we have a lot to unravel, because this feels like a true reboot if you will, into the ''Transformers'' franchise, so we're about to see a lot more beyond the Decepticons moving forward.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPr_LLZx2HY&amp;t=354s|site=Black Girl Nerds|title=Steven Caple Jr and Anthony Ramos on Rivalry and War in 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts'|year=2022|month=12|day=01}}&lt;/ref&gt; but observes that they are preserving many elements of the films that have gone before.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=It's a reboot for sure. The Bayverse... you can still watch the Bayverse and be on your own verse, so to speak. With us, we're definitely like, we want this to work, you know? We want people to... it's a refresher, so we can call reboot in terms of like, where we were starting. But yeah so definitely a new direction for sure. There's some things you could probably connect to it, clearly Bee is like a huge connection to all the movies, you know what I mean? In terms of his car, his design, a Camaro, and things like that, but... it's a very small one, in terms of the big ideas that we have. And so you guys will see definitely where we're going at the end of this film, which is crazy.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MfMFxvT_-Q&amp;t=2452s|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=The Alfonso Nation|title=&quot;BAYVERSE vs REBOOT&quot; &amp; Wheeljacks Design | ROTB DIRECTOR STEVEN CAPLE JR Interview!|year=2023|month=05|day=27}}&lt;/ref&gt; Meanwhile, longtime producer [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] has repeatedly denied that it is a reboot, stating that the film shows how Optimus Prime grows to become the character seen in the Bay films,&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Hey you know if you look at it from a timeline point of view, it follows ''Bumblebee''... but it is a prequel, in that it's before all the previous movies. So it sort of exists in its own way. What I don't think it is, is a reboot, because it's still our characters. One of the things that Steven brought to the table right from the beginning, which was so great, was the idea that when we meet Optimus Prime, he's different than what we think of him, and we're watching him grow up—if you would—as a leader. And for me that was one of the most exciting parts of the movie, and what was interesting was watching it with audiences, and at first they were uncomfortable a little bit, like, &quot;wait, that's not exactly the Optimus... he should like humans!&quot; You know? So I think it gives the movie a really interesting point of view, and that therefore it stands alone in that way.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11sKGYcq9k&amp;t=871s|name=Lorenzo di Bonaventura|site=a panel at the premiere of ''Rise of the Beasts''|year=2023|month=05|day=26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=But what's interesting is, and you will appreciate this as a fan, at the end of ''Bumblebee'', Optimus comes to Earth. What he's experienced is failure, probably for the first time in his life, right? He's had to retreat, he's leaving the planet Cybertron. What's happened to him from that experience? When we meet him in 2007, he's a particular person, if you would. In 1994, he's not the same person. He still has growth to do between ‘94 and 2007. So the character arc for Optimus in this, and the fun for the audience is, when you first meet Optimus – and we've had this experience because we've watched it with audiences and we've heard them talk about it – they're like, “It's definitely Optimus, but there's something a little different…” At first, they're like, “Wait, what, who… what Optimus is this?” And by the end of the movie, Optimus has become the guy that you've recognized from the Bay movies. Emotional.|link=https://collider.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-michael-bay-movies-producer-comments/|name=Lorenzo di Bonaventura|site=Collider|title='Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Producer on How It Differs From Michael Bay's Movies|year=2023|month=05|day=24}}&lt;/ref&gt; and many reviews of and articles about the film have casually referred to it as a prequel. Some web outlets would even run articles commenting on Paramount's indistinct stance on the movie's (and ''Bumblebee'''s) place in continuity.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.cbr.com/transformers-7-bumblebee-reboot-mistake &quot;Rise of the Beasts Is Repeating Bumblebee's Worst Mistake&quot; on CBR.com]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://movieweb.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-is-a-reboot/ &quot;Why Does Paramount Keep Pretending Rise of the Beasts Is Not a Reboot?&quot; on MovieWeb.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Whichever approach you subscribe to, it's pretty clear the decision to set the film in 1994 was one primarily made to avoid having to directly deal with the timeframe of the Bay movies in any capacity, and tell a new story free of their immediate baggage. For what it's worth, the film takes some steps to preserve the broad continuity of at least the first Bay film; the Transwarp Key's energy is explicitly stated to operate on a frequency that humans cannot perceive, meaning that they literally cannot ''see'' the huge sky-beam or the portal. As such, the film ends with the general population of Earth (beyond secret forces within the US government) still entirely unaware of the Transformers' existence, as was the case when the 2007 film began. As the time-gap between these &quot;prequels&quot; and the first movie narrows, though, it becomes increasingly difficult to imagine them fitting together without a lot of hand-waving away of specific details, unless future movies actually start making active attempts to address this.<br /> <br /> In terms of active contradictions to established continuity, ''Rise of the Beasts'' appears to take the same approach as ''Bumblebee'' and ignores the events of the final Bay film, 2017's ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', by depicting Unicron as a separate planet, rather than the Earth itself, as he appeared in that film. However, it's probably important to note that the film lightly implies that the Maximals are time-travellers from the future (see &quot;Transformers references&quot; for more details), which would mean that the Unicron who appears in this film is also from the future. Thus it ''could'' be argued that his appearance here doesn't technically contradict ''The Last Knight''—but of course, that would mean he was trying to eat his own past self.<br /> <br /> ==Transformers references==<br /> *The Maximals are broadly depicted the same as they were in the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon: as a &quot;highly-advanced race&quot; of beast-mode Transformers who use transwarp technology to travel to other planets and interact with their native species, whose travels bring them to ancient Earth. Steven Caple Jr. has noted that earlier drafts of the screenplay explicitly depicted the Maximals as time-travellers from the future, as they were in the cartoon, and while the concept is so toned down for the finished movie that it probably won't even occur to general audiences, several references to the idea are still made on-screen. Transwarp technology is stated to open portals in time as well as space; Airazor states that the Maximals are &quot;from both [the Autobots'] past and future&quot;; and Optimus Primal says that he is named after the &quot;legendary&quot; Optimus Prime, which all combine to suggest that the Maximals originate from the future.<br /> *The idea of the Maximals hailing from a [[Jungle Planet (colony)|jungle planet]] originates in [[IDW Publishing]]'s comic books, which depicted many ''Beast Wars'' characters as the residents of the planet Eukaris. The planet is implied to be one of many colonised by Transformers in ages past using space bridges generated by the Transwarp Key, before the planets became separated and the key &quot;lost.&quot; This concept of a great era of Cybertronian expansion that led to the foundation of lost colonies on other planets where Cybertronian life evolved in new and different directions dates back to 2005's [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]], and became a recurring element in ''Transformers'' series in the 2010s and beyond after it was incorporated into the lore of the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned continuity]].<br /> *Unicron's armies being named the &quot;Terrorcons&quot; hearkens back to both 2004's ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' and 2010's ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'', which both featured the power of Unicron being used to create armies of warriors known as Terrorcons.<br /> *Though not identified by name onscreen, Unicron's army includes multiple generic duplicates of a robotic scorpion identified by the movie toyline as &quot;Scorponok.&quot; Though not necessarily a reference, the idea of &quot;Scorponok&quot; being a kind of mass-produced &quot;species&quot; of robots has recently been seen in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron'' cartoon]], where both [[Scorponok (G1)|Generation 1 Scorponok]] ''and'' [[Scorponok (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Scorponok]] were treated this way.<br /> *Scourge combines aspects of both [[Scourge (G1)|Generation 1 Scourge]] and [[Scourge (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge]]; he's a herald of Unicron like G1 Scourge, and transforms into a black truck like ''RID'' Scourge. The various insignia he wears as trophies include the symbols of the [[Decepticon]]s, [[Autobot]]s, [[Maximal]]s, [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s, [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] and [[Wreckers]]. <br /> *The symbols Elena studies are Maximal [[Cybertronix]], from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. They don't translate to anything specific; the access code Elena assembles simply reads &quot;XQB.&quot; <br /> *When proposing different alternate modes to Noah, Mirage briefly turns into an F1 car, a reference to [[Mirage (G1)|his Generation 1 counterpart]]'s alternate mode. He also turns into a Lamborghini Countach, which was just a really cool, sexy car, but also famous in ''Transformers'' lore for being the alternate mode of [[Sideswipe (G1)|Generation 1 Sideswipe]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]].<br /> *Mirage is incredulous over the news that musician [[Mark Wahlberg]] is leaving his band, the Funky Bunch, and going into acting—a good-natured jab at the actor's [[Cade Yeager|leading role]] in the earlier ''Transformers'' movies, ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and ''The Last Knight''.<br /> *Scourge name-drops [[Primus]] as he taunts Optimus Prime, the first reference to the Transformers' creator god in any of the live-action movies.<br /> *Airazor explains that Unicron imbues his heralds with a &quot;dark energy,&quot; which increases his power, but also has a corrupting effect—almost certainly a reference to [[Dark Energon]], the life-energy of Unicron introduced in the Aligned continuity.<br /> *Unicron psychically tortures Scourge from afar in the same way he did [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<br /> *When Optimus Primal talks to Optimus Prime about how the Maximals trust the humans, he says there's &quot;[[More than Meets the Eye (disambiguation)|more to them than meets the eye]]&quot;.<br /> *In the final battle, when Unicron sends an army of Freezers to reinforce his minions on Earth, they make their descent in the form of yellow-and-black orbs, which appears to be a nod to Unicron's [[Mini-Con]] from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', the yellow-and-black sphere, [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]].<br /> *The armored suit Mirage forms over Noah is conceptually an homage to the Generation 1 [[exosuit]]s, while its overall design hews closer to [[Kicker Jones]]' battlesuit from ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)| Energon]]''.<br /> *In a glorious homage to [[Transformers (film)|the 2007 movie]], the musical highlight of &quot;Arrival to Earth&quot; plays as Optimus, Noah, and Primal escape the collapsing transwarp portal's suction.<br /> *[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and Transformers have frequently crossed over in comics and the occasional toyline over the years, though this marks the first time the two have co-existed in a feature film. Notably, the G.I. Joe insignia on Burke's business card is the version introduced in the film ''G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra''.<br /> <br /> ==Real-life references==<br /> *A tv screen briefly shows news coverage of the {{w| Murder_trial_of_O._J._Simpson#Bronco_chase|O.J. Simpson white Ford Bronco car chase}}, which places the events of the film near June 17th, 1994.<br /> *Throughout the film, Noah and Kris use the codenames &quot;[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]]&quot; and &quot;{{w|Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Tails}}&quot; (and in one instance, Mirage is referred to as &quot;{{w|Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles}}&quot;), a nod to the characters from the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' videogame series.<br /> *Kris wears a shirt of the ''Mighty Morphin' [[Power Rangers]]'', another property owned by Hasbro. A poster of said series also appears on his wall.<br /> *Kris is heard playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his [[Game Boy]]. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> *Noah calls Mirage {{w|E.T._the_Extra-Terrestrial|E.T.}} for obvious reasons.<br /> *Bumblebee drops various voice lines from famous real-life films throughout the whole movie, including ''[[Spaceballs]]'', ''{{w| A Few Good Men}}'' and ''{{w| Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface}}.''<br /> *Elena sings the TLC song &quot;{{w|Waterfalls (TLC song)|Waterfalls}}&quot; to herself during the flight to Peru. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> *When meeting Primal, Elena brings up the {{w|Nazca Lines}}, asking if the Maximals were responsible for creating them. In this case, however, Primal takes no credit for human ingenuity.<br /> *Mirage calls Optimus Primal &quot;{{w|Donkey Kong (character)|Donkey Kong}}&quot;.<br /> *At the end of the film, Elena appears on the CBS news program ''[[60 Minutes]]''; host [[Lesley Stahl]] makes a cameo appearance as herself during the segment.<br /> *When Mirage compliments Noah after the car chase, he quotes the line &quot;I like it a lot&quot; from ''Dumb and Dumber''. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> <br /> ==Errors==<br /> *When Scourge kills Apelinq, he welds his Maximal insignia to his right shoulder, but throughout the rest of the film, Apelinq's insignia was gone. In the same scene, Scourge says &quot;They never learn...&quot;, but his mouth is not moving.<br /> *Though the &quot;you died!&quot; music and mention of Bowser imply Kris is playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his Game Boy, that game wouldn't see a release on the system until 1999's ''[https://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Mario_Bros._Deluxe Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]'' on the Game Boy Color. The only Mario platformers released for Game Boy by 1994 were the ''Super Mario Land'' games, which featured different antagonists and music.<br /> *When Reek yells down the street as Noah and Kris depart, his dialogue does not match with his lips.<br /> *Elena sings &quot;Waterfalls&quot; to calm herself down. Assuming the film takes place in the summer, as implied by the aforementioned coverage of the O.J. Simpson chase, it would still be a few months until the November 1994 release of the album ''CrazySexyCool'', which the song first appeared on.<br /> *Similarly, Mirage quotes a line from ''Dumb and Dumber'', a film that would not release until December of 1994.<br /> *When Wheeljack audibly gasps at Noah assuming he can speak Spanish, his mouth is not moving.<br /> *When Arcee vocally cheers after dodging Battletrap's missile, her mouth is not moving.<br /> *When Wheeljack is recovering from being attacked by Rhinox, his mouth is not moving as he says &quot;ay-ay-ay.&quot; <br /> *[[Transit (ROTB)|Transit]] was listed in the credits, despite his scene being cut from the theatrical release of the film due to test audiences reacting negatively to the dark tone.<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> A score album, ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', was released alongside the film on June 9, 2023. Paramount also compiled a Spotify Playlist, ''[[Transformers Rise of the Beats]]'', featuring songs that appeared in the film.<br /> <br /> ==Reception==<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> ==Development details==<br /> <br /> [[File:TRANSFORMERS-2022.jpg|thumb|Why did it take so long?|250px]]<br /> <br /> * March 27, 2015 — [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a &quot;writer's room&quot; with the intention of building a cinematic universe.&lt;ref name=&quot;goldsman&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; Goldsman goes on to hire a number of writers over the next few months: [[Steven DeKnight]] (''Daredevil''),&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-cinematic-universe/35696/transformers-cinematic-details-more-writers-over-10-films Transformers cinematic details]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Robert Kirkman]] (''The Walking Dead''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-writers-robert-kirkman-zak-penn-art-marcum-matt-holloway-jeff-pinkner-1201430601/ 'Transformers' Spinoff &amp; Sequel Scribes Set] on Deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; [[Art Marcum]] and [[Matt Holloway]] (''Iron Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Christina Hodson]] (''Shut In'', ''The Fugitive''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot;&gt;[http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/446175-christina-hodson-and-lindsey-beer-join-transformers-writing-team Christina Hodson and Lindsey Beer Join the Transformers Writing Team]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Lindsey Beer]] (''Dig''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot; /&gt; [[Zak Penn]] (''Pacific Rim 2''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Jeff Pinkner]] (''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', ''Lost''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] (''Ant-Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;barrerferrari&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer &amp; Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt; [[Ken Nolan]] (''Black Hawk Down''), and [[Geneva Robertson-Dworet]].&lt;ref name=&quot;nolandworet&quot;&gt;[http://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-writers-room/ Akiva Goldsman Teases 'Transformers' Franchise Plans]&lt;/ref&gt; Involved in the pitching process are [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Michael Bay]], [[Brian Goldner]], [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]], [[Mark Vahradian]], and [[Don Murphy]].&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinereveal&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 3, 2015 — During his keynote speech at the MIP Junior Conference, [[Allspark (company)|Allspark]]'s [[Stephen J. Davis]] notes that the writing team has come up with film concepts for Transformers 5, 6, 7, and 8.&lt;ref name=&quot;stephendaviskeynote&quot;&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_P2fw_DlS4&amp;t=812 Stephen Davis's keynote speech] at MIPJunior.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 12, 2016 — At [[Toy Fair 2016]], Hasbro reveals the projected release date of Transformers 7, along with the dates for the two preceding films.&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot; /&gt;<br /> * September 23, 2017 — At Licensing Europe 2017, Hasbro announces Transformers 7 will have an &quot;entirely new, exciting storyline&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/23/2019-transformers-movie-feature-entirely-new-storyline-349463 2019 Transformers Movie To Feature An Entirely New Storyline] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 16, 2018 — Hasbro clarifies at [[Toy Fair 2018]] that the film will be a reset of the franchise and has been delayed indefinitely until a new creative team is in place.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/02/16/transformers-cinematic-universe-current-movie-series-rebooted-358641 Transformers Cinematic Universe Is Over: Current Movie Series To Be Rebooted] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 24, 2018 — Paramount drops the film from their release schedule.&lt;ref&gt;[http://collider.com/transformers-7-cancelled/amp/ Paramount Officially Pulls the Next 'Transformers' Sequel from Their Release Date Schedule] on Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * March 15, 2019 — di Bonaventura states a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is in development.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/two-sequels-in-transformers-live-action-franchise-confirmed-in-development/43083/ Two Sequels in Transformers Live Action Franchise Confirmed in Development] on Seibertron&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * March 18, 2019 — di Bonaventura claims that the next main ''Transformers'' film will be a reboot closely tied to the ''Bumblebee'' sequel, rather than a direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''. Either way, Paramount will pick the best script for ''Transformers 7'' and release that first.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bumblebee-producer-says-next-transformers-movie-wi/1100-6465652/ Bumblebee Producer Says Next Transformers Movie Will Be A Reboot] on GameSpot&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr autobot cast.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Arcee (G1)|KARR]] [[GEEWUN|NOT BIKE!]]]]<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr terrorcon cast.jpg|thumb|250px|Actually, [[Megatron_(Movie)#Dark_of_the_Moon_film|not the first time]] The Transformers meet {{w|Mad Max|Mad Max}}...]]<br /> * January 27, 2020 — Variety reports two ''Transformers'' films are being penned, to be produced simultaneously: one written by [[James Vanderbilt]], another to be written by [[Joby Harold]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://variety.com/2020/film/news/transformers-franchise-revamp-bumblebee-james-vanderbilt-joby-harold-1203482496/ ‘Transformers’ Franchise Gets a Revamp With Two Separate Films in the Works] on Variety&lt;/ref&gt; Deadline reports that Vanderbilt's script is for a spin-off film based on ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', while Harold's script continues the story from the ''Bumblebee'' film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/01/transformers-movies-paramount-1202843234/ Dual ‘Transformers’ Movies In The Works At Paramount] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 2, 2020 — [[Hasbro]] CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms that a new Transformers live-action movie is slated to release on [[June 24]], 2022. However, only one between Harold's ''Bumblebee'' sequel and Vanderbilt's ''Beast Wars'' film will make it to production first.<br /> * August 21, 2020 — New Republic Pictures is announced as a new co-financier for Paramount in a ten picture deal in the wake of the success of 2019's ''Rocketman''.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/08/paramount-pictures-new-republic-pictures-10-picture-cofinancing-deal-top-gun-maverick-1203018250/ New Republic Pictures Signs 10-Pic Co-Fi Deal With Paramount Pictures; ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Among Films] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * November 16, 2020 — [[Steven Caple Jr.]] is announced as the director.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/11/transformers-director-steven-caple-jr-1234613830/ Transformers’: ‘Creed 2’ Director Steven Caple Jr. Tapped To Direct Next Installment In Paramount And Hasbro Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 1, 2021 — [[Anthony Ramos]] is in talks for a starring role.&lt;ref&gt;[https://collider.com/transformers-7-cast-anthony-ramos/ Exclusive: Anthony Ramos in Talks to Star in New 'Transformers' Movie] at Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 29, 2021 — [[Dominique Fishback]] is in final negotiations to star in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2021/04/transformers-dominique-fishback-anthony-ramos-paramount-eone-and-hasbro-franchise-1234746855/ 'Transformers': Dominique Fishback Lands Lead Role Opposite Anthony Ramos In Next Installment For The Paramount Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 13, 2021 — A casting call sheet for filming in Montreal reveals that the film is set in [[1992]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.transformersfr.com/t5190p250-parlons-des-films-transformers-a-venir#190206 Rumeur ― le &quot;7ème Film Transformers en prise de vue réelle&quot; se déroulerait en 1992] on transformersfr.com&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 22, 2021 — A Paramount virtual event is held in which the movie's title, premise, and few of the characters and cast are unveiled (revealing it to be both the ''Bumblebee'' and ''Beast Wars'' films in one).&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Currently attending a Paramount virtual event about the next #Transformers film. Report to follow!|link=https://twitter.com/search?q=(from%3ABWTF_Ben)%20until%3A2021-06-23%20since%3A2021-06-22|name=Ben Yee|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://bwtf.com/news/rise-of-the-beasts-character-descriptions|name=Ben Yee|site=BWTF|title=Movie News: &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot; Character Descriptions|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt; The film's logo and official premise are also unveiled on official Transformers social media accounts.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The battle on Earth is no longer just between Autobots and Decepticons… Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons join Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, in theatres June 24, 2022.|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1407422768602181632|name=@transformers|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 28, 2021 — [[Ron Perlman]] is announced to be reprising his role as Optimus Primal from ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Power of the Primes]]''. [[Darnell Metayer]] and [[Josh Peters]] are confirmed as writers, inspired by Joby Harold's earlier draft.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote='''Ron Perlman''' has been tapped to voice Optimus Primal in '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''', Collider has exclusively learned. [...] ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be led by rising stars '''Anthony Ramos''' (''In the Heights'') and '''Dominique Fishback''' (''Judas and the Black Messiah''), and '''Steven Caple Jr.''' (''Creed II'') is directing from a script by '''Darnell Metayer''' and '''Josh Peters''', who worked off an earlier draft by '''Joby Harold'''.|link=https://collider.com/ron-perlman-optimus-primal-voice-transformers-7-rise-of-the-beasts/|name=Jeff Sneider|site=Collider|title=Exclusive: 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Adds Ron Perlman as Voice of Optimus Primal|year=2021|month=06|day=28}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * July 11, 2021 — Rapper [[Tobe Nwigwe]] announces on Instagram that he's been cast in the movie.&lt;ref&gt;[https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/music/houston-s-tobe-nwigwe-earns-emmy-nom-16317174 Houston’s Tobe Nwigwe earns Emmy nom, 'Transformers' role] from the Houston Chronicle&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 6, 2021 — Caple Jr. reveals the vehicle modes for the Autobot and Terrorcon cast through his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The squad is out…|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CUsm_wyLory/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 20, 2021 — Filming is completed.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=That’s a wrap 🎬|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CVOw5z2r9TP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 21, 2021 — Cuscopolita reports on the vehicles with the film's Peru crew, confirming the unidentified vehicles as [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]].&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.facebook.com/cuscopolitamagazine/videos/1941112319403899|name=Cuscopolita|site=Facebook|title=Exclusiva con los Transformers|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 22, 2021 — Ramos makes a guest appearance on [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2021]], confirming Cheetor, his favorite ''Beast Wars'' character, will be in the film.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I am a ''Transformers'' fan, ''Beast Wars'' fan, Cheetor is my #1 favorite of all time, so it's dope to have Cheetor, to be in this movie with Cheetor, it's gonna be crazy.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjtxJqrv-bI&amp;t=6051s|name=Anthony Ramos|site=YouTube|title=Hasbro PulseCon 2021 - DAY ONE|year=2021|month=10|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * November 10, 2021 — Paramount announces the film has been delayed to [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has moved back a year and will now bow June 9, 2023. It previously was slated for June 24, 2022.|link=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-trek-transformers-movie-release-date-1235045937/|name=Aaron Couch|site=The Hollywood Reporter|title=‘Star Trek,’ ‘Transformers’ Movies Pushed Back at Paramount|year=2021|month=11|day=10}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 15, 2022 — Paramount confirms that ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be the first entry in a trilogy of films.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will be released theatrically in 2023 and is the first of three new installments. A new animated series from @Nickelodeon arrives this fall. And in 2024, the franchise expands further with a CG animated Transformers theatrical film. #ParamountPlus|link=https://twitter.com/paramountplus/status/1493706271207292928|name=Paramount+|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=02|day=15}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 11, 2022 — Caple Jr. reveals through Instagram that [[Pete Davidson]] is the voice of Mirage, and [[Michelle Yeoh]] is the voice of Airazor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Sneak peek of Pete voicing Mirage &amp; @michelleyeoh_official blessing us as the voice of Air Razor|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjlx3PPPC_J/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=11}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 21, 2022 — [[Tobe Nwigwe]] states on an Instagram post that they are doing some re-shoots for ''Rise of the Beasts'', including featuring his character in additional scenes.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The head people from ''Transformers'' said I did so good in my part they wanna add me to some more scenes. So I gotta go shoot some more stuff for ''Transformers''.|link=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj9PnevsVb1/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY|name=Tobe Nwigwe|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=21}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:ROTBTeaserPoster.jpg|thumb|250px|right]]<br /> * December 1, 2022 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWWDskI46Js official teaser trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures in conjunction with São Paulo's CCXP convention, giving audiences a first glimpse of the film and its various characters, including Mirage, Arcee, Scourge and the Maximals. Multiple voice cast members are also announced.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2022/12/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-peter-dinklage-liza-koshy-john-dimaggio-cast-1235186104/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 2, 2022 — [[Jongnic Bontemps]] is announced as the film's score composer. &lt;ref&gt;[http://filmmusicreporter.com/2022/12/02/jongnic-bontemps-to-compose-music-for-steven-caple-jr-s-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 16, 2022 — Caple Jr. shares a clip of Peter Cullen performing on his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=🐐|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPM80yPcsP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=12|day=16}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 26, 2022 — Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal make a &quot;guest&quot; appearance on the 2022 [[Nickelodeon]] Nickmas NFL game, showcasing both modes and their transformations.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5X0F_AvY8Q YouTube upload] of a recording for Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal on the 2022 Nickmas NFL game&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * January 31, 2023 — [[Sam Smith]] reveals toy concept art for a new character from the film, [[Freezer]].&lt;ref&gt;https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFlXXNOly1/&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 12, 2023 — Paramount airs a 30-second TV spot detailing Mirage's Porsche 911 vehicle mode for Super Bowl LVII in collaboration with Porsche.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2023/02/2023-super-bowl-movie-trailers-the-flash-fast-x-transformers-ant-man-expected-1235247160/ Super Bowl Movie Trailer Spots Will Include ‘The Flash’, ‘Fast X’, ‘Transformers’ &amp; ‘Ant-Man’ — Deadline]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 2, 2023 — During the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Final Four on CBS, Paramount aired a first-of-its-kind mixed reality TV spot that showed off Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal appearing on a 90s basketball court that transformed from the court the actual basketball match was being played on. A few brief clips from the first trailer were also shown. &lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeeIfpbUAHg]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 6, 2023 — Actor [[Tongayi Chirisa]] announces on Instagram that he is the voice of Cheetor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=So there is a story to this!!! Per the usual standard .. I had to sign an NDA, so I had NO IDEA what I was reading for.. it was only when I was in the booth to do my voice over that it dawned on me that I was reading for TRANSFORMERS Like what!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯 I totally geeked out in the moment.. Man, to say this is mad exciting is an understatement... So thankful. So honored, so blessed!!!! Massive shout out and THANK YOU to @stevencaplejr for putting your boi on! Appreciate you, fam!!! @transformersmovie..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 IT WAS ALL A DREAM!!!! Welcome, y'all. I am your transformer #CHEETOR!!!! Let's goooo!!!!!! #NdezvaMwari #Yeshua #smallbeginnings #ontherise|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqs_PQ1J_s6/|name=Tongayi Chirisa|site=Instagram|year=2023|month=04|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 14, 2023 — To promote the film, Optimus Prime introduces Tobe Nwigwe's performance of &quot;[[On My Soul]]&quot; at {{w|Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella}}.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Calling all Autobots. @TobeNwigwe and #OptimusPrime have rolled out to #Coachella. #Transformers #RiseOfTheBeasts|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1647069845731803136|name=Transformers|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=04|day=14}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 27, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itnqEauWQZM official trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures, revealing more of the movie and Unicron's role in the plot, as well as delivering a first, brief look at the Predacons.<br /> * May 6, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxore0Gxwpc first clip] was showcased at the 2023 MTV Movie &amp; TV Awards, showing the Autobots' first interaction with the Maximals.<br /> * May 12, 2023 — The website Puliwood reveals the film's Hungarian dub cast...including the voice of [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]], a character that had not yet been announced to be appearing in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.puliwood.hu/ismertetok/exkluziv-ilyen-szinkronhangokkal-jon-a-transformers-a-fenevadak-kora-325900.html EXKLUZÍV: ilyen szinkronhangokkal jön a Transformers: A fenevadak kora]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 27, 2023 — The film's world premiere is held at Marina Bay Sands in [[Singapore]].<br /> * June 5, 2023 — David Sobolov confirms on Instagram that he is also voicing Apelinq in the film.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CtIhCcwu4Ld/|quote=#transformers #riseofthebeasts fans… I just saw our epic premiere in Brooklyn! Tonight, I’m excited to reveal that I am the voice… of Apelinq!|name=David Sobolov|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=06|day=05}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ===Changes before, during, and after production===<br /> * A Decepticon named [[Transit (ROTB)|Transit]] was a character who was planned to appear early in the film, dispatched from a Decepticon-controlled Cybertron to kill Optimus Prime, before himself being killed by Optimus and dumped into the Hudson River alongside numerous other Decepticons who have tried to do the same in the past few years. [[Steven Caple Jr.]] has indicated that the visual effects for much of the sequence were completed prior to its removal—a result of test audiences finding it too dark—and that he intends to release it as a deleted scene via the film's home media release or otherwise.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=One was this Decepticon scene, Transit, that I've been talking about, because Optimus Prime fights Transit at the beginning of the movie—or at least he ''used'' to—and you find out that Optimus Prime wants to go home. That's all he wants to do, and Cybertron's in deep trouble, and this guy Transit was telling him that &quot;we're just here to kill you&quot;, AKA &quot;Cybertron's already ours.&quot; And it was a really epic fight scene, and then you saw Optimus Prime dump his body in the Hudson River, and all these Decepticons are dead, and you see he's been hunting for the last few years.|link=https://twitter.com/colliderfrosty/status/1666216854996791298|name=Steven Caple Jr. in a Collider interview|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=6|day=6|(defunct=)}}&lt;/ref&gt; The entertainment press has reported that Transit was voiced by [[John DiMaggio]] for his removed appearance in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://ew.com/movies/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-everything-we-know/ &quot;Everything we know about Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;] on Entertainment Weekly&lt;/ref&gt; Despite not appearing in the final film, DiMaggio is still credited as Transit.<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> * In a first for the franchise, the lead human actors, multiple writers, the composer, and the director are all people of color.<br /> * This is the first movie in the series not to be worked on by [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]]; this time around the CG effects were done by [[Moving Picture Company]] and [[WetaFX]].<br /> * Steven Caple Jr. was initially sceptical of working on a ''Transformers'' movie, which at that point in development was being called ''Bumblebee 2'', because he was uncertain about jumping right into another sequel after directing ''{{w|Creed II}}''—however, the incorporation of elements inspired by ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'', which Caple Jr. had been a fan of, helped sway him. Upon joining the project, he pitched several revisions, drawing from his enthusiasm for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' by adding [[Unicron]] (and the [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s) and Noah's exosuit, along with a prologue on the [[Maximal]]s' homeworld and a new arc for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] centred around his initial misanthropy.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The first time that- I did ''Creed 2'', and the first time the studio ever knocked on my door, it was for ''Bumblebee 2''. And I was like, &quot;I don't want to do- I just came out from ''Creed 2'', I don't want to do a sequel...&quot; you know? And so a year had gone by—or maybe two, right before COVID—and they said, &quot;we found out the story we want to tackle: we want to bring in ''Beast Wars''.&quot; I was like, &quot;I know all about ''Beast Wars'', I'm down for ''Beast Wars''.&quot; And so they developed a script on their own, they passed it to me—2020, October 5th, I remember the date—and I jumped right in and I kind of did my own version of the pitch, I said: &quot;I love where you guys are going, you guys want to do New York, you guys want to do the 90s, you want to do Peru, but here's what I'll do, with the characters...&quot; So I changed up Optimus Prime, I gave him a whole pitch on how I would start him with like, not loving humans at first, and not besiding Noah right off the rip, they're gonna have friction between the two... Gave 'em a pitch for Optimus Primal, where they start off in the top of the movie, and I gave them a new Unicron- I mean a new villain, which was Unicron and the Terrorcon squad. I just felt like, as a fan, we've been tiptoeing around Unicron, and all the other films kind of like hinted towards him towards the end, and I just really want to expand the universe and I felt like he was that perfect source to do so, because he tells us there's another world out there, there's more Transformers out there, it's not just Autobots and Decepticons. And then of course the [[exosuit]], that was my idea, it was homage to the 80s cartoon, so... It was a bit of that, pitched it to 'em and they loved the heart, they love where I was going with the direction of the characters, and yeah, they kind of gave me the key to play!|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxUukVwKLCc|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Collider|title=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Interview: Director Reveals Big Change to Film|year=2023|month=06|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * [[Tobe Nwigwe]]'s character of [[Reek]] was based on a friend of Steven Caple Jr.'s, who passed away before shooting began in 2021.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The way I got the ''Transformers'' role was insane. [...] One of [Steven Caple Jr.'s] best friends was a fan of the music, and his best friend, right, like, as they was getting ready to start shooting the movie... passed. Passed, yeah. And he had Paramount Studios reach out to me to try to play a specific- the best friend role in ''Transformers''. They kind of emulated who his best friend was in real life. He told Paramount [...] &quot;reach out to Tobe and if he send anything back that's even ''halfway'' decent... I want to use him.&quot; But because I had never done no acting ever in my life, I just had this script right here, and just read it like I was acting, and just recorded myself on the iPhone and I was like, &quot;yo there's no way in hell...&quot; [...] I did that, sent that in, and they liked it!|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfAoWTKh3R8&amp;t=2638s|name=Tobe Nwigwe|site=Sway's Universe|year=2023|month=01|day=23}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *The fourth-wall-breaking [[Mark Wahlberg]] namedrop was ad-libbed by [[Pete Davidson]].&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=We wanted to break the fourth wall. In all fairness, Pete Davidson made that up in the booth, and we laughed so hard, we're like in tears, and we're like there's no way we could not use this. We had ad-libbed a whole bunch of stuff. One was on, &quot;Beanie Babies was weird&quot;, and he was like, what about Marky Mark leaving the Funky Bunch? And we were just in tears. And then we showed the studio and everybody loved it and was like, &quot;let's just break the fourth wall. Do it.&quot;|link=https://gizmodo.com/breaking-the-fourth-wall-in-transformers-rise-of-the-b-1850514340|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=io9|title=Breaking the Fourth Wall in ''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''|year=2023|month=06|day=09}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * During the production of the film, Ramos had to acquire a driver's license at Caple Jr.'s behest.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DDi5f1SL4oESslcZLjhhG|name=Anthony Ramos|site=the Spout Podcast|year=2021}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I had a two-week window to get an appointment at the DMV, and the DMV was initially uncooperative. Finally, after much haggling, I was able to secure an appointment. I took the test in my mother's car after a few months of practice with an instructor. Fortunately, I was able to pass.|link=https://theplaylist.net/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-anthony-ramos-talks-representation-in-franchises-getting-his-drivers-license-for-the-film-interview-20230607/|name=Anthony Ramos|site=The Playlist|title='Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts': Anthony Ramos Talks Representation In Franchises &amp; Getting His Driver's License For The Film [Interview]|year=2023|month=06|day=07}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * During an interview with a fan, voice actor David Sobolov revealed that Caple Jr. would create storyboards using Transformers toys. Awesome!&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdsfclO5etE&amp;t=1106 &quot;ROTB UNICRON IS THRILLING!&quot; | Interview with DAVID SOBOLOV (Rhinox + Battletrap)! - YouTube]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * According to Caple Jr., Optimus's unmasked face was modeled after Peter Cullen's.<br /> * As a result of Transit's removal, this is the first live-action film to not feature the Decepticons in any capacity. <br /> <br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> * ''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/Beast Kakusei''''' (トランスフォーマー/ビースト覚醒 ''Toransufōmā Bīsuto Kakusei'', &quot;Transformers: Beast Awakening&quot;)<br /> * ''Cantonese:'' '''''Bin&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;jing&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt; Gam&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;gong&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;: Kwong&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;sau&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt; Gwat&lt;sup&gt;6&lt;/sup&gt;hei&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;''''' (變形金剛：狂獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''French:'' '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' (France), '''''Transformers : Le Réveil des Bêtes''''' (Canada, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''German:'' '''''Transformers: Aufstieg der Bestien''''' (&quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Hungarian:'' '''''Transformers: A fenevadak kora''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Age of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Italian: '' '''''Transformers: Il Risveglio''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening&quot;)<br /> * ''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Wàn Shòu Juéqǐ''''' (Taiwan, 變形金剛：萬獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Chāonéng Yǒngshì Juéqǐ''''' (Mainland China, 变形金刚：超能勇士崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beast Wars&quot;)<br /> * ''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Despertar das Feras''''' (Brazil, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers: El Despertar de las Bestias''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Russian:'' '''''Трансформеры: Восхождение Звероботов''''' (&quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beastbots&quot;)<br /> * ''Ukrainian:'' '''''Трансформери: Час Звіроботів''''' (&quot;Transformers: Time of the Beastbots&quot;)<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist|2}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Real world films]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts| ]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts media]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Noah_D%C3%83%C2%ADaz&diff=1699656 Noah Díaz 2023-06-11T00:23:52Z <p>NotMyHound: middle name from his dogtags</p> <hr /> <div>:''Noah Diaz is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[human]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''<br /> [[Image:ROTBNoahDiaz.jpg|thumb|190px|&quot;He does not ''look'' like a soldier.&quot;]]<br /> <br /> A proud Brooklyn native, '''Noah Leon Diaz''' has been looking for a job after leaving the [[United States military|military]]. He hasn't exactly had the best luck, what with apparently being a bit of a loose canon during his army days, and the fact that people like him rarely get a chance isn't exactly helping matters. Still, he needs the money to help pay for his [[Kris Diaz|little brother's]] medical treatment, so he's not giving up. You can always count on Noah Diaz to look after his family and protect them at all costs. <br /> <br /> Reluctantly agreeing to a one-time shady carjacking stint with his friend [[Reek]], Noah may find that [[Mirage (Movie)|the car]] he tries to steal is something [[Autobot|more than meets the eye...]] <br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===''Rise of the Beasts'' film===<br /> :''Actor:'' [[Anthony Ramos]]<br /> {{voiceactor|[[Kento Nakajima]] (Japanese dub)|[[Jhos Lican]] (European French dub), [[Xavier Dolan]] (Canadian French dub), [[Nicolás Artajo]] (German dub), [[Alessandro Campaiola]] (Italian dub), [[José Ángel Torres]] (Latin-American Spanish dub), [[Daniel Figueira]] (Brazilian Portuguese dub), [[Wendel Bezerra]] (Brazilian Portuguese dub, teaser trailer)}}<br /> {{comingsoon|when=June 9, 2023}}<br /> {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> *The character has a [[Puerto Rico]] flag hanging in his room, per actor Anthony Ramos also coming from a New York City family of Puerto Rican background.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts humans]]<br /> [[Category:United States military officers]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Beasts_(film)&diff=1699486 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film) 2023-06-10T16:46:48Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Errors */</p> <hr /> <div>{{nav-rotb}}<br /> {{movie|<br /> |seriess=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |prev=Bumblebee (film)<br /> |next=<br /> |title=''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''<br /> |image=Transformers Rise of the Beasts Theatrical Poster.jpeg<br /> |caption=So for now, let the battle be here, on this strange, primitive world. And let it be called... Beast Wars!<br /> |production companies=[[Skydance Media]]&lt;br&gt;[[Entertainment One]]&lt;br&gt;[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura|di Bonaventura Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[New Republic Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay|Bay Films]]<br /> |distributor=[[Paramount Pictures]]<br /> |executive producer=[[Steven Spielberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Goldner]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Oliver]]&lt;br&gt;[[Bradley J. Fischer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Valerii An]]&lt;br&gt;[[David Ellison]]&lt;br&gt;[[Dana Goldberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Granger]]<br /> |associate producer=[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]]&lt;br&gt;[[Tom DeSanto]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Murphy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay]]&lt;br&gt;[[Mark Vahradian]]&lt;br&gt;[[Duncan Henderson]]<br /> |story by=[[Joby Harold]]<br /> |screenplay by=[[Joby Harold]]&lt;br&gt;[[Darnell Metayer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Josh Peters]]&lt;br&gt;[[Erich Hoeber]]&lt;br&gt;[[Jon Hoeber]]<br /> |directed by=[[Steven Caple Jr.]]<br /> |cinematography by=[[Enrique Chediak]]<br /> |edited by=[[Stuart Levy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brett M. Reed]]<br /> |music by=[[Jongnic Bontemps]]<br /> |release date=[[June 9]], [[2023]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |runtime=117 minutes &lt;ref&gt;https://collider.