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Dragonstorm

2023-12-06T17:28:32Z

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:''Dragonstorm is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Guardian Knight|Knight]] [[combiner]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TLK Dragonstorm flight view.jpg|thumb|right|400px|It's unwise to be rude to a dragon.]]

'''Dragonstorm''' is a beastly three-headed [[dragon]], mighty gestalt form of the legendary twelve [[Guardian Knight]]s who oppose [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]].

At other times Dragonstorm is instead formed from [[Dragonicus]] and [[Stormreign]] or he is a single, non-combining bot.

==Fiction==
[[File:TLK Dragonstorm in flight.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus]]
===''The Last Knight'' film===
In [[484]] CE, the Knights formed Dragonstorm at [[Merlin]]'s behest to wipe out the [[Saxon]]s, winning the battle for [[Camelot]]. In the succeeding centuries, Camelot fell into legend and Dragonstorm was misbelieved by many, including Professor [[Viviane Wembly]], as merely the exaggerated story of a catapult.

In the present day, the reawakened Knights formed Dragonstorm to fight [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]] and the [[Decepticon]]s.
Dragonstorm formed on the hull of the allied [[Knight Ship|Autobot ship]] and took flight against enemy gun emplacements on the section of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] containing Quintessa's base, the [[ignition chamber]]. Along the way, Dragonstorm dropped [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] to the ground to fight the [[Infernocon]]s. In the aftermath of their victory, Dragonstorm formed and flew alongside the Autobot ship to their homeworld. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}
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==Toys==
===''The Last Knight''===
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mega-Turbo-Changer-Dragonstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Giant Purple Griffin|Tiny Red/grey Griffin]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Dragonstorm''' (Mega Turbo Changer, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''Japanese name'': '''Big Speed Change Dragonstorm'''
:*''Japanese release date'': '''[[2017]]-[[October 28|10-28]]'''
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''TLK-31'''
:*''Accessories'': 1 pair of detachable wings, sword/tail
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:This larger figure of Dragonstorm transforms from three-headed dragon to robot via one-step autotransformation (with a ''Generation 1'' Transformation sound effect being played at the same time) performed by squeezing and pulling the handle (if this doesn't work, try collapsing the dragon head to the back halfway). Dragonstorm also features a "Cyberfire" gimmick, which consists of a UV LED in it's beast mode's mouth, which is used to reveal the smaller Turbo Changers' UV painted insignia. He has a voice gimmick in both modes: In Dragon mode, pushing the controller forward pushes down his center Dragon head while emitting a roar at the same time. In robot mode, pressing the red button on his stomach will trigger dialogue like "Protect the Staff!", "Bear Witness!". The sounds can be turned off (and on again) with a switch.

:His wings and tail are detached in-packaging, which is exposed due to the "TRY ME!" gimmick. Similar to the [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|last movie's toy of this nature]], it sold poorly, becoming a very prominent [[shelfwarmer]] even a year after the film's release.
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====Legion Class====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Dragonstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No One Ever Listens to the Magical Dragon.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Dragonstorm''' (Legion Class, 2017)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail/Sword

:Released as part of the third wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures, Dragonstorm transforms from a small three-headed dragon into a small robot. His tail also forms his sword, albeit undocumented in the instructions. Unlike most Legion Class figures, Dragonstorm is packaged in Dragon mode, but his instructions illustrate robot-to-dragon transformation steps.

:His stock photo is mistransformed: his rear dragon feet are supposed to be folded up into his robot legs. However, the dragon's feet ''can'' be used as robot mode feet, albeit making him slightly shorter.
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====''Premier Edition''====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Premier-Edition-Leader-Dragonstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Fire and Blood]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Dragonstorm''' (Leader Class, 2017)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese release date'': '''2017-10-28'''
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''TLK-30'''
:*''Accessories'': Dragonicus's 2 Swords, Stormreign's staff
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Dragonstorm was released as part of the second and final wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Leader Class figures. He consists of two roughly Voyager size Autobots, [[Dragonicus]] and [[Stormreign]], who transform from robot mode to Dragonstorm's combined dragon mode.

:Extreme caution must be taken for separating Dragonstorm from his packaging, as ''all three heads can and will snap off,'' and sometimes do in transit. Cutting away the plastic insert from around him works better than simply pulling the toy from the insert, but only marginally. The rubbery plastic of the heads is also liable to disintegrate the harder plastic connecting them to the body, thus causing the connection to snap apart, especially after some time has passed.

:Dragonstorm was revealed as a part of a [https://web.archive.org/web/20180213093707/http://ew.com/movies/transformers-the-last-knight-hasbro-toys/new-transformers-toys sponsored ''Entertainment Weekly'' article] on [[June 1]], ahead of the [[Transformers: The Last Knight Google Hangout with the Transformers Team|Transformers team's Google Hangout]] later that day.
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===''Movie Edition''===
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Dragonstorm.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Dragonstorm''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''4'''
:*''Bag code:'' '''C'''
:Released in Series 4 of ''[[Tiny Turbo Changers]]'', this figure is a small representation of Dragonstorm based on the robot modes of his Mega Turbo Changer and Legion class toys. Unlike most Tiny Turbo Changers, he lacks any sort of arm articulation, however his dragon mouth hand can still accommodate a 3mm post accessory.
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==Notes==
*When Dragonstorm is formed for the first time in the movie, [[Stormreign]] is not needed to become part of him. Later, when he forms in the present day, [[Skullitron]] and at least two other Knights have already died (though to be fair, the chaotic camerawork makes this difficult to discern). Apparently it doesn't require all twelve knights to make Dragonstorm at any given time.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dragonstorm''' (ドラゴンストーム ''Doragonsutōmu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Bàofēnghuǒlóng''' (Taiwan, 暴風火龍, "Stormy Fire Dragon")

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Knights]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]

Hot Rod (DOTM)

2023-11-29T00:19:08Z

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{{disambigm|Hot Rod (disambiguation)|Rodimus (disambiguation)}}
:''Hot Rod is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie continuity family]].''

[[File:TLK-Hot-Rod-art.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''Oui oui, mon ami, je m’appelle'' Hot Rod The Lancelot of the Autobot squad I came from [[Cybertron (planet)|afar]] just to say ''bonsoir'' Tell the [[Megatron (Movie)|king]] ''"casse-toi"'' Who's the best, ''c’est moi'']]
'''Hot Rod''' (aka '''Rodimus''' and '''Rodimus Prime''') is a brash and slightly arrogant Autobot protector working closely with Sir [[Edmund Burton]].<ref>http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/08/04/hot-rod-coming-transformers-last-knight-321051]</ref> In the past, he was [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s brother-in-arms, as the two have fought in many battles together. Brave and patient, he has been undercover on [[Earth]] for a long time after having been assigned to watch over [[Viviane Wembly]], who he has grown very fond of.

In addition to regular weapons, Hot Rod possesses a special weapon that can create temporary temporal bubbles in which time slows to a crawl. He also finds his inability to get rid of his hated French accent a source of constant frustration.

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Omar Sy]] (English), [[Yōhei Tadano]] (Japanese)|[[Michel Elias]] (European French), [[Frédéric Desager]] (Canadian French), [[Oliver Feld]] (German), [[Pasquale Anselmo]] (Italian), [[José Antonio Macías]] (Latin American-Spanish), [[Miquel Sitjar]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Rodrigo Oliveira]] (Portuguese)}}

[[File:TLKWW2Flashback.jpg|thumb|left|Here is what I have that Shockwave doesn't: both of my arms, depth perception, and a pulse!]]

Hot Rod was an [[Autobot]] warrior who had been on [[Earth]] for some time. At some point after arriving on the planet, he somehow picked up a [[France|French]] accent that he did not know how to get rid of, something that caused him much frustration. Along with [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], he joined the Allies in [[World War II]]; using their vehicle modes to infiltrate a Nazi convoy and attack an occupied Nazi command post. Their adventures in the war were documented and covered up by the [[Order of the Witwiccans]], who had covertly monitored Transformer activity on Earth for centuries.

[[File:TLK-CitroenHotRod.jpg|thumb|Qu'est-ce que c'est ?]]
In the modern day, Hot Rod had become the primary confidant of the surviving Witwiccans, working closely with [[Edmund Burton]] and the father of [[University of Oxford]] professor [[Viviane Wembly]]. As Wembly was, in reality, the last living descendant of the ancient [[Merlin]] and thus the only one able to wield his Cybertronian staff, Hot Rod became her deep cover bodyguard, spending years disguised as her Citroen and coming to admire her. Following the disappearance of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the impending awakening of [[Unicron]], Burton tracked him down and told him the time to recruit Viviane to fulfill her destiny had come. The next day, as she prepared to leave for work, Hot Rod sprang into action, locking her in and racing through the London streets. When she broke his window in an attempt to escape, he broke cover, begging her to stop. With his true nature revealed, she mistook him for a [[Decepticon]] and grew more frantic in her escape, wondering aloud if he was "[[Soundwave (ROTF)|one of the]] [[Shockwave (Movie)|famous ones]]". He grew angrier as she continued to try and escape, and on the way, he scanned and upgraded into a new Lamborghini Centenario vehicle mode.

He arrived with her at Burton's castle, mere seconds after the arrival of [[Cade Yeager]] and his old comrade Bumblebee. He transformed and attempted to calm the frantic Viviane, who he thought was being very difficult. After things had calmed down a bit, he formally introduced himself to Viviane, though she found understanding his accent very hard. He once again bemoaned his inability to get rid of the hated accent.

[[File:TLK-HotRodAndViviane.jpg|thumb|left|That would be your mother.]]

When the [[Transformers Reaction Force|TRF]] and [[Secret Intelligence Service|MI6]] tracked them down and stormed the castle, Hot Rod volunteered to buy time to cover their escape, using his time bubble gun to slow down their pursuers while the group made their escape. The humans and Autobots raced to [[London]]'s {{w|Royal Navy Submarine Museum}} in search of a working water vehicle. When they found themselves pursued by the authorities on arrival, Hot Rod volunteered to lead them away so the others could continue the search for the Staff.

He later made his way to [[Stonehenge]] and joined with the other Autobots, humans, and [[Guardian Knight]]s. The returned [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] rallied them all to save Earth from [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s plan to drain [[Unicron]], who resided within the planet, of energy to restore the recently arrived [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. En route to Cybertron, he and the other Autobots were not impressed by the intimidating knights. As the battle began, he rode an [[Orbital Assault Carrier]] as they took on the airborne Decepticons.

[[File:TLK-HotRodsWeapon.jpg|thumb|Gentlemen.]]

He was eventually shot down by [[Infernocus]] but survived and joined Optimus's charge on the control chamber, congratulating [[Sqweeks]] on his destruction of the enemy gun emplacement. He was very happy to see Viviane had returned rather than flee with the TRF. As the battle raged in the unstable chamber, he used his time gun to freeze Megatron, saving [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]]'s life. Quintessa and Megatron were quickly defeated and his beloved Viviane retrieved the Staff. As the control center fell to Earth, he managed to save Viviane and Cade from falling to their deaths by freezing them with his gun, buying them just enough time to be grabbed and flown to safety by Optimus. He and the other Autobots managed to survive the crash of the control center and soon bid farewell to the humans as they left to return home to Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''Timelines''===
In a universe where [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] died in the Battle of [[Chicago#Dark of the Moon film|Chicago]], Rodimus took the mantle of Prime, ultimately defeating [[Megatron (Movie)#TransTech|Megatron]] in a struggle atop a [[space bridge]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Megatron (Movie)#TransTech|Botcon 2015 Megatron bio card}}

===Toy bios===
When Bumblebee clashed with [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], he put together a plan to take care of the Decepticon once and for all. A plan that somehow involved Hot Rod, who was present in the area. {{storylink|#Dark of the Moon|Bumblebee / Soundwave with Rodimus}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Online'' (2017 video game)===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers Online (2017 video game)|Transformers Online}}}}

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:ForgedToFight-Hot Rod.jpg|thumb|"Does this remind you of anything, ''monsieur''?"]]
Hot Rod was one of the Autobots pulled from [[Live-action film series|his universe]] by the [[Quintesson]]s and forced to fight. He eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There are at least a few of him running around! As a Warrior, his signature Time Bubble Cannon decelerates enemies preventing them from Evading, and can Accelerate his own Power Rate. {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight|A Question of Loyalty - Chapter 2: Volatile Reunion - Uncharted Territory}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight|Brothers At Arms}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight|Bring Him Home}}
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==Toys==
===''Dark of the Moon''===
[[File:DOTMCyberverseRodimus.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"I'm French! Why do you think I have zis ''outrrrrrageous'' accent?"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Bumblebee / Soundwave''' with '''Rodimus''' (Cyberverse 3-pack, [[2011]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' "Rodimus" is a redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Rodimus]], transforming into an orange sports car. On the United States market, he is only available as a [[Walmart]] exclusive, as the "Bonus" figure in a pack with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeSoundwaveRodimus|Bumblebee]] and [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#Cyberverse|Soundwave]]. This three-pack was also available as an Asda exclusive in the United Kingdom, from Rossmann stores in Germany and from Auchan stores in Hungary and Italy. Of note is that the [[Multilingual packaging|European packaging]] does ''not'' market Rodimus as a "bonus figure" (presumably so stores can charge full price for three toys), and his window lacks the yellow edges highlighting him as a special feature, despite still being separated from Bumblebee and Soundwave, who share a common window like in the U.S. version. Despite this, Rodimus still doesn't get a mention on the back of the packaging, which only features a one-sentence "bio" about Bumblebee planning to bring down Soundwave in twelve different languages.

:All versions of the packaging also lack any logos that label the toys as [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] products.

:This sculpt was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMLegRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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===''The Last Knight''===
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-HotRod.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"Yup, it's ze whopper alright."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''2'''
:*''Bag Code'': '''P'''

:Released in Series 2 of [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]]'' "Autobot Hot Rod" is a small soft-plastic transformable figure based that changes from robot to luxury sports car in a few simple steps. He has articulated shoulders and his hands can grip 3mm posts and other small accessories. Like all Tiny Turbo Changers, he can't roll in vehicle mode.

:He shares the same transformation and engineering with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Tiny Turbo Changers|Bumblebee]] and [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Tiny Turbo Changer|Barricade]]. This mold is also used to make [[Dino#Movie Edition|''Movie Edition'' Autobot Dino]].

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[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-2-pack-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Seriously, turning back into a car is ''very difficult''!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee & Autobot Hot Rod''' (1-Step Turbo Changer 2-pack, 2017)}}</ul>
:''The Last Knight'' 1-Step Turbo Changer Autobot Hot Rod is a retool of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' One-Step Changer [[Lockdown (ROTF)#OneStepChangers|Lockdown]], transforming from vehicle to robot by pressing a button on his vehicle mode. His only articulation is the elbows, which can only pivot up and down. After transforming into robot mode, Hot Rod needs to transform back into vehicle in two steps: Push down the button again while clamping the vehicle parts together by hand to make it secure.

:Hot Rod is entirely cast in a reddish shade of gunmetal plastic despite stock renders showing him possessing over-saturated midnight blue plastic.

:Like most of his figures from ''The Last Knight'', 1-Step Hot Rod was released as part of the exclusive ''Autobots Unite'' subline imprint. This figure was only available in a 2-pack with a redeco of 1-Step Turbo Changer [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#AutobotsUnite2Pack|Bumblebee]]. For the United States, the 2-pack was announced to be excusive to [[Walmart]], but was ultimately only available via Walmart's online store, and was found at discounter Ross around the same time. Internationally, the 2-pack was also available via other exclusive venues, namely Asda in the United Kingdom; Prisma in Finland; Walmart in Mexico; Bart Smit and Intertoys (owned by the same parent company) in the Netherlands; Intertoys in Germany; and ICA Hemma in Sweden.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Turbo Change Series, [[July 21]], [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''TC-10'''

:The One-Step Hot Rod toy was later re-released individually by TakaraTomy, under the ''Turbo Change Series'' lineup. The pins from the original Lockdown mold were most likely to be restored for activating the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's gimmicks.

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[[File:TF-TLK-FnC-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Hey Hasbro, don't you have better things to do now than retooling Lockdown's body for me?"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Flip & Change, 2017)}}</ul>

:''The Last Knight'' Flip & Change Hot Rod is a retool of ''Age of Extinction'' Flip & Change [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Robots in Disguise (2014)|Lockdown]] with a new head. He is a simplified toy that can auto-transform from an unlicensed approximation of a Lamborghini Aventador (rather than a Lamborghini Centenario LP770-4) into a Voyager-sized robot by pulling out the arms first, and then flipping the figure over itself. He features articulation on his arms and 5 mm compatible hands. As part of the "Autobots Unite" [[subline imprint]], he was exclusively available at [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada, although he was apparently only ever available from Walmart's online store in Canada. In the United Kingdom, he was exclusive to Asda stores.

:Unlike the CG stock renders, the actual product had his inner forearm panels and most of the lower torso being cast in a lighter gray, which is screen-''in''accurate.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ma Petite Chou-Fleur.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Legion Class, 2017)}}</ul>

:Released as part of Walmart's ''Autobots Unite'' subline, ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class Hot Rod transforms from a robot into a fictionalized Lamborghini Centenario with an added spoiler.

:Legion Hot Rod was released as part of the ''Autobots Unite'' [[subline imprint]] that was announced to be exclusive to Walmart in the United States. Like his Deluxe Class counterpart, Deluxe Hot Rod was only available via Walmart's online store, but never found in stores, which applies both to the United States and Canada. Other international exclusive venues include Asda in the United Kingdom; Prisma in Finland; Líder in Chile; and ICA Hemma in Sweden. In some of Hasbro's Asian markets such as China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (but ''not'' in Malaysia), Hot Rod was available at general retail, still in ''Autobots Unite'' packaging. A general retail version in standard ''The Last Knight Premier Edition'' packaging was listed at [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and the public US Walmart website, [[:File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Hot-Rod-package-comparison.jpg|complete with all-new stock photos]], but ultimately never materialized.

:This is the closest to a realistically proportioned Hot Rod that is not repainted or retooled from another figure. It does, however, [[Retool#Shared engineering|have a very similar transformation]] to ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Sideswipe (RID)#Legion Class|Legion Class Sideswipe]].

:Unless you're transforming him properly, Hot Rod's painted crotch is prone to chipping if you press him down while rolling on flat surfaces.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-Legion-Class-2-pack-HR&B-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Paint me <s>Ferrari Red</s> Magenta ASAP. So I can let [[Viviane Wembly|her]] ride in style!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod & Bumblebee''' (Legion Class 2-pack, 2017)}}</ul>

:This ''The Last Knight'' Hot Rod is a "stealth-themed" black redeco of the figure above. As a reference to his [[Hot Rod (G1)|Generation 1 namesake]], he features a flame tampograph (complete with an Autobot insignia) on his vehicle mode's front hood, as well as a yellow spoiler.

:This figure was only available in a two-pack with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MtCWalmart2pack|Bumblebee]], also under the ''Autobots Unite'' subline imprint. This set was ''intended'' to be [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] stores in the United States, but although it ''was'' stocked by the Walmart US online store, it supposedly never actually made it to brick and mortar Walmart stores, instead ending up at US discount retailers, primarily Ross stores. Internationally, it was available in Hong Kong (possibly as a non-exclusive general retail release), at Walmart's subsidiary Asda in the United Kingdom, as a Prisma exclusive in Finland, and as a Walmart exclusive in Mexico. It was also listed at the websites of Dutch retailers Bart Smit and Intertoys (owned by the same parent company), but again, it's unsure if it was ever actually released in the Netherlands.

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[[File:TLK-toy HotRod Deluxe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No thanks, I've had enough Cajun for one day.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Deluxe Class, 2017)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' '''[[September 16]], 2017'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TLK-20'''
:*''Known designers'': Aristides "Arrow" Membreno <ref>[[Transformers:_The_Last_Knight_Google_Hangout_with_the_Transformers_Team]]</ref>

:''The Last Knight'' Deluxe Class Hot Rod is an ''extensive'' retool of ''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Generations|Lockdown]], transforming into a Lamborghini Centenario. While almost the entire figure has been remolded, the lower legs and feet as well as some internal structuring parts remain unchanged. Along with added transformation steps, Hot Rod's new tooling makes him ''substantially'' taller than the original mold taking it from being one of the shorter Deluxe molds to being one of the tallest Deluxes in the line.

:Both the Walmart-exclusive ''and'' the Japanese release's box art is strange in that it features a CG render of Hot Rod and Bumblebee standing side-by-side. However, Bumblebee is at the forefront and is far more prominent. Unlike most modern instruction pamphlets, Hot Rod's instructions are printed in full color on the Hasbro version. The instructions on the TakaraTomy version, on the other hand, opt for the usual monochrome.

:Hot Rod is the only ''Premier Edition'' Deluxe Class figure to have a full-length bio on his box. As for the regular release, he features the same default ''Premier Edition'' style box that most figures use, omitting the bio. Uncommon for Deluxe Class toys, the figure also does ''not'' include any weapons or accessories. [[:File:TLK-HasCon17-Prototype-Deluxe-Hot-Rod-weapon.jpg|Grey prototypes]] displayed at [[HasCon 2017]] show he originally came with a cannon similar to Lockdown's, but with additional parts to add a peg on the side of the cannon and to fill in the gap for Lockdown's head.

:Hot Rod was revealed as a part of a [https://web.archive.org/web/20180213093707/http://ew.com/movies/transformers-the-last-knight-hasbro-toys/new-transformers-toys sponsored ''Entertainment Weekly'' article] on [[June 1]], ahead of the [[Transformers: The Last Knight Google Hangout with the Transformers Team|Transformers team's Google Hangout]] later that day. He was released as part of the ''Autobots Unite'' subline imprint that was announced to be exclusive to Walmart in the United States. Like his Legion Class counterpart, Deluxe Hot Rod was only available via Walmart's online store but never found in stores, although he later appeared at Ross and Ollie's stores in mid-2018. In Canada, where he was also exclusive to Walmart, he ''did'' eventually see a retail release after being available from Walmart's online store for several months. Other international exclusive venues include Asda in the United Kingdom; Otto Simon and its subsidiary Top1Toys in the Netherlands; Bodega Aurrera in Mexico; Prisma in Finland; Dráčik in Slovakia and the Czech Republic; and ICA Hemma in Sweden. In Hasbro's Asian markets such as Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong, Hot Rod was available at general retail, still in ''Autobots Unite'' packaging. A general retail version in standard ''The Last Knight Premier Edition'' packaging was listed in Toys"R"Us's systems and later also at [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and the public US [[Target]] and Walmart websites, [[:File:TF-TLK-Deluxe-Hot-Rod-packaging-variants.jpg|complete with all-new stock photos]]. Thus far, the figure has only been available in this packaging in mainland China and the Philippines.
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===''Bumblebee''===
[[File:EnergonIgnitersSpeedHotRod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You know things are bad for good ol' Rod when the best he gets even in the smallest size class is a remake of an 11-year old figure.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Speed Series, 2018)}}</ul>

:Released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' Energon Igniters line, Speed Series Hot Rod is a retool of [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Energon Igniters|Energon Igniters Speed Barricade]] and transforms from robot to '80s muscle car, with engineering highly reminiscent of the original 2007 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys|Legends Class Barricade]] toy. Like other Speed figures, he can use the Cores of larger Energon Igniters figures as a small towable trailer. and due to the toy being lightweight, it can propel his vehicle mode forward very quickly.

:Like Camaro Bumblebee and his rival Barricade, Hot Rod also features pinned wheels instead of the simple-assembly ones. As the port is 5mm compatible, Hot Rod can mount with other smaller weapons with the same post size, making him an efficient weapon-towing vehicle. Due to the placement of the core's hole, Hot Rod had his port sticking out from his left knee, which makes it glaring in robot mode, but more convincing as a "jet booster" in vehicle mode. Hot Rod's car roof has a special tab-hole, which is intended to be used for Barricade's light-bar.

:Unlike the Power Series figure below, Speed Series Hot Rod had a rather spotty distribution in Malaysia: While he was first available (in ''very'' limited numbers) in some stores like Parkson & Isetan, Hot Rod is the only Speed Series figure that never saw release in many [[Toys"R"Us]] stores after the lineup hit shelves on December 2018, making it an ''extremely'' rare figure. If you're lucky enough, you still can find him somewhere (albeit in VERY limited quantities) in late 2019.

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[[File:EnergonIgnitersPowerHotRod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I'm just a little stiff."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Power Series, 2018)}}</ul>

:Standing at approximately five inches, ''Bumblebee'' Power Hot Rod transforms into a black and red muscle car loosely based on the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro. As with other Power Series figures, he can interact with the Cores of larger Energon Igniters toys.

:The figure shares tooling with the concurrently released [[Dropkick (Movie)#Bumblebee|Energon Igniters Power Dropkick]] and was later retooled into [[Shatter#Energon Igniters|Shatter]].
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Studio-Series-50-WWII-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|"Not bad fair an uld timair."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''WWII Autobot Hot Rod''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Last Knight'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''50'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-44'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 29]], [[2020]]
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, "WWII Flashback" backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' WWII Hot Rod is a retool of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS26|WWII Bumblebee]], transforming into a {{W|Humber Light Reconnaissance Car}} rather than a Steyr-Daimler-Puch 2000 truck. Despite this, some of his robot body parts are based on the on-screen vehicle kibble. He also comes with a blaster that doubles as a vehicle mode artillery barrel. Due to the lack of the multiple-barreled handgun from the original mold, Hot Rod's turret swivel is left bare.

:Like WWII Bumblebee, Hot Rod also features a psuedo-[[Automorph Technology|Automorph gimmick]]: His front chest panel can be pushed up and down, retracting/extending his head as long it faces upwards. Also, due to his transformation scheme, Hot Rod is a [[shellformer]], with the majority of the vehicle shells hanging on his rear like a backpack. Speaking of vehicle shells, the "backpack" also blocks the tab hole for display stands unless it's slightly lifted up. His package artwork depicts him with two identical weapons despite the toy only coming with one.

:Like the rest of the figures in the same wave, Hot Rod first saw release in some Toys"R"Us shops in Malaysia.
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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Deluxe-TLK-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUjGf2Grrus BONJOURRRRRRRRRRR, you cheese-eating surrender monkeys!]"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Last Knight'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''93'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-96'''
:*''Accessories'': Time gun, "London Escape" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name="IG">Sam Smith's [https://www.instagram.com/p/ChU50Zeuoyf/ Instagram] [https://www.instagram.com/p/ChU6FqtOTF7/ posts] [https://www.instagram.com/p/ChU6MQYuZyH/ about] ''Studio Series'' 93 Hot Rod</ref>

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Hot Rod is, surprisingly enough, NOT a retool of [[Lockdown_(ROTF)#Studio_Series|Lockdown]] from the same line, but rather his own dedicated mold, transforming into a licensed Lamborghini Centenario. Hot Rod comes with his "time gun", which can peg to the back of his vehicle mode.

:Undocumented, and possibly unintended, the magazine of the time gun can come off, somewhat making it resemble the other blaster Hot Rod occasionally used in the film. Also, for weapons storage options in robot mode, the time gun can be holstered on his hips by plugging it into the mushroom peg hole on either thigh using the same connecting peg on the gun that stores it in vehicle mode.

:The CGI model<ref name="IG"/> used to make this Hot Rod is the version seen in some promotional material (such as the image at the top of this page) instead of the final version used in the film. Most notably, the design of the shoulders, thighs, and inner calves are different from the film model.

:The mold tends to have some parts that like to pop off with interaction, namely the small panels on his feet with sculpted exhausts and the sockets of his hip joints.

:Like most ''Studio Series'' figures, Hot Rod comes with a backdrop, which depicts the scene in [[London]] where Hot Rod diverts the [[Transformers Reaction Force|TRF]] and [[Secret Intelligence Service|SIS]] to buy Bumblebee time to get to the {{w|Royal Navy Submarine Museum}}.
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==Merchandise==
===Simba Smoby===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod''' (Die-cast Figurine, 2017)}}</ul>
:This Hot Rod is a 1/64 non-transforming robot mode figurine, and like [[MetaColle]] figures, he was made partially out of die-cast metal.

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod''' (Die-cast cars, 2017)}}</ul>
:This Hot Rod is a 1/64 non-transforming but screen-accurate vehicle mode based on his alternate mode seen in the film.

===Jada Toys===
====''Metals Die Cast''====
{{note|All of the releases below are Walmart exclusives. The 1/24 and 1/32 scale cars also saw release in Japan in November 2017.}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Jada-1-24-Hot-Rod-Car.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Let's burn rubber, ''madame''!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod''' (Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle, 2017)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Collectible coin
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], this 1/24 scaled non-transforming die-cast car with rubber tires is based on Hot Rod's licensed 2017 Lamborghini Centenario LP770-4 form and features opening doors, front hood and back trunk to reveal highly detailed interiors, including chromed engines and steering wheel. Similar to the ''Robot Powered Machines'', the car features a sculpted robot mode underneath.

:Hot Rod is available with and without a collectible coin with his face engraved on it.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Jada-1-32-Hot-Rod-Car.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod''' (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2017)}}</ul>
:A medium-sized replica of Hot Rod much similar to the version above. The opening gimmick is limited to the doors only.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Jada-Toys-1-64-Hot-Rod-car.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"We can't hold out forever, Viviane, but we can give them one humongous repair bill."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod''' (Scale 1/64 Die Cast Vehicle, 2017)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Display base
:A smaller, Hot Wheels/Matchbox-sized version of Hot Rod is also available. This version features only the robot mode's face sculpted underneath.

:He comes with his own display base with his picture printed on it. When aligned side-by-side with the other 1/64 bases, they create a unified backdrop.
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====''Nano Hollywood Rides''====
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime / Hot Rod / Crosshairs''' (1.65" Die Cast Vehicle 3-pack, <s>2020</s>)}}</ul>
:''Nano Hollywood Rides'' Hot Rod was to be a small non-transforming die-cast car measuring approximately 1.65 inches long, similar to but less detailed than the 1/64 scaled replica.

:Hot Rod was planned to be part of a 3-pack alongside [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Nano Hollywood Rides|Optimus Prime]] and [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Jada Toys|Crosshairs]], but the set was never released.
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==Notes==
[[File:JoshNizzi-WWIIHotRod.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|''Voila''! Dr. Le Quack at your service. I go in, steal all their valuables and they won't remember.]]
*Concept art for "Hot Rod" appeared in the "Transformers 3" section of [[Massive Black Volume 2]], along with various other designs.<ref>http://www.ballisticpublishing.com/flipbook/mb_2/index.php</ref>
*Early ''The Last Knight'' concept designs for Hot Rod were labeled under the working name "Side Kick".
*''Dark of the Moon'' Rodimus was developed independently of Hot Rod, but shares the same article for simplicity and because they are both based off [[Hot Rod (G1)|Generation 1 Hot Rod]].
*In the WWII flashback of ''The Last Knight'', Hot Rod is shown to transform into a Steyr truck, but his robot-mode kibble is from an {{w|M8 Greyhound|M8 armored car}}. Strangely, unlike the case with Bumblebee, this does ''not'' appear to be a consequence of using [[Josh Nizzi]]'s original concept art (at right), which depicts Hot Rod using distinctive vehicle parts from an {{w|M4 Sherman|M4 Sherman tank}}.
*In various international dubs of ''The Last Knight'', Hot Rod is given a different accent in each one.
**In the European French dub, Hot Rod's accent is Italian.
**In the Canadian French dub, Hot Rod's accent is French-from-France.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Hot Rod''' (ホットロッド ''Hotto Roddo'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Nagyágyú''' ("Hot Shot")
*''Korean:'' '''Hot Rod''' (홋 로드 ''Hot Rodeu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Huǒbào Rod''' (Taiwan, 火爆洛迪 ''Huǒbào Luòdí'', "Hot Rod"), '''Rè Pò''' (China, 热破, "Hot Break")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Honschyk''' (Гонщик, "Racer")

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba9JPhEF2uL/], [https://www.instagram.com/p/B9-LE_cl6gr/] Concept art for Hot Rod by Furio Tedeschi on Instagram
*[https://www.instagram.com/p/BXQMRrTBcyP/], [https://www.instagram.com/p/BYpKxMAjVay/] Concept art for Hot Rod's World War II body by Josh Nizzi on Instagram

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Crankcase (DOTM)

2023-11-12T01:00:20Z

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:''Crankcase is a [[Decepticon]] [[Dread (DOTM)|Dread]] from the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:DOTMCrankcase.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The hunt has begun...]]

A rarity among Decepticons, '''Crankcase''' is known for his subtle and shadowy nature, though it would be a mistake not to see him as a threat. A member of the elite [[Dread (DOTM)|Dreads]], the Decepticon's top infiltration and assassination team, his specialty is hacking, data theft, and destructive sabotage of vital systems.

==Fiction==
===''Dark of the Moon'' adaptations===
Crankcase was one of the many Decepticons stationed on [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. When [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] was being retrieved from the wreckage of the ''[[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]'', he quietly emerged from the Moon's surface and secretly hitched a ride on the Autobots' shuttle back to Earth. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Dark of the Moon}} {{storylink|Dark of the Moon issue 1|Dark of the Moon #1}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
[[File:Dotm Crankcase standoff.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Ironhide probably could have shot him about now and saved all that trouble of being stabbed.]]

After [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] was retrieved from [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] and reactivated, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] put into motion the plan that had been waiting in the wings for hundreds of years. With the [[human]] [[Sam Witwicky]] believing that the Decepticons wished to capture Sentinel and force him to use the control pillar to activate his space bridge, the Dreads were sent to pursue the Autobots. After [[Crowbar]] disposed of [[Seymour Simmons]], Crankcase and [[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]] leaped to attack, only for the Autobots to break suddenly and deploy their [[Stealth Force]] mode.

[[File:DOTM-crankcasespeared.jpg|right|thumb|250px|This was one facial piercing I didn't want!]]
Despite their best collective efforts to slow down the Autobots, Hatchet was quickly destroyed, and the remaining Dreads were soon confronted by the Autobot heavy-hitter, [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], who stopped them in their tracks with a head-on collision. Faced with Ironhide's heavy weapons and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], the Dreads seemingly capitulated by dropping their ranged weapons, but as soon as the Autobots followed suit, they deployed explosive spears to attack their enemies. His partner was initially successful in injuring Ironhide, and Crankcase knocked Sideswipe to the ground, but he was fatally injured when Ironhide forced Crowbar's spear through his face; the veteran Autobot then slammed the Decepticon into an abandoned car and kicked the wreckage into a nearby auto shop as the spear exploded, destroying Crankcase. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

{{note|Crankcase’s involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel]]''; the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation]]''; and the storybooks "[[Bumblebee's Best Friend]]", "[[Dark of the Moon: Action Pop-ups!]]", and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mix & Match]]".}}

===Toy bios===
Crankcase views himself as many things: spy, tracker, saboteur, and infiltrator. This "resume" all links back to how he prefers to lurk in the shadows, operating unseen and never recognized. Crankcase would watch the Autobots and report their movements back to Megatron before damaging his enemies' support network, all while other Decepticons tackle the combat.

Of course, Crankcase does not see himself as a warrior. He rarely engages in combat and may never fight if he can help it. But in the event that he ''does'' fight, it is both on his terms. After all, he is swift, terrible, final, and assured of victory in his favor. {{storylink|#Cyberverse|Cyberverse Crankcase}} {{storylink|#Deluxe|Crankcase (Deluxe)}}

==Games==
===''MechTech Weapons Challenge''===
Bumblebee could use Crankcase's blade claw to aid him in his missions to retrieve MechTech weapons technology stolen by the Decepticons. {{storylink|MechTech Weapons Challenge}}

===''Cyberverse Battle Builder''===
Crankcase joined the rest of the Decepticons in combating the Autobots on battlefields on Earth, the Earth's Moon and on Cybertron. Sometimes there were many of him! {{storylink|Cyberverse Battle Builder}}

==Toys==
===''Dark of the Moon''===
====''Cyberverse''====
[[File:DOTM_Cyberverse_Crankcase_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|''':D''']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Crankcase''' (Cyberverse Legion Class, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''1'''
:*''Number:'' '''003'''
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV11'''
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the first wave of [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion single-pack toys, Crankcase is a [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends-scale]] figure that transforms into a modified {{w|Chevrolet Suburban}}. In a rarity for [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends-scale]] figures, he has weapons, which look like dual blades built-in to his wrists. Later releases use the ''Battle in the Moonlight'' retool (see below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/LegCrankcase/crankcase.htm More information on Cyberverse Crankcase at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TRUCybertronianWarriors4Pack.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Cybertronian Warriors Pack''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: A [[redeco]] and [[retool]]ing (the same as the "Battle in the Moonlight" version described below) of the Legion figure in white, decoed to emulate the real-life {{w|Metropolitan Police Department}} SUV that was accidentally hit by a Bumblebee prop car while filming the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|movie]]. Hilariously, the included [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#CybertronianWarriors|Bumblebee]] figure is given damage in the front of the vehicle mode.

: This [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] set also includes Bumblebee's [[Mobile Battle Bunker#CybertronianWarriors|APC]], [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#CybertronianWarriors|Barricade]] in a deco similar to Crankcase's, as well as an [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#CybertronianWarriors|Ironhide]] who is given a slightly altered version of his original deco.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/TRUCrankcase/crankcase.htm More information on Cybertronian Warriors Crankcase at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTMBITMCVLCrankcase.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Battle in the Moonlight''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)}}</ul>

:A slight retool and redeco of the original Legion class figure, this time in light gray (with a slightly lighter gray for the unpaintable plastic pieces such as the wheels, thighs and various joints and connectors), and gold windows, lights, and robot mode detailing. He was sold in a [[Walmart]]-exclusive multi-pack with a redecoed Legion class [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Battleinthemoonlight|Ratchet]] and Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battleinthemoonlight|Optimus Prime]] w/ [[Armored Weapons Platform#Battleinthemoonlight|trailer]].

:This version sports several minor remolds from the original. The calves/ankles/support struts (it's weird because of the digitigrade leg thing with the support struts in front) have been remolded so you cannot extend the struts past the intended point on the top of the foot. The original version of the mold didn't have these pieces stopped, so you could keep extending them past the point where they were supposed to meet (making the toy taller, at the expense of the feet not looking the way intended). The joint of the hood/roof/backpack, where it connects to the back, has also had more plastic added so it cannot move more than a millimeter or two back away from the back of the head, just enough to get the chest hood chunks past it during transformation. The original version had no restrictions, and could be pushed back all the way until the bottom of the roof hit the back of the thighs. (This made it a little less obvious that he had a truck hood behind his head, at the expense of a big empty gap at his back.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/WMCrankcase/crankcase.htm More information on Battle in the Moonlight Crankcase at TFU.info]''

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====Deluxe Class====
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[[File:DOTM_Deluxe_Crankcase_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Pinsir, use Vicegrip!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Crankcase''' (MechTech Deluxe Class, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''DD04'''
:*''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Blade Claw
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxes, Crankcase transforms into a modified Chevrolet Suburban. As part of the [[MechTech]] series, he has a Blaster weapon that features a nasty grabby-claw action feature. He also has a pair of huge pincers above his robot-mode head that can also be flipped forward whilst in vehicle mode.

: His dreadlocks are supposed to be able to swivel, with the intent that they be swung behind his head to fit under his hood for vehicle mode, but in practice, this proved an either impossible or inadvisable prospect: on most, the gold paint applied has made them too thick to be rotated, running the risk of tearing the soft plastic. This means that they either end up stuffed inside his chest in vehicle mode (this is how the toy comes packaged), or are left dangling outside, with the former configuration forcing the dreadlocks to compete with everything else for space and putting the car under enough tension that it feels like it's about to spring apart.

: In an apparent [[Variant#Running changes|running change]], the otherwise long and pointed middle digit on each hand (as per the stock photo on the right) was shoddily cut off into a noticeably thick stump (compared to the more slender fingers remaining), often cut to a different length on each hand. The reason for this is still unknown, however later releases featured retooled hands with a shorter middle finger similar to his others.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Japanese]] ''Dark Side Moon'' release features the remolded hands exclusively. It also comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

: Crankcase's MechTech weapon is redecoed (in mostly gold chrome) as the "Heat Blade Claw" accessory, and it was released as a giveaway for the ''Dark of the Moon Toyline Release Celebration'' campaign in Japan. Meanwhile, the remolded finger version of the figure (complete with accessory) is redecoed as a [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Crankcase/crankcase.htm More information on Deluxe Crankcase at TFU.info]''

===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-MV3-30-Deluxe-Class-Crankcase.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|cranky because youre hongry arent you]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Crankcase''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''30'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-22'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 26]], [[2019]]
:*''Accessories'': 2 spiked weapons, "Dreads Standoff" backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Crankcase is a redeco of ''Studio Series'' [[Crowbar#Generations|Crowbar]], transforming from a robot into a Chevrolet Suburban in 20 steps. He includes a pair of gold spiked weapons which he can hold via [[5 mm post]] and store on his back or the side of his car mode. Meanwhile, his flowing strands of golden chain hair are made of a rubbery plastic, which allows them to fit inside the vehicle mode. He also includes a cardboard backdrop display depicting the Mexican standoff scene from ''Dark of the Moon''. While functionally identical to Crowbar, Crankcase does have some constructional differences; the screws securing his forearms together are significantly longer than the ones used for Crowbar's.

:While a Crankcase-based head and chest exist for this mould, from the original [[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|''The Last Knight'']] [[Berserker#The Last Knight|Decepticon Berserker]] version of the toy, [[Hasbro]] were evidently unable to mix-and-match these with the otherwise more-accurate robot parts from Crowbar.
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===''Movie Edition''===
[[File:TTC-toy Crankcase.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Crankcase''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''5'''
:*''Bag code'': '''N'''

: Released in Series 5 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], ''Movie Edition'' Crankcase is a redeco of the Series 2 [[Berserker#TinyTurboChanger|Berserker]] figure, transforming into a generic version of a Chevrolet Suburban. He is very difficult to tell apart from Berserker at first glance, being cast in dark-gray plastic instead of black, but Crankcase does have a silver windshield where Berserker's goes unpainted.

: He features articulated shoulders and hands that can grip 3 mm compatible posts.

: Series 5 only ''barely'' made it to retail. Very few retailers and virtually no online outlets offered this Series, and the few places they could be found, like Target, apparently got very very few of them.
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==Merchandise==
===Prime 1 Studio===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Crankcase''' (2023?)}}</ul>
:*''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
:*''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-??'''

:[[Prime 1 Studio]] ''Premium Bust'' Crankcase is a highly detailed sculpture of his head and torso attached to a base. He features light-up LED eyes.

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==Notes==
[[File:DOTM Crankcase Josh Nizzi.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Plenty of dread, but no wind.]]
* Crankcase appears to be modeled after the [[Predator (alien)|eponymous alien hunter from the ''Predator'' series]], possessing similar "dreadlocks", mandibles and fangs.
* Crankcase was designated "Dreadwind" in production art for the film.<ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Josh Nizzi DOTM concepts.]</ref>
* [[Josh Nizzi]]'s concept artwork for Crankcase gave him a unique design with prominent claws for middle fingers and a pair of small secondary arms on his torso, and was used as the basis for all of his 2011 merchandise. However, in the final film, he and Crowbar instead share a model hewing closest to Crowbar's concept art, with only the head and upper chest different between them.
* A Dread [[Enforcer]] identical to Crankcase appears as a boss enemy in the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|''Dark of the Moon'' video game]]. The Enforcer is also playable in the game's online multiplayer mode, although his alternate mode is a Carbon Motors E7 approximation, similar to Crowbar's 2011 toy alternate mode.
* No, he is not [[Dave Fennoy]].
* ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]]'' [[Berserker]] reuses Crankcase's model, with a new graffiti color scheme. Concept artwork for Berserker was labelled "Dreadwind" and described by Josh Nizzi as the Dreads' "return", perhaps suggesting that the character may have once been intended to be Crankcase himself.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Crankcase''' (クランクケース ''Kurankukēsu'')

==References==
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[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Noah DÃaz

2023-10-27T22:43:56Z

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:''Noah Díaz is a [[human]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''
[[Image:ROTBNoahDiaz.jpg|thumb|190px|"He does not ''look'' like a soldier."]]

A proud Brooklyn native, '''Noah Leon Díaz''' 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 cannon 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 Díaz|little brother]]'s medical treatment, so he's not giving up. You can always count on Noah Díaz to look after his family and protect them at all costs.

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...]]

==Fiction==
===''Rise of the Beasts'' film===
:''Actor:'' [[Anthony Ramos]]
{{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)}}

While serving in the military, Noah had developed an unfortunate reputation as someone with poor teamwork skills. After ending his service, Noah returned home to Brooklyn to try to help support his mother and little brother Kris. It wasn't going too well, with Noah having to resort to scraping together little odd jobs like providing his friend [[Reek]] with an illegal cable box, and the family's medical expenses piling up. In the summer of 1994, Noah lost his chance at a security job thanks to the hiring manager having heard from Noah's commanding officer of his lackluster past. This, combined with the family unable to get Kris medical attention due to [[D. Greene]] refusing them service due to their outstanding balance, demoralized Noah. He reluctantly went to Reek, who had earlier promised him a "real" job that could make some real money. Noah was dismayed to learn this "real" job entailed stealing a Porsche from a parking garage. After struggling to get into the vehicle, Noah was surprised when the mighty voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] came through the radio, alerting "Mirage" to roll out. As a security guard confronted Noah, the Porsche came to life and began going for a wild chase through the streets of New York. During the chase, Noah was shocked to find the Porsche had the ability to generate realistic holograms of itself and him as well, though he understood ''why'' the voice on the radio called it "Mirage" as a result.

Noah was brought to a warehouse where the Porsche deposited him before transforming into the Autobot Mirage, who revealed he was an alien in disguise. The other Autobots - Optimus, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] arrived, and Optimus was displeased to see Mirage had brought a human to the meeting. Noah found his background checked by Arcee and set aside by Optimus, and tried to escape while the Autobots discussed the discovery of the [[Transwarp key]]. Mirage hit on the idea of sending Noah inside the Ellis Island museum to retrieve the key for them, allowing Noah to sell him for some much-needed big bucks in exchange. Despite both Optimus and Noah's reluctance, the group agreed. Noah complained about Optimus's harsh attitude, but Mirage asked him to take it easy on him since he'd been worn down by being stranded on Earth while their war raged on their home planet. Noah and Mirage snuck in only for Noah to run into [[Elena Wallace]], a museum worker who understandably called him a thief and called security. Noah desperately tried to explain he meant no harm, but they were interrupted by the arrival of the Terrorcons. Realizing they were not his allies, Noah helped Elena flee with him, dodging attacks from [[Freezer]] and [[Novakane]] as they were hunted through the museum. Once they escaped, they found a battle raging between the Autobots and Terrorcons, forcing the pair to desperately try to stay hidden and safe. However, Bumblebee fell and the key was stolen, forcing Noah, Elena, and the Autobots to flee with the newly arrived [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]].

Retreating to an alley, Noah was disgusted when Optimus blamed the humans for the disastrous mission, and was only further dismayed when he learned of the threat of [[Unicron]]. As the group eventually decided to go to Peru to retrieve the other half of the key, Noah and Mirage went back to the former's house so he could say goodbye to Kris. The boy soon discovered Mirage, and Noah was bemused at how casually Kris accepted Mirage's presence and witnessed the boy ordering Mirage to watch his older brother's back. The next day, everyone regrouped to board [[Stratosphere]] for the flight to Peru, though Noah and Optimus still exchange tense glares. During the flight, Noah tried to comfort the nervous Elena, and revealed that he intended to destroy the key if it meant preventing any chance of Unicron arriving on Earth, regardless of the fact the Autobots would be marooned on their planet. The group met up with [[Wheeljack (ROTB)|Wheeljack]] in Peru, where Noah was impressed by his accent, though he was annoyed when Wheeljack called him racist for assuming he wasn't from Cybertron because of it. Noah subsequently volunteered himself and Elena to go for the key fragment in town to cover his scheme to destroy the artifact. Noah was gifted a wrist-mounted device Mirage made from his body before going in. After sneaking through the festival, Noah and Elena descended to the tombs below ground where the sarcophagus meant to hold the key was empty. The Terrorcons returned, and Noah was able to kill Freezer by unintentionally firing a weapon from Mirage's gauntlet.

Noah and Elena fled through the tomb to the outside jungles where they were cornered by [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]], triggering a stand-off between Autobot and Maximal until Airazor arrived to defuse it. While Primal led the group to their human allies nearby, Noah was surprised to learn that Mirage had been in regular radio contact with Kris to ensure the Autobot was keeping his promise. The group made camp at [[Amaru|Amaru's]] village, and that night Elena tried to convince Noah to see things differently, comparing him to Optimus's single-minded desire to protect his own. The next morning, Airazor attacked the group, having succumbed to a corruption from [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]]. Noah prepared to destroy the key upon seeing how overwhelmed the group was, but Optimus arrived and begged him to not do so. Noah reluctantly stood down, but the key was delivered to Scourge, seemingly dooming them all. Optimus apologized to Noah, but Noah, having seen the wisdom in Elena's words, admitted he couldn't resent Optimus for looking after his people. Inspired by Optimus, Noah rallied everyone to think of a way to fight back, and soon a battle plan was enacted; while the Autobots and Maximals engaged the Terrorcons, Noah and Elena would sneak to the transwarp base erected by Scourge to shut down the portal for Unicron. Mirage accompanied them but was quickly defeated by Scourge, who soon discovered the infiltrating humans. Noah found himself pinned down under Mirage as he began to perish from his wounds inflicted by Scourge. He was able to make radio contact with Kris, who was observing the arrival of Unicron from back home, and received a strong pep talk inspiring him to not give up.

Mirage used the last of his strength to convert most of his body into an exo-suit for Noah to use to directly participate in the battle. Noah found himself backed up by Optimus and the others as they held the line to give Elena time to shut down the transwarp base, and Noah also teamed up with the revived Bumblebee while being swarmed by Sweeps and Unicron's [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Scorponok (ROTB)|reinforcements]]. However, Scourge was able to destroy the console before Optimus slayed him, forcing Optimus to declare his intent to sacrifice himself to save Earth and stop Unicron. Noah initially retreated with the others, but doubled back and held onto Optimus so he wouldn't be sucked into the destruction. When Primal arrived to lend a paw, Prime was saved and fled for safety with Noah and the others. The Autobot-Maximal-human alliance reflected that though the day was won, Unicron may one day return, but they would stand together against him once again.

Noah returned home and reunited with his mother and Kris, and was pleased to see Elena receive national acclaim for her discover of the Maximal tomb in Peru on his way to a job interview. [[Agent Burke]] admitted that Noah's professional history was rather thin, but Noah became uneasy when Burke revealed he knew about his recent adventure in Peru. Burke tried to put him at ease by thanking Noah for helping save the world, and that he was hired, and his new job would guarantee all healthcare for Kris covered as a bonus. Burke encouraged Noah to think about things before revealing he had been hired on to [[G.I._Joe_(team)|G.I. Joe]]. Later, Noah was able to restore Mirage to life thanks to some hard hours and repairs in his garage.

{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}
{{note|Noah Díaz’s involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the books "[[Mission at the Museum]]" and "[[The Search Is On]]".}}

==Toys==
===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-Core-Noah-Díaz-Exo-Suit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|If those Redcoats don't want it with him, [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)#The_Last_Knight_film|no wonder]] he and Prime didn't get along at first.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Noah Díaz Exo-Suit''' (Core Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*Accessories: Blaster, jetpack

:Released as part of the eighth wave of the ''[[Studio Series]]'' Core Class lineup, Noah Diaz (in his [[Exosuit|Exo-Suit]]) is an articulated figure with a backpack that allows him to transform into a human-sized plane despite the suit not having an alternate mode in the film. He also comes with a blaster that can be wielded by him, or mounted under the nosecone of his alternate mode. If one chooses, the plane kibble can be detached from Noah for a more screen-accurate appearance. The kibble also has a fold-out 5mm peg nestled between the clips that attach the plane to Noah's back, allowing larger figures using the 5mm port system to interact with it. As the toy could not depict Anthony Ramos' likeness, the exo-suit's faceplate is instead based on a concept art design which is in turn based on the glowing Y-shaped design on Mirage's robot mode chest.

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==Notes==
*Noah 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.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Diaz, Noah}}
[[Category:Studio Series humans]]
[[Category:Rise of the Beasts humans]]
[[Category:United States military officers]]

Noah DÃaz

2023-10-27T22:43:34Z

Notsofriendly:

:''Noah Díaz is a [[human]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''
[[Image:ROTBNoahDiaz.jpg|thumb|190px|"He does not ''look'' like a soldier."]]

A proud Brooklyn native, '''Noah Leon Díaz''' 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 cannon 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 Díaz|little brother]]'s medical treatment, so he's not giving up. You can always count on Noah Díaz to look after his family and protect them at all costs.

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...]]

==Fiction==
===''Rise of the Beasts'' film===
:''Actor:'' [[Anthony Ramos]]
{{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)}}

While serving in the military, Noah had developed an unfortunate reputation as someone with poor teamwork skills. After ending his service, Noah returned home to Brooklyn to try to help support his mother and little brother Kris. It wasn't going too well, with Noah having to resort to scraping together little odd jobs like providing his friend [[Reek]] with an illegal cable box, and the family's medical expenses piling up. In the summer of 1994, Noah lost his chance at a security job thanks to the hiring manager having heard from Noah's commanding officer of his lackluster past. This, combined with the family unable to get Kris medical attention due to [[D. Greene]] refusing them service due to their outstanding balance, demoralized Noah. He reluctantly went to Reek, who had earlier promised him a "real" job that could make some real money. Noah was dismayed to learn this "real" job entailed stealing a Porsche from a parking garage. After struggling to get into the vehicle, Noah was surprised when the mighty voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] came through the radio, alerting "Mirage" to roll out. As a security guard confronted Noah, the Porsche came to life and began going for a wild chase through the streets of New York. During the chase, Noah was shocked to find the Porsche had the ability to generate realistic holograms of itself and him as well, though he understood ''why'' the voice on the radio called it "Mirage" as a result.

Noah was brought to a warehouse where the Porsche deposited him before transforming into the Autobot Mirage, who revealed he was an alien in disguise. The other Autobots - Optimus, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] arrived, and Optimus was displeased to see Mirage had brought a human to the meeting. Noah found his background checked by Arcee and set aside by Optimus, and tried to escape while the Autobots discussed the discovery of the [[Transwarp key]]. Mirage hit on the idea of sending Noah inside the Ellis Island museum to retrieve the key for them, allowing Noah to sell him for some much-needed big bucks in exchange. Despite both Optimus and Noah's reluctance, the group agreed. Noah complained about Optimus's harsh attitude, but Mirage asked him to take it easy on him since he'd been worn down by being stranded on Earth while their war raged on their home planet. Noah and Mirage snuck in only for Noah to run into [[Elena Wallace]], a museum worker who understandably called him a thief and called security. Noah desperately tried to explain he meant no harm, but they were interrupted by the arrival of the Terrorcons. Realizing they were not his allies, Noah helped Elena flee with him, dodging attacks from [[Freezer]] and [[Novakane]] as they were hunted through the museum. Once they escaped, they found a battle raging between the Autobots and Terrorcons, forcing the pair to desperately try to stay hidden and safe. However, Bumblebee fell and the key was stolen, forcing Noah, Elena, and the Autobots to flee with the newly arrived [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]].

Retreating to an alley, Noah was disgusted when Optimus blamed the humans for the disastrous mission, and was only further dismayed when he learned of the threat of [[Unicron]]. As the group eventually decided to go to Peru to retrieve the other half of the key, Noah and Mirage went back to the former's house so he could say goodbye to Kris. The boy soon discovered Mirage, and Noah was bemused at how casually Kris accepted Mirage's presence and witnessed the boy ordering Mirage to watch his older brother's back. The next day, everyone regrouped to board [[Stratosphere]] for the flight to Peru, though Noah and Optimus still exchange tense glares. During the flight, Noah tried to comfort the nervous Elena, and revealed that he intended to destroy the key if it meant preventing any chance of Unicron arriving on Earth, regardless of the fact the Autobots would be marooned on their planet. The group met up with [[Wheeljack (ROTB)|Wheeljack]] in Peru, where Noah was impressed by his accent, though he was annoyed when Wheeljack called him racist for assuming he wasn't from Cybertron because of it. Noah subsequently volunteered himself and Elena to go for the key fragment in town to cover his scheme to destroy the artifact. Noah was gifted a wrist-mounted device Mirage made from his body before going in. After sneaking through the festival, Noah and Elena descended to the tombs below ground where the sarcophagus meant to hold the key was empty. The Terrorcons returned, and Noah was able to kill Freezer by unintentionally firing a weapon from Mirage's gauntlet.

Noah and Elena fled through the tomb to the outside jungles where they were cornered by [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]], triggering a stand-off between Autobot and Maximal until Airazor arrived to defuse it. While Primal led the group to their human allies nearby, Noah was surprised to learn that Mirage had been in regular radio contact with Kris to ensure the Autobot was keeping his promise. The group made camp at [[Amaru|Amaru's]] village, and that night Elena tried to convince Noah to see things differently, comparing him to Optimus's single-minded desire to protect his own. The next morning, Airazor attacked the group, having succumbed to a corruption from [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]]. Noah prepared to destroy the key upon seeing how overwhelmed the group was, but Optimus arrived and begged him to not do so. Noah reluctantly stood down, but the key was delivered to Scourge, seemingly dooming them all. Optimus apologized to Noah, but Noah, having seen the wisdom in Elena's words, admitted he couldn't resent Optimus for looking after his people. Inspired by Optimus, Noah rallied everyone to think of a way to fight back, and soon a battle plan was enacted; while the Autobots and Maximals engaged the Terrorcons, Noah and Elena would sneak to the transwarp base erected by Scourge to shut down the portal for Unicron. Mirage accompanied them but was quickly defeated by Scourge, who soon discovered the infiltrating humans. Noah found himself pinned down under Mirage as he began to perish from his wounds inflicted by Scourge. He was able to make radio contact with Kris, who was observing the arrival of Unicron from back home, and received a strong pep talk inspiring him to not give up.

Mirage used the last of his strength to convert most of his body into an exo-suit for Noah to use to directly participate in the battle. Noah found himself backed up by Optimus and the others as they held the line to give Elena time to shut down the transwarp base, and Noah also teamed up with the revived Bumblebee while being swarmed by Sweeps and Unicron's [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Scorponok (ROTB)|reinforcements]]. However, Scourge was able to destroy the console before Optimus slayed him, forcing Optimus to declare his intent to sacrifice himself to save Earth and stop Unicron. Noah initially retreated with the others, but doubled back and held onto Optimus so he wouldn't be sucked into the destruction. When Primal arrived to lend a paw, Prime was saved and fled for safety with Noah and the others. The Autobot-Maximal-human alliance reflected that though the day was won, Unicron may one day return, but they would stand together against him once again.

Noah returned home and reunited with his mother and Kris, and was pleased to see Elena receive national acclaim for her discover of the Maximal tomb in Peru on his way to a job interview. [[Agent Burke]] admitted that Noah's professional history was rather thin, but Noah became uneasy when Burke revealed he knew about his recent adventure in Peru. Burke tried to put him at ease by thanking Noah for helping save the world, and that he was hired, and his new job would guarantee all healthcare for Kris covered as a bonus. Burke encouraged Noah to think about things before revealing he had been hired on to [[G.I._Joe_(team)|G.I. Joe]]. Later, Noah was able to restore Mirage to life thanks to some hard hours and repairs in his garage.

{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}
{{note|Noah Díaz’s involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the books "[[Mission at the Museum]]" and "[[The Search Is On]]".}}

==Toys==
===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-Core-Noah-Díaz-Exo-Suit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|If those Redcoats don't want it with him, [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)#The_Last_Knight_film|no wonder]] he and Prime didn't get along at first.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Noah Díaz Exo-Suit''' (Core Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*Accessories: Blaster, jetpack

:Released as part of the eighth wave of the ''[[Studio Series]]'' Core Class lineup, Noah Diaz (in his [[Exosuit|Exo-Suit]]) is an articulated figure with a backpack that allows him to transform into a human-sized plane despite the suit not having an alternate mode in the film. He also comes with a blaster that can be wielded by him, or mounted under the nosecone of his alternate mode. If one chooses, the plane kibble can be detached from Noah for a more screen-accurate appearance. The kibble also has a 5mm peg nestled between the clips that attach the plane to Noah's back, allowing larger figures using the 5mm port system to interact with it. As the toy could not depict Anthony Ramos' likeness, the exo-suit's faceplate is instead based on a concept art design which is in turn based on the glowing Y-shaped design on Mirage's robot mode chest.

{{-}}

==Notes==
*Noah 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.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Diaz, Noah}}
[[Category:Studio Series humans]]
[[Category:Rise of the Beasts humans]]
[[Category:United States military officers]]

Bluestreak (G1)/toys

2023-08-13T01:26:08Z

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[[File:AltSilverstreak-instructionsimage.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]
True fact: Most of '''Bluestreak'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toys are not, in fact, blue.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1 bluestreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I know I don't wear much blue, but if you know your history, it really does make perfect sense.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Autobot Car, 1984/1985)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' "Beam Rifle", left & right missile launchers, 3 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], Bluestreak transforms into an accurate replica of a {{w|Nissan 280ZX|Datsun 280ZX Turbo}}. As with most ''Transformers'' toys of the time, he is constructed partially of painted die-cast metal and has rubber tires, with his plastic car panels painted over in metallic silver to match the painted metal parts. He is armed with a vacuum-metalized laser rifle and two shoulder-mounted rocket launchers; for the [[Hasbro]] release, these launchers had their springs severely weakened to comply with the US [[for safety reasons|choking hazard regulations for projectiles]], while the Takara release had fully-functional launchers. He was re-released in the Hasbro line in 1985, now featuring a [[rubsign]] affixed to his driver's-side door.

: This mold was originally created for Takara's ''[[Diaclone]]: Car Robots'' toyline; while the all-silver-car-mode deco was unique to its ''Transformers'' release<ref>[http://diaclone.net/orid/dia042/index.html Fairlady Z at diaclone.net] (Japanese)</ref>, it uses the base plastic colors of the second ''Diaclone'' release with the black-painted roof and hood, which became the basis for Bluestreak's animation model. Meanwhile, reused photography and artwork of the original ''Diaclone'' toy's blue-sided release, used on packaging and toy catalogs, led to considerable confusion and a long-standing (and eventually debunked) [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|urban legend]] that a super-rare [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#Generation 1 (1984-1990)|blue-sided Bluestreak]] was released in the US (to this day, this deco has yet to be applied to this mold under the ''Transformers'' banner).

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed to make [[Prowl (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Prowl]], and again for [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Prowl]], and again for [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-bluestreak/1/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Bluestreak at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Bluestreak at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1984/instr_bluestreak.jpg Instruction booklet for Bluestreak at Botchthecrab.com]''
{{G1ProwlBluestreakMold}}
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===''Collector's Edition''===
{{anchor|Anime}}
[[File:G1toy anime streak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh yes, they call him the Streak....]]
*'''Streak (Anime Colors ver.)''' ([[December]] [[2002]])
**''ID number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 missiles

: An [[exclusive]] to [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[e-HOBBY]] shop under the ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' line, this version of Bluestreak was sold bundled in a set, though not packaged together, with a gold-plated version of [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|Meister]]. Often called "Anime Streak" by fans and collectors, this toy used the color scheme from the second version of his ''Diaclone'' toy (which was used as the basis for his cartoon and comic character model), with a black roof and hood instead of the original Transformer toy's silver. On top of that, the "FairladyZ" license plate decals have been altered to simply read "STREAK".

: Unlike the original release, the silver car parts and the robot's head are unpainted silver plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Anime Streak at TFU.info]''
{{G1ProwlBluestreakMold}}

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[[File:G1Chromestreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I come in every color except blue.]]
* '''Streak (Silver Mekki ver.)''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 x missiles

: Also a Collector's Edition e-HOBBY-exclusive, this version of Bluestreak was almost entirely vacuum-metalized, much like the gold-plated Jazz, but in silver. Like the gold Jazz, the silver Streak emulated a "campaign car" prize item from the original ''Diaclone'' line.<ref>[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue_frame.php?art=Chromestreak Article Chromestreak at TF-1.com]</ref>

: Pre-orders for this toy closed on [[September 26]], and orders were shipped out in December.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/ChromeBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Chrome Streak at TFU.info]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
{{anchor|TRUComm}}[[File:G1toy commemorative silverstreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They stole my chrome guns, man! My chrome guns! And they didn't even '''paint''' 'em blue!]]
* '''Silverstreak''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 missiles

: Bluestreak was released as part of the third wave of [[Hasbro]]'s [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]" range of reissues in the same colours as his original 1980s release, although his packaging pictures depict Takara's "Anime Streak" version. For this release, he was redubbed "Silverstreak" due to Hasbro's apparent inability to secure the [[trademark]] for the name "Bluestreak".

: There are quite a few changes from the original version of the toy. Due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]], the springs in his rocket launchers were completely removed, and because of changes in the plastics used, his laser rifle and projectiles were not vacuum-metalized, instead being cast in more durable matte-black plastic. His driver's-side-door [[rubsign]] is inexplicably applied ''sideways'', and his silver-plastic parts are unpainted. And he keeps the altered "STREAK" license plate stickers from the above Takara reissue.

: When asked about this toy's color scheme in relation to the above [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Anime|''Collector's Edition'' version]], [[Aaron Archer]] (as "Orson") responded that the aim was to give collectors a version of Bluestreak closer to the one released in 1984. That said, it is also likely that [[Hasbro]] was unable or simply unwilling to release figures too similar to toys that were [[exclusive]] to [[e-HOBBY]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Silverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on Commemorative Series Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
{{G1ProwlBluestreakMold}}
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===''Alternators''===
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}
[[File:AlternatorsSilverstreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Why did the [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|other guy]] get to be blue?]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Alternator, 2004)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''4'''
**''Binaltech ID number:'' '''BT-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Intercooler/beam rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Mark McCall]] (Hasbro)}}

:The second Subaru Impreza toy released in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line was actually the first to be developed, but due to marketing suggestions, the more eye-catching [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Smokescreen]] was released first. Silverstreak's [[alternate mode]] is a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] silver 1:24 [[scale]] 2003 {{w|Subaru Impreza WRX}} street model compared to Smokescreen's WRC rally version, with opening hood, trunk, and all four doors as well as a detailed interior. He also features working steering (not connected to the steering wheel, though) and [[rubber tires]].

:His robot mode is based upon his original toy as well as his [[character model|cartoon model]], but with changes made to reflect modern standards of Transformers toys, as well as his new vehicle mode. He is armed with a laser rifle formed from his turbo intercooler and has the capacity to mount two spring-loaded rocket launchers on either side of his shoulders, though these were only included with the ''Binaltech''-only [[retool]] of Smokescreen, [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#GT|Smokescreen GT]].

: The Japanese ''Binaltech'' version, named "Streak", features metal parts for the vehicle exterior and [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] side view mirrors, whereas ''Alternators'' Silverstreak simply has his mirrors painted in flat silver. Unusual for an ''Alternators'' release, Silverstreak features a fully painted vehicle shell, similar to his ''Binaltech'' release, although the silver paint on Silverstreak is slightly more flat compared to ''Binaltech'' Streak's sparkled paint.

:Furthermore, ''Binaltech'' Streak features a different tooling for the dashboard compared to Smokescreen, with the steering wheel on the right side, like a Japanese car. The first shipment of ''Alternators'' Silverstreak used the same tooling as the ''Binaltech'' version, while later shipments starting with the subsequent [[wave]] (the one [[Hound (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Autobot Hound]] debuted in) used the same tooling as Smokescreen, with the steering wheel on the left side of the dashboard, like an American car.

:In Europe, ''Alternators'' Silverstreak was initially released (though not in all markets) in the first ''Alternators'' packaging style, the same one also used for his North American release. Several years later, he was re-released as part of a Europe-only wave of ''Alternators'' toys in the same packaging style as the second North American ''Alternators'' assortment, the latter of which Silverstreak was not re-released in.

:This sculpt was also used to make [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Alternators|Ricochet]] and ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)#Binaltech Asterisk|Alert]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#3|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Streak's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/AltSilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Bluestreak BT19.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Finally! I became blue at last. [[:File:Titanium RM Smokescreen.jpg|Wait a minute]].]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Binaltech, 2008)
**''ID number:'' '''BT-19'''
**''Accessories:'' Intercooler/beam rifle

:One of the first releases of the short-lived (and final) revival of the ''Binaltech'' line, Bluestreak (actually using the original American name) is a redeco of ''Binaltech'' Streak, using the "civilian" model of the Subaru Impreza WRX, with the steering wheel on the right side of the dashboard. As his name suggests, Bluestreak's body is almost completely blue... making him look suspiciously like a de-sponsored Smokescreen.

:Bluestreak was only released in Japan, with no direct ''Alternators'' counterpart.

:Over the years, numerous accounts have suggested that Bluestreak suffers from an flawed paint job that has a tendency to fade after a while, even when not exposed to UV radiation.

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#19|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Bluestreak's bio and tech specs]]
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy Silverstreak.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|New name, old colors]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Spy Changer, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

: A redeco and slight retool of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Side Swipe (RID)#Toys|Side Swipe]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Silverstreak" is based on the ''[[Diaclone]]'' Datsun blue-sided color scheme, with a silver hood. He is armed with a small gun that is disguised as a tailpipe in vehicle mode.

: The original release of this [[Spychanger|Spy Changer]] toy (and the others in the assortment), [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores, came on cards that lacked a sub-line designation. Later releases that were also available through chains like Dollar General were put on ''Universe'' cards.

: This mold was originally intended for use as a ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] version of [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Rumble]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpySilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Universe'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:STFStreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not even the tiniest bit of blue]]
*'''Streak''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF X-3'''

:A retool of ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Prowl, STF Streak is a much simplified, much smaller replica of his original toy. Although resembling his original Generation 1 form, he has less articulation and his wheels do not roll. Streak was one of two [[chase figure]]s in the second wave of the line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on "Smallest" Streak at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008 Silverstreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Are you sure you're not [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]]?]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series
**''Accessories'': "Volt Beam Blaster"
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of the third wave of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxes, Silverstreak is a retool and redeco of the [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|2008 ''Universe'' Prowl]], transforming into a modified {{w|Nissan 350Z}}. He features twin non-removable and non-firing "rocket launchers" that can swing over his robot mode shoulders. His fold-out "Volt Beam Blaster" stores in the car mode's undersides.

:As with several ''Transformers'' vehicles with a metallic silver body colour released around the same time, ''Universe'' Silverstreak's silver car body panels are painted metallic silver rather than being left as bare silver plastic. He has the same stickiness problem as ''Universe'' Prowl.

:This mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Smokescreen]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Rapido#Timelines|Rapido]], while the original Prowl mold was used for ''[[Transformers Timelines (franchise)|Timelines]]'' [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]. The original version of this mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''Shattered Glass'' incarnation of [[Prowl (SG)|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUSilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Universe'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Streak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Silver paint ''and'' silver chrome? Damn.]]
*'''Cybertron Streak''' (Deluxe, [[2008]]-[[October 23|10-23]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-10'''
**''Accessories:'' "Volt Beam Blaster"

:The Japanese ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' release of ''Universe'' Silverstreak is a redeco of the original, swapping the black plastic on his hood and paint applications on his roof with dark gray, the maroon plastic to bright red, changing the red on the wheels to dark gray, as well as adding [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] silver on his Volt Beam Blaster, his shoulder rocket launchers and his spoiler. His face was also changed from white to silver, the blue on his waist to silver, and the Autobot symbol on his chest is smaller on the ''Henkei'' release.
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===''Speed Stars''===
[[File:StealthForce Silverstreak toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh god, someone's mutilated him!]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Basic, 2010)

:''[[Speed Stars]]'' Silverstreak is part of the "Stealth Force" subline, consisting of vehicles without robot modes, but with plenty of flip-out panels with hidden weapons. The toy is a silver sports car similar to ''Universe'' Silverstreak's modified Nissan 350Z altmode, and features non-firing weapons in its hood, trunk and doors.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/SFSilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Speed Stars'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===''Chronicle''===
[[File:EZCollectionStreakToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Plain-clothes Prowl.]]
*'''Streak''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Streak is a retool/redeco of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Prowl]] toy, without the lightbar. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreOtoy Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"I know this toy can't transform but it still counts, right?"]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
** ''Pieces'': '''542'''
** ''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], Bluestreak, [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

: The Optimus Prime ''[[Kre-O]]'' construction set comes with a Bluestreak [[Kreon]]. It has a helmet, wing-doors that attach around its neck, and a blaster. Its color is based on the blue ''[[Diaclone]]'' version of Generation 1 Bluestreak. This Kreon mold was also used for [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Bluestreak at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy UltimateVehiclePack.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
* '''Ultimate Vehicle Pack''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
**''Pieces'': '''279'''
**''Kreons'': Bluestreak, Sideswipe
**''Accessories'': Pistol

:This [[Red Bucket|bucket]] contains unchanged versions of the [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]] (sans Kreons), [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]], and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#90pc|Optimus Prime]] sets, as well as the Bluestreak and [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Sideswipe]] Kreons.

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[[File:KreO-Toy BluestreakC84.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Class Chatterbox
**''Accessories'': Ray pistol

: This version of Bluestreak, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], has much more toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, including a nose! Again, he's based on the "blue sided" Bluestreak, though with a white base instead of silver for reasons unknown. He uses the [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]] style helmet and door-wings, and carries a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'').

:He was only available in the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 exclusive "Kreon Class of 1984" pack. The remaining sets were slated to be sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] following the convention, but there ''were'' no leftovers after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Class of 1984 Bluestreak at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
====GDO====
[[File:Generationstoy-Bluestreak.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Two'' Asian-exclusive Legends? I'm just so appreciated.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Legends Class, 2012)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class Bluestreak (named so after Hasbro finally managed to reobtain the [[trademark]]) is a [[redeco]] of ''Chronicle'' Streak. He features retooled hands and holes in the sides of his arms/doors of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] that are compatible with 3mm posts. He comes with a compatible gun that's sculpted after the [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 Bluestreak toy]]'s Beam Rifle, and features three posts and a hole, allowing it to be held and mounted in different ways. Bluestreak features a different paint layout than ''Chronicle'' Streak (such as covering his hood, sides, and roof in a dark shade of gray paint). The gun mounts onto either side in vehicle mode, but the long sculpted parts on the top and bottom of the gun mean that the vehicle's wheels are unable to touch the surface all at once, and that the gun ends up touching and grinding against the surface when the vehicle is rolled.

:Originally developed by Hasbro Asia for release in their territories, Bluestreak was later released together with various other formerly "Asian market exclusive" toys as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in the United States for the 2012 holiday season.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GDOBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Generations Bluestreak at TFU.info]''

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====''Masterpiece'' (Hasbro)====
[[File:Hasbro MP Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Blue in name but ''not'' in color.]]
*'''Masterpiece Bluestreak''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser Rifle, Missile Launcher

:A Hasbro release of [[#Masterpiece 2|MP-18 Streak]], now named "Bluestreak", but keeping with the same colors as Streak.

:Like other Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' cars, Bluestreak is boxed in robot form (unlike the Takara versions which are boxed in alt mode).
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots CanceledBluestreak.jpg.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|If he is blue, he is canceled!]]
*'''Bluestreak Launcher''' (<s>2013</s>)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL007'''
***''Fist strength'': '''?'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''?'''
***''Sword strength'': '''373'''
: Part of the unreleased fourth wave of Series 2 ''Bot Shots'' Launchers, Bluestreak is a redeco of Jump Shot [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]], who was also canceled. He turns into a car, with a spring-loaded transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He comes with a large trailer redecoed from [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]'s trailer, and a large circular target that breaks into pieces when hit.

:There appears to have been confusion between Bluestreak and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Smokescreen]]—not only is the [[package art]] for the toys swapped, but Bluestreak has a typical [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|Smokescreen]] color scheme, whilst Smokescreen has a deco resembling ''[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#BinaltechBlue|Bluestreak]].
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Just you wait for MP-18B(lue).]]
*'''Streak''' ([[2013]]-[[October 26|10-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-18'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser Rifle, Missile Launcher (Amazon.co.jp only)
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Streak is a redeco and retool of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-17 Prowl]], removing the light-bar and having a new head and waist. He transforms into a licensed Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T, and as with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, is intended to be an accurate representation of his [[Character model|cartoon model]], and even features an extensive black and metallic silver [[Paint operation|paint]] scheme. Roughly as tall as a [[Size class|Voyager Class]] figure, he is also in [[scale]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to previous larger entries in this line, Streak lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic.

:For accessories, he comes with his rifle, which can be held with his hands, or can mount onto a flip-out mounting point on his roof via the separate peg on its jointed handle. He also comes with a pair of built-in "Electro Bolt" shoulder cannons that can be deployed in robot mode.

:If purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], one additionally gets a single non-firing toy-accurate missile launcher accessory, which can cover and replace either of his shoulder cannons, as well as tab onto the rear sides of his vehicle mode. If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a collector's coin is included instead of or in addition to the launcher. The coin itself identifies him as Bluestreak.

:There are some issues concerning aligning the car's roof onto the body of the figure. In order to properly attach the back/roof top of the mold, the mid chest panel located in front of the torso must be tilted slightly forward and attached to the small indentation under the figure's "car hood". This will allow the back frame to straighten and get the two pegs on the windshield to lock into the two slots at the back of the car hood.

:This mold was also redecoed and retooled into MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]]. Streak and Prowl were to be released simultaneously, but Prowl was pushed back one month and Streak two months to meet demand.
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[[File:MP-18S-Silverstreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|... Well ''damn''.]]
*'''Silverstreak''' ([[2014]]-[[June 14|06-14]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-18S'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser Rifle, 2 Missile Launchers

: A [[Tokyo Toy Show#2014|Tokyo Toy Show 2014]] exclusive, Silverstreak is, well, a redeco of MP-18 Streak in toy-accurate colors, featuring a single shade of bright silver on his car parts. Aside from his rifle, he now comes with ''two'' missile launchers (with red housings), as well as a collector's coin that's of a different sculpt from his original coin. The packaging also differs from regular Masterpiece releases, and features cartoon art of Silverstreak instead of an image of the toy, and the whole box is made exclusively with shades of black and grey.

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[[File:MP-18B-Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Due to demand.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' ([[2015]]-[[August 29|08-29]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-18B'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser Rifle, 2 Missile Launchers

:The confusingly named ''Masterpiece'' Bluestreak is another redeco of MP-18 Streak, this time in colors based on the blue ''[[Diaclone]]'' Fairlady Z.

:He comes with his rifle, which can be held with his hands, or can mount onto a flip-out mounting point on his roof via the separate peg on its jointed handle. He also comes with a pair of built-in "Electro Bolt" shoulder cannons that can be deployed in robot mode. He also includes two non-firing missile launchers that clip onto his built-in shoulder cannons, which are the toy-accurate missile launchers Prowl and Streak would come with if bought in Japan via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]] redecoed entirely in silver.

:This mold was also previously redecoed and retooled into MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]].
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[[File:MP-18-Plus-Silverstreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|... Very Siege-y.]]
*'''Streak''' ([[2019]]-[[July 27|07-27]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-18+'''
**''Hasbro release name:'' '''Bluestreak'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser rifle, smiling face, angry face, short shooting effect, medium shooting effect, long shooting effect, two cannon adapters, rifle adapter

: A [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive, Streak is a redeco and slight retool of the original MP-18 release featuring a matte deco more akin to the character's appearance in the cartoon, including a larger Autobot insignia on the hood, unpainted front lights and fully orange back lights. As additions to the original mold, this release features a few additional accessories: his head was retooled to allow interchangeable faces (with the original serious face coming alongside a smiling one and a [[Dull surprise|screaming]] one), and he also comes with three different fire blast effects that can fit in either the rifle or the shoulder cannons with interchangeable adapters.
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|''There'' we go.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (2015-[[March 21|03-21]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-16'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Bluestreak is a [[super deformed]] toy based on [[#BinaltechBlue|''Binaltech'' Bluestreak]], transforming into a Subaru WRX Sti. Like the toy he was based on, he's sold under his English name rather than "Streak" to emphasize the fact that he's blue. He comes with a code for unlocking Bluestreak as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarstoy-Bluestreak.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|For the second time, a Bluestreak in blue... and he still looks like a de-sponsored [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations|Smokescreen]].]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (TFSS 4.0, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun, Weapon/Combiner extremity

:Part of the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 4.0 (2016)|Figure Subscription Service 4.0]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Bluestreak is a [[redeco]] of Deluxe Class [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations|Smokescreen]], featuring a deco based on his ''Diaclone'' precursor and [[#BinaltechBlue|his alternate blue ''Binaltech'' color scheme]]. As a ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe Class figure, Bluestreak can transform into either a sports car or a limb for any combiner within the same subline or any ''Unite Warriors'' Voyager class figure or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, although he would normally be associated with [[Wreckage (G1)#Toys|Wreckage]].

:Bluestreak was released as a bonus mystery figure alongside [[Impactor (G1)#Combiner Wars|Impactor]], and was the final toy released for the Subscription Service 4.0.

:This toy [[Repurposing|doubles]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Bluestreak (SG)|Bluestreak]].
::*''[https://imgur.com/gallery/E3NvY Combiner Wars Bluestreak with exclusive Transformers Collectors Club stickers at Imgur]''
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes-toy Bluestreak.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Alt-Modes, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''

:A redeco of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Prowl]], Bluestreak is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a car when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first (and only) case of the toyline's second series.

:This mold was also used to make ''Alt-Modes'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Smokescreen]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Deluxe-Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|... Is Siege-y.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Deluxe Class, 2019)
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S64'''
**''Accessories'': "W-45 [[Acid pellet|Acid Pellet]] Blaster," 2 "W-50 Volt-Beam Cannons"
{{toydesigner|[[Michael DiTullo]] (concept artist)}}

:A "Special Edition" figure for the ''Transformers'' brand's 35th anniversary, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Bluestreak is a redeco of ''Siege'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]] sans lightbar. Bluestreak transforms into a Cybertronian car and includes the blaster and the two cannons from his mold mates, which are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. They can combine to form a dual-blaster, combine with his primary gun, or mount on the car hood/shoulders. He also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Like Prowl and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Smokescreen]], Bluestreak is basically spotless, with no battle damage paint applications anywhere on his body. Unlike all of his mold mates however, Bluestreak's deco makes extensive use of paint to better break up his color scheme.

:Bluestreak and fellow 35th anniversary figure [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#S63|Soundblaster]] were exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States. They were also available at general retail in Taiwan and Singapore.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Here double-ugly. Go buy yourself a new face. Ta-Ta!]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E32'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-21'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories'': Blaster, 2 shoulder cannons

:''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Bluestreak is a redeco and retool of ''Earthrise'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Smokescreen]] with a new head and hood/chest. He transforms into a car none-too-dissimilar from a Datsun. Bluestreak shares much of his transformation scheme engineering from the above ''Siege'' mold, but uses completely new parts. Bluestreak comes with a single blaster and two shoulder cannon accessories that can be attached to the figure in both modes. Bluestreak includes panel covers on his ankles mounted on swivels to hide the gaping emptiness of his feet. Unfortunately, these panels tend to pop out extremely easily, but are just as easily popped back in.

:[[File:Earthrise early Bluestreak render.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|left|Bluescreen?]]
:Two different variants of Bluestreak exist with slightly different knee joints, one of which adds a tiny tab of plastic to the inside of the kneecap and includes additional tabs behind the car hood to better secure the car mode. Curiously, initial stock renders of the figure showed it as being a straight redeco of [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Smokescreen]], complete with distinctive Smokescreen head and low bumper. The final stock photography used the correct head and bumper.

:Unfortunately, like with all his moldmates, Bluestreak tends to suffer from quality control issues such as a fragile transparent plastic roof, doors that refuse to peg in for vehicle mode, and molding flash inside the left shoulder port, preventing his shoulder cannons from fully settling inside it.

:Bluestreak comes with a piece of the Transformers Universe map. His piece is unlabeled, but contains the top of [[Chaar|Charr]] and the side of [[Paradron]].

:Before being acknowledged by Hasbro, Bluestreak was made available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Hong Kong. Bluestreak was later released exclusively by [[Walgreens]] in the USA, by [[EB Games]] in Canada, and by [[TakaraTomy Mall]] in Japan.

:Bluestreak would be redecoed into [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Prowl]] for the Autobot Alliance two-pack with [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ironhide]], swapping the shoulder cannons for a newly-molded lightbar, but strangely retaining Bluestreak's head.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Buzzworthy-Bumblebee-Silverstreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Autobot Silverstreak''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])
**''Series'': '''''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'''''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, 2 shoulder cannons
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the cross-franchise ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, "Autobot Silverstreak" is a redeco of ''Earthrise'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Smokescreen]] with the above ''Earthrise'' Bluestreak's head. He is decoed based on Bluestreak's pre-''Transformers'', predominantly blue [[:File:Bluebluestreak.jpg|''Diaclone'' color scheme]].

:This toy arguably represents a [[Silverstreak (Legacy)|separate character]], but is kept on this page for informational purposes.

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==Merchandise==
===3-D Jigsaw Stand Up Puzzle===
*'''Bluestreak''' (1984)

:This piece of Bluestreak merchandise was a jigsaw puzzle in disguise! The 100-piece puzzle depicted [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], Bluestreak, and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] in combat with [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]. Once broken down, the pieces could be assembled into a model of Bluestreak in either mode. As the coloration of this puzzle is based on his boxart, this is a true Generation 1 "blue Bluestreak".
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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy bluestreak.jpg|thumb|Redstreak?]]
*'''Defeat Dinosauruer Strategy Game''' (Board game, 1986)

: "Streak" was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Bluestreak was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines.

: He was first available as one of eight ''keshi'' packed into the "[[Defeat Trypticon Strategy Game]]", alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Decoy|Optimus Prime]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Decoy|Cliffjumper]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Decoy|Bumblebee]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Decoy|Wheeljack]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Decoy|Mirage]], and two randomized Decepticons (reported figures have included [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Decoy|Megatron]], [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Decoy|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Decoy|Thundercracker]], [[Shrapnel (G1)#Decoy|Shrapnel]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)#Decoy|Blitzwing]]).

*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)

: Streak was also available in in the first big 22-pack of ''keshi'' figurines, which also included [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Decoy|Blaster]], [[Brawn (G1)#Decoy|Brawn]], [[Grapple (G1)#Decoy|Grapple]], [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Decoy|Hoist]], [[Hound (G1)/toys#Decoy|Hound]], [[Huffer (G1)#Decoy|Huffer]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Decoy|Ironhide]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Decoy|Jazz]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Decoy|Mirage]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Decoy|Optimus Prime]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Decoy|Ratchet]], [[Red Alert (G1)#Decoy|Red Alert]], [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Decoy|Sideswipe]], [[Skids (G1)#Decoy|Skids]], [[Smokescreen (G1)#Decoy|Smokescreen]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Decoy|Sunstreaker]], [[Swoop (G1)#Decoy|Swoop]], [[Tracks (G1)#Decoy|Tracks]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Decoy|Wheeljack]], and [[Windcharger (G1)#Decoy|Windcharger]].

*'''Streak''' (Gashapon keshi, 1986)

: All fifty-three of the Transformers ''keshi'' were also available individually in Japan through "gashapon" capsule machines (presumably in Takara's own "[[Gacha]]"-branded machines), in a variety of different colors including red, blue, yellow, green, orange, sky blue, pink, tan and white. Given the random nature of their purchase and comparative paucity on the secondary market, we can't say with certainty that every one of the fifty-three figures was available in every single one of the different colors... but, hey, this ''is'' Japan we're talking about, so chances are pretty good they were.

*'''Hero Keshigomu Mini Mini Collection''' (Box set, 1986)
*'''Scramble Gun Set Part.1''' (Box set, 1986)
*'''Scramble Gun Set Part.2''' (Box set, 1986)
*'''Water Gun Set''' (Box set, 1986)

: Takara subsidiary [[Seven]] used the ''keshi'' molds, now in a uniform peachy color, as randomized filler in [[Seven#Decoys|a number of different sets]].

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*'''Throttlebots''' (1986)
*'''Aerialbots''' (1986)
*'''Protectobots''' (1986)
*'''Technobots''' (1986)
**''Decoy ID number'': '''23'''

: The Bluestreak figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot#Toys|Throttlebots]], [[Aerialbot (G1)#Toys|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)#Toys|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)#Toys|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Decoy Bluestreak at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium cancelled figure checklist.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (unreleased)
:*''Accessories:'' Autobot stand?
:The final ''[[Titanium Series]]'' catalogue listed a number of "Micro Figures" intended for release, though many of them never saw the light of day. Among those listed was Silverstreak, which may well have been a new 3" Robot Masters sculpt based on the classic ''Generation 1'' design... but given the presence of quite a few ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' bodies in the range, it was more likely a redeco of [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Smokescreen]]. He would probably have included a stand in the shape of an Autobot badge.
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Bluestreak statue.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Stop! or my mouth will shoot...off.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Bluestreak was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 250 pieces. Bluestreak, along with his "brothers" [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|Smokescreen]], is exclusive to online retailer Toyrocket.com. The bust features Bluestreak's beam rifle and twin missile launchers. The missile launchers can be attached via magnets on either side of his head, and the car door pieces are also magnetically attached options. The missile launchers given to Bluestreak closely match Smokescreen's animation model rather than his own. It is unknown if this change was intentional or a mistake.
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
*'''Bluestreak''' (2014)
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bluestreak, Reluctant Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T10/T46'''
**''Stars: ''8

:Bluestreak, Reluctant Soldier is one of forty character cards released in Wave 2 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Rise of the Combiners.

:The artwork for the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile game, and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Transformers: Universe]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Silverstreak]] figure.
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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Bluestreak was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Autobot side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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==Notes==
[[File:Bluebluestreak.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Sadly, we can't just put this note in the "Does not exist" category.]]
====Color====
The ''[[Diaclone]]'' Fairlady Z Car Robots release that would become the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Bluestreak toy]] was available in two different colorations. While neither ended up being used for Bluestreak himself – who instead used a ''Transformers''-original silver deco – both color schemes had lasting influences on the character:

*The ''Diaclone'' toy's first color scheme featured the car alternate mode largely in blue, with a silver hood and roof. Photographs of this toy were used in Bluestreak's [[Instructions|instruction sheet]], as well as the original 1984 [[Catalog|toy catalogs]],<ref name="catalog">[http://botchthecrab.com/galleryImage.asp?gallery=10&image=268 1984 Transformers pack-in catalog]</ref> and its coloration was evident in Bluestreak's [[Package art|box art]] (in truth, tweaked art held over from the ''Diaclone'' release). This consequently lead to one of the longest-running [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|myths about ''Transformers'']]: that a "blue-sided Bluestreak" was available in the original toyline, perhaps as a super rare or foreign market [[variant]]. Oddly enough, numerous other ''Transformers'' toys from that era were depicted in both catalogs and packaging art with colors they were never released in —[[Perceptor (G1)/toys|Perceptor]], [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys|Astrotrain]], and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], for example— yet Bluestreak is the only one to be (mis)remembered in this manner, perhaps because his name is ''Blue''streak, so he had to have been blue, right?

*The ''Diaclone'' toy's second and less common color scheme was largely silver, with a black hood and roof, and it was this variant that was the basis for Bluestreak's [[Character model|animation model]]. It would take until 2002 for things to come full circle, when [[e-HOBBY]] released a [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Anime|''Transformers''-branded version]] of the original ''Diaclone'' figure: the first toy of Bluestreak in his cartoon color scheme.

In recent years, as [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy]] have tended towards [[Show-accuracy|accuracy]] to ''Transformers''' most prominent pieces of media, the silver-and-black color scheme seems to have "won out" as the primary version of Bluestreak. The blue coloration sees occasional use in toy and media appearances, while his original release's all-silver deco seems to have fallen by the wayside.

====Other notes====
[[File:Camshaftalternator.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Bluestreak's brother from another mother.]]
*The Bluestreak/Prowl head design was used as the basis for the head of [[Natron]], the Autobot [[Tyco]] [[Electric Racing Set]] car.
*In the 2000s, toys based on the Bluestreak character were renamed "Silverstreak" for [[trademark]] reasons, because a company named Gendron held the trademark for "Toledo 'Blue Streak'" in the "toys" category until 2009. Hasbro since regained the trademark and first used it on ''[[Speed Stars]]'' [[Bluestreak (Speed Stars)|Bluestreak]] in 2010; the "Stealth Force" toy of Generation 1 Bluestreak released around the same time was apparently too far down the production line by that point so it still remained "Silverstreak". In 2022, the Silverstreak name returned for the first time without a legal mandate: for the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' toyline, to differentiate a ''Diaclone''-based blue version of a mold family where there had already been a silver "Bluestreak" two years prior.
*The deco for Hasbro's retool of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Acura RSX mold was originally designed with Bluestreak in mind, specifically the original Diaclone deco mentioned above, to be released under the name "Bluestreak" alongside the "Silverstreak" toy. Early leaked packaging samples even sported an abbreviated form of the name "Bluestreak" on their license plates. With the Bluestreak name unavailable for use, however, Hasbro decided to instead release the toy as "[[Camshaft (G1)|Autobot Camshaft]]".
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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.toybin.org/search.php?q=1984+Autobot+Bluestreak ToyBin Bluestreak Toy Gallery]
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm Bluestreak at TFU.info]

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Barricade (IDW)

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{{disambig3.5|the police officer|the racecar|Barricade (G1)|Barricade}}
:''Barricade is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Barricade_evergreen.jpg|thumb|300px|''If you drive too fast he'll eat your face'' 
''Pass him on the left he'll eat your face'' 
''And if you talk back he will eat what's left of your face'']]

'''Barricade''' is a police officer. Though aggressive, violent, unpleasant, and probably ''thoroughly'' corrupt, he does have a certain sense of honor and pride in his role as a peacekeeper... though he interprets that job description rather loosely.

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
{{note|The Barricade who appears in Phase 2 of the [[2005 IDW continuity]] is a composite of the police car Barricade and the [[Barricade (G1)|Micromaster Barricade]].}}

[[File:ForeverIsALongTimeComing-Barricade.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3|#ADAB]]
Barricade was a Decepticon police officer who settled on [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s post-war Cybertron to rebuild a peaceful society, though unlike others he refused to join the [[NAIL|neutrals]] out of faith in the true Decepticon cause—equality. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}} Despite this, he wasn't above 'collecting' pre-war [[shanix]] on the side. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

He participated in the investigation of the murders of [[Wilder (G1)|Wilder]], [[Brisko]], and [[Treadshot (IDW)|Treadshot]], stressing that the victims were ''Cybertronians'' and not just some "'Cons", though Starscream thought it unimportant and advised him to take it easy with the investigation. {{storylink|City of Steel (issue)|City of Steel}} After three more Decepticons were found dead, Barricade recognized one of the victims as [[Stratotronic]], leading the investigation onward to [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (issue)|Fight or Flee}} Following the fiery death of Gutcruncher and even more Decepticons, Barricade joined [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] in apprehending the primary suspects, the [[Firecon]]s. {{storylink|Quest for Fire}}

[[File:Redemption BarricadeSwiftShanix.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|"I don't get it, Barry. You're a millionaire, and you've got all the babes you want! Why aren't you living it up in your palace in Europe?"{{-}} "Well...let's just say I...hate crime."]]
The Firecons were proven innocent and Barricade went on to help investigate a ''fourth'' murder scene. This time, Starscream ordered him to gather a crew and raze buildings in the Decepticon ghetto in hopes of getting someone to squeal, but he rejected the order, refusing to turn on his fellow Decepticons, an act that earned him praise from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}} Barricade then helped Prime with his plan to lure out the killer by using the Dinobots as bait, dropping the Autobot team through a trap door to keep them out of danger. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

Following Cybertron's newfound alliance with [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], Barricade got into a relationship with the Camien [[Swift (G1)|Swift]], and together with [[Strafe (IDW)|Strafe]] they made plans to transport a truckload of Camien [[spark]]s to [[Alyon]] where they could grow. Not wanting bigshots like Starscream or Optimus Prime to learn of their plan, Barricade instead approached [[Slag (G1)|Slug]], whom he'd recently arrested, and offered him pay in exchange for aid from the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. He didn't trust Slug enough to tell him what the mission was for and thus the Dinobots, who assumed he was entirely corrupt after learning where their pay would be coming from, planned to snitch on him to the [[Badgeless]]; he'd likely die and they'd get a briefcase of dirty [[Shanix]] anyway! (Slug changed that plan after learning what the ''real'' cause was)

[[File:Redemption BarricadeCarMode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|Not a fan of hickeys, we suppose.]]
The journey was long and hazardous, the travelers being menaced by Badgeless, [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], and mutated [[turbofox]]es, but Slug always urged the others to keep moving, eventually causing Barricade to realize he knew what the secret shipment really was. Moved by Slug's unexpected compassion, he promised to carry on... only to be cut down by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], who sought to destroy the sparks. As he lay bisected, he apologized to Swift for his failure before Bludgeon ignited the truck's fuel, destroying both Barricade and the sparks.

To everyone's surprise, Alyon already ''had'' a field of sparks forming naturally and by inadvertently bringing everyone over to stop Bludgeon desecrating it, Barricade had succeeded. Slug was pretty sure Barricade would have been glad to die for that. Afterwards, Slug told Swift that when the Badgeless came back, she should tell them that they'd kidnapped her and Barricade and that the cop had "died protecting Cybertron". {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

Swift would later join the Decepticons on the strength of Barricade's rose-tinted explanations of the cause. {{storylink|New Worlds Order}} This would not last however, as she soon learned Barricade's attitude was far from the norm for a modern Decepticon. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The World In Your Eyes Part Four|''Transformers'' #4]]}}
[[File:TheCracksBeneathYourFeetPart3 BarricadeBee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.0|It's [[2007]] all over again.]]
Barricade was a member of Cybertron's [[Security Operations]]; in the days that followed [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s murder, Barricade and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] were tasked with tracking possible members of [[The Rise]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}} Barricade resented being called away from this task to provide additional security at a forging ceremony at the [[Forge Pyramid]] in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], and encountered [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] breaking up a scuffle. When Bumblebee's ward [[Rubble]] offered his assistance in regards to the Brainstorm investigation, an irritated Prowl told the two to leave. Barricade demeaned them after they departed, but Prowl told his colleague to cut the pair some slack. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}}

Prowl, however, was not aware that Barricade himself had ties to the controversial [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] faction. When Prowl and his subordinates began combing the Iaconian underworld for news regarding a [[Voin]] who had, apparently witnessed Brainstorm's murder and possessed incriminating information on Brainstorm's killer, it was Barricade who first learned of the Voin's whereabouts from the black market dealer [[Headlock (G1)|Headlock]]. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} In short order, Barricade passed this knowledge along to the Ascenticon [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], who, in turn, got in touch with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], clandestine leader of [[The Rise]], to eliminate this loose end. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}} However, the operation quickly went south, as Shockwave's hitman, the notoriously unstable [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], not only killed the Voin, but also Rubble. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Five}} Realizing that he would soon be found out, Barricade abandoned Security Operations in favor of a new life in the [[Ascenticon Guard]]. The undercover Bumblebee was shocked to see him being recruited with none of the troubles he had gone through to get in. Barricade shrugged this off as simply having more desirable qualities to the Guard than Bumblebee did. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} When Prowl figured out that Barricade had double-crossed him, the Ascenticon Guard and Security Operations engaged in a standoff outside of Ascenticon Headquarters—a standoff that lasted until Shockwave was able to orchestrate a phony "attack" that ended with Barricade being "kidnapped" by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and safely extricated. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

[[File:SwindlesII BarricadeBumblebee.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.65|Bumblebee resists the urge to ask if he is [[Sam Witwicky|ladiesman217]].]]
When reporting in to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], Bumblebee learned that Barricade was partially responsible for Rubble's murder, infuriating him. After Barricade had relocated to one of The Rise's secret bunkers, [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] played a prank on him by directing him to the wrong personal quarters. He ended up entering [[Shadow Striker (G1)|Shadow Striker]]'s room and was promptly and forcefully ejected by her, much to Flamewar's amusement. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}}

After the rise of the Decepticons, Bumblebee agreed to work for [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] in exchange for a chance to kill Barricade in revenge for Rubble's murder. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}} Barricade oversaw [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]]'s transfer from prison to the [[Senate]] building after she had been ousted as commander of the former Ascenticon Guard. Bumblebee interrupted the move in an attempt to spring Elita, and with the help of [[Charger]] and [[Fire Beast]], quickly had a fearful Barricade on the ground at gunpoint. Not expecting to encounter Barricade during this outing, Bumblebee considered killing him, but ultimately decided it would just land him in deeper trouble. Charger melted Barricade's hand off instead. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Swindle's II|Swindle's II}}

Barricade was among the Decepticons poised to attack [[Crystal City]], and still hadn't gotten a replacement hand yet. {{storylink|A Dust of Crystals}} Barricade took part in the attack on [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] and helped his fellow Decepticons bring [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] down with a concentrated barrage of firepower. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:Siege-Barricade-art.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.6]]
On Cybertron, Barricade was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Force Infantry Sergeant]], whose function was an enforcer. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' website]</ref> During the final days of the war for Cybertron, Barricade was dispatched to the chaotic debris that was once [[Praxus]]. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan-1 Data Files}}

With Cybertron's fate sealed and the Autobots gone, the Decepticons followed them closely through space aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' in pursuit of the [[AllSpark|Allspark]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' website]</ref> In the midst of their mission, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] discovered that ''Nemesis'' crewmember Counterpunch was actually an Autobot double agent named [[Punch (G1)|Punch]]. Once his identity was discovered, Punch escaped the ''Nemesis'' in an escape pod and made his way to the nearby Disaster Planet, [[Master (planet)|Dominus]]. Megatron, in retaliation, sent Barricade to hunt him down. When Barricade arrived on the planet, his search became troublesome, as he was faced with the planet's disastrous weather conditions. {{Storylink|Source:Earthrise Galactic Odyssey Collection|Encounter 4: Dominus Criminal Pursuit}}

Closer than ever to reaching the Allspark, the Decepticons awakened after crash-landing on pre-[[Ice Age]] [[Earth]]. While battling the Autobots, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies.

During this period, Barricade [[trans-scan]]ned into a police car. His speed and punisher cannon were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his ruthlessness, single-mindedness, and brashness. Barricade's message from the future was that he will need to accept orders from a [[Megatron (BW)|new commander]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Alexander Dilallo]] (English), [[Hinata Tadokoro]] (Japanese)|[[Michael Aragones]] (French), [[Mario Klischies]] (German), [[Mauro Horta]] (Portuguese), [[Gerardo García]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:WFC-Siege-Ep6-Barricade-vehicle.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

Barricade was among [[Megatron (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon|Megatron]]'s troops who met with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon|a mysterious visitor]], barely missing a shot aimed at said visitor. He later took the blame after assuming command of [[Impactor (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon|Impactor]]'s unit for getting Impactor (seemingly) killed. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}} Barricade later entertained [[Starscream (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon|Starscream]]'s disgust about [[Shockwave (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon|Shockwave]]'s proposal to reformat Autobots into Decepticons{{storylink|Siege episode 3}} and stomached Starscream's promotion acceptance speech {{storylink|Siege episode 3}}.

Barricade joined the Decepticon assault on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. Megatron learned that Optimus Prime had the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] and set out after him with Barricade as company. He was later part of the assault team Megatron assembled to stop Optimus Prime and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] from delivering the AllSpark, though both Autobots were able to vesper the blockade. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}} Barricade was present at the arena where Shockwave had been harvesting sparks for Project [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]], and assisted by forcing [[Shamble]] to undergo the fatal harvest. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} Barricade helped imprison the Autobots in tubes for harvesting, though they later escaped. Barricade eventually joined the crew of the ''Nemesis'' under Megatron's leadership. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}

Barricade was charged with control over the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weapons when the ship arrived at [[Nebulos|Nebulon]] space station, tracking the ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'' to the ''Ark''. Megatron ordered Barricade not to fire, instead opting to board the station to kill Prime himself. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 3}} Barricade remained on board the Nemesis while Megatron entered the station. When ordered by Starscream to fire on the station, Barricade protested because Megatron was still on board. Starscream claimed Megatron was dead and gave him the order to fire. As he argued that such an action would blow up the space bridge, Barricade was flung aside by Starscream, who took matters into his own hands and fired on the station, unintentionally opening a rift to the [[Dead Universe]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 4}}

The blast caused by destroying the station knocked Barricade unconscious. He recovered in time to inform Megatron that the ''Ark'' was drawn into the rift. Megatron immediately ordered him to take the ''Nemesis'' in after it. Barricade obeyed, bringing the ship into the Dead Universe. However, the process rendered him unconscious once more. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}}

After the ''Nemesis'' crashed onto [[Earth]], Barricade accompanied Megatron outside to check a perimeter breach reported by Soundwave, where they encountered the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, one of which identifying himself as [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], and carried the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]]. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} Listening to the contents of the Golden Disk, Megatron knew the Autobots would breach the ''Nemesis'', and staged an ambush led by Predacon Megatron and Barricade. Megatron ordered the Decepticons to execute the lined-up Autobots and [[Maximal]]s, though Barricade argued back, refusing to take orders from Predacons. As Predacon Megatron made an example by biting a Seeker into pieces, Barricade quickly ordered the others to fire, though the altercation allowed the Autobots and Maximals to escape. Predacon Megatron and the Decepticons followed and gained the upper hand, though Barricade was shot down by the recently arrived Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}}

Possibly dying from Optimus Prime's blast, when the Allspark was returned to the [[Temple of the Allspark]] on Cybertron by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], Barricade (or another bot) was among the Transformer spirits who witnessed [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] strike down [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] before finally reuniting with the Allspark. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Barricade Earth Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Never say die. Or rather, do! Yeee-hah!"]]
Barricade arrived at the cinema in response before Optimus and Megatron could exchange blows. Roaring into transformation, he taunted Drift saying if he felt lucky bringing knives to a shootout, and this fight will be his fade to black. He also called him "granolabot". {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars| Direct the Dialogue week 2}}

Barricade was waiting restlessly in the Decepticon base when Shockwave summoned him to the Space Bridge Hub for a dangerous secret mission. Starscream wished him luck, which Onslaught explained that he meant he expected him to fail. Barricade replied that those that underestimate him will end up as roadkill.

A bot with a reckless full-tilt approach is who Shockwave needed to send through the multiverse to find new recruits. Taking steps to ensure that Barricade fails, Starscream sent [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Hun-Gurrr]] after him. {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Event Horizon}}

Both [[Drift (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Drift]] and Barricade arrive in an [[Live-action film series|alternate universe with ceaseless fighting]], and Barricade immediately fell in love with it. When Barricade confronted Drift, he gave fighting talk before engaging him head-on. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Outlaws}}

Barricade considered sticking around and partying after tagging someone with his cross-dimensional beacon. But he suddenly felt an inferiority complex when the warzone's gigantic military ordnance started aiming and shooting at him and Drift. He managed to bag a [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], but nothing happened. Just then Barricade was tackled by Hun-Gurrr, and he activated his dimensional jump key and transported them both to another universe. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Critical Mass}}

In [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|a new, garish universe]], Barricade deduced Hun-Gurrr's true intentions and subsequently convinced Hun-Gurrr to team up. Dismissing the current universe due to its colors giving him a headache, Barricade and Hun-Gurrr departed once more. Arriving in [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|another universe]], the duo witnessed [[Megatron (Armada)|the local Megatron]] and concluded that they had found an ideal candidate. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Worlds Collide}}

*'''Class''': Warrior
*'''Lowest Star Rating''' 2 star
*'''Weapons:''' Barricade leaps on a target and then punches and kicks it.
*'''Ability: Essence Theft:''' Barricade rushes at a target for a draining strike, and heals him for double the amount of damage inflicted.
**'''Cost:''' 4 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:barricade Barricade at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
A brutal enforcer of Decepticon law, Barricade was a sadistic ‘bot who went out of his way to inflict harm on those he felt deserved punishment. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook|Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}}

==Toys==
===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Deluxe-Barricade.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bad biscuits make the baker broke, bro.]]
* '''Barricade''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
** ''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S41'''
** ''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-34'''
** ''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October 26]], 2019
**''Hidden message code'': '''BADCOP'''
** ''Accessories'': Left & right "HF Siren-Blast Punisher Cannons", light bar
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging), [[Guido Guidi]] (concept art)<ref name="GuidiTwitter"/>}}

: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Barricade is a new-head [[retool]] of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]], transforming into a Cybertronian police car. He has multiple [[5 mm post]] holes to accommodate [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] accessories and parts. He also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. His two "HF Siren-Blast Punisher Cannons" can be mounted on these points, or the slots on his hood/shoulders, as well as combine into a larger double-barreled blaster. He also includes a light bar that can be mounted on his roof or wherever else you care to. The bar has an indent in its top that, despite being rectangular, still fits 5 mm posts very well.

