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Spinister (G1)

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:''Spinister is a [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Spinister-boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm terribly mysterious and I have 300 pounds of canned meat strapped to my right arm.]]
'''Spinister''' is mysterious... ''terribly'' mysterious. A closed book to the Decepticons, Spinister is a dark menace to his Autobot enemies. Often, the first warning of his approach is the gentle note of a detonating [[fusion bomb]] or the delightful hiss of metal boiling away under an assault of charged particles from his [[Particle beam cannon|beam cannon]]. How he is so terribly sneaky is unclear, but rumor has it that he has developed a cloaking device that he has kept a secret from his fellow 'Cons. Quiet and mysterious, that's how he likes to be, and that's how he intends to stay. One must wonder how much even his binary-bonded [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] companions [[Singe]] and [[Hairsplitter]] know about him.

This grim air warrior seems far more independent of mind than the common Decepticon, though he doesn't go in for the outright mutiny for which [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] is noted. When he spots unrecognized potential in the Decepticon ranks, however, he may well bring the would-be warrior under his tutelage without the knowledge or permission of his superior officers. Actually speaking his mind would prevent the whole mysterious, shadow-warrior thing from working, after all.<ref>''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' profile for Spinister, Singe, and Hairsplitter profile in [[Dark Creation|''The Transformers'' #65]]</ref>

Then again, the guy might just be a paranoid dumbass who'd shoot a torch just because it "looked at him funny." He's actually a bit of a savant when it comes to re-wiring things, though.

Also, his name is cooler than [[Slayride]] and [[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]] combined.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:HuntingParty-Mayhem Attack Squad small.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|Dammit, why does someone always have to ruin a perfectly good group shot with a wussy thought bubble??]]
''Spinister was recruited into the new [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] by [[Snarler]], and placed in charge of training and grading other new recruits to the squad. During a training exercise, a fresh-new warrior named [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] went AWOL in the middle of a battle. Spinister went after him, knowing the desertion was punishable by death in the Decepticon Army. He saw promise in the young soldier, though, and so instead faked having difficulty against an Autobot drone he was fighting. Spinister hoped that seeing him in danger would force Needlenose to act, and he was right. Needlenose came back and fought off the drone to "save" Spinister. Because of this, Spinister ignored his temporary loss of courage in the official report, and nominated Needlenose for full membership in the Mayhems, and their mission to hunt down the traitors [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] and [[Catilla (G1)|Catilla]].'' {{storylink|The Hunting Party (Marvel)|The Hunting Party}}

''Arriving on Earth, the Mayhems confronted Carnivac separately from his new Autobot comrades in the [[Survivors]], and ran him to ground.'' {{storylink|Way of the Warrior}} ''Carnivac managed to escape them when the National Guard arrived to interfere. The head of the human military unit ordered his soldiers to "blow away" the Decepticons, an order that Spinister told him would be his last. The humans were slaughtered in short order, and Spinister's group managed to track down Carnivac again with little fuss.''{{storylink|Survival Run}} ''Seeing Carnivac's newfound care for fleshlings, Spinister opened fire into a crowd, committing Carnivac to taking the fire himself in order to protect the humans. Stunned by the gunfire, Carnivac lay wounded as Spinister transformed and was about to pass sentence on him. His fellow traitor Catilla leapt out from nowhere, however, spoiling Spinister's aim. Bludgeon managed to impale the new arrival with his [[sword]], but the Mayhems were then driven off by the Survivors before they could finish Carnivac off as well.'' {{storylink|A Savage Place!}}

[[File:Deadly Obsession Needlenose Spinister.jpg|left|upright=0.5|thumb]]
Spinister joined Needlenose, [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]], and [[Windsweeper]] in serving their commander, [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. They investigated why Autobots were patrolling a sector of space, taking a group of Autobots as prisoner on the planet [[Pz-Zazz]]. {{storylink|Bird of Prey!}} The hostages revealed the search for the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], inflaming Thunderwing's obsession to obtain the artifact. The Mayhem Attack Squad were soon taken to [[Cheyne]], where Spinister and Ruckus took down [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]] for Thunderwing. As the Autobot proved to be of little use, the Decepticons left. {{Storylink|Kings of the Wild Frontier.}} They next went to [[Pequod]], and Thunderwing sent Spinister, who was beginning to have doubts about the sanity of his leader, and Needlenose to deal with the Autobot [[Pretender]]s at the planet while their leader mentally connected with the [[Klud]] to discern the Matrix's location. Once he did, he recalled his troops and left. {{Storylink|Deadly Obsession}} The Matrix was located on the moon [[VsQs]], where Thunderwing led his forces in battle against the Autobots. He abandoned Windsweeper to his fate when the [[Matrixspawn]] creature attacked, being more focused on his prize than a fellow Decepticon. When their leader ran off chasing the creature, Spinister held back his fellow Mayhems, telling them it was their duty to look after the injured Windsweeper, and let Thunderwing deal with his own business. {{Storylink|Dark Creation}}

[[File:AllFallDown-Spinister.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Few people get along with their bosses.]]
After Thunderwing captured the Matrix and arranged for his team to infiltrate the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] aboard a stolen shuttle, he quickly found the Matrix's own corrupted persona waxing control over his own mind. Spinister tried to warn him of the madness taking over, only to have Thunderwing fire on his own troop. The shock of having shot one of his loyal soldiers drove home the point for Thunderwing, but it was too late, and the Matrix completely overtook his thoughts. After the Autobots managed to drive Thunderwing out of the ship and into the vacuum of space, Spinister and the Mayhems gave up without a fight, wanting no more violence that day. {{storylink|All Fall Down}}

=====Trigger-Happy!=====
Spinister, [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], and [[Windsweeper]] accompanied [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] and [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] in delivering battle plans to [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], the former three acting as the group's rear guard. The Autobots learned of the delivery and planned to ambush them, but their mission was botched by [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]], who gave away his faction's presence prematurely. Spinister and the other Decepticons were provoked into starting a firefight that endangered the inhabitants of nearby [[Rivers' Town]]. Panicked over his mistake, Backstreet wound up going on the run from his fellow Autobots. Learning of the situation, Megatron had his troops track down the fugitive in the hopes of recruiting him to their faction. Spinister found the runaway squatting in an abandoned amusement park, and reported so to his leader. But though Megatron ordered him not to engage Backstreet, Spinister found the temptation of roughing up the isolated Autobot too strong to resist. He and [[Scoop (G1)#Trigger-Happy!|Scoop]], the first Decepticon to converge on his position, attacked Backstreet together. On his arrival, Megatron was enraged by his soldiers' "show of initiative," and violently saw them off before they could do any lasting damage. Ultimately, Megatron's plan failed, and Backstreet returned to the Autobots. {{storylink|Trigger-Happy!}}

=====Earthforce=====
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[[File:Where wolf death small.JPG|left|thumb|Entered the No-Spinister Zone.]]
While Carnivac was still seeking revenge for Catilla's murder, Spinister and the others set up an island base on Earth while preparing for their next strike. The cowardly Needlenose got on everyone's nerves, though, when the waiting weighed on his circuits enough to compel him to stage a mock emergency drill and test the Mayhems' response time, just in case Carnivac came looking for him. Spinister gave Needlenose a stern rebuke after that, warning him that the next incident would cost him his life. As it turned out, Carnivac HAD infiltrated the base during the commotion, and Needlenose's next round of genuine emergency calls were left unheeded. {{storylink|Cry Wolf!}} The wolf's next strike on Bludgeon did not go as quietly, and he drew the attention of the rest of the base. Instead of risking himself in close-quarters combat, Carnivac's forte, Spinister wisely chose to blast the traitor from a distance, apparently destroying him. {{storylink|Wolf in the Fold!}} The Mayhems were then forced to defend themselves against the combined might of the Survivors and [[Earthforce]], who had come to rescue Carnivac from his insane mission of vengeance. While Bludgeon and the others charged head first into battle, Spinister saw no gain in a warrior's suicide, and attempted to slip away. Unfortunately for him, only Carnivac's shell had been destroyed earlier, and the robot within had survived to take his vengeance on the Mayhems, shooting Spinister, crushing Snarler and then assisting the Earthforce in capturing the remaining Decepticons. {{storylink|Where Wolf?}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
Spinister was present when Megatron made peaceful gestures to Humanity in [[New York City]] and the Decepticons gave a "statue" of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] as a gift to the city. Unsurprisingly, once humanity was off-guard the Decepticons struck, and the Autobots barely stopped them. {{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}}

Spinister and a group of Decepticons broke into a [[Nevada Alpha|nuclear arms cache]] in order to acquire the armaments within. During the siege, the inhabitants were able to send a distress signal to the Autobots, alerting them to their presence. They sent a large squad of assorted of Autobots to station, forcing the Decepticons into a retreat. Fortunately for them, they were able to make off with three [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear missiles]] in the chaos. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8|Save Nevada Alpha}}

The characteristics of Spinister and the other "Small Targetmaster Decepticons" were reviewed by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] in a simulation watched by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]].{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 15|Memories of Bumblebee}}

====''Classics''====
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[[File:Invasion-Spinister.jpg|thumb|upright=0.95|I'm very important in this story!]]
Spinister fell in with [[Overlord (G1)|Gigatron]]'s Decepticon forces on Earth. This was a very fortunate decision, as evil Autobots from [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|another dimension]] invaded, and as a result everything not on Earth in Spinister's universe ceased to exist. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

Spinister survived the destruction of his universe and was last seen in the negative polarity universe with a small band of evil Decepticon survivors, back under [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s command. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Neo-decepticons counterpoint.jpg|thumb|left|I AM SPINISTER! BEWARE, I LIVE!]]
Spinister was present when [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] was recruiting for the "Neo-Decepticon" insurgency at [[Fort Scyk]]. He later participated in the attack on the [[Kalis]] [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] that led to the destruction of the [[Last Autobot]]. {{storylink|Counterpoint}}