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-runtime/&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |budget=$200 million<br /> |box office=<br /> }}<br /> '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' is the planned seventh film in the [[live-action film series]], serving both as a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' and a tribute to ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''. The film is directed by [[Steven Caple Jr.]] and written by [[Joby Harold]], [[Darnell Metayer]], [[Josh Peters]], [[Erich Hoeber]], and [[Jon Hoeber]]. Originally expected to be released on [[June 28]], [[2019]],&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot;&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/02/12/transformers-5-transformers-6-bumblebee-spin-off-movie-revealed-309503 Transformers 5, Transformers 6 And Bumblebee Spin-Off Movie Revealed] ToyFair news at TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt; the film was delayed multiple times until finally being released on [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> ==Cast==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> * [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])<br /> * [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] <br /> * [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] ([[Pete Davidson]])<br /> * [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] ([[Liza Koshy]])<br /> * [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] ([[Cristo Fernández]])<br /> * [[Stratosphere]] ([[John DiMaggio]])<br /> <br /> ;Maximals<br /> * [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] ([[Ron Perlman]])<br /> * [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] ([[Michelle Yeoh]])<br /> * [[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] ([[David Sobolov]])<br /> * [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] ([[Tongayi Chirisa]])<br /> * [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]] (David Sobolov)<br /> <br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s / [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=<br /> ;Terrorcons<br /> * [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] ([[Peter Dinklage]])<br /> * [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] ([[Michaela Jaé Rodriguez]])<br /> * [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (David Sobolov)<br /> * [[Freezer]]<br /> <br /> ;Predacons<br /> * [[Scorponok (ROTB)|Scorponok]]<br /> <br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> * [[Noah Diaz]] ([[Anthony Ramos]])<br /> * [[Elena Wallace]] ([[Dominique Fishback]])<br /> * [[Breanna Diaz]] ([[Luna Lauren Velez]])<br /> * [[Kris Diaz]] ([[Dean Scott Vasquez]])<br /> * [[Reek]] ([[Tobe Nwigwe]])<br /> * [[Jillian Robertson]] ([[Sarah Stiles]])<br /> * [[Bishop (ROTB)|Bishop]] ([[Aidan Devine]])<br /> * [[Mrs. Greene]] ([[Leni Parker]])<br /> * [[Amaru]] ([[Lucas Huarancca]])<br /> ;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]<br /> * [[Agent Burke]] ([[Michael Kelly (actor)|Michael Kelly]])<br /> <br /> |h4=Others|c4=<br /> * [[Unicron]] ([[Colman Domingo]])<br /> |nonumbering=true<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Continuity notes==<br /> ''Rise of the Beasts'' is a direct sequel to 2018's ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' film, taking place seven years after its events, in 1994. The plot of the film has little impact on this one, beyond it being established that the Autobots have been stranded on Earth since arriving at its end. While waiting for Noah to infiltrate the museum, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee have a conversation that alludes Bee's time with [[Charlie Watson]].<br /> <br /> More notably, ''Rise of the Beasts'' serves to continue the heated debate among fans that ''Bumblebee'' began over whether or not the ''Transformers'' live-action film series has been rebooted, and is now ignoring the events of the five [[Michael Bay]]-directed movies. Promotion for the film has delivered a lot of fuzzy statements and mixed-messaging, but the film has been referred to (quite adamantly, on the part of producer [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]]) as a prequel to the [[Transformers (film)|2007 film]] several times. Either way, it's pretty clear the decision to set the film in 1994 was one primarily made to avoid having to directly deal with the timeframe of the Bay movies in any capacity.<br /> <br /> For what it's worth, the film takes some steps to preserve the broad continuity of at least the first Bay film; the Transwarp Key's energy is explicitly stated to operate on a frequency that humans cannot perceive, meaning that they literally cannot ''see'' the huge sky-beam or the portal. As such, the film ends with the general population of Earth (beyond secret forces within the US government) still entirely unaware of the Transformers' existence, as was the case when the 2007 film began. As the time-gap between these &quot;prequels&quot; and the first movie narrows, though, it becomes increasingly difficult to imagine them fitting together without a lot of hand-waving away of specific details, unless future movies actually start making active attempts to address this.<br /> <br /> In terms of active contradictions to established continuity, ''Rise of the Beasts'' appears to take the same approach as ''Bumblebee'' and ignores the events of the final Bay film, 2017's ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', by depicting Unicron as a separate planet, rather than the Earth itself, as he appeared in that film. However, it's probably important to note that the film lightly implies that the Maximals are time-travellers from the future (see &quot;Transformers references&quot; for more details), which would mean that the Unicron who appears in this film is also from the future. Thus it ''could'' be argued that his appearance here doesn't technically contradict ''The Last Knight''—but of course, that would mean he was trying to eat his own past self.<br /> <br /> ==Transformers references==<br /> *The Maximals are broadly depicted the same as they were in the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon: as a &quot;highly-advanced race&quot; of beast-mode Transformers who use transwarp technology to travel to other planets and interact with their native species, whose travels bring them to ancient Earth. Steven Caple Jr. has noted that earlier drafts of the screenplay explicitly depicted the Maximals as time-travellers from the future, as they were in the cartoon, and while the concept is so toned down for the finished movie that it probably won't even occur to general audiences, several references to the idea are still made on-screen. Transwarp technology is stated to open portals in time as well as space; Airazor states that the Maximals are &quot;from both [the Autobots'] past and future&quot;; and Optimus Primal says that he is named after the &quot;legendary&quot; Optimus Prime, which all combine to suggest that the Maximals originate from the future.<br /> *The idea of the Maximals hailing from a [[Jungle Planet (colony)|jungle planet]] originates in [[IDW Publishing]]'s comic books, which depicted many ''Beast Wars'' characters as the residents of the planet Eukaris. The planet is implied to be one of many colonised by Transformers in ages past using space bridges generated by the Transwarp Key, before the planets became separated and the key &quot;lost.&quot; This concept of great era of Cybertronian expansion that led to the foundation of lost colonies on other planets where Cybertronian life evolved in new and different directions dates back to 2005's [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]], and became a recurring element in ''Transformers'' series in the 2010s and beyond after it was incorporated into the lore of the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned continuity]].<br /> *Unicron's armies being named the &quot;Terrorcons&quot; hearkens back to both 2004's ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' and 2010's ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'', which both featured the power of Unicron being used to create armies of warriors known as Terrorcons.<br /> *Though not identified by name onscreen, Unicron's army includes multiple generic duplicates of a robotic scorpion identified by the movie toyline as &quot;Scorponok.&quot; Though not necessarily a reference, the idea of &quot;Scorponok&quot; being a kind of mass-produced &quot;species&quot; of robots has recently been seen in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron'' cartoon]], where both [[Scorponok (G1)|Generation 1 Scorponok]] ''and'' [[Scorponok (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Scorponok]] were treated this way.<br /> *Scourge combines aspects of both [[Scourge (G1)|Generation 1 Scourge]] and [[Scourge (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge]]; he's a herald of Unicron like G1 Scourge, and transforms into a black truck like ''RID'' Scourge. The various insignia he wears as trophies include the symbols of the [[Decepticon]]s, [[Autobot]]s, [[Maximal]]s, [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s, [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] and [[Wreckers]]. <br /> *The symbols Elena studies are Maximal [[Cybertronix]], from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. They don't translate to anything specific; the access code Elena assembles simply reads &quot;XCB.&quot; <br /> *When proposing different alternate modes to Noah, Mirage briefly turns into an F1 car, a reference to [[Mirage (G1)|his Generation 1 counterpart]]'s alternate mode. He also turns into a Laborghini Countach, which was just a really cool, sexy car, but also famous in ''Transformers'' lore for being the alternate mode of [[Sideswipe (G1)|Generation 1 Sideswipe]].<br /> *Mirage is incredulous over the news that musician [[Mark Wahlberg]] is leaving his band, the Funky Bunch, and going into acting—a good-natured jab at the actor's leading role in the earlier ''Transformers'' movies, ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and ''The Last Knight''.<br /> *Scourge name-drops [[Primus]] as he taunts Optimus Prime, the first reference to the Transformers' creator god in any of the live-action movies.<br /> *Airazor explains that Unicron imbues his heralds with a &quot;dark energy,&quot; which increases his power, but also has a corrupting effect—almost certainly a reference to [[Dark Energon]], the life-energy of Unicron introduced Aligned continuity.<br /> *Unicron psychically tortures Scourge from afar in the same way he did [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<br /> *When Optimus Primal talks to Optimus Prime about how the Maximals trust the humans, he says there's &quot;[[More than Meets the Eye (disambiguation)|more to them than meets the eye]]&quot; to them.<br /> *In the final battle, when Unicron sends army of Freezers to reinforces his minions on Earth, they make their descent in the form of yellow-and-black orbs, which appears to be a nod to Unicron's [[Mini-Con]] from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', the yellow-and-black sphere, [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]].<br /> *In a glorious homage to [[Transformers (film)|the 2007 movie]], the musical highlight of &quot;Arrival to Earth&quot; plays as Optimus, Noah, and Primal escape the collapsing transwarp portal's suction.<br /> *[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and Transformers have frequently crossed over in comics and the occasional toyline over the years, though this marks the first time the two have co-existed in a feature film.<br /> <br /> ==Real-life references==<br /> *A tv screen briefly shows news coverage of the O.J. Simpson white Ford Bronco car chase, which places the events of the film near June 17th, 1994.<br /> *Throughout the film, Noah and Kris use the codenames &quot;[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]]&quot; and &quot;{{w|Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Tails}}&quot; (and in one instance, Mirage is referred to as &quot;{{w|Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles}}&quot;), a nod to the characters from the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' videogame series.<br /> *Kris wears a shirt of the ''Mighty Morphin' [[Power Rangers]]'', another property owned by Hasbro. A poster of said series also appears on his wall.<br /> *Kris is heard playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his [[Game Boy]]. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> *Bumblebee drops various voice lines from famous real-life films throughout the whole movie, including ''[[Spaceballs]]'' and ''{{w| Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface}}.''<br /> *Elena sings the TLC song &quot;{{w|Waterfalls (TLC song)|Waterfalls}}&quot; to herself during the flight to Peru. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> *When meeting Primal, Elena brings up the {{w|Nazca Lines}}, asking if the Maximals were responsible for creating them. In this case, however, Primal takes no credit for human ingenuity.<br /> *Mirage calls Optimus Primal &quot;{{w|Donkey Kong (character)|Donkey Kong}}&quot;.<br /> *At the end of the film, Elena appears on the CBS news program ''[[60 Minutes]]''; host [[Lesley Stahl]] makes a cameo appearance as herself during the segment.<br /> *Mirage quotes the line &quot;I like it a lot&quot; from ''Dumb and Dumber''. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> <br /> ==Errors==<br /> *When Scourge kills Apelinq, he welds his Maximal insignia to his right shoulder, but throughout the rest of the film, Apelinq's insignia was gone.<br /> *Though the sound effects and mention of Bowser imply Kris is playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his Game Boy, that game wouldn't see a release on the system until 1999's ''[https://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Mario_Bros._Deluxe Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]'' on the Game Boy Color. The only Mario platformers released for Game Boy by that point were the ''Super Mario Land'' games, which featured different antagonists than Bowser.<br /> *Elena sings &quot;Waterfalls&quot; to calm herself down. Assuming the film takes place in the summer, as implied by the aforementioned coverage of the O.J. Simpson chase, it would still be a few months until the November 1994 release of the album ''CrazySexyCool'', which the song first appeared on.<br /> *Similarly, Mirage quotes a line from ''Dumb and Dumber'', a film that would not release until December of 1994.<br /> *[[Transit (ROTB)|Transit]] was listed in the credits, despite his scene being cut from the theatrical release of the film due to test audiences reacting negatively to the dark tone.<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> A score album, ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', was released alongside the film on June 9, 2023. Paramount also compiled a Spotify Playlist, ''[[Transformers Rise of the Beats]]'', featuring songs that appeared in the film.<br /> <br /> ==Reception==<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> ==Development details==<br /> <br /> [[File:TRANSFORMERS-2022.jpg|thumb|Why did it take so long?|250px]]<br /> <br /> * March 27, 2015 — [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a &quot;writer's room&quot; with the intention of building a cinematic universe.&lt;ref name=&quot;goldsman&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; Goldsman goes on to hire a number of writers over the next few months: [[Steven DeKnight]] (''Daredevil''),&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-cinematic-universe/35696/transformers-cinematic-details-more-writers-over-10-films Transformers cinematic details]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Robert Kirkman]] (''The Walking Dead''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-writers-robert-kirkman-zak-penn-art-marcum-matt-holloway-jeff-pinkner-1201430601/ 'Transformers' Spinoff &amp; Sequel Scribes Set] on Deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; [[Art Marcum]] and [[Matt Holloway]] (''Iron Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Christina Hodson]] (''Shut In'', ''The Fugitive''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot;&gt;[http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/446175-christina-hodson-and-lindsey-beer-join-transformers-writing-team Christina Hodson and Lindsey Beer Join the Transformers Writing Team]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Lindsey Beer]] (''Dig''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot; /&gt; [[Zak Penn]] (''Pacific Rim 2''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Jeff Pinkner]] (''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', ''Lost''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] (''Ant-Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;barrerferrari&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer &amp; Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt; [[Ken Nolan]] (''Black Hawk Down''), and [[Geneva Robertson-Dworet]].&lt;ref name=&quot;nolandworet&quot;&gt;[http://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-writers-room/ Akiva Goldsman Teases 'Transformers' Franchise Plans]&lt;/ref&gt; Involved in the pitching process are [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Michael Bay]], [[Brian Goldner]], [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]], [[Mark Vahradian]], and [[Don Murphy]].&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinereveal&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 3, 2015 — During his keynote speech at the MIP Junior Conference, [[Allspark (company)|Allspark]]'s [[Stephen J. Davis]] notes that the writing team has come up with film concepts for Transformers 5, 6, 7, and 8.&lt;ref name=&quot;stephendaviskeynote&quot;&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_P2fw_DlS4&amp;t=812 Stephen Davis's keynote speech] at MIPJunior.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 12, 2016 — At [[Toy Fair 2016]], Hasbro reveals the projected release date of Transformers 7, along with the dates for the two preceding films.&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot; /&gt;<br /> * September 23, 2017 — At Licensing Europe 2017, Hasbro announces Transformers 7 will have an &quot;entirely new, exciting storyline&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/23/2019-transformers-movie-feature-entirely-new-storyline-349463 2019 Transformers Movie To Feature An Entirely New Storyline] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 16, 2018 — Hasbro clarifies at [[Toy Fair 2018]] that the film will be a reset of the franchise and has been delayed indefinitely until a new creative team is in place.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/02/16/transformers-cinematic-universe-current-movie-series-rebooted-358641 Transformers Cinematic Universe Is Over: Current Movie Series To Be Rebooted] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 24, 2018 — Paramount drops the film from their release schedule.&lt;ref&gt;[http://collider.com/transformers-7-cancelled/amp/ Paramount Officially Pulls the Next 'Transformers' Sequel from Their Release Date Schedule] on Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * March 15, 2019 — di Bonaventura states a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is in development.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/two-sequels-in-transformers-live-action-franchise-confirmed-in-development/43083/ Two Sequels in Transformers Live Action Franchise Confirmed in Development] on Seibertron&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * March 18, 2019 — di Bonaventura claims that the next main ''Transformers'' film will be a reboot closely tied to the ''Bumblebee'' sequel, rather than a direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''. Either way, Paramount will pick the best script for ''Transformers 7'' and release that first.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bumblebee-producer-says-next-transformers-movie-wi/1100-6465652/ Bumblebee Producer Says Next Transformers Movie Will Be A Reboot] on GameSpot&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr autobot cast.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Arcee (G1)|KARR]] [[GEEWUN|NOT BIKE!]]]]<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr terrorcon cast.jpg|thumb|250px|Actually, [[Megatron_(Movie)#Dark_of_the_Moon_film|not the first time]] The Transformers meet {{w|Mad Max|Mad Max}}...]]<br /> * January 27, 2020 — Variety reports two ''Transformers'' films are being penned, to be produced simultaneously: one written by [[James Vanderbilt]], another to be written by [[Joby Harold]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://variety.com/2020/film/news/transformers-franchise-revamp-bumblebee-james-vanderbilt-joby-harold-1203482496/ ‘Transformers’ Franchise Gets a Revamp With Two Separate Films in the Works] on Variety&lt;/ref&gt; Deadline reports that Vanderbilt's script is for a spin-off film based on ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', while Harold's script continues the story from the ''Bumblebee'' film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/01/transformers-movies-paramount-1202843234/ Dual ‘Transformers’ Movies In The Works At Paramount] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 2, 2020 — [[Hasbro]] CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms that a new Transformers live-action movie is slated to release on [[June 24]], 2022. However, only one between Harold's ''Bumblebee'' sequel and Vanderbilt's ''Beast Wars'' film will make it to production first.<br /> * August 21, 2020 — New Republic Pictures is announced as a new co-financier for Paramount in a ten picture deal in the wake of the success of 2019's ''Rocketman''.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/08/paramount-pictures-new-republic-pictures-10-picture-cofinancing-deal-top-gun-maverick-1203018250/ New Republic Pictures Signs 10-Pic Co-Fi Deal With Paramount Pictures; ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Among Films] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * November 16, 2020 — [[Steven Caple Jr.]] is announced as the director.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/11/transformers-director-steven-caple-jr-1234613830/ Transformers’: ‘Creed 2’ Director Steven Caple Jr. Tapped To Direct Next Installment In Paramount And Hasbro Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 1, 2021 — [[Anthony Ramos]] is in talks for a starring role.&lt;ref&gt;[https://collider.com/transformers-7-cast-anthony-ramos/ Exclusive: Anthony Ramos in Talks to Star in New 'Transformers' Movie] at Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 29, 2021 — [[Dominique Fishback]] is in final negotiations to star in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2021/04/transformers-dominique-fishback-anthony-ramos-paramount-eone-and-hasbro-franchise-1234746855/ 'Transformers': Dominique Fishback Lands Lead Role Opposite Anthony Ramos In Next Installment For The Paramount Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 13, 2021 — A casting call sheet for filming in Montreal reveals that the film is set in [[1992]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.transformersfr.com/t5190p250-parlons-des-films-transformers-a-venir#190206 Rumeur ― le &quot;7ème Film Transformers en prise de vue réelle&quot; se déroulerait en 1992] on transformersfr.com&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 22, 2021 — A Paramount virtual event is held in which the movie's title, premise, and few of the characters and cast are unveiled (revealing it to be both the ''Bumblebee'' and ''Beast Wars'' films in one).&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Currently attending a Paramount virtual event about the next #Transformers film. Report to follow!|link=https://twitter.com/search?q=(from%3ABWTF_Ben)%20until%3A2021-06-23%20since%3A2021-06-22|name=Ben Yee|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://bwtf.com/news/rise-of-the-beasts-character-descriptions|name=Ben Yee|site=BWTF|title=Movie News: &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot; Character Descriptions|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt; The film's logo and official premise are also unveiled on official Transformers social media accounts.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The battle on Earth is no longer just between Autobots and Decepticons… Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons join Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, in theatres June 24, 2022.|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1407422768602181632|name=@transformers|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 28, 2021 — [[Ron Perlman]] is announced to be reprising his role as Optimus Primal from ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Power of the Primes]]''. [[Darnell Metayer]] and [[Josh Peters]] are confirmed as writers, inspired by Joby Harold's earlier draft.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote='''Ron Perlman''' has been tapped to voice Optimus Primal in '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''', Collider has exclusively learned. [...] ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be led by rising stars '''Anthony Ramos''' (''In the Heights'') and '''Dominique Fishback''' (''Judas and the Black Messiah''), and '''Steven Caple Jr.''' (''Creed II'') is directing from a script by '''Darnell Metayer''' and '''Josh Peters''', who worked off an earlier draft by '''Joby Harold'''.|link=https://collider.com/ron-perlman-optimus-primal-voice-transformers-7-rise-of-the-beasts/|name=Jeff Sneider|site=Collider|title=Exclusive: 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Adds Ron Perlman as Voice of Optimus Primal|year=2021|month=06|day=28}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * July 11, 2021 — Rapper [[Tobe Nwigwe]] announces on Instagram that he's been cast in the movie.&lt;ref&gt;[https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/music/houston-s-tobe-nwigwe-earns-emmy-nom-16317174 Houston’s Tobe Nwigwe earns Emmy nom, 'Transformers' role] from the Houston Chronicle&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 6, 2021 — Caple Jr. reveals the vehicle modes for the Autobot and Terrorcon cast through his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The squad is out…|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CUsm_wyLory/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 20, 2021 — Filming is completed.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=That’s a wrap 🎬|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CVOw5z2r9TP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 21, 2021 — Cuscopolita reports on the vehicles with the film's Peru crew, confirming the unidentified vehicles as [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]].&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.facebook.com/cuscopolitamagazine/videos/1941112319403899|name=Cuscopolita|site=Facebook|title=Exclusiva con los Transformers|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 22, 2021 — Ramos makes a guest appearance on [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2021]], confirming Cheetor, his favorite ''Beast Wars'' character, will be in the film.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I am a ''Transformers'' fan, ''Beast Wars'' fan, Cheetor is my #1 favorite of all time, so it's dope to have Cheetor, to be in this movie with Cheetor, it's gonna be crazy.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjtxJqrv-bI&amp;t=6051s|name=Anthony Ramos|site=YouTube|title=Hasbro PulseCon 2021 - DAY ONE|year=2021|month=10|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * November 10, 2021 — Paramount announces the film has been delayed to [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has moved back a year and will now bow June 9, 2023. It previously was slated for June 24, 2022.|link=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-trek-transformers-movie-release-date-1235045937/|name=Aaron Couch|site=The Hollywood Reporter|title=‘Star Trek,’ ‘Transformers’ Movies Pushed Back at Paramount|year=2021|month=11|day=10}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 15, 2022 — Paramount confirms that ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be the first entry in a trilogy of films.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will be released theatrically in 2023 and is the first of three new installments. A new animated series from @Nickelodeon arrives this fall. And in 2024, the franchise expands further with a CG animated Transformers theatrical film. #ParamountPlus|link=https://twitter.com/paramountplus/status/1493706271207292928|name=Paramount+|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=02|day=15}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 11, 2022 — Caple Jr. reveals through Instagram that [[Pete Davidson]] is the voice of Mirage, and [[Michelle Yeoh]] is the voice of Airazor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Sneak peek of Pete voicing Mirage &amp; @michelleyeoh_official blessing us as the voice of Air Razor|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjlx3PPPC_J/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=11}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 21, 2022 — [[Tobe Nwigwe]] states on an Instagram post that they are doing some re-shoots for ''Rise of the Beasts'', including featuring his character in additional scenes.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The head people from ''Transformers'' said I did so good in my part they wanna add me to some more scenes. So I gotta go shoot some more stuff for ''Transformers''.|link=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj9PnevsVb1/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY|name=Tobe Nwigwe|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=21}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:ROTBTeaserPoster.jpg|thumb|250px|right]]<br /> * December 1, 2022 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWWDskI46Js official teaser trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures in conjunction with São Paulo's CCXP convention, giving audiences a first glimpse of the film and its various characters, including Mirage, Arcee, Scourge and the Maximals. Multiple voice cast members are also announced.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2022/12/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-peter-dinklage-liza-koshy-john-dimaggio-cast-1235186104/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 2, 2022 — [[Jongnic Bontemps]] is announced as the film's score composer. &lt;ref&gt;[http://filmmusicreporter.com/2022/12/02/jongnic-bontemps-to-compose-music-for-steven-caple-jr-s-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 16, 2022 — Caple Jr. shares a clip of Peter Cullen performing on his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=🐐|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPM80yPcsP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=12|day=16}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 26, 2022 — Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal make a &quot;guest&quot; appearance on the 2022 [[Nickelodeon]] Nickmas NFL game, showcasing both modes and their transformations.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5X0F_AvY8Q YouTube upload] of a recording for Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal on the 2022 Nickmas NFL game&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * January 31, 2023 — [[Sam Smith]] reveals toy concept art for a new character from the film, [[Freezer]].&lt;ref&gt;https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFlXXNOly1/&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 12, 2023 — Paramount airs a 30-second TV spot detailing Mirage's Porsche 911 vehicle mode for Super Bowl LVII in collaboration with Porsche.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2023/02/2023-super-bowl-movie-trailers-the-flash-fast-x-transformers-ant-man-expected-1235247160/ Super Bowl Movie Trailer Spots Will Include ‘The Flash’, ‘Fast X’, ‘Transformers’ &amp; ‘Ant-Man’ — Deadline]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 2, 2023 — During the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Final Four on CBS, Paramount aired a first-of-its-kind mixed reality TV spot that showed off Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal appearing on a 90s basketball court that transformed from the court the actual basketball match was being played on. A few brief clips from the first trailer were also shown. &lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeeIfpbUAHg]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 6, 2023 — Actor [[Tongayi Chirisa]] announces on Instagram that he is the voice of Cheetor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=So there is a story to this!!! Per the usual standard .. I had to sign an NDA, so I had NO IDEA what I was reading for.. it was only when I was in the booth to do my voice over that it dawned on me that I was reading for TRANSFORMERS Like what!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯 I totally geeked out in the moment.. Man, to say this is mad exciting is an understatement... So thankful. So honored, so blessed!!!! Massive shout out and THANK YOU to @stevencaplejr for putting your boi on! Appreciate you, fam!!! @transformersmovie..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 IT WAS ALL A DREAM!!!! Welcome, y'all. I am your transformer #CHEETOR!!!! Let's goooo!!!!!! #NdezvaMwari #Yeshua #smallbeginnings #ontherise|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqs_PQ1J_s6/|name=Tongayi Chirisa|site=Instagram|year=2023|month=04|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 14, 2023 — To promote the film, Optimus Prime introduces Tobe Nwigwe's performance of &quot;[[On My Soul]]&quot; at {{w|Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella}}.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Calling all Autobots. @TobeNwigwe and #OptimusPrime have rolled out to #Coachella. #Transformers #RiseOfTheBeasts|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1647069845731803136|name=Transformers|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=04|day=14}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 27, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itnqEauWQZM official trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures, revealing more of the movie and Unicron's role in the plot, as well as delivering a first, brief look at the Predacons.<br /> * May 6, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxore0Gxwpc first clip] was showcased at the 2023 MTV Movie &amp; TV Awards, showing the Autobots' first interaction with the Maximals.<br /> * May 12, 2023 — The website Puliwood reveals the film's Hungarian dub cast...including the voice of [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]], a character that had not yet been announced to be appearing in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.puliwood.hu/ismertetok/exkluziv-ilyen-szinkronhangokkal-jon-a-transformers-a-fenevadak-kora-325900.html EXKLUZÍV: ilyen szinkronhangokkal jön a Transformers: A fenevadak kora]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 27, 2023 — The film's world premiere is held at Marina Bay Sands in [[Singapore]].<br /> * June 5, 2023 — David Sobolov confirms on Instagram that he is also voicing Apelinq in the film.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CtIhCcwu4Ld/|quote=#transformers #riseofthebeasts fans… I just saw our epic premiere in Brooklyn! Tonight, I’m excited to reveal that I am the voice… of Apelinq!|name=David Sobolov|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=06|day=05}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> * In a first for the franchise, the lead human actors, multiple writers, the composer, and the director are all people of color.<br /> * During the production of the film, Ramos had to acquire a driver's license at Caple Jr.'s behest.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.buzzfeed.com/joyannjeffrey/anthony-ramos-transformers-drivers-license Anthony Ramos Had To Quickly Get His Driver's License While Filming &quot;Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts&quot;]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * This is the first movie in the series not to be worked on by [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic| Industrial Light &amp; Magic]]; this time around the CG effects were done by [[Moving Picture Company]] and [[WetaFX]].<br /> * During an interview with a fan, voice actor David Sobolov revealed that Caple Jr. would create storyboards using Transformers toys. Awesome!&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdsfclO5etE&amp;t=1106 &quot;ROTB UNICRON IS THRILLING!&quot; | Interview with DAVID SOBOLOV (Rhinox + Battletrap)! - YouTube]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * According to Caple Jr., Optimus's unmasked face was modeled after Peter Cullen's.<br /> <br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> * ''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/Beast Kakusei''''' (トランスフォーマー/ビースト覚醒 ''Toransufōmā Bīsuto Kakusei'', &quot;Transformers: Beast Awakening&quot;)<br /> * ''Cantonese:'' '''''Bin&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;jing&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt; Gam&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;gong&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;: Kwong&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;sau&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt; Gwat&lt;sup&gt;6&lt;/sup&gt;hei&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;''''' (變形金剛：狂獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''French:'' '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' (France), '''''Transformers : Le Réveil des Bêtes''''' (Canada, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''German:'' '''''Transformers: Aufstieg der Bestien''''' (&quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Hungarian:'' '''''Transformers: A fenevadak kora''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Age of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Italian: '' '''''Transformers: Il Risveglio''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening&quot;)<br /> * ''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Wàn Shòu Juéqǐ''''' (Taiwan, 變形金剛：萬獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Chāonéng Yǒngshì Juéqǐ''''' (Mainland China, 变形金刚：超能勇士崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beast Wars&quot;)<br /> * ''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Despertar das Feras''''' (Brazil, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers: El Despertar de las Bestias''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Russian:'' '''''Трансформеры: Восхождение Звероботов''''' (&quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beastbots&quot;)<br /> * ''Ukrainian:'' '''''Трансформери: Час Звіроботів''''' (&quot;Transformers: Time of the Beastbots&quot;)<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist|2}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Real world films]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts| ]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts media]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Beasts_(film)&diff=1699485 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film) 2023-06-10T16:45:43Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Real-life references */</p> <hr /> <div>{{nav-rotb}}<br /> {{movie|<br /> |seriess=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |prev=Bumblebee (film)<br /> |next=<br /> |title=''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''<br /> |image=Transformers Rise of the Beasts Theatrical Poster.jpeg<br /> |caption=So for now, let the battle be here, on this strange, primitive world. And let it be called... Beast Wars!<br /> |production companies=[[Skydance Media]]&lt;br&gt;[[Entertainment One]]&lt;br&gt;[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura|di Bonaventura Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[New Republic Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay|Bay Films]]<br /> |distributor=[[Paramount Pictures]]<br /> |executive producer=[[Steven Spielberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Goldner]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Oliver]]&lt;br&gt;[[Bradley J. Fischer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Valerii An]]&lt;br&gt;[[David Ellison]]&lt;br&gt;[[Dana Goldberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Granger]]<br /> |associate producer=[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]]&lt;br&gt;[[Tom DeSanto]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Murphy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay]]&lt;br&gt;[[Mark Vahradian]]&lt;br&gt;[[Duncan Henderson]]<br /> |story by=[[Joby Harold]]<br /> |screenplay by=[[Joby Harold]]&lt;br&gt;[[Darnell Metayer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Josh Peters]]&lt;br&gt;[[Erich Hoeber]]&lt;br&gt;[[Jon Hoeber]]<br /> |directed by=[[Steven Caple Jr.]]<br /> |cinematography by=[[Enrique Chediak]]<br /> |edited by=[[Stuart Levy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brett M. Reed]]<br /> |music by=[[Jongnic Bontemps]]<br /> |release date=[[June 9]], [[2023]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |runtime=117 minutes &lt;ref&gt;https://collider.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-runtime/&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |budget=$200 million<br /> |box office=<br /> }}<br /> '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' is the planned seventh film in the [[live-action film series]], serving both as a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' and a tribute to ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''. The film is directed by [[Steven Caple Jr.]] and written by [[Joby Harold]], [[Darnell Metayer]], [[Josh Peters]], [[Erich Hoeber]], and [[Jon Hoeber]]. Originally expected to be released on [[June 28]], [[2019]],&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot;&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/02/12/transformers-5-transformers-6-bumblebee-spin-off-movie-revealed-309503 Transformers 5, Transformers 6 And Bumblebee Spin-Off Movie Revealed] ToyFair news at TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt; the film was delayed multiple times until finally being released on [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> ==Cast==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> * [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])<br /> * [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] <br /> * [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] ([[Pete Davidson]])<br /> * [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] ([[Liza Koshy]])<br /> * [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] ([[Cristo Fernández]])<br /> * [[Stratosphere]] ([[John DiMaggio]])<br /> <br /> ;Maximals<br /> * [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] ([[Ron Perlman]])<br /> * [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] ([[Michelle Yeoh]])<br /> * [[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] ([[David Sobolov]])<br /> * [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] ([[Tongayi Chirisa]])<br /> * [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]] (David Sobolov)<br /> <br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s / [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=<br /> ;Terrorcons<br /> * [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] ([[Peter Dinklage]])<br /> * [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] ([[Michaela Jaé Rodriguez]])<br /> * [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (David Sobolov)<br /> * [[Freezer]]<br /> <br /> ;Predacons<br /> * [[Scorponok (ROTB)|Scorponok]]<br /> <br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> * [[Noah Diaz]] ([[Anthony Ramos]])<br /> * [[Elena Wallace]] ([[Dominique Fishback]])<br /> * [[Breanna Diaz]] ([[Luna Lauren Velez]])<br /> * [[Kris Diaz]] ([[Dean Scott Vasquez]])<br /> * [[Reek]] ([[Tobe Nwigwe]])<br /> * [[Jillian Robertson]] ([[Sarah Stiles]])<br /> * [[Bishop (ROTB)|Bishop]] ([[Aidan Devine]])<br /> * [[Mrs. Greene]] ([[Leni Parker]])<br /> * [[Amaru]] ([[Lucas Huarancca]])<br /> ;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]<br /> * [[Agent Burke]] ([[Michael Kelly (actor)|Michael Kelly]])<br /> <br /> |h4=Others|c4=<br /> * [[Unicron]] ([[Colman Domingo]])<br /> |nonumbering=true<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Continuity notes==<br /> ''Rise of the Beasts'' is a direct sequel to 2018's ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' film, taking place seven years after its events, in 1994. The plot of the film has little impact on this one, beyond it being established that the Autobots have been stranded on Earth since arriving at its end. While waiting for Noah to infiltrate the museum, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee have a conversation that alludes Bee's time with [[Charlie Watson]].<br /> <br /> More notably, ''Rise of the Beasts'' serves to continue the heated debate among fans that ''Bumblebee'' began over whether or not the ''Transformers'' live-action film series has been rebooted, and is now ignoring the events of the five [[Michael Bay]]-directed movies. Promotion for the film has delivered a lot of fuzzy statements and mixed-messaging, but the film has been referred to (quite adamantly, on the part of producer [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]]) as a prequel to the [[Transformers (film)|2007 film]] several times. Either way, it's pretty clear the decision to set the film in 1994 was one primarily made to avoid having to directly deal with the timeframe of the Bay movies in any capacity.<br /> <br /> For what it's worth, the film takes some steps to preserve the broad continuity of at least the first Bay film; the Transwarp Key's energy is explicitly stated to operate on a frequency that humans cannot perceive, meaning that they literally cannot ''see'' the huge sky-beam or the portal. As such, the film ends with the general population of Earth (beyond secret forces within the US government) still entirely unaware of the Transformers' existence, as was the case when the 2007 film began. As the time-gap between these &quot;prequels&quot; and the first movie narrows, though, it becomes increasingly difficult to imagine them fitting together without a lot of hand-waving away of specific details, unless future movies actually start making active attempts to address this.<br /> <br /> In terms of active contradictions to established continuity, ''Rise of the Beasts'' appears to take the same approach as ''Bumblebee'' and ignores the events of the final Bay film, 2017's ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', by depicting Unicron as a separate planet, rather than the Earth itself, as he appeared in that film. However, it's probably important to note that the film lightly implies that the Maximals are time-travellers from the future (see &quot;Transformers references&quot; for more details), which would mean that the Unicron who appears in this film is also from the future. Thus it ''could'' be argued that his appearance here doesn't technically contradict ''The Last Knight''—but of course, that would mean he was trying to eat his own past self.<br /> <br /> ==Transformers references==<br /> *The Maximals are broadly depicted the same as they were in the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon: as a &quot;highly-advanced race&quot; of beast-mode Transformers who use transwarp technology to travel to other planets and interact with their native species, whose travels bring them to ancient Earth. Steven Caple Jr. has noted that earlier drafts of the screenplay explicitly depicted the Maximals as time-travellers from the future, as they were in the cartoon, and while the concept is so toned down for the finished movie that it probably won't even occur to general audiences, several references to the idea are still made on-screen. Transwarp technology is stated to open portals in time as well as space; Airazor states that the Maximals are &quot;from both [the Autobots'] past and future&quot;; and Optimus Primal says that he is named after the &quot;legendary&quot; Optimus Prime, which all combine to suggest that the Maximals originate from the future.<br /> *The idea of the Maximals hailing from a [[Jungle Planet (colony)|jungle planet]] originates in [[IDW Publishing]]'s comic books, which depicted many ''Beast Wars'' characters as the residents of the planet Eukaris. The planet is implied to be one of many colonised by Transformers in ages past using space bridges generated by the Transwarp Key, before the planets became separated and the key &quot;lost.&quot; This concept of great era of Cybertronian expansion that led to the foundation of lost colonies on other planets where Cybertronian life evolved in new and different directions dates back to 2005's [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]], and became a recurring element in ''Transformers'' series in the 2010s and beyond after it was incorporated into the lore of the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned continuity]].<br /> *Unicron's armies being named the &quot;Terrorcons&quot; hearkens back to both 2004's ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' and 2010's ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'', which both featured the power of Unicron being used to create armies of warriors known as Terrorcons.<br /> *Though not identified by name onscreen, Unicron's army includes multiple generic duplicates of a robotic scorpion identified by the movie toyline as &quot;Scorponok.&quot; Though not necessarily a reference, the idea of &quot;Scorponok&quot; being a kind of mass-produced &quot;species&quot; of robots has recently been seen in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron'' cartoon]], where both [[Scorponok (G1)|Generation 1 Scorponok]] ''and'' [[Scorponok (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Scorponok]] were treated this way.<br /> *Scourge combines aspects of both [[Scourge (G1)|Generation 1 Scourge]] and [[Scourge (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge]]; he's a herald of Unicron like G1 Scourge, and transforms into a black truck like ''RID'' Scourge. The various insignia he wears as trophies include the symbols of the [[Decepticon]]s, [[Autobot]]s, [[Maximal]]s, [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s, [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] and [[Wreckers]]. <br /> *The symbols Elena studies are Maximal [[Cybertronix]], from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. They don't translate to anything specific; the access code Elena assembles simply reads &quot;XCB.&quot; <br /> *When proposing different alternate modes to Noah, Mirage briefly turns into an F1 car, a reference to [[Mirage (G1)|his Generation 1 counterpart]]'s alternate mode. He also turns into a Laborghini Countach, which was just a really cool, sexy car, but also famous in ''Transformers'' lore for being the alternate mode of [[Sideswipe (G1)|Generation 1 Sideswipe]].<br /> *Mirage is incredulous over the news that musician [[Mark Wahlberg]] is leaving his band, the Funky Bunch, and going into acting—a good-natured jab at the actor's leading role in the earlier ''Transformers'' movies, ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and ''The Last Knight''.<br /> *Scourge name-drops [[Primus]] as he taunts Optimus Prime, the first reference to the Transformers' creator god in any of the live-action movies.<br /> *Airazor explains that Unicron imbues his heralds with a &quot;dark energy,&quot; which increases his power, but also has a corrupting effect—almost certainly a reference to [[Dark Energon]], the life-energy of Unicron introduced Aligned continuity.<br /> *Unicron psychically tortures Scourge from afar in the same way he did [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<br /> *When Optimus Primal talks to Optimus Prime about how the Maximals trust the humans, he says there's &quot;[[More than Meets the Eye (disambiguation)|more to them than meets the eye]]&quot; to them.<br /> *In the final battle, when Unicron sends army of Freezers to reinforces his minions on Earth, they make their descent in the form of yellow-and-black orbs, which appears to be a nod to Unicron's [[Mini-Con]] from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', the yellow-and-black sphere, [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]].<br /> *In a glorious homage to [[Transformers (film)|the 2007 movie]], the musical highlight of &quot;Arrival to Earth&quot; plays as Optimus, Noah, and Primal escape the collapsing transwarp portal's suction.<br /> *[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and Transformers have frequently crossed over in comics and the occasional toyline over the years, though this marks the first time the two have co-existed in a feature film.<br /> <br /> ==Real-life references==<br /> *A tv screen briefly shows news coverage of the O.J. Simpson white Ford Bronco car chase, which places the events of the film near June 17th, 1994.<br /> *Throughout the film, Noah and Kris use the codenames &quot;[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]]&quot; and &quot;{{w|Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Tails}}&quot; (and in one instance, Mirage is referred to as &quot;{{w|Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles}}&quot;), a nod to the characters from the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' videogame series.<br /> *Kris wears a shirt of the ''Mighty Morphin' [[Power Rangers]]'', another property owned by Hasbro. A poster of said series also appears on his wall.<br /> *Kris is heard playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his [[Game Boy]]. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> *Bumblebee drops various voice lines from famous real-life films throughout the whole movie, including ''[[Spaceballs]]'' and ''{{w| Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface}}.''<br /> *Elena sings the TLC song &quot;{{w|Waterfalls (TLC song)|Waterfalls}}&quot; to herself during the flight to Peru. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> *When meeting Primal, Elena brings up the {{w|Nazca Lines}}, asking if the Maximals were responsible for creating them. In this case, however, Primal takes no credit for human ingenuity.<br /> *Mirage calls Optimus Primal &quot;{{w|Donkey Kong (character)|Donkey Kong}}&quot;.<br /> *At the end of the film, Elena appears on the CBS news program ''[[60 Minutes]]''; host [[Lesley Stahl]] makes a cameo appearance as herself during the segment.<br /> *Mirage quotes the line &quot;I like it a lot&quot; from ''Dumb and Dumber''. However, see &quot;Errors&quot;.<br /> <br /> ==Errors==<br /> *When Scourge kills Apelinq, he welds his Maximal insignia to his right shoulder, but throughout the rest of the film, Apelinq's insignia was gone.<br /> *Though the sound effects and mention of Bowser imply Kris is playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his Game Boy, that game wouldn't see a release on the system until 1999's ''[https://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Mario_Bros._Deluxe Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]'' on the Game Boy Color. The only Mario platformers released for Game Boy by that point were the ''Super Mario Land'' games, which featured different antagonists than Bowser.<br /> *Elena sings &quot;Waterfalls&quot; to calm herself down. Assuming the film takes place in the summer, as implied by the aforementioned coverage of the O.J. Simpson chase, it would still be a few months until the November 1994 release of the album ''CrazySexyCool'', which the song first appeared on.