: Initial stock renders depict his forearms and upper waist being painted black, but as those parts were molded with [[unpaintable plastic]], the final product obviously does not have that deco. TakaraTomy stock photography featured Barricade with "To punish and enslave" in [[Alphabet#Autobot script|Autobot script]] under "Police", but was removed from the final product.

: Barricade's instructions do not mention the light bar accessory.

: Barricade is the only one of the figures using this mold and its retools to have any 'battle damage' paint; his is limited to his front fenders. His car doors read "Police" in Autobot script, identical to his moldmate Prowl.

: He was redecoed into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Smokescreen]] and ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Sparkless#Generations|Sparkless Bot]]. The original version of the mold was also used to make ''Siege'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Bluestreak]].

: According to Smokescreen's [[Hasbro Pulse]] page, Barricade is a [[Praxus|Praxien]] character to add to the "Praxus-native collection", along with the aforementioned Smokescreen and Prowl.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-smokescreen|site=Hasbro Pulse|quote=Smokescreen joins Barricade and Prowl (each sold separately, subject to availability) as the third Praxian character designed in his native Cybertronian form.}}</ref>

::*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfsqucWx_mU Official conversion video at the TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL YouTube channel]''
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-WFC-GOC-Dominus-Criminal-Pursuit-Barricade.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|<s>LadiesMan217</s> Counterpunch acting kinda ''sus''.]]
*'''Dominus Criminal Pursuit''' (Galactic Odyssey Collection, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-25'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 29]], [[2021]]
** ''Accessories'': Rifle, left & right shoulder guns, light bar
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Released as part of the "Dominus Criminal Pursuit" 2-pack, this Barricade is a redeco of [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Smokescreen]] with [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Prowl]]'s lightbar. Transforming into a car none-too-dissimilar from a Datsun, Barricade shares much of his transformation scheme engineering with his ''Siege'' mold but uses completely new parts. Barricade comes with a single blaster and two shoulder cannon accessories.

:Unfortunately, like with Smokescreen, Barricade tends to suffer from quality control issues such as a fragile transparent plastic roof, doors that refuse to peg in for vehicle mode, and molding flash inside the left shoulder port, preventing his shoulder cannons from fully settling inside it.

:Barricade was paired in a set with [[Punch (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Punch/Counterpunch]].

:This two-pack was released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States initially, but appeared on Hasbro Pulse on March 5th. This figure was also available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Singapore. In Japan, the two-pack was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.
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===''Authentics''===
[[File:Authentics 5inch Barricade.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Barricade''' (Bravo, 2021)

:Released in the fourth wave of "Bravo" figures from the [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] toyline, Barricade is a roughly Scout-sized figure that changes from police car to robot. This figure is the first transforming toy of the character to use his ''The Last Knight''-inspired [[evergreen]] design. The figure is delightfully poseable, with over 11 points of articulation. His fists can accommodate 3mm post accessories and weapons.

:This figure first showed up in [[Chile]] without any prior announcement from Hasbro.
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==Merchandise==
===Bouncing Ball Heads===
[[File:BouncingBallHead Barricade.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Barricade''' (2017)
:"Bouncing Ball Head" Barricade is a small, super deformed figurine based on his evergreen design with a removable head that doubles as a bouncy ball. A Decepticon logo is tampographed on the back of his head and his name is written under his feet.

:He is (apparently) available in both gacha-style machines and in an 8-pack with the whole collection, and comes inside a spherical capsule with a unique white color.

:Despite clearly representing Generation 1 characters, the collection is advertised as a 2015 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' product.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4SergeantBarricade.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sergeant Barricade, Infantry-Enforcer''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T42/T52'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Sergeant Barricade, Infantry-Enforcer is one of 52 character cards released in Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Barricade toy, with the Bot Mode art being reused from the toy's packaging art, and with original Alt Mode artwork (lines by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]] and colors by [[María Ana Paolo]]).
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===Figural Bag Clip===
[[File:FiguralBagClip Barricade.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Barricade''' (2020)
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5" 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi evergreen Barricade.

:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection and was one of two "chase" figures.
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==Notes==
[[File:Quidd-evergreen-Barricade-robot-mode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
* Barricade's [[evergreen]] design, used as the basis for his ''Earth Wars'' appearance, is based on [[Barricade (Movie)|movie series Barricade]]'s design from ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]''. Also, he has a little cap (like [[Barricade (Animated)|another Barricade]]), which is ''adorable''.
* The [[2005 IDW continuity|2005-2018 IDW comics]] version of Barricade uses the design of [[Barricade (WFC)#Games|''War for Cybertron'' Barricade]]... who, while partially based on the movie Decepticon, ''also'' draws heavily on the Generation 1 [[Barricade (G1)|Decepticon Micromaster]]. Which page the IDW Decepticon belongs on is iffy, but this wiki has decided that the police function wins out as a criterion to go on this separate page.
* The robot mode of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toys is based on [[Guido Guidi]]'s Generation 1 [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]-styled iteration of the live-action film character,<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/80-Retro-style-G1-Barricade-black-version-280192563|site=DeviantArt|day=18 |month=01|year=2012|quote=A variant color of my G1 version of TF Movie Barricade, as if he appeared in the '80 G1 comics. This version is more darker, closer to his movie counterpart. NOT an official work, just did it for fun!"|name=Guido Guidi}}</ref> which Guidi contributed for Hasbro's ''Siege'' concept art process.<ref name="GuidiTwitter">{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/Guido_Guidi/status/1102605582912180226|site=Twitter|name=Guido Guidi|day=04|month=03|year=2019|quote=Always cool when a character art get translated in plastic! Here's the newly revealed Hasbro's "G1" Siege Barricade, and the fan art I did that inspired it! And yes Hasbro involved me on that (specifically on early alt mode concept art). Now it's official! :)}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Barricade''' (バリケード ''Barikēdo'')
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==See also==
{{OtherVersions
|charname=Barricade
|disambig=Barricade (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], the ruthless [[Decepticon]] cop-bot from the [[live-action film series]].
*[[Barricade (Animated)|Barricade]], the [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam's]] menu headshot from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Barricade (WFC)|Barricade]], the Decepticon dirty cop from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
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Smokescreen (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1 boxart Smokescreen.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]

If you are annoyed by [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]]'s prickery, take comfort in the fact that when Prowl gets a toy, '''Smokescreen''' is sure to get one as well, a toy which won't be a prick!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1 Smokescreen toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He can only get away with [[Neon|those colors]] because he's from the 1980s.]]
*'''Smokescreen''' (1985)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''45'''
**''Accessories:'' "Electro-Disruptor Rifle", 2 missile launchers (left & right), 3 missiles

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Smokescreen transforms into a Datsun 280ZX Turbo based upon the Electramotive Devendorf/Sharpe touring car driven by Don Devendorf. Though Smokescreen is a Datsun 280ZX, he is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of the standard body used by both [[Bluestreak (G1)#Generation 1/toys#Generation 1|Bluestreak]] and [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Prowl]], featuring a much larger front fender and a rear spoiler. He is predominantly blue, red and white in both [[alternate mode|vehicle]] and [[robot mode]]s. Like Bluestreak and Prowl, he features two spring-loaded missile launchers mounted either side of his head, and is armed with a silver "Electro-Disruptor Rifle".

:The Mexican IGA [[variant]] uses Bluestreak and Prowl's front bumper and rear window molds, without the racing spoilers.

:Contrary to [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#Smokescreen38|popular belief]], the 38 decal is not a reversed "83" (often said to be an attempt to avoid legal issues). In truth, the real life car has raced under both numbers, although admittedly, "38" ''is'' the more obscure number for this car compared to "83" since it was only used once, for the 6 Hours of Fuji race on October 3, 1982.<ref name="38-1">[http://www.a2zracer.com/page84.html "Electramotive Years 1982"] at a2zracer.com.</ref><ref name="38-2">[https://teamobscurityracing.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/formula-silhouette-photo-find/ "Formula silhouette photo find."] at AusZoku.</ref><ref name="38-3">[https://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/results/Don-Devendorf-USA.html "All Results of Don Devendorf"] at Racing Sports Cars.</ref> When the ''Diaclone'' toy was being imported to ''Transformers'', there were plans to omit the car-accurate 38 decal from the hood, and replace it with an Autobot [[insignia]]—as seen in Smokescreen's [[package art]], [[instructions]], and fictional appearances—but the final toy keeps the decal, leaving it up to the buyer where to place the Autobot symbol. Common solutions are above the 38, on the flap that ends up behind the robot head, or simply slapped directly on top of the 38. Obviously there's nothing stopping you from peeling the 38 decal off, if you want a really [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] look.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=It's pretty clear from the Transformers box artwork, from the stock photography on the packaging and even from early catalogue images of Smokescreen that the intention was to put the Autobot symbol on his hood in place of the "38", and that look even made it into the G1 cartoon and - subsequently - the TakaraTomy Masterpiece versions of Smokescreen.|link=https://tfsquareone.blogspot.com/2019/08/hasbro-g1-reissue-smokescreen-devolution.html|name=Maz|site=Transformers Square One|title=Hasbro G1 Reissue Smokescreen - Devolution|year=2019|month=08|day=12}}</ref>

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-smokescreen/505/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Smokescreen at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Smokescreen/smokescreen.htm More information on Generation 1 Smokescreen at TFU.info]''
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===''Generation 2''===
*[[File:G2SmokescreenToy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, we already made the [[Dreadwing (G2)|rear entry]] joke.]] '''Dreadwing''' (Decepticon, [[1994]])
**''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-10'''
**''Accessories'': Two launchers, two missiles
{{note|The ''Generation 2'' [[Smokescreen (G2)#Toys|Smokescreen]] toy was repurposed as a new body for the original Smokescreen in ''[[The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|Legends]]''.}}

:Available only with his larger partner [[Dreadwing (G2)#Toys|Dreadwing]], ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Smokescreen transforms into a fighter jet of undetermined (probably made-up) model. He has two side-mounted spring-loaded rocket launchers that become hand-weapons in [[robot mode]]. He can combine with Dreadwing's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] to form the large stealth bomber jet. For some reason he came with an Autobot-style instruction book that instructed you to put Smokescreen's forehead sticker on the center of Dreadwing's face.

:Smokescreen's arms are misassembled, as his thumbs end up on the outside of his fists in robot mode and upper arms have a visible screw on the exposed side.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Smokescreen/smokescreen.htm More information on Smokescreen at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
*'''Smokescreen''' ([[December 20]], [[2002]])
**''ID number:'' '''5'''
**''Accessories:'' "Electro-Disruptor Rifle", 2 missile launchers (left & right), 3 missiles

:Smokescreen was re-released as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' series. This version has slightly-altered decals, and fully-functional spring-loaded missile launchers.
{{G1ProwlBluestreakMold}}
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===''Commemorative Series''===
{{anchor|Commemorative}}
*'''Smokescreen''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' "Electro-Disruptor Rifle", 2 missile launchers (left & right), 3 missiles

:Smokescreen was also reissued as part of the [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line in the US. This version of Smokescreen uses a softer, unchromed black plastic for his rifle and missiles owing to [[For safety reasons|breakage issues]], plus his launchers are completely non-firing. He uses the same stickers as the Japanese "bookbox" release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/CSSmokescreen/smokescreen.htm More information on ''Commemorative Series'' Smokescreen at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators''===
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[[File:Binaltech Smokescreen Toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We're gellin'! Are you gellin'?]]
*'''Smokescreen''' (2003)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Binaltech ID number:'' '''BT-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Turbo intercooler/gun
{{toydesigner|[[Mark McCall]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Smokescreen's [[alternate mode]] is a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] blue 1:24 scale 2003 Subaru Impreza WRC rally car, with opening hood, trunk, and all four doors as well as a detailed interior. He also features working steering and [[rubber tires]]. His robot mode is based upon his original toy, as well as his cartoon model, but with changes made to reflect modern standards of Transformers toys, as well as his new vehicle mode. He is armed with a laser rifle formed from his turbo intercooler, and has the capacity to mount two spring-loaded rocket launchers on either side of his shoulders, though these were only included with his 2004 ''Binaltech'' retool, Smokescreen GT (see below).

:There are several major differences between Takara ''Binaltech'' Smokescreen and Hasbro's ''Alternators'' counterpart. While the ''Binaltech'' version is constructed partially out of die-cast metal and has the entire car shell painted in a metallic electric blue paint job, Hasbro's ''Alternators'' release features a car shell made out of plain blue plastic. Additionally, Takara released two variants (concurrently available in equal quantities), namely the number "7" Solberg / Mills and the number "8" Makinen / Lindstrom versions of the 2003 WRC car. Hasbro, meanwhile, only released the number "8" version. In their December 11, 2003 website Q&A, Hasbro stated that they were intending to release the number "7" variant stateside as a running change; however, possibly due to the "#8" version ending up as a [[shelfwarmer]], those plans never came to fruition.

:There have been many reports of ''Binaltech'' Smokescreen's paint being very easy to scratch, chip and scrape. What's worse, early batches of the production run were apparently particularly prone to outright ''flaking'', while later batches had somewhat more stable paint jobs. In addition, both variants of Takara's version of Smokescreen saw a running change in the blue paint on his upper thighs. Earlier shipments featured additional paint that extended beyond the sculpted lines in a curve, while later shipments had the [[paint operation]]s match the sculpted lines, which is also the way the section in question looks on Hasbro's ''Alternators'' version. The second version appears to be much rarer than the first one.

{{note|Smokescreen was actually designed as a retool of ''Alternators'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Silverstreak]] (aka ''Binaltech'' Streak), whose alternate mode is the Subaru Impreza WRX street model. However, the marketing department at Takara felt that the flashier Smokescreen would make a more suitable debut toy and would grab more attention than the plain silver Streak would.}}

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#1|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Smokescreen's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/AltSmokescreen/smokescreen.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Smokescreen at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Binaltech Smokescreen GT Toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh, we're gellin'!]]
*'''Smokescreen GT''' (Japan 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''BT-07'''
**''Accessories:'' Turbo intercooler/gun, missile launcher with missile
{{toydesigner|[[Mark McCall]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:In 2004, Takara retooled Smokescreen for their ''Binaltech'' series into Smokescreen GT. He received a new front end, hood, roof, spoiler and wheels to reflect the changes made to the Team Subaru WRC car in the 2004 World Rally Championship. He also included a single spring-loaded missile launcher (with missile) that could be attached either side of his head via two small holes.

:Like the original ''Binaltech'' Smokescreen release, Smokescreen GT was also released in two variants, reflecting the number "1" Solberg and the number "2" Hirvonen versions of the 2004 WRC car.

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#7|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Smokescreen GT's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmokescreenGT/smokescreen.htm More information on ''Binaltech'' Smokescreen at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:TFU08-toy Smokescreen.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Surprise! He looks like this!]]
*'''Smokescreen''' (Deluxe Class, 2009)
**''Series:'' Generation 1 Series
**''Accessories:'' Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Alex Androski]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Smokescreen is a redeco of [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Silverstreak]] (who is a retool of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Prowl]]), of course. He transforms into a modified {{w|Nissan 350Z}} and features twin non-removable and non-firing "rocket launchers" that can swing over his robot mode shoulders. His fold-out gun stores in the car mode's undersides.

:Smokescreen was the first professional work of deco designer [[Alex Androski]] for Hasbro. Androski reportedly shared many a fan's disappointment with how the deco turned out, stating that they had wished they could go back and redo the deco before anyone else had even seen it.

:This version of the mold was retooled into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Rapido#Timelines|Rapido]], while the original Prowl version of this mold was redecoed into ''Timelines'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Timelines|Streetstar]]. The original version of this mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''Shattered Glass'' incarnation of [[Prowl (SG)|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUSmokescreen/smokescreen.htm More information on ''Universe'' Smokescreen at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Smokescreen.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Smokescreen won his old colors and tasteful layout back in a game of Cybertronian Poker.]]
*'''Smokescreen''' ([[April 25]], 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''C-21'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun

:The ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' version of Deluxe Class Smokescreen features a more accurate deco to the original Generation 1 toy and has a more [[Show-accuracy|cartoon accurate]] deco compared to ''Universe'' Smokescreen. Like all ''Henkei! Henkei!'' toys, he features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] plastic, including his shoulder-mounted missile launchers and his spoiler.
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
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[[File:TokyoToyShowSmokescreen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|At last, he has the wingspan he's always wanted.]]
*'''Dreadwing & Smokescreen''' ([[July 17]], [[2010]])
**''Accessories:'' Left and right axes
{{note|The 2010 Smokescreen toy was repurposed as a body for Generation 1 Smokescreen in ''[[The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|Legends]]''.}}

:Available [[exclusive]]ly at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2010, this Dreadwing & Smokescreen set is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Voyager Class [[Mindwipe (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Mindwipe]] and Scout Class [[Skystalker (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skystalker]] respectively. [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Masu Yoshi]]'s inspiration for this set apparently stemmed from a desire to compete with [[BotCon 2010]]'s ''Generation 2'' theme for its exclusive toys.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/314218-g2-2010-dreadwing-smokescreen-gallery.html#post5009658 Japanese fan masabon reports on TakaraTomy designer Masu Yoshi's inspiration for the Dreadwing & Smokescreen set at TFW2005.com]</ref> Besides the obvious colour changes, the live-action movie Decepticon [[insignia]]s have been replaced with ''Generation 2'' Decepticon insignia.

:Smokescreen transforms from a robot into a flying-wing-style stealth jet drone similar to the {{w|BAE Corax}}. Undocumented in the instructions, the two axes that peg into his palms as weapons for his robot mode can also clip directly to his forearms (giving them a superficial similarity to tonfa). For vehicle mode, they integrate into the stealth jet's wings. The robot mode feet are spring-loaded so the heels and toes collapse down and together when the feet are lifted off the ground.

:The instructions include a "battle mode", which is essentially the vehicle mode with the robot legs untransformed, similar to the "alternate transformation" mode seen on Generation 1 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Jetfire]], which of course, was the "gerwalk" mode from the Japanese series ''{{w|The Super Dimension Fortress Macross}}''.

:Like the original ''Generation 2'' toys, in vehicle mode, Smokescreen can attach on top of Dreadwing's alternate mode via two pegs.

:The blue plastic that makes up most of Smokescreen is more fragile than most and will crack under stress, such as repeated removal and replacing of the hook weapons into the wings.

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers: Hunt for the Decepticons'']] [[Sunspot#Toys|Sunspot]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Generations|Laserbeak]].
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots_CancelledSmokescreen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right|Ultimately turned into smoke.]]
*'''Smokescreen''' (<s>2013</s>)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B016'''
***''Fist strength'': ''??''
***''Blaster strength'': '''180'''
***''Sword strength'': ''??''

:Part of the unreleased fourth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2, Smokescreen is a blue redeco of Series 1 [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Jazz]].
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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:ConstructBots Smokescreen.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Smokescreen''' (Elite Class, 2013)
**''Accessories:'' Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of the final wave of original run ''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Elites, Smokscreen changes from a car-like vehicle into a robot-like automaton. He features non-firing shoulder-mounted rocket launchers and a large rifle. His head was retooled to make [[Dead End (WFC)#Construct-Bots|Dead End]]'s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CBSmokescreen/smokescreen.htm More information on Smokescreen at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP19-Smokescreen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Jackpot, baby.]]
*'''Smokescreen''' ([[December 14]], [[2013]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-19'''
**''Accessories:'' Disruptor Rifle, 2 Jamming Launchers
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Smokescreen is a redeco and retool of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-17 Prowl]], and transforms into a licensed Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T that's been modified to look like the Electramotive Datsun 280ZX Turbo. Smokescreen features a new head, shoulders, upper arms, front bumper, rear bumper, spoiler, front window, rifle, and shoulder rockets compared to Prowl. Unlike Bluestreak he uses the same front waist piece as Prowl. As with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of his [[Character model|cartoon model]], and even features an extensive red, blue, & white [[Paint operation|paint]] scheme. Roughly as tall as a [[Size class|Voyager Class]] figure, he is also in [[scale]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to previous larger entries in this line, Smokescreen lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic.

:There are some issues concerning aligning the car's roof onto the body of the figure. In order to properly attach the back/roof top of the mold, the mid chest panel located in front of the torso must be tilted slightly forward and attached to the small indentation under the figure's "car hood". This will allow the back frame to straighten and get the two pegs on the windshield to lock into the two slots at the back of the car hood.

:For accessories, he comes with his rifle, which can be held with his hands, or mount onto a flip-out mounting point on his roof via the separate peg on its jointed handle. He also comes with a pair of non-firing Jamming Launchers that can attach to slots in front of his windshield in vehicle mode, or attach to flip-out tabs on his shoulders in robot mode.

:He sports various made-up sponsor logos replacing those logos found on the real-life vehicle, namely "'''Smoke Tactics'''" (a nod to his name and function of "diversionary tactician") instead of "Electramotive", "'''SlotFever'''" instead of {{w|Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Goodyear}}, "'''[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] Oil'''" replacing the driver's name, "'''Huck'''" instead of "{{w|Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch}}", and "'''Disturbance'''" instead of "{{w|Ashland Inc.#Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline)|Valvoline}}".

:If purchased in Asian markets outside of Japan, a [[collector coin]] is included.

:This sculpt was also redecoed and retooled into MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Streak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/MPSmokescreen/smokescreen.htm More information on ''Masterpiece'' Smokescreen at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-19+-Smokescreen-Anime-Color.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Smokescreen''' ([[January 27]], [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-19+'''
**''Accessories:'' Disruptor Rifle, 2 Jamming Launchers, 2 Smoke effects, Smirking face, Serious face

:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, this Smokescreen is a redeco and retool of the figure above, featuring cartoon-accurate colors and 3 interchangeable faceplates. He also comes with two new effect parts that evoke his ability seen in "[[Microbots]]", which can be attached under his feet in robot mode and either on his sides or in the tailpipe in altmode.

:Originally planned for a July 2019 release, Smokescreen was delayed to January 2020.
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Smokescreen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Smokescreen''' ([[February 21]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-14'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Smokescreen is a redeco and retool of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|QT-06 Prowl]] without the lightbar, transforming into a [[super deformed]] Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T. He comes with a code for unlocking Smokescreen as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.
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===''Kre-O''===
{{anchor|SDCC2015}}
*'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Most Likely to Copy Your Homework
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: ''[[Kre-O]]'' Smokescreen is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection. His body [[tampograph]]s are heavily toy-based.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/SDCCKre-OSmokescreen/smokescreen.htm More information on Class of '85 Smokescreen at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
{{anchor|Combiner Wars}}
[[File:CWDlxSmokescreen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Lost a bet and now he has to combine with Sky Lynx. [[Sky Reign#Unite Warriors|It will never happen again]].]]
*'''Smokescreen''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**'''4 OF 5: [[Sky Reign]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun, double-barreled gun/fist/foot

:Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Smokescreen is unsurprisingly a redeco of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Prowl]]. Sort-of surprisingly, he retains the lightbar from Prowl, albeit colored completely red. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, Smokescreen can combine to form [[Sky Reign#Combiner Wars|Sky Reign]] as either an arm or a leg. He can also combine with any ''Unite Warriors'' Voyager class figure or even into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs.

:This mold was previously retooled from ''Combiner Wars'' [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|Dead End]] to create ''Combiner Wars'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Combiner Wars|Streetwise]], which was then given a different head for the Prowl/Smokescreen version of the figure.

:Smokescreen comes with a copy of ''Transformers: Windblade'' vol. 2 #3 (''Combiner Wars'' Part 5), "[[All That Remains]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up TJ Maxx in the U.S. at reduced prices with the collector card.

:The original mold was redecoed as [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)#Combiner Wars|Lightsteed]] and [[Under-3#Combiner Wars|Unit-3]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWSmokescreen/smokescreen.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Smokescreen at TFU.info]''
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes Smokescreen.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Smokescreen''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''3'''

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

:This mold was also used to make ''Alt-Modes'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Bluestreak]].
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:Generations-Selects-Siege-Smokscreen.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Won a bet against Barricade and pawned off his battle damage.]]
*'''Smokescreen''' (Deluxe Class, [[October 1]], 2019)
**''Series'': '''''War for Cybertron: Siege'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-GS06'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[September 28]], 2019'''
**''Accessories'': "W-45 [[Acid pellet|Acid Pellet]] Blaster," 2 "W-50 Volt-Beam Cannons"
{{toydesigner|[[Michael DiTullo]] (concept artist), [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'', Smokescreen is a redeco of ''Siege'' [[Barricade (IDW)#Toys|Barricade]] (itself a head retool of ''Siege'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]]) sans lightbar. Smokescreen transforms into a Cybertronian car and includes the blaster and the 2 cannons from his mold mates, which are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. They can combine to form a dual-blaster (though this is not documented in his instructions), or mount on the car hood/shoulders. He also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Like Prowl, Smokescreen is basically spotless, with no battle damage paint applications anywhere on his body. Smokescreen can be transformed between robot and vehicle modes without removing the W-50 Volt-Beam Cannons from his shoulders.

:[[File:Siege Smokescreen.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|left|Some graphic designer was probably really proud of this.]]
:Early stock images of Smokescreen featured a unique, geometric numeral design evoking his classic race number of 38. The final toy uses the standard [[Cybertronian language|Ancient Autobot]] numerals, albeit rotated 180 degrees.

:According to his [[Hasbro Pulse]] page, he is the third [[Praxus|Praxien]] character to add to the "Praxus-native collection", along with Barricade and Prowl. This toy was released exclusively through Hasbro Pulse and [[TakaraTomy Mall]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Deluxe-Smokescreen.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Won another bet, but with the cost of his lucky number.]]
*'''Smokescreen''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E20'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER-07'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[August 29]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, 2 shoulder cannons

: Part of wave 2 of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Deluxes, Smokescreen transforms into a car none-too-dissimilar to a Datsun. He shares much of his transformation engineering with the ''Siege'' Prowl mold but is a completely new one. He comes with his rifle and two shoulder cannon accessories, which can be attached to the figure in both modes, and combined to create a triple-barrelled weapon. For this figure, Smokescreen's classic "38" door decal has been changed to an 80.

:Two different variants of Smokescreen exist with slightly different knee joints, one of which adds a tiny tab of plastic to the inside of the kneecap and includes additional tabs behind the car hood to better secure the car mode. Stock renders depict Smokescreen's shoulder cannons in black instead of the blue used by the finished toy. Additionally, the panels on the inside of his legs are not rotated into their correct place. The stock image used on this page shows the red deco on his car hood laid out in a similar way to his ''Siege'' figure; on the actual toy, it's patterned like most versions of the character, covering more of the hood with red paint.

: Unfortunately, Smokescreen and all his mold mates tend to suffer from quality control issues such as a fragile roof, doors that refuse to peg in for vehicle mode, and molding flash inside the left shoulder port, preventing his shoulder cannons from fully settling inside it.

:This mold was redecoed to create ''Earthrise'' [[Barricade (IDW)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Barricade]], and retooled into ''Earthrise'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Prowl]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Bluestreak]]. Smokescreen is the only mass-retail release of this mold, the others being exclusive to various online and brick-and-mortar stores.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Smokescreen's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map, along with a translucent red "decoder". Smokescreen's piece of the map contains the labeled location of [[Paradron|PARADRON]]. Like most ''Earthrise'' figures from wave 2 onward, however, it is misprinted, and overlays the "decodable" red graphics from the map piece included with [[Hoist (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Hoist]] on top of the details unique to Smokescreen's piece.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy Smokescreen.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Red & Rubbery Smokescreen]]
*'''Smokescreen #8'''

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Smokescreen/smokescreen.htm More information on Decoy Smokescreen at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium RM Smokescreen.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Squatmaster Smokescreen]]
*'''Smokescreen''' (3-inch Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, Autobot-sigil display stand

:''[[Titanium Series]]'' Smokescreen is based on the ''Alternators'' toy, but lacks the Alternator's Subaru racing deco. While all Titanium mini-figures are somewhat squatty, Smokescreen may, in fact, be the squattiest of them all.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitSmokescreen/smokescreen.htm More information on ''Titanium Series'' Smokescreen at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Smokescreen statue.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Far from the only person to lose his legs over gambling debts.]]
*'''Smokescreen''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Smokescreen was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 250 pieces. Smokescreen, along with his "brothers" [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Bluestreak]], is exclusive to online retailer Toyrocket.com. The bust features Smokescreen's electro-disruptor rifle and twin missile launchers. The missile launchers can be attached via magnets on either side of his head. The car doors are also magnetically attached, and are optional for display. The missile launchers given to Smokescreen do not match the ones on his animation model though the ones given to Bluestreak do. It is unknown if this change was intentional or a mistake.
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
*'''Autobots 3-Pack''' (2014)
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4PrivateSmokescreen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Private Smokescreen, Special Ops-Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T24/T52'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Private Smokescreen, Special Ops-Soldier is one of 52 character cards released in Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Smokescreen toy, with line-art by [[Ken Christiansen]].
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==Notes==
[[File:TFGenerations2014 Rejected Smokescreen.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Never bet on number 4!]]
*Smokescreen received a toy homage in the final wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Transformers: Armada]]'' Basic-sized Mini-Con three-packs in 2003. The redecoed version of [[Prowl (Armada)#HasbroRedeco|Prowl]] has a deco inspired by Generation 1 Smokescreen. In addition, the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)#Toys|Battle in a Box incarnation]] of Smokescreen would have been a more direct homage.
*A mock-up of the 2008 ''Universe'' Smokescreen toy redecoed in the colors of the [[Smokescreen (G2)|''Generation 2'' Decepticon Smokescreen]] (at right) was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Volume 1]]'' as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. It received 2.9% of the fan votes.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Construct-Bots Autobots]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Q-Transformers characters]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]
[[Category:Titanium Series]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Autobots]]

Big Daddy (G1)

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:''Big Daddy is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Big daddy boxart.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Before we go crazy, before we explode, there's something 'bout me, baby, you got to know.]]
His idle is a little rough, daddy-o, but his carb's in the right place. '''Big Daddy''' (aka '''Daddy-O''') is the leader of the [[Autobot]] [[Hot Rod Patrol]]. He might be "Big Daddy" to the younger cats on the patrol, but he's really a fairly new [[Micromaster]], whose main program loop hasn't fully optimized itself yet. He doesn't always dig what the brass are saying, and sometimes he just splits and does his own thing.

On the other hand, this Yank tank is older than his years. He ain't just playing the leader bit; he'd give his last drop of go-juice for the patrol, and he's hep to the royal shaft the [[Micromaster]]s so often get from the big boys. With a few years and a little experience he'd be one of the best there is.

{{bigquote|That... is Big Daddy. When they say immovable force meets irresistible object, or rock and a hard place, that's all him.|[[Lionizer (G1)|Lionizer]] to [[Windstrike (G1)|Windstrike]], ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====Toy bio====
Big Daddy was the leader of the Hot Rod Team. {{storylink|#Toys|''Return of Convoy'' Hot Rod Team bio}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Big Daddy worked with the [[Battlestars]] on their mission to recover [[False Convoy]] and redeem him with the power of the [[Zodiac]] to create [[Star Convoy]]. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 5: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Bigdaddydw3.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Who knew 1957 Chevy Bel Airs were around on Cybertron several million years ago?]]
Big Daddy was among the hundreds of Micromasters created by the Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s millions of years after the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. While in [[Little Iacon]], he befriended Runner, who later became the Decepticon known as [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]]. Big Daddy, along with the [[Hot Rod Patrol]], was selected to join the Autobots. He and his team helped the [[Monster Truck Patrol]] recover [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]], but clashed with his former friends in the Decepticon [[Race Track Patrol]] in the battle that ensued. Big Daddy succeeded in evacuating Roadbuster, but team member [[Crunch (G1)|Crunch]] was killed in the process.

Upon returning to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], Big Daddy angrily confronted [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. After storming out, he picked a fight with [[Sidetrack (G1)|Sidetrack]] and [[Sunrunner (G1)|Sunrunner]], avoiding a brawl only when [[Hydraulic]] intervened. The confrontation helped Big Daddy realize that the Autobot/Decepticon war wasn't the Micromasters' to fight, and he took off for Little Iacon with his team.

[[File:Bigdaddydw4.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Rebel without a cause. Or brain diameter, apparently.]]
Driving through the [[Wastelands]], Big Daddy and the Hot Rod Patrol ran straight into the Race Track Patrol, who had just deserted the Decepticons. A fight loomed, but was prevented by the arrival of [[Falcon (OC)|Falcon]] and [[Flanker]] and their pursuers, a group of vampiric [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} The Micromasters were heavily outmatched, but were saved from certain doom when [[Groundshaker]] arrived with his ATV, driving off the Insecticons. Groundshaker took Big Daddy and his charges to [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]]'s base, where he tried to recruit them for a mysterious mission. Big Daddy and his team declined, and continued on their way to Little Iacon. Once there, Big Daddy met with [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] at an underground bar. Roadhandler chided Big Daddy for leaving the Autobots, and challenged him to a race. Big Daddy took an early lead, but Roadhandler's experience led him to victory. {{storylink|The Gray Race}} After the race, Big Daddy got in another fight, this time with [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]], but the scuffle was interrupted by another Insecticon raid. The Hot Rod Patrol fled back to Iacon, hoping to enlist the aid of the Autobots, but were denied access to [[Autobase]] by Sidetrack and Sunrunner. As they left, [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] told them that they were ''persona non grata'' with Magnus, prompting them to go to Countdown for help. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}}

While Countdown stormed the Decepticon base, Big Daddy and his team snuck into it via oil-disposal tunnels and freed the Micromasters imprisoned by the Insecticons. After battling their way through [[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]] and [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]], they ran straight into Barricade and the Race Track Patrol. While the rest of the team engaged the Decepticons, Big Daddy headed for the command center and saved Countdown from being crushed by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s severed head. Big Daddy and the rest of the freed Micromasters accompanied Countdown to a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, and convinced them to lay down arms by informing them that [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] had engineered the whole thing. As the Decepticons retreated, Big Daddy tried to console a dying Sidetrack, who cursed him with his last breath. Countdown tried to have Big Daddy calm the restless crowd of Micromasters, but Big Daddy rejected his grand plans, as well as those of the Autobots and the Decepticons.

Big Daddy left the battlefield, vowing to find something more than constant war, toil and death... on his own. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

====''Universe'' comic====
[[File:Bigdaddyuniverse.jpg|left|thumb|Ayyyy! Sit on it.]]
A Big Daddy hailed from [[Primax 302.06 Gamma]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/20}} He was one of countless Transformers pulled from his timestream to engage in the death-duels of the [[Cauldron]] deep inside the shattered [[Unicron]]. He escaped this fate in the jail break set by [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}}

Presumably, he was safely returned to his timeline or universe of origin. Because he's that awesome.
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Spotlight Hardhead Big Daddy Barricade Roadhandler Nightflight Flak Groundhog.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right]]
Big Daddy was one of the denizens of [[Gorlam Prime]] who accosted [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] when they arrived on the planet. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
After Cybertron fell, the Autobots left their homeworld aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', traveling through space in pursuit of the [[AllSpark]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' website]</ref> Daddy-O was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Command Infantry Private]]. {{storylink|#Generations|''Earthrise'' toy packaging}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Big Daddy, [[Hubs]], and [[Trip-Up]] attended an illegal [[skitter]] race at [[Swindle's]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}}

After the fall of the Senate, Big Daddy joined the Autobots. He fought in a major battle along the [[Rust Sea]] to prevent the Decepticons from acquiring the [[Enigma of Combination]]. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II}} Big Daddy was injured in the melee with the Decepticons that followed, but was carried to safety afterwards by his fellow Autobots. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Enigmatic|Enigmatic}}
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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Bigdaddycommercial.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Marvy, man. Fab. Far out.]]
[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (in his [[Action Master]] body) introduced [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to Big Daddy, as well as the rest of the Hot Rod Patrol. Prime agreed that they were a "sharp-looking bunch," but he wanted to know if they could transform. A voice which is likely Big Daddy's answered, "You bet we can! We're Micromasters!" The Hot Rod Patrol and the [[Construction Patrol]] were then faced by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] advancing menacingly upon them. As the Decepticon began to cross a suspension bridge, the Autobots destroyed it, sending Scorponok tumbling down. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Hot Rod and Construction Patrol|Hot Rod and Construction Patrol commercial}}

Later, ''Optimus Prime'' told ''Jazz'' to check out '''his''' new Micromaster Hot Rod Patrol, opening his fist to reveal the tiny car-mode bots. Squaresville! Property is theft, man. {{storylink|Commercial}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Big Daddy-Earth Wars.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Play Dirty}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}{{anchor|Return of Convoy}}
[[File:G1-toy BigDaddy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What am I rebelling against? Lack of articulation, mostly.]]
* '''Hot Rod Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, [[1990]])

: Released in the seventh and final year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] in the US, [[Micromaster]] Big Daddy is a tiny robot that transforms into a tiny black and orange modified [[1957]] Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop hot rod. While the rest of his team also have large rear wheels, the rear of Big Daddy's vehicle mode is large and raised, making his rear wheels look especially huge.

: Big Daddy is [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] with his teammate [[Greaser#Toys|Greaser]], sharing the same plastic colors.

: He was only available as part of the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] set, along with [[Greaser#Toys|Greaser]], [[Hubs#Toys|Hubs]], and [[Trip-Up#Toys|Trip-Up]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/BigDaddy/bigdaddy.htm More information on Big Daddy at TFU.info]''

*'''Hot Rod Team''' (Micro Transformer Team, [[1991]])
**''ID number'': '''C-362'''
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #2

: "Grease" was also released in [[TakaraTomy|Takara's]] ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' line, during the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]'' year, with no notable physical changes from the Hasbro release.

: Like the Hasbro toy, he was only available in a complete set with his teammates, but this release included [[Micro Trailer]] #2.

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===''Transformers'' (2007)===
[[File:Movie BigDaddy toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Realistic AYYYYYY.]]
*'''Big Daddy''' (Deluxe Class, [[2008]])
**''Accessories:'' Left & right [[missile]] launchers, 2 missiles, Autobot [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]-style Cyber Key
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}
{{note|''Transformers'' [[Big Daddy (Movie)#Toys|Big Daddy]] doubles as ''Earth Wars'' Big Daddy.}}

: ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[AllSpark Power]]'' Big Daddy is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Downshift (Energon)#Cybertron|Downshift]], transforming into a muscle car that combines elements from various 1970s era muscle and pony cars, and with an orange and black color scheme as an [[homage]] to the [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Micromaster]] of the same name. In either mode, inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into a flip-up slot in his rear window springs open a claw from the car's grill. He comes with two large spring-loaded missile launchers, which can peg via [[5 mm post|5 mm post]] on his vehicle side-panels/robot legs, or mount on his shoulders. He comes with a clear-red Cybertron-style Cyber Key.

: This mold suffers from a [[design flaw]]: Even though his head has a [[swivel joint]], it's rendered useless because the ridges on his chest (the air vents in [[Alternate mode|vehicle mode]]) get in the way in both directions.

: This toy was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in the US, and a The Warehouse exclusive in [[New Zealand]].

: This toy was also [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Big Daddy (SG)|Big Daddy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BigDaddy/bigdaddy.htm More info on Big Daddy at TFU.info]''
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Daddy-O.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| "Lord o' mercy, I wish I weren't so stiff!"]]
*'''Trip-Up & Autobot Daddy-O''' (Micromaster, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E3'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-03'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 30]], 2020
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Micromaster two-packs, "Daddy-O" (presumably renamed for trademark reasons) transforms from robot to vehicle. He comes with his partner [[Trip-Up#Generations|Trip-Up]] as the Hot Rod Patrol. He can combine with Trip-Up to form a weapon, though their designs mean both can be wielded independently if one wishes.

:In Japan, Trip-Up and Daddy-O were released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive.

:This figure was redecoed into [[Windstorm]].
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==Notes==
[[File:Movie BigDaddy toy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.7|Technically a live-action movie series character, but why let that stop you from adding him to your modern-G1 collection?]]
*If that's Big Daddy speaking in the first commercial, it sounds like his voice actor miiiiiight be [[Michael McConnohie]].
*Big Daddy's name may be an homage to {{w|Don Garlits|Big Daddy Don Garlits}}, considered the father of drag racing, or car designer {{w|Ed Roth|Ed "Big Daddy" Roth}}, who used a very [https://web.ipmsusa3.org/content/ed-big-daddy-roth-57-chevy-bel-air familiar looking car] to promote his shop.
*Along with his teammates, Big Daddy's Japanese name, "Grease", is likely a pop culture reference, this time to the film ''{{w|Grease (film)|Grease}}''.
*The [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 live-action movie series]] [[Big Daddy (Movie)|Big Daddy]] toy was originally intended to be a [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] toy,<ref>http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbro-product-listings-with-large-update/28707/</ref> which would have gone on this wiki page. Ultimately, it took 15 years for the ''Earth Wars'' mobile game to bring this to fruition!

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grease''' (グリース ''Gurīsu'')
*''French:'' '''Paternel''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Ghibli'''
*''Hungarian:'' '''Apafej'''

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Children of Primus]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Gorlam Prime]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Reconnaissance specialists]]
[[Category:Return of Convoy Autobots]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]

Cerebro-shell

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[[File:Cerebro-shell marvel 21.jpg|upright=2.3|thumb]]
'''Cerebro-shells''' are devices used by the [[Decepticon]] [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. They have the power to control the minds of both [[human]]s and [[Transformer]]s if injected into their brains.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Bombshell marvel-21.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1| "Watch it, fleshing! When I want my feet licked, I’ll ask for it! ...I want my feet licked."]]
In a plot to steal energy from [[Hoover Dam]], [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] ordered Bombshell to implant a cerebro-shell in the brain of [[Ricky Vasquez]], a worker at the dam. Bombshell showed Megatron the power of his shells by ordering the human to lick the dirt off his foot, and Megatron and the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] had a jolly good time when Vasquez complied. Their plan proceeded smoothly until the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] attacked, and Vasquez managed to overcome the cerebro-shell by thinking about his love for his daughter. While the plan was foiled, Bombshell attached himself to [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] and got into the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] undetected, where he implanted another cerebro-shell into an open wound on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. While this shell failed to take control of the [[Autobot]] leader, it let [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and Megatron tap into his thoughts, alongside the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], which Megatron used to give life to the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] later removed the cerebro-shell from Optimus Prime's skull and modified it to let the Autobots listen in on the Decepticons' plans instead. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

[[File:Cerebro shell power struggle.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
When Bombshell and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] were ordered to take control of [[Power Station Alpha]], they discovered [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] watching it on behalf of the Autobots. To distract him, Bombshell fired a cerebro-shell into young [[Anthony Duranti]] and ordered him to stand in front of the station's tracks during launch. Bumblebee was forced to transform and rescue him, which led to him being shot and killed by [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] for being a giant robot. {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}} Bombshell then infiltrated Power Station Alpha and planted a special cerebro-shell in its mainframe, which let [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] control it back to the Decepticon base. However, [[Doctor Mindbender]] of [[Cobra]] managed to lock onto the shell's electronic frequency and control the station over to the Cobra base instead. Meanwhile, Anthony, whom Bombshell apparently forgot about after he served his purpose, had become completely unresponsive, so his mother took him to a doctor, who spotted the cerebro-shell via x-ray. {{storylink|Power Struggle}}

The shell was surgically removed by [[McGrath|Doctor McGrath]] and Duranti returned to normal, while McGrath started prodding the shell while trying to figure out exactly what it was. This caused Bombshell to spasm and transform out of his own control back at Decepticon headquarters, although he only suspected some generic circuit malfunctions. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}} The shell eventually ended up in the hands of [[Mainframe (G.I. Joe)|Mainframe]] of G.I. Joe, whom also started prodding it. The deactivated Bombshell, who'd been brought into the very same room as the shell by Doctor Mindbender, started spasming again, and everyone found this very interesting. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}
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=====Transformers Annual 1985=====
{{note|Due to being published early in the franchise, these stories are out of continuity with the above.}}
[[File:Bombshell ravage plague of the insecticons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8]]
Upon learning of a potential alliance between the Autobots and the [[Ronald Reagan|President of the United States]], [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] awakened the Insecticons and sent them to disrupt the meeting, under the direct mental control of [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]]. During the mission, Bombshell launched a cerebro-shell towards [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] just as [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] destroyed his [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] drone, which caused Optimus to keel over in pain. Instead of the Autobot leader, Bombshell injected Ravage with the cerebro-shell, but since Ravage was already in control of Bombshell's mind, the end result was two Decepticons left mindless and immobile. {{storylink|Plague of the Insecticons!}}
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=====Earthforce=====
[[File:Irwin spoon cerebro shell inside story.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8]]
{{earthforcefiction}}
In an attempt to ruin the Autobots' reputation amongst humans, Bombshell later injected [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] with a cerebro-shell, forcing the massive [[combiner]] to rampage through [[New York City]]. However, the Autobots recruited a reporter by the name of [[Irwin Spoon]] to climb inside Superion and remove the shell. {{storylink|Inside Story!}} Unfortunately, Irwin never got a chance to share this experience with the world, as Bombshell simply injected him with another cerebro-shell and made him write mudslinging stories about the Autobots instead. {{storylink|End of the Road! (UK)|End of the Road!}}
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====''Classics''====
{{noteclassics}}
[[File:Bug bite cerebro shell games of deception.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.7]]
[[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]] reversed-engineered cerebro-shell technology in order to control the minds of his fellow Decepticons and take leadership of them. This worked out great until the signals from the shells were jammed by Autobots, and Bug Bite was shot by Megatron, who was immune to cerebro-shells anyway. A noteworthy innovation from Bug Bite's variation on the technology was that he modified his cerebro-shells to fit into the standard bore of Decepticon weaponry, presumably breaking the monopoly Bombshell had upon his signature weapon. {{storylink|Games of Deception}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:InsecticonSyndrome Seekers cerebroshells.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
After being caught in a battle of misunderstanding between the Insecticons and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s Decepticons, [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] was left sitting unconscious in a wasteland, where the Insecticons found him. Bombshell implanted a cerebro-shell in him, effectively turning Mirage into a slave to use against the other Decepticons (whom the Insecticons considered enemies at the time, due to the aforementioned misunderstanding). When the two groups settled their differences, Megatron used Mirage to lead the Autobots into a trap. [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] punched the traitor's lights out in the ensuing battle, and [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] found and removed the cerebro-shell when examining him afterwards. {{storylink|Traitor (episode)|Traitor}}

[[File:Insecticonsyndrome soundwave cerebroshelled.jpg||upright=1.3|thumb|left]]
The Insecticons later devoured the [[Nova Power Core]], which greatly increased their size and power. They decided that with this power, they didn't need to remain with Megatron anymore, and when [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] overheard their conversation, he was spotted and injected with a cerebro-shell. The Insecticons still followed Megatron to [[Iron Mountain]], where they revealed the next part of their plan and fired cerebro-shells at Megatron and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. The latter group fell victim to Bombshell, but Megatron managed to grab and crush the shell fired at him, causing Bombshell to cry out in pain. After the Insecticons lost the power of the Nova Power Core, Bombshell lost control of Soundwave and the Seekers, and their shells were ejected. He then used a "special" cerebro-shell to re-assemble [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], who had been blown to pieces. {{storylink|The Insecticon Syndrome}}
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====''Story of Binaltech''====
[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s Decepticon faction used modified cerebro-shell technology to control humans working on the Binaltech project, in order to implant Decepticon [[personality component]]s into the new bodies created for various Autobots. {{storylink|Arise! Evil Binaltechs}}

===Marvel coloring books===
Bombshell implanted a cerebro-shell in [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]. He was later forced to remove it. {{storylink|The Invasion of the Decepticon Camp}}

===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s plan to steal an oil truck involved Bombshell injecting the drivers with cerebro-shells, but the Autobots interrupted the plan and foiled the theft. {{storylink|Decepticon Hijack}}

Bombshell injected [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] with a cerebro-shell, using him to attack his own friend [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] before bringing him back to Megatron. When the Autobots attacked Decepticon headquarters to retrieve the architect, Bombshell was severely rattled by the resulting explosions, causing him to lose control of Grapple, who was rescued by his comrades. {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}

===Peril from the Stars===
{{notemultipath}}
[[File:Jazz aunt sue peril from the stars.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
Bombshell implanted [[you]]r [[Sue Richards|Aunt Sue]] with a cerebro-shell, although you were able to negate its effects with a [[Null-ray|null-field generator]] so that Jazz could remove it with a careful shot from his [[photon rifle]]. {{storylink|Peril from the Stars}}
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===Find Your Fate Junior===
At one point, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] (except [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]) were injected with cerebro-shells, causing them to go on a rampage. Once the devices had been magnetically extracted by [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] remembered that he could hear Bombshell's thoughts while under the Insecticon's control. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}

The cerebro-shells appear to run the risk of brain damage. Once it caused [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] to forget how to build a [[Sun-Pak]] and construct a [[portable laser-operated toothbrush]]. Oops. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Needler cerebroshell.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Dreamwave's version of the traditionally tiny, nigh-undetectable cerebro-shell.]]
At some point in the past, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] was involved with an undisclosed "incident" involving [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and a cerebro-shell. He is very ashamed about it. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

[[File:Extermination San Desto zombie army.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Under the orders of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], Bombshell used cerebro-shells to make a human army out of the entire population of [[San Desto]], California. During a confrontation with the Autobots, Bombshell himself had one of the shells planted on him, which caused a strange feedback loop and put him into stasis. {{storylink|Extermination}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Bombshell beachcomber spotlight blaster.jpg|thumb]]
By order of [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]], someone who looked just like Bombshell injected something that worked just like a cerebro-shell into [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] in an effort to make him assassinate [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], the inspirational broadcaster for the Autobots. Beachcomber eventually managed to fight it and override the control mechanism, but the effort burned out a large portion of his [[neo-cortex]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

[[File:Bombshell All His Engines.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Many years later, after the ''true'' Bombshell was created, he invented actual cerebro-shells. These devices appeared as small representations of Bombshell's insect mode, roughly the size of a Cybertronian's hand, and simply had to be attached to a target to mind-control them. Bombshell's commander, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]], was uninterested in using his inventions to control an army of mindless "[[zombie]]s", but later managed to kill [[Quake (G1)|a rebel]] by throwing a cerebro-shell at him and ordering him to die. Realizing that the shells could be used as weapons, Starscream ordered Bombshell to produce more of them. {{storylink|All His Engines}}

When [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] attacked the Decepticon base, Bombshell tried to replicate Starscream's trick, but the Autobot blocked the cerebro-shell with a piece of wreckage. He then stuffed the shell into [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]'s mouth, causing the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]] to fall under his command. Hot Rod ordered Razorclaw to attack Starscream, but his resistance against the mind control made him slow, and he was quickly defeated. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}}

Tasked by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] with perfecting [[combiner]] technology, Bombshell used cerebro-shells to experiment on [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], turning him into an example of the perfect combiner component: a mindless drone with no will of his own. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} He also meant to experiment on [[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]], only to find him unsuitable and end up murdering him. When [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] found the body, Bombshell planted a cerebro-shell on him to keep him docile, but the device was discovered by [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] who tracked its signal and confronted the Insecticon, seemingly killing him and breaking the shell's effect on Dirge. {{storylink|Devisive}} In fact, the cerebro-shell discovered by Prowl had been used to mask an even smaller one, which was able to implant itself into the Autobot thanks to [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|previous damage to his mind]], leaving him under Bombshell's direct control. Using this shell, Bombshell had faked his own death and went into hiding, continuing to manipulate political events through Prowl for a long time. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}}
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===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[File:AnimatedCerebro-shell.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|right]]
[[Dirt Boss (Animated)|Dirt Boss]] used cerebro-shells on [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] several times. {{storylink|Three's a Crowd}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:ConstructiconsRisingPart4-cerebroshells.jpg|thumb]]
On the remote planet [[Mayalx]], Bombshell used a cerebro-shell to subdue an unfortunate refinery worker before extracting his [[spark]] to create a highly volatile form of [[energon]] which the Insecticons used to over-fuel the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 4}}

When the Insecticons grew tired of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s rules, Bombshell placed a cerebro-shell on [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]], turning the [[cityspeaker]] into their slave. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}}
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===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
Following the Autobots and Decepticons being brought to [[Equestria]], the Insecticons began gorging themselves on [[Sweet Apple Acres]], coming into conflict with the Apple clan. Bombshell responded to the resistance by firing cerebro-shells, only for [[Auntie Applesauce]] to accidentally deflect one back onto him. Forced to obey her frightened cries to leave her alone, Bombshell led his forces away. {{storylink|Strength in Numbers}}

===IDW ''Shattered Glass'' comic===
As part of the [[Insecticon (SG)|Insecticon]] battle squad, [[Bombshell (SG)|Bombshell]] infiltrated [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug's]] fortress to free [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] from captivity. Emerging from a wall vent, he used a cerebro-shell to mindjack [[Freeway (SG)|Freeway]] and controlled him into attacking [[Tap-Out (SG)|Tap-Out]] before the shell's after effects incapacitated him. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 4}}
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==Notes==
*As a kind of [[easter egg]], [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s cerebro-shells were patterned after [[Needler (G1)|Needler]], Bombshell's [[Action Master partner]].
*Cerebro-shells are the basis for the [[Movie (franchise)|movie continuity]] [[Insecticon (Movie)|Insecticons]]' [[cerebro-strip]]s.

[[Category:Animated technology]]
[[Category:Generation 1 technology]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) technology]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) technology]]

Centuritron

2023-06-06T18:05:39Z

Notsofriendly: I'm unsure of what this sentence means; it also contradicts itself.

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{{disambig2|the Mini-Con combiner from ''Generations''|characters named "Centurion"|Centurion (disambiguation)}}
:''Centuritron is a [[Mini-Con]] or [[Ammonite]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] toyline).''
[[File:MTMTE24 subcvr.jpg|right|200px|thumb|They call me Standy McMugshotlineup.]]

'''Centuritron''' is a Mini-Con combiner. If the rumors are true, he has the power equivalent to 100 warriors, which is presumably how he got his name.

He is the combined form of the three-members of the [[Mini-Con Assault Team]]:
*[[Heavytread (Generations)|Heavytread]], the tank
*[[Runway (Generations)|Runway]], the jet
*[[Windshear]], the helicopter

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==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:TheBecoming-ammoniteattack.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4| It's Raining men! Hallelujah, it's raining men!]]
As [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] explained his role in the Dark Cybertron prophecy to [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]], a swarm of seventy billion [[Ammonite]]s descended upon Cybertron, with Centuritron front-and-center among the throng of invaders. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsCenturitron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|WAIT! 1+1+1 = 3, there are sides of a triangle, the Illuminati symbol is a triangle, and it also has 1 eye! What are the odds?]]
Centuritron participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! Centuritron could be recruited to a team if all of his components were at max level. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy Mini-ConAssaultTeam.jpg|300px|thumb|Let's go, Voltron!]]
*'''Mini-Con Assault Team''' ([[2014]])
**''Series/Number:'' '''02 / #013'''
**''Accessories'': Thrusters, cannon, minigun
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the eighth wave of ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Centuritron is the vaguely deluxe-sized combined form of the Mini-Cons Heavytread, Runway, and Windshear. The weapons that the three come with combine into a larger weapon for Centuritron to wield via [[5 mm post|5mm post]]. He features a [[Powerlinx]] port on his, er, crotch, and the 5mm ports on Runway's own arms can still be used (somewhat).

:The stock imagery, and for that matter most other appearances (even the ''Battle Tactics'' character design), depict Runway's thruster gun with yellow paint on the barrels.

:He comes with a copy of "[[Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4]]". In a rather egregious example of robot mode [[kibble]], Centuritron has Heavytread's entire face exposed on his butt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Mini-Con/Centuritron/centuritron.htm More information on Centuritron at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations'' (Japan)===
[[File:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-Centuritron.jpg|300px|thumb|Queasy Centuritron.]]
*'''Mini-Con Assault Team''' ([[March 23]], [[2014]])
**''ID number:'' '''TG32'''
**''Accessories'': Thrusters, cannon, minigun

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the fourteenth wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, is noticeably shinier, casting his plastics in darker, metallic shades, and featuring numerous additional silver [[Paint operation|paint details]], among other deco changes. His [[stock photography]] erroneously depicts him being cast in the same glossy, non-metallic plastic as the Hasbro version. He lacks the comic.
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==Notes==
*The name "Centuritron" started out as one of the name options that one could pick on Hasbro's Fan Built Bot poll on April of [[2013]] (which ultimately resulted in the creation of [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]).

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Centuritron''' (センチュリトロン ''Senchuritoron'')

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) aliens]]
[[Category:Stentarians]]

Metroplex (Cybertron)

2023-02-09T05:16:31Z

Notsofriendly: The other Planet Leaders of this Metroplex's continuity were deemed faction leaders.

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{{picsneeded|Cartoon appearances}}
{{disambig3|Metroplex}}
:''Metroplex is a [[Gigantion]] [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Metroplex dvd2.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|She cannae take much more of this!]]
'''Metroplex''' is the head foreman of the Transformers on Gigantion. While he is a calm, quiet and intelligent being, like all Gigantions he is immense in size and strength. He is tasked with forever building cities on his homeworld, and then immediately abandoning them as a way to forever look to their peaceful future and avoid the past, which was wartorn and violent. His [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]].

{{quote|I've had nary an injury on any of me builds before, and I'm not about to start now—even if your friend ''should'' know better than to walk under a giant I-beam.|Metroplex|"[[Giant]]"}}
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==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Ron Halder]] (English), [[Masafumi Kimura]] (Japanese)|[[Jani Pollanen]] (Finnish), [[Francisco Andrés Valdivia]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Rubén León]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:Metrostep.jpg|left|200px|thumb]]
Metroplex first encountered the Autobots when a team of theirs happened to be present at the raising of Gigantion's newest city. Though he and his second-in-command, [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]], were initially wary of the visitors, they became more friendly when the Autobots assured him that they weren't from [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]].

[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] explained the need to find Gigantion's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. Metroplex suspected it might be deep in one of the lower levels, but insisted that going deeper into the planet was forbidden by law and custom. Before they could start looking, however, an alert sounded—[[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]], a brash young punk, had teamed up with the [[Decepticon]]s and was attempting to drill down into the lower levels.

Everybody rushed down to the room where the Decepticons had gathered, and Metroplex focused his attention on [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Nemesis Breaker]]. Metroplex used his axe, [[Sparkdrinker]], on them, which destroyed Nemesis Breaker and opened a tunnel down to the depths of Gigantion, through which all the Decepticons jumped.

With their planet now in danger, Metroplex and Quickmix realized that they needed to violate tradition to protect their world. They donned Autobot [[insignia]]s and joined Optimus Prime's team in the quest for the final Key. {{storylink|Giant}} This ran into a snag because that tradition was also responsible for all records from before the building of the new city being wiped, and so the Autobots had to unload a lot of equipment from the ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]'' to get a fix on the Key's location.

They found it, but in the meantime, Megatron managed to tap into the Key's power and was reformatted into Galvatron. Galvatron went on a spree of destruction against the Autobots, culminating in a duel against Metroplex in which he stopped the giant's axe with just a single finger. Finally, Optimus Prime engaged Galvatron and defeated him using Sparkdrinker.

After some repairs, the Autobots continued on their way into the depths of Gigantion, and ''en route'' came across the ''[[Atlantis]]'', on which [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]], and [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] were being held captive by [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}} After a rescue mission, the Autobots split into five teams in order to find a way down to the center of the planet.

[[File:Metroplex Workmode.jpg|thumb|Metroplex in his work mode.]]
Metroplex was assigned to the team with Optimus Prime, [[Vector Prime]], Bud, and the [[Mini-Con]]s. In the course of their exploration, they came across a low level lit up by a brilliant blue artificial sky. Almost immediately, Jolt was grabbed by [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], but was rescued by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] in [[Cobybot|his robot]]. Once again, Metroplex lent Sparkdrinker to Optimus Prime in order to send the Decepticons packing. {{storylink|City}} They had a little bit more trouble with the devilish duo. {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}} and later rejoined [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]'s team, at which point they learned the story of Planet X. {{storylink|Challenge}}

As they travelled on, Metroplex was impressed with Bud's leadership skills as he organized the Mini-Cons, skills he would later pass on to [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]]. The little ones accidentally fell down a secret passage, which persuaded Metroplex that the tales about hidden Mini-Con zones must be true.

The Autobots pressed on down into the lowest level of Gigantion, where they found Bud giving an impromptu leadership seminar to Scourge and the Mini-Cons. Some of the Autobots beat up Scourge a bit, and then they all went on their way. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

At another area in the lowest level, Metroplex guided the Autobots to where he thought the lost city of ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' might be, and he was somewhat bemused when [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] and Override sped ahead to check it out. As soon as they arrived, Galvatron and Menasor burst through the sky, and Menasor took on Metroplex.

As the two giants battled, the source of Menasor's frustration came out: He was angry that Metroplex had always treated him as inferior just because he was young, and Galvatron actually gave him some respect. Menasor actually managed to gain the upper hand, knocking Metroplex to the ground, and was about to kill him when [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]] popped out of Metroplex's chest cavity and blocked him. Immediately thereupon, [[Heavy Load (Cybertron)|Heavy Load]] popped out of Menasor's chest and did the same thing.

[[File:Quickmix Metroplex Workmode.jpg|left|thumb|Metroplex and Quickmix both using their "work modes" for a groupshot for whatever reason.]]
Seeing this display of courage and camaraderie touched both the [[Bulk]]s' [[spark|hearts]]. Metroplex realized that while Menasor was going down the wrong road, he himself had been young and arrogant at one time, and acting all high and mighty was counter-productive. The two shared a friendly reconciliation, and Menasor rejoined the fight on the Autobots' side. For the third time, Metroplex lent his axe to Optimus Prime, who used it to smash Galvatron. The Autobots now had all four Cyber Planet Keys and the [[Omega Lock]] {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}}, but their luck was about to change.

With all four Keys, the Lock opened a gateway to the universe from which the non-Gigantions had originally come, but it was immediately stolen by Galvatron. Galvatron used the Lock's power to destroy Starscream, Sideways, and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], and then made off with the Lock, leaving the Autobots stranded in Metroplex's universe. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} After a failed attempt to re-open the [[space bridge]] with technology, Metroplex asked why they couldn't just go back the way they had come, and it was explained that the portal only came into existence once a year. With no other way to get back, Vector Prime sacrificed his own life to send them all back in time to return to the universe of the Gigantion's ancestors. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}}

In the other universe, Metroplex, Quickmix, and Menasor took a temporary leave of the other Autobots and piloted the ''Lemuria'' back to Gigantion to collect reinforcements. They managed to arrive at [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] just as Galvatron and his remaining forces were preparing to launch a final attack, during which the combined forces of [[Velocitron]], [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]], and [[Earth]] also arrived. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}

However, Galvatron was not defeated yet. Using the power of the Lock and Keys, he enlarged his troops to gargantuan size and set them to attack the Autobots. Metroplex, Quickmix, and Menasor took on Ransack, who was now their size, and beat him without too much trouble.

Meanwhile, Galvatron sped to the heart of the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] and used the Lock to enhance its expansion from within. Optimus Prime followed and was joined by Metroplex long with Override, Scourge, and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]], each representing their respective worlds. Galvatron used the Lock's power to enlarge himself, but the five planet leaders took him down with a massive combined blast of power. In a final act of spite, Galvatron hurled the Lock and Keys into the absolute deepest, darkest part of the black hole to ensure that if he couldn't have them, nobody could.

[[File:RansackVsGigantion.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Metroplex managed to grab the Gigantion Key, while the other leaders retrieved their own Keys and Optimus Prime grabbed the Lock. They combined the five parts and used them to completely revive [[Primus]], who used his full power to seal the singularity once and for all. {{storylink|End}}

The universe may have been saved, but there was still work to do. Jungle Planet had been jolted out of its normal orbit over the course of the war, and while Optimus Prime dealt with a not-quite-dead Galvatron, Metroplex and the others all worked to restore Jungle Planet to its proper location in the cosmos. After an almighty effort, they succeeded, and then stopped by on one of Cybertron's moons to watch Optimus Prime finally kill Galvatron once and for all. {{storylink|Unfinished}}.

Later, Metroplex attended the first interplanetary peace conference to represent Gigantion. He enthusiastically supported Optimus Prime's suggestion to follow in the footsteps of the Ancients and build a new space bridge network across the galaxy. He was given command of one of the starships and blasted off for parts unknown.

At some point, he arranged a construction project with [[Signal Lancer]], [[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]], and [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}
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===''Galaxy Force'' comic===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}

===Velocitron Speedia 500===
Metroplex was one of many spectators for the [[Speedia 500]] race on [[Velocitron]]. {{Storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 2}}

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cyb Metroplex toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|This is what happens when the design team spends too much time on designing a "cool" robot mode. (Robot and vehicle modes pictured)]]
[[File:CybMetro-WorkMode.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Yeah, but I've been drinking milk! ("Work mode" pictured)]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Leader Class, 2005/2006)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''GC-23'''
**''Takara release date'': [[August 29]], 2005
**''Accessories:'' "Sparkdrinker" shovel-axe, Giant Planet Cyber Planet Key
**''Cyber Key Code'': '''lm74'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Metroplex transforms into a Gigantion bucket-wheel excavator. In this mode, his bucket-wheel/shovel assembly is on a rotator and contains numerous ratchet-joints, plus the wheel can spin, though it does not do so freely. This assembly becomes Metroplex's colossal axe "[[Sparkdrinker]]" in [[robot mode]], plus has a spot on the shovel to attach his pack-in Mini-Con partner [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)#Toys|Drill Bit]] (or any other Mini-Con) in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into the Key jack on Sparkdrinker opens up the wheel to form the axe-head, plus activates an electronic light. Due to him having a similar hand design to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]], he can use Optimus's rifle, while Optimus can use his giant Sparkdrinker weapon. The latter is the most often seen in the actual cartoon.

: Like his fellow Gigantions [[Quickmix (Cybertron)#Toys|Quickmix]] and [[Menasor (Cybertron)#Toys|Menasor]], Metroplex has two different robot modes: a full-sized standard mode and a shorter, sturdier, and more ignorable "work" mode. Like them he is also kitted out with many Mini-Con attachment hardpoints, ''fourteen'' in all.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] "Megalo Convoy" version (the final toy released in the regular-retail ''Galaxy Force'' line, which was cut short) features some ''very'' [[neon|bright blue]] paint applications on his shoulders and lower legs where the Hasbro version has dark blue paint. Additionally, he features more dark blue paint on the caterpillar tracks on his feet. Megalo Convoy also came packed with a metallic painted version of [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#MegaloConvoy|Optimus Prime]], to show off the "real" [[scale]] between the two. The Korean [[Mocom Toy]] release replaces this with the standard Hasbro Legends Class Optimus Prime.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/Metroplex/metroplex.htm More info on Metroplex at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Gold}}
*'''Megalo Convoy Gold Edition'''
**''Accessories:'' Shovel-axe, Giant Planet Cyber Planet Key

: A solid-gold-chromed version of Megalo Convoy was given away as a [[Lucky Draw figure|contest prize]] in Japan. Limited to ''fifteen'' pieces, it was available from ''[[TV Magazine]]'' and came with a gold-chromed version of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#GoldMetroplex|Legends-scale ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime]].
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Titan-Class-Metroplex.jpg|thumb|450px|Even if you're a robot, you still need safety equipment. Wouldn't want to lose an arm!]]
*'''Cybertron Universe Metroplex''' (Titan Class, [[2022]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-14'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[December]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories'': 2-part "Sparkdrinker" shovel-axe
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}} <ref>Sam Smith's [https://www.instagram.com/p/CdpMZUbsyS_/ Instagram] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CdpMlqvMh3k/ posts] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CdpMvNKMciF/ about] ''Legacy'' Metroplex</ref>

:Metroplex, the first Titan Class figure from the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'''s line, is a fraggin' huge figure that stands at 22 inches (55 cm) in robot mode in accordance with his Giant Planet origins. While mostly accurate to his source material, his work mode has been edited to be slightly different from his original design, having a new "welding mask" design for his work-mode head. His robot mode is extensively articulated, even including an opening mouth, and transforms into a Gigantion bucket-wheel excavator in 52 steps. His inclusion in ''Legacy'' was picked by the previous design team, tying into the story theme as an Energon miner. <ref>https://twitter.com/TFU_INFO/status/1516861786271662081</ref>

:Metroplex comes with his signature "Sparkdrinker" axe, which can separate into its rotary saw and excavator claw halves to form the arms of his work mode. It also forms his shovel in excavator mode. Unfortunately, [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]] did not return for this iteration, making Metroplex the first non-Combiner Titan figure to ''not'' include a smaller partner. Additionally, his Cyber Planet Key is also absent, both it and Drill Bit having been cut for budget reasons. He features a [[light piping]] effect that makes his eyes and forehead glow red.

:Fold-out panels in Metroplex's legs feature [[A.I.R. Lock System]] connectors, allowing him to connect, if somewhat awkwardly due to their height, to [[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulator]]s, [[Battle Master]]s and various other toys from the [[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]].

:This figure was officially revealed by IGN on [[April 19]], [[2022]]. <ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/hasbro-reveals-new-transformers-generations-legacy-series-titan-cybertron-universe-metroplex ''Hasbro Reveals New Titan Class Transformers: Legacy Figure''] - on IGN</ref>

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==Notes==
* Metroplex's "work" [[robot mode]] is not shown in the Japanese release's instructions. It is only briefly glimpsed in the cartoon, as part of his stock-footage "vehicle to robot" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We2xzrKaZb0 transformation sequence]. Also, several times in the show where Metroplex was depicted in a smaller environment, he was in his "work" mode without explanation or transformation shown.
* During the episode "[[Beginning]]", the back of his head shows his [[Light-piping|light-piper]] for some reason.
* Metroplex appears in an [[Easter egg]] cameo in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[Dissolution Part 2: Anomie|''Lost Light'' #2]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Megalo Convoy''' (メガロコンボイ ''Megaro Konboi''), '''Metroplex''' (メトロプレックス ''Metoropurekkusu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Super Metroplex''' (슈파 메트로플렉스 ''Syupa Meteuropeullekseu'')

==Footnotes==
<references/>

[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Convoys]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Gigantion]]
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]

Metroplex (Cybertron)

2023-02-09T05:15:37Z

Notsofriendly:

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{{picsneeded|Cartoon appearances}}
{{disambig3|Metroplex}}
:''Metroplex is a [[Gigantion]] [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Metroplex dvd2.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|She cannae take much more of this!]]
'''Metroplex''' is the head foreman of the Transformers on Gigantion. While he is a calm, quiet and intelligent being, like all Gigantions he is immense in size and strength. He is tasked with forever building cities on his homeworld, and then immediately abandoning them as a way to forever look to their peaceful future and avoid the past, which was wartorn and violent. His [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]].

{{quote|I've had nary an injury on any of me builds before, and I'm not about to start now—even if your friend ''should'' know better than to walk under a giant I-beam.|Metroplex|"[[Giant]]"}}
{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Ron Halder]] (English), [[Masafumi Kimura]] (Japanese)|[[Jani Pollanen]] (Finnish), [[Francisco Andrés Valdivia]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Rubén León]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:Metrostep.jpg|left|200px|thumb]]
Metroplex first encountered the Autobots when a team of theirs happened to be present at the raising of Gigantion's newest city. Though he and his second-in-command, [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]], were initially wary of the visitors, they became more friendly when the Autobots assured him that they weren't from [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]].

[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] explained the need to find Gigantion's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. Metroplex suspected it might be deep in one of the lower levels, but insisted that going deeper into the planet was forbidden by law and custom. Before they could start looking, however, an alert sounded—[[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]], a brash young punk, had teamed up with the [[Decepticon]]s and was attempting to drill down into the lower levels.

Everybody rushed down to the room where the Decepticons had gathered, and Metroplex focused his attention on [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Nemesis Breaker]]. Metroplex used his axe, [[Sparkdrinker]], on them, which destroyed Nemesis Breaker and opened a tunnel down to the depths of Gigantion, through which all the Decepticons jumped.

With their planet now in danger, Metroplex and Quickmix realized that they needed to violate tradition to protect their world. They donned Autobot [[insignia]]s and joined Optimus Prime's team in the quest for the final Key. {{storylink|Giant}} This ran into a snag because that tradition was also responsible for all records from before the building of the new city being wiped, and so the Autobots had to unload a lot of equipment from the ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]'' to get a fix on the Key's location.

They found it, but in the meantime, Megatron managed to tap into the Key's power and was reformatted into Galvatron. Galvatron went on a spree of destruction against the Autobots, culminating in a duel against Metroplex in which he stopped the giant's axe with just a single finger. Finally, Optimus Prime engaged Galvatron and defeated him using Sparkdrinker.

After some repairs, the Autobots continued on their way into the depths of Gigantion, and ''en route'' came across the ''[[Atlantis]]'', on which [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]], and [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] were being held captive by [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}} After a rescue mission, the Autobots split into five teams in order to find a way down to the center of the planet.

[[File:Metroplex Workmode.jpg|thumb|Metroplex in his work mode.]]
Metroplex was assigned to the team with Optimus Prime, [[Vector Prime]], Bud, and the [[Mini-Con]]s. In the course of their exploration, they came across a low level lit up by a brilliant blue artificial sky. Almost immediately, Jolt was grabbed by [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], but was rescued by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] in [[Cobybot|his robot]]. Once again, Metroplex lent Sparkdrinker to Optimus Prime in order to send the Decepticons packing. {{storylink|City}} They had a little bit more trouble with the devilish duo. {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}} and later rejoined [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]'s team, at which point they learned the story of Planet X. {{storylink|Challenge}}

As they travelled on, Metroplex was impressed with Bud's leadership skills as he organized the Mini-Cons, skills he would later pass on to [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]]. The little ones accidentally fell down a secret passage, which persuaded Metroplex that the tales about hidden Mini-Con zones must be true.

The Autobots pressed on down into the lowest level of Gigantion, where they found Bud giving an impromptu leadership seminar to Scourge and the Mini-Cons. Some of the Autobots beat up Scourge a bit, and then they all went on their way. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

At another area in the lowest level, Metroplex guided the Autobots to where he thought the lost city of ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' might be, and he was somewhat bemused when [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] and Override sped ahead to check it out. As soon as they arrived, Galvatron and Menasor burst through the sky, and Menasor took on Metroplex.

As the two giants battled, the source of Menasor's frustration came out: He was angry that Metroplex had always treated him as inferior just because he was young, and Galvatron actually gave him some respect. Menasor actually managed to gain the upper hand, knocking Metroplex to the ground, and was about to kill him when [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]] popped out of Metroplex's chest cavity and blocked him. Immediately thereupon, [[Heavy Load (Cybertron)|Heavy Load]] popped out of Menasor's chest and did the same thing.

[[File:Quickmix Metroplex Workmode.jpg|left|thumb|Metroplex and Quickmix both using their "work modes" for a groupshot for whatever reason.]]
Seeing this display of courage and camaraderie touched both the [[Bulk]]s' [[spark|hearts]]. Metroplex realized that while Menasor was going down the wrong road, he himself had been young and arrogant at one time, and acting all high and mighty was counter-productive. The two shared a friendly reconciliation, and Menasor rejoined the fight on the Autobots' side. For the third time, Metroplex lent his axe to Optimus Prime, who used it to smash Galvatron. The Autobots now had all four Cyber Planet Keys and the [[Omega Lock]] {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}}, but their luck was about to change.

With all four Keys, the Lock opened a gateway to the universe from which the non-Gigantions had originally come, but it was immediately stolen by Galvatron. Galvatron used the Lock's power to destroy Starscream, Sideways, and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], and then made off with the Lock, leaving the Autobots stranded in Metroplex's universe. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} After a failed attempt to re-open the [[space bridge]] with technology, Metroplex asked why they couldn't just go back the way they had come, and it was explained that the portal only came into existence once a year. With no other way to get back, Vector Prime sacrificed his own life to send them all back in time to return to the universe of the Gigantion's ancestors. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}}

In the other universe, Metroplex, Quickmix, and Menasor took a temporary leave of the other Autobots and piloted the ''Lemuria'' back to Gigantion to collect reinforcements. They managed to arrive at [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] just as Galvatron and his remaining forces were preparing to launch a final attack, during which the combined forces of [[Velocitron]], [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]], and [[Earth]] also arrived. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}

However, Galvatron was not defeated yet. Using the power of the Lock and Keys, he enlarged his troops to gargantuan size and set them to attack the Autobots. Metroplex, Quickmix, and Menasor took on Ransack, who was now their size, and beat him without too much trouble.

Meanwhile, Galvatron sped to the heart of the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] and used the Lock to enhance its expansion from within. Optimus Prime followed and was joined by Metroplex long with Override, Scourge, and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]], each representing their respective worlds. Galvatron used the Lock's power to enlarge himself, but the five planet leaders took him down with a massive combined blast of power. In a final act of spite, Galvatron hurled the Lock and Keys into the absolute deepest, darkest part of the black hole to ensure that if he couldn't have them, nobody could.

[[File:RansackVsGigantion.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Metroplex managed to grab the Gigantion Key, while the other leaders retrieved their own Keys and Optimus Prime grabbed the Lock. They combined the five parts and used them to completely revive [[Primus]], who used his full power to seal the singularity once and for all. {{storylink|End}}

The universe may have been saved, but there was still work to do. Jungle Planet had been jolted out of its normal orbit over the course of the war, and while Optimus Prime dealt with a not-quite-dead Galvatron, Metroplex and the others all worked to restore Jungle Planet to its proper location in the cosmos. After an almighty effort, they succeeded, and then stopped by on one of Cybertron's moons to watch Optimus Prime finally kill Galvatron once and for all. {{storylink|Unfinished}}.

Later, Metroplex attended the first interplanetary peace conference to represent Gigantion. He enthusiastically supported Optimus Prime's suggestion to follow in the footsteps of the Ancients and build a new space bridge network across the galaxy. He was given command of one of the starships and blasted off for parts unknown.

At some point, he arranged a construction project with [[Signal Lancer]], [[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]], and [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}
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===''Galaxy Force'' comic===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}

===Velocitron Speedia 500===
Metroplex was one of many spectators for the [[Speedia 500]] race on [[Velocitron]]. {{Storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 2}}

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cyb Metroplex toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|This is what happens when the design team spends too much time on designing a "cool" robot mode. (Robot and vehicle modes pictured)]]
[[File:CybMetro-WorkMode.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Yeah, but I've been drinking milk! ("Work mode" pictured)]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Leader Class, 2005/2006)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''GC-23'''
**''Takara release date'': [[August 29]], 2005
**''Accessories:'' "Sparkdrinker" shovel-axe, Giant Planet Cyber Planet Key
**''Cyber Key Code'': '''lm74'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Metroplex transforms into a Gigantion bucket-wheel excavator. In this mode, his bucket-wheel/shovel assembly is on a rotator and contains numerous ratchet-joints, plus the wheel can spin, though it does not do so freely. This assembly becomes Metroplex's colossal axe "[[Sparkdrinker]]" in [[robot mode]], plus has a spot on the shovel to attach his pack-in Mini-Con partner [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)#Toys|Drill Bit]] (or any other Mini-Con) in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into the Key jack on Sparkdrinker opens up the wheel to form the axe-head, plus activates an electronic light. Due to him having a similar hand design to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]], he can use Optimus's rifle, while Optimus can use his giant Sparkdrinker weapon. The latter is the most often seen in the actual cartoon.

: Like his fellow Gigantions [[Quickmix (Cybertron)#Toys|Quickmix]] and [[Menasor (Cybertron)#Toys|Menasor]], Metroplex has two different robot modes: a full-sized standard mode and a shorter, sturdier, and more ignorable "work" mode. Like them he is also kitted out with many Mini-Con attachment hardpoints, ''fourteen'' in all.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] "Megalo Convoy" version (the final toy released in the regular-retail ''Galaxy Force'' line, which was cut short) features some ''very'' [[neon|bright blue]] paint applications on his shoulders and lower legs where the Hasbro version has dark blue paint. Additionally, he features more dark blue paint on the caterpillar tracks on his feet. Megalo Convoy also came packed with a metallic painted version of [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#MegaloConvoy|Optimus Prime]], to show off the "real" [[scale]] between the two. The Korean [[Mocom Toy]] release replaces this with the standard Hasbro Legends Class Optimus Prime.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/Metroplex/metroplex.htm More info on Metroplex at TFU.info]''

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*'''Megalo Convoy Gold Edition'''
**''Accessories:'' Shovel-axe, Giant Planet Cyber Planet Key

: A solid-gold-chromed version of Megalo Convoy was given away as a [[Lucky Draw figure|contest prize]] in Japan. Limited to ''fifteen'' pieces, it was available from ''[[TV Magazine]]'' and came with a gold-chromed version of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#GoldMetroplex|Legends-scale ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime]].
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Titan-Class-Metroplex.jpg|thumb|450px|Even if you're a robot, you still need safety equipment. Wouldn't want to lose an arm!]]
*'''Cybertron Universe Metroplex''' (Titan Class, [[2022]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-14'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[December]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories'': 2-part "Sparkdrinker" shovel-axe
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}} <ref>Sam Smith's [https://www.instagram.com/p/CdpMZUbsyS_/ Instagram] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CdpMlqvMh3k/ posts] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CdpMvNKMciF/ about] ''Legacy'' Metroplex</ref>

:Metroplex, the first Titan Class figure from the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'''s line, is a fraggin' huge figure that stands at 22 inches (55 cm) in robot mode in accordance with his Giant Planet origins. While mostly accurate to his source material, his work mode has been edited to be slightly different from his original design, having a new "welding mask" design for his work-mode head. His robot mode is extensively articulated, even including an opening mouth, and transforms into a Gigantion bucket-wheel excavator in 52 steps. His inclusion in ''Legacy'' was picked by the previous design team, tying into the story theme as an Energon miner. <ref>https://twitter.com/TFU_INFO/status/1516861786271662081</ref>

:Metroplex comes with his signature "Sparkdrinker" axe, which can separate into its rotary saw and excavator claw halves to form the arms of his work mode. It also forms his shovel in excavator mode. Unfortunately, [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]] did not return for this iteration, making Metroplex the first non-Combiner Titan figure to ''not'' include a smaller partner. Additionally, his Cyber Planet Key is also absent, both it and Drill Bit having been cut for budget reasons. He features a [[light piping]] effect that makes his eyes and forehead glow red.

:Fold-out panels in Metroplex's legs feature [[A.I.R. Lock System]] connectors, allowing him to connect, if somewhat awkwardly due to their height, to [[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulator]]s, [[Battle Master]]s and various other toys from the [[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]].

:This figure was officially revealed by IGN on [[April 19]], [[2022]]. <ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/hasbro-reveals-new-transformers-generations-legacy-series-titan-cybertron-universe-metroplex ''Hasbro Reveals New Titan Class Transformers: Legacy Figure''] - on IGN</ref>

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==Notes==
* Metroplex's "work" [[robot mode]] is not shown in the Japanese release's instructions. It is only briefly glimpsed in the cartoon, as part of his stock-footage "vehicle to robot" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We2xzrKaZb0 transformation sequence]. Also, several times in the show where Metroplex was depicted in a smaller environment, he was in his "work" mode without explanation or transformation shown.
* During the episode "[[Beginning]]", the back of his head shows his [[Light-piping|light-piper]] for some reason.
* Metroplex appears in an [[Easter egg]] cameo in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[Dissolution Part 2: Anomie|''Lost Light'' #2]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Megalo Convoy''' (メガロコンボイ ''Megaro Konboi''), '''Metroplex''' (メトロプレックス ''Metoropurekkusu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Super Metroplex''' (슈파 메트로플렉스 ''Syupa Meteuropeullekseu'')

==Footnotes==
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[[Category:Autobot Leaders]]
[[Category:Convoys]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Gigantion]]
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]

The Fallen/toys

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[[File:StudioSeries-The-Fallen-art.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]

By going from obscure comic book dude to the arch-villain of a blockbuster movie, '''The Fallen''' wound up with more than a few toys.

==Toys==
===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Thefallentitanium.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Hey, Stegmutt! Mister The Fallen is ON FIRE!]]
*'''Fallen'''/'''War Within Fallen''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand, left & right cannons
: Instead of being based on his comic appearance, the Fallen toy is loosely based on [[Don Figueroa]]'s design for pre-[[Earth]] [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] as seen in ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]]'' and ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'', though obviously with The Fallen's head and deco. He transforms into a Cybertronic tank. Sadly his tank form doesn't hold together well, nor does he have actual hands; just blocks with holes in them. His side-mounted cannons can peg into his forearms in robot mode, or be held in his fists.

: He features flames sculpted into the tread sections behind his head in an attempt to emulate the constant flames spewing from his iconic appearance in the ''War Within'' comic. He wears a faction symbol of his own effigy, and this same symbol is used for his included display stand. The Fallen is, by a fraction of an inch, the tallest (and the bulkiest) of the 6" Titanium Series figures.

: The Fallen received two packaging [[variant]]s, alternately sporting the name "Fallen" (sans definite article) or the trademarked name "War Within Fallen"; similarly, the nameplate on his display stand featured either "The Fallen" or "War Within Fallen".
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Unicron/TheFallen/thefallen.htm More information on The Fallen at TFU.info]''
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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:TF-ROTF-Legends-Class-The-Fallen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''*high-pitched helium voice*'' "What, how dare they make me so small?! I was worshipped as a ''GOD!''"]]
*'''The Fallen''' (Legends Class, 2009)
{{toydesigner|[[Alex Androski]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of the third wave of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class toys, The Fallen transforms from robot mode to a "Cybertronian Destroyer". For whatever peculiar reason, his legs are sculpted backwards, with the front (kneecaps and all) being on the back and vice versa. This is ''not'' a factory assembly error, however, as swapping the legs makes him impossible to transform, so it can only be chalked up to miscommunication somewhere along the line. As with all wave three Legends figures, the photo on the back of the figure's packaging shows a mistransformed robot mode, where the vehicle nosecone is not folded up against his back. For some reason, he has a swiveling waist. Also, due to his head flipping backwards on his alternate mode, it's pretty impossible to balance it on a flat surface.

:The instructions for transforming the alternate mode's feet are ''pretty'' vague: the 4th step tells you to flip the feet until his front "toes" face against the arms, while the prototype photos and the 6th step tells you to let his rear ankle pieces rest against the arms instead.

*'''Soundwave / EZ Collection The Fallen''' (2009)
:Available exclusively at the Lawson convenience store in Japan, this version of Legends class The Fallen is the same as the Hasbro release, despite [[:File:TF-ROTF-Legends-Class-The-Fallen-(Prototype).jpg|earlier pictures]] showing different [[paint operation]]s. The Deluxe Class Preview Soundwave it comes with is unchanged from the regular release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/LegTheFallen/thefallen.htm More information on Legends The Fallen at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:ROTFtoy-TheFallenVoyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Smokin'!]]
*'''The Fallen''' (Voyager Class, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-10'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of wave two of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager Class figures, The Fallen transforms from a robot into a "Cybertronian Destroyer" mode. The robot mode features several "slide-out energy absorption panels" on his head and arms which can either be deployed or hidden. In addition to that [[Mech Alive]] feature, his feet are spring-actioned so that when the toy is not standing on a surface (in other words, in jet mode), the toes ball up together. Setting the robot back down on a flat surface will splay the toes open again.

:There are rubbery connectors that attach his arms to his torso that increase accuracy to his visual portrayal in the live-action film, but this restricts his arm movement severely.

:There are at least two features to the toy not addressed in his instructions: first, the panels over the robot's forearms, which can be moved forward to cover the hands in vehicle mode; secondly, curved spikes which are normally in line with the upper legs can be rotated to point forward.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TheFallen/thefallen.htm More information on Voyager The Fallen at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ROTFtoy-GatheringattheNemesis.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hi, I'm the same!]]
*'''Gathering at Nemesis''' (Toys"R"Us-exclusive box set, 2009)
: This version of The Fallen comes with a [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#GatheringNemesis|silver Voyager Class Megatron]] from the first movie toyline. [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#GatheringNemesis|Soundwave]] was [[redeco]]ed predominantly in blue as an homage to the [[Soundwave (G1)|original Soundwave]]. The 3-pack Fallen has no color differences compared to the original single-boxed release, however, early samples of this 3-pack from China featured a voyager Fallen with 1 unique difference: the tip of the nose of his "Cybertronian Destroyer" mode was colored in the same grey plastic as his grey landing gear. It is not known if this sample's minor variation ever made it out to mass markets.
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[[File:ROTFtoy-TheFallenVoyagerorange.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|CAUTION: HOT ''(Target-exclusive Hasbro version pictured)'']]
*'''The Fallen''' (Voyager Class, 2009)

: A Target-[[exclusive]] redeco of The Fallen in black and orange (with translucent red) was released just before Thanksgiving weekend 2009 along with two other Target-exclusive Transformers sets. The fire-like deco likely homages The Fallen's beginnings as a creature perpetually aflame. He was packaged in a clear hexagonal package in robot mode, and his original Voyager Class packaging bio was used again, unaltered.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TargetTheFallen/thefallen.htm More information on Target The Fallen at TFU.info]''
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[[File:2010-WonFes-Tokyo-Blazing-Fallen.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(WonFes 2010 TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''The Fallen Blazing Edition''' (2010 Tokyo Winter Wonder Festival exclusive)

: This version is very close to the Target-exclusive redeco, but with translucent plastic instead of opaque.
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====''Robot Replicas''====
[[File:ROTFtoy-TheFallenRobotReplica.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Yes! We come from France!]]
*'''The Fallen''' (Robot Replica, 2009)
:This nonconvertible figurine of The Fallen boasts several points of articulation, a faithful replication of the robot mode, and little else. Like the Voyager Class toy, the forearms can be attached to the struts leading from his torso (here via a tiny balljoint), severely restricting his arm poseability, but increasing accuracy to his film design.

: Because he doesn't have an [[Alternate mode|alt-mode]] in the film, this technically makes him an almost-perfect replica of his CGI appearance.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RRTheFallen/thefallen.htm More information on Robot Replica The Fallen at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:TF-2010-VotF-Legends-Class-The-Fallen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Some victory for The Fallen would be novel!]]
*'''The Victory of The Fallen''' (K-mart exclusive multi-pack, 2010)
:''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]: [[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' The Fallen is an orange and black redeco of his Legends Class toy, whose deco is inspired by his Target exclusive Voyager Class figure, and it was released as part of a [[Kmart]]-exclusive Legends 5-pack that includes redecoes of Legends Class [[The Fallen#Transformers (2010)|The Fallen]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Megatron]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#VictoryFallen|Optimus Prime]], [[Jetfire (Movie)#Legends Class toys 2|Jetfire]], and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Starscream]].

:The set included a "Most-Wanted Decepticons" collectible card that featured The Fallen. It provided a code to enter into the "[[Hunt for the Decepticons]]" website to reveal the end of the story set up on the back of the package. Surprise, it's just the live-action film's ending, with no victory for The Fallen whatsoever. There is no truth in advertising!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/KMLegTheFallen/thefallen.htm More information on "Victory" The Fallen at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010toy-TheFallen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You'd be blue, too, if you had a removable face!]]
*'''The Fallen''' (Voyager Class, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Staff, mask

:The Fallen is a blue and teal [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of Voyager Class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' The Fallen, with new (and more [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]]) hands and head. The new face is removable, revealing a skull beneath, allowing for "give me your face" reenactment possibilities. The new head also has a much greater range of motion compared to the original. Due to the head retooling, he no longer features the deployable "energy absorption panels" behind his head as seen in previous Voyager Fallen figures. He is also the first toy of The Fallen to come with the [[void Scepter|"Command Staff"]] he wielded in the film, which necessitated the hand remolds. The staff folds in half and pegs underneath the toy in vehicle mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/TheFallen/thefallen.htm More information on "blue" The Fallen at TFU.info]''
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===''Robots in Disguise'' (2015)===
{{note|Virtually every Robots in Disguise (2015) toy in this list has a scannable [[insignia]] sticker on it. For [[Hasbro]] releases, it temporarily unlocks that toy as a playable character in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], and can only be scanned once per day. [[TakaraTomy]] releases simply check that off on their mobile app's collection list. It's honestly quicker and less redundant to say which toys '''don't''' have this feature.}}
[[File:RID2015-Legion-Class-Megatronus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bound to be repainted into Bowser at any minute.]]
*'''Optimus Prime VS Megatronus''' (Clash of the Transformers 2-pack, [[2015]])
**''Accessories'': Fusion Cannon
:Packaged with Optimus Prime, this Megatronus is a Legion-sized mold which can transform from a tank to robot and back. His Fusion Cannon can be mounted on his vehicle mode, his robot mode arms, and can be wielded like a rifle via 3mm hand ports.

:His scannable Decepticon insignia is on his robot-mode right shoulder. Stock photos of the figure did not feature the badge.

:The "Clash of the Transformers" 2-packs are only available as Toys"R"Us exclusives. So far he's the only Legion Class figure not to get an individual release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/TRULegMegatronus/megatronus.htm More information on Legion Class Megatronus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RID2015-Warrior-Class-Megatronus-CotT.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Fresh out of the Netherrealm. ''(Hasbro TRU exclusive version pictured)'']]
*'''Megatronus''' (Clash of the Transformers, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Spear
:This all new Deluxe-sized Megatronus is the fourth figure in the Clash of the Transformers line. He comes with a spear, which can be attached to his alt mode tank cannon. He is missing the purple highlights he has in the show, as well as in the (strangely more accurate) Legion-Class version from the same line. While the turret of his tank mode can turn on his waist pivot, the missile racks on his treads and the chest plate bumping into each other limits the range to about 90 degrees. It also cannot angle up or down very far due to how the arms attach to the torso. He also features a scan-badge on his chest, accessible when in-package.

:Unlike all other ''Clash of the Transformers'' figures (which were available as [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusives all around the world), Warrior Class Megatronus was only ever available at Toys"R"Us stores in the United States for reasons unknown.

:Megatronus was later retooled into [[Blastwave#Robots in Disguise (2015)|Blastwave]]/[[Bludgeon (Prime)#Robots in Disguise (2015)|Bludgeon]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/TRUMegatronus/megatronus.htm More information on ''Clash of the Transformers'' Warrior Class Megatronus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RID2015-Warrior-Class-Megatronus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You see it now Raiden, your legacy". ''(Hasbro retail version pictured)'']]
[[File:Transformers-adventure-TAV37-Megatronus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You poison their hearts with hope". ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Megatronus''' (Warrior Class, [[2016]])
**''Japanese release date'': [[February 27]], 2016
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TAV37'''
**''Accessories'': Spear

:This Megatronus figure is a redeco and retool of the Warrior Class figure above, sporting a maskless head. As with the original release, he features a scan-badge on his chest.

:The ''Adventure Series'' release of Megatronus features some paint applications to better resemble his appearance in the cartoon.

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[[File:RID2015-Ultra-5-Step-Changer-Megatronus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Remove the shadow from the light, the shadow grows". ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Transformers-Adventure-CotT-5-Step-Megatronus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"The legacy of life is death, Raiden. My followers accept this and live on. They fight for me." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Megatronus''' (Mega 5-Step Changer, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Spark Merger, Cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:5-Step Changer Megatronus transforms from robot to tank and back in just 5 easy steps! The toy's arms feature a transformation similar to [[Automorph Technology|Automorph technology]], triggered by turning the tank turret and folding the torso up. Due to the gimmick, his articulation is limited to his arms. Megatronus features 5mm ports on his hand, his shoulders, and 3 on his tank turret. Mega 5-Step Megatronus was released in an open package which allowed children to touch the toy.

:His scannable Decepticon insignia is on his robot-mode chest/vehicle-mode front plate. Awkwardly, his scan-badge features different patterns depending on the individual toy, and due to the latest update of the mobile game, scanning the differently-patterned badges only gives a random power-up item (Stomp). Because of this, unlocking Megatronus was completely useless until the mobile game's 2016 July update.

:Take extreme care with the transformation: the Automorph-style gears are somewhat prone to breakage if not properly transformed. One must first pull up and turn the tank turret and then transform the legs immediately after.

:Mega 5-Step Megatronus was initally only available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive, but was later sold at TJMaxx/Ross stores.

:The TakaraTomy release of the toy (as part of the Easy Dynamic Series) features a different scannable badge, which is compatible with the ''Transformers Chronicle'' app.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/TRU5StepMegatronus/megatronus.htm More information on 5-step Megatronus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TAV-34-EZ-Collection-Megatronus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"There will be no surprises from you, Mr. Cage."]]
*'''Team Bumblebee VS Megatronus set''' (EZ Collection 4-pack, 2015)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TAV34'''
**''Accessories'': Fusion Cannon
:This version of Megatronus is a redeco of the original Legion Class Megatronus toy, featuring plastic color changes, and additional paint details. He was released in a four-pack along with [[Strongarm (RID)#TAV34|Strongarm]], [[Sideswipe (RID)#TAV34|Sideswipe]], and [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#TAV34|Bumblebee]].

:Unlike the Hasbro release, the toy features no scan-badges; instead, one was printed on a small card, along with three other badges.

:Like the rest of the ''Adventure'' EZ Collection sets, some online retailers — including Amazon Japan — were still selling it two years later at greatly reduced prices (70% off).
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:POTP-Prime-Master-Megatronus-Bomb-Burst.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatronus''' (Prime Master, [[2018]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''PP-37'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[November 24]], 2018
**''Accessories'': [[Bomb-Burst (G1)#Generations|Bomb-Burst]] decoy armor, claw
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Megatronus is a [[Prime Master]] with [[Bomb-Burst (G1)|Bomb-Burst]] decoy armor, visually based on the original [[Pretender]]'s shell. Megatronus/Bomb-Burst is a [[Retool|retool]] of [[Liege Maximo#Power of the Primes|Liege Maximo]]/[[Skullgrin#Power of the Primes|Skullgrin]], with a new [[Prime Master]] sigil and decoy armor front.

:This toy has identical features to the other Prime Masters in the line. The decoy armor has a weapon piece which can fold out to create a weapon mode, or detach and be held in the armor's 3 mm-compatible hand. The [[Titan Master]]-like robot can store inside the decoy armor or ride [[Size class|Legends Class]] figures in vehicle mode, and is fully compatible with toys from the previous ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' line. The "Power Swap" gimmick means its [[spark]] form can plug onto any decoy armor's weapon form (which has a [[5 mm post]] to be held by larger figures), Deluxe Class figures' chest armor, Voyager Class figures' bucklers, Leader Class figures' [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix]] (in place of their Matrix core), [[combiner]]s' torsos (in place of their [[Enigma of Combination]]), or the [[Scepter of Sparks]]. With the power of [[You|your]] imagination, this bestows the Prime Master's [[Prime Master/Combinations|unique power]] on the larger figure.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:Combiner-Wars-Special-Edition-Prime-Master-Megatronus.jpg|thumb|250px|Guess he got the ''short'' end of the stick.]]
*'''Decepticon Blast Off''' (Special Edition, 2018)

:Redecoed from the above figure sans decoy armor, "Special Edition" Megatronus comes with ''Combiner Wars'' [[Blast Off (G1)#SpecialEdition|Decepticon Blast Off]]. Megatronus is mostly made from translucent red plastic, but painted over with grey, leaving a few important spots out to resemble Megatronus' fiery aura. However, as Blast Off comes with a ''Combiner Wars''-style hand/foot/gun rather than ''Power of the Primes'' [[Prime Armor]], there is no built-in way to attach Megatronus to Blast Off.

:Megatronus and Blast Off were initially revealed via preorder listings on [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and several Asia-based toy retailers prior to any official announcement from Hasbro. This set was an Amazon exclusive in the U.S. but was available through retailers such as [[Toys"R"Us]] in Asian markets. Unfortunately, as Blast Off wasn't given a localized release in Japan (due to the mold [[Blast Off (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|already being distributed]] throughout the last 2 years), Japanese fans would need to import to obtain Megatronus.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Leader-ROTF-The-Fallen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|PUT ON YOUR FACE!]]
*'''The Fallen''' (Leader Class, [[2022]])
**''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''91'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-100'''
**''Accessories'': Removable face, [[Void Scepter|two-part staff]], "Pyramid Desert Battle" backdrop (1st version)
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released in the tenth wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Leader Class figures, the long-anticipated The Fallen is a highly screen-accurate version of the character that transforms into a "Cybertronian spacecraft" in 17 steps. Like [[Shockwave_(Movie)#Studio Series|Shockwave]] from the same line, much of his budget is spent making the robot mode look as accurate as possible. The Fallen is constructed largely of dark translucent plastics, with silver and 'burning' orange highlights, as well as metallic blue [[Paint operation|paint applications]] are indeed accurate to [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]]'s CGI model. The Fallen also features a movie-accurate pair of 'secondary forearms' connecting his waist to his elbows, which include multiple [[Swivel joint|swivel]] and [[ball joint]]s to make sure his [[articulation]] remains as unhindered as possible despite the highly unconventional design. However, they can be detached from their ball joints to free up their shoulders if they do get in the way... sometimes ''too'' easily.

:The Fallen comes with his [[Void Scepter|staff]], which can split into two pieces, allowing for display as two hand-held weapons or even to recreate the scene where [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] snaps it in two to rip off The Fallen's face! Unfortunately, the staff is larger than the usual 5 mm, meaning only the Fallen can hold it properly. However, it does have two [[5 mm post]]s, one at each end, allowing for some use with other figures. The posts are meant for attaching the staff halves onto his spacecraft mode.

:The Fallen's pharaoh-esque mask (hilariously, packaged separately) is removable, revealing his hideous (and movie-accurate) skull underneath. This unmasked face features an articulated jaw, presumably to recreate the scene where he screams in agony as Optimus rips his [[spark]] out. Both his head and mask feature separate [[light-piping]] effects.

:The Fallen's alternate mode is partially based on the [[:File:ROTFtoy-TheFallenVoyager.jpg|alternate mode]] created for the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline]], but modified to skew closer to the style of the other Cybertronian jet designs seen within the live-action films.

:Like most ''Studio Series'' figures, the Fallen features a cardboard backdrop. In his case, it depicts the site of his [[Operation:_Firestorm|final battle]] against Optimus in [[Egypt]].

:The Fallen had the honor of being released as SS-100 in Japan. To celebrate, TakaraTomy held a giveaway via Twitter for 100 lucky winners to receive this figure.<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/news/ss-twitter-campaign.html TakaraTomy's SS-100 The Fallen Giveaway rules]</ref>

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==Merchandise==
===Missile Mania Board Game===
*'''The Fallen'''
: The Fallen is one of eight characters featured in the [[Missile Mania]] board game, represented by a small standee adorned with artwork of the character.
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===7-11 Slurpee tie-in merchandise===
[[File:ROTFmerchandise-TheFallenstraw.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|''Great'' Transformers tie-in merchandise or the ''greatest'' Transformers tie-in merchandise?]]
*'''The Fallen'''
: The Fallen will help you uncreate your Slurpee with this Slurpee straw topper figurine! Comes attached to a straw in a baggie and is available at your local 7-11 while supplies last!
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===Burger King===
[[File:ROTFmerchandise-BurgerKingTheFallen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Flame grilled to perfection]]
*'''The Fallen Flip-Out''' (2009)
:An embossed [[Temporary Decepticon base|plastic Decepticon insignia]], which flips up into a flat representation of The Fallen with some shoulder articulation. All of his robot mode details are stickers. The Fallen, naturally, has flames behind him.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/BKTheFallen/thefallen.htm More information on Burger King The Fallen at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=242&itemid=14653 More information on The Fallen at Toy News International]''
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesmegatronfallenprimejetfireironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Whoa, who ordered the extra-large The Fallen?]]
*'''Battle for the Fallen''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
:This ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' box set of figures comes with The Fallen, [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#RHBattleFallen|Megatron]] in tank mode, [[Jetfire (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Jetpower]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleFallen|Optimus Prime]], and [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#RHBattleFallen|Ironhide]] in truck mode. The Fallen is twice as large as a regular ''Robot Heroes'' figure, and has simple swivel joints at his shoulders and neck.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RHTheFallen/thefallen.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' The Fallen at TFU.info]''

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===''Tiny Titans''===
*'''Megatron'''{{sic}} (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''4'''
**''Number'': '''9/12'''

: Part of the fourth assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of "Megatron" is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, based on the design of Megatronus found in the ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus]]'' book.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in his [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] design. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

: This wave saw fairly minimal release at "big box" retailers, but unlike other waves, was ''not'' later picked up by drug stores and the like, making them particularly hard to find.

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===Prime 1 Studio===
[[File:Prime 1 Studio The Fallen Staff Spark.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb|"Oh c'mon, all I asked was the guy's face!"]]
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (2018)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-21EX'''

:The exclusive version of the [[Prime 1 Studio]] ''Museum Masterline'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#P1SJetpower|Jetpower Optimus Prime]] statue comes with a replica of The Fallen's [[spark]] and his Command Staff in reference to the villain's demise in the end of the movie.

:This version of Jetpower Optimus Prime is limited to 500 pieces.

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===Flame Toys===
====''Kuro Kara Kuri''====
[[File:FlameToysTheFallen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]
*'''The Fallen''' (September 2021)
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==Notes==
[[File:TFGenerations2014 Rejected TheFallen.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
*The Fallen's appearance in the ''[[Train Wars]]'' manga is based on a mock-up created for a [[Fan polls#Generations Magazine Exclusive Character Popularity Vote|poll]] in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Volume 1]]'', one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Onslaught (WFC)#Generations|Onslaught]], it would have featured the [[Ruination (FOC)|Ruination]] head in combiner mode, which would have been making its Japanese market debut. Ultimately, the Fallen only claimed 5% of the votes.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>

==References==
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Bonecrusher (Movie)

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Notsofriendly: There is nothing suggesting this to be an intended feature of the toy. The sheer difficulty in removing the part and the lack of detailing behind the face aside from the eyes tells me this quality is strictly a product of the figure's assembly.

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{{disambig3.5|the 2007 movie Decepticon|the nameless Decepticon in ''Revenge of the Fallen'' or Constructicon from ''Tales of the Fallen'' that look like him|Buffalo MPV Decepticon|Bonecrusher}}
:''Bonecrusher is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|Transformers]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:HeatScramble_MovieBonecrusher.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''He was a sk8ter boi She said see ya later boy'']]

Known as the "Claw of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]", '''Bonecrusher''' can be described with one word: hate. While other Decepticons get by on greed, ambition, or just their fondness for dispensing chaos, Bonecrusher is fueled by sheer, unrelenting hate. He hates everyone and everything, be they Autobot, Decepticon, or anything in-between—he even hates ''himself'', revolted by his misshapen, hunchbacked robot mode, which he considers a reflection of all the ugliness and malice inside himself. The full force of this vicious cycle of hatred finds release in explosive frenzied bursts of psychotic brutality, as Bonecrusher takes out the full force of his bitterness and self-loathing on anyone who looks at him sideways. He hates that. He also hates Megatron, but would hate being terminated by the Decepticon leader more, so he sticks around.

On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Bonecrusher was actually quite a skilled tactician—dedicated to the art of war, a fast thinker who could plough into battle while others were still mapping out strategy, and, most importantly in Megatron's eyes, a masterfully ''dirty'' fighter. However, Bonecrusher's skills left him consigned to a supervisory position and kept him off the battlefield, which, of course, he hated. Naturally, this only helped to increase his already epic levels of frustration and misery at his lot in life, until he became what he is today.<ref>Bonecrusher's profile in [[Transformers Comic issue 8|Titan's UK Transformers Comic #8]]</ref> He's so intensely pent-up that he'll unflinchingly take on opponents of any size—the bigger the better! Bonecrusher wouldn't hesitate to confront [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] head on, if he could.

He transforms into a Buffalo mine-clearing vehicle used by the military, perhaps because it was the vehicle he hated the least.

{{quote|'''Let it die.''' And ''you'' with it.|Bonecrusher to [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] about [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s death|"[[Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Transformers'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Jimmie Wood]] (English)}}

[[Image:Movie Bonecrusher carflip.jpg|left|250px|thumb|He hates the sundown slowdown.]]
Bonecrusher was hiding out in the motor pool of a military base when he received a communique from Starscream ordering the Decepticons to mobilize and converge on the location of the AllSpark. Leaving the base, he reported that he was "rolling" out. Sometime after this, he rendezvoused with [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] and [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]], and the three Decepticons headed off together to intercept the Autobots and their human allies who had the AllSpark in their possession.