Soundwave was off-planet when the resurrected [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] returned to Cybertron with a [[Gene Key]] capable of turning Autobots into Decepticons. The former Headmaster arrived at Fort Scyk and commanded the assembled troops to follow him, executing [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] as an example of the price of questioning his orders. Spinister filed out with the rest, but not before he had got a message out to Soundwave. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} He was next seen with Needlenose alongside Scorponok at the [[Sonic Canyons]], preparing to make his Gene Key's effects permanent, when [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the Dinobots attacked. When Grimlock's mole [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] neutralised the Gene Key's effects on the Autobots, turning the odds against Scorponok, Spinister and Needlenose chose the better part of valour, transformed to their aerial modes and fled. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Later, Spinister and Needlenose convinced a few agitated Cybertronians to lob a grenade at [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] as he was giving a speech at the [[Eugenesis Plaza]]. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} Spinister then monitored as [[Fang]] instigated a riot between more agitated Cybertronians and the [[Wreckers]] on [[Auto-artery RG1|Auto-artery RG1 (North)]] as part of Soundwave's plan to sow disquiet and blind Cybertron to [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s impending attack. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
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After the Decepticons kidnapped [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]], they demanded [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] turn himself over in exchange. Spinister acted as aerial spotter for the Decepticons, tracking Prime's route to the exchange point. Unfortunately for the Decepticons, a covered pass allowed Optimus to sneak [[Fizzle]] and [[Hosehead (G1)|Hosehead]] into the area inside his trailer as back-up. {{storylink|Autobot Hostage}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
[[File:WorldsCollide3 Spinister1.jpg|thumb|WE'RE GONNA GET SENT TO THE BAD PLACE!]]
In [[Primax 703.09 Gamma|one of many alternate realities]], Spinister was one of the few survivors of [[Unicron]]'s attack on that universe's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and had become little more than a gibbering half-insane emotional wreck as a result. When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was accidentally transported into this reality, Spinister told him about Unicron and what he did. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} Optimus tried to get some answers out of him over how they could potentially defeat Unicron, but Spinister would only babble on that all those who crossed Unicron's path were already doomed. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} When Unicron returned soon after Prime's arrival, Spinister welcomed his oblivion with open arms. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Unicron possessed his frame, and used it to converse with Optimus, demanding an explanation for the dimensional interloper's presence. Once this exchange came to an end, Spinister was drawn into the Chaos Bringer's open maw and consumed. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Stormbringer issue 4|''Stormbringer'' #4]]}}
[[File:SpotlightBlaster Spinister.jpg|thumb|left|How exactly am I flying?]]
Spinister was [[Reproduction#2005 IDW continuity|constructed cold]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Back before the war, Spinister appeared in the crowd cheering [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron's]] first pit fight. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} It is unknown whether he joined the Decepticons at their inception or became part of the movement later on after the conquest of [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]. Much later, Spinister was working under [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] on Cybertron, shortly after the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]]. He was part of the last major push for territory on the planet before it became uninhabitable. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}} Centuries later, Spinister still served with the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]] leader as part of the crew aboard the starship ''[[Thanatos]]''. He followed [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and the other flying Decepticons into battle with Thunderwing on Cybertron. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

At some point, Spinister joined up with [[Scavengers (G1)|a squad of loose Decepticons]] led by [[Krok (G1)|Krok]] and annoyed them with his paranoid, triggerhappy nature {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} though an erroneous report placed Spinister among the Decepticons imprisoned on Cybertron after the war with [[D-Void]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}}

[[File:MTMTE8 MisfireSpinister.jpg|thumb|One... two... hang on, guys, I've got this one... ''thuh-ree...'']]
Not long after they all received [[Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|a call from Cybertron to return]], the Scavengers were on [[Clemency]], scavenging. During this time, they ran into a supposedly dead K-Class Decepticon called [[Fulcrum]] and Spinister removed his explosive charge in fear of the Decepticon blowing himself up while they were scavenging him. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}} Misfire described him to Fulcrum, after the bot revealed himself to be actually alive, as the dumbest being in the universe. Later, he wanted to shoot a fire for giving him weird looks (in fairness they were using a still-living Autobot as a fireplace) and then shot a torch because it was glowing at him, much to Fulcrum's dismay. They were later contacted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]], who were looking to torture and kill one of them for crimes against the Decepticons. Confused since there were only six of them and the Division mentioned seven bots present, they looked around and discovered a stasis-locked [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}}

The Scavengers decided to stay and fight the D.J.D. by unleashing Grimlock from his pod when the D.J.D. got close. As the D.J.D. were arriving, they revealed their real target had been Fulcrum, but it was already too late. Krok released Grimlock and the fight began. During the battle, Spinister assisted Crankcase in fighting [[Helex (G1)|Helex]]. After a while, Fulcrum attempted to blow all of the D.J.D. members up with his bomb mode by jumping off the Worldsweeper. As Spinister (probably) expected, the Decepticon harmlessly crashed into the ground and made a soft explosion. The D.J.D. left in any case for [[Overlord (G1)|another target]] and the leader, [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]], announced the Scavengers and Grimlock were all now on [[The List]]. Spinister and the others recovered Fulcrum and a damaged Krok. Fulcrum then revealed to them that the D.J.D. had been after him for a crime he had committed during the war for fleeing from a fight. They set off afterwards for Cybertron with a plan to use Grimlock, who was revealed to be almost brain-dead, as a bargaining chip if they ever arrived on the planet. Before they left, they scavenged parts from [[Flywheels]], who had been killed during the fight. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}

When Misfire managed to get himself incarcerated in the [[Galactic Council]]'s death row on the planet [[Constancy]], the rest of the Scavengers hatched a plan to rescue him, but Spinister, Krok and Crankcase were incapacitated by [[Solomus|Tyrest]]'s [[universal killswitch]] at a crucial moment. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} After [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] and [[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]] used half the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to neutralise the killswitch, Spinister was seen to recover. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}

[[File:Scavengers IRL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|left|YOU! ARE! A! TOY!]]
Spinister and the Scavengers would have many more misadventures, including—amongst other things—conjugating verbs, using [[holomatter]] avatars to blend in with the natives on [[Magisteria VI]] and somehow getting turned into [[toy]]s. To let off steam, they amused themselves by vandalising [[Autopedia]] and playing "[[Cybertronian games#Shoot Shoot Bang Bang|Shoot Shoot Bang Bang]]". It was shortly after one such game that Spinister alerted the others that the giant TV was talking again and it said its name was [[Demus]], an associate of Krok's through a [[Militant Monoform Movement|Triple-M]] subgroup on [[The Big Conversation]], who offered them the opportunity to make some easy [[Shanix]] at his scrapyard on [[Tebris VII]]. After arriving on the planet and meeting with him, Spinister was [[mode lock]]ed in [[robot mode]], as Demus had a heightened phobia of [[transformation]].

Demus revealed that he wanted to offer the Scavengers half a billion Shanix ''each'' in exchange for Grimlock. When Misfire objected, it was put to the vote in a rare display of Decepticon democracy and Spinister elected to sell him along with Krok and Crankcase, carrying it by three votes to two. However, they wouldn't get the chance to make the deal as Demus was then summarily executed by the Duly Appointed Enforcer of the [[Tyrest Accord]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}}

[[File:Spinister animals.jpg|thumb]]
Max put them all under arrest for trafficking with a known offender but the Scavengers were able to distract him and hide in Demus's warehouse full of "[[Roboid]]" toys. After learning the true scope of Demus's crimes and that the Roboids were actually lobotomised [[Transformer]]s, stuck in [[beast mode]], to be sold to the organics of the galaxy as "torture dolls", they were able to throw him off their trail by alerting him to the presence of Grimlock on the ''Weak Anthropic Principle'', but then found that they couldn't leave their comrade behind and rode to his rescue on six unboxed [[Equinoid]]s. During the subsequent confrontation with Fortress Maximus, Spinister successfully mastered using a triple negative in a sentence, leading the other Scavengers to all pitch in, using their own unique talents to outwit the Duly Appointed Enforcer and escape with Grimlock by convincing him that the Roboids' lives were in danger—in reality, Spinister had discovered a way to reverse their "[[domestication]]" and left behind a note explaining how to do it. From then on, the Scavengers vowed to adopt Krok's new plan: to find and help all the other Decepticons out there who had been damaged by the war... after one more game of "Shoot Shoot Bang Bang". {{storylink|Animals}}

Some time later aboard the ''Weak Anthropic Principle'', the Scavengers watched a video that was being broadcast to the galaxy at large of ''[[Lost Light]]'' crewmembers apparently counting down the time to their deaths, which even they found a bit dark. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}}

[[File:NothingWillEverBeTheSameAgain-maskedcrusaders.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.7]]
The Scavengers later visited [[Earth]] so that Crankcase could meet his online friend "[[CONS4EVA]]." Misfire and Spinister found themselves chasing Grimlock across [[New Mexico]]. Disguising themselves as [[M.A.S.K.]] agents, the two undercover Decepticons pursued their quarry to [[Amarillo]], [[Texas]], where they joined forces with [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] desk jockey [[MP3]]. The trio followed Grimlock to [[Arlington]] before MP3's "[[Action Van]]" broke down; when Misfire and Spinister revealed the faces of their [[holomatter]] avatars, Misfire's poorly-constructed holomatter face caused MP3 to pass out. Believing that they'd killed him, they buried MP3 and continued their chase. But after watching an EMT resuscitate an injured woman, they realized that they ''hadn't'' killed MP3, so Spinister hurried back to dig up their human friend while Misfire followed Grimlock. An apologetic Spinister brought MP3 back to their ship, where they discovered that Crankcase's Decepticon friend was really a religiously inclined [[Dire Wraith]] in disguise. Having gathered three different species, the Wraith enacted the mystical ritual known as the "[[Crossover]]," which opened a tiny interdimensional portal. MP3, hoping to go on more space adventures with the Scavengers, tendered his resignation through the portal... only to discover that the Scavengers had left without him. {{storylink|Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again!}}

The Scavengers next traveled to [[Frayus]], searching for some [[ununtrium]] they could sell. Disappointed at finding none of the rare element (and therefore no fiendish death traps to avoid), Spinister and the others prepared to leave only to find themselves in the middle of a struggle between the [[Galactic Council]], the [[Black Block Consortia]], and the Decepticons of [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]. Seeking an exit, they found their tele-portal back up to the W.A.P. in orbit was missing. Fortunately, another exit provided itself. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}