<br /> *[[Transit (ROTB)|Transit]] was listed in the credits, despite his scene being cut from the theatrical release of the film due to test audiences reacting negatively to the dark tone.<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> A score album, ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', was released alongside the film on June 9, 2023. Paramount also compiled a Spotify Playlist, ''[[Transformers Rise of the Beats]]'', featuring songs that appeared in the film.<br /> <br /> ==Reception==<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> ==Development details==<br /> <br /> [[File:TRANSFORMERS-2022.jpg|thumb|Why did it take so long?|250px]]<br /> <br /> * March 27, 2015 — [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a &quot;writer's room&quot; with the intention of building a cinematic universe.&lt;ref name=&quot;goldsman&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; Goldsman goes on to hire a number of writers over the next few months: [[Steven DeKnight]] (''Daredevil''),&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-cinematic-universe/35696/transformers-cinematic-details-more-writers-over-10-films Transformers cinematic details]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Robert Kirkman]] (''The Walking Dead''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-writers-robert-kirkman-zak-penn-art-marcum-matt-holloway-jeff-pinkner-1201430601/ 'Transformers' Spinoff &amp; Sequel Scribes Set] on Deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; [[Art Marcum]] and [[Matt Holloway]] (''Iron Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Christina Hodson]] (''Shut In'', ''The Fugitive''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot;&gt;[http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/446175-christina-hodson-and-lindsey-beer-join-transformers-writing-team Christina Hodson and Lindsey Beer Join the Transformers Writing Team]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Lindsey Beer]] (''Dig''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot; /&gt; [[Zak Penn]] (''Pacific Rim 2''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Jeff Pinkner]] (''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', ''Lost''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] (''Ant-Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;barrerferrari&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer &amp; Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt; [[Ken Nolan]] (''Black Hawk Down''), and [[Geneva Robertson-Dworet]].&lt;ref name=&quot;nolandworet&quot;&gt;[http://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-writers-room/ Akiva Goldsman Teases 'Transformers' Franchise Plans]&lt;/ref&gt; Involved in the pitching process are [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Michael Bay]], [[Brian Goldner]], [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]], [[Mark Vahradian]], and [[Don Murphy]].&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinereveal&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 3, 2015 — During his keynote speech at the MIP Junior Conference, [[Allspark (company)|Allspark]]'s [[Stephen J. Davis]] notes that the writing team has come up with film concepts for Transformers 5, 6, 7, and 8.&lt;ref name=&quot;stephendaviskeynote&quot;&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_P2fw_DlS4&amp;t=812 Stephen Davis's keynote speech] at MIPJunior.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 12, 2016 — At [[Toy Fair 2016]], Hasbro reveals the projected release date of Transformers 7, along with the dates for the two preceding films.&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot; /&gt;<br /> * September 23, 2017 — At Licensing Europe 2017, Hasbro announces Transformers 7 will have an &quot;entirely new, exciting storyline&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/23/2019-transformers-movie-feature-entirely-new-storyline-349463 2019 Transformers Movie To Feature An Entirely New Storyline] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 16, 2018 — Hasbro clarifies at [[Toy Fair 2018]] that the film will be a reset of the franchise and has been delayed indefinitely until a new creative team is in place.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/02/16/transformers-cinematic-universe-current-movie-series-rebooted-358641 Transformers Cinematic Universe Is Over: Current Movie Series To Be Rebooted] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 24, 2018 — Paramount drops the film from their release schedule.&lt;ref&gt;[http://collider.com/transformers-7-cancelled/amp/ Paramount Officially Pulls the Next 'Transformers' Sequel from Their Release Date Schedule] on Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * March 15, 2019 — di Bonaventura states a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is in development.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/two-sequels-in-transformers-live-action-franchise-confirmed-in-development/43083/ Two Sequels in Transformers Live Action Franchise Confirmed in Development] on Seibertron&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * March 18, 2019 — di Bonaventura claims that the next main ''Transformers'' film will be a reboot closely tied to the ''Bumblebee'' sequel, rather than a direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''. Either way, Paramount will pick the best script for ''Transformers 7'' and release that first.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bumblebee-producer-says-next-transformers-movie-wi/1100-6465652/ Bumblebee Producer Says Next Transformers Movie Will Be A Reboot] on GameSpot&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr autobot cast.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Arcee (G1)|KARR]] [[GEEWUN|NOT BIKE!]]]]<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr terrorcon cast.jpg|thumb|250px|Actually, [[Megatron_(Movie)#Dark_of_the_Moon_film|not the first time]] The Transformers meet {{w|Mad Max|Mad Max}}...]]<br /> * January 27, 2020 — Variety reports two ''Transformers'' films are being penned, to be produced simultaneously: one written by [[James Vanderbilt]], another to be written by [[Joby Harold]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://variety.com/2020/film/news/transformers-franchise-revamp-bumblebee-james-vanderbilt-joby-harold-1203482496/ ‘Transformers’ Franchise Gets a Revamp With Two Separate Films in the Works] on Variety&lt;/ref&gt; Deadline reports that Vanderbilt's script is for a spin-off film based on ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', while Harold's script continues the story from the ''Bumblebee'' film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/01/transformers-movies-paramount-1202843234/ Dual ‘Transformers’ Movies In The Works At Paramount] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 2, 2020 — [[Hasbro]] CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms that a new Transformers live-action movie is slated to release on [[June 24]], 2022. However, only one between Harold's ''Bumblebee'' sequel and Vanderbilt's ''Beast Wars'' film will make it to production first.<br /> * August 21, 2020 — New Republic Pictures is announced as a new co-financier for Paramount in a ten picture deal in the wake of the success of 2019's ''Rocketman''.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/08/paramount-pictures-new-republic-pictures-10-picture-cofinancing-deal-top-gun-maverick-1203018250/ New Republic Pictures Signs 10-Pic Co-Fi Deal With Paramount Pictures; ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Among Films] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * November 16, 2020 — [[Steven Caple Jr.]] is announced as the director.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/11/transformers-director-steven-caple-jr-1234613830/ Transformers’: ‘Creed 2’ Director Steven Caple Jr. Tapped To Direct Next Installment In Paramount And Hasbro Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 1, 2021 — [[Anthony Ramos]] is in talks for a starring role.&lt;ref&gt;[https://collider.com/transformers-7-cast-anthony-ramos/ Exclusive: Anthony Ramos in Talks to Star in New 'Transformers' Movie] at Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 29, 2021 — [[Dominique Fishback]] is in final negotiations to star in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2021/04/transformers-dominique-fishback-anthony-ramos-paramount-eone-and-hasbro-franchise-1234746855/ 'Transformers': Dominique Fishback Lands Lead Role Opposite Anthony Ramos In Next Installment For The Paramount Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 13, 2021 — A casting call sheet for filming in Montreal reveals that the film is set in [[1992]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.transformersfr.com/t5190p250-parlons-des-films-transformers-a-venir#190206 Rumeur ― le &quot;7ème Film Transformers en prise de vue réelle&quot; se déroulerait en 1992] on transformersfr.com&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 22, 2021 — A Paramount virtual event is held in which the movie's title, premise, and few of the characters and cast are unveiled (revealing it to be both the ''Bumblebee'' and ''Beast Wars'' films in one).&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Currently attending a Paramount virtual event about the next #Transformers film. Report to follow!|link=https://twitter.com/search?q=(from%3ABWTF_Ben)%20until%3A2021-06-23%20since%3A2021-06-22|name=Ben Yee|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://bwtf.com/news/rise-of-the-beasts-character-descriptions|name=Ben Yee|site=BWTF|title=Movie News: &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot; Character Descriptions|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt; The film's logo and official premise are also unveiled on official Transformers social media accounts.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The battle on Earth is no longer just between Autobots and Decepticons… Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons join Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, in theatres June 24, 2022.|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1407422768602181632|name=@transformers|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * June 28, 2021 — [[Ron Perlman]] is announced to be reprising his role as Optimus Primal from ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Power of the Primes]]''. [[Darnell Metayer]] and [[Josh Peters]] are confirmed as writers, inspired by Joby Harold's earlier draft.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote='''Ron Perlman''' has been tapped to voice Optimus Primal in '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''', Collider has exclusively learned. [...] ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be led by rising stars '''Anthony Ramos''' (''In the Heights'') and '''Dominique Fishback''' (''Judas and the Black Messiah''), and '''Steven Caple Jr.''' (''Creed II'') is directing from a script by '''Darnell Metayer''' and '''Josh Peters''', who worked off an earlier draft by '''Joby Harold'''.|link=https://collider.com/ron-perlman-optimus-primal-voice-transformers-7-rise-of-the-beasts/|name=Jeff Sneider|site=Collider|title=Exclusive: 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Adds Ron Perlman as Voice of Optimus Primal|year=2021|month=06|day=28}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * July 11, 2021 — Rapper [[Tobe Nwigwe]] announces on Instagram that he's been cast in the movie.&lt;ref&gt;[https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/music/houston-s-tobe-nwigwe-earns-emmy-nom-16317174 Houston’s Tobe Nwigwe earns Emmy nom, 'Transformers' role] from the Houston Chronicle&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 6, 2021 — Caple Jr. reveals the vehicle modes for the Autobot and Terrorcon cast through his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The squad is out…|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CUsm_wyLory/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 20, 2021 — Filming is completed.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=That’s a wrap 🎬|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CVOw5z2r9TP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 21, 2021 — Cuscopolita reports on the vehicles with the film's Peru crew, confirming the unidentified vehicles as [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]].&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.facebook.com/cuscopolitamagazine/videos/1941112319403899|name=Cuscopolita|site=Facebook|title=Exclusiva con los Transformers|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 22, 2021 — Ramos makes a guest appearance on [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2021]], confirming Cheetor, his favorite ''Beast Wars'' character, will be in the film.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I am a ''Transformers'' fan, ''Beast Wars'' fan, Cheetor is my #1 favorite of all time, so it's dope to have Cheetor, to be in this movie with Cheetor, it's gonna be crazy.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjtxJqrv-bI&amp;t=6051s|name=Anthony Ramos|site=YouTube|title=Hasbro PulseCon 2021 - DAY ONE|year=2021|month=10|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * November 10, 2021 — Paramount announces the film has been delayed to [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has moved back a year and will now bow June 9, 2023. It previously was slated for June 24, 2022.|link=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-trek-transformers-movie-release-date-1235045937/|name=Aaron Couch|site=The Hollywood Reporter|title=‘Star Trek,’ ‘Transformers’ Movies Pushed Back at Paramount|year=2021|month=11|day=10}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 15, 2022 — Paramount confirms that ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be the first entry in a trilogy of films.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will be released theatrically in 2023 and is the first of three new installments. A new animated series from @Nickelodeon arrives this fall. And in 2024, the franchise expands further with a CG animated Transformers theatrical film. #ParamountPlus|link=https://twitter.com/paramountplus/status/1493706271207292928|name=Paramount+|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=02|day=15}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 11, 2022 — Caple Jr. reveals through Instagram that [[Pete Davidson]] is the voice of Mirage, and [[Michelle Yeoh]] is the voice of Airazor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Sneak peek of Pete voicing Mirage &amp; @michelleyeoh_official blessing us as the voice of Air Razor|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjlx3PPPC_J/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=11}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * October 21, 2022 — [[Tobe Nwigwe]] states on an Instagram post that they are doing some re-shoots for ''Rise of the Beasts'', including featuring his character in additional scenes.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The head people from ''Transformers'' said I did so good in my part they wanna add me to some more scenes. So I gotta go shoot some more stuff for ''Transformers''.|link=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj9PnevsVb1/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY|name=Tobe Nwigwe|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=21}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:ROTBTeaserPoster.jpg|thumb|250px|right]]<br /> * December 1, 2022 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWWDskI46Js official teaser trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures in conjunction with São Paulo's CCXP convention, giving audiences a first glimpse of the film and its various characters, including Mirage, Arcee, Scourge and the Maximals. Multiple voice cast members are also announced.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2022/12/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-peter-dinklage-liza-koshy-john-dimaggio-cast-1235186104/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 2, 2022 — [[Jongnic Bontemps]] is announced as the film's score composer. &lt;ref&gt;[http://filmmusicreporter.com/2022/12/02/jongnic-bontemps-to-compose-music-for-steven-caple-jr-s-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 16, 2022 — Caple Jr. shares a clip of Peter Cullen performing on his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=🐐|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPM80yPcsP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=12|day=16}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * December 26, 2022 — Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal make a &quot;guest&quot; appearance on the 2022 [[Nickelodeon]] Nickmas NFL game, showcasing both modes and their transformations.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5X0F_AvY8Q YouTube upload] of a recording for Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal on the 2022 Nickmas NFL game&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * January 31, 2023 — [[Sam Smith]] reveals toy concept art for a new character from the film, [[Freezer]].&lt;ref&gt;https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFlXXNOly1/&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * February 12, 2023 — Paramount airs a 30-second TV spot detailing Mirage's Porsche 911 vehicle mode for Super Bowl LVII in collaboration with Porsche.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2023/02/2023-super-bowl-movie-trailers-the-flash-fast-x-transformers-ant-man-expected-1235247160/ Super Bowl Movie Trailer Spots Will Include ‘The Flash’, ‘Fast X’, ‘Transformers’ &amp; ‘Ant-Man’ — Deadline]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 2, 2023 — During the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Final Four on CBS, Paramount aired a first-of-its-kind mixed reality TV spot that showed off Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal appearing on a 90s basketball court that transformed from the court the actual basketball match was being played on. A few brief clips from the first trailer were also shown. &lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeeIfpbUAHg]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 6, 2023 — Actor [[Tongayi Chirisa]] announces on Instagram that he is the voice of Cheetor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=So there is a story to this!!! Per the usual standard .. I had to sign an NDA, so I had NO IDEA what I was reading for.. it was only when I was in the booth to do my voice over that it dawned on me that I was reading for TRANSFORMERS Like what!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯 I totally geeked out in the moment.. Man, to say this is mad exciting is an understatement... So thankful. So honored, so blessed!!!! Massive shout out and THANK YOU to @stevencaplejr for putting your boi on! Appreciate you, fam!!! @transformersmovie..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 IT WAS ALL A DREAM!!!! Welcome, y'all. I am your transformer #CHEETOR!!!! Let's goooo!!!!!! #NdezvaMwari #Yeshua #smallbeginnings #ontherise|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqs_PQ1J_s6/|name=Tongayi Chirisa|site=Instagram|year=2023|month=04|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 14, 2023 — To promote the film, Optimus Prime introduces Tobe Nwigwe's performance of &quot;[[On My Soul]]&quot; at {{w|Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella}}.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Calling all Autobots. @TobeNwigwe and #OptimusPrime have rolled out to #Coachella. #Transformers #RiseOfTheBeasts|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1647069845731803136|name=Transformers|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=04|day=14}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * April 27, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itnqEauWQZM official trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures, revealing more of the movie and Unicron's role in the plot, as well as delivering a first, brief look at the Predacons.<br /> * May 6, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxore0Gxwpc first clip] was showcased at the 2023 MTV Movie &amp; TV Awards, showing the Autobots' first interaction with the Maximals.<br /> * May 12, 2023 — The website Puliwood reveals the film's Hungarian dub cast...including the voice of [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]], a character that had not yet been announced to be appearing in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.puliwood.hu/ismertetok/exkluziv-ilyen-szinkronhangokkal-jon-a-transformers-a-fenevadak-kora-325900.html EXKLUZÍV: ilyen szinkronhangokkal jön a Transformers: A fenevadak kora]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * May 27, 2023 — The film's world premiere is held at Marina Bay Sands in [[Singapore]].<br /> * June 5, 2023 — David Sobolov confirms on Instagram that he is also voicing Apelinq in the film.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CtIhCcwu4Ld/|quote=#transformers #riseofthebeasts fans… I just saw our epic premiere in Brooklyn! Tonight, I’m excited to reveal that I am the voice… of Apelinq!|name=David Sobolov|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=06|day=05}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> * In a first for the franchise, the lead human actors, multiple writers, the composer, and the director are all people of color.<br /> * During the production of the film, Ramos had to acquire a driver's license at Caple Jr.'s behest.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.buzzfeed.com/joyannjeffrey/anthony-ramos-transformers-drivers-license Anthony Ramos Had To Quickly Get His Driver's License While Filming &quot;Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts&quot;]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * This is the first movie in the series not to be worked on by [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic| Industrial Light &amp; Magic]]; this time around the CG effects were done by [[Moving Picture Company]] and [[WetaFX]].<br /> * During an interview with a fan, voice actor David Sobolov revealed that Caple Jr. would create storyboards using Transformers toys. Awesome!&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdsfclO5etE&amp;t=1106 &quot;ROTB UNICRON IS THRILLING!&quot; | Interview with DAVID SOBOLOV (Rhinox + Battletrap)! - YouTube]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * According to Caple Jr., Optimus's unmasked face was modeled after Peter Cullen's.<br /> <br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> * ''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/Beast Kakusei''''' (トランスフォーマー/ビースト覚醒 ''Toransufōmā Bīsuto Kakusei'', &quot;Transformers: Beast Awakening&quot;)<br /> * ''Cantonese:'' '''''Bin&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;jing&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt; Gam&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;gong&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;: Kwong&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;sau&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt; Gwat&lt;sup&gt;6&lt;/sup&gt;hei&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;''''' (變形金剛：狂獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''French:'' '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' (France), '''''Transformers : Le Réveil des Bêtes''''' (Canada, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''German:'' '''''Transformers: Aufstieg der Bestien''''' (&quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Hungarian:'' '''''Transformers: A fenevadak kora''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Age of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Italian: '' '''''Transformers: Il Risveglio''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening&quot;)<br /> * ''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Wàn Shòu Juéqǐ''''' (Taiwan, 變形金剛：萬獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Chāonéng Yǒngshì Juéqǐ''''' (Mainland China, 变形金刚：超能勇士崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beast Wars&quot;)<br /> * ''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Despertar das Feras''''' (Brazil, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers: El Despertar de las Bestias''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> * ''Russian:'' '''''Трансформеры: Восхождение Звероботов''''' (&quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beastbots&quot;)<br /> * ''Ukrainian:'' '''''Трансформери: Час Звіроботів''''' (&quot;Transformers: Time of the Beastbots&quot;)<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist|2}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Real world films]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts| ]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts media]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Apelinq_(ROTB)&diff=1697769 Apelinq (ROTB) 2023-06-06T03:11:27Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>{{disambig3|Apelinq}}<br /> {{factions|maximal}}<br /> :''Apelinq is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[Movie continuity family]].''<br /> [[File:ROTB-Apelinq.jpg|thumb|300px|&quot;Apes, together....strong.&quot;]]<br /> '''Apelinq''' is a big gorilla who wields arm blades in battle.<br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===''Rise of the Beasts'' film===<br /> {{Voiceactor|[[David Sobolov]] (English)&lt;ref&gt; [https://www.instagram.com/p/CtIhCcwu4Ld/]&lt;/ref&gt;, [[Kőrösi András]] (Hungarian)&lt;ref&gt; [https://www.puliwood.hu/ismertetok/exkluziv-ilyen-szinkronhangokkal-jon-a-transformers-a-fenevadak-kora-325900.html]&lt;/ref&gt;}}<br /> {{comingsoon|when=June 9, 2023}}<br /> {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts Maximals]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Mission_at_the_Museum&diff=1693691 Mission at the Museum 2023-05-18T12:23:48Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Synopsis */ grammar</p> <hr /> <div>{{comicstory<br /> |seriesissue=[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (books)|''Rise of the Beasts'' book series]]<br /> |image=ROTB-MissonAtTheMuseum.jpg<br /> |caption=<br /> |next=The Search Is On<br /> |title=''Mission at the Museum''<br /> |publisher=[[Simon &amp; Schuster]]<br /> |date=[[May 16]], [[2023]]<br /> |writer=[[Natalie Shaw]]<br /> |illustrator=[[Guido Guidi]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |pagecount=32<br /> |price=$4.99<br /> |ISBN=ISBN 9781665921886&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665921893&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665921909<br /> }}<br /> '''The Autobots must find part of the Transwarp Key before Scourge can use it to rule the world!'''<br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> Living in Brooklyn with his mother and sick brother, [[Noah Diaz|Noah]] steals a car to pay for his brother's treatment, but the car ends up being [[Dino|Mirage]]! [[Elena Wallace|Elena]] does tests on a falcon statue, which crumbles to reveal part of the Transwarp Key, a signal shoots out of the key that alerts the Autobots to the location of the key. To get the key before [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] does, Mirage sends Noah to the museum so he can retrieve it. Noah runs into the museum but Elena prevents him from getting the key, not realizing he's trying to help. Scourge blasts through the museum wall, sending his Sweeps in to get the key while the Autobots arrive outside to fight the Terrorcons. The Sweeps chase Noah and Elena to get the key, they try to drive away but are stopped by [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]], while Mirage tries to help, Nightbird takes the key! As the Autobots fight Scourge, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] sees that Optimus Prime is in trouble, ramming into Scourge to help, but he gets hurt. The Autobots are losing, but [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] swoops in blasting fire, sirens suddenly go off and Scourge and the Terrorcons escape with the key! Airrazor offers to help Optimus with finding the other half of the Transwarp Key to keep Scourge from ruling the world!<br /> <br /> ==Featured characters==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> *[[Dino|Mirage]] (4)<br /> *[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] (6)<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (7)<br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (8)<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (12)<br /> ;Maximals<br /> *[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] (14)<br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s|c2=<br /> *[[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] (9)<br /> *[[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (10)<br /> *[[Freezer]] (11)<br /> *[[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] (13)<br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> *[[Noah Diaz]] (1)<br /> *[[Kris Diaz]] (2)<br /> *[[Noah's mother]] (3)<br /> *[[Elena Wallace]] (5)<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mission-at-the-Museum/Natalie-Shaw/Transformers-Rise-of-the-Beasts/9781665921886 Publisher's product page]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Adaptations]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts books]]<br /> [[Category:Novels]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=The_Search_Is_On&diff=1693620 The Search Is On 2023-05-18T02:37:00Z <p>NotMyHound: fixed noah not having a page in the synopsis</p> <hr /> <div>{{comicstory<br /> |seriesissue=[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (books)|''Rise of the Beasts'' book series]]<br /> |image=ROTB-TheSearchIsOn.jpg<br /> |caption=<br /> |prev=Mission at the Museum<br /> |title=''Mission at the Museum''<br /> |publisher=[[Simon &amp; Schuster]]<br /> |date=[[May 16]], [[2023]]<br /> |writer=[[Patty Michaels]]<br /> |illustrator=[[Guido Guidi]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |pagecount=24<br /> |price=$4.99<br /> |ISBN=ISBN 9781665922531&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665922548<br /> }}<br /> '''The Autobots team up with Airrazor to locate the second half of the Transwarp Key before Scourge.'''<br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] needs to capture the Transwarp Key to return to Cybertron and save his people, but after a battle with the Terrorcons left the Autobots defeated, Optimus Prime has to enlist the help of [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] so they can find the missing half of the Transwarp Key. [[Elena Wallace|Elena]] reveals that the other half of the Transwarp Key is in Peru, and [[Stratosphere]] takes the Autobots there in his plane mode. Arriving in Peru, Airrazor detects an energon signal in the town where a large festival is taking place. [[Dino|Mirage]] gives [[Noah Diaz|Noah]] a gauntlet, wondering if they should wait until the festival is over to search for the key, but Optimus Prime tells him that they must retrieve the key before [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] can track it to Peru. However, the Terrorcons are already perched on a highway, observing the humans. Noah and Elena arrive in a large courtyard with what appears to be a sundial in the middle, Elena aligns the sundial and reveals a hidden staircase down to a cave where they're chased by [[Freezer]]! Optimus Prime and Mirage attempt to break away from a fight with the Terrorcons to help Noah and Elena, but the Terrorcons pursue them. Noah and Elena are chased out of the cave by [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] while the Autobots continue their chase to save them. As the humans narrowly escape the cave, they come face-to-face with [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Primal]]! The Autobots arrive to help, but Airrazor informs them that these are her fellow Maximals, Primal agrees to help Optimus Prime and reveals to him the location of the second half of the Transwarp key. They will light the key tomorrow to bring Scourge right to them, for the battle of their lives!<br /> <br /> ==Featured characters==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (1)<br /> *[[Dino|Mirage]] (2)<br /> *[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] (4)<br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (5)<br /> *[[Stratosphere]] (8)<br /> ;Maximals<br /> *[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] (3)<br /> *[[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] (13)<br /> *[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] (14)<br /> *[[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] (15)<br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s|c2=<br /> *[[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] (9)<br /> *[[Freezer]] (10)<br /> *[[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (11)<br /> *[[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] (12)<br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> *[[Noah Diaz]] (6)<br /> *[[Elena Wallace]] (7)<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Search-Is-On/Patty-Michaels/Transformers-Rise-of-the-Beasts/9781665922531 Publisher's product page]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Adaptations]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts books]]<br /> [[Category:Novels]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Mission_at_the_Museum&diff=1693617 Mission at the Museum 2023-05-18T02:35:34Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>{{comicstory<br /> |seriesissue=[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (books)|''Rise of the Beasts'' book series]]<br /> |image=ROTB-MissonAtTheMuseum.jpg<br /> |caption=<br /> |next=The Search Is On<br /> |title=''Mission at the Museum''<br /> |publisher=[[Simon &amp; Schuster]]<br /> |date=[[May 16]], [[2023]]<br /> |writer=[[Natalie Shaw]]<br /> |illustrator=[[Guido Guidi]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |pagecount=32<br /> |price=$4.99<br /> |ISBN=ISBN 9781665921886&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665921893&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665921909<br /> }}<br /> '''The Autobots must find part of the Transwarp Key before Scourge can use it to rule the world!'''<br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> Living in Brooklyn with his mother and sick brother, [[Noah Diaz|Noah]] steals a car to pay for his brother's treatment, but the car ends up being [[Dino|Mirage]]! [[Elena Wallace|Elena]] does tests on a falcon statue, which crumbles to reveal part of the Transwarp Key, a signal shoots out of the key that alerts the Autobots to the location of the key. To get the key before [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] does, Mirage sends Noah to the museum so he can retrieve it. Noah runs into the museum but Elena prevents him from getting the key, not realizing he's trying to help. Scourge blasts through the museum wall, sending his Sweeps in to get the key while the Autobots arrive outside to fight the Terrorcons. The Sweeps chase Noah and Elena to get the key, they try to drive away but are stopped by [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]], while Mirage tries to help, Nightbird takes the key! As the Autobots fight Scourge, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] sees that Optimus Prime is in trouble, ramming into Scourge to help, but he gets hurt. The Autobots are losing, but [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] swoops in blasting fire, sirens suddenly go off and Scourge and the Terrorcons escape with the key! Airrazor offers to help Optimus with finding the other half of the Transwarp Key, keeping Scourge from ruling the world!<br /> <br /> ==Featured characters==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> *[[Dino|Mirage]] (4)<br /> *[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] (6)<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (7)<br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (8)<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (12)<br /> ;Maximals<br /> *[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] (14)<br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s|c2=<br /> *[[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] (9)<br /> *[[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (10)<br /> *[[Freezer]] (11)<br /> *[[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] (13)<br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> *[[Noah Diaz]] (1)<br /> *[[Kris Diaz]] (2)<br /> *[[Noah's mother]] (3)<br /> *[[Elena Wallace]] (5)<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mission-at-the-Museum/Natalie-Shaw/Transformers-Rise-of-the-Beasts/9781665921886 Publisher's product page]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Adaptations]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts books]]<br /> [[Category:Novels]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=The_Search_Is_On&diff=1693616 The Search Is On 2023-05-18T02:34:57Z <p>NotMyHound: fixed repeated text from mission at the museum</p> <hr /> <div>{{comicstory<br /> |seriesissue=[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (books)|''Rise of the Beasts'' book series]]<br /> |image=ROTB-TheSearchIsOn.jpg<br /> |caption=<br /> |prev=Mission at the Museum<br /> |title=''Mission at the Museum''<br /> |publisher=[[Simon &amp; Schuster]]<br /> |date=[[May 16]], [[2023]]<br /> |writer=[[Patty Michaels]]<br /> |illustrator=[[Guido Guidi]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |pagecount=24<br /> |price=$4.99<br /> |ISBN=ISBN 9781665922531&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665922548<br /> }}<br /> '''The Autobots team up with Airrazor to locate the second half of the Transwarp Key before Scourge.'''<br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] needs to capture the Transwarp Key to return to Cybertron and save his people, but after a battle with the Terrorcons left the Autobots defeated, Optimus Prime has to enlist the help of [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] so they can find the missing half of the Transwarp Key. [[Elena Wallace|Elena]] reveals that the other half of the Transwarp Key is in Peru, and [[Stratosphere]] takes the Autobots there in his plane mode. Arriving in Peru, Airrazor detects an energon signal in the town where a large festival is taking place. [[Dino|Mirage]] gives Noah a gauntlet, wondering if they should wait until the festival is over to search for the key, but Optimus Prime tells him that they must retrieve the key before [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] can track it to Peru. However, the Terrorcons are already perched on a highway, observing the humans. Noah and Elena arrive in a large courtyard with what appears to be a sundial in the middle, Elena aligns the sundial and reveals a hidden staircase down to a cave where they're chased by [[Freezer]]! Optimus Prime and Mirage attempt to break away from a fight with the Terrorcons to help Noah and Elena, but the Terrorcons pursue them. Noah and Elena are chased out of the cave by [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] while the Autobots continue their chase to save them. As the humans narrowly escape the cave, they come face-to-face with [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Primal]]! The Autobots arrive to help, but Airrazor informs them that these are her fellow Maximals, Primal agrees to help Optimus Prime and reveals to him the location of the second half of the Transwarp key. They will light the key tomorrow to bring Scourge right to them, for the battle of their lives!<br /> <br /> ==Featured characters==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (1)<br /> *[[Dino|Mirage]] (2)<br /> *[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] (4)<br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (5)<br /> *[[Stratosphere]] (8)<br /> ;Maximals<br /> *[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] (3)<br /> *[[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] (13)<br /> *[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] (14)<br /> *[[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] (15)<br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s|c2=<br /> *[[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] (9)<br /> *[[Freezer]] (10)<br /> *[[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (11)<br /> *[[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] (12)<br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> *[[Noah Diaz]] (6)<br /> *[[Elena Wallace]] (7)<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Search-Is-On/Patty-Michaels/Transformers-Rise-of-the-Beasts/9781665922531 Publisher's product page]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Adaptations]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts books]]<br /> [[Category:Novels]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=User:NotMyHound/TheSearchIsOn&diff=1693614 User:NotMyHound/TheSearchIsOn 2023-05-18T02:33:20Z <p>NotMyHound: NotMyHound moved page User:NotMyHound/TheSearchIsOn to The Search Is On</p> <hr /> <div>#REDIRECT [[The Search Is On]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=The_Search_Is_On&diff=1693613 The Search Is On 2023-05-18T02:33:20Z <p>NotMyHound: NotMyHound moved page User:NotMyHound/TheSearchIsOn to The Search Is On</p> <hr /> <div>{{comicstory<br /> |seriesissue=[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (books)|''Rise of the Beasts'' book series]]<br /> |image=ROTB-TheSearchIsOn.jpg<br /> |caption=<br /> |prev=Mission at the Museum<br /> |title=''Mission at the Museum''<br /> |publisher=[[Simon &amp; Schuster]]<br /> |date=[[May 16]], [[2023]]<br /> |writer=[[Patty Michaels]]<br /> |illustrator=[[Guido Guidi]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |pagecount=24<br /> |price=$4.99<br /> |ISBN=ISBN 9781665922531&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665922548<br /> }}<br /> '''The Autobots must find part of the Transwarp Key before Scourge can use it to rule the world!'''<br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] needs to capture the Transwarp Key to return to Cybertron and save his people, but after a battle with the Terrorcons left the Autobots defeated, Optimus Prime has to enlist the help of [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] so they can find the missing half of the Transwarp Key. [[Elena Wallace|Elena]] reveals that the other half of the Transwarp Key is in Peru, and [[Stratosphere]] takes the Autobots there in his plane mode. Arriving in Peru, Airrazor detects an energon signal in the town where a large festival is taking place. [[Dino|Mirage]] gives Noah a gauntlet, wondering if they should wait until the festival is over to search for the key, but Optimus Prime tells him that they must retrieve the key before [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] can track it to Peru. However, the Terrorcons are already perched on a highway, observing the humans. Noah and Elena arrive in a large courtyard with what appears to be a sundial in the middle, Elena aligns the sundial and reveals a hidden staircase down to a cave where they're chased by [[Freezer]]! Optimus Prime and Mirage attempt to break away from a fight with the Terrorcons to help Noah and Elena, but the Terrorcons pursue them. Noah and Elena are chased out of the cave by [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] while the Autobots continue their chase to save them. As the humans narrowly escape the cave, they come face-to-face with [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Primal]]! The Autobots arrive to help, but Airrazor informs them that these are her fellow Maximals, Primal agrees to help Optimus Prime and reveals to him the location of the second half of the Transwarp key. They will light the key tomorrow to bring Scourge right to them, for the battle of their lives!<br /> <br /> ==Featured characters==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (1)<br /> *[[Dino|Mirage]] (2)<br /> *[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] (4)<br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (5)<br /> *[[Stratosphere]] (8)<br /> ;Maximals<br /> *[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] (3)<br /> *[[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] (13)<br /> *[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] (14)<br /> *[[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] (15)<br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s|c2=<br /> *[[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] (9)<br /> *[[Freezer]] (10)<br /> *[[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (11)<br /> *[[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] (12)<br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> *[[Noah Diaz]] (6)<br /> *[[Elena Wallace]] (7)<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Search-Is-On/Patty-Michaels/Transformers-Rise-of-the-Beasts/9781665922531 Publisher's product page]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Adaptations]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts books]]<br /> [[Category:Novels]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=The_Search_Is_On&diff=1693612 The Search Is On 2023-05-18T02:32:57Z <p>NotMyHound: created page</p> <hr /> <div>{{comicstory<br /> |seriesissue=[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (books)|''Rise of the Beasts'' book series]]<br /> |image=ROTB-TheSearchIsOn.jpg<br /> |caption=<br /> |prev=Mission at the Museum<br /> |title=''Mission at the Museum''<br /> |publisher=[[Simon &amp; Schuster]]<br /> |date=[[May 16]], [[2023]]<br /> |writer=[[Patty Michaels]]<br /> |illustrator=[[Guido Guidi]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |pagecount=24<br /> |price=$4.99<br /> |ISBN=ISBN 9781665922531&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665922548<br /> }}<br /> '''The Autobots must find part of the Transwarp Key before Scourge can use it to rule the world!'''<br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] needs to capture the Transwarp Key to return to Cybertron and save his people, but after a battle with the Terrorcons left the Autobots defeated, Optimus Prime has to enlist the help of [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] so they can find the missing half of the Transwarp Key. [[Elena Wallace|Elena]] reveals that the other half of the Transwarp Key is in Peru, and [[Stratosphere]] takes the Autobots there in his plane mode. Arriving in Peru, Airrazor detects an energon signal in the town where a large festival is taking place. [[Dino|Mirage]] gives Noah a gauntlet, wondering if they should wait until the festival is over to search for the key, but Optimus Prime tells him that they must retrieve the key before [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] can track it to Peru. However, the Terrorcons are already perched on a highway, observing the humans. Noah and Elena arrive in a large courtyard with what appears to be a sundial in the middle, Elena aligns the sundial and reveals a hidden staircase down to a cave where they're chased by [[Freezer]]! Optimus Prime and Mirage attempt to break away from a fight with the Terrorcons to help Noah and Elena, but the Terrorcons pursue them. Noah and Elena are chased out of the cave by [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] while the Autobots continue their chase to save them. As the humans narrowly escape the cave, they come face-to-face with [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Primal]]! The Autobots arrive to help, but Airrazor informs them that these are her fellow Maximals, Primal agrees to help Optimus Prime and reveals to him the location of the second half of the Transwarp key. They will light the key tomorrow to bring Scourge right to them, for the battle of their lives!<br /> <br /> ==Featured characters==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (1)<br /> *[[Dino|Mirage]] (2)<br /> *[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] (4)<br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (5)<br /> *[[Stratosphere]] (8)<br /> ;Maximals<br /> *[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] (3)<br /> *[[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] (13)<br /> *[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] (14)<br /> *[[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] (15)<br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s|c2=<br /> *[[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] (9)<br /> *[[Freezer]] (10)<br /> *[[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (11)<br /> *[[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] (12)<br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> *[[Noah Diaz]] (6)<br /> *[[Elena Wallace]] (7)<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Search-Is-On/Patty-Michaels/Transformers-Rise-of-the-Beasts/9781665922531 Publisher's product page]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Adaptations]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts books]]<br /> [[Category:Novels]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=File:ROTB-TheSearchIsOn.jpg&diff=1693603 File:ROTB-TheSearchIsOn.jpg 2023-05-18T02:10:05Z <p>NotMyHound: Cover for &#039;&#039;The Search Is On&#039;&#039;. © 2023 Hasbro, Simon &amp; Schuster {{Bookcover|source=The Search Is On|owner=Paramount and Hasbro}}Category:Rise of the Beasts book covers‎</p> <hr /> <div>Cover for ''[[The Search Is On]]''.<br /> <br /> © [[2023]] [[Hasbro]], [[Simon &amp; Schuster]]<br /> {{Bookcover|source=The Search Is On|owner=Paramount and Hasbro}}[[Category:Rise of the Beasts book covers‎]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Mission_at_the_Museum&diff=1693598 Mission at the Museum 2023-05-18T01:52:09Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>{{comicstory<br /> |seriesissue=[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (books)|''Rise of the Beasts'' book series]]<br /> |image=ROTB-MissonAtTheMuseum.jpg<br /> |caption=<br /> |next=The Search is On<br /> |title=''Mission at the Museum''<br /> |publisher=[[Simon &amp; Schuster]]<br /> |date=[[May 16]], [[2023]]<br /> |writer=[[Natalie Shaw]]<br /> |illustrator=[[Guido Guidi]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |pagecount=32<br /> |price=$4.99<br /> |ISBN=ISBN 9781665921886&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665921893&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665921909<br /> }}<br /> '''The Autobots must find part of the Transwarp Key before Scourge can use it to rule the world!'''<br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> Living in Brooklyn with his mother and sick brother, [[Noah Diaz|Noah]] steals a car to pay for his brother's treatment, but the car ends up being [[Dino|Mirage]]! [[Elena Wallace|Elena]] does tests on a falcon statue, which crumbles to reveal part of the Transwarp Key, a signal shoots out of the key that alerts the Autobots to the location of the key. To get the key before [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] does, Mirage sends Noah to the museum so he can retrieve it. Noah runs into the museum but Elena prevents him from getting the key, not realizing he's trying to help. Scourge blasts through the museum wall, sending his Sweeps in to get the key while the Autobots arrive outside to fight the Terrorcons. The Sweeps chase Noah and Elena to get the key, they try to drive away but are stopped by [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]], while Mirage tries to help, Nightbird takes the key! As the Autobots fight Scourge, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] sees that Optimus Prime is in trouble, ramming into Scourge to help, but he gets hurt. The Autobots are losing, but [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] swoops in blasting fire, sirens suddenly go off and Scourge and the Terrorcons escape with the key! Airrazor offers to help Optimus with finding the other half of the Transwarp Key, keeping Scourge from ruling the world!<br /> <br /> ==Featured characters==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> *[[Dino|Mirage]] (4)<br /> *[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] (6)<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (7)<br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (8)<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (12)<br /> ;Maximals<br /> *[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] (14)<br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s|c2=<br /> *[[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] (9)<br /> *[[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (10)<br /> *[[Freezer]] (11)<br /> *[[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] (13)<br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> *[[Noah Diaz]] (1)<br /> *[[Kris Diaz]] (2)<br /> *[[Noah's mother]] (3)<br /> *[[Elena Wallace]] (5)<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mission-at-the-Museum/Natalie-Shaw/Transformers-Rise-of-the-Beasts/9781665921886 Publisher's product page]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Adaptations]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts books]]<br /> [[Category:Novels]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=User:NotMyHound/Sandbox&diff=1693597 User:NotMyHound/Sandbox 2023-05-18T01:49:42Z <p>NotMyHound: NotMyHound moved page User:NotMyHound/Sandbox to Mission at the Museum</p> <hr /> <div>#REDIRECT [[Mission at the Museum]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Mission_at_the_Museum&diff=1693596 Mission at the Museum 2023-05-18T01:49:42Z <p>NotMyHound: NotMyHound moved page User:NotMyHound/Sandbox to Mission at the Museum</p> <hr /> <div>{{comicstory<br /> |seriesissue=[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (books)|''Rise of the Beasts'' book series]]<br /> |image=ROTB-MissonAtTheMuseum.jpg<br /> |caption=<br /> |next=The Search is On<br /> |title=''Mission at the Museum''<br /> |publisher=[[Simon &amp; Schuster]]<br /> |date=[[May 16]], [[2023]]<br /> |writer=[[Natalie Shaw]]<br /> |illustrator=[[Guido Guidi]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |pagecount=32<br /> |price=$4.99<br /> |ISBN=ISBN 9781665921886&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665921893&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665921909<br /> }}<br /> '''The Autobots must find part of the Transwarp Key before Scourge can use it to rule the world!'''