[[Image:Movie Bonecrusher face.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Bonecrusher, like most celebs, hates the paparazzi. He also hates closeups.]]
Devastator wandered off somewhere, so Bonecrusher and Barricade continued their pursuit on the freeway. Barricade activated his sirens to clear the traffic and allow them more maneuvering room. Unsatisfied with Barricade's less conspicuous method, Bonecrusher used his mine-scoop to flip cars out of his way. Surprisingly, the Autobots didn't find this out of the ordinary, and only reacted when [[Sam Witwicky|ladiesman217]] recognized Barricade and warned the Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] aligned to block the Decepticons from [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], who had the AllSpark and the fleshlings.

[[Image:Movie2007_Bonecrusher_attacks_Prime.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Bonecrusher loves (for once) to watch things burn. Just not himself.]]
After Barricade pulled over to the side of the road, Bonecrusher transformed while still moving and skated towards the Autobots. Optimus Prime transformed and slid into position to block his path. Seeing the Autobot he really hated, Bonecrusher smashed through a bus, and tackled Optimus Prime, pushing him off an overpass tumbling and falling off the edge, dragging the Autobot leader down with him.

[[Image:Movie Bonecrusher dies.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Thus began (and ended) Bonecrusher's hatred of Prime's sword.]]
When they landed, he sucker-punched Optimus Prime, who then hit Bonecrusher so hard one of the Decepticon's [[Sensors#Optical sensors|optics]] popped free from its socket, all the while being observed by a little kid in an SUV, who thought the entire experience was ''cool''. The two played a little cat-and-mouse along the overpasses. After Prime jumped down to ground level, Bonecrusher swung his claw wildly at the Autobot, all the while screaming incoherently. This gave Optimus the opportunity he needed to get his [[Dual Energon Swords|sword]] ready... which the Autobot leader used to cleave off Bonecrusher's right arm and run through the Decepticon's neck, nearly severing it. Optimus then wrenched Bonecrusher's head from its neck and tossed it aside. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

{{note|Bonecrusher's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels ''[[Transformers (novel)|Transformers]]'', ''[[Transformers: The Junior Novel]]'', and ''[[The Quest for the AllSpark]]''; the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: Movie Adaptation]]''; the activity book "[[Look and Find Transformers]]"; and the storybooks "[[Optimus Prime Versus Megatron]]", "[[Meet the Decepticons]]", "[[Transformers Mix & Match]]", and "[[Transformers: The Movie Storybook]]".}}
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===Titan movie comics===
[[File:Bonecrushermemory-LISJazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|He hates the Conformité Européene mark.]]
Bonecrusher was known and feared by Autobots for never giving up. He almost killed [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] once and pursued him and his comrade [[Clocker (Movie)|Clocker]] for ages, driven by his hatred of nice-looking shiny robots (or nice-looking ''anythings''). As he said, "I figure, why should they look so nice... when I look like ''this!''" Clocker covered the wounded Jazz's retreat and tried to fight Bonecrusher, who hated that and killed him. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 6|Lost In Space 4: Jazz}}
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====Alternate timeline====
[[Image:Titan11_Bonecrusher.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Should we tell him we don't have bones?" "Nah. He'd hate that."]]
In an [[Tyran 208.28 Gamma|alternate timeline]] where Megatron won the battle of Mission City, Bonecrusher was surprisingly still alive and was in charge of security at the Decepticon's [[AllSpark]] holding facility. Although he was happy that he has his arm and head reattached, he hated his job, as he was just a glorified drone director, and not able to kill anything himself. Thus, when he learned that Ironhide and Ratchet were trying to get into the facility, he decided to let the two Autobot infiltrators in, just so he could personally confront and kill them. So he not only disliked his job, he also wasn't very good at it. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 11|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 3}} His fists hated on Ironhide's face before Ratchet stepped in, tearing the Decepticon up with offensive weaponry. [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]'s team arrived to take out the drones, leaving Ironhide and Ratchet free to bash up Bonecrusher {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 12|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 4}}; you'd think he would have hated this and wanted it to stop, but when the Autobots got pinned down by [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] drone fire, Bonecrusher ''tore apart his own troops'' to reach and kill the Autobots. He fought Ironhide again and this time lost, and may have been blown up with the AllSpark. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 13|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5}}
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===''Ghosts of Yesterday''===
Bonecrusher was part of the crew of the ''Nemesis'', led by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], who were searching for Megatron, who was lost thousands of years before, along with the [[AllSpark]]. He hated Starscream, but then so did pretty much all the other Decepticons on board.

When Starscream left to go destroy [[Ghost 1|an alien vessel]], Bonecrusher eagerly joined [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]'s plan to attack the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'' against Starscream's orders, as there was nothing else to attack. Bypassing [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], he headed straight for the ''Ark''. However, when he forced his way into the hangar, [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] were waiting, and unleashed hell upon him. He hated that. When Blackout ordered a withdrawal, Bonecrusher reluctantly complied.

Shortly afterwards, Barricade picked Bonecrusher to lead another assault on the ''Ark''. His only response to the command was a growl. The battle went better, this time with Bonecrusher managing to inflict some serious damage on Jazz. When Starscream joined them, but refused to tell them what he'd learned about the alien ship, Blackout challenged their leader, and Bonecrusher and [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] kept well back. Blackout had his [[exhaust port]] handed to him, and Bonecrusher was ordered to drag him back to the ''Nemesis''. During the subsequent fight, Bonecrusher had to fight Ironhide, and managed to dent his armor. However, when Starscream ordered the destruction of the alien ship, Blackout questioned his reasons, and Bonecrusher backed his fallen comrade up, though didn't press the issue as they were mid-battle. Later, Bonecrusher managed to spear Optimus with his tail, but the alien ship's weapons damaged Starscream enough that the Decepticons had to retreat, and Bonecrusher was forced to help his leader back to the ''Nemesis''. {{storylink|Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday|Ghosts of Yesterday}}
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===IDW movie comics===
[[Image:Movie BarricadeBonecrusher protoforms.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Bonecrusher's pre-Earth body. Bonecrusher hates retro-designs.]]
During the civil war on Cybertron, Bonecrusher was one of many warriors who fought for Megatron before the planet was ultimately abandoned. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}}

Bonecrusher was a member of Starscream's unit that was keeping [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s reinforcements out of [[Tyger Pax]]. When [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] arrived with news of Megatron and the AllSpark, Bonecrusher insisted that they move on as they had already killed all the Autobots in the area. He then demanded that Brawl take them to Megatron or he would kill them all. Witnessing the launch of the AllSpark, [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] commented that [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] would die, but Bonecrusher replied that they should let it die, and that Barricade should join it in death. After Starscream and Blackout settled their differences, the group headed after Megatron. {{storylink|Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall}}

They landed on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], the fourth planet of the solar system where they had detected the AllSpark's energy signature. The Decepticons destroyed a [[Beagle 2 Rover|primitive life form]] encountered on the surface. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}}

The Decepticons made planetfall on [[Earth]] in Afghanistan, quickly attracting the attention of a nearby [[United States military|US military]] base, which sent out an armoured personnel carrier to investigate. Bonecrusher declared his satisfaction in finally having something to kill, but this chance was snatched away when [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]] scanned the vehicle and destroyed it. He hated when that happened. Hitting the US airbase, Bonecrusher easily killed the humans before scanning a Buffalo mine-clearance vehicle. Bonecrusher hated the notion of "disguise", but hated standing out more. After scanning, he complained that there weren't enough lifeforms to kill. {{storylink|Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall}}
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===Toy bios===
[[File:Movie-Jungle-Bonecrusher-art.jpg|thumb|150px]]
During the final battle of the AllSpark, Bonecrusher faced off with his [[Transformers Comic issue 6|natural nemesis Jazz]] in a final battle to the ultimate finish. {{storylink|#Legends Class toys|Autobot Jazz vs. Bonecrusher}}

While attempting to reach Allspark by tearing through the traffic, Bonecrusher came face to face with Optimus Prime {{storylink|#FreewayBrawl|Freeway Brawl}} in the [[Colorado]] freeways. Even with his own massive strength, he felt Optimus Prime slowly overpowering him. {{storylink|#RPMs - Robot Powered Machines|Optimus Prime vs. Bonecrusher (Battle Series)}}

Despite all appearances, Bonecrusher managed to escape after his encounter with Optimus Prime (missing his head? beaten to a pulp?). While hiding out in the South American jungle, his version of relieving stress was ripping apart trees and destroying South American military convoys. {{storylink|#Jungle|Jungle Bonecrusher}} He was also plotting revenge on Optimus Prime for his defeat at his hands. {{storylink|#RPM2|Optimus Prime vs. Bonecrusher (Battle Series 2)}}

After the defeat of Megatron and The Fallen, Bonecrusher came out of hiding and vowed to destroy every Autobot he could find, if it was the last thing he did. He was last seen deep in the [[Sahara]] Desert. {{storylink|#FuryofBonecrusher|The Fury of Bonecrusher}}

Some time after [[NEST]] was established, Bonecrusher disguised himself as a NEST vehicle in order to infiltrate it and gather intel for the Decepticons. {{storylink|#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher}}

===''Unite for the Universe''===
Following Bonecrusher's death, his body was kept at the [[N.E.S.T. N.B.E. Resource Redistribution Plant]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]] waiting to be melted down by [[NEST]]. Before they got a chance to do so, [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]] attacked the plant and stole the bodies of Bonecrusher and [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], intending to graft parts of them onto [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] as part of [[Project Unite]]. {{storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 1|Ambition Instigated}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers The Game''===
{{voiceactor|[[Daniel Riordan]] (English)}}
{{note|Bonecrusher only appears in the Decepticon campaign of the game, and as a non-playable character t'boot on the console. He would've hated being playable.}}
While hiding in a military base, Bonecrusher came under attack by the humans twice, and required assistance from Starscream to escape. He hates needing help from people. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

===''Transformers The Game'' (PSP)===
After the Autobots manage to secure the AllSpark, they are attacked by Decepticon drones led by Bonecrusher. To give Bumblebee time to escape with the Cube, Optimus Prime takes on Bonecrusher personally, eventually besting him. After this Bonecrusher wasn't seen or mentioned through the rest of the game. Bonecrusher hates not being seen or mentioned. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (PSP)|Transformers The Game (PSP)}}

===''Transformers: The Ride – 3D''===
Bonecrusher rolled in and attacked [[Evac (Ride)|Evac]] and Sideswipe as they retreated from Devastator. He then transformed and began swinging his claw around wildly as Sideswipe tried to hold him off. Sideswipe was not strong enough to stop the bulky Decepticon but did manage to sever his claw. Bonecrusher was then dispatched when Evac landed some well placed shots to his chest and neck, falling to the pavement as the Autobots continued on. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ride – 3D}}

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Bonecrusher-Forged-to-Fight.jpg|thumb|300px|He hates multidimensional crossover games. But he loves speed-skating.]]
Bonecrusher was one of the Decepticons pulled from [[Live-action film series|his universe]] by the [[Quintesson]]s and forced to fight. He eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There are at least a few of him running around! As a Warrior, his prickly nature makes enemies Bleed when Critically punching him, which fuels Bonecrusher's attacks of hatred while reducing opponents' Evade and Power Rate. {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:Movie Legends JazzBonecrusher toys.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sure, Bonecrusher is smaller, but that just means his hate is extra-concentrated.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz vs. Bonecrusher''' (Legends multi-pack, 2007)

: As part of the ''AllSpark Battles'' refresh of the Movie toyline, a Bonecrusher is an all-new Legends class figure, transforming from a small robot into a Buffalo mine-protected vehicle with a painted head & vehicle windows, but no painted tires. His vicious fork-arm is also poseable. He is also packed with an unchanged Legends-class [[Jazz (Movie)#LegendsVsBonecrusher|Jazz]] figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsBonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on Legends Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''

*'''Bonecrusher''' (Legends, 2008)

: An individually packaged release of the Legends class toy, released within Europe and Australia.
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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:Moviebonecrushertoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The name's doomed to be nothing but bulldozers or buffaloes. And he hates that.]]
*'''Bonecrusher''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''MD-09'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the third wave of ''Transformers'' Deluxe Class figures, Bonecrusher transforms into a {{w|Buffalo (mine protected vehicle)|Buffalo mine-protected vehicle}}, with an articulated "mine-fork" for removing mines or cars or robots or unsuspecting buildings from his path. Although the fork is packaged with its sets of tines opposing one another, they can be rotated into a more appropriate side-by-side vehicle mode configuration, which the instructions fail to call out. He has six rolling wheels in this mode, and two sculpted, non-functional spare wheels. Also undocumented in the instructions are a pair of panels on his shoulders which are pinned through, able to be folded out.

: His robot mode is, like most of the movie toys, based on pre-final design work, explaining his ''extremely'' long extensible arms as seen on some concept art. The mine-fork splits to form a grabber-claw, which can snap onto victims with a geared slider [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] mechanism. His hips can often detach from the codpiece holding them together. He is extremely short compared to many contemporary Deluxes. The left side of his vehicle mode has a sticker of his personal symbol, a [[Bonecrusher (dog)|dog]] with a set of mine-fork tines coming from its mouth.

: He is named "Bone'''s'''crusher" on the Canadian [[cross-sell]]. Guess how Bonecrusher feels about ''that'' little misspelling.

: This figure was also repurposed as a [[Buffalo MPV Decepticon|generic Constructicon]] in IDW's ''[[Tales of the Fallen]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Bonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''

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*'''Deluxe three-pack''' (Sam's Club exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: This [[Sam's Club]]-[[exclusive]] three-pack contains an unchanged Deluxe Class Bonecrusher together with equally unchanged Deluxe Class [[Brawl (Movie)#JazzBonecrusherBrawl3pack|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#JazzBonecrusherBrawl3pack|Autobot Jazz]] toys. It also comes with a nifty poster depicting all three toys in a standoff scene. Not so nifty is that the box accidentally places Brawl and Bonecrusher's bios underneath each other.

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[[Image:Movie JungleBonecrusher toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The living definition of a Mean Green Fighting Machine. Bonecrusher, oddly enough, likes cliches.]]
*'''Jungle Bonecrusher''' (Deluxe, 2008)

: Finally, the big guy gets a [[redeco]], in deep forest green and olive green, as part of the "AllSpark Power" refresh line. It's not easy being green, and he hates that. He also hates redecos, slavish or not. He also hates quality control, and [[Fandom|fans]] who complain that the claw arm now has a habit of popping off with little force, while the original did not. Reviewer [[Ben Yee|Benson Yee]] pointed out that this interferes with the automorph trick, as the arm can now pop off while sliding that lever. It's obvious by now how he feels about Ben Yee, [[swivel joint]]s, [[quality control]], sore shoulders (and possibly his own shoulders as well), [[ball joint]]s, etc...

:*{{external|http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/JungleBonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm|Jungle Bonecrusher}}

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*'''Freeway Brawl (Two-Pack)''' ("Screen Battles" Deluxe, 2008)

: An unchanged regular release version of Deluxe Class Bonecrusher packed with a redecoed Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#FreewayBrawl|Optimus Prime]] to reference their battle under a freeway overpass that ended with Bonecrusher's decapitation and Prime standing heroically bathed in the light of a sunset.
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
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[[Image:DesertDecimationBonecrusher.jpg|thumb|300px|Boncrusher hates deserts but likes decimation, so he's in two minds with this set.]]
*'''Desert Decimation''' (Legends multi-pack, 2010)

:A redeco of 2007 Legends Bonecrusher featuring black windows and select parts cast in darker brown plastic. He was only available in the [[market six]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Desert Decimation]]" 4-pack together with [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Ratchet]], and [[Brawl (Movie)#DesertDecimation|Decepticon Brawl]].

:The stock photography incorrectly shows Bonecrusher's hand/rear truck ladder pieces as being light brown when they are dark brown on the final toy.

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[[Image:TF2010-FuryofBonecrusher-Bonecrusher-toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Now all I'll be needin' is an [[Transformer clothing|eye-patch]].]]
*'''The Fury of Bonecrusher''' (multi-pack, 2010)

: ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' Bonecrusher is a redeco of his Deluxe Class toy, with his darker brown plastic replaced with olive green, and featuring metallic and battle-damage [[paint operation]]s placed asymmetrically on his body. One of his eyes is also painted over with black, reminding us of how one of his eyes popped out when Optimus Prime ''cut his head off''. The problem with the claw arm popping off has also been fixed. This [[Walmart]]-exclusive two-pack also contained [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 3|a redeco of Recon Ironhide]] and a "Most Wanted" collector's card for Bonecrusher.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/WMBonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on "Fury of" Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''
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===''Movie The Best''===
[[File:TF-Movie-The-Best-MB-13-Bonecrusher.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Apart from better paint applications, he hates being a reissue.]]
*'''Bonecrusher''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])
**''ID number'': '''MB-13'''
:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Bonecrusher is a redeco of the first figure, featuring new paint operations and plastic color changes to make him screen-accurate.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-33-MV1-Voyager-Bonecrusher.jpg|300px|thumb|You better not bring those hate jokes back! Bonecrusher is watching!]]
*'''Bonecrusher''' (Voyager Class, [[2018]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''33'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-24'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 23]], [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': "Highway Showdown" backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Bonecrusher transforms from robot to a licensed Buffalo mine-protected vehicle. He comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting the highway fight with Optimus Prime from the first ''Transformers'' film.

: The vehicle mode's arm can be reformed into a grabber claw. It's quite top-heavy for Bonecrusher in robot mode, but bending him into a slight crouch or having him on all fours will allow him to stay upright.

: Due to his transformation, he is only barely taller than his Deluxe predecessor. However it must be noted that he is still with significantly more mass given the upgrade in size class.

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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
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[[File:Buzzworthy-Bumblebee-95BB-NEST-Bonecrusher.jpeg|300px|thumb|Yes, because having "All Hail Megatron" on the side of your alt mode will ''really'' help you go undercover as an Autobot.]]
*'''N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher''' (Voyager Class, 2023)
**''Series'': '''''Studio Series'''''
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
**''ID number'': '''95BB'''
**''Accessories:'' "Highway Showdown" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci21aZnOm2s/ Design notes on N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher]] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Sam Smith]] on Instagram</ref>
:''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' "N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher" is a recolor of his earlier ''Studio Series'' figure, transforming into a dark gray Buffalo mine-protected vehicle with [[NEST|N.E.S.T.]] livery and Autobot badges. His bio states that he is going undercover to gather intelligence for the Decepticons. Despite his secretive mission, he has the leet words "4LL H4IL M3947R0N" accompanied by a Decepticon symbol painted on his vehicle mode sides, just under his windows.

:He retains the "Highway Showdown" backdrop from his first release.

:Much like the rest of ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'', N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher is exclusive to [[Target]] and was was first revealed via online listings with no prior announcement from Hasbro.

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==Merchandise==
===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[Image:3DBattleCard_Bonecrusher.jpg|thumb|right|250px|What if Grumpy Smurf was a Transformers?]]
* '''Bonecrusher''' (2007)

: A 34-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]], Bonecrusher is formed from pieces punched out from two different cards and can be assembled to form a mine-clearing vehicle or a robot. He also comes with a third card providing stats for his attacks in each mode. Bonecrusher uses the same parts layout as [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] from the movie continuity and [[Bonecrusher (G1)|"Classic" Bonecrusher]] and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] from Generation 1.
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===''Attacktix''===
[[Image:Attacktix MovieTransformers Tournament Set.jpg|right|250px|thumb|So many people to crush, so little time. (Bonecrusher hates having little time to crush).]]
*'''Transformers Tournament Set'''

: Available exclusively in this set, this Attacktix playing piece of Bonecrusher is funnily enough one of the most accurate pieces of merchandise he has. The set also includes unique playing pieces of Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bumblebee. Bonecrusher hates the fact that everybody else has [[Cannon|guns]], and he has to use a claw. He also hates the fact that the attacktix line was canceled before he was released.
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===''Transformers'' (2007)===
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*'''TRANSFORMERS Chess Set''' (2007)

: Two identical silver-colored plastic statues of Bonecrusher serve as the [[Chess#Transformers (2007)|Chess Set]]'s Autobot-side Rooks.
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====''Transformers'' Movie Danglers====
[[Image:Movie Bonecrusher dangler.jpg|right|173px|thumb|Bonecrusher hates being cute and adorable and super deformed and not having a transformation-scheme. Wow he's really serious with this hate thing.]]
*'''Bonecrusher''' (2007)

:Released by [[Gacha International|Tomy Yujin]] in November 2007<ref name="TomyYujin">[http://www.gachausa.com/transformersdanglers.html Tomy Yujin ''Transformers'' page]</ref> as part of the [[Danglers Collection]], this toy is a weird plastic [[super deformed]] version of Bonecrusher that pops out his vehicle mode when you squeeze him. This little figurine has a little strap on it so that it can be put on cell phones or portable gaming devices.
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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====''RPMs - Robot Powered Machines''====
[[Image:ROTF-toy_RPM_OptimusPrime_vs_Bonecrusher.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Guess how Bonecrusher feels about having no transformation scheme, having his robot mode face down on the ground most of the time, and coming packaged with the guy who killed him?]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs Bonecrusher''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 08'''

:As a ''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' "Mini-Vehicle", Bonecrusher is a small, non-transforming Buffalo with his robot mode sculpted on its underside. He features through-axle construction similar to the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, letting him zip along smooth surfaces (and compatible racetrack sets) at high speed. Bonecrusher was only available in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]].

:In Europe, the names on the packaging are [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] Vs. [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] for some reason. Bonecrusher hates packaging errors.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RPMBonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on ''RPMs'' Battle Series Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime vs Bonecrusher''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 06'''

:The second Optimus Prime vs. Bonecrusher set features a green Bonecrusher redeco similar to the Jungle Bonecrusher toy.

:As part of the final wave of RPMs, Battle Series 2 did not get released through normal retail outlets in the United States, instead showing up for sale first in Canada, Asia and Europe. Later, though, it would show up in the US though [[Toys"R"Us|Toys"R"Us Express]] mall stores and discount chains like Ross and TJ Maxx.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[Image:Rhboneiron.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Bonecrusher is actually pretty glad that he doesn't come with the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RHScorponok|sword-wielding Prime]].]]
*'''Ironhide & Bonecrusher''' (Two-pack, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Bonecrusher comes packaged with the impressively-armed [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Robot Heroes|Ironhide]]. He is depicted lunging forward on his roller-skate feet, presumably to deliver an extremely enthusiastic hug. This figurine is notorious for not actually being able to stand up on its feet very well, usually requiring one of its hands to be used for balance.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RHBonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''
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===''Speed Stars''===
[[Image:SpeedStars_BattleSeries_OptimusVSBonecrusher.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Oh crap, sword-wielding Speed Stars Prime! That's what you get for having a positive emotion, Bonecrusher!]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs Bonecrusher''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 06'''

: This ''[[Speed Stars]]'' two-pack is the same as the one that saw limited release as part of the RPM line, containing a green Bonecrusher and an unchanged Optimus Prime. The toys have less paint details than in the RPM release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/SpeedStarsBonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on ''Speed Stars'' Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''
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===Prime 1 Studio===
[[File:Prime 1 Studio Optimus Prime Bonecrusher Head.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From Prime's personal collection to yours!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2021)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-28EXS'''

:The exclusive version of the [[Prime 1 Studio]] ''Museum Masterline'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#P1SROTF|Optimus Prime]] statue based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' appearance comes with a replica of Bonecrusher's decapitated head.

:This version of Optimus Prime also comes with [[Grindor (ROTF)#Prime 1 Studio|Grindor]]'s head torn in half and is limited to 888 pieces.

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==Notes==
[[File:PhotoshoppedBuffalo.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb|*Giant fork and Decepticon insignia not included with the real Buffalo.* Bonecrusher hates those disclaimers.]]
[[File:Movie Bonecrusher carflip error.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|You know these "photoshop fails" where someone has an extra arm?]]

* The real Buffalo mine-sweeping vehicle doesn't have such a huge fork. It is only 14 inches (35 centimeters) wide. The image that inspired Bonecrusher's design was actually a Photoshopped image put on the official Force Protection company's site to make it look more impressive. A 10-foot-wide (3 meter) appliance had to be fixed on Bonecrusher's arm for the movie.
* The majority of clips during Bonecrusher's highway car-flipping scenes have the mine-sweeping arm completely computer animated, as evident by the real, unaltered 14 inch-forked mine-sweeping arm being visbile in its docked position (where it sits while it is not in use). It seems that, despite there being mention behind the scenes that an appliance was attached to make it more menacing, the attached appliance—and possibly the arm's hydraulics—were not actually strong enough to lift cars like [[Michael Bay]] had originally wanted, leading to a new CGI arm being added in post-production. Unfortunately, the animators forgot to remove the ''real'' arm that the CGI arm extends out of.
* Force Protection loves Bonecrusher and the fact that he has picked their Buffalo as its alternate mode. They are actually quite proud of it.
* Bonecrusher's toy was used as a prop for a [[CNN]] Headline News report demonstrating the real Buffalo vehicle's mine-sweeping arm.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maAWP2uVd7M Bonecrusher Saves Lives]</ref>
* According to a press kit sent out in conjunction with the movie, Bonecrusher is "another [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]" who "forms [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]]'s left arm".<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20110721045136/http://numberonestars.com/transformers/production/decepticons.htm Decepticons: The “bad guys” in Transformers race]</ref> Thus far, there have been no reports of people using Bonecrusher as one of Brawl's arms, left or otherwise.
** Regardless, a Constructicon resembling Bonecrusher appears in [[Tales of the Fallen issue 3|''Tales of the Fallen'' #3]] and [[Tales of the Fallen issue 4|''Tales of the Fallen'' #4]].
* At various points during his fight with Optimus Prime, Bonecrusher emits some garbled roars that ''might'' be English. However, there is little agreement among viewers as to what he might be saying, and indeed, whether he even said anything at all. The subtitles and closed captions for the film do not identify any dialogue, just labeling it as "roaring". (Someone should really ask Jimmie Wood.) Considering the large amount of untranslated Cybertronic gibberish emitted by various Decepticons during the sequel ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', it seems most likely that Bonecrusher isn't intended to be saying anything comprehensible to human ears.
* Bonecrusher is Michael Bay's favorite character from the film, despite his limited screentime—so much so that Bay named [[Bonecrusher (dog)|his new dog]] after him.
* In one of [[Hasbro Q&A|Hasbro's bimonthly Q & As]], it was revealed that, in retrospect, Hasbro thought a Voyager-class figure would have been a better fit for the figure than the Deluxe. Over a decade after the release of the first film, ''Studio Series'' rectified this with a new Voyager-class figure.
* Bonecrusher's sequences were particularly difficult for [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] to do at first. The solution came from videotaping employees rollerblading in the parking lot, and a pair of fighting experts going through the motions wanted for Bonecrusher and Prime, then using that footage as references.<ref>''Transformers'' DVD commentary</ref>
*Bonecrusher's [[:File:Bonecrusher Concept Head Planetfall.jpg|head design]] in the [[Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall]] prequel comic appears to be based on a [https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7338/14099440531_01e6dd1535_b.jpg particular] early concept art or a similiar one for the 2007 movie.
* Each time he appears in ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight|Forged to Fight]]'', Bonecrusher has ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' as his multiverse credit, rather than the ''[[Transformers (film)|MV1]]'' credit as seen with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. One can only assume he hates this error.
* Last but not least, Bonecrusher hates ''[[you]]''.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bonecrusher''' (ボーンクラッシャー ''Bōnkurasshā'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Csonttörő'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hǔei-mìeh Chě''' (Taiwan, 毀滅者, "Annihilator"), '''Suì Gǔ Mó ''' (China, 碎骨魔, "Bone Crushing Demon")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Kistkolam''' (Кістколам, "Bonecrasher")

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Movie Decepticons]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Sam's Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Cerebro-shell

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Notsofriendly:

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[[File:Cerebro-shell marvel 21.jpg|upright=2.3|thumb]]
'''Cerebro-shells''' are devices used by the [[Decepticon]] [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. They have the power to control the minds of both [[human]]s and [[Transformer]]s if injected into their brains.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Bombshell marvel-21.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1| "Watch it, fleshing! When I want my feet licked I’ll ask for it! ...I want my feet licked."]]
In a plot to steal energy from [[Hoover Dam]], [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] ordered Bombshell to implant a cerebro-shell in the brain of [[Ricky Vasquez]], a worker at the dam. Bombshell showed Megatron the power of his shells by ordering the human to lick the dirt off his foot, and Megatron and the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] had a jolly good time when Vasquez complied. Their plan proceeded smoothly until the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] attacked, and Vasquez managed to overcome the cerebro-shell by thinking about his love for his daughter. While the plan was foiled, Bombshell attached himself to [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] and got into the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] undetected, where he implanted another cerebro-shell into an open wound on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. While this shell failed to take control of the [[Autobot]] leader, it let [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and Megatron tap into his thoughts, alongside the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], which Megatron used to give life to the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] later removed the cerebro-shell from Optimus Prime's skull and modified it to let the Autobots listen in on the Decepticons' plans instead. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

[[File:Cerebro shell power struggle.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
When Bombshell and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] were ordered to take control of [[Power Station Alpha]], they discovered [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] watching it on behalf of the Autobots. To distract him, Bombshell fired a cerebro-shell into young [[Anthony Duranti]] and ordered him to stand in front of the station's tracks during launch. Bumblebee was forced to transform and rescue him, which led to him being shot and killed by [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] for being a giant robot. {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}} Bombshell then infiltrated Power Station Alpha and planted a special cerebro-shell in its mainframe, which let [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] control it back to the Decepticon base. However, [[Doctor Mindbender]] of [[Cobra]] managed to lock onto the shell's electronic frequency and control the station over to the Cobra base instead. Meanwhile, Anthony, whom Bombshell apparently forgot about after he served his purpose, had become completely unresponsive, so his mother took him to a doctor, who spotted the cerebro-shell via x-ray. {{storylink|Power Struggle}}

The shell was surgically removed by [[McGrath|Doctor McGrath]] and Duranti returned to normal, while McGrath started prodding the shell while trying to figure out exactly what it was. This caused Bombshell to spasm and transform out of his own control back at Decepticon headquarters, although he only suspected some generic circuit malfunctions. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}} The shell eventually ended up in the hands of [[Mainframe (G.I. Joe)|Mainframe]] of G.I. Joe, whom also started prodding it. The deactivated Bombshell, who'd been brought into the very same room as the shell by Doctor Mindbender, started spasming again, and everyone found this very interesting. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}
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=====Transformers Annual 1985=====
{{note|Due to being published early in the franchise, these stories are out of continuity with the above.}}
[[File:Bombshell ravage plague of the insecticons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8]]
Upon learning of a potential alliance between the Autobots and the [[Ronald Reagan|President of the United States]], [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] awakened the Insecticons and sent them to disrupt the meeting, under the direct mental control of [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]]. During the mission, Bombshell launched a cerebro-shell towards [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] just as [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] destroyed his [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] drone, which caused Optimus to keel over in pain. Instead of the Autobot leader, Bombshell injected Ravage with the cerebro-shell, but since Ravage was already in control of Bombshell's mind, the end result was two Decepticons left mindless and immobile. {{storylink|Plague of the Insecticons!}}
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=====Earthforce=====
[[File:Irwin spoon cerebro shell inside story.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8]]
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In an attempt to ruin the Autobots' reputation amongst humans, Bombshell later injected [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] with a cerebro-shell, forcing the massive [[combiner]] to rampage through [[New York City]]. However, the Autobots recruited a reporter by the name of [[Irwin Spoon]] to climb inside Superion and remove the shell. {{storylink|Inside Story!}} Unfortunately, Irwin never got a chance to share this experience with the world, as Bombshell simply injected him with another cerebro-shell and made him write mudslinging stories about the Autobots instead. {{storylink|End of the Road! (UK)|End of the Road!}}
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====''Classics''====
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[[File:Bug bite cerebro shell games of deception.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.7]]
[[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]] reversed-engineered cerebro-shell technology in order to control the minds of his fellow Decepticons and take leadership of them. This worked out great until the signals from the shells were jammed by Autobots, and Bug Bite was shot by Megatron, who was immune to cerebro-shells anyway. A noteworthy innovation from Bug Bite's variation on the technology was that he modified his cerebro-shells to fit into the standard bore of Decepticon weaponry, presumably breaking the monopoly Bombshell had upon his signature weapon. {{storylink|Games of Deception}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:InsecticonSyndrome Seekers cerebroshells.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
After being caught in a battle of misunderstanding between the Insecticons and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s Decepticons, [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] was left sitting unconscious in a wasteland, where the Insecticons found him. Bombshell implanted a cerebro-shell in him, effectively turning Mirage into a slave to use against the other Decepticons (whom the Insecticons considered enemies at the time, due to the aforementioned misunderstanding). When the two groups settled their differences, Megatron used Mirage to lead the Autobots into a trap. [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] punched the traitor's lights out in the ensuing battle, and [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] found and removed the cerebro-shell when examining him afterwards. {{storylink|Traitor (episode)|Traitor}}

[[File:Insecticonsyndrome soundwave cerebroshelled.jpg||upright=1.3|thumb|left]]
The Insecticons later devoured the [[Nova Power Core]], which greatly increased their size and power. They decided that with this power, they didn't need to remain with Megatron anymore, and when [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] overheard their conversation, he was spotted and injected with a cerebro-shell. The Insecticons still followed Megatron to [[Iron Mountain]], where they revealed the next part of their plan and fired cerebro-shells at Megatron and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. The latter group fell victim to Bombshell, but Megatron managed to grab and crush the shell fired at him, causing Bombshell to cry out in pain. After the Insecticons lost the power of the Nova Power Core, Bombshell lost control of Soundwave and the Seekers, and their shells were ejected. He then used a "special" cerebro-shell to re-assemble [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], who had been blown to pieces. {{storylink|The Insecticon Syndrome}}
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====''Story of Binaltech''====
[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s Decepticon faction used modified cerebro-shell technology to control humans working on the Binaltech project, in order to implant Decepticon [[personality component]]s into the new bodies created for various Autobots. {{storylink|Arise! Evil Binaltechs}}

===Marvel coloring books===
Bombshell implanted a cerebro-shell in [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]. He was later forced to remove it. {{storylink|The Invasion of the Decepticon Camp}}

===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s plan to steal an oil truck involved Bombshell injecting the drivers with cerebro-shells, but the Autobots interrupted the plan and foiled the theft. {{storylink|Decepticon Hijack}}

Bombshell injected [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] with a cerebro-shell, using him to attack his own friend [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] before bringing him back to Megatron. When the Autobots attacked Decepticon headquarters to retrieve the architect, Bombshell was severely rattled by the resulting explosions, causing him to lose control of Grapple, who was rescued by his comrades. {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}

===Peril from the Stars===
{{notemultipath}}
[[File:Jazz aunt sue peril from the stars.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
Bombshell implanted [[you]]r [[Sue Richards|Aunt Sue]] with a cerebro-shell, although you were able to negate its effects with a [[Null-ray|null-field generator]] so that Jazz could remove it with a careful shot from his [[photon rifle]]. {{storylink|Peril from the Stars}}
{{-}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
At one point, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] (except [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]) were injected with cerebro-shells, causing them to go on a rampage. Once the devices had been magnetically extracted by [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] remembered that he could hear Bombshell's thoughts while under the Insecticon's control. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}

The cerebro-shells appear to run the risk of brain damage. Once it caused [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] to forget how to build a [[Sun-Pak]] and construct a [[portable laser-operated toothbrush]]. Oops. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Needler cerebroshell.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Dreamwave's version of the traditionally tiny, nigh-undetectable cerebro-shell.]]
At some point in the past, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] was involved with an undisclosed "incident" involving [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and a cerebro-shell. He is very ashamed about it. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

[[File:Extermination San Desto zombie army.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Under the orders of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], Bombshell used cerebro-shells to make a human army out of the entire population of [[San Desto]], California. During a confrontation with the Autobots, Bombshell himself had one of the shells planted on him, which caused a strange feedback loop and put him into stasis. {{storylink|Extermination}}
{{-}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Bombshell beachcomber spotlight blaster.jpg|thumb]]
By order of [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]], someone who looked just like Bombshell injected something that worked just like a cerebro-shell into [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] in an effort to make him assassinate [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], the inspirational broadcaster for the Autobots. Beachcomber eventually managed to fight it and override the control mechanism, but the effort burned out a large portion of his [[neo-cortex]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

[[File:Bombshell All His Engines.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Many years later, after the ''true'' Bombshell was created, he invented actual cerebro-shells. These devices appeared as small representations of Bombshell's insect mode, roughly the size of a Cybertronian's hand, and simply had to be attached to a target to mind-control them. Bombshell's commander, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]], was uninterested in using his inventions to control an army of mindless "[[zombie]]s", but later managed to kill [[Quake (G1)|a rebel]] by throwing a cerebro-shell at him and ordering him to die. Realizing that the shells could be used as weapons, Starscream ordered Bombshell to produce more of them. {{storylink|All His Engines}}

When [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] attacked the Decepticon base, Bombshell tried to replicate Starscream's trick, but the Autobot blocked the cerebro-shell with a piece of wreckage. He then stuffed the shell into [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]'s mouth, causing the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]] to fall under his command. Hot Rod ordered Razorclaw to attack Starscream, but his resistance against the mind control made him slow, and he was quickly defeated. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}}

Tasked by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] with perfecting [[combiner]] technology, Bombshell used cerebro-shells to experiment on [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], turning him into an example of the perfect combiner component: a mindless drone with no will of his own. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} He also meant to experiment on [[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]], only to find him unsuitable and end up murdering him. When [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] found the body, Bombshell planted a cerebro-shell on him to keep him docile, but the device was discovered by [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] who tracked its signal and confronted the Insecticon, seemingly killing him and breaking the shell's effect on Dirge. {{storylink|Devisive}} In fact, the cerebro-shell discovered by Prowl had been used to mask an even smaller one, which was able to implant itself into the Autobot thanks to [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|previous damage to his mind]], leaving him under Bombshell's direct control. Using this shell, Bombshell had faked his own death and went into hiding, continuing to manipulate political events through Prowl for a long time. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}}
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===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[File:AnimatedCerebro-shell.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|right]]
[[Dirt Boss (Animated)|Dirt Boss]] used cerebro-shells on [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] several times. {{storylink|Three's a Crowd}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:ConstructiconsRisingPart4-cerebroshells.jpg|thumb]]
On the remote planet [[Mayalx]], Bombshell used a cerebro-shell to subdue an unfortunate refinery worker before extracting his [[spark]] to create a highly volatile form of [[energon]] which the Insecticons used to over-fuel the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 4}}

When the Insecticons grew tired of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s rules, Bombshell placed a cerebro-shell on [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]], turning the [[cityspeaker]] into their slave. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}}
{{-}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
Following the Autobots and Decepticons being brought to [[Equestria]], the Insecticons began gorging themselves on [[Sweet Apple Acres]], coming into conflict with the Apple clan. Bombshell responded to the resistance by firing cerebro-shells, only for [[Auntie Applesauce]] to accidentally deflect one back onto him. Forced to obey her frightened cries to leave her alone, Bombshell led his forces away. {{storylink|Strength in Numbers}}

==Notes==
*As a kind of [[easter egg]], [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s cerebro-shells were patterned after [[Needler (G1)|Needler]], Bombshell's [[Action Master partner]].
*Cerebro-shells are the basis for the [[Movie (franchise)|movie continuity]] [[Insecticon (Movie)|Insecticons]]' [[cerebro-strip]]s.

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[[Category:IDW (2019) technology]]

Cerebro-shell

2021-11-16T05:51:29Z

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[[File:Cerebro-shell marvel 21.jpg|upright=2.3|thumb]]
'''Cerebro-shells''' are devices used by the [[Decepticon]] [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. They have the power to control the minds of both [[human]]s and [[Transformer]]s if injected into their brains.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Bombshell marvel-21.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1| "Watch it, Fleshing! When I want my feet licked I’ll ask for it! ...I want my feet licked."]]
In a plot to steal energy from [[Hoover Dam]], [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] ordered Bombshell to implant a cerebro-shell in the brain of [[Ricky Vasquez]], a worker at the dam. Bombshell showed Megatron the power of his shells by ordering the human to lick dirt off his foot, and Megatron and the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] had a jolly good time when Vasquez complied. Their plan proceeded smoothly until the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] attacked, and Vasquez managed to overcome the cerebro-shell by thinking about his love for his daughter. While the plan was foiled, Bombshell attached himself to [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] and got into the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] undetected, where he implanted another cerebro-shell into an open wound on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. While this shell failed to take control of the [[Autobot]] leader, it let [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and Megatron tap into his thoughts, alongside the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], which Megatron used to give life to the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] later removed the cerebro-shell from Optimus Prime's skull and modified it to let the Autobots listen in on the Decepticons' plans instead. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

[[File:Cerebro shell power struggle.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
When Bombshell and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] were ordered to take control of [[Power Station Alpha]], they discovered [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] watching it on behalf of the Autobots. To distract him, Bombshell fired a cerebro-shell into young [[Anthony Duranti]] and ordered him to stand in front of the station's tracks during launch. Bumblebee was forced to transform and rescue him, which led to him being shot and killed by [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] for being a giant robot. {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}} Bombshell then infiltrated Power Station Alpha and planted a special cerebro-shell in its mainframe, which let [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] control it back to the Decepticon base. However, [[Doctor Mindbender]] of [[Cobra]] managed to lock onto the shell's electronic frequency and control the station over to the Cobra base instead. Meanwhile, Anthony, whom Bombshell apparently forgot about after he served his purpose, had become completely unresponsive, so his mother took him to a doctor, who spotted the cerebro-shell via x-ray. {{storylink|Power Struggle}}

The shell was surgically removed by [[McGrath|Doctor McGrath]] and Duranti returned to normal, while McGrath started prodding the shell while trying to figure out exactly what it was. This caused Bombshell to spasm and transform out of his own control back at Decepticon headquarters, although he only suspected some generic circuit malfunctions. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}} The shell eventually ended up in the hands of [[Mainframe (G.I. Joe)|Mainframe]] of G.I. Joe, whom also started prodding it. The deactivated Bombshell, who'd been brought into the very same room as the shell by Doctor Mindbender, started spasming again, and everyone found this very interesting. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}
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=====Transformers Annual 1985=====
{{note|Due to being published early in the franchise, these stories are out of continuity with the above.}}
[[File:Bombshell ravage plague of the insecticons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8]]
Upon learning of a potential alliance between the Autobots and the [[Ronald Reagan|President of the United States]], [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] awakened the Insecticons and sent them to disrupt the meeting, under the direct mental control of [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]]. During the mission, Bombshell launched a cerebro-shell towards [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] just as [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] destroyed his [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] drone, which caused Optimus to keel over in pain. Instead of the Autobot leader, Bombshell injected Ravage with the cerebro-shell, but since Ravage was already in control of Bombshell's mind, the end result was two Decepticons left mindless and immobile. {{storylink|Plague of the Insecticons!}}
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=====Earthforce=====
[[File:Irwin spoon cerebro shell inside story.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8]]
{{earthforcefiction}}
In an attempt to ruin the Autobots' reputation amongst humans, Bombshell later injected [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] with a cerebro-shell, forcing the massive [[combiner]] to rampage through [[New York City]]. However, the Autobots recruited a reporter by the name of [[Irwin Spoon]] to climb inside Superion and remove the shell. {{storylink|Inside Story!}} Unfortunately, Irwin never got a chance to share this experience with the world, as Bombshell simply injected him with another cerebro-shell and made him write mudslinging stories about the Autobots instead. {{storylink|End of the Road! (UK)|End of the Road!}}
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====''Classics''====
{{noteclassics}}
[[File:Bug bite cerebro shell games of deception.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.7]]
[[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]] reversed-engineered cerebro-shell technology in order to control the minds of his fellow Decepticons and take leadership of them. This worked out great until the signals from the shells were jammed by Autobots, and Bug Bite was shot by Megatron, who was immune to cerebro-shells anyway. A noteworthy innovation from Bug Bite's variation on the technology was that he modified his cerebro-shells to fit into the standard bore of Decepticon weaponry, presumably breaking the monopoly Bombshell had upon his signature weapon. {{storylink|Games of Deception}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:InsecticonSyndrome Seekers cerebroshells.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
After being caught in a battle of misunderstanding between the Insecticons and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s Decepticons, [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] was left sitting unconscious in a wasteland, where the Insecticons found him. Bombshell implanted a cerebro-shell in him, effectively turning Mirage into a slave to use against the other Decepticons (whom the Insecticons considered enemies at the time, due to the aforementioned misunderstanding). When the two groups settled their differences, Megatron used Mirage to lead the Autobots into a trap. [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] punched the traitor's lights out in the ensuing battle, and [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] found and removed the cerebro-shell when examining him afterwards. {{storylink|Traitor (episode)|Traitor}}

[[File:Insecticonsyndrome soundwave cerebroshelled.jpg||upright=1.3|thumb|left]]
The Insecticons later devoured the [[Nova Power Core]], which greatly increased their size and power. They decided that with this power, they didn't need to remain with Megatron anymore, and when [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] overheard their conversation, he was spotted and injected with a cerebro-shell. The Insecticons still followed Megatron to [[Iron Mountain]], where they revealed the next part of their plan and fired cerebro-shells at Megatron and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. The latter group fell victim to Bombshell, but Megatron managed to grab and crush the shell fired at him, causing Bombshell to cry out in pain. After the Insecticons lost the power of the Nova Power Core, Bombshell lost control of Soundwave and the Seekers, and their shells were ejected. He then used a "special" cerebro-shell to re-assemble [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], who had been blown to pieces. {{storylink|The Insecticon Syndrome}}
{{-}}

====''Story of Binaltech''====
[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s Decepticon faction used modified cerebro-shell technology to control humans working on the Binaltech project, in order to implant Decepticon [[personality component]]s into the new bodies created for various Autobots. {{storylink|Arise! Evil Binaltechs}}

===Marvel coloring books===
Bombshell implanted a cerebro-shell in [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]. He was later forced to remove it. {{storylink|The Invasion of the Decepticon Camp}}

===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s plan to steal an oil truck involved Bombshell injecting the drivers with cerebro-shells, but the Autobots interrupted the plan and foiled the theft. {{storylink|Decepticon Hijack}}

Bombshell injected [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] with a cerebro-shell, using him to attack his own friend [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] before bringing him back to Megatron. When the Autobots attacked Decepticon headquarters to retrieve the architect, Bombshell was severely rattled by the resulting explosions, causing him to lose control of Grapple, who was rescued by his comrades. {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}

===Peril from the Stars===
{{notemultipath}}
[[File:Jazz aunt sue peril from the stars.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
Bombshell implanted [[you]]r [[Sue Richards|Aunt Sue]] with a cerebro-shell, although you were able to negate its effects with a [[Null-ray|null-field generator]] so that Jazz could remove it with a careful shot from his [[photon rifle]]. {{storylink|Peril from the Stars}}
{{-}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
At one point, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] (except [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]) were injected with cerebro-shells, causing them to go on a rampage. Once the devices had been magnetically extracted by [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] remembered that he could hear Bombshell's thoughts while under the Insecticon's control. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}

The cerebro-shells appear to run the risk of brain damage. Once it caused [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] to forget how to build a [[Sun-Pak]] and construct a [[portable laser-operated toothbrush]]. Oops. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Needler cerebroshell.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Dreamwave's version of the traditionally tiny, nigh-undetectable cerebro-shell.]]
At some point in the past, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] was involved with an undisclosed "incident" involving [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and a cerebro-shell. He is very ashamed about it. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

[[File:Extermination San Desto zombie army.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Under the orders of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], Bombshell used cerebro-shells to make a human army out of the entire population of [[San Desto]], California. During a confrontation with the Autobots, Bombshell himself had one of the shells planted on him, which caused a strange feedback loop and put him into stasis. {{storylink|Extermination}}
{{-}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Bombshell beachcomber spotlight blaster.jpg|thumb]]
By order of [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]], someone who looked just like Bombshell injected something that worked just like a cerebro-shell into [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] in an effort to make him assassinate [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], the inspirational broadcaster for the Autobots. Beachcomber eventually managed to fight it and override the control mechanism, but the effort burned out a large portion of his [[neo-cortex]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

[[File:Bombshell All His Engines.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Many years later, after the ''true'' Bombshell was created, he invented actual cerebro-shells. These devices appeared as small representations of Bombshell's insect mode, roughly the size of a Cybertronian's hand, and simply had to be attached to a target to mind-control them. Bombshell's commander, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]], was uninterested in using his inventions to control an army of mindless "[[zombie]]s", but later managed to kill [[Quake (G1)|a rebel]] by throwing a cerebro-shell at him and ordering him to die. Realizing that the shells could be used as weapons, Starscream ordered Bombshell to produce more of them. {{storylink|All His Engines}}

When [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] attacked the Decepticon base, Bombshell tried to replicate Starscream's trick, but the Autobot blocked the cerebro-shell with a piece of wreckage. He then stuffed the shell into [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]'s mouth, causing the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]] to fall under his command. Hot Rod ordered Razorclaw to attack Starscream, but his resistance against the mind control made him slow, and he was quickly defeated. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}}

Tasked by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] with perfecting [[combiner]] technology, Bombshell used cerebro-shells to experiment on [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], turning him into an example of the perfect combiner component: a mindless drone with no will of his own. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} He also meant to experiment on [[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]], only to find him unsuitable and end up murdering him. When [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] found the body, Bombshell planted a cerebro-shell on him to keep him docile, but the device was discovered by [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] who tracked its signal and confronted the Insecticon, seemingly killing him and breaking the shell's effect on Dirge. {{storylink|Devisive}} In fact, the cerebro-shell discovered by Prowl had been used to mask an even smaller one, which was able to implant itself into the Autobot thanks to [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|previous damage to his mind]], leaving him under Bombshell's direct control. Using this shell, Bombshell had faked his own death and went into hiding, continuing to manipulate political events through Prowl for a long time. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}}
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===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[File:AnimatedCerebro-shell.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|right]]
[[Dirt Boss (Animated)|Dirt Boss]] used cerebro-shells on [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] several times. {{storylink|Three's a Crowd}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:ConstructiconsRisingPart4-cerebroshells.jpg|thumb]]
On the remote planet [[Mayalx]], Bombshell used a cerebro-shell to subdue an unfortunate refinery worker before extracting his [[spark]] to create a highly volatile form of [[energon]] which the Insecticons used to over-fuel the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 4}}

When the Insecticons grew tired of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s rules, Bombshell placed a cerebro-shell on [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]], turning the [[cityspeaker]] into their slave. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}}
{{-}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
Following the Autobots and Decepticons being brought to [[Equestria]], the Insecticons began gorging themselves on [[Sweet Apple Acres]], coming into conflict with the Apple clan. Bombshell responded to the resistance by firing cerebro-shells, only for [[Auntie Applesauce]] to accidentally deflect one back onto him. Forced to obey her frightened cries to leave her alone, Bombshell led his forces away. {{storylink|Strength in Numbers}}

==Notes==
*As a kind of [[easter egg]], [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s cerebro-shells were patterned after [[Needler (G1)|Needler]], Bombshell's [[Action Master partner]].
*Cerebro-shells are the basis for the [[Movie (franchise)|movie continuity]] [[Insecticon (Movie)|Insecticons]]' [[cerebro-strip]]s.

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Chain of Command (BW)

2021-10-30T19:04:31Z

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{{disambig2|the ''Beast Wars'' episode|the ''Prime'' episode|Chain of Command (Prime)}}
{{episode
|series=BWtoon
|ep=5
|image=Coc getshorty.jpg
|caption=An armed society is a polite society.
|title="Chain of Command"
|production company=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|airdate=[[September 24]], 1996
|written by=[[Jesse Winfield]]
|directed by=[[Andrew Doucette]]
|animation studio=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|continuity=[[Beast Wars continuity]]
|packaged with=[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Cheetus]]
}}
'''After Optimus Primal is abducted by an alien probe, the remaining Maximals must decide on a new leader.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Chain of Command Standing stones glow.jpg|left|200px|thumb|No wonder Stonehenge is popular.]]
The [[Maximal]]s detect an [[energon crystal]] under the {{w|cairn}} in the [[Standing Stones]]. [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] thinks it reeks of 'bait' and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] notes that the [[energon]] on [[Earth|this planet]] isn't natural, as it does not conform to the planet's geology. The [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] attack, putting an end to the discussion. During the battle, [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] purposely fires directly on the buried energon crystal, causing it to destabilize. His prize now useless, [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] orders a retreat while the Maximals head for cover as it builds to overload. But instead of a debilitating [[energon wave]], it sends a signal to the stars, depleting the crystal's energy. With the Predacons gone and the energon reduced to dust, the bewildered Maximals return to base.

[[Image:Chain of Command Dinobot probe.jpg|right|200px|thumb|You are getting sleepy...]]
Later, an [[Vok probe|alien probe]] emerges from [[unspace|transwarp space]] and enters the atmosphere. The Predacons initially mistake it for a [[stasis pod]], but Rhinox immediately recognizes it as something else. Both sides head to intercept it at the Standing Stones. [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] confront Megatron and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], but when they transform and begin to battle, the probe puts out an energy burst that renders them unconscious and causes Primal to vanish into thin air.

A disoriented Dinobot awakens in the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'''s [[CR chamber]] and, seeing three angry Maximals standing over him, momentarily mistakes it for a [[Maximal Torture Chamber]]. The probe, as it turned out, somehow dumped Dinobot, Megatron and Waspinator outside of their respective bases. Believing Primal to be destroyed, Dinobot attempts to take command of the Maximals. Rhinox heads off a fight between Dinobot and Rattrap by insisting on a secret ballot, the traditional Maximal method for resolving such problems.

After the vote results in stalemate, with two votes for each contender, Dinobot giddily rebukes the shortcomings of their peaceful solution. He declares that he will break the tie by force and prepares to attack Rattrap. Before the fight can begin, they are contacted by Optimus Primal, who is ''not'' dead. Primal's body has been digitally stored, but his consciousness remains active within the probe. Optimus puts Rattrap in charge. Dinobot glares at him.

[[Image:Chain of Command Rhinox device.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"How's it going?" "Good, good". "... you just welded your hand to it didn't you?" "Yes, yes I did".]]
Megatron, also believing Primal dead, sends [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] and Waspinator to the Standing Stones while the other Predacons attack the Axalon. Dinobot fights Megatron one-on-one, ignoring Rattrap's order to disengage and reset the Axalon's failing [[shield circuitry]]. Rattrap scrambles and is able to restore the shields at the last moment. The Predacons retreat when Dinobot beats Megatron back, and Dinobot apologizes to Rattrap for not following his orders, affirming himself "dishonored". Dinobot's uncharacteristic deference and respect makes Rattrap uncomfortable, and he brushes it off.

[[Image:Chain of Command Maximals probe.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The Maximals prepare to fight [[Trukk not munky|G1 fanatics]].]]
The Maximals head to the Standing Stones with a device Rhinox has built to attempt to extract Optimus from the probe. The Predacons attack them at the Stones, Rhinox unloading his frustrations on Waspinator when his device malfunctions, blasting him to bits with his chaingun. Waspinator shorts out and comes in contact with one of the stones which activates, revealing the entire Standing Stones site is a single device. The probe opens in response, and Primal materializes. The Predacons retreat before his considerable firepower, but the probe dematerializes before the Maximals can decide what to do with it.

Optimus commends Rattrap on his performance as commander, though Rattrap is more than happy to hand the title back. The Maximals are left wondering what the probe's purpose was, and Rhinox ominously observes the [[Vok|aliens]] have learned they have the ability to reason... and of their destructive capabilities.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s
|c1=
* [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (1)
* [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] (2)
* [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (3)
* [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] (4)
* [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (5)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s
|c2=
* [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (6)
* [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (7)
* [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] (8)
* [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] (9)
* [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] (10)

|c4=
* [[Vok probe]] (11)

}}

==Quotes==
"Hey power down! You're on our side now, remember?" 
"And Maximals don't have torture chambers! Though, you know... I could get behind that idea."
:—'''Cheetor''' and '''Rattrap''' to Dinobot

"Wait, stand by here! Who died and made you Prime, scaleface?"
:—'''Rattrap''' trying to show Dinobot who's boss.

"Megatron back! Megatron back! Scorponok alone with Tarantulas and Terrorsaur. Very ''bad!''"
:—'''Scorponok''' loses coherence under pressure.

"I know just how the weakling Maximals will respond to Optimus's death. Confusion! Bickering! Recriminations! The perfect opportunity for a surprise attack."
:—'''Megatron''' deals with loss like a true villain.

"Ha ha, great system, your 'democracy.' No mechanism to break a tie!"
:—'''Dinobot''', who's actually a socialist, believe it or not.

"Make a device to extract physical molecular structure from an alien probe? Man, I've gotta be a miracle worker!"
:—'''Rhinox''', channeling [[Scotty]].

"You were selfless in putting that shield back online. I ought to have followed your command. I... am dishonored." 
"Ehh... next time."
:—'''Dinobot''' and an uncomfortable '''Rattrap'''

"But why would they want to know? And more importantly, who are they? Friends, enemies, or... something ''more''?"
:—'''Dinobot''', on the mysterious aliens

==Notes==
===Script timeline===
* First draft: 9th January 1996
* Finalised: 15th January 1996
* Revised: 26th January 1996

===Animation and technical errors===
* If that's a solar eclipse in the opening shot, how come there's light coming from below the horizon?
* When Waspinator first appears, his [[beast mode]] is all messed up with random bits being misaligned and sticking out of him oddly.
* During the initial fight, as Waspinator and Terrorsaur swoop up towards Optimus, Terrorsaur's upper body distorts for a fraction of a second before the shot changes.
* When Optimus is zapped into the alien device, his right gorilla hand is missing, his arm ending in a stump.
* Some of Rattrap's fingers are clipping though his hip as Rhinox announces the second vote for Dinobot.
* Both times when Rhinox says "Oh no", his lips don't move.
* When Dinobot executes his flying kick, his foot actually passes through Megatron's head. This is more apparent in the closeup shot.
* When Dinobot blasts away Megatron with his eye beams, the jaw of Megatron's ''T. rex'' head dislocates and snaps way wide open.
* Then, as Megatron lands and gets up, his dinosaur head clips through his leg.
* As Rhinox exclaims "This whole place ''is'' a single device!" and the view zooms out, Cheetor in the back keeps twitching and jumping poses between frames, as if he was still firing his gun.

===Continuity errors===
* Considering future revelations regarding the planet the Beast Wars occur on, the shots from space in this episode are odd. When the Standing Stones are first activated, we see a shot of the planet from space with the beam apparently originating from a large, unknown continent. When the Probe arrives we see it heading towards a continent that doesn't seem to match the earlier one. And the final shot of the episode also shows the planet, this time with a continent that looks the same shape as South America, but with Mexico missing. This time there's a continent to the right that could be Africa, but it's far too close if it is, and above is something that could vaguely be Europe if you squint, but it's also in the wrong place. It's possible that the vague geography was intentional on the part of the writers, to deliberately obfuscate future developments.
* The dialogue makes it very clear that the incapacitated Dinobot and Predacons did not return to base under their own power, but through some outside force. No one seems particularly concerned by this, though. Did the probe take everybody home? A genuine ''deus ex machina'' to move the plot forward?

===Continuity notes===
* The Maximals are not entirely convinced Dinobot didn't off Primal himself for the job, as he attempted to 3 episodes prior.
* The episode opens with the [[Planet Buster|second moon]] eclipsing the sun. The moon's unnatural nature will again be mentioned in "[[The Trigger, Part 1]]", and it plays a critical role in the season finale.
* Megatron initially mistakes the alien probe for a Maximal stasis pod. Later episodes will show that a falling stasis pod is a big deal for both sides, as it gives them a chance to add a new member to their respective army.
* The ongoing [[Vok]] storyline put in its first appearance since "[[Beast Wars (Part 2)]]", it will feature again in "[[The Trigger, Part 1]]". The Vok will not be named until the series is almost over.
* [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] exhibits his "babbling" personality in this episode as, apparently, being left alone with the scheming Terrorsaur and Tarantulas while Megatron is undergoing major repairs makes him ''extremely'' nervous. Given Tarantulas's dietary habits, this might be understandable...
* This episode features the (fairly awesome) debut of Rhinox's "Chaingun of Doom" (occasionally called the "Chaingun of Command" after this episode). It also involves the first time Waspinator is blown to scrap.

===Real-world references===
* Rattrap mentions "B-movies", a uniquely [[human]] concept.
* The "Standing Stones" resemble many European stone circles, of which [[Stonehenge]] is the most famous. (However, the shot from space of showing the location of the Standing Stones certainly isn't Britain, and doesn't resemble Europe either.)

===Trivia===
* The initial fight by the [[Standing Stones]] features shadow, a rare luxury in early ''Beast Wars'' episodes.
* Optimus Primal is reading late at night below the ''Axalon'' when the probe comes down, a rare quiet character moment.
* During the battle at the Maximal base, Megatron tries to gain the upper hand by ramming his face into Dinobot's airborne foot. Megatron clearly fails at this attempt and takes note to dodge easily evadable flying kicks in the future.
* It is fairly certain that Rhinox is the one who voted for Rattrap and Cheetor is the one who voted for Dinobot. Rhinox was clearly unpleasantly surprised by the second vote for Dinobot, and when Optimus tells them that Rattrap is in charge, Cheetor is seen visibly annoyed in the background while Rhinox happily pats Rattrap on the back.
* Scorponok's missiles sport a Predacon insignia instead of the Maximal logos they've carried until now. Apparently the original idea was that the Maximal insignia showed who the missiles were intended ''for'', but fans were confused as to why Scorponok, a Predacon, would have a Maximal logo on his weapons, so they changed it.
* On three separate occasions, the Maximals stand at the Standing Stones staring at them while Predacons sneak up behind them. It's a good thing that Megatron seems to prefer dramatically interrupting the Maximals while they are speaking rather than just, y'know, shooting them in the back.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''La Disparition'''" ("The Disappearance")

:*''Title:'' "'''Disparition'''" ("Disappearance")

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Il passaggio del comando'''" ("The Passage of the Command")

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Kieta Convoy'''" (消えたコンボイ, "Convoy Disappeared")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 29|29 October]] [[1997]]

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Cadeia de Comando'''" ("Chain of Command")

'''Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Cadena de Mando'''" (America, "Chain of Command")

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Jiērèn zhī Zhēng '''" (接任之争, "Dispute of Succession")

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[Image:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1996 — ''Beast Wars'' — A Feature Length Beasties Adventure ([[Alliance Atlantis|Alliance Video]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1996 — ''Robots-Bêtes'' — Une Adventure Cybernetique (Alliance Video) — French audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Disappeared ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1998 — ''Beast Wars'' / ''Robots-Bêtes'' Three pack (Alliance Video) — Available in English or French audio. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2001 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Beginning: Vol. 1 ([[Universal]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Volume 2 ([[Rhino Entertainment|Rhinomation]])
;Laserdisc
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Maximal Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — English and Japanese audio.
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2000 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — DVD Box (Pioneer LDC) — English and Japanese audio. 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Volume 1 ([[Rhino Entertainment|Rhinomation]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2003 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete First Season (Rhinomation) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 1 ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Chain of Command (Shout! Factory) 
[[Image:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 2005 — ''Beast Wars'' — Classic Episodes — Where the Beasties Began! ([[Alliance Atlantis]]) — English and French audio. 
[[Image:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 2005 — ''Beast Wars'' — The Complete First Season (Alliance Atlantis) — English and French audio. 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2006 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers: Beast Wars'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment)

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[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Rattrap-art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.88|I'M DA GIANT RAT DAT MAKES ALL OF DA RULES!]]

You may not be able to depend on '''Rattrap'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s courage, but you can depend on him to have a lot of toys.

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BW-toy Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Less cute than advertised.]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Basic Class, 1996/1997)
**''Takara ID number'': '''C-5'''
**''Accessories'': 2-part [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol|pistol]]

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Basic toys, Rattrap transforms from a large rat to robot mode with a spring-action, [[Autotransformation|one-step transformation]] activated by pulling up on the base of his tail. His beast mode "shell" halves each hide a part of his handgun.

: Initial release of [[Hasbro]] Rattrap came on a "rocky bubble" style card, which was quickly replaced with a "smooth bubble" style card in wave 2. Rattrap shipped on both styles of card, but the rocky-bubble version is rarer, and commands a higher price on the secondary market, if keeping toys in rare-ish packaging is your particular collecting "thing".

: In Japan, "Rattle" was similarly released in the first wave of product in July 1997, and was basically identical to the Hasbro version. However, in January 1998, many first-wave toys were re-released with altered decoes to make them more show-like. For Rattrap, this mainly meant his robot mode head got a humongous glob of shiny copper paint (that didn't really match his copper plastic in tone). This copper was also used on his hands. His beast mode eyes were changed from yellow to red, and dark gray paint was added to his rat nose, although oddly the [[paint operation]]s on his rodent teeth were dropped altogether.

: This mold was also used to make [[Packrat#Toys|Packrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy VS05 Rattle Terrorsaurer.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Rocky Mountain hi-YAH!]]
*'''Rocky Mountain Showdown: Rattle VS Terrorsaurer''' (Vs pack, July 1997 / January 1998)
**''ID number'': '''VS-5'''
**''Accessories'': 2-part [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol|pistol]]

: In Japan, Rattrap was available both separately and in a "Rocky Mountain Showdown" (岩山の対決, ''iwayama no taiketsu'') two-pack with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Terrorsaur (BW)#VS5|Terrorsaur]].

: Two variants of the set exist: the original releases and the 1998 [[redeco]] versions. The toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:BWRattrapTM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Find one without a chrome shedding problem, win a prize! (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:BW-toy Rattrap Metals.jpg|right|thumb|300px|(''Takara version pictured'')]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 1998/1999)
**''Takara ID number'': '''C-43'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: Part of the second wave of Hasbro Deluxe [[Transmetal]]s, Rattrap transforms from semi-organic robot to a robotic rat. He has a third "beast-vehicle" form, folding his hind feet up into the extending rear wheels, flipping up his front legs, and pulling out a pair of [[Anatomic euphemism#Exhaust port|exhaust pipes]] (eyuw, the smell!). His beast mode tail becomes a whip for robot mode. There is a minor variant to this toy: about midway through the production run, a small "catch" was added to the neck's swivel joint to lock his robot head in place in robot mode. This [[retool]]ed version was then used for all subsequent releases of the toy.

: Despite the show's portrayal, his hubcaps are ''not'' removable (well, not in a way that won't break the toy), he does ''not'' have a handgun, and his back kibble does ''not'' rotate 180 degrees.

: This release is one of several toys notorious for severe chrome-flaking issues. Later redecoes -including the Takara release below- do not seem to have this problem (at least, not anywhere as bad or widespread).

: For the Japanese ''Beast Wars Metals'' release of "Metals Rattle" in September 1999, the toy was given a large number of deco changes that, while individually minor, add up to a considerably different-looking, arguably more show-accurate toy (at least in robot mode). The most immediately noticeable is that the "RATTRAP" [[tampograph]] on his beast mode back was changed to "CYBERTRON" with the [[Maximal]] [[Insignia|faction symbol]]. However, his entire color scheme has been slightly altered: his gray-tan plastics and are now more blueish-gray, the champagne-silver paint is now more cold silver, his brown base turned into a very dark pearlescent maroonish-purple, the chrome was given a much more maroon tone, and the bright orange changed to a darker, redder shade. (This version has the neck-catch tooling, in case you were wondering, which you weren't, but we're telling you anyway.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Transmetal Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy RattrapVsTerrorMetals.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Flash Showdown: Metals Rattle VS Metals Terrorsaurer'''
**''ID number'': '''VS-43'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: In Japan, Transmetal Rattrap was available both as an individual and in a "Flash Showdown" (閃光の対決, ''senkō no taiketsu'') VS pack with [[Terrorsaur (BW)#VS43|Transmetal Terrorsaur]]. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:Walmartrattrappackrat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yoink!]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 1999)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: The first store-[[exclusive]] Transformer in the ''Beast Wars'' line, Transmetal Rattrap was given a deep blue color scheme. He was only available as a [[Walmart]] exclusive, even having the Walmart logo emblazoned on the bubble as part of the design.

: This toy was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a Transmetal form for [[Packrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/WalmartRattrap/walrat.htm More information on Walmart Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy RattrapPuzzle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Rattrap Cheesepants]]
*'''Metals Rattle Special Version''' (Pack-in Deluxe, 1999)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: The Deluxe Transmetal Rattrap toy was given a white and orange deco and packed in with a 500-piece ''Beast Wars Metals'' jigsaw puzzle from Central Hobby.

:Oddly, this toy uses the Hasbro "RATTRAP" tampograph on the rat mode back rather than the Takara "CYBERTRON" and symbol mark. This is likely due to the fact it was released long before Metals was released in Japan.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' version of [[Rattrap (BWSG)|Rattrap]] and as [[Labrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Cybertron/PuzzleRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on puzzle Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Rattrap transmetal2000.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Redrat! Redraaaat!'']]
*'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 2000)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: As part of the first wave of 2000's "[[Fox Kids]]" Transmetals series, this version of Rattrap was one of the last releases in the original retail ''Beast Wars'' line. The toy got a more primary red color scheme, with bright gray robot bits and deep blue/purplish chrome.

: This toy was released in Japan as part of a [[JafCon]] convention exclusive set (without changes) along with the "Fox Kids" Transmetals versions of [[Airazor (BW)#FKTM|Airazor]] and [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#FKTM|Cheetor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/FKTMRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Fox Kids Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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===''Beast Machines''===
[[File:BMtoy-RattrapMcD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Is that whiteface?]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Happy Meal, 2000)

: Part of the ''Beast Machines'' McDonald's Happy Meal promotion, Rattrap transforms into a technorganic rat modeled more after the cartoon model than the toy. As such, his robot mode does not have normal legs, only extendable wheels. His toy also features light piping that in theory illuminates the Maximal [[spark]] on his stomach. Being made of softer plastic and having no removable parts, he is very suitable for the younger set.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/McRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Beast Machines Rattrap (Mcdonald's) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BMtoy-RattrapRedRooster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ever want to know what the children would look like?]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Little Red Rooster meal, 2001)

: The McDonald's Happy Meal Rattrap was also released in Australia through the Red Rooster restaurant rai—uh, chain. Like the other three pieces used, it came in four color schemes: the original colors (with opaques replacing the transparents), a reversed red-with-green, a deep blue with very light blue, and a light blue with deep blue.

:These versions of the mold were retooled from the original, removing almost all arm articulation (and a step in the transformation), plugging up the light piping, and reducing the number of parts and plastic colours used by the toy. Oddly, even though Little Red Rooster Meal Rattrap no longer has light piping he has a red paint app (on all 4 versions) on his back to simulate the red circle of translucent plastic on the original's back.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/RRRattrapRed/rattrap.htm More information on Red Rooster Red Rattrap at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/RRRattrapBlue/rattrap.htm More information on Red Rooster Deep Blue Rattrap at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/RRRattrapIce/rattrap.htm More information on Red Rooster Light Blue Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Beast Machines-Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh shit, it's a rat!]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Mega Class, 2001)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: Rattrap was the last release in the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' toyline before the change to the ''Battle for the Spark'' packaging, not appearing on shelves until long after the rest of his Season 1 compatriots. Reportedly, Rattrap was delayed for redesign purposes.

:Rattrap transforms into a large [[technorganic]] rat. In beast mode, turning his tail moves his head and ears. In robot mode, he has a flip-down visor and moving jaw. His robot legs can also fold up so he can use his wheels, which also have flip-out blades. His beast tail becomes a hand-held whip. He possesses an orange spark crystal, concealed within his body, making it visible only in mid-transformation.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Beast Machines Rattrap (Mega) at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars Returns''===
*'''Rattle''' ([[November 18]], [[2004]])
**''ID number'': '''BR-03'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip
: The above Mega Class toy was later released by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as "Rattle" in the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|''Beast Wars Returns'' line]], made available only at Japanese Toys"R"Us stores. It appears that there are no notable differences between the Hasbro and Takara versions aside from packaging.

===''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary''===
[[File:BW10th-Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not phallic at all.]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' product, the original [[#TM1|Transmetal Rattrap toy]] was given a slight deco modification for better show accuracy: mainly a brighter, more neutral gray plus a Maximal sigil on his chest (the latter ironically making him look ''less'' show accurate). He came with the right arm to the "build-a-bot" [[Transmutate (BW)|Trans-Mutate]], plus a DVD of the episode "[[A Better Mousetrap]]"... an episode that, oddly enough, features Rattrap in his original organic body.

: Rattrap is also the only ''10th Anniversary'' figure that is redeco'd from the Transmetal rather than the organic body, because the original Basic figure's mold was either lost or stolen [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Vintage Beast Wars|until 2021]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on 10th Anniversary Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-RattrapDoFP.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Mmmm, cheese wheel.]]
*'''Dawn of Future's Past''' (BotCon 2006 boxset)
**''Accessories'': Blaster, "Golden Disk Key"

: ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Axalon Rattrap" is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Scout Class [[Ransack (Cybertron)#Toys|Ransack]], transforming into a Cybertronic motorcycle. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]]—or in this set's case, a [[Golden Disk Key]]—into the rear portion of his bike mode flips out a pair of non-firing guns. This assembly detaches to form a hand-held blaster in robot mode. This is thus far the only version of the ''Cybertron'' Ransack mold to have the "correct" rear wheel assembly position.

: Rattrap came in a boxed 5-pack with "Axalon" versions of [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Timelines|Optimus Primal]], [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Timelines|Cheetor]], [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Timelines|Rhinox]], and "[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]" [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Timelines|Dinobot]]. This set was also made available as a bagged set in more limited numbers.

: This mold was also the model for non-toy characters [[Quickslinger (Cybertron)|Quickslinger]] and the "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]" video incarnation of [[Tarantulas (BW)#Timelines|Tarantulas]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/BCRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Axalon Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:Generationstoy-Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|At long last, I can finally move my legs!]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #017'''
**''Accessories'': 2 blasters, demolition charge

:Part of the ninth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations#Thrilling 30|Generations: Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Rattrap is a new mold that reattempts the original toy but at a larger size and with a more complicated transformation. He has two blasters which can combine to form a larger rifle, and his left forearm opens to reveal a demolition charge. The blaster can be stored securely in a slot between the robot's back and the backpack to simulate Rattrap reaching behind his head to draw it. Additionally, he is jointed so that he can be standing upright in rat mode, much like he did in the television show, and extra fur-textured plastic is placed at the back of his neck so that it can close up the gap when his rat head is facing downwards. His tail is rubberized with a wire running through it, allowing it to be posed. Though, like most Deluxe Class ''Generations'' toys, he is tooled to have lightpiped eyes, his eyes are painted over in red.

:He suffers from a design flaw in which an overly tight transformation joint in the shins can crack the legs or cause stress marks. This can be fixed with careful trimming of the back of the joint.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-rattrap.985384/page-6#post-11166033 Post by optimusfan at TFW2005]</ref>

:He comes with a copy of "[[Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour]]", which places its pages massively out of order and does not actually feature Rattrap.

:Notably, the photo on the back of the box depicts him with a large Maximal logo on his right robot mode leg that is not present on the actual toy.

:Rattrap became a noticeable shelfwarmer long after his release. He was still found in plentiful numbers throughout future waves of the ''Thrilling 30'' line, and could still be found while ''Combiner Wars'' was in full swing.

:This mold was redecoed into [[BotCon 2015]] [[Packrat#Timelines|Packrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on ''Generations'' Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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====''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''====
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Core Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Rats! We're rats! We're dah rats!'']]
*'''Rattrap''' (Core Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K2'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Fusion blaster

: Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Rattrap is a 3-inch-tall figure that transforms from a robot heavily accurate to his appearance in the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon into an organic rat significantly more realistic than the above ''Thrilling 30'' toy. However, his robot mode fists stick out in a ''very'' <s>realistic</s> unfortunate position in beast mode. The hinge assembly connecting Rattrap’s robot arms to his back kibble tends to be very loose, which can cause the entire arm assembly to swing down when attempting to pose the arms in robot mode. Although Rattrap has a considerable amount of articulation in robot mode, he has little to none in rat mode, limited to the ankle joints of his hind legs.

: He comes with a "fusion blaster" based on Rattrap's weapon from the cartoon, which can be tabbed onto his back in robot mode or either of his rat mode haunches.

: As part of the Core Class, the reveal press release describes him as "a mini version of the iconic character to pose out with other RATTRAP toys at larger scales", though the toy is already meant to scale with other ''Kingdom'' toys, even if a bit small.

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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy''====
[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-Maximal-Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| I don't know how parents could be mean enough to name their child after a fried rodent.]]
*'''Optimus Primal''' (Battle 2-pack, 2021)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-19'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[December 29]], 2021
: ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Rattrap is a minor redeco of the above Kingdom toy, with a darker gunmetal grey. He comes packaged with a similarly redecoed [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Optimus Primal]] figure, promoting the ''Kingdom'' season of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon on Netflix. However, his nose paint seems to be unchanged in shade, leading it to be far less subtle than on the normal release. The loose arm hinge assembly problem of the ''Kingdom'' version is fixed in this version of the mold.

: A hilarious note is the absolutely ''horrendous'' photoshop job on some of his stock photos at the time of reveal.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:Kreon Rattrap.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66]]
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*'''Kreon Rattrap''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Dual blaster, hardhat.

: "Kreon Rattrap" is based on the [[BotCon 2006]] Rattrap figure. He can have his parts rearranged into a Cybertronian motorcycle. He comes with a gray hardhat part that you could switch with his helmet to better resemble his look in the comic.

: He was only available as part of a [[BotCon 2014]] ''Kre-O'' six-pack, including [[Breakdown (G1)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl#Kre-O|Fractyl]], [[Overlord (Masterforce)#Kre-O|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (G1)#Kre-O|Landshark]], and [[Rodimus (SG)#Kre-O|Shattered Glass Rodimus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Maximal/BCKre-ORattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legendstoy-Rattle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Just like the other one, but tanner.]]
*'''Rattle''' ('''Rattrap''') ([[October 25]], [[2014]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG01'''
**''Accessories'': 2 blasters, "bomb part"
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Rattle is a redeco of ''Generations'' Deluxe Class Rattrap with yellow robot parts, slightly beiger fur and some new paint apps, such as red rat eyes and a painted-in mouth in robot mode. He comes with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs, and the [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 1|''Legends'' Bonus Edition Volume 1]] mini-comic.

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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Rattrap.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Rattle''' ('''Rattrap''') ([[May 7]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG-EX'''
**''Accessories'': 2 blasters, "bomb part"
:LG-EX Rattle is another redeco of ''Generations'' Rattrap, exclusive to [[Transformers Fes2016]]. It's almost identical to the first ''Legends'' Rattle, but with some slight color differences such as beige robot parts, black rat eyes, and a darker shade of brown in the fur. His packaging features the confused sentence "rat to rattorp" instead of "rat to robot".
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===''Vintage Beast Wars''===
*'''Rattrap''' ([[2021]])
**''Accessories'': 2-part [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol|pistol]]
:In celebration of the 25th anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', the original 1996 Basic Class Rattrap was reissued under the ''[[Vintage Beast Wars]]'' lineup. Rattrap features all the same accessories and functionality as the original toy but differs slightly in plastic coloration, having a deeper brown, a browner shade of gray and a different shade of pink. His beast mode eyes have also been painted black instead of the original's yellow.

:Much like ''[[Vintage G1]]'', Rattrap is packaged in a "rock bubble" blister card styled after the original ''Beast Wars'' toy packaging, [[package art]] and all. Also similar to ''Vintage G1'', the time disparity since the original release has the toy set at quadruple the price of the toy's 1996 release and at the same size class/price as the deluxe class [[Cheetor_(BW)/toys#Vintage_Beast_Wars|Cheetor]] figure. This figure is exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States.
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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Movie Coin''===
*'''Beast Wars Movie Coin''' (1997)

:Released only in Japan, Rattrap was one of three characters from ''Beast Wars'' to receive a movie coin, the other two being Rhinox and Scorponok.
::*''[http://www.tfmuseum.com/tf-02112.html Rattrap Movie Coin at TFMuseum.com]''
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===''Beast Wars'' magnet set===
*'''Beast Wars magnet set''' (1997)

: The original cast of ten from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon was rendered in adorable [[Super deformed|super-deformed]] style for a set of magnets. Awwwww.
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===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Rattrapmutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His special move, as is his least favorite roller-coaster ride, is the Fiery Fist of Doom.]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)
:Rattrap was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the ''Beast Wars'' [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===Kabaya===
[[File:BWchoco rattrap.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Rattle vs Terrorsaurer''' (candy toy, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''5'''

:Part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Choco|Beast Wars Choco]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s, this small soft-rubber figurine of Rattrap—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''—came in a set with a similar figure of Terrorsaur, along with a bio card and candy-covered chocolates. The figures were available in either translucent purple or smoky grey rubber.
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[[File:BwgumDX rattrap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|DX indeed.]]
*'''Rattle''' (candy toy kit, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''3'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol|Gun]]

: Part of a set of four Kabaya [[candy toy]]s, the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Gum|Beast Wars Gum]]'' version of Rattrap is an unpainted and unassembled plastic kit that "transforms"—that is to say, breaks down into its component parts and is rebuilt in a different configuration— from rat to robot mode. Although based closely on [[#Basic1|the original toy]], it is much smaller (and cheaper, of course), featuring only a few sparse [[sticker]]s for details. It is cast entirely in grayish-tan and pale yellow plastics, as are the other three toys in the set: [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]], and [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]].
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[[File:Bwramune rattrap.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Rattle''' (candy toy, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''5'''

: A tiny plastic Rattrap figurine molded onto an irregularly-shaped stand was released by Kabaya as part of the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Ramune|Beast Wars Ramune]]'' line. Labeled toy 5 of 6, the other characters in his wave were Dinobot, Cheetor, Megatron, Optimus Primal, and Rhinox. As always, terrible candy is included.
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[[File:Metallicbeastramune rattrap.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Rattle''' (candy toy kit, 1999)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail-whip

:Kabaya decided against producing transforming model kits to tie in with ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (franchise)|Beast Wars Metals]]'', instead releasing the ''[[Metallic Beast Ramune]]'' kits: hollow non-transforming figures partially made of colorless, translucent plastic, inside which chromed plastic pieces were placed for that familiar shiny Transmetal look. Rattrap was one of the four characters released in this series, and was available with either blue or golden chrome parts, including a chromed version of his tail-whip weapon.
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*'''Rattle''' (candy toy, 1999)

:Like their earlier ''Beast Wars Ramune'' line, Kabaya's ''[[Metal Hero Ramune]]'' series consisted of non-transforming figures of the ''Beast Wars'' cast, now in their Transmetal bodies. Rattrap was one of seven figures available in the wave, cast as a hollow PVC figurine attached to a base.

===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesmegatronrattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|More creepy than cute.]]
*'''Rattrap vs. Megatron''' (2008)

: Part of the "Beast Wars Series", Rattrap comes packaged with [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]]. Like most of the ''Robot Heroes'' line, his design is a mix between the toy and cartoon depictions, notably having a grayish rather than copper-colored head. He has the standard shoulders-and-neck articulation.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Robot Heroes Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* A proposed BotCon concept by [[Fun Publications]] was a redeco of [[#Transmetal1|Transmetal Rattrap]] into a beast form of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Generation 1 Rodimus Prime]], named either "[[Rodimus Primal]]" or "Rodimouse", to match [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AmazonConvobat|Convobat]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Timelines|Ultra Mammoth]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:E-Hobby]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Maximals]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Maximals]]

Hot Rod (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1-HotRod-boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Since 1986, kids stopped buying Transformers toys because of him.]]
'''[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]''' is a bot of many toys!

==''The Transformers''==
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[[File:G1toy hot rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is totally what cars will look like in the far-flung future of 2005.]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (Autobot Car, 1986)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-78'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

: Hot Rod transforms into a red, orange, and yellow futuristic race car, resembling a {{w|Plymouth Barracuda}} due to its side exhaust pipes. He is armed with two "Photon Laser" weapons, each with their own distinct sculpt, which fit in both his fists; only one gun can be equipped in vehicle mode, in the port in his engine block. Upon his original release, Hot Rod had unpainted [[die-cast]] metal feet, while later editions of the figure used black plastic.

: Hot Rod was one of the first toys designed specifically for the ''Transformers'' toyline, as opposed to being an imported pre-existing toy. In further contrast to the common design process for ''Transformers'' toys, he (like most of the cast of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'') was created for animation first, and had his toy created based on [[Floro Dery]]'s designs (though said animation designs would be further modified after the toy was completed). Before final production, Hot Rod was originally cast in a [[:File:G1catalog86-PinkHotRod.jpg|pinker plastic]] to match the color of his animation model (as seen in catalogs at the time, and the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] [[commercial]]), but oddly, he was changed to a less [[Show-accuracy|animation-accurate]] red before release. This change evidently came too late to modify the factory-applied [[sticker]]s the toy bears: the small decals on either side of Hot Rod's vehicle mode feature a pink background that would have matched the toy's original color scheme. In another, even more baffling change, an extra plastic tab was added to Hot Rod's legs before final production to keep them from fully extending and revealing his sculpted knee detail.

:Hot Rod has been retooled, reissued, and redecoed several times down the years; this article strives to list each distinct edition of the figure under its own heading.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/HotRod/hotrod.htm More information on Hot Rod at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1 RodimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|As you're enjoying your retirement in 2006, tour the country in ''this!'']]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Autobot Hero, 1986)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-77'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/[[Mobile Defense Bay]], Photon Eliminator, spoiler, 2 gun shields (left & right)

: Rodimus Prime was designed in much the same way as Hot Rod, albeit with much less articulation. Rodimus transforms from a robot and [[Mobile Defense Bay]] into a futuristic truck. The toy comes with a "Photon eliminator" rifle and two blast shields to attach to either side of his battle platform's cannon. (The yellow spoiler was also to be removed and replaced during transformation.) Like Hot Rod, there are materials variations; initial releases have metal toes and rubber tires, while later shipments replaced both with black plastic.

: This mold was later redecoed as a lucky draw prize [[Primus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/RodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]

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[[File:G1 TMHotRod toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In 2007, hood-cannons will become a standard feature.]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (Targetmaster, 1987)
**Accessories: Firebolt Targetmaster partner

: Hot Rod was re-released with his new [[Nebulan]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partner [[Firebolt (G1)#Generation 1 2|Firebolt]] a year after the original release. The toy was [[retool]]ed to have larger pegholes in his fists and his engine block so the Targetmaster gun would fit. As the original large stickers applied to Hot Rod's thighs were frequently scraped away by the friction of moving his legs up and down during transformation, the Targetmaster version sported smaller decals that avoided this problem. Unlike the original figure, Targetmaster Hot Rod only ever featured black plastic feet. Amusingly enough, Targetmaster Hot Rod's "Firepower" stat is 7, which is actually lower than regular Hot Rod's firepower stat of 10.

: Targetmaster Hot Rod's packaging originally contained the [[quality control|erroneous]] blurb "Firebolt transforms into ''[[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]]'s'' weapon!"<ref name="tmerrorbox">[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/ToysTMHotRodMISB.html Targetmaster Hot Rod MISB] at Super Toy Archive.</ref> This was fixed by a [[variant|running change]] in two steps: First Misfire's name was covered with a sticker that contained the correct name "Hot Rod"; later shipments then came in boxes that had the correct name printed on them.<ref name="hartman">[http://tfsource.com/blog/collector-interview-30-karl-hartman/ "Collector Interview 30 – Karl Hartman"] at the TFSource blog.</ref>

: Not originally released in Japan, the Targetmaster version of Hot Rod was later reissued by Takara as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series in 2004 (see below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/HotRod/hotrod.htm More information on Targetmaster Hot Rod at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy takara 2001 hotrod reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''C-78'''
**Accessories: 2 Photon Lasers

:The original Hot Rod toy was reissued by Takara in later December 2000, as part of a small line of reissues that celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of the ''Transformers'' toyline in Japan. The figure was retro-retooled from the Targetmaster version of the toy to fill the enlarged holes back in so that they could once again snugly accommodate his Photon Lasers. This version of the figure also reinstates the die-cast metal feet of its earliest release, and finally recolors the stickers on either side of the vehicle mode so that they now feature an accurate red background to match to the rest of the figure. The toy's packaging featured a metallic golden sticker advertising the anniversary.

:This version of the Hot Rod mold was also used to create the simultaneously-available exclusives "Crystal Rodimus" (see below) and the evil clone, [[Dark Hot Rod|Black Rodimus]].

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[[File:G1toy crystal rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Crystal Rodimus''' (Autobot Car, 2001)
**''ID number:'' '''C-78C'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

: "Crystal Rodimus" uses the reissue Hot Rod mold, but cast almost entirely in translucent plastics. Limited to 1500 pieces and packaged in a monochrome blue version of Hot Rod's normal packaging, Crystal Rodimus was only available at Tokyo Toy Festival, with the joint purchase of the evil clone [[Dark Hot Rod|Black Rodimus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/HotRodClear/hotrod.htm More information on Crystal Rodimus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy takara rodimus prime reissue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''C-77'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Mobile Defense Bay, Photon Eliminator, spoiler, 2 gun shields (left & right)

:The original Rodimus Prime toy was reissued by Takara in mid-December 2001. It featured no notable changes from the original Generation 1 release of the figure, but it did reinstate the rubber tires and metal feet that were phased out of the original toy's production run.

===''Transform Jr''===
[[File:Tfjr rodimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|By the far-off year of 2006, the Cybertronians will have perfected the art of converting living metal to cardboard.]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)
**''ID number:'' '''C-77'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon eliminator, cardboard trailer

:''[[Transform Jr]]'' Rodimus Prime is a downsized version of the standard toy, far less simplified than most figures in the ''Jr'' line (on account of how simple the regular toy is in the first place). Made of only red and yellow plastic, he is armed with his Photon Eliminator, and comes with a non-transforming version of his trailer made partially out of cardboard. He also came packaged with a small die-cast metal figurine of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]].

::*''[http://www.vega.or.jp/~butto/tftcollejr-03.htm More information on Transform Jr Rodimus Convoy at Butto's Transformers Collection.]
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===''Return of Convoy''===
{{anchor|ROC}}[[File:Hotrodmicromaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|2011: The year the Shriners will take over the automotive industry.]]
*'''Star Convoy w/ Hot Rodimus''' (Autobot, 1991/2005)
**''ID number:'' '''C-372'''

: Available only with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Star Convoy]], Hot Rod's [[Micromaster]] form is a simplified version of his original toy, transforming into the same futuristic race car. Like all Micromasters, he features a notch in the base of his feet that allows him to peg inside Star Convoy's chest and stand on his base mode's rotating turret.

:In 2005, Star Convoy was re-released with several deco changes; in Hot Rod's case, his stickers were replaced with [[paint operation|paint applications]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/HotRodimus/hotrodimus.htm More information on ''Return of Convoy'' Hot Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Choro-Q''==
[[File:Choro Q Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The average car of 2022 will have expanded to fit the average American driver.]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy TV Version''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''Q/05'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator rifle

: Transforming super deformed version of Rodimus Convoy containing a pull back motor. He came with a small version of his Photon Eliminator rifle that can be held in his hand or attached to the top of the truck when in [[Choro-Q]] (vehicle) mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQRodimus/rodimusconvoy.htm More information on Rodimus Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]''

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*'''Rodimus Convoy Metallic Version''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''Q/06'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator rifle

: This metallic version featured metallic flake paint for the body and gold paint for the wings on Rodimus's back. Otherwise, the toy is the same.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQRodimusMetallic/rodimusconvoy.htm More information on Rodimus Convoy Metallic Version at TFU.info]''
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==''Commemorative Series''==
[[File:Commemorative series rodimus toys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rodimus Major''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

:Hasbro's first reissue of the Hot Rod toy used the re-modified mold from Takara's 2001 edition, with smaller peg-holes for his Photon Lasers, and die-cast metal feet. As part of the first wave of "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]" figures, Hot Rod had to undergo a name change due to Hasbro's inability to trademark his old name, but the "Major" suffix failed to stick and was only ever used on this edition of the toy.
:This version of the mold removes the pins in his arms and instead the arms stay in via very small pegs. This is likely due to the part being prone to breakage. Subsequent uses of this mold also shared this retool.

*'''Rodimus Prime''' (2004, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Mobile Defense Bay, Photon Eliminator, spoiler, 2 gun shields (left & right)

:Part of the seventh wave of the Commemorative Series, Hasbro's reissue of Rodimus Prime was identical to Takara's 2001 reissue of the figure, featuring metal feet and rubber tires, and no other notable changes from the original figure. The toy did, however, feature an [[misassembly|assembly error]] that saw a portion of the chest being assembled backwards.

:The figure later saw a re-release in Hasbro's Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself and some minor changes to the packaging, such as the addition of a black "choking hazard" warning label.
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==''The Transformers Collection''==
[[File:Tfc hot rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''13'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers, Firebolt Targetmaster partner

:This reissue of Hot Rod followed the trend begun by earlier reissues of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], and offered the most "complete" version of the toy available by including all the accessories that had come with the different releases of the figure through the years. His peg holes were modified for the third time, enlarged once again to accommodate [[Firebolt (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Firebolt]], and his Photon Lasers' pegs were similarly widened to fit comfortably in the newly-sized ports. Additionally, this version of Hot Rod replaced the factory-applied stickers on his chest and sides with [[tampograph]]s, completely redesigning the flame design on the latter decals. His chest decoration was modified to resemble the cartoon coloration more accurately. Unfortunately, this release features the original "C-78" sticker sheet again, with the larger thigh decals that get easily damaged during transformation.

:This set included a [[Tech Spec]] card that retroactively gave the Targetmaster version of Hot Rod the (previously unused) [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]] "C-110", as the toy had never been released in Japan before this point.

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/TMhotrod_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Targetmaster Hot Rod at TF-1.com]
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==''Smallest Transforming Transformers''==
[[File:Wstf hot rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2004/2006)
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

:Initially intended for release in the cancelled third wave of Takara's ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' line of diminutive ''Transformers'' figures, Hot Rod eventually saw the light of day as the 1-in-24 "[[chase figure]]" in wave "2.5" of the series, which was already of comparatively limited availability. He came with tiny versions of his original Photon Lasers (which were attached to a plastic sprue and had to be removed by the buyer), and was [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] like all ''Smallest Transforming'' figures.

:Hot Rod was later made available again as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in 2006, in a unique monochrome red box, available only with purchase of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/smallest-transformers/hot-rod/1704/ More information on Smallest Transforming Hot Rodimus at Seibertron.com]''
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==''Classics''==
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[[File:Rodimusclassics.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And in 2026, the future predicted in 1978 will finally come to pass. Perfect for a road trip to Sanctuary!]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus is a sleeker, more streamlined version of the original, now transforming into a hot-rodded (see what we did there?) {{w|Dome Zero}}. His rear-mounted thruster engine becomes a hand-held weapon in robot mode, launching a spring-loaded missile, or can remain attached to his back to become some kind of [[jet pack]]. His left arm also hides a flip-out "comm unit" that is clearly supposed to be the buzzsaw he used for a brief period in [[The Transformers: The Movie|the Movie]]. As with all ''Classics'' toys, Rodimus has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]]. Unfortunately, the hands are not 5mm-compatible, as they're only compatible for the missile launcher's handle.

: In a twist of delicious buttery fandom irony, ''Classics'' Rodimus has elements that were introduced in [[Rodimus (Energon)|''Energon'' Rodimus]], making him a somewhat backwards-[[homage]]. His face also appears to take visual cues from how he was drawn by [[Derek Yaniger]] in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic book]].

: Very early specimens of Rodimus came with short stubs on his forearms that don't really connect at all to the hip panels, resulting in a somewhat unstable vehicle mode. The stubs can also be seen on the official Hasbro [[stock photography|stock photos]] for the figure.<ref name="classicstock">[http://www.transformersclassics.com/gallery/Hasbro-Photo-Archive/rodimus_robot Hasbro stock photo for ''Classics'' Rodimus], depicting the short stubs on his forearms that were soon retooled into larger pegs.</ref> This was quickly amended by a [[variant|running change]] that saw the stubs enlarged into actual pegs that connect much more securely to the hip panels. (Some reports also indicate the existence of "transitional" versions with a stub on one arm and a full peg on the other.)

: The modified pegs were used for every subsequent use of the sculpt, which include the evil ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]], ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Gentei! Gentei!]]'' [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]], and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]. This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' incarnation of [[Nitrostreak#Beast Wars: Uprising|Nitrostreak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Classics'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Titanium Series''==
[[File:TitaniumHeroRodimus toy.jpg|295px|thumb|Winnebago... ''of the '''future'''!!!'']]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator rifle

: ''Titanium Cybertron Heroes'' Rodimus Prime is a mostly die-cast metal transforming toy based loosely upon the original ''Generation 1'' Rodimus Prime toy. He features much greater articulation and bulkier body proportions. Unfortunately, his transformation results in an incredibly awkward posture, forcing his upper body far ahead of his lower half. His die-cast construction also results in a great deal of paint-chipping, even when delicately handled.

: Unlike the original toy which separated into a robot and a battle station, the entire vehicle mode of the 6-inch ''Titanium'' version transforms into the robot mode. As with ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus, ''Titanium'' Rodimus Prime takes some visual cues from the ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' version of the character in addition to the original toy and the animation model... ''and'' the actual ''Classics'' Rodimus toy, such as the engine-block dickie.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''Titanium'' [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitRodimusPrime/rodimus.htm More information on Titanium Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Kiss Players''==
[[File:KPHotRodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The fishing rod turns into arm blasters. The girl eats dumplings.]]
*'''Hot Rodimus X SyaoSyao''' (2006)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons, fishing rod/Exhaust Eliminator, ShaoShao Li figurine with steamer

: ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' Hot Rodimus is a retool and redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Mirage (G1)/toys|Mirage]] toy, transforming into a red Ford GT. His engine becomes a pair of pistols that double as tonfa weapons, and his fishing rod can be taken apart and reassembled to create a triple-barreled arm-mounted blaster reminiscent of the original Hot Rod's exhaust pipe weapons. His new head sculpt includes a retractable visor patterned after the one used in the movie.

:The toy also included a PVC figurine of the character's "Kiss Player" partner [[Shaoshao Li]] and a bamboo dumpling steamer, as well as a CD including episodes 11-20 of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama]] and the exclusive 10-minute audio adventure, "A Big Catch Tonight?!".

:For a short time, Takara had contemplated releasing a Hot Rodimus (Hot Rod) toy as the next ''Binaltech'' release after [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], but that plan became obsolete when Takara decided to cancel the Binaltech line as a mass retail line altogether. Instead, Hot Rodimus also ended up as part of the ''Kiss Players'' line, after "Ginrai" had previously become Kiss Players [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AltRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Kiss Players Hot Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Alternators''==
{{anchor|alternator}}[[File:Alternators Rodimus toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He wants to go fishing too...]]
*'''Rodimus''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''27'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Rodimus is an exclusive figure, released at the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] in July 2007. It is a repaint of Kiss Players Hot Rodimus, which itself is a retool of Alternators [[Mirage (G1)/toys|Mirage]]. The figure uses the same head mold introduced in the Kiss Players figure, retaining the original's visor gimmick. The deco has been altered by changing the side striping from white to yellow, while the stripes over the hood, roof and trunk have been eliminated altogether, replaced by a Hot Rod-style flame graphic on the hood and front guards. The car mode parts remain bare plastic rather than painted over in red paint like the Kiss Players verison. Most of the Kiss Player deco remains in robot mode, including the yellow hands and flame graphics on the forearms; however, the license plates (located at the knees in robot mode) have been changed to read "TOO HOT".

:Rodimus's weapons are the dual pistols/tonfa seen with both Mirage and Hot Rodimus, however his Kiss Player counterpart's fishing rod/eliminator and dumpling steamer weapons were not included in the Alternators release. They left [[Shaoshao Li|the girl]] out too.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AltRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Henkei! Henkei!''==
[[File:TF-Henkei-C-05-Hot-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"They dipped my headlights in chrome. Now I don't drive at night." ''(Original release pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-Henkei-C-05-Hot-Rodimus-(Reissue).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Re-release version pictured)'']]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[June 26|06-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-05'''
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: In 2008, ''Classics'' Rodimus was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] Transformers'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. Now called Hot Rodimus, he features several significant deco differences, such as a large orange and yellow flame tampograph on his hood to better resemble the ''Generation 1'' cartoon model's appearance. The other flame tampographs have also been redesigned, his forehead crest is a more subtle colour to distance itself from the ''Energon'' Rodimus homage Hasbro introduced. The only other addition in terms of deco is orange paint on the cuffs of his lower arms. Curiously eschewing the slavish accuracy to the original cartoon's animation models that shaped the coloration of most other ''Henkei! Henkei!'' figures, Hot Rodimus is ''not'' rendered in Hot Rod's classic magenta cartoon color scheme, featuring instead a shade of red that is even darker than that used by the ''Classics'' version, as well as a lighter shade of orange. The clear violet on the ''Classics'' version is clear blue on the Hot Rodimus. All ''Henkei! Henkei!'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, his headlights are chrome gold paint with clear orange painted on, while his entire spoiler is vacuum-metallized gold.

: A re-release of the figure in the Fall of 2011 had the chrome orange headlights replaced with plated gold.
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==''Universe'' (2008)==
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[[File:TF-Universe-(2008)-Legends-Class-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's a Hot Rod without a hot rod.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Legends Class, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''

: Legends Class Rodimus transforms into a generic sports car with a giant spoiler. This toy's design was the basis for Hot Rod's look in the "[[Wings of Honor]]" comic book.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Rodimus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFURodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Universe'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Universe2008toy-ChallengeatCybertronRodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|HasTak: pretending Hot Rod was red and not magenta in the movie since 1986.]]
*'''Challenge at Cybertron''' (Deluxe Class figure 3-pack, 2010)
**''Series'': '''G1 Series'''
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus was released in the "[[Challenge at Cybertron]]" multi-pack along with redecoes of [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#ChallengeAtCybertron|Cyclonus]] and [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#ChallengeAtCybertron|Galvatron]]. This version of Rodimus, like the ''Henkei! Henkei!'' figure, is intended to be accurate to the cartoon's colors, though it attempts the idea much more literally, to the point of having solid blue rather than translucent windows.

: The set was exclusively released in Southeast Asian markets by Hasbro Malaysia, but the included version of Rodimus was later released in the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|"gold box" ''Transformers'' line]] as a two-pack with the Cyclonus from the set.
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/CACRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Challenge at Cybertron Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Masterpiece''==
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[[File:Takara Masterpiece Rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You hated him when you were ten, and now you'll pay $200 to own him.]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' ([[January 29]], [[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-9'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/[[Mobile Defense Bay]], Photon Eliminator/Photon Lasers Alpha & Beta, [[Matrix of Leadership]], buzzsaw, welding torch

:The central feature of TakaraTomy's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' incarnation of good ol' Roddy is its ability to transform from Hot Rod to Rodimus Prime in both robot and vehicle modes. Extensions in the figure's hips give Rodimus some slight extra height over Hot Rod, while a spring-loaded pop-out second face, revealed when the figure's helmet is tilted back, gives him his older, lined features; this face is somewhat narrower than Hot Rod's, combining with a slight elevation of the back-mounted spoiler to further create the illusion of a larger figure. Contrary to expectations, creating Rodimus Prime's vehicle mode does not simply involve slotting Hot Rod's car mode into the larger trailer section; in fact, Hot Rod fits into the trailer ''backwards'', and an entirely new vehicle-front—featuring Rodimus's shorter hood and smaller canopy and lacking an exposed engine block—fips out from beneath the trailer and wraps around his rear end. Both vehicles feature opening canopies, though only Hot Rod has any sculpted interior detail of note. As with most Masterpiece figures, the toy attempts to reproduce Hot Rod's cartoon appearance as faithfully as possible; consequently, this is the first toy to actually render Hot Rod in his cartoon-accurate magenta coloration. Of course, there was no way to make the figure switch to burgundy for Rodimus mode, but in compensation, the front of the cab features the two tone coloration Rodimus Prime featured in the animation.

:As with his original toy, Rodimus Prime's trailer opens up into the Mobile Defense Bay, now through a spring-loaded transformation activated by pressing a button on the trailer's roof. Furthering his armament, the figure comes with Hot Rod's two twin Photon Lasers, which can combine and extend through a spring-loaded [[Automorph Technology|automorph-style]] process into Rodimus Prime's larger Photon Eliminator. The guns can store within his trailer, and mount on any one of six different ports in Defense Bay mode for additional firepower. Like the original Hot Rod toy, a single Photon Laser can mount in the vehicle mode's engine block. ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is the source of inspiration for the rest of his additional gadgets and features, including a built-in version of the retractable visor from the [[Lookout Mountain]] scene, (dropped over the figure's eyes by rotating the circular "ears" on its helmet), the buzzsaw he used in battle on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], and the welding torch he used to repair [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]]. Both saw and torch store inside his trailer while not in use, and attach to universal clips which rotate out of his forearms. Lastly, and naturally, he also comes with a Matrix of Leadership accessory which stores within his chest, much smaller than the one included with ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime, to the extent that Rodimus cannot even hold it by its handles. He can, however, grip Prime's Matrix in his hands.

:Unfortunately, ''Masterpiece'' Rodimus has suffered from numerous quality control issues, which vary from figure to figure. Commonly reported problems include fragile leg panels which break off with ease, the inability of the figure to hold its guns due to shallow peg-holes which conflict with the bending angle of his hands, the springs within the figure's ankles becoming unwound, and the spoiler/backpack assembly refusing to clip into place. Mostly infamously, the slot on the trailer into which the spoiler slips is ''extremely'' narrow as a consequence of its interior being painted; as a result, paint is invariably scraped off the inside and leaves disfiguring marks on the spoiler when the figure is transformed to Rodimus Prime vehicle mode. A second production run, done shortly after Hasbro's release of the figure in a different deco ([[#HasbroMasterpiece|see below]]), amended these issues and also featured some slight changes in paint colors, although the forked chest tab not quite locking properly still seems to be an issue. Some of the second production run retain the original elbows from the first production run while the others feature the retooled elbows from the Hasbro version. The second release also features the retooled crotch plate from the Hasbro release.

:If bought in Asian countries outside of Japan, Rodimus Convoy comes with a [[collector coin]], the first of the ''Masterpiece'' figures to do so. The coin's package is a simple square shape, primarily black with flame detailing around the cutout that shows the coin inside, and "The World of Transformers" as the title on the front. The coin itself features his head and the date "2011.01" on one side, and an "MP09" flame detail on the reverse; of note, his name is given as "Rodimus Prime" rather his Japanese name. In some markets, he may also have been available with a black display case. The figure also saw re-release in China at December 2018, with the addition of the "Long Life Design" award labelled on the packaging. The said reissue also features newly-redesigned knee joints that is plagued on previous releases.

:In addition to the Hasbro version, this figure was also redecoed into [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Toys|Black Rodimus Convoy]].

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[[File:MP28-HotRodimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.9|Masterpiece Hot Rod, fishing off the edge of collectors shelves the world over]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-28'''
**''Accessories:'' Buzzsaw, Visor, Fishing rod, two guns

:[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] Hot Rodimus is an all new Hot Rod mold that does not transform into Rodimus Prime. He is the same size as the other ''Masterpiece'' Autobot cars, and because of that he fits in both [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|MP-22 Ultra Magnus]]'s trailers in altmode. He comes with some of the accessories the MP-9 mold also had, like the guns, the retractable visor and the buzzsaw, but he also comes with a new accessory, a fishing rod that allows you to recreate his first scene in the movie. His chest also includes a Matrix chamber where the MP-10 Matrix can be stored.

:If bought in Asian countries outside of Japan, Hot Rodimus comes with a collector coin. The coin's package is shaped like his chest, and the inside is designed after the Matrix, with the coin as the core, and features Hot Rod's "my actions speak louder than words" motto.

:Interestingly, this ''Masterpiece'' Hot Rod's transformation is ''very'' specifically based around how Hot Rod transforms during the [[Lookout Mountain]] scene of the 1986 animated film, right before the Autobot shuttle arrives. The figure replicates the sequence almost frame for frame with exceptions for the rotation of the spoiler and the placement of the rear tires due to, well, how reality works as opposed to animation.