[[File:TheTiesThatBind SpinisterCheckUp.jpg|upright=1.9|thumb|Spin doctor.]]
This exit brought them to [[Troja Major]], where the Curator [[Agonizer]] offered to pay the Scavengers a large sum of money for the retrieval of the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]], which had fallen into the hands of the former Autobot [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]]. After agreeing to take the job, Spinister and the others were transported to the planet [[Confluence]], where they located Flame's Worldsweeper just before being attacked by a horde of [[Treecon|wooden robots]]. While Grimlock swiftly dealt with them, the Scavengers were then accosted by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who summarily disabled Grimlock and apprehended the Scavengers.
After being tossed into a cell on the Worldsweeper, Krok had Spinister open up Grimlock to discover a cavity within the Dinobot made to hold the Magnificence. After Scorponok filled them in on the details surrounding Grimlock and the Magnificence, he reawakened the Dinobot and sicced him on the Scavengers, with Spinister getting his arm ripped off in the process. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}}

[[File:KillAllCons ScavengersSurvive.jpg|upright=1.65|thumb|left]]
While Scorponok left them to their fates, the Scavengers were able to pacify Grimlock after getting him to transform into his dinosaur form. Krok then had Spinister and Nickel disassemble the other Scavengers to make it look like Grimlock had murdered them; once the Dinobot had been taken away, the Scavengers put themselves back together and stormed the bridge to confront Scorponok. After revealing the [[Firstborn]] and his plan to raise an army of Decepticons through organic reproduction, Scorponok attempted to extract the Scavengers' sparks only to be stopped by Nickel using a prerecorded message from Tarn. Spinister and the others then made their escape to a transmat and set in coordinates for [[Garrus-9]] provided to them by the Magnificence. However, Grimlock elected to stay behind to protect the Firstborn and pushed the Scavengers into the portal before they could debate over it. Upon ending up in what appeared to be Garrus-9, Spinister and his pals found themselves locked in Grimlock's old cell. With the Magnificence non-respondent and no way to call for help, the Scavengers were well and truly helpless. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

Or so it seemed until [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]], while exploring a temple in what she believed to be the [[Transformer afterlife|Afterspark]], stumbled upon the Scavengers. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (2): The God War|The God War}} After a confrontation over misunderstandings, the Scavengers and Nautica soon figured out that "Garrus-9" and "the Afterspark" were both illusions generated by the euthanasia clinic [[Mederi]]. After recovering the body of [[Axe (G1)|Axe]] from one of the wards, the group met up with the rest of Nautica's crew and pieced together the mystery of Mederi – as well as the fact that Mederi was in fact the "[[Cyberutopia]]" that Nautica and her crewmates had been searching for. Before they could revel in their escape from Mederi's patient-killing program, the Scavengers and the Crusadercons were attacked by a horde of [[Sparkeater (creature)|sparkeaters]] created from the rest of the ''[[Lost Light]]''{{'}}s crew. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}}

[[File:Lustrare-SpinisterWipeout.jpg|thumb|200px]]
As the sparkeaters attacked, Spinister and the others were saved by the timely arrival of Grimlock, who was accompanied by [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], [[Riptide (G1)|Riptide]], [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]], and [[Wipe-Out]]. When the ''Lost Light'' showed up, Crankcase and Grimlock went with [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]]' team to board the captured ship while Spinister and the other Scavengers barricaded themselves in Ward Zero with Mederi's telepaths. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 1): A Dance Before Dying|A Dance Before Dying}} While Spinister worked with "[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|the angry doctor]]", Nickel was able to stop the sparkeaters by using Ward Zero's generator to cure them. Shortly after, the telepaths began to give an ominous countdown, culminating with a rift opening up in space. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 2): Lūstrāre|Lūstrāre}} The Scavengers and Crusadercons all hopped onto the recaptured ''Lost Light'' and went through the rift, ending up in a system comprising five replica Cybertrons. After landing on one of the Cybertrons, the crew were confronted by the forces of the [[Adaptus|Grand Architect]], who decided to let them aboard onto his Worldsweeper. As [[Froid]] and [[Sunder (G1)|Sunder]] filled them in on the Grand Architect's plan to use a "[[God Gun]]" to repel an oncoming threat, Spinister and the others noticed said God Gun open up another rift through space, bringing forth a fleet of ships led by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]! {{storylink|Crucible (Part 3): Farsickness|Farsickness}}

[[File:TheReturnOfTheKing MegatronGreetsScavengers.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|left]]
Only Megatron wasn't leading the fleet of ships but rather fleeing from them; the fleet itself turned out to belong to the [[Functionist Council]] of an [[Functionist Universe|alternate timeline]]... and among these forces was a planet-sized robot cast in the image of [[Primus]], made from said timeline's Cybertron. As "Primus" laid waste to the God Gun, Megatron's ship fired on the Grand Architect's Worldsweeper to free Spinister and the others, bringing them aboard the [[Last Light (ship)|''Last Light'']]. Spinister and his fellow Scavengers were all astonished when Megatron greeted them warmly and mentioned them by their names (and nicknames). {{storylink|Crucible (Part 4): The Return of the King|The Return of the King}} After meeting up with the rest of Rodimus' group on the ''Lost Light'', the assembled crew devised a plan to defeat the Functionist Council through the use of twelve [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrixes]] created by the real Primus, [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] (though from Spinister's perspective, it was just everyone taking turns to say things). {{storylink|Crucible (Part 5): The Unremembering|The Unremembering}} Once the Functionist Cybertron had been forced back into robot mode thanks to the timely arrival of [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], the crew set their plan into motion. Heading down to the [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]] [[Automica]], Spinister provided cover fire for the Matrix-carrying Thunderclash as they were faced with Functionist forces. Although they were briefly overwhelmed, the pair was able to open their Matrix after an uplifting speech from Rodimus, sending its energies through the hot spot and into [[Vector Sigma]], where it vaporized the members of the Functionist Council. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}}

In the aftermath, the Scavengers attended a gathering at [[Swerve's]], where they made amends with Fortress Maximus. After the party had concluded and the ''Lost Light'' was disassembled, Spinister and his fellow Scavengers departed for Troja Major to meet up with CONS4EVA. In another universe, the Scavengers were [[quantum generator|quantum duplicated]] along with the entire crew of the ''Lost Light'', and prepared for some further adventures in their new setting. {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}
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===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[Image:Kreon Spinister wallpaper.jpg|thumb|200px|He's angry because he doesn't know which of his guns to shoot first.]]
Spinister, Galvatron, and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] were sent by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] to rob the [[Autobot City Bank]]. In heavy disguise, they went in and got the drop on the bank tellers, only for [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to turn up. Spinister whistled for [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], who ripped the roof off the bank and disposed of the three Autobots. Once they'd broken open the safe, Spinister flew the [[energon]] back to Megatron. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 1}}

He operated the completed weapon and successfully used it to make a giant grilled cheese sandwich for Megatron. When Wheeljack and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] invaded the work site, Spinister and the other Kreons surrounded the pair. Unfortunately the interlopers were a diversion, and the Decepticons were splattered by exploded grilled cheese sandwich then tied up in a net by the other Autobots. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 2}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
Spinister and the rest of the Mayhem Attack Squad were drawn to a cavern on Earth by a Decepticon signal, finding upon their arrival that the extra-dimensional [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] was the one broadcasting it. Bludgeon spoke with their new acquaintance, who momentarily showed that he had power that rivaled the Squad's. Spinister was left staring in awe as Ramjet sent eldritch energies flowing into Ruckus and effortlessly tossed him aside. The Squad agreed to join forces with Ramjet, and together they began to plot the destruction of the universe. {{storylink|History}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
Spinister was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Air Force Infantry Raider]], whose function was aerial assault. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref name=Siege>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' website]</ref> During the war for Cybertron, Spinister was stationed at [[Nova Cronum]] and requested reinforcements. Though the site was undergoing a high volume of Decepticon air strikes, the combat resources there were inefficient. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan-1 Data Files}}

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Gray Haddock]] (English)|[[Mathieu Buscatto]] (French), [[Paul Matzke]] (German), [[Fred Mascarenhas]] (Portuguese), [[Julián Rodríguez]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Alejandro Orozco]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Riccardo Petrozzi]] (Italian)}}
[[File:Siege-Ep3-Spinister-avoids-death.jpg|thumb|left|Tis but a flesh wound!]]
Spinister was part of a group of Decepticons springing a trap on the arriving [[Autobot]]s at [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. After the Autobots took the bait, the Decepticons attacked, which resulted in the Autobots making a stand against their attackers, leading to [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] being buried and left for dead, the carnage giving the Autobots the chance to escape. Following the battle, Spinister accompanied [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] and [[Flywheels|Skytread]] when they reported their failure to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], who was rather frustrated at the loss of both Impactor and the highly valuable Energon. However, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] confirmed that while they did not have the Energon, neither did their Autobot enemies. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

Spinister was joking with Skytread when a new Decepticon reported a lead on the Autobots, prompting the cons to joke about their Autobot victims, horrifying the newcomer. As they laughed wickedly, Spinister noticed a glitch in the newcomer's paintwork, which continued until the new con accidentally revealed he was Mirage in disguise. His cover blown, Mirage's friends came in to back him up. Spinister wound up tangling with Optimus Prime, who threw him onto a spike. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} Spinister later returned alive and well during the final push against the Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

Spinister remained behind on Cybertron under Shockwave's command after Megatron and most of his forces left aboard the completed ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. Using cloaking technology developed by Shockwave, Spinister participated in ambushing the Autobot resistance, taking several into custody. However, they failed to account for the presumed dead [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], who took Spinister out with a sniper shot to the head. The facility was destroyed by bombs planted and detonated by [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] shortly afterwards, Spinister dying either from the headshot or the blast. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}

===''Generations Selects Special Comic''===
In [[2050]], Spinister and the Decepticons lent their support to the Earth-born [[Selector]]s, robots eager to rebel against their human makers who enslaved them. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Storm Horizon Part 1|''Galaxies'' #10]]}}