<br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> Living in Brooklyn with his mother and sick brother, [[Noah Diaz|Noah]] steals a car to pay for his brother's treatment, but the car ends up being [[Dino|Mirage]]! [[Elena Wallace|Elena]] does tests on a falcon statue, which crumbles to reveal part of the Transwarp Key, a signal shoots out of the key that alerts the Autobots to the location of the key. To get the key before [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] does, Mirage sends Noah to the museum so he can retrieve it, if Noah succeeds, he can sell Mirage for money that will help his brother. At the museum, Scourge arrives and makes the power go out! Noah runs into the museum, but Elena prevents him from getting the key, not realizing he's trying to help. Scourge blasts through the museum wall, sending his Sweeps in to get the key while the Autobots arrive outside to fight the Terrorcons. The Sweeps chase Noah and Elena to get the key, they try to drive away but are stopped by [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]], while Mirage tries to help, Nightbird takes the key! As the Autobots fight Scourge, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] sees that Optimus Prime is in trouble, ramming into Scourge to help, but he gets hurt. The Autobots are losing, but [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] swoops in blasting fire, sirens suddenly go off and Scourge and the Terrorcons escape with the key! Airrazor offers to help Optimus with finding the other half of the Transwarp Key, keeping Scourge from ruling the world!<br /> <br /> ==Featured characters==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> *[[Dino|Mirage]] (4)<br /> *[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] (6)<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (7)<br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (8)<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (12)<br /> ;Maximals<br /> *[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] (14)<br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s|c2=<br /> *[[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] (9)<br /> *[[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (10)<br /> *[[Freezer]] (11)<br /> *[[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] (13)<br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> *[[Noah Diaz]] (1)<br /> *[[Kris Diaz]] (2)<br /> *[[Noah's mother]] (3)<br /> *[[Elena Wallace]] (5)<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mission-at-the-Museum/Natalie-Shaw/Transformers-Rise-of-the-Beasts/9781665921886 Publisher's product page]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Adaptations]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts books]]<br /> [[Category:Novels]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Mission_at_the_Museum&diff=1693595 Mission at the Museum 2023-05-18T01:48:27Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>{{comicstory<br /> |seriesissue=[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (books)|''Rise of the Beasts'' book series]]<br /> |image=ROTB-MissonAtTheMuseum.jpg<br /> |caption=<br /> |next=The Search is On<br /> |title=''Mission at the Museum''<br /> |publisher=[[Simon &amp; Schuster]]<br /> |date=[[May 16]], [[2023]]<br /> |writer=[[Natalie Shaw]]<br /> |illustrator=[[Guido Guidi]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |pagecount=32<br /> |price=$4.99<br /> |ISBN=ISBN 9781665921886&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665921893&lt;br&gt;ISBN 9781665921909<br /> }}<br /> '''The Autobots must find part of the Transwarp Key before Scourge can use it to rule the world!'''<br /> <br /> ==Synopsis==<br /> Living in Brooklyn with his mother and sick brother, [[Noah Diaz|Noah]] steals a car to pay for his brother's treatment, but the car ends up being [[Dino|Mirage]]! [[Elena Wallace|Elena]] does tests on a falcon statue, which crumbles to reveal part of the Transwarp Key, a signal shoots out of the key that alerts the Autobots to the location of the key. To get the key before [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] does, Mirage sends Noah to the museum so he can retrieve it, if Noah succeeds, he can sell Mirage for money that will help his brother. At the museum, Scourge arrives and makes the power go out! Noah runs into the museum, but Elena prevents him from getting the key, not realizing he's trying to help. Scourge blasts through the museum wall, sending his Sweeps in to get the key while the Autobots arrive outside to fight the Terrorcons. The Sweeps chase Noah and Elena to get the key, they try to drive away but are stopped by [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]], while Mirage tries to help, Nightbird takes the key! As the Autobots fight Scourge, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] sees that Optimus Prime is in trouble, ramming into Scourge to help, but he gets hurt. The Autobots are losing, but [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] swoops in blasting fire, sirens suddenly go off and Scourge and the Terrorcons escape with the key! Airrazor offers to help Optimus with finding the other half of the Transwarp Key, keeping Scourge from ruling the world!<br /> <br /> ==Featured characters==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=<br /> ;Autobots<br /> *[[Dino|Mirage]] (4)<br /> *[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] (6)<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (7)<br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (8)<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (12)<br /> ;Maximals<br /> *[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] (14)<br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s|c2=<br /> *[[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] (9)<br /> *[[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (10)<br /> *[[Freezer]] (11)<br /> *[[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] (13)<br /> |h3=[[Human]]s|c3=<br /> *[[Noah Diaz]] (1)<br /> *[[Kris Diaz]] (2)<br /> *[[Noah's mother]] (3)<br /> *[[Elena Wallace]] (5)<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mission-at-the-Museum/Natalie-Shaw/Transformers-Rise-of-the-Beasts/9781665921886 Publisher's product page]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Adaptations]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts books]]<br /> [[Category:Novels]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=File:ROTB-MissonAtTheMuseum.jpg&diff=1693594 File:ROTB-MissonAtTheMuseum.jpg 2023-05-18T01:10:18Z <p>NotMyHound: Cover for &#039;&#039;Mission at the Museum&#039;&#039;. © 2023 Hasbro, Simon &amp; Schuster {{Bookcover|source=Misson at the Museum|owner=Paramount and Hasbro}}Category:Rise of the Beasts book covers‎</p> <hr /> <div>Cover for ''[[Mission at the Museum]]''.<br /> <br /> © [[2023]] [[Hasbro]], [[Simon &amp; Schuster]]<br /> {{Bookcover|source=Misson at the Museum|owner=Paramount and Hasbro}}[[Category:Rise of the Beasts book covers‎]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers_One_(film)&diff=1690435 Transformers One (film) 2023-04-27T23:20:01Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>'''''Transformers One'''''&lt;ref name=&quot;collidercinemacon&quot;&gt;[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider&lt;/ref&gt; is an in-development ''Transformers'' film set for release in 2024. It is being written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinereveal&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt; and will be directed by [[Josh Cooley]].&lt;ref name=&quot;cooleyreveal&quot;&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne &amp; Paramount]&lt;/ref&gt; ''Transformers One'' will be an animated prequel movie set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]&lt;ref name=&quot;collidercinemacon&quot;/&gt; and will revolve around the relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron.&lt;ref name=&quot;cooleyreveal&quot; /&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Cast==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s|c1=<br /> *Optimus Prime ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br /> *Elita ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br /> *Bumblebee ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br /> *Sentinel Prime ([[Jon Hamm]])<br /> *Alpha Trion ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br /> <br /> |h2=[[Decepticons]]|c2=<br /> *Megatron ([[Bryan Tyree Henry]])<br /> |nonumbering=true<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Development timeline==<br /> *March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a &quot;writer's room&quot; with the intention of building a cinematic universe.&lt;ref name=&quot;goldsman&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; Among the writers hire are ''Ant-Man'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].&lt;ref name=&quot;barrerferrari&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer &amp; Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.metro.us/entertainment/movies/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2 Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *April 29, 2020 — ''Toy Story 4'' director [[Josh Cooley]] is reported to have been brought in to the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be &quot;separate and apart&quot; from the live-action films.&lt;ref name=&quot;cooleyreveal&quot; /&gt;<br /> *May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] &quot;TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)&quot;&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> *May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.&lt;ref&gt;[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.&lt;ref&gt;[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.&lt;ref name=collider2023&gt;[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura would confirm [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.&lt;ref&gt;[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, including [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Bryan Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.&lt;ref&gt;https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Real world films]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers_One_(film)&diff=1690434 Transformers One (film) 2023-04-27T23:19:30Z <p>NotMyHound: fixed title and citations</p> <hr /> <div>'''''Transformers: One'''''&lt;ref name=&quot;collidercinemacon&quot;&gt;[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider&lt;/ref&gt; is an in-development ''Transformers'' film set for release in 2024. It is being written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinereveal&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt; and will be directed by [[Josh Cooley]].&lt;ref name=&quot;cooleyreveal&quot;&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne &amp; Paramount]&lt;/ref&gt; ''Transformers One'' will be an animated prequel movie set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]&lt;ref name=&quot;collidercinemacon&quot;/&gt; and will revolve around the relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron.&lt;ref name=&quot;cooleyreveal&quot; /&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Cast==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |h1=[[Autobot]]s|c1=<br /> *Optimus Prime ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br /> *Elita ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br /> *Bumblebee ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br /> *Sentinel Prime ([[Jon Hamm]])<br /> *Alpha Trion ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br /> <br /> |h2=[[Decepticons]]|c2=<br /> *Megatron ([[Bryan Tyree Henry]])<br /> |nonumbering=true<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Development timeline==<br /> *March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a &quot;writer's room&quot; with the intention of building a cinematic universe.&lt;ref name=&quot;goldsman&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; Among the writers hire are ''Ant-Man'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].&lt;ref name=&quot;barrerferrari&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer &amp; Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.metro.us/entertainment/movies/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2 Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *April 29, 2020 — ''Toy Story 4'' director [[Josh Cooley]] is reported to have been brought in to the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be &quot;separate and apart&quot; from the live-action films.&lt;ref name=&quot;cooleyreveal&quot; /&gt;<br /> *May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] &quot;TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)&quot;&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> *May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.&lt;ref&gt;[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.&lt;ref&gt;[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.&lt;ref name=collider2023&gt;[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura would confirm [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.&lt;ref&gt;[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, including [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Bryan Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.&lt;ref&gt;https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Real world films]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Beasts_(toyline)&diff=1687555 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline) 2023-04-16T18:10:57Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Studio Series */ Added Rhinox</p> <hr /> <div>{{Nav-rotb}}<br /> <br /> The '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' toyline coincides with the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|seventh film]] in the [[live-action film series]]. Much like the merchandising for ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'', the film's self-titled toyline is focused on kid-oriented products, with the collector-targeted figures released instead as part of the ongoing ''[[Studio Series]]'' line, co-branded with the film's title.<br /> <br /> ==Hasbro ''Rise of the Beasts'' toyline==<br /> ===&quot;Core&quot; figures===<br /> Labeled by store listings as &quot;Core Boys&quot; products (not to be confused with the Core [[size class]] seen in other toylines), these figures use the traditional Deluxe and Voyager size classes but without the &quot;premium collector product&quot; approach of ''Studio Series'', akin to the Deluxe Class offerings in the recent ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' and ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (toyline)|EarthSpark]]'' toylines.<br /> <br /> ;Deluxe Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Airazor (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Airazor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Rise of the Beasts 2|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Cheetor]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Dino#Rise of the Beasts|Autobot Mirage]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Nightbird (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Nightbird]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (Movie)#Rise of the Beasts|Wheeljack]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |[[File:TF-ROTB-Mainline-Deluxe-Class-Airazor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|&quot;Core&quot; Deluxe Class Airazor]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy|Nightbird, Wheeljack}}<br /> <br /> ;Voyager Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Rise of the Beasts|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Rhinox]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Beast Alliance===<br /> The &quot;Beast Alliance&quot; subline focuses on gearing up characters using beast partner figures that transform into weapons or armor. The Beast Battle Master and Battle Changer assortments offer individual beasts and allies, while the more expensive Beast Weaponizer and Beast Combiner pricepoints pack together a figure with a beast partner.<br /> <br /> ====Beast Battle Masters====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Rhinox]]}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Skullcruncher (ROTB)#Toys|Skullcruncher]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Battlemaster|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> <br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-BattleMasterRhinox.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Battle Master Rhinox]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ====Battle Changers====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Beast Alliance|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Beast Alliance|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#BattleChanger|Rhinox]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Dino#Beast Alliance|Autobot Mirage]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Scourge]]}}<br /> <br /> |[[File:TF-ROTB-Battle-Changers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Battle Changer Optimus Prime]]<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Scourge}}<br /> <br /> ====Beast Weaponizers====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Optimus Primal]] &amp; [[Arrowstripe#Toys|Arrowstripe]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BeastWeaponizer|Optimus Prime]] &amp; [[Chainclaw (ROTB)#Toys|Chainclaw]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Wheeljack (Movie)#Beast Alliance|Wheeljack]] &amp; [[Rhinox (ROTB)#BeastWeaponizer|Rhinox]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Arcee (Movie)#BeastWeaponizer|Arcee]] &amp; [[Cheetor (ROTB)#BeastWeaponizer|Cheetor]]}}<br /> |<br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-BeastWeaponizersOptimusPrimalArrowstripe.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Beast Weaponizer Optimus Primal &amp; Arrowstripe]]<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Arcee &amp; Cheetor}}<br /> <br /> ====Beast Combiners====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeastCombiner|Bumblebee]] &amp; [[Snarlsaber#Toys|Snarlsaber]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Arcee (Movie)#Rise of the Beasts|Arcee]] &amp; [[Silverfang#Toys|Silverfang]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#BeastCombiner|Optimus Primal]] &amp; [[Skullcruncher (ROTB)#BeastCombiner|Skullcruncher]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#BeastCombiner|Scourge]] &amp; [[Scorponok (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Predacon Scorponok]]}}<br /> |<br /> |[[File:TF-ROTB-Beast-Combiners-Bumblebee-and-Snarlsaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Beast Combiner Bumblebee &amp; Snarlsaber]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy|Scourge/Scorponok}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Autobots Unite===<br /> Drawing upon molds created for the ''Bumblebee'' toyline, the &quot;Autobots Unite&quot; subline features vehicular characters who can be propelled in alt-mode by an &quot;energon core&quot; motor, packaged with the larger Spark Changer products. Much of the line is unchanged re-releases.<br /> <br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Spark Racers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Rise Of The Beasts|Barricade]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Autobots Unite|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Autobots Unite|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Spark Chargers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Battletrap (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Battletrap]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SparkCharger|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Autobots Unite|Megatron]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Larger toys'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Rise Of The Beasts|Starscream]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#ROTBNitro|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |[[File:EnergonIgnitersSpeedBarricade.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Autobots Unite'' Barricade]]<br /> |}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Various toys===<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> ====2-in-1 roleplay items====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Blaster'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Blaster|Optimus Prime Blaster]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Masks'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Mask|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#2-in-1 roleplay|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-2in1maskOptimusPrimal.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6|2-in-1 Mask Optimus Primal]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ====Smash Changers====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Smash Changers|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SmashChangers|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#SmashChangers|Rhinox]]}}<br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-SmashChangersOptimusPrimal.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6|Smash Changers Optimus Primal]]<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ====Other toys====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Beast Mode'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeastMode|Beast Mode Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BeastMode|Beast Mode Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Flex Changers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#FlexChangers|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#FlexChangers|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Nightbird (ROTB)#FlexChangers|Nightbird]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Titan Changers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#TitanChanger|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#ROTBTitanChanger|Megatron]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#ROTBTitanChanger|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#TitanChanger|Scourge]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |[[File:TF-Authentic-Titan-Changers-Cheetor.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.6|Titan Changer Cheetor]]<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Scourge}}<br /> <br /> ===Exclusives===<br /> Please note that the channels of release listed for toys below refer to the United States.<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> <br /> ====''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]''====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Jungle Mission 3-Packs'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Cheetor]], [[Nightbird (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Nightbird]], and [[Wheeljack (Movie)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Wheeljack]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Airazor (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Airazor]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#JM|Bumblebee]], and [[Dino#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Autobot Mirage]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Beast Weaponizers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-p1|[[Scorponok (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Predacon Scorponok]] &amp; [[Sandspear#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Sandspear]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Smash Changers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Scourge]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Studio Series'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|TBCBB [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BBROTB|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Bumblebee/Airazor/Mirage 3-Pack, ROTB Optimus Prime}}<br /> <br /> ==''Generations''==<br /> ===''Studio Series''===<br /> {{nav-studio}}<br /> Following the pattern established by its predecessor ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'', the collector-focused toys in the ''Rise of the Beasts'' line were produced under the umbrella of the evergreen ''Studio Series'' collector toyline of movie product. All toys branded as ''Rise of the Beasts'' tie-ins are listed below.<br /> <br /> ;Core Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 5'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (Movie)#SSCore|Arcee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Freezer#Studio Series|Terrorcon Freezer]]}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ;Deluxe Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 19'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|97 [[Airazor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Airazor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|100 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS100|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Future waves'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|105 [[Dino#SS105|Mirage]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Mirage}}<br /> <br /> ;Voyager Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 19'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|98 [[Cheetor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|99 [[Battletrap (ROTB)#Studio Series|Battletrap]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Future waves'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|TBC [[Rhinox (ROTB)#Studio Series|Rhinox]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Rhinox}}<br /> <br /> ;Leader Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 11'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|101 [[Scourge (ROTB)#Studio Series|Scourge]]}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==TakaraTomy==<br /> ===''Beast Awakening''===<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> <br /> ===''Studio Series''===<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 36''' ([[June]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-103 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS100|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|SS-104 [[Battletrap (ROTB)#Studio Series|Battletrap]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 37''' ([[July]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{bp-ter|SS-105 [[Freezer#Studio Series|Terrorcon Freezer]] }}<br /> {{bp-a1|SS-106 [[Arcee (Movie)#SSCore|Arcee]]}}<br /> {{bp-m1|SS-107 [[Airazor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Airazor]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ===Exclusives===<br /> * [[Burning Plasma Blaster]] ([[campaign item]])<br /> <br /> ==Merchandies==<br /> ===Jada Toys===<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> *Much of the toyline, such as the &quot;Core&quot; toys and the entire ''Autobots Unite'' subline, was found at retail without a prior announcement from Hasbro.<br /> *The first ''Rise of the Beasts'' toy was originally the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' &quot;Energon Escape&quot; [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BuzzEE|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Optimus Prime]] two-pack. The co-branding on the packaging was later changed to the ''Bumblebee'' film, presumably due to the one-year delay of ''Rise of the Beasts''.<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Rise of the Beasts (toyline)}}<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts| (toyline)]]<br /> [[Category:Live-action film series toylines]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Beasts_(toyline)&diff=1687552 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline) 2023-04-16T18:04:13Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Buzzworthy Bumblebee */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Nav-rotb}}<br /> <br /> The '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' toyline coincides with the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|seventh film]] in the [[live-action film series]]. Much like the merchandising for ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'', the film's self-titled toyline is focused on kid-oriented products, with the collector-targeted figures released instead as part of the ongoing ''[[Studio Series]]'' line, co-branded with the film's title.<br /> <br /> ==Hasbro ''Rise of the Beasts'' toyline==<br /> ===&quot;Core&quot; figures===<br /> Labeled by store listings as &quot;Core Boys&quot; products (not to be confused with the Core [[size class]] seen in other toylines), these figures use the traditional Deluxe and Voyager size classes but without the &quot;premium collector product&quot; approach of ''Studio Series'', akin to the Deluxe Class offerings in the recent ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' and ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (toyline)|EarthSpark]]'' toylines.<br /> <br /> ;Deluxe Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Airazor (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Airazor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Rise of the Beasts 2|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Cheetor]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Dino#Rise of the Beasts|Autobot Mirage]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Nightbird (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Nightbird]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (Movie)#Rise of the Beasts|Wheeljack]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |[[File:TF-ROTB-Mainline-Deluxe-Class-Airazor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|&quot;Core&quot; Deluxe Class Airazor]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy|Nightbird, Wheeljack}}<br /> <br /> ;Voyager Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Rise of the Beasts|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Rhinox]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Beast Alliance===<br /> The &quot;Beast Alliance&quot; subline focuses on gearing up characters using beast partner figures that transform into weapons or armor. The Beast Battle Master and Battle Changer assortments offer individual beasts and allies, while the more expensive Beast Weaponizer and Beast Combiner pricepoints pack together a figure with a beast partner.<br /> <br /> ====Beast Battle Masters====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Rhinox]]}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Skullcruncher (ROTB)#Toys|Skullcruncher]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Battlemaster|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> <br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-BattleMasterRhinox.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Battle Master Rhinox]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ====Battle Changers====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Beast Alliance|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Beast Alliance|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#BattleChanger|Rhinox]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Dino#Beast Alliance|Autobot Mirage]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Scourge]]}}<br /> <br /> |[[File:TF-ROTB-Battle-Changers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Battle Changer Optimus Prime]]<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Scourge}}<br /> <br /> ====Beast Weaponizers====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Optimus Primal]] &amp; [[Arrowstripe#Toys|Arrowstripe]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BeastWeaponizer|Optimus Prime]] &amp; [[Chainclaw (ROTB)#Toys|Chainclaw]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Wheeljack (Movie)#Beast Alliance|Wheeljack]] &amp; [[Rhinox (ROTB)#BeastWeaponizer|Rhinox]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Arcee (Movie)#BeastWeaponizer|Arcee]] &amp; [[Cheetor (ROTB)#BeastWeaponizer|Cheetor]]}}<br /> |<br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-BeastWeaponizersOptimusPrimalArrowstripe.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Beast Weaponizer Optimus Primal &amp; Arrowstripe]]<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Arcee &amp; Cheetor}}<br /> <br /> ====Beast Combiners====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeastCombiner|Bumblebee]] &amp; [[Snarlsaber#Toys|Snarlsaber]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Arcee (Movie)#Rise of the Beasts|Arcee]] &amp; [[Silverfang#Toys|Silverfang]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#BeastCombiner|Optimus Primal]] &amp; [[Skullcruncher (ROTB)#BeastCombiner|Skullcruncher]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#BeastCombiner|Scourge]] &amp; [[Scorponok (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Predacon Scorponok]]}}<br /> |<br /> |[[File:TF-ROTB-Beast-Combiners-Bumblebee-and-Snarlsaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Beast Combiner Bumblebee &amp; Snarlsaber]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy|Scourge/Scorponok}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Autobots Unite===<br /> Drawing upon molds created for the ''Bumblebee'' toyline, the &quot;Autobots Unite&quot; subline features vehicular characters who can be propelled in alt-mode by an &quot;energon core&quot; motor, packaged with the larger Spark Changer products. Much of the line is unchanged re-releases.<br /> <br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Spark Racers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Rise Of The Beasts|Barricade]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Autobots Unite|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Autobots Unite|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Spark Chargers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Battletrap (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Battletrap]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SparkCharger|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Autobots Unite|Megatron]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Larger toys'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Rise Of The Beasts|Starscream]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#ROTBNitro|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |[[File:EnergonIgnitersSpeedBarricade.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Autobots Unite'' Barricade]]<br /> |}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Various toys===<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> ====2-in-1 roleplay items====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Blaster'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Blaster|Optimus Prime Blaster]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Masks'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Mask|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#2-in-1 roleplay|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-2in1maskOptimusPrimal.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6|2-in-1 Mask Optimus Primal]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ====Smash Changers====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Smash Changers|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SmashChangers|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#SmashChangers|Rhinox]]}}<br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-SmashChangersOptimusPrimal.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6|Smash Changers Optimus Primal]]<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ====Other toys====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Beast Mode'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeastMode|Beast Mode Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BeastMode|Beast Mode Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Flex Changers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#FlexChangers|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#FlexChangers|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Nightbird (ROTB)#FlexChangers|Nightbird]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Titan Changers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#TitanChanger|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#ROTBTitanChanger|Megatron]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#ROTBTitanChanger|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#TitanChanger|Scourge]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |[[File:TF-Authentic-Titan-Changers-Cheetor.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.6|Titan Changer Cheetor]]<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Scourge}}<br /> <br /> ===Exclusives===<br /> Please note that the channels of release listed for toys below refer to the United States.<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> <br /> ====''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]''====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Jungle Mission 3-Packs'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Cheetor]], [[Nightbird (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Nightbird]], and [[Wheeljack (Movie)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Wheeljack]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Airazor (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Airazor]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#JM|Bumblebee]], and [[Dino#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Autobot Mirage]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Beast Weaponizers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-p1|[[Scorponok (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Predacon Scorponok]] &amp; [[Sandspear#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Sandspear]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Smash Changers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Scourge]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Studio Series'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|TBCBB [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BBROTB|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Bumblebee/Airazor/Mirage 3-Pack, ROTB Optimus Prime}}<br /> <br /> ==''Generations''==<br /> ===''Studio Series''===<br /> {{nav-studio}}<br /> Following the pattern established by its predecessor ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'', the collector-focused toys in the ''Rise of the Beasts'' line were produced under the umbrella of the evergreen ''Studio Series'' collector toyline of movie product. All toys branded as ''Rise of the Beasts'' tie-ins are listed below.<br /> <br /> ;Core Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 5'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (Movie)#SSCore|Arcee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Freezer#Studio Series|Terrorcon Freezer]]}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ;Deluxe Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 19'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|97 [[Airazor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Airazor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|100 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS100|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Future waves'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|105 [[Dino#SS105|Mirage]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Mirage}}<br /> <br /> ;Voyager Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 19'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|98 [[Cheetor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|99 [[Battletrap (ROTB)#Studio Series|Battletrap]]}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ;Leader Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 11'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|101 [[Scourge (ROTB)#Studio Series|Scourge]]}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==TakaraTomy==<br /> ===''Beast Awakening''===<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> <br /> ===''Studio Series''===<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 36''' ([[June]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-103 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS100|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|SS-104 [[Battletrap (ROTB)#Studio Series|Battletrap]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 37''' ([[July]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{bp-ter|SS-105 [[Freezer#Studio Series|Terrorcon Freezer]] }}<br /> {{bp-a1|SS-106 [[Arcee (Movie)#SSCore|Arcee]]}}<br /> {{bp-m1|SS-107 [[Airazor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Airazor]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ===Exclusives===<br /> * [[Burning Plasma Blaster]] ([[campaign item]])<br /> <br /> ==Merchandies==<br /> ===Jada Toys===<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> *Much of the toyline, such as the &quot;Core&quot; toys and the entire ''Autobots Unite'' subline, was found at retail without a prior announcement from Hasbro.<br /> *The first ''Rise of the Beasts'' toy was originally the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' &quot;Energon Escape&quot; [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BuzzEE|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Optimus Prime]] two-pack. The co-branding on the packaging was later changed to the ''Bumblebee'' film, presumably due to the one-year delay of ''Rise of the Beasts''.<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Rise of the Beasts (toyline)}}<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts| (toyline)]]<br /> [[Category:Live-action film series toylines]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Studio_Series&diff=1687547 Studio Series 2023-04-16T17:59:38Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Voyager Class */</p> <hr /> <div>{{nav-studio}}<br /> [[File:StudioSeries-01-MV1-Deluxe-Bumblebee-w backdrop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From L'Oreal]]<br /> First revealed at New York [[Toy Fair 2018]], '''''Transformers Generations: Studio Series''''' (aka '''''Transformers: Studio Series'''''), acts as a celebration under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' banner of over ten years of live-action movies, with characters from every movie represented. It also coincided with ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', the sixth film in the [[live-action film series]]. <br /> <br /> Each figure from the Deluxe, Voyager and Leader Class assortments is numbered, with an indication of their movie of origin. The same also applies to store exclusive figures and multi-packs. All figures also come with a cardboard backdrop depicting a notable scene from their respective movie. In some instances, backdrops are repeated between separate figures representing the same scene. If those figures are released as part of different [[size class]]es, the backdrops are rescaled accordingly.<br /> <br /> With rough robot mode [[scale]] as a line-wide goal, each figure is sized in relation to other toys, even in the same [[size class]]; 18 Deluxe Bumblebee is shorter than Jazz and 01 Bumblebee, who are in turn shorter than Ratchet and Lockdown.<br /> <br /> The toyline boosts a greater accuracy than lines previous, due to using relative scale, as mentioned above, and using models in the films for reference as opposed to concept art, though this does fall short for early ''Bumblebee'' toys. ''Studio Series'' also explores toys for characters who had none before, or were left to a smaller size class.<br /> <br /> In [[2021]], ''Studio Series'' started to include the additions of characters from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', in celebration of the film's 35th anniversary. These toys feature a separate numbering system in Hasbro markets that utilizes &quot;86&quot; before the number of the respective figure. The '86 figures follow the same style, scale and play pattern of those from the concurrently-ran ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' toylines, complete with [[Fire Blast effect]]s and [[5 mm post|5 mm port]]s that can support [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizers]] and [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizers]].<br /> <br /> In [[2022]], ''Studio Series'' introduced the Core Class that was first introduced in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' line, putting in characters that are both smaller-sized versions of the core cast, as well as characters too small to be included in the Deluxe class. Notably, unlike the main figures in the line, the toys in the Core Class are not numbered.<br /> <br /> In [[2023]], while continuing to incorporate characters from the animated film and the live-action films, including the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|newest entry]], ''Studio Series'' expanded to the world of video games, namely the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' franchise. This new subline, &quot;Gamer Edition&quot;, has a new separate numbering system as well.<br /> {{TOCclear}}<br /> <br /> ==Toys==<br /> ===Core Class===<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (Movie)#SSBB|Shockwave]] (''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Ravage (ROTF)#SSBB|Ravage]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Studio Series|Exo-Suit Spike Witwicky]] (''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'')}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 3'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Ratchet]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Wheelie (G1)#SSCore|Autobot Wheelie]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 4'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Laserbeak (DOTM)#SSCore|Laserbeak]] (''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Decepticon Rumble (Blue)]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; rowspan=5|[[File:Studio-Series-Core-Class-Bumblebee-Ravage.jpg|thumb|200px|Core Class [[Ravage (ROTF)#SSBB|Ravage]]]]<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 5'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (Movie)#SSCore|Arcee]] (''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]'')}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Freezer#Studio Series|Terrorcon Freezer]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 6'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#SSCore|Ironhide]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''TBD'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SSCore|Bumblebee]] (''Dark Of The Moon'')}}<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Bumblebee}}<br /> <br /> ===Deluxe Class===<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|01 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Bumblebee]] (1976 Camaro, ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|02 [[Stinger (AOE)#Studio Series|Decepticon Stinger]] (''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|03 [[Crowbar#Studio Series|Crowbar]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|04 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Ratchet]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|10 [[Jazz (Movie)#Studio Series|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|11 [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Studio Series|Lockdown]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 3'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|16 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#SS16|Autobot Ratchet]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|17 [[Shadow Raider#Studio Series|Shadow Raider]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|18 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS18|Bumblebee]] (Beetle, ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 4'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|22 [[Dropkick (Movie)#Studio Series|Dropkick]] (SuperCobra, ''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|23 [[KSI Sentry#Studio Series|KSI Sentry]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; rowspan=4|[[File:StudioSeries-03-MV3-Deluxe-Crowbar.jpg|thumb|200px|03 Deluxe Class [[Crowbar#Studio Series|Crowbar]]]][[File:Studio-Series-86-Kup.jpg|thumb|200px|86-02 Deluxe Class [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]]]][[File:SS-toy Brawn.jpg|thumb|200px|80 Deluxe Class [[Brawn (ROTF)#Studio Series|Brawn]]]]<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 5'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|26 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS26|WWII Bumblebee]] (''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|27 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS27|Clunker Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|28 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Barricade]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|29 [[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Sideswipe]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|30 [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Studio Series|Crankcase]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 6'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|39 [[Cogman#Studio Series|Cogman]] (''The Last Knight'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|40 [[Shatter#Studio Series|Shatter]] (Plymouth, ''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|41 [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Scrapmetal]] (''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 7'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|45 [[Drift (AOE)#SS45|Autobot Drift]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|46 [[Dropkick (Movie)#SS46|Dropkick]] (Javelin, ''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|47 [[Hightower (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Hightower]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 8'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|49 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS49|Bumblebee]] (2008 Concept Camaro, ''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|50 [[Hot Rod (DOTM)#Studio Series|WWII Autobot Hot Rod]] (''The Last Knight'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|51 [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#Studio Series|Soundwave]] (w/ [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Studio Series|Laserbeak]], ''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|52 [[Chromia (ROTF)#Studio Series|Chromia]] • [[Arcee (Movie)#Studio Series|Arcee]] • [[Elita-One (Movie)#Studio Series|Elita-1]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 9'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|57 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS57|Offroad Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|58 [[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Studio Series|Roadbuster]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|59 [[Shatter#SS59|Shatter]] (Harrier, ''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 10'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|62 [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#SS62|Soundwave]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|63 [[Topspin (DOTM)#Studio Series|Topspin]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|64 [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Studio Series|Cliffjumper]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 11'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-01 [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Jazz]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-02 [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-03 [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Blurr]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 12'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|70 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS70|B-127]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|71 [[Dino#Studio Series|Autobot Dino]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 13'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|74 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS74|Bumblebee]] (w/ [[Sam Witwicky#SS74|Sam Witwicky]], ''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|75 [[Jolt (ROTF)#Studio Series|Jolt]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-qu2|86-08 [[Gnaw (G1)#Studio Series|Gnaw]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 14'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|78 [[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#SS78|Sideswipe]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 15'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|80 [[Brawn (ROTF)#Studio Series|Brawn]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|81 [[Wheeljack (Movie)#Studio Series|Wheeljack]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|82 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#SS82|Autobot Ratchet]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-11 [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Perceptor]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 16'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|84 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#SS84|Ironhide]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|85 [[Arcee (Movie)#SS85|Arcee]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 17'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-16 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Arcee]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|87 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS87|Bumblebee]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|88 [[Sideways (ROTF)#Studio Series|Sideways]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 18'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|92 [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|Crosshairs]] (''The Last Knight'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|93 [[Hot Rod (DOTM)#SS93|Autobot Hot Rod]] (''The Last Knight'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 19'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|97 [[Airazor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Airazor]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|100 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS100|Bumblebee]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 20'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|+01 [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Studio Series|Gamer Edition Bumblebee]] ([[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|''War for Cybertron'')]]}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|+02 [[Barricade (WFC)#Studio Series|Gamer Edition Barricade]] (''War for Cybertron'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''TBD'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|105 [[Dino#SS105|Mirage]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-TBC [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Brawn]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|+04 [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Studio_Series|Gamer Edition Cliffjumper]] (''War For Cybertron'')}}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Gamer Editions, Mirage, Brawn}}<br /> <br /> ===Voyager Class===<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|05 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Optimus Prime]] (&lt;!