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[[File:TF-MP40-Targetmaster-Hot-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Targetmaster Hot Rodimus''' ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-40'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Firebolt (G1)#MP40|Firebolt]], gun

:"Targetmaster Hot Rodimus" is a redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Hot Rodimus based on his appearance in "[[The Rebirth]]". Now, bear with us on this one; this means that he's got the outdated color scheme used by [[AKOM]] in all their episodes of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]], his shoulder vents being the same color as the rest of his arms, the dark and light areas of his helmet are inverted, the "windscreen" on his pelvis is white, and his boots are two shades of grey instead of one (because AKOM would literally translate the shadows on the character model into actual colors). '''''But''''', he's ''so'' precisely based on "The Rebirth" that he actually replicates the slightly degraded colors of the broadcast masters used for the episodes' DVD release (as opposed to the higher-quality "production masters" used for most of the rest of the series), meaning his magenta has become burgundy, and his boots are tinged red instead of plain gray, when by all rights those ''should'' just be the same colors as the previous toy. Additionally, his windshield is clear, and the Autobot symbol on his chest is larger and drawn in the cartoon style.

:Except for a red version of one of the guns, Masterpiece Hot Rodimus's accessories are not included. In their place is a Targetmaster [[Firebolt (G1)#Masterpiece|Firebolt]], a redeco of the Offshoot figure that came with the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline Masterpiece Rodimus Prime figure, the first time this mold has been released in the Japanese market. As well as being wielded by Hot Rodimus, Firebolt can attach to the engine block in alt mode.
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
[[File:TF2010toy rod vs cyc.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We didn't feel like taking a picture of the same toy just with a rubsign, so here's the box.]]
*'''Battle in Space''' (Deluxe figure 2-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

:This release of the ''Classics'' Rodimus is a modified version from the Asia market-exclusive "Challenge at Cybertron" 3-pack, replacing Rodimus' Autobot sigil with a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]]. The only other change from the "Challenge at Cybertron" version is the contrast between the chest flame and the orange backdrop is greater, making the flame deco stand out more. The set also comes with a similarly modified ''Universe'' Cyclonus (with [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]]) from the "Challenge at Cybertron" set, the Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership]] accessory from the 2002 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special Convoy]] reissue of Generation 1 Optimus Prime, and "[[Rodimus vs. Cyclonus]]", a new comic book created specifically for this set by [[IDW Publishing]]. This release of the figure has common mold degradation in the ball joints of the arms.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on "Battle in Space" Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:2010 sons of cybertron rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Sons of Cybertron''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

:Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' campaign, this redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus is cast in translucent plastic and features the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' release's paint applications. He is packed with a similarly translucent Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]] from the ''Classics'' "Ultimate Battle" pack and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] Special Edition.

:This ''Classics''/''Henkei''-based Sons of Cybertron set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of ''Animated'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus]].

:The ''Classics''/''Henkei'' Sons of Cybertron set was intended for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the Cybertron Philippines, Toy Kingdom and SM Makati and [[Hasbro]]-partnered Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event that launched the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010)]] and [[Power Core Combiners]] toylines in the Philippines.,<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]</ref> and was available for purchase at the [[Cybertron Con 2010]] [[Shanghai]] convention as well as various online toy retailers.

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[[File:TF2010toy masterpiece rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They labeled me as "Rodimus Prime", but [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|I don't have the trailer]]?]]
*'''Masterpiece Rodimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator/Photon Lasers Alpha & Beta, small [[Matrix of Leadership]], large Matrix of Leadership, buzzsaw, welding torch, Offshoot

:The Hasbro version of ''Masterpiece'' Rodimus Prime is a Toys"R"Us exclusive. Redecoed from the Takara version to appear more like the original toy, this version omits the trailer preventing him from transforming into Rodimus Prime's futuristic truck mode. He does however include [[Firebolt (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Offshoot]], a Targetmaster figure, as well as all the other accessories from the Takara release.

:Every plastic color is changed and many painted details are added, changed, and downright omitted from the TakaraTomy version in an effort to make him appear more toy accurate. The light gray plastic is a more metallic darker gray, the magenta is now maroon, the orange is a darker shade, and the clear blue window is a darker blue. Other changes include the hip joints and rear end, which are now black instead of magenta, the boots, which are now maroon instead of gray, and the feet, which are now black (to mimic the plastic toe variation rather than the metal toe variation from the original figure). His accessories have also changed in plastic color, with his welding tool now being maroon instead of gray, his buzz saw being smoky transparent blue instead of smoky colorless transparent plastic, and the Photon Lasers being cast in a different color. Notable paint omissions include the arm cuffs, collar, brake-lights, headlights, and the rear exhaust. His head also lacks the cartoon specific coloration, instead leaving it mostly unpainted like the original figure. Paint operation differences include the fins of the spoiler being a more subdued glossy yellow and the flame detail on his chest being a new pattern (different from the TakaraTomy version). His paint additions include the waist, which is entirely painted over rather than letting some of the transparency show through, and the center portion of the spoiler, which is now painted over yellow instead of unpainted orange plastic. His Autobot symbol is a different size and without any additional outline color, and his Photon Lasers feature some additional painted details as well. Additional details mimicking the original toy's stickers are now also present on the shins and he includes an optional sticker sheet featuring stickers similar to the original arm stickers of the Hot Rod toy, with stickers of both the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] [[insignia]]s as well. Another difference is the rims, which are un[[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], showing the gray plastic underneath. In fact, the only things remaining the same are the chrome exhaust and the color of the rubber tires.

:This version of Rodimus features the same Matrix of Leadership included with the TakaraTomy version (minus the silver and gold chrome, replaced with unpainted gray and gold painted sections), but also an additional new mold matrix similar to the one included with the original Masterpiece Optimus.

:The Hasbro version of Rodimus featured retooled elbow joints that, when separated, make it difficult for him to hold a pose with his arms. The crotch plate was retooled on its underside to help prevent it from hitting the ground while in car mode.

:Hasbro's Rodimus, sadly, ''will'' eventually tear itself apart due to overly powerful springs putting constant pressure on peculiarly weak plastic. The arms have a disheartening tendency to spontaneously break at either pinned section of the shoulder joint, while the upper ratchet in the knee has a high likelihood of shattering, either rendering him only durable enough to transform a few scant times. Just pose him once and back away slowly... There are third party die-cast knee joint replacements, but good luck finding some.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/MPRodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on Hasbro Masterpiece Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Chronicle''==
[[File:EZCollectionHotRodimusToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Hot Rodimus is redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Rodimus. While some of his deco (flames, hands, spoiler, and his head) is entirely the same as the ''Universe'' toy, Rodimus features cartoon-accurate magenta plastic, his thighs and feet were painted orange (though his feet is gray the stock photos), and his windows were painted metallic blue.

:Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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==''United''==
[[File:Unitedtoy-RodimuseHobby.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The blue makes him look edible, but the green stops you.]]
*'''Autobot Set''' (3-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: Dubbed "Hot Rod Blue Clear Version", this [[redeco]] of the oft-used ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus mold is cast in transparent blue plastics, emulating the scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where Hot Rod catches the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to keep it from hitting the floor after a dying [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] dropped it. Of interest is the fact that '''all''' the plastic parts are translucent, even the usually "softer"/unpaintable/never-clear nylon parts—a trend not seen on any other "clear" toys produced before.

: This version was only available in an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] 3-pack with a [[Kup (G1)/toys#UnitedDamage|battle-damaged Kup]] and [[Scrapheap (G1)#United|Scrapheap]]. Preorders for the set were opened on [[December 13]] of 2010 and closed on [[January 11]] of 2011, and shipped in April.

: This figure was available with a Hot Rod pin and [[Macrocosmic Seekers]] booklet directly from e-HOBBY, he was also released in Asian countries outside of Japan without said pin and booklet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Cybertron/HotRod/hotrod.htm More information on e-HOBBY ''United'' Hot Rod at TFU.info]''

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[[File:UnitedToyRodimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Deluxe, January 2012)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-23'''
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: Released in early 2012 as part of the ''United'' toy line, this marks the first [[retool]] of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus mold. To help the mold fit the character of Rodimus Prime, [[TakaraTomy]] chose a color scheme that homaged his original [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1]] cartoon color scheme and altered the mold to improve compatibility with [[Mini-Con]]s released around the same time. This release features new Generation One toy-inspired flame decos on the car's hood and sides, several sections (notably the roof and the area around the headlights) painted a sparkly dark maroon color (to mimic the two toned coloration of the front of Rodimus Prime's truck mode in the animation), as well as a white face and hands and an orange hood. [[TakaraTomy]] also retooled the toy's engine block to add a 5mm peg and added a 5mm hole underneath the toy's right hand to allow the toy to use the recent [[Arms Micron]] Mini-Cons.

:Both the maroon and orange plastic of the figure vary from any other release. Also notable is this is the first version of this mold to have the spoiler molded in an entirely different plastic color than the thighs (a good number of the other versions of this mold paint the spoiler a different color to achieve a certain look).

:Like the 5th and 6th wave figures, Rodimus's package feature a sticker that said "limited quantity (数量限定)", indicating that this figure is released in limited numbers after its first and only shipment.
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==''Kre-O''==
[[File:KreO-Toy RodimusKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A Scoped pistol? Yup, he's definitely helping Megatron.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Bag number'': '''33501 41'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-brick, scoped pistol

: Part of the fourth assortment of [[Blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Rodimus can be rebuilt from a humanoid into a hot rod. He reuses the Ironhide helmet, and the face [[tampograph]] from the Custom Kreon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-ORodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Cloud''==
[[File:Takaratomy-cloud-hot-rodimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2014-[[November 27|11-27]])
**''ID number:'' '''TFC-A03'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Double Photon Laser]]" missile launcher, two missiles, "[[Elimination Calibur]]" sword/rotor blades

:''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' Hot Rodimus is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations Thrilling 30]]'' [[Springer (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Autobot Springer]], and is a Triple Changer, transforming into both an armored car and a helicopter. He was sold exclusively through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].

:Hot Rodimus's helicopter rotors detach to transform into a sword that is held by his hands via 5mm post, and can store underneath his car mode. He also comes with a dual missile launcher that fires its two missiles in succession via a two-step pressure launch. The launcher features a jointed 5mm handle to allow it to pivot, and can mount underneath the helicopter cockpit. He has two 5mm ports on his back, the sword hilt has an additional post, and the launcher has additional ports at the top and bottom.

:This mold was retooled into [[BotCon 2015]] [[Battletrap (G1)#Timelines|Battletrap]] and extensively [[retool]]ed into ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' [[Sandstorm (G1)#Thrilling 30|Sandstorm]]. It also served as the model for the non-toy ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' incarnations of [[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Dynobot]] and [[Grimlock (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Grimlock]].
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==''Q-Transformers''==
[[File:QTransformers Hot Rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2014-[[December 26|12-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-07'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Hot Rodimus transforms from a cute [[super deformed]] Toyota 86 to a just as cute robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Hot Rod as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.
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==''Generations''==
===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:2015CombinerWarsHotRod.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|24 years later, I've become [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|his]] Micromaster, again.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Legends Class, 2015)
**Accessories: Axe/Breastplate

:Part of the fourth wave of the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' subline imprint of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', Legends Class Rodimus is a redeco and new-head retool of ''Generations'' Legends Class Decepticon [[Blackjack (G1)#Generations|Blackjack]], transforming into a red sports car to robot and back! He and his axe are also able to plug into the chest of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|Optimus Prime]], as an homage to [[#Return of Convoy|his Micromaster toy]] from the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Return of Convoy (toyline)|Return of Convoy]]'' toyline of old.

:''The axe '''cannot''' plug onto his back, so don't even try to think about doing it.''

:Rodimus's [[stock photography]] shows him with his thighs, torso, and axe molded in yellow. The final toy, however, has these parts in orange, giving him more traditional robot mode colors in exchange for a less-accurate orange spoiler in vehicle mode.

:He includes a collector card featuring art from the "[[The Colossus War]]" episode of ''Transformers Legends'', which is based on his old Generation 1 body rather than his new look in the toy. The included instructions, while calling him a part of Optimus Maximus, show him attached to a control drawing of [[Ultra Prime]] instead.

:In terms of quality control, at least ''one'' unit has no Autobot insignia on his right shoulder.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Adventure]]'' [[Runabout (Adventure)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (Adventure)|Runamuck]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWLegRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Rodimus at TFU.info]
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===''Platinum Edition''===
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-POJC-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Alright! Hot Rod is back, let's PARTY!]]
*'''Planet of Junk Clash''' (Platinum Edition Deluxe 3-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'':Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', "Autobot Hot Rod" (who finally got his name back) is a redeco of the ''[[#United|United]]'' Rodimus Prime figure, which is a retool of the ''Classics'' Rodimus toy. While the toy's deco was similar to the first ''Classics'' figure, Hot Rod features yellow plastic on his spoilers, thighs, and his launcher's trigger, and grey plastic on his shins. Autobot Hot Rod also features orange-yellow paint on his vehicle headlights, and an Autobot sigil on his vehicle hood/robot chest, just like his ''Henkei'' and ''Reveal the Shield'' figures. His backpack and hood/chest piece are painted in a darker red. Hot Rod retains the retooled exposed engine and the lower forearm from the ''United'' Rodimus Prime release, allowing for [[Mini-Con]]s from the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' line and their redecos to attach to the large peg/forearm as an undocumented feature.

:Hot Rod's robot mode is mistranformed in all his [[stock photography|stock photos]], including the in-package image: his backpack and fins aren't rotated properly in place. Ironically, the mistransformation also gives proper clearance for the shoulder articulation in robot mode.

:Hot Rod was only available as a part of the "Planet of Junk Clash" set with [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#PlanetOfJunkClash|Wreck-Gar]] and [[Scrapheap (G1)#Generations|Junkion Scrapheap]]. In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, though only ever found at a single Target store, otherwise only available via the company's website. However, it was also stocked by several US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Singapore and the Philippines; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Canada, it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores, whereas in Chile, it was sold at Ripley stores. In the United Kingdom, it was also sold at Toys"R"Us stores, whereas in Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiary of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés. It's currently unknown if it was also available in stores, or limited to online purchases. In Italy, it was sold at Toys Center stores, making it the first ''Platinum'' set ever released in that country.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/PlatinumHotRod/hotrod.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Autobot Hot Rod at TFU.info]
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-RoRP-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Arise, [[Die-cast|Lost-art]]imus Prime.]]
*'''Rise of Rodimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition 2-pack, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Gun, Missile, Matrix of Leadership

:Unlike most of the figures from Hasbro's 2016 ''Platinum Edition'' offerings commemorating the 30th Anniversary of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', this Rodimus Prime is not a redeco of what [[fandom|fans]] would consider a "[[CHUG]]" figure, but of his ''[[#Titanium Series|Titanium Series]]'' toy, nine years after its initial release, retaining the original figure's [[die-cast]] construction. Rodimus Prime was available as part of a 2-pack with [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Galvatron]], aptly named "Rise of Rodimus Prime", which also contained a [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Platinum Edition|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory, a redeco of the Matrix originally included with ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]/[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]]. Unfortunately, Rodimus cannot hold it.

:Like several of the 2016 ''Platinum Edition'' sets, "Rise of Rodimus Prime" saw a very limited release: Basically, the two-pack was released in some of Hasbro's Asian markets, was stocked by some online retailers in the United States that obtain their stock through Asian vendors (such as [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource), and aside from that apparently only ever saw a wider release in ''Brazil'', of all places, where it was also first officially revealed by Hasbro at ABRIN (the Brazilian Toy Fair) in April of 2016. ''That's it''. The set never saw an official Hasbro-initiated release in the United States.
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===''Titans Return''===
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[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Head-on with style.]]
*'''Firedrive & Autobot Hot Rod''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': 2 rifles, [[Firebolt (G1)#Generations|Firedrive]] Titan Master

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' "Autobot Hot Rod" transforms from robot into a futuristic sports car based on his [[#Generation 1|original Generation 1 toy]]. Like all Deluxe ''Titans Return'' toys, Hot Rod's cockpit can be opened to reveal a seat that allows any [[Titan Master]] figure to man it in both modes. Hot Rod comes with his Titan Master partner Firedrive (a renamed Firebolt), who fits into his vehicle mode cockpit and transforms into his robot mode head. As with other ''Titans Return'' toys, Hot Rod can accommodate any Titan Master figure in both robot and vehicle mode. His two 5 mm rifles can be clipped together to form a larger gun with a Titan Master seat, which can be tabbed into Hot Rod's engine block.

:Similar to most ''Titans Returns'' toys, Hot Rod's Titan Master gimmick suffers from a design flaw leading to difficulties in applying the head to the body. In this case, the construction around Hot Rod's neckhole leaves it difficult to peg Firedrive's head in correctly, which can lead to the head being inadvertently pegged in sideways. In addition, some units suffer a molding error resulting in bumps on the lower right lip.

:As documented in his instructions, but not in his stock photography, Hot Rod's weapons can be pegged (when separated) into the sides of his vehicle mode, with just barely enough clearance for his wheels to still touch the ground.

:Hot Rod can use the ''Siege'' [[Battle Master]] [[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Firedrive]] (although you can't attach him on Hot Rod's vehicle engine) if one is okay with simultaneously having two Firedrives.

:Some copies were erroneously packaged with instructions for [[Getaway#Generations|Breakaway and Throttle]].

:This mold serves as the model for [[Pointblank#Legends comic|Pointblank]] in the ''Legends'' manga. The mold included a [[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|pretooled]] alternate head for an IDW-inspired Rodimus, but this was never used.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/2017/10/our-nycc-2017-interview-with-john-warden-design-manager/ NYCC 2017 John Warden interview]</ref>

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[[File:TR-toy RodimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That's not a camera focus problem, the head mode deco really is that faded and fuzzy.]]
*'''Chaos on Velocitron''' (gift set, 2017)

:''Titans Return'' Rodimus Prime is a [[retool]] of Titan Master [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Ptero]] with a new torso and head-mode face, both of which are painted-over [[die-cast]] metal. He features peg holes in his feet to attach to a variety of ''Titans Return'' figures, and can form the head of any Deluxe-or-larger figure from the line. Rodimus Prime provides the power of "Ultimate Speed Boost".

:Due to its partial die-cast construction, the ball joint that connects the Titan Master's head to its torso ends up being less flexible than on other Titan Master figures made entirely out of plastic, which leaves Rodimus Prime with a very stiff neck when plugged into a larger ''Titans Return'' figure.

:He was only available in a box set named "Chaos on Velocitron" that includes [[Quickswitch#Generations|Quickswitch]] and [[Dynamus#Generations|Dynamus]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRCOV|Laser Prime]] and [[Refractor#Generations|Refractor]], [[Nautica (G1)#Generations|Nautica]] and [[Parsec#Generations|Parsec]], and [[Fastlane#Generations|Fastclash]]. The set was officially announced by Hasbro to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], and was sold at stores in the United States, Canada, and Hasbro's Asian markets (such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong). Despite this, it later became available via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the United States (but not in Canada) as well, actually sold by Amazon directly (as compared to a third-party seller).

:The torso was later reused for fellow die-cast Titan Masters [[Thunderwing (G1)#Titans Return|Thunderwing]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Ultra Magnus]], and [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#Generations|Scorponok]].
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:PowerOfThePrimestoy-RodimusPrimeEvolved.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Well, it's about time [[Hasbro|they]] made it.]]
*'''Evolution Rodimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2017)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-08'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 25]], [[2018]]'''
**''Accessories'': trailer/evolution armor, evolution armor arms, rifle (formed by two blasters), [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] frame, Matrix of Leadership core

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Evolution Rodimus Prime" consists of a Deluxe-sized Hot Rod and a trailer, which can combine with the smaller robot to form the Leader-sized Rodimus Prime. Both robot modes feature exceptional articulation, largely due to the way both robot modes transform. However, neither has a rotating waist for the same reason. This figure features minimal [[Partformer|partsforming]], with the Rodimus Prime fists being formed by attaching the two halves of the front end of the trailer to Hot Rod's knees.

:He includes a [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory that has a removable center crystal, allowing any [[Prime Master]] to take its place. The Matrix can be stored within Rodimus's robot mode chest. Unfortunately, neither of his robot modes can actually hold it due to having standard 5mm hands. His two guns, one of which is based on his original toy's Photon Rifle, can combine into a rifle similar to his Photon Eliminator. In vehicle mode, his weapons can be mounted in the two 5mm holes near the back end of his trailer or stored on Rodimus Prime's back. The trailer portion also has two pegs to stand a [[Titan Master]], [[Prime Master]], or decoy armor on.

:Surprisingly, the TakaraTomy stock photos of the Hot Rod figure are mistransformed: His yellow spoiler is not present in robot mode. This is only possible in the toy by removing the entire canopy of Hot Rod's vehicle mode, which is attached by a mushroom joint. Like the last version, Hot Rod/Rodimus can use the Battle Master Firedrive.

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[[File:TF-POTP-Leader-Class-Evo-Rodimus-Unicronus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|"[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|You]] are '''nothing!'''"]]
*'''Evolution Rodimus Unicronus''' (Leader Class, 2018)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''PP-40'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[November 24]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': trailer/evolution armor, evolution armor arms, rifle (formed by two blasters), [[Matrix of Conquest#Generations|Matrix of Chaos]] frame, Matrix of Chaos core

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Evolution Rodimus Unicronus" is a retool of the above Rodimus Prime toy, featuring a new goateed head and color scheme based on those of ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Rodimus (SG)#Toys|Rodimus]]. His smaller Deluxe-sized form is "Nemesis Hot Rod", and represents the character in a [[Unicron]]-corrupted state. He includes a [[Matrix of Conquest#Generations|Matrix of Chaos]] accessory that has a removable center crystal, allowing any [[Prime Master]] to take its place. The Matrix can be stored within Rodimus's robot mode chest. It's best to be careful with the "RODIMUS" stickers on his knees, as they can and will peel off easily.

:Stock renders released by Hasbro at [[New York Comic Con#2017|NYCC]] 2017 showed him with purple Decepticon insignias, but the physical prototypes had purple Autobot insignias instead, and the stock photos showed him with both. The final toy has the former.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-04-Deluxe-Autobot-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who needs that [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe mold]] anyways!]]
*'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-04'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-60'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[April 20]], 2021'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Photon Lasers, 2 Fire Blasts, Matrix of Leadership, Buzzsaw, [[Fire Blast effect|Effect for Matrix]], "The Depths of Unicron" backdrop

:Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' "Autobot Hot Rod" is a screen-accurate, Deluxe-sized mold that converts into the same ol' classic futuristic sports car. The toy is sold at a Voyager price point due to a noticeably higher parts count that yields more accessories, articulation, and transformation intricacy. Aside from his 2 photon blasters, Hot Rod also comes with a Matrix accessory (repackaged from ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]]), an aura effect part to attach to the Matrix, a snap-on buzzsaw, and two blast effect parts that can attach to either of his exhaust pipes or guns.

:Inside his helmet, he has a visor that can be deployed over his eyes as seen in the [[Lookout Mountain]] scene, and his right hand can flip to be replaced with the welding torch he used to repair [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] on [[Quintessa]]. His enhanced articulation includes opening hands that can grasp his Matrix and "butterfly" shoulder joints that aid him in assuming iconic poses from the film. In an undocumented (and probably unintentional) feature, it is possible to store the Matrix inside the multiple folding layers of Hot Rod's torso, and also next to his head in car mode.

:In vehicle mode Hot Rod's guns plug into his engine block and then his buzzsaw accessory plugs on top of the guns; this two-layered accessory stacking is also supported on his robot back and the roof of the car. However, tabbing the guns into the saw creates stress on the plastic slots of the saw. Additionally, since both the guns and the engine are painted, this risks leaving scratches. Similarly, caution should be used when uniting and separating the painted silver pipes on the arms and legs during transformation, as the clips that connect the arm and leg pipes are small and prone to snapping.

:As with other ''Studio Series'' figures, the interior of the packaging can form a diorama display for the figure. In this case, it is the shot of Hot Rod about to open the Matrix as he stands within [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s innards.
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:TF-WFC-Unicron-Hot-Rod-figurine.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Definitely a whopper.]]
*'''Unicron''' ([[2021]])

:''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Unicron]] comes with a mini-figurine of Hot Rod, only about 10 millimeters tall. The original announcement showed a sculpt based on Hot Rod's ''Titans Return'' design, but the final released figurine was based on the original G1 design (or more accurately, the ''Studio Series'' design above).
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:TF-WFC-K-Commander-Rodimus-Prime.jpg|450px|thumb|So THIS is where [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] went!]]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Commander Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K29'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-12'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[August 7]], 2021'''
**''Accessories'': Trailer/[[Mobile Defense Bay#Generations|Mobile Defense Bay]], Photon Eliminator, [[Sword of Primus#Toys|Sword of Primus]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#KRodimus|Matrix of Leadership]], 10 effects<ref>[https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08XYV4PGD/ ''Kingdom'' Rodimus Prime on Amazon Japan]</ref>

:''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Rodimus Prime is a Commander Class-sized toy that transforms from a [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] robot to a less accurate futuristic sports car, which can attach to a trailer to form his futuristic truck mode. Despite appearances, Rodimus Prime is ''not'' a retool of the ''Studio Series'' Hot Rod toy; though they feature similar transformation steps, the key difference is the lack of a faux chest. A ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' staple, Rodimus Prime and the trailer are littered with [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] to facilitate the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] or [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]]. The line's relative scale demands that he must be smaller than previous Commander Class toys, though making up for his price tag is above average engineering and articulation, including transforming wheels and posable hands with a separate index finger!

:The price is also filled out with a multitude of accessories. The trailer itself can fold out into the [[Mobile Defense Bay#Generations|Mobile Defense Bay]], which Rodimus Prime can stand on and grasp the handles, plus an [[A.I.R. Lock System]] adapter on the front. The standing, twin-barreled cannon also detaches as its own unit, with sculpted tread detail. Rodimus Prime also includes a foldable Photon Eliminator, the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#KRodimus|Matrix of Leadership]], and a surprisingly-niche inclusion, the [[Sword of Primus#Toys|Sword of Primus]], which has a fold-out 5 mm post. He also includes a whopping ''ten'' effect parts, 7 of which are translucent blue redecos from ''Siege'' [[Omega Supreme (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Omega Supreme]], which can attach to the various 5 mm ports on the figure or the 3 mm posts at the tips of the Photon Eliminator and exhaust pipes. The last three are newly-molded Matrix-aura and exhaust pipe-smoke blast effects.

:On some copies, the springloaded lower halves of the trailer's smokestacks can get caught on some adjacent orange plastic when opening the trailer, requiring them to be manually moved aside.

:In a unique twist, the toy was revealed by [[TakaraTomy]] and set for pre-order in Japanese markets before [[Hasbro]], which usually unveils upcoming toys before or simultaneously with TakaraTomy.

:Much like most of the toyline, Rodimus Prime can come with one of four holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards from wave 1, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character.
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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
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*'''Hot Rodimus''' (EZ Collection Gum, [[July 30]], 2012)
**''ID number'': '''2'''

:Part of the ''EZ Collection Gum'' candy toy made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., This Hot Rodimus is a metallic redeco of the Universe Legends Class toy. While the paint patterns are identical to the ''Chronicle toy'', Hot Rodimus features metallic red paint on his entire paintable parts. As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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==''Hero Mashers''==
[[File:HM-toy Rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Suffering from self-esteem issues, Rodimus took to using steroids.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Hero Mashers, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''9'''
**''Accessories'': Spoiler/blaster

: Part of the second wave of ''Transformers [[Hero Mashers]]'' basic Action Figures, Rodimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory.

: He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

:Rather than coming with a (nominally) hand-held weapon accessory, Rodimus comes with a spoiler for his back. Of course, being a ''Hero Mashers'' piece, it can be attached anywhere, including being hand-held, and the molding gives the impression of having a gun barrel, so go nuts.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Legends''==
[[File:TF-LG-45-Targetmaster-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Check out my chest tattoo!]]
*'''Targetmaster Hot Rodimus (Targetmaster Hot Rod)'''<ref>The Japanese text on the packaging is ホットロディマス / "Hot Rodimus", but the English subtitle says "Hot Rod".</ref> (Deluxe Class, [[2017]]-[[September 30|09-30]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG45'''
**''Accessories'': Headmaster, [[Shaoshao Li#Legends|Firebolt]] Targetmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' "Targetmaster Hot Rodimus" is a redeco and retool of [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' Hot Rod]], featuring a more cartoon-accurate maroon color scheme, painted rims, and a retooled chestplate which, in addition to featuring transparent flames, also allows you to hide the hood engine in robot mode. He comes with Firebolt, an all new mold [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] that replaces the original mold's guns. This figure was later redecoed into [[Ken]].

:The lower right lip molding error from the ''Titans Return'' figure is present on some examples of this figure.
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==''Street Fighter II × Transformers''==
[[File:Ken SFIIxTF toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"So, wanna fight fire with fire, huh?"]]
*'''Hot Rodimus [Ken] vs Arcee [Chun-Li]''' ([[May 26]], [[2018]])
**''Accessories'': Left & right rifles, Headmaster

:Available as part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, Hot Rodimus is a redeco of ''Legends'' [[#Legends|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] (itself a retool of ''Titans Return'' Deluxe Class [[#TitansReturn|Hot Rod]]) in [[Ken]]'s traditional colors, luxurious eyebrows and fleshtones and all. He transforms from robot to Cybertronian sports car and back. The ''Street Fighter II'' logo is printed on the car's spoiler, and the smaller Headmaster's robot mode is also painted to resemble Ken.

: Like all Deluxe-sized ''Titans Return'' toys, Hot Rodimus's cockpit can be opened to reveal a seat that allows any [[Titan Master]]/Headmaster figure to pilot it in both modes. His two rifles can be clipped together to form a larger gun with a Headmaster seat; separately they can be pegged behind Hot Rodimus's front wheels or one can be pegged into his engine.

:Hot Rodimus was only available in a two-pack with with [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Arcee]] [[Chun-Li#Toys|[Chun-Li]]]. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], 2017, with orders fulfilled in late May of 2018. A pre-order goal was set as well: if 3000 units were pre-ordered total, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.
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==''Vintage G1''==
[[File:Walmart-Vintage-G1-Hot-Rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Till all are bought!]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

:In a very unexpected turn, the original Hot Rod toy was reissued as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in 2018, under the ''[[Vintage G1]]'' banner, using the mold utilized for ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue (which includes the 5mm posts on his weapons). Like the original toy, Hot Rod entirely uses stickers instead of a combo of tampographs and stickers seen in ''The Transformers Collection'' release. However, unlike the original toy, ''Vintage G1'' Hot Rod uses "Targetmaster"-style chromed stickers, rather than flat colored versions. The rubsign is an all-new type used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.

:Unlike most of the original Hot Rod toys and the packaging stock photo, he is packaged with his vehicle front view facing backwards. Later shipments of the toy were packaged with Hot Rod's car facing frontwards.
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==Notes==
[[File:G1catalog86-PinkHotRod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I was pink once.]]
*Miscommunication between Hasbro and Takara that neglected to mention the fact that Rodimus Prime was supposed to be the new Autobot leader and the upgrade of Hot Rod led to Takara creating the original [[prototype]] for the G1 Hot Rod toy in three times the final size, about as tall as ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]. When Hasbro corrected Takara about those details, Takara's designers were disappointed because they had to make Rodimus Prime's toy larger than Hot Rod's.<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/creative/showentry.php?s=522 Information provided by Fumihiko Akiyama, incorporated in essay about "Ten popular but incorrect rumors about Japanese Transformers" at TF Archive]</ref>
*In an odd intra-Hasbro design move, Hot Rod's larger original handgun was remolded slightly and reused as the nosecone cannon on the [[Cobra]] [http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/88/stellarstiletto/ Stellar Stiletto] in 1988. Hey, Hot Rod was occupied with [[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]] at the time anyway, right?
[[File:TFGRodimus.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|New Rodimus, not to be confused with New Coke.]]
*'''New Rodimus''' was the tentative name for an unused Rodimus Prime design revealed in the Japanese book ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]''. Unlike his predecessors, he would have transformed into a fire engine. According to the caption in the book, New Rodimus would have come out after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Battlestars story pages and comic|Star Convoy]], and his transformation would involve splitting at the waist. Previously, fans believed that the idea for New Rodimus's transformation was eventually used by the ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'' toy '''[http://youtu.be/xGFHTcC5tlo Duke Fire]''', which is also a fire engine that splits at the waist in order to transform. However, a discussion with [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] staff revealed that this was a coincidence, as Duke Fire's designer had not seen the New Rodimus design.<ref>https://twitter.com/tfwiki/status/907253686023458817</ref> As seen below, this revelation did not come before a story homaging Duke Fire's [[Duke Fire|assumed connection]] to New Rodimus was published, retroactively linking the two.
*In 2015 [[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#August 15.2C 2015|an entry]] of the Facebook version of [[Ask Vector Prime]] dubbed this version of Rodimus as "Fire Rodimus" and [[Hot Rod (G1)#Fire Rodimus|gave some background to him]].
[[File:HyperHobbyRodimusTestshot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*An image of a black Rodimus Prime toy appeared in issue #38 of the magazine ''[[Hyper Hobby]]'' in 2002. For years, it was thought that this was an unreleased [[Lucky Draw figure]] (which an [http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/transformers/news/story/lucky+draw+transformers/Unreleased+Lucky+Draw+Black+Rodimus+Convoy/7581 unscrupulous Ebay seller] reinforced by repeatedly calling it that in his auctions). However, it was eventually found — [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=62831&st=0&p=1347844&#entry1347844 seven years later] — when a Japanese speaker read the text of the magazine, that it was nothing more than a test shot that was intended to tease the release of the normal-colored reissue.
*One of the first concepts for ''Classics'' Rodimus was based around the {{w|Pagani Zonda}} super car, before the {{w|Dome Zero}} design was decided upon.
*''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Car Robots]]'' [[Side Burn (RID)|Speedbreaker]] (aka ''Robots in Disguise'' Side Burn) has a powered-up color scheme which resembles Hot Rod's.
*Aside from the ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Rodimus (Energon)|namesake character]], Hot Rod has also been [[homage]]d twice (or possibly thrice depending on how you look at it) in the [[Unicron Trilogy]]. For ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', the "[[Powerlinx]]" upgrade of [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]] was given a very Hot-Rod-inspired deco. In ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'', [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] made a redeco of Hot Shot (well, "Exillion"), who already had some Hot Rod homage elements in his toy design, with Hot Rod deco as a DVD-pack-in [[exclusive]]. [[Hasbro]] then took this deco, altered it, and released it in the US line at mass retail as the new character [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]].
*A (somewhat jokey) proposed BotCon concept by [[Fun Publications]] was a redeco of Deluxe Class [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Transmetal1|Transmetal Rattrap]] into a beast form of Rodimus Prime, named "Rodimouse", to match [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and [[Ultra Mammoth]] as being ''Beast Wars'' Maximal forms of fellow Autobot leaders [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], respectively.<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report by griffin]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/762678026933067781 Tweet by @JesseWittenrich, 8 August 2016]</ref>

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Hot Rod (G1)/toys

2021-08-01T19:47:45Z

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[[File:G1-HotRod-boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Since 1986, kids stopped buying Transformers toys because of him.]]
'''[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]''' is a bot of many toys!

==''The Transformers''==
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[[File:G1toy hot rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is totally what cars will look like in the far-flung future of 2005.]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (Autobot Car, 1986)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-78'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

: Hot Rod transforms into a red, orange, and yellow futuristic race car, resembling a {{w|Plymouth Barracuda}} due to its side exhaust pipes. He is armed with two "Photon Laser" weapons, each with their own distinct sculpt, which fit in both his fists; only one gun can be equipped in vehicle mode, in the port in his engine block. Upon his original release, Hot Rod had unpainted [[die-cast]] metal feet, while later editions of the figure used black plastic.

: Hot Rod was one of the first toys designed specifically for the ''Transformers'' toyline, as opposed to being an imported pre-existing toy. In further contrast to the common design process for ''Transformers'' toys, he (like most of the cast of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'') was created for animation first, and had his toy created based on [[Floro Dery]]'s designs (though said animation designs would be further modified after the toy was completed). Before final production, Hot Rod was originally cast in a [[:File:G1catalog86-PinkHotRod.jpg|pinker plastic]] to match the color of his animation model (as seen in catalogs at the time, and the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] [[commercial]]), but oddly, he was changed to a less [[Show-accuracy|animation-accurate]] red before release. This change evidently came too late to modify the factory-applied [[sticker]]s the toy bears: the small decals on either side of Hot Rod's vehicle mode feature a pink background that would have matched the toy's original color scheme. In another, even more baffling change, an extra plastic tab was added to Hot Rod's legs before final production to keep them from fully extending and revealing his sculpted knee detail.

:Hot Rod has been retooled, reissued, and redecoed several times down the years; this article strives to list each distinct edition of the figure under its own heading.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/HotRod/hotrod.htm More information on Hot Rod at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1 RodimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|As you're enjoying your retirement in 2006, tour the country in ''this!'']]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Autobot Hero, 1986)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-77'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/[[Mobile Defense Bay]], Photon Eliminator, spoiler, 2 gun shields (left & right)

: Rodimus Prime was designed in much the same way as Hot Rod, albeit with much less articulation. Rodimus transforms from a robot and [[Mobile Defense Bay]] into a futuristic truck. The toy comes with a "Photon eliminator" rifle and two blast shields to attach to either side of his battle platform's cannon. (The yellow spoiler was also to be removed and replaced during transformation.) Like Hot Rod, there are materials variations; initial releases have metal toes and rubber tires, while later shipments replaced both with black plastic.

: This mold was later redecoed as a lucky draw prize [[Primus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/RodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]

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[[File:G1 TMHotRod toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In 2007, hood-cannons will become a standard feature.]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (Targetmaster, 1987)
**Accessories: Firebolt Targetmaster partner

: Hot Rod was re-released with his new [[Nebulan]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partner [[Firebolt (G1)#Generation 1 2|Firebolt]] a year after the original release. The toy was [[retool]]ed to have larger pegholes in his fists and his engine block so the Targetmaster gun would fit. As the original large stickers applied to Hot Rod's thighs were frequently scraped away by the friction of moving his legs up and down during transformation, the Targetmaster version sported smaller decals that avoided this problem. Unlike the original figure, Targetmaster Hot Rod only ever featured black plastic feet. Amusingly enough, Targetmaster Hot Rod's "Firepower" stat is 7, which is actually lower than regular Hot Rod's firepower stat of 10.

: Targetmaster Hot Rod's packaging originally contained the [[quality control|erroneous]] blurb "Firebolt transforms into ''[[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]]'s'' weapon!"<ref name="tmerrorbox">[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/ToysTMHotRodMISB.html Targetmaster Hot Rod MISB] at Super Toy Archive.</ref> This was fixed by a [[variant|running change]] in two steps: First Misfire's name was covered with a sticker that contained the correct name "Hot Rod"; later shipments then came in boxes that had the correct name printed on them.<ref name="hartman">[http://tfsource.com/blog/collector-interview-30-karl-hartman/ "Collector Interview 30 – Karl Hartman"] at the TFSource blog.</ref>

: Not originally released in Japan, the Targetmaster version of Hot Rod was later reissued by Takara as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series in 2004 (see below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/HotRod/hotrod.htm More information on Targetmaster Hot Rod at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy takara 2001 hotrod reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''C-78'''
**Accessories: 2 Photon Lasers

:The original Hot Rod toy was reissued by Takara in later December 2000, as part of a small line of reissues that celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of the ''Transformers'' toyline in Japan. The figure was retro-retooled from the Targetmaster version of the toy to fill the enlarged holes back in so that they could once again snugly accommodate his Photon Lasers. This version of the figure also reinstates the die-cast metal feet of its earliest release, and finally recolors the stickers on either side of the vehicle mode so that they now feature an accurate red background to match to the rest of the figure. The toy's packaging featured a metallic golden sticker advertising the anniversary.

:This version of the Hot Rod mold was also used to create the simultaneously-available exclusives "Crystal Rodimus" (see below) and the evil clone, [[Dark Hot Rod|Black Rodimus]].

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[[File:G1toy crystal rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Crystal Rodimus''' (Autobot Car, 2001)
**''ID number:'' '''C-78C'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

: "Crystal Rodimus" uses the reissue Hot Rod mold, but cast almost entirely in translucent plastics. Limited to 1500 pieces and packaged in a monochrome blue version of Hot Rod's normal packaging, Crystal Rodimus was only available at Tokyo Toy Festival, with the joint purchase of the evil clone [[Dark Hot Rod|Black Rodimus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/HotRodClear/hotrod.htm More information on Crystal Rodimus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy takara rodimus prime reissue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''C-77'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Mobile Defense Bay, Photon Eliminator, spoiler, 2 gun shields (left & right)

:The original Rodimus Prime toy was reissued by Takara in mid-December 2001. It featured no notable changes from the original Generation 1 release of the figure, but it did reinstate the rubber tires and metal feet that were phased out of the original toy's production run.

===''Transform Jr''===
[[File:Tfjr rodimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|By the far-off year of 2006, the Cybertronians will have perfected the art of converting living metal to cardboard.]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)
**''ID number:'' '''C-77'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon eliminator, cardboard trailer

:''[[Transform Jr]]'' Rodimus Prime is a downsized version of the standard toy, far less simplified than most figures in the ''Jr'' line (on account of how simple the regular toy is in the first place). Made of only red and yellow plastic, he is armed with his Photon Eliminator, and comes with a non-transforming version of his trailer made partially out of cardboard. He also came packaged with a small die-cast metal figurine of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]].

::*''[http://www.vega.or.jp/~butto/tftcollejr-03.htm More information on Transform Jr Rodimus Convoy at Butto's Transformers Collection.]
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===''Return of Convoy''===
{{anchor|ROC}}[[File:Hotrodmicromaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|2011: The year the Shriners will take over the automotive industry.]]
*'''Star Convoy w/ Hot Rodimus''' (Autobot, 1991/2005)
**''ID number:'' '''C-372'''

: Available only with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Star Convoy]], Hot Rod's [[Micromaster]] form is a simplified version of his original toy, transforming into the same futuristic race car. Like all Micromasters, he features a notch in the base of his feet that allows him to peg inside Star Convoy's chest and stand on his base mode's rotating turret.

:In 2005, Star Convoy was re-released with several deco changes; in Hot Rod's case, his stickers were replaced with [[paint operation|paint applications]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/HotRodimus/hotrodimus.htm More information on ''Return of Convoy'' Hot Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Choro-Q''==
[[File:Choro Q Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The average car of 2022 will have expanded to fit the average American driver.]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy TV Version''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''Q/05'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator rifle

: Transforming super deformed version of Rodimus Convoy containing a pull back motor. He came with a small version of his Photon Eliminator rifle that can be held in his hand or attached to the top of the truck when in [[Choro-Q]] (vehicle) mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQRodimus/rodimusconvoy.htm More information on Rodimus Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]''

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*'''Rodimus Convoy Metallic Version''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''Q/06'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator rifle

: This metallic version featured metallic flake paint for the body and gold paint for the wings on Rodimus's back. Otherwise, the toy is the same.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQRodimusMetallic/rodimusconvoy.htm More information on Rodimus Convoy Metallic Version at TFU.info]''
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==''Commemorative Series''==
[[File:Commemorative series rodimus toys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rodimus Major''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

:Hasbro's first reissue of the Hot Rod toy used the re-modified mold from Takara's 2001 edition, with smaller peg-holes for his Photon Lasers, and die-cast metal feet. As part of the first wave of "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]" figures, Hot Rod had to undergo a name change due to Hasbro's inability to trademark his old name, but the "Major" suffix failed to stick and was only ever used on this edition of the toy.
:This version of the mold removes the pins in his arms and instead the arms stay in via very small pegs. This is likely due to the part being prone to breakage. Subsequent uses of this mold also shared this retool.

*'''Rodimus Prime''' (2004, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Mobile Defense Bay, Photon Eliminator, spoiler, 2 gun shields (left & right)

:Part of the seventh wave of the Commemorative Series, Hasbro's reissue of Rodimus Prime was identical to Takara's 2001 reissue of the figure, featuring metal feet and rubber tires, and no other notable changes from the original figure. The toy did, however, feature an [[misassembly|assembly error]] that saw a portion of the chest being assembled backwards.

:The figure later saw a re-release in Hasbro's Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself and some minor changes to the packaging, such as the addition of a black "choking hazard" warning label.
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==''The Transformers Collection''==
[[File:Tfc hot rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''13'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers, Firebolt Targetmaster partner

:This reissue of Hot Rod followed the trend begun by earlier reissues of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], and offered the most "complete" version of the toy available by including all the accessories that had come with the different releases of the figure through the years. His peg holes were modified for the third time, enlarged once again to accommodate [[Firebolt (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Firebolt]], and his Photon Lasers' pegs were similarly widened to fit comfortably in the newly-sized ports. Additionally, this version of Hot Rod replaced the factory-applied stickers on his chest and sides with [[tampograph]]s, completely redesigning the flame design on the latter decals. His chest decoration was modified to resemble the cartoon coloration more accurately. Unfortunately, this release features the original "C-78" sticker sheet again, with the larger thigh decals that get easily damaged during transformation.

:This set included a [[Tech Spec]] card that retroactively gave the Targetmaster version of Hot Rod the (previously unused) [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]] "C-110", as the toy had never been released in Japan before this point.

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/TMhotrod_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Targetmaster Hot Rod at TF-1.com]
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==''Smallest Transforming Transformers''==
[[File:Wstf hot rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2004/2006)
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

:Initially intended for release in the cancelled third wave of Takara's ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' line of diminutive ''Transformers'' figures, Hot Rod eventually saw the light of day as the 1-in-24 "[[chase figure]]" in wave "2.5" of the series, which was already of comparatively limited availability. He came with tiny versions of his original Photon Lasers (which were attached to a plastic sprue and had to be removed by the buyer), and was [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] like all ''Smallest Transforming'' figures.

:Hot Rod was later made available again as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in 2006, in a unique monochrome red box, available only with purchase of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/smallest-transformers/hot-rod/1704/ More information on Smallest Transforming Hot Rodimus at Seibertron.com]''
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==''Classics''==
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[[File:Rodimusclassics.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And in 2026, the future predicted in 1978 will finally come to pass. Perfect for a road trip to Sanctuary!]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus is a sleeker, more streamlined version of the original, now transforming into a hot-rodded (see what we did there?) {{w|Dome Zero}}. His rear-mounted thruster engine becomes a hand-held weapon in robot mode, launching a spring-loaded missile, or can remain attached to his back to become some kind of [[jet pack]]. His left arm also hides a flip-out "comm unit" that is clearly supposed to be the buzzsaw he used for a brief period in [[The Transformers: The Movie|the Movie]]. As with all ''Classics'' toys, Rodimus has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]]. Unfortunately, the hands are not 5mm-compatible, as they're only compatible for the missile launcher's handle.

: In a twist of delicious buttery fandom irony, ''Classics'' Rodimus has elements that were introduced in [[Rodimus (Energon)|''Energon'' Rodimus]], making him a somewhat backwards-[[homage]]. His face also appears to take visual cues from how he was drawn by [[Derek Yaniger]] in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic book]].

: Very early specimens of Rodimus came with short stubs on his forearms that don't really connect at all to the hip panels, resulting in a somewhat unstable vehicle mode. The stubs can also be seen on the official Hasbro [[stock photography|stock photos]] for the figure.<ref name="classicstock">[http://www.transformersclassics.com/gallery/Hasbro-Photo-Archive/rodimus_robot Hasbro stock photo for ''Classics'' Rodimus], depicting the short stubs on his forearms that were soon retooled into larger pegs.</ref> This was quickly amended by a [[variant|running change]] that saw the stubs enlarged into actual pegs that connect much more securely to the hip panels. (Some reports also indicate the existence of "transitional" versions with a stub on one arm and a full peg on the other.)

: The modified pegs were used for every subsequent use of the sculpt, which include the evil ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]], ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Gentei! Gentei!]]'' [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]], and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]. This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' incarnation of [[Nitrostreak#Beast Wars: Uprising|Nitrostreak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Classics'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Titanium Series''==
[[File:TitaniumHeroRodimus toy.jpg|295px|thumb|Winnebago... ''of the '''future'''!!!'']]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator rifle

: ''Titanium Cybertron Heroes'' Rodimus Prime is a mostly die-cast metal transforming toy based loosely upon the original ''Generation 1'' Rodimus Prime toy. He features much greater articulation and bulkier body proportions. Unfortunately, his transformation results in an incredibly awkward posture, forcing his upper body far ahead of his lower half. His die-cast construction also results in a great deal of paint-chipping, even when delicately handled.

: Unlike the original toy which separated into a robot and a battle station, the entire vehicle mode of the 6-inch ''Titanium'' version transforms into the robot mode. As with ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus, ''Titanium'' Rodimus Prime takes some visual cues from the ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' version of the character in addition to the original toy and the animation model... ''and'' the actual ''Classics'' Rodimus toy, such as the engine-block dickie.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''Titanium'' [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitRodimusPrime/rodimus.htm More information on Titanium Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Kiss Players''==
[[File:KPHotRodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The fishing rod turns into arm blasters. The girl eats dumplings.]]
*'''Hot Rodimus X SyaoSyao''' (2006)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons, fishing rod/Exhaust Eliminator, ShaoShao Li figurine with steamer

: ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' Hot Rodimus is a retool and redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Mirage (G1)/toys|Mirage]] toy, transforming into a red Ford GT. His engine becomes a pair of pistols that double as tonfa weapons, and his fishing rod can be taken apart and reassembled to create a triple-barreled arm-mounted blaster reminiscent of the original Hot Rod's exhaust pipe weapons. His new head sculpt includes a retractable visor patterned after the one used in the movie.

:The toy also included a PVC figurine of the character's "Kiss Player" partner [[Shaoshao Li]] and a bamboo dumpling steamer, as well as a CD including episodes 11-20 of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama]] and the exclusive 10-minute audio adventure, "A Big Catch Tonight?!".

:For a short time, Takara had contemplated releasing a Hot Rodimus (Hot Rod) toy as the next ''Binaltech'' release after [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], but that plan became obsolete when Takara decided to cancel the Binaltech line as a mass retail line altogether. Instead, Hot Rodimus also ended up as part of the ''Kiss Players'' line, after "Ginrai" had previously become Kiss Players [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AltRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Kiss Players Hot Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Alternators''==
{{anchor|alternator}}[[File:Alternators Rodimus toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He wants to go fishing too...]]
*'''Rodimus''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''27'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Rodimus is an exclusive figure, released at the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] in July 2007. It is a repaint of Kiss Players Hot Rodimus, which itself is a retool of Alternators [[Mirage (G1)/toys|Mirage]]. The figure uses the same head mold introduced in the Kiss Players figure, retaining the original's visor gimmick. The deco has been altered by changing the side striping from white to yellow, while the stripes over the hood, roof and trunk have been eliminated altogether, replaced by a Hot Rod-style flame graphic on the hood and front guards. The car mode parts remain bare plastic rather than painted over in red paint like the Kiss Players verison. Most of the Kiss Player deco remains in robot mode, including the yellow hands and flame graphics on the forearms; however, the license plates (located at the knees in robot mode) have been changed to read "TOO HOT".

:Rodimus's weapons are the dual pistols/tonfa seen with both Mirage and Hot Rodimus, however his Kiss Player counterpart's fishing rod/eliminator and dumpling steamer weapons were not included in the Alternators release. They left [[Shaoshao Li|the girl]] out too.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AltRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Henkei! Henkei!''==
[[File:TF-Henkei-C-05-Hot-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"They dipped my headlights in chrome. Now I don't drive at night." ''(Original release pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-Henkei-C-05-Hot-Rodimus-(Reissue).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Re-release version pictured)'']]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[June 26|06-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-05'''
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: In 2008, ''Classics'' Rodimus was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] Transformers'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. Now called Hot Rodimus, he features several significant deco differences, such as a large orange and yellow flame tampograph on his hood to better resemble the ''Generation 1'' cartoon model's appearance. The other flame tampographs have also been redesigned, his forehead crest is a more subtle colour to distance itself from the ''Energon'' Rodimus homage Hasbro introduced. The only other addition in terms of deco is orange paint on the cuffs of his lower arms. Curiously eschewing the slavish accuracy to the original cartoon's animation models that shaped the coloration of most other ''Henkei! Henkei!'' figures, Hot Rodimus is ''not'' rendered in Hot Rod's classic magenta cartoon color scheme, featuring instead a shade of red that is even darker than that used by the ''Classics'' version, as well as a lighter shade of orange. The clear violet on the ''Classics'' version is clear blue on the Hot Rodimus. All ''Henkei! Henkei!'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, his headlights are chrome gold paint with clear orange painted on, while his entire spoiler is vacuum-metallized gold.

: A re-release of the figure in the Fall of 2011 had the chrome orange headlights replaced with plated gold.
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==''Universe'' (2008)==
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[[File:TF-Universe-(2008)-Legends-Class-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's a Hot Rod without a hot rod.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Legends Class, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''

: Legends Class Rodimus transforms into a generic sports car with a giant spoiler. This toy's design was the basis for Hot Rod's look in the "[[Wings of Honor]]" comic book.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Rodimus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFURodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Universe'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Universe2008toy-ChallengeatCybertronRodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|HasTak: pretending Hot Rod was red and not magenta in the movie since 1986.]]
*'''Challenge at Cybertron''' (Deluxe Class figure 3-pack, 2010)
**''Series'': '''G1 Series'''
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus was released in the "[[Challenge at Cybertron]]" multi-pack along with redecoes of [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#ChallengeAtCybertron|Cyclonus]] and [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#ChallengeAtCybertron|Galvatron]]. This version of Rodimus, like the ''Henkei! Henkei!'' figure, is intended to be accurate to the cartoon's colors, though it attempts the idea much more literally, to the point of having solid blue rather than translucent windows.

: The set was exclusively released in Southeast Asian markets by Hasbro Malaysia, but the included version of Rodimus was later released in the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|"gold box" ''Transformers'' line]] as a two-pack with the Cyclonus from the set.
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/CACRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Challenge at Cybertron Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Masterpiece''==
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[[File:Takara Masterpiece Rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You hated him when you were ten, and now you'll pay $200 to own him.]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' ([[January 29]], [[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-9'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/[[Mobile Defense Bay]], Photon Eliminator/Photon Lasers Alpha & Beta, [[Matrix of Leadership]], buzzsaw, welding torch

:The central feature of TakaraTomy's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' incarnation of good ol' Roddy is its ability to transform from Hot Rod to Rodimus Prime in both robot and vehicle modes. Extensions in the figure's hips give Rodimus some slight extra height over Hot Rod, while a spring-loaded pop-out second face, revealed when the figure's helmet is tilted back, gives him his older, lined features; this face is somewhat narrower than Hot Rod's, combining with a slight elevation of the back-mounted spoiler to further create the illusion of a larger figure. Contrary to expectations, creating Rodimus Prime's vehicle mode does not simply involve slotting Hot Rod's car mode into the larger trailer section; in fact, Hot Rod fits into the trailer ''backwards'', and an entirely new vehicle-front—featuring Rodimus's shorter hood and smaller canopy and lacking an exposed engine block—fips out from beneath the trailer and wraps around his rear end. Both vehicles feature opening canopies, though only Hot Rod has any sculpted interior detail of note. As with most Masterpiece figures, the toy attempts to reproduce Hot Rod's cartoon appearance as faithfully as possible; consequently, this is the first toy to actually render Hot Rod in his cartoon-accurate magenta coloration. Of course, there was no way to make the figure switch to burgundy for Rodimus mode, but in compensation, the front of the cab features the two tone coloration Rodimus Prime featured in the animation.

:As with his original toy, Rodimus Prime's trailer opens up into the Mobile Defense Bay, now through a spring-loaded transformation activated by pressing a button on the trailer's roof. Furthering his armament, the figure comes with Hot Rod's two twin Photon Lasers, which can combine and extend through a spring-loaded [[Automorph Technology|automorph-style]] process into Rodimus Prime's larger Photon Eliminator. The guns can store within his trailer, and mount on any one of six different ports in Defense Bay mode for additional firepower. Like the original Hot Rod toy, a single Photon Laser can mount in the vehicle mode's engine block. ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is the source of inspiration for the rest of his additional gadgets and features, including a built-in version of the retractable visor from the [[Lookout Mountain]] scene, (dropped over the figure's eyes by rotating the circular "ears" on its helmet), the buzzsaw he used in battle on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], and the welding torch he used to repair [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]]. Both saw and torch store inside his trailer while not in use, and attach to universal clips which rotate out of his forearms. Lastly, and naturally, he also comes with a Matrix of Leadership accessory which stores within his chest, much smaller than the one included with ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime, to the extent that Rodimus cannot even hold it by its handles. He can, however, grip Prime's Matrix in his hands.

:Unfortunately, ''Masterpiece'' Rodimus has suffered from numerous quality control issues, which vary from figure to figure. Commonly reported problems include fragile leg panels which break off with ease, the inability of the figure to hold its guns due to shallow peg-holes which conflict with the bending angle of his hands, the springs within the figure's ankles becoming unwound, and the spoiler/backpack assembly refusing to clip into place. Mostly infamously, the slot on the trailer into which the spoiler slips is ''extremely'' narrow as a consequence of its interior being painted; as a result, paint is invariably scraped off the inside and leaves disfiguring marks on the spoiler when the figure is transformed to Rodimus Prime vehicle mode. A second production run, done shortly after Hasbro's release of the figure in a different deco ([[#HasbroMasterpiece|see below]]), amended these issues and also featured some slight changes in paint colors, although the forked chest tab not quite locking properly still seems to be an issue. Some of the second production run retain the original elbows from the first production run while the others feature the retooled elbows from the Hasbro version. The second release also features the retooled crotch plate from the Hasbro release.

:If bought in Asian countries outside of Japan, Rodimus Convoy comes with a [[collector coin]], the first of the ''Masterpiece'' figures to do so. The coin's package is a simple square shape, primarily black with flame detailing around the cutout that shows the coin inside, and "The World of Transformers" as the title on the front. The coin itself features his head and the date "2011.01" on one side, and an "MP09" flame detail on the reverse; of note, his name is given as "Rodimus Prime" rather his Japanese name. In some markets, he may also have been available with a black display case. The figure also saw re-release in China at December 2018, with the addition of the "Long Life Design" award labelled on the packaging. The said reissue also features newly-redesigned knee joints that is plagued on previous releases.

:In addition to the Hasbro version, this figure was also redecoed into [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Toys|Black Rodimus Convoy]].

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[[File:MP28-HotRodimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.9|Masterpiece Hot Rod, fishing off the edge of collectors shelves the world over]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-28'''
**''Accessories:'' Buzzsaw, Visor, Fishing rod, two guns

:[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] Hot Rodimus is an all new Hot Rod mold that does not transform into Rodimus Prime. He is the same size as the other ''Masterpiece'' Autobot cars, and because of that he fits in both [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|MP-22 Ultra Magnus]]'s trailers in altmode. He comes with some of the accessories the MP-9 mold also had, like the guns, the retractable visor and the buzzsaw, but he also comes with a new accessory, a fishing rod that allows you to recreate his first scene in the movie. His chest also includes a Matrix chamber where the MP-10 Matrix can be stored.

:If bought in Asian countries outside of Japan, Hot Rodimus comes with a collector coin. The coin's package is shaped like his chest, and the inside is designed after the Matrix, with the coin as the core, and features Hot Rod's "my actions speak louder than words" motto.

:Interestingly, this ''Masterpiece'' Hot Rod's transformation is ''very'' specifically based around how Hot Rod transforms during the [[Lookout Mountain]] scene of the 1986 animated film, right before the Autobot shuttle arrives. The figure replicates the sequence almost frame for frame with exceptions for the rotation of the spoiler and the placement of the rear tires due to, well, how reality works as opposed to animation.

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[[File:TF-MP40-Targetmaster-Hot-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Targetmaster Hot Rodimus''' ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-40'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Firebolt (G1)#MP40|Firebolt]], gun

:"Targetmaster Hot Rodimus" is a redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Hot Rodimus based on his appearance in "[[The Rebirth]]". Now, bear with us on this one; this means that he's got the outdated color scheme used by [[AKOM]] in all their episodes of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]], his shoulder vents being the same color as the rest of his arms, the dark and light areas of his helmet are inverted, the "windscreen" on his pelvis is white, and his boots are two shades of grey instead of one (because AKOM would literally translate the shadows on the character model into actual colors). '''''But''''', he's ''so'' precisely based on "The Rebirth" that he actually replicates the slightly degraded colors of the broadcast masters used for the episodes' DVD release (as opposed to the higher-quality "production masters" used for most of the rest of the series), meaning his magenta has become burgundy, and his boots are tinged red instead of plain gray, when by all rights those ''should'' just be the same colors as the previous toy. Additionally, his windshield is clear, and the Autobot symbol on his chest is larger and drawn in the cartoon style.

:Except for a red version of one of the guns, Masterpiece Hot Rodimus's accessories are not included. In their place is a Targetmaster [[Firebolt (G1)#Masterpiece|Firebolt]], a redeco of the Offshoot figure that came with the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline Masterpiece Rodimus Prime figure, the first time this mold has been released in the Japanese market. As well as being wielded by Hot Rodimus, Firebolt can attach to the engine block in alt mode.
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
[[File:TF2010toy rod vs cyc.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We didn't feel like taking a picture of the same toy just with a rubsign, so here's the box.]]
*'''Battle in Space''' (Deluxe figure 2-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

:This release of the ''Classics'' Rodimus is a modified version from the Asia market-exclusive "Challenge at Cybertron" 3-pack, replacing Rodimus' Autobot sigil with a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]]. The only other change from the "Challenge at Cybertron" version is the contrast between the chest flame and the orange backdrop is greater, making the flame deco stand out more. The set also comes with a similarly modified ''Universe'' Cyclonus (with [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]]) from the "Challenge at Cybertron" set, the Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership]] accessory from the 2002 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special Convoy]] reissue of Generation 1 Optimus Prime, and "[[Rodimus vs. Cyclonus]]", a new comic book created specifically for this set by [[IDW Publishing]]. This release of the figure has common mold degradation in the ball joints of the arms.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on "Battle in Space" Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:2010 sons of cybertron rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Sons of Cybertron''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

:Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' campaign, this redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus is cast in translucent plastic and features the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' release's paint applications. He is packed with a similarly translucent Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]] from the ''Classics'' "Ultimate Battle" pack and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] Special Edition.

:This ''Classics''/''Henkei''-based Sons of Cybertron set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of ''Animated'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus]].

:The ''Classics''/''Henkei'' Sons of Cybertron set was intended for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the Cybertron Philippines, Toy Kingdom and SM Makati and [[Hasbro]]-partnered Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event that launched the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010)]] and [[Power Core Combiners]] toylines in the Philippines.,<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]</ref> and was available for purchase at the [[Cybertron Con 2010]] [[Shanghai]] convention as well as various online toy retailers.

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[[File:TF2010toy masterpiece rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They labeled me as "Rodimus Prime", but [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|I don't have the trailer]]?]]
*'''Masterpiece Rodimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator/Photon Lasers Alpha & Beta, small [[Matrix of Leadership]], large Matrix of Leadership, buzzsaw, welding torch, Offshoot

:The Hasbro version of ''Masterpiece'' Rodimus Prime is a Toys"R"Us exclusive. Redecoed from the Takara version to appear more like the original toy, this version omits the trailer preventing him from transforming into Rodimus Prime's futuristic truck mode. He does however include [[Firebolt (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Offshoot]], a Targetmaster figure, as well as all the other accessories from the Takara release.

:Every plastic color is changed and many painted details are added, changed, and downright omitted from the TakaraTomy version in an effort to make him appear more toy accurate. The light gray plastic is a more metallic darker gray, the magenta is now maroon, the orange is a darker shade, and the clear blue window is a darker blue. Other changes include the hip joints and rear end, which are now black instead of magenta, the boots, which are now maroon instead of gray, and the feet, which are now black (to mimic the plastic toe variation rather than the metal toe variation from the original figure). His accessories have also changed in plastic color, with his welding tool now being maroon instead of gray, his buzz saw being smoky transparent blue instead of smoky colorless transparent plastic, and the Photon Lasers being cast in a different color. Notable paint omissions include the arm cuffs, collar, brake-lights, headlights, and the rear exhaust. His head also lacks the cartoon specific coloration, instead leaving it mostly unpainted like the original figure. Paint operation differences include the fins of the spoiler being a more subdued glossy yellow and the flame detail on his chest being a new pattern (different from the TakaraTomy version). His paint additions include the waist, which is entirely painted over rather than letting some of the transparency show through, and the center portion of the spoiler, which is now painted over yellow instead of unpainted orange plastic. His Autobot symbol is a different size and without any additional outline color, and his Photon Lasers feature some additional painted details as well. Additional details mimicking the original toy's stickers are now also present on the shins and he includes an optional sticker sheet featuring stickers similar to the original arm stickers of the Hot Rod toy, with stickers of both the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] [[insignia]]s as well. Another difference is the rims, which are un[[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], showing the gray plastic underneath. In fact, the only things remaining the same are the chrome exhaust and the color of the rubber tires.

:This version of Rodimus features the same Matrix of Leadership included with the TakaraTomy version (minus the silver and gold chrome, replaced with unpainted gray and gold painted sections), but also an additional new mold matrix similar to the one included with the original Masterpiece Optimus.

:The Hasbro version of Rodimus featured retooled elbow joints that, when separated, make it difficult for him to hold a pose with his arms. The crotch plate was retooled on its underside to help prevent it from hitting the ground while in car mode.

:Hasbro's Rodimus, sadly, ''will'' eventually tear itself apart due to overly powerful springs putting constant pressure on peculiarly weak plastic. The arms have a disheartening tendency to spontaneously break at either pinned section of the shoulder joint, while the upper ratchet in the knee has a high likelihood of shattering, either rendering him only durable enough to transform a few scant times. Just pose him once and back away slowly... There are third party die-cast knee joint replacements, but good luck finding some.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/MPRodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on Hasbro Masterpiece Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Chronicle''==
[[File:EZCollectionHotRodimusToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Hot Rodimus is redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Rodimus. While some of his deco (flames, hands, spoiler, and his head) is entirely the same as the ''Universe'' toy, Rodimus features cartoon-accurate magenta plastic, his thighs and feet were painted orange (though his feet is gray the stock photos), and his windows were painted metallic blue.

:Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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==''United''==
[[File:Unitedtoy-RodimuseHobby.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The blue makes him look edible, but the green stops you.]]
*'''Autobot Set''' (3-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: Dubbed "Hot Rod Blue Clear Version", this [[redeco]] of the oft-used ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus mold is cast in transparent blue plastics, emulating the scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where Hot Rod catches the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to keep it from hitting the floor after a dying [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] dropped it. Of interest is the fact that '''all''' the plastic parts are translucent, even the usually "softer"/unpaintable/never-clear nylon parts—a trend not seen on any other "clear" toys produced before.

: This version was only available in an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] 3-pack with a [[Kup (G1)/toys#UnitedDamage|battle-damaged Kup]] and [[Scrapheap (G1)#United|Scrapheap]]. Preorders for the set were opened on [[December 13]] of 2010 and closed on [[January 11]] of 2011, and shipped in April.

: This figure was available with a Hot Rod pin and [[Macrocosmic Seekers]] booklet directly from e-HOBBY, he was also released in Asian countries outside of Japan without said pin and booklet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Cybertron/HotRod/hotrod.htm More information on e-HOBBY ''United'' Hot Rod at TFU.info]''

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[[File:UnitedToyRodimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Deluxe, January 2012)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-23'''
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: Released in early 2012 as part of the ''United'' toy line, this marks the first [[retool]] of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus mold. To help the mold fit the character of Rodimus Prime, [[TakaraTomy]] chose a color scheme that homaged his original [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1]] cartoon color scheme and altered the mold to improve compatibility with [[Mini-Con]]s released around the same time. This release features new Generation One toy-inspired flame decos on the car's hood and sides, several sections (notably the roof and the area around the headlights) painted a sparkly dark maroon color (to mimic the two toned coloration of the front of Rodimus Prime's truck mode in the animation), as well as a white face and hands and an orange hood. [[TakaraTomy]] also retooled the toy's engine block to add a 5mm peg and added a 5mm hole underneath the toy's right hand to allow the toy to use the recent [[Arms Micron]] Mini-Cons.

:Both the maroon and orange plastic of the figure vary from any other release. Also notable is this is the first version of this mold to have the spoiler molded in an entirely different plastic color than the thighs (a good number of the other versions of this mold paint the spoiler a different color to achieve a certain look).

:Like the 5th and 6th wave figures, Rodimus's package feature a sticker that said "limited quantity (数量限定)", indicating that this figure is released in limited numbers after its first and only shipment.
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==''Kre-O''==
[[File:KreO-Toy RodimusKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A Scoped pistol? Yup, he's definitely helping Megatron.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Bag number'': '''33501 41'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-brick, scoped pistol

: Part of the fourth assortment of [[Blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Rodimus can be rebuilt from a humanoid into a hot rod. He reuses the Ironhide helmet, and the face [[tampograph]] from the Custom Kreon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-ORodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Cloud''==
[[File:Takaratomy-cloud-hot-rodimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2014-[[November 27|11-27]])
**''ID number:'' '''TFC-A03'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Double Photon Laser]]" missile launcher, two missiles, "[[Elimination Calibur]]" sword/rotor blades

:''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' Hot Rodimus is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations Thrilling 30]]'' [[Springer (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Autobot Springer]], and is a Triple Changer, transforming into both an armored car and a helicopter. He was sold exclusively through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].

:Hot Rodimus's helicopter rotors detach to transform into a sword that is held by his hands via 5mm post, and can store underneath his car mode. He also comes with a dual missile launcher that fires its two missiles in succession via a two-step pressure launch. The launcher features a jointed 5mm handle to allow it to pivot, and can mount underneath the helicopter cockpit. He has two 5mm ports on his back, the sword hilt has an additional post, and the launcher has additional ports at the top and bottom.

:This mold was retooled into [[BotCon 2015]] [[Battletrap (G1)#Timelines|Battletrap]] and extensively [[retool]]ed into ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' [[Sandstorm (G1)#Thrilling 30|Sandstorm]]. It also served as the model for the non-toy ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' incarnations of [[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Dynobot]] and [[Grimlock (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Grimlock]].
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==''Q-Transformers''==
[[File:QTransformers Hot Rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2014-[[December 26|12-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-07'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Hot Rodimus transforms from a cute [[super deformed]] Toyota 86 to a just as cute robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Hot Rod as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.
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==''Generations''==
===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:2015CombinerWarsHotRod.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|24 years later, I've become [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|his]] Micromaster, again.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Legends Class, 2015)
**Accessories: Axe/Breastplate

:Part of the fourth wave of the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' subline imprint of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', Legends Class Rodimus is a redeco and new-head retool of ''Generations'' Legends Class Decepticon [[Blackjack (G1)#Generations|Blackjack]], transforming into a red sports car to robot and back! He and his axe are also able to plug into the chest of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|Optimus Prime]], as an homage to [[#Return of Convoy|his Micromaster toy]] from the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Return of Convoy (toyline)|Return of Convoy]]'' toyline of old.

:''The axe '''cannot''' plug onto his back, so don't even try to think about doing it.''

:Rodimus's [[stock photography]] shows him with his thighs, torso, and axe molded in yellow. The final toy, however, has these parts in orange, giving him more traditional robot mode colors in exchange for a less-accurate orange spoiler in vehicle mode.

:He includes a collector card featuring art from the "[[The Colossus War]]" episode of ''Transformers Legends'', which is based on his old Generation 1 body rather than his new look in the toy. The included instructions, while calling him a part of Optimus Maximus, show him attached to a control drawing of [[Ultra Prime]] instead.

:In terms of quality control, at least ''one'' unit has no Autobot insignia on his right shoulder.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Adventure]]'' [[Runabout (Adventure)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (Adventure)|Runamuck]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWLegRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Rodimus at TFU.info]
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===''Platinum Edition''===
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-POJC-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Alright! Hot Rod is back, let's PARTY!]]
*'''Planet of Junk Clash''' (Platinum Edition Deluxe 3-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'':Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', "Autobot Hot Rod" (who finally got his name back) is a redeco of the ''[[#United|United]]'' Rodimus Prime figure, which is a retool of the ''Classics'' Rodimus toy. While the toy's deco was similar to the first ''Classics'' figure, Hot Rod features yellow plastic on his spoilers, thighs, and his launcher's trigger, and grey plastic on his shins. Autobot Hot Rod also features orange-yellow paint on his vehicle headlights, and an Autobot sigil on his vehicle hood/robot chest, just like his ''Henkei'' and ''Reveal the Shield'' figures. His backpack and hood/chest piece are painted in a darker red. Hot Rod retains the retooled exposed engine and the lower forearm from the ''United'' Rodimus Prime release, allowing for [[Mini-Con]]s from the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' line and their redecos to attach to the large peg/forearm as an undocumented feature.

:Hot Rod's robot mode is mistranformed in all his [[stock photography|stock photos]], including the in-package image: his backpack and fins aren't rotated properly in place. Ironically, the mistransformation also gives proper clearance for the shoulder articulation in robot mode.

:Hot Rod was only available as a part of the "Planet of Junk Clash" set with [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#PlanetOfJunkClash|Wreck-Gar]] and [[Scrapheap (G1)#Generations|Junkion Scrapheap]]. In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, though only ever found at a single Target store, otherwise only available via the company's website. However, it was also stocked by several US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Singapore and the Philippines; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Canada, it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores, whereas in Chile, it was sold at Ripley stores. In the United Kingdom, it was also sold at Toys"R"Us stores, whereas in Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiary of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés. It's currently unknown if it was also available in stores, or limited to online purchases. In Italy, it was sold at Toys Center stores, making it the first ''Platinum'' set ever released in that country.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/PlatinumHotRod/hotrod.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Autobot Hot Rod at TFU.info]
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-RoRP-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Arise, [[Die-cast|Lost-art]]imus Prime.]]
*'''Rise of Rodimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition 2-pack, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Gun, Missile, Matrix of Leadership

:Unlike most of the figures from Hasbro's 2016 ''Platinum Edition'' offerings commemorating the 30th Anniversary of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', this Rodimus Prime is not a redeco of what [[fandom|fans]] would consider a "[[CHUG]]" figure, but of his ''[[#Titanium Series|Titanium Series]]'' toy, nine years after its initial release, retaining the original figure's [[die-cast]] construction. Rodimus Prime was available as part of a 2-pack with [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Galvatron]], aptly named "Rise of Rodimus Prime", which also contained a [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Platinum Edition|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory, a redeco of the Matrix originally included with ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]/[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]]. Unfortunately, Rodimus cannot hold it.

:Like several of the 2016 ''Platinum Edition'' sets, "Rise of Rodimus Prime" saw a very limited release: Basically, the two-pack was released in some of Hasbro's Asian markets, was stocked by some online retailers in the United States that obtain their stock through Asian vendors (such as [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource), and aside from that apparently only ever saw a wider release in ''Brazil'', of all places, where it was also first officially revealed by Hasbro at ABRIN (the Brazilian Toy Fair) in April of 2016. ''That's it''. The set never saw an official Hasbro-initiated release in the United States.
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===''Titans Return''===
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[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Head-on with style.]]
*'''Firedrive & Autobot Hot Rod''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': 2 rifles, [[Firebolt (G1)#Generations|Firedrive]] Titan Master

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' "Autobot Hot Rod" transforms from robot into a futuristic sports car based on his [[#Generation 1|original Generation 1 toy]]. Like all Deluxe ''Titans Return'' toys, Hot Rod's cockpit can be opened to reveal a seat that allows any [[Titan Master]] figure to man it in both modes. Hot Rod comes with his Titan Master partner Firedrive (a renamed Firebolt), who fits into his vehicle mode cockpit and transforms into his robot mode head. As with other ''Titans Return'' toys, Hot Rod can accommodate any Titan Master figure in both robot and vehicle mode. His two 5 mm rifles can be clipped together to form a larger gun with a Titan Master seat, which can be tabbed into Hot Rod's engine block.

:Similar to most ''Titans Returns'' toys, Hot Rod's Titan Master gimmick suffers from a design flaw leading to difficulties in applying the head to the body. In this case, the construction around Hot Rod's neckhole leaves it difficult to peg Firedrive's head in correctly, which can lead to the head being inadvertently pegged in sideways. In addition, some units suffer a molding error resulting in bumps on the lower right lip.

:As documented in his instructions, but not in his stock photography, Hot Rod's weapons can be pegged (when separated) into the sides of his vehicle mode, with just barely enough clearance for his wheels to still touch the ground.

:Hot Rod can use the ''Siege'' [[Battle Master]] [[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Firedrive]] (although you can't attach him on Hot Rod's vehicle engine) if one is okay with simultaneously having two Firedrives.

:Some copies were erroneously packaged with instructions for [[Getaway#Generations|Breakaway and Throttle]].

:This mold serves as the model for [[Pointblank#Legends comic|Pointblank]] in the ''Legends'' manga. The mold included a [[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|pretooled]] alternate head for an IDW-inspired Rodimus, but this was never used.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/2017/10/our-nycc-2017-interview-with-john-warden-design-manager/ NYCC 2017 John Warden interview]</ref>

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[[File:TR-toy RodimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That's not a camera focus problem, the head mode deco really is that faded and fuzzy.]]
*'''Chaos on Velocitron''' (gift set, 2017)

:''Titans Return'' Rodimus Prime is a [[retool]] of Titan Master [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Ptero]] with a new torso and head-mode face, both of which are painted-over [[die-cast]] metal. He features peg holes in his feet to attach to a variety of ''Titans Return'' figures, and can form the head of any Deluxe-or-larger figure from the line. Rodimus Prime provides the power of "Ultimate Speed Boost".

:Due to its partial die-cast construction, the ball joint that connects the Titan Master's head to its torso ends up being less flexible than on other Titan Master figures made entirely out of plastic, which leaves Rodimus Prime with a very stiff neck when plugged into a larger ''Titans Return'' figure.

:He was only available in a box set named "Chaos on Velocitron" that includes [[Quickswitch#Generations|Quickswitch]] and [[Dynamus#Generations|Dynamus]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRCOV|Laser Prime]] and [[Refractor#Generations|Refractor]], [[Nautica (G1)#Generations|Nautica]] and [[Parsec#Generations|Parsec]], and [[Fastlane#Generations|Fastclash]]. The set was officially announced by Hasbro to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], and was sold at stores in the United States, Canada, and Hasbro's Asian markets (such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong). Despite this, it later became available via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the United States (but not in Canada) as well, actually sold by Amazon directly (as compared to a third-party seller).

:The torso was later reused for fellow die-cast Titan Masters [[Thunderwing (G1)#Titans Return|Thunderwing]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Ultra Magnus]], and [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#Generations|Scorponok]].
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:PowerOfThePrimestoy-RodimusPrimeEvolved.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Well, it's about time [[Hasbro|they]] made it.]]
*'''Evolution Rodimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2017)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-08'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 25]], [[2018]]'''
**''Accessories'': trailer/evolution armor, evolution armor arms, rifle (formed by two blasters), [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] frame, Matrix of Leadership core

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Evolution Rodimus Prime" consists of a Deluxe-sized Hot Rod and a trailer, which can combine with the smaller robot to form the Leader-sized Rodimus Prime. Both robot modes feature exceptional articulation, largely due to the way both robot modes transform. However, neither has a rotating waist for the same reason. This figure features minimal [[Partformer|partsforming]], with the Rodimus Prime fists being formed by attaching the two halves of the front end of the trailer to Hot Rod's knees.

:He includes a [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory that has a removable center crystal, allowing any [[Prime Master]] to take its place. The Matrix can be stored within Rodimus's robot mode chest. Unfortunately, neither of his robot modes can actually hold it due to having standard 5mm hands. His two guns, one of which is based on his original toy's Photon Rifle, can combine into a rifle similar to his Photon Eliminator. In vehicle mode, his weapons can be mounted in the two 5mm holes near the back end of his trailer or stored on Rodimus Prime's back. The trailer portion also has two pegs to stand a [[Titan Master]], [[Prime Master]], or decoy armor on.

:Surprisingly, the TakaraTomy stock photos of the Hot Rod figure are mistransformed: His yellow spoiler is not present in robot mode. This is only possible in the toy by removing the entire canopy of Hot Rod's vehicle mode, which is attached by a mushroom joint. Like the last version, Hot Rod/Rodimus can use the Battle Master Firedrive.

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[[File:TF-POTP-Leader-Class-Evo-Rodimus-Unicronus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|"[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|You]] are '''nothing!'''"]]
*'''Evolution Rodimus Unicronus''' (Leader Class, 2018)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''PP-40'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[November 24]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': trailer/evolution armor, evolution armor arms, rifle (formed by two blasters), [[Matrix of Conquest#Generations|Matrix of Chaos]] frame, Matrix of Chaos core

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Evolution Rodimus Unicronus" is a retool of the above Rodimus Prime toy, featuring a new goateed head and color scheme based on those of ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Rodimus (SG)#Toys|Rodimus]]. His smaller Deluxe-sized form is "Nemesis Hot Rod", and represents the character in a [[Unicron]]-corrupted state. He includes a [[Matrix of Conquest#Generations|Matrix of Chaos]] accessory that has a removable center crystal, allowing any [[Prime Master]] to take its place. The Matrix can be stored within Rodimus's robot mode chest. It's best to be careful with the "RODIMUS" stickers on his knees, as they can and will peel off easily.

:Stock renders released by Hasbro at [[New York Comic Con#2017|NYCC]] 2017 showed him with purple Decepticon insignias, but the physical prototypes had purple Autobot insignias instead, and the stock photos showed him with both. The final toy has the former.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-04-Deluxe-Autobot-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who needs that [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe mold]] anyways!]]
*'''Autobot Hot Rod''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-04'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-60'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[April 20]], 2021'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Photon Lasers, 2 Fire Blasts, Matrix of Leadership, Buzzsaw, [[Fire Blast effect|Effect for Matrix]], "The Depths of Unicron" backdrop

:Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' "Autobot Hot Rod" is a screen-accurate, Deluxe-sized mold that converts into the same ol' classic futuristic sports car. The toy is sold at a Voyager price point due to a noticeably higher parts count that yields more accessories, articulation, and transformation intricacy. Aside from his 2 photon blasters, Hot Rod also comes with a Matrix accessory (repackaged from ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]]), an aura effect part to attach to the Matrix, a snap-on buzzsaw, and two blast effect parts that can attach to either of his exhaust pipes or guns.

:Inside his helmet, he has a visor that can be deployed over his eyes as seen in the [[Lookout Mountain]] scene, and his right hand can flip to be replaced with the welding torch he used to repair [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] on [[Quintessa]]. His enhanced articulation includes opening hands that can grasp his Matrix and "butterfly" shoulder joints that aid him in assuming iconic poses from the film. In an undocumented (and probably unintentional) feature, it is possible to store the Matrix inside the multiple folding layers of Hot Rod's torso, and also next to his head in car mode.

:In vehicle mode Hot Rod's guns plug into his engine block and then his buzzsaw accessory plugs on top of the guns; this two-layered accessory stacking is also supported on his robot back and the roof of the car. However, tabbing the guns into the saw creates stress on the plastic slots of the saw. Additionally, since both the guns and the engine are painted, this risks leaving scratches. Similarly, caution should be used when uniting and separating the painted silver pipes on the arms and legs during transformation, as the clips that connect the arm and leg pipes are small and prone to snapping.

:As with other ''Studio Series'' figures, the interior of the packaging can form a diorama display for the figure. In this case, it is the shot of Hot Rod about to open the Matrix as he stands within [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s innards.
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:TF-WFC-Unicron-Hot-Rod-figurine.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Definitely a whopper.]]
*'''Unicron''' ([[2021]])

:''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Unicron]] comes with a mini-figurine of Hot Rod, only about 10 millimeters tall. The original announcement showed a sculpt based on Hot Rod's ''Titans Return'' design, but the final released figurine was based on the original G1 design (or more accurately, the ''Studio Series'' design above).
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:TF-WFC-K-Commander-Rodimus-Prime.jpg|450px|thumb|So THIS is where [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] went!]]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Commander Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K29'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-12'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[August 7]], 2021'''
**''Accessories'': Trailer/[[Mobile Defense Bay#Generations|Mobile Defense Bay]], Photon Eliminator, [[Sword of Primus#Toys|Sword of Primus]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#KRodimus|Matrix of Leadership]], 10 effects<ref>[https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08XYV4PGD/ ''Kingdom'' Rodimus Prime on Amazon Japan]</ref>

:''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Rodimus Prime is a Commander Class-sized toy that transforms from a [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] robot to a less accurate futuristic sports car, which can attach to a trailer to form his futuristic truck mode. Despite appearances, Rodimus Prime is ''not'' a retool of the ''Studio Series'' Hot Rod toy; though they feature similar transformation steps, the key difference is the lack of a faux chest. A ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' staple, Rodimus Prime and the trailer are littered with [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] to facilitate the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] or [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]]. The line's relative scale demands that he must be smaller than previous Commander Class toys, though making up for his price tag is above average engineering and articulation, including transforming wheels and posable hands with a separate index finger!

:The price is also filled out with a multitude of accessories. The trailer itself can fold out into the [[Mobile Defense Bay#Generations|Mobile Defense Bay]], which Rodimus Prime can stand on and grasp the handles, plus an [[A.I.R. Lock System]] adapter on the front. The standing, twin-barreled cannon also detaches as its own unit, with sculpted tread detail. Rodimus Prime also includes a foldable Photon Eliminator, the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#KRodimus|Matrix of Leadership]], and a surprisingly-niche inclusion, the [[Sword of Primus#Toys|Sword of Primus]], which has a fold-out 5 mm post. He also includes a whopping ''ten'' effect parts, 7 of which are translucent blue redecos from ''Siege'' [[Omega Supreme (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Omega Supreme]], which can attach to the various 5 mm ports on the figure or the 3 mm posts at the tips of the Photon Eliminator and exhaust pipes. The last three are newly-molded Matrix-aura and exhaust pipe-smoke blast effects.

: On some copies, the springloaded lower halves of the trailer's smokestacks can get caught on some adjacent orange plastic when opening the trailer, requiring them to be manually moved aside.

:In a unique twist, the toy was revealed by [[TakaraTomy]] and set for pre-order in Japanese markets before [[Hasbro]], which usually unveils upcoming toys before or simultaneously with TakaraTomy.

:Much like most of the toyline, Rodimus Prime can come with one of four holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards from wave 1, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character.
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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
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*'''Hot Rodimus''' (EZ Collection Gum, [[July 30]], 2012)
**''ID number'': '''2'''

:Part of the ''EZ Collection Gum'' candy toy made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., This Hot Rodimus is a metallic redeco of the Universe Legends Class toy. While the paint patterns are identical to the ''Chronicle toy'', Hot Rodimus features metallic red paint on his entire paintable parts. As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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==''Hero Mashers''==
[[File:HM-toy Rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Suffering from self-esteem issues, Rodimus took to using steroids.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Hero Mashers, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''9'''
**''Accessories'': Spoiler/blaster

: Part of the second wave of ''Transformers [[Hero Mashers]]'' basic Action Figures, Rodimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory.

: He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

:Rather than coming with a (nominally) hand-held weapon accessory, Rodimus comes with a spoiler for his back. Of course, being a ''Hero Mashers'' piece, it can be attached anywhere, including being hand-held, and the molding gives the impression of having a gun barrel, so go nuts.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==''Legends''==
[[File:TF-LG-45-Targetmaster-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Check out my chest tattoo!]]
*'''Targetmaster Hot Rodimus (Targetmaster Hot Rod)'''<ref>The Japanese text on the packaging is ホットロディマス / "Hot Rodimus", but the English subtitle says "Hot Rod".</ref> (Deluxe Class, [[2017]]-[[September 30|09-30]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG45'''
**''Accessories'': Headmaster, [[Shaoshao Li#Legends|Firebolt]] Targetmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' "Targetmaster Hot Rodimus" is a redeco and retool of [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' Hot Rod]], featuring a more cartoon-accurate maroon color scheme, painted rims, and a retooled chestplate which, in addition to featuring transparent flames, also allows you to hide the hood engine in robot mode. He comes with Firebolt, an all new mold [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] that replaces the original mold's guns. This figure was later redecoed into [[Ken]].

:The lower right lip molding error from the ''Titans Return'' figure is present on some examples of this figure.
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==''Street Fighter II × Transformers''==
[[File:Ken SFIIxTF toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"So, wanna fight fire with fire, huh?"]]
*'''Hot Rodimus [Ken] vs Arcee [Chun-Li]''' ([[May 26]], [[2018]])
**''Accessories'': Left & right rifles, Headmaster

:Available as part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, Hot Rodimus is a redeco of ''Legends'' [[#Legends|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] (itself a retool of ''Titans Return'' Deluxe Class [[#TitansReturn|Hot Rod]]) in [[Ken]]'s traditional colors, luxurious eyebrows and fleshtones and all. He transforms from robot to Cybertronian sports car and back. The ''Street Fighter II'' logo is printed on the car's spoiler, and the smaller Headmaster's robot mode is also painted to resemble Ken.

: Like all Deluxe-sized ''Titans Return'' toys, Hot Rodimus's cockpit can be opened to reveal a seat that allows any [[Titan Master]]/Headmaster figure to pilot it in both modes. His two rifles can be clipped together to form a larger gun with a Headmaster seat; separately they can be pegged behind Hot Rodimus's front wheels or one can be pegged into his engine.

:Hot Rodimus was only available in a two-pack with with [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Arcee]] [[Chun-Li#Toys|[Chun-Li]]]. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], 2017, with orders fulfilled in late May of 2018. A pre-order goal was set as well: if 3000 units were pre-ordered total, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.
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==''Vintage G1''==
[[File:Walmart-Vintage-G1-Hot-Rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Till all are bought!]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

:In a very unexpected turn, the original Hot Rod toy was reissued as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in 2018, under the ''[[Vintage G1]]'' banner, using the mold utilized for ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue (which includes the 5mm posts on his weapons). Like the original toy, Hot Rod entirely uses stickers instead of a combo of tampographs and stickers seen in ''The Transformers Collection'' release. However, unlike the original toy, ''Vintage G1'' Hot Rod uses "Targetmaster"-style chromed stickers, rather than flat colored versions. The rubsign is an all-new type used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.

:Unlike most of the original Hot Rod toys and the packaging stock photo, he is packaged with his vehicle front view facing backwards. Later shipments of the toy were packaged with Hot Rod's car facing frontwards.
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==Notes==
[[File:G1catalog86-PinkHotRod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I was pink once.]]
*Miscommunication between Hasbro and Takara that neglected to mention the fact that Rodimus Prime was supposed to be the new Autobot leader and the upgrade of Hot Rod led to Takara creating the original [[prototype]] for the G1 Hot Rod toy in three times the final size, about as tall as ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]. When Hasbro corrected Takara about those details, Takara's designers were disappointed because they had to make Rodimus Prime's toy larger than Hot Rod's.<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/creative/showentry.php?s=522 Information provided by Fumihiko Akiyama, incorporated in essay about "Ten popular but incorrect rumors about Japanese Transformers" at TF Archive]</ref>
*In an odd intra-Hasbro design move, Hot Rod's larger original handgun was remolded slightly and reused as the nosecone cannon on the [[Cobra]] [http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/88/stellarstiletto/ Stellar Stiletto] in 1988. Hey, Hot Rod was occupied with [[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]] at the time anyway, right?
[[File:TFGRodimus.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|New Rodimus, not to be confused with New Coke.]]
*'''New Rodimus''' was the tentative name for an unused Rodimus Prime design revealed in the Japanese book ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]''. Unlike his predecessors, he would have transformed into a fire engine. According to the caption in the book, New Rodimus would have come out after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Battlestars story pages and comic|Star Convoy]], and his transformation would involve splitting at the waist. Previously, fans believed that the idea for New Rodimus's transformation was eventually used by the ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'' toy '''[http://youtu.be/xGFHTcC5tlo Duke Fire]''', which is also a fire engine that splits at the waist in order to transform. However, a discussion with [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] staff revealed that this was a coincidence, as Duke Fire's designer had not seen the New Rodimus design.<ref>https://twitter.com/tfwiki/status/907253686023458817</ref> As seen below, this revelation did not come before a story homaging Duke Fire's [[Duke Fire|assumed connection]] to New Rodimus was published, retroactively linking the two.
*In 2015 [[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#August 15.2C 2015|an entry]] of the Facebook version of [[Ask Vector Prime]] dubbed this version of Rodimus as "Fire Rodimus" and [[Hot Rod (G1)#Fire Rodimus|gave some background to him]].
[[File:HyperHobbyRodimusTestshot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*An image of a black Rodimus Prime toy appeared in issue #38 of the magazine ''[[Hyper Hobby]]'' in 2002. For years, it was thought that this was an unreleased [[Lucky Draw figure]] (which an [http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/transformers/news/story/lucky+draw+transformers/Unreleased+Lucky+Draw+Black+Rodimus+Convoy/7581 unscrupulous Ebay seller] reinforced by repeatedly calling it that in his auctions). However, it was eventually found — [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=62831&st=0&p=1347844&#entry1347844 seven years later] — when a Japanese speaker read the text of the magazine, that it was nothing more than a test shot that was intended to tease the release of the normal-colored reissue.
*One of the first concepts for ''Classics'' Rodimus was based around the {{w|Pagani Zonda}} super car, before the {{w|Dome Zero}} design was decided upon.
*''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Car Robots]]'' [[Side Burn (RID)|Speedbreaker]] (aka ''Robots in Disguise'' Side Burn) has a powered-up color scheme which resembles Hot Rod's.
*Aside from the ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Rodimus (Energon)|namesake character]], Hot Rod has also been [[homage]]d twice (or possibly thrice depending on how you look at it) in the [[Unicron Trilogy]]. For ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', the "[[Powerlinx]]" upgrade of [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]] was given a very Hot-Rod-inspired deco. In ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'', [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] made a redeco of Hot Shot (well, "Exillion"), who already had some Hot Rod homage elements in his toy design, with Hot Rod deco as a DVD-pack-in [[exclusive]]. [[Hasbro]] then took this deco, altered it, and released it in the US line at mass retail as the new character [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]].
*A (somewhat jokey) proposed BotCon concept by [[Fun Publications]] was a redeco of Deluxe Class [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Transmetal1|Transmetal Rattrap]] into a beast form of Rodimus Prime, named "Rodimouse", to match [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and [[Ultra Mammoth]] as being ''Beast Wars'' Maximal forms of fellow Autobot leaders [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], respectively.<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report by griffin]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/762678026933067781 Tweet by @JesseWittenrich, 8 August 2016]</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Cloud Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:E-Hobby]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:Hero Mashers Autobots]]
[[Category:Kiss Players Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Power of the Primes Autobots]]
[[Category:Return of Convoy Autobots]]
[[Category:Q-Transformers characters]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:Targetmasters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Autobots]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:Transformers with multiple modes]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy characters]]

Dr. Fraud

2021-07-03T20:26:45Z

Notsofriendly: Got the quote wrong; it's from Dr. Crafty ep66.

{{factions|sciencealliance}}
:''Dr. Fraud is a member of the [[Science Alliance]] from [[Transformers: BotBots|BotBots]].
[[File:Fraud.JPG|thumb|upright=1.11|"Nurse, I'm having a stroke... of GENIUS!"]]

'''Dr. Fraud''' is a bot who, as far as he's concerned, is at the forefront of scientific discovery, even if he's just spitting out random nonsense and has absolutely no idea what the heck he's talking about, not that he'll ever admit to that. He once stated that heating up water causes it to become ice! However, the other bots have often questioned his "scientific method", causing the doc to become ''literally'' boiling mad, spewing chemicals all over!

{{TOC}}

==Toys==
===''BotBots''===
*'''Blind Bag Mystery Figures''' (Single pack, [[2020]])
**''Series'': '''5'''
**''ID Code'': '''6'''
**''Level'': '''2 Star'''

: Part of the fifth series of ''[[Transformers: BotBots|BotBots]]'', Dr. Fraud is a [[redeco]] of [[Dr. Flaskenstein]], and transforms from a chemical flask with a green solution in it, into a robot and back.

: He is available in the [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] "Blind Bag Mystery Figures" assortment, and like everyone else in the assortment, was packed out at one per case of 24 Bots. The Series 5 Mystery Figures assortment was initially skipped by retailers in the US, eventually appearing in June 2021 at Dollar Tree and Five Below stores.

{{note|This is a "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 5 BotBots.}}

*'''Hibotchi Heats''' (8-pack, 2020)
**''Series'': '''5'''
**''Level'': '''2 Star'''

: He is also available in one of the "Hibotchi Heats" style 8-packs, along with [[Brash Butterhead]], [[Drama Sauce]], [[Reptilin' Sleepstylin']], [[Outta Order]], [[Tranquillabeast]], [[Wasabi Breath]], and a blindpacked [[Super Bubs]].

[[Category: Science Alliance]]
[[Category: Scientists]]

Tripledacus

2021-05-08T05:00:32Z

Notsofriendly:

{{factions|maximal}}
{{disambig2|the Maximal combiner and ethnic stereotype|the Predacon combiner and political council|Tripredacus}}
:''Tripledacus is a [[Maximal]] [[Jointron]] [[combiner]] from the [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Tripledacus1.jpg|300px|thumb|I AM CORNHOLIO! ARE YOU THREATENING ME???]]
'''Tripledacus''' (トリプルダクス ''Toripurudakusu'', see [[#Notes|notes]] below) is a nigh-invulnerable, heavily armed titan of a [[combiner]]... composed entirely of the [[Jointron]] brothers. Just let that sink in for a moment.

Yes, Tripledacus is armed to the teeth with powerful weaponry, and projectiles seem to just bounce off of him like spitwads, but he suffers all the same faults as his component Maximals. He'll lose interest in a fight as soon as he feels the music move his [[spark]], which means it's time to get down and party. The minds of the Jointron brothers don't merge when they form Tripledacus, but rather, they discuss everything before they do it in tandem. Needless to say, those inner discussions about battle tactics usually wind up derailing into prattle about tequila and fiestas almost instantly.

Even with all those faults laid out on the table, the few seconds in which Tripledacus is focused enough to be useful in a fight, he almost always wins it.

Tripledacus is formed by:

*[[DJ (BWII)|DJ]]
*[[Gimlet]]
*[[Motorarm (BWII)|Motorarm]]

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars II'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Ryō Naitō]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:BWII 14 Tripledacus.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

When the Jointrons crash-landed on [[Gaia]], the first thing they did was combine into Tripledacus and scare the interloping Predacons away. This made them headstrong and they attempted the same tactic against the entire Predacon army, only to lose badly until [[Lio Convoy]] and the Maximals bailed them out. {{storylink|The Combined Giant, Tripledacus}}

Then, after a plan by the Jointrons to lure the Predacons to the Maximal base backfired, they combined into Tripledacus to scare the [[Autoroller (BWII)|Autoroller]]s off. {{storylink|The Festive Jointrons}} They made another attempt to squash the Predacons with their combined form, but were soon immobilized by a [[bacteria bomb]] that sapped their energy. The Jointrons eventually realized they could pool their energy and did so, combining into Tripledacus and sending the [[Combatron (BWII)|Combatron]]s into retreat. {{storylink|A Fearsome Combination Plan?}}

[[File:BWII 16 Triplefailure.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
[[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]], hoping to learn the secret of combination, ordered the Jointrons' capture. The Jointrons were currently bickering over leadership and foolishly attempted to attack a Predacon installation on their own to prove who was strongest. This made them easy pickings until they decided to work together and combine into Tripledacus, again winning the day. {{storylink|Who Is the Leader!?}}

After an attempt to improve [[Bighorn]]'s love life failed miserably, the Jointrons found themselves being attacked by the [[Seacon (BWII)|Seacon]]s. Hoping to take the wanted criminals in and improve their image with Maximal HQ, the Jointrons formed Tripledacus and battled with [[God Neptune]]. The Seacons escaped, however. {{storylink|Face the Setting Sun}} The Jointrons continued their pursuit of the pirates into space and battled them in Gaia's orbit. Both teams were sent reeling by the arrival of the [[teleport gate]], which disassembled Tripledacus before he and God Neptune could finish their rematch. {{storylink|Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!}}

When the [[Angolmois Energy]] on Gaia came under threat of the [[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]], Tripledacus attempted to help the Maximals freeze the energy so it couldn't be collected by the artificial planet. {{storylink|The Great Angolmois Freezing Tactic}} When that didn't work, Tripledacus used his strength to help Lio Convoy's Maximals launch their spacecraft out of Gaia's atmosphere so they could reach Nemesis and destroy it. {{storylink|Fly Out! Planet Gaia}}
{{--}}

====''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon====
[[File:Neo35 habitatforinhumanity.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.9]]
The Jointrons returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] following the defeat of [[Unicron]], and as Tripledacus they helped repair the damage caused to the planet. {{storylink|Graduation Ceremony!!}}

===''Beast Wars II'' manga===
When the Angolmois Energy-corrupted Lio Convoy fought [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] in the desolate city of [[Tokyo]], [[Scuba]] sent out a signal for assistance, which the Jointrons answered. As Tripledacus, they arrived just as Galvatron was beaten, but were knocked out of the sky by the malevolent Lio Convoy. {{storylink|Free the Captured Matrix!}}

===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity===
The Jointrons chose the "Tripledacus" name as a jab to the [[Tripredacus Council|Tri-Predacus Council]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #4}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:TF-BWII-Tripledacus-toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If only he retained Tripredacus' clown makeup.]]
*'''Tripledacus''' (Gift set, July 1998)
**''ID number'': '''X-3'''
**''Accessories'': "Utchari Claw" weapon, "Triple Blaster" launcher, 2 "Seven-Year Swords"

:Part of the sixth wave of ''Beast Wars II'' products in the [[Japan]]ese ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars]]'' toyline, Tripledacus is a [[redeco]] of the American ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Ultra Class combiner [[Tripredacus#Toys|Tripredacus]], formed from [[DJ (BWII)#Toys|DJ]] (upper torso and head), [[Motorarm (BWII)#Toys|Motorarm]] (arms), and [[Gimlet#Toys|Gimlet]] (lower torso and legs).

:In this form, his right hand is made up of DJ's "Seven-Year Swords" and Motorarm's "Utchari Claw" weapon as fingers. This right hand also contains his "Triple Blaster" which fires his Seven-Year Swords as part of his "Seven-Year Swords Missile" attack. The left hand features Motorarm's [[beast mode]] "Magma Horn" as his middle finger; as well as two of his beast mode legs.

:Tripledacus was sold as a complete three-bot gift set, but the individual components could also be bought separately. The gift set and individual releases of the toys are identical, but the set did not come with the individuals' bio cards, only a single card for the combined Tripledacus mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/Tripledacus/tripledacus.htm More information on Tripledacus at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Gum''===
[[File:Bwgum_tripledacus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.35|He's trying to look like [[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]].]]
*'''DJ''' (candy toy, 1998)
*'''Motorarm''' (candy toy, 1998)
*'''Gimlet''' (candy toy, 1998)
:Tripledacus could be assembled by snapping together the three Jointrons model kits from [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Gum|Beast Wars Gum]]''. He's sculpted from red and brownish-grey plastic. Each member came with a set of stickers, including eyes for Tripledacus. When combined, DJ's and Gimlet's legs (including the latter's crotch) are left out of the combiner, possibly due to lack of adequate space. Each member also came with a stick of what could be charitably described as "gum."
{{-}}

===''Beast Wars Gum DX series''===
*'''Tripledacus''' (DX series, 1998)
:Different from the model kit above, DX series Tripledacus was a non-transforming and non-disassembling painted soft-rubber figurine. It still included candy, though.
{{-}}

===''Beast Fighters''===
*'''Tripledacus''' (candy toy, 1997)
:Kabaya's ''[[Beast Fighters]]'' Tripledacus was a small, [[super deformed]] PVC model which was hollow inside, designed to be used as a finger-puppet. It was available in a [[Blindpacking|blindpack]] with fizzy "Ramune" candy.
{{--}}

==Notes==
*Despite its similarity to Hasbro's "[[Tripredacus]]" name, "Tripledacus" is pronounced something like "triple-dacs", ''not'' "try-pled-acus"; the U in the "dacus" part is pretty much silent. Based on Japanese collectable stickers<ref>[http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bw2seal_1/img/032.jpg Beast Wars II Seal Retsuden No. 32 sticker]</ref><ref>[http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bw2seal_3/img/098.jpg Beast Wars II Seal Retsuden No. 98 sticker]</ref> and the fact that his counterpart [[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] retains the Hasbro toy's name, it seems reasonably likely that Takara did ''intend'' to reuse the Tripredacus name too, but misunderstood how that name is pronounced, resulting in a bad transliteration. "Tripredacus" would be more properly transliterated as ''Toraipuredakasu'' (トライプレダカス). Much later, his name would be officially rendered as "Tripledacus" in English-language media by IDW's ''Beast Wars'' comics.
*[[TakaraTomy]] reissued two of Tripledacus's components, namely [[Gimlet]] and [[Motorarm (BWII)|Motorarm]], as part of their ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]'' in 2007, but omitted [[DJ (BWII)|DJ]] from the line-up. Therefore, the only way to complete Tripledacus from the ''Telemocha'' releases would be by using an original DJ toy.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars II Maximals]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Neo Maximals]]
[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]]

Tripledacus

2021-05-08T04:59:34Z

Notsofriendly:

{{factions|maximal}}
{{disambig2|the Maximal combiner and ethnic stereotype|the Predacon combiner and political council|Tripredacus}}
:''Tripledacus is a [[Maximal]] [[Jointron]] [[combiner]] from the [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Tripledacus1.jpg|300px|thumb|I AM CORNHOLIO! ARE YOU THREATENING ME???]]
'''Tripledacus''' (トリプルダクス ''Toripurudakusu'', see [[#Notes|notes]] below) is a nigh-invulnerable, heavily armed titan of a [[combiner]]... composed entirely of the [[Jointron]] brothers. Just let that sink in for a moment.

Yes, Tripledacus is armed to the teeth with powerful weaponry, and projectiles seem to just bounce off of him like spitwads, but he suffers all the same faults as his component Maximals. He'll lose interest in a fight as soon as he feels the music move his [[spark]], which means it's time to get down and party. The minds of the Jointron brothers don't merge when they form Tripledacus, but rather, they discuss everything before they do it in tandem. Needless to say, those inner discussions about battle tactics usually wind up derailing into prattle about tequila and fiestas almost instantly.

Even with all those faults laid out on the table, the few seconds in which Tripledacus is focused enough to be useful in a fight, he almost always wins it.

Tripledacus is formed by:

*[[DJ (BWII)|DJ]]
*[[Gimlet]]
*[[Motorarm (BWII)|Motorarm]]

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars II'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Ryō Naitō]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:BWII 14 Tripledacus.jpg|thumb|left|250px|If only he retained Tripredacus' clown makeup.]]

When the Jointrons crash-landed on [[Gaia]], the first thing they did was combine into Tripledacus and scare the interloping Predacons away. This made them headstrong and they attempted the same tactic against the entire Predacon army, only to lose badly until [[Lio Convoy]] and the Maximals bailed them out. {{storylink|The Combined Giant, Tripledacus}}

Then, after a plan by the Jointrons to lure the Predacons to the Maximal base backfired, they combined into Tripledacus to scare the [[Autoroller (BWII)|Autoroller]]s off. {{storylink|The Festive Jointrons}} They made another attempt to squash the Predacons with their combined form, but were soon immobilized by a [[bacteria bomb]] that sapped their energy. The Jointrons eventually realized they could pool their energy and did so, combining into Tripledacus and sending the [[Combatron (BWII)|Combatron]]s into retreat. {{storylink|A Fearsome Combination Plan?}}

[[File:BWII 16 Triplefailure.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
[[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]], hoping to learn the secret of combination, ordered the Jointrons' capture. The Jointrons were currently bickering over leadership and foolishly attempted to attack a Predacon installation on their own to prove who was strongest. This made them easy pickings until they decided to work together and combine into Tripledacus, again winning the day. {{storylink|Who Is the Leader!?}}

After an attempt to improve [[Bighorn]]'s love life failed miserably, the Jointrons found themselves being attacked by the [[Seacon (BWII)|Seacon]]s. Hoping to take the wanted criminals in and improve their image with Maximal HQ, the Jointrons formed Tripledacus and battled with [[God Neptune]]. The Seacons escaped, however. {{storylink|Face the Setting Sun}} The Jointrons continued their pursuit of the pirates into space and battled them in Gaia's orbit. Both teams were sent reeling by the arrival of the [[teleport gate]], which disassembled Tripledacus before he and God Neptune could finish their rematch. {{storylink|Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!}}

When the [[Angolmois Energy]] on Gaia came under threat of the [[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]], Tripledacus attempted to help the Maximals freeze the energy so it couldn't be collected by the artificial planet. {{storylink|The Great Angolmois Freezing Tactic}} When that didn't work, Tripledacus used his strength to help Lio Convoy's Maximals launch their spacecraft out of Gaia's atmosphere so they could reach Nemesis and destroy it. {{storylink|Fly Out! Planet Gaia}}
{{--}}

====''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon====
[[File:Neo35 habitatforinhumanity.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.9]]
The Jointrons returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] following the defeat of [[Unicron]], and as Tripledacus they helped repair the damage caused to the planet. {{storylink|Graduation Ceremony!!}}

===''Beast Wars II'' manga===
When the Angolmois Energy-corrupted Lio Convoy fought [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] in the desolate city of [[Tokyo]], [[Scuba]] sent out a signal for assistance, which the Jointrons answered. As Tripledacus, they arrived just as Galvatron was beaten, but were knocked out of the sky by the malevolent Lio Convoy. {{storylink|Free the Captured Matrix!}}

===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity===
The Jointrons chose the "Tripledacus" name as a jab to the [[Tripredacus Council|Tri-Predacus Council]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #4}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:TF-BWII-Tripledacus-toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Tripledacus''' (Gift set, July 1998)
**''ID number'': '''X-3'''
**''Accessories'': "Utchari Claw" weapon, "Triple Blaster" launcher, 2 "Seven-Year Swords"

:Part of the sixth wave of ''Beast Wars II'' products in the [[Japan]]ese ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars]]'' toyline, Tripledacus is a [[redeco]] of the American ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Ultra Class combiner [[Tripredacus#Toys|Tripredacus]], formed from [[DJ (BWII)#Toys|DJ]] (upper torso and head), [[Motorarm (BWII)#Toys|Motorarm]] (arms), and [[Gimlet#Toys|Gimlet]] (lower torso and legs).