[[File:StormHorizonPart1-Spinister.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Banished from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] by [[Nominus Prime]] at some point after the end of the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}} Spinister fell into the employ of [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]], who recruited him to run an expansive "splice-thieving" operation to source raw materials for [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s experiments. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 3}} Spinister and his employees lured innocent Cybertronians from across the colonial sectors to the planet [[Kworia]] with promises of fake treasure, then harvested their organs and shipped them back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}} At some point, [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] visited the planet while searching for ancient Cybertronian artifacts around the massive [[Black Sphere]] that dominated the [[Decimus Sector]]. As the splice thieves had charted several worlds in the system, Soundblaster cut a deal with the old sage and left Spinister in charge of the business while he went off with Trion. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 2}}

While searching for Alpha Trion, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and the other crew members of the starship ''[[Fist of Iacon]]'' visited Kworia. With Magnus on the ground, Spinister led his team aboard the ship and took the crew prisoner. When Magnus stumbled across the hub of their operations, Spinister revealed that he'd trussed up his entire crew and offered a deal: find Trion and his mythical artifacts, or else his entire crew would become fodder for the splice-thieves. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}} Spinister's bargain was a ruse, however—in reality, he only wanted to use Magnus as a convenient mercenary to find and retrieve [[Octane]], who had absconded Spinister's employ with a significant haul of raw materials. Magnus agreed to these terms and set out with a skeleton crew to the Black Sphere, and when he stumbled across [[Kr'mzik|Octane's ship]] on the planet [[Obsidar]], Spinister and his mercenaries arrived to take Octane in and kill Magnus. Magnus was not without backup, however, and when [[Victory Leo]] arrived to carpet-bomb the villains Spinister cut his losses and ran... only for Magnus to catch up with him and demand the truth. Spinister explained that Alpha Trion had left with Soundblaster, and while Magnus went off to rescue his mentor from the Black Sphere's event horizon Spinister and Octane wound up in the ''Fist''{{'}}s brig. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 3}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
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==Commercial appearances==
Spinister used his Targetmasters [[Hairsplitter]] and [[Singe]] to chase down a group of Autobot-allied Nebulans. The Nebulans' Autobot allies then showed up, and used their own partners' gun modes to retaliate! Spinister and [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] transformed to robot mode to continue the fight on foot. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Double Targetmasters|Double Targetmasters commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Following the restoration of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Spinister and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] attempted to ambush a group of Autobots who were exploring the changes to their world. The pair were promptly captured and sent to a detention facility. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (Legends)|The Autonomy Lesson}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsSpinister.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You've got to SPEEN!]]
Spinister participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who was available in the June Daily Campaign and could be recruited after collecting 20 Alpha cores, 20 Beta cores, 20 Omega cores, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
[[File:BBOSpinister.jpg|thumb|100px]]
Spinister is in charge of the thirteenth Decepticon base attacked by the Autobots. He uses his helicopter mode to gain an aerial advantage, but is swiftly defeated. He appears once the player manages to gain 11,800,000 points. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Spinister-Earth Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]
Spinister is a member of the Decepticon Justice Division. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Enter the DJD}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Spinister toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Inyuk-chuk!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Spinister''' (Targetmaster, [[1988]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Hairsplitter" and "Singe" Targetmaster partners/guns
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], in the second year of the Targetmaster assortment, Spinister transforms into a rather busily-coloured [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|AH-64 Apache attack helicopter]]. The rotors spin, but the main rotor tends to fold back into its storage mode when turned. Spinister's only robot mode articulation is at the neck and (oddly difficult to rotate) shoulders.

: His Targetmaster partners [[Singe#Toys|Singe]] and [[Hairsplitter#Toys|Hairsplitter]] can be attached to his vehicle mode via peg holes on the undersides of his stabilizing wings.

: Spinister, like all the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Double Targetmasters]], was never released in Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Spinister/spinister.htm More information on Spinister at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1988/instr_spinister.jpg Instructions for Spinister at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TL-toy SpinisterBC12.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My name's not "Spinster," people.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''BotCon Souvenir Set 3 Spinister and Octopunch''' (Multi-pack, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles

: [[BotCon 2012]]'s ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' version of Spinister is a [[redeco]] of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#HFTD|the 2010 ''Hunt for the Decepticons'']] Deluxe Class [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)#Toys|Tomahawk]] toy, with the alternate-tooling head used for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Vortex (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Vortex]]. He transforms into a slightly futuristic strike helicopter with a rotating camera array under its cockpit, sporting an amalgamation of features from both the {{w|Eurocopter Tiger}} and the ADH-02 Hellhound attack helicopter from ''{{w|Patlabor}}''. He comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers that mount under his wings via [[5 mm post]]s, or can be attached to 3mm bars via their [[c joint]] clips. In [[robot mode]], he is armed with "snapping pincers" on his right forearm, while his missile launchers end up over his shoulders.

: Spinister was only available in an at-convention souvenir two-pack with [[Octopunch (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Octopunch]], and limited to 1500 total sets.

: Non-attending members could purchase the figure in the Transformers Collector's Club Online Store.

: The original version of this mold was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Springer (G1)/toys#Generations|Springer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BCSpinister/spinister.htm More information on ''BotCon 2012'' Spinister at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy SpinisterKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His weapon doubles as his bed.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Spinister''' (Micro-Changer, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Kit number'': '''A1007'''
:*''Bag number'': '''21451 7'''
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of a six-figure "preview" wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Spinister is a [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] bagged mini-figure. He comes with extra parts which turn him into a kinda-sorta-helicoptery thing, or can be used to form a ridiculously huge double-gatling-style "beam cannon" for robot mode use.

:He uses [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Mirage]]'s helmet and [[Vortex (G1)#Kre-O|Vortex]]'s torso-armor/rotor-blade combo. He also carries a clear-purple version of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Soundwave]]'s pistol.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Kre-OSpinister/spinister.htm More information on Spinister at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/kre-o/spinister/2831/1/ Image gallery of Spinister at Seibertron.com]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Thrilling-30-Spinister.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From Targetmaster to Targetmaster'd]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime & Spinister''' (Legends Class, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Series / Number'': '''2 / 018'''
:*''Accessories'': Rotor

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class Spinister is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Thrilling 30|Thrilling 30]]'' [[Blaze Master#Generations|Blazemaster]], transforming into a helicopter of made-up model, a robot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a blaster-weapon with a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]].

: He was only available packaged with [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Generations|Nemesis Prime]], who can wield him in weapon mode.

: This mold was also used to make the [[campaign item]] [[Jolt (Armada)#Transformers|Micron Jolt]] and ''Generations'' [[Shūta Gō#Generations|Shūta Gō]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenSpinister/spinister.htm More information on ''Generations'' Spinister at TFU.info]''
{{anchor|TFSS}}
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarstoy-SpinisterTFSS.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|One look at you and I can't disguise I've got separate eyes]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Spinister''' (Deluxe, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, "Shrute" and "Singe" Targetmaster partners, four-pronged taser/Combiner extremity
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Part of the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 4.0 (2016)|Figure Subscription Service 4.0]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Spinister is a [[redeco]] of Deluxe Class [[Alpha Bravo#Generations|Alpha Bravo]], transforming into a helicopter that resembles an {{w|Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin|Aérospatiale SA 365 Dauphin 2}}. He can also form either an arm or a leg for any standard-issue ''Combiner Wars''-style gestalt (or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs), though he is nominally intended to combine with [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations|Bludgeon]] to form [[Thunder Mayhem#Toys|Thunder Mayhem]].

: He includes his Targetmaster partners "[[Hairsplitter#Generations|Shrute]]" and [[Singe#Generations|Singe]], redecoes of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Thrilling 30|Thrilling 30]]'' [[Holepunch (G1)#Generations|Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Targetmaster)#Generations|Caliburst]], respectively.

: On August 20, 2015, the [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collectors' Club]] took to Twitter to let fans decide if Spinister's head should feature a [[:File:TFSS_Spinister_head_options.JPG|black or teal paint application in the area around his eyes]]. Black won the poll but the final toy had the teal application.

{{CWAlphaBravoMold}}
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:WFC-Siege-Deluxe-Spinister.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Nobody tell him he didn't actually win that [[Fan polls#2018 .281.29|vote]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Spinister''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S48'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-42'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 25]], [[2020]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''RSPINISTE'''
:*''Accessories'': "NFM Dual-[[Fusion cannon|Fusion Cannon]]," "Spin-Blast [[Particle beam cannon|Particle Beam Cannon]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

: Despite not winning the [[Fan polls#War for Cybertron Trilogy|2018 ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' fan poll]], Spinister was still produced and released in the fifth and final wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxes, converting from robot to Cybertronian helicopter (with [[Popular Cybertronian vehicle alternate modes#Apache-esque helicopter|some elements of]] an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|AH-64 Apache attack helicopter]]) and back. He comes with two weapons: the "NFM Dual-Fusion Cannon", and a "Spin-Blast Particle Beam Cannon", based off of his Targetmaster partners' weapon modes. In an undocumented but extremely obvious feature, his guns can be combined to form a single four-barreled gun the way the the original toy's Targetmasters could.

: In an effort to reconcile the fact his original toy's box art has the appearance of a complete cockpit for each shin, only one of Spinister's legs forms his alt mode's cockpit and nose, while the other is stored away, leaving him with another, identical cockpit section in his undercarriage. This cockpit will not tab in correctly if the instructions are followed: his left hip needs to be rotated through 180 degrees (and the leg rotated back down) before folding the cockpit in.

: Additionally, the ''Siege'' line also featured [[Battle Master]]s intended to represent Spinister's original Targetmaster partners, which are compatible with ''Siege'' Spinister: [[Singe#War for Cybertron: Siege|Singe]] was available by himself in wave 4, whereas Hairsplitter (now named "[[Hairsplitter#War for Cybertron: Siege|Shrute]]") was available as part of the [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive "Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron" set with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skywarp]].

: The original stock renders included additional paint applications not present on the final toy, those being silver details on his mouthplate and shoulders, purple details on his chest, and a painted yellow plug on his abdomen. Also, stock renders for his helicopter mode showed both of his weapons being the same shade of blue as his lower body and legs, while the robot mode renders and the physical toy had his Dual-Fusion Cannon being in the same pink-ish purple color as his arms.

: Strangely, Spinister’s instruction booklet uses the Autobot insignia and colour scheme.