--It says so on the packaging.--&gt;''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|06 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Starscream]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|12 [[Brawl (Movie)#Studio Series|Decepticon Brawl]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|13 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Megatron]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 3'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|14 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Ironhide]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 4'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|21 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#SS21|Starscream]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; rowspan=5|[[File:StudioSeries-13-MV2-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|thumb|200px|13 Voyager Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Megatron]]]][[File:TF-Studio-Series-Voyager-Blitzwing.jpg|thumb|200px|65 Voyager Class [[Blitzwing (BB)#Studio Series|Blitzwing]]]][[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-09-Voyager-Wreck-Gar.jpg|thumb|200px|86-09 Voyager Class [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Studio Series|Wreck-Gar]]]]<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 5'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|32 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS32|Optimus Prime]] (&lt;!--Verbatim on the packaging.--&gt;''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|33 [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Studio Series|Bonecrusher]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 6'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|37 [[Rampage (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Rampage]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|38 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS38|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 7'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|42 [[Long Haul (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Long Haul]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|43 [[KSI Boss#Studio Series|KSI Boss]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 8'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|53 [[Mixmaster (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Mixmaster]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|54 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SS54|Megatron]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 9'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|60 [[Scrapper (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Scrapper]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1d1|61 [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Studio Series|Sentinel Prime]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}} &lt;!-- Decepticon insignia on box, Autobot insignia on figure --&gt;<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 10'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|65 [[Blitzwing (BB)#Studio Series|Blitzwing]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|67 [[Skipjack (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Skipjack]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 11'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-04 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Hot Rod]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|86-05 [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Scourge]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 12'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|72 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#SS72|Starscream]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 13'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|76 [[Thrust (Movie)#Studio Series|Thrust]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-09 [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Studio Series|Wreck-Gar]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 14'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|86-10 [[Sweep (G1)#Studio Series|Decepticon Sweep]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 15'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|83 [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#SS83|Soundwave]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 16'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-14 [[Junkyard (G1)#Studio Series|Junkheap]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 17'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|89 [[Thundercracker (Movie)#SS89|Thundercracker]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|90 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SS90|Galvatron]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 18'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-17 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Ironhide]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 19'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|98 [[Cheetor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Cheetor]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|99 [[Battletrap (ROTB)#Studio Series|Battletrap]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 20'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|+03 [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Studio Series|Gamer Edition Optimus Prime]] (''War for Cybertron'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''TBD'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|TBC [[Rhinox (ROTB)#Studio Series|Rhinox]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|+05 [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Studio Series|Gamer Edition Megatron]] (''War For Cybertron'')}}<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Gamer Editions, Rhinox}}<br /> <br /> ===Leader Class===<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|07 [[Grimlock (AOE)#Studio Series|Grimlock]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|08 [[Blackout (Movie)#Studio Series|Decepticon Blackout]] (w/ [[Scorponok (Movie)#Studio Series|Scorponok]], ''Transformers'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|34 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SS34|Megatron]] (w/ [[Igor#Studio Series|Igor]], ''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|35 [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 3'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|44 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS44|Optimus Prime]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 4'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|55 [[Scavenger (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Scavenger]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1d1|56 [[Shockwave (Movie)#Studio Series|Shockwave]] (w/ [[Brains#Studio Series|Brains]], [[Wheelie (ROTF)#Studio Series|Wheelie]], and [[NEST#Studio Series|Paratrooper]], ''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; rowspan=3|[[File:Studio-Series-35-MV2-Leader-Jetfire.jpg|thumb|200px|35 Leader Class [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]]]][[File:Studio-Series-86-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|200px|86-06 Leader Class [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Grimlock]] &amp; [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie]]]]<br /> [[File:StudioSeriestoy-ScourgeLeader.jpg|thumb|200px|101 Leader Class Scourge]]<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 5'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|66 [[Overload (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Overload]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 6'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-06 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Grimlock]] &amp; [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Autobot Wheelie]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 7'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|73 [[Grindor (ROTF)#Studio Series|Grindor]] &amp; [[Ravage (ROTF)#Studio Series|Ravage]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-07 [[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Dinobot Slug]] &amp; [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Studio Series|Daniel Witwicky]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 8'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|86-12 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Coronation Starscream]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 9'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-15 [[Sludge (G1)#Studio Series|Dinobot Sludge]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 10'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|91 [[The Fallen/toys#Studio Series|The Fallen]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 11'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|101 [[Scourge (ROTB)#Studio Series|Scourge]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 12'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-19 [[Snarl (G1)#Studio Series|Dinobot Snarl]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Snarl}}<br /> <br /> ===Multi-packs and exclusives===<br /> [[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-68-Deluxe-Leadfoot.jpg|thumb|300px|68 Deluxe Class [[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Studio Series|Leadfoot]] (w/ [[Steeljaw (DOTM)#Studio Series|Steeljaw]])]]<br /> These are even more complicated than usual, and that's ''before'' international releases come into play. Thundercracker was originally released as a worldwide [[Toys&quot;R&quot;Us]] exclusive, but due to the bankruptcy of Toys&quot;R&quot;Us in several countries, he only had a very short availability window in those markets. and was never added to the Toys&quot;R&quot;Us online store before the latter ceased operations. Likewise, the Bumblebee/Charlie 2-pack was originally intended as a Toys&quot;R&quot;Us exclusive but ultimately was only released that way in Canada, which still ''had'' Toys&quot;R&quot;Us by the time it came out. In the United States, both Thundercracker and the 2-pack were eventually made available through numerous online retailers such as [[BigBadToyStore]], Entertainment Earth, ToyWiz, and TFSource, although the 2-pack was also inexplicably found at a single [[Target]] store several months earlier.<br /> <br /> The Bumblebee Then &amp; Now Two-pack was exclusive to Target and BigBadToyStore in the United States and to Kmart in Australia; the Bumblebee Vol. 1 Retro Rock Garage set debuted at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2018 and was later also made available via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] (and additionally was also available at general retail in Taiwan and was offered at Comic-Con Paris 2018); and both the Bumblebee Vol. 2 Retro Pop Highway set and the Drift/Baby Dinobots set appear to be &quot;online exclusives&quot; shared between the same online retailers that also offered Thundercracker and the Bumblebee/Charlie 2-pack, although both were initially claimed to be exclusive to Entertainment Earth. We say &quot;appear&quot; because the Retro Pop Highway set was ''also'' available at GameStop stores in the United States, ''and'' both sets were ''also'' listed in Diamond Comic Distributors' ''Previews'' catalog, so really the only &quot;exclusivity&quot; for these appears to be that neither of them is available from Walmart or Target. Battle Damaged Megatron was first found stocked by Hong Kong shops, and much later, was put up for pre-order on Toys&quot;R&quot;Us' Canadian website, and then on Target's US website before being found in stores. &quot;As Seen In Parks&quot; Megatron was officially exclusive to Universal Studios, but was released (almost a ''year'' after he had been officially revealed) in Hasbro's Asian markets first. Due to the global {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}}, the toy was only released exclusively to online retailers in the US. Leadfoot was released as a Target exclusive in the US.<br /> <br /> 2020 started the celebration of everyone's favorite yellow Autobot in the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' line, exclusive to Target in the U.S. Late 2021 saw reissues of the Battle Damaged Megatron and Bumblebee Then &amp; Now Two-Pack at Target.<br /> <br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Deluxe Class'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|68 [[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Studio Series|Leadfoot]] (w/ [[Steeljaw (DOTM)#Studio Series|Steeljaw]], ''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|77 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS77|N.E.S.T. Bumblebee]] (w/ &quot;[[Sam Witwicky#SS77|mini figure]]&quot;, ''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Voyager Class'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|09 [[Thundercracker (Movie)#Studio Series|Thundercracker]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|31 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SS31|Battle Damaged Megatron]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Leader Class'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|48 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SSUniversal|As Seen In Parks Megatron]] (''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; rowspan=4|[[File:StudioSeries-09-Voyager-Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|09 Voyager Class [[Thundercracker (Movie)#Studio Series|Thundercracker]]]][[File:TF-ROTF-Studio-Series-69-Devastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|69 [[Devastator (ROTF)#SSBoxset|Devastator]]]][[File:Buzzworthy-Bumblebee-Bumblebee-VS-Dropkick.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Bumblebee VS Dropkick set]]<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Multi-packs'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|15 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS15|Bumblebee]] (1976 Camaro, w/ [[Charlie Watson#Studio Series|Charlie]], ''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1d1|19 Vol. 1 Retro Rock Garage (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> :{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS19|Bumblebee]] (1976 Camaro)}}<br /> :{{Bp-a1|[[Dairu#Studio Series|Dairu]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-d1|[[Uruaz#Studio Series|Uruaz]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1d1|20 Vol. 2 Retro Pop Highway (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> :{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS20|Bumblebee]] (Beetle)}}<br /> :{{Bp-d1|[[Uriad#Studio Series|Uriad]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-a1|[[Zauru#Studio Series|Zauru]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|Bumblebee Then &amp; Now Two-Pack}}<br /> :{{Bp-a1|24 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS24|Bumblebee]] (Beetle, ''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> :{{Bp-a1|25 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS24|Bumblebee]] (''The Last Knight'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|36 [[Drift (AOE)#Studio Series|Autobot Drift]] &amp; [['Tops#Studio Series|Dinobot 'Tops]],&lt;br&gt;[[Pterry#Studio Series|Dinobot Pterry]], [[Sharp-T#Studio Series|Dinobot Sharp T]]&lt;br&gt;(''The Last Knight'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|69 [[Devastator (ROTF)#SSBoxset|Devastator]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> :{{Bp-d1|[[Scavenger (ROTF)#SSBoxset|Constructicon Scavenger]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-d1|[[Hightower (ROTF)#SSBoxset|Constructicon Hightower]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-d1|[[Scrapmetal (ROTF)#SSBoxset|Constructicon Scrapmetal]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-d1|[[Skipjack (ROTF)#SSBoxset|Constructicon Skipjack]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-d1|[[Long Haul (ROTF)#SSBoxset|Constructicon Long Haul]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-d1|[[Scrapper (ROTF)#SSBoxset|Constructicon Scrapper]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-d1|[[Overload (ROTF)#SSBoxset|Constructicon Overload]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-d1|[[Mixmaster (ROTF)#SSBoxset|Constructicon Mixmaster]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|''Transformers'' 15th Anniversary (''Transformers'')}}<br /> :{{Bp-a1|04 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Autobot Ratchet]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-a1|10 [[Jazz (Movie)#SS15thAnniversary|Autobot Jazz]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-a1|14 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Ironhide]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-a1|32 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-a1|49 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'''''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|15BB [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BW15|Bumblebee]] (1976 Camaro, w/ [[Charlie Watson#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Charlie]], ''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|26BB [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BW26|WWII Bumblebee]] (''The Last Knight'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|40BB [[Shatter#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Shatter]] (Plymouth, ''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|74BB [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BW74|Bumblebee]] (2008 Camaro, w/ [[Sam Witwicky#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Sam]], ''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1d1|18BB [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BW18|Bumblebee]] VS 46BB [[Dropkick (Movie)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Dropkick]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1d1|27BB [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BW27|Clunker Bumblebee]] VS 28BB [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Barricade]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1d1|79BB [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BW79|High Octane Bumblebee]] VS 02BB [[Stinger (AOE)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Decepticon Stinger]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|70BB [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BW70|B-127]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-02BB [[Kup (G1)/toys#BW8602|Kup]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|86-13BB [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#BW8613|Cliffjumper]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|44BB [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BW44|Optimus Prime]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|95BB [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#BW95|N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|96BB [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#BW96|N.E.S.T. Autobot Ratchet]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Hatchet (DOTM)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Hatchet]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Hound (G1)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Hound]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|TBCBB [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BBROTB|Optimus Prime]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |}<br /> {{--}}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Hatchet, Hound, ROTB Optimus Prime}}<br /> ;Asia only<br /> Meanwhile, in Singapore, a special Bumblebee was a giveaway at Toys&quot;R&quot;Us with purchase of a currently unknown total value of Transformers.<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Singapore (Toys&quot;R&quot;Us)'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|01 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BattleDamagedTRU|Bumblebee]] (1976 Camaro, ''Transformers'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''China (TaoBao)'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|01 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SSTaoBao|Bumblebee]] (1976 Camaro, ''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|08 [[Blackout (Movie)#TaoBao|Decepticon Blackout]] (w/ [[Scorponok (Movie)#TaoBao|Scorponok]], ''Transformers'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Hasbro-TaoBao-exclusive-Blackout.jpg|thumb|200px|TaoBao exclusive 08 Leader Class [[Blackout (Movie)#TaoBao|Decepticon Blackout]]]]<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ==''Studio Series'' (TakaraTomy)==<br /> Similar to ''Power of the Primes'', in Takara's '''''Transformers Studio Series''''' (トランスフォーマー スタジオシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Sutajio Shirīzu'') line, all figures are identical to their Hasbro counterparts, forgoing Takara's past practice of using more movie-accurate paint jobs. This is most likely due to the line being an official collaboration between Hasbro and [[TakaraTomy]], much like the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece#Masterpiece Movie Series|Masterpiece Movie Series]]'' line. ID numbering differs after number 8 compared to the Hasbro release, since some of the exclusives are not released in Japan. Introduced to the line in 2021, Takara includes characters from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' in its pre-existing ''Studio Series'' numbering system, whereas Hasbro assigns them ID numbers prefixed by &quot;86&quot;. Takara also assigns ID numbers to Core Class figures, which go unnumbered in Hasbro markets. From wave 4 through wave 12, the packages featured the franchise's 35th anniversary logo.<br /> <br /> In 2021, Takara decided to go back to its old ways and launched the exclusive ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|Premium Finish]]'' toyline, featuring rereleases of some ''Studio Series'' figures with much more movie-accurate decoes.<br /> <br /> === Regular retail ===<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1''' ([[April 21|Apr 24]], 2018)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-01 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-02 [[Stinger (AOE)#Studio Series|Decepticon Stinger]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-03 [[Crowbar#Studio Series|Crowbar]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-04 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-05 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Optimus Prime]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-06 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Starscream]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-07 [[Grimlock (AOE)#Studio Series|Grimlock]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-08 [[Blackout (Movie)#Studio Series|Blackout]] (w/ [[Scorponok (Movie)#Studio Series|Scorponok]], ''Transformers'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2''' ([[July 21|Jul 21]], 2018)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-09 [[Jazz (Movie)#Studio Series|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-10 [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Studio Series|Lockdown]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-11 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Megatron]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-12 [[Brawl (Movie)#Studio Series|Brawl]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 3''' ([[September 15|Sep 15]], 2018)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-13 [[Shadow Raider#Studio Series|Shadow Raider]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-14 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#SS16|Ratchet]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-15 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 4''' ([[October 27|Oct 27]], 2018)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-16 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS18|Bumblebee]] (Beetle, ''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-17 [[KSI Sentry#Studio Series|KSI Sentry]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-18 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#SS21|Starscream]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 5''' ([[January 26|Jan 26]], [[2019]])&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-19 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS26|World War II Bumblebee]] (''The Last Knight'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-20 [[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Sideswipe]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-21 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Decepticon Barricade]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-22 [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Studio Series|Crankcase]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 6''' ([[March 23|Mar 23]], 2019)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-23 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS27|Rusty Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-24 [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Studio Series|Bonecrusher]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-25 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS32|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-26 [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-27 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SS34|Megatron]] (w/ [[Igor#Studio Series|Igor]], ''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-28 [[Dropkick (Movie)#Studio Series|Dropkick]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 7''' ([[April 27|Apr 27]], 2019)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-29 [[Shatter#Studio Series|Shatter]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-30 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS38|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-31 [[Cogman#Studio Series|Cogman]] (''The Last Knight'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-32 [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)#Studio Series|Decepticon Scrapmetal]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-33 [[Rampage (ROTF)#Studio Series|Decepticon Rampage]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 8''' ([[July 27|Jul 27]], 2019)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-34 [[Long Haul (ROTF)#Studio Series|Decepticon Long Haul]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-35 [[KSI Boss#Studio Series|KSI Boss]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 9''' ([[August 31|Aug 31]], 2019)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-36 [[Dropkick (Movie)#SS46|Dropkick 2]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-37 [[Hightower (ROTF)#Studio Series|Decepticon Hightower]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-38 [[Drift (AOE)#SS45|Sky Drift]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-39 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS44|Jetwing Optimus Prime]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 10''' ([[January 25|Jan 25]], 2020)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-40 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS49|New Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-41 [[Chromia (ROTF)#Studio Series|Chromia]] • [[Arcee (Movie)#Studio Series|Arcee]] • [[Elita-One (Movie)#Studio Series|Elita-1]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-42 [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#Studio Series|Soundwave]] with [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Studio Series|Laserbeak]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-43 [[Mixmaster (ROTF)#Studio Series|Decepticon Mixmaster]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 11''' ([[February 29|Feb 29]], 2020)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-44 [[Hot Rod (DOTM)#Studio Series|WWII Autobot Hot Rod]] (''The Last Knight'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-45 [[Shockwave (Movie)#Studio Series|Shockwave]] (w/ [[Brains#Studio Series|Brains]], [[Wheelie (ROTF)#Studio Series|Wheelie]], and [[NEST#Studio Series|Paratrooper]], ''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 12''' ([[March 28|Mar 28]], 2020)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-46 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SS54|Megatron]] (''Transformers'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-47 [[Scavenger (ROTF)#Studio Series|Decepticon Scavenger]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 13''' ([[April 25|Apr 25]], 2020)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-48 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS57|Offroad Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-49 [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Studio Series|Sentinel Prime]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 14''' ([[May 30]], 2020)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-50 [[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Studio Series|Roadbuster]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-51 [[Scrapper (ROTF)#Studio Series|Decepticon Scrapper]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 15''' ([[June 27|Jun 27]], 2020)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-52 [[Shatter#SS59|Shatter 2]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 15.5''' ([[August 1|Aug 1]], 2020)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-54 [[Overload (ROTF)#Studio Series|Decepticon Overload]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 16''' ([[August 29|Aug 29]], 2020)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-53 [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Studio Series|Cliffjumper]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 17''' ([[September 26|Sep 26]], 2020)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-55 [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#SS62|Soundwave]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-56 [[Topspin (DOTM)#Studio Series|Topspin]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 18''' ([[October 23|Oct 23]], 2020)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-57 [[Blitzwing (BB)#Studio Series|Blitzwing]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 19''' ([[November 28|Nov 28]], 2020)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-58 [[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Studio Series|Leadfoot]] (w/ [[Steeljaw (DOTM)#Studio Series|Steeljaw]], ''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 20''' ([[April 20|Apr 20]], [[2021]])&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-59 [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Jazz]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-60 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Hot Rod]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-61 [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 21''' ([[May 29]], 2021)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-62 [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Scourge]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-63 [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Blurr]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-64 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Grimlock]] &amp; [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Autobot Wheelie]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 22''' ([[June 26|Jun 26]], 2021)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-65 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS70|B-127]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 23''' ([[July 31|Jul 31]], 2021)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-66 [[Dino#Studio Series|Autobot Dino]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-67 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#SS72|Starscream]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 24''' ([[August 7|Aug 7]], 2021)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-68 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS74|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 25''' ([[November 27|Nov 27]], 2021)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-69 [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Studio Series|Wreck-Gar]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-qu2|SS-70 [[Gnaw (G1)#Studio Series|Gnaw]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-71 [[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Slug]] &amp; [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Studio Series|Daniel Witwicky]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 26''' ([[February 26|Feb 26]], [[2022]])&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-73 [[Thrust (Movie)#Studio Series|Thrust]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-74 [[Jolt (ROTF)#Studio Series|Jolt]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 27''' ([[April 30|Apr 30]], 2022)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-75 [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Perceptor]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-76 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Studio Series|New Destruction Emperor Starscream]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-77 [[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#SS78|Sideswipe]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 28''' ([[May 28]], 2022)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-78 [[Ravage (ROTF)#SSBB|Ravage]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-79 [[Shockwave (Movie)#SSBB|Shockwave]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-80 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#SS82|Autobot Ratchet]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-81 [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#SS83|Soundwave]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 29''' ([[June 25]], 2022)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-82 [[Sweep (G1)#Studio Series|Decepticon Sweep]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-83 [[Brawn (ROTF)#Studio Series|Brawn]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-84 [[Wheeljack (Movie)#Studio Series|Wheeljack]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 30''' ([[August 27]], 2022)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-85 [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Studio Series|Exo-Suit Spike Witwicky]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-86 [[Arcee (Movie)#SS85|Arcee]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-87 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#SS84|Ironhide]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-88 [[Junkyard (G1)#Studio Series|Junkheap]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-89 [[Sludge (G1)#Studio Series|Dinobot Sludge]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 31''' ([[October 29]], 2022)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-90 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS87|Bumblebee]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-91 [[Sideways (ROTF)#Studio Series|Sideways]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-92 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Arcee]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 32''' ([[November 26]], 2022)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-93 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SS90|Galvatron]] (''Age of Extinction'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-94 [[Thundercracker (Movie)#SS89|Thundercracker]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 33''' ([[February 25]], [[2023]])&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-95 [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|Crosshairs]] (''The Last Knight'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-96 [[Hot Rod (DOTM)#SS93|Hot Rod]] (''The Last Knight'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-97 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Ironhide]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 34''' ([[March 25]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-98 [[Wheelie (G1)#SSCore|Autobot Wheelie]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-99 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Ratchet]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-100 [[The Fallen/toys#Studio Series|Fallen]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 35''' ([[April]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-101 [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#SSCore|Laserbeak]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-102 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Rumble (Blue)]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 36''' ([[June]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-103 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS100|Bumblebee]] (''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]'')}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|SS-104 [[Battletrap (ROTB)#Studio Series|Battletrap]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 37''' ([[July]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{bp-ter|SS-105 [[Freezer#Studio Series|Terrorcon Freezer]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> {{bp-a1|SS-106 [[Arcee (Movie)#SSCore|Arcee]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> {{bp-m1|SS-107 [[Airazor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Airazor]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 38''' ([[August]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{bp-m1|SS-108 [[Cheetor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Cheetor]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> {{bp-ter|SS-109 [[Scourge (ROTB)#Studio Series|Scourge]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 39''' ([[September]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-110 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#SSCore|Ironhide]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-111 [[Snarl (G1)#Studio Series|Dinobot Snarl]] (''The Transformers: The Movie'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Everything beyond wave 34}}<br /> <br /> ===''Premium Finish''===<br /> {{nav-pf}}<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1''' ([[October 30]], [[2021]])&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|PFSS-01 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Premium Finish|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2''' ([[November 27]], 2021)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|PFSS-02 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Premium Finish|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 3''' ([[December 29]], 2021)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|PFSS-03 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Premium Finish|Megatron]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 4''' ([[January 29]], [[2022]])&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|PFSS-04 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Premium Finish|Ratchet]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; rowspan=2|[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PF-SS-02-BB-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|250px|PFSS-02 Optimus Prime]]<br /> |-<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 5''' ([[July 30]], [[2022]])&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|PFSS-05 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#PFSS05|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Exclusives===<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''[[Tokyo Comic Con#2018|Tokyo Comic Con 2018]]/[[TakaraTomy Mall]]'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1d1|SS-EX Vol. 1 Retro Rock Garage (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> :{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS19|Bumblebee]] (1976 Camaro)}}<br /> :{{Bp-a1|[[Dairu#Studio Series|Dairu]]}}<br /> :{{Bp-d1|[[Uruaz#Studio Series|Uruaz]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Omni7'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-EX [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#7NetBattleDamage|1967 Rusty Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''[[Toys&quot;R&quot;Us]]'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-EX [[Drift (AOE)#Studio Series|Autobot Drift]] with [[Mini Dinobot#Studio Series|Mini Dinobot]]s (''The Last Knight'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''[[TakaraTomy Mall]]'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|SS-EX [[Skipjack (ROTF)#Studio Series|Skipjack]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|[[File:TF-BB-SS-EX-Rusty-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|SS-EX [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#7NetBattleDamage|1967 Rusty Bumblebee]] (Takara release of 24 Deluxe Class Bumblebee)]]<br /> <br /> |}<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> *''Studio Series'' can be considered a &quot;sister series&quot; to Hasbro's ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]: The Black Series'' and ''Marvel Studios: The First Ten Years'', which are based around a similar concept and feature a similar overall packaging design.<br /> *In July 2017, photos of a computer screen taken during an internal Hasbro presentation were leaked to the public that revealed, among other things, the very ''existence'' of the ''Studio Series'' general retail line-up, though not the actual title &quot;Studio Series&quot; yet (which was later revealed through separate leaks). The fact that the slides incorrectly featured projected release dates for &quot;2017&quot; instead of 2018 (which included dates ''predating'' the leak) led some fans to assume that the still unannounced line-up had long since been canceled. It wouldn't be until several leaks later that Hasbro ''finally'' acknowledged the existence of the ''Studio Series'' line, and revealed the first few [[wave]]s during New York [[Toy Fair 2018]], even offering a limited quantity of the first wave of Deluxe Class figures as an early release through the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website. Simultaneously, [[TakaraTomy]] revealed their version of the line at [[Wonder Festival]] Winter 2018.<br /> *Among the figures whose existence was revealed through the aforementioned July 2017 leak that were ''not'' officially unveiled at Toy Fair was Voyager Class Ironhide, who made his worldwide debut at retail in Singapore in June 2018. Subsequently, Hasbro announced the redeco of Voyager Class Starscream (based on his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''), the final figure revealed through the July 2017 leak, via their &quot;[[Hasbro Pulse]]&quot; Instagram account a few days before [[San Diego Comic-Con]], even though they ''still'' hadn't officially acknowledged the existence of Ironhide by that point.<br /> * Like with previous movie-based lines, ''Studio Series'' also assigned code names to at least some of its characters. This time, the &quot;theme&quot; for those code names was &quot;Australian race horses&quot;:<br /> {{collist|3|<br /> :::*Bumblebee: &quot;Stryker&quot;<br /> :::*Dropkick: &quot;Blue Lightning&quot; or &quot;Blue Light&quot;<br /> :::*Megatron: &quot;Fox&quot;<br /> :::*Optimus Prime: &quot;Radar&quot;<br /> :::*KSI Sentry: &quot;Sentry&quot;<br /> :::*Shadow Raider: &quot;Mercenary&quot;<br /> :::*Shatter: &quot;Red Lightning&quot; or &quot;Red Light&quot;<br /> }}<br /> :The code names of many of the other figures, assuming they even ''had'' code names, are still unknown, as those toys have (thus far) consistently been listed under their actual characters' names. Meanwhile, a listing for a supposed Voyager Class figure using the code name &quot;Destroyer&quot; later turned out to be a mislabeled Energon Igniters Speed Series [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Bumblebee|Barricade]] from the [[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|''Bumblebee'' movie toy line]], with which the ''Studio Series'' shares its code names.<br /> *A few of the Voyagers and Deluxes of the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)#Generations .28Series M4.29|previous]] [[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)#Premier Edition|two]] movie toylines scale fairly well with ''Studio Series'' figures. The latter of the two toylines, ''The Last Knight'', seems to have a greater tie-in to the ''Studio Series'' lineup, as a [[Nitro Zeus#Toys|few]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#ThirdTLKDeluxe|molds]] [[Cogman#Deluxe|were]] also redecoed in this toyline as well [[Nitro Zeus#Toys|as a]] [[Drift (AOE)#Premier Edition|few]] [[Berserker#Toys|retools]]. Furthermore, the static figurine of [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]] scales perfectly among these molds and also seems to serve as an inspiration for later pack-in figurines like [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]], [[Brains]] and the [[Mini Dinobot]]s.<br /> *Certain figures reuse packaging artwork from the last two movie toylines, as well as promotional renders for the first three films. There are also some artwork that retools existing renders for better screen accuracy.<br /> *One of the biggest [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|misconceptions]] surrounding the ''Studio Series'' toyline is that there is a [[Subline imprint|subline]] called &quot;Studio Series 86&quot;. This came about from leaked listings on Walmart's website where the number &quot;86&quot; was misinterpreted as part of the toyline's title, rather than the ID numbers of those toys. While the toys based on characters from the [[1986]] movie do feature a separate numbering system, the line itself doesn't acknowledge them as being any different from the live-action movie toys they are sold alongside.<br /> **While it has never been confirmed, the move to include 1986 characters in the ''Studio Series'' toyline after three years of continuous focus on the live-action films, was likely done to allow Hasbro and TakaraTomy to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the film, without stepping on the toes of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' 25th anniversary, which was celebrated as a part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''. Evidence suggesting this is the inclusion of some of the film's main characters ([[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Kingdom|Cyclonus]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kingdom|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Kingdom|Galvatron]]) being sold in the concurrently-ran ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' toyline and the shared design aesthetics of the toys between both lines.<br /> **It is also very likely that the '86 toys in the ''Studio Series'' toyline were originally meant to be sold in the ''Kingdom'' toyline alongside their movie co-stars and the ''Beast Wars'' characters as part of a combined anniversary line, but with the COVID 19 pandemic and the halt on worldwide distribution, delays were made and the waves for ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' were cut short, leaving products that were presumably intended for the line being held back for their eventual release in ''Kingdom''. <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]<br /> [[Category:Generations toylines]]<br /> [[Category:Live-action film series toylines]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Beasts_(toyline)&diff=1687545 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline) 2023-04-16T17:56:31Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Buzzworthy Bumblebee */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Nav-rotb}}<br /> <br /> The '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' toyline coincides with the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|seventh film]] in the [[live-action film series]]. Much like the merchandising for ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'', the film's self-titled toyline is focused on kid-oriented products, with the collector-targeted figures released instead as part of the ongoing ''[[Studio Series]]'' line, co-branded with the film's title.<br /> <br /> ==Hasbro ''Rise of the Beasts'' toyline==<br /> ===&quot;Core&quot; figures===<br /> Labeled by store listings as &quot;Core Boys&quot; products (not to be confused with the Core [[size class]] seen in other toylines), these figures use the traditional Deluxe and Voyager size classes but without the &quot;premium collector product&quot; approach of ''Studio Series'', akin to the Deluxe Class offerings in the recent ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' and ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (toyline)|EarthSpark]]'' toylines.<br /> <br /> ;Deluxe Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Airazor (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Airazor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Rise of the Beasts 2|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Cheetor]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Dino#Rise of the Beasts|Autobot Mirage]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Nightbird (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Nightbird]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (Movie)#Rise of the Beasts|Wheeljack]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |[[File:TF-ROTB-Mainline-Deluxe-Class-Airazor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|&quot;Core&quot; Deluxe Class Airazor]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy|Nightbird, Wheeljack}}<br /> <br /> ;Voyager Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Rise of the Beasts|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Rhinox]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Beast Alliance===<br /> The &quot;Beast Alliance&quot; subline focuses on gearing up characters using beast partner figures that transform into weapons or armor. The Beast Battle Master and Battle Changer assortments offer individual beasts and allies, while the more expensive Beast Weaponizer and Beast Combiner pricepoints pack together a figure with a beast partner.<br /> <br /> ====Beast Battle Masters====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Rhinox]]}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Skullcruncher (ROTB)#Toys|Skullcruncher]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Battlemaster|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> <br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-BattleMasterRhinox.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Battle Master Rhinox]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ====Battle Changers====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Beast Alliance|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Beast Alliance|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#BattleChanger|Rhinox]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Dino#Beast Alliance|Autobot Mirage]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Scourge]]}}<br /> <br /> |[[File:TF-ROTB-Battle-Changers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Battle Changer Optimus Prime]]<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Scourge}}<br /> <br /> ====Beast Weaponizers====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Optimus Primal]] &amp; [[Arrowstripe#Toys|Arrowstripe]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BeastWeaponizer|Optimus Prime]] &amp; [[Chainclaw (ROTB)#Toys|Chainclaw]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Wheeljack (Movie)#Beast Alliance|Wheeljack]] &amp; [[Rhinox (ROTB)#BeastWeaponizer|Rhinox]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Arcee (Movie)#BeastWeaponizer|Arcee]] &amp; [[Cheetor (ROTB)#BeastWeaponizer|Cheetor]]}}<br /> |<br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-BeastWeaponizersOptimusPrimalArrowstripe.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Beast Weaponizer Optimus Primal &amp; Arrowstripe]]<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Arcee &amp; Cheetor}}<br /> <br /> ====Beast Combiners====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeastCombiner|Bumblebee]] &amp; [[Snarlsaber#Toys|Snarlsaber]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Arcee (Movie)#Rise of the Beasts|Arcee]] &amp; [[Silverfang#Toys|Silverfang]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#BeastCombiner|Optimus Primal]] &amp; [[Skullcruncher (ROTB)#BeastCombiner|Skullcruncher]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#BeastCombiner|Scourge]] &amp; [[Scorponok (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Predacon Scorponok]]}}<br /> |<br /> |[[File:TF-ROTB-Beast-Combiners-Bumblebee-and-Snarlsaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Beast Combiner Bumblebee &amp; Snarlsaber]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy|Scourge/Scorponok}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Autobots Unite===<br /> Drawing upon molds created for the ''Bumblebee'' toyline, the &quot;Autobots Unite&quot; subline features vehicular characters who can be propelled in alt-mode by an &quot;energon core&quot; motor, packaged with the larger Spark Changer products. Much of the line is unchanged re-releases.