:In this form, his right hand is made up of DJ's "Seven-Year Swords" and Motorarm's "Utchari Claw" weapon as fingers. This right hand also contains his "Triple Blaster" which fires his the Seven-Year Swords as part of his "Seven-Year Swords Missile" attack. The left hand features Motorarm's [[beast mode]] "Magma Horn" as his middle finger; as well as two of his beast mode legs.

:Tripledacus was sold as a complete three-bot gift set, but the individual components could also be bought separately. The gift set and individual releases of the toys are identical, but the set did not come with the individuals' bio cards, only a single card for the combined Tripledacus mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/Tripledacus/tripledacus.htm More information on Tripledacus at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Gum''===
[[File:Bwgum_tripledacus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.35|He's trying to look like [[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]].]]
*'''DJ''' (candy toy, 1998)
*'''Motorarm''' (candy toy, 1998)
*'''Gimlet''' (candy toy, 1998)
:Tripledacus could be assembled by snapping together the three Jointrons model kits from [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Gum|Beast Wars Gum]]''. He's sculpted from red and brownish-grey plastic. Each member came with a set of stickers, including eyes for Tripledacus. When combined, DJ's and Gimlet's legs (including the latter's crotch) are left out of the combiner, possibly due to lack of adequate space. Each member also came with a stick of what could be charitably described as "gum."
{{-}}

===''Beast Wars Gum DX series''===
*'''Tripledacus''' (DX series, 1998)
:Different from the model kit above, DX series Tripledacus was a non-transforming and non-disassembling painted soft-rubber figurine. It still included candy, though.
{{-}}

===''Beast Fighters''===
*'''Tripledacus''' (candy toy, 1997)
:Kabaya's ''[[Beast Fighters]]'' Tripledacus was a small, [[super deformed]] PVC model which was hollow inside, designed to be used as a finger-puppet. It was available in a [[Blindpacking|blindpack]] with fizzy "Ramune" candy.
{{--}}

==Notes==
*Despite its similarity to Hasbro's "[[Tripredacus]]" name, "Tripledacus" is pronounced something like "triple-dacs", ''not'' "try-pled-acus"; the U in the "dacus" part is pretty much silent. Based on Japanese collectable stickers<ref>[http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bw2seal_1/img/032.jpg Beast Wars II Seal Retsuden No. 32 sticker]</ref><ref>[http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bw2seal_3/img/098.jpg Beast Wars II Seal Retsuden No. 98 sticker]</ref> and the fact that his counterpart [[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] retains the Hasbro toy's name, it seems reasonably likely that Takara did ''intend'' to reuse the Tripredacus name too, but misunderstood how that name is pronounced, resulting in a bad transliteration. "Tripredacus" would be more properly transliterated as ''Toraipuredakasu'' (トライプレダカス). Much later, his name would be officially rendered as "Tripledacus" in English-language media by IDW's ''Beast Wars'' comics.
*[[TakaraTomy]] reissued two of Tripledacus's components, namely [[Gimlet]] and [[Motorarm (BWII)|Motorarm]], as part of their ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]'' in 2007, but omitted [[DJ (BWII)|DJ]] from the line-up. Therefore, the only way to complete Tripledacus from the ''Telemocha'' releases would be by using an original DJ toy.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars II Maximals]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Neo Maximals]]
[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]]

Wingfinger

2021-04-19T20:50:13Z

Notsofriendly:

{{factions|maximal}}
:''Wingfinger is a [[Maximal]] [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizer]] from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Wingfinger.jpg|thumb|350px|Nobody lays a finger on my Wingfinger.]]

'''Wingfinger''' rocks the Maximal ninja look.<ref>Description by [[Mark Maher]] at [[Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest 2021]]</ref>

==Toys==
===''Generations''===
*'''Wingfinger''' (Deluxe Fossilizer, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K25'''

**''Accessories'': two wingtips/swords

: Part of the third wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Wingfinger "transforms" from skeletal ''Pteranodon''<ref>The official [https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-deluxe-wfc-k25-wingfinger Hasbro Pulse listing] calls Wingfinger a "Pterodactyl", an informal term for the taxonomic order ''{{w|Pteranodon}}''.</ref> to robot and back via being disassembled and reassembled. Wingfinger's two beast mode wingtips can become robot mode swords or be wielded in one hand as a bow (sans arrows).

: Notably, Wingfinger hides a Combiner's head, designed for an [[Fossilizer Combiner|unnamed gestalt]] consisting of Wingfinger, [[Paleotrex#Toys|Paleotrex]], and [[Ractonite#Toys|Ractonite]].

: As a [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizer]], Wingfinger can split into weapons and armor compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] for use by other ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' figures (or any figure with [[5 mm post]] compatibility).

:Like all ''Kingdom'' Deluxe figures, Wingfinger comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.
{{comingsoontoy}}
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==Notes==
* Crest size was a sexual dimorphism indicator in ''Pteranodon'', with females having much shorter crests than males. However, Wingfinger has a short crest despite being referred to with masculine pronouns by [[Mark Maher]] at [[Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest 2021]].

==References==
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[[Category:Fossilizers]]
[[Category:Ninjas]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Maximals]]

Big Daddy (G1)

2021-04-18T21:07:45Z

Notsofriendly: Whoops; I got the quote partially wrong.

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:''Big Daddy is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Big daddy boxart.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Before we go crazy, before we explode, there's something 'bout me, baby, you got to know.]]
His idle is a little rough, daddy-o, but his carb's in the right place. '''Big Daddy''' (aka '''Daddy-O''') is the leader of the [[Autobot]] [[Hot Rod Patrol]]. He might be "Big Daddy" to the younger cats on the patrol, but he's really a fairly new [[Micromaster]], whose main program loop hasn't fully optimized itself yet. He doesn't always dig what the brass are saying, and sometimes he just splits and does his own thing.

On the other hand, this Yank tank is older than his years. He ain't just playing the leader bit; he'd give his last drop of go-juice for the patrol, and he's hep to the royal shaft the [[Micromaster]]s so often get from the big boys. With a few years and a little experience he'd be one of the best there is.

{{note|In Japan, "Grease" is also the leader of the "Hot Rod Team".}}

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Bigdaddydw3.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Who knew 1957 Chevy Bel Airs were around on Cybertron several million years ago?]]
Big Daddy was among the hundreds of Micromasters created by the Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s millions of years after the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. While in [[Little Iacon]], he befriended Runner, who later became the Decepticon known as [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]]. Big Daddy, along with the [[Hot Rod Patrol]], was selected to join the Autobots. He and his team helped the [[Monster Truck Patrol]] recover [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]], but clashed with his former friends in the Decepticon [[Race Track Patrol]] in the battle that ensued. Big Daddy succeeded in evacuating Roadbuster, but team member [[Crunch (G1)|Crunch]] was killed in the process.

Upon returning to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], Big Daddy angrily confronted [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. After storming out, he picked a fight with [[Sidetrack (G1)|Sidetrack]] and [[Sunrunner (G1)|Sunrunner]], avoiding a brawl only when [[Hydraulic]] intervened. The confrontation helped Big Daddy realize that the Autobot/Decepticon war wasn't the Micromasters' to fight, and he took off for Little Iacon with his team.

[[File:Bigdaddydw4.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Rebel without a cause. Or brain diameter, apparently.]]
Driving through the [[Wastelands]], Big Daddy and the Hot Rod Patrol ran straight into the Race Track Patrol, who had just deserted the Decepticons. A fight loomed, but was prevented by the arrival of [[Falcon (OC)|Falcon]] and [[Flanker]] and their pursuers, a group of vampiric [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} The Micromasters were heavily outmatched, but were saved from certain doom when [[Groundshaker]] arrived with his ATV, driving off the Insecticons. Groundshaker took Big Daddy and his charges to [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]]'s base, where he tried to recruit them for a mysterious mission. Big Daddy and his team declined, and continued on their way to Little Iacon. Once there, Big Daddy met with [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] at an underground bar. Roadhandler chided Big Daddy for leaving the Autobots, and challenged him to a race. Big Daddy took an early lead, but Roadhandler's experience led him to victory. {{storylink|The Gray Race}} After the race, Big Daddy got in another fight, this time with [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]], but the scuffle was interrupted by another Insecticon raid. The Hot Rod Patrol fled back to Iacon, hoping to enlist the aid of the Autobots, but were denied access to [[Autobase]] by Sidetrack and Sunrunner. As they left, [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] told them that they were ''persona non grata'' with Magnus, prompting them to go to Countdown for help. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}}

While Countdown stormed the Decepticon base, Big Daddy and his team snuck into it via oil-disposal tunnels and freed the Micromasters imprisoned by the Insecticons. After battling their way through [[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]] and [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]], they ran straight into Barricade and the Race Track Patrol. While the rest of the team engaged the Decepticons, Big Daddy headed for the command center and saved Countdown from being crushed by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s severed head. Big Daddy and the rest of the freed Micromasters accompanied Countdown to a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, and convinced them to lay down arms by informing them that [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] had engineered the whole thing. As the Decepticons retreated, Big Daddy tried to console a dying Sidetrack, who cursed him with his last breath. Countdown tried to have Big Daddy calm the restless crowd of Micromasters, but Big Daddy rejected his grand plans, as well as those of the Autobots and the Decepticons.

Big Daddy left the battlefield, vowing to find something more than constant war, toil and death... on his own. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

====''Universe'' comic====
[[File:Bigdaddyuniverse.jpg|left|thumb|Ayyyy! Sit on it.]]
A Big Daddy hailed from [[Primax 302.06 Gamma]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/20}} He was one of countless Transformers pulled from his timestream to engage in the death-duels of the [[Cauldron]] deep inside the shattered [[Unicron]]. He escaped this fate in the jail-break set by [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}}

Presumably, he was safely returned to his timeline or universe of origin. Because he's that awesome.
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Spotlight Hardhead Big Daddy Barricade Roadhandler Nightflight Flak Groundhog.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right]]
Big Daddy was one of the denizens of [[Gorlam Prime]] who accosted [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] when they arrived on the planet. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}
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===''Legends'' comic===
Big Daddy worked with the [[Battlestars]] on their mission to recover [[False Convoy]] and redeem him with the power of the [[Zodiac]] to create [[Star Convoy]]. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 5: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Big Daddy, [[Hubs]], and [[Trip-Up]] attended an illegal [[skitter]] race at [[Swindle's]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}}
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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Bigdaddycommercial.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Marvy, man. Fab. Far out.]]
[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (in his [[Action Master]] body) introduced [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to Big Daddy, as well as the rest of the Hot Rod Patrol. Prime agreed that they were a "sharp-looking bunch," but he wanted to know if they could transform. A voice which is likely Big Daddy's answered, "You bet we can! We're Micromasters!" The Hot Rod Patrol and the [[Construction Patrol]] were then faced by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] advancing menacingly upon them. As the Decepticon began to cross a suspension bridge, the Autobots destroyed it, sending Scorponok tumbling down. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Hot Rod and Construction Patrol|Hot Rod and Construction Patrol commercial}}

Later, ''Optimus Prime'' told ''Jazz'' to check out '''his''' new Micromaster Hot Rod Patrol, opening his fist to reveal the tiny car-mode bots. Squaresville! Property is theft, man. {{storylink|Commercial}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1-toy BigDaddy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What am I rebelling against? Lack of articulation, mostly.]]
* '''Hot Rod Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, [[1990]])

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Big Daddy transforms into a black and orange modified [[1957]] Chevrolet Bel Air hot rod convertible. While the rest of his team also have large rear wheels, the rear of Big Daddy's vehicle mode is large and raised, making his rear wheels look especially huge. In robot mode, the purple paint on his face is so dark it is practically indistinguishable from black. Big Daddy is [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] with his teammate [[Greaser]], sharing the same plastic colors.

:He was sold in 1990 as part of the [[Hot Rod Patrol]], along with [[Greaser]], [[Hubs]], and [[Trip-Up]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/BigDaddy/bigdaddy.htm More information on Big Daddy at TFU.info]''

===''Return of Convoy''===
*'''Hot Rod Team''' (Micro Trailer Team, [[1991]])
**''ID number'': '''C-362'''
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #2

: In Japan, the Hot Rod Patrol was sold only as a complete ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Return of Convoy (toyline)|Return of Convoy]]'' set with [[Micro Trailer]] #2. The individuals are physically identical to their [[Hasbro]] releases.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Daddy-O.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| "Lord have mercy, I wish I weren't so stiff!"]]
*'''Trip-Up & Autobot Daddy-O''' (Micromaster, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E3'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-03'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 30]], 2020'''
:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Micromaster two-packs, "Daddy-O" (presumably renamed for trademark reasons) transforms from robot into vehicle. He comes with his partner [[Trip-Up#Generations|Trip-Up]] as the Hot Rod Patrol. He can combine with Trip-Up to form a weapon, though their designs mean both can be wielded independently if one wishes.

:In Japan, Trip-Up and Daddy-O were released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive.

:This figure was redecoed into [[Windstorm]].
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==Notes==
[[File:Movie BigDaddy toy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.7|Technically a live-action movie series character, but why let that stop you from adding him to your modern-G1 collection?]]
*If that's Big Daddy speaking in the first commercial, it sounds like his voice actor miiiiiight be [[Michael McConnohie]].
*Big Daddy's name may be an homage to {{w|Don Garlits|Big Daddy Don Garlits}}, considered the father of drag racing, or car designer {{w|Ed Roth|Ed "Big Daddy" Roth}}, who used a very [https://web.ipmsusa3.org/content/ed-big-daddy-roth-57-chevy-bel-air familiar looking car] to promote his shop.
*Along with his teammates, Big Daddy's Japanese name, "Grease", is likely a pop culture reference, this time to the film ''{{w|Grease (film)|Grease}}''.
*The [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 live-action movie series]] [[Big Daddy (Movie)|Big Daddy]] toy appears to have been originally intended to be a [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] toy of the Generation 1 Big Daddy, according to a Hasbro product listing.<ref>http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbro-product-listings-with-large-update/28707/</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grease''' (グリース ''Gurīsu'')
*''French:'' '''Paternel''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Ghibli'''
*''Hungarian:'' '''Apafej'''

==References==
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[[Category:Children of Primus]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Gorlam Prime]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Reconnaissance specialists]]
[[Category:Return of Convoy Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]

Highbrow (G1)

2021-04-09T23:19:35Z

Notsofriendly:

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:''Highbrow is an [[Autobot]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Highbrow.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb| Try to imagine that [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] had a kid...]]
To put it in terms even your obviously limited intellect can easily understand: "'''Highbrow''' is smarter than you are". No, no, don't allow your comparably plebeian cerebral encumbrance to strain itself beyond endurance in a futile attempt to grasp the intrinsic universal magnitude of Highbrow's innate mental acuity, for it will bear no arboreal reproductive spheres. The ultrascopic trans-infinite sublimity of his diurnal ponderances transcend the circumference of most sentient species' entire thought-spheres, if he does vocalize the notion personally (and you can be certain he will).

The greatest tragedy of his existence is to be clearly so far beyond all those around him, entrapped as they are by their own primitive psyches and abysmal ignorance in a barbaric escalation of pugnacious defenestration and rebuttal. That a paradigmatic mind such as his own should be bound or beholden to a lesser being, especially a rude, primitive swain such as the [[Nebulan]] biped [[Gort]] is a supreme and vexing irony.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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Back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Highbrow was part of an Autobot strike unit led by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]], operating out of the [[Manganese Mountains]] and working to foil the schemes of the dastardly [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]. However, Fortress Maximus had grown sick of warfare and sought to escape the endless conflict by emigrating to the world of [[Nebulos]]. Along with a large number of his comrades, Highbrow opted to join Fortress Maximus on his quest for peace.

[[File:Highbrow gort marita ring of hate.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
After arriving on Nebulos, Highbrow was the first Autobot to encounter a [[Nebulan]], or more specifically two Nebulans—Gort and [[Marita]], conducting what was apparently a "[[Kiss|binomial data transfer]]". Due to a misunderstanding that led to Gort tripping and injuring himself, this first contact did not go well and the Autobots' subsequent attempts to assure the natives of their peaceful intentions were sabotaged by [[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]] for political reasons. In a final attempt to convince the Nebulans not to start a war, Highbrow was one of four Autobots who followed their leader's example in surrendering their own heads as a show of good faith. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}

[[File:Brokenglass-autobotstorage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
Soon Scorponok's Decepticons had arrived on Nebulos and after they attacked the city of [[Koraja]] the Autobots convinced [[Galen]] to attempt the creation of [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] - a fusion of Nebulan and Autobot warriors through a [[binary bonding]] process devised by the Nebulan surgeon [[Arcana]]. Highbrow was binary bonded to Gort and together they were able to repel the Decepticon invaders, all the while marveling at the incredible power the process had granted them. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} {{storylink|Stylor's Story}} However, once the Decepticons had developed Headmasters of their own the tables were turned. The Autobots were lured to Scorponok's base on the [[Plains of Thok]] after receiving a distress call from Lord Zarak, who had allied himself with the Decepticons. In the battle that ensued, Highbrow had to contend with dodging attacks from both [[Apeface]] and [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] until his attention was turned elsewhere: several delegates of Nebulos's [[Council of Peers]] had followed the Autobots to monitor them, and now found themselves imperiled. The civilians were enclosed within leviating bubbles by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]], forcing the Autobots to rescue them before they floated off into outer space. This distraction afforded the Decepticons the time they needed to outflank their opponents, leading to Highbrow and his Headmaster comrades being gunned down and taken prisoner. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}}

Following the introduction of the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] to the war on Nebulos, Highbrow, Gort and the others were freed from captivity by a remorseful Zarak, now himself binary bonded to Scorponok. After a brief battle with the Decepticon Targetmasters they retreated to protect Koraja from further damage. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:Highbrow worlds apart.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
''During a mission on Nebulos, the Autobot Headmasters were being chased by Decepticons. [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] taunted Highbrow about how wrong his predictions were, as the latter had expected an easy in-and-out operation. But the tables turned when Highbrow wound up saving Chromedome from the [[Horrorcon]]s. [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] faked a retreat, something that Highbrow found very suspicious. Hardhead criticized Highbrow's tendency to think things over, but [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] defended his caution. The Headmasters decided that rescuing the Targetmasters from the Decepticon [[Fortress of Despair]] was more important than debating whether or not their victory had come too easily, and sped off to liberate their brethren. Upon their arrival, Highbrow's suspicions were confirmed; the previous fight had been a set-up to lure the Headmasters into an ambush helmed by Scorponok. The ensuing clash saw Highbrow captured by Scorponok, and with his partner [[Gort]] conflicting with Highbrow's decisions, he was at a disadvantage. Figuring out the two's incompatibilities, Scorponok attacked, but with encouragement from Chromedome, Gort and Highbrow managed to see past their differences and defeated the Decepticon, learning the true meaning of being a Headmaster.'' {{storylink|Worlds Apart!}}

''Highbrow managed to track down Earth's exact location using the Autobots' astronomy computer, and shrieked excitedly upon completing this task. He suggested to Fortress Maximus that the Autobots leave for this new world as soon as possible, and tilt the war ongoing there in the Autobots' favor. Fortress Maximus was unsure if that was the right course of action to take, despite Highbrow's insistence. The debate became moot when the Decepticons managed to steal a fuel convertor from [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s lab, and used it to begin the journey to Earth themselves. The Autobots were forced to follow.'' {{storylink|The Final Conflict}}

{{note|The events in this UK story differ in significant ways to the [[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]] mini-series.}}

Subsequently, the Autobots intercepted a call for help from their allies on [[Earth]] and left Nebulos to investigate. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}} While the main force stayed in orbit aboard the ''[[Steelhaven (G1)|Steelhaven]]'', Highbrow and the other Headmasters travelled to [[Oregon]], the source of the signal, where they found the Autobot [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] trapped in the body of a toy car, along with the [[human]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]. Discovering that they had been followed to Earth by Scorponok's Decepticons, who were even now threatening Spike, Fortress Maximus ordered his troops into battle, where Highbrow blasted [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]]. Following the death of Galen and the eruption of [[Mount St. Hilary]], Highbrow noted it was a worthy farewell to their lost leader. {{storylink|Trial by Fire!}}

[[File:Highbrow pretender to the throne.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
With Spike now installed as Galen's replacement Headmaster partner, he discovered that the [[core consciousness]] of the presumed-dead Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] had been stored on a [[floppy disk]] by [[Ethan Zachary]] at [[Alternate Reality, Inc.]] and using technology stolen from Scorponok by the digital Prime, Highbrow and Brainstorm were able to replicate the [[Pretender]] process aboard the ''Steelhaven''. {{storylink|Pretender to the Throne!}}

Highbrow, Brainstorm, Fortress Maximus, and Goldbug made several attempts to reconstruct Optimus Prime, but their efforts were met with failure; the bodies they built kept exploding due to a lack of resources. Upon encountering the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] nearby, they contacted its crew for help, but the tyrannical [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] refused to accept "Fullstrength Motleypuss's" authority. Highbrow was forced to watch Grimlock and Maximus's champion, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], duel on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] for Autobot leadership. Caught unawares by a massed Decepticon attack led by [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]], the assembled Autobots were then stranded when the Ark was damaged and Maximus ordered the ''Steelhaven'' to Nebulos in hopes of resurrecting Optimus Prime there. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

{{note|At some point after Prime's return, the ''Steelhaven'' was apparently used to repair the damaged Ark and retrieve the rest of the Autobots, though this was not explicitly shown.}}

[[File:Highbrow broods time wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85]]
''Lured into Scorponok's clutches by humans hypnotised by Mindwipe, Highbrow battled the Horrorcons, but was defeated and also hypnotised. While Highbrow thus suffered from amnesia, the Decepticons attempted to convince him that they were on his side. Gort, however, was unaffected, and when he recombined with Highbrow, the two ripped off Scorponok's head.'' {{storylink|All in the Minds!}} ''He kept the head without telling the other Autobots, knowing he should destroy it and thus end Scorponok for good, but couldn't bring himself to do it. Though this led to the Decepticons coming for their leader's head, Optimus Prime told Highbrow he'd done as an Autobot should. To make matters worse, Highbrow was among the Autobots temporarily displaced into [[Limbo]] by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and the future Autobots when they traveled to the present to deal with the threat of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].'' {{storylink|Time Wars}}

Highbrow journeyed with Optimus Prime's Autobots to confront the [[Air Strike Patrol]] at the [[MacDill Air Force Base]] where the [[Micromaster]]s also summoned Scorponok's Decepticons. {{storylink|The Resurrection Gambit!}} Realising that this battle had been engineered by a third party, Prime ordered his troops to return to the Ark aboard their [[All-Terrain Turbo-Transport]], where they were easily able to overpower [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s minion [[Blackjack (G1)|Blackjack]] {{storylink|All the Familiar Faces!}} and return the explosives he had planted there to [[Megatron's base]] on Cybertron. {{storylink|Skin Deep}} Highbrow was injured not long afterwards by an out-of-control [[Guardian (Marvel)|Mark V Guardian Droid]] when Hot Rod's plan to restore Optimus Prime's fighting spirit went somewhat wrong. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}} He had sufficiently recovered by the time Grimlock's A.T.T.T. returned from the [[Matrix Quest]] with the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-possessed [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] aboard to shoot the insane Decepticon a couple of times in the back. {{storylink|All Fall Down}} After defeating Thunderwing, the Autobots pursued recreational exploits to get their minds off the imminent threat of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. During this period, an unhappy Highbrow lost a game of [[Cybertronian games#Fullstasis|Fullstasis]] to [[Getaway]]. {{storylink|Eye of the Storm}}

[[File:Highbrow bomb-burst surrender.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
Highbrow was with Optimus when he surrendered to Scorponok at the Decepticons' [[New Jersey base]] and was disarmed by [[Bomb-Burst (G1)|Bomb-Burst]]. While he was in Decepticon custody the base was bombed by [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s renegades. {{storylink|Surrender!}} He was not injured in the attack and went on to escape with Prime, [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] only to walk into the beginnings of a new [[Decepticon Civil War]]. {{storylink|...All This and Civil War 2}} With orders to contain the battle, Highbrow, Kup, [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] and [[Waverider]] apprehended Mindwipe as he was hypnotising [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and convinced him to order both sides of Decepticons to stand down. However, all of the Transformers were then transported away back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Out of Time!}}

With the Transformers gathered by [[Primus]], Highbrow looked ready to punch out [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] if he'd tell [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] ''one more joke'' during the exposition. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}}

During [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s attack on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Highbrow accidentally got into [[Cloudburst]]'s way and made him steer into the path of Unicron's flame-breath and explode. Jerk. This caused Highbrow to lose it and perform a full frontal assault on Unicron, who clapped his hands and crushed him. It'd be worse if it happened to someone else. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
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====Earthforce====
{{earthforcefiction}}
[[File:Grimlock prime ark crew break-away.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Highbrow was among the "new age" Autobots who attended [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s meeting with [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] about their more brutal methods. When Grimlock threatened to quit the Autobots, Highbrow cautioned Prime that they were already too short on soldiers to allow this. Instead, Prime seemed all too willing to get rid of Grimlock, and the two of them actually came to blows. After beating some sense into each other, however, Optimus Prime agreed to allow Grimlock his autonomy, to lead "Earthforce" while he and the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s crew took off for space. {{storylink|Break-Away!}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Autobot headmasters natural selecton.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
After the death of Gort/Highbrow in the war against [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], Highbrow's original head was attended to in [[Project Lazarus]] on [[Nebulos]]. Scientists led by [[Borx]] attempted to create new bodies for the remaining Autobots, but were unable to achieve the proper "biometamechanical synthesis" to integrate the two. Unfortunately for them, they sought the tech necessary on the [[Plains of Thok]] at the facility where the Decepticon Headmasters were created. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}}

The original [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] was reactivated by their snooping, and he took control of the planet. With the aid of Grimlock's [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]-soaked [[CNA]], who he had captured while seeking a new body for himself and the other Nucleon victims, Scorponok completed another project—to create a "[[Gene Key]]" which could mute the consciences of Autobots, turning them into "Decepticons". The rebuilt Highbrow was one of the three subjects he demonstrated this on, along with [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], and as soon as they were freed, they proceeded to attack Grimlock for wearing an Autobot symbol. After Highbrow had been smacked around a bit by Grimlock, Scorponok stopped them, as Grimlock was now working for him under blackmail anyway. They proceeded to travel to Cybertron to begin converting the populace into Decepticons. As soon as they landed at [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s [[Civil Defense Hub]], the twisted Autobots shot the shocked [[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]] in the face. Leaving him for dead, they then marched in and began killing [[Cybertronian Civil Defense|Civil Defense Force]] members until the coast was clear for Scorponok. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Two}}

[[File:Autobot headmasters destiny.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.8]]
Afterwards, they began corrupting Autobots, and passed around Gene Keys so the effect continued to spread. Once the chaos was well under way, Highbrow, Hardhead, and Braintorm were recalled to the Iacon Civil Defense Hub alongside Grimlock. There, Scorponok sought to assure himself of the Dinobot's loyaly; Grimlock was ordered to execute [[Punch (G1)|Punch]], who was immune to the key's effect, while the others looked on. Grimlock refused to go through with the deed, {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} and was put away in the barracks while Scorponok's plan continued towards its conclusion. But while Highbrow was coordinating a hunt for the rest of the Dinobots, Grimlock escaped and went on the run as well. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}} Highbrow was later present at the [[Sonic Canyons]] when Grimlock came about to foil Scorponok's attempt of unleashing the Gene Key on a global scale. Though he took aim at the interfering Dinobot, Scorponok ordered him to stand down, as he wanted to kill Grimlock himself. Ultimately, the Gene Key effect was globally reversed by Grimlock and his allies. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Horrified by what he had done, Highbrow voluntarily submitted himself for trial and imprisonment as a war criminal. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} Nevertheless, he and the others took up arms in defense of Cybertron when [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and his [[Warworld]] arrived. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}}

Highbrow was among the Autobots who assaulted [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s Hub, and later returned to a Cybertron infested with shadow-demons. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Johnny Haymer]] (English), [[Eiji Yanagisawa]] (Japanese)|[[Francis Lax]] (European French)}}
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Highbrow was stationed on Cybertron in [[2007]], and observed a demonstration of [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s gauche theory that human partners could invariably improve the tactical capabilities of the Autobots in combat. Following the display, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] alerted Highbrow's unit to a Decepticon force moving on Cybertron. They pursued [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]] and successfully retrieved his prize, the key to said foundry, but the Autobots' shuttle was then perniciously struck by plasma energy, sending it on a quite unseemly trek through space. The raucous venture eventually led to a crash landing on planet [[Nebulos]], and a tête-à-tête with the most impertinent group of locals. The technophobic cave-dwellers nearly blew the Autobots up until the arrival of the Decepticons cast Highbrow and his friends in a much finer light via contrast. Nevertheless, half of Highbrow's companions were abducted by the Decepticons in the melee that followed. In dire straits, the Autobots were forced to bow to Brainstorm's engineering mania and bond with their new Nebulan allies, creating Headmasters. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

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Regrettably, Highbrow found himself in a seemingly inequitable partnership with [[Gort]], the Nebulans' uncouth plebeian of a leader. Still, the binary bonding process did provide an exceptional combat advantage for Highbrow, as Gort was now on hand to remind him of the tactical advantage of a good right cross. The Autobot Headmasters rescued their friends, and began prepping their ship for repairs. Unfortunately, the Decepticons weren't above stealing a good idea, and formed a Headmaster partnership of their own with a local syndicate, the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]]. They absconded with the Key and made haste back to Cybertron. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}}

Upon the fortuitous arrival of Optimus Prime on Nebulos, Highbrow and his comrades returned to Cybertron with alacrity to foil Galvatron's plot. Credit where credit is due, it was Gort and his band of Nebulan rabble who sealed the Plasma Energy Chamber due to their organic immunity to the energy's effects. With Cybertron entering a new Golden Age thanks to the chamber and [[Vector Sigma]] recharging the entire world, Highbrow and his new partner returned to Nebulos with the other Headmasters to dispose of the Hive's machinery and make Gort's planet peaceful once more. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
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Following [[Hi-Q]]'s kidnapping, Highbrow turned out with Chromedome, Crosshairs and Brainstorm to brief [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]'s team, though he spent the whole time playing with a device. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 3}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{note|"Highbrow" is the name of the combined small Master robot and the larger [[transtector]] vehicle/robot body. When separated from his transtector, Highbrow is called Gorter.}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Michitaka Kobayashi]] (Japanese)|[[Simon Broad]] (English, Omni Productions dub), [[John Culkin]] (English, Omni Productions dub)}}
Four million years ago, Highbrow was among a group of [[Cyberdroid|diminutive Cybertronians]] who departed Cybertron under the leadership of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]], seeking to escape the eternal war that had consumed the planet. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Alas, engine trouble caused their craft to crash land on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], an inhospitable world whose murderous environments and wildly changeable atmospheric conditions threatened the lives of the Cybertronians almost as soon as they stepped off their ship and were caught in a desert of sinking sands. Fighting against the odds, the Cybertronians made several technological quantum leaps to survive on Master, including the creation of larger, lifeless Transformer bodies called [[transtector]]s. Highbrow and many of his comrades underwent rigorous physical and mental training to master the art of [[transformation]], learning to transform into heads that connected to the transtectors and placed them under their control. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}} Highbrow was one of ten warriors who became one of these "Headmasters", but unfortunately, half their number soon rebelled against Fortress's leadership and sided with a traitor named [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] against him. Via the Decepticon ninja [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], Scorponok soon forged an alliance with the Decepticon leader, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

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In the year [[2011]], when Galvatron launched his latest attack on Cybertron with the added power of his new Decepticon Headmasters, Highbrow and his fellow Autobot Headmasters travelled to the planet to help their comrades defend their homeworld. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} They set about fighting the Decepticon Headmasters, and Highbrow took on [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]]. Following the battle's conclusion, they traveled to [[Athenia]] on board Battleship Maximus to join the Autobot forces there. Though they volunteered to accompany [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] to [[Earth]] to help search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]], he insisted on sidelining them. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} After [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]]'s death, the Headmasters joined Hot Rod anyway and helped him search. When the came under attack from [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]], they were able to hold the Decepticon off long enough for Hot Rod to dig up the Matrix. They accompanied him back to Cybertron, where Hot Rod once more became Rodimus Prime, but they failed to stabilize [[Vector Sigma]], and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was forced to do it himself by sacrificing his life. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

Following the Decepticons' creation of the [[Madmachine]], the Autobot Headmasters were all ready to storm over to [[Chaar]] to deal with it, however Rodimus instead had Fortress resurrect Blaster as Twincast, and sent him and his cassettes instead. The Headmasters were sent to Cybertron, where they helped the [[Throttlebot]]s destroy the Madmachine. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} While on patrol in Battleship Maximus, the Headmasters encountered two [[Beastformer]]s, leading them to travel to planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] to thwart a Decepticon invasion. {{Storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}} After failing to destroy a [[Metamorphose|strange meteor]], they aided the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s in a fight against Decepticons. Partway though, they were called back to Athenia so they could accompany [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] on a mission to destroy the meteor, and Highbrow and his fellows kept [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s men busy while Daniel completed said mission. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

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The Headmasters were sent to [[Praum]] to investigate reports of a Decepticon attack. On arrival, they found the base had been devastated and the occupants apparently destroyed. When Highbrow attempted to egress through the top of the building in his helicopter mode and it shut on him, they discovered they'd fallen into Scorponok's trap and they were soon being buried in sand. The five Headmasters remembered their struggles back on Master and swapped Transtectors in order to escape. Highbrow used [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s jet mode to fly out and attack the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}} While investigating a mysterious blackmailer, the Headmasters checked out the [[Statue of Liberty]] and Highbrow suggested they check out TV footage for clues, leading them to discover that there appeared to be six different blackmailers. They arrived in [[London]] with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], only to find the Decepticons had leveled the place. They similarly arrived back in [[New York City|New York]] too late. They later aided the [[Trainbot]]s in catching up with and defeating the culprit, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], whom they'd encountered before on Master. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

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The Headmasters continued to train with Highbrow utilizing a rowing machine. When Decepticons were reported to be heading for Earth, he opted to remain on Athenia, and later traveled to Cybertron with Fortress when the Decepticons mounted an all-out attack on the planet. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} When the Decepticon Headmasters split mid-battle, the Autobots started hunting for them. Eventually they discovered the Decepticons were heading for Vector Sigma and gave pursuit. Unfortunately they failed to stop the Decepticons destroying Cybertron. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

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During the launch of the [[Sol 1]] satellite, the Headmasters defended [[Sol System Center|the launch pad]]. Highbrow and Hardhead briefly ganged up on Cyclonus. They succeeded in launching the satellite, but when the Decepticons made another play for it, Sixshot kept the Autobot Headmasters busy. The Headmasters found the satellite near [[Zarak (planet)|Zarak]], but were forced to destroy it to keep it out of Decepticon hands. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} The Headmasters went to Earth to assist when a Peruvian volcano erupted and ended up fighting [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and the Decepticon Headmasters. Fortunately they were able to save the inhabitants of the village of [[Pan]]. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} When they attacked a [[buridanka]] plant on Earth, Highbrow heroically attacked the plant by jumping into one of its mouths. The rest of the fight didn't go much better, and the Headmasters found themselves in danger of termination until Fortress broke out the [[Master Sword]] and cut the thing to shreds. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}

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When reports came in of the Decepticons being up to something on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Brainstorm and the other Headmasters traveled there in [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]. After tangling with [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] they rescued Daniel and found out that the Decepticons were planning to blow the entire planet up. Interrogating the Decepticons led them to a crater which naturally turned out to be a trap. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} Both Brainstorm and Highbrow were injured enough that they had to undergo extensive repairs. They finally returned to the fight to save Mars in time to witness MegaZarak's arrival, and were subsequently defeated by the giant. As Mars exploded, the four Headmasters joined Fortress aboard Maximus, and they were able to escape the planet thanks to the explosions recharging Maximus's power. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

Highbrow didn't think the Decepticons would blow up any more planets, given how dangerous it would be to do so, and Chromedome called him naive. He and the other Headmasters patrolled space near Chaar and came under attack from MegaZarak, but escaped thanks to another appearance by a mystery UFO. It wasn't until the Autobots gatecrashed Scorponok's coronation ceremony that the UFO was revealed to be the returned Galvatron, and they had to retreat. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} After an SOS was received from [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]], the Headmasters prepared to take a shipment of energy to that world. The Decepticons set out to stop them, but Brainstorm and Highbrow kept them busy while Chromedome and Hardhead sneaked ahead with the energy. The Autobots arrived on Sandra in time to fight off the incoming Decepticons. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

As part of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]]'s plan to negotiate with the Decepticon, the four Headmasters accompanied him to [[Shangri-La Island]] on Earth as an escort. When the Galvatron who met with Spike turned out to be an impostor, Brainstorm and the others rescued Carly and Daniel before attacking the Decepticons. During the escape, Sixshot destroyed the [[space bridge]] network, and the Autobots set out in pursuit in Battleship Maximus. {{storylink|Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!}} When the Decepticons invaded [[Hive (planet)|Hive]], the Autobots attempted to go help, but were stopped by the Hive ships which opened fire on Maximus. After Chromedome went on ahead to convince the people of Hive that the Autobots were on their side, the Headmasters were able to land and help fight off the Decepticons. {{storylink|Fight to the Death on Planet Hive!!}}

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As Maximus neared the [[Twin Star]] system, Brainstorm got the other riled up by claiming battle was about brain over brawn. As Daniel left to sit the battle out on Toruin, Highbrow reassured him that the other Headmasters would sort out their differences eventually. The Headmasters, minus Brainstorm who'd also gone to Toruin, fought at length with the Decepticons on Spherity until Brainstorm arrived with the news that the inhabitants and all their energy had vacated to a secret base on Toruin, and the Headmasters decided to simply leave the Decepticons to the empty planet. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}}

Highbrow created ''[[Video Challenger]]'' which Daniel used as a game. After Highbrow detected an SOS, the Headmasters went to planet [[Daros]], only to find the Decepticons had been shooting the local population. Chromedome and Highbrow found [[Tekna]], a Beastformer who had been involved in the construction of Scorponok's transtector. Highbrow took him back to Maximus where, before he died, Tekna passed on a microfilm. Believing it to contain information on the transtector, Highbrow set about decoding it. {{storylink|Find MegaZarak's Weak Spot!!}}

[[File:HM22 Highbrow and Papika.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.45| Say, are these real?]]
Progress was slow, and when the Decepticons were tracked to [[Paradise]], Highbrow went down to the planet to see if he could find some clues. He befriended a young native girl, [[Papika]], who pointed him to where the Decepticons had landed, however when he reached the site, the three Decepticon Headmasters captured him. He was chained up under a waterfall and remained there until the other Headmasters and Papika came and rescued him. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}}

When the Headmasters paid a visit to the [[Pirate Planet]], Highbrow used his analytically skills to uncover a hidden pyramid. While the Decepticons tried to gain entry though brute force, Highbrow worked out that the key to the pyramid was a skull mounted on the prow of a [[Space Pirate Ship|derelict ship]] in the [[Space Graveyard]] near the planet. He, Daniel and the Trainbots retrieved the skull and opened the pyramid, but the energy it had contained was already gone. {{storylink|Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship}} The Headmasters returned to Athenia, where Highbrow continued to try and decipher the blueprints with little success. He was not too busy to travel to Earth to try to stem a Decepticon attack, but the Headmasters were too late to prevent [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s death at the hands of Sixshot. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}}

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The Decepticons began striking at points across the Earth, but the Headmasters followed Galvatron to [[Alaska]], where they were able to use information passed on by Punch to defeat Galvatron, trapping him beneath the ice. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} New information pointed to the Decepticons trying to destroy Earth altogether. Highbrow left behind a note regarding his research into MegaZarak's weak spot, and while he, Brainstorm and Hardhard battled the Decepticons on the [[Kamchatka Peninsula]], Chromedome used his work to successfully discover the weak point. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

With Earth largely abandoned by the Decepticons, the Autobot Headmasters set about finding the bombs they'd planted. Brainstorm and Highbrow retrieved a bomb from a mine and returned it to Battleship Maximus. During the disposal of the bombs in space, an accident created the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] from a group of refugees from Master and some Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}} Brainstorm and Highbrow carried [[Pointblank]] back to the ship, though the newcomer dismissed their combat skills. Warned by the refugees, the Headmasters returned to their home world and fought the Decepticons. {{Storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}}

[[File:HM30 Highbrow with portable energy detector.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3|The others don't have the heart to break it to him that the remote control has already been invented.]]
After Wheelie was kidnapped by the Decepticons, Highbrow gave Chromedome and Daniel advice before the pair rushed off to save their friend. Fortress was prepared to turn over the Master Sword information to Sixshot, but when Wheelie was successfully rescued, Highbrow and the other Autobots were unsuccessful in preventing the Decepticons from getting the information anyway. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} The Headmasters worked on tracking the unique energy signature that would betray the location of the Decepticons' work. Highbrow even built a portable energy detector that led them to the cavern where Scorponok was creating the [[Zarak Shield]], but they were too late to prevent its completion. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} Highbrow thought Chromedome's plan to rally the residents of Master against the Decepticons was risky, but went along with it anyway. It went horribly wrong when Scorponok popped up in the middle of the city and defeated Fortress Maximus. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

The Headmasters traced Daniel to planet [[Daira]] after he became separated from the ship, and were surprised to find he'd been looked after by Sixshot. {{storylink|My Friend Sixshot!}} When Sixshot challenged Chromedome to a duel, the other Headmasters tried and failed to talk their friend out of accepting. They were reluctant to let him go alone, but when it turned out the whole thing was a diversion while the other Decepticons headed for Earth, they had no choice but to let him go it alone. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

The Autobots hurried back to Earth, where the Decepticons were busy erecting [[Death Tower]]s. When they learned that Spike and Carly's plane had crashed in the [[Andes Mountains|Andes]], the four Headmasters went there with Daniel and Wheelie to rescue them. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} On their way to [[Egypt]] to deal with another Death Tower, the four Headmasters had to contend with Mindwipe, Skullcruncher and Weirdwolf, though the trio didn't present much of a threat in the end. After failing to stop the Death Tower from rising, the Autobots' entire army went to the [[Arctic|North Pole]] where they faced the Decepticons in a final battle to save Earth. As Fortress Maximus was caught in the energies preparing to tear the planet apart, Highbrow and the other three Headmasters attempted a Head Formation to give him more power. It was only when the other Autobots joined in that they succeeded, and the Decepticons' satellite was destroyed. With the Decepticons having fled into space, the Autobots left Earth to pursue them. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

====''Kiss Players/15 Go! Go!''====
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Slumped miserably on the barren surface of Master in their smallest robot forms, Chromedome, Fortress and Highbrow's attention was caught when a [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|time-travelling spaceship]] materialized over their heads and crashed nearby. By studying and reverse-engineering the technology found in this spaceship, Fortress and the scientists of Master invented Transtectors and the Headmaster process. {{storylink|Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|Kiss Players radio drama #48}} {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 3}}

====''The Great Transformer War''====
Before the Headmasters joined the greater Transformer war, Highbrow, as part of the [[Headmasters of Justice]], hunted down the [[Headmasters of Evil]] on a barren planet. Their ensuing battle was interrupted when [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] arrived to retrieve the Headmasters of Evil, as Galvatron had need of them. As they left, Fortress met up with the four Autobot Headmasters and they all boarded Battleship Maximus to pursue the Decepticons to Cybertron. {{Storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 3|The Great Transformer War #3}}

====''The Headmasters'' manga====
On [[Athenia]], Highbrow attended the unveiling of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] memorial statue. He and the other Headmasters of Justice also waylaid a Decepticon bombing attack on the planet. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 1|The Headmasters #1}}

Venturing to [[Beast (planet)|Beast]], Highbrow and the Headmasters of Justice investigated an SOS from their allies. On aerial recon, Brainstorm and Highbrow found [[Alligatron]] and [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] attacking innocent Beasts. The Headmasters heroically bought time for the Beasts to flee, but were captured by the Decepticons. Luckily, Hardhead and Chromedome found reinforcements in [[Kane]] and the Autobot Beastformers. They provided a needed distraction for Highbrow and Brainstorm to break free from their captors. Through quick thinking and teamwork, the Headmasters, [[Trainbot]]s, and Beastformers successfully drove the Decepticon forces off of Beest and back to [[Chaar]]. {{storylink|Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

Highbrow and the Headmasters next traveled to an Alaskan energy refinery, where the Headmasters of Evil managed to temporarily get the drop on them, separating the Masters from their [[Transtector]]s. Through quick thinking and teamwork, the Autobot Headmasters reunited with their Transtectors and defeated the enemy. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 2|The Headmasters #2}}

The Trainbots joined Highbrow and the Headmasters on an undersea mission where they found [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]], [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]] and the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s stealing(?) energy from subaquatic vents. They also found a giant robot squid lying in wait. Through quick thinking and teamwork, the Headmasters and Trainbots dismantled the squid and stopped the Decepticons' scheme. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 3|The Headmasters #3}}

In a battle with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], Highbrow and the Headmasters of Justice failed to prevent the Six Clan ninja from stealing food rations. And kidnapping [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]]. By accident. Way to go, guys. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 4|The Headmasters #4}}

During the Christmas season, Highbrow and his friends entertained the patients at a children's hospital until the Decepticons arrived. Through quick thinking and teamwork...aw, you get the picture. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 6|The Headmasters #6}}

On Earth, Highbrow and the crew of the Battleship Maximus helped put out a fire so that [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]] and [[Artfire]] could concentrate on battling the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 7|The Headmasters #7}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
Archive footage of a battle in space involving Highbrow was used to educate the future [[Headmaster Junior]]s about the [[Master Wars]]. {{storylink|Birth! Headmaster Jrs}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' manga====
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When [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)|Metalhawk]] were about to be defeated while defending the [[Godbomber|Bomber Project]] from [[Jin (Masterforce)|Jin]], [[Mirai]], and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], Highbrow and the other Autobot Headmasters showed up with the Godcannon in tow. Using the cannon, they were able to defeat their opponents. {{Storylink|Headmasters VS Masterforce}}

====''Legends'' comic====
When a jealous Chromedome was getting upset over Brainstorm's newly upgraded body, Highbrow told him the Headmasters needed any power-ups they could get if recent rumors about Scorponok's return were true. This argument didn't appease Chromedome, who responded that that just meant they should ''all'' get upgrades. Ironically, Highbrow himself would get incensed at Rattrap when the Legends World native revealed he doesn't know him, forcing ''Chromedome'' of all bots to calm ''him'' down. One morning, Highbrow and Chromedome were surprised to find Brainstorm's head unit by himself, having misplaced his Transtector. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Brainstorm Chapter|Brainstorm Chapter}}

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In 2021, Highbrow and the rest of Fortress's troops were fighting a returned Scorponok in space when the villain detonated a [[black hole]], causing [[blackball]]s to appear and doom the Headmasters' transtectors to oblivion. {{storylink|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}} Seeking new ones, the Autobots traveled to the [[Legends World]] and joined forces with the [[Axalon Trading Company]] for their expertise in building bodies. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 21|Bonus Edition Vol. 21}} While working as an ordinary office worker, Highbrow was one of the victims of Blaster's renewed interest in loud music. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 27|Bonus Edition Vol. 27}} After rebuilding the battleship Maximus, Fortress recalled how he'd witnessed the crash of the [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Brave Maximus]] alongside Highbrow. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 31|Bonus Edition Vol. 31}}
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Highbrow took up researching the origin of the Legends World and was so engrossed in this that he refused to leave his room, be it to check out his new transtector or say "hi" to a visiting Papika. He finally emerged when Papika was (seemingly) attacked by Weirdwolf, but took off immediately after defeating the Decepticon, having found a clue in the [[Zodiac]] with [[Cargot]]'s microscope mode. Finding that the Zodiac was related to the telepathic energy that the Headmasters and [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]] wielded, he revealed the true reason for his obsession—he was searching for a way to counter Fortress's overuse of the energy! He removed a piece of the Zodiac and gave it to Fortress, then... returned to his room to continue studying. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 33|Bonus Edition Vol. 33}} While watching ''[[Transformers: Convobat Amazon Showdown]]'', Highbrow and Hardhead discussed if the events of the film could have actually taken place in some other universe. Highbrow didn't rule out the possibility, since their own adventures were fiction in the Legends world. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Convobat)|Bonus Edition Convobat}} While dancing with Papika at the [[Dancitron]], he was brainwashed by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]]'s music into attacking Blaster. He was cured and turned on Soundblaster, only to have his transtector transform into an immobile base mode when the Decepticon turned the Zodiac on him. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 36|Bonus Edition Vol. 36}}

Highbrow later defended the Maximus from the invading [[Astroforce]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} and helped with the construction of a new [[Godbomber]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 42|Bonus Edition Vol. 42}} When the [[Dimensional Patrol]] locked away everyone's transtectors, the Autobots resisted and attacked their [[Black Convoy Mass Production Type Drone]]s, modifying them into transtectors and fought back until [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]] turned on the patrol. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Black Convoy 2)|Bonus Edition Black Convoy 2}} The Headmasters were deployed during [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s attack on the city only to be defeated, with Highbrow being blasted out of the sky by Trypticon's rear laser. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} He was seen flying over [[Akihabara|Neo Akihabara City]] after it was rebuilt in the wake of Trypticon's devastation. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} When his fellow scientist [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] arrived in the Legends World, Highbrow was happy to work with him to solve the universe's secrets. He helped recover Perceptor's head after it was stolen away by [[Katsu Don]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 56|Bonus Edition Vol. 56}}

Highbrow was among [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]]'s victims when he knocked everyone out with [[anti-electron]]s. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}} He continued researching the origin of the Legends World and, with incidental help from the Autobot [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]], found out that the world had been created using the [[Space Pirates]]' [[proton energy]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 61|Bonus Edition Vol. 61}}
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===Ladybird Books continuity===
When the Decepticons were busy with the construction of their energy interceptor at the north pole, Highbrow was the first to notice the unusual lack of enemy activity. {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}}

[[File:HighbrowandCrosshairs-ASO.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.65|"What's so funny?? Is it my exceedingly-toyetic head???"]]
Searching for a new source of lubricant on Nebulos, the Autobots located a vast reservoir of oil. Highbrow and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] helped build the pipeline that connected the reservoir to the Autobot base. When the Decepticons sabotaged the pipeline, Highbrow and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] went out to investigate. They were chased by a group of Decepticon trackers into a field of magnetic dust that trapped Kup in place. Highbrow theorized a means of destabilizing the ion transfer causing the polarized magnetic flux in the dust by reversing the input-output poles in his own chest panel's wiring. Although dangerous and a one-time trick, it was successful and Highbrow went looking for help to free Kup. When he found [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]], the Targetmaster assured Highbrow that grenades can ALSO destabilize magnetic flux, and fired at Kup until the old Autobot broke free. With that, Highbrow and the Autobots led their Decepticon pursuers back to the same gully where the oil had flowed out during sabotage, and left [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and the others slipping and sliding in the black fluid. {{storylink|Autobots Strike Oil}}

While on patrol of the [[Nebulan Ocean]], Highbrow was lured too close to the water and surprised by [[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]]. The [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]'s magnetic tentacles combined with an immobilizer device overcame Highbrow's resistance, and he was brought before [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. The Decepticons ordered Optimus Prime to submit as a prisoner in exchange for Highbrow. They left the Headmaster unguarded, for the immobilizer left him helpless. However, [[Hosehead (G1)|Hosehead]] and [[Fizzle]] secretly accompanied Optimus Prime to the rendez-vous, and Hosehead's Headmaster partner was able to remove the magnetic immobilizer and Highbrow was freed. {{storylink|Autobot Hostage}}

Highbrow later assisted Optimus Prime in charting a planet-wide search for Decepticon activity on Nebulos. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}
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===Swamp of the Scorpion===
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[[File:Swamp of the Scorpion Highbrow.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Highbrow was on a mission to stop the Decepticons and their Nebulan allies from acquiring precious oil that would fuel their plans of conquest. With the help of a [[you|young nebulan]], he ventured into Nebolos's vast swamp and sought out these villains. What outcome this adventure came to was up to you! {{storylink|Swamp of the Scorpion}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] saw a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-induced vision of the future in which Highbrow fought alongside a gargantuan [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]] on [[Nebulos]], as they battled deep below the surface of Cybertron. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}}

===''United''===
When a deadly nano-virus infected the Autobots stationed on Earth, Highbrow, along with the rest of the Targetmasters and Headmasters, found himself immune to it. Highbrow and the rest of the healthy Autobots travelled to Nebulos in order to retrieve a cure concocted by Supreme Scientist [[Zella]]. Once there, Highbrow remained with the ship in case the Autobots needed to make a quick getaway. The other Autobots successfully retrieved the cure, and returned to Earth. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|''More Than Meets The Eye'' #1]] (mentioned); [[Life After the Big Bang|#4]] (on-panel)}}

Highbrow was [[Reproduction|constructed cold]]. {{storylink|Twenty Plus One}} Highbrow earned his head-themed name working for the [[Institute|New Institute]] alongside [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]] and [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]]. {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}} Some time before or after, he was in the [[Malware Brigade]]. {{storylink|Twenty Plus One}}

[[File:ReluctantSpecialist-HighbrowChromedomeBrainstorm.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Headmasters, where are they now? Hardhead, Chromedome, and Brainstorm: major characters across various phases of IDW continuity. Highbrow: lost a game of robot chess once.]]
Highbrow joined the crew of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' as it searched for the [[Knights of Cybertron]] and was present for the inauguration of [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]'s [[Swerve's|new bar]]. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} While drinking there later on, he fell victim to [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]'s drunken antics. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}} For his heroic actions rebooting the anti-vacuum shield system after a hull rupture, Highbrow was awarded the coveted [[Rodimus Star]]. {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}} [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] later beat Highbrow at a game of [[Cybertronian games#Fullstasis|Fullstasis]], yelling his much-overused "[['Til all are one|Till All Are One]]" in victory. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} He was among the ''Lost Light'' crewmembers who defeated a rogue Decepticon garrison on [[Temptoria]], {{storylink|Before & After}} and also participated in the battle to defend the ship from [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}}

During the confrontation with [[Solomus|Tyrest]] on [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], Highbrow was subdued by the [[Legislator]]s boarding the ''Lost Light''. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}} He was manning the bridge when the ship was pulled off course by an intervening [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Winners & Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|Winners & Losers}} The crew followed Metroplex's lead to a watery planet where they were attacked by [[Ammonite]]s, forcing Highbrow and the others to defend themselves. {{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}} After using Metroplex to return to Cybertron, the crew had to fight off an entire army of Ammonites invading their homeworld, {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} with Highbrow taking to the skies to fight the alien invaders. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}

Highbrow remained on the ''Lost Light'' as it left Cybertron again, this time captained by a reformed [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. When the ship suddenly began disappearing piece by piece, he evacuated on board the [[Rodpod]]. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide|Predestination: A Beginner's Guide}} Their problems didn't end there, as all original crew members ''themselves'' then started vanishing, Highbrow included. {{storylink|Twenty Plus One}} The newer crew members discovered that the disappearances was caused by the presence of a quantum duplicate of the ''Lost Light''. This version of the ship had been attacked by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] who killed most of the crew, including Highbrow. {{storylink|slaughterhouse}}
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===''TransTech''===
A version of Highbrow found his way to [[Axiom Nexus]], where he became one of the founders of [[Hydradread/Highbrow Hybrid Technologies]]. His company's stock skyrocketed after the [[Supreme Multi-Circuit Court]] struck down the [[Vraz-Halogen Act]]. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/05/09}}

In [[Primax 806.30 Gamma|one universe]], a different iteration of Highbrow was binary-bonded to the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] operative [[Grill (G.I. Joe)|Grill]], joining up with the [[Screaming Eagle]]s against the forces of [[S.K.A.R.]] Ultimately, the Screaming Eagles emerged victorious in the globe-spanning confrontation, ushering in a new Golden Age for [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
Highbrow was among the Autobots defending [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] from all-out Decepticon attack led by [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]. {{storylink|Titans Return: The Power of the Titan Masters}}

==Commercial appearances==
*Highbrow was among several Transformers who left the war on Cybertron behind, to blast their way to the distant planet [[Nebulos|Nebulon]]! There, Highbrow allowed the "intelligent Nebulon" [[Gort]] to become his head. Fierce battles between Autobots and Decepticons resumed on the alien sphere as Headmasters and Targetmasters of both factions faced off against one another. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}
*Highbrow, [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] awaited their [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] partners as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] sent out a Decepticon alert. Once [[Gort]] was aboard his vehicle mode, Highbrow sped off to come to blows against the Decepticon Headmasters. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmasters|Headmasters commercial}}
*A stone sculpture of Highbrow was savaged by Mindwipe as part of his training. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Decepticon Headmasters|Decepticon Headmasters commercial}}
*After Highbrow and Brainstorm were dealt one too many defeats at the hands of the Decepticons, their latest in a battle against [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] and [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]], the Autobots conceived of a new breed of warriors: Autobot [[Pretender]]s! {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Pretenders|Pretenders commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
Highbrow was kidnapped by the Decepticons and held captive on Cybertron by [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. He was rescued by [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and his other comrades, and in turn helped rescue those who were still imprisoned. Once they had reunited, Highbrow and the others met with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] for the last battle against [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}

===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
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====Decepticon story====
Highbrow attempted to prevent the Decepticons from stealing energy from the Mongan hydroelectric power plant. He attempted to reason with them to leave without violence, but [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] brushed aside his efforts. After the battle, Highbrow fled, yelling about what barbarians the Decepticons were.

====Autobot story====
Highbrow was one of the Autobots present on [[Zel Samine]] during the Decepticon attacks. He joined up with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s party after they secured the hydroelectric power plant from the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
The Autobot Headmasters including Highbrow hunted for [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s ghost by tracking the electro-magnetic spikes which signaled his manifestations. They were able to prevent him passing over into the physical world, and scattered the Decepticons who had aided him. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (Legends)|Ghost in the Machine}} When the Decepticons aimed to get hold of the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber]], Highbrow and his fellow Headmasters made off with it but soon crashed on Earth. They were aided by the [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]], who patched them up and helped them fight off [[Apeface]] and [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Earth Defense Command}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Highbrow-(G1).jpg|thumb|400px]]
Highbrow participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who could be acquired as a reward in the "Scary Smart" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1HighbrowToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]]
*'''Highbrow''' (Headmaster, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-103'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Corrosive Acid Rainmaker Rifles"

:Highbrow transforms into a [[Cybertron (planet)|cybertronic]] twin-rotor helicopter. His two "Corrosive Acid Rainmaker Rifles" can attach to the underside of his wings or under the helicopter's nose to create Highbrow's "attack helicopter" mode. His Headmaster partner Gort can sit inside his cockpit in either [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].

:In [[robot mode]], like all Headmaster toys, Highbrow has a flip-down panel on his chest which covers a spring-loaded mini-[[Tech Spec|Tech-Spec]]-meter which gives readouts for Speed, Strength and Intelligence. The tumblers are activated when Gort (or any other Headmaster unit) is plugged into his neck socket. With Gort plugged in, Highbrow's tech spec tumblers display 7 for Speed, 7 for Strength, and 7 for Intelligence.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Highbrow/highbrow.htm More information on Highbrow at TFU.info]''
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy Highbrow.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Probably traded factions with Misfire.]]

*'''Highbrow''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Bag number'': '''40551 51'''
**''Accessories'': Stand brick, 2 pistols

: Part of the fifth assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Highbrow can be rebuilt from robot mode into a helicopter. He sports [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]'s helmet. Like all of the 5th assortments, Highbrow is a Toys"R"Us exclusive. Bizarrely, Highbrow's chest [[tampograph]] includes a [[Decepticon]] faction insignia, although the pack-in leaflet gives him his traditional [[Autobot]] allegiance.

: Unfortunately, some (if not, most) samples of the toy had the face's tampographs very slightly moved on the right.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OHighbrow/highbrow.htm More information on Highbrow at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
====''Titans Return''====
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Deluxe-Highbrow.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't expect him to get controlled by [[Doomshot|someone else]] and [[Megatron (Animated)|painted in grey & silver]].]]
*'''Xort & Highbrow''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': 2 Rifles

:Released in the second wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' deluxe class figures, Highbrow transforms into a futuristic twin-prop helicopter. His [[Titan Master]] partner ''X''ort (renamed for trademark reasons) forms his head or rides in his cockpit. While it may not seem like it, Highbrow is a ''very'' extensive [[retool]] of [[Scourge (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Scourge]] from wave 1, leaving only the innermost torso assemblies and his upper legs. The vehicle form's front end is swapped from the base mold to even further differentiate the molds. In an undocumented feature, the panel on Highbrow's chest that corresponds to the flip-open Tech-Spec panel of his original toy can be opened on this toy. However, it does not appear to have any function for doing so except possibly serving as a landing skid in helicopter mode.

:He includes 2 blasters which can peg under his wings in vehicle mode, and can be combined to form a larger gun which Xort can sit in. Instructions show that this combined gun is intended to plug into the side of Highbrow's cockpit, giving a rather lopsided appearance and putting Xort at some risk of being hit in the head by one of Highbrow's rotors. A single landing wheel is molded into each blaster, along with a rectangular pillar on the opposite side: this pillar plugs neatly into the hexagonal 5mm port on the underside of each wing. As the guns are painted, care should be taken when doing so. This undocumented feature, combined with the fold-down wheel under his cockpit, gives Highbrow a full set of landing gear.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:Highbrow also shares the same design flaw as Scourge: At least some copies of the toy have an issue with the clamp piece where Xort (or any other Titan Master) plugs in in robot mode: the connection is loose and will cause the head to flop around. Some versions of Xort also have legs that have overly loose joints, causing them to flop around rather than folding correctly when in head mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRHighbrow/highbrow.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Highbrow at TFU.info]''

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====''Retro Headmasters''====
[[File:TF-Generations-Retro-Headmasters-Highbrow.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Highbrow''' (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])
**''Accessories'': "[[Gort#Retro Headmasters|Gort]]" Headmaster, 2 rifles
:Released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Retro Headmasters|Retro Headmasters]]'' line, Highbrow is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' Deluxe Class toy in G1 toy accurate colors and utilizes the ''Headmasters'' anime face included in the ''Legends'' figure. This release addresses some issues from the ''Titans Return'' release, such as Gort's floppy legs, which are now considerably tighter.

:Along with the rest of the ''Retro Headmasters'' toys, Highbrow is a Walmart exclusive in Canada and the US.

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===Legends===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG33-Highbrow.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''If you're alone and you got the shakes, so am I, baby and I got what it takes'']]
*'''Highbrow''' (Deluxe Class, 2016-[[November 26|11-26]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''LG33'''
**''Accessories'': 2 rifles, "Gorter" Headmaster, [[Cargot]] Partner Drone
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Highbrow is a redeco and retool of the ''Titans Return'' mold, with a paintjob more faithful to how the character appeared in ''The Headmasters'' and headsculpt ''mostly'' faithful to the original toy (but with the ''Headmasters'' visor). He also comes with [[Cargot#Legends|Cargot]], a redeco of the Titan Master vehicle which originally came with [[Siren (G1)#Generations|Loudmouth]].

:Unlike most of the redecoed Titan Master vehicle accessories, Cargot's gun handle does not seem to easily pop off when wielded by many 5mm-compatible closed hands. Also, the handle is slightly thin for both open and closed hands to wield. The Headmaster's design flaw that plagued the Hasbro release was also carried over in this release.
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Caramel===
[[File:Highbrow caramel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Highbrow''' (1987)

:A soft-rubber figurine of Highbrow was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel|Transformers Caramel]]'' line of "[[candy toy]]s" in yellow, red, or blue. Like all the figures from the ''Headmasters'' assortment, the figure was permanently attached to a flat base that had a rubber stamp of Highbrow's face and name on its underside.
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==Notes==
[[File:G1HighbrowOriginalHead.jpg|thumb|"Does this head make me look fat? It does, doesn't it?"]]
*In the television [[commercial]] for [[Marvel Comics]]' ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' limited series, the Autobot and Decepticon Headmasters are shown having different head designs than the ones their Nebulan partners would later turn into. These designs were seemingly never used in any other piece of ''Transformers'' media. The models for most of them, however, turned up in the ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Gorter''' (ゴーター ''Gōtā''), '''Highbrow''' (ハイブロウ ''Haiburō'')
*''French:'' '''Intellect''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Cruiserbot'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hǎilóng''' (China, 海龙, "Sea Dragon"), '''Gomet''' (Taiwan, 高眉 ''Gāoméi'', "High Brow")
*''Russian:'' '''Umnik''' (Умник, "Sage")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Rátarti''' 

==References==
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[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Lost Light crew]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:Scientists]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce Autobots]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]]

Skullcruncher (G1)

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:''Skullcruncher is a [[Decepticon]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:G1 Skullcruncher boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He eats (Autobots) because he's depressed and he's depressed because he eats (Autobots).]]
'''Skullcruncher''' (aka '''Skullsmasher'''<ref name="skullsmasher">"Skullsmasher" is a substitute name used by Hasbro for a toy from the [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'' line]] released in 2016 that represents the Generation 1 Skullcruncher character, ''presumably'' because the name "Skullcruncher" is currently not available as a [[trademark]].</ref>) would be an apex predator and darling of the battlefield if it weren't for one little thing: he has an idiosyncratic habit of grinding his teeth before launching an attack. The racket this nervous tic produces is so loud and obnoxious it actually tips the [[Autobot|enemy]] off to his whereabouts. So as one can imagine, few Decepticons wish to be partnered with him and his more enviable qualities go unnoticed and unappreciated.

Perhaps because of this feeling of dismissal, Skullcruncher has developed something of a binge-eating disorder. Or, rather, a "binge-eating-Autobots disorder". While he thinks they taste a little yucky, Skullcruncher will ravenously scarf down as many Autobots as he can during battle, making him positively ''terrifying'' to the opposition. This image as a mindless, cannibalistic monster has only further solidified Skullcruncher's reputation as a big, dumb beast no one wants to hang out with.

Skullcruncher is [[Binary bonding|binary bonded]] to the [[Nebulan]] [[Grax]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Skullcruncher scorponok apeface doomsday for nebulos.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
Skullcruncher was one of [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s soldiers on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He was first seen eagerly driving a group of Autobot prisoners towards the [[smelting pool]], begging his commander to allow him to torture the captives en route. [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]] and his band of interlopers jumped them, however, and the Decepticons were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}} After Maximus's unit abandoned Cybertron, Scorponok received word they had come to the planet called [[Nebulos]], and brought a strike team to that world in order to exact revenge. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} ''During the Decepticons' first meeting with Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], leader of those who had called the Decepticons to Nebulos, Skullcruncher was so giddy over the thought of blasting the fleshlings that he failed to noticed the disgusting smell [[Apeface]] was giving off next to him.'' {{storylink|Doomsday for Nebulos}} Skullcruncher joined Scorponok in assaulting the planet's capitol, [[Koraja]], and demonstrated a little-seen [[fire-breath]]ing ability as the Decepticons tried to penetrate the city's walls. Later he transformed to [[robot mode]] and issued the Decepticon rallying cry.
{{bigquote|Let's stomp these creatures til we're knee-deep in pink slime!}}
[[File:Skullcruncher-LoveandSteel.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|The Crocodile Punter.]]
The Decepticons' forward momentum was halted, however, by the arrival of the new Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. Fortress Maximus and several of his crew members had [[Binary bonding|binary bonded]] with their Nebulan allies, creating two-in-one warriors. The increased skill and accuracy gained from this combination sent Skullcruncher and the other Decepticons fleeing into the night. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} In the remote [[Plains of Thok]], Scorponok's Decepticons made camp at the industrial complex whose [[hyper-galactic tranceiver]] had first alerted them to the Autobots' presence. Forced to admit the value of the Headmaster process, Scorponok allowed himself, Skullcruncher, and several other Decepticons to undergo the process, binary bonding with Lord Zarak—political rival of Fortress Maximus's Nebulan partner—and his entourage. Skullcruncher was binary bonded with [[Grax]], the industrialist who owned the communications complex, and had modified it to accommodate the hyper-galactic transmitter. Joining with such a refined businessman did little to boost Skullcruncher's fighting style at first, as Fortress Maximus still managed to fight off both him and [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] at once, and then used Skullcruncher as a club to knock Scorponok around. Only by threatening civilian hostages were Scorponok and his men able to get the drop on the Autobots. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}}

''When the Autobot Headmasters attempted to rescue the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] from the Decepticons, their evil counterparts were sent out after them to feign a defeat, and lure them into an ambush helmed by Scorponok. During the initial fight, Weirdwolf and Skullcruncher chased down [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] until he outpaced them, forcing the slower Decepticons to settle with surrounding [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] instead. Before he had a chance to move in and do some damage, Skullcruncher was blasted by one of Hardhead's teammates, and crumpled to the ground. The rest of the Decepticons were shortly thereafter "defeated," allowing Scorponok to eventually corner the Autobots within the [[Fortress of Despair]].'' {{Storylink|Worlds Apart!}}

As the war continued to escalate on Nebulos, both sides decided to quit the planet and moved on to planet [[Earth]] after receiving a distress signal. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:Weirdwolftrialbyfire.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Grrr! Begin your sentences with animal sounds so they know that you're bestial!]]
Once they arrived on Earth, the Decepticons raced the Autobots to [[Mount St. Hilary]], former landing site of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and location of the distress signal. The two Headmaster teams did battle in the volcano caverns. Skullcruncher was heard mocking Weirdwolf's bizarre Yoda-esque speech pattern during the fight, but to be fair he also demonstrated an odd quirk of "grrr"ing before each sentence. Do alligators growl? {{storylink|Trial by Fire!}}

''After the Autobot named [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] got the drop on Scorponok and stole his head, leaving the Decepticon leader incapacitated, Skullcruncher and his comrades hunted down Highbrow until he reached an Autobot shuttle parked in nearby canyons. They recovered the stunned Lord Zarak and reconnected him with Scorponok, restoring their leader. Moments after they did so, however, Skullcruncher and five of his teammates were shunted into [[Limbo]] thanks to the time-traveling arrival of [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] from [[2009]]. They remained out of action until the war with [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] ended, and the time storm was abated.'' {{storylink|Time Wars}}

[[File:Predacons-ColdWar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Decepticons that transform into animals? This is ridiculous!]]
When Scorponok's army made first contact with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] and the other Decepticons active on Earth, Skullcruncher and the Headmasters went with their leader as his entourage. A breakdown in negotiations led to combat, as Skullcruncher and the group began fighting with the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], and later Ratbat's entire base. {{storylink|Cold War!}} The Decepticons stopped their [[Decepticon Civil War|civil war]] and teamed up with the Autobots when it was discovered that [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] had orchestrated the whole affair to distract from his pursuit of the legendary Transformers knowledge database, the [[Underbase]]. In the wake of this event, Scorponok assumed command of all Decepticons and, with Skullcruncher's help, placed a [[New Jersey base|new headquarters]], including an Energon converter, under a swamp near [[New York City]]. {{storylink|King Con!}} Sometime later, Skullcruncher responded with a team of Decepticons to the MacDill Airforce Base when the [[Air Strike Patrol]] got into trouble with the Autobots. {{storylink|The Resurrection Gambit!}} The whole event was orchestrated from afar by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to eliminate [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his rivals in the Decepticons. Skullcruncher didn't know any of this, but that didn't keep him from getting beaten up a lot, first by Optimus Prime {{storylink|All the Familiar Faces!}} and later by a reconstructed version of Starscream. {{storylink|Skin Deep}}

Skullcruncher was brought to Cybertron by Primus, along with all of the other Earth-bound Autobots, and stood in the far back as Primus spoke to the Transformers through [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]]. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}} Once [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] attacked, he was seen running in panic with many other Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}} Later, he was on the planet [[Klo]] when Optimus Prime first arrived with the [[Last Autobot]] to rescue the besieged Autobot forces. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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Twenty-one years after the battle of [[Klo]], Skullcruncher remained a member of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s forces, assisting in the genocide of the inhabitants of [[Torkulon]]. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 3}} Later, he was still at Bludgeon's side aboard the ''[[Warworld]]'' as the Decepticon leader unleashed his [[Blitz Engine]]s against [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s Autobots, descending to join the battle on the planet's surface alongside [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]], [[Krok (G1)|Krok]], [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]], [[Horri-Bull]], [[Stranglehold]], and [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]]. Unfortunately for Skullcruncher, the Blitz Engines were defeated by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Demon]]s, [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] was incapacitated by [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] was torn apart by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and Bludgeon himself was thrown through the windscreen of the ''Warworld'' by the Autobots' new leader [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]]. Under the command of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]], the Autobots rallied and quickly claimed victory. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}}
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===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Chris Latta]] (English, casting only)|[[Georges Atlas]] (European French)}}
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Skullcruncher was one of the many Decepticons from around the universe gathered by [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to go after the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber]] kept within [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in 2007. Eventually, the Autobots were able to steal away with the Key, albeit while crashing on the planet [[Nebulos]], and Skullcruncher was one of the Decepticons under [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]]'s leadership who followed them there. Finding the Autobots in a cave, disoriented by having been kept captive by the small green humanoid natives, Skullcruncher made short work of [[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]], snatching the speedster out of the air with his jaws. Though the Decepticons failed to find the Key, Skullcruncher and the other Decepticons did make away with several Autobot captives. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} Skullcruncher and the others were subsequently kidnapped by the evil machine-loving overlords of the planet, the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]]. Cyclonus and Scourged bargained with the Hive's leader, [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], by volunteering Skullcruncher (and the other Decepticons who transformed into nonhuman animals) to have his head ripped off and stuffed with [[Grax|organic material]]. Remarkably, this somehow ''increased'' his combat skills. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} When [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] came to life, he quickly told Skullcruncher to attack [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]], as she was carrying the Plasma Energy Key. Once the key was retrieved, Skullcruncher and his fellow Decepticons boarded Scorponok and left Nebulos for Cybertron. When [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] returned to Cybertron, Skullcruncher joined in on the attack, but was forced to pull back when the Autobot spaceship turned into a [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|battle station]]. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{note|In Japan, Skullcruncher—or '''Skull''', as he is known there—is a small robot who transforms into a head and controls a larger, lifeless [[transtector]] body. The ''Headmasters'' toyline referred to the small robot as '''Grax''', with "Skull" being the name of the combined small robot/transtector form, but this distinction of nomenclature is made in fiction only ''very'' rarely, with the character usually being referred to as "Skull" regardless of what form he takes.}}
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Kōji Totani]] (Japanese)}}
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Four million years ago, Skullcruncher was among a group of [[Cyberdroid|diminutive Cybertronians]] who departed Cybertron under the leadership of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]], seeking to escape the eternal war that had consumed the planet. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Alas, engine trouble caused their craft to crash land on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], an inhospitable world whose murderous environments and wildly changeable atmospheric conditions threatened the lives of the Cybertronians. Fighting against the odds, the Cybertronians made several technological quantum leaps to survive on Master, including the creation of larger, lifeless Transformer bodies called [[transtector]]s. Skullcruncher and many of his comrades underwent rigorous physical and mental training to master the art of [[transformation]], learning to transform into heads that connected to the transtectors and placed them under their control. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}} Skullcruncher was one of ten warriors who became one of these "Headmasters", but he and several other warriors soon began to chafe under Fortress's leadership, and ultimately rebelled against him, siding with a traitor named [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. Via the Decepticon ninja [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], Scorponok soon forged an alliance with the Decepticon leader, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

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In the year [[2011]], Skullcruncher and his fellow Headmasters [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] and [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] joined Galvatron's Decepticons in a massive attack on Cybertron, seeking to seize control of the destabilized [[Vector Sigma]] and establish a Decepticon hold over the planet through the computer. Unfortunately for Skullcruncher, he failed to impress Galvatron on this first foray when he made the first demonstration of his vulnerability to Mindwipe's hypnotic powers, and fell asleep in the middle of the battle. A kick from his new leader woke him up so he could participate in an attack on the Autobots' computer base, but before the villains could enter the facility, Fortress's Autobot Headmasters arrived on Cybertron to stop them. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} In ensuing battle, Skullcruncher battled [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], but was forced to retreat alongside the others when Fortress brought the firepower of his battleship, the ''Maximus'', to bear. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

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Soon after, Skullcruncher journeyed with Galvatron to Earth to help interfere in the Autobots' search for the missing [[Matrix of Leadership]], which could restore balance to Vector Sigma. The villains caught up to [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] just as he located the Matrix, but [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] stepped in to keep them busy while Hot Rod escaped to Cybertron. Skullcruncher and company pursued, leading to a showdown in Vector Sigma's chamber, where Hot Rod used the Matrix to become Rodimus Prime again. Skullcruncher and the Decepticons wisely fled, rather than face the combined might of both Rodimus and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}} {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}} {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}} {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}} {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}} {{storylink|Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!}} {{storylink|Fight to the Death on Planet Hive!!}} {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} {{storylink|Find MegaZarak's Weak Spot!!}} {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}} {{storylink|Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship}} {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}} {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}} {{storylink|My Friend Sixshot!}} {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}} {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}}}

====''The Great Transformer War''====
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In the closing days of 2010, while significant Transformer battles were being waged on Earth and across space, Skullcruncher and the other Decepticon Headmasters were running from their Autobot counterparts on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]]. The Decepticons appeared to flee by leaping into a chasm, but moments later, they burst up through the ground to catch their pursuers unaware. Unfortunately for the villains, the Autobots were able to sneak away under cover of the dust cloud their emergence created, leaving Weirdwolf and Skullcruncher to mistakenly beat up Mindwipe. The Decepticons soon realized their error, but the Autobots then crashed into them in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], ending the fight. At that point, the Decepticon ninja [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] arrived and instructed them to follow him back to [[Chaar]]. The Decepticons fled into space, but the Autobot Headmasters quickly gave chase aboard the battleship Maximus, heading for Cybertron rejoin the larger Transformer war. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 3|The Great Transformer War #3}}
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====''The Headmasters'' manga====
Shortly after their failure to seize control of Vector Sigma, Galvatron led Skullcruncher and the Decepticon Headmasters in a rather direct plan to destroy Battleship Maximus: They would lure it into space, and then throw a bomb into one of his open doors. Unsurprisingly, this plan met with failure when the speedy Chromedome was able to snatch the bomb right out of Mindwipe's hands before he even had the chance to hurl it. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 1|The Headmasters #1}}

Skullcruncher and the Decepticons later made a return to planet Beast, where they were able to capture Highbrow and Brainstorm. The Decepticon Headmasters wanted to take the two Autobots' transtectors for themselves, but their evil scheme was foiled by the Beastformers' human ally [[Kane]], who threw rocks at them and got them to chase him, thereby giving the Autobots time to escape. The Autobot Headmasters then caught up to their evil counterparts, and blasted them before they could deal Kane any harm. {{storylink|Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

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====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon continuity====
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Archive footage of a battle in space involving Skullcruncher was used to educate the future [[Headmaster Junior]]s about the [[Master Wars]]. {{storylink|Birth! Headmaster Jrs}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
In 2021, Skullcruncher's transtector was lost to [[blackball]]s after Scorponok detonated a black hole near his own troops, prompting the small Headmasters to travel to the [[Legends World]] in search of new bodies. {{storylink|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}} He began spending most of his time asleep after exposure to Mindwipe's hypnotism caused him to develop chronic narcolepsy. He was the first Headmaster to get a new transtector courtesy of [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], who had him rampage through [[Tokyo]] to lure out and destroy the Autobots. He'd fallen asleep by the time [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] showed up, forcing Weirdwolf to wake him up using his own [[Butla]] drone, but didn't get a chance to fight as Hardhead noted his weakness and dispatched him with a lullaby. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 22|Bonus Edition Vol. 22}} [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], leader of [[Tera-Kura Co.|their company]], scolded the Headmasters over their violent methods, but Skullcruncher just slept through his rant. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 23|Bonus Edition Vol. 23}}

Skullcruncher then attacked a concert held by [[Cancer (Masterforce)|Cancer]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]], annoyed that they were using peaceful methods to spread Decepticon influence. He ended up blasted sky high by Shockwave's blaster mode. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 24|Bonus Edition Vol. 24}} He was later sleeping at the office when [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] tried to take control of the company. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 26|Bonus Edition Vol. 26}} He was also asleep when a bunch of mass-produced Headmasters showed up, and probably didn't notice that one of them briefly stole his transtector. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 28|Bonus Edition Vol. 28}} To everyone's surprise, Tarantulas later revealed that Skullcruncher's new transtector was actually alive (and liked to chew on its master as he slept). {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 30|Bonus Edition Vol. 30}} Following a failed bid by Weirdwolf to take over Fortress Maximus, Mindwipe and Skullcruncher carried their knocked out comrade to safety. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 31|Bonus Edition Vol. 31}}

When Mindwipe began taking over the world by hypnotizing everyone, Skullcruncher and Weirdwolf complained he was being unfair only to end up hypnotized as well. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 34|Bonus Edition Vol. 34}} [[Devil Z]] then took control of the Decepticons and ordered the three Headmasters to destroy a trailer he suspected of being a [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmaster]] transtector, but it regenerated from any damage they dealt to it. The trailer was revealed to belong to [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], who bested Skullcruncher and the others with [[Chōkon Power]], forcing Devil Z to power them up with his own [[Devil Power]]. Despite knocking Ginrai down with their "Trio Formation Devil Attack", the three were defeated when he opened fire on them using a new base mode. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 35|Bonus Edition Vol. 35}} Skullcruncher was among the unfortunate victims struck when an enraged Devil Z began spewing lighting around the office. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 36|Bonus Edition Vol. 36}} His transtector was later stolen by the former Decepticon [[Headmaster Junior]]s and used by [[Bullhorn (Masterforce)|Bullhorn]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 37|Bonus Edition Vol. 37}} When [[Apeface]] learned to reinforce his own body using telekinesis, he tested his strength against Skullcruncher and overpowered him while still in his small robot mode. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 38|Bonus Edition Vol. 38}} Later at work, Skullcruncher loaded [[energon cube]]s onto [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s vehicle mode. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}}

Skullcruncher could do little but watch when Weirdwolf was manhandled by the Scorponok of [[The Rebirth|another dimension]]. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}} He and the other Headmasters later plotted to rebuild [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and use him to overthrow Megatron. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}} As part of their rebellion they stole and piloted [[Godbomber]], but it was blown up and all they got out of it was data for Trypticon. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 42|Bonus Edition Vol. 42}} The Headmaster trio tried to take revenge on Ginrai when he was turned into an ordinary Transformer, but fled when he turned into the giant Super Magna Convoy. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Magna Convoy)|Bonus Edition Magna Convoy}} When the Scorponok loyalists turned on Megatron and tried to steal [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[transformation cog]] for Trypticon, Skullcruncher fought with Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon Mobilization Chapter: Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon Civil War}} He was stationed aboard the completed Trypticon during his rampage across Tokyo, though the beast was ultimately brought down. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}}

The Decepticon Headmasters gave up on their scheming and instead established the [[Wolf Circus]], where Skullcruncher was seen when Megatron visited to borrow [[Noble (BM)|Noble]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 63|Bonus Edition Vol. 63}} Skullcruncher was overjoyed when Scorponok came to the Legends World, only to be told by Weirdwolf that their leader was under the control of Devil Z. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)|Bonus Edition Grand Maximus}}

When Scorponok regained his senses, he announced his traditional plan to destroy the Legends World and seize the energy released by the devastation. Skullcruncher joined his leader on the bridge of Majin Zarak, a powerful beast mecha Scorponok had created. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} However, he abandoned Majin Zarak when it came under fire, leaving Scorponok to go down with the ship. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}

Arriving in 2023, Skullcruncher and the Headmasters reunited with their allies the Beastformers and helped them in their war against the [[Laser Beasts]]. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 1}} By 2039, Weirdwolf and Skullcruncher retired to planet Earth, running a zoo with Rarigo, Butla, and their other friends. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' manga====
Several years after the Decepticons' departure from Earth, Skullcruncher appeared on Athenia with the other Decepticon Headmasters, working with the new Decepticon [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmasters]] to disrupt the coronation of [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] as [[Supreme Commander]] at the behest of their new secret ruler, [[Devil Z]]. {{storylink|The Battle Begins! The United Earth-Space Troops}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
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The Decepticons, including Skullcruncher, went to [[Nebulos]] in search of energy. When they found that there was an endless supply of cosmic energy available at the pole, they moved [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] there. The Autobots soon attacked, and [[Apeface]] and Skullcruncher were sent out to mount a defense, only to find that the ice under their feet was melting and slippery thanks to the Autobots' lasers. A few moments later, the whole base sank. {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}}
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===''The Transformers'' Adventure Game Books===
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====Swamp of the Scorpion====
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Skullcruncher and his Nebulan ally Grax were under the command of Lord Zarak while the later attempted to steal Nebulos's oil. Opposing him was [[you|a young Nebulan]] and the Autobot Highbrow. The outcome of the battles that ensued depended on your decisions! {{storylink|Swamp of the Scorpion}}
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====Desert of Danger====
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Skullcruncher helped his fellow Decepticons Weirdwolf and Mindwipe and their Nebulan partners in a plot to smuggle onto Nebulos an army of [[Attack Squad robot]]s. Whether or not this plot succeeded depended on the decisions that [[you]] made! Strangely, Skullcruncher's own Nebulan ally, Grax, was nowhere to be seen during these events. {{storylink|Desert of Danger}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Stormbringer issue 2|Transformers: Stormbringer #2]]
[[File:Stormbringer2 NebulosDecepticons1.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Skullcruncher, shortly before departing for Burning Man]]
At some point during the [[Great War (G1)|war]], Skullcruncher served alongside [[Krok (G1)|Krok]] on board a Decepticon [[Warworld]]. {{storylink|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}} Later, he was part of the [[Nebulos]] [[Infiltration protocol|infiltration unit]] working for [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], when [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] attacked the planet. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer #2}} Skullcruncher was less than enthused with the idea of attacking the giant Pretender, but Darkwing insisted they make a showing of protecting their investment in order to avoid Megatron's wrath. Skullcruncher rolled out with [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]], [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]], and [[Roadgrabber]], but was struck by an energy blast from Thunderwing. Darkwing and Dreadwind fled Nebulos shortly thereafter. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 3|Stormbringer #3}}

[[File:Skullcruncher some of my best friends are autobots.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|"What's the deal with [[Drill Nuts]]? Is he a drill or is he nuts?"]]
Skullcruncher survived the encounter and went on to create a new persona for himself as a comedian styled '''The Self-Hating Decepticon''' after the war ended. On his ''No Hard Feelings'' tour he performed "edgy" material that referenced—amongst other things—the mysterious phase 3 of the infiltration protocol, [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s defection to the Autobots and his captaincy of the ''[[Lost Light]]'', the Decepticons' strategy regarding [[Phase Sixer]]s and some [[Monoformer]] who named himself after his [[Gatoraider|pet]]. Thanks to lucrative [[:Category:Merchandise|merchandising]] deals, he quickly became a [[Shanix|billionaire]].

Some time later, Crankcase and [[Fulcrum]] watched a recording of one of his performances aboard the ''[[Weak Anthropic Principle]]'' on the planet [[Tebris VII]]. {{storylink|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}}
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===''United''===
Skullcruncher was part of a squad of Decepticons that waited in ambush for the Autobots on the planet Nebulos. Hidden away in inner-space, the Decepticons took the small Autobot unit by surprise, but dispersed when their leader Straxus was taken out. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}
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===''TransTech''===
Interviewing [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] to replace [[Vector Prime]]'s [[Axiom Nexus News]] column, [[Rook (TransTech)|Rook]] thought Grimlock was hilarious, deeming Grimlock "a real Skullcruncher". {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/10/01}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
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When the [[Titan Master]]s joined the Autobot-Decepticon conflict, Skullsmasher was partnered with the Titan Master Grax, who granted him the power of invisilbity. {{storylink|#Generations|''Titans Return'' Grax/Skullsmasher toy bio}} Skullsmasher, Grax, and [[Horri-Bull|Rot-Gut]] travelled to [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], where they stole some secret Autobot codes. Pursued by [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Stripes]], and [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]], the Decepticons eluded their pursuers by having Rot-Gut combine with Skullsmasher's body, allowing Skullsmasher to fire a cloud of toxic rust. Skullsmasher was later seen participating in Soundwave's all-out attack on Cybertron. Along with his comrades, he was shocked at the emergence of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|Titans Return: The Power of the Titan Masters|The Power of the Titan Masters}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*Skullcruncher was among several Transformers who left the war on Cybertron behind, to blast their way to the distant planet [[Nebulos|Nebulon]]! After arriving on the alien world and surrendering to the native Nebulons, he removed his head and allowed one to fuse with it. The battle between Autobots and Decepticons then resumed on this new world. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}
*Skullcruncher rushed into battle alongside [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] and [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] while their [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] partners rode atop of their beast modes. They came to blows against their Autobot Headmaster counterparts in the middle of a Nebulan city. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmasters|Headmasters commercial}}
*Skullcuncher trained under the watchful eye of [[Grax]]. His training mostly involved smashing stone sculptures of their Autobot enemies. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Decepticon Headmasters|Decepticon Headmasters commercial}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Walter Roberts]] (English)}}
While the Autobots were searching the Lazalt Ruins, they found Skullcruncher guarding a large stone door. Asking aloud what took them so long, he transformed from crocodile mode to [[robot mode]] and announced that he was gonna chomp them up. Optimus was unimpressed, and Skullcruncher lost the ensuing fight against the Autobots. Skullcruncher fled in [[beast mode]], vowing the Autobots wouldn't get the key necessary to open the door. Optimus Prime was surprised they'd need a key, but an inspection of the door proved it true. Suspecting that Skullcruncher might have the key in question, Optimus sent the Autobots after him. Spotting his pursuers, Skullcruncher transformed back to robot mode and answered Prime's demand for the key by sending a horde of enemies after them. Fighting their way through, the Autobots gave the Headmaster another pounding. Deciding he'd had enough, Skullcruncher returned once more to crocodile mode and retreated, leaving the key behind him. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
Skullcruncher and [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] grew tired of waiting around Decepticon headquarters, and decided to set up a false distress signal to lure Autobots into a trap. [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], [[Blades (G1)|Blades]], [[Groove (G1)|Groove]], and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] responded to the false alarm and, despite the duo's schemes, rebuffed the Decepticons' assault. {{storylink|False Alarm}} Skullcruncher and [[Apeface]] pursued a group of Autobots to Earth with the aim of obtaining the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber]], however the Autobots saw them off with the help of the [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Earth Defense Command}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Skullsmasher_Earth_Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Dad, I'm-- I'm not a crazed gunman, dad, I'm an assassin. Well, the difference being one is a job and the other's ''MENTAL SICKNESS''.]]
Skullcruncher was posted on Cybertron, and wasn't really doing anything important. Once Megatron requested reinforcements to acquire the newly landed [[Power of the Primes]], Skullcruncher was the only man they could really spare. Once he arrived, he immediately asked if there was anything to eat, as he'd eaten something earlier but it was not to his liking. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Power of the Primes event}}

*'''Class''': Gunner
*'''Weapons''': Skullcruncher uses a Grenade Launcher of Similar make to Seaspray and Octopunch to bombard defenses from afar. Skullcruncher can also regurgitate stuff from his stomach to blow stuff up. Trust us, it's not as weird as it could be.
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Ability: Fiery Indigestion''': Shoot a fireball that punches through everything in a straight line to the target and beyond, dealing 69.3 damage to everything it hits
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:skullsmasher Skullsmasher at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Skullcruncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm even crunching my Nebulan pilot, see?]]
*'''Skullcruncher''' (Headmaster, [[1987]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-85'''
**''Accessories:'' Grax Headmaster unit, "[[Demolecularization gun]]" and [[sword]]/tail
:Skullcruncher transforms into a green and pink robotic crocodile, at least according to his packaging; his head implies he's actually an alligator. Skullcruncher includes one of the most bizarre alt mode cockpits among the Headmasters for his partner [[Grax]], a small molded seat at the back of his alt mode mouth below the large canopy that serves as this mode's eyes, his entire upper jaw serving as the hatch to access it. The sword/tail's shape actually makes it look more like a short club.

:In robot mode, his chest panel flips down to reveal a three-stat spring-loaded [[Tech Spec]] meter activated when a Headmaster is plugged into his neck. This [[gimmick]] works with any other Headmaster "pilot" figure, and will display different levels dependent on which Headmaster figure is plugged in.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Skullcruncher/skullcruncher.htm More information on Skullcruncher at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Titans Return''====
[[File:TitansReturntoy-Skullcruncher.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|These new CGI promo renders aren't too big on putting in the pins, are they.]]
*'''Grax & Skullsmasher''' (Deluxe Class, [[2016]])
**''Accessories:'' "Grax" Titan Master, rifle, tail/blaster
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'', '''Skullsmasher''' (new name likely due to [[trademark]] issues) transforms into a robotic crocodile with a pleasingly articulated head. He comes with his [[Titan Master]] partner [[Grax#Generations|Grax]], who can fit inside a compartment in Skullsmasher's beast mode back or transform into his robot mode head. As with other ''Titans Return'' toys, Skullsmasher can accommodate any compatible Titan Master figure. Skullsmasher's tail and gun can be combined together to form a gun emplacement that any Titan Master can sit in. In an undocumented feature, it can also attach to him by sliding the crocodile toes on his forearms through the square holes in its exterior. The underside of his crocodile head has a 5mm-compatible hole, allowing for storing his weapons on his back in robot mode.

:Unfortunately, this mold is prone to a number of issues; loose leg joints, hip joints, and/or tail peg and the soft plastic flap on his back that covers Grax's hatch being difficult to open are all common problems.

:Skullsmasher comes partially disassembled in order to fit in his packaging: his beast mode head is removed.

:This mold was retooled with a new Titan Master faceplate as [[Gatoraider#Generations|Gatorface]] and [[Krok (G1)#Generations|Krok]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRSkullsmasher/skullsmasher.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Skullsmasher at TFU.info]''
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====''Retro Headmasters''====
[[File:TF-Generations-Retro-Headmasters-Skullcruncher.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Skullcruncher''' (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])
**''Accessories'': "[[Grax#Retro Headmasters|Grax]]" Headmaster, rifle, tail/blaster
:Released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Retro Headmasters|Retro Headmasters]]'' line, Skullcruncher (he got his name back!) is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' Deluxe Class toy in G1 toy accurate colors and utilizes the ''Headmasters'' anime face included in the ''Legends'' figure. This release addresses many of the issues from the ''Titans Return'' release, most notably the loose hip and leg joints.

:Along with the rest of the ''Retro Headmasters'' toys, Skullcruncher is a Walmart exclusive in Canada and the US.

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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG22-Skull.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Can't sneak up on Impactor because of the ticking...]]
*'''Skull (Skullcruncher)'''<ref>The packaging says "スカル" (Skull) in Japanese, but the accompanying English subtitle is "Skullcruncher".</ref> (Deluxe Class, 2016-[[July 23|07-23]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG22'''
**''Accessories:'' "Grax" Headmaster, rifle, tail/blaster, "[[Butla]]" Partner Drone
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Skull is a redeco and a retool of the ''Titans Return'' Skullsmasher mold, featuring a paintjob more faithful to the G1 toy and a headsculpt based on the one seen in the ''The Headmasters'' anime. Skull also comes with the [[Partner Drone]] [[Butla#Legends|Butla]], a redeco of the Titan Master accessory which originally came with [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Generations|Crashbash]]. Similarly to other releases of the mold, his hips and knees are fairly loose—but unlike the original Hasbro figure, they are not excessively so.

:Skull's transtector body is also intended for use with [[Megalligator#Legends|Megalligator]].

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2658.html Legends Skull at Alfes's Blog]''
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Caramel''===
[[File:Caramel skullcruncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Skull''' (1987)
:A soft-rubber figurine of Skullcruncher was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' line of "[[candy toy]]s" in yellow, red, or blue. Like all the figures from the ''Headmasters'' assortment, the figure was permanently attached to a flat base that had a rubber stamp of Skullcruncher's face and name on its underside.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W5Skullsmasher.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Skullsmasher//Swamp Warrior''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T36/T46'''
**''Stars: ''11

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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==Notes==
[[File:G1SkullcruncherOriginalHead.jpg|thumb]]
*In the television [[commercial]] for [[Marvel Comics]]' ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' limited series, the Autobot and Decepticon Headmasters are shown having different head designs than the ones their Nebulan partners would later turn into. These designs were seemingly never used in any other piece of ''Transformers'' media. The [[Character model|models]] for most of them, however, turned up in the excellent ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Skull''' (スカル ''Sukaru''), '''Grax''' (グラックス ''Gurakkusu'', see above), '''Skullcruncher''' (The Rebirth, スカルクランチャー ''Sukarukuranchā'')
*''French:'' '''Broyeur''' (Canada, "Shredder")
*''Italian:'' '''Spaccaossa''' ("Bonecrusher")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kūlóu''' (Taiwan [[Omni Productions]] dub, 骷髏, "Skull"), '''Èlóng''' (China, 鳄龙, "Alligatorsaur")

==External links==
*[http://www.aftermidnightstudios.com/3D/Skully.html Gallery of the unreleased ''Robot Heroes'' Skullcruncher]

==References==
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[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce Decepticons]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
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Wingfinger

2021-04-09T23:08:49Z

Notsofriendly: I'd imagine there will be more details on this gestalt down the road, but here's a small note to start things off for now.

{{factions|maximal}}
:''Wingfinger is a [[Maximal]] [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizer]] from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Wingfinger.jpg|thumb|350px]]

'''Wingfinger''' is first in flight.

==Toys==
===''Generations''===
*'''Wingfinger''' (Deluxe Fossilizer, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K25'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': TBA
**''TakaraTomy release date'': TBA
**''Accessories'': two wingtips/swords

: Part of the third wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Wingfinger "transforms" from skeletal ''Pteranodon'' to robot and back via being disassembled and reassembled. Wingfinger's two beast mode wingtips can become robot mode swords or be wielded in one hand as a bow (sans arrows).

: Notably, Wingfinger hides a combiner's head, designed for a gestalt consisting of Wingfinger, [[Paleotrex]], and [[Ractonite]].

: As a [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizer]], Wingfinger can split into weapons and armor compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] for use by other ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' figures (or any figure with [[5 mm post]] compatibility).

:Like all ''Kingdom'' Deluxe figures, Wingfinger comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.
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==Trivia==
* Wingfinger's has a short crest which is actually a gender indicator in ''Pteranodon'', with females having much shorter crests than males. Whether this says anything about Wingfinger's gender remains to be seen.
[[Category:Fossilizers]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Maximals]]

Ractonite

2021-03-31T18:05:47Z

Notsofriendly:

{{factions|predacon}}
:''Ractonite is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizer]] from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Kingdom Ractonite boxart.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|''When the clock strikes/Half past six, babe'' ''Time to head for/Golden lights'']]

Taking the form of a fossilized ''Styracosaurus'', '''Ractonite''' is able to separate into skeletal armor and weaponry for their comrades thanks to the power of [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]]!

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==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Ractonite.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''It's a good time/for a great taste'' ''Dinner at McDonald's'' ''It's Ractonite!'']]
*'''Ractonite''' (Deluxe Fossilizer, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K15'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD EX-04'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[June 26]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Tail
:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Ractonite transforms from skeletal ''Styracosaurus'' to robot and back in 16 steps. As a [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizer]], Ractonite can split into weapons and armor compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] for use by other ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' figures. Uniquely, Ractonite lacks traditional 5-mm port hands in robot mode. Rather, their arms end in fold-out 5-mm ''pegs'' instead, and the tail weapon is designed for Ractonite to wield with those pegs in mind.

:Initial renders had both his beast and robot eyes as light blue, but were changed to red during development. Additionally, contrary to what their instructions suggest, Ractonite's nasal horn is glued in place and can't be removed easily.

:As with other Deluxe Class ''Kingdom'' toys, Ractonite comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.
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==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Ractonite''' (ラクトナイト ''Rakutonaito'')

[[Category:Fossilizers]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Predacons]]

Grimlock (G1)/toys

2021-03-14T04:59:34Z

Notsofriendly:

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[[File:G1 Grimlock boxart.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Me Grimlock have been shaking fists at uptight paleontologists since 1985.]]
Me [[Grimlock (G1)|'''Grimlock''']] have lots of toys and merchandise!
{{picsneeded|silver G2 toy, Decoy, Myclone}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1Grimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the debate goes on: "Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!" "No! Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!"]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1990]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''26'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Energo weapon|'Energo' sword]], twin 'stunner' laser rifle, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets
:Grimlock's toy was originally part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' Dinosaur Robo series. When [[Hasbro]] imported the toy in 1985 for the ''Transformers'' line, its blue pelvis was changed to red, its sword was changed from chrome to flat red, the Diaclone driver mini-figure was dropped but still retained the cockpit though later releases had it permanently locked shut, and its teeth were altered [[for safety reasons]].

:The original Grimlock changes from robot into a robotic ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}'', and comes with a red [[energo weapon|energo-sword]], a black double-barreled rifle, and a rocket launcher with three silver rockets.

:In Japan, he and the other four Dinobots were offered as mail-away items during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]]''; Grimlock cost 2300 yen (his original retail price) and 2 [[Robot Point]]s.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-dinobots-grimlock/671/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Grimlock at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Generation 1 Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1-toy GrimlockPretender.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have fleshy bits!]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[Classic Pretender]], [[1989]])
**''Accessories:'' Pretender shell, helmet, "Atom-Smashing Submachine Gun", "rocket launcher" dino-tail
:The [[Classic Pretender]] version of Grimlock is much smaller, simplified and slightly modified, but still transforms into a robotic ''T. rex''. His dino tail becomes a rocket-launcher-gauntlet thing that can be held by either the inner robot or outer shell, but either way has got to be a ''bear'' to aim properly. He came with a large human [[Pretender]] shell with a rather knight-like armor theme, with a helmet and large cannon with a blade on the barrel, giving him a pseudo-sword.

:His shell's head looks a lot like a younger {{w|Ed Asner}}.

{{note|Pretender Classic Grimlock's function was "Lieutenant Commander" instead of "Dinobot Commander", very likely due to the lack of other Dinobots for sale at the time.}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Pretender Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GrimlockLegends toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock say cut it out.]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[Legends (G1)|Legends]], 1989)
**''Accessories:'' "rocket launcher" dino-tail
:A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] in its [[Hasbro]] release, this version of Grimlock is simply the inner robot of his Classic Pretender form without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only his tail/gun.

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[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' Tail/gun
:In Japan, Legends Grimlock was available only in a boxed "Hero Set" with the Legends versions of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Starscream]]. Grimlock was mostly unchanged from to the Hasbro release, but sported a silver painted face instead of Hasbro's orange painted one.

:In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named "Set Commandos", instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Grimlock, was renamed from "Tiran" to "Drago", originally the Italian name of [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.

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[[File:G1Grimlock ActionMaster.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Me Grimlock no longer able to transform, so me Grimlock over-compensate with really big gun.]]
*'''Grimlock with anti-tank cannon''' (Action Master, [[1990]])
**''Accessories:'' Anti-tank cannon partner, "[[particle beam cannon]]"
:Part of the initial assortment of non-transforming [[Action Master]] figures, Grimlock's design combines his cartoon model with extra toy-based detailing. He came with the [[Anti-tank cannon]] "partner" machine which could be ridden by Grimlock (or any other Action Master) or unfolded via spring-loaded [[gimmick]] to form a really ''big'' hand-held "long-range mortar launcher". He is compatible with any other Action Master vehicle or weapon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Action Master Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Grimlock''' (1991)
**''Accessories'': [[Energo weapon|'Energo' sword]], twin 'stunner' laser rifle, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets

:Grimlock's original toy was reissued in the European/Australian-exclusive "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" series, with no notable changes. In Greece, these releases were added to re-releases of the [[Defensor (G1)#Toys|Defensor]] and [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]] [[giftsets]].

===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2GrimlockBlue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me am Blue! Me am Blue! You could be too! ''(Blue variant pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-G2-Turquoise-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Turquoise variant pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, [[1993]])
**''Accessories:'' 'Energo' sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle,
:Grimlock's original toy was [[redeco]]ed for release in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', this time lacking the missile launcher accessory. He was available in three different colors; the first—and rarest—in his original silver (the easiest way to spot if this is a ''Generation 2'' or original is by the "Autobot" [[tampograph]] on his leg), then in a medium turquoise-blue, and finally (and most commonly) in a dark blue.

{{note|Grimlock outranked Optimus Prime in the Generation 2 toyline! Prime had a rank of 9.}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlcok.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BWtoy-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Ben Yee]] think me Grimlock look like dalmatian... :(]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, [[1997]])
**''Accessories:'' "Spinning slasher sword", tail-bone-sword

:The only new toy in the third wave of second-year ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxes, Grimlock is a [[redeco]] of [[Dinobot (BW)#Toys|Dinobot]] in gray and gold with black spots, transforming into a "raptor" of some variety. His tail detaches and separates to form a gear-powered, spinning blade weapon, while the central "tail bone" separates to be used as a sword. The entire assembly can store in [[robot mode]] by flipping down the tail-mount and pegging the blade's base to the peg on his lower back. He also has a "mutant mask", halves of a dino-skull that flip up to cover his more robotic head. Thankfully these pieces are not pinned in, and can be easily removed for better clearance. He was also slightly [[retool]]ed from the original mold to have ratcheting shoulders and space for an "energon chip" [[rubsign]].

: Grimlock is extra-notable for suffering from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], making his hip-joints in particular prone to snapping off. Grim.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
{{anchor|Alternators}}
[[File:AlternatorsGrimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock no can munch metal, but can burn rubber!]]
* '''Grimlock''' (2005)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''9'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-10'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, energo-sword

: For the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line, Grimlock's [[alternate mode]] was changed from a dinosaur into a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]], 1:24 scale silver {{w|Ford Mustang}} with opening doors, hood, and trunk, a detailed interior, [[rubber tires]] and a working steering mechanism. His engine transforms into a double-barreled gun, and he also carries an orange "energo-sword" which can attach to the underside of his vehicle mode. The toy is one of the most-complained-about ''Alternators'' toys, due to its notoriously finicky transformation (with many small steps that must be performed in exactly the right order) and to several pieces which have a tendency to pop off with relatively small amounts of force. And it's a Grimlock who doesn't transform into a ''Tyrannosaurus rex.

: The main difference between Hasbro's ''Alternators'' version of the toy and the Japanese ''Binaltech'' version is that the latter has its vehicle shell partially made out of painted [[die-cast]] metal parts, whereas the ''Alternators'' version is made entirely out of plastic (not counting the rubber tires). In addition, the ''Binaltech'' version's engine/gun and the wheel's rims are [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]], whereas they're simply painted silver for the ''Alternators'' version.

:This sculpt was retooled into ''Alternators/Binaltech'' [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Wheeljack]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===''Classics''===
[[File:Grimlockclassicstoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock want to try new appearance, how me look in thigh high boots and stiletto heels?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Grimlock, a gray and gold ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', is a re-imagined form of his original toy, and is notably designed to run rather than drag (theories on the ''T. rex'' having changed from "caveman adversary" to "Carl Lewis in lizard skin" since the Generation 1 incarnation).