: Though designated for a first quarter 2020 release, Spinister's wave reached U.S. store shelves in December 2019.

:This mold was later used to make [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Generations|Rotorstorm]].
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4RaiderSpinister.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Raider Spinister, Infantry-Aerial Assault''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T40/T52'''
**''Stars: ''11

:Raider Spinister, Infantry-Aerial Assault 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]]'' Spinister toy, with the Bot Mode art being reused from the toy's packaging art, and with original Alt Mode artwork (lines by [[Andrew Griffith]]).
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==Notes==
*Spinister's BotCon ''Timelines'' bio card art depicts him wielding Vortex's [[MechTech]] weapon. The toy doesn't come with it, and there's no real evidence it was ever intended to.
*''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Highbrow (G1)#Titans Return|Highbrow]] shares many details evoking sculpted and sticker details from Generation 1 [[#Toys|Spinister]]—note the robot mode shoulder squares with slanted lines, the asymmetric "belt buckle" on the robot mode waist, the main rotor blades being gray and double-bladed instead of triple-bladed, and the tail rotor in vehicle mode. One might surmise that Hasbro planned Spinister as the "pretooled" alternate head for Highbrow, but no such toy came to fruition.
*Spinister was one of the unsuccessful options in the 2018 [[Fan polls#2018 (1)|Fan poll]], paired with [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. He was described as a saboteur, against Wheeljack's scientist, taking inspiration from his G1 toy bio.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Spinister''' (スピニスター ''Supinisutā'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Vészmadár''' ("Waybird")

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Siege-Spinister-art.jpg|''War for Cybertron: Siege'' package art
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decepticon Justice Division]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
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[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]
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Spinister (G1)

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:''Spinister is a [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Spinister-boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm terribly mysterious and I have 300 pounds of canned meat strapped to my right arm.]]
'''Spinister''' is mysterious... ''terribly'' mysterious. A closed book to the Decepticons, Spinister is a dark menace to his Autobot enemies. Often, the first warning of his approach is the gentle note of a detonating [[fusion bomb]] or the delightful hiss of metal boiling away under an assault of charged particles from his [[Particle beam cannon|beam cannon]]. How he is so terribly sneaky is unclear, but rumor has it that he has developed a cloaking device that he has kept a secret from his fellow 'Cons. Quiet and mysterious, that's how he likes to be, and that's how he intends to stay. One must wonder how much even his binary-bonded [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] companions [[Singe]] and [[Hairsplitter]] know about him.

This grim air warrior seems far more independent of mind than the common Decepticon, though he doesn't go in for the outright mutiny for which [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] is noted. When he spots unrecognized potential in the Decepticon ranks, however, he may well bring the would-be warrior under his tutelage without the knowledge or permission of his superior officers. Actually speaking his mind would prevent the whole mysterious, shadow-warrior thing from working, after all.<ref>''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' profile for Spinister, Singe, and Hairsplitter profile in [[Dark Creation|''The Transformers'' #65]]</ref>

Then again, the guy might just be a paranoid dumbass who'd shoot a torch just because it "looked at him funny." He's actually a bit of a savant when it comes to re-wiring things, though.

Also, his name is cooler than [[Slayride]] and [[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]] combined.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:HuntingParty-Mayhem Attack Squad small.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|Dammit, why does someone always have to ruin a perfectly good group shot with a wussy thought bubble??]]
''Spinister was recruited into the new [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] by [[Snarler]], and placed in charge of training and grading other new recruits to the squad. During a training exercise, a fresh-new warrior named [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] went AWOL in the middle of a battle. Spinister went after him, knowing the desertion was punishable by death in the Decepticon Army. He saw promise in the young soldier, though, and so instead faked having difficulty against an Autobot drone he was fighting. Spinister hoped that seeing him in danger would force Needlenose to act, and he was right. Needlenose came back and fought off the drone to "save" Spinister. Because of this, Spinister ignored his temporary loss of courage in the official report, and nominated Needlenose for full membership in the Mayhems, and their mission to hunt down the traitors [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] and [[Catilla (G1)|Catilla]].'' {{storylink|The Hunting Party (Marvel)|The Hunting Party}}

''Arriving on Earth, the Mayhems confronted Carnivac separately from his new Autobot comrades in the [[Survivors]], and ran him to ground.'' {{storylink|Way of the Warrior}} ''Carnivac managed to escape them when the National Guard arrived to interfere. The head of the human military unit ordered his soldiers to "blow away" the Decepticons, an order that Spinister told him would be his last. The humans were slaughtered in short order, and Spinister's group managed to track down Carnivac again with little fuss.''{{storylink|Survival Run}} ''Seeing Carnivac's newfound care for fleshlings, Spinister opened fire into a crowd, committing Carnivac to taking the fire himself in order to protect the humans. Stunned by the gunfire, Carnivac lay wounded as Spinister transformed and was about to pass sentence on him. His fellow traitor Catilla leapt out from nowhere, however, spoiling Spinister's aim. Bludgeon managed to impale the new arrival with his [[sword]], but the Mayhems were then driven off by the Survivors before they could finish Carnivac off as well.'' {{storylink|A Savage Place!}}

[[File:Deadly Obsession Needlenose Spinister.jpg|left|upright=0.5|thumb]]
Spinister joined Needlenose, [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]], and [[Windsweeper]] in serving their commander, [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. They investigated why Autobots were patrolling a sector of space, taking a group of Autobots as prisoner on the planet [[Pz-Zazz]]. {{storylink|Bird of Prey!}} The hostages revealed the search for the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], inflaming Thunderwing's obsession to obtain the artifact. The Mayhem Attack Squad were soon taken to [[Cheyne]], where Spinister and Ruckus took down [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]] for Thunderwing. As the Autobot proved to be of little use, the Decepticons left. {{Storylink|Kings of the Wild Frontier.}} They next went to [[Pequod]], and Thunderwing sent Spinister, who was beginning to have doubts about the sanity of his leader, and Needlenose to deal with the Autobot [[Pretender]]s at the planet while their leader mentally connected with the [[Klud]] to discern the Matrix's location. Once he did, he recalled his troops and left. {{Storylink|Deadly Obsession}} The Matrix was located on the moon [[VsQs]], where Thunderwing led his forces in battle against the Autobots. He abandoned Windsweeper to his fate when the [[Matrixspawn]] creature attacked, being more focused on his prize than a fellow Decepticon. When their leader ran off chasing the creature, Spinister held back his fellow Mayhems, telling them it was their duty to look after the injured Windsweeper, and let Thunderwing deal with his own business. {{Storylink|Dark Creation}}

[[File:AllFallDown-Spinister.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Few people get along with their bosses.]]
After Thunderwing captured the Matrix and arranged for his team to infiltrate the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] aboard a stolen shuttle, he quickly found the Matrix's own corrupted persona waxing control over his own mind. Spinister tried to warn him of the madness taking over, only to have Thunderwing fire on his own troop. The shock of having shot one of his loyal soldiers drove home the point for Thunderwing, but it was too late, and the Matrix completely overtook his thoughts. After the Autobots managed to drive Thunderwing out of the ship and into the vacuum of space, Spinister and the Mayhems gave up without a fight, wanting no more violence that day. {{storylink|All Fall Down}}

=====Trigger-Happy!=====
Spinister, [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], and [[Windsweeper]] accompanied [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] and [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] in delivering battle plans to [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], the former three acting as the group's rear guard. The Autobots learned of the delivery and planned to ambush them, but their mission was botched by [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]], who gave away his faction's presence prematurely. Spinister and the other Decepticons were provoked into starting a firefight that endangered the inhabitants of nearby [[Rivers' Town]]. Panicked over his mistake, Backstreet wound up going on the run from his fellow Autobots. Learning of the situation, Megatron had his troops track down the fugitive in the hopes of recruiting him to their faction. Spinister found the runaway squatting in an abandoned amusement park, and reported so to his leader. But though Megatron ordered him not to engage Backstreet, Spinister found the temptation of roughing up the isolated Autobot too strong to resist. He and [[Scoop (G1)#Trigger-Happy!|Scoop]], the first Decepticon to converge on his position, attacked Backstreet together. On his arrival, Megatron was enraged by his soldiers' "show of initiative," and violently saw them off before they could do any lasting damage. Ultimately, Megatron's plan failed, and Backstreet returned to the Autobots. {{storylink|Trigger-Happy!}}

=====Earthforce=====
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[[File:Where wolf death small.JPG|left|thumb|Entered the No-Spinister Zone.]]
While Carnivac was still seeking revenge for Catilla's murder, Spinister and the others set up an island base on Earth while preparing for their next strike. The cowardly Needlenose got on everyone's nerves, though, when the waiting weighed on his circuits enough to compel him to stage a mock emergency drill and test the Mayhems' response time, just in case Carnivac came looking for him. Spinister gave Needlenose a stern rebuke after that, warning him that the next incident would cost him his life. As it turned out, Carnivac HAD infiltrated the base during the commotion, and Needlenose's next round of genuine emergency calls were left unheeded. {{storylink|Cry Wolf!}} The wolf's next strike on Bludgeon did not go as quietly, and he drew the attention of the rest of the base. Instead of risking himself in close-quarters combat, Carnivac's forte, Spinister wisely chose to blast the traitor from a distance, apparently destroying him. {{storylink|Wolf in the Fold!}} The Mayhems were then forced to defend themselves against the combined might of the Survivors and [[Earthforce]], who had come to rescue Carnivac from his insane mission of vengeance. While Bludgeon and the others charged head first into battle, Spinister saw no gain in a warrior's suicide, and attempted to slip away. Unfortunately for him, only Carnivac's shell had been destroyed earlier, and the robot within had survived to take his vengeance on the Mayhems, shooting Spinister, crushing Snarler and then assisting the Earthforce in capturing the remaining Decepticons. {{storylink|Where Wolf?}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
Spinister was present when Megatron made peaceful gestures to Humanity in [[New York City]] and the Decepticons gave a "statue" of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] as a gift to the city. Unsurprisingly, once humanity was off-guard the Decepticons struck, and the Autobots barely stopped them. {{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}}