<br /> <br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Spark Racers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Rise Of The Beasts|Barricade]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Autobots Unite|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Autobots Unite|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Spark Chargers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Battletrap (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Battletrap]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SparkCharger|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Autobots Unite|Megatron]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Larger toys'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Rise Of The Beasts|Starscream]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#ROTBNitro|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |[[File:EnergonIgnitersSpeedBarricade.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Autobots Unite'' Barricade]]<br /> |}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Various toys===<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> ====2-in-1 roleplay items====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Blaster'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Blaster|Optimus Prime Blaster]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Masks'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Mask|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#2-in-1 roleplay|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-2in1maskOptimusPrimal.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6|2-in-1 Mask Optimus Primal]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ====Smash Changers====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Smash Changers|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SmashChangers|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#SmashChangers|Rhinox]]}}<br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-SmashChangersOptimusPrimal.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6|Smash Changers Optimus Primal]]<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ====Other toys====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Beast Mode'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeastMode|Beast Mode Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BeastMode|Beast Mode Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Flex Changers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#FlexChangers|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#FlexChangers|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Nightbird (ROTB)#FlexChangers|Nightbird]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Titan Changers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#TitanChanger|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#ROTBTitanChanger|Megatron]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#ROTBTitanChanger|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#TitanChanger|Scourge]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |[[File:TF-Authentic-Titan-Changers-Cheetor.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.6|Titan Changer Cheetor]]<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Scourge}}<br /> <br /> ===Exclusives===<br /> Please note that the channels of release listed for toys below refer to the United States.<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> <br /> ====''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]''====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Jungle Mission 3-Packs'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Cheetor]], [[Nightbird (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Nightbird]], and [[Wheeljack (Movie)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Wheeljack]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Airazor (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Airazor]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#JM|Bumblebee]], and [[Dino#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Autobot Mirage]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Beast Weaponizers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-p1|[[Scorponok (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Predacon Scorponok]] &amp; [[Sandspear#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Sandspear]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Smash Changers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Scourge]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Studio Series'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|TBCBB [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BBROTB|Optimus Prime]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Bumblebee/Airazor/Mirage 3-Pack, ROTB Optimus Prime}}<br /> <br /> ==''Generations''==<br /> ===''Studio Series''===<br /> {{nav-studio}}<br /> Following the pattern established by its predecessor ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'', the collector-focused toys in the ''Rise of the Beasts'' line were produced under the umbrella of the evergreen ''Studio Series'' collector toyline of movie product. All toys branded as ''Rise of the Beasts'' tie-ins are listed below.<br /> <br /> ;Core Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 5'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (Movie)#SSCore|Arcee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Freezer#Studio Series|Terrorcon Freezer]]}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ;Deluxe Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 19'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|97 [[Airazor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Airazor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|100 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS100|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Future waves'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|105 [[Dino#SS105|Mirage]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Mirage}}<br /> <br /> ;Voyager Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 19'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|98 [[Cheetor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|99 [[Battletrap (ROTB)#Studio Series|Battletrap]]}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ;Leader Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 11'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|101 [[Scourge (ROTB)#Studio Series|Scourge]]}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==TakaraTomy==<br /> ===''Beast Awakening''===<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> <br /> ===''Studio Series''===<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 36''' ([[June]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-103 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS100|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|SS-104 [[Battletrap (ROTB)#Studio Series|Battletrap]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 37''' ([[July]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{bp-ter|SS-105 [[Freezer#Studio Series|Terrorcon Freezer]] }}<br /> {{bp-a1|SS-106 [[Arcee (Movie)#SSCore|Arcee]]}}<br /> {{bp-m1|SS-107 [[Airazor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Airazor]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ===Exclusives===<br /> * [[Burning Plasma Blaster]] ([[campaign item]])<br /> <br /> ==Merchandies==<br /> ===Jada Toys===<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> *Much of the toyline, such as the &quot;Core&quot; toys and the entire ''Autobots Unite'' subline, was found at retail without a prior announcement from Hasbro.<br /> *The first ''Rise of the Beasts'' toy was originally the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' &quot;Energon Escape&quot; [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BuzzEE|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Optimus Prime]] two-pack. The co-branding on the packaging was later changed to the ''Bumblebee'' film, presumably due to the one-year delay of ''Rise of the Beasts''.<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Rise of the Beasts (toyline)}}<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts| (toyline)]]<br /> [[Category:Live-action film series toylines]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Beasts_(toyline)&diff=1687543 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline) 2023-04-16T17:55:39Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Buzzworthy Bumblebee */ Added Studio Series Prime</p> <hr /> <div>{{Nav-rotb}}<br /> <br /> The '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' toyline coincides with the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|seventh film]] in the [[live-action film series]]. Much like the merchandising for ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'', the film's self-titled toyline is focused on kid-oriented products, with the collector-targeted figures released instead as part of the ongoing ''[[Studio Series]]'' line, co-branded with the film's title.<br /> <br /> ==Hasbro ''Rise of the Beasts'' toyline==<br /> ===&quot;Core&quot; figures===<br /> Labeled by store listings as &quot;Core Boys&quot; products (not to be confused with the Core [[size class]] seen in other toylines), these figures use the traditional Deluxe and Voyager size classes but without the &quot;premium collector product&quot; approach of ''Studio Series'', akin to the Deluxe Class offerings in the recent ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' and ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (toyline)|EarthSpark]]'' toylines.<br /> <br /> ;Deluxe Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Airazor (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Airazor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Rise of the Beasts 2|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Cheetor]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Dino#Rise of the Beasts|Autobot Mirage]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Nightbird (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Nightbird]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (Movie)#Rise of the Beasts|Wheeljack]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |[[File:TF-ROTB-Mainline-Deluxe-Class-Airazor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|&quot;Core&quot; Deluxe Class Airazor]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy|Nightbird, Wheeljack}}<br /> <br /> ;Voyager Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Rise of the Beasts|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Rhinox]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Beast Alliance===<br /> The &quot;Beast Alliance&quot; subline focuses on gearing up characters using beast partner figures that transform into weapons or armor. The Beast Battle Master and Battle Changer assortments offer individual beasts and allies, while the more expensive Beast Weaponizer and Beast Combiner pricepoints pack together a figure with a beast partner.<br /> <br /> ====Beast Battle Masters====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Rhinox]]}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Skullcruncher (ROTB)#Toys|Skullcruncher]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Battlemaster|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> <br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-BattleMasterRhinox.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Battle Master Rhinox]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ====Battle Changers====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Beast Alliance|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Beast Alliance|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#BattleChanger|Rhinox]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Dino#Beast Alliance|Autobot Mirage]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Scourge]]}}<br /> <br /> |[[File:TF-ROTB-Battle-Changers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Battle Changer Optimus Prime]]<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Scourge}}<br /> <br /> ====Beast Weaponizers====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Beast Alliance|Optimus Primal]] &amp; [[Arrowstripe#Toys|Arrowstripe]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BeastWeaponizer|Optimus Prime]] &amp; [[Chainclaw (ROTB)#Toys|Chainclaw]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Wheeljack (Movie)#Beast Alliance|Wheeljack]] &amp; [[Rhinox (ROTB)#BeastWeaponizer|Rhinox]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Arcee (Movie)#BeastWeaponizer|Arcee]] &amp; [[Cheetor (ROTB)#BeastWeaponizer|Cheetor]]}}<br /> |<br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-BeastWeaponizersOptimusPrimalArrowstripe.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Beast Weaponizer Optimus Primal &amp; Arrowstripe]]<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Arcee &amp; Cheetor}}<br /> <br /> ====Beast Combiners====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeastCombiner|Bumblebee]] &amp; [[Snarlsaber#Toys|Snarlsaber]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Arcee (Movie)#Rise of the Beasts|Arcee]] &amp; [[Silverfang#Toys|Silverfang]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#BeastCombiner|Optimus Primal]] &amp; [[Skullcruncher (ROTB)#BeastCombiner|Skullcruncher]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#BeastCombiner|Scourge]] &amp; [[Scorponok (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Predacon Scorponok]]}}<br /> |<br /> |[[File:TF-ROTB-Beast-Combiners-Bumblebee-and-Snarlsaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Beast Alliance'' Beast Combiner Bumblebee &amp; Snarlsaber]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy|Scourge/Scorponok}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Autobots Unite===<br /> Drawing upon molds created for the ''Bumblebee'' toyline, the &quot;Autobots Unite&quot; subline features vehicular characters who can be propelled in alt-mode by an &quot;energon core&quot; motor, packaged with the larger Spark Changer products. Much of the line is unchanged re-releases.<br /> <br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Spark Racers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Rise Of The Beasts|Barricade]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Autobots Unite|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Autobots Unite|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Spark Chargers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Battletrap (ROTB)#Rise of the Beasts|Battletrap]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SparkCharger|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Autobots Unite|Megatron]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Larger toys'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Rise Of The Beasts|Starscream]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#ROTBNitro|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |[[File:EnergonIgnitersSpeedBarricade.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''Autobots Unite'' Barricade]]<br /> |}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Various toys===<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> ====2-in-1 roleplay items====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Blaster'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Blaster|Optimus Prime Blaster]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Masks'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Mask|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#2-in-1 roleplay|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-2in1maskOptimusPrimal.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6|2-in-1 Mask Optimus Primal]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ====Smash Changers====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 1'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Smash Changers|Optimus Primal]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SmashChangers|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 2'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (ROTB)#SmashChangers|Rhinox]]}}<br /> |[[File:ROTBtoy-SmashChangersOptimusPrimal.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6|Smash Changers Optimus Primal]]<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ====Other toys====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Beast Mode'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeastMode|Beast Mode Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BeastMode|Beast Mode Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Flex Changers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#FlexChangers|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#FlexChangers|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Nightbird (ROTB)#FlexChangers|Nightbird]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Titan Changers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#TitanChanger|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#ROTBTitanChanger|Megatron]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#ROTBTitanChanger|Optimus Prime]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#TitanChanger|Scourge]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |[[File:TF-Authentic-Titan-Changers-Cheetor.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.6|Titan Changer Cheetor]]<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Scourge}}<br /> <br /> ===Exclusives===<br /> Please note that the channels of release listed for toys below refer to the United States.<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> <br /> ====''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]''====<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Jungle Mission 3-Packs'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Cheetor]], [[Nightbird (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Nightbird]], and [[Wheeljack (Movie)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Wheeljack]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1m1|[[Airazor (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Airazor]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#JM|Bumblebee]], and [[Dino#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Autobot Mirage]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Beast Weaponizers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-p1|[[Scorponok (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Predacon Scorponok]] &amp; [[Sandspear#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Sandspear]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Smash Changers'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Scourge (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Scourge]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Studio Series'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|TBCBB [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BBROTB|Optimus Prime]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Bumblebee/Airazor/Mirage 3-Pack}}<br /> <br /> ==''Generations''==<br /> ===''Studio Series''===<br /> {{nav-studio}}<br /> Following the pattern established by its predecessor ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'', the collector-focused toys in the ''Rise of the Beasts'' line were produced under the umbrella of the evergreen ''Studio Series'' collector toyline of movie product. All toys branded as ''Rise of the Beasts'' tie-ins are listed below.<br /> <br /> ;Core Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 5'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (Movie)#SSCore|Arcee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|[[Freezer#Studio Series|Terrorcon Freezer]]}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ;Deluxe Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 19'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|97 [[Airazor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Airazor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-a1|100 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS100|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Future waves'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|105 [[Dino#SS105|Mirage]]}}<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy|Mirage}}<br /> <br /> ;Voyager Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 19'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-m1|98 [[Cheetor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Cheetor]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|99 [[Battletrap (ROTB)#Studio Series|Battletrap]]}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ;Leader Class<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 11'''&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-ter|101 [[Scourge (ROTB)#Studio Series|Scourge]]}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==TakaraTomy==<br /> ===''Beast Awakening''===<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> <br /> ===''Studio Series''===<br /> {| style=&quot;margin-left:1em;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 36''' ([[June]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Bp-a1|SS-103 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS100|Bumblebee]]}}<br /> {{Bp-ter|SS-104 [[Battletrap (ROTB)#Studio Series|Battletrap]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;'''Wave 37''' ([[July]], 2023)&lt;/u&gt;<br /> &lt;ul class=&quot;iconlist&quot;&gt;<br /> {{bp-ter|SS-105 [[Freezer#Studio Series|Terrorcon Freezer]] }}<br /> {{bp-a1|SS-106 [[Arcee (Movie)#SSCore|Arcee]]}}<br /> {{bp-m1|SS-107 [[Airazor (ROTB)#Studio Series|Airazor]]}}<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;<br /> |<br /> |width=&quot;20%&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;|&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;<br /> |<br /> |}<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ===Exclusives===<br /> * [[Burning Plasma Blaster]] ([[campaign item]])<br /> <br /> ==Merchandies==<br /> ===Jada Toys===<br /> {{toystub}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> *Much of the toyline, such as the &quot;Core&quot; toys and the entire ''Autobots Unite'' subline, was found at retail without a prior announcement from Hasbro.<br /> *The first ''Rise of the Beasts'' toy was originally the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' &quot;Energon Escape&quot; [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BuzzEE|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Optimus Prime]] two-pack. The co-branding on the packaging was later changed to the ''Bumblebee'' film, presumably due to the one-year delay of ''Rise of the Beasts''.<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Rise of the Beasts (toyline)}}<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts| (toyline)]]<br /> [[Category:Live-action film series toylines]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Beasts_(film)&diff=1687525 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film) 2023-04-16T17:20:19Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Confirmed information */ just a wording change</p> <hr /> <div>{{nav-rotb}}<br /> {{movie|<br /> |seriess=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |prev=Bumblebee (film)<br /> |next=<br /> |title=''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''<br /> |image=ROTBTeaserPoster.jpg<br /> |caption=So for now, let the battle be here, on this strange, primitive world. And let it be called... Beast Wars!<br /> |production companies=[[Skydance Media]]&lt;br&gt;[[Entertainment One]]&lt;br&gt;[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura|di Bonaventura Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[New Republic Pictures]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay|Bay Films]]<br /> |distributor=[[Paramount Pictures]]<br /> |executive producer=[[Steven Spielberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Goldner]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brian Oliver]]&lt;br&gt;[[Bradley J. Fischer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Valerii An]]&lt;br&gt;[[David Ellison]]&lt;br&gt;[[Dana Goldberg]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Granger]]<br /> |associate producer=[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]]&lt;br&gt;[[Tom DeSanto]]&lt;br&gt;[[Don Murphy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Michael Bay]]&lt;br&gt;[[Mark Vahradian]]&lt;br&gt;[[Duncan Henderson]]<br /> |story by=[[Joby Harold]]<br /> |screenplay by=[[Joby Harold]]&lt;br&gt;[[Darnell Metayer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Josh Peters]]&lt;br&gt;[[Erich Hoeber]]&lt;br&gt;[[Jon Hoeber]]<br /> |directed by=[[Steven Caple Jr.]]<br /> |cinematography by=[[Enrique Chediak]]<br /> |edited by=[[Stuart Levy]]&lt;br&gt;[[Brett M. Reed]]<br /> |music by=[[Jongnic Bontemps]]<br /> |release date=[[June 9]], [[2023]]<br /> |continuity=[[Live-action film series]]<br /> |runtime=<br /> |budget=$200 million<br /> |box office=<br /> }}<br /> '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' is the planned seventh film in the [[live-action film series]], serving both as a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' and a tribute to ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''. The film is directed by [[Steven Caple Jr.]] and written by [[Joby Harold]], [[Darnell Metayer]], [[Josh Peters]], [[Erich Hoeber]] and [[Jon Hoeber]]. Originally expected to be released on [[June 28]], [[2019]],&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot;&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/02/12/transformers-5-transformers-6-bumblebee-spin-off-movie-revealed-309503 Transformers 5, Transformers 6 And Bumblebee Spin-Off Movie Revealed] ToyFair news at TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt; the film was delayed multiple times and is currently scheduled for release on [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Cast==<br /> {{featuredcharacters<br /> |c1=<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] <br /> *[[Dino|Mirage]] ([[Pete Davidson]])<br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] ([[Liza Koshy]])<br /> *[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] ([[Cristo Fernández]])<br /> *[[Stratosphere]] ([[John DiMaggio]])<br /> <br /> |h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s|c2=<br /> *[[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] ([[Peter Dinklage]])<br /> *[[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] ([[Michaela Jaé Rodriguez]])<br /> *[[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] ([[David Sobolov]])<br /> *[[Transit (ROTB)|Transit]] (John DiMaggio)<br /> *[[Freezer]]&lt;ref&gt;https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFlXXNOly1/&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> |h3=[[Maximal]]s|c3=<br /> *[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] ([[Ron Perlman]])<br /> *[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] ([[Michelle Yeoh]])<br /> *[[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] (David Sobolov)<br /> *[[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] ([[Tongayi Chirisa]])<br /> <br /> |h4=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c4=<br /> <br /> |h5=[[Human]]s|c5=<br /> *[[Noah Diaz]] ([[Anthony Ramos]])<br /> *[[Elena Wallace]] ([[Dominique Fishback]])<br /> *[[Noah's mother]] ([[Luna Lauren Velez]])<br /> *[[Reek]] ([[Tobe Nwigwe]])<br /> <br /> |nonumbering=true<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Confirmed information==<br /> <br /> [[File:TRANSFORMERS-2022.jpg|thumb|Why did it take so long?|250px]]<br /> <br /> *March 27, 2015 — [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a &quot;writer's room&quot; with the intention of building a cinematic universe.&lt;ref name=&quot;goldsman&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; Goldsman goes on to hire a number of writers over the next few months: [[Steven DeKnight]] (''Daredevil''),&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-cinematic-universe/35696/transformers-cinematic-details-more-writers-over-10-films Transformers cinematic details]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Robert Kirkman]] (''The Walking Dead''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-writers-robert-kirkman-zak-penn-art-marcum-matt-holloway-jeff-pinkner-1201430601/ 'Transformers' Spinoff &amp; Sequel Scribes Set] on Deadline.com&lt;/ref&gt; [[Art Marcum]] and [[Matt Holloway]] (''Iron Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Christina Hodson]] (''Shut In'', ''The Fugitive''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot;&gt;[http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/446175-christina-hodson-and-lindsey-beer-join-transformers-writing-team Christina Hodson and Lindsey Beer Join the Transformers Writing Team]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Lindsey Beer]] (''Dig''),&lt;ref name=&quot;hodsonbeer&quot; /&gt; [[Zak Penn]] (''Pacific Rim 2''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Jeff Pinkner]] (''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', ''Lost''),&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinewritersroom&quot; /&gt; [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] (''Ant-Man''),&lt;ref name=&quot;barrerferrari&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer &amp; Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt; [[Ken Nolan]] (''Black Hawk Down''), and [[Geneva Robertson-Dworet]].&lt;ref name=&quot;nolandworet&quot;&gt;[http://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-writers-room/ Akiva Goldsman Teases 'Transformers' Franchise Plans]&lt;/ref&gt; Involved in the pitching process are [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Michael Bay]], [[Brian Goldner]], [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]], [[Mark Vahradian]], and [[Don Murphy]].&lt;ref name=&quot;deadlinereveal&quot;&gt;[http://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *October 3, 2015 — During his keynote speech at the MIP Junior Conference, [[Allspark (company)|Allspark]]'s [[Stephen J. Davis]] notes that the writing team has come up with film concepts for Transformers 5, 6, 7, and 8.&lt;ref name=&quot;stephendaviskeynote&quot;&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_P2fw_DlS4&amp;t=812 Stephen Davis's keynote speech] at MIPJunior.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *February 12, 2016 — At [[Toy Fair 2016]], Hasbro reveals the projected release date of Transformers 7, along with the dates for the two preceding films.&lt;ref name=&quot;toyfairreveal&quot; /&gt;<br /> *September 23, 2017 — At Licensing Europe 2017, Hasbro announces Transformers 7 will have an &quot;entirely new, exciting storyline&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/23/2019-transformers-movie-feature-entirely-new-storyline-349463 2019 Transformers Movie To Feature An Entirely New Storyline] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *February 16, 2018 — Hasbro clarifies at [[Toy Fair 2018]] that the film will be a reset of the franchise and has been delayed indefinitely until a new creative team is in place.&lt;ref&gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/02/16/transformers-cinematic-universe-current-movie-series-rebooted-358641 Transformers Cinematic Universe Is Over: Current Movie Series To Be Rebooted] on TFW2005&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *May 24, 2018 — Paramount drops the film from their release schedule.&lt;ref&gt;[http://collider.com/transformers-7-cancelled/amp/ Paramount Officially Pulls the Next 'Transformers' Sequel from Their Release Date Schedule] on Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *March 15, 2019 — di Bonaventura states a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is in development.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/two-sequels-in-transformers-live-action-franchise-confirmed-in-development/43083/ Two Sequels in Transformers Live Action Franchise Confirmed in Development] on Seibertron&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *March 18, 2019 — di Bonaventura claims that the next main ''Transformers'' film will be a reboot closely tied to the ''Bumblebee'' sequel, rather than a direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''. Either way, Paramount will pick the best script for ''Transformers 7'' and release that first.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bumblebee-producer-says-next-transformers-movie-wi/1100-6465652/ Bumblebee Producer Says Next Transformers Movie Will Be A Reboot] on GameSpot&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr autobot cast.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Arcee (G1)|KARR]] [[GEEWUN|NOT BIKE!]]]]<br /> [[File:Stevencaplejr terrorcon cast.jpg|thumb|250px|Actually, [[Megatron_(Movie)#Dark_of_the_Moon_film|not the first time]] The Transformers meet {{w|Mad Max|Mad Max}}...]]<br /> *January 27, 2020 — Variety reports two ''Transformers'' films are being penned, to be produced simultaneously: one written by [[James Vanderbilt]], another to be written by [[Joby Harold]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://variety.com/2020/film/news/transformers-franchise-revamp-bumblebee-james-vanderbilt-joby-harold-1203482496/ ‘Transformers’ Franchise Gets a Revamp With Two Separate Films in the Works] on Variety&lt;/ref&gt; Deadline reports that Vanderbilt's script is for a spin-off film based on ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', while Harold's script continues the story from the ''Bumblebee'' film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/01/transformers-movies-paramount-1202843234/ Dual ‘Transformers’ Movies In The Works At Paramount] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *May 2, 2020 — [[Hasbro]] CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms that a new Transformers live-action movie is slated to release on [[June 24]], 2022. However, only one between Harold's ''Bumblebee'' sequel and Vanderbilt's ''Beast Wars'' film will make it to production first.<br /> *August 21, 2020 — New Republic Pictures is announced as a new co-financier for Paramount in a ten picture deal in the wake of the success of 2019's ''Rocketman''.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/08/paramount-pictures-new-republic-pictures-10-picture-cofinancing-deal-top-gun-maverick-1203018250/ New Republic Pictures Signs 10-Pic Co-Fi Deal With Paramount Pictures; ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Among Films] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *November 16, 2020 — [[Steven Caple Jr.]] is announced as the director.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2020/11/transformers-director-steven-caple-jr-1234613830/ Transformers’: ‘Creed 2’ Director Steven Caple Jr. Tapped To Direct Next Installment In Paramount And Hasbro Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *April 1, 2021 — [[Anthony Ramos]] is in talks for a starring role.&lt;ref&gt;[https://collider.com/transformers-7-cast-anthony-ramos/ Exclusive: Anthony Ramos in Talks to Star in New 'Transformers' Movie] at Collider&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *April 29, 2021 — [[Dominique Fishback]] is in final negotiations to star in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2021/04/transformers-dominique-fishback-anthony-ramos-paramount-eone-and-hasbro-franchise-1234746855/ 'Transformers': Dominique Fishback Lands Lead Role Opposite Anthony Ramos In Next Installment For The Paramount Franchise] on Deadline&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *June 13, 2021 — A casting call sheet for filming in Montreal reveals that the film is set in [[1992]].&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.transformersfr.com/t5190p250-parlons-des-films-transformers-a-venir#190206 Rumeur ― le &quot;7ème Film Transformers en prise de vue réelle&quot; se déroulerait en 1992] on transformersfr.com&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *June 22, 2021 — A Paramount virtual event is held in which the movie's title, premise, and few of the characters and cast are unveiled (revealing it to be both the ''Bumblebee'' and ''Beast Wars'' films in one).&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Currently attending a Paramount virtual event about the next #Transformers film. Report to follow!|link=https://twitter.com/search?q=(from%3ABWTF_Ben)%20until%3A2021-06-23%20since%3A2021-06-22|name=Ben Yee|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://bwtf.com/news/rise-of-the-beasts-character-descriptions|name=Ben Yee|site=BWTF|title=Movie News: &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot; Character Descriptions|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt; The film's logo and official premise are also unveiled on official Transformers social media accounts.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The battle on Earth is no longer just between Autobots and Decepticons… Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons join Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, in theatres June 24, 2022.|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1407422768602181632|name=@transformers|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *June 28, 2021 — [[Ron Perlman]] is announced to be reprising his role as Optimus Primal from ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Power of the Primes]]''. [[Darnell Metayer]] and [[Josh Peters]] are confirmed as writers, inspired by Joby Harold's earlier draft.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote='''Ron Perlman''' has been tapped to voice Optimus Primal in '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''', Collider has exclusively learned. [...] ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be led by rising stars '''Anthony Ramos''' (''In the Heights'') and '''Dominique Fishback''' (''Judas and the Black Messiah''), and '''Steven Caple Jr.''' (''Creed II'') is directing from a script by '''Darnell Metayer''' and '''Josh Peters''', who worked off an earlier draft by '''Joby Harold'''.|link=https://collider.com/ron-perlman-optimus-primal-voice-transformers-7-rise-of-the-beasts/|name=Jeff Sneider|site=Collider|title=Exclusive: 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Adds Ron Perlman as Voice of Optimus Primal|year=2021|month=06|day=28}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *July 11, 2021 — Rapper [[Tobe Nwigwe]] announces on Instagram that he's been cast in the movie.&lt;ref&gt;[https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/music/houston-s-tobe-nwigwe-earns-emmy-nom-16317174 Houston’s Tobe Nwigwe earns Emmy nom, 'Transformers' role] from the Houston Chronicle&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *October 6, 2021 — Caple Jr. reveals the vehicle modes for the Autobot and Terrorcon cast through his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The squad is out…|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CUsm_wyLory/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *October 20, 2021 — Filming is completed.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=That’s a wrap 🎬|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CVOw5z2r9TP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *October 21, 2021 — Cuscopolita reports on the vehicles with the film's Peru crew, confirming the unidentified vehicles as [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]].&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.facebook.com/cuscopolitamagazine/videos/1941112319403899|name=Cuscopolita|site=Facebook|title=Exclusiva con los Transformers|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *October 22, 2021 — Ramos makes a guest appearance on [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2021]], confirming Cheetor, his favorite ''Beast Wars'' character, will be in the film.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=I am a ''Transformers'' fan, ''Beast Wars'' fan, Cheetor is my #1 favorite of all time, so it's dope to have Cheetor, to be in this movie with Cheetor, it's gonna be crazy.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjtxJqrv-bI&amp;t=6051s|name=Anthony Ramos|site=YouTube|title=Hasbro PulseCon 2021 - DAY ONE|year=2021|month=10|day=22}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *November 10, 2021 — Paramount announces the film has been delayed to [[June 9]], [[2023]].&lt;ref name=&quot;2023release&quot;&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has moved back a year and will now bow June 9, 2023. It previously was slated for June 24, 2022.|link=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-trek-transformers-movie-release-date-1235045937/|name=Aaron Couch|site=The Hollywood Reporter|title=‘Star Trek,’ ‘Transformers’ Movies Pushed Back at Paramount|year=2021|month=11|day=10}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *February 15, 2022 — Paramount confirms that ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be the first entry in a trilogy of films.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will be released theatrically in 2023 and is the first of three new installments. A new animated series from @Nickelodeon arrives this fall. And in 2024, the franchise expands further with a CG animated Transformers theatrical film. #ParamountPlus|link=https://twitter.com/paramountplus/status/1493706271207292928|name=@paramountplus|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=02|day=15}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *October 11, 2022 — Caple Jr. reveals through Instagram that [[Pete Davidson]] is the voice of Mirage, and [[Michelle Yeoh]] is the voice of Airazor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Sneak peek of Pete voicing Mirage &amp; @michelleyeoh_official blessing us as the voice of Air Razor|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjlx3PPPC_J/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=11}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *October 21, 2022 — [[Tobe Nwigwe]] states on an Instagram post that they are doing some re-shoots for ''Rise of the Beasts'', including featuring his character in additional scenes.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=The head people from ''Transformers'' said I did so good in my part they wanna add me to some more scenes. So I gotta go shoot some more stuff for ''Transformers''.|link=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj9PnevsVb1/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY|name=Tobe Nwigwe|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=21}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *December 1, 2022 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWWDskI46Js official teaser trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures in conjunction with São Paulo's CCXP convention. Multiple voice cast members are also announced.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2022/12/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-peter-dinklage-liza-koshy-john-dimaggio-cast-1235186104/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *December 2, 2022 — [[Jongnic Bontemps]] is announced as the film's score composer. &lt;ref&gt;[http://filmmusicreporter.com/2022/12/02/jongnic-bontemps-to-compose-music-for-steven-caple-jr-s-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *December 2, 2022 — Caple Jr. shares a clip of Peter Cullen performing on his Instagram account.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=🐐|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPM80yPcsP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=12|day=16}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *December 26, 2022 — Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal make a &quot;guest&quot; appearance on the 2022 [[Nickelodeon]] Nickmas NFL game, showcasing both modes and their transformations.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/A5X0F_AvY8Q YouTube upload] of a recording for Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal on the 2022 Nickmas NFL game&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *February 12, 2023 — Paramount airs a 30-second TV spot detailing Mirage's Porsche 911 vehicle mode for Super Bowl LVII in collaboration with Porsche.&lt;ref&gt;[https://deadline.com/2023/02/2023-super-bowl-movie-trailers-the-flash-fast-x-transformers-ant-man-expected-1235247160/ Super Bowl Movie Trailer Spots Will Include ‘The Flash’, ‘Fast X’, ‘Transformers’ &amp; ‘Ant-Man’ — Deadline]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *April 2, 2023 — During the 2023 NCAA Men’s Final Four on CBS, Paramount aired a first-of-its-kind mixed reality TV spot that showed off Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal appearing on a 90s basketball court that transformed from the court the actual basketball match was being played on. A few brief clips from the first trailer were also shown. &lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeeIfpbUAHg]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *April 6, 2023 — Actor [[Tongayi Chirisa]] announces on Instagram that he is the voice of Cheetor.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=So there is a story to this!!! Per the usual standard .. I had to sign an NDA, so I had NO IDEA what I was reading for.. it was only when I was in the booth to do my voice over that it dawned on me that I was reading for TRANSFORMERS Like what!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯 I totally geeked out in the moment.. Man, to say this is mad exciting is an understatement... So thankful. So honored, so blessed!!!! Massive shout out and THANK YOU to @stevencaplejr for putting your boi on! Appreciate you, fam!!! @transformersmovie..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 IT WAS ALL A DREAM!!!! Welcome, y'all. I am your transformer #CHEETOR!!!! Let's goooo!!!!!! #NdezvaMwari #Yeshua #smallbeginnings #ontherise|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqs_PQ1J_s6/|name=Tongayi Chirisa|site=Instagram|year=2023|month=04|day=06}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *April 14, 2023 — To promote the film, Optimus Prime introduces Tobe Nwigwe's performance at {{w|Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella}}.&lt;ref&gt;{{citesocial|quote=Calling all Autobots. @TobeNwigwe and #OptimusPrime have rolled out to #Coachella. #Transformers #RiseOfTheBeasts|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1647069845731803136|name=Transformers|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=04|day=14}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> *In a first for the franchise, the lead human actors, multiple writers, the composer, and the director are all people of color.<br /> *During the production of the film, Ramos had to acquire a driver's license at Caple Jr.'s behest.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.buzzfeed.com/joyannjeffrey/anthony-ramos-transformers-drivers-license Anthony Ramos Had To Quickly Get His Driver's License While Filming &quot;Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts&quot;]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> *''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/Beast Kakusei''''' (トランスフォーマー/ビースト覚醒 ''Toransufōmā Bīsuto Kakusei'', &quot;Transformers: Beast Awakening&quot;)<br /> *''Cantonese:'' '''''Bin&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;jing&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt; Gam&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;gong&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;: Kwong&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;sau&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt; Gwat&lt;sup&gt;6&lt;/sup&gt;hei&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;''''' (變形金剛：狂獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> *''French:'' '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' (France), '''''Transformers : Le Réveil des Bêtes''''' (Canada, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;), <br /> *''German:'' '''''Transformers: Aufstieg der Bestien''''' (&quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> *''Hungarian:'' '''''Transformers: A fenevadak kora''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Age of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> *''Italian: '' '''''Transformers: Il Risveglio''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening&quot;)<br /> *''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Wàn Shòu Juéqǐ''''' (Taiwan, 變形金剛：萬獸崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beasts&quot;), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Chāonéng Yǒngshì Juéqǐ''''' (Mainland China, 变形金刚：超能勇士崛起, &quot;Transformers: Rise of the Beast Wars&quot;)<br /> *''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Despertar das Feras''''' (Brazil, &quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> *''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers: El Despertar de las Bestias''''' (&quot;Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts&quot;)<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist|2}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Real world films]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts| ]]<br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts media]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Official_sizes_and_heights&diff=1687005 Official sizes and heights 2023-04-14T23:23:03Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Live-action film series */ Added ROTB heights</p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup||Needs sources, plus the bare-bones formatting could probably be spruced up into something easier on the eye.}}<br /> <br /> [[Scale]] in Transformers is inconsistent to put it mildly. There are times however outside and inside of lore when official heights and sizes of characters are given. Here is a list of said sizes.