:This mold features a few design elements likely influenced by Grimlock's Pretender toy; his bayonet blaster is an homage to his gun/blade combo weapon from said toy, and his tail detaches to become a handheld weapon as it does for the inner robot of his Pretender toy. Another similarity is the ''T. rex'''s upper-body forming the [[robot mode]] legs (though the ''T. rex'' head forms his feet this time around).

:Grimlock's bayonet blaster can be deployed in either mode and fires a clear red projectile. Both weapons can be stored on his back when not used. As with most ''Classics'' toys, Grimlock features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]], placed on the left side of the tyrannosaurus torso/his left leg.

:A common complaint about the figure is the size of the peg being too small in relation to the peg-hole, making it impossible to lock the arms into place. The black shoulder flaps above are apparently meant to tab into these and lock the whole thing together, but the flaps are remarkably out of alignment and the tabs themselves are too short to even reach the slots. In addition, the bayonet blaster has a hair-trigger and for no apparent reason, his fist holes are a few fractions of a millimeter too small to accommodate standard 5mm peg accessories that most modern ''Transformers'' toys use.

:An unpainted ''Classics'' Grimlock was used at the [[BotCon 2007]] customization classes to create ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Overkill (G1)#Timelines|Overkill]]. The mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Grimlock (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Grimlock]] and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|''Universe'' (2008)]] Overkill.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Classics'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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*'''Jetfire and Grimlock Twin Pack''' (2-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

:''Classics'' Grimlock was available in Asian markets in a two-pack with [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Grimlock2pack|''Classics'' Jetfire]]. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.

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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:TitaniumWarWithin Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock turn into tank? Me mash brains with style!]]

*'''Grimlock''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, Energo-sword

:Based upon his appearance from ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', this version of Grimlock transforms into a Cybertronic heavy tank. This transforming partly die-cast and plastic Grimlock was initially unreleased due to the cancellation of the ''Transformers'' series of ''Titanium'' toys at retail (the line would continue on for ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' at the three-inch scale). The toy was eventually released in the fall of 2008 as a Toys-R-Us exclusive, alongside the also-almost-unreleased War Within [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Cybertron Heroes Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:TakaraTomy-Henkei!Henkei!-C-03-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Witness me Grimlock, shiny and chrome!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Grimlock is an extensive redeco of ''Classics'' Grimlock, with generally more intricate paint detailing to make him more closely resemble the ''Generation 1'' toy. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat sensitive rubsign seen on the ''Classics'' release, and instead features vacuum-metalized "chromed" plastic (in a similar [[gimmick]] to the ''Beast Wars'' [[Transmetal]]s toys). The vac-metal is used on his [[beast mode]] feet, as well as the ''Tyrannosaurus'' torso, which was, oddly enough, in Hasbro's original deco plan for ''Classics'' Grimlock.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Grimlock Masterpiece.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock be smaller than Prime, but me Grimlock more expensive!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-8'''
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, waiter apron, waiter bow tie, waiter tray, 7 unique waiter glasses, intelligence transfer helmet, crown (reissue exclusive), flame (reissue exclusive)

: Released in March of 2009, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grimlock is based upon his original toy and cartoon model, transforming into an outdated view of the ''Tyrannosaurus'' rather than the more accurate depiction seen on ''Classics'' Grimlock. Of all the Masterpiece figures, Grimlock features both the least complex transformation, as well as the least deviation from his original toy's essential [[transformation scheme]].

: ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock features the usage of [[die-cast]] metal for his dinosaur mode's toes and an LED mounted within his right fist which illuminates both his gun's barrels and his sword. As a result of said mechanism, the only articulated part of his right hand is the thumb. Similarly his left hand is modeled much like [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Masterpiece Starscream]]'s hands with the thumb and index finger fully articulated with the remaining fingers joined together. Possibly as a show of good faith regarding the sacrificed articulation, [[TakaraTomy]] designed his alternate mode's arms to be highly poseable, featuring full articulation of the claws with the arms themselves attached to the body with ball joints.

: He features many gimmicks, including the ability to change his eye color in either mode from red to blue with the flip of a switch found at the back of his head in robot mode, and by opening the top of his head in dino mode and switching the eyes around. This allows the owner the choice of representing the use of blue in the cartoon (and his IDW alternate mode) or the use of red in most other media, including his original toy. His tail is connected to his head, and by wiggling and moving it, the head rotates at the base of the neck. Pushing down on his torso in dinosaur mode makes his legs move up higher into his body, and as a result his head will look up. His alt mode's head features jaws that snap shut at the press of a button hidden on his cheek; in addition, it also has a tiny sculpted flame thrower in its mouth, but [[for safety reasons|for your safety]], it does not actually breathe fire (boo). Besides his weapons, he also comes with a cloth apron and bow tie to go with a drinks serving tray he carried in "[[Madman's Paradise]]", as well as the device he used to transfer his super-intelligence into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] in "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]".

:When he was reissued, he came with a crown redecoed from the King Grimlock release and a new flame attachment to go over his sword.

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[[File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Best accessory ever! Me Grimlock know you know it.]]
*'''King Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-8X'''
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, crown

:King Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock with a color scheme based on his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|G1 Marvel comic]]. All of his previously flat gray surfaces are coated in silver paint, his gold chrome is more vibrant, and his previously black plastic is now a dark blue in reference to the limited color palette of the Marvel Comics issues, and the colorless chrome used for his tail and arms is now a light blue chrome. He also features some different paint applications: on his dinosaur chest, inside the clear panel on his robot mode chest, and on his robot mode knees. In addition, his toes are now metallic yellow instead of metallic gray. He also lacks the faceplate paint of the original Masterpiece Grimlock. His sword is also tinted orange rather than neutral clear, and the clear panel on his chest is clear dark green plastic instead of neutral clear. Curiously what were the red eyes in dinosaur mode on the original ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock are now the blue eyes on King Grimlock, and the blue eyes are now the red. The product also features the crown worn by Grimlock in the comics instead of the accessories from the cartoon, such as the waiter apron or the glasses. The [[package art]] is drawn in an homage to the early style of ''The Transformers'' published by Marvel Comics, as well as a bilingual ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' style [[bio]] on the back of the package.

:King Grimlock was only available via [[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]], the official shopping site of TakaraTomy. Pre-orders were open through [[July 31]]st through [[September 11]]th 2009, with the toy shipping out in December.

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*'''Grimlock''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, crown

:Another release of the Masterpiece Grimlock figure, in conjunction with [[Cybertron Con]] alongside a redeco of ''[[Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#CC2013|Jetfire]]. Like Hasbro's previous 2010 release, includes all the accessories from the MP-08X "King" version with the figure in traditional Grimlock colors. Packaged in minimalist black and white Chinese-themed box.

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[[File:Masterpiece-grimlock-hasbro-2014.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock's legs backwards! Me need [[Ratchet (G1)|doctor]] to fix Grimlock's legs!]]
*'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Dinobot Crown of Leadership, sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle

:(Yet) another Hasbro re-release of the figure, four years after the ''Transformers'' version (see below), ''again'' available as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive.

:This figure was also available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in many international Hasbro markets such as Canada, Australia, and Europe. Unusually for a Hasbro-branded release, if purchased through Toys"R"Us in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, or mainland China, or Toys Retailing in Thailand, this figure included a Hasbro Asia "Masterpiece King Grimlock" [[collector coin]].

:Oddly, the Hasbro stock photos display his dino-mode legs as being ''backwards''.

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===''Device Label''===
*'''Device Grimlock''' (Device Label, 2009)
[[File:Device Label Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Me Grimlock turn into computer-thingy... something not right.]]
: Takara's ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' Grimlock transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a mechanoid raptor. He shares this mold with ''Device Label'' [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]].

: According to early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitations, the mice were originally supposed to depict Generation 1 [[Overkill (G1)#Device Label|Overkill]] and ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Dinobot (BW)#Device Label|Dinobot]].
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
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[[File:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beryllium baloney not included. Grimlock: 1. Slag: 0.]]
*'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership]], sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle

: [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Grimlock is a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock with King Grimlock's accessories (also redecoed). His gray is darker, he features additional painted details on his thighs, biceps, and waist to mimic label stickers included on the original 1985 figure, the dark gray painted details on his robot mode toes are now gold, the dinosaur mode's toenails are now coated in a thick gold paint rather than the polished golden look of the TakaraTomy version, and the red paint used on the metal area on his crotch is a lighter shade, matching the adjacent red plastic less.

:Grimlock's teeth and claws have been slightly rounded for this release.

:The stock photography to the right is mistransformed, depicting Grimlock's beast mode claws as pointing straight down (as they are in robot mode) instead of laying flat to the ground.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/MasterpieceGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on 2010 Masterpiece Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations fall of cybertron voyager grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Talk about monkey paw wishes—the most [[geewun]] version of this mold is on the ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock page.]]
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*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager Class, 2012)
**''Series / number'': '''1 / #003'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[2013]]-[[June 29|06-29]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TG19'''
**''Accessories'': Sword, shield
{{note|''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] was repurposed as Generation 1 Grimlock by ''Transformers Legends'' and ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]''.}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Grimlock transforms into a robotic ''[[Popular beast alternate modes|Tyrannosaurus rex]]''. He comes with a sword with a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] and a peg on either side of the hilt, as well as a shield which can mount via its single peg. Grimlock features 5mm ports for his hands, as well as on his forearms/lower dino legs and shoulders/dino hips. Interestingly, the hollow sides of his dinosaur arms feature [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]-compatible [[C joint|3mm ports]].

:His main [[gimmick]]s, however, are that he has a light in his dinosaur mouth, and a chomping dinosaur jaw. When a lever behind his dino head is pulled, his mouth opens, and the light turns on, strongly illuminating his head. This gimmick can also be used in robot mode, as his dino head ends up inside his hollow chest, although it's not as effective. The [[insignia]] on his chest is the Lightning Strike Coalition variant of the Autobrand.

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the seventh wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, replaces his gray plastics with darker shades, coats much of his gold plastic in shiny metallic gold paint, paints his tail tip silver and his abdomen red, and features more [[Paint operation|paint details]], among other deco changes.

:This toy was [[redeco]]ed for all the other versions of ''Fall of Cybertron'' Grimlock, but was also used for ''Age of Extinction'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Generations'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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====''Platinum Edition''====
[[File:Platinum-Edition-G1-Dinobots-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me talk pretty one day!]]
*'''Dinobots''' (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the ''Generations [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Dinobots 5-pack, Grimlock is a redeco and retool of [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock]], sporting a Generation-1 inspired deco and a head. This release also suffers from a small degree of mold deterioration: the ''T. rex'' heels that connect with his forearms and the shoulders/''T. rex'' upper jaw halves seemed to connect loosely.

:Grimlock was bundled with Slug, Slog, Snarl, and Strafe.

: This set was initially released as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in Canada in October 2015, followed by Singapore a month later (although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular store there or not). Much later, it became available via the Australian Toys"R"Us website (but never found in stores). In the United States, it was initally only available online via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] before being found at discount chain Ross a year after its intial release in Canada.
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====''Cyber Series''====
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock having identity crisis!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)
:Part of the new ''Generations'' Cyber Battalion series, this new Voyager-sized mold of Grimlock transforms from robot to dinosaur and back. The figure has a far greater range of articulation than many other Cyber Series figure to date. A small switch on the back of his beast-mode head moves his jaw up and down.

:This version of Grimlock is a unique amalgamation of three versions of the character; the robot mode head, torso, and transformation scheme take cues from [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Warrior Class|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' Grimlock]], the coloration is borrowed from [[Grimlock (AOE)#Toys|the toys of the live-action movie Grimlock]], lastly the styling and (scientifically outdated) stance of the dinosaur mode resembles the classic G1 Grimlock look.

:Like all of the ''Cyber Series'' figures, Grimlock did not get distribution in the United States, but has been reported showing up in Asian markets and was also solicited to South America. Toy importers did stock this series in a limited capacity and they sold out quickly in 2015 and effectively disappeared at that time.

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====''Titans Return''====
[[File:TitansReturntoy-Clobber.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Now me Grimlock can take any form me want! Tank, dragon, car, me Grimlock do it all!]]
*'''Clobber''' (Titan Master, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Dragon/bird/gun accessory

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]]s, Clobber is a retool of [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Generations|Crashbash]] and transforms from a robot into a head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger figure in the line. Clobber features a new head piece based on ''Generation 1'' Grimlock's animation model. [[Hasbro]] stated at [[BotCon 2016]] that Clobber ''is'' Grimlock himself, leaving the reasons for his name unclear, but some kind of attempt to avoid confusion with the contemporaneous ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Grimlock (WFC)|character]] seems a likely explanation. Clobber features peg holes in his feet to allow him to stand on a variety of ''Titans Return'' figures, and is packaged with a beast accessory with three modes: a dragon for Clobber to ride, a ''T. rex'' formed by combining with Clobber, or a 5mm-compatible gun for larger figures. His new face piece was molded in black plastic, rather than gunmetal.

:As with Crashbash, Clobber's instructions feature the same error for steps 6(5)-8(7).

:This toy also doubles as the independent ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Clobber (BWU)|Clobber]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRClobber/clobber.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Clobber at TFU.info]''
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====''Power of the Primes''====
[[File:PotP Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Bandicoots! Me Grimlock can squash Bandicoots.]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-15'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2018]]-[[June 30|06-30]]'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Dinobot Enigma]]
:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Dinobot Grimlock" is a brand new mold which transforms into a very Generation 1-inspired, wide-hipped robotic ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. He can combine with his fellow Dinobots to form [[Volcanicus (Generations)#Toys|Volcanicus]] and can attach any ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style Deluxe Class figure. Like the other Dinobots in this subline, he features translucent plastic with gold paint on the inside to give him a 'layered' look reminiscent of [[#Generation 1|his original toy]]. He also includes two pieces of Prime Armor that each can hold a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (and by extension, an [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]] or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and attach to his forearms as battle claws. These also double as feet for Volcanicus. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Grimlock includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the ''Dinobot Enigma''), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to him via the previously mentioned Prime Armor. In beast mode, he can carry an Enigma, Matrix core, or Prime Master ''in his mouth'', where Volcanicus's chest would be. If you're particularly creative, you could place a Matrix in his mouth.

:In China, Grimlock was also released along with the other four Deluxe Dinobots as a gift-set, exclusive to Hasbro China's TianMao site.<ref>https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=559183834163&skuId=3853426938808</ref>
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====''Selects''====
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Me Grimlock don't have pesky stickers anymore! Now spend $207 on me Grimlock!]]
*'''Volcanicus''' (Gift set, [[February 27]], 2021)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''TT-GS11'''
** ''Accessories'': 2 guns, 2 swords, 2 Magma Swords, 2 arm-mounted cannons, twin 'stunner' laser rifle, 2 foot-plates, left & right fists
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of his earlier ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' toy, but now with a G1 cartoon-inspired deco, which includes his blue visor from said cartoon. He STILL doesn't have his 'Energo' Sword, but he can more than compensate by using the newly-molded guns or even one of the two Magma Swords (based on the one from his ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generations|self]]) that the set comes with.

:Plus, you can make him a flying ''T. rex'' by plugging the Magma Swords onto his dinosaur mode's back.
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====''Studio Series''====
[[File:Studio-Series-86-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock Hollywood star!]]
*''' Grimlock & Autobot Wheelie''' (Leader Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-06'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-64'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 29]], 2021'''
**''Accessories'': [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Autobot Wheelie]], slingshot, Galaxial rocket launcher, "Mockery of Justice" backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is a little different from other figures in the same line, in that he's not based strictly on his [[character model]] from [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original "Generation 1" cartoon]]; rather, much of the inspiration for his design comes from the ''Masterpiece'' figure, which hybridized the look of his animation model and his original ''The Transformers'' toy, and the ''Studio Series'' figure sports multiple aesthetic details unique to the ''Masterpiece'' toy. Much like the other ''Studio Series'' 86 toys, Grimlock's design is also influenced by the concurrently-running ''War for Cybertron Trilogy''. Consequentially, he conforms to the trilogy's concerns for scale, making him the tallest leader class figure in the format.

:This figure comes with a non-transforming and slightly articulated [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie]] figurine (plus his slingshot) and Grimlock's rocket launcher, which can store on his back in ''T. rex'' mode. Like the other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this case, the famous (ahem) ''self-invited'' entrance at [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]'s execution in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

:A common point of breakage lies in the plastic that clicks against the detented dino knee joints, which creates a faux-ratchet joint effect. The problem is that the small plastic piece has had multiple reports of snapping off upon first transforming the toy, though this just turns the faux-ratchet joint to a regular friction one, albeit loose. The joints require just enough clearance to function properly, but unfortunately, the joints' components are frequently attached too close together to do so.

:Grimlock's colors were subject to multiple changes. Physical samples were not shown at [[October 16]]th [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]] due to in-progress color changes by TakaraTomy, and the renders at the time had yellow parts, a clear chest panel, and an opaque dino neck. Hasbro stock-photography reflects this, but the dino neck is translucent-yellow to reveal inner detail, much like the "G1" toy. TakaraTomy stock photography and the final toy would feature gold paint instead of yellow, an opaque dino neck, and a translucent black chest panel (though this is more accurate to the original toy than the cartoon).
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===''Age of Extinction''===
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[[File:AOEtoy-1984Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock feel like me once had [[Mega-Dinobot|bigger purpose in life]]...]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword

: Available only at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, this ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]''-branded two-pack features "1984 Grimlock" in the form of a Generation 1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|Grimlock]]. The toy is slightly retooled to give it [[5 mm post|5mm ports]] in its hands, allowing it to hold the included redeco of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Generation 1 Razorclaw]]'s sword (not pictured in stock photography). Undocumented in the instructions, he can be combined with ''Energon'' [[Swoop (Energon)#Toys|Swoop]] to form an inter-continuity version of [[Mega-Dinobot]]. As an Evolution 2-Pack, Grimlock was packaged alongside an ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#TRUEvolution|Grimlock]] toy.

: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, shrunken character renders for both Grimlocks, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The sword is also packaged on the center of the bubble, instead of hiding underneath it. This figure was also the first release of the [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|''Energon'' Grimlock]] mold in Japan.
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
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[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock make the Bayformer style look ''good''!]]
*'''Dinobots Generation One 4-pack''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Mace head, mace shaft

:Available only as part of the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] "Dinobots Generation One 4-pack" that was first made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]], Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Grimlock figure, and features heavy use of vacuum metalization, transparent plastic and paint applications to recreate the look of the Generation 1 Grimlock toy. He retains the mace accessory, and its head, or the entire weapon, can be attached to Grimlock's dinosaur mode tail. Grimlock was packaged with [[Swoop (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Strafe]], [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Snarl]], and [[Slag (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Slug]], and their box unfolds into a diorama of the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in [[Mount St. Hilary]]. A similarly-themed toy of [[Slog (AOE)#Amazon|Sludge]] was released via Amazon in ''Age of Extinction'' packaging.
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[[File:TF2014toy-LegionGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock get ''bad'' [[Beast (G1)|feelings]] about combining...]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)

:Part of the Generation 1-inspired 2014 Legion Class assortment, Grimlock is a redeco of ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' ''[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], and transforms into a vaguely shark-like dragon, although his package art, recolored from the [[:File:MTMTE8 cvrRI.jpg|RI cover]] of [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|''More than Meets the Eye'' #8]], and the Hasbro website product description would have you believe that it's a mechanical ''T. rex''. Being the sixth use of the sculpt, it's starting to show instances of [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]], as several sections (such as the tabs that hold the robot mode torso together, or the parts of the beast mode neck formed by the robot mode feet) don't fit properly anymore.

:In the United States, Grimlock has thus far been found at Big Lots and Family Dollar stores. In Australia and Europe, he is available at general retail again, just like the previous [[wave]] of Legion Class figures. In 2015, he was re-released in redesigned packaging now resembling the currently released ''Combiner Wars''-era ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''' packaging template, but replacing the name ''Generations'' with "Authentic Transformers".

:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] on the back of the packaging depicts him with ''Beast Hunters'' Cyberverse Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Optimus Prime]]'s sword, which is also listed as an accessory in the Hasbro website product listing for this toy. The actual toy doesn't include a weapon. Furthermore, the [[instructions]] printed on the back of the packaging of the 2014 release are completely inaccurate, as they are for an [[Grimlock (AOE)#WalmartENmold|entirely different "Grimlock" toy]]! (This was fixed for the 2015 release.) Even if the instructions ''had'' been accurate, they probably wouldn't have mentioned that Grimlock can also form a leg of [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]] (or a combiner of his redecoes).
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===''Kre-O''===
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[[File:Kre-o-grimlock-unleashed-kreon-and-dino-grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The Lego Dino Attack line got '''''weird''''' after a while...]]
*'''Grimlock Unleashed''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Pieces'': '''333'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Grimlock Unleashed|Galvatron]], Grimlock, [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Grimlock Unleashed|Lockdown]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Optimus Prime]]
**''Accessories'': Sword, crown

:Available only in the "Grimlock Unleashed" set, both the buildable Grimlock and the Grimlock Kreon are based on the Generation One looks of the character, despite the other Kreons on the set being based on their Age of Extinction versions. The Kreon comes with his Energo-Sword and two optional helmets, a Sideswipe-style one and a crown based on the time Grimlock led the Autobots. Unlike other Kreons, Grimlock has his faceplate printed on the figure face instead of added by the helmet.

:It is incredibly poseable and well-built by Kre-O standards.

: This set popped up at Toys"R"Us a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGUGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Unleashed Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Me Best Looking
**''Accessories'': Sword

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Grimlock's deco is extra-detailed, even above the amount of the first figure. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body.

:This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Time to play some foosball again.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0718'''
**''Pieces'': '''82'''
**''Accessories'': Energon-Sword

:Part of the new Battle Changers series, Battle Changers Grimlock transforms from a really badly-proportioned ''T. rex'' into a robot and back without removing any parts! His appearance is reminiscent of his Generation 1 counterpart, while the deco is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' counterpart's toys. Like all of the Battle Changers, Grimlock uses a new hip piece using larger balljoints than the normal Kreons. He also comes with a weapon that, once stickers are applied, resembles the sword used by ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], and can be wielded by his C-joint hands.

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

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===''Hero Mashers''===
[[File:HM-toy Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock no need robot mode! Me Grimlock king!]]
* '''Electronic Grimlock''' (Electronic Action, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-cannon, left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles, left & right gun-pods, large rifle, flame-blast

: Part of the first (and only) wave of Electronic Action ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Grimlock is a non-transforming is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints... and considerably larger than any other figure in the line at that. His design is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' counterpart, but also takes some cues and the coloration from the Generation 1 version of the character. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory.

: He is designed with a removable head, forelimbs, thighs, lower legs, and tail, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

: His large size is augmented by a large number of accessories and gimmicks. The signature electronic aspect is a light-up mouth, used to illuminate his "flame blast" accessory, or any other transparent accessory you care to stuff into his gaping maw. He also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|WHERE IS CLOB...no, WHERE ME GRIMLOCK'S BODY GO?]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' [[#Clobber|Clobber]] head, featuring plastic color changes and extensive paint apps to resemble his appearance in the cartoon.

:Grimlock is released along with "[[Stylor#Legends|Chromedome]]", [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], "[[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]]", [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and "[[Arcana#Legends|Brainstorm]]".

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===''Authentics''===
[[File:Authentics_7inch_Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|{{w|Jurassic World|"She is learning where she fits on the food chain, and I'm not sure you want her to figure that out."}}]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (Alpha, 2018)
:''[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]'' "Dinobot Grimlock" is an all-new Voyager-sized toy based on his [[evergreen]] design. He transforms into a robotic ''T. rex'' in just seven steps. His "wings" and dinosaur head come detached in the packaging.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-5-Inch-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock's arms are flatter than a pancake!]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (Bravo, 2018)
:This new mold of Grimlock is basically a downscaled version of the 7-inch figure to the size of a Commander/Legends/Scout Class toy, and his ''T. rex'' arms are permanently molded on his "wings"/dinosaur body. Grimlock's dinosaur head comes detached in the packaging. While the neck is painted gold unlike the 7-inch figure, the paint operations on Grimlock's robot torso, the robot legs, and the ''T. rex'' toes are omitted.

:This Grimlock was first found at Australian shops. He was also available at some Malaysian Family Mart shops.
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*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Changer, 2020)

:This Grimlock is an all-new mold that scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous Authentics figures.

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==Merchandise==
===''Decoy''===
*'''Grimlock''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy ID number:''

: Coming packaged at random on carded ''Transformers'' toys during 1986, ''[[Decoy]]'' Grimlock is a red soft-rubber figure depicting him in his robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Decoy Grimlock at TFU.info]''

===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock see dead people.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (March 2001)
**''Act'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Brainwave Transfer Device, stand

:A three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Grimlock's dinosaur mode was available in the second wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

: He comes with the [[Brainwave Transfer Device]]<ref>Unnamed here, but later called as such on Takara's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grimlock figure.</ref> seen in the cartoon episode "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]", which... ''can'' sit on his head, but it's not a great fit and falls off at the slightest provocation, especially if you keep the hose attached. Speaking of, in the color version of the figure, the post on top of the helmet may be painted over, making it too thick to fit into the ''very'' small hole in the hose.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Grimlock''' (September 2001)
**''Act'': '''4'''
**''Accessories'': Brainwave Transfer Device, stand

:The original Grimlock PVC was re-released in a solid metallic color for the fourth act of the "Super Collection Figure" series, available only as a rare "[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]", packed at a ''presumed'' ratio of one in every ten cases. (This ratio was given for Secret Figures in later Acts, and it seems unlikely it would change.)

:It is unknown if he replaced a random figure in the lucky case, or was a consistent replacement for a specific one.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]''

===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
[[File:HOC Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Me Grimlock join Mechs Without Hats.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'', this version of the ''Super Collection Figure'' Grimlock mold was cast in translucent blue plastic and painted over, leaving his eyes and a stripe on the top of his head unpainted to attempt a [[light-piping]] gimmick. This version lacks the Brainwave Transfer Device from the Japanese release, which, let's be honest, was probably for the best.

: This toy was sold on a blister card rather than blindpacked, and a collector card of the character was included instead of the stand.

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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Grimlock bust.JPG|upright=1.2|thumb|'''ME GRIMLOCK DEMAND TO KNOW WHERE ME GRIMLOCK'S LEGS ARE!''']]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)

: [[Hard Hero]]'s Grimlock is a 6.5 inches tall cold-cast porcelain bust, sculpted after his cartoon appearance (complete with blue eyes) and holding a white energo-sword in his right hand. The bust was limited to 2500 pieces, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]]. Grimlock was number 9 in Hard Hero's main series of ''Transformers'' busts.

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===''MyClone''===
*'''Grimlock''' (Takara, 2003)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MTF015'''
** ''Accessories:'' Grey display stand

:Released in the second wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Grimlock comes with a hexagonal grey display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other ''MyClone'' figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other ''MyClone'' figure, though he stands out as rather unique about the Transformers MyClones, as he's the only one in alternate mode.
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===''Generation 1 Figure-Collection''===
[[File:Bottlecap grimlock.JPG|thumb|Me Grimlock in black-and-white movie...me feel like [[Godzilla]]!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-5'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Grimlock "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium RM Grimlock.jpg|125px|thumb|Me Grimlock say boogie down!!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, sword, Autobot stand

: ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Grimlock is a non-transforming, three inch die-cast metal figurine based on his toy and comic/cartoon model. He has very limited articulation, in his neck, waist and shoulders. Grimlock is posed squatting and/or dancing.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Robot Masters Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Attacktix''===
*'''Grimlock''' (Booster, 2007)

[[File:Attacktix Grimlock.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Me Grimlock can't move. [[The Last Stand|Seem]] [[Blast from the Past|to]] [[Spotlight: Shockwave|happen]] [[Still Life!|a lot]].]]
:Attacktix Grimlock is depicted in his ''Tyrannosarus'' mode, and has a sculpt based heavily upon his original G1 toy. Pressing down on his back will cause his head to extend and presumably hit whatever he's facing.

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===''Transformers - Mini Bust''===
* '''Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

[[File:Grimlock Mini-bust.jpg|thumb|When me Grimlock get legs back, you in ''BIG TROUBLE!'']]
: A mini-bust of Grimlock based on his appearance in the cartoon was released by Diamond Select in 2007. The figure includes the upper body of Grimlock, wielding his energo-sword, acting as if rushing into the battlefield. There is the head of his beast mode sculpted into the base of the statue.

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* '''War Within Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

[[File:Grimlock sdcc.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock say no fun to be exclusive all of time.]]
: War Within Grimlock was an Action Figure Xpress exclusive at the 2007 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. He was sculpted by Chris Lee of Art Asylum and limited to 600 pieces. The sculpt features Grimlock holding his flaming sword. The front of his vehicle mode is sculpted onto the base of the bust.

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===Robot Heroes===
*'''Grimlock Vs Shockwave''' (Two Pack, 2007)

[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Me Gwimwock no cutie, me king!]]
: Packed with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]], ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Grimlock is a detailed two-inch tall soft-plastic figurine with exaggerated, cartoonish proportions and an amusing "raised eyebrow" look on his face. He is sculpted holding his sword in his right hand. He has swivel joints at his shoulders and neck. He brings cuddly wuddly death.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A head to match his ego.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2007)

: A 48-point "rare" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Grimlock "transforms" into a gray vague approximation of a ''T. rex''. He uses the same parts layout as [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Cruellock]].

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===Mighty Muggs===
[[File:MightyMuggs Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock am huuge hit with lady-bots!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Energo-sword

: This [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in Grimlock's neck and arms. He comes with a similarly super-deformed version of his trademark energo-sword.
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[[File:MightyMuggs 2018 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Me Grimlock not appreciate recurring head trauma.]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[2019]])

: Influenced by his [[evergreen]] design, this new Grimlock is part of the second wave of the line's 2018 relaunch. Gently push his precious little head to access one of three different faces: irritable, impatient, and incensed.
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===Titan Warriors===
*'''Titan Warrior 5-Pack''' (2013)
:Available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this Grimlock is a 6" PVC [[Titan Heroes|Titan Warrior]] figure (similar to Bandai's ''Ultra/Sentai/Rider Hero, Movie Monster Series'') with articulated arms. He was packed with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Unlike the other four, Grimlock never received an individual release.

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===EX Gōkin===
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, two open hands, two gripping hands, energo-sword, stunner laser, galaxial rocket launcher, alternate head, display stand

: A 7-inch tall non-transforming Grimlock action figure was produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their ''EX Gōkin Transformers Series'' line. He comes with a number of extra hands as well as the energo-sword, double-barreled rifle and (non-firing) rocket launcher of the original toy. While his mold and paint details are heavily based on the original Generation 1 Grimlock toy, his proportions are cartoon-based and he includes an alternate blue-eyed headsculpt based on his [[:File:Grimhead.JPG|early cartoon head]].

::*''[http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_transformersseries_grimlock.html More information on ''EX Gōkin'' Grimlock at Art Storm's official site]''

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===Thrilling 30===
*'''Grimlock''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''2 / #19'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Grimlock was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Grimlock figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Shockwave]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Rodimus]].

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===Tiny Titans===
[[File:TinyTitans-Series6-Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|Me Grimlock say don't eat yellow lightsaber!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Titans, 2016)
**''Series'': '''6'''
**''Number'': '''10/12'''

: Part of the sixth and final assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Grimlock is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===Magic: The Gathering===
[[File:MTG-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Tap for mana?" Me Grimlock no just tap, me smash!]]
*'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader / Grimlock, Ferocious King''' (Hasbro and [[Wizards of the Coast|Wizards]], 2017)
: A [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this trading card was released as part of the "2017 ''Magic: The Gathering'' HasCon Collection" three-card promo set, alongside "[[Nerf]] War" and "Sword of Dungeons & Dragons" cards. The card is reversible, depicting Grimlock in robot mode on one side ("Dinobot Leader") and his alternate mode on the other ("Ferocious King"), with each side having different stats and abilities. Each side of the card's flavor text features a different Grimlock quote: one from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', and one from "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]". The card bears a silver border, indicating it is illegal to use in official ''Magic'' tournament play.

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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1Grimlock.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T21/T40'''
**''Stars: ''10
:'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.
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[[File:W2Grimlock.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock, Powerful Commander''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T27/T46'''
**''Stars: ''9

:Grimlock, Powerful Commander was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Grimlock, Powerful Commander is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Grimlock, Powerful Commander depicts [[Volcanicus (Generations)|Volcanicus']] head and torso, which is formed by Grimlock in the artwork.

:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.

:Grimlock, Powerful Commander can be used to form Volcanicus, Fiery Champion with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Dinobot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Dinobots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.

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[[File:W5Clobber.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Clobber''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T15/T46'''
**''Stars: ''4

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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===ReAction Figures===
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2020)
**''Accessories'' Energo Sword, Twin Laser Rifle

:Released as part of [[Super7]]'s ReAction Figure line, this Grimlock is a non-transforming 3 3/4 inch toy that features a rather limited articulation akin to the vintage action figures from Kenner. Grimlock also comes with his signature accessories.

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==Notes==
[[File:DiacloneGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Me Diaclone Grimlock...kinda boring.]]
[[File:Grimlock Natural History Museum.JPG|upright=1.3|thumb|Me Grimlock '''BIG''' person, so they put Grimlock's statue in Natural History Museum!]]
[[File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Heavy Metal Greymon.]]
* Grimlock was originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus". The only differences between this incarnation and the ''Transformers'' release is that the ''Diaclone'' version has a silver-chromed sword and a blue crotch piece rather than red, as well as coming with a green-and-black Diaclone pilot figure.
* The original ''Diaclone'' commercial for the mold that became Grimlock showed him spewing fire from his mouth. So much for truth in advertising!
* There is a Grimlock toy placed in the showcase in the dinosaur section of the {{w|Natural History Museum}} in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]; oddly, this doesn't make him the [[Slag (G1)|only one]].
* Grimlock's function is [[Lieutenant Commander]] instead of Dinobot Commander on his Pretender Classic and Alternator toys. Lieutenant Commander is [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]'s rank. Deal with it, egobot.
* Despite being released in three different color schemes during the ''Generation 2'' toyline, a piece of recolored card artwork—seemingly from the collection of a former [[Hasbro]] employee—has surfaced on [[eBay]] (alongside recolored artwork of [[:File:G2SwoopArtwork.jpg|Swoop]] and [[:File:G2SludgeBoxart.jpg|Sludge]]), showing what may have been an intended fourth version of the Grimlock toy for that line. Being bright yellow with teal stripes, it certainly ''looks'' very [[neon|'90s]].
* [[T-Wrecks]] may have been intended to be a new form for Grimlock, based on the references in his tech spec bio to his ''Beast Wars'' "Attack Specialist" function and other hints. However, T-Wrecks' appearances in the [[3H Productions]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe: The Wreckers]]'' comics suggest he is a new, unrelated character.
* A working name for the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Ford Mustang mold which ultimately ended up as Grimlock was "[[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]]", according to various early store listings.
* The [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] toy released in the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'' toyline]] was originally created by [[Hasbro]] for release as a special new-mold addition for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]], and was intended to represent Generation 1 Grimlock. However, it wasn't and it didn't for the combination of budgetary concerns and keeping the combination gimmick (since he combines with the packed-in [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to form "[[Mega-Dinobot]]") only in the ''Energon'' toyline, which had combination as a central theme.

==References==
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Grimlock (G1)/toys

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Notsofriendly:

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[[File:G1 Grimlock boxart.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Me Grimlock have been shaking fists at uptight paleontologists since 1985.]]
Me [[Grimlock (G1)|'''Grimlock''']] have lots of toys and merchandise!
{{picsneeded|silver G2 toy, Decoy, Myclone}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1Grimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the debate goes on: "Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!" "No! Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!"]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1990]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''26'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Energo weapon|'Energo' sword]], twin 'stunner' laser rifle, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets
:Grimlock's toy was originally part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' Dinosaur Robo series. When [[Hasbro]] imported the toy in 1985 for the ''Transformers'' line, its blue pelvis was changed to red, its sword was changed from chrome to flat red, the Diaclone driver mini-figure was dropped but still retained the cockpit though later releases had it permanently locked shut, and its teeth were altered [[for safety reasons]].

:The original Grimlock changes from robot into a robotic ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}'', and comes with a red [[energo weapon|energo-sword]], a black double-barreled rifle, and a rocket launcher with three silver rockets.

:In Japan, he and the other four Dinobots were offered as mail-away items during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]]''; Grimlock cost 2300 yen (his original retail price) and 2 [[Robot Point]]s.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-dinobots-grimlock/671/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Grimlock at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Generation 1 Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1-toy GrimlockPretender.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have fleshy bits!]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[Classic Pretender]], [[1989]])
**''Accessories:'' Pretender shell, helmet, "Atom-Smashing Submachine Gun", "rocket launcher" dino-tail
:The [[Classic Pretender]] version of Grimlock is much smaller, simplified and slightly modified, but still transforms into a robotic ''T. rex''. His dino tail becomes a rocket-launcher-gauntlet thing that can be held by either the inner robot or outer shell, but either way has got to be a ''bear'' to aim properly. He came with a large human [[Pretender]] shell with a rather knight-like armor theme, with a helmet and large cannon with a blade on the barrel, giving him a pseudo-sword.

:His shell's head looks a lot like a younger {{w|Ed Asner}}.

{{note|Pretender Classic Grimlock's function was "Lieutenant Commander" instead of "Dinobot Commander", very likely due to the lack of other Dinobots for sale at the time.}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Pretender Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GrimlockLegends toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock say cut it out.]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[Legends (G1)|Legends]], 1989)
**''Accessories:'' "rocket launcher" dino-tail
:A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] in its [[Hasbro]] release, this version of Grimlock is simply the inner robot of his Classic Pretender form without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only his tail/gun.

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[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' Tail/gun
:In Japan, Legends Grimlock was available only in a boxed "Hero Set" with the Legends versions of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Starscream]]. Grimlock was mostly unchanged from to the Hasbro release, but sported a silver painted face instead of Hasbro's orange painted one.

:In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named "Set Commandos", instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Grimlock, was renamed from "Tiran" to "Drago", originally the Italian name of [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.

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[[File:G1Grimlock ActionMaster.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Me Grimlock no longer able to transform, so me Grimlock over-compensate with really big gun.]]
*'''Grimlock with anti-tank cannon''' (Action Master, [[1990]])
**''Accessories:'' Anti-tank cannon partner, "[[particle beam cannon]]"
:Part of the initial assortment of non-transforming [[Action Master]] figures, Grimlock's design combines his cartoon model with extra toy-based detailing. He came with the [[Anti-tank cannon]] "partner" machine which could be ridden by Grimlock (or any other Action Master) or unfolded via spring-loaded [[gimmick]] to form a really ''big'' hand-held "long-range mortar launcher". He is compatible with any other Action Master vehicle or weapon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Action Master Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Grimlock''' (1991)
**''Accessories'': [[Energo weapon|'Energo' sword]], twin 'stunner' laser rifle, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets

:Grimlock's original toy was reissued in the European/Australian-exclusive "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" series, with no notable changes. In Greece, these releases were added to re-releases of the [[Defensor (G1)#Toys|Defensor]] and [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]] [[giftsets]].

===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2GrimlockBlue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me am Blue! Me am Blue! You could be too! ''(Blue variant pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-G2-Turquoise-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Turquoise variant pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, [[1993]])
**''Accessories:'' 'Energo' sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle,
:Grimlock's original toy was [[redeco]]ed for release in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', this time lacking the missile launcher accessory. He was available in three different colors; the first—and rarest—in his original silver (the easiest way to spot if this is a ''Generation 2'' or original is by the "Autobot" [[tampograph]] on his leg), then in a medium turquoise-blue, and finally (and most commonly) in a dark blue.

{{note|Grimlock outranked Optimus Prime in the Generation 2 toyline! Prime had a rank of 9.}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlcok.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BWtoy-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Ben Yee]] think me Grimlock look like dalmatian... :(]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, [[1997]])
**''Accessories:'' "Spinning slasher sword", tail-bone-sword

:The only new toy in the third wave of second-year ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxes, Grimlock is a [[redeco]] of [[Dinobot (BW)#Toys|Dinobot]] in gray and gold with black spots, transforming into a "raptor" of some variety. His tail detaches and separates to form a gear-powered, spinning blade weapon, while the central "tail bone" separates to be used as a sword. The entire assembly can store in [[robot mode]] by flipping down the tail-mount and pegging the blade's base to the peg on his lower back. He also has a "mutant mask", halves of a dino-skull that flip up to cover his more robotic head. Thankfully these pieces are not pinned in, and can be easily removed for better clearance. He was also slightly [[retool]]ed from the original mold to have ratcheting shoulders and space for an "energon chip" [[rubsign]].

: Grimlock is extra-notable for suffering from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], making his hip-joints in particular prone to snapping off. Grim.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
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[[File:AlternatorsGrimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock no can munch metal, but can burn rubber!]]
* '''Grimlock''' (2005)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''9'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-10'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, energo-sword

: For the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line, Grimlock's [[alternate mode]] was changed from a dinosaur into a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]], 1:24 scale silver {{w|Ford Mustang}} with opening doors, hood, and trunk, a detailed interior, [[rubber tires]] and a working steering mechanism. His engine transforms into a double-barreled gun, and he also carries an orange "energo-sword" which can attach to the underside of his vehicle mode. The toy is one of the most-complained-about ''Alternators'' toys, due to its notoriously finicky transformation (with many small steps that must be performed in exactly the right order) and to several pieces which have a tendency to pop off with relatively small amounts of force. And it's a Grimlock who doesn't transform into a ''Tyrannosaurus rex.

: The main difference between Hasbro's ''Alternators'' version of the toy and the Japanese ''Binaltech'' version is that the latter has its vehicle shell partially made out of painted [[die-cast]] metal parts, whereas the ''Alternators'' version is made entirely out of plastic (not counting the rubber tires). In addition, the ''Binaltech'' version's engine/gun and the wheel's rims are [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]], whereas they're simply painted silver for the ''Alternators'' version.

:This sculpt was retooled into ''Alternators/Binaltech'' [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Wheeljack]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===''Classics''===
[[File:Grimlockclassicstoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock want to try new appearance, how me look in thigh high boots and stiletto heels?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Grimlock, a gray and gold ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', is a re-imagined form of his original toy, and is notably designed to run rather than drag (theories on the ''T. rex'' having changed from "caveman adversary" to "Carl Lewis in lizard skin" since the Generation 1 incarnation).

:This mold features a few design elements likely influenced by Grimlock's Pretender toy; his bayonet blaster is an homage to his gun/blade combo weapon from said toy, and his tail detaches to become a handheld weapon as it does for the inner robot of his Pretender toy. Another similarity is the ''T. rex'''s upper-body forming the [[robot mode]] legs (though the ''T. rex'' head forms his feet this time around).

:Grimlock's bayonet blaster can be deployed in either mode and fires a clear red projectile. Both weapons can be stored on his back when not used. As with most ''Classics'' toys, Grimlock features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]], placed on the left side of the tyrannosaurus torso/his left leg.

:A common complaint about the figure is the size of the peg being too small in relation to the peg-hole, making it impossible to lock the arms into place. The black shoulder flaps above are apparently meant to tab into these and lock the whole thing together, but the flaps are remarkably out of alignment and the tabs themselves are too short to even reach the slots. In addition, the bayonet blaster has a hair-trigger and for no apparent reason, his fist holes are a few fractions of a millimeter too small to accommodate standard 5mm peg accessories that most modern ''Transformers'' toys use.

:An unpainted ''Classics'' Grimlock was used at the [[BotCon 2007]] customization classes to create ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Overkill (G1)#Timelines|Overkill]]. The mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Grimlock (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Grimlock]] and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|''Universe'' (2008)]] Overkill.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Classics'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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*'''Jetfire and Grimlock Twin Pack''' (2-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

:''Classics'' Grimlock was available in Asian markets in a two-pack with [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Grimlock2pack|''Classics'' Jetfire]]. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.

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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:TitaniumWarWithin Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock turn into tank? Me mash brains with style!]]

*'''Grimlock''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, Energo-sword

:Based upon his appearance from ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', this version of Grimlock transforms into a Cybertronic heavy tank. This transforming partly die-cast and plastic Grimlock was initially unreleased due to the cancellation of the ''Transformers'' series of ''Titanium'' toys at retail (the line would continue on for ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' at the three-inch scale). The toy was eventually released in the fall of 2008 as a Toys-R-Us exclusive, alongside the also-almost-unreleased War Within [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Cybertron Heroes Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:TakaraTomy-Henkei!Henkei!-C-03-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Witness me Grimlock, shiny and chrome!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Grimlock is an extensive redeco of ''Classics'' Grimlock, with generally more intricate paint detailing to make him more closely resemble the ''Generation 1'' toy. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat sensitive rubsign seen on the ''Classics'' release, and instead features vacuum-metalized "chromed" plastic (in a similar [[gimmick]] to the ''Beast Wars'' [[Transmetal]]s toys). The vac-metal is used on his [[beast mode]] feet, as well as the ''Tyrannosaurus'' torso, which was, oddly enough, in Hasbro's original deco plan for ''Classics'' Grimlock.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Grimlock Masterpiece.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock be smaller than Prime, but me Grimlock more expensive!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-8'''
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, waiter apron, waiter bow tie, waiter tray, 7 unique waiter glasses, intelligence transfer helmet, crown (reissue exclusive), flame (reissue exclusive)

: Released in March of 2009, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grimlock is based upon his original toy and cartoon model, transforming into an outdated view of the ''Tyrannosaurus'' rather than the more accurate depiction seen on ''Classics'' Grimlock. Of all the Masterpiece figures, Grimlock features both the least complex transformation, as well as the least deviation from his original toy's essential [[transformation scheme]].

: ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock features the usage of [[die-cast]] metal for his dinosaur mode's toes and an LED mounted within his right fist which illuminates both his gun's barrels and his sword. As a result of said mechanism, the only articulated part of his right hand is the thumb. Similarly his left hand is modeled much like [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Masterpiece Starscream]]'s hands with the thumb and index finger fully articulated with the remaining fingers joined together. Possibly as a show of good faith regarding the sacrificed articulation, [[TakaraTomy]] designed his alternate mode's arms to be highly poseable, featuring full articulation of the claws with the arms themselves attached to the body with ball joints.

: He features many gimmicks, including the ability to change his eye color in either mode from red to blue with the flip of a switch found at the back of his head in robot mode, and by opening the top of his head in dino mode and switching the eyes around. This allows the owner the choice of representing the use of blue in the cartoon (and his IDW alternate mode) or the use of red in most other media, including his original toy. His tail is connected to his head, and by wiggling and moving it, the head rotates at the base of the neck. Pushing down on his torso in dinosaur mode makes his legs move up higher into his body, and as a result his head will look up. His alt mode's head features jaws that snap shut at the press of a button hidden on his cheek; in addition, it also has a tiny sculpted flame thrower in its mouth, but [[for safety reasons|for your safety]], it does not actually breathe fire (boo). Besides his weapons, he also comes with a cloth apron and bow tie to go with a drinks serving tray he carried in "[[Madman's Paradise]]", as well as the device he used to transfer his super-intelligence into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] in "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]".

:When he was reissued, he came with a crown redecoed from the King Grimlock release and a new flame attachment to go over his sword.

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[[File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Best accessory ever! Me Grimlock know you know it.]]
*'''King Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-8X'''
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, crown

:King Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock with a color scheme based on his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|G1 Marvel comic]]. All of his previously flat gray surfaces are coated in silver paint, his gold chrome is more vibrant, and his previously black plastic is now a dark blue in reference to the limited color palette of the Marvel Comics issues, and the colorless chrome used for his tail and arms is now a light blue chrome. He also features some different paint applications: on his dinosaur chest, inside the clear panel on his robot mode chest, and on his robot mode knees. In addition, his toes are now metallic yellow instead of metallic gray. He also lacks the faceplate paint of the original Masterpiece Grimlock. His sword is also tinted orange rather than neutral clear, and the clear panel on his chest is clear dark green plastic instead of neutral clear. Curiously what were the red eyes in dinosaur mode on the original ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock are now the blue eyes on King Grimlock, and the blue eyes are now the red. The product also features the crown worn by Grimlock in the comics instead of the accessories from the cartoon, such as the waiter apron or the glasses. The [[package art]] is drawn in an homage to the early style of ''The Transformers'' published by Marvel Comics, as well as a bilingual ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' style [[bio]] on the back of the package.

:King Grimlock was only available via [[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]], the official shopping site of TakaraTomy. Pre-orders were open through [[July 31]]st through [[September 11]]th 2009, with the toy shipping out in December.

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*'''Grimlock''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, crown

:Another release of the Masterpiece Grimlock figure, in conjunction with [[Cybertron Con]] alongside a redeco of ''[[Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#CC2013|Jetfire]]. Like Hasbro's previous 2010 release, includes all the accessories from the MP-08X "King" version with the figure in traditional Grimlock colors. Packaged in minimalist black and white Chinese-themed box.

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[[File:Masterpiece-grimlock-hasbro-2014.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock's legs backwards! Me need [[Ratchet (G1)|doctor]] to fix Grimlock's legs!]]
*'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Dinobot Crown of Leadership, sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle

:(Yet) another Hasbro re-release of the figure, four years after the ''Transformers'' version (see below), ''again'' available as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive.

:This figure was also available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in many international Hasbro markets such as Canada, Australia, and Europe. Unusually for a Hasbro-branded release, if purchased through Toys"R"Us in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, or mainland China, or Toys Retailing in Thailand, this figure included a Hasbro Asia "Masterpiece King Grimlock" [[collector coin]].

:Oddly, the Hasbro stock photos display his dino-mode legs as being ''backwards''.

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===''Device Label''===
*'''Device Grimlock''' (Device Label, 2009)
[[File:Device Label Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Me Grimlock turn into computer-thingy... something not right.]]
: Takara's ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' Grimlock transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a mechanoid raptor. He shares this mold with ''Device Label'' [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]].

: According to early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitations, the mice were originally supposed to depict Generation 1 [[Overkill (G1)#Device Label|Overkill]] and ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Dinobot (BW)#Device Label|Dinobot]].
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
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[[File:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beryllium baloney not included. Grimlock: 1. Slag: 0.]]
*'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership]], sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle

: [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Grimlock is a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock with King Grimlock's accessories (also redecoed). His gray is darker, he features additional painted details on his thighs, biceps, and waist to mimic label stickers included on the original 1985 figure, the dark gray painted details on his robot mode toes are now gold, the dinosaur mode's toenails are now coated in a thick gold paint rather than the polished golden look of the TakaraTomy version, and the red paint used on the metal area on his crotch is a lighter shade, matching the adjacent red plastic less.

:Grimlock's teeth and claws have been slightly rounded for this release.

:The stock photography to the right is mistransformed, depicting Grimlock's beast mode claws as pointing straight down (as they are in robot mode) instead of laying flat to the ground.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/MasterpieceGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on 2010 Masterpiece Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations fall of cybertron voyager grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Talk about monkey paw wishes—the most [[geewun]] version of this mold is on the ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock page.]]
[[File:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager Class, 2012)
**''Series / number'': '''1 / #003'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[2013]]-[[June 29|06-29]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TG19'''
**''Accessories'': Sword, shield
{{note|''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] was repurposed as Generation 1 Grimlock by ''Transformers Legends'' and ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]''.}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Grimlock transforms into a robotic ''[[Popular beast alternate modes|Tyrannosaurus rex]]''. He comes with a sword with a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] and a peg on either side of the hilt, as well as a shield which can mount via its single peg. Grimlock features 5mm ports for his hands, as well as on his forearms/lower dino legs and shoulders/dino hips. Interestingly, the hollow sides of his dinosaur arms feature [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]-compatible [[C joint|3mm ports]].

:His main [[gimmick]]s, however, are that he has a light in his dinosaur mouth, and a chomping dinosaur jaw. When a lever behind his dino head is pulled, his mouth opens, and the light turns on, strongly illuminating his head. This gimmick can also be used in robot mode, as his dino head ends up inside his hollow chest, although it's not as effective. The [[insignia]] on his chest is the Lightning Strike Coalition variant of the Autobrand.

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the seventh wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, replaces his gray plastics with darker shades, coats much of his gold plastic in shiny metallic gold paint, paints his tail tip silver and his abdomen red, and features more [[Paint operation|paint details]], among other deco changes.

:This toy was [[redeco]]ed for all the other versions of ''Fall of Cybertron'' Grimlock, but was also used for ''Age of Extinction'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Generations'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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====''Platinum Edition''====
[[File:Platinum-Edition-G1-Dinobots-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me talk pretty one day!]]
*'''Dinobots''' (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the ''Generations [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Dinobots 5-pack, Grimlock is a redeco and retool of [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock]], sporting a Generation-1 inspired deco and a head. This release also suffers from a small degree of mold deterioration: the ''T. rex'' heels that connect with his forearms and the shoulders/''T. rex'' upper jaw halves seemed to connect loosely.

:Grimlock was bundled with Slug, Slog, Snarl, and Strafe.

: This set was initially released as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in Canada in October 2015, followed by Singapore a month later (although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular store there or not). Much later, it became available via the Australian Toys"R"Us website (but never found in stores). In the United States, it was initally only available online via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] before being found at discount chain Ross a year after its intial release in Canada.
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====''Cyber Series''====
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock having identity crisis!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)
:Part of the new ''Generations'' Cyber Battalion series, this new Voyager-sized mold of Grimlock transforms from robot to dinosaur and back. The figure has a far greater range of articulation than many other Cyber Series figure to date. A small switch on the back of his beast-mode head moves his jaw up and down.

:This version of Grimlock is a unique amalgamation of three versions of the character; the robot mode head, torso, and transformation scheme take cues from [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Warrior Class|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' Grimlock]], the coloration is borrowed from [[Grimlock (AOE)#Toys|the toys of the live-action movie Grimlock]], lastly the styling and (scientifically outdated) stance of the dinosaur mode resembles the classic G1 Grimlock look.

:Like all of the ''Cyber Series'' figures, Grimlock did not get distribution in the United States, but has been reported showing up in Asian markets and was also solicited to South America. Toy importers did stock this series in a limited capacity and they sold out quickly in 2015 and effectively disappeared at that time.

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====''Titans Return''====
[[File:TitansReturntoy-Clobber.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Now me Grimlock can take any form me want! Tank, dragon, car, me Grimlock do it all!]]
*'''Clobber''' (Titan Master, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Dragon/bird/gun accessory

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]]s, Clobber is a retool of [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Generations|Crashbash]] and transforms from a robot into a head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger figure in the line. Clobber features a new head piece based on ''Generation 1'' Grimlock's animation model. [[Hasbro]] stated at [[BotCon 2016]] that Clobber ''is'' Grimlock himself, leaving the reasons for his name unclear, but some kind of attempt to avoid confusion with the contemporaneous ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Grimlock (WFC)|character]] seems a likely explanation. Clobber features peg holes in his feet to allow him to stand on a variety of ''Titans Return'' figures, and is packaged with a beast accessory with three modes: a dragon for Clobber to ride, a ''T. rex'' formed by combining with Clobber, or a 5mm-compatible gun for larger figures. His new face piece was molded in black plastic, rather than gunmetal.

:As with Crashbash, Clobber's instructions feature the same error for steps 6(5)-8(7).

:This toy also doubles as the independent ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Clobber (BWU)|Clobber]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRClobber/clobber.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Clobber at TFU.info]''
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====''Power of the Primes''====
[[File:PotP Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Bandicoots! Me Grimlock can squash Bandicoots.]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-15'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2018]]-[[June 30|06-30]]'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Dinobot Enigma]]
:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Dinobot Grimlock" is a brand new mold which transforms into a very Generation 1-inspired, wide-hipped robotic ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. He can combine with his fellow Dinobots to form [[Volcanicus (Generations)#Toys|Volcanicus]] and can attach any ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style Deluxe Class figure. Like the other Dinobots in this subline, he features translucent plastic with gold paint on the inside to give him a 'layered' look reminiscent of [[#Generation 1|his original toy]]. He also includes two pieces of Prime Armor that each can hold a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (and by extension, an [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]] or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and attach to his forearms as battle claws. These also double as feet for Volcanicus. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Grimlock includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the ''Dinobot Enigma''), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to him via the previously mentioned Prime Armor. In beast mode, he can carry an Enigma, Matrix core, or Prime Master ''in his mouth'', where Volcanicus's chest would be. If you're particularly creative, you could place a Matrix in his mouth.

:In China, Grimlock was also released along with the other four Deluxe Dinobots as a gift-set, exclusive to Hasbro China's TianMao site.<ref>https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=559183834163&skuId=3853426938808</ref>
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====''Selects''====
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Me Grimlock don't have pesky stickers anymore! Now spend $207 on me Grimlock!]]
*'''Volcanicus''' (Gift set, [[February 27]], 2021)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''TT-GS11'''
** ''Accessories'': 2 guns, 2 swords, 2 Magma Swords, 2 arm-mounted cannons, twin 'stunner' laser rifle, 2 foot-plates, left & right fists
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of his earlier ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' toy, but now with a G1 cartoon-inspired deco, which includes his blue visor from said cartoon. He STILL doesn't have his 'Energo' Sword, but he can more than compensate by using the newly-molded guns or even one of the two Magma Swords (based on the one from his ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generations|self]]) that the set comes with.

:Plus, you can make him a flying ''T. rex'' by plugging the Magma Swords onto his dinosaur mode's back.
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====''Studio Series''====
[[File:Studio-Series-86-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock Hollywood star!]]
*''' Grimlock & Autobot Wheelie''' (Leader Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-06'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-64'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 29]], 2021'''
**''Accessories'': [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Autobot Wheelie]], slingshot, Galaxial rocket launcher, "Mockery of Justice" backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is a little different from other figures in the same line, in that he's not based strictly on his [[character model]] from [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original "Generation 1" cartoon]]; rather, much of the inspiration for his design comes from the ''Masterpiece'' figure, which hybridized the look of his animation model and his original ''The Transformers'' toy, and the ''Studio Series'' figure sports multiple aesthetic details unique to the ''Masterpiece'' toy. Much like the other ''Studio Series'' 86 toys, Grimlock's design is also influenced by the concurrently-running ''War for Cybertron Trilogy''. Consequentially, he conforms to the trilogy's concerns for scale, making him the tallest leader class figure in the format.

:This figure comes with a non-transforming and slightly articulated [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie]] figurine (plus his slingshot) and Grimlock's rocket launcher, which can store on his back in ''T. rex'' mode. Like the other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this case, the famous (ahem) ''self-invited'' entrance at [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]'s execution in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

:A common point of breakage lies in the plastic that clicks against the detented dino knee joints, which creates a faux-ratchet joint effect. The problem is that the small plastic piece has had multiple reports of snapping off upon first transforming the toy, though this just turns the faux-ratchet joint to a regular friction one, albeit loose. The joints require just enough clearance to function properly, but unfortunately, the joints' components are attached too close together to do so.

:Grimlock's colors were subject to multiple changes. Physical samples were not shown at [[October 16]]th [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]] due to in-progress color changes by TakaraTomy, and the renders at the time had yellow parts, a clear chest panel, and an opaque dino neck. Hasbro stock-photography reflects this, but the dino neck is translucent-yellow to reveal inner detail, much like the "G1" toy. TakaraTomy stock photography and the final toy would feature gold paint instead of yellow, an opaque dino neck, and a translucent black chest panel (though this is more accurate to the original toy than the cartoon).
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===''Age of Extinction''===
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[[File:AOEtoy-1984Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock feel like me once had [[Mega-Dinobot|bigger purpose in life]]...]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword

: Available only at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, this ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]''-branded two-pack features "1984 Grimlock" in the form of a Generation 1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|Grimlock]]. The toy is slightly retooled to give it [[5 mm post|5mm ports]] in its hands, allowing it to hold the included redeco of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Generation 1 Razorclaw]]'s sword (not pictured in stock photography). Undocumented in the instructions, he can be combined with ''Energon'' [[Swoop (Energon)#Toys|Swoop]] to form an inter-continuity version of [[Mega-Dinobot]]. As an Evolution 2-Pack, Grimlock was packaged alongside an ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#TRUEvolution|Grimlock]] toy.

: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, shrunken character renders for both Grimlocks, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The sword is also packaged on the center of the bubble, instead of hiding underneath it. This figure was also the first release of the [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|''Energon'' Grimlock]] mold in Japan.
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
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[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock make the Bayformer style look ''good''!]]
*'''Dinobots Generation One 4-pack''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Mace head, mace shaft

:Available only as part of the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] "Dinobots Generation One 4-pack" that was first made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]], Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Grimlock figure, and features heavy use of vacuum metalization, transparent plastic and paint applications to recreate the look of the Generation 1 Grimlock toy. He retains the mace accessory, and its head, or the entire weapon, can be attached to Grimlock's dinosaur mode tail. Grimlock was packaged with [[Swoop (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Strafe]], [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Snarl]], and [[Slag (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Slug]], and their box unfolds into a diorama of the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in [[Mount St. Hilary]]. A similarly-themed toy of [[Slog (AOE)#Amazon|Sludge]] was released via Amazon in ''Age of Extinction'' packaging.
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[[File:TF2014toy-LegionGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock get ''bad'' [[Beast (G1)|feelings]] about combining...]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)

:Part of the Generation 1-inspired 2014 Legion Class assortment, Grimlock is a redeco of ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' ''[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], and transforms into a vaguely shark-like dragon, although his package art, recolored from the [[:File:MTMTE8 cvrRI.jpg|RI cover]] of [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|''More than Meets the Eye'' #8]], and the Hasbro website product description would have you believe that it's a mechanical ''T. rex''. Being the sixth use of the sculpt, it's starting to show instances of [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]], as several sections (such as the tabs that hold the robot mode torso together, or the parts of the beast mode neck formed by the robot mode feet) don't fit properly anymore.

:In the United States, Grimlock has thus far been found at Big Lots and Family Dollar stores. In Australia and Europe, he is available at general retail again, just like the previous [[wave]] of Legion Class figures. In 2015, he was re-released in redesigned packaging now resembling the currently released ''Combiner Wars''-era ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''' packaging template, but replacing the name ''Generations'' with "Authentic Transformers".

:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] on the back of the packaging depicts him with ''Beast Hunters'' Cyberverse Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Optimus Prime]]'s sword, which is also listed as an accessory in the Hasbro website product listing for this toy. The actual toy doesn't include a weapon. Furthermore, the [[instructions]] printed on the back of the packaging of the 2014 release are completely inaccurate, as they are for an [[Grimlock (AOE)#WalmartENmold|entirely different "Grimlock" toy]]! (This was fixed for the 2015 release.) Even if the instructions ''had'' been accurate, they probably wouldn't have mentioned that Grimlock can also form a leg of [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]] (or a combiner of his redecoes).
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===''Kre-O''===
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[[File:Kre-o-grimlock-unleashed-kreon-and-dino-grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The Lego Dino Attack line got '''''weird''''' after a while...]]
*'''Grimlock Unleashed''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Pieces'': '''333'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Grimlock Unleashed|Galvatron]], Grimlock, [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Grimlock Unleashed|Lockdown]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Optimus Prime]]
**''Accessories'': Sword, crown

:Available only in the "Grimlock Unleashed" set, both the buildable Grimlock and the Grimlock Kreon are based on the Generation One looks of the character, despite the other Kreons on the set being based on their Age of Extinction versions. The Kreon comes with his Energo-Sword and two optional helmets, a Sideswipe-style one and a crown based on the time Grimlock led the Autobots. Unlike other Kreons, Grimlock has his faceplate printed on the figure face instead of added by the helmet.

:It is incredibly poseable and well-built by Kre-O standards.

: This set popped up at Toys"R"Us a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGUGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Unleashed Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Me Best Looking
**''Accessories'': Sword

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Grimlock's deco is extra-detailed, even above the amount of the first figure. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body.

:This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Time to play some foosball again.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0718'''
**''Pieces'': '''82'''
**''Accessories'': Energon-Sword

:Part of the new Battle Changers series, Battle Changers Grimlock transforms from a really badly-proportioned ''T. rex'' into a robot and back without removing any parts! His appearance is reminiscent of his Generation 1 counterpart, while the deco is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' counterpart's toys. Like all of the Battle Changers, Grimlock uses a new hip piece using larger balljoints than the normal Kreons. He also comes with a weapon that, once stickers are applied, resembles the sword used by ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], and can be wielded by his C-joint hands.

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

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===''Hero Mashers''===
[[File:HM-toy Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock no need robot mode! Me Grimlock king!]]
* '''Electronic Grimlock''' (Electronic Action, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-cannon, left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles, left & right gun-pods, large rifle, flame-blast

: Part of the first (and only) wave of Electronic Action ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Grimlock is a non-transforming is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints... and considerably larger than any other figure in the line at that. His design is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' counterpart, but also takes some cues and the coloration from the Generation 1 version of the character. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory.

: He is designed with a removable head, forelimbs, thighs, lower legs, and tail, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

: His large size is augmented by a large number of accessories and gimmicks. The signature electronic aspect is a light-up mouth, used to illuminate his "flame blast" accessory, or any other transparent accessory you care to stuff into his gaping maw. He also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|WHERE IS CLOB...no, WHERE ME GRIMLOCK'S BODY GO?]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' [[#Clobber|Clobber]] head, featuring plastic color changes and extensive paint apps to resemble his appearance in the cartoon.

:Grimlock is released along with "[[Stylor#Legends|Chromedome]]", [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], "[[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]]", [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and "[[Arcana#Legends|Brainstorm]]".

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===''Authentics''===
[[File:Authentics_7inch_Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|{{w|Jurassic World|"She is learning where she fits on the food chain, and I'm not sure you want her to figure that out."}}]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (Alpha, 2018)
:''[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]'' "Dinobot Grimlock" is an all-new Voyager-sized toy based on his [[evergreen]] design. He transforms into a robotic ''T. rex'' in just seven steps. His "wings" and dinosaur head come detached in the packaging.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-5-Inch-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock's arms are flatter than a pancake!]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (Bravo, 2018)
:This new mold of Grimlock is basically a downscaled version of the 7-inch figure to the size of a Commander/Legends/Scout Class toy, and his ''T. rex'' arms are permanently molded on his "wings"/dinosaur body. Grimlock's dinosaur head comes detached in the packaging. While the neck is painted gold unlike the 7-inch figure, the paint operations on Grimlock's robot torso, the robot legs, and the ''T. rex'' toes are omitted.

:This Grimlock was first found at Australian shops. He was also available at some Malaysian Family Mart shops.
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*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Changer, 2020)

:This Grimlock is an all-new mold that scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous Authentics figures.

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==Merchandise==
===''Decoy''===
*'''Grimlock''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy ID number:''

: Coming packaged at random on carded ''Transformers'' toys during 1986, ''[[Decoy]]'' Grimlock is a red soft-rubber figure depicting him in his robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Decoy Grimlock at TFU.info]''

===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock see dead people.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (March 2001)
**''Act'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Brainwave Transfer Device, stand

:A three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Grimlock's dinosaur mode was available in the second wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

: He comes with the [[Brainwave Transfer Device]]<ref>Unnamed here, but later called as such on Takara's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grimlock figure.</ref> seen in the cartoon episode "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]", which... ''can'' sit on his head, but it's not a great fit and falls off at the slightest provocation, especially if you keep the hose attached. Speaking of, in the color version of the figure, the post on top of the helmet may be painted over, making it too thick to fit into the ''very'' small hole in the hose.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Grimlock''' (September 2001)
**''Act'': '''4'''
**''Accessories'': Brainwave Transfer Device, stand

:The original Grimlock PVC was re-released in a solid metallic color for the fourth act of the "Super Collection Figure" series, available only as a rare "[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]", packed at a ''presumed'' ratio of one in every ten cases. (This ratio was given for Secret Figures in later Acts, and it seems unlikely it would change.)

:It is unknown if he replaced a random figure in the lucky case, or was a consistent replacement for a specific one.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]''

===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
[[File:HOC Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Me Grimlock join Mechs Without Hats.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'', this version of the ''Super Collection Figure'' Grimlock mold was cast in translucent blue plastic and painted over, leaving his eyes and a stripe on the top of his head unpainted to attempt a [[light-piping]] gimmick. This version lacks the Brainwave Transfer Device from the Japanese release, which, let's be honest, was probably for the best.

: This toy was sold on a blister card rather than blindpacked, and a collector card of the character was included instead of the stand.

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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Grimlock bust.JPG|upright=1.2|thumb|'''ME GRIMLOCK DEMAND TO KNOW WHERE ME GRIMLOCK'S LEGS ARE!''']]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)

: [[Hard Hero]]'s Grimlock is a 6.5 inches tall cold-cast porcelain bust, sculpted after his cartoon appearance (complete with blue eyes) and holding a white energo-sword in his right hand. The bust was limited to 2500 pieces, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]]. Grimlock was number 9 in Hard Hero's main series of ''Transformers'' busts.

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===''MyClone''===
*'''Grimlock''' (Takara, 2003)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MTF015'''
** ''Accessories:'' Grey display stand

:Released in the second wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Grimlock comes with a hexagonal grey display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other ''MyClone'' figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other ''MyClone'' figure, though he stands out as rather unique about the Transformers MyClones, as he's the only one in alternate mode.
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===''Generation 1 Figure-Collection''===
[[File:Bottlecap grimlock.JPG|thumb|Me Grimlock in black-and-white movie...me feel like [[Godzilla]]!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-5'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Grimlock "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium RM Grimlock.jpg|125px|thumb|Me Grimlock say boogie down!!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, sword, Autobot stand

: ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Grimlock is a non-transforming, three inch die-cast metal figurine based on his toy and comic/cartoon model. He has very limited articulation, in his neck, waist and shoulders. Grimlock is posed squatting and/or dancing.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Robot Masters Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Attacktix''===
*'''Grimlock''' (Booster, 2007)

[[File:Attacktix Grimlock.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Me Grimlock can't move. [[The Last Stand|Seem]] [[Blast from the Past|to]] [[Spotlight: Shockwave|happen]] [[Still Life!|a lot]].]]
:Attacktix Grimlock is depicted in his ''Tyrannosarus'' mode, and has a sculpt based heavily upon his original G1 toy. Pressing down on his back will cause his head to extend and presumably hit whatever he's facing.

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===''Transformers - Mini Bust''===
* '''Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

[[File:Grimlock Mini-bust.jpg|thumb|When me Grimlock get legs back, you in ''BIG TROUBLE!'']]
: A mini-bust of Grimlock based on his appearance in the cartoon was released by Diamond Select in 2007. The figure includes the upper body of Grimlock, wielding his energo-sword, acting as if rushing into the battlefield. There is the head of his beast mode sculpted into the base of the statue.

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* '''War Within Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

[[File:Grimlock sdcc.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock say no fun to be exclusive all of time.]]
: War Within Grimlock was an Action Figure Xpress exclusive at the 2007 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. He was sculpted by Chris Lee of Art Asylum and limited to 600 pieces. The sculpt features Grimlock holding his flaming sword. The front of his vehicle mode is sculpted onto the base of the bust.

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===Robot Heroes===
*'''Grimlock Vs Shockwave''' (Two Pack, 2007)

[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Me Gwimwock no cutie, me king!]]
: Packed with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]], ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Grimlock is a detailed two-inch tall soft-plastic figurine with exaggerated, cartoonish proportions and an amusing "raised eyebrow" look on his face. He is sculpted holding his sword in his right hand. He has swivel joints at his shoulders and neck. He brings cuddly wuddly death.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A head to match his ego.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2007)

: A 48-point "rare" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Grimlock "transforms" into a gray vague approximation of a ''T. rex''. He uses the same parts layout as [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Cruellock]].

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===Mighty Muggs===
[[File:MightyMuggs Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock am huuge hit with lady-bots!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Energo-sword

: This [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in Grimlock's neck and arms. He comes with a similarly super-deformed version of his trademark energo-sword.
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[[File:MightyMuggs 2018 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Me Grimlock not appreciate recurring head trauma.]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[2019]])

: Influenced by his [[evergreen]] design, this new Grimlock is part of the second wave of the line's 2018 relaunch. Gently push his precious little head to access one of three different faces: irritable, impatient, and incensed.
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===Titan Warriors===
*'''Titan Warrior 5-Pack''' (2013)
:Available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this Grimlock is a 6" PVC [[Titan Heroes|Titan Warrior]] figure (similar to Bandai's ''Ultra/Sentai/Rider Hero, Movie Monster Series'') with articulated arms. He was packed with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Unlike the other four, Grimlock never received an individual release.

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===EX Gōkin===
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, two open hands, two gripping hands, energo-sword, stunner laser, galaxial rocket launcher, alternate head, display stand

: A 7-inch tall non-transforming Grimlock action figure was produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their ''EX Gōkin Transformers Series'' line. He comes with a number of extra hands as well as the energo-sword, double-barreled rifle and (non-firing) rocket launcher of the original toy. While his mold and paint details are heavily based on the original Generation 1 Grimlock toy, his proportions are cartoon-based and he includes an alternate blue-eyed headsculpt based on his [[:File:Grimhead.JPG|early cartoon head]].

::*''[http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_transformersseries_grimlock.html More information on ''EX Gōkin'' Grimlock at Art Storm's official site]''

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===Thrilling 30===
*'''Grimlock''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''2 / #19'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Grimlock was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Grimlock figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Shockwave]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Rodimus]].

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===Tiny Titans===
[[File:TinyTitans-Series6-Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|Me Grimlock say don't eat yellow lightsaber!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Titans, 2016)
**''Series'': '''6'''
**''Number'': '''10/12'''

: Part of the sixth and final assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Grimlock is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===Magic: The Gathering===
[[File:MTG-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Tap for mana?" Me Grimlock no just tap, me smash!]]
*'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader / Grimlock, Ferocious King''' (Hasbro and [[Wizards of the Coast|Wizards]], 2017)
: A [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this trading card was released as part of the "2017 ''Magic: The Gathering'' HasCon Collection" three-card promo set, alongside "[[Nerf]] War" and "Sword of Dungeons & Dragons" cards. The card is reversible, depicting Grimlock in robot mode on one side ("Dinobot Leader") and his alternate mode on the other ("Ferocious King"), with each side having different stats and abilities. Each side of the card's flavor text features a different Grimlock quote: one from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', and one from "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]". The card bears a silver border, indicating it is illegal to use in official ''Magic'' tournament play.

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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1Grimlock.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T21/T40'''
**''Stars: ''10
:'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.
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[[File:W2Grimlock.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock, Powerful Commander''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T27/T46'''
**''Stars: ''9

:Grimlock, Powerful Commander was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Grimlock, Powerful Commander is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Grimlock, Powerful Commander depicts [[Volcanicus (Generations)|Volcanicus']] head and torso, which is formed by Grimlock in the artwork.

:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.

:Grimlock, Powerful Commander can be used to form Volcanicus, Fiery Champion with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Dinobot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Dinobots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.

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[[File:W5Clobber.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Clobber''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T15/T46'''
**''Stars: ''4

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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===ReAction Figures===
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2020)
**''Accessories'' Energo Sword, Twin Laser Rifle

:Released as part of [[Super7]]'s ReAction Figure line, this Grimlock is a non-transforming 3 3/4 inch toy that features a rather limited articulation akin to the vintage action figures from Kenner. Grimlock also comes with his signature accessories.

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==Notes==
[[File:DiacloneGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Me Diaclone Grimlock...kinda boring.]]
[[File:Grimlock Natural History Museum.JPG|upright=1.3|thumb|Me Grimlock '''BIG''' person, so they put Grimlock's statue in Natural History Museum!]]
[[File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Heavy Metal Greymon.]]
* Grimlock was originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus". The only differences between this incarnation and the ''Transformers'' release is that the ''Diaclone'' version has a silver-chromed sword and a blue crotch piece rather than red, as well as coming with a green-and-black Diaclone pilot figure.
* The original ''Diaclone'' commercial for the mold that became Grimlock showed him spewing fire from his mouth. So much for truth in advertising!
* There is a Grimlock toy placed in the showcase in the dinosaur section of the {{w|Natural History Museum}} in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]; oddly, this doesn't make him the [[Slag (G1)|only one]].
* Grimlock's function is [[Lieutenant Commander]] instead of Dinobot Commander on his Pretender Classic and Alternator toys. Lieutenant Commander is [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]'s rank. Deal with it, egobot.
* Despite being released in three different color schemes during the ''Generation 2'' toyline, a piece of recolored card artwork—seemingly from the collection of a former [[Hasbro]] employee—has surfaced on [[eBay]] (alongside recolored artwork of [[:File:G2SwoopArtwork.jpg|Swoop]] and [[:File:G2SludgeBoxart.jpg|Sludge]]), showing what may have been an intended fourth version of the Grimlock toy for that line. Being bright yellow with teal stripes, it certainly ''looks'' very [[neon|'90s]].
* [[T-Wrecks]] may have been intended to be a new form for Grimlock, based on the references in his tech spec bio to his ''Beast Wars'' "Attack Specialist" function and other hints. However, T-Wrecks' appearances in the [[3H Productions]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe: The Wreckers]]'' comics suggest he is a new, unrelated character.
* A working name for the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Ford Mustang mold which ultimately ended up as Grimlock was "[[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]]", according to various early store listings.
* The [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] toy released in the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'' toyline]] was originally created by [[Hasbro]] for release as a special new-mold addition for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]], and was intended to represent Generation 1 Grimlock. However, it wasn't and it didn't for the combination of budgetary concerns and keeping the combination gimmick (since he combines with the packed-in [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to form "[[Mega-Dinobot]]") only in the ''Energon'' toyline, which had combination as a central theme.

==References==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Action Masters]]
[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Maximals]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Dinobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations Selects]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:Hero Mashers Autobots]]
[[Category:Kmart exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Mail order items]]
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[[Category:MyClone]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Power of the Primes Autobots]]
[[Category:Pretenders]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:Titan Masters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]
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Blast Master

2021-03-10T05:26:29Z

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{{disambig3.5|the character|the unrelated cartoon episode|Master Blaster|Payload}}
:''Blast Master is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Blast master cardart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Wouldn't it be more convenient if my rockets faced down?]]

'''Blast Master''' (aka '''Payload''') loves receiving orders. He's eager to load up on equipment. He's enthusiastic about blasting off into space. He's delighted to engage in battle. He's also quite likely to screw up bigtime, thanks to all this reckless enthusiasm.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' #1</ref> His [[combiner]] partner on the [[Astro Squad]] is [[Phaser (G1)|Phaser]].

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==Fiction==
===''Earthrise'' marketing material===
When [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] got himself into a spot of deep space trouble, Blast Master and the rest of the [[Astro Squad]] hitched a ride on the roving comet known as [[Botropolis]] to journey out and rescue him. {{storylink|#Botropolis|Botropolis Rescue Mission marketing material}}<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-F0858-TRA-Fall-2/dp/B0863S8V52 Botropolis Rescue Mission on Amazon]</ref>

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1-toy BlastMaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The Cybertronian equivalent of "[[Blastification|Bob Smith]]."]]
*'''Astro Squad''' (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)

: ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Blast Master transforms into the back half of a black and white space shuttle. As a [[Micromaster Combiner]], he can connect to the half-a-vehicle mode of any other Combiner to make a new vehicle mode, and can also attach to any [[Micromaster Combiner Transport]]. He was only available as part of the Astro Team, along with Phaser, [[Missile Master]], [[Moonrock]], [[Barrage (Micromaster)|Barrage]], and [[Heave]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/BlastMaster/blastmaster.htm More information on Blast Master at TFU.info]''

===''Return of Convoy''===
*'''Shuttle Rocket W Team''' (Micro Trailer Team, 1991)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-364'''
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #4

: Blast Master was released in ''[[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]]'' as part of the [[Shuttle Rocket W Team]], with Phaser, Missile Master, and Moonrock. All four toys are identical to their [[Hasbro]] releases. The set also came with [[Micro Trailer]] #4.
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===''Generations''===
====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:Generations-T30Payload.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|See? Much more convenient.]]
* '''Autobot Cosmos & Payload''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #006'''

:Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#T30|Generations]]'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' [[Cosmos (G1)#Generations|Autobot Cosmos]] comes with "Payload" ([[trademark]] reasons), who transforms into both a modified {{w|Boeing X-37|X-37B space shuttle}}<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard]</ref> and a double-barreled blaster for Cosmos to wield via its [[5 mm post]]. Blast Master can also plug into the black pegs on the front of Cosmos' vehicle modes via ports in the engines.

:Payload was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' [[Astrotrain (DOTM)#Movie Advanced Series|Astrotrain]] and ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Boltax (G1)#Generations|Cybaxx]] and [[Spacewarp#Generations|Spacewarp]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenPayload/payload.htm More information on Payload at TFU.info]''
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Blast Master.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And now they're pointed up again. Well, it was nice while it lasted.]]
*'''Fuzer & Autobot Blast Master''' (Micromaster, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E16'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER EX-11'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 23]], 2020'''

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Micromaster two-packs, "Autobot Blast Master" transforms from a robot into the back half of a space shuttle. In a rare moment for modern ''Transformers'' toys, the figures are sponsored by NASA, and the shuttle bears the organization's logo twice on its rear.

:Blast Master can combine with his partner [[Phaser (G1)#Generations|Fuzer]] to form his complete alt mode, which has ports on the back thrusters to add blast effects or to stand up on a post to simulate taking off. However, if one wants to keep the Micromasters separated, Blast Master bears a comically small crew cabin on his front. It tucks away out of sight when Blast Master combines with Fuzer. Also, Fuzer and Blast Master each have a fold-out 5mm post, allowing the combined duo to be handheld as a weapon with Blast Master's rockets serving as gun barrels.

:Blast Master suffers from his back weight; getting him to stand up properly without altering his knees is a monumental challenge. Additionally, most copies of Blast Master have the 5mm peg in his chest reversed, with the flat end facing toward his head.

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[[File:TF-WFC-GOC-Botropolis-Rescue-Mission-Blast-Master.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Botropolis Rescue Mission''' (Galactic Odyssey Collection, [[2021]])
:Released as part of the Encounter 5 set of the ''Earthrise'' Galactic Odyssey Collection, "Autobot Blast Master" is a redeco of his mass-retail figure, with new red and black accents creating a deco for the combined vehicle mode that is a dead-ringer for fellow space shuttle Micromaster, [[Storm Jet (Universe)|Storm Jet]].

:Blast Master is part of an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]-exclusive six-pack consisting exclusively of Autobots, bundled with fellow Micromasters [[Phaser (G1)#Botropolis|Fuzer]], [[Moonrock#Generations|Moonrock]], and [[Missile Master#Generations|Missile Master]], and the Modulators [[Overair (facility)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Overair]] and [[Ironworks (facility)#Botropolis|Ironworks]]. The Modulators are designed to combine into a giant space station which the Micromasters can interact with. Blast Master and Fuzer specifically dock onto a redeco of ''Earthrise'' [[Doubledealer#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Doubledealer]]'s missile, which attaches to Overair.

:This release corrects the chest peg assembly error from the last; Blast Master's chest port is now assembled with the flat end facing away from his head.
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==Notes==
*''Generations'' Payload's [[Tech Spec]]s mostly match those of the Astro Squad, with 'Teamwork' and 'Cooperation' mapped onto 'Rank' and 'Fireblast'. The only differences are that the 'Teamwork/Rank' and 'Courage' values have both been increased from 7 to 8.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Blast Master''' (ブレストマスター<ref>Normally, the word "blast" is rendered in katakana as ブラスト (''burasuto'')—like in [[Strongarm (Energon)|Blastarm]] or [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Broadblast]]. However, the katakana used in Blast Master's Japanese name is most decidedly ブレスト (''buresuto'')—which is usually used to render the English word "breast". This same spelling was later used to render the first part of [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]'s name, an unrelated shuttle character released years prior. It is likely that this was simply one of the many name mistransliterations in Generation 1 that stuck.</ref> ''Buresuto Masutā'', ブラストマスター ''Burasuto Masutā'')
*''French:'' '''Explo-As''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Zenit'''

==Footnotes==
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[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Return of Convoy Autobots]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]

Deep Cover

2021-03-05T22:56:16Z

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:''Deep Cover is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:DeepCover-card.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Jerry Orbot.]]
'''Deep Cover''' (ディープカバー ''Dīpu Kabā'') is part of the [[Interplanetary Personnel Exchange Program]] set up between the Autobots and the [[human]] police forces. He and his brother [[Clampdown (G1)|Clampdown]] work with local authorities to stem the tide of human crime. His many years of undercover work have taken their toll on him; though he remains vigilant and a fierce defender of the innocent, he sometimes comes across as very weary, struggling with inner demons.

He has quite the impressive bag of tricks, as he can not only project illusions, but is capable of [[size changing|shrinking]] himself down to 1/40th his normal size for brief periods of time. These special powers are perfect for the solo infiltration missions that have become his specialty.<ref>''Collector's Edition'' Deep Cover bio card</ref>

==Fiction==
===''TransTech''===
Deep Cover was one of many countless "offworlders" living in [[Axiom Nexus]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

===''Wings Universe''===
During the [[Machine Wars (event)|Machine Wars]], Deep Cover fought in defense of the Autobot city-states when [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and his clone army invaded the planet. {{storylink|Termination}}

==Toys==
===''Collector's Edition''===
[[File:DeepCover-toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Shrinking feature not included.]]
*'''Deep Cover''' (Autobot, March 2003)
**''ID number'': '''92'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles

:An [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] available only in a set with [[Clampdown (G1)|Clampdown]], ''[[Collector's Edition]]'' Deep Cover is a [[redeco]] of the [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Toys|original Sideswipe toy]], based on the black version of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Countach|New Countach LP500S]]. Several decals that were factory-applied on the original ''Diaclone'' version were replaced by painted [[tampograph]]s, like his headlamps. As a Japanese-only release, Deep Cover's spring-loaded missile launcher is fully operational; many ''Transformers'' released in Western markets had their springs weakened [[for safety reasons]].

:Pre-orders for the set closed on [[January 10]], 2003, with the toys shipping out in March.

:This mold is also used for [[Tigertrack#Toys|Tigertrack]] and—with added roof lights—Clampdown and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Red Alert]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/DeepCover/deepcover.htm More information on Deep Cover at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Deep-Cover.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Bake 'em away, toys!]]
*'''Deep Cover''' (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-GS23'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, blaster
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Deep Cover is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe]], transforming from robot to Cybertronian car and back. Deep Cover keeps a similar deco layout to [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#S26|"Covert Clone Sideswipe"]], but has royal blue plastic in place of Sideswipe's red, as well as police badges placed on his chest and the side of his vehicle mode. Deep Cover features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. As with [[Tigertrack#Generations|Tigertrack]], Deep Cover borrows Sideswipe's (non-firing) missile launcher and missile, and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Red Alert]]'s gun, both of which are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]].

:Despite using ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]''-style graphics, the toy was released during ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'', and uses its plastic tray-less packaging.

:Deep Cover was first listed for sale by online retailer [https://roguetoys.com/products/transformers-war-for-cybertron-deepcover Rogue Toys], before they promptly removed the product's description page (tsk, tsk). The toy was properly revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] about two and a half weeks later, suggesting that Rogue Toys had suffered a street date slip-up.
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==Notes==
* Deep Cover's coloration is based on a [[pre-Transformer|pre-''Transformers'']] ''[[Diaclone]]'' coloration of the toy. This coloration was originally only available in the "Powered Convoy DX set", which also contained the "Powered Convoy" toy (pre-[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]]) and an exclusive red redeco of the "F-1 Ligier JS-11" stock car (pre-[[Mirage (G1)/toys|Mirage]]).
* Deep Cover's shrinking ability puts him at about the same height as his ''Diaclone''-mold toy, making him one of the few Transformers to have a true 1:1 [[scale]] toy.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:E-Hobby]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations Selects]]
[[Category:Law enforcement]]
[[Category:TransTech Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Autobots]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]]

Inferno (G1)/toys

2021-03-03T01:29:03Z

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[[File:G1 boxart Inferno.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb]]

If there is a red fire truck ''Transformers'' toy, odds are it is one of '''Inferno'''.

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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1 Inferno toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Then he'll start the fire again.]]
*'''Inferno''' (Autobot Car, [[1985]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''10'''
**''Accessories:'' "Extinguisher Rifle", 2 fists (left & right), 3 missiles, 2 shoulder wings

:Inferno transforms into a Japanese Mitsubishi Fuso F-Series FT fire ladder truck. His ladder has three sections to it, allowing it to extend to a really impressive length. Each of his forearms contains a spring-loaded missile launcher, so he can fire his own fists or silver missiles, though the [[Hasbro]] versions have these launchers severely weakened [[for safety reasons]]. He is usually depicted in media as having a missile/laser/nozzle in place of a hand on his right arm. He is also armed with a small black Extinguisher rifle.

:This sculpt was [[redeco]]ed and partially [[retool]]ed to make [[Grapple (G1)#Generation 1|Grapple]], the [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Collector's Edition]]'' [[Hauler#Collector's Edition|RoadHauler]] and ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1987 (The Headmasters)|The Headmasters]]'' [[Artfire#The Headmasters|Artfire]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-inferno/462/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Inferno at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Inferno/inferno.htm More information on Inferno at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ActionMaster Inferno.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Inferno's lack of transformation ability was compensated by a big orange thingamajig.]]
*'''Inferno with Hydro-Pack''' ([[Action Master]], [[1990]])
**''Accessories:'' Hydro-Pack, "Magna-Blast Gun"

:Part of the third assortment of "basic" carded Action Masters, Inferno is a non-transforming action figure with a simplified design, based loosely on his cartoon [[Character model|animation model]]. Inferno came with a [[Hydro-Pack]] that could be attached to his back (with a "hose" that flipped over his shoulder to attach to his handgun, a feature unique among Action Master "partner" accessories), or transformed via spring-loaded mechanism into a large cannon, with a barrel that could be further extended by attaching his handgun to the very end of it. He is compatible with all other Action Master weapons and vehicles.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Inferno/inferno.htm More information on Action Master Inferno at TFU.info]''

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*'''Classic Inferno''' (Classic Heroes, [[1990]])
**''Accessories:'' "Extinguisher Rifle", 2 fists (left & right), 3 missiles, 2 hose nozzles
:The original Inferno toy was first reissued in [[Europe]] in 1990 alongside several other early Transformers, as part of the "[[Classics (Europe)|Classic Heroes]]" range.

===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Inferno toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|How's anyone supposed to climb the ladder with this huge thing on my back?]]
*'''Inferno''' (Autobot Hero, [[1993]])
**''Accessories:'' "Extinguisher Rifle", water cannon, 2 fists (left & right), 2 shoulder wings

:For ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Inferno's original toy was re-used with virtually no deco changes, adding only the "Autobot" [[tampograph]]. His forearms were retooled to remove the spring-loaded launcher mechanism (the chromed missiles from the original releases were also dropped), his detachable fists were also re-tooled in order for them to fit snuggly in the connecting hole of the forearms and the wing extensions on his shoulders were also slightly retooled. He came with a large red [[Water-squirting gimmick|water-shooting]] cannon that clipped to his ladder. Said cannon rains pain.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Inferno/inferno.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Inferno at TFU.info]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
*'''Inferno''' (2001)
**''Accessories'': "Extinguisher Rifle", 2 fists (left & right), 3 missiles, 2 hose nozzles

:Inferno received a limited reissue as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Collector's Edition]]'' series. Along with Grapple, he was [[exclusive]]ly available at WonderFest in August 2001.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
*'''Inferno''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TFC-08'''
**''Accessories:'' "Extinguisher Rifle", 2 fists (left & right), 3 missiles, 2 shoulder wings
:In [[2003]], the original Inferno toy was [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series. This time he featured a [[tampograph]]ed Autobot symbol and blue instead of yellow eyes. These changes carried over to ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' Inferno (see below), ''Commemorative Series'' [[Grapple (G1)|Autobot Grapple]], and ''[[Collector's Edition]]'' [[Hauler|RoadHauler]].
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:Commemorative Inferno US UK.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|Be glad there wasn't a 2012 Asian version as well.]]
*'''Inferno''' (Commemorative Series V, 2003/2006)
**''Accessories:'' "Extinguisher Rifle", 2 fists (left & right), 3 missiles, 2 shoulder wings
:The same year as the Takara reissue, Hasbro released their own reissue of Inferno as part of the [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Unlike the Takara version, the Hasbro version no longer featured launching fists or missiles [[for safety reasons]]. This reissue comes with an additional Autobot [[insignia]] decal, depicting the more modern long-faced version of the Autobot insignia. According to the [[instructions]], this [[sticker]] is supposed to be placed ''on top of'' the Autobot insignia sticker that is already on Inferno's chest!
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/CSInferno/inferno.htm More information on Commemorative Series Inferno at TFU.info]''

:In 2006, three years after the U.S. release and long after the ''Commemorative Series'' had been discontinued by Toys"R"Us in America, Inferno and several other figures were released as Toys"R"Us exclusives in the United Kingdom. Unlike previous UK releases of ''Commemorative Series'' figures, the packaging for this batch was no longer [[multilingual packaging|multilingual]], but in English only. Despite this, the packaging was ''not'' identical to the previous U.S. version; it lacked the "Commemorative Series" labels, the "choking hazard" safety warning labels and all [[trademark]] ™ and ® markings, and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation to a new position.
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008 G1Inferno.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|BURNING JUSTI— Oh, sorry, wrong fire truck.]]
*'''Inferno''' (Voyager Class, [[2009]])
**''Series'': Generation 2 Series
**''Accessories'': "Water Blast" projectile

:"[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] series" ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Inferno is the first all-new tooling for the Voyager Class [[size class|price point]] in the ''Universe'' line. Unlike the original toy, ''Universe'' Inferno transforms into an American pumper/tanker fire truck, rather than the Generation 1's Japanese Hino ladder engine. In lieu of a ladder, he packs a water cannon with spring-loaded projectile, a call-back to ''Generation 2'' Inferno's working water cannon. Said cannon cannot be removed from Inferno's right arm (not without disassembly, anyway).

:This version of Inferno transforms into a fictional six-wheeled variant of the 2002–2007 Pierce Contender series of firetrucks. To be specific, it appears to be a fusion of two different designs from that period. For more information, see: {{w|Pierce Manufacturing#Gallery of Pierce Apparatus|Pierce Manufacturing}}

:The number "401" [[tampograph]]ed onto him is the area code for the state of Rhode Island, home of [[Hasbro]]'s headquarters.

:This sculpt was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Pyro (G1)#Timelines|Autobot Spark]], and was retooled to make [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010)]] [[Grapple (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Solar Storm Grappel]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Hot Spot (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Hot Spot]], and Grappel himself was later redecoed into [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Hot Spot (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot Hot Spot]]. It was then redecoed into ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Artfire#United 2|Artfire]], using tooling from both the original Inferno version and the newer Grappel version of this sculpt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUInferno/inferno.htm More information on ''Universe'' Inferno at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei inferno.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Is it hot in here, or is it just me?]]
*'''Cybertron Inferno''' (Voyager Class, 2009-[[February 26|02-26]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-15'''
**''Accessories:'' "Water Blast" projectile

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Inferno differs from ''Universe'' Inferno mainly in the red plastic used: whereas ''Universe'' Inferno has a darker shade of red, ''Henkei'' Inferno is considerably brighter. The dark brown plastic used for several parts on ''Universe'' Inferno has been changed to gray. The black parts on ''Universe'' Inferno are now dark blue and the colorless clear plastic used for his eyes is actually molded in clear blue plastic (rather than being painted over clear blue). Major paint application changes include chroming Inferno's water cannon, forearm panels, and the backs of his shoulder panels. Aside from the chrome he also has the addition of yellow highlights to his head, clear-red painted sirens, and the removal of the Rhode Island "401" area code.
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===''Speed Stars''===
[[File:StealthForce Inferno toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Because ''real'' firetrucks come with ''real'' firepower.]]
*'''Autobot Inferno''' (Stealth Force Deluxe, [[2010]])
**''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles

:''[[Speed Stars]]'' Inferno is a new non-transformable mold, appearing as a much more traditional looking fire truck than any of his previous toys but retaining the "401" tampograph that his ''Universe'' toy had. His packaging also depicts his ''Universe'' toy's robot head. At the press of a button, he can deploy his weapons located on top, at the side and the front of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] while pulling a tab hides the weapons again.

:Included in the package are ''two'' water-burst missiles. However, they can only be stored in and fired from his top-mounted cannon one at a time.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy InfernoKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Inferno''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2012)
**''Bag number'': '''***** 41'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, wrist-blaster

: Part of the first normal wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Inferno is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with extra bits to turn him into something that might be described as a fire engine.

: He uses [[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'s helmet... which was patterned after the original Inferno in the first place.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OInferno/inferno.htm More information on Inferno at TFU.info]''

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*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Class Hottie
**''Accessories'': Scoped pistol

: [[Kreon Class of '85]] Inferno features a deco much more accurate to the original 1985 toy. Like the rest of the set, he uses the updated, almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style Kreon body.

:This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.

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* '''Inferno''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2016)
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, wrist-blaster

:In 2016, Collection 1 was re-released in a whole new production run for discount and drug stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Inferno's torso and face [[tampograph]]s have also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them. The 1x1 top-clip piece is also slightly different from the original, with a much lower-set clip.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.

===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BStoy-Inferno.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Some other guy]] already took the color red.]]

*'''Inferno''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B011'''
***''Fist strength'': '''186'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''580'''
***''Sword strength'': '''848'''

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 2 single-packs, Blitz Shot Inferno is a [[redeco]] of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Bot Shots|Series 1 Sentinel Prime]], transforming into a firetruck with an [[Autotransformation|automatic, spring-loaded transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has an "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels.

:This mold was also [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]: BeCool'' [[Ganoh]].

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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP33-Inferno.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yeah! Let's make an MP of Inferno! He's real popular these days, right?]]
* '''Inferno''' (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-33'''
**''Accessories:'' Four faces, two heads, chromed hand blaster, white hand blaster, chrome-grilled chest, two gray-grilled chests, sticker sheet, water spray, fire hose, blaster and two communication radar dishes, die-cast Optimus Prime figure (Asian preorder only)

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Inferno represents his cartoon model very well—right down to his disappearing ladder in robot mode—while still maintaining the ''Masterpiece'' level of detail. He comes with two heads, one based on the animation character model and one based on the original toy (both of which featured in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]–see "[[Inferno (G1)#Notes|Notes]]" for details) and four swappable faces: default and angry which only fit into the toy head, and default and smiling which fit onto the animation character model head (these can also be fitted into the toy head but leave gaps).

:He also comes with three chest pieces: one based on his original toy with a detailed, chromed grill and standard Autobot symbol; one with the simplified, non-chromed grill and symbol designs from the cartoon; and one with clear supports attached to it so that Inferno can recreate the scene from "[[Auto Berserk]]" of him carrying Red Alert in his arms. He also comes with the robotic hose Lord [[Chumley]] attacked him with in the episode "[[Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target]]", as well as two removable, forearm-mounted communicators, which appeared in the same episode. His wrist-barrel/blaster is hidden behind his right hand and comes in both chromed and unchromed form, to match whichever chestpiece you have attached, and he includes a gushing water-spray effect piece that can plug into either barrel, his fire truck mode's ladder, head mounted nozzle or robotic hose. He also includes a selection of optional stickers, including standard and cartoon-accurate Autobot logos, and four "fire department" stickers, bearing a similar appearance to the symbol seen on MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Red Alert]]. In early displays, the sticker sheet which indicates his role as "Cybertron Search & Rescue" had the word "search" misspelled. This error was corrected in the finalized release.

:If preordered from retailers supplied by Hasbro Asia, he also comes with a non-transforming die-cast [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP33|Optimus Prime minifigure]].

:Inferno was retooled into [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]], and more subtly retooled into [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]].

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===''Generations''===
====''Power of the Primes''====
[[File:POTP-Inferno-Combiner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"We have [[Infernocus]] at home."]]
*'''Inferno''' (Voyager Class, 2018)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''PP-36'''
**''Accessories:'' Two rifles, 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Autobot Enigma]]
[[File:POTP-Voyager-Inferno.jpg|401px|thumb|left|Destined to be retooled into [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus "Burning Justice" Prime]] anytime now.]]
:The only figure in the third wave of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)#Voyager Class|Power of the Primes]]'' Voyager Class figures, Inferno is a retool of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Hot Spot (G1)#Combiner Wars|Protectobot Hot Spot]], and he transforms from a firetruck resembling a modified [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Rosenbauer Panther 6x6]] to a robot. Inferno can form the torso of [[Inferno Combiner|an unnamed combiner]] using any selection of ''Combiner Wars''-style Deluxe Class figures as limbs. He also includes Prime Armor that can hold a [[Prime Master]] (and by extension, a [[Titan Master]], Enigma, or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and can turn into feet for said unnamed combiner. Samples shown at the [[Australian Toy Fair]] 2018 and stock renders show his Prime Armor is redecoed from [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Power of the Primes|Hun-Gurrr]]'s, while boxed samples shown at that same Toy Fair and the [[Hasbro]] [[TakaraTomy]] [[stock photography]] (shown to the left) has them redecoed from [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|Starscream]]'s. The final product uses Starscream's, most likely due to his Prime Armor having fold out 5 mm posts, as opposed to Hun-Gurrr's 5 mm holes. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Inferno includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the ''Autobot Enigma''), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to Inferno via the previously mentioned Prime Armor. The Autobot Enigma in this case is not the same as the one Elita-1 carries, but is a redeco of Hun-Gurrr's Terrorcon Enigma. Unlike all other ''Power of the Primes'' Voyager Class figures, his Enigma can't be placed onto the torso in combined mode due to being a minor retool from an older line (though this can be fixed by pegging a prime armor into the chest pegs of the combiner). On the plus side, this also means he is the only voyager class figure in the line to grant a weapon to his combined form, being a giant sniper rifle formed by plugging his twin launchers end-to-end.

:Inferno's box and card artwork depicts him with the chest and shoulders of the [[Onslaught (G1)#Combiner Wars|Onslaught]] version of the mold (with the chest slightly tweaked to remove the detail that mimicked G1 Onslaught's chest sticker). However, the final toy only uses tooling from Hot Spot, implying a change late in production. Additionally, there is a slight bit of retooling where his legs collapse into torso mode- where all previous versions of the mold have a simple slot for the tab on the robot thigh to slide into, the retooling creates a slot for the tab to peg into, creating a more secure leg for the combined mode.
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====''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''====
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Voyager Inferno.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, you're telling me we aren't getting an [[Inferno_(BW)|ant]]?]]
*'''Inferno''' (Voyager Class, [[2021]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-K19'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''KD-10'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[July 20]], 2021'''
**''Accessories'': Extinguisher blaster, nozzle, 2 fire hoses
:''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Voyager Class Inferno is the inevitable retool of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Grapple]]; with a new head, replacing the entire crane arm with an aerial apparatus and having removeable fire hoses that peg into the sides of his vehicle mode.

:Inferno comes with the same hand nozzle and blaster as Grapple. His fire ladder can be ratcheted around to several different angles. The armature that his head and ladder are mounted on is a newly molded piece, solving Grapple's issue by having shorter and sturdier pegs that connect to his feet in vehicle mode.

:Inferno comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "reveals a possible destiny of a key character", with each character having three possible destiny variants.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Gum''===
*'''Inferno''' ([[1985]])
**''Accessories:'' "Extinguisher Rifle", 2 fists (left & right)
:Essentially a downsized version of the original Inferno toy, the ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' kit is sculpted from black, red, and white plastic, features stickers rather than paint applications for details, and came with a stick of gum.
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[[File:Kabaya-Inferno.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Inferno''' (2011)
:Released in the fourth wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2011, this transforming model kit of Inferno is made from red and black plastic, with stickers for detail. It's based on the ''Henkei'' Inferno toy. He comes with the base (and accompanying stickers) of the trailer for Rodimus Prime.
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===Decoy===
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 9''' (multi-pack, 1986)

*'''Inferno''' ([[1987]])
**''Decoy number:'' '''14'''

:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Inferno/inferno.htm More information on Decoy Inferno at TFU.info]''
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Inferno.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Inferno''' ([[2007]])

:A 36-point "rare" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Inferno "transforms" into a red fire truck. He uses the same parts layout as [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]], Movie [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]], and "[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Classic Bonecrusher]]", albeit with some parts moved around to make him more fire truck-like.
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===''Tiny Titans''===
*'''Inferno''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''4'''
**''Number'': '''1/12'''

: Part of the fourth assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Inferno is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

: This wave saw fairly minimal release at "big box" retailers, but unlike other waves, was ''not'' picked up by drug stores and the like later, making them particularly hard to find.

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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1Inferno.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Inferno, Fearless Firefighter''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T22/T40'''
**''Stars: ''12
:'''Inferno, Fearless Firefighter''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game, and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Transformers: Universe]]'' Inferno toy.
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==Notes==
[[File:Phoenix King movie poster.jpg|thumb|Inferno moonlights for easy cash.]]
*An early [[variant]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessor of the original ''Transformers'' Inferno figure had an actual Mitsubishi company logo and the name "FUSO" sculpted on the front end of his cab section, whereas later versions lacked those details just like the later ''Transformers'' version did.<ref name="diaclone">[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vdiagrapinferno.html Diaclone Grapple and Inferno] at Fred's Workshop.</ref>
*Inferno's original toy, slightly modified, was [[Knockoff|knocked off]] and used as the title giant robot in the Korean animated film ''Phoenix King'' (피닉스킹). ''Phoenix King'' was dubbed (horribly) and released in America by Digiview Entertainment as ''[http://www.angelfire.com/droid/futuremasters/Defenders.html Defenders of Space]'', generally selling for the bargain price of $1.00. Scenes of "Inferno" from this movie were also incorporated into another bargain film distributed by Digiview Entertainment, ''[http://www.angelfire.com/droid/futuremasters/SpaceThunder.html Space Thunder Kids]''.
*Despite its prominence in the ''Generation 1'' cartoon, Inferno's "head cabinet" design is rarely incorporated into the designs of his toys, even ones created specifically to represent him as opposed to retools. To date, the only figures that feature it are his original, WFC: ''Kingdom'' and ''Masterpiece'' figures.
*Before Inferno received [[#Generations|his combining toy]] (and [[Inferno Combiner|associated generic Combiner lineup]]) in ''Power of the Primes'', [[Fun Publications]] hinted at the tooling in the text story "[[Lively Pursuit]]", which mentioned other leftover ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' elements. In that telling, Inferno was selected alongside [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ratchet]], [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Notes|Hoist]], [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Note|Sideswipe]], and [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Bluestreak]] for [[Firestormer|Project Firestormer]], but this plan never came to fruition due to [[Thunder Mayhem]] killing everyone besides Bluestreak.
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==References==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Action Masters]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Power of the Primes Autobots]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Autobots]]

Doubledealer

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:''Doubledealer is an [[Autobot]], [[Decepticon]] and/or [[Mercenary]] [[Powermaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Doubledealer boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I've got something for you...the lowest-cost SR-22!"]]
'''Doubledealer''' is unique among Transformers as he holds a place in the Autobot and Decepticon armies. The truth, however, is that this ruthless mechanoid is a mercenary loyal only to whomever is paying him, and then only if no better offer catches his eye. At times, even his own partners are unaware of all of Doubledealer's duplicitous dealings. His skills and power make him a valuable asset to both sides, but both really only trust him as far as they could throw a [[Guardian robot]].

Doubledealer is also almost unique among [[Powermaster]]s in possessing two [[Binary bonding|binary bonded]] partners, [[Knok]] and [[Skar (Decepticon)|Skar]]. In some universes, he is affiliated with the [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] rather than the Autobots or Decepticons, taking his role as an actual mercenary to the next level.

{{bigquote|The price of victory is never too high.|Doubledealer's [[bio]] quote}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Doubledealerofthecentury.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Little does Roadhandler know that you can get faction symbols at reprolabels.com.]]
''A Decepticon named '''Dealer''' escaped with both [[Chainclaw (G1)|Chainclaw]] and the secret Autobot plans he was carrying, despite the [[Micromaster]] [[Race Car Patrol]]'s efforts. A mysterious Autobot named '''Double''' immediately offered his services, explaining that it was his fault that Dealer got away with Chainclaw. After [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] scanned his [[Insignia|Autobrand]] for authenticity and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] granted him [[energon cube]]s for the mission, Double left to redeem himself. Meanwhile, Dealer presented the Autobot plans to [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] and left.''