Spinister and a group of Decepticons broke into a [[Nevada Alpha|nuclear arms cache]] in order to acquire the armaments within. During the siege, the inhabitants were able to send a distress signal to the Autobots, alerting them to their presence. They sent a large squad of assorted of Autobots to station, forcing the Decepticons into a retreat. Fortunately for them, they were able to make off with three [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear missiles]] in the chaos. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8|Save Nevada Alpha}}

The characteristics of Spinister and the other "Small Targetmaster Decepticons" were reviewed by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] in a simulation watched by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]].{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 15|Memories of Bumblebee}}

====''Classics''====
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[[File:Invasion-Spinister.jpg|thumb|upright=0.95|I'm very important in this story!]]
Spinister fell in with [[Overlord (G1)|Gigatron]]'s Decepticon forces on Earth. This was a very fortunate decision, as evil Autobots from [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|another dimension]] invaded, and as a result everything not on Earth in Spinister's universe ceased to exist. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

Spinister survived the destruction of his universe and was last seen in the negative polarity universe with a small band of evil Decepticon survivors, back under [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s command. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Neo-decepticons counterpoint.jpg|thumb|left|I AM SPINISTER! BEWARE, I LIVE!]]
Spinister was present when [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] was recruiting for the "Neo-Decepticon" insurgency at [[Fort Scyk]]. He later participated in the attack on the [[Kalis]] [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] that led to the destruction of the [[Last Autobot]]. {{storylink|Counterpoint}}

Soundwave was off-planet when the resurrected [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] returned to Cybertron with a [[Gene Key]] capable of turning Autobots into Decepticons. The former Headmaster arrived at Fort Scyk and commanded the assembled troops to follow him, executing [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] as an example of the price of questioning his orders. Spinister filed out with the rest, but not before he had got a message out to Soundwave. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} He was next seen with Needlenose alongside Scorponok at the [[Sonic Canyons]], preparing to make his Gene Key's effects permanent, when [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the Dinobots attacked. When Grimlock's mole [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] neutralised the Gene Key's effects on the Autobots, turning the odds against Scorponok, Spinister and Needlenose chose the better part of valour, transformed to their aerial modes and fled. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Later, Spinister and Needlenose convinced a few agitated Cybertronians to lob a grenade at [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] as he was giving a speech at the [[Eugenesis Plaza]]. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} Spinister then monitored as [[Fang]] instigated a riot between more agitated Cybertronians and the [[Wreckers]] on [[Auto-artery RG1|Auto-artery RG1 (North)]] as part of Soundwave's plan to sow disquiet and blind Cybertron to [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s impending attack. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Marinker]] (English)}}
After the Decepticons kidnapped [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]], they demanded [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] turn himself over in exchange. Spinister acted as aerial spotter for the Decepticons, tracking Prime's route to the exchange point. Unfortunately for the Decepticons, a covered pass allowed Optimus to sneak [[Fizzle]] and [[Hosehead (G1)|Hosehead]] into the area inside his trailer as back-up. {{storylink|Autobot Hostage}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
[[File:WorldsCollide3 Spinister1.jpg|thumb|WE'RE GONNA GET SENT TO THE BAD PLACE!]]
In [[Primax 703.09 Gamma|one of many alternate realities]], Spinister was one of the few survivors of [[Unicron]]'s attack on that universe's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and had become little more than a gibbering half-insane emotional wreck as a result. When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was accidentally transported into this reality, Spinister told him about Unicron and what he did. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} Optimus tried to get some answers out of him over how they could potentially defeat Unicron, but Spinister would only babble on that all those who crossed Unicron's path were already doomed. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} When Unicron returned soon after Prime's arrival, Spinister welcomed his oblivion with open arms. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Unicron possessed his frame, and used it to converse with Optimus, demanding an explanation for the dimensional interloper's presence. Once this exchange came to an end, Spinister was drawn into the Chaos Bringer's open maw and consumed. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Stormbringer issue 4|''Stormbringer'' #4]]}}
[[File:SpotlightBlaster Spinister.jpg|thumb|left|How exactly am I flying?]]
Spinister was [[Reproduction#2005 IDW continuity|constructed cold]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Back before the war, Spinister appeared in the crowd cheering [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron's]] first pit fight. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} It is unknown whether he joined the Decepticons at their inception or became part of the movement later on after the conquest of [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]. Much later, Spinister was working under [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] on Cybertron, shortly after the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]]. He was part of the last major push for territory on the planet before it became uninhabitable. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}} Centuries later, Spinister still served with the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]] leader as part of the crew aboard the starship ''[[Thanatos]]''. He followed [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and the other flying Decepticons into battle with Thunderwing on Cybertron. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

At some point, Spinister joined up with [[Scavengers (G1)|a squad of loose Decepticons]] led by [[Krok (G1)|Krok]] and annoyed them with his paranoid, triggerhappy nature {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} though an erroneous report placed Spinister among the Decepticons imprisoned on Cybertron after the war with [[D-Void]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}}

[[File:MTMTE8 MisfireSpinister.jpg|thumb|One... two... hang on, guys, I've got this one... ''thuh-ree...'']]
Not long after they all received [[Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|a call from Cybertron to return]], the Scavengers were on [[Clemency]], scavenging. During this time, they ran into a supposedly dead K-Class Decepticon called [[Fulcrum]] and Spinister removed his explosive charge in fear of the Decepticon blowing himself up while they were scavenging him. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}} Misfire described him to Fulcrum, after the bot revealed himself to be actually alive, as the dumbest being in the universe. Later, he wanted to shoot a fire for giving him weird looks (in fairness they were using a still-living Autobot as a fireplace) and then shot a torch because it was glowing at him, much to Fulcrum's dismay. They were later contacted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]], who were looking to torture and kill one of them for crimes against the Decepticons. Confused since there were only six of them and the Division mentioned seven bots present, they looked around and discovered a stasis-locked [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}}

The Scavengers decided to stay and fight the D.J.D. by unleashing Grimlock from his pod when the D.J.D. got close. As the D.J.D. were arriving, they revealed their real target had been Fulcrum, but it was already too late. Krok released Grimlock and the fight began. During the battle, Spinister assisted Crankcase in fighting [[Helex (G1)|Helex]]. After a while, Fulcrum attempted to blow all of the D.J.D. members up with his bomb mode by jumping off the Worldsweeper. As Spinister (probably) expected, the Decepticon harmlessly crashed into the ground and made a soft explosion. The D.J.D. left in any case for [[Overlord (G1)|another target]] and the leader, [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]], announced the Scavengers and Grimlock were all now on [[The List]]. Spinister and the others recovered Fulcrum and a damaged Krok. Fulcrum then revealed to them that the D.J.D. had been after him for a crime he had committed during the war for fleeing from a fight. They set off afterwards for Cybertron with a plan to use Grimlock, who was revealed to be almost brain-dead, as a bargaining chip if they ever arrived on the planet. Before they left, they scavenged parts from [[Flywheels]], who had been killed during the fight. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}

When Misfire managed to get himself incarcerated in the [[Galactic Council]]'s death row on the planet [[Constancy]], the rest of the Scavengers hatched a plan to rescue him, but Spinister, Krok and Crankcase were incapacitated by [[Solomus|Tyrest]]'s [[universal killswitch]] at a crucial moment. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} After [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] and [[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]] used half the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to neutralise the killswitch, Spinister was seen to recover. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}

[[File:Scavengers IRL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|left|YOU! ARE! A! TOY!]]
Spinister and the Scavengers would have many more misadventures, including—amongst other things—conjugating verbs, using [[holomatter]] avatars to blend in with the natives on [[Magisteria VI]] and somehow getting turned into [[toy]]s. To let off steam, they amused themselves by vandalising [[Autopedia]] and playing "[[Cybertronian games#Shoot Shoot Bang Bang|Shoot Shoot Bang Bang]]". It was shortly after one such game that Spinister alerted the others that the giant TV was talking again and it said its name was [[Demus]], an associate of Krok's through a [[Militant Monoform Movement|Triple-M]] subgroup on [[The Big Conversation]], who offered them the opportunity to make some easy [[Shanix]] at his scrapyard on [[Tebris VII]]. After arriving on the planet and meeting with him, Spinister was [[mode lock]]ed in [[robot mode]], as Demus had a heightened phobia of [[transformation]].

Demus revealed that he wanted to offer the Scavengers half a billion Shanix ''each'' in exchange for Grimlock. When Misfire objected, it was put to the vote in a rare display of Decepticon democracy and Spinister elected to sell him along with Krok and Crankcase, carrying it by three votes to two. However, they wouldn't get the chance to make the deal as Demus was then summarily executed by the Duly Appointed Enforcer of the [[Tyrest Accord]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}}

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Max put them all under arrest for trafficking with a known offender but the Scavengers were able to distract him and hide in Demus's warehouse full of "[[Roboid]]" toys. After learning the true scope of Demus's crimes and that the Roboids were actually lobotomised [[Transformer]]s, stuck in [[beast mode]], to be sold to the organics of the galaxy as "torture dolls", they were able to throw him off their trail by alerting him to the presence of Grimlock on the ''Weak Anthropic Principle'', but then found that they couldn't leave their comrade behind and rode to his rescue on six unboxed [[Equinoid]]s. During the subsequent confrontation with Fortress Maximus, Spinister successfully mastered using a triple negative in a sentence, leading the other Scavengers to all pitch in, using their own unique talents to outwit the Duly Appointed Enforcer and escape with Grimlock by convincing him that the Roboids' lives were in danger—in reality, Spinister had discovered a way to reverse their "[[domestication]]" and left behind a note explaining how to do it. From then on, the Scavengers vowed to adopt Krok's new plan: to find and help all the other Decepticons out there who had been damaged by the war... after one more game of "Shoot Shoot Bang Bang". {{storylink|Animals}}

Some time later aboard the ''Weak Anthropic Principle'', the Scavengers watched a video that was being broadcast to the galaxy at large of ''[[Lost Light]]'' crewmembers apparently counting down the time to their deaths, which even they found a bit dark. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}}