<br /> <br /> ==[[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]]==<br /> <br /> ====''[[Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel comics]]:''====<br /> *[[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]]: 15'<br /> *[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] (bio, gun mode length): &gt;35'<br /> *[[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] (Pretender shell): 40'<br /> *[[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]]: 42'<br /> *[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]<br /> **Bio: &gt;60'<br /> **UK booklet: 100'<br /> *[[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]: 80'<br /> *[[Superion (G1)|Superion]]: 86' 7 3/8&quot; (8 stories)<br /> *[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (UK booklet): 698'<br /> *[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (carrier mode length): 1,200'<br /> <br /> ====''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers Cartoon]] scale charts:''====<br /> {{collist|3|*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]: 2 m<br /> *[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]: 2 m<br /> *[[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]]: 2 m<br /> *[[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] (wingspan): 2 m<br /> *[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (wingspan): 2 m<br /> *[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]: 2.5 m<br /> *[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]: 2.5 m<br /> *[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] 2.5 m<br /> *[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]: &gt;3 m<br /> *[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]]: &gt;3 m<br /> *[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]: 3 m<br /> *[[Gears (G1)|Gears]]: 3 m<br /> *[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]]: 3.5 m<br /> *[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]: 3.5 m<br /> *[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]: 5 m<br /> *[[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]: 5 m<br /> *[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]: 5 m<br /> *[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]]: 5 m<br /> *[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]]: 5 m<br /> *[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]: 5 m<br /> *[[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]]: 5 m<br /> *[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]]: 5 m<br /> *[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]]: 5 m<br /> *[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]: 5 m<br /> *[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]: 5.5 m<br /> *[[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]]: 5.5 m<br /> *[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]]: 5.5 m<br /> *[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]: 5.5 m<br /> *[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]: 5.5 m<br /> *[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]: 5.5 m<br /> *[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]: 5.5 m<br /> *[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]: 5.5 m<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]: 6 m<br /> *[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]: 6 m<br /> *[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]: 7 m<br /> *[[Slag (G1)|Slag]]: 7 m<br /> *[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]: 7 m<br /> *[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]]: 7 m<br /> *[[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]]: ~16 m<br /> *[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]: ~18 m}}<br /> <br /> ====''Hobby Japan:''====<br /> *[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]: 800 m<br /> *[[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]: Jupiter-sized (so approximately 140,000&amp;nbsp;km in diameter)<br /> <br /> ====''Super Robots Guide:''====<br /> *[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]: 3&amp;nbsp;km<br /> <br /> ====''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Transformers: The Headmasters]] scale charts:''====<br /> {{collist|3|*[[Shouki]]: 5 m<br /> *[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]: 5.5 m<br /> *[[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]: 5.5 m<br /> *[[Scorponok (G1)|Zarak]]: ~5.5 m<br /> *[[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]]: 5.5 m<br /> *[[Springer (G1)|Springer]]: 6 m<br /> *[[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]]: 6 m<br /> *[[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]]: 6 m<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]: 6 m<br /> *[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]]: 6 m<br /> *[[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]: 6 m<br /> *[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Cerebros]]: 6 m<br /> *[[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]: 6 m<br /> *[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]: 6 m<br /> *[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]: ~7 m<br /> *[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]]: 7 m<br /> *[[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]]: 7 m<br /> *[[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]: 7 m<br /> *[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]: ~16 m<br /> *[[Raiden]]: ~16 m<br /> *[[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]: 16 m}}<br /> <br /> ====''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce]] scale notes:''====<br /> *[[Ginrai (robot)|Ginrai]]: 8 m<br /> *Super Ginrai: 15 m<br /> <br /> ====''[[Kodansha]] properties:''====<br /> *[[Goshooter|Shūta Gō]]: 7 m (Kodansha guidebooks)<br /> *[[Cab (robot)|Cab]]: 7 m (Kodansha guidebooks)<br /> *[[Minerva (G1 robot)|Minerva]]: 7 m (Kodansha guidebooks)<br /> *[[Wilder (G1)|Wilder]]: 7 m (Kodansha guidebooks)<br /> *[[Bullhorn (G1)|Bullhorn]]: 7 m (Kodansha guidebooks)<br /> *[[Cancer (G1)|Cancer]]: 7 m (Kodansha guidebooks)<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Battle Convoy]]: 13 m [[TV Magazine|(Terebi Magazine)]]<br /> *[[King Poseidon]]: 20 m (Terebi Magazine)<br /> *[[Guard City]]: 60 m (Terebi Magazine)<br /> *[[Battle Gaia]]: 65 m (Terebi Magazine)<br /> *[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]: 800 m ([[Comic Bom Bom]])<br /> <br /> ====''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] bios and booklets:''====<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (MP-01): 36 m<br /> *[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (ghost version): &gt;10 m<br /> <br /> ====''[[Transformers × Evangelion|Transformers x Evangelion:]]''====<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime Mode Eva]]: 75 m<br /> <br /> ====''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars cartoon bible]]:''====<br /> *[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]: 5'<br /> <br /> ====''Japanese Beast Wars data:''====<br /> {{collist|3|*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]: 1.8 m <br /> *Rattrap (Transmetal): 1.8 m<br /> *[[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]: 1.8 m<br /> *[[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]]: 2 m<br /> *[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]: 2.1 m<br /> *[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]: 2.3 m <br /> *Cheetor (Transmetal): 2.3 m<br /> *[[Tigatron]]: 2.3 m<br /> *[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]]: 2.3 m<br /> *[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]: 2.4 m<br /> *[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]: 2.4 m<br /> *Tarantulas (Transmetal): 2.5 m <br /> *[[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]]: 2.5 m <br /> *[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]: 2.5 m<br /> *[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]: 2.6 m<br /> *[[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]]: 2.6 m<br /> *[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]: 2.6 m<br /> *Blackarachnia (Transmetal 2): 2.6 m<br /> *Cheetor (Transmetal 2): 2.7 m<br /> *[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]: 2.8 m<br /> *[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]: 2.8 m <br /> *[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] : 2.9 m<br /> *[[Dinobot II]]: 3.1 m<br /> *Optimus Primal (Transmetal): 3.2 m<br /> *Megatron (Transmetal): 3.2 m<br /> *[[Depth Charge (BW)|Depthcharge]]: 3.4 m<br /> *[[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]]: 3.4 m<br /> *[[Tigerhawk]]: 7 m<br /> *Megatron (Transmetal 2): 11.5 m<br /> *Optimal Optimus: 12 m}}<br /> <br /> ====''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)|Beast Wars Transmetals]]'' game:====<br /> *[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (Transmetal): 1.8 m <br /> *[[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]]: 2 m<br /> *[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (Transmetal): 2.3 m<br /> *[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] (Transmetal): 2.5 m<br /> *[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]: 2.6 m<br /> *[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (Transmetal): 3 m<br /> *[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] (Transmetal): 3.2 m<br /> *[[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] (Transmetal): 3.4 m<br /> <br /> ====''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars II]] data:''====<br /> {{collist|3|*[[Drill Nuts|Drillnuts]]: 2.0 m<br /> *[[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]]: 2.0 m<br /> *[[Scissor Boy|Scissorboy]]: 2.1 m<br /> *[[Lio Junior]]: 2.2 m<br /> *[[Tasmania Kid]]: 2.3 m<br /> *[[Coelagon]]: 2.4 m<br /> *[[DJ (BW)|DJ]]: 2.5 m<br /> *[[Terrormander|Terrormandar]]: 2.5 m<br /> *[[Tonbot]]: 2.5 m<br /> *[[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]]: 2.5 m<br /> *[[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]]: 2.5 m<br /> *[[Thrust (BW)|Thrust]]: 2.6 m<br /> *[[Autolauncher]]: 2.6 m<br /> *[[Scuba]]: 2.7 m<br /> *[[Autocrusher]]: 2.7 m<br /> *[[Ikard]]: 2.7 m<br /> *[[Diver (BW)|Diver]]: 2.7 m<br /> *[[Bigmos|Big Mos]]: 2.7 m<br /> *[[Autojetter]]: 2.7 m<br /> *[[Scylla]]: 2.7 m<br /> *[[Sea Phantom]]: 2.8 m<br /> *[[Autostinger]]: 2.8 m<br /> *Thrustor: 2.8 m<br /> *[[Mantis]]: 2.8 m<br /> *Dirgegun: 2.8 m<br /> *[[Skywarp (BW)|Skywarp]]: 2.8 m<br /> *Hellscream: 2.8 m<br /> *[[Apache]]: 2.9 m<br /> *[[Lio Convoy]]: 3.0 m<br /> *[[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]]: 3.0 m<br /> *[[Powerhug (BW)|Powerhug]]: 3.2 m<br /> *[[BB (BW)|Max-B]]: 3.2 m<br /> *[[Bighorn]]: 3.5 m<br /> *[[Santon]]: 3.5 m<br /> *[[Gimlet]]: 3.5 m<br /> *[[Halfshell]]: 4.0 m<br /> *[[Megastorm]]: 4.0 m<br /> *BB: 4.0 m<br /> *[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]]: 5.0 m<br /> *[[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]]: 5.5 m<br /> *[[Tripledacus]]: 5.5 m<br /> *[[God Neptune]]: 5.7 m<br /> *[[Tako Tank]]/Sumiikar: 5.8 m<br /> *Gigastorm: 15 m<br /> *[[Majin Zarak]]: 200 m}}<br /> <br /> ====''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)|Beast Wars Neo]] data:''====<br /> {{collist|3|*[[Stampy (BW)|Stampy]]: 2.6 m<br /> *[[Heinrad (BW)|Heinrad]]: 2.6 m<br /> *[[Bump]]: 2.7 m<br /> *[[Hydra (BW)|Hydra]]: 2.7 m<br /> *[[Colada]]: 2.75 m<br /> *[[Break]]: 2.8 m<br /> *[[Crazybolt (BW)|Crazybolt]]: 2.8 m<br /> *[[Randy (BW)|Randy]]: 2.8 m<br /> *[[Saberback]]: 2.9 m<br /> *[[Longrack (BW)|Longrack]]: 2.9 m<br /> *[[Sling (BW)|Sling]]: 2.9 m<br /> *[[Hardhead (BW)|Hardhead]]: 2.9 m<br /> *[[Sharp Edge|Sharpedge]]: 3.0 m<br /> *[[Rockbuster]]: 3.0 m<br /> *[[Dead End (BW)|Deadend]]: 3.0 m<br /> *[[Bazooka (BW)|Bazooka]]: 3.0 m<br /> *[[Killer Punch|Killerpunch]]: 3.1 m<br /> *[[Archadis]]: 3.1 m<br /> *[[Mach Kick]]: 3.1 m<br /> *[[Survive]]: 3.1 m<br /> *[[Guiledart]]: .2 m<br /> *[[Big Convoy]]: 3.2 m<br /> *[[Elphaorpha]]: 3.8 m<br /> *[[Drancron]]: 3.9 m<br /> *[[Latolata]]: 4.0 m<br /> *[[Magmatron]]: 4.5 m}}<br /> <br /> ====''[[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave Generation One continuity:]]''====<br /> *[[Nemesis (G1)|The Nemesis]]<br /> **Length: 2.5 miles<br /> **Wingspan: 1.75 miles<br /> **Height: 1.25 miles<br /> <br /> ====''[[2005 IDW continuity]]''====<br /> *[[Aileron]]: 22'<br /> *[[Centurion (IDW)|Centurion]]: 26'<br /> *[[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]]: 30'<br /> *[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]: 30'<br /> *[[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]]: 32'<br /> *[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]]: 32'<br /> *[[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]]: 33'<br /> *[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]: 33'<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]:<br /> **38'<br /> **60' (Transformers #51)<br /> *[[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]]: 38'<br /> *[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]: 38'<br /> *[[Victorion]]: ~150'<br /> *[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]: 400'<br /> *[[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]: 2 miles<br /> *[[Lost Light]]:<br /> **15 miles long<br /> **10 miles wide<br /> <br /> ==[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)]]==<br /> <br /> ====''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots In Disguise Cartoon:]]''====<br /> {{collist|3|*[[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]]: 3.7 m<br /> *[[Mirage (RID)|Mirage]]: 3.7 m<br /> *[[R.E.V.]]: 3.8 m<br /> *[[W.A.R.S.]]: 3.8 m<br /> *[[Crosswise (RID)|Crosswise]]: 3.8 m<br /> *[[Hot Shot (RID)|Hot Shot]]: 3.8 m<br /> *[[Gas Skunk|Gaskunk]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Dark Scream|Nightscream]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Slapper (RID)|Slapper]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Movor]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Rollbar (RID)|Rollbar]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Armorhide (RID)|Armorhide]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Side Burn (RID)|Sideburn]]: 4 m<br /> *[[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]]: 4.1 m<br /> *[[X-Brawn]]: 4.3 m<br /> *[[Ro-Tor (RID)|Ro-Tor]]: 4.6 m<br /> *[[Tow-Line (RID)|Tow-Line]]: 4.8 m<br /> *[[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]]: 4.8 m<br /> *[[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]: 5 m<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]]: 5 m<br /> *Optimus Prime (Super Mode): 6.5 m<br /> *[[Mega-Octane]]: 7 m<br /> *[[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]]: 7 m<br /> *[[Midnight Express (RID)|Midnight Express]]: 9.2 m<br /> *[[Rapid Run (RID)|Rapid Run]]: 9.7 m<br /> *[[Railspike (RID)|Railspike]]: 10 m<br /> *[[Landfill (RID)|Landfill]]: 12 m<br /> *[[Rail Racer (RID)|Rail Racer]]: 15 m<br /> *[[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]]: 16 m<br /> *[[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Brave Maximus]]: 350 m}}<br /> <br /> ==[[Unicron Trilogy]]==<br /> <br /> ====''[[Transformers (PS2)|Transformers Video Game:]]''====<br /> *[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]: 16' 5&quot;<br /> *[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]: <br /> **Vehicle: 17' 1&quot;<br /> **Robot: 19' 7&quot; <br /> *[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]: <br /> **Vehicle: 15' 1&quot;<br /> **Robot 19' 7&quot;<br /> *[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]: 19' 8&quot; <br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]: 22' 11&quot;<br /> *[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]: <br /> **Vehicle: 8' 3&quot;<br /> **Robot: 22' 11&quot;<br /> <br /> ====''Superlink Pla-Kit 1/45 models:''====<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Grand Convoy]]: 13' 1½&quot;<br /> *[[Grand Scourge]]: 13' 1½&quot;<br /> *Grand Convoy (Super Mode): 15' 11¼&quot;<br /> *Grand Scourge (Super Mode): 15' 11¼&quot;<br /> <br /> ====''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Galaxy Force]] DVD booklets:''====<br /> *[[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]]: 4.1 m<br /> *[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]: 5.5 m<br /> <br /> ==[[Live-action film series]]==<br /> <br /> ====''Preliminary scale chart for [[Transformers (film)|first film:]]''====<br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]: 9'<br /> *[[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]: 14' <br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]: 18' <br /> *[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]: 24' <br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]: 32' <br /> <br /> ====''Scale chart for first film:''====<br /> *[[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]]: 3' <br /> *[[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]: 15' <br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]: 16' <br /> *[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]: 16' <br /> *[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]: 20' <br /> *[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]: 22' <br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]: 28' <br /> *[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]: 31' <br /> *[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]: 33' <br /> *[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]: 35'<br /> <br /> ====''Transformers film trading cards:''====<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]: 28'<br /> <br /> ====''[[Transformers The Game|Transformers The Game:]]''====<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/games|Bumblebee]]: 16'<br /> <br /> ====''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]] concept art:''====<br /> *[[Depthcharge (ROTF)|Depthcharge]]: 150'<br /> <br /> ====''Revenge of the Fallen film scale charts:''====<br /> {{collist|3|*[[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]]: 3'<br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee 1]]: 7'<br /> *[[Chromia (ROTF)|Arcee 2]]: 7'<br /> *[[Elita-One (Movie)|Arcee 3]]: 7'<br /> *[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]: 8'<br /> *[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]: 8'<br /> *Arcee (combined): 15'<br /> *[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]: 15'<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]: 16'<br /> *[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]: 16'<br /> *[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]: 20' <br /> *[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]: 22'<br /> *[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]: 22'<br /> *[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Cement Mixer]]: 22'<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]: 28' <br /> *[[Springer (ROTF)|Osprey]]: 30'<br /> *[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]: 31'<br /> *[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]: 33'<br /> *[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]: 35'<br /> *[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]: 35'<br /> *Optimus Prime (Power Up): 40' <br /> *[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]: 50'<br /> *[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]: 65'<br /> *[[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]: 75'<br /> *[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]: 100'}}<br /> <br /> ====''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe:]]''====<br /> *[[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]: <br /> **Height: 7' 2&quot; <br /> **Length: 15'<br /> *[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]: 11' 4&quot;<br /> *[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]: 11' 4&quot;<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]: 16' 2&quot;<br /> *[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]: 22' 5&quot;<br /> *[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]: 25'<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]: 28'<br /> *[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]: 31'<br /> *[[The Fallen]]: 42'<br /> *[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]: (on all fours) 46'<br /> <br /> ====''Revenge of the Fallen sticker sheets:''====<br /> *[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]: 35'<br /> <br /> ====''[[Michael Bay|Michael Bay's]] Revenge of the Fallen blog:''====<br /> *[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]: ~108' 3 7/32&quot; (&quot;10 stories&quot;)<br /> <br /> ====''Transformers: Age of Extinction scale chart''====<br /> *[[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]]: 84'<br /> *[[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]: 71'<br /> *[[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]]: 57'<br /> *[[Scorn]]: 87'<br /> <br /> ====''Age of Extinction'' KSI blueprints====<br /> *[[KSI Sentry]]: 14'<br /> *[[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]]: 16'<br /> *Yellow [[Junkheap (AOE)|Junkheap]]: 20'<br /> *White Junkheap: 21'<br /> *Green Junkheap: 22'<br /> *[[KSI Boss]]: 23'<br /> *[[Two Head]]: 24'<br /> <br /> ====''Transformers: The Last Knight'' Twitter page====<br /> *[[Sqweeks]]: 3' 6&quot;<br /> *[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]: 16'<br /> *[[Drift (AOE)|Drift]]: 16'<br /> *[[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]]: 16' 1&quot;<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]: 18'<br /> *[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]: 18'<br /> *[[Hound (Movie)|Hound]]: 24'<br /> *[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]: 30'<br /> <br /> ====''The Last Knight'' TRF prisoner dossier bios====<br /> *[[Mohawk]]: 14'<br /> *[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]: 16'<br /> *[[Dreadbot]]: 18'<br /> *[[Berserker]]: 18'<br /> *[[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]]: 27'<br /> *[[Nitro Zeus]]: 28'<br /> *[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]: 30'<br /> <br /> ====''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts'' AR Statue Experience stats====<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]: 19' 10&quot;<br /> *[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]]: 13' 2&quot; (in beast mode)<br /> *[[Dino|Mirage]]: 15'<br /> <br /> ==[[Aligned continuity family]]==<br /> <br /> ====''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron:]]''====<br /> *[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]: 20'<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]: ~30'<br /> *[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]: ~30'<br /> *[[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]]: 40'<br /> *[[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus]]: 70'<br /> *[[Metroplex (FOC)|Metroplex]]: 600'<br /> <br /> ====''[[Transformers: Retribution]] game''====<br /> *[[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]]: 1/2 mile<br /> <br /> ====''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime cartoon:]]''====<br /> *[[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] (wingspan): ~220 m (&quot;two football fields&quot;)</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Cheetor_(ROTB)&diff=1685438 Cheetor (ROTB) 2023-04-08T00:40:41Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>{{disambig3|Cheetor}}<br /> {{factions|maximal}}<br /> :''Cheetor is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''<br /> <br /> [[File:ROTB-Cheetor-Render-Beastmode.jpg|right|thumb|300px|All grown up!]]<br /> <br /> '''Cheetor''' is a speedy Maximal.<br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===''Rise of the Beasts'' film===<br /> {{Voiceactor|[[Tongayi Chirisa]] (English)}}<br /> [[File:ROTB-BumblebeeCheetor.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Now we only need Hot Shot to show up.]]<br /> [[File:ROTB-Cheetorfaraway.jpg|right|thumb|300px|So speedy he's hard to make out!]]<br /> {{comingsoon|when=June 9, 2023}}<br /> {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}<br /> <br /> ==Toys==<br /> ===''Studio Series''===<br /> [[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-98-Voyager-ROTB-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hasbro photographers will never learn how cat knees work.]]<br /> *'''Cheetor''' (Voyager Class, [[2023]])<br /> **''Movie'': '''''Rise of the Beasts'''''<br /> **''Hasbro ID number'': '''98'''<br /> **''Accessories'': 2 spears, &quot;Peruvian Jungle Discovery&quot; backdrop<br /> :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.<br /> <br /> :Hasbro revealed the figure on [[January 24]], 2023.<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> ===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===<br /> [[File:TF-ROTB-Mainline-Deluxe-Class-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We finally know how a cat would wear pants.]]<br /> *'''Jungle Mission 3-pack: Cheetor, Nightbird, and Wheeljack''' (Multipack, 2023)<br /> **''Accessories'': Tail weapon, blaster<br /> : 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 and a bladed whip weapon formed from his beast mode tail.<br /> <br /> :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. <br /> <br /> :Cheetor comes packaged with [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] and [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]].<br /> <br /> ===''Rise of the Beasts''===<br /> *'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)<br /> **TakaraTomy Release Date: April 15, 2023<br /> **TakaraTomy ID Number: '''BD-02'''<br /> **Accessories: Tail weapon, blaster<br /> <br /> :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.<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====''Beast Alliance''====<br /> *'''Cheetor''' (Beast Battle Masters, [[2023]])<br /> **Japanese Name: '''Awakening Weapon Cheetor'''<br /> **TakaraTomy Release Date: April 15, 2023<br /> **TakaraTomy ID Number: '''BW-01'''<br /> : 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.<br /> <br /> {{-}}{{anchor|FlexChangers}}<br /> *'''Cheetor''' (Flex Changers, 2023)<br /> <br /> :Released as part of the &quot;Flex Changers&quot; line for the ''Rise of the Beasts'' toyline, this Cheetor transforms from beast to robot with the use of a flexible plastic band.<br /> <br /> :He first appeared at Mexican retail without any announcement, unlike his wavemates.<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> :''Japanese:'' '''Cheetor''' (チーター ''Chītā'')<br /> <br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts Maximals]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Cheetor_(ROTB)&diff=1685437 Cheetor (ROTB) 2023-04-08T00:40:24Z <p>NotMyHound: New mainpic</p> <hr /> <div>{{disambig3|Cheetor}}<br /> {{factions|maximal}}<br /> :''Cheetor is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''<br /> <br /> [[File:ROTB-Cheetor-Render-Beastmode.jpg|right|thumb|300px|All grown up!''?]]<br /> <br /> '''Cheetor''' is a speedy Maximal.<br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===''Rise of the Beasts'' film===<br /> {{Voiceactor|[[Tongayi Chirisa]] (English)}}<br /> [[File:ROTB-BumblebeeCheetor.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Now we only need Hot Shot to show up.]]<br /> [[File:ROTB-Cheetorfaraway.jpg|right|thumb|300px|So speedy he's hard to make out!]]<br /> {{comingsoon|when=June 9, 2023}}<br /> {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}<br /> <br /> ==Toys==<br /> ===''Studio Series''===<br /> [[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-98-Voyager-ROTB-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hasbro photographers will never learn how cat knees work.]]<br /> *'''Cheetor''' (Voyager Class, [[2023]])<br /> **''Movie'': '''''Rise of the Beasts'''''<br /> **''Hasbro ID number'': '''98'''<br /> **''Accessories'': 2 spears, &quot;Peruvian Jungle Discovery&quot; backdrop<br /> :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.<br /> <br /> :Hasbro revealed the figure on [[January 24]], 2023.<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> ===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===<br /> [[File:TF-ROTB-Mainline-Deluxe-Class-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We finally know how a cat would wear pants.]]<br /> *'''Jungle Mission 3-pack: Cheetor, Nightbird, and Wheeljack''' (Multipack, 2023)<br /> **''Accessories'': Tail weapon, blaster<br /> : 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 and a bladed whip weapon formed from his beast mode tail.<br /> <br /> :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. <br /> <br /> :Cheetor comes packaged with [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] and [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]].<br /> <br /> ===''Rise of the Beasts''===<br /> *'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)<br /> **TakaraTomy Release Date: April 15, 2023<br /> **TakaraTomy ID Number: '''BD-02'''<br /> **Accessories: Tail weapon, blaster<br /> <br /> :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.<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====''Beast Alliance''====<br /> *'''Cheetor''' (Beast Battle Masters, [[2023]])<br /> **Japanese Name: '''Awakening Weapon Cheetor'''<br /> **TakaraTomy Release Date: April 15, 2023<br /> **TakaraTomy ID Number: '''BW-01'''<br /> : 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.<br /> <br /> {{-}}{{anchor|FlexChangers}}<br /> *'''Cheetor''' (Flex Changers, 2023)<br /> <br /> :Released as part of the &quot;Flex Changers&quot; line for the ''Rise of the Beasts'' toyline, this Cheetor transforms from beast to robot with the use of a flexible plastic band.<br /> <br /> :He first appeared at Mexican retail without any announcement, unlike his wavemates.<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> :''Japanese:'' '''Cheetor''' (チーター ''Chītā'')<br /> <br /> [[Category:Rise of the Beasts Maximals]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Cheetor_(disambiguation)&diff=1685436 Cheetor (disambiguation) 2023-04-08T00:35:14Z <p>NotMyHound: Added ROTB Cheetor</p> <hr /> <div>{{disambig}}<br /> '''Cheetor''' has many similarities with [[Hot Shot (disambiguation)|Hot Shot]] and [[Bumblebee (disambiguation)|Bumblebee]].<br /> <br /> ==Major Cheetors==<br /> &lt;center&gt;&lt;gallery widths=&quot;150px&quot; heights=&quot;200px&quot;&gt;<br /> File:Cheetorbw.jpg|[[Cheetor (BW)|''Beast Era'' Cheetor]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;hr&gt;[[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Toys]]<br /> File:CyberverseCheetor.jpg|[[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|''Cyberverse'' Cheetor]]<br /> File:ROTB-Cheetor-Render-Beastmode.jpg|[[Cheetor (ROTB)|''Rise of the Beasts'' Cheetor]]<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Full list of Cheetors==<br /> {{disamb|y=[[1996]]|[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], the [[Maximal]] cheetah from ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''.}}<br /> **For toys of this character, see [[Cheetor (BW)/toys]].<br /> {{disamb|y=[[2002]]|[[Cheetor (Go-Bots)|Cheetor]], the [[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]] cheetah from ''[[Transformers: Go-Bots (franchise)|Go-Bots]]''.}}<br /> {{disamb|y=[[2003]]|[[Cheetor (Armada)|Cheetor]], the [[Autobot]] cheetah from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''.}}<br /> {{disamb|y=[[2008]]|[[Cheetor (TransTech)|Cheetor]], the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]] cheetah-like race car from ''[[Transformers: TransTech|TransTech]]''.}}<br /> {{disamb|y=[[2011]]|[[Cheetor (Animated)|Cheetor]], the Autobot cheetah-like race car from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''.}}<br /> {{disamb|y=[[2016]]|[[Cheetor (BWSG)|Cheetor]], the evil Maximal from ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]''.}}<br /> {{disamb|y=[[2019]]|[[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]], the guardian of the [[AllSpark]] from ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]]''.}}<br /> {{disamb|y=[[2023]]|[[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]], the Maximal from ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]''.}}</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=File:ROTB-Cheetor-Render-Beastmode.jpg&diff=1685435 File:ROTB-Cheetor-Render-Beastmode.jpg 2023-04-08T00:34:43Z <p>NotMyHound: Stock art for Cheetor taken from [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mv7/ Takara Tomy&#039;s landing page for &#039;&#039;Rise of the Beasts&#039;&#039;] {{stockmodel}}</p> <hr /> <div>Stock art for Cheetor taken from [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mv7/ Takara Tomy's landing page for ''Rise of the Beasts'']<br /> {{stockmodel}}</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Tobe_Nwigwe&diff=1685106 Tobe Nwigwe 2023-04-06T22:25:31Z <p>NotMyHound: Created page with &quot;250px &#039;&#039;&#039;Tobechukwu Dubem &quot;Tobe&quot; Nwigwe&#039;&#039;&#039; (born March 8, 1987) is an American rapper and actor. As an actor, he has played Nick i...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>[[File:Tobe Nwigwe.jpg|right|thumb|250px]]<br /> '''Tobechukwu Dubem &quot;Tobe&quot; Nwigwe''' (born [[March 8]], [[1987]]) is an American rapper and actor. As an actor, he has played Nick in ''Mo'' and himself in ''Rap Sh!t''. He performed the song &quot;They Want It, But No&quot; for ''Black Panther: Wakanda Forever''<br /> <br /> ==Roles==<br /> ===''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''===<br /> *[[Reek]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11943130/ Tobe Nwigwe at IMDB]<br /> *[https://twitter.com/TobeNwigwe Tobe Nwigwe on Twitter]<br /> *[https://www.instagram.com/tobenwigwe/ Tobe Nwigwe on Instagram]<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Nwigwe, Tobe}}<br /> [[Category:DreamWorks]]<br /> [[Category:On-camera actors]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=File:Tobe_Nwigwe.jpg&diff=1685104 File:Tobe Nwigwe.jpg 2023-04-06T22:23:26Z <p>NotMyHound: Actor Tobe Nwigwe. {{fairuse}} Category:Actor images</p> <hr /> <div>Actor [[Tobe Nwigwe]].<br /> {{fairuse}}<br /> [[Category:Actor images]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=G.H.O.S.T.&diff=1679614 G.H.O.S.T. 2023-03-14T04:10:20Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>{{factions|ghost}}<br /> {{disambig2|the human-Autobot alliance|the supernatural entities|Ghost}}<br /> :''G.H.O.S.T. is a Human-Autobot alliance from the [[EarthSpark]] [[continuity family]].''<br /> [[File:GHOST-Headquarters-Classified.JPG|thumb|right|425px|The good guys!... Maybe.]]<br /> '''G.H.O.S.T.''' ('''Global Hazard and Ordinance Strike Team''') is an underground government organization based in [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]], [[Pennsylvania]]. They are focused on rebuilding human-[[Autobot]] relations, capturing rogue [[Decepticon]]s, and finding ways that [[Transformer|Cybertronians]] can help Earth's communities. <br /> <br /> Their relationship with the Autobots is...tense, to say the least. Their ethically dubious policy towards the Decepticons, including [[mode lock|restraints]] and long-term incarceration, combined with an eccentric and extreme staff, means that neither G.H.O.S.T. nor the Autobots fully trust each other. Even the bot who ''should'' be their greatest ally, [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]], keeps more than [[Bumblebee (ES)|a few]] [[Terran|secrets]] from them. <br /> <br /> One of their favorite pastimes seems to be cheesy slogans.<br /> <br /> Significant human and Autobot members include:<br /> *Executive Agent [[Croft]]<br /> *Special Agent [[Jon Schloder]]<br /> *[[Mandroid|Dr. Meridian]] (former)<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]]<br /> *[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]]<br /> *[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]]<br /> *[[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]]<br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===<br /> Thirty years prior to the Terrans' emergence, G.H.O.S.T. and the Autobots joined forces, with Megatron joining 15 years later. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}} During the Autobot-Decepticon war, Dr. Meridian was drafted by G.H.O.S.T. to serve as a roboticist, leading to the loss of his arm when Autobot friendly fire struck his lab during the [[Battle of the Bay]]. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}}<br /> <br /> In the present day, G.H.O.S.T. created [[Dot Malto]]'s job as a park ranger to move her closer to their headquarters in Witwicky. {{storylink|Secret Legacy, Part 1}} Elita-1 and Optimus Prime lured [[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] and [[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]] into a trap with the anonymous tip of G.H.O.S.T. having an unguarded shipping container of energon, managing to apprehend Hardtop. A G.H.O.S.T. convoy transporting Hardtop was attacked by [[Arachnamech]]s, allowing Meridian to steal the prisoner Decepticon, and catching [[Robby Malto|Robby]] and [[Mo Malto]] in the crossfire. {{storylink|Secret Legacy, Part 1}} When Meridian kidnapped Twitch and Thrash under the guise of a G.H.O.S.T. transport vehicle, agents on the scene had no records of the truck or driver. {{storylink|Secret Legacy, Part 2}}<br /> <br /> Swindle attacked a G.H.O.S.T. vehicle being driven by Agent [[Bala]], hoping to steal the [[energon scanner]] inside, but was stopped by the forcefields. Later, Dot was called to close down the area, putting out a fire started by Swindle to distract them. Swindle later tried and failed to get Mo and Thrash to steal the scanner from the G.H.O.S.T. truck. {{storylink|House Rules}}<br /> <br /> When Robby and Twitch went out for a night walk, Agent [[Jon Schloder|Schloder]] and a group of G.H.O.S.T. cadets mistook Twitch for a child-stealing Decepticon.<br /> <br /> An elevator down to G.H.O.S.T. headquarters was installed in Dot's park ranger office; Agent Schloder used it to enter the office and get Dot's help in tracking down the Decepticon. Later, Dot went through G.H.O.S.T. orientation led by Optimus Prime. After orientation, Dot and Optimus went to go get her kids and the two saved them from G.H.O.S.T. cadets that had cornered them into a training room. To prevent Schloder from finding them, Optimus decided to sneak the family out of a secret entrance, through a prison holding Decepticons. {{storylink|Classified}}<br /> <br /> Following his capture, [[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]] was placed in G.H.O.S.T.'s holding facility, but he managed to release [[Ravage (ES)|Ravage]] into the facility, observed by the also-imprisoned [[Starscream (ES)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Decoy (episode)|Decoy}}<br /> <br /> G.H.O.S.T. held a G.H.O.S.T.-Autobot Alliance ceremony that was promptly crashed by [[Skywarp (ES)|Skywarp]] and [[Nova Storm (ES)|Nova Storm]], attempting to steal Optimus Prime's left arm under orders from Meridian, now known as Mandroid. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[NEST]], another backronym organization that works with Autobots<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Ghost}}<br /> [[Category:EarthSpark subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:G.H.O.S.T.| ]]<br /> [[Category:Human organizations]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Mandroid&diff=1679613 Mandroid 2023-03-14T04:07:46Z <p>NotMyHound: /* EarthSpark cartoon */Home, Part 1</p> <hr /> <div>:''Mandroid is a [[human]] from the [[Transformers: EarthSpark (franchise)|EarthSpark]] [[continuity family]].''<br /> <br /> [[File:MandroidAndArachnamechs.jpg|right|upright=2.5|thumb|''Doofenshmirtz Evil Incorporated!'']]<br /> <br /> '''Dr. Meridian''', also known as '''Mandroid''' (not to his face), is a former [[G.H.O.S.T.]] scientist who served in the [[Autobot]]-[[Decepticon]] war on [[Earth]]. After losing his right arm during the conflict, he gained a new hatred against the entire [[Transformer|Cybertronian]] species. Now with a twisted new mindset and a horde of [[Arachnamech]]s at his disposal, he seeks to become the protector of Earth and its inhabitants he believes they need, through the annihilation of all Cybertronians. In order to accomplish this mission, he decides it's necessary to become more like them—even if he must sacrifice his mind and body in the process.<br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===<br /> {{voiceactor|[[Diedrich Bader]] (English)|[[Serge Faliu]] (French), [[Luciano Lira]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Marco Viloria]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Saverio Indrio]] (Italian)}}<br /> <br /> Meridian was drafted by G.H.O.S.T. during the war to work in robotics. He worked in a lab in [[San Francisco]] until the building was destroyed by Autobot friendly fire during the [[Battle of the Bay]] and he had to be pulled from the rubble by his Arachnamechs. Gaining a hatred of the aliens warring on Earth, he resolved to do his utmost to destroy them. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}}<br /> <br /> Years later, he had set up base in [[Pennsylvania]], not far from G.H.O.S.T. HQ in [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]], and had his Arachnamechs attack G.H.O.S.T. convoys. They were able to intercept the transport carrying the Decepticon [[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]], and Meridian removed the Con's right arm, {{storylink|Secret Legacy, Part 1}} attaching it to himself to replace the arm he'd lost during the war. Learning of new Transformers, Meridian was able to fake a G.H.O.S.T. convoy to abduct them for examination. Learning that they were unlike the other Cybertronians, he dubbed the pair &quot;Cybertronus terrans&quot;, leading them to dub in &quot;Mandroid&quot; in response. When [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] turned up with forces to rescue the two Terrans, Mandroid unleashed Hardtop, [[Shrapnel (ES)|Shrapnel]], [[Bombshell (ES)|Bombshell]] and [[Skullcruncher (ES)|Skullcruncher]] to fight them while he hastily escaped. {{storylink|Secret Legacy, Part 2}} Finding it difficult to aim and fire a Cybertronian-sized blaster with Hardtop's arm, Mandroid ordered his Arachnamechs to capture him more Cybertronians. {{storylink|Traditions}}<br /> <br /> [[File:Earthspark-AOEP1-MandroidMegatronCaptive.jpg|right|300px|thumb|To shreds, you say?]]<br /> Gaining the services of [[Nova Storm (ES)|Nova Storm]] and [[Skywarp (ES)|Skywarp]], Mandroid sent the pair to attack a televised Autobot Alliance ceremony with the aim of obtaining Optimus Prime's left arm. Though they failed, Mandroid switched to a more subtle plan, using the pair as bait in a trap. The trap resulted in him capturing [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] and [[Dot Malto]] — though the latter rebuffed his invitation to join his crusade against the Cybertronians — and he dispatched the two Seekers with Arachnamechs, this time intending to use the captives as hostages to obtain the arm he wanted. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}} Though he had his Arachnamechs hunt Dot through the base, she was able to get out a signal. When Optimus and the two Terrans arrived at his base as captives of more Terrans posing as bounty hunters, Mandroid quickly saw through the deception. Mandroid unleashed the full power of his base, revealing it to be a giant mech, however, the ensuing battle saw the defeat of the mech and Mandroid made his escape. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 2}}<br /> <br /> After his defeat by the Terrans, Mandroid began collaborating with the underground [[Bot Brawl]] ring in [[Philadelphia]], developing a cognitive inhibitor capable of forcing Cybertronians to fight while attached to them, solving its organizers [[Grimlock (ES)|dino-problem]] in exchange for spare parts from the scrapped combatants. {{storylink|Home, Part 1}}<br /> <br /> ==Toys==<br /> ===''EarthSpark''===<br /> <br /> *'''[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)<br /> *'''[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)<br /> *'''[[Twitch|Terran Twitch]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)<br /> *'''[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)<br /> *'''[[Shockwave (ES)|Shockwave]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)<br /> *'''[[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)<br /> *'''[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)<br /> **''Accessories'': Backpack, alternate Cybertronian arm<br /> <br /> :Mandroid is a &quot;[[Build a Figure]]&quot;, split into components included with the first 3 waves of ''Earthspark'' Deluxe Class figures. His removable backpack features ball-jointed manipulator arms as well as his personal insignia sculpted into the back of it. [[Shockwave (ES)|Shockwave]] includes an alternate Cybertronian left arm which can replace his human arm.<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy|Anyone after 'Bee, Megs, and Twitch}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> *[[Ant Ward]] considers Mandroid as [[Doctor Arkeville]]'s spiritual successor.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHnaCMVuhu4 Interview with Ant Ward]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:EarthSpark humans]]<br /> [[Category:G.H.O.S.T.]]<br /> [[Category:Scientists]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Variant&diff=1679447 Variant 2023-03-13T00:14:25Z <p>NotMyHound: /* Collector-incentive variants */ Updated cause IDW does not hold the license anymore</p> <hr /> <div>[[File:G1 Bumblebee Cliffjumper Red Yellow.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|Wait till you see what crazy colors other countries got.]]<br /> A '''variant''' is a product, usually a toy (in recent years, also often a comic), that is available in more than one version, but is technically considered the &quot;same&quot; product from a manufacturing standpoint. Each version differs from the other(s) in one or more ways. The exact definition of a variant is not cut-and-dry and varies from person to person. Though a variant is generally different from a [[redeco]] or re-release, even that line is blurry in some cases.<br /> <br /> The distinction between an error and a variant is equally unclear: A variant is something that someone might want; an error is something people usually don't want. However, if the error becomes widespread, some people might start considering it a genuine variant. Generally, a variant does require some quantity of each version: Isolated one-of-a-kind freak incidents are not variants. <br /> <br /> There are several possible causes for variants: In some instances, the manufacturer creates variants on purpose with the intention to sell more product to [[completist]]s; in other cases, a variation is the result of an effort to improve the product by altering it in some way in the middle of its production run, with some quantities of the unaltered version having been produced (and possibly already distributed) before the alteration was implemented. This is also referred to as a &quot;'''running change'''&quot;. In some drastic cases, errors have been found during [[quality control]] which then have to be corrected. Sometimes these changes aren't even a conscious decision, but the by-product of subtle changes in the manufacturing process, minor differences in the materials used for different batches of the production run, etc. In the case of toys, variants aren't just limited to the toys themselves, but can also occur with their packaging or the paperwork included.<br /> <br /> Many collectors enjoy finding variants. It can be fun to discover some difference in two supposedly-identical toys, and some differences are quite major. Some collectors make a hobby of collecting all variants of a particular toy, which can lead to impecunious insanity if this toy is one like [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Generation 1 Ultra Magnus]].<br /> <br /> ==Collector-incentive variants==<br /> [[File:Binaltech Smokescreen Toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Buy me twice!]]<br /> Companies want to sell their products. Sometimes they try to sell multiples of the same product to the same buyer. One way to achieve this is by offering variants:<br /> *''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Bumblebee]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Generation 1 2|Cliffjumper]] were both available in yellow and red versions well into the 1985 assortments. According to former [[Hasbro]] R&amp;D Vice President [[George Dunsay]], this was a conscious decision to &quot;make the line look bigger&quot;.&lt;ref name=&quot;dunsay&quot;&gt;[http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/interviews/george_dunsay/george_dunsay_interview.php Interview with George Dunsay at TFArchive.com]&lt;/ref&gt; Less clear is the case of [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]], an entirely different sculpt who was also sold in &quot;Cliffjumper&quot; packaging.<br /> *[[TakaraTomy|Takara]] has offered quite a few simultaneously released variants of ''Transformers'' toys, usually marketed as such. Sometimes they are just color swaps using the same [[paint operation|paint mask]]s and [[tampograph]]s, while occasionally, they are outright simultaneously released [[redeco]]s:<br /> **''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech]]'' [[Smokescreen (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Smokescreen]] and his retool &quot;Smokescreen GT&quot; were both available in two slightly different decos, with two different driver-specific sets of decals each, based on the real-life rally cars the toys were based on. Similarly, ''Binaltech'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators|Meister]] was available in both white and red versions, and [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators|Prowl]] was even available with [[mold]] differences, as a black and white police car including a lightbar and as a blue civilian vehicle with a different rear spoiler. [[Tracks (G1)#Alternators|Tracks]] was also available in yellow and blue versions, but the blue version was released months after the yellow one and shipped all by itself, unlike the other ''Binaltech'' variants, each of which shipped in mixed [[case]]s.[[File:G1 Vol.1 Issue1 all covers.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Buy me six times!]]<br /> **Similarly, ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Galaxy Force]]'' [[Scrapmetal (race)|Rumble]] was simultaneously available in red, blue and yellow versions.<br /> **Also, let's not forget the [[chase figure]]s from various [[blindpacking|blind-packed]] assortments like ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster|Micromaster]]'' or the [[JUSCO]] [[exclusive]] [[Spychanger]]s.<br /> *Sometimes stores also get [[exclusive]] variants of toys that include bonus non-toy accessories, such as DVDs (e.g. ''Cybertron'' Deluxes at [[Walmart]]), posters (e.g. ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]]'' Deluxe &quot;preview figures&quot; at Walmart) or comic books (e.g. ''Movie'' [[Unleashed (toyline)|Unleashed]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Merchandise|Bumblebee]] at [[Kmart]]). Occasionally the exclusive version is released in redesigned packaging (arguably making it a different product, see below), but not always.<br /> *While '''variant covers''' have been a common staple in the comic book industry since the early 1990s, usually reserved for the first issue of a new series or special occasions (issue numbers like 500, 333 etc., major story-based events), former ''Transformers'' comic publishers [[Dreamwave Productions]] and [[IDW Publishing]] took the concept to the max, with nearly ''every single'' ''Transformers'' comic published to date having been released with more than one cover.<br /> <br /> ==Market-specific variants==<br /> [[File:SunstreakerComparison.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Buy my superior deco!]]<br /> Sometimes a toy is available in different versions in different markets. This mostly affects the toys' packaging, but differences between the toys themselves can also happen:<br /> *The most common difference is between [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] versions of a toy. These can range from minor differences in the plastic colors to different plastic color layouts, different [[paint operation|paint masks]], different [[tampograph]]s and fully-blown different decos.<br /> *Material differences can also occur, such as the [[die-cast]] metal parts used for Takara's ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech]]'' toys versus Hasbro's mostly-plastic ''Alternators'' versions, ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]]'s Japanese version sporting [[rubber tires]] instead of the Hasbro version's plastic wheels, or the soft, flexible plastic used for [[for safety reasons|pointy parts]] on Hasbro's toys in the place of the harder plastic used on Takara's versions. (See also [[unpaintable plastic]].)<br /> *In some cases there are even [[mold]] differences, such as some ''Binaltech'' toys having their steering wheels on the right side of their dashboards, whereas Hasbro's ''Alternators'' usually had the steering wheel on the left side. In addition, Hasbro's [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]] lacked the long gun barrel his ''Binaltech'' counterpart [[Overdrive#Binaltech|Overdrive]] came with, and [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators|Prowl]] sported several changes with his car shell reflecting the differences between the real-life Acura RSX (''Alternators'' Prowl) and the Honda Integra Type R (''Binaltech'' Prowl).<br /> [[File:UniRedAlertThreeVersions.jpg|upright=1.55|thumb|Buy me in different countries!]]<br /> *Packaging differences can range from &quot;Hasbro-derived packaging with additional stickers for the Japanese market&quot; ([[USA Edition]]s, ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toys) to entirely different Japanese packaging for the Takara versions. Likewise, Japanese toys traditionally come with their own (oftentimes superior) [[instructions]].<br /> *Hasbro themselves also have packaging differences between different markets: Whereas the United States market (as well as Australia, New Zealand and some other English-speaking countries) typically gets toys in English-only packaging, Canada and Latin America used to be stuck with English/French/Spanish [[Multilingual packaging|trilingual packaging]] and instructions and recently moved on to quadrilingual packaging including Portuguese, and [[Europe]] has to deal with an increasing number of languages on their packaging (currently thirteen), and even ''more'' in the accompanying instructions.<br /> *The European versions also replaced the US versions' [[package art]] with [[stock photography|stock photos]] of the toys themselves for undisclosed reasons between the tail end of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' and the launch of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' and the second ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line.<br /> [[File:UltimateBattleUSEuro.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Buy me in another country with more economic packaging!]]<br /> *Packaging shapes and sizes can also differ between markets, such as the smaller European version of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' &quot;Ultimate Battle&quot; two-pack without excessive space for the [[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle|DVD]] case or the smaller ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Human Alliance]] packaging Australia got.<br /> *Toys may even be distributed in packaging attributed to different [[franchises]] in different Hasbro markets: For example, the original ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line's [[Micromaster]] [[combiner]] waves (originally [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]]s in the USA) were released in ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' ([[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]) and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' ([[Railbot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]) packaging in European markets, but retained the same product code numbers. More complicated are the [[Superion (G1)#Universe (2008)|Superion]] and [[Bruticus (G1)#Universe (2008)|Bruticus Maximus]] combiner giftsets that were originally intended for the second ''Universe'' line and were released in some markets (Australia, Singapore) in intended-for-the-US-market ''Universe'' packaging, but were released in ''Revenge of the Fallen'' packaging in the USA. Since the ''Revenge'' versions sported different product codes than their ''Universe'' counterparts, this raises the question whether they are to be considered &quot;packaging variants&quot; or different products (see below).<br /> *Name variants mostly exist between Hasbro and Takara versions of toys; however, in the 1980s and 1990s, [[The Transformers (European toyline)|European]] releases could even have different names on the toys' packaging for different markets (such as the [[Turbomaster]]s aka &quot;Cannonmasters&quot; and the [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]]s). This practice has been abandoned with the introduction of uniform multilingual European packaging. The occasional name change of a [[gimmick]] still exists, though: ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ''[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' Battlemaster Class &quot;[[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Talking|Talking Bumblebee]]&quot; was renamed into &quot;SFX Bumblebee&quot; for European markets, with the sound chip changed from containing voice clips to generic sound effects, and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' &quot;[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Mega1Step|Mega 1-Step Bumblebee]]&quot; was renamed into &quot;Mega Flip Bumblebee&quot; for European markets.<br /> *A particularly odd case: In 2012, Hasbro's Asian division released several redecos and retools of older toys in ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' packaging in markets such as China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia, with all the various texts on the packaging being kept in English. Several months later, Hasbro's US division released those toys in the United States and Canada as [[Toys&quot;R&quot;Us]] exclusives, with the toys now sporting [[:File:GenerationsAsianDeluxes.jpg|bilingual English/Chinese texts on their packaging]]. In addition, the Deluxe Class toys were now packaged in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] rather than in [[robot mode]].<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ==Running changes==<br /> [[File:G1toy optimus prime variants and running changes.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Collect them all! (The red-footed version was a running change in European markets only.)]]<br /> When companies come up with a way to slightly tweak and improve their product, they sometimes do so in the middle of the production run. This creates &quot;running change&quot; variants, but as far as the company is concerned, the later version is usually considered the &quot;superior&quot; product that is supposed to &quot;replace&quot; the earlier, &quot;inferior&quot; version. This can be an [[retool|improved tooling]] of a toy, allowing for more stability of joints or pegs or higher plastic tolerances improving the toy's [[articulation]]; it can be minor changes to the coloration or deco, occasionally in an attempt to make the toy more [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]]; or it can be limited to the packaging and/or paperwork included with the toy. Whether these changes are to be considered fixes to a perceived flaw or &quot;error&quot;, cosmetic improvements or equally valid &quot;alternate versions&quot; with neither version being superior to the other one depends from case to case, and sometimes also from person to person (see &quot;[[#Errors|errors]]&quot; below for more).<br /> <br /> Sometimes, the changes of a toy's colors are very noticeable, suggesting other intentions than cosmetic improvements.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Tooling===<br /> [[File:G2OptimusPrimeFuelTanksComp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Variants not only drive completists insane, they also make it a lot more difficult to use toys [[for parts]].]]<br /> [[File:DOTMLegionSoundwave.JPG|thumb|upright=1.1|The benefits of having a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed vehicle alternate mode]].]]<br /> [[File:BH CV Hun-Gurrr Claws comparison.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Clawfingers.]]<br /> *Many ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' toys were available both with and without [[rubsign]] indents.<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Generation 1 Optimus Prime]] had [[retool]]ed fist [[Peg|holes]] so that he could better hold his [[ion blaster]]. Furthermore, the weapon was also available with a larger barrel than the standard version.<br /> *[[Transmetal]] [[Rattrap (BW)#Transmetal1|Rattrap]]'s neck-hinge was retooled to include a &quot;catch&quot; that keeps his head upright better in [[robot mode]].<br /> *The first [[wave]] containing ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators|Silverstreak]] had the toy sport its steering wheel on the right side of the dashboard, a carry-over from the Japanese ''Binaltech'' release of the toy. Subsequent shipments replaced the interior with the tooling from its (earlier released) [[retool]] [[Smokescreen (G1)#Alternators|Smokescreen]], with the steering wheel on the left side.&lt;ref name=&quot;streakright&quot;&gt;[http://toynewsi.com/index.php?itemid=3482 Toy News International gallery of Alternators Silverstreak] depicting the first version with the steering wheel on the right side of the dashboard.&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;streakleft&quot;&gt;[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/alternator/silverstreak/1132 Transformers @ The Moon gallery of Alternators Silverstreak] depicting the later version with the steering wheel on the left side of the dashboard.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|Bumblebee]]'s air scoop on the roof of his car mode was made a touch bigger after the first half of his run when it was found that the [[rubsign]] did not fit on top of the scoop itself. Later redecos would continue to use this version of the mold.<br /> *''Movie'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys|Deluxe Class Classic Camaro Bumblebee]] saw two changes to his mold during its production run: The initial version had even tabs on its [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] gimmick; the first modification saw that changed to an uneven tab, which frequently caused the gimmick to break, which in turn resulted in the toy refusing to stay in its [[Alternate mode|vehicle mode]]; the second modification, which was only available with the UK [[exclusive]] &quot;Towed to Safety&quot; two-pack with [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] and with the more widely available &quot;Evolution of a Hero&quot; two-pack with Concept Camaro Bumblebee, saw the addition of another small tab which fixed the gimmick's fragility.&lt;ref name=&quot;moviebbtab&quot;&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20071016124950/http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=38149 Comparison photos for all three tab variants of Movie Bumblebee's Automorph gimmick.]&lt;/ref&gt; All three versions are, by definition, &quot;variants&quot;, since they were intentional changes on behalf of the factory; but since the intermediate version worsened the toy, not all fans interested in collecting variants would want it.<br /> *Later versions of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Legion Class [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#Cyberverse|Soundwave]] figures featured sculpted &quot;grill&quot; details on the front, sides, and hood of the vehicle, whereas the initial production run had left those areas smooth.&lt;ref name=&quot;dotmcvswave&quot;&gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/dark-of-the-moon/soundwave/2513/ Both versions of ''Dark of the Moon'' Cyberverse Soundwave] (the MOSC one is the later variant, whereas the photos featuring a loose one depict the earlier version).&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *The ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)#Series 2|Cyberverse]] Legion Class [[Vehicon (Prime)#Cyberverse|Vehicon]] figure had a molding variation with his included weapon: In the initial run of figures, the &quot;shield&quot; piece on the side was thicker. Later waves thinned the shield a bit, tapered the ends and added a few more sculpted details.<br /> *In 2012, Hasbro released minor redecos of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] &quot;[[Reveal the Shield]]&quot; [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Starscream]] (sporting the same decos as TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection releases of those sculpts) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging as &quot;Dollar store&quot; exclusives. Later shipments saw Optimus and Starscream sporting retooled hands, holes compatible with [[C joint|3mm ports]] and additional weapon accessories, all of which originated with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Generations|Thundercracker]] retools of those sculpts, respectively.<br /> *Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime:]] [[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Legion Class [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)|Hun-Gurrr]] were unable to fold the claws over all the way in both directions due to problems with the plastic tolerances. This was amended by a running change, which also affected international releases of the figure. (All subsequent releases and redecos of the sculpt came with the same problem-free claws as the running change version.)<br /> *Initial releases of ''[[Kre-O]] Custom Kreon'' [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID2015|Optimus Prime]] had an unsculpted helmet (either opaque or transparent, depending on the various samples) on his right side, while his left side is sculpted. However, this problem was solved by giving two perfect helmets via a running change in later releases.<br /> *Later releases of Combiner Wars [[Swindle (G1)#Generations|Swindle]] featured two sets of nubs on his gun that could clip over either of his shoulders (meant for his retool, [[Hound (G1)#Generations|Hound)]], whereas initial releases lacked the aforementioned nubs.<br /> *''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Trypticon (G1)#Titans Return|Trypticon]] originally featured symmetrical towers; the right tower was later redesigned to mimic the original asymmetrical towers on the original toy.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Materials===<br /> *The &quot;gray [[Roller (G1)|Roller]]&quot; version of ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Optimus Prime]] (see below) had metal plates on the insides of his trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]] instead of stickers.<br /> *Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Ultra Magnus]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#G1RodimusPrime|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Metroplex (G1)#Generation 1|Metroplex]] were all originally available with rubber tires, while later shipments saw them replaced with plastic wheels. In addition, the first version of Rodimus Prime had toes made of [[die-cast]] metal, which were also replaced with plastic toes on the later version, and the second version of Metroplex replaced the [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] legs with flat white plastic legs.<br /> *Some Generation 1 [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style [[combiner]] components were alternatively available with metal parts or in all-plastic versions.<br /> <br /> ===Colors and deco===<br /> [[File:Prowl tm2 fktoy.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Buy both of us for the sake of completeness!]]<br /> *''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Optimus Prime]] was available with a gray [[Roller (G1)#Generation 1 2|Roller]] and gray missiles for his [[Combat Deck (G1)#Generation 1 2|Combat Deck]], and with a blue Roller and black missiles. Furthermore, the second version also had an ''additional'' variant with a lighter shade of blue for both Roller and the Combat Deck components.<br /> *The initial Japanese release of Generation 1 [[Astrotrain (G1)#Generation 1 2|Astrotrain]] sported different colors than his Hasbro counterpart, resulting in a black steam locomotive mode and a mostly white Space Shuttle mode complete with [[NASA]] decals. The following year, Takara re-released Astrotrain, now sporting the same colors as the Hasbro version.<br /> *The ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Dinobot (G1)#Generation 2|Dinobots]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Grimlock]], [[Snarl (G1)#Generation 2 2|Snarl]], and [[Slag (G1)#Generation 2 2|Slag]], were all available in three different color variants, each released in sequence.<br /> *Some toys with [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] parts were available in slightly different shades, such as ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Seaspray (G1)#Generation 2|Seaspray]] or ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#OptimalOptimus|Optimal Optimus]] (both with either &quot;blue&quot; or &quot;purple&quot; parts).<br /> *The ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Transmetal 2]] toys [[Dinobot II#Beast Wars|Dinobot]] and [[Prowl II#Beast Wars|Prowl]] were some of Hasbro's early attempts at same-[[character]] [[redeco]]s: The first few [[wave]]s featured Dinobot in a bone-tan and purple coloration, whereas Prowl was white, turquoise, and red; several waves in, Dinobot's colors were changed to bright white with blue, and Prowl was now black, blue, and red. Neither toy's packaging made mention of the change, and both toys' packaging retained the same individual SKU rather than having them as completely new releases, as later lines would do with redecos.<br /> *''Beast Wars'' [[Transmetal]] [[Rampage (BW)#toys|Rampage]] had an extremely limited variant release that had silver paint apps on the chest and head. It is still unclear whether it came before or after the far more common version with orange paint on the chest and head.<br /> [[File:Movie legends ratchet colorvariants.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Ignore the left one! Buy the right one!]]<br /> *Early shipments of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Unicron/toys#Energon|Unicron]] also had the toy still sporting the same colors as the original ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' release, eventually being replaced by an all-new [[redeco]].<br /> *''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys|Autobot Ratchet]] was originally released in a very saturated green color, but later shipments had his color changed to a lime-ish tone closer to the character's larger [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class toy]].<br /> [[File:PCC-toy Huffer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|You'd think this gets spotted sooner.]]<br /> *Similarly, ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]] originally had his truck mode hood painted in a notably different shade of orange than the orange plastic used for the rest of the truck body. Later shipments changed the [[paint operation]] to a different shade that matched the plastic much better.<br /> *''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Breakaway (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Breakaway]],&lt;ref name=&quot;breakway&quot;&gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/revenge-of-the-fallen/breakaway/1883/1/ Side-by-side comparison of both variants of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class Breakaway.]&lt;/ref&gt; [[Sideways (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys|Sideways]],&lt;ref name=&quot;rotfsideways&quot;&gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/revenge-of-the-fallen/sideways/1848/ Side-by-side comparison of both variants of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class Sideways.]&lt;/ref&gt; and [[Scattorshot (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Scattorshot]]&lt;ref name=&quot;rotfscattorshot&quot;&gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/revenge-of-the-fallen-scout-scattorshot-variant-169202/ Both versions of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Scout Class Scattorshot side by side.]&lt;/ref&gt; all had their colors changed to slightly darker tones in later shipments. It's possible that this change wasn't actually intentional, but just the result of slightly differently mixed colors for the batch.<br /> *''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class Mudflap initially came with a license plate that referenced his car model, &quot;Trax.&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;traxplate&quot;&gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/view/revenge-of-the-fallen/mudflap/1817/1/21/ ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class Mudflap with &quot;TRAX&quot; license plate.]&lt;/ref&gt; A later variant enlarged the license plate and changed it to &quot;Mudflap&quot;.&lt;ref name=&quot;mudflapplate&quot;&gt;[http://desmondyoongcollection.blogspot.com/2009/07/hasbro-mudflap-rotf.html ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class Mudflap with &quot;MUDFLAP&quot; license plate.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *The initial production run of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Cannon|Cannon Bumblebee]] featured nearly opaque blue windows. Later cases then featured translucent blue windows instead.&lt;ref name=&quot;cannonbee&quot;&gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/revenge-of-the-fallen/cannon-bumblebee/1855/2/92/ Comparison between both versions of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Cannon Bumblebee.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Human Alliance]] [[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Roadbuster]] initially sported his tampographed &quot;88&quot; driver numbers in a generic font, &quot;NASCAR&quot; decals behind the headlights and a missile made out of clear yellow plastic. A later variant saw the &quot;88&quot; numbers changed to resemble the font used for the real-life {{w|Dale Earnhardt, Jr.}} {{w|Chevrolet Impala#NASCAR Sprint Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala}} (including black and white outlines) and replaced the &quot;NASCAR&quot; decals with Sprint Cup Series logos and the clear yellow missile with an opaque yellow one.&lt;ref name=&quot;haroadbuster&quot;&gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/dark-of-the-moon/roadbuster/2516/1/ Comparison of both versions of Human Alliance Roadbuster.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *Some variants even omit deco present on previous production runs. The second, [[Toys&quot;R&quot;Us]] [[exclusive]] run of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#First Edition (2011)|Prime: First Edition]]'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#FirstEdition|Optimus Prime]] omitted the red paint on, beside, and below the truck side windows, revealing the patch of brown plastic underneath.<br /> *''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]''/''[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Legion Class [[Soundwave (WFC)#Cyberverse|Soundwave]] originally had his head including the [[mouthplate]] as well as the &quot;collar&quot; around the head all painted in flat black. Coupled with the purple paint operations on each side of the mouthplate, this made it look as if Soundwave had a huge black head with two purple eyes. This was later amended to some degree by a running change that gave the face a slightly darker, more glossy paint job.<br /> *''Transformers: Prime''/''Beast Hunters'' Deluxe Class [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Windrazor]] was originally released in colors that were very close to those of his [[wave]]-mate [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Twinstrike]]. A later running change replaced nearly ''all'' plastic and paint colors, most notably splitting up the formerly bright yellow plastic parts into gray and gold. This was effectively the most significant color variant officially marketed and sold as the same product since the ''Beast Wars'' Transmetal 2 Dinobot and Prowl variants.&lt;ref name=&quot;windrazor&quot;&gt;[http://ofensau.wordpress.com/2014/07/26/beast-hunters-deluxe-class-vs-cyberverse-legion-class-windrazor-twinstrike/ Comparison between both variants of Deluxe Class Windrazor] (and also Deluxe Class Twinstrike and Legion Class Windrazor and Twinstrike).&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Packaging and paperwork===<br /> [[File:EnergonPerceptorPackagingVariant.jpg|upright=1.45|thumb|''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' is dead! Long live ''The Powerlinx Battles''!]][[File:ThunderwingInstructionsChange.jpg|upright=1.05|thumb|Not so fast, bucko.]]<br /> *Early versions of carded ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Basic and Deluxe figures when sold in the United States featured a craggy, rock-like plastic bubble, but later versions instead came packaged in a more traditional, rounded (&quot;smooth&quot;) bubble. Toys from the first few [[wave]]s that still shipped after the change had been implemented were thus available in a running change packaging variant with the new bubble style.<br /> *Meanwhile, over in Europe, early releases in [[multilingual packaging|trilingual]] English/Spanish/Italian packaging simply featured the ''Beast Wars'' branding and the standard English names for the individual toys, but a running change saw that changed to a double ''Beast Wars/Biocombat'' branding, and additional names for each individual toy for the Italian market underneath the English name.<br /> *The ''|Beast Wars'' [[Transmetal 2|Transmetals 2]] originally used a Roman numeral, &quot;Transmetal '''II'''&quot;, but later changed it to an Arabic number, &quot;Transmetal '''2'''&quot;.<br /> *The [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Dinobots|Dinobots]]'' line had the name &quot;Swoop&quot; changed to &quot;[[Terranotron (Dinobots)|Terranotron]]&quot; on the toy's character card after initial shipments. <br /> *Similarly, early versions of [[Red Alert (Armada)#CybCD|Cybertron Defense Red Alert]] were also available with the &quot;Cybertron Defense&quot; prefix missing on the packaging.<br /> *''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BoltBumblebee|&quot;Bolt&quot; Bumblebee]] was released under the simple name &quot;Bumblebee&quot; in the United States. The [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]] initially also simply used the name &quot;Bumblebee&quot; everywhere on the packaging, but replaced it with a variant in later shipments that identified the toy as &quot;Bolt Bumblebee&quot;. Conversely, ''Dark of the Moon'' Cyberverse [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#LegionStealth|Stealth Bumblebee]] was consistently named &quot;Stealth Bumblebee&quot; on the European packaging, whereas the United States version was once again initially named &quot;Bumblebee&quot;, only to be followed by a variant that now also sported the name &quot;Stealth Bumblebee&quot;.&lt;ref name=&quot;dotmstealthbb&quot;&gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/dark-of-the-moon-stealth-bumblebee-packaging-variant-173523/ ''Dark of the Moon'' Cyberverse Stealth Bumblebee packaging variant]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *Lines that run longer than a year often see the introduction of a [[subline imprint]] such as the ''Unicron Battles'' for ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', ''The Powerlinx Battles'' for ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'', ''[[Primus Unleashed]]'' for ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' or ''[[AllSpark Power]]'' for the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie line]]. This often coincides with a slight change of the packaging design. Sometimes, toys originally released before the packaging design change will also be available in the new design.<br /> *The packaging ''size'' can also change. For example, some ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Mini-Con]] two-packs were also available in slightly smaller packaging at [[Walmart]] stores. Likewise, ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Human Alliance]] packaging was severely shrunk down for the Australian market following [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Human Alliance|Bumblebee]]'s initial release, with a running change for Bumblebee himself.<br /> *Some toys were available alternatively packaged in robot or [[alternate mode]]. Examples include the 1984 ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Mini Vehicle|Mini-Cars]] for the 1985 lineup, or assorted ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]]'' and ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe and Voyager Class toys. In the latter case, the packaging's orientation was also flipped sideways to keep the same dimensions. However, most of those alternate versions have only been released in Asia, so they might rather fall under &quot;market-specific variants&quot;.<br /> *''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Laserbeak]] was initially packaged with the toy pointing diagonally to the left (like all ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class toys), with his guns placed to the right, pointing in the same direction as Laserbeak. A later variant saw Laserbeak pointing diagonally to the ''right'', with the guns placed to the left, pointing straight up.&lt;ref name=&quot;dotmlaserbeak&quot;&gt;''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class Laserbeak packaging variant [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/dark-of-the-moon-laserbeak-packaging-variant/21891/ comparison 1] and [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/430237-dotm-deluxe-laserbeak-packaging-variant.html comparison 2].&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *Various ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys came with [[instructions]] that depicted different heads and other sculpt differences compared to the actual toys, hinting at planned [[retool]]s for those toys. The line art for ''Generations'' [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s instructions, for example, depicted the head and chest that would later be used for [[Black Shadow (G1)#Generations|Sky Shadow]]. However, a running change version of the instructions changed the head (but not the chest) to Thunderwing's.<br /> *''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' Voyager Class [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Prime|Megatron]]'s packaging initially featured a larger Decepticon [[insignia]] cutting into the box window, whereas a later variant not only featured a smaller insignia, but also an additional &quot;Glowing fusion cannon!&quot; call-out.&lt;ref name=&quot;primemegs&quot;&gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/transformers-prime-voyager-megatron-packaging-variant-174672/ Comparison between both packaging variants Voyager Class Megatron.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *The ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Beast Hunters (2013)|Beast Hunters]]'' redeco/retool of ''Prime'' Voyager Class [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Beast Hunters|Megatron]] was originally identified as simply &quot;Megatron&quot; by his packaging, and his weapon was referred to as the &quot;Tartarex Warp Sword&quot;, whereas the instructions call the toy &quot;Sharkticon Megatron&quot; and his weapon the &quot;Sharktooth Spear&quot;. Later shipments had the packaging changed to match the instructions in both instances.&lt;ref name=&quot;sharkticon&quot;&gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/sharkticon-megatron-packaging-variant-and-shoulder-fix-video/28150/ Side-by-side comparison of both versions of Sharkticon Megatron] at Seibertron.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *The single pack version of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Back]] was named &quot;Decepticon Forth&quot; on his packaging when available from US-based online retailers but &quot;Decepticon Back&quot; when released in Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Eventually, both versions were even found side by side in the same store at US retail.<br /> *2023's ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]'' Deluxe Class [[Breakdown (G1)#Legacy|Breakdown]] was deliberately released in the original 2022 ''Legacy'' packaging design in order to maintain a cohesive look for the entire [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]] team, even though he was released in a [[wave]] with figures that otherwise featured the updated packaging design of the 2023 ''Evolution'' [[subline imprint]]. His ''instructions'', however, came in both flavors, alternatively featuring the &quot;vanilla&quot; ''Legacy'' branding and a purple color scheme or the ''Legacy: Evolution'' branding and a green color scheme.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Planned but unfulfilled running changes===<br /> Sometimes Hasbro states plans for a running change in an official capacity that ultimately never come to pass:<br /> * At [[OTFCC 2003]], Hasbro noted they had vague plans to release a running change variant of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Wheeljack (Armada)#Armada|Wheeljack]] using the deco of his Takara counterpart, ''Legends of the Microns'' Rampage. This never materialized, however.<br /> *In their then-weekly Hasbro.com website Q&amp;A, Hasbro contemplated releasing the #7 ''Binaltech'' variant of [[Smokescreen (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Smokescreen]] (see above) as part of their ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line &quot;in late 2004 or early 2005&quot;. This idea was likely dropped due to the original #8 version of Smokescreen ending up as a major [[shelfwarmer]].<br /> *Following [[fandom|fan]] complaints about ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe Class [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ironhide]]'s face being painted ''blue'', Hasbro promised that a running change would see the face color changed to silver,&lt;ref name=&quot;hasuni&quot;&gt;&quot;Hasbro Responds RE: Universe Cyclonus &amp; Ironhide&quot;, originally posted at theIDW boards, mirrored at [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbro-responds-re-universe-cyclonus-ironhide/14201/ Seibertron].&lt;/ref&gt; which never happened.<br /> *When Hasbro originally revealed ''[[Transformers: Generations#Combiner Wars|Generations Combiner Wars]]'' Voyager Class [[Onslaught (G1)#CombinerWars|Onslaught]] at [[BotCon 2015]], he was advertised as having a tan Bruticus chestplate for a ''Generation 1'' Onslaught-accurate color scheme as the first release and a silver chestplate for a ''Generation 1'' Bruticus-accurate color scheme as a running change. Instead, only the version with a silver chest plate ever made it to retail, while the version with a tan chestplate has never surfaced at all.<br /> Chances are that when Hasbro actually announces a running change in advance, it will most likely never happen, as all the running changes listed above that ''did'' happen were never announced at all.<br /> <br /> ==Variants from gang-molding==<br /> [[File:G2-toy Motormouth.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]<br /> In some rare cases, toys that were [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with other toys were available in unintentional variants when the toys they were gang-molded with were [[redeco]]ed for a subsequent [[wave]]:<br /> *The ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]] [[Gearhead]] and [[Motormouth]] were both available with either clear or solid plastic parts. The clear plastic parts corresponded with the clear car shells of their wave-mates [[Firecracker]] and [[Blowout]], the solid plastic parts with the car shells of Go-Bot [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Megatron]] (redecos of Firecracker and Blowout, respectively).<br /> <br /> ==Borderline cases==<br /> ===Variant or different product?===<br /> [[File:CybertronPrimusPackagingComparison.jpg|upright=1.55|thumb|Buy two of us for exclusive accessories, and the third one for the toy itself!]]<br /> Following ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Transmetal 2]] [[Dinobot II]] and [[Prowl II|Prowl]], [[Hasbro]] decided to become more straightforward about same-character [[redeco]]s, which have been treated as separate products since then:<br /> *The &quot;new style&quot; redecos of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[X-Brawn]] sported different product code numbers, as did the red and yellow versions of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]. Still, all of them were released under the same names as the originals, without a prefix or suffix like most same-character redecos have.<br /> *Likewise, the limited edition version of ''Cybertron'' [[Primus]] with the [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]] head accessory also had different product code and assortment numbers than the regular, bonus-free release.<br /> *The same applies to store exclusive versions of toys containing &quot;Bonus&quot; figures such as [[Mini-Con]]s or [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys. Officially, they are separate products; but some collectors might consider them &quot;variants&quot;.<br /> [[File:SteamhammerEnergonUniverse.jpg|upright=0.95|thumb|Buy me again for less money!]]<br /> *Furthermore, various ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toys were re-released in [[rebranding|rebranded]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging as &quot;Dollar store&quot; exclusives, again sporting different product code numbers than their initial releases.<br /> *The [[Target]]-exclusive ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Superion (ROTF)|Superion]] and [[Bruticus Maximus (ROTF)|Bruticus Maximus]] [[combiner]] giftsets sported different product code numbers than their ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' counterparts released in Australia and Singapore, though the Target versions ''were'' originally intended to be released in ''Universe'' packaging as well. (One might argue that the different-franchise packaging makes them different [[character]]s, though chances are the marketing department didn't put nearly as much thought into this as fans do.)<br /> *On the other hand, there are things like the re-release of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]] in ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging ([[exclusive]] to [[Toys&quot;R&quot;Us]]) five years after his ''Armada'' release, but sporting the same product code number (the fact that he sports minor color differences compared to the ''Armada'' version doesn't help either).<br /> *''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' are particularly complicated: On the one hand, when [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Prowl]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Meister]] and [[Tracks (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Autobot Tracks]] were re-released as part of a &quot;rebooted&quot; assortment for the North American market in the new &quot;bubble&quot; style packaging, they all sported different product code and assortment numbers than their initial releases. On the other hand, [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Silverstreak]] and [[Swindle (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Swindle]] were also re-released in the new &quot;bubble&quot; style packaging for the European market only, where both of them had previously been available in one of the older packaging styles... and retained the same product code numbers as those earlier releases. On top of that, Europe also saw a release of [[Dead End (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Dead End]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Shockblast]] and [[Decepticharge#Alternators|Decepticharge]] in the new &quot;bubble&quot; style packaging, none of whom had previously been available in [[multilingual packaging|multilingual]] packaging in Europe. (Shockblast and Dead End ''had'' been available as [[parallel import|gray import]]s in American packaging via Argos stores in the United Kingdom and via [[Toys&quot;R&quot;Us]] stores in Denmark and Sweden, respectively.) All of them sported the same product code numbers as their initial American releases in one of the older packaging styles. Needless to say, the line between &quot;variant&quot; and &quot;different product&quot; gets very blurry here.<br /> *Another example of European market release with no ''direct'' American counterparts operating under different rules were redecos of ''Movie'' Legends Class [[Jazz (Movie)#Legends Class|Autobot Jazz]] and [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Legends Class|Barricade]] (a minor, yet distinct redeco in Jazz's case). In the United States, these two were released in &quot;Allspark Battles&quot; two-packs (possibly part of the ''[[AllSpark Power]]'' [[subline imprint]], based on the similar packaging design) with a new Legends Class sculpt of [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Legends Class|Bonecrusher]] and Legends [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Legends Class|Bumblebee]]'s redeco [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Legends Class|Cliffjumper]], respectively. While the two-packs are clearly different products to most collectors, the Jazz and Barricade redecos (as well as Bonecrusher and Cliffjumper) were released as single packs in Europe, with both of them sporting the same product codes as their original releases... even though Barricade not only sported an entirely different deco, but also a modified name, &quot;Recon Barricade&quot;.<br /> *Confusingly, all three ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Mini-Con#Robots in Disguise (2015)|Mini-Con]] 4-Packs were not only released under the same product code number, but even retained the same UPC barcode in non-European markets (as well as retaining the same EAN barcode in Europe, which is less unusual)... despite each of them containing an almost entirely different lineup of figures! In fact, [[Undertone]] is the only sculpt actually shared between two of the sets.<br /> *The [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'' line]]'s Legion Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]] figures were re-released in different packaging in 2015. All three sported different Hasbro product code numbers and UPC barcodes than their 2014 counterparts, despite being released under the same assortment number. In 2017, they were released ''again'' in minor variants of their 2014 packaging, this time again with the original Hasbro product code numbers and UPC barcodes.<br /> <br /> ===Errors===<br /> [[File:Cybertron OptimusPrime deluxe toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Buy me and fix me!]]<br /> [[File:GrappleGripMudflapUSvsEuro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|Make mistake?]]<br /> Sometimes running changes do not simply tweak the toys slightly, but are actually intended to fix errors that were caught during [[quality control]], but not until some quantities of the flawed version had already shipped. In some cases the difference between outright &quot;errors&quot; and genuine &quot;variants&quot; is blurry (see the examples for ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Legends Class|Autobot Ratchet]] or [[Power Core Combiners]] [[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]] above), but even in instances where something is objectively a defect, some collectors still consider the earlier, faulty versions as &quot;variants&quot;:<br /> *Considerable quantities of the ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Jumpstarter]]s were available with each other's [[Package art|character artwork]] depicted in the [[Tech Spec]]/[[bio]] strips.<br /> *Generation 1 [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Hot Rod]]'s packaging contained the erroneous blurb &quot;[[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]] transforms into ''[[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]]'s'' weapon!&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;tmhotrod&quot;&gt;[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/ToysTMHotRodMISB.html Targetmaster Hot Rod MISB] at Super Toy Archive.&lt;/ref&gt; Targetmaster [[Scourge (G1)#Targetmaster|Scourge]]'s box contains the same error, only replacing Firebolt's name with &quot;[[Fracas]]&quot; but still incorrectly mentioning Misfire.&lt;ref name=&quot;tmscourge&quot;&gt;[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/ToysTMScourgeMISB.html Targetmaster Scourge MISB] at Super Toy Archive.&lt;/ref&gt; For Hot Rod, this was fixed in two steps: first Misfire's name was covered with a sticker that contained the correct name &quot;Hot Rod&quot; and later shipments came in boxes that had the correct name printed on them.&lt;ref name=&quot;hartman&quot;&gt;[http://tfsource.com/blog/collector-interview-30-karl-hartman/ &quot;Collector Interview 30 – Karl Hartman&quot;] at the TFSource blog.&lt;/ref&gt; A fixed version for Scourge's box supposedly also exists, but is said to be much rarer than the fixed Hot Rod box.<br /> *Early shipments of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybDx|Deluxe Class Optimus Prime]] (a redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Super-Con Optimus Prime toy) had [[misassembly|incorrectly assembled]] and therefore less poseable arms, just like the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Battle in a Box]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Universe|Ultra Magnus]] release of the sculpt before it. In Prime's case, some people consider the incorrectly assembled version an &quot;error&quot; because it was done unintentionally; others, however, consider it a &quot;variant&quot;, because it has been released in considerable quantities, and the later, corrected version was an intentional change.<br /> *The European version of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Scout Class [[Dead End (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Dead End]] was initially released with the name &quot;Detour&quot;, an early working name of the toy, on the cardboard insert inside the packaging's blister bubble&lt;ref name=&quot;detour1&quot;&gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/rotf-decepticons-384/dead-end-scout-2113/ Official Hasbro stock photos of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Scout Class Dead End], including European &quot;Detour&quot; version in packaging&lt;/ref&gt; (though the back of the card and the instructions correctly identified him as &quot;Dead End&quot;). Later shipments replaced the cardboard insert with a corrected &quot;Dead End&quot; version.&lt;ref name=&quot;eurodeadend&quot;&gt;[http://www.flickr.com/photos/62713543@N00/3625412256/sizes/l/in/datetaken/ Scout Class Dead End in European packaging], named &quot;Dead End&quot;.&lt;/ref&gt; In at least one case, the European &quot;Detour&quot; name insert was accidentally even included with a US Dead End packaging.&lt;ref name=&quot;rotfdetour2&quot;&gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/234588-package-variant-rotf-dead-end.html Standard US ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Dead End side by side with error version with misapplied ''European'' &quot;Detour&quot; name insert.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *Initial batches of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Dirge (G1)#Generations|Dirge]] lacked the white center of the head crest for all three [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon [[insignia|faction symbols]], which was later fixed by a running change.&lt;ref name=&quot;dirge&quot;&gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=2160&amp;size=0&amp;start=176 Comparison between both versions of ''Generations'' Dirge.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *A particularly odd case: ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Fast Action Battlers]] [[Mudflap (ROTF)#Fast Action Battlers|Grapple Grip Mudflap]] had his name spelled as &quot;Grapp'''el''' Grip Mudflap&quot; all over his [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]], whereas the North American version had it corrected into &quot;Grapple&quot;. However, considering that the spelling was ''also'' used on [[Hasbro]]'s public website,&lt;ref name=&quot;fabhasbro&quot;&gt;Hasbro website entry for FAB &quot;Grappel Grip&quot; Mudflap, [http://web.archive.org/web/20090612230515/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=B237456C-7A23-1014-B596-FBA5EE4D560D&amp;product_id=24286&amp;src=endeca archived version]&lt;/ref&gt; and is repeated with [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] &quot;[[Grapple (G1)|Solar Storm Grapp'''el''']]&quot;, this raises the question ''which'' version is officially to be considered the &quot;incorrect&quot; one, and whether the &quot;Grappel&quot; (mis)spelling is in fact intentionally used for [[trademark]] reasons...<br /> *While less common, running changes can also occur in comics: The original printing run of [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Transformers: Movie Prequel|Movie Prequel]]'' [[Movie Prequel issue 1|issue 1]] featured a printing error, with the text captions from page 2 repeated on page 5. The shipment was recalled by IDW, and a second printing run with the error corrected was shipped to retailers. Some fans kept the flawed version of the comic instead of exchanging it for the fixed version, considering it a &quot;variant&quot;.<br /> <br /> ==Not variants==<br /> ===An isolated incident does not a variant make===<br /> [[File:BTAltProwlMisassemblies.jpg|thumb|left|One variant? ''Hundreds''!]]While the errors listed above are considered genuine variants by some collectors, there are lots of other cases where the common consensus is that these are ''not'' variants: Every collector has probably encountered at least one one-of-a-kind freak error over the years (''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] assembled without a head, a toy lacking some of its [[paint operation]]s, a toy with a cardboard insert featuring the wrong name inside the packaging etc.). Unless this error affected considerable quantities of the production run, and is found on all specimens of the same toy packed in multiple [[case]]s, this isn't considered a &quot;variant&quot; by the vast majority of the [[fandom]].<br /> <br /> Likewise, if a single specimen contains an entirely different toy (or at least an entirely different deco of the toy) than depicted on the packaging, this was most likely done by somebody who didn't want to pay for the toy and thus returned the packaging to the store with another toy inside. This is a case of [[toy swapping]] (simply put, a variety of store theft), and no more a &quot;variant&quot; than a fan-made [[Customizing|custom]]. A genuine ''variant'' requires something to occur at the factory stage.<br /> <br /> A somewhat unusual example would be ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]] [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Cyberverse|Optimus Prime]], who was designed with an alternate head sculpt (based on the [[mouthplate]]-less face as seen on the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|show]]) intended for a later [[redeco]]/[[retool]] (like many other modern toys), which was [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the original head. Before said redeco (later released as [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Nightwatch|Nightwatch Optimus Prime]]) was even announced, a specimen sporting the mouthplate-less head was found at retail and immediately reported as a &quot;variant&quot;.&lt;ref name=&quot;opcvvari&quot;&gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/cyberverse-optimus-prime-unmasked-variant-174184/ TFW2005 reporting] on the head sculpt &quot;variant&quot; for Cyberverse Commander Class Optimus Prime.&lt;/ref&gt; However, this occurrence ultimately ended up being an isolated incident, and can thus be assumed to be an unusual manufacturing error that results in a unique toy.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Pre-release items===<br /> [[File:Universe2008 G1Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|You can't get it in the market NOW! Woh!!!]]<br /> Pre-release items such as [[prototype]]s, test shots and packaged samples that differ from the final products in sculpt, plastic color, paint, deco or packaging details do not count as &quot;variants&quot; either. True variants only exist between different specimens of officially released and distributed products. So unless the pre-release version has been officially released in some quantities before a running change replaced it with the more common version, it's not a variant. Stolen prototypes do not count.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ==Footnotes==<br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[http://fredsworkshop.com/framesvars.html Fred's Complete Variants Page] — Very thorough online variant resource.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Fandom]]<br /> [[Category:Toys]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=G.H.O.S.T.&diff=1679446 G.H.O.S.T. 2023-03-13T00:07:50Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>{{factions|ghost}}<br /> {{disambig2|the human-Autobot alliance|the supernatural entities|Ghost}}<br /> <br /> [[File:GHOST-Headquarters-Classified.JPG|thumb|right|425px|The good guys!... Maybe.]]<br /> '''G.H.O.S.T.''' ('''Global Hazard and Ordinance Strike Team''') is an underground government organization based in [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]], [[Pennsylvania]]. They are focused on rebuilding human-[[Autobot]] relations, capturing rogue [[Decepticon]]s, and finding ways that [[Transformer|Cybertronians]] can help Earth's communities. <br /> <br /> Their relationship with the Autobots is...tense, to say the least. Their ethically dubious policy towards the Decepticons, including [[mode lock|restraints]] and long-term incarceration, combined with an eccentric and extreme staff, means that neither G.H.O.S.T. nor the Autobots fully trust each other. Even the bot who ''should'' be their greatest ally, [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]], keeps more than [[Bumblebee (ES)|a few]] [[Terran|secrets]] from them. <br /> <br /> One of their favorite pastimes seems to be cheesy slogans.<br /> <br /> Significant human and Autobot members include:<br /> *Executive Agent [[Croft]]<br /> *Special Agent [[Jon Schloder]]<br /> *[[Mandroid|Dr. Meridian]] (former)<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]]<br /> *[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]]<br /> *[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]]<br /> *[[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]]<br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===<br /> Thirty years prior to the Terrans' emergence, G.H.O.S.T. and the Autobots joined forces, with Megatron joining 15 years later. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}} During the Autobot-Decepticon war, Dr. Meridian was drafted by G.H.O.S.T. to serve as a roboticist, leading to the loss of his arm when Autobot friendly fire struck his lab during the [[Battle of the Bay]]. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}}<br /> <br /> In the present day, G.H.O.S.T. created [[Dot Malto]]'s job as a park ranger to move her closer to their headquarters in Witwicky. {{storylink|Secret Legacy, Part 1}} Elita-1 and Optimus Prime lured [[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] and [[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]] into a trap with the anonymous tip of G.H.O.S.T. having an unguarded shipping container of energon, managing to apprehend Hardtop. A G.H.O.S.T. convoy transporting Hardtop was attacked by [[Arachnamech]]s, allowing Meridian to steal the prisoner Decepticon, and catching [[Robby Malto|Robby]] and [[Mo Malto]] in the crossfire. {{storylink|Secret Legacy, Part 1}} When Meridian kidnapped Twitch and Thrash under the guise of a G.H.O.S.T. transport vehicle, agents on the scene had no records of the truck or driver. {{storylink|Secret Legacy, Part 2}}<br /> <br /> Swindle attacked a G.H.O.S.T. vehicle being driven by Agent [[Bala]], hoping to steal the [[energon scanner]] inside, but was stopped by the forcefields. Later, Dot was called to close down the area, putting out a fire started by Swindle to distract them. Swindle later tried and failed to get Mo and Thrash to steal the scanner from the G.H.O.S.T. truck. {{storylink|House Rules}}<br /> <br /> When Robby and Twitch went out for a night walk, Agent [[Jon Schloder|Schloder]] and a group of G.H.O.S.T. cadets mistook Twitch for a child-stealing Decepticon.<br /> <br /> An elevator down to G.H.O.S.T. headquarters was installed in Dot's park ranger office; Agent Schloder used it to enter the office and get Dot's help in tracking down the Decepticon. Later, Dot went through G.H.O.S.T. orientation led by Optimus Prime. After orientation, Dot and Optimus went to go get her kids and the two saved them from G.H.O.S.T. cadets that had cornered them into a training room. To prevent Schloder from finding them, Optimus decided to sneak the family out of a secret entrance, through a prison holding Decepticons. {{storylink|Classified}}<br /> <br /> Following his capture, [[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]] was placed in G.H.O.S.T.'s holding facility, but he managed to release [[Ravage (ES)|Ravage]] into the facility, observed by the also-imprisoned [[Starscream (ES)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Decoy (episode)|Decoy}}<br /> <br /> G.H.O.S.T. held a G.H.O.S.T.-Autobot Alliance ceremony that was promptly crashed by [[Skywarp (ES)|Skywarp]] and [[Nova Storm (ES)|Nova Storm]], attempting to steal Optimus Prime's left arm under orders from Meridian, now known as Mandroid. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[NEST]], another backronym organization that works with Autobots<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Ghost}}<br /> [[Category:EarthSpark subgroups]]<br /> [[Category:G.H.O.S.T.| ]]<br /> [[Category:Human organizations]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Nightshade_(ES)&diff=1677897 Nightshade (ES) 2023-03-05T00:07:08Z <p>NotMyHound: </p> <hr /> <div>{{factions|{{factions/icons|custom=PotP-QuintusPrime.png|cSize=40px|cLink=Quintus Prime|cPretty=Quintus Prime}}|autobot}}<br /> <br /> :''Nightshade is a [[Terran]] from the [[Transformers: EarthSpark (franchise)|EarthSpark]] [[continuity family]].''<br /> <br /> [[File:Bear-Necessities-Nightshade.JPG|right|thumb|200px]]<br /> <br /> '''Nightshade''' defies typical classification, but that suits them fine. They'd rather show their love for the rest of the Malto family by supporting them though actions and deeds, rather than overt affection. Tinkering away on new gadgets and quiet reading of science fiction pleases them more than the more active games of their siblings. But when necessary, they can take to the shadows to dole out justice in service of other citizens who need protection. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===<br /> {{voiceactor|[[Z Infante]] (English)|[[Benjamin Bollen]] (French), [[Alberto Bernal]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}<br /> <br /> [[File:HomePart1-Nightshadeowl.jpg|right|thumb|300px|They are the night.]]<br /> <br /> {{charstubfiction}}<br /> <br /> ==Toys==<br /> ===''EarthSpark''===<br /> *'''Nightshade''' (Deluxe, 2023)<br /> **Accessories: Mandroid pieces<br /> <br /> : Released as part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (toyline)|EarthSpark]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Nightshade presumably transforms into a hawk owl.<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nonbinary Transformers]]<br /> [[Category:Terrans]]<br /> [[Category:EarthSpark Autobots]]</div> NotMyHound https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Nightshade_(ES)&diff=1677896 Nightshade (ES) 2023-03-05T00:06:24Z <p>NotMyHound: Added a full body mainpic.</p> <hr /> <div>{{factions|{{factions/icons|custom=PotP-QuintusPrime.png|cSize=40px|cLink=Quintus Prime|cPretty=Quintus Prime}}|autobot}}<br /> <br /> :''Nightshade is a [[Terran]] from the [[Transformers: EarthSpark (franchise)|EarthSpark]] [[continuity family]].''<br /> <br /> [[File:Bear-Necessities-Nightshade.JPG|right|thumb|300px]]<br /> <br /> '''Nightshade''' defies typical classification, but that suits them fine. They'd rather show their love for the rest of the Malto family by supporting them though actions and deeds, rather than overt affection. Tinkering away on new gadgets and quiet reading of science fiction pleases them more than the more active games of their siblings. But when necessary, they can take to the shadows to dole out justice in service of other citizens who need protection. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===<br /> {{voiceactor|[[Z Infante]] (English)|[[Benjamin Bollen]] (French), [[Alberto Bernal]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}<br /> <br /> [[File:HomePart1-Nightshadeowl.jpg|right|thumb|300px|They are the night.]]<br /> <br /> {{charstubfiction}}<br /> <br /> ==Toys==<br /> ===''EarthSpark''===<br /> *'''Nightshade''' (Deluxe, 2023)<br /> **Accessories: Mandroid pieces<br /> <br /> : Released as part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (toyline)|EarthSpark]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Nightshade presumably transforms into a hawk owl.<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nonbinary Transformers]]<br /> [[Category:Terrans]]<br /> [[Category:EarthSpark Autobots]]</div> NotMyHound