''Double arrived back to the Autobots with Chainclaw, but he appeared severely damaged. He told of how Dealer had taken both his energon and the plans, and pleaded for his forgiveness. Optimus Prime, the Race Car Patrol, and Chainclaw left, leaving Double alone. Surprise! The mystery figure was both Autobot and Decepticon, both Double and Dealer! Having conned each side from both the Energon cubes and the Autobot plans, he took to the air in triumph.'' {{storylink|(Double) Deal of the Century!}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
The "Powermaster Spy" attended the celebration in New York held by Megatron where a statue of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] was gifted to the city. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 4#Transformers in Action: The Troy Principle|The Troy Principle}} Those events were recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a [[City of Fear!|nuclear disaster]] in [[Kalis]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 21|In Memory of Earth}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:DoubledealerFalconDreamwave.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Who wouldn't hire this guy?]]
Doubledealer carefully chose his partners to best represent him to each faction. Neither Knok nor Skar knows of the other's existence, nor of their master's double life. His two partners are loyal to the Autobots and Decepticons respectively.

{{note|Doubledealer appears only in "[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]" in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave continuity]]. His partners are drawn to appear totally robotic. The profile seems to suggest that they are Cybertronians themselves, and not organic beings as all other Powermaster partners have been portrayed. How exactly the Powermaster process would operate between mechanoids is unknown.}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:SpotlightHotRod DoubleDealer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Would a guy with red eyes betray you?]]
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Spotlight: Hot Rod]]

A part of [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]'s first command, the Autobot called '''Dealer''' was left to face a Decepticon ambush alone while Hot Rod, having already lost the rest of his team, escaped with the mission's objective, the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]]. Stricken with guilt, Hot Rod infiltrated the Decepticon Penal Colony [[Styx]] and evacuated Dealer. Though Hot Rod was at first uneasy around Dealer, considering their history, Dealer explained that he understood Hot Rod's need to complete the mission and leave without him and that he wished to become friends.

Unbeknownst to the young Autobot, however, Dealer was the true reason for the loss of Hot Rod's team. Dealer was an undercover agent working for the Decepticon mercenary [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]] and in that capacity had sabotaged Hot Rod's equipment and staged the ambush. With the Magnificence stored in a location known only by Hot Rod, he befriended the Autobot with designs to learn its hiding place. Banzaitron, learning of his hire's double cross, renamed him Doubledealer. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hot Rod}}

"Doubledealer" attempted to persuade Hot Rod into bribing or coercing others into getting the two-faced double agent reassigned to [[Earth]], but Hot Rod responded noncommittally. {{storylink|Devastation issue 2|Devastation #2}} The traitor maintained contact with Banzaitron, selling him bits of information such as the existence of Transformer [[combiner]] warriors discovered by the Autobots, which the Decepticon used to track them to the penitentiary on [[Garrus-9]], staging a full-scale assault to acquire this revolutionary technology. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

[[File:SpotlightDoubledealer-vehiclemode.jpg|left|thumb|300px|He's a chicken, I tell you! A giant chicken!]]

When the Autobots were faced with the growing threat of [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] and his [[expansion]] project, Dealer saw opportunity in the chaos. Using their lack of knowledge about the current situation as an excuse, Dealer contacted [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] and suggested that the Magnificence could be the solution to their problems. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} Agreeing with Dealer's suggestion, Prime sent him to Earth to make contact with Hot Rod and retrieve the Magnificence from its secret location. The two "old friends" returned to Ki-Aleta, as apparently Hot Rod had never removed the device from the very planet on which they acquired it. Seeing the Omega Bunker and the site of his greatest failure, however, made Hot Rod start ruminating about how everything went so wrong so fast on that fateful mission. Dealer did his best to console Hot Rod while still pushing him towards revealing the Magnificence's location. However, he also started to waver under the stress of the memories of belonging to a group who thought of him as a friend - and whom he betrayed. They eventually made it to the rocky mountain peak where the device was hidden, beneath a constant storm of ionic energy to mask its presence. As Hot Rod pulled the Magnificence from its hiding place at the summit, Doubledealer was prepared to shoot his former commander in the back and claim his prize. Unfortunately for Dealer, Hot Rod had finally pieced together enough of the evidence to suspect Dealer of foul play. Once the Magnificence confirmed his suspicions, he spun and shot down the treacherous Autobot first, while Dealer hesitated to shoot his once friend in the back. Doubledealer's chest exploded under fire, and he fell the entire height of the mountain, only to smash into pieces at the base. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}
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===''TransTech''===
In [[Primax 806.30 Gamma]], '''Double Dealer''' and several Decepticons partnered up with the [[Kalistan]]ian terrorist organization [[S.K.A.R.]] in a bid to conquer the world. Double Dealer himself was binary-bonded to S.K.A.R.'s leader, [[Iron Klaw|Count von Rani]], and the duo would confuse their enemies by assuming an Autobot disguise whenever von Rani was in not in his costume as Iron Klaw. A globe-spanning confrontation ensued between S.K.A.R. and the [[Screaming Eagles]], but ultimately, the Joes and Autobots emerged victorious. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise'' marketing material===
[[File:Earthrise-Doubledealer-art.jpg|thumb]]
{{bigquote|To the victor goes the spoils, but I get paid no matter the outcome.}}
The [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] were one of the few unforeseen dangers ahead of the Autobots and Decepticons in their race for the [[AllSpark]]. Doubledealer was a Decepticon [[Insignia/War for Cybertron Trilogy|Air Force Infantry Sergeant]], whose function served as a mercenary. His primary objective was profit and their primary weapon was the Destructor Missile. {{storylink|Doubledealer#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Doubledealer bio}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' website]</ref>

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor| [[Michael Schwalbe]] (English)|[[Gilles Morvan]] (French), [[Tilo Schmitz]] (German), [[Raul Labancca]] (Portuguese), [[Roberto Encinas]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Óscar Flores]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Saverio Indrio]] (Italian)}}
[[File:Earthrise2MercsSaveAutobots.jpg|thumb|350px|left|"They called me Kid Gorgeous. Later on, it was Kid Presentable. Then Kid Gruesome. And finally, Kid Doubledealer."]]
A [[Mercenary]] who did not believe in the value of factions, Douledealer served as captain of the starship ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'', hired by the [[Quintesson]] [[Deseeus]] to bring in the [[Autobot]]s of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} As he and his team infiltrated the ''Ark'', Doubledealer made his way to the bridge and spotted the inert form of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} Reactivating and commandeering the ship, Doubledealer forced [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to stand down upon the Autobots' reactivation.

Arriving on [[Chaar]], Doubledealer explained to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] explained his place as a Mercenary before delivering his captives to Deseeus. As the [[Quintesson Judge]] droned on to Optimus, Doubledealer lounged on the steps to the Quintesson's throne while waiting (impatiently) for his payment. However, Deseeus—whose Wrath face had turned on and killed the Judge's other faces—declined the Mercenaries' payment and demanded they leave. Doubledealer and Deseeus threatened each other with their respective armies, with the Mercenaries eventually conceding. Doubledealer left the scene to contact [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from the ''Ark'', {{Storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} and worked out a deal regarding its location and crew, something [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] kept a record of. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}} Aiming for a chance at revenge against Deseeus, Doubledealer and his crew returned to ally with the Autobots long enough for them to fend off Deseeus's army and escape Chaar aboard the ''Ark''.

After leaving Chaar aboard the ''Fool's Fortune'', Doubledealer and his crew subtly followed the Autobot ship at a distance so the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' could travel to the ''Ark''. {{Storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} During the journey, Doubledealer was captured and mentally controlled by Deseeus, causing three of [[Dirge (G1)|his]] [[Ramjet (G1)|crew]] [[Thrust (G1)|members]] to leave.

The Quintesson-controlled Doubledealer pursued the Autobots with the ''Fool's Fortune'' through the [[Dead Universe]] before arriving above [[Earth]], where he faced off both the ''Ark'' and the ''Nemesis''. Through ordered by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to destroy the Autobots per his agreement with Megatron, the ''Fool's Fortune'' simply fired upon the ''Ark''. After being questioned by Bumblebee as to who was paying him, Deseeus revealed himself as the one pulling the strings before tossing an unconscious Doubledealer aside. Doubledealer was presumably killed when the ''Fool's Fortune'' warp drive exploded during the dogfight. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Doubledealercommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Piranacon we expect to fall for this. Hey, Prime...?]]
Various Autobots wondered amongst each other who the new Transformer with Powermaster [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] could be. Turns out, it was Doubledealer, the Powermaster Mercenary! And, uh, he was also talking to [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]! Well, lets hope that's addressed at some point. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Doubledealer|Doubledealer commercial}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Doubledealer.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Doubledealer participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 150 units of Cybermetal, 90 units of Transmetal, and 55 hunter cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
{{note|Doubledealer's appearance is similar to that of the ''Generations'' version. Rather than having an Autobot and Decepticon allegiance, Doubledealer is depicted as a pureblood Decepticon with the alternate forms of a plane and a tank.}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EarthWars_Doubledealer.jpg|right=250px|thumb|]]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1DoubleDealer Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Autobot, Decepticon, and evil imperialist military vehicle]]
*'''Doubledealer with Knok & Skar''' (Powermaster, [[1988]])
**''Accessories'': Engine holder/chest plate, missile top, missile bottom/solid light blaster
: Doubledealer's "default" mode is an ICBM missile launcher truck with no visible [[Insignia|faction sigils]]. One engine can plug into the top of the truck, while the other can be stored in the chest plate/engine holder plugged into the back of the missile. By plugging [[Knok]] into the engine socket, his Autobot humanoid [[robot mode]] is unlocked. In this form, the ICBM splits up to form a handgun and shoulder-mounted (non-firing) launcher. Also, [[Skar (Decepticon)|Skar]] can be stored by plugging him into the robot's butt. By plugging Skar into the socket in truck mode, his Decepticon "bird" mode is unlocked, and the missile splits into a pair of guns (one on his back and the other on his undercarriage). In bird mode, Knok can be stored in the chest plate/engine holder plugged into the back of the missile.

: This mold was used to make ''Masterforce'' [[Clouder#Toys|Doubleclouder]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Doubledealer/doubledealer.htm More information on Doubledealer at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1988/instr_doubledealer.jpg Instruction booklet for Doubledealer at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:Transformers Generations Voyager Doubledealer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In robot mode, he's got an Autobot symbol on his butt and a Decepticon symbol on his mullet.]]
*'''Decepticon Doubledealer''' (Voyager Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number:'' '''02 / 004'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, scimitar, missile

: Part of the fifth wave of [[2012]]–[[2013]] ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#T30|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Doubledealer is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Generations|Blitzwing]] from the same line, and transforms into two vaguely futuristic vehicles: a jet with an opening cockpit and back-mounted rocket boosters, with teeth and eye nosecone decorations to evoke the original toy's Decepticon mode, as well as a tank with a rotating turret and a spring-loaded cannon that launches its missile when the barrel is compressed. The cannon can also be swung out and deployed for use in [[alternate mode|jet mode]]. He comes with a blaster and a sword, both of which mount/are held by [[5 mm post]]. He features 5mm ports for his hands, shoulders/vehicle sides, cannon base, and wings, while both weapons have numerous additional posts and ports. His head is based off his original toy's head (and yes, therefore, no more face-swapping feature).

: In keeping with the faction-switching part of the character concept, Doubledealer has no faction sigils on his robot mode, a Decepticon sigil on the jet mode, and an Autobot sigil on the tank mode. Unfortunately, the [[design flaw]] in the shoulder construction remains. Doubledealer's stock photography has him slightly mistransformed, depicting his shoulder wings folded inward in robot mode, and his waist flaps folded in tank mode.

: This version of the mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Cloud|Starscream]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenDoubledealer/doubledealer.htm More information on ''Generations'' Doubledealer at TFU.info]''
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Voyager-Doubledealer.jpg|upright=2|thumb|At least they had the courtesy of putting the missile on his bird mode back rather than letting it dangle below.]]
*'''Doubledealer''' (Leader Class, July [[2020]])
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E23'''
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-08'''
:*''Japanese release date'': '''[[September 26]], 2020'''
:*''Accessories'': (non-firing) missile front and back sections, bird tail section with vehicle stabilizer legs, radar pod, two non-firing missile pods, machine gun
:''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Doubledealer is a brand-new mold, modernizing the original figure to a great extent. He is the first Leader class figure in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to be a fully Leader-sized figure rather than a Voyager-size figure with added parts. He still transforms into a missile carrier and a robot bird. This version officially has the whole missile on top, similar to his Dreamwave design. However, the end can be mounted underneath for a G1 accurate look. Doubledealer also features a new fourth mode, featuring fold-out stabilizer legs that pose the vehicle as though it were launching the missile. His chest has a compartment inside to store ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' 'cassette'-type Micromasters similarly to [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]] - and cassette versions of Knok and Skar were released in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Selects|Generations Selects]]'' subline to accompany him.

:Speaking of Knok: Leader Doubledealer's robot-mode abs are sculpted to look like he still has the G1 Knok Powermaster engine inserted. This ''[[kibble#faux parts|faux]]'' Knok segment is actually removable and can be used by any toy with a [[5 mm post|5mm post]]. Optimally, it would be placed on the flipped out peg on Knok's back. Also undocumented in the instructions, Doubledealer's elbows can lock his arms into a 90-degree angle. This can be accomplished by lining up the flat corners of the arms and forearms surrounding the elbow joints. The locking function helps him hold up his cannon; without the feature in action, the extra weight can cause the arms' friction joints to droop.

:Doubledealer features panels on his robot mode shoulders that can be flipped to display either Autobot or Decepticon insignias, referencing his duplicitous nature. He has no visible faction insignias in vehicle or bird modes.

:Special care should be taken when transforming him into bird mode: it involves a "staircase" motion that pushes his double-jointed knees in one direction while pushing his lower legs in the opposite direction, and if excessive force is used the lower legs can pop out of the knee assembly and are subsequently very difficult to reattach.

:Originally [[:File:ToyFair2020-HasbroSlideShow06.jpg|shown]] as a [[Mercenary]] at New York [[Toy Fair 2020]], Doubledealer was released in outwardly-Decepticon themed packaging yet retains Mercenary symbols on both the instructions and the cardboard backdrop. Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the backdrop is an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map, with a thin red piece of transparent plastic to read the star map. Doubledealer's piece of the map depicts an unknown planet that resembles [[Nebulos]]. Like most ''Earthrise'' figures from wave 2 onward, however, it is misprinted, and overlays the "decodable" red graphics from the map piece included with [[Astrotrain_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Astrotrain]] on top of the details unique to Doubledealer's piece.

:His missile was redecoed and included in the [[Botropolis]] Rescue Mission, specifically for [[Overair (facility)#Generations|Overair]].
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==Notes==
* Despite Doubledealer's packaging using the Decepticon color scheme and logo, contemporary fiction depicted him as a "whichever".
* Though his toy bio and all other material describe his Decepticon bird mode as a "falcon", the head of the toy actually looks like a vulture, which would seem more fitting given his mercenary nature.
* In the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon]], [[Clouder|Doubleclouder]] is colored as if he was Double''dealer'', rather than using the Doubleclouder toy's coloration. This isn't the only instance of the cartoon using [[Hasbro]] colorations over [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s; the Decepticon [[Sparkdash]] use Hasbro colors as well, rather than their Takara-released toy colors.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Doubledealer''' (ダブルディーラー ''Daburudīrā'')

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Double agents]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mercenaries]]
[[Category:Powermasters]]
[[Category:Spies]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise characters]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Fireguard

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{{factions|autobot}}
:''Fireguard is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Fireguard.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Roadburner's rebound.]]

'''Fireguard''' works with [[Roadburner]] in the Autobots' galaxy-wide hunt for energy sources.

==Fiction==
===''Earthrise'' marketing material===
As the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' was traveling through space, fuel ran low, thus falling to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to send Autobot Micromasters Fireguard, [[Roadburner]] and [[Windstorm]] to [[Micro]]n to collect the powerful yet dangerous [[plasma energy]] detected by [[Teletraan I]]. Decepticon Micromasters [[Stingracer]], [[Barricade (G1)|Runner]], and [[Motorhead (Decepticon)|Motorhead]] followed them, intending to sabotage their mission and seize the plasma energy for themselves. The Autobots took advantage of the dense population of Micron to hide out until they are ready to take the plasma energy. As Micron was the most secure planet in the universe, the plasma energy generators were protected enough for both sides to struggle to reach them. The Decepticons made contact with the plasma energy first, so the Autobot Micromasters deemed the plasma energy too dangerous and leave.

What with it having effectively ''disintegrated'' the Decepticons who tried to actually take it. {{storylink|#Generations|Micron Micromasters marketing material}}<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Trans-Fall-2/dp/B08557F262 Micron Micromasters on Amazon]</ref>

==Toys==
===''Generations''===
*'''Micron Micromasters''' (Galactic Odyssey Collection, [[2021]])
:Part of the Encounter 2 set of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Galactic Odyssey Collection, representing [[Micro]]n, Fireguard is an Autobot-aligned [[redeco]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Direct-Hit (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Direct-Hit]], transforming into the front half of a "fire truck", according to the online description for the set. Fireguard's color scheme is heavily inspired by [[Wheel Blaze#Generation 1|Wheel Blaze]] (who was already released as a non-combining figure in ''Siege''), but they are apparently different characters. Fireguard can combine with their partner [[Roadburner#Generations|Roadburner]] to form a complete "fire truck". However, Fireguard is a serviceable vehicle on their own; possessing red guns on top when their combiner port is not flipped down. Additionally, the duo can be inverted in their combined mode, using Roadburner's water pump as a shoulder cannon for a larger figure.

:Fireguard's head is entirely painted. This can make his head extremely difficult to turn around. It also means his head is likely to experience paint-chipping -- even his stock image has a few chips in his face.

:Fireguard is part of a six-pack exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], bundled with fellow Autobots Roadburner and [[Windstorm#Toys|Windstorm]], and Decepticons [[Stingracer#Toys|Stingracer]], [[Barricade (G1)#Generations|Runner]], and [[Motorhead (Decepticon)#Generations|Motorhead]]. Despite being labeled as "Encounter 2" in the Galactic Odyssey Collection, this was the ''third'' set to be officially revealed. The reasons for this delay are unknown.

:This mold was also used to make ''Earthrise'' [[Moonrock#Generations|Moonrock]].

==References==
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[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]

Sunstreaker (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1boxart-Sunstreaker.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Hi, my box art is better than yours.]]
'''Sunstreaker''' is pretty in plastic!

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy Sunstreaker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yellow, I love me, let me jump in your game.]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Autobot, 1984/1985/1986)
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 "rocket boosters", 3 rockets

:Sunstreaker was released as part of the first year of the Transformers line in the US. He transforms into a "Super Tuning" customized Lamborghini Countach LP500S with an exposed rear-mounted engine. Each robot mode arm has a spring-launching mechanism to fire his fists, his chrome missiles, or his "rocket boosters" (once the boosters' main body was pushed forward to lengthen the connection peg), but the springs were severely neutered or removed outright in the US [[for safety reasons]]. The boosters fit very ''very'' loosely in the holes in his rear bumper/robot shoulders, making them pretty dubious additions to either mode.

:As with all his 1984 brethren, a heat-activated [[rubsign]] was added to Sunstreaker in 1985, appearing on his left door. Removed from toystore shelves in 1986, he was then made available as a mail-away item in several different promotions, among them a "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $8 and two [[Robot Point|robot points]].

:When Hasbro released the original ''Transformers'' toys in continental Europe through then-recently-acquired [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, several toys were actually pre-existing stock originally intended for [[Joustra]]'s version of ''[[Diaclone]]'' acquired by Hasbro and put into MB-branded ''Transformers'' packaging. For some reason, the Sunstreaker toy (sporting its yellow Hasbro ''Transformers'' colors due to being produced during the ''Diaclone''/''Transformers'' transitional period) was released in packaging intended for [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Toys|Sideswipe]], an entirely different sculpt. The packaging even included Sideswipe's instructions and sticker sheet, neither of which were of much use for the toy.<ref name="mbsunswipe">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-6/ "MB Transformers: Part 6"] at 20th Century Toy Collector.</ref>

:Sunstreaker is generally considered to be one of the harder early [[The Transformers (toyline)|generation toys]] to find complete and unbroken. Following its later [[Generation 1 reissues|reissue]] in the European [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] sub-line (see below), the toy's mold has been stated by [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] representatives to be one of several whose original molding is either lost or in a state of disrepair too extensive to justify the cost of re-casting, meaning that chances of any future reissues are slim.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-sunstreaker/219/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Sunstreaker at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Sunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy vsz set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sunstreaker & Skids vs Buzzsaw''' (Multi-pack, 1985)
**''ID number:'' '''VSZ'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 "rocket boosters", 3 rockets

:Sunstreaker's only [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release was in this giftset, which was also the only way to get [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw]] and [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] in Japan. This sounds unfair, but then one must remember [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw is an unstoppable killing machine]].

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[[File:G1toy classic heroes sunstreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Classic, 1990)
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 "rocket boosters", 3 rockets

:Sunstreaker was made available again in European markets in 1990, coming in nice new golden packaging as part of the "Classic Heroes" range of reissues. He featured no notable changes from his original release, complete with a lack of rubsign.
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===Transform Block===
{{anchor|Block}}[[File:G1toy TFBlock sunstreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (1985)
: Only available in Japan, this small, monochrome representation of Sunstreaker transformed by disassembling and reassembling his vinyl component parts. Hence, the name "Transform Block". The toy was first released as part of the Diaclone line alongside another toy representing the Diaclone version of Skids. The toy was simply put in new packaging for its Transformers release, which resembles that of [[Transform Jr]] toys.
::*''[http://homepage3.nifty.com/redalert/toybox/tf/g1/TFGM04/TFGM04.html More information on Transform Block Sunstreaker at a Japanese fan site]''
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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:UniverseSunstreaker toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sideswipe in yellow? Dear Primus, I've become Tigertrack!]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Deluxe Class, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Left & right rocket boosters, 2 flame-missiles

:A [[retool]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Prowl (RID)#Toys|Prowl]] sculpt, Sunstreaker transforms into a Lamborghini Diablo. Unusually for non-vintage Transformers at the time, he has rubber tires. In either mode, he is armed with two pressure-launch missile launchers with two flame-shaped projectiles. These launchers are mounted upon his right arm in robot mode. In vehicle mode, they can be mounted on two pegs located on his spoiler as "rocket boosters". It is notable that the part that connects the toy's windshield to the main body uses a yellow decal rather than paint, as that part is made out of [[unpaintable plastic]]. The police lights from the original mold were removed, leaving this area bare.

:Sunstreaker was the "hotel [[exclusive]]" toy from [[OTFCC 2003]], available only to those who booked their room at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare at the convention rate, the official hotel for the convention.

:This mold is also used by the ''Universe'' incarnation of [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Sideswipe]] and ''Universe'' [[Inferno (Universe)|Inferno]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Sunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on BotCon Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
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===Binaltech Asterisk===

[[File:Btasunstreaker toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Lemony fresh new-car scent.]]
*'''Sunstreaker meets Junko''' (Autobot, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''BTA-02'''
**''Accessories'': "Junko" driver/figurine, engine-block rifle

:In 2005, Takara and Hasbro released near-simultaneous and significantly different takes on Sunstreaker as a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators/Binaltech]]'' [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] ''Binaltech/Alternators'' toy (itself a [[retool]] of [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Alternators|''Binaltech'' Lambor/''Alternators'' Side Swipe]]). The first to the market was the ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' version of the toy, including a PVC driver figurine, a girl named [[Kelly (RID)|Junko]]. Sunstreaker transforms into a 1:24-scale licensed "street performance" Dodge Viper with opening doors and hood, and an open passengers' compartment. His engine block becomes a rifle for his robot mode. Like the rest of the ''Binaltech Asterisk'' line, he was packaged in robot mode instead of vehicle.

:As a matter of fact, Sunstreaker was originally intended as the ''first'' retool/redeco of Lambor/Side Swipe: Early [[prototype]]s that were leaked to the public sported a sculpted Autobot logo, and development concept art and color maps detailed in ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' show a black-decoed figure. A store listing from March 2004 stated the figure's name as "'''Blackstreaker'''",<ref name="alternatorstfa">[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?t=22083 TFArchive news thread about Alternators store listing from March 2004.]</ref> suggesting that he was still intended to be Sunstreaker despite sporting different colors, possibly at the request of the car manufacturer. For reasons unknown, however, the toy was ultimately released as the [[Decepticon]] [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] instead, possibly to satisfy fan demands for Decepticons in the line, but this is mere supposition. It took more than a year until Sunstreaker would see shelves as originally intended.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltSunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on ''Binaltech Asterisk'' Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
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===Alternators===

[[File:AlternatorsSunstreaker toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|When girls disappear, their cars gain racing stripes. This is SCIENTIFIC FACT.]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Autobot, 2005)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Engine-block rifle

:A few months later, the Hasbro ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' version was released as part of the standard ''Alternators'' line, in the redesigned "bubble" packaging (the third version of ''Alternators'' packaging). Though both are yellow redecos of the mold, the detailing between the two is very different, with the Hasbro version being a direct color-swap of the paint mask previously used for Dead End, adding red to the robot mode parts as well as a pair of black racing stripes in car mode. Drastically put, the only two details virtually identical on both versions at first sight are the [[paint operation|paint mask]] for the head and the [[tampograph]]ed license plate. (This is particularly remarkable since a stolen [[prototype|pre-production sample]] of Hasbro Sunstreaker actually sported a license plate tampograph more in style with previous ''Alternators'' license plates, whereas the final version is dead on identical to the ''Binaltech Asterisk'' toy's tampo.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltSunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Sunstreakeruniverse2008toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's got Mirage's legs, and he knows how to use 'em better than Mirage does.]]
[[File:SunstreakerSideswipeSDCC2007.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|One of the cases where the end result turned out even ''better'' than the original idea. Well, except maybe for the weapon.]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Series:'' Classics Series
**''Accessories:'' "Electron Pulse Blaster", engine supercharger intakes

:Part of the first wave of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxe Class toys, Sunstreaker transforms into a modified {{w|Lamborghini Gallardo}} (featuring a rear end that is basically a cross between a {{w|Lamborghini Murciélago|Murciélago}} and a {{w|Lamborghini Diablo|Diablo}}, split side windows and door vents from the {{w|McLaren F1}}). Like the original Sunstreaker's Lamborghini Countach form, the 2008 ''Universe'' vehicle mode features customized engine supercharger intakes mounted just behind the roof of the car. Sunstreaker's license plate is [[tampograph]]ed "WE R 84", referring to the year the ''Transformers'' franchise was launched. (Early Hasbro [[prototype]]s of ''Universe'' Sunstreaker had the [[license plate]] say "WE R 8'''2'''" instead.<ref name="unisunstreaker1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/universe-classics-20-autobots-262/sunstreaker-1596/ Various Hasbro stock photos for ''Universe'' Sunstreaker], all featuring a "WE R 82" license plate.</ref><ref name="uniprowl2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/185434-classics-henkei-sunstreaker-prowl-comparison-pictures.html Scans from ''Dengeki Hobby Magazine''], also depicting ''Universe'' Sunstreaker with a "WE R 82" license plate.</ref>)

:Like many other new-sculpt ''Universe'' toys, Sunstreaker has a "dramatic head reveal" when transforming him to robot mode: when his chest is rotated into place, his head rises into position and his ears spring out. In robot mode, his supercharger engine accessory can be attached to his back, but it can also be attached to the "Electron Pulse Blaster" to create a larger weapon by wrapping the intakes around it, and the gun can be mounted in either of the holes on his shoulders, though Sunstreaker's "ears" get in the way. Most of this is not shown in the [[instructions]], which only instruct the owner of the toy to put the gun in his hand and attach the supercharger to his back.

:Though not specifically a [[quality control]] issue, the yellow paint used for Sunstreaker's roof does not precisely match the bright yellow plastic used for his car body panel parts. The dark tinted windows cause the yellow paint to take on a greenish tinge.

:Sunstreaker uses the same base mold as ''Universe'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Sideswipe]], but with his robot mode turned 180 degrees at the waist, and factory-swapped fists. Hasbro's early plans for Sunstreaker and Sideswipe had the two as straight [[redeco]]/retools of each other using the hood-chest configuration. [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Hisashi Yuki]] suggested turning the upper body 180 degrees, making Sunstreaker's robot mode resemble his [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] design more.<ref name="generations2009">Interview with Hisashi Yuki in [[Transformers Generations 2009|''Transformers Generations 2009'' vol. 1]], [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/223379-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-2009-vol-1-translation.html English translation] at TFW2005.</ref> Based on the release order, Sunstreaker is considered the original iteration of the sculpt and Sideswipe the [[retool]], even though the two were designed concurrently. In addition, Hasbro originally intended the [[alternate mode]]'s supercharger to split into two halves which would then become the handgun and a spring-loaded shoulder launcher for the robot mode.

:The Sunstreaker/Sideswipe sculpt was also retooled into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Punch (G1)#Timelines|Punch]], [[Breakdown (G1)#Timelines|''Generation 2'' Breakdown]], and [[Breakdown (G1)#G1TimelinesBreakdown|Generation 1 Breakdown]], as well as ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Alert]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generations|Red Alert]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUSunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on Universe Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Sunstreaker toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Gape at my awesome bling!]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Deluxe Class, [[2008]]-[[September 19|09-19]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-07'''
**''Accessories:'' "Electron Pulse Blaster", engine supercharger intakes

:TakaraTomy's ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' version of ''Universe'' Sunstreaker is a redeco of Hasbro's release, featuring a deeper shade of yellow with a much greater consistency between the painted yellow roof and the yellow plastic than seen on ''Universe'' Sunstreaker. He also replaces some of the Universe figure's gray paint with black. The orange paint is replaced with red, and the maroon Autobot symbol is now the more standard red. Like all ''Henkei! Henkei!'' toys, he features [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] plastic, including his Electron Pulse Blaster, his supercharger and his spoiler.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy Sunstreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm a better mechanic than [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|him]].]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Collection'': '''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, scoped pistol

: Part of the sixth regular assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Sunstreaker is a [[Kreon]] minifigure that can be rebuilt into a race car with back-mounted "engine". While clearly based on the Generation 1 character, the details of his deco are much more based on the stylings of the [[live-action film series|live-action movie series]] and ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]''. He sports [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]]'s helmet.

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

:This assortment was originally slated to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], but US stores dropped the line before its release. It was still available in Canada, Australia and Chinese/Asian markets. In 2015, the Collection appeared in US Dollar Tree stores, with a price tag of a whopping $1 a pop. They didn't last long.

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[[File:KreO-Toy SunstreakerC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Voted'': Best Looking
**''Accessories'': Wrist-blaster, 2 clip-on blasters

: This version of Sunstreaker has [[tampograph]]s based heavily on the original toy. He even has a wrist-blaster to replicate the wrist-rocket of the original box art. His arm-blasters are pointed upwards to simulate the toy's shoulder-rocket-thingies.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OSunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on Class of 1984 Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''

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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Sunstreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hi. I'm fatter than you.]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' ([[2015]]-[[February 21|02-21]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-12'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Sunstreaker transforms from a [[super deformed]] Mazda RX-7 FD3S to a cute little robot (though his legs, molded to resemble his usual footsies, still evoke a Lamborghini Countach hood). He comes with a code for unlocking Sunstreaker as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:This mold was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Drift (G1)#Q-Transformers|Drift]].
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===Generations===
====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWDlxSunstreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Insecticon companion sadly not included.]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' "highly polished cyber machete", double-barreled "high-yield electron pulse" cannon/fist/foot

: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Sunstreaker is a [[retool]] of [[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]] sporting a brand new headsculpt. The hand/foot/gun can peg on top of the car mode to form an engine block, and can be either held in his hand or mounted on his back in robot mode via [[5 mm post]]s. His other weapon can be held as either a sword or a gun in robot mode, and can peg into a slot in the side of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, Sunstreaker can form a limb for any ''Combiner Wars''-style Voyager figure, but would usually be associated with [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Generations|Optimus Maximus]]. He is also officially associated with [[Betatron (Generations)|Betatron]].

: This mold was differently retooled as [[Jumpstream#Toys|Jumpstream]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Wheeljack]], and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ravage]]. It also served as the model for the non-toy ''[[Of Masters and Mayhem]]'' incarnation of [[Sideswipe (G1)#Of Masters and Mayhem|Sideswipe]] and the ''[[Spatiotemporal Challengers]]'' incarnation of [[Turbo (GoBots)#Timelines|Turbo]].

: Sunstreaker comes with the comic book "[[The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later appeared in the USA at TJ Maxx at reduced prices with the collector card.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWSunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on Combiner Wars Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Deluxe-Sunstreaker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Better than ever. (Where's my shiny finish, Takara Tomy?)]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E36'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-11'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[December 19]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Rocket boosters/gun
:Part of the third wave of [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'']] Deluxes, Sunstreaker is a brand new mold (albeit sharing engineering with [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Wheeljack]])<ref>[https://twitter.com/Ishikawa_sunday/status/1312596933219770372 Tweet by @Ishikawa_sunday, 4 October 2020]</ref> that converts from a robot into an unlicensed approximation of a Lamborghini Countach LP500S (most conspicuously missing the spoilers, but also having 5mm holes back there ''just in case''). His engine block can be used as a pair of rocket boosters or as a gun, though his forearms prevent the weapon's peg from fully settling inside his hands.

:Similar to his ''Universe'' figure, Sunstreaker's chest is actually darker translucent plastic painted yellow. Although the yellow paint does not entirely match the yellow plastic, it is much less conspicuous than the earlier figure. Due to the pegs on the chest underside being painted, it can be very difficult to slot in place for car mode. This can be resolved by lightly sanding the front portions of the pegs until the gap can be cleanly closed.

:This mold was also used to make ''Selects'' [[Spin-Out (G1)#Generations|Spin-Out]] and [[Cordon#Generations|Cordon]]. Due to COVID-19 supply disruptions, Sunstreaker and his fellow wave 3 Deluxes reached store shelves in Singapore before wave 2 was released.

:He comes with a map piece and decoder. Unlike the wave 2 Deluxes, his piece is not misprinted. It is part of Cybertron showing one of the moons. The moon is unlabeled, so which moon it is remains unkown.
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===Unite Warriors===
[[File:TF-UW05-Sunstreaker.jpg|upright=3|thumb|Hi, I'm painted better than you.]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (Multi-pack, [[2016]]-[[February 27|02-27]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots

:Released as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Unite Warriors|Convoy Grand Prime]] set, Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold).

:Compared to the ''Combiner Wars'' release, Sunstreaker has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon: His bright yellow plastic is now replaced with a deeper shade, and his unpaintable joints are also replaced with the same deeper yellow. The paint operations on the arms & chest panel are swapped, with additional black paint added on the feet. The paint operations on the rocker panels/rear sides & the sword/gun has been removed as well.
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===Masterpiece===
[[File:TF-MP-39-Sunstreaker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Presenting the ''only'' Masterpiece you'll ever need.]]
* '''Sunstreaker''' (2017-12-28)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-39'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser gun, flare gun, [[Chip Chase#Masterpiece|Chip Chase]] (with wheelchair), shouting alternate face, smiling alternative face, [[Attack of the Alien Robots|Alien Robot mask]], spare side mirrors

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Sunstreaker transforms from robot to a licensed Lamborghini Countach LP500S mode, just like his brother [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sideswipe]], but is a completely different mold.

:The rear electronic propulsion engine cover can be folded into the rear of the car for a more realistic alt mode, and the rear combination tail-lights can be switched between realistic and toon modes. The doors and hood open, and the front headlights can be popped up.

:Early magazine adverts showed him with a yellow spoiler, but subsequent photos depicted the spoiler in a silver chrome, as found on the released figure.

:To preserve cartoon accuracy, the windows on the chest are "[[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake]]", however the main panel of the chest is formed by turning the roof of the car mode inside out, with the extra windows folding out from inside.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/23/takara-mp-39-masterpiece-clear-pictures-designer-team-interview-translation-339374 TFW2005.com: Takara MP-39 Masterpiece Clear Pictures, Designer Team Interview Translation]</ref>

:For accessories, he includes his two electron pulse guns, the larger of which can be stored on his backpack, the smaller can be stored inside an opening compartment on his leg (underneath the engine bay in car mode). In addition to the standard face, he comes with an additional smiling face and shouting face, and an alien mask from the episode "[[Hoist Goes Hollywood (episode)|Hoist Goes Hollywood]]"—for an additional homage to the episode he can stand on one leg too.

:Also included is a Chip Chase minifigure that can be removed from his wheelchair and placed on Sunstreaker's shoulders to recreate the episode "[[Roll for It]]". If purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, Sunstreaker includes a [[collector coin]], mounted on a folding card that resembles his robot mode chest panel.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/12/20/takara-masterpiece-mp-39-sunstreaker-packaging-collectible-coin-hand-images-355639 Takara Masterpiece MP-39 Sunstreaker Packaging, Collectible Coin And In-Hand Images]</ref>

:This figure was [[retool]]ed to make MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] and MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Toys|Spin-Out]].
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==Merchandise==

*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)

:In Japan, a red rubber mini-figure of Sunstreaker was available in part of a [[Decoy|massive multi-pack of similar mini-figurines]]. The number etched into his back is the sum total of his [[Tech Spec|tech spec]] ratings, as these figurines were used as game pieces for a variety of ''Transformers'' board games in which this number had some meaning to how the game was played or something. Sunstreaker mixes the [[Character model|cartoon model]] with elements from the original toy.


*'''Sunstreaker''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': '''11'''

:The [[Hasbro]] [[Decoy]] release of the Sunstreaker game piece is almost identical to the Japanese version, except the number on his back is a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Sunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on Decoy Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium-toy RMSunstreaker.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|Too good to be released, apparently.]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Robot Master, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Engine-blaster, display stand

:A planned redeco of ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Side Swipe, which was based on Sideswipe's ''Alternators'' toy. Sunstreaker would have been partially constructed of die cast metal with limited articulation located in his shoulders and neck. His accessories would have been a removable engine blaster and an Autobot symbol display stand.

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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:RobotHeroes Galvatron Sunstreaker.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Hi, I'm cuter than you.]]
*'''Sunstreaker vs. Galvatron''' (2-pack, 2008)

:Part of the first wave of ''Universe'' [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] toys, Sunstreaker is an adorably sociopathic non-transforming figure articulated at the neck and shoulders. He was available only in a two-pack with [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]], making this the most mentally-unbalanced Robot Heroes set ''ever''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHSunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:Sunstreakertls.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Sadly, I'm too hard to find for everyone to know I'm better than them.]]
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Sunstreaker is a Wave 3 chase figure with standard articulation. He is based on his original toy design, and has no special gimmicks. For every 24 figures, there is 1 Sunstreaker.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W2Sunstreaker.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Sunstreaker, Bold Warrior''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T42/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Sunstreaker, Bold Warrior was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Sunstreaker, Bold Warrior is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Sunstreaker, Bold Warrior depicts the upper right portion of [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus']], of whom Sunstreaker forms the right arm.

:The card's Bot Mode artwork uses the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Sunstreaker figure's packaging art.

:Sunstreaker, Bold Warrior can be used to form Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Sentinel Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Sentinels are in Bot mode on the battlefield and/or KO area.
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==Notes==
[[File:Sunstreaker-diaclone.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Before he was a Transformer.]]
*According to Hasbro, the pre-''Transformers'' ''[[Diaclone]]'' version of Sunstreaker was the first transforming car-to-robot toy ever designed, namely by [[Kōjin Ōno]].<ref name="hof2010">[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/movie-news/TRANSFORMERS-HALL-OF-FAME-INAUGURAL-MEMBERS.cfm Hasbro press release for the 2010 Transformers Hall of Fame inductees]</ref> His alternate mode, a modified Lamborghini Countach with a rear-mounted supercharger engine, is actually based on an older [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toy from their ''[[Microman]]'' line, the "Cosmo Countach" from 1978, which could also transform, albeit only into a weird half-robot, half-car hybrid.<ref name="cosmo">[http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~mikuro/sub1-6.htm The Cosmo Countach, Sunstreaker's ancestor]</ref><ref name="spencer">[http://www.spencer1984.com/serendipity/index.php?/archives/49-Sunstreaker-The-Missing-Link.html Spencer 1984 discovers the connection between the Cosmo Countach and Diaclone Sunstreaker]</ref> The ''Diaclone'' version of Sunstreaker, officially called Lamborghini Countach LP500S "Super Tuning", was originally only available in red and black/white police decos. This is one of several items that have led to the fan speculation that Sunstreaker and Sideswipe's colorations and [[bio]] texts were swapped around before their final release. Another factor being that, according to his ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' profile, Sunstreaker feels that Sideswipe's design is "spoiled by the rear-mounted engine in his automobile mode", when in fact Sunstreaker is the one with said engine. The fact that the engine ends up on his back in robot mode could be the inspiration for the "rocket backpack" from Sideswipe's bio. Finally, Sunstreaker's spring-loaded missile-launching forearms are more reminiscent of "powerful pile drivers" as mentioned in Sideswipe's bio. This would also explain why the shoulder mounted "rocket boosters" had a collapsible connector peg to allow them to attach to the arm: they would have been the pile driver heads. The [[Tech Spec|statistics]], however, are correct. This change would also explain Sunstreaker's otherwise inexplicable red shoulders/car panel decals, which were originally used to cover up the black plastic on the red Diaclone version.
**Unlike the red and police versions of Diaclone Sunstreaker, there is little evidence of yellow Sunstreakers packaged as Transformers wearing the factory decals representing his park lights (assumed to be headlights by most).
*The red ''[[Diaclone]]'' version of Sunstreaker was sold by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in North America as the ''[[Diakron]]'' "DK-1" Car/Robot in 1983, seemingly just a few months before he would be rebranded as a Transformer.
*In 2003, an entry for a ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' "Sunstreaker" [[Generation 1 reissues|reissue]] was found in Canadian and Australian [[Toys"R"Us]] computers. The public Canadian Toys"R"Us website later even illustrated their listing with a non-[[stock photography|official photo]] of the Generation 1 Sunstreaker toy lifted straight off a [http://www.ggaub.com/tf/toy.html fan's website], complete with watermark. Ultimately, however, the listings for "Sunstreaker" transformed into listings for ''Commemorative Series'' [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]], leading to some confusion among fans.
* A mock-up of a "Sunstreaker Police Type" redeco of the 2008 ''Universe'' Sunstreaker mold, an homage to the ''Diaclone'' toy pictured above, was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014]]'' Vol. 1 as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. The mock-up promised that the final product would feature a lightbar, presumably the one from the [[Red Alert (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|''Henkei!'' Alert]] version of the mold. In the end it didn't win the poll to determine which of the ten would be produced, receiving only 3.8% of the fan votes.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>
* The red and police decos eventually inspired the characters of [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]] and [[Cordon]], respectively.

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

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
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[[File:Blackarachniabwtoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|When she chokes you she can taste your fear.]]
[[File:BW-toy BlackarachniaTakara.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, she's not... ''less'' show-accurate?]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, 1996/1997)
**''Takara ID number'': '''D-8'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 leg-missiles

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

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

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Predacon/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on Deluxe BW Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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[[File:VS8-TigatronBlackarachnia.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Battle of the redecos.]]
*'''Deep Forest Showdown: Tigatron VS Blackwidow''' (VS set, 1997)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''VS-8'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 leg-missiles

:In Japan, "Blackwidow" was available both as an individual and in a "Deep Forest Showdown" (密林の対決, ''mitsurin no taiketsu'') two-pack with [[Tigatron#Toys|Tigatron]]. Both toys were identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:Blackarachniamctm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|She's got a great personality.]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Happy Meal promotion, 1998)
**''McNumber'': '''5'''

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

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

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

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[[File:BW-toy BlackarachniaTM2.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|'Sup, bra.]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Transmetal 2, 1999)
**''Takara ID number'': '''C-48'''
**''Accessories'': Mandible grapnel-line

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

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

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

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Machines''===
[[File:Beast Machines Blackarachnia Toy.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|In ''Beast Machines,'' Silverbolt doubled his bird and so did she.]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, 2000)

:An early toy in the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' line, Blackarachnia transforms into a [[technorganic]] spider. In spider mode, squeezing its pedipalps together raises its central fangs; they were spring-loaded to release and lower, respectively. In keeping with the early ''Beast Machines'' "articulated features" motif, her robot mode head has a multi-piece articulated brow, which can slide up to reveal two extra sets of eyes, as she does on the cartoon.

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

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

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[[File:Blackarachniamcbm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is transformed correctly, right? Right?]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Happy Meal, 2000)
**''McNumber'': '''6'''

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

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/McBlackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on McDonald's BM Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
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[[File:Blackarachniauniversetoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You can pick your faction, and you can pick your girlfriend, but you can't pick your girlfriend's faction.]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, 2003)

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

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

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

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

:In 2004, a group of test-shots made their way onto eBay, among them a [[redeco]] of the original ''Beast Wars'' Tarantulas/Blackarachnia mold in black with silver spider-legs and salmon-colored robot parts. Later, Hasbro's official website checklist featured listings for two ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Halloween [[Horrorcon (Universe)|Horrorcon]] Value Packs" that were to be Wal-Mart [[exclusive]]s... which also likely explains why they were canceled. (Wal*Mart had taken a good half-dozen exclusives and released them more-or-less simultaneously, leading to a huge glut. A lot of other ''Transformers'' exclusives were canceled during the ''Universe'' era.) One of the sets was "[[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]] Vs. Blackarachnia"... and thus, the mystery spider was confirmed, as the other test-shots in that group lined up with the name listings given in the sets.
::*''[http://s33.photobucket.com/user/binalternator/library/unreleased/halloween_horrorcons?sort=4&page=1 Gallery of Halloween Horrorcon test-shots]''
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===''Beast Wars Returns''===
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[[File:Blackarachniabeastwarsreturnstoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What a maroon.]]
*'''Blackwidow''' ([[November 18]], [[2004]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BR-04'''

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

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

:She came with a DVD containing "The Assassin Virus", the Japanese dubbing of ''Beast Wars'' episode 10, "[[Gorilla Warfare]]".
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Destron/BlackWidow/blackwidow.htm More information on Telemocha Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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===''Binaltech''===
[[File:Blackwidowwildrider.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Honda wouldn't appreciate their car being hot, poisonous, and deadly.]]
*'''Blackwidow''' (Binaltech, unreleased)
**''ID number'': '''BT16'''
**''Accessories'': Engine-rifle, roof-shield

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

:This sculpt was ultimately released in Japan as part of an unexpected ''Binaltech'' continuation, this time as [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]]. The original version of the mold was used to make ''Alternators'' [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]] and ''Binaltech'' [[Overdrive#Binaltech|Overdrive]]. It was also planned to become a new toy of the [[Paradron Medic#Binaltech|Paradron Medic]], but that also got canceled.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Blackarachnia.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Decepticon Blackarachnia''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Collection'': '''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, scoped pistol

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

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

:This assortment was originally slated to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], but US stores dropped the line before its release. It was still available in Canada, Australia, and Hasbro Asia's markets. In 2015, the Collection appeared in US Dollar Tree stores, with a price tag of a whopping $1 a pop. They didn't last long.

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===''Animated''===
[[File:Ani-toy Blackarachnia.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|I promise... not... to kill you! SPIDAAAAAAAH]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''TA-09'''
**''Accessories'': Grapnel-hook
{{note|''Animated'' [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Toys|Blackarachnia]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the original Blackarachnia in the [[2005 IDW continuity]].}}

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

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

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

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''

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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legendstoy-Blackwidow.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|On the "Important Blackarachnia Anatomy" hierarchy, apparently "boobs" outrank "torso."]]
*'''Blackwidow''' ('''Blackarachnia''') ([[October 24]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG17'''
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Blackwidow is a retool of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' Deluxe Class [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Animated|Blackarachnia]]. The tooling changes include a new head, a new chest/spider eye cluster, and new, larger pedipalps that form her breastplate in robot mode...albeit made of translucent plastic. (Her pedipalps resemble the kind found on ''male'' spiders, incidentally.) Her official robot mode transformation leaves her robot arms half-transformed, with the spider leg tips unrotated, to more closely resemble the original Blackarachnia's claw-arms.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Predacon/LGBlackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on ''Legends'' Blackwidow at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
*'''Megatron (Beast Wars)''' ([[March 30]], [[2019]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MP-43'''
:In one of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]]'s hidden voice clips, one of Ryōka Yuzuki's voice clips as Blackwidow was reused.

[[File:MP 46 Blackwidow.jpg|thumb|450px|The robot mode is real good, but the spider mode....]]
*'''Blackwidow (Beast Wars)''' ([[November 23]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-46'''
**''Accessories:'' Smiling face, screaming face, visor, visor cable, "Poison Anchor", Anchor missile, Anchor missile with cord, base, arm, spider web, robot mode spider web adapter, spider mode spider web adapter
:First shown in grayscale prototype form at Winter Wonder Festival 2019, this ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Blackwidow is a brand new animation-accurate mold, depicting her original, pre-Transmetal beast form. She transforms into a show-accurate black widow spider and features multiple accessories, including her trademark anchor missile launcher (which converts into a panel for the rear of her spider mode), a missile for the projectile and an alternate version with a cord, 2 faces for robot mode, a visor and cable, a giant energon spider web and adapters to attach her in both modes. Blackwidow's engineering means that she lacks any major traces of unwanted kibble, and for the pleasure of display owners is incredibly posable. She is also one of the smaller ''Masterpiece'' figures, and is smaller than her fellow ''Beast Wars'' castmates. In a slightly intimate display of design her breasts have some ''very faint protrusions''.

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

:Per the brand unification of TakaraTomy and Hasbro, Blackwidow was directly released with no changes by [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the United States and Canada.

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===''Generations''===
====''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''====
[[File:TF-WFC-Kingdom-Deluxe-Class-Blackarachnia.jpg|thumb|300px|You know about the “shoulder touch”?]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-K5'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''KD-05'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 24]], 2021'''
**''Accessories'': "Poison Anchor"
: Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Blackarachnia transforms into a more realistic approximation of a black widow spider compared to previous toys. Blackarachnia's robot mode is faithful to her cartoon model (right down to her golden breasts) but has some notable color differences—mainly, her spider legs are black instead of bronze, likely for realistic accuracy. Due to the nature of Blackarachnia's conversion, her robot mode shoulders blatantly hang beneath the spider mode's head. The spider mode features [[ball joint]]ed articulation in each of its eight legs. Blackarachnia is equipped with her signature "Poison Anchor" missile cannon. The cannon can be stored under the spider mode, acting as a place to apply pressure to secure the robot arms when moving the spider legs. She is one of the few ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Deluxe Class-and-up molds without a waist swivel.

: Whether by coincidence or design, Blackarachnia's spider legs can accommodate blast effects on their ends, recreating the spider leg guns she had in the original show.

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

: Blackarachnia also comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "reveals a possible destiny of a key character", with each character having three possible destiny variants. As part of the first wave, she can come with 1 of 4 [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible cards]].
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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Blackarachniamutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)
:Blackarachnia was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the Beast Wars [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroescheetorblackarachnia.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cute and poisonous.]]
*'''Cheetor vs. Blackarachnia''' (2-pack, 2008)
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]''-branded [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]], Blackarachnia is a simple, yet well-detailed two-inch tall figurine with exaggerated, cartoony proportions. She was only available in a two-pack with [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Cheetor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Predacon/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:BWBlackarachniaCardArt.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Dirty girls, make some noise. Move that ass for dirty boys.]]
*Blackarachnia's original ''Beast Wars'' card art has her wearing a spike-studded collar... while her chest seems to be leopard-spotted. Kinky.
*The [[:File:Blackarachniahappymeal.jpg|artwork]] advertising the Transmetal Blackarachnia toy on Happy Meal Bags was rendered with the toy transformed incorrectly. Her beast mode head isn't flipped down, leaving her organic-looking robot mode chest exposed.
*Even though Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia's toy has a unique faction-switching [[spark crystal]], the feature doesn't make sense in a fictional context. By that point in the ''Beast Wars'' television series, the Transmetal Driver had destroyed her Predacon [[shell program]], making her fully Maximal. (Though, to be fair, it ''had'' happened mere moments previously.)
*Blackarachnia's unreleased [[#UnUni|''Universe'' Horrorcon toy]] (as well as [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Universe (2003)|Waspinator]]) made a cameo appearance in the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' story "[[Not All Megatrons]]" as a [[mechanimal]] in the [[Toxic Sludge Swamps|swamp hideout]] of fellow Horrorcon [[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]].

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

Blackarachnia (BW)/toys

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

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
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[[File:Blackarachniabwtoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|When she chokes you she can taste your fear.]]
[[File:BW-toy BlackarachniaTakara.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, she's not... ''less'' show-accurate?]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, 1996/1997)
**''Takara ID number'': '''D-8'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 leg-missiles

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

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

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Predacon/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on Deluxe BW Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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[[File:VS8-TigatronBlackarachnia.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Battle of the redecos.]]
*'''Deep Forest Showdown: Tigatron VS Blackwidow''' (VS set, 1997)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''VS-8'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 leg-missiles

:In Japan, "Blackwidow" was available both as an individual and in a "Deep Forest Showdown" (密林の対決, ''mitsurin no taiketsu'') two-pack with [[Tigatron#Toys|Tigatron]]. Both toys were identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:Blackarachniamctm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|She's got a great personality.]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Happy Meal promotion, 1998)
**''McNumber'': '''5'''

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

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

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

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[[File:BW-toy BlackarachniaTM2.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|'Sup, bra.]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Transmetal 2, 1999)
**''Takara ID number'': '''C-48'''
**''Accessories'': Mandible grapnel-line

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

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

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

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Machines''===
[[File:Beast Machines Blackarachnia Toy.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|In ''Beast Machines,'' Silverbolt doubled his bird and so did she.]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, 2000)

:An early toy in the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' line, Blackarachnia transforms into a [[technorganic]] spider. In spider mode, squeezing its pedipalps together raises its central fangs; they were spring-loaded to release and lower, respectively. In keeping with the early ''Beast Machines'' "articulated features" motif, her robot mode head has a multi-piece articulated brow, which can slide up to reveal two extra sets of eyes, as she does on the cartoon.

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

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

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[[File:Blackarachniamcbm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is transformed correctly, right? Right?]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Happy Meal, 2000)
**''McNumber'': '''6'''

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

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/McBlackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on McDonald's BM Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
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[[File:Blackarachniauniversetoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You can pick your faction, and you can pick your girlfriend, but you can't pick your girlfriend's faction.]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, 2003)

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

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

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

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

:In 2004, a group of test-shots made their way onto eBay, among them a [[redeco]] of the original ''Beast Wars'' Tarantulas/Blackarachnia mold in black with silver spider-legs and salmon-colored robot parts. Later, Hasbro's official website checklist featured listings for two ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Halloween [[Horrorcon (Universe)|Horrorcon]] Value Packs" that were to be Wal-Mart [[exclusive]]s... which also likely explains why they were canceled. (Wal*Mart had taken a good half-dozen exclusives and released them more-or-less simultaneously, leading to a huge glut. A lot of other ''Transformers'' exclusives were canceled during the ''Universe'' era.) One of the sets was "[[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]] Vs. Blackarachnia"... and thus, the mystery spider was confirmed, as the other test-shots in that group lined up with the name listings given in the sets.
::*''[http://s33.photobucket.com/user/binalternator/library/unreleased/halloween_horrorcons?sort=4&page=1 Gallery of Halloween Horrorcon test-shots]''
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===''Beast Wars Returns''===
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[[File:Blackarachniabeastwarsreturnstoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What a maroon.]]
*'''Blackwidow''' ([[November 18]], [[2004]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BR-04'''

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

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

:She came with a DVD containing "The Assassin Virus", the Japanese dubbing of ''Beast Wars'' episode 10, "[[Gorilla Warfare]]".
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Destron/BlackWidow/blackwidow.htm More information on Telemocha Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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===''Binaltech''===
[[File:Blackwidowwildrider.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Honda wouldn't appreciate their car being hot, poisonous, and deadly.]]
*'''Blackwidow''' (Binaltech, unreleased)
**''ID number'': '''BT16'''
**''Accessories'': Engine-rifle, roof-shield

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

:This sculpt was ultimately released in Japan as part of an unexpected ''Binaltech'' continuation, this time as [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]]. The original version of the mold was used to make ''Alternators'' [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]] and ''Binaltech'' [[Overdrive#Binaltech|Overdrive]]. It was also planned to become a new toy of the [[Paradron Medic#Binaltech|Paradron Medic]], but that also got canceled.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Blackarachnia.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Decepticon Blackarachnia''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Collection'': '''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, scoped pistol

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

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

:This assortment was originally slated to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], but US stores dropped the line before its release. It was still available in Canada, Australia, and Hasbro Asia's markets. In 2015, the Collection appeared in US Dollar Tree stores, with a price tag of a whopping $1 a pop. They didn't last long.

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===''Animated''===
[[File:Ani-toy Blackarachnia.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|I promise... not... to kill you! SPIDAAAAAAAH]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''TA-09'''
**''Accessories'': Grapnel-hook
{{note|''Animated'' [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Toys|Blackarachnia]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the original Blackarachnia in the [[2005 IDW continuity]].}}

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

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

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

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''

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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legendstoy-Blackwidow.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|On the "Important Blackarachnia Anatomy" hierarchy, apparently "boobs" outrank "torso."]]
*'''Blackwidow''' ('''Blackarachnia''') ([[October 24]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG17'''
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Blackwidow is a retool of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' Deluxe Class [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Animated|Blackarachnia]]. The tooling changes include a new head, a new chest/spider eye cluster, and new, larger pedipalps that form her breastplate in robot mode...albeit made of translucent plastic. (Her pedipalps resemble the kind found on ''male'' spiders, incidentally.) Her official robot mode transformation leaves her robot arms half-transformed, with the spider leg tips unrotated, to more closely resemble the original Blackarachnia's claw-arms.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Predacon/LGBlackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on ''Legends'' Blackwidow at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
*'''Megatron (Beast Wars)''' ([[March 30]], [[2019]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MP-43'''
:In one of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]]'s hidden voice clips, one of Ryōka Yuzuki's voice clips as Blackwidow was reused.

[[File:MP 46 Blackwidow.jpg|thumb|450px|The robot mode is real good, but the spider mode....]]
*'''Blackwidow (Beast Wars)''' ([[November 23]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-46'''
**''Accessories:'' Smiling face, screaming face, visor, visor cable, "Poison Anchor", Anchor missile, Anchor missile with cord, base, arm, spider web, robot mode spider web adapter, spider mode spider web adapter
:First shown in grayscale prototype form at Winter Wonder Festival 2019, this ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Blackwidow is a brand new animation-accurate mold, depicting her original, pre-Transmetal beast form. She transforms into a show-accurate black widow spider and features multiple accessories, including her trademark anchor missile launcher (which converts into a panel for the rear of her spider mode), a missile for the projectile and an alternate version with a cord, 2 faces for robot mode, a visor and cable, a giant energon spider web and adapters to attach her in both modes. Blackwidow's engineering means that she lacks any major traces of unwanted kibble, and for the pleasure of display owners is incredibly posable. She is also one of the smaller ''Masterpiece'' figures, and is smaller than her fellow ''Beast Wars'' castmates. In a slightly intimate display of design her breasts have some ''very faint protrusions''.

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

:Per the brand unification of TakaraTomy and Hasbro, Blackwidow was directly released with no changes by [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the United States and Canada.

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===''Generations''===
====''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''====
[[File:TF-WFC-Kingdom-Deluxe-Class-Blackarachnia.jpg|thumb|300px|You know about the “shoulder touch”?]]
*'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-K5'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''KD-05'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 24]], 2021'''
**''Accessories'': "Poison Anchor"
: Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Blackarachnia transforms into a more realistic approximation of a black widow spider compared to previous toys. Blackarachnia's robot mode is faithful to her cartoon model (right down to her golden breasts) but has some notable color differences—mainly, her spider legs are black instead of bronze, likely for realistic accuracy. Due to the nature of Blackarachnia's conversion, her robot mode shoulders blatantly hang beneath the spider mode's head. The spider mode features [[ball joint]]ed articulation in each of its eight legs. Blackarachnia is equipped with her signature "Poison Anchor" missile cannon. The cannon can be stored under the spider mode, acting as a place to apply pressure to secure the robot arms when moving the spider legs. She is one of the few ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Deluxe Class-and-up molds without a waist swivel.

: Whether by coincidence or design, Blackarachnia's spider legs can accommodate blast effects on their ends, recreating the spider leg guns she had in the original show.

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

: Blackarachnia also comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "reveals a possible destiny of a key character", with each character having three possible destiny variants. As part of the first wave, she can come with 1 of 4 [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible cards]].
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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Blackarachniamutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)
:Blackarachnia was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the Beast Wars [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroescheetorblackarachnia.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cute and poisonous.]]
*'''Cheetor vs. Blackarachnia''' (2-pack, 2008)
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]''-branded [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]], Blackarachnia is a simple, yet well-detailed two-inch tall figurine with exaggerated, cartoony proportions. She was only available in a two-pack with [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Cheetor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Predacon/Blackarachnia/blackarachnia.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Blackarachnia at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:BWBlackarachniaCardArt.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Dirty girls, make some noise. Move that ass for dirty boys.]]
*Blackarachnia's original ''Beast Wars'' card art has her wearing a spike-studded collar... while her chest seems to be leopard-spotted. Kinky.
*The [[:File:Blackarachniahappymeal.jpg|artwork]] advertising the Transmetal Blackarachnia toy on Happy Meal Bags was rendered with the toy transformed incorrectly. Her beast mode head isn't flipped down, leaving her organic-looking robot mode chest exposed.
*Even though Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia's toy has a unique faction-switching [[spark crystal]], the feature doesn't make sense in a fictional context. By that point in the ''Beast Wars'' television series, the Transmetal Driver had destroyed her Predacon [[shell program]], making her fully Maximal. (Though, to be fair, it ''had'' happened mere moments previously.)
*Blackarachnia's unreleased [[#UnUni|''Universe'' Horrorcon toy]] (as well as [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Universe (2003)|Waspinator]]) made a cameo appearance in the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' story "[[Not All Megatrons]]" as a [[mechanimal]] in the [[Toxic Sludge Swamps|swamp hideout]] of fellow Horrorcon [[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]].

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

Doubledealer

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Notsofriendly:

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:''Doubledealer is an [[Autobot]], [[Decepticon]] and/or [[Mercenary]] [[Powermaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Doubledealer boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I've got something for you...the lowest-cost SR-22!"]]
'''Doubledealer''' is unique among Transformers as he holds a place in the Autobot and Decepticon armies. The truth, however, is that this ruthless mechanoid is a mercenary loyal only to whomever is paying him, and then only if no better offer catches his eye. At times, even his own partners are unaware of all of Doubledealer's duplicitous dealings. His skills and power make him a valuable asset to both sides, but both really only trust him as far as they could throw a [[Guardian robot]].

Doubledealer is also almost unique among [[Powermaster]]s in possessing two [[Binary bonding|binary bonded]] partners, [[Knok]] and [[Skar (Decepticon)|Skar]]. In some universes, he is affiliated with the [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] rather than the Autobots or Decepticons, taking his role as an actual mercenary to the next level.

{{bigquote|The price of victory is never too high.|Doubledealer's [[bio]] quote}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Doubledealerofthecentury.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Little does Roadhandler know that you can get faction symbols at reprolabels.com.]]
''A Decepticon named '''Dealer''' escaped with both [[Chainclaw (G1)|Chainclaw]] and the secret Autobot plans he was carrying, despite the [[Micromaster]] [[Race Car Patrol]]'s efforts. A mysterious Autobot named '''Double''' immediately offered his services, explaining that it was his fault that Dealer got away with Chainclaw. After [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] scanned his [[Insignia|Autobrand]] for authenticity and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] granted him [[energon cube]]s for the mission, Double left to redeem himself. Meanwhile, Dealer presented the Autobot plans to [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] and left.''

''Double arrived back to the Autobots with Chainclaw, but he appeared severely damaged. He told of how Dealer had taken both his energon and the plans, and pleaded for his forgiveness. Optimus Prime, the Race Car Patrol, and Chainclaw left, leaving Double alone. Surprise! The mystery figure was both Autobot and Decepticon, both Double and Dealer! Having conned each side from both the Energon cubes and the Autobot plans, he took to the air in triumph.'' {{storylink|(Double) Deal of the Century!}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
The "Powermaster Spy" attended the celebration in New York held by Megatron where a statue of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] was gifted to the city. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 4#Transformers in Action: The Troy Principle|The Troy Principle}} Those events were recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a [[City of Fear!|nuclear disaster]] in [[Kalis]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 21|In Memory of Earth}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:DoubledealerFalconDreamwave.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Who wouldn't hire this guy?]]
Doubledealer carefully chose his partners to best represent him to each faction. Neither Knok nor Skar knows of the other's existence, nor of their master's double life. His two partners are loyal to the Autobots and Decepticons respectively.

{{note|Doubledealer appears only in "[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]" in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave continuity]]. His partners are drawn to appear totally robotic. The profile seems to suggest that they are Cybertronians themselves, and not organic beings as all other Powermaster partners have been portrayed. How exactly the Powermaster process would operate between mechanoids is unknown.}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:SpotlightHotRod DoubleDealer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Would a guy with red eyes betray you?]]
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Spotlight: Hot Rod]]

A part of [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]'s first command, the Autobot called '''Dealer''' was left to face a Decepticon ambush alone while Hot Rod, having already lost the rest of his team, escaped with the mission's objective, the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]]. Stricken with guilt, Hot Rod infiltrated the Decepticon Penal Colony [[Styx]] and evacuated Dealer. Though Hot Rod was at first uneasy around Dealer, considering their history, Dealer explained that he understood Hot Rod's need to complete the mission and leave without him and that he wished to become friends.

Unbeknownst to the young Autobot, however, Dealer was the true reason for the loss of Hot Rod's team. Dealer was an undercover agent working for the Decepticon mercenary [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]] and in that capacity had sabotaged Hot Rod's equipment and staged the ambush. With the Magnificence stored in a location known only by Hot Rod, he befriended the Autobot with designs to learn its hiding place. Banzaitron, learning of his hire's double cross, renamed him Doubledealer. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hot Rod}}

"Doubledealer" attempted to persuade Hot Rod into bribing or coercing others into getting the two-faced double agent reassigned to [[Earth]], but Hot Rod responded noncommittally. {{storylink|Devastation issue 2|Devastation #2}} The traitor maintained contact with Banzaitron, selling him bits of information such as the existence of Transformer [[combiner]] warriors discovered by the Autobots, which the Decepticon used to track them to the penitentiary on [[Garrus-9]], staging a full-scale assault to acquire this revolutionary technology. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

[[File:SpotlightDoubledealer-vehiclemode.jpg|left|thumb|300px|He's a chicken, I tell you! A giant chicken!]]

When the Autobots were faced with the growing threat of [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] and his [[expansion]] project, Dealer saw opportunity in the chaos. Using their lack of knowledge about the current situation as an excuse, Dealer contacted [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] and suggested that the Magnificence could be the solution to their problems. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} Agreeing with Dealer's suggestion, Prime sent him to Earth to make contact with Hot Rod and retrieve the Magnificence from its secret location. The two "old friends" returned to Ki-Aleta, as apparently Hot Rod had never removed the device from the very planet on which they acquired it. Seeing the Omega Bunker and the site of his greatest failure, however, made Hot Rod start ruminating about how everything went so wrong so fast on that fateful mission. Dealer did his best to console Hot Rod while still pushing him towards revealing the Magnificence's location. However, he also started to waver under the stress of the memories of belonging to a group who thought of him as a friend - and whom he betrayed. They eventually made it to the rocky mountain peak where the device was hidden, beneath a constant storm of ionic energy to mask its presence. As Hot Rod pulled the Magnificence from its hiding place at the summit, Doubledealer was prepared to shoot his former commander in the back and claim his prize. Unfortunately for Dealer, Hot Rod had finally pieced together enough of the evidence to suspect Dealer of foul play. Once the Magnificence confirmed his suspicions, he spun and shot down the treacherous Autobot first, while Dealer hesitated to shoot his once friend in the back. Doubledealer's chest exploded under fire, and he fell the entire height of the mountain, only to smash into pieces at the base. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}
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===''TransTech''===
In [[Primax 806.30 Gamma]], '''Double Dealer''' and several Decepticons partnered up with the [[Kalistan]]ian terrorist organization [[S.K.A.R.]] in a bid to conquer the world. Double Dealer himself was binary-bonded to S.K.A.R.'s leader, [[Iron Klaw|Count von Rani]], and the duo would confuse their enemies by assuming an Autobot disguise whenever von Rani was in not in his costume as Iron Klaw. A globe-spanning confrontation ensued between S.K.A.R. and the [[Screaming Eagles]], but ultimately, the Joes and Autobots emerged victorious. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor| [[Michael Schwalbe]] (English)|[[Gilles Morvan]] (French), [[Tilo Schmitz]] (German), [[Raul Labancca]] (Portuguese), [[Roberto Encinas]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Óscar Flores]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Saverio Indrio]] (Italian)}}
[[File:Earthrise2MercsSaveAutobots.jpg|thumb|350px]]
A [[Mercenary]] who did not believe in the value of factions, Douledealer served as captain of the starship ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'', hired by the [[Quintesson]] [[Deseeus]] to bring in the [[Autobot]]s of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} As he and his team infiltrated the ''Ark'', Doubledealer made his way to the bridge and spotted the inert form of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} Reactivating and commandeering the ship, Doubledealer forced [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to stand down upon the Autobots' reactivation.

Arriving on [[Chaar]], Doubledealer explained to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] explained his place as a Mercenary before delivering his captives to Deseeus. As the [[Quintesson Judge]] droned on to Optimus, Doubledealer lounged on the steps to the Quintesson's throne while waiting (impatiently) for his payment. However, Deseeus—whose Wrath face had turned on and killed the Judge's other faces—declined the Mercenaries' payment and demanded they leave. Doubledealer and Deseeus threatened each other with their respective armies, with the Mercenaries eventually conceding. Doubledealer left the scene to contact [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from the ''Ark'', {{Storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} and worked out a deal regarding its location and crew, something [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] kept a record of. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}} Aiming for a chance at revenge against Deseeus, Doubledealer and his crew returned to ally with the Autobots long enough for them to fend off Deseeus's army and escape Chaar aboard the ''Ark''.

After leaving Chaar aboard the ''Fool's Fortune'', Doubledealer and his crew subtly followed the Autobot ship at a distance so the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' could travel to the ''Ark''. {{Storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} During the journey, Doubledealer was captured and mentally controlled by Deseeus, causing three of [[Dirge (G1)|his]] [[Ramjet (G1)|crew]] [[Thrust (G1)|members]] to leave.

The Quintesson-controlled Doubledealer pursued the Autobots with the ''Fool's Fortune'' through the [[Dead Universe]] before arriving above [[Earth]], where he faced off both the ''Ark'' and the ''Nemesis''. Through ordered by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to destroy the Autobots per his agreement with Megatron, the ''Fool's Fortune'' simply fired upon the ''Ark''. After being questioned by Bumblebee as to who was paying him, Deseeus revealed himself as the one pulling the strings before tossing an unconscious Doubledealer aside. Doubledealer was presumably killed when the ''Fool's Fortune'' warp drive exploded during the dogfight. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Doubledealercommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Piranacon we expect to fall for this. Hey, Prime...?]]
Various Autobots wondered amongst each other who the new Transformer with Powermaster [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] could be. Turns out, it was Doubledealer, the Powermaster Mercenary! And, uh, he was also talking to [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]! Well, lets hope that's addressed at some point. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Doubledealer|Doubledealer commercial}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Doubledealer.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Doubledealer participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 150 units of Cybermetal, 90 units of Transmetal, and 55 hunter cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
{{note|Doubledealer's appearance is similar to that of the ''Generations'' version. Rather than having an Autobot and Decepticon allegiance, Doubledealer is depicted as a pureblood Decepticon with the alternate forms of a plane and a tank.}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EarthWars_Doubledealer.jpg|right=250px|thumb|]]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1DoubleDealer Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Autobot, Decepticon, and evil imperialist military vehicle]]
*'''Doubledealer with Knok & Skar''' (Powermaster, [[1988]])
**''Accessories'': Engine holder/chest plate, missile top, missile bottom/solid light blaster
: Doubledealer's "default" mode is an ICBM missile launcher truck with no visible [[Insignia|faction sigils]]. One engine can plug into the top of the truck, while the other can be stored in the chest plate/engine holder plugged into the back of the missile. By plugging [[Knok]] into the engine socket, his Autobot humanoid [[robot mode]] is unlocked. In this form, the ICBM splits up to form a handgun and shoulder-mounted (non-firing) launcher. Also, [[Skar (Decepticon)|Skar]] can be stored by plugging him into the robot's butt. By plugging Skar into the socket in truck mode, his Decepticon "bird" mode is unlocked, and the missile splits into a pair of guns (one on his back and the other on his undercarriage). In bird mode, Knok can be stored in the chest plate/engine holder plugged into the back of the missile.

: This mold was used to make ''Masterforce'' [[Clouder#Toys|Doubleclouder]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Doubledealer/doubledealer.htm More information on Doubledealer at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1988/instr_doubledealer.jpg Instruction booklet for Doubledealer at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:Transformers Generations Voyager Doubledealer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In robot mode, he's got an Autobot symbol on his butt and a Decepticon symbol on his mullet.]]
*'''Decepticon Doubledealer''' (Voyager Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number:'' '''02 / 004'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, scimitar, missile

: Part of the fifth wave of [[2012]]–[[2013]] ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#T30|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Doubledealer is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Generations|Blitzwing]] from the same line, and transforms into two vaguely futuristic vehicles: a jet with an opening cockpit and back-mounted rocket boosters, with teeth and eye nosecone decorations to evoke the original toy's Decepticon mode, as well as a tank with a rotating turret and a spring-loaded cannon that launches its missile when the barrel is compressed. The cannon can also be swung out and deployed for use in [[alternate mode|jet mode]]. He comes with a blaster and a sword, both of which mount/are held by [[5 mm post]]. He features 5mm ports for his hands, shoulders/vehicle sides, cannon base, and wings, while both weapons have numerous additional posts and ports. His head is based off his original toy's head (and yes, therefore, no more face-swapping feature).

: In keeping with the faction-switching part of the character concept, Doubledealer has no faction sigils on his robot mode, a Decepticon sigil on the jet mode, and an Autobot sigil on the tank mode. Unfortunately, the [[design flaw]] in the shoulder construction remains. Doubledealer's stock photography has him slightly mistransformed, depicting his shoulder wings folded inward in robot mode, and his waist flaps folded in tank mode.

: This version of the mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Cloud|Starscream]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenDoubledealer/doubledealer.htm More information on ''Generations'' Doubledealer at TFU.info]''
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Voyager-Doubledealer.jpg|upright=2|thumb|At least they had the courtesy of putting the missile on his bird mode back rather than letting it dangle below.]]
*'''Doubledealer''' (Leader Class, July [[2020]])
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E23'''
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-08'''
:*''Japanese release date'': '''[[September 26]], 2020'''
:*''Accessories'': (non-firing) missile front and back sections, bird tail section with vehicle stabilizer legs, radar pod, two non-firing missile pods, machine gun
:''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Doubledealer is a brand-new mold, modernizing the original figure to a great extent. He is the first Leader class figure in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to be a fully Leader-sized figure rather than a Voyager-size figure with added parts. He still transforms into a missile carrier and a robot bird. This version officially has the whole missile on top, similar to his Dreamwave design. However, the end can be mounted underneath for a G1 accurate look. Doubledealer also features a new fourth mode, featuring fold-out stabilizer legs that pose the vehicle as though it were launching the missile. His chest has a compartment inside to store ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' 'cassette'-type Micromasters similarly to [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]] - and cassette versions of Knok and Skar were released in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Selects|Generations Selects]]'' subline to accompany him.

:Speaking of Knok: Leader Doubledealer's robot-mode abs are sculpted to look like he still has the G1 Knok Powermaster engine inserted. This ''[[kibble#faux parts|faux]]'' Knok segment is actually removable and can be used by any toy with a [[5 mm post|5mm post]]. Optimally, it would be placed on the flipped out peg on Knok's back. Also undocumented in the instructions, Doubledealer's elbows can lock his arms into a 90-degree angle. This can be accomplished by lining up the flat corners of the arms and forearms surrounding the elbow joints. The locking function helps him hold up his cannon; without the feature in action, the extra weight can cause the arms' friction joints to droop.

:Doubledealer features panels on his robot mode shoulders that can be flipped to display either Autobot or Decepticon insignias, referencing his duplicitous nature. He has no visible faction insignias in vehicle or bird modes.

:Special care should be taken when transforming him into bird mode: it involves a "staircase" motion that pushes his double-jointed knees in one direction while pushing his lower legs in the opposite direction, and if excessive force is used the lower legs can pop out of the knee assembly and are subsequently very difficult to reattach.

:Originally shown as a [[Mercenary]] at [[Toy Fair|New York Toy Fair 2020]], Doubledealer was released in outwardly-Decepticon themed packaging yet retains Mercenary symbols on both the instructions and the cardboard backdrop. Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the backdrop is an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map, with a thin red piece of transparent plastic to read the star map. Doubledealer's piece of the map depicts an unknown planet that resembles [[Nebulos]]. Like most ''Earthrise'' figures from wave 2 onward, however, it is misprinted, and overlays the "decodable" red graphics from the map piece included with [[Astrotrain_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Astrotrain]] on top of the details unique to Doubledealer's piece.

:His missile was redecoed and included in the [[Botropolis]] Rescue Mission, specifically for [[Overair (facility)#Generations|Overair]].
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==Notes==
* Despite Doubledealer's packaging using the Decepticon color scheme and logo, contemporary fiction depicted him as a "whichever".
* Though his toy bio and all other material describe his Decepticon bird mode as a "falcon", the head of the toy actually looks like a vulture, which would seem more fitting given his mercenary nature.
* In the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon]], [[Clouder|Doubleclouder]] is colored as if he was Double''dealer'', rather than using the Doubleclouder toy's coloration. This isn't the only instance of the cartoon using [[Hasbro]] colorations over [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s; the Decepticon [[Sparkdash]] use Hasbro colors as well, rather than their Takara-released toy colors.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Doubledealer''' (ダブルディーラー ''Daburudīrā'')

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Grimlock (G1)/toys

2021-01-20T19:30:54Z

Notsofriendly:

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[[File:G1 Grimlock boxart.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Me Grimlock have been shaking fists at uptight paleontologists since 1985.]]
Me [[Grimlock (G1)|'''Grimlock''']] have lots of toys and merchandise!
{{picsneeded|silver G2 toy, Decoy, Myclone}}

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1Grimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the debate goes on: "Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!" "No! Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!"]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1990]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''26'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Energo weapon|'Energo' sword]], twin 'stunner' laser rifle, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets
:Grimlock's toy was originally part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' Dinosaur Robo series. When [[Hasbro]] imported the toy in 1985 for the ''Transformers'' line, its blue pelvis was changed to red, its sword was changed from chrome to flat red, the Diaclone driver mini-figure was dropped but still retained the cockpit though later releases had it permanently locked shut, and its teeth were altered [[for safety reasons]].

:The original Grimlock changes from robot into a robotic ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}'', and comes with a red [[energo weapon|energo-sword]], a black double-barreled rifle, and a rocket launcher with three silver rockets.

:In Japan, he and the other four Dinobots were offered as mail-away items during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]]''; Grimlock cost 2300 yen (his original retail price) and 2 [[Robot Point]]s.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-dinobots-grimlock/671/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Grimlock at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Generation 1 Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|Pretender}}
[[File:G1-toy GrimlockPretender.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have fleshy bits!]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[Classic Pretender]], [[1989]])
**''Accessories:'' Pretender shell, helmet, "Atom-Smashing Submachine Gun", "rocket launcher" dino-tail
:The [[Classic Pretender]] version of Grimlock is much smaller, simplified and slightly modified, but still transforms into a robotic ''T. rex''. His dino tail becomes a rocket-launcher-gauntlet thing that can be held by either the inner robot or outer shell, but either way has got to be a ''bear'' to aim properly. He came with a large human [[Pretender]] shell with a rather knight-like armor theme, with a helmet and large cannon with a blade on the barrel, giving him a pseudo-sword.

:His shell's head looks a lot like a younger {{w|Ed Asner}}.

{{note|Pretender Classic Grimlock's function was "Lieutenant Commander" instead of "Dinobot Commander", very likely due to the lack of other Dinobots for sale at the time.}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Pretender Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|G1Legend}}
[[File:GrimlockLegends toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock say cut it out.]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[Legends (G1)|Legends]], 1989)
**''Accessories:'' "rocket launcher" dino-tail
:A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] in its [[Hasbro]] release, this version of Grimlock is simply the inner robot of his Classic Pretender form without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only his tail/gun.
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{{anchor|HeroSet}}
[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' Tail/gun
:In Japan, Legends Grimlock was available only in a boxed "Hero Set" with the Legends versions of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Starscream]]. Grimlock was mostly unchanged from to the Hasbro release, but sported a silver painted face instead of Hasbro's orange painted one.

:In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named "Set Commandos", instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Grimlock, was renamed from "Tiran" to "Drago", originally the Italian name of [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.
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{{anchor|ActionMaster}}
[[File:G1Grimlock ActionMaster.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Me Grimlock no longer able to transform, so me Grimlock over-compensate with really big gun.]]
*'''Grimlock with anti-tank cannon''' (Action Master, [[1990]])
**''Accessories:'' Anti-tank cannon partner, "[[particle beam cannon]]"
:Part of the initial assortment of non-transforming [[Action Master]] figures, Grimlock's design combines his cartoon model with extra toy-based detailing. He came with the [[Anti-tank cannon]] "partner" machine which could be ridden by Grimlock (or any other Action Master) or unfolded via spring-loaded [[gimmick]] to form a really ''big'' hand-held "long-range mortar launcher". He is compatible with any other Action Master vehicle or weapon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Action Master Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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*'''Grimlock''' (1991)
**''Accessories'': [[Energo weapon|'Energo' sword]], twin 'stunner' laser rifle, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets

:Grimlock's original toy was reissued in the European/Australian-exclusive "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" series, with no notable changes. In Greece, these releases were added to re-releases of the [[Defensor (G1)#Toys|Defensor]] and [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]] [[giftsets]].

===Generation 2===
[[File:G2GrimlockBlue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me am Blue! Me am Blue! You could be too! ''(Blue variant pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-G2-Turquoise-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Turquoise variant pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, [[1993]])
**''Accessories:'' 'Energo' sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle,
:Grimlock's original toy was [[redeco]]ed for release in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', this time lacking the missile launcher accessory. He was available in three different colors; the first—and rarest—in his original silver (the easiest way to spot if this is a ''Generation 2'' or original is by the "Autobot" [[tampograph]] on his leg), then in a medium turquoise-blue, and finally (and most commonly) in a dark blue.

{{note|Grimlock outranked Optimus Prime in the Generation 2 toyline! Prime had a rank of 9.}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlcok.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Beast Wars===
[[File:BWtoy-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Ben Yee]] think me Grimlock look like dalmatian... :(]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, [[1997]])
**''Accessories:'' "Spinning slasher sword", tail-bone-sword

:The only new toy in the third wave of second-year ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxes, Grimlock is a [[redeco]] of [[Dinobot (BW)#Toys|Dinobot]] in gray and gold with black spots, transforming into a "raptor" of some variety. His tail detaches and separates to form a gear-powered, spinning blade weapon, while the central "tail bone" separates to be used as a sword. The entire assembly can store in [[robot mode]] by flipping down the tail-mount and pegging the blade's base to the peg on his lower back. He also has a "mutant mask", halves of a dino-skull that flip up to cover his more robotic head. Thankfully these pieces are not pinned in, and can be easily removed for better clearance. He was also slightly [[retool]]ed from the original mold to have ratcheting shoulders and space for an "energon chip" [[rubsign]].

: Grimlock is extra-notable for suffering from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], making his hip-joints in particular prone to snapping off. Grim.
{{BWDinobotMold}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Alternators/Binaltech===
{{anchor|Alternators}}
[[File:AlternatorsGrimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock no can munch metal, but can burn rubber!]]
* '''Grimlock''' (2005)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''9'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-10'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, energo-sword

: For the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line, Grimlock's [[alternate mode]] was changed from a dinosaur into a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]], 1:24 scale silver {{w|Ford Mustang}} with opening doors, hood, and trunk, a detailed interior, [[rubber tires]] and a working steering mechanism. His engine transforms into a double-barreled gun, and he also carries an orange "energo-sword" which can attach to the underside of his vehicle mode. The toy is one of the most-complained-about ''Alternators'' toys, due to its notoriously finicky transformation (with many small steps that must be performed in exactly the right order) and to several pieces which have a tendency to pop off with relatively small amounts of force. And it's a Grimlock who doesn't transform into a ''Tyrannosaurus rex.

: The main difference between Hasbro's ''Alternators'' version of the toy and the Japanese ''Binaltech'' version is that the latter has its vehicle shell partially made out of painted [[die-cast]] metal parts, whereas the ''Alternators'' version is made entirely out of plastic (not counting the rubber tires). In addition, the ''Binaltech'' version's engine/gun and the wheel's rims are [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]], whereas they're simply painted silver for the ''Alternators'' version.

:This sculpt was retooled into ''Alternators/Binaltech'' [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Wheeljack]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===Classics===
[[File:Grimlockclassicstoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock want to try new appearance, how me look in thigh high boots and stiletto heels?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Grimlock, a gray and gold ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', is a re-imagined form of his original toy, and is notably designed to run rather than drag (theories on the ''T. rex'' having changed from "caveman adversary" to "Carl Lewis in lizard skin" since the Generation 1 incarnation).

:This mold features a few design elements likely influenced by Grimlock's Pretender toy; his bayonet blaster is an homage to his gun/blade combo weapon from said toy, and his tail detaches to become a handheld weapon as it does for the inner robot of his Pretender toy. Another similarity is the ''T. rex'''s upper-body forming the [[robot mode]] legs (though the ''T. rex'' head forms his feet this time around).

:Grimlock's bayonet blaster can be deployed in either mode and fires a clear red projectile. Both weapons can be stored on his back when not used. As with most ''Classics'' toys, Grimlock features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]], placed on the left side of the tyrannosaurus torso/his left leg.

:A common complaint about the figure is the size of the peg being too small in relation to the peg-hole, making it impossible to lock the arms into place. The black shoulder flaps above are apparently meant to tab into these and lock the whole thing together, but the flaps are remarkably out of alignment and the tabs themselves are too short to even reach the slots. In addition, the bayonet blaster has a hair-trigger and for no apparent reason, his fist holes are a few fractions of a millimeter too small to accommodate standard 5mm peg accessories that most modern ''Transformers'' toys use.

:An unpainted ''Classics'' Grimlock was used at the [[BotCon 2007]] customization classes to create ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Overkill (G1)#Timelines|Overkill]]. The mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Grimlock (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Grimlock]] and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|''Universe'' (2008)]] Overkill.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Classics'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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*'''Jetfire and Grimlock Twin Pack''' (2-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

:''Classics'' Grimlock was available in Asian markets in a two-pack with [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Grimlock2pack|''Classics'' Jetfire]]. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.

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===Titanium Series===
[[File:TitaniumWarWithin Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock turn into tank? Me mash brains with style!]]

*'''Grimlock''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, Energo-sword

:Based upon his appearance from ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', this version of Grimlock transforms into a Cybertronic heavy tank. This transforming partly die-cast and plastic Grimlock was initially unreleased due to the cancellation of the ''Transformers'' series of ''Titanium'' toys at retail (the line would continue on for ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' at the three-inch scale). The toy was eventually released in the fall of 2008 as a Toys-R-Us exclusive, alongside the also-almost-unreleased War Within [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Cybertron Heroes Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:TakaraTomy-Henkei!Henkei!-C-03-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Witness me Grimlock, shiny and chrome!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Grimlock is an extensive redeco of ''Classics'' Grimlock, with generally more intricate paint detailing to make him more closely resemble the ''Generation 1'' toy. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat sensitive rubsign seen on the ''Classics'' release, and instead features vacuum-metalized "chromed" plastic (in a similar [[gimmick]] to the ''Beast Wars'' [[Transmetal]]s toys). The vac-metal is used on his [[beast mode]] feet, as well as the ''Tyrannosaurus'' torso, which was, oddly enough, in Hasbro's original deco plan for ''Classics'' Grimlock.
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===Masterpiece===
[[File:Grimlock Masterpiece.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock be smaller than Prime, but me Grimlock more expensive!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-8'''
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, waiter apron, waiter bow tie, waiter tray, 7 unique waiter glasses, intelligence transfer helmet, crown (reissue exclusive), flame (reissue exclusive)

: Released in March of 2009, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grimlock is based upon his original toy and cartoon model, transforming into an outdated view of the ''Tyrannosaurus'' rather than the more accurate depiction seen on ''Classics'' Grimlock. Of all the Masterpiece figures, Grimlock features both the least complex transformation, as well as the least deviation from his original toy's essential [[transformation scheme]].

: ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock features the usage of [[die-cast]] metal for his dinosaur mode's toes and an LED mounted within his right fist which illuminates both his gun's barrels and his sword. As a result of said mechanism, the only articulated part of his right hand is the thumb. Similarly his left hand is modeled much like [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Masterpiece Starscream]]'s hands with the thumb and index finger fully articulated with the remaining fingers joined together. Possibly as a show of good faith regarding the sacrificed articulation, [[TakaraTomy]] designed his alternate mode's arms to be highly poseable, featuring full articulation of the claws with the arms themselves attached to the body with ball joints.

: He features many gimmicks, including the ability to change his eye color in either mode from red to blue with the flip of a switch found at the back of his head in robot mode, and by opening the top of his head in dino mode and switching the eyes around. This allows the owner the choice of representing the use of blue in the cartoon (and his IDW alternate mode) or the use of red in most other media, including his original toy. His tail is connected to his head, and by wiggling and moving it, the head rotates at the base of the neck. Pushing down on his torso in dinosaur mode makes his legs move up higher into his body, and as a result his head will look up. His alt mode's head features jaws that snap shut at the press of a button hidden on his cheek; in addition, it also has a tiny sculpted flame thrower in its mouth, but [[for safety reasons|for your safety]], it does not actually breathe fire (boo). Besides his weapons, he also comes with a cloth apron and bow tie to go with a drinks serving tray he carried in "[[Madman's Paradise]]", as well as the device he used to transfer his super-intelligence into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] in "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]".

:When he was reissued, he came with a crown redecoed from the King Grimlock release and a new flame attachment to go over his sword.

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[[File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Best accessory ever! Me Grimlock know you know it.]]
*'''King Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-8X'''
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, crown

:King Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock with a color scheme based on his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|G1 Marvel comic]]. All of his previously flat gray surfaces are coated in silver paint, his gold chrome is more vibrant, and his previously black plastic is now a dark blue in reference to the limited color palette of the Marvel Comics issues. The colorless chrome used for his tail and arms is now a light blue chrome. He also features some different paint applications: on his dinosaur chest, inside the clear panel on his robot mode chest, and on his robot mode knees. His toes are now metallic yellow instead of metallic gray. He lacks the faceplate paint of the original Masterpiece Grimlock. His sword is also tinted orange rather than neutral clear, and the clear panel on his chest is clear dark green plastic instead of neutral clear. Curiously what were the red eyes in dinosaur mode on the original ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock are now the blue eyes on King Grimlock, and the blue eyes are now the red. The product also features the crown worn by Grimlock in the comics instead of the accessories from the cartoon, such as the waiter apron or the glasses. The [[package art]] is drawn in an homage to the early style of ''The Transformers'' published by Marvel Comics, as well as a bilingual ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' style [[bio]] on the back of the package.

:King Grimlock was only available via [[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]], the official shopping site of TakaraTomy. Pre-orders were open through [[July 31]]st through [[September 11]]th 2009, with the toy shipping out in December.

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*'''Grimlock''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, crown

:Another release of the Masterpiece Grimlock figure, in conjunction with [[Cybertron Con]] alongside a redeco of ''[[Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#CC2013|Jetfire]]. Like Hasbro's previous 2010 release, includes all the accessories from the MP-08X "King" version with the figure in traditional Grimlock colors. Packaged in minimalist black and white Chinese-themed box.

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[[File:Masterpiece-grimlock-hasbro-2014.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock's legs backwards! Me need [[Ratchet (G1)|doctor]] to fix Grimlock's legs!]]
*'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Dinobot Crown of Leadership, sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle

:(Yet) another Hasbro re-release of the figure, four years after the ''Transformers'' version (see below), ''again'' available as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive.

:This figure was also available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in many international Hasbro markets such as Canada, Australia, and Europe. Unusually for a Hasbro-branded release, if purchased through Toys"R"Us in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, or mainland China, or Toys Retailing in Thailand, this figure included a Hasbro Asia "Masterpiece King Grimlock" [[collector coin]].

:Oddly, the Hasbro stock photos display his dino-mode legs as being ''backwards''.

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===Device Label===
*'''Device Grimlock''' (Device Label, 2009)
[[File:Device Label Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Me Grimlock turn into computer-thingy... something not right.]]
: Takara's ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' Grimlock transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a mechanoid raptor. He shares this mold with ''Device Label'' [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]].

: According to early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitations, the mice were originally supposed to depict Generation 1 [[Overkill (G1)#Device Label|Overkill]] and ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Dinobot (BW)#Device Label|Dinobot]].
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===Transformers (2010)===
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[[File:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beryllium baloney not included. Grimlock: 1. Slag: 0.]]
*'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership]], sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle

: [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Grimlock is a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock with King Grimlock's accessories (also redecoed). His gray is darker, he features additional painted details on his thighs, biceps, and waist to mimic label stickers included on the original 1985 figure, the dark gray painted details on his robot mode toes are now gold, the dinosaur mode's toenails are now coated in a thick gold paint rather than the polished golden look of the TakaraTomy version, and the red paint used on the metal area on his crotch is a lighter shade, matching the adjacent red plastic less.

:Grimlock's teeth and claws have been slightly rounded for this release.

:The stock photography to the right is mistransformed, depicting Grimlock's beast mode claws as pointing straight down (as they are in robot mode) instead of laying flat to the ground.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/MasterpieceGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on 2010 Masterpiece Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===Generations===
[[File:Generations fall of cybertron voyager grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Talk about monkey paw wishes—the most [[geewun]] version of this mold is on the ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock page.]]
[[File:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager Class, 2012)
**''Series / number'': '''1 / #003'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[2013]]-[[June 29|06-29]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TG19'''
**''Accessories'': Sword, shield
{{note|''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] was repurposed as Generation 1 Grimlock by ''Transformers Legends'' and ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]''.}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Grimlock transforms into a robotic ''[[Popular beast alternate modes|Tyrannosaurus rex]]''. He comes with a sword with a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] and a peg on either side of the hilt, as well as a shield which can mount via its single peg. Grimlock features 5mm ports for his hands, as well as on his forearms/lower dino legs and shoulders/dino hips. Interestingly, the hollow sides of his dinosaur arms feature [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]-compatible [[C joint|3mm ports]].

:His main [[gimmick]]s, however, are that he has a light in his dinosaur mouth, and a chomping dinosaur jaw. When a lever behind his dino head is pulled, his mouth opens, and the light turns on, strongly illuminating his head. This gimmick can also be used in robot mode, as his dino head ends up inside his hollow chest, although it's not as effective. The [[insignia]] on his chest is the Lightning Strike Coalition variant of the Autobrand.

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the seventh wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, replaces his gray plastics with darker shades, coats much of his gold plastic in shiny metallic gold paint, paints his tail tip silver and his abdomen red, and features more [[Paint operation|paint details]], among other deco changes.

:This toy was [[redeco]]ed for all the other versions of ''Fall of Cybertron'' Grimlock, but was also used for ''Age of Extinction'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Generations'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:Platinum-Edition-G1-Dinobots-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me talk pretty one day!]]
*'''Dinobots''' (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the ''Generations [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Dinobots 5-pack, Grimlock is a redeco and retool of [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock]], sporting a Generation-1 inspired deco and a head. This release also suffers from a small degree of mold deterioration: the ''T. rex'' heels that connect with his forearms and the shoulders/''T. rex'' upper jaw halves seemed to connect loosely.

:Grimlock was bundled with Slug, Slog, Snarl, and Strafe.

: This set was initially released as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in Canada in October 2015, followed by Singapore a month later (although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular store there or not). Much later, it became available via the Australian Toys"R"Us website (but never found in stores). In the United States, it was initally only available online via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] before being found at discount chain Ross a year after its intial release in Canada.
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====Cyber Series====
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock having identity crisis!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)
:Part of the new ''Generations'' Cyber Battalion series, this new Voyager-sized mold of Grimlock transforms from robot to dinosaur and back. The figure has a far greater range of articulation than many other Cyber Series figure to date. A small switch on the back of his beast-mode head moves his jaw up and down.

:This version of Grimlock is a unique amalgamation of three versions of the character; the robot mode head, torso, and transformation scheme take cues from [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Warrior Class|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' Grimlock]], the coloration is borrowed from [[Grimlock (AOE)#Toys|the toys of the live-action movie Grimlock]], lastly the styling and (scientifically outdated) stance of the dinosaur mode resembles the classic G1 Grimlock look.

:Like all of the ''Cyber Series'' figures, Grimlock did not get distribution in the United States, but has been reported showing up in Asian markets and was also solicited to South America. Toy importers did stock this series in a limited capacity and they sold out quickly in 2015 and effectively disappeared at that time.

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====Titans Return====
[[File:TitansReturntoy-Clobber.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Now me Grimlock can take any form me want! Tank, dragon, car, me Grimlock do it all!]]
*'''Clobber''' (Titan Master, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Dragon/bird/gun accessory

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]]s, Clobber is a retool of [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Generations|Crashbash]] and transforms from a robot into a head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger figure in the line. Clobber features a new head piece based on ''Generation 1'' Grimlock's animation model. [[Hasbro]] stated at [[BotCon 2016]] that Clobber ''is'' Grimlock himself, leaving the reasons for his name unclear, but some kind of attempt to avoid confusion with the contemporaneous ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Grimlock (WFC)|character]] seems a likely explanation. Clobber features peg holes in his feet to allow him to stand on a variety of ''Titans Return'' figures, and is packaged with a beast accessory with three modes: a dragon for Clobber to ride, a ''T. rex'' formed by combining with Clobber, or a 5mm-compatible gun for larger figures. His new face piece was molded in black plastic, rather than gunmetal.

:As with Crashbash, Clobber's instructions feature the same error for steps 6(5)-8(7).

:This toy also doubles as the independent ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Clobber (BWU)|Clobber]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRClobber/clobber.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Clobber at TFU.info]''
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====Power of the Primes====
[[File:PotP Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Bandicoots! Me Grimlock can squash Bandicoots.]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-15'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2018]]-[[June 30|06-30]]'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Dinobot Enigma]]
:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Dinobot Grimlock" is a brand new mold which transforms into a very Generation 1-inspired, wide-hipped robotic ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. He can combine with his fellow Dinobots to form [[Volcanicus (Generations)#Toys|Volcanicus]] and can attach any ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style Deluxe Class figure. Like the other Dinobots in this subline, he features translucent plastic with gold paint on the inside to give him a 'layered' look reminiscent of [[#Generation 1|his original toy]]. He also includes two pieces of Prime Armor that each can hold a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (and by extension, an [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]] or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and attach to his forearms as battle claws. These also double as feet for Volcanicus. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Grimlock includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the ''Dinobot Enigma''), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to him via the previously mentioned Prime Armor. In beast mode, he can carry an Enigma, Matrix core, or Prime Master ''in his mouth'', where Volcanicus's chest would be. If you're particularly creative, you could place a Matrix in his mouth.

:In China, Grimlock was also released along with the other four Deluxe Dinobots as a gift-set, exclusive to Hasbro China's TianMao site.<ref>https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=559183834163&skuId=3853426938808</ref>
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====Selects====
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Me Grimlock don't have pesky stickers anymore! Now spend $207 on me Grimlock!]]
*'''Volcanicus''' (Gift set, [[February 27]], 2021)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''TT-GS11'''
** ''Accessories'': 2 guns, 2 swords, 2 Magma Swords, 2 arm-mounted cannons, twin 'stunner' laser rifle, 2 foot-plates, left & right fists
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of his earlier ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|self]], but now with a G1 cartoon-inspired deco, which includes his blue visor from said cartoon. He STILL doesn't have his 'Energo' Sword, but he can more than compensate by using the newly-molded guns or even one of the two Magma Swords (based on the one from his ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generations|self]]) that the set comes with.

:Plus, you can make him a flying ''T. rex'' by plugging the Magma Swords onto his dinosaur mode's back.
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====Studio Series====
[[File:Studio-Series-86-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock Hollywood star!]]
*''' Grimlock & Autobot Wheelie''' (Leader Class, [[2021]])
**''ID Number'': '''86-06'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-64'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[May 29]], 2021'''
**''Accessories'': Galaxial rocket launcher, "[[Quintesson]] Court" backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all-new mold based on his character model from [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original G1 Sunbow cartoon]]. Of note, while the other characters in the ''86'' line reference their models from the 1986 movie, Grimlock is a hybrid of his normal, simplified design and the more complicated design seen in some brief scenes in "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]", giving him an appearance similar to the ''Masterpiece'' figure. Grimlock's design is also influenced by the concurrently-running ''War for Cybertron'' trilogy. Consequentially, he conforms to the trilogy's concerns for scale, making him the tallest leader class figure in the format.

:This figure comes with a non-transforming [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie]] figurine and Grimlock's rocket launcher, which can store on his back in ''T. rex'' mode. Like the other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this case, the famous (ahem) ''self-invited'' entrance at [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]'s execution in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

:Physical samples seen at the [[October 16]]th [[Fan First Friday]] revealed the final toy would feature gold paint on his robot-mode chest and dinosaur claws instead of yellow and a translucent black chest panel instead of a colorless one (which has the unintentional side effect of homaging the original G1 toy's chest panel).
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===Age of Extinction===
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[[File:AOEtoy-1984Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock feel like me once had [[Mega-Dinobot|bigger purpose in life]]...]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword

: Available only at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, this ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]''-branded two-pack features "1984 Grimlock" in the form of a Generation 1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|Grimlock]]. The toy is slightly retooled to give it [[5 mm post|5mm ports]] in its hands, allowing it to hold the included redeco of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Generation 1 Razorclaw]]'s sword (not pictured in stock photography). Undocumented in the instructions, he can be combined with ''Energon'' [[Swoop (Energon)#Toys|Swoop]] to form an inter-continuity version of [[Mega-Dinobot]]. As an Evolution 2-Pack, Grimlock was packaged alongside an ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#TRUEvolution|Grimlock]] toy.

: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, shrunken character renders for both Grimlocks, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The sword is also packaged on the center of the bubble, instead of hiding underneath it. This figure was also the first release of the [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|''Energon'' Grimlock]] mold in Japan.
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===Transformers (2014)===
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[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock make the Bayformer style look ''good''!]]
*'''Dinobots Generation One 4-pack''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Mace head, mace shaft

:Available only as part of the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] "Dinobots Generation One 4-pack" that was first made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]], Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Grimlock figure, and features heavy use of vacuum metalization, transparent plastic and paint applications to recreate the look of the Generation 1 Grimlock toy. He retains the mace accessory, and its head, or the entire weapon, can be attached to Grimlock's dinosaur mode tail. Grimlock was packaged with [[Swoop (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Strafe]], [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Snarl]], and [[Slag (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Slug]], and their box unfolds into a diorama of the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in [[Mount St. Hilary]]. A similarly-themed toy of [[Slog (AOE)#Amazon|Sludge]] was released via Amazon in ''Age of Extinction'' packaging.
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[[File:TF2014toy-LegionGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock get ''bad'' [[Beast (G1)|feelings]] about combining...]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)

:Part of the Generation 1-inspired 2014 Legion Class assortment, Grimlock is a redeco of ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' ''[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], and transforms into a vaguely shark-like dragon, although his package art, recolored from the [[:File:MTMTE8 cvrRI.jpg|RI cover]] of [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|''More than Meets the Eye'' #8]], and the Hasbro website product description would have you believe that it's a mechanical ''T. rex''. Being the sixth use of the sculpt, it's starting to show instances of [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]], as several sections (such as the tabs that hold the robot mode torso together, or the parts of the beast mode neck formed by the robot mode feet) don't fit properly anymore.

:In the United States, Grimlock has thus far been found at Big Lots and Family Dollar stores. In Australia and Europe, he is available at general retail again, just like the previous [[wave]] of Legion Class figures. In 2015, he was re-released in redesigned packaging now resembling the currently released ''Combiner Wars''-era ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''' packaging template, but replacing the name ''Generations'' with "Authentic Transformers".

:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] on the back of the packaging depicts him with ''Beast Hunters'' Cyberverse Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Optimus Prime]]'s sword, which is also listed as an accessory in the Hasbro website product listing for this toy. The actual toy doesn't include a weapon. Furthermore, the [[instructions]] printed on the back of the packaging of the 2014 release are completely inaccurate, as they are for an [[Grimlock (AOE)#WalmartENmold|entirely different "Grimlock" toy]]! (This was fixed for the 2015 release.) Even if the instructions ''had'' been accurate, they probably wouldn't have mentioned that Grimlock can also form a leg of [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]] (or a combiner of his redecoes).
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===Kre-O===
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[[File:Kre-o-grimlock-unleashed-kreon-and-dino-grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The Lego Dino Attack line got '''''weird''''' after a while...]]
*'''Grimlock Unleashed''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Pieces'': '''333'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Grimlock Unleashed|Galvatron]], Grimlock, [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Grimlock Unleashed|Lockdown]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Optimus Prime]]
**''Accessories'': Sword, crown

:Available only in the "Grimlock Unleashed" set, both the buildable Grimlock and the Grimlock Kreon are based on the Generation One looks of the character, despite the other Kreons on the set being based on their Age of Extinction versions. The Kreon comes with his Energo-Sword and two optional helmets, a Sideswipe-style one and a crown based on the time Grimlock led the Autobots. Unlike other Kreons, Grimlock has his faceplate printed on the figure face instead of added by the helmet.

:It is incredibly poseable and well-built by Kre-O standards.

: This set popped up at Toys"R"Us a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGUGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Unleashed Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Me Best Looking
**''Accessories'': Sword

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Grimlock's deco is extra-detailed, even above the amount of the first figure. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body.

:This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Time to play some foosball again.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0718'''
**''Pieces'': '''82'''
**''Accessories'': Energon-Sword

:Part of the new Battle Changers series, Battle Changers Grimlock transforms from a really badly-proportioned ''T. rex'' into a robot and back without removing any parts! His appearance is reminiscent of his Generation 1 counterpart, while the deco is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' counterpart's toys. Like all of the Battle Changers, Grimlock uses a new hip piece using larger balljoints than the normal Kreons. He also comes with a weapon that, once stickers are applied, resembles the sword used by ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], and can be wielded by his C-joint hands.

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

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===Hero Mashers===
[[File:HM-toy Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock no need robot mode! Me Grimlock king!]]
* '''Electronic Grimlock''' (Electronic Action, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-cannon, left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles, left & right gun-pods, large rifle, flame-blast

: Part of the first (and only) wave of Electronic Action ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Grimlock is a non-transforming is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints... and considerably larger than any other figure in the line at that. His design is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' counterpart, but also takes some cues and the coloration from the Generation 1 version of the character. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory.

: He is designed with a removable head, forelimbs, thighs, lower legs, and tail, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

: His large size is augmented by a large number of accessories and gimmicks. The signature electronic aspect is a light-up mouth, used to illuminate his "flame blast" accessory, or any other transparent accessory you care to stuff into his gaping maw. He also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Legends===
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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|WHERE IS CLOB...no, WHERE ME GRIMLOCK'S BODY GO?]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' [[#Clobber|Clobber]] head, featuring plastic color changes and extensive paint apps to resemble his appearance in the cartoon.

:Grimlock is released along with "[[Stylor#Legends|Chromedome]]", [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], "[[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]]", [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and "[[Arcana#Legends|Brainstorm]]".

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===Authentics===
[[File:Authentics_7inch_Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|{{w|Jurassic World|"She is learning where she fits on the food chain, and I'm not sure you want her to figure that out."}}]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (7 inch, 2018)
:''[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]'' "Dinobot Grimlock" is an all-new Voyager-sized toy based on his [[evergreen]] design. He transforms into a robotic ''T. rex'' in just seven steps. His "wings" and dinosaur head come detached in the packaging.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-5-Inch-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock's arms are flatter than a pancake!]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (5 inch, 2018)
:This new mold of Grimlock is basically a downscaled version of the 7-inch figure to the size of a Commander/Legends/Scout Class toy, and his ''T. rex'' arms are permanently molded on his "wings"/dinosaur body. Grimlock's dinosaur head comes detached in the packaging. While the neck is painted gold unlike the 7-inch figure, the paint operations on Grimlock's robot torso, the robot legs, and the ''T. rex'' toes are omitted.

:This Grimlock was first found at Australian shops. He was also available at some Malaysian Family Mart shops.
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*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Changer, 2020)

:This Grimlock is an all-new mold that scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous Authentics figures.

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Grimlock''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy ID number:''

: Coming packaged at random on carded ''Transformers toys'' during 1986, [[Decoy]] Grimlock is a red soft-rubber figure depicting him in his robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Decoy Grimlock at TFU.info]''

===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock see dead people.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (March 2001)
**''Act'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Brainwave Transfer Device, stand

:A three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Grimlock's dinosaur mode was available in the second wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

: He comes with the [[Brainwave Transfer Device]]<ref>Unnamed here, but later called as such on Takara's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grimlock figure.</ref> seen in the cartoon episode "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]", which... ''can'' sit on his head, but it's not a great fit and falls off at the slightest provocation, especially if you keep the hose attached. Speaking of, in the color version of the figure, the post on top of the helmet may be painted over, making it too thick to fit into the ''very'' small hole in the hose.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Grimlock''' (September 2001)
**''Act'': '''4'''
**''Accessories'': Brainwave Transfer Device, stand

:The original Grimlock PVC was re-released in a solid metallic color for the fourth act of the "Super Collection Figure" series, available only as a rare "[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]", packed at a ''presumed'' ratio of one in every ten cases. (This ratio was given for Secret Figures in later Acts, and it seems unlikely it would change.)

:It is unknown if he replaced a random figure in the lucky case, or was a consistent replacement for a specific one.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]''

===Heroes of Cybertron===
[[File:HOC Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Me Grimlock join Mechs Without Hats.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'', this version of the ''Super Collection Figure'' Grimlock mold was cast in translucent blue plastic and painted over, leaving his eyes and a stripe on the top of his head unpainted to attempt a [[light-piping]] gimmick. This version lacks the Brainwave Transfer Device from the Japanese release, which, let's be honest, was probably for the best.

: This toy was sold on a blister card rather than blindpacked, and a collector card of the character was included instead of the stand.

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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Grimlock bust.JPG|upright=1.2|thumb|'''ME GRIMLOCK DEMAND TO KNOW WHERE ME GRIMLOCK'S LEGS ARE!''']]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)

: [[Hard Hero]]'s Grimlock is a 6.5 inches tall cold-cast porcelain bust, sculpted after his cartoon appearance (complete with blue eyes) and holding a white energo-sword in his right hand. The bust was limited to 2500 pieces, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]]. Grimlock was number 9 in Hard Hero's main series of ''Transformers'' busts.

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===MyClone===
*'''Grimlock''' (Takara, 2003)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MTF015'''
** ''Accessories:'' Grey display stand

:Released in the second wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Grimlock comes with a hexagonal grey display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other ''MyClone'' figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other ''MyClone'' figure, though he stands out as rather unique about the Transformers MyClones, as he's the only one in alternate mode.
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===Generation 1 Figure-Collection===

[[File:Bottlecap grimlock.JPG|thumb|Me Grimlock in black-and-white movie...me feel like [[Godzilla]]!]]

*'''Grimlock''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-5'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Grimlock "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium RM Grimlock.jpg|125px|thumb|Me Grimlock say boogie down!!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, sword, Autobot stand

: ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Grimlock is a non-transforming, three inch die-cast metal figurine based on his toy and comic/cartoon model. He has very limited articulation, in his neck, waist and shoulders. Grimlock is posed squatting and/or dancing.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Robot Masters Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Attacktix===
*'''Grimlock''' (Booster, 2007)

[[File:Attacktix Grimlock.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Me Grimlock can't move. [[The Last Stand|Seem]] [[Blast from the Past|to]] [[Spotlight: Shockwave|happen]] [[Still Life!|a lot]].]]
:Attacktix Grimlock is depicted in his ''Tyrannosarus'' mode, and has a sculpt based heavily upon his original G1 toy. Pressing down on his back will cause his head to extend and presumably hit whatever he's facing.

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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
* '''Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

[[File:Grimlock Mini-bust.jpg|thumb|When me Grimlock get legs back, you in ''BIG TROUBLE!'']]
: A mini-bust of Grimlock based on his appearance in the cartoon was released by Diamond Select in 2007. The figure includes the upper body of Grimlock, wielding his energo-sword, acting as if rushing into the battlefield. There is the head of his beast mode sculpted into the base of the statue.

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* '''War Within Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

[[File:Grimlock sdcc.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock say no fun to be exclusive all of time.]]
: War Within Grimlock was an Action Figure Xpress exclusive at the 2007 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. He was sculpted by Chris Lee of Art Asylum and limited to 600 pieces. The sculpt features Grimlock holding his flaming sword. The front of his vehicle mode is sculpted onto the base of the bust.

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===Robot Heroes===
*'''Grimlock Vs Shockwave''' (Two Pack, 2007)

[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Me Gwimwock no cutie, me king!]]
: Packed with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]], ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Grimlock is a detailed two-inch tall soft-plastic figurine with exaggerated, cartoonish proportions and an amusing "raised eyebrow" look on his face. He is sculpted holding his sword in his right hand. He has swivel joints at his shoulders and neck. He brings cuddly wuddly death.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A head to match his ego.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2007)

: A 48-point "rare" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Grimlock "transforms" into a gray vague approximation of a ''T. rex''. He uses the same parts layout as [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Cruellock]].

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===Mighty Muggs===
[[File:MightyMuggs Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock am huuge hit with lady-bots!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Energo-sword

: This [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in Grimlock's neck and arms. He comes with a similarly super-deformed version of his trademark energo-sword.
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[[File:MightyMuggs 2018 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Me Grimlock not appreciate recurring head trauma.]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[2019]])

: Influenced by his [[evergreen]] design, this new Grimlock is part of the second wave of the line's 2018 relaunch. Gently push his precious little head to access one of three different faces: irritable, impatient, and incensed.
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===Titan Warriors===
*'''Titan Warrior 5-Pack''' (2013)
:Available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this Grimlock is a 6" PVC [[Titan Heroes|Titan Warrior]] figure (similar to Bandai's ''Ultra/Sentai/Rider Hero, Movie Monster Series'') with articulated arms. He was packed with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Unlike the other four, Grimlock never received an individual release.

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===EX Gōkin===
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, two open hands, two gripping hands, energo-sword, stunner laser, galaxial rocket launcher, alternate head, display stand

: A 7-inch tall non-transforming Grimlock action figure was produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their ''EX Gōkin Transformers Series'' line. He comes with a number of extra hands as well as the energo-sword, double-barreled rifle and (non-firing) rocket launcher of the original toy. While his mold and paint details are heavily based on the original Generation 1 Grimlock toy, his proportions are cartoon-based and he includes an alternate blue-eyed headsculpt based on his [[:File:Grimhead.JPG|early cartoon head]].

::*''[http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_transformersseries_grimlock.html More information on ''EX Gōkin'' Grimlock at Art Storm's official site]''

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===Thrilling 30===
*'''Grimlock''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''2 / #19'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Grimlock was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Grimlock figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Shockwave]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Rodimus]].

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===Tiny Titans===
[[File:TinyTitans-Series6-Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|Me Grimlock say don't eat yellow lightsaber!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Titans, 2016)
**''Series'': '''6'''
**''Number'': '''10/12'''

: Part of the sixth and final assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Grimlock is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===Magic: The Gathering===
[[File:MTG-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Tap for mana?" Me Grimlock no just tap, me smash!]]
*'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader / Grimlock, Ferocious King''' (Hasbro and [[Wizards of the Coast|Wizards]], 2017)
: A [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this trading card was released as part of the "2017 ''Magic: The Gathering'' HasCon Collection" three-card promo set, alongside "[[Nerf]] War" and "Sword of Dungeons & Dragons" cards. The card is reversible, depicting Grimlock in robot mode on one side ("Dinobot Leader") and his alternate mode on the other ("Ferocious King"), with each side having different stats and abilities. Each side of the card's flavor text features a different Grimlock quote: one from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', and one from "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]". The card bears a silver border, indicating it is illegal to use in official ''Magic'' tournament play.

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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1Grimlock.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T21/T40'''
**''Stars: ''10
:'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.
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[[File:W2Grimlock.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock, Powerful Commander''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T27/T46'''
**''Stars: ''9

:Grimlock, Powerful Commander was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Grimlock, Powerful Commander is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Grimlock, Powerful Commander depicts [[Volcanicus (Generations)|Volcanicus']] head and torso, which is formed by Grimlock in the artwork.

:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.

:Grimlock, Powerful Commander can be used to form Volcanicus, Fiery Champion with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Dinobot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Dinobots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.

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[[File:W5Clobber.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Clobber''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T15/T46'''
**''Stars: ''4

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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===ReAction Figures===
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2020)
**''Accessories'' Energo Sword, Twin Laser Rifle

:Released as part of [[Super7]]'s ReAction Figure line, this Grimlock is a non-transforming 3 3/4 inch toy that features a rather limited articulation akin to the vintage action figures from Kenner. Grimlock also comes with his signature accessories.

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==Notes==
[[File:DiacloneGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Me Diaclone Grimlock...kinda boring.]]
[[File:Grimlock Natural History Museum.JPG|upright=1.3|thumb|Me Grimlock '''BIG''' person, so they put Grimlock's statue in Natural History Museum!]]
[[File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Heavy Metal Greymon.]]
* Grimlock was originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus". The only differences between this incarnation and the ''Transformers'' release is that the ''Diaclone'' version has a silver-chromed sword and a blue crotch piece rather than red, as well as coming with a green-and-black Diaclone pilot figure.
* The original ''Diaclone'' commercial for the mold that became Grimlock showed him spewing fire from his mouth. So much for truth in advertising!
* There is a Grimlock toy placed in the showcase in the dinosaur section of the {{w|Natural History Museum}} in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]; oddly, this doesn't make him the [[Slag (G1)|only one]].
* Grimlock's function is [[Lieutenant Commander]] instead of Dinobot Commander on his Pretender Classic and Alternator toys. Lieutenant Commander is [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]'s rank. Deal with it, egobot.
* Despite being released in three different color schemes during the ''Generation 2'' toyline, a piece of recolored card artwork—seemingly from the collection of a former [[Hasbro]] employee—has surfaced on [[eBay]] (alongside recolored artwork of [[:File:G2SwoopArtwork.jpg|Swoop]] and [[:File:G2SludgeBoxart.jpg|Sludge]]), showing what may have been an intended fourth version of the Grimlock toy for that line. Being bright yellow with teal stripes, it certainly ''looks'' very [[neon|'90s]].
* [[T-Wrecks]] may have been intended to be a new form for Grimlock, based on the references in his tech spec bio to his ''Beast Wars'' "Attack Specialist" function and other hints. However, T-Wrecks' appearances in the [[3H Productions]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe: The Wreckers]]'' comics suggest he is a new, unrelated character.
* A working name for the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Ford Mustang mold which ultimately ended up as Grimlock was "[[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]]", according to various early store listings.
* The [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] toy released in the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'' toyline]] was originally created by [[Hasbro]] for release as a special new-mold addition for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]], and was intended to represent Generation 1 Grimlock. However, it wasn't and it didn't for the combination of budgetary concerns and keeping the combination gimmick (since he combines with the packed-in [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to form "[[Mega-Dinobot]]") only in the ''Energon'' toyline, which had combination as a central theme.

==References==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Action Masters]]
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Grimlock (G1)/toys

2021-01-20T19:28:27Z

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[[File:G1 Grimlock boxart.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Me Grimlock have been shaking fists at uptight paleontologists since 1985.]]
Me [[Grimlock (G1)|'''Grimlock''']] have lots of toys and merchandise!
{{picsneeded|silver G2 toy, Decoy, Myclone}}

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1Grimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the debate goes on: "Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!" "No! Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!"]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1990]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''26'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Energo weapon|'Energo' sword]], twin 'stunner' laser rifle, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets
:Grimlock's toy was originally part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' Dinosaur Robo series. When [[Hasbro]] imported the toy in 1985 for the ''Transformers'' line, its blue pelvis was changed to red, its sword was changed from chrome to flat red, the Diaclone driver mini-figure was dropped but still retained the cockpit though later releases had it permanently locked shut, and its teeth were altered [[for safety reasons]].

:The original Grimlock changes from robot into a robotic ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}'', and comes with a red [[energo weapon|energo-sword]], a black double-barreled rifle, and a rocket launcher with three silver rockets.

:In Japan, he and the other four Dinobots were offered as mail-away items during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]]''; Grimlock cost 2300 yen (his original retail price) and 2 [[Robot Point]]s.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-dinobots-grimlock/671/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Grimlock at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Generation 1 Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G1-toy GrimlockPretender.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have fleshy bits!]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[Classic Pretender]], [[1989]])
**''Accessories:'' Pretender shell, helmet, "Atom-Smashing Submachine Gun", "rocket launcher" dino-tail
:The [[Classic Pretender]] version of Grimlock is much smaller, simplified and slightly modified, but still transforms into a robotic ''T. rex''. His dino tail becomes a rocket-launcher-gauntlet thing that can be held by either the inner robot or outer shell, but either way has got to be a ''bear'' to aim properly. He came with a large human [[Pretender]] shell with a rather knight-like armor theme, with a helmet and large cannon with a blade on the barrel, giving him a pseudo-sword.

:His shell's head looks a lot like a younger {{w|Ed Asner}}.

{{note|Pretender Classic Grimlock's function was "Lieutenant Commander" instead of "Dinobot Commander", very likely due to the lack of other Dinobots for sale at the time.}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Pretender Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:GrimlockLegends toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock say cut it out.]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[Legends (G1)|Legends]], 1989)
**''Accessories:'' "rocket launcher" dino-tail
:A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] in its [[Hasbro]] release, this version of Grimlock is simply the inner robot of his Classic Pretender form without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only his tail/gun.
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[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' Tail/gun
:In Japan, Legends Grimlock was available only in a boxed "Hero Set" with the Legends versions of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Starscream]]. Grimlock was mostly unchanged from to the Hasbro release, but sported a silver painted face instead of Hasbro's orange painted one.

:In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named "Set Commandos", instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Grimlock, was renamed from "Tiran" to "Drago", originally the Italian name of [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.
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[[File:G1Grimlock ActionMaster.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Me Grimlock no longer able to transform, so me Grimlock over-compensate with really big gun.]]
*'''Grimlock with anti-tank cannon''' (Action Master, [[1990]])
**''Accessories:'' Anti-tank cannon partner, "[[particle beam cannon]]"
:Part of the initial assortment of non-transforming [[Action Master]] figures, Grimlock's design combines his cartoon model with extra toy-based detailing. He came with the [[Anti-tank cannon]] "partner" machine which could be ridden by Grimlock (or any other Action Master) or unfolded via spring-loaded [[gimmick]] to form a really ''big'' hand-held "long-range mortar launcher". He is compatible with any other Action Master vehicle or weapon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Action Master Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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*'''Grimlock''' (1991)
**''Accessories'': [[Energo weapon|'Energo' sword]], twin 'stunner' laser rifle, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets

:Grimlock's original toy was reissued in the European/Australian-exclusive "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" series, with no notable changes. In Greece, these releases were added to re-releases of the [[Defensor (G1)#Toys|Defensor]] and [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]] [[giftsets]].

===Generation 2===
[[File:G2GrimlockBlue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me am Blue! Me am Blue! You could be too! ''(Blue variant pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-G2-Turquoise-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Turquoise variant pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, [[1993]])
**''Accessories:'' 'Energo' sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle,
:Grimlock's original toy was [[redeco]]ed for release in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', this time lacking the missile launcher accessory. He was available in three different colors; the first—and rarest—in his original silver (the easiest way to spot if this is a ''Generation 2'' or original is by the "Autobot" [[tampograph]] on his leg), then in a medium turquoise-blue, and finally (and most commonly) in a dark blue.

{{note|Grimlock outranked Optimus Prime in the Generation 2 toyline! Prime had a rank of 9.}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlcok.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Beast Wars===
[[File:BWtoy-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Ben Yee]] think me Grimlock look like dalmatian... :(]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, [[1997]])
**''Accessories:'' "Spinning slasher sword", tail-bone-sword

:The only new toy in the third wave of second-year ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxes, Grimlock is a [[redeco]] of [[Dinobot (BW)#Toys|Dinobot]] in gray and gold with black spots, transforming into a "raptor" of some variety. His tail detaches and separates to form a gear-powered, spinning blade weapon, while the central "tail bone" separates to be used as a sword. The entire assembly can store in [[robot mode]] by flipping down the tail-mount and pegging the blade's base to the peg on his lower back. He also has a "mutant mask", halves of a dino-skull that flip up to cover his more robotic head. Thankfully these pieces are not pinned in, and can be easily removed for better clearance. He was also slightly [[retool]]ed from the original mold to have ratcheting shoulders and space for an "energon chip" [[rubsign]].

: Grimlock is extra-notable for suffering from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], making his hip-joints in particular prone to snapping off. Grim.
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Alternators/Binaltech===
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[[File:AlternatorsGrimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock no can munch metal, but can burn rubber!]]
* '''Grimlock''' (2005)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''9'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-10'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, energo-sword

: For the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line, Grimlock's [[alternate mode]] was changed from a dinosaur into a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]], 1:24 scale silver {{w|Ford Mustang}} with opening doors, hood, and trunk, a detailed interior, [[rubber tires]] and a working steering mechanism. His engine transforms into a double-barreled gun, and he also carries an orange "energo-sword" which can attach to the underside of his vehicle mode. The toy is one of the most-complained-about ''Alternators'' toys, due to its notoriously finicky transformation (with many small steps that must be performed in exactly the right order) and to several pieces which have a tendency to pop off with relatively small amounts of force. And it's a Grimlock who doesn't transform into a ''Tyrannosaurus rex.

: The main difference between Hasbro's ''Alternators'' version of the toy and the Japanese ''Binaltech'' version is that the latter has its vehicle shell partially made out of painted [[die-cast]] metal parts, whereas the ''Alternators'' version is made entirely out of plastic (not counting the rubber tires). In addition, the ''Binaltech'' version's engine/gun and the wheel's rims are [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]], whereas they're simply painted silver for the ''Alternators'' version.

:This sculpt was retooled into ''Alternators/Binaltech'' [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Wheeljack]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===Classics===
[[File:Grimlockclassicstoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock want to try new appearance, how me look in thigh high boots and stiletto heels?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Grimlock, a gray and gold ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', is a re-imagined form of his original toy, and is notably designed to run rather than drag (theories on the ''T. rex'' having changed from "caveman adversary" to "Carl Lewis in lizard skin" since the Generation 1 incarnation).

:This mold features a few design elements likely influenced by Grimlock's Pretender toy; his bayonet blaster is an homage to his gun/blade combo weapon from said toy, and his tail detaches to become a handheld weapon as it does for the inner robot of his Pretender toy. Another similarity is the ''T. rex'''s upper-body forming the [[robot mode]] legs (though the ''T. rex'' head forms his feet this time around).

:Grimlock's bayonet blaster can be deployed in either mode and fires a clear red projectile. Both weapons can be stored on his back when not used. As with most ''Classics'' toys, Grimlock features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]], placed on the left side of the tyrannosaurus torso/his left leg.

:A common complaint about the figure is the size of the peg being too small in relation to the peg-hole, making it impossible to lock the arms into place. The black shoulder flaps above are apparently meant to tab into these and lock the whole thing together, but the flaps are remarkably out of alignment and the tabs themselves are too short to even reach the slots. In addition, the bayonet blaster has a hair-trigger and for no apparent reason, his fist holes are a few fractions of a millimeter too small to accommodate standard 5mm peg accessories that most modern ''Transformers'' toys use.

:An unpainted ''Classics'' Grimlock was used at the [[BotCon 2007]] customization classes to create ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Overkill (G1)#Timelines|Overkill]]. The mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Grimlock (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Grimlock]] and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|''Universe'' (2008)]] Overkill.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Classics'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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*'''Jetfire and Grimlock Twin Pack''' (2-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

:''Classics'' Grimlock was available in Asian markets in a two-pack with [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Grimlock2pack|''Classics'' Jetfire]]. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.

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===Titanium Series===
[[File:TitaniumWarWithin Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock turn into tank? Me mash brains with style!]]

*'''Grimlock''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, Energo-sword

:Based upon his appearance from ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', this version of Grimlock transforms into a Cybertronic heavy tank. This transforming partly die-cast and plastic Grimlock was initially unreleased due to the cancellation of the ''Transformers'' series of ''Titanium'' toys at retail (the line would continue on for ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' at the three-inch scale). The toy was eventually released in the fall of 2008 as a Toys-R-Us exclusive, alongside the also-almost-unreleased War Within [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Cybertron Heroes Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:TakaraTomy-Henkei!Henkei!-C-03-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Witness me Grimlock, shiny and chrome!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Grimlock is an extensive redeco of ''Classics'' Grimlock, with generally more intricate paint detailing to make him more closely resemble the ''Generation 1'' toy. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat sensitive rubsign seen on the ''Classics'' release, and instead features vacuum-metalized "chromed" plastic (in a similar [[gimmick]] to the ''Beast Wars'' [[Transmetal]]s toys). The vac-metal is used on his [[beast mode]] feet, as well as the ''Tyrannosaurus'' torso, which was, oddly enough, in Hasbro's original deco plan for ''Classics'' Grimlock.
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===Masterpiece===
[[File:Grimlock Masterpiece.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock be smaller than Prime, but me Grimlock more expensive!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-8'''
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, waiter apron, waiter bow tie, waiter tray, 7 unique waiter glasses, intelligence transfer helmet, crown (reissue exclusive), flame (reissue exclusive)

: Released in March of 2009, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grimlock is based upon his original toy and cartoon model, transforming into an outdated view of the ''Tyrannosaurus'' rather than the more accurate depiction seen on ''Classics'' Grimlock. Of all the Masterpiece figures, Grimlock features both the least complex transformation, as well as the least deviation from his original toy's essential [[transformation scheme]].

: ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock features the usage of [[die-cast]] metal for his dinosaur mode's toes and an LED mounted within his right fist which illuminates both his gun's barrels and his sword. As a result of said mechanism, the only articulated part of his right hand is the thumb. Similarly his left hand is modeled much like [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Masterpiece Starscream]]'s hands with the thumb and index finger fully articulated with the remaining fingers joined together. Possibly as a show of good faith regarding the sacrificed articulation, [[TakaraTomy]] designed his alternate mode's arms to be highly poseable, featuring full articulation of the claws with the arms themselves attached to the body with ball joints.

: He features many gimmicks, including the ability to change his eye color in either mode from red to blue with the flip of a switch found at the back of his head in robot mode, and by opening the top of his head in dino mode and switching the eyes around. This allows the owner the choice of representing the use of blue in the cartoon (and his IDW alternate mode) or the use of red in most other media, including his original toy. His tail is connected to his head, and by wiggling and moving it, the head rotates at the base of the neck. Pushing down on his torso in dinosaur mode makes his legs move up higher into his body, and as a result his head will look up. His alt mode's head features jaws that snap shut at the press of a button hidden on his cheek; in addition, it also has a tiny sculpted flame thrower in its mouth, but [[for safety reasons|for your safety]], it does not actually breathe fire (boo). Besides his weapons, he also comes with a cloth apron and bow tie to go with a drinks serving tray he carried in "[[Madman's Paradise]]", as well as the device he used to transfer his super-intelligence into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] in "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]".

:When he was reissued, he came with a crown redecoed from the King Grimlock release and a new flame attachment to go over his sword.

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[[File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Best accessory ever! Me Grimlock know you know it.]]
*'''King Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-8X'''
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, crown

:King Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock with a color scheme based on his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|G1 Marvel comic]]. All of his previously flat gray surfaces are coated in silver paint, his gold chrome is more vibrant, and his previously black plastic is now a dark blue in reference to the limited color palette of the Marvel Comics issues. The colorless chrome used for his tail and arms is now a light blue chrome. He also features some different paint applications: on his dinosaur chest, inside the clear panel on his robot mode chest, and on his robot mode knees. His toes are now metallic yellow instead of metallic gray. He lacks the faceplate paint of the original Masterpiece Grimlock. His sword is also tinted orange rather than neutral clear, and the clear panel on his chest is clear dark green plastic instead of neutral clear. Curiously what were the red eyes in dinosaur mode on the original ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock are now the blue eyes on King Grimlock, and the blue eyes are now the red. The product also features the crown worn by Grimlock in the comics instead of the accessories from the cartoon, such as the waiter apron or the glasses. The [[package art]] is drawn in an homage to the early style of ''The Transformers'' published by Marvel Comics, as well as a bilingual ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' style [[bio]] on the back of the package.

:King Grimlock was only available via [[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]], the official shopping site of TakaraTomy. Pre-orders were open through [[July 31]]st through [[September 11]]th 2009, with the toy shipping out in December.

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*'''Grimlock''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, crown

:Another release of the Masterpiece Grimlock figure, in conjunction with [[Cybertron Con]] alongside a redeco of ''[[Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#CC2013|Jetfire]]. Like Hasbro's previous 2010 release, includes all the accessories from the MP-08X "King" version with the figure in traditional Grimlock colors. Packaged in minimalist black and white Chinese-themed box.

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[[File:Masterpiece-grimlock-hasbro-2014.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock's legs backwards! Me need [[Ratchet (G1)|doctor]] to fix Grimlock's legs!]]
*'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Dinobot Crown of Leadership, sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle

:(Yet) another Hasbro re-release of the figure, four years after the ''Transformers'' version (see below), ''again'' available as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive.

:This figure was also available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in many international Hasbro markets such as Canada, Australia, and Europe. Unusually for a Hasbro-branded release, if purchased through Toys"R"Us in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, or mainland China, or Toys Retailing in Thailand, this figure included a Hasbro Asia "Masterpiece King Grimlock" [[collector coin]].

:Oddly, the Hasbro stock photos display his dino-mode legs as being ''backwards''.

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===Device Label===
*'''Device Grimlock''' (Device Label, 2009)
[[File:Device Label Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Me Grimlock turn into computer-thingy... something not right.]]
: Takara's ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' Grimlock transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a mechanoid raptor. He shares this mold with ''Device Label'' [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]].

: According to early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitations, the mice were originally supposed to depict Generation 1 [[Overkill (G1)#Device Label|Overkill]] and ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Dinobot (BW)#Device Label|Dinobot]].
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===Transformers (2010)===
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[[File:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beryllium baloney not included. Grimlock: 1. Slag: 0.]]
*'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership]], sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle

: [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Grimlock is a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock with King Grimlock's accessories (also redecoed). His gray is darker, he features additional painted details on his thighs, biceps, and waist to mimic label stickers included on the original 1985 figure, the dark gray painted details on his robot mode toes are now gold, the dinosaur mode's toenails are now coated in a thick gold paint rather than the polished golden look of the TakaraTomy version, and the red paint used on the metal area on his crotch is a lighter shade, matching the adjacent red plastic less.

:Grimlock's teeth and claws have been slightly rounded for this release.

:The stock photography to the right is mistransformed, depicting Grimlock's beast mode claws as pointing straight down (as they are in robot mode) instead of laying flat to the ground.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/MasterpieceGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on 2010 Masterpiece Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===Generations===
[[File:Generations fall of cybertron voyager grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Talk about monkey paw wishes—the most [[geewun]] version of this mold is on the ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock page.]]
[[File:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager Class, 2012)
**''Series / number'': '''1 / #003'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[2013]]-[[June 29|06-29]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TG19'''
**''Accessories'': Sword, shield
{{note|''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] was repurposed as Generation 1 Grimlock by ''Transformers Legends'' and ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]''.}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Grimlock transforms into a robotic ''[[Popular beast alternate modes|Tyrannosaurus rex]]''. He comes with a sword with a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] and a peg on either side of the hilt, as well as a shield which can mount via its single peg. Grimlock features 5mm ports for his hands, as well as on his forearms/lower dino legs and shoulders/dino hips. Interestingly, the hollow sides of his dinosaur arms feature [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]-compatible [[C joint|3mm ports]].

:His main [[gimmick]]s, however, are that he has a light in his dinosaur mouth, and a chomping dinosaur jaw. When a lever behind his dino head is pulled, his mouth opens, and the light turns on, strongly illuminating his head. This gimmick can also be used in robot mode, as his dino head ends up inside his hollow chest, although it's not as effective. The [[insignia]] on his chest is the Lightning Strike Coalition variant of the Autobrand.

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the seventh wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, replaces his gray plastics with darker shades, coats much of his gold plastic in shiny metallic gold paint, paints his tail tip silver and his abdomen red, and features more [[Paint operation|paint details]], among other deco changes.

:This toy was [[redeco]]ed for all the other versions of ''Fall of Cybertron'' Grimlock, but was also used for ''Age of Extinction'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Generations'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:Platinum-Edition-G1-Dinobots-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me talk pretty one day!]]
*'''Dinobots''' (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the ''Generations [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Dinobots 5-pack, Grimlock is a redeco and retool of [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock]], sporting a Generation-1 inspired deco and a head. This release also suffers from a small degree of mold deterioration: the ''T. rex'' heels that connect with his forearms and the shoulders/''T. rex'' upper jaw halves seemed to connect loosely.

:Grimlock was bundled with Slug, Slog, Snarl, and Strafe.

: This set was initially released as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in Canada in October 2015, followed by Singapore a month later (although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular store there or not). Much later, it became available via the Australian Toys"R"Us website (but never found in stores). In the United States, it was initally only available online via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] before being found at discount chain Ross a year after its intial release in Canada.
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====Cyber Series====
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock having identity crisis!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)
:Part of the new ''Generations'' Cyber Battalion series, this new Voyager-sized mold of Grimlock transforms from robot to dinosaur and back. The figure has a far greater range of articulation than many other Cyber Series figure to date. A small switch on the back of his beast-mode head moves his jaw up and down.

:This version of Grimlock is a unique amalgamation of three versions of the character; the robot mode head, torso, and transformation scheme take cues from [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Warrior Class|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' Grimlock]], the coloration is borrowed from [[Grimlock (AOE)#Toys|the toys of the live-action movie Grimlock]], lastly the styling and (scientifically outdated) stance of the dinosaur mode resembles the classic G1 Grimlock look.

:Like all of the ''Cyber Series'' figures, Grimlock did not get distribution in the United States, but has been reported showing up in Asian markets and was also solicited to South America. Toy importers did stock this series in a limited capacity and they sold out quickly in 2015 and effectively disappeared at that time.

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====Titans Return====
[[File:TitansReturntoy-Clobber.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Now me Grimlock can take any form me want! Tank, dragon, car, me Grimlock do it all!]]
*'''Clobber''' (Titan Master, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Dragon/bird/gun accessory

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]]s, Clobber is a retool of [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Generations|Crashbash]] and transforms from a robot into a head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger figure in the line. Clobber features a new head piece based on ''Generation 1'' Grimlock's animation model. [[Hasbro]] stated at [[BotCon 2016]] that Clobber ''is'' Grimlock himself, leaving the reasons for his name unclear, but some kind of attempt to avoid confusion with the contemporaneous ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Grimlock (WFC)|character]] seems a likely explanation. Clobber features peg holes in his feet to allow him to stand on a variety of ''Titans Return'' figures, and is packaged with a beast accessory with three modes: a dragon for Clobber to ride, a ''T. rex'' formed by combining with Clobber, or a 5mm-compatible gun for larger figures. His new face piece was molded in black plastic, rather than gunmetal.

:As with Crashbash, Clobber's instructions feature the same error for steps 6(5)-8(7).

:This toy also doubles as the independent ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Clobber (BWU)|Clobber]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRClobber/clobber.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Clobber at TFU.info]''
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====Power of the Primes====
[[File:PotP Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Bandicoots! Me Grimlock can squash Bandicoots.]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-15'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2018]]-[[June 30|06-30]]'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Dinobot Enigma]]
:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Dinobot Grimlock" is a brand new mold which transforms into a very Generation 1-inspired, wide-hipped robotic ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. He can combine with his fellow Dinobots to form [[Volcanicus (Generations)#Toys|Volcanicus]] and can attach any ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style Deluxe Class figure. Like the other Dinobots in this subline, he features translucent plastic with gold paint on the inside to give him a 'layered' look reminiscent of [[#Generation 1|his original toy]]. He also includes two pieces of Prime Armor that each can hold a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (and by extension, an [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]] or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and attach to his forearms as battle claws. These also double as feet for Volcanicus. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Grimlock includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the ''Dinobot Enigma''), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to him via the previously mentioned Prime Armor. In beast mode, he can carry an Enigma, Matrix core, or Prime Master ''in his mouth'', where Volcanicus's chest would be. If you're particularly creative, you could place a Matrix in his mouth.

:In China, Grimlock was also released along with the other four Deluxe Dinobots as a gift-set, exclusive to Hasbro China's TianMao site.<ref>https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=559183834163&skuId=3853426938808</ref>
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====Selects====
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Me Grimlock don't have pesky stickers anymore! Now spend $207 on me Grimlock!]]
*'''Volcanicus''' (Gift set, [[February 27]], 2021)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''TT-GS11'''
** ''Accessories'': 2 guns, 2 swords, 2 Magma Swords, 2 arm-mounted cannons, twin 'stunner' laser rifle, 2 foot-plates, left & right fists
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of his earlier ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|self]], but now with a G1 cartoon-inspired deco, which includes his blue visor from said cartoon. He STILL doesn't have his 'Energo' Sword, but he can more than compensate by using the newly-molded guns or even one of the two Magma Swords (based on the one from his ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generations|self]]) that the set comes with.

:Plus, you can make him a flying ''T. rex'' by plugging the Magma Swords onto his dinosaur mode's back.
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====Studio Series====
[[File:Studio-Series-86-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock Hollywood star!]]
*''' Grimlock & Autobot Wheelie''' (Leader Class, [[2021]])
**''ID Number'': '''86-06'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-64'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[May 29]], 2021'''
**''Accessories'': Galaxial rocket launcher, "[[Quintesson]] Court" backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all-new mold based on his character model from [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original G1 Sunbow cartoon]]. Of note, while the other characters in the ''86'' line reference their models from the 1986 movie, Grimlock is a hybrid of his normal, simplified design and the more complicated design seen in some brief scenes in "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]", giving him an appearance similar to the ''Masterpiece'' figure. Grimlock also conforms to the ''War For Cybertron'' trilogy's concerns for scale, making him the tallest leader class figure in the format.

:This figure comes with a non-transforming [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie]] figurine and Grimlock's rocket launcher, which can store on his back in ''T. rex'' mode. Like the other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this case, the famous (ahem) ''self-invited'' entrance at [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]'s execution in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

:Physical samples seen at the [[October 16]]th [[Fan First Friday]] revealed the final toy would feature gold paint on his robot-mode chest and dinosaur claws instead of yellow and a translucent black chest panel instead of a colorless one (which has the unintentional side effect of homaging the original G1 toy's chest panel).
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===Age of Extinction===
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[[File:AOEtoy-1984Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock feel like me once had [[Mega-Dinobot|bigger purpose in life]]...]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword

: Available only at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, this ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]''-branded two-pack features "1984 Grimlock" in the form of a Generation 1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|Grimlock]]. The toy is slightly retooled to give it [[5 mm post|5mm ports]] in its hands, allowing it to hold the included redeco of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Generation 1 Razorclaw]]'s sword (not pictured in stock photography). Undocumented in the instructions, he can be combined with ''Energon'' [[Swoop (Energon)#Toys|Swoop]] to form an inter-continuity version of [[Mega-Dinobot]]. As an Evolution 2-Pack, Grimlock was packaged alongside an ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#TRUEvolution|Grimlock]] toy.

: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, shrunken character renders for both Grimlocks, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The sword is also packaged on the center of the bubble, instead of hiding underneath it. This figure was also the first release of the [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|''Energon'' Grimlock]] mold in Japan.
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===Transformers (2014)===
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[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock make the Bayformer style look ''good''!]]
*'''Dinobots Generation One 4-pack''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Mace head, mace shaft

:Available only as part of the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] "Dinobots Generation One 4-pack" that was first made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]], Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Grimlock figure, and features heavy use of vacuum metalization, transparent plastic and paint applications to recreate the look of the Generation 1 Grimlock toy. He retains the mace accessory, and its head, or the entire weapon, can be attached to Grimlock's dinosaur mode tail. Grimlock was packaged with [[Swoop (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Strafe]], [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Snarl]], and [[Slag (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Slug]], and their box unfolds into a diorama of the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in [[Mount St. Hilary]]. A similarly-themed toy of [[Slog (AOE)#Amazon|Sludge]] was released via Amazon in ''Age of Extinction'' packaging.
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[[File:TF2014toy-LegionGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock get ''bad'' [[Beast (G1)|feelings]] about combining...]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)

:Part of the Generation 1-inspired 2014 Legion Class assortment, Grimlock is a redeco of ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' ''[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], and transforms into a vaguely shark-like dragon, although his package art, recolored from the [[:File:MTMTE8 cvrRI.jpg|RI cover]] of [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|''More than Meets the Eye'' #8]], and the Hasbro website product description would have you believe that it's a mechanical ''T. rex''. Being the sixth use of the sculpt, it's starting to show instances of [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]], as several sections (such as the tabs that hold the robot mode torso together, or the parts of the beast mode neck formed by the robot mode feet) don't fit properly anymore.

:In the United States, Grimlock has thus far been found at Big Lots and Family Dollar stores. In Australia and Europe, he is available at general retail again, just like the previous [[wave]] of Legion Class figures. In 2015, he was re-released in redesigned packaging now resembling the currently released ''Combiner Wars''-era ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''' packaging template, but replacing the name ''Generations'' with "Authentic Transformers".

:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] on the back of the packaging depicts him with ''Beast Hunters'' Cyberverse Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Optimus Prime]]'s sword, which is also listed as an accessory in the Hasbro website product listing for this toy. The actual toy doesn't include a weapon. Furthermore, the [[instructions]] printed on the back of the packaging of the 2014 release are completely inaccurate, as they are for an [[Grimlock (AOE)#WalmartENmold|entirely different "Grimlock" toy]]! (This was fixed for the 2015 release.) Even if the instructions ''had'' been accurate, they probably wouldn't have mentioned that Grimlock can also form a leg of [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]] (or a combiner of his redecoes).
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===Kre-O===
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[[File:Kre-o-grimlock-unleashed-kreon-and-dino-grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The Lego Dino Attack line got '''''weird''''' after a while...]]
*'''Grimlock Unleashed''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Pieces'': '''333'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Grimlock Unleashed|Galvatron]], Grimlock, [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Grimlock Unleashed|Lockdown]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Optimus Prime]]
**''Accessories'': Sword, crown

:Available only in the "Grimlock Unleashed" set, both the buildable Grimlock and the Grimlock Kreon are based on the Generation One looks of the character, despite the other Kreons on the set being based on their Age of Extinction versions. The Kreon comes with his Energo-Sword and two optional helmets, a Sideswipe-style one and a crown based on the time Grimlock led the Autobots. Unlike other Kreons, Grimlock has his faceplate printed on the figure face instead of added by the helmet.

:It is incredibly poseable and well-built by Kre-O standards.

: This set popped up at Toys"R"Us a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGUGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Unleashed Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Me Best Looking
**''Accessories'': Sword

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Grimlock's deco is extra-detailed, even above the amount of the first figure. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body.

:This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Time to play some foosball again.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0718'''
**''Pieces'': '''82'''
**''Accessories'': Energon-Sword

:Part of the new Battle Changers series, Battle Changers Grimlock transforms from a really badly-proportioned ''T. rex'' into a robot and back without removing any parts! His appearance is reminiscent of his Generation 1 counterpart, while the deco is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' counterpart's toys. Like all of the Battle Changers, Grimlock uses a new hip piece using larger balljoints than the normal Kreons. He also comes with a weapon that, once stickers are applied, resembles the sword used by ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], and can be wielded by his C-joint hands.

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

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===Hero Mashers===
[[File:HM-toy Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock no need robot mode! Me Grimlock king!]]
* '''Electronic Grimlock''' (Electronic Action, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-cannon, left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles, left & right gun-pods, large rifle, flame-blast

: Part of the first (and only) wave of Electronic Action ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Grimlock is a non-transforming is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints... and considerably larger than any other figure in the line at that. His design is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' counterpart, but also takes some cues and the coloration from the Generation 1 version of the character. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory.

: He is designed with a removable head, forelimbs, thighs, lower legs, and tail, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

: His large size is augmented by a large number of accessories and gimmicks. The signature electronic aspect is a light-up mouth, used to illuminate his "flame blast" accessory, or any other transparent accessory you care to stuff into his gaping maw. He also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Legends===
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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|WHERE IS CLOB...no, WHERE ME GRIMLOCK'S BODY GO?]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' [[#Clobber|Clobber]] head, featuring plastic color changes and extensive paint apps to resemble his appearance in the cartoon.

:Grimlock is released along with "[[Stylor#Legends|Chromedome]]", [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], "[[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]]", [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and "[[Arcana#Legends|Brainstorm]]".

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===Authentics===
[[File:Authentics_7inch_Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|{{w|Jurassic World|"She is learning where she fits on the food chain, and I'm not sure you want her to figure that out."}}]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (7 inch, 2018)
:''[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]'' "Dinobot Grimlock" is an all-new Voyager-sized toy based on his [[evergreen]] design. He transforms into a robotic ''T. rex'' in just seven steps. His "wings" and dinosaur head come detached in the packaging.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-5-Inch-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock's arms are flatter than a pancake!]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (5 inch, 2018)
:This new mold of Grimlock is basically a downscaled version of the 7-inch figure to the size of a Commander/Legends/Scout Class toy, and his ''T. rex'' arms are permanently molded on his "wings"/dinosaur body. Grimlock's dinosaur head comes detached in the packaging. While the neck is painted gold unlike the 7-inch figure, the paint operations on Grimlock's robot torso, the robot legs, and the ''T. rex'' toes are omitted.

:This Grimlock was first found at Australian shops. He was also available at some Malaysian Family Mart shops.
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*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Changer, 2020)

:This Grimlock is an all-new mold that scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous Authentics figures.

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Grimlock''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy ID number:''

: Coming packaged at random on carded ''Transformers toys'' during 1986, [[Decoy]] Grimlock is a red soft-rubber figure depicting him in his robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Decoy Grimlock at TFU.info]''

===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock see dead people.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (March 2001)
**''Act'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Brainwave Transfer Device, stand

:A three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Grimlock's dinosaur mode was available in the second wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

: He comes with the [[Brainwave Transfer Device]]<ref>Unnamed here, but later called as such on Takara's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grimlock figure.</ref> seen in the cartoon episode "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]", which... ''can'' sit on his head, but it's not a great fit and falls off at the slightest provocation, especially if you keep the hose attached. Speaking of, in the color version of the figure, the post on top of the helmet may be painted over, making it too thick to fit into the ''very'' small hole in the hose.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Grimlock''' (September 2001)
**''Act'': '''4'''
**''Accessories'': Brainwave Transfer Device, stand

:The original Grimlock PVC was re-released in a solid metallic color for the fourth act of the "Super Collection Figure" series, available only as a rare "[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]", packed at a ''presumed'' ratio of one in every ten cases. (This ratio was given for Secret Figures in later Acts, and it seems unlikely it would change.)

:It is unknown if he replaced a random figure in the lucky case, or was a consistent replacement for a specific one.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]''

===Heroes of Cybertron===
[[File:HOC Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Me Grimlock join Mechs Without Hats.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'', this version of the ''Super Collection Figure'' Grimlock mold was cast in translucent blue plastic and painted over, leaving his eyes and a stripe on the top of his head unpainted to attempt a [[light-piping]] gimmick. This version lacks the Brainwave Transfer Device from the Japanese release, which, let's be honest, was probably for the best.

: This toy was sold on a blister card rather than blindpacked, and a collector card of the character was included instead of the stand.

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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Grimlock bust.JPG|upright=1.2|thumb|'''ME GRIMLOCK DEMAND TO KNOW WHERE ME GRIMLOCK'S LEGS ARE!''']]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)

: [[Hard Hero]]'s Grimlock is a 6.5 inches tall cold-cast porcelain bust, sculpted after his cartoon appearance (complete with blue eyes) and holding a white energo-sword in his right hand. The bust was limited to 2500 pieces, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]]. Grimlock was number 9 in Hard Hero's main series of ''Transformers'' busts.

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===MyClone===
*'''Grimlock''' (Takara, 2003)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MTF015'''
** ''Accessories:'' Grey display stand

:Released in the second wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Grimlock comes with a hexagonal grey display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other ''MyClone'' figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other ''MyClone'' figure, though he stands out as rather unique about the Transformers MyClones, as he's the only one in alternate mode.
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===Generation 1 Figure-Collection===

[[File:Bottlecap grimlock.JPG|thumb|Me Grimlock in black-and-white movie...me feel like [[Godzilla]]!]]

*'''Grimlock''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-5'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Grimlock "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium RM Grimlock.jpg|125px|thumb|Me Grimlock say boogie down!!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, sword, Autobot stand

: ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Grimlock is a non-transforming, three inch die-cast metal figurine based on his toy and comic/cartoon model. He has very limited articulation, in his neck, waist and shoulders. Grimlock is posed squatting and/or dancing.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Robot Masters Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Attacktix===
*'''Grimlock''' (Booster, 2007)

[[File:Attacktix Grimlock.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Me Grimlock can't move. [[The Last Stand|Seem]] [[Blast from the Past|to]] [[Spotlight: Shockwave|happen]] [[Still Life!|a lot]].]]
:Attacktix Grimlock is depicted in his ''Tyrannosarus'' mode, and has a sculpt based heavily upon his original G1 toy. Pressing down on his back will cause his head to extend and presumably hit whatever he's facing.

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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
* '''Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

[[File:Grimlock Mini-bust.jpg|thumb|When me Grimlock get legs back, you in ''BIG TROUBLE!'']]
: A mini-bust of Grimlock based on his appearance in the cartoon was released by Diamond Select in 2007. The figure includes the upper body of Grimlock, wielding his energo-sword, acting as if rushing into the battlefield. There is the head of his beast mode sculpted into the base of the statue.

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* '''War Within Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

[[File:Grimlock sdcc.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock say no fun to be exclusive all of time.]]
: War Within Grimlock was an Action Figure Xpress exclusive at the 2007 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. He was sculpted by Chris Lee of Art Asylum and limited to 600 pieces. The sculpt features Grimlock holding his flaming sword. The front of his vehicle mode is sculpted onto the base of the bust.

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===Robot Heroes===
*'''Grimlock Vs Shockwave''' (Two Pack, 2007)

[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Me Gwimwock no cutie, me king!]]
: Packed with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]], ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Grimlock is a detailed two-inch tall soft-plastic figurine with exaggerated, cartoonish proportions and an amusing "raised eyebrow" look on his face. He is sculpted holding his sword in his right hand. He has swivel joints at his shoulders and neck. He brings cuddly wuddly death.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A head to match his ego.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2007)

: A 48-point "rare" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Grimlock "transforms" into a gray vague approximation of a ''T. rex''. He uses the same parts layout as [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Cruellock]].

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===Mighty Muggs===
[[File:MightyMuggs Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock am huuge hit with lady-bots!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Energo-sword

: This [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in Grimlock's neck and arms. He comes with a similarly super-deformed version of his trademark energo-sword.
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[[File:MightyMuggs 2018 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Me Grimlock not appreciate recurring head trauma.]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[2019]])

: Influenced by his [[evergreen]] design, this new Grimlock is part of the second wave of the line's 2018 relaunch. Gently push his precious little head to access one of three different faces: irritable, impatient, and incensed.
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===Titan Warriors===
*'''Titan Warrior 5-Pack''' (2013)
:Available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this Grimlock is a 6" PVC [[Titan Heroes|Titan Warrior]] figure (similar to Bandai's ''Ultra/Sentai/Rider Hero, Movie Monster Series'') with articulated arms. He was packed with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Unlike the other four, Grimlock never received an individual release.

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===EX Gōkin===
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, two open hands, two gripping hands, energo-sword, stunner laser, galaxial rocket launcher, alternate head, display stand

: A 7-inch tall non-transforming Grimlock action figure was produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their ''EX Gōkin Transformers Series'' line. He comes with a number of extra hands as well as the energo-sword, double-barreled rifle and (non-firing) rocket launcher of the original toy. While his mold and paint details are heavily based on the original Generation 1 Grimlock toy, his proportions are cartoon-based and he includes an alternate blue-eyed headsculpt based on his [[:File:Grimhead.JPG|early cartoon head]].

::*''[http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_transformersseries_grimlock.html More information on ''EX Gōkin'' Grimlock at Art Storm's official site]''

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===Thrilling 30===
*'''Grimlock''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''2 / #19'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Grimlock was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Grimlock figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Shockwave]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Rodimus]].

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===Tiny Titans===
[[File:TinyTitans-Series6-Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|Me Grimlock say don't eat yellow lightsaber!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Titans, 2016)
**''Series'': '''6'''
**''Number'': '''10/12'''

: Part of the sixth and final assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Grimlock is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===Magic: The Gathering===
[[File:MTG-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Tap for mana?" Me Grimlock no just tap, me smash!]]
*'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader / Grimlock, Ferocious King''' (Hasbro and [[Wizards of the Coast|Wizards]], 2017)
: A [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this trading card was released as part of the "2017 ''Magic: The Gathering'' HasCon Collection" three-card promo set, alongside "[[Nerf]] War" and "Sword of Dungeons & Dragons" cards. The card is reversible, depicting Grimlock in robot mode on one side ("Dinobot Leader") and his alternate mode on the other ("Ferocious King"), with each side having different stats and abilities. Each side of the card's flavor text features a different Grimlock quote: one from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', and one from "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]". The card bears a silver border, indicating it is illegal to use in official ''Magic'' tournament play.

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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1Grimlock.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T21/T40'''
**''Stars: ''10
:'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.
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[[File:W2Grimlock.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock, Powerful Commander''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T27/T46'''
**''Stars: ''9

:Grimlock, Powerful Commander was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Grimlock, Powerful Commander is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Grimlock, Powerful Commander depicts [[Volcanicus (Generations)|Volcanicus']] head and torso, which is formed by Grimlock in the artwork.

:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.

:Grimlock, Powerful Commander can be used to form Volcanicus, Fiery Champion with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Dinobot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Dinobots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.

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[[File:W5Clobber.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Clobber''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T15/T46'''
**''Stars: ''4

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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===ReAction Figures===
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2020)
**''Accessories'' Energo Sword, Twin Laser Rifle

:Released as part of [[Super7]]'s ReAction Figure line, this Grimlock is a non-transforming 3 3/4 inch toy that features a rather limited articulation akin to the vintage action figures from Kenner. Grimlock also comes with his signature accessories.

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==Notes==
[[File:DiacloneGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Me Diaclone Grimlock...kinda boring.]]
[[File:Grimlock Natural History Museum.JPG|upright=1.3|thumb|Me Grimlock '''BIG''' person, so they put Grimlock's statue in Natural History Museum!]]
[[File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Heavy Metal Greymon.]]
* Grimlock was originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus". The only differences between this incarnation and the ''Transformers'' release is that the ''Diaclone'' version has a silver-chromed sword and a blue crotch piece rather than red, as well as coming with a green-and-black Diaclone pilot figure.
* The original ''Diaclone'' commercial for the mold that became Grimlock showed him spewing fire from his mouth. So much for truth in advertising!
* There is a Grimlock toy placed in the showcase in the dinosaur section of the {{w|Natural History Museum}} in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]; oddly, this doesn't make him the [[Slag (G1)|only one]].
* Grimlock's function is [[Lieutenant Commander]] instead of Dinobot Commander on his Pretender Classic and Alternator toys. Lieutenant Commander is [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]'s rank. Deal with it, egobot.
* Despite being released in three different color schemes during the ''Generation 2'' toyline, a piece of recolored card artwork—seemingly from the collection of a former [[Hasbro]] employee—has surfaced on [[eBay]] (alongside recolored artwork of [[:File:G2SwoopArtwork.jpg|Swoop]] and [[:File:G2SludgeBoxart.jpg|Sludge]]), showing what may have been an intended fourth version of the Grimlock toy for that line. Being bright yellow with teal stripes, it certainly ''looks'' very [[neon|'90s]].
* [[T-Wrecks]] may have been intended to be a new form for Grimlock, based on the references in his tech spec bio to his ''Beast Wars'' "Attack Specialist" function and other hints. However, T-Wrecks' appearances in the [[3H Productions]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe: The Wreckers]]'' comics suggest he is a new, unrelated character.
* A working name for the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Ford Mustang mold which ultimately ended up as Grimlock was "[[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]]", according to various early store listings.
* The [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] toy released in the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'' toyline]] was originally created by [[Hasbro]] for release as a special new-mold addition for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]], and was intended to represent Generation 1 Grimlock. However, it wasn't and it didn't for the combination of budgetary concerns and keeping the combination gimmick (since he combines with the packed-in [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to form "[[Mega-Dinobot]]") only in the ''Energon'' toyline, which had combination as a central theme.

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Doubledealer

2021-01-20T19:05:34Z

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:''Doubledealer is an [[Autobot]], [[Decepticon]] and/or [[Mercenary]] [[Powermaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Doubledealer boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I've got something for you...the lowest-cost SR-22!"]]
'''Doubledealer''' is unique among Transformers as he holds a place in the Autobot and Decepticon armies. The truth, however, is that this ruthless mechanoid is a mercenary loyal only to whomever is paying him, and then only if no better offer catches his eye. At times, even his own partners are unaware of all of Doubledealer's duplicitous dealings. His skills and power make him a valuable asset to both sides, but both really only trust him as far as they could throw a [[Guardian robot]].

Doubledealer is also almost unique among [[Powermaster]]s in possessing two [[Binary bonding|binary bonded]] partners, [[Knok]] and [[Skar (Decepticon)|Skar]]. In some universes, he is affiliated with the [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] rather than the Autobots or Decepticons, taking his role as an actual mercenary to the next level.

{{bigquote|The price of victory is never too high.|Doubledealer's [[bio]] quote}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Doubledealerofthecentury.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Little does Roadhandler know that you can get faction symbols at reprolabels.com.]]
''A Decepticon named '''Dealer''' escaped with both [[Chainclaw (G1)|Chainclaw]] and the secret Autobot plans he was carrying, despite the [[Micromaster]] [[Race Car Patrol]]'s efforts. A mysterious Autobot named '''Double''' immediately offered his services, explaining that it was his fault that Dealer got away with Chainclaw. After [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] scanned his [[Insignia|Autobrand]] for authenticity and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] granted him [[energon cube]]s for the mission, Double left to redeem himself. Meanwhile, Dealer presented the Autobot plans to [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] and left.''

''Double arrived back to the Autobots with Chainclaw, but he appeared severely damaged. He told of how Dealer had taken both his energon and the plans, and pleaded for his forgiveness. Optimus Prime, the Race Car Patrol, and Chainclaw left, leaving Double alone. Surprise! The mystery figure was both Autobot and Decepticon, both Double and Dealer! Having conned each side from both the Energon cubes and the Autobot plans, he took to the air in triumph.'' {{storylink|(Double) Deal of the Century!}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
The "Powermaster Spy" attended the celebration in New York held by Megatron where a statue of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] was gifted to the city. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 4#Transformers in Action: The Troy Principle|The Troy Principle}} Those events were recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a [[City of Fear!|nuclear disaster]] in [[Kalis]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 21|In Memory of Earth}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:DoubledealerFalconDreamwave.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Who wouldn't hire this guy?]]
Doubledealer carefully chose his partners to best represent him to each faction. Neither Knok nor Skar knows of the other's existence, nor of their master's double life. His two partners are loyal to the Autobots and Decepticons respectively.

{{note|Doubledealer appears only in "[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]" in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave continuity]]. His partners are drawn to appear totally robotic. The profile seems to suggest that they are Cybertronians themselves, and not organic beings as all other Powermaster partners have been portrayed. How exactly the Powermaster process would operate between mechanoids is unknown.}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:SpotlightHotRod DoubleDealer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Would a guy with red eyes betray you?]]
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Spotlight: Hot Rod]]

A part of [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]'s first command, the Autobot called '''Dealer''' was left to face a Decepticon ambush alone while Hot Rod, having already lost the rest of his team, escaped with the mission's objective, the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]]. Stricken with guilt, Hot Rod infiltrated the Decepticon Penal Colony [[Styx]] and evacuated Dealer. Though Hot Rod was at first uneasy around Dealer, considering their history, Dealer explained that he understood Hot Rod's need to complete the mission and leave without him and that he wished to become friends.

Unbeknownst to the young Autobot, however, Dealer was the true reason for the loss of Hot Rod's team. Dealer was an undercover agent working for the Decepticon mercenary [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]] and in that capacity had sabotaged Hot Rod's equipment and staged the ambush. With the Magnificence stored in a location known only by Hot Rod, he befriended the Autobot with designs to learn its hiding place. Banzaitron, learning of his hire's double cross, renamed him Doubledealer. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hot Rod}}

"Doubledealer" attempted to persuade Hot Rod into bribing or coercing others into getting the two-faced double agent reassigned to [[Earth]], but Hot Rod responded noncommittally. {{storylink|Devastation issue 2|Devastation #2}} The traitor maintained contact with Banzaitron, selling him bits of information such as the existence of Transformer [[combiner]] warriors discovered by the Autobots, which the Decepticon used to track them to the penitentiary on [[Garrus-9]], staging a full-scale assault to acquire this revolutionary technology. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

[[File:SpotlightDoubledealer-vehiclemode.jpg|left|thumb|300px|He's a chicken, I tell you! A giant chicken!]]

When the Autobots were faced with the growing threat of [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] and his [[expansion]] project, Dealer saw opportunity in the chaos. Using their lack of knowledge about the current situation as an excuse, Dealer contacted [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] and suggested that the Magnificence could be the solution to their problems. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} Agreeing with Dealer's suggestion, Prime sent him to Earth to make contact with Hot Rod and retrieve the Magnificence from its secret location. The two "old friends" returned to Ki-Aleta, as apparently Hot Rod had never removed the device from the very planet on which they acquired it. Seeing the Omega Bunker and the site of his greatest failure, however, made Hot Rod start ruminating about how everything went so wrong so fast on that fateful mission. Dealer did his best to console Hot Rod while still pushing him towards revealing the Magnificence's location. However, he also started to waver under the stress of the memories of belonging to a group who thought of him as a friend - and whom he betrayed. They eventually made it to the rocky mountain peak where the device was hidden, beneath a constant storm of ionic energy to mask its presence. As Hot Rod pulled the Magnificence from its hiding place at the summit, Doubledealer was prepared to shoot his former commander in the back and claim his prize. Unfortunately for Dealer, Hot Rod had finally pieced together enough of the evidence to suspect Dealer of foul play. Once the Magnificence confirmed his suspicions, he spun and shot down the treacherous Autobot first, while Dealer hesitated to shoot his once friend in the back. Doubledealer's chest exploded under fire, and he fell the entire height of the mountain, only to smash into pieces at the base. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}
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===''TransTech''===
In [[Primax 806.30 Gamma]], '''Double Dealer''' and several Decepticons partnered up with the [[Kalistan]]ian terrorist organization [[S.K.A.R.]] in a bid to conquer the world. Double Dealer himself was binary-bonded to S.K.A.R.'s leader, [[Iron Klaw|Count von Rani]], and the duo would confuse their enemies by assuming an Autobot disguise whenever von Rani was in not in his costume as Iron Klaw. A globe-spanning confrontation ensued between S.K.A.R. and the [[Screaming Eagles]], but ultimately, the Joes and Autobots emerged victorious. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor| [[Michael Schwalbe]] (English)|[[Gilles Morvan]] (French), [[Tilo Schmitz]] (German), [[Raul Labancca]] (Portuguese), [[Roberto Encinas]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Óscar Flores]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Saverio Indrio]] (Italian)}}
[[File:Earthrise2MercsSaveAutobots.jpg|thumb|350px]]
A [[Mercenary]] who did not believe in the value of factions, Douledealer served as captain of the starship ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'', hired by the [[Quintesson]] [[Deseeus]] to bring in the [[Autobot]]s of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} As he and his team infiltrated the ''Ark'', Doubledealer made his way to the bridge and spotted the inert form of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} Reactivating and commandeering the ship, Doubledealer forced [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to stand down upon the Autobots' reactivation.

Arriving on [[Chaar]], Doubledealer explained to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] explained his place as a Mercenary before delivering his captives to Deseeus. As the [[Quintesson Judge]] droned on to Optimus, Doubledealer lounged on the steps to the Quintesson's throne while waiting (impatiently) for his payment. However, Deseeus—whose Wrath face had turned on and killed the Judge's other faces—declined the Mercenaries' payment and demanded they leave. Doubledealer and Deseeus threatened each other with their respective armies, with the Mercenaries eventually conceding. Doubledealer left the scene to contact [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from the ''Ark'', {{Storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} and worked out a deal regarding its location and crew, something [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] kept a record of. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}} Aiming for a chance at revenge against Deseeus, Doubledealer and his crew returned to ally with the Autobots long enough for them to fend off Deseeus's army and escape Chaar aboard the ''Ark''.

After leaving Chaar aboard the ''Fool's Fortune'', Doubledealer and his crew subtly followed the Autobot ship at a distance so the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' could travel to the ''Ark''. {{Storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} During the journey, Doubledealer was captured and mentally controlled by Deseeus, causing three of [[Dirge (G1)|his]] [[Ramjet (G1)|crew]] [[Thrust (G1)|members]] to leave.

The Quintesson-controlled Doubledealer pursued the Autobots with the ''Fool's Fortune'' through the [[Dead Universe]] before arriving above [[Earth]], where he faced off both the ''Ark'' and the ''Nemesis''. Through ordered by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to destroy the Autobots per his agreement with Megatron, the ''Fool's Fortune'' simply fired upon the ''Ark''. After being questioned by Bumblebee as to who was paying him, Deseeus revealed himself as the one pulling the strings before tossing an unconscious Doubledealer aside. Doubledealer was presumably killed when the ''Fool's Fortune'' warp drive exploded during the dogfight. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Doubledealercommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Piranacon we expect to fall for this. Hey, Prime...?]]
Various Autobots wondered amongst each other who the new Transformer with Powermaster [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] could be. Turns out, it was Doubledealer, the Powermaster Mercenary! And, uh, he was also talking to [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]! Well, lets hope that's addressed at some point. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Doubledealer|Doubledealer commercial}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Doubledealer.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Doubledealer participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 150 units of Cybermetal, 90 units of Transmetal, and 55 hunter cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
{{note|Doubledealer's appearance is similar to that of the ''Generations'' version. Rather than having an Autobot and Decepticon allegiance, Doubledealer is depicted as a pureblood Decepticon with the alternate forms of a plane and a tank.}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EarthWars_Doubledealer.jpg|right=250px|thumb|]]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1DoubleDealer Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Autobot, Decepticon, and evil imperialist military vehicle]]
*'''Doubledealer with Knok & Skar''' (Powermaster, [[1988]])
**''Accessories'': Engine holder/chest plate, missile top, missile bottom/solid light blaster
: Doubledealer's "default" mode is an ICBM missile launcher truck with no visible [[Insignia|faction sigils]]. One engine can plug into the top of the truck, while the other can be stored in the chest plate/engine holder plugged into the back of the missile. By plugging [[Knok]] into the engine socket, his Autobot humanoid [[robot mode]] is unlocked. In this form, the ICBM splits up to form a handgun and shoulder-mounted (non-firing) launcher. Also, [[Skar (Decepticon)|Skar]] can be stored by plugging him into the robot's butt. By plugging Skar into the socket in truck mode, his Decepticon "bird" mode is unlocked, and the missile splits into a pair of guns (one on his back and the other on his undercarriage). In bird mode, Knok can be stored in the chest plate/engine holder plugged into the back of the missile.

: This mold was used to make ''Masterforce'' [[Clouder#Toys|Doubleclouder]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Doubledealer/doubledealer.htm More information on Doubledealer at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1988/instr_doubledealer.jpg Instruction booklet for Doubledealer at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:Transformers Generations Voyager Doubledealer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In robot mode, he's got an Autobot symbol on his butt and a Decepticon symbol on his mullet.]]
*'''Decepticon Doubledealer''' (Voyager Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number:'' '''02 / 004'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, scimitar, missile

: Part of the fifth wave of [[2012]]–[[2013]] ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#T30|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Doubledealer is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Generations|Blitzwing]] from the same line, and transforms into two vaguely futuristic vehicles: a jet with an opening cockpit and back-mounted rocket boosters, with teeth and eye nosecone decorations to evoke the original toy's Decepticon mode, as well as a tank with a rotating turret and a spring-loaded cannon that launches its missile when the barrel is compressed. The cannon can also be swung out and deployed for use in [[alternate mode|jet mode]]. He comes with a blaster and a sword, both of which mount/are held by [[5 mm post]]. He features 5mm ports for his hands, shoulders/vehicle sides, cannon base, and wings, while both weapons have numerous additional posts and ports. His head is based off his original toy's head (and yes, therefore, no more face-swapping feature).

: In keeping with the faction-switching part of the character concept, Doubledealer has no faction sigils on his robot mode, a Decepticon sigil on the jet mode, and an Autobot sigil on the tank mode. Unfortunately, the [[design flaw]] in the shoulder construction remains. Doubledealer's stock photography has him slightly mistransformed, depicting his shoulder wings folded inward in robot mode, and his waist flaps folded in tank mode.

: This version of the mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Cloud|Starscream]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenDoubledealer/doubledealer.htm More information on ''Generations'' Doubledealer at TFU.info]''
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Voyager-Doubledealer.jpg|upright=2|thumb|At least they had the courtesy of putting the missile on his bird mode back rather than letting it dangle below.]]
*'''Doubledealer''' (Leader Class, July [[2020]])
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E23'''
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-08'''
:*''Japanese release date'': '''[[September 26]], 2020'''
:*''Accessories'': (non-firing) missile front and back sections, bird tail section with vehicle stabilizer legs, radar pod, two non-firing missile pods, machine gun
:''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Doubledealer is a brand-new mold, modernizing the original figure to a great extent. He is the first Leader class figure in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to be a fully Leader-sized figure rather than a Voyager-size figure with added parts. He still transforms into a missile carrier and a robot bird. This version officially has the whole missile on top, similar to his Dreamwave design. However, the end can be mounted underneath for a G1 accurate look. Doubledealer also features a new fourth mode, featuring fold-out stabilizer legs that pose the vehicle as though it were launching the missile. His chest has a compartment inside to store ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' 'cassette'-type Micromasters similarly to [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]] - and cassette versions of Knok and Skar were released in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Selects|Generations Selects]]'' subline to accompany him.

:Speaking of Knok: Leader Doubledealer's robot-mode abs are sculpted to look like he still has the G1 Knok Powermaster engine inserted. This ''[[kibble#faux parts|faux]]'' Knok segment is actually removable and can be used by any toy with a [[5 mm post|5mm post]]. Optimally, it would be placed on the flipped out peg on Knok's back. Also undocumented in the instructions, Doubledealer's elbows can lock his arms at a 90-degree angle. This can be accomplished by lining up the flat corners of the arms and forearms surrounding the elbow joints. The locking function helps him hold up his cannon; without the feature in action, the extra weight can cause the arms' friction joints to droop.

:Doubledealer features panels on his robot mode shoulders that can be flipped to display either Autobot or Decepticon insignias, referencing his duplicitous nature. He has no visible faction insignias in vehicle or bird modes.

:Special care should be taken when transforming him into bird mode: it involves a "staircase" motion that pushes his double-jointed knees in one direction while pushing his lower legs in the opposite direction, and if excessive force is used the lower legs can pop out of the knee assembly and are subsequently very difficult to reattach.

:Originally shown as a [[Mercenary]] at [[Toy Fair|New York Toy Fair 2020]], Doubledealer was released in outwardly-Decepticon themed packaging yet retains Mercenary symbols on both the instructions and the cardboard backdrop. Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the backdrop is an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map, with a thin red piece of transparent plastic to read the star map. Doubledealer's piece of the map depicts an unknown planet that resembles [[Nebulos]]. Like most ''Earthrise'' figures from wave 2 onward, however, it is misprinted, and overlays the "decodable" red graphics from the map piece included with [[Astrotrain_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Astrotrain]] on top of the details unique to Doubledealer's piece.

:His missile was redecoed and included in the [[Botropolis]] Rescue Mission, specifically for [[Overair (facility)#Generations|Overair]].
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==Notes==
* Despite Doubledealer's packaging using the Decepticon color scheme and logo, contemporary fiction depicted him as a "whichever".
* Though his toy bio and all other material describe his Decepticon bird mode as a "falcon", the head of the toy actually looks like a vulture, which would seem more fitting given his mercenary nature.
* In the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon]], [[Clouder|Doubleclouder]] is colored as if he was Double''dealer'', rather than using the Doubleclouder toy's coloration. This isn't the only instance of the cartoon using [[Hasbro]] colorations over [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s; the Decepticon [[Sparkdash]] use Hasbro colors as well, rather than their Takara-released toy colors.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Doubledealer''' (ダブルディーラー ''Daburudīrā'')

[[Category:Double agents]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mercenaries]]
[[Category:Powermasters]]
[[Category:Spies]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise characters]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Doubledealer

2021-01-20T19:04:49Z

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:''Doubledealer is an [[Autobot]], [[Decepticon]] and/or [[Mercenary]] [[Powermaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Doubledealer boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I've got something for you...the lowest-cost SR-22!"]]
'''Doubledealer''' is unique among Transformers as he holds a place in the Autobot and Decepticon armies. The truth, however, is that this ruthless mechanoid is a mercenary loyal only to whomever is paying him, and then only if no better offer catches his eye. At times, even his own partners are unaware of all of Doubledealer's duplicitous dealings. His skills and power make him a valuable asset to both sides, but both really only trust him as far as they could throw a [[Guardian robot]].

Doubledealer is also almost unique among [[Powermaster]]s in possessing two [[Binary bonding|binary bonded]] partners, [[Knok]] and [[Skar (Decepticon)|Skar]]. In some universes, he is affiliated with the [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] rather than the Autobots or Decepticons, taking his role as an actual mercenary to the next level.

{{bigquote|The price of victory is never too high.|Doubledealer's [[bio]] quote}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Doubledealerofthecentury.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Little does Roadhandler know that you can get faction symbols at reprolabels.com.]]
''A Decepticon named '''Dealer''' escaped with both [[Chainclaw (G1)|Chainclaw]] and the secret Autobot plans he was carrying, despite the [[Micromaster]] [[Race Car Patrol]]'s efforts. A mysterious Autobot named '''Double''' immediately offered his services, explaining that it was his fault that Dealer got away with Chainclaw. After [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] scanned his [[Insignia|Autobrand]] for authenticity and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] granted him [[energon cube]]s for the mission, Double left to redeem himself. Meanwhile, Dealer presented the Autobot plans to [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] and left.''

''Double arrived back to the Autobots with Chainclaw, but he appeared severely damaged. He told of how Dealer had taken both his energon and the plans, and pleaded for his forgiveness. Optimus Prime, the Race Car Patrol, and Chainclaw left, leaving Double alone. Surprise! The mystery figure was both Autobot and Decepticon, both Double and Dealer! Having conned each side from both the Energon cubes and the Autobot plans, he took to the air in triumph.'' {{storylink|(Double) Deal of the Century!}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
The "Powermaster Spy" attended the celebration in New York held by Megatron where a statue of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] was gifted to the city. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 4#Transformers in Action: The Troy Principle|The Troy Principle}} Those events were recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a [[City of Fear!|nuclear disaster]] in [[Kalis]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 21|In Memory of Earth}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:DoubledealerFalconDreamwave.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Who wouldn't hire this guy?]]
Doubledealer carefully chose his partners to best represent him to each faction. Neither Knok nor Skar knows of the other's existence, nor of their master's double life. His two partners are loyal to the Autobots and Decepticons respectively.

{{note|Doubledealer appears only in "[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]" in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave continuity]]. His partners are drawn to appear totally robotic. The profile seems to suggest that they are Cybertronians themselves, and not organic beings as all other Powermaster partners have been portrayed. How exactly the Powermaster process would operate between mechanoids is unknown.}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:SpotlightHotRod DoubleDealer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Would a guy with red eyes betray you?]]
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Spotlight: Hot Rod]]

A part of [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]'s first command, the Autobot called '''Dealer''' was left to face a Decepticon ambush alone while Hot Rod, having already lost the rest of his team, escaped with the mission's objective, the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]]. Stricken with guilt, Hot Rod infiltrated the Decepticon Penal Colony [[Styx]] and evacuated Dealer. Though Hot Rod was at first uneasy around Dealer, considering their history, Dealer explained that he understood Hot Rod's need to complete the mission and leave without him and that he wished to become friends.

Unbeknownst to the young Autobot, however, Dealer was the true reason for the loss of Hot Rod's team. Dealer was an undercover agent working for the Decepticon mercenary [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]] and in that capacity had sabotaged Hot Rod's equipment and staged the ambush. With the Magnificence stored in a location known only by Hot Rod, he befriended the Autobot with designs to learn its hiding place. Banzaitron, learning of his hire's double cross, renamed him Doubledealer. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hot Rod}}

"Doubledealer" attempted to persuade Hot Rod into bribing or coercing others into getting the two-faced double agent reassigned to [[Earth]], but Hot Rod responded noncommittally. {{storylink|Devastation issue 2|Devastation #2}} The traitor maintained contact with Banzaitron, selling him bits of information such as the existence of Transformer [[combiner]] warriors discovered by the Autobots, which the Decepticon used to track them to the penitentiary on [[Garrus-9]], staging a full-scale assault to acquire this revolutionary technology. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

[[File:SpotlightDoubledealer-vehiclemode.jpg|left|thumb|300px|He's a chicken, I tell you! A giant chicken!]]

When the Autobots were faced with the growing threat of [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] and his [[expansion]] project, Dealer saw opportunity in the chaos. Using their lack of knowledge about the current situation as an excuse, Dealer contacted [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] and suggested that the Magnificence could be the solution to their problems. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} Agreeing with Dealer's suggestion, Prime sent him to Earth to make contact with Hot Rod and retrieve the Magnificence from its secret location. The two "old friends" returned to Ki-Aleta, as apparently Hot Rod had never removed the device from the very planet on which they acquired it. Seeing the Omega Bunker and the site of his greatest failure, however, made Hot Rod start ruminating about how everything went so wrong so fast on that fateful mission. Dealer did his best to console Hot Rod while still pushing him towards revealing the Magnificence's location. However, he also started to waver under the stress of the memories of belonging to a group who thought of him as a friend - and whom he betrayed. They eventually made it to the rocky mountain peak where the device was hidden, beneath a constant storm of ionic energy to mask its presence. As Hot Rod pulled the Magnificence from its hiding place at the summit, Doubledealer was prepared to shoot his former commander in the back and claim his prize. Unfortunately for Dealer, Hot Rod had finally pieced together enough of the evidence to suspect Dealer of foul play. Once the Magnificence confirmed his suspicions, he spun and shot down the treacherous Autobot first, while Dealer hesitated to shoot his once friend in the back. Doubledealer's chest exploded under fire, and he fell the entire height of the mountain, only to smash into pieces at the base. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}
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===''TransTech''===
In [[Primax 806.30 Gamma]], '''Double Dealer''' and several Decepticons partnered up with the [[Kalistan]]ian terrorist organization [[S.K.A.R.]] in a bid to conquer the world. Double Dealer himself was binary-bonded to S.K.A.R.'s leader, [[Iron Klaw|Count von Rani]], and the duo would confuse their enemies by assuming an Autobot disguise whenever von Rani was in not in his costume as Iron Klaw. A globe-spanning confrontation ensued between S.K.A.R. and the [[Screaming Eagles]], but ultimately, the Joes and Autobots emerged victorious. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor| [[Michael Schwalbe]] (English)|[[Gilles Morvan]] (French), [[Tilo Schmitz]] (German), [[Raul Labancca]] (Portuguese), [[Roberto Encinas]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Óscar Flores]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Saverio Indrio]] (Italian)}}
[[File:Earthrise2MercsSaveAutobots.jpg|thumb|350px]]
A [[Mercenary]] who did not believe in the value of factions, Douledealer served as captain of the starship ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'', hired by the [[Quintesson]] [[Deseeus]] to bring in the [[Autobot]]s of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} As he and his team infiltrated the ''Ark'', Doubledealer made his way to the bridge and spotted the inert form of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} Reactivating and commandeering the ship, Doubledealer forced [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to stand down upon the Autobots' reactivation.

Arriving on [[Chaar]], Doubledealer explained to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] explained his place as a Mercenary before delivering his captives to Deseeus. As the [[Quintesson Judge]] droned on to Optimus, Doubledealer lounged on the steps to the Quintesson's throne while waiting (impatiently) for his payment. However, Deseeus—whose Wrath face had turned on and killed the Judge's other faces—declined the Mercenaries' payment and demanded they leave. Doubledealer and Deseeus threatened each other with their respective armies, with the Mercenaries eventually conceding. Doubledealer left the scene to contact [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from the ''Ark'', {{Storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} and worked out a deal regarding its location and crew, something [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] kept a record of. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}} Aiming for a chance at revenge against Deseeus, Doubledealer and his crew returned to ally with the Autobots long enough for them to fend off Deseeus's army and escape Chaar aboard the ''Ark''.

After leaving Chaar aboard the ''Fool's Fortune'', Doubledealer and his crew subtly followed the Autobot ship at a distance so the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' could travel to the ''Ark''. {{Storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} During the journey, Doubledealer was captured and mentally controlled by Deseeus, causing three of [[Dirge (G1)|his]] [[Ramjet (G1)|crew]] [[Thrust (G1)|members]] to leave.

The Quintesson-controlled Doubledealer pursued the Autobots with the ''Fool's Fortune'' through the [[Dead Universe]] before arriving above [[Earth]], where he faced off both the ''Ark'' and the ''Nemesis''. Through ordered by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to destroy the Autobots per his agreement with Megatron, the ''Fool's Fortune'' simply fired upon the ''Ark''. After being questioned by Bumblebee as to who was paying him, Deseeus revealed himself as the one pulling the strings before tossing an unconscious Doubledealer aside. Doubledealer was presumably killed when the ''Fool's Fortune'' warp drive exploded during the dogfight. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Doubledealercommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Piranacon we expect to fall for this. Hey, Prime...?]]
Various Autobots wondered amongst each other who the new Transformer with Powermaster [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] could be. Turns out, it was Doubledealer, the Powermaster Mercenary! And, uh, he was also talking to [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]! Well, lets hope that's addressed at some point. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Doubledealer|Doubledealer commercial}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Doubledealer.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Doubledealer participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 150 units of Cybermetal, 90 units of Transmetal, and 55 hunter cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
{{note|Doubledealer's appearance is similar to that of the ''Generations'' version. Rather than having an Autobot and Decepticon allegiance, Doubledealer is depicted as a pureblood Decepticon with the alternate forms of a plane and a tank.}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EarthWars_Doubledealer.jpg|right=250px|thumb|]]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1DoubleDealer Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Autobot, Decepticon, and evil imperialist military vehicle]]
*'''Doubledealer with Knok & Skar''' (Powermaster, [[1988]])
**''Accessories'': Engine holder/chest plate, missile top, missile bottom/solid light blaster
: Doubledealer's "default" mode is an ICBM missile launcher truck with no visible [[Insignia|faction sigils]]. One engine can plug into the top of the truck, while the other can be stored in the chest plate/engine holder plugged into the back of the missile. By plugging [[Knok]] into the engine socket, his Autobot humanoid [[robot mode]] is unlocked. In this form, the ICBM splits up to form a handgun and shoulder-mounted (non-firing) launcher. Also, [[Skar (Decepticon)|Skar]] can be stored by plugging him into the robot's butt. By plugging Skar into the socket in truck mode, his Decepticon "bird" mode is unlocked, and the missile splits into a pair of guns (one on his back and the other on his undercarriage). In bird mode, Knok can be stored in the chest plate/engine holder plugged into the back of the missile.

: This mold was used to make ''Masterforce'' [[Clouder#Toys|Doubleclouder]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Doubledealer/doubledealer.htm More information on Doubledealer at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1988/instr_doubledealer.jpg Instruction booklet for Doubledealer at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:Transformers Generations Voyager Doubledealer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In robot mode, he's got an Autobot symbol on his butt and a Decepticon symbol on his mullet.]]
*'''Decepticon Doubledealer''' (Voyager Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number:'' '''02 / 004'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, scimitar, missile

: Part of the fifth wave of [[2012]]–[[2013]] ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#T30|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Doubledealer is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Generations|Blitzwing]] from the same line, and transforms into two vaguely futuristic vehicles: a jet with an opening cockpit and back-mounted rocket boosters, with teeth and eye nosecone decorations to evoke the original toy's Decepticon mode, as well as a tank with a rotating turret and a spring-loaded cannon that launches its missile when the barrel is compressed. The cannon can also be swung out and deployed for use in [[alternate mode|jet mode]]. He comes with a blaster and a sword, both of which mount/are held by [[5 mm post]]. He features 5mm ports for his hands, shoulders/vehicle sides, cannon base, and wings, while both weapons have numerous additional posts and ports. His head is based off his original toy's head (and yes, therefore, no more face-swapping feature).

: In keeping with the faction-switching part of the character concept, Doubledealer has no faction sigils on his robot mode, a Decepticon sigil on the jet mode, and an Autobot sigil on the tank mode. Unfortunately, the [[design flaw]] in the shoulder construction remains. Doubledealer's stock photography has him slightly mistransformed, depicting his shoulder wings folded inward in robot mode, and his waist flaps folded in tank mode.

: This version of the mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Cloud|Starscream]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenDoubledealer/doubledealer.htm More information on ''Generations'' Doubledealer at TFU.info]''
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Voyager-Doubledealer.jpg|upright=2|thumb|At least they had the courtesy of putting the missile on his bird mode back rather than letting it dangle below.]]
*'''Doubledealer''' (Leader Class, July [[2020]])
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E23'''
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-08'''
:*''Japanese release date'': '''[[September 26]], 2020'''
:*''Accessories'': (non-firing) missile front and back sections, bird tail section with vehicle stabilizer legs, radar pod, two non-firing missile pods, machine gun
:''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Doubledealer is a brand-new mold, modernizing the original figure to a great extent. He is the first Leader class figure in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to be a fully Leader-sized figure rather than a Voyager-size figure with added parts. He still transforms into a missile carrier and a robot bird. This version officially has the whole missile on top, similar to his Dreamwave design. However, the end can be mounted underneath for a G1 accurate look. Doubledealer also features a new fourth mode, featuring fold-out stabilizer legs that pose the vehicle as though it were launching the missile. His chest has a compartment inside to store ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' 'cassette'-type Micromasters similarly to [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]] - and cassette versions of Knok and Skar were released in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Selects|Generations Selects]]'' subline to accompany him.

:Speaking of Knok: Leader Doubledealer's robot-mode abs are sculpted to look like he still has the G1 Knok Powermaster engine inserted. This ''[[kibble#faux parts|faux]]'' Knok segment is actually removable and can be used by any toy with a [[5 mm post|5mm post]]. Optimally, it would be placed on the flipped out peg on Knok's back. Also undocumented in the instructions, Doubledealer's elbows can lock at a 90-degree angle. This can be accomplished by lining up the flat corners of the arms and forearms surrounding the elbow joints. The locking function helps him hold up his cannon; without the feature in action, the extra weight can cause the arms' friction joints to droop.

:Doubledealer features panels on his robot mode shoulders that can be flipped to display either Autobot or Decepticon insignias, referencing his duplicitous nature. He has no visible faction insignias in vehicle or bird modes.

:Special care should be taken when transforming him into bird mode: it involves a "staircase" motion that pushes his double-jointed knees in one direction while pushing his lower legs in the opposite direction, and if excessive force is used the lower legs can pop out of the knee assembly and are subsequently very difficult to reattach.

:Originally shown as a [[Mercenary]] at [[Toy Fair|New York Toy Fair 2020]], Doubledealer was released in outwardly-Decepticon themed packaging yet retains Mercenary symbols on both the instructions and the cardboard backdrop. Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the backdrop is an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map, with a thin red piece of transparent plastic to read the star map. Doubledealer's piece of the map depicts an unknown planet that resembles [[Nebulos]]. Like most ''Earthrise'' figures from wave 2 onward, however, it is misprinted, and overlays the "decodable" red graphics from the map piece included with [[Astrotrain_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Astrotrain]] on top of the details unique to Doubledealer's piece.

:His missile was redecoed and included in the [[Botropolis]] Rescue Mission, specifically for [[Overair (facility)#Generations|Overair]].
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==Notes==
* Despite Doubledealer's packaging using the Decepticon color scheme and logo, contemporary fiction depicted him as a "whichever".
* Though his toy bio and all other material describe his Decepticon bird mode as a "falcon", the head of the toy actually looks like a vulture, which would seem more fitting given his mercenary nature.
* In the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon]], [[Clouder|Doubleclouder]] is colored as if he was Double''dealer'', rather than using the Doubleclouder toy's coloration. This isn't the only instance of the cartoon using [[Hasbro]] colorations over [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s; the Decepticon [[Sparkdash]] use Hasbro colors as well, rather than their Takara-released toy colors.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Doubledealer''' (ダブルディーラー ''Daburudīrā'')

[[Category:Double agents]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mercenaries]]
[[Category:Powermasters]]
[[Category:Spies]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise characters]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Ironworks (facility)

2021-01-18T02:49:39Z

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{{disambig2|the building that is sometimes a character|the small eponymous character|Ironworks (Micromaster)}}
:''The Ironworks is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] base or [[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulator]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Constructionstation-backofthebox.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'll blow 'em away! HAHAHAHAohgod]]

The Autobots' '''construction station''' (also known as '''Ironworks''') is an unusual building, home to such diverse and random elements as a crane, a <s>windmill</s> interstellar communicator, an iron forge, and a missile launcher. This can perhaps be attributed to [[Ironworks (Micromaster)|its operator]], who has a lot of spare time on his hands and is prone to creating strange bits of structure around his post. The station normally functions as a construction site, but can convert to a heavily armed communications tower mode.

Sometimes, the base itself transforms into a sentient [[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulator]] communications specialist who's just as eccentric as the base's odd form would suggest.

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Zone'' cartoon, comic, and story pages====
Upon the creation of the [[Zone Base]], [[Ironworks (Micromaster)|Ironworks]] was put in charge of the Build Base. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 4}}

When the [[Nine Great Demon Generals|Decepticon Generals]] invaded [[Micro|Zone]], the Build Base attempted to fend the villains off. It transformed from its construction station form into a massive artillery platform and let the Decepticons have it with volley after volley of completely and utterly pointless firepower. No matter how much firing was done, no actual damage was done to the Decepticons, who managed to make off with a sample of [[Energon Z]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====
Ironworks-type [[Selector]]s were used to dig [[Angolmois Energy]] from within the [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Invasionprologue-ironworksbase.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Jeez...how big does that make ''Countdown's'' [[Rocket Base|base]] in this timeline?]]
By [[2012]], Ironworks had become a major fortress to the Autobots in [[Oregon]], housing [[Rarified Energon]]. Ironworks came under attack from [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Gigatron]]'s Decepticons, who were fended off. {{storylink|Invasion Prologue}} Not long afterward, the base became a battleground for the fight against evil Autobots from [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|another dimension]]. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

Some time later, [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] were in the lower levels of Ironworks when they observed the Rarified Energon behave strangely, as though it were alive. Soon afterwards, the dark god [[Primus/Shattered Glass|Primus]] destroyed Ironworks, and with it the heroic Autobots' shuttles. Fortunately, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] came in his own ship to evacuate all his comrades. Meanwhile, the Rarified Energon itself turned out to be the lifeblood of [[Gaea]]. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}

===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:HtF-ConstructionStation.jpg|thumb|upright=0.5|left]]
By the year [[2984]], the Build Base was in operation on [[Moon Base Four|Cyberion]]. It was subjected to a test of [[Cybertronian Knight]] [[Flareup (G1)|Flare-Up]]'s homemade explosives. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}

===''Earthrise'' marketing material===
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1-toy ConstructionStation.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Windmills do not work that way! GOODNIGHT!]]
*'''Ironworks''' (Micromaster Station, [[1989]])
**''Accessories:'' Crane/rocket launcher, crane staging, ramp, rocket

: Sold in the first year of Micromaster toys, the "construction station" was sold in a small boxed package, coming with the Micromaster [[Ironworks (Micromaster)#Toys|Ironworks]]. In construction yard mode, it has a movable crane which can rotate and elevate, and can be connected to other Micromaster Stations (and other Micromaster base-like things) with the included ramp at two different points.

: It can unfold into a "radar station" tower mode, with a rotating (but sadly not free-spinning) three-bladed "radar dish", and a non-firing missile launcher. The crane base becomes a platform to attach to the tower-side. This mode cannot connect to other Stations with the ramps... at least, not in any clean or usable-by-vehicle-mode-Micromasters way.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Ironworks/ironworks.htm More information on Ironworks and the construction station at TFU.info]''

===''Zone''===
*'''Build Base''' (Micro Transformer Station, [[1990]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-344'''
**''Accessories:'' Crane/rocket launcher, crane staging, ramp, rocket
:The construction station was sold in Japan as the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Zone|Zone]]'' "Build Base". There are no notable differences between this release and the [[Hasbro]] one.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Deluxe-Ironworks.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dude, where's my windmill?]]
*'''Ironworks''' (Deluxe Modulator, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E8'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''ER-04'''
**''Takara release date'': '''[[May 30]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Two-piece blaster

:Rebranded with the name of the Construction Station's operator, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Ironworks is a "[[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulator]]", transforming via [[partformer|part-forming]] into either a construction base with crane or a communications tower, both based on the original Micromaster station. They also transform into a new elevated ramp, though this and the communications tower are omitted in the instructions. They can be found in Ironwork's stock images and in [[Greasepit (facility)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Greasepit]]'s instructions. Several of their pieces have [[A.I.R. Lock System]] connection points, which allow them to link up with other toys in the line to form larger fortifications. The instructions also include a bridge made from their legs, waist, and backplate.

:On some copies, the port on Ironworks's left wrist is blocked by a small amount of excess paint. Simply shaving it down somewhat with a small knife or another sharp tool will make it usable once more. In addition, while their stock renders shows a grey mouthplate, the final product has it painted the same red as their visor. Ironworks is not made of any actual yellow plastic, instead using sloppily-applied yellow paint resulting in a very "dirty" looking yellow. This may be intentional given the nature of their alt-mode, although the paint pattern is inconsistent across all figures.

:Their parts can also be used to augment other figures as armor and add-on weapons, similar to the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizers]] of the prior ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline.

:Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the inside of the back of Ironworks's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Ironworks' piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Velocitron|VELOCITRON]]"

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Greasepit (facility)#Generations|Greasepit]].

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[[File:TF-WFC-E-Botropolis-Ironworks.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Sky Lynx Expansion Pak.]]
*'''Botropolis Rescue Mission''' (Galactic Odyssey Collection, [[2021]])
**''Accessories'': Two-piece blaster
:Released as part of the Encounter 5 set of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Galactic Odyssey Collection, Ironworks is redecoed in a color scheme [[homage|homaging]] [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], a character concurrently available in the ''Earthrise'' toyline.

:According to the giftset's [[stock photography]], Ironworks is intended to combine with their pack-in mate [[Overair (facility)#Generations|Overair]] to form a giant space station not too dissimilar to the [[Rocket Base]], which is enhanced by the addition of ''Earthrise'' [[Doubledealer#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Doubledealer]]'s two-piece missile, which attaches to Overair.

:Ironworks is part of an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]-exclusive six-pack consisting exclusively of [[Autobot]]s, bundled with fellow Modulator Overair and the [[Astro Squad#Botropolis|Astro Squad]] [[Micromaster]]s.

==Notes==
*The construction station, so named on the [[instructions|instruction booklet]], was redubbed '''communications station''' in Dreamwave's ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile series.
*This and the other three Micromaster Stations were later re-used in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]] Police J-Decker'' toyline, omitting the Micromasters and adding a pair of non-transforming PVC mini-figures from the series. [https://web.archive.org/web/20121111171749/http://tfbaka.de-blog.jp/1dai/2008/01/post_51d7.html More on the ''Brave Police'' release at a Japanese toy photoblog.]

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Build Base''' (ビルドベース ''Birudo Bēsu''), '''Ironworks''' (アイアンワークス ''Aianwākusu'')

==References==
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[[Category:Autobot bases]]
[[Category:Classics locations]]
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[[Category:Man-made Transformers]]
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[[Category:Modulators]]
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Hoist (G1)/toys

2021-01-18T02:48:34Z

Notsofriendly:

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[[File:G1 boxart Hoist.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]

Can you hoist all of '''Hoist'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toys?

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1 Hoist toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Oh, I say old chaps, anyone in need of a lift?"]]
*'''Hoist''' (Autobot, [[1985]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''46'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, left & right "Radar Panels", "Full Spectrum Multi-Sensor", 2 "Twin Blasters", 2 missiles

:A [[retool]] of 1984's [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys|Trailbreaker]] featuring a new head and an orange towing apparatus to replace Trailbreaker's canopy, ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Hoist transforms into a green Toyota Hi-Lux pickup. The truck has blue tinted windows and black and yellow caution decals running the length of the body side. In [[robot mode]], Hoist is mostly green with chrome legs and orange trim. The toy comes equipped with two plug in fists, but Hoist is usually depicted with one hand and one weapon. The spring-launchers in his forearms were severely neutered for all US releases of the toy.

:In [[IGA|Mexico]], Hoist retained the original Trailbreaker head, but cast in green plastic. Weird. The Mexican version has no white outlines on the caution stripes on the sides.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-hoist/444/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Hoist at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Hoist/hoist.htm More information on Generation 1 Hoist at TFU.info]''
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===Machine Wars===
[[File:MachineWars Hoist toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Really now, chaps. Black, this is simply too much."]]
*'''Hoist''' (Basic, [[1997]])
**''Accessories'': Grill/rifle

:A mold originally designed for — but never released in — ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Hoist shares a mold with ''Machine Wars'' [[Hubcap (MW)#Machine Wars|Hubcap]], transforming into a Kenworth W900 wrecker truck. He is a "flipchanger", meaning most of his transformation sequence is an [[autotransformation|autotransform]], springing into robot mode by lifting a catch (in his case, his towing hook). His rifle is made up of his front grill and bumper.

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Tow-Line (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Tow-Line]] and ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' [[Tow-Line (RID)#Robotmasters|Wrecker Hook]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/Hoist/hoist.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Hoist at TFU.info]''
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===Collector's Edition===
*'''Hoist''' (2001)
**'''Accessories'': Left & right fists, left & right "Radar Panels", "Full Spectrum Multi-Sensor", 2 "Twin Blasters", 2 missiles
:Hoist was given a ''[[Collector's Edition]]'' reissue in Japan in August 2001 as a single-day C3 convention exclusive. It has no noteworthy changes from the original G1 toy.

===Commemorative Series===
*'''Hoist''' (Autobot, [[2003]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''46'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, left & right "Radar Panels", "Full Spectrum Multi-Sensor", 2 "Twin Blasters", 2 missiles

:Hoist was later re-re-issued in 2003 by [[Hasbro]] as part of the [[Toys"R"Us|Toys"Я"Us]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line.
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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:Hoist-Uni03SC1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now armed with a vacuum cleaner!]]
*'''Hoist''' (Spy Changer, 2003)

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Hoist is a redeco of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spy Changer]] version of [[X-Brawn#Spychanger|X-Brawn]], transforming into a [[Mercedes-Benz]] ML320 SUV. He features through-axle wheels to allow for super-fast rolling on smooth surfaces. Like the other toys in his assortment, Hoist uses factory-applied decals for a lot of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] deco, a rarity for toys released since the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toyline.

:Originally a Kay-Bee stores exclusive, the first release of this toy (and the others in the assortment) did not have any sub-line designation at all, but later releases for other chains, most notably "budget" chains like Family Dollar, marked them as ''Universe'' product.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyHoist/hoist.htm More information on Spy Changer Hoist #1 at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RIDIronhideKB2-UniHoist2.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And yet he's still too big to fit inside Huffer.]]
*'''Hoist''' (Spy Changer, [[2006]])
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:This version of Hoist is identical to the last [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]] redeco of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Ironhide (RID)#KB2|Ironhide]], transforming into a translucent blue Ford F150 Flareside pickup truck. Being at roughly 1:64 scale and featuring through-axle construction, he is largely compatible with "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox" brand race tracks and playsets. He was available only on an individual card from discount chains like The Dollar Store.

:This mold was also used to make [[Motormouth]], the [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]] version of [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ironhide]] and the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' version of ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Ironhide (RID)#Universe (2003)|Ironhide]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Ironhide/ironhide.htm More information on Spy Changer Hoist #2 (well, Ironhide) at TFU.info]''{{G2MotormouthMold}}
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===Encore===
[[File:G1EncoreHoist.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ol' Blue Eyes.]]
*'''Hoist''' (Autobot, [[2008]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''14'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, left & right "Radar Panels", "Full Spectrum Multi-Sensor", 2 "Twin Blasters", 2 missiles

:Hoist was re-issued again in Japan in 2008 as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. Of note, his eyes were changed to blue, and similar to the Mexican version, he has no white outlines on the caution stripes on the sides.

::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/include.php?path=content/content.php&contentid=1779 More information on Encore Hoist at Transformers-Universe.com]''
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===Generations===
====GDO====
[[File:GenerationsGDOHoisttoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Donut?"]]
*'''Hoist''' (Legends Class, [[2012]])
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Hoist is a [[redeco]]/retool of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Reveal the Shield]]'' Legends Class [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Trailcutter]], and converts into a green SUV. He features retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/roof, both of which are compatible with [[C joint|3 mm posts]]. He comes with a gun (sculpted after one of Generation 1 Hoist's missiles) with three posts and a hole, allowing the weapon to be held and mounted in different ways. Originally developed by Hasbro Asia for release in their territories, Hoist was later released together with various other formerly "Asian market exclusive" toys as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in the United States for the 2012 holiday season.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GDOHoist/hoist.htm More information on ''Generations'' Hoist at TFU.info]''

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====Thrilling 30====
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, [[2013]])
**'''01 OF 30'''

:An [[exclusive]] version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. He comes with 12 small, non-transforming figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Trailcutter]], and Hoist, all in both modes. The figurines are based on their ''Generations: [[Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class toys, and similarly to [[Decoy]]s, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.

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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-Hoist-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I diagnose you with a severe case of [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]]! Oh wait, it's just [[electrum]].]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''05 OF 30'''

:Another exclusive version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#ACGHK2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong]] 2013. This Metroplex also has the 12 figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Trailcutter]], and Hoist, but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver.

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[[File:Generations IDW Hoist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hmm, what can one say about Hoist's toy? Well, um... it's green, for starters. It's also, er... it's got a towing hook! A towing hook that, uh... turns into a gun, and...]]
*'''Hoist''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Towing hook/blaster

:Part of the sixth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Hoist is a redeco/retool of [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Trailcutter]]. He has a new head, and transforms into an off-road truck. Instead of Trailcutter's truck bed canopy/shielded blaster, Hoist comes with a towing hook that can transform into a blaster, and peg via [[5 mm post]] onto any of his numerous ports.

:This version of the toy was redecorated into [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#Toys|Lift-Ticket]]. The original tooling of this toy also served as the basis of the non-toy characters [[Flatline (G1)|IDW Flatline]], [[Turbofire#Wings Universe|''Wings Universe'' Turbofire]], [[Trailbreaker (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Trailbreaker]], and [[Lockdown (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Lockdown]].

:The American release comes packaged with a copy of [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[The Waiting Game|Spotlight: Hoist]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenHoist/hoist.htm More information on ''Thrilling 30'' Hoist at TFU.info]''

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*'''Trailbreaker & Hoist''' (Multi-pack, [[November 30]], [[2013]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TG-27'''
**''Accessories'': Towing hook/blaster

:The Japanese release of ''Generations'' Hoist is redecoed in colors closer to his original toy, featuring a darker shade of green plastic, a darker orange, and a blue windshield. He also has several additional [[paint operation]]s including back lights and eyes, which are now blue rather than yellow. Hoist's yellow stripes were changed to orange for this release and some of the black operations on his front bumper to silver. Hoist was only available in a two-pack with [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#TG27|Trailbreaker]].
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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Deluxe-Hoist.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This makes him ''moist''.]]
*'''Hoist''' (Deluxe Class, 2020-[[March 1|3-1]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E5'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-01'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 25]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Arm cannon

:''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Deluxe Class Hoist is an all-new mold that transforms into a cartoon-accurate Earth tow truck in 20 steps. As part of the new play pattern, part of Hoist's bed in truck mode can serve as a ramp/attachment point to other bases. In keeping with the ''War For Cybertron'' trilogy's concerns with scale, Hoist is one of ''Earthrise's'' tallest deluxe figures, standing just a little over Ironhide from the [[War for Cybertron: Siege|previous toyline]].

:Also pertaining to the previous toyline is Hoist's "battle damage" paint, featured on his chest/hood and the tops of his forearms. Due to the applied part being made of painted translucent plastic, the battle damage paint cannot be stripped from the chest/hood without damaging the color underneath.

:The original stock render had his roof lights colored orange like the rest of his towing assembly, while the final toy has them cast in screen-accurate white plastic. Additionally, the door-windows are presented as a sky-blue color in the render, to better match up with the blue translucent plastic front window, while the actual toy has these windows painted in a non-continuous black.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Hoist's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Hoist's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet “[[Junkion (planet)|JUNKION]]”.

:Hoist was later retooled into [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Trailbreaker]].
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===Kre-O===
[[File:Kre-O-Toy Hoist.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|If you get shot, I'll patch you up and give you a...oh, really now, Hasbro. Don't make me have to give my patients those little Lego turkey legs!]]
*'''Hoist''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 76'''
**''Accessories'': Long blaster

:As part of the second wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Hoist is a Kreon patterned after Generation 1 Hoist. He can be rebuilt into a tow truck.

:This Collection was still in circulation at "dollar" stores and drug stores up through 2015. They eventually lost the individual-identifying bag codes, but other changes were hidden inside the bag. The 2015 releases replaced the 2x4 logo stand-brick with a new 3x4 logo plate. The Kreon was also given the slight [[retool]]ing to the arm seen in the 2014 Kreons, making the "cuff" parts more sharp-cornered and better adapted to being used as studs. Some of the add-on pieces may also be slightly off-color, possibly due to a change in factories in mid-production.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OHoist/hoist.htm More information on Micro-Changer Hoist at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy HoistMWKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Large rifle

:This version of Hoist is based on the [[BotCon 2013]] [[#Timelines|version of Hoist]], which is in turn based on ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[#Machine Wars|Hoist]].

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to BotCon 2013, and includes Kreons of Hoist, [[Megaplex#Kre-O|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (BM)#Kre-O|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (MW)#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and [[Strika (BM)#Kre-O|Strika]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BCKre-OHoist/hoist.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Hoist at TFU.info]''

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*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'' '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Most Helpful
**''Accessories'': Double-blaster

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Hoist's deco is much more heavily based on the [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Hoist toy]], plus gives him a wrist-blaster. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body.

:This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.

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*'''Hoist''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2016)
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, large rifle

:In 2016, Collection 2 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) His "hook" piece is also changed from the original version. Hoist's [[tampograph]]s got a slight change, replacing the flat gray with black, changing his black Autobot symbol to red with a white outline, and changing his upper leg deco to yellow.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===Timelines===
[[File:BotCon2013toy-Hoist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hey buddy, anybody ever tell you you look like Electro?]]
*'''Machine Wars: Termination''' (BotCon box set, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:A redeco/retool of ''Generations'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Generations|Sergeant Kup]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Hoist is based on [[#Machine Wars|Hoist]]'s ''Machine Wars'' body, and has a new head that combines the elements of his own head and [[Electro]]'s. He transforms into a "retro"-styled Earth pickup truck, and is covered in 3 mm rungs that are compatible with [[C joint]] clip-on weapons. There are two rungs on his backpack, plus two rungs each on his forearm kibble, and two on his lower back. The rifle can either plug into the underside of the truck, forming a second exhaust pipe, or clip onto the roof of the truck via a C joint. Interestingly, due to his transformation, Hoist's truck mode features a working tailgate.

:Hoist comes in a [[BotCon 2013]]-exclusive boxset with [[Skywarp (MW)#Timelines|Skywarp]], [[Strika (BM)#Timelines|Strika]], [[Obsidian (BM)#Timelines|Obsidian]], and [[Megaplex#Timelines|Megaplex]]. The original version of this toy, with the [[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|alternate head]], was used to make ''Generations'' [[Swerve (G1)#Generations|Swerve]], while this version of the mold was redecoed into fellow BotCon 2013 exclusive, [[Electro#Timelines|Autobot Electrons]].

:In an [[Misassembly|assembly error]], Hoist's shoulders are on the wrong sides, preventing his arms from being lowered to his sides.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BCHoist/hoist.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Hoist at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, [[1986]])
*'''Hoist''' ([[1987]])
**''Decoy number:'' '''21'''

:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Hoist/hoist.htm More information on Decoy Hoist at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
[[File:DiacloneHoist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Maybe one of them is the real "Moist"?]]
*Like all of the other 1984-1985 Autobot "cars", the first Hoist toy was originally from the Japanese ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline as a piloted mecha. The "4WD Hi-Lux Wrecker-type" came in two different color schemes: red with black kneecaps and yellow wrecker-rig, or in blue with red kneecaps and yellow rig, which was available in a two-pack with the ''Diaclone'' toy that would become [[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]]. Yes, the green-and-orange coloration was made up specifically for ''Transformers''.
*The ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Autotrooper (SG Knights of Unicron)|Autotroopers]] conspicuously sport Hoist heads on the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Offroad (Generations)|Offroad]] mold and at one point were intended to be the [[BotCon 2016]] troop builder set. [[Jesse Wittenrich]] and [[Pete Sinclair]] would eventually confirm that this Hoist tooling does actually exist as the alternate head associated with the figure's [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Trailbreaker retool]].

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Ractonite

2021-01-10T20:14:31Z

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:''Ractonite is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizer]] from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Kingdom Ractonite boxart.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|''When the clock strikes/Half past six, babe'' ''Time to head for/Golden lights'']]

Taking the form of a fossilized ''Styracosaurus'', '''Ractonite''' is also able to separate into skeletal armor and weaponry for their comrades thanks to the power of [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]]!

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==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Ractonite.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''It's a good time/for a great taste'' ''Dinner at McDonald's'' ''It's Ractonite!'']]
*'''Ractonite''' (Deluxe Fossilizer, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K15'''

**''Accessories'': Tail
:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Ractonite transforms from skeletal ''Styracosaurus'' to robot and back in 16 steps. As a [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizer]], Ractonite can split into weapons and armor compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] for use by other ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' figures. Uniquely, Ractonite lacks traditional 5-mm port hands in robot mode. Rather, their arms end in fold-out 5-mm ''pegs'' instead, and the tail weapon is designed for Ractonite to wield with those pegs in mind.

:As with other Deluxe Class ''Kingdom'' toys, Ractonite comes with a [[Golden Disk]] Card depicting the destiny of a key character.
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Ractonite

2021-01-09T21:18:10Z

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{{factions|predacon}}
:''Ractonite is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizer]] from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Kingdom Ractonite boxart.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|''When the clock strikes/Half past six, babe'' ''Time to head for/Golden lights'']]

Taking the form of a fossilized ''Styracosaurus'', '''Ractonite''' is also able to separate into skeletal armor and weaponry for their comrades thanks to the power of [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]]!

{{TOCclear}}

==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Ractonite.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''It's a good time/for a great taste'' ''Dinner at McDonald's'' ''It's Ractonite!'']]
*'''Ractonite''' (Deluxe Fossilizer, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K15'''

**''Accessories'': Tail
:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Ractonite transforms from skeletal ''Styracosaurus'' to robot and back in 16 steps. As a [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizer]], Ractonite can split into weapons and armor compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] for use by other ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' figures. Uniquely, Ractonite lacks traditional 5-mm port hands in robot mode. Rather, their arms end in fold-out 5-mm ''pegs'' instead, and the tail weapon is designed for Ractonite to wield with those pegs in mind

:As with other Deluxe Class ''Kingdom'' toys, Ractonite comes with a [[Golden Disk]] Card depicting the destiny of a key character.
{{comingsoontoy}}
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