[[File:NothingWillEverBeTheSameAgain-maskedcrusaders.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.7]]
The Scavengers later visited [[Earth]] so that Crankcase could meet his online friend "[[CONS4EVA]]." Misfire and Spinister found themselves chasing Grimlock across [[New Mexico]]. Disguising themselves as [[M.A.S.K.]] agents, the two undercover Decepticons pursued their quarry to [[Amarillo]], [[Texas]], where they joined forces with [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] desk jockey [[MP3]]. The trio followed Grimlock to [[Arlington]] before MP3's "[[Action Van]]" broke down; when Misfire and Spinister revealed the faces of their [[holomatter]] avatars, Misfire's poorly-constructed holomatter face caused MP3 to pass out. Believing that they'd killed him, they buried MP3 and continued their chase. But after watching an EMT resuscitate an injured woman, they realized that they ''hadn't'' killed MP3, so Spinister hurried back to dig up their human friend while Misfire followed Grimlock. An apologetic Spinister brought MP3 back to their ship, where they discovered that Crankcase's Decepticon friend was really a religiously inclined [[Dire Wraith]] in disguise. Having gathered three different species, the Wraith enacted the mystical ritual known as the "[[Crossover]]," which opened a tiny interdimensional portal. MP3, hoping to go on more space adventures with the Scavengers, tendered his resignation through the portal... only to discover that the Scavengers had left without him. {{storylink|Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again!}}

The Scavengers next traveled to [[Frayus]], searching for some [[ununtrium]] they could sell. Disappointed at finding none of the rare element (and therefore no fiendish death traps to avoid), Spinister and the others prepared to leave only to find themselves in the middle of a struggle between the [[Galactic Council]], the [[Black Block Consortia]], and the Decepticons of [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]. Seeking an exit, they found their tele-portal back up to the W.A.P. in orbit was missing. Fortunately, another exit provided itself. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}

[[File:TheTiesThatBind SpinisterCheckUp.jpg|upright=1.9|thumb|Spin doctor.]]
This exit brought them to [[Troja Major]], where the Curator [[Agonizer]] offered to pay the Scavengers a large sum of money for the retrieval of the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]], which had fallen into the hands of the former Autobot [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]]. After agreeing to take the job, Spinister and the others were transported to the planet [[Confluence]], where they located Flame's Worldsweeper just before being attacked by a horde of [[Treecon|wooden robots]]. While Grimlock swiftly dealt with them, the Scavengers were then accosted by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who summarily disabled Grimlock and apprehended the Scavengers.
After being tossed into a cell on the Worldsweeper, Krok had Spinister open up Grimlock to discover a cavity within the Dinobot made to hold the Magnificence. After Scorponok filled them in on the details surrounding Grimlock and the Magnificence, he reawakened the Dinobot and sicced him on the Scavengers, with Spinister getting his arm ripped off in the process. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}}

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While Scorponok left them to their fates, the Scavengers were able to pacify Grimlock after getting him to transform into his dinosaur form. Krok then had Spinister and Nickel disassemble the other Scavengers to make it look like Grimlock had murdered them; once the Dinobot had been taken away, the Scavengers put themselves back together and stormed the bridge to confront Scorponok. After revealing the [[Firstborn]] and his plan to raise an army of Decepticons through organic reproduction, Scorponok attempted to extract the Scavengers' sparks only to be stopped by Nickel using a prerecorded message from Tarn. Spinister and the others then made their escape to a transmat and set in coordinates for [[Garrus-9]] provided to them by the Magnificence. However, Grimlock elected to stay behind to protect the Firstborn and pushed the Scavengers into the portal before they could debate over it. Upon ending up in what appeared to be Garrus-9, Spinister and his pals found themselves locked in Grimlock's old cell. With the Magnificence non-respondent and no way to call for help, the Scavengers were well and truly helpless. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

Or so it seemed until [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]], while exploring a temple in what she believed to be the [[Transformer afterlife|Afterspark]], stumbled upon the Scavengers. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (2): The God War|The God War}} After a confrontation over misunderstandings, the Scavengers and Nautica soon figured out that "Garrus-9" and "the Afterspark" were both illusions generated by the euthanasia clinic [[Mederi]]. After recovering the body of [[Axe (G1)|Axe]] from one of the wards, the group met up with the rest of Nautica's crew and pieced together the mystery of Mederi – as well as the fact that Mederi was in fact the "[[Cyberutopia]]" that Nautica and her crewmates had been searching for. Before they could revel in their escape from Mederi's patient-killing program, the Scavengers and the Crusadercons were attacked by a horde of [[Sparkeater (creature)|sparkeaters]] created from the rest of the ''[[Lost Light]]''{{'}}s crew. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}}

[[File:Lustrare-SpinisterWipeout.jpg|thumb|200px]]
As the sparkeaters attacked, Spinister and the others were saved by the timely arrival of Grimlock, who was accompanied by [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], [[Riptide (G1)|Riptide]], [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]], and [[Wipe-Out]]. When the ''Lost Light'' showed up, Crankcase and Grimlock went with [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]]' team to board the captured ship while Spinister and the other Scavengers barricaded themselves in Ward Zero with Mederi's telepaths. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 1): A Dance Before Dying|A Dance Before Dying}} While Spinister worked with "[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|the angry doctor]]", Nickel was able to stop the sparkeaters by using Ward Zero's generator to cure them. Shortly after, the telepaths began to give an ominous countdown, culminating with a rift opening up in space. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 2): Lūstrāre|Lūstrāre}} The Scavengers and Crusadercons all hopped onto the recaptured ''Lost Light'' and went through the rift, ending up in a system comprising five replica Cybertrons. After landing on one of the Cybertrons, the crew were confronted by the forces of the [[Adaptus|Grand Architect]], who decided to let them aboard onto his Worldsweeper. As [[Froid]] and [[Sunder (G1)|Sunder]] filled them in on the Grand Architect's plan to use a "[[God Gun]]" to repel an oncoming threat, Spinister and the others noticed said God Gun open up another rift through space, bringing forth a fleet of ships led by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]! {{storylink|Crucible (Part 3): Farsickness|Farsickness}}

[[File:TheReturnOfTheKing MegatronGreetsScavengers.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|left]]
Only Megatron wasn't leading the fleet of ships but rather fleeing from them; the fleet itself turned out to belong to the [[Functionist Council]] of an [[Functionist Universe|alternate timeline]]... and among these forces was a planet-sized robot cast in the image of [[Primus]], made from said timeline's Cybertron. As "Primus" laid waste to the God Gun, Megatron's ship fired on the Grand Architect's Worldsweeper to free Spinister and the others, bringing them aboard the [[Last Light (ship)|''Last Light'']]. Spinister and his fellow Scavengers were all astonished when Megatron greeted them warmly and mentioned them by their names (and nicknames). {{storylink|Crucible (Part 4): The Return of the King|The Return of the King}} After meeting up with the rest of Rodimus' group on the ''Lost Light'', the assembled crew devised a plan to defeat the Functionist Council through the use of twelve [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrixes]] created by the real Primus, [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] (though from Spinister's perspective, it was just everyone taking turns to say things). {{storylink|Crucible (Part 5): The Unremembering|The Unremembering}} Once the Functionist Cybertron had been forced back into robot mode thanks to the timely arrival of [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], the crew set their plan into motion. Heading down to the [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]] [[Automica]], Spinister provided cover fire for the Matrix-carrying Thunderclash as they were faced with Functionist forces. Although they were briefly overwhelmed, the pair was able to open their Matrix after an uplifting speech from Rodimus, sending its energies through the hot spot and into [[Vector Sigma]], where it vaporized the members of the Functionist Council. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}}

In the aftermath, the Scavengers attended a gathering at [[Swerve's]], where they made amends with Fortress Maximus. After the party had concluded and the ''Lost Light'' was disassembled, Spinister and his fellow Scavengers departed for Troja Major to meet up with CONS4EVA. In another universe, the Scavengers were [[quantum generator|quantum duplicated]] along with the entire crew of the ''Lost Light'', and prepared for some further adventures in their new setting. {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}
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===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[Image:Kreon Spinister wallpaper.jpg|thumb|200px|He's angry because he doesn't know which of his guns to shoot first.]]
Spinister, Galvatron, and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] were sent by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] to rob the [[Autobot City Bank]]. In heavy disguise, they went in and got the drop on the bank tellers, only for [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to turn up. Spinister whistled for [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], who ripped the roof off the bank and disposed of the three Autobots. Once they'd broken open the safe, Spinister flew the [[energon]] back to Megatron. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 1}}

He operated the completed weapon and successfully used it to make a giant grilled cheese sandwich for Megatron. When Wheeljack and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] invaded the work site, Spinister and the other Kreons surrounded the pair. Unfortunately the interlopers were a diversion, and the Decepticons were splattered by exploded grilled cheese sandwich then tied up in a net by the other Autobots. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 2}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
Spinister and the rest of the Mayhem Attack Squad were drawn to a cavern on Earth by a Decepticon signal, finding upon their arrival that the extra-dimensional [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] was the one broadcasting it. Bludgeon spoke with their new acquaintance, who momentarily showed that he had power that rivaled the Squad's. Spinister was left staring in awe as Ramjet sent eldritch energies flowing into Ruckus and effortlessly tossed him aside. The Squad agreed to join forces with Ramjet, and together they began to plot the destruction of the universe. {{storylink|History}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
Spinister was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Air Force Infantry Raider]], whose function was aerial assault. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref name=Siege>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' website]</ref> During the war for Cybertron, Spinister was stationed at [[Nova Cronum]] and requested reinforcements. Though the site was undergoing a high volume of Decepticon air strikes, the combat resources there were inefficient. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan-1 Data Files}}

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Gray Haddock]] (English)|[[Mathieu Buscatto]] (French), [[Paul Matzke]] (German), [[Fred Mascarenhas]] (Portuguese), [[Julián Rodríguez]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Alejandro Orozco]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Riccardo Petrozzi]] (Italian)}}
[[File:Siege-Ep3-Spinister-avoids-death.jpg|thumb|left|Tis but a flesh wound!]]
Spinister was part of a group of Decepticons springing a trap on the arriving [[Autobot]]s at [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. After the Autobots took the bait, the Decepticons attacked, which resulted in the Autobots making a stand against their attackers, leading to [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] being buried and left for dead, the carnage giving the Autobots the chance to escape. Following the battle, Spinister accompanied [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] and [[Flywheels|Skytread]] when they reported their failure to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], who was rather frustrated at the loss of both Impactor and the highly valuable Energon. However, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] confirmed that while they did not have the Energon, neither did their Autobot enemies. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

Spinister was joking with Skytread when a new Decepticon reported a lead on the Autobots, prompting the cons to joke about their Autobot victims, horrifying the newcomer. As they laughed wickedly, Spinister noticed a glitch in the newcomer's paintwork, which continued until the new con accidentally revealed he was Mirage in disguise. His cover blown, Mirage's friends came in to back him up. Spinister wound up tangling with Optimus Prime, who threw him onto a spike. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} Spinister later returned alive and well during the final push against the Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

Spinister remained behind on Cybertron under Shockwave's command after Megatron and most of his forces left aboard the completed ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. Using cloaking technology developed by Shockwave, Spinister participated in ambushing the Autobot resistance, taking several into custody. However, they failed to account for the presumed dead [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], who took Spinister out with a sniper shot to the head. The facility was destroyed by bombs planted and detonated by [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] shortly afterwards, Spinister dying either from the headshot or the blast. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}

===''Generations Selects Special Comic''===
In [[2050]], Spinister and the Decepticons lent their support to the Earth-born [[Selector]]s, robots eager to rebel against their human makers who enslaved them. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Storm Horizon Part 1|''Galaxies'' #10]]}}

[[File:StormHorizonPart1-Spinister.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Banished from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] by [[Nominus Prime]] at some point after the end of the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}} Spinister fell into the employ of [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]], who recruited him to run an expansive "splice-thieving" operation to source raw materials for [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s experiments. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 3}} Spinister and his employees lured innocent Cybertronians from across the colonial sectors to the planet [[Kworia]] with promises of fake treasure, then harvested their organs and shipped them back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}} At some point, [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] visited the planet while searching for ancient Cybertronian artifacts around the massive [[Black Sphere]] that dominated the [[Decimus Sector]]. As the splice thieves had charted several worlds in the system, Soundblaster cut a deal with the old sage and left Spinister in charge of the business while he went off with Trion. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 2}}

While searching for Alpha Trion, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and the other crew members of the starship ''[[Fist of Iacon]]'' visited Kworia. With Magnus on the ground, Spinister led his team aboard the ship and took the crew prisoner. When Magnus stumbled across the hub of their operations, Spinister revealed that he'd trussed up his entire crew and offered a deal: find Trion and his mythical artifacts, or else his entire crew would become fodder for the splice-thieves. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}} Spinister's bargain was a ruse, however—in reality, he only wanted to use Magnus as a convenient mercenary to find and retrieve [[Octane]], who had absconded Spinister's employ with a significant haul of raw materials. Magnus agreed to these terms and set out with a skeleton crew to the Black Sphere, and when he stumbled across [[Kr'mzik|Octane's ship]] on the planet [[Obsidar]], Spinister and his mercenaries arrived to take Octane in and kill Magnus. Magnus was not without backup, however, and when [[Victory Leo]] arrived to carpet-bomb the villains Spinister cut his losses and ran... only for Magnus to catch up with him and demand the truth. Spinister explained that Alpha Trion had left with Soundblaster, and while Magnus went off to rescue his mentor from the Black Sphere's event horizon Spinister and Octane wound up in the ''Fist''{{'}}s brig. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 3}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
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==Commercial appearances==
Spinister used his Targetmasters [[Hairsplitter]] and [[Singe]] to chase down a group of Autobot-allied Nebulans. The Nebulans' Autobot allies then showed up, and used their own partners' gun modes to retaliate! Spinister and [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] transformed to robot mode to continue the fight on foot. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Double Targetmasters|Double Targetmasters commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Following the restoration of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Spinister and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] attempted to ambush a group of Autobots who were exploring the changes to their world. The pair were promptly captured and sent to a detention facility. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (Legends)|The Autonomy Lesson}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsSpinister.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You've got to SPEEN!]]
Spinister participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who was available in the June Daily Campaign and could be recruited after collecting 20 Alpha cores, 20 Beta cores, 20 Omega cores, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
[[File:BBOSpinister.jpg|thumb|100px]]
Spinister is in charge of the thirteenth Decepticon base attacked by the Autobots. He uses his helicopter mode to gain an aerial advantage, but is swiftly defeated. He appears once the player manages to gain 11,800,000 points. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Spinister-Earth Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]
Spinister is a member of the Decepticon Justice Division. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Enter the DJD}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Spinister toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Inyuk-chuk!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Spinister''' (Targetmaster, [[1988]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Hairsplitter" and "Singe" Targetmaster partners/guns
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], in the second year of the Targetmaster assortment, Spinister transforms into a rather busily-coloured [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|AH-64 Apache attack helicopter]]. The rotors spin, but the main rotor tends to fold back into its storage mode when turned. Spinister's only robot mode articulation is at the neck and (oddly difficult to rotate) shoulders.

: His Targetmaster partners [[Singe#Toys|Singe]] and [[Hairsplitter#Toys|Hairsplitter]] can be attached to his vehicle mode via peg holes on the undersides of his stabilizing wings.

: Spinister, like all the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Double Targetmasters]], was never released in Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Spinister/spinister.htm More information on Spinister at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1988/instr_spinister.jpg Instructions for Spinister at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TL-toy SpinisterBC12.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My name's not "Spinster," people.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''BotCon Souvenir Set 3 Spinister and Octopunch''' (Multi-pack, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles

: [[BotCon 2012]]'s ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' version of Spinister is a [[redeco]] of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#HFTD|the 2010 ''Hunt for the Decepticons'']] Deluxe Class [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)#Toys|Tomahawk]] toy, with the alternate-tooling head used for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Vortex (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Vortex]]. He transforms into a slightly futuristic strike helicopter with a rotating camera array under its cockpit, sporting an amalgamation of features from both the {{w|Eurocopter Tiger}} and the ADH-02 Hellhound attack helicopter from ''{{w|Patlabor}}''. He comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers that mount under his wings via [[5 mm post]]s, or can be attached to 3mm bars via their [[c joint]] clips. In [[robot mode]], he is armed with "snapping pincers" on his right forearm, while his missile launchers end up over his shoulders.

: Spinister was only available in an at-convention souvenir two-pack with [[Octopunch (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Octopunch]], and limited to 1500 total sets.

: Non-attending members could purchase the figure in the Transformers Collector's Club Online Store.

: The original version of this mold was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Springer (G1)/toys#GDO|Springer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BCSpinister/spinister.htm More information on ''BotCon 2012'' Spinister at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy SpinisterKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His weapon doubles as his bed.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Spinister''' (Micro-Changer, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Kit number'': '''A1007'''
:*''Bag number'': '''21451 7'''
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of a six-figure "preview" wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Spinister is a [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] bagged mini-figure. He comes with extra parts which turn him into a kinda-sorta-helicoptery thing, or can be used to form a ridiculously huge double-gatling-style "beam cannon" for robot mode use.

:He uses [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Mirage]]'s helmet and [[Vortex (G1)#Kre-O|Vortex]]'s torso-armor/rotor-blade combo. He also carries a clear-purple version of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Soundwave]]'s pistol.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Kre-OSpinister/spinister.htm More information on Spinister at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/kre-o/spinister/2831/1/ Image gallery of Spinister at Seibertron.com]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Thrilling-30-Spinister.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From Targetmaster to Targetmaster'd]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime & Spinister''' (Legends Class, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Series / Number'': '''2 / 018'''
:*''Accessories'': Rotor

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class Spinister is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Thrilling 30|Thrilling 30]]'' [[Blaze Master#Generations|Blazemaster]], transforming into a helicopter of made-up model, a robot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a blaster-weapon with a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]].

: He was only available packaged with [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Generations|Nemesis Prime]], who can wield him in weapon mode.

: This mold was also used to make the [[campaign item]] [[Jolt (Armada)#Transformers|Micron Jolt]] and ''Generations'' [[Shūta Gō#Generations|Shūta Gō]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenSpinister/spinister.htm More information on ''Generations'' Spinister at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarstoy-SpinisterTFSS.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|One look at you and I can't disguise I've got separate eyes]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Spinister''' (Deluxe, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, "Shrute" and "Singe" Targetmaster partners, four-pronged taser/Combiner extremity
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Part of the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 4.0 (2016)|Figure Subscription Service 4.0]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Spinister is a [[redeco]] of Deluxe Class [[Alpha Bravo#Generations|Alpha Bravo]], transforming into a helicopter that resembles an {{w|Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin|Aérospatiale SA 365 Dauphin 2}}. He can also form either an arm or a leg for any standard-issue ''Combiner Wars''-style gestalt (or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs), though he is nominally intended to combine with [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations|Bludgeon]] to form [[Thunder Mayhem#Toys|Thunder Mayhem]].

: He includes his Targetmaster partners "[[Hairsplitter#Generations|Shrute]]" and [[Singe#Generations|Singe]], redecoes of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Thrilling 30|Thrilling 30]]'' [[Holepunch (G1)#Generations|Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Targetmaster)#Generations|Caliburst]], respectively.

: On August 20, 2015, the [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collectors' Club]] took to Twitter to let fans decide if Spinister's head should feature a [[:File:TFSS_Spinister_head_options.JPG|black or teal paint application in the area around his eyes]]. Black won the poll but the final toy had the teal application.

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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:WFC-Siege-Deluxe-Spinister.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Nobody tell him he didn't actually win that [[Fan polls#2018 .281.29|vote]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Spinister''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S48'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-42'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 25]], [[2020]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''RSPINISTE'''
:*''Accessories'': "NFM Dual-[[Fusion cannon|Fusion Cannon]]," "Spin-Blast [[Particle beam cannon|Particle Beam Cannon]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

: Despite not winning the [[Fan polls#War for Cybertron Trilogy|2018 ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' fan poll]], Spinister was still produced and released in the fifth and final wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxes, converting from robot to Cybertronian helicopter (with [[Popular Cybertronian vehicle alternate modes#Apache-esque helicopter|some elements of]] an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|AH-64 Apache attack helicopter]]) and back. He comes with two weapons: the "NFM Dual-Fusion Cannon", and a "Spin-Blast Particle Beam Cannon", based off of his Targetmaster partners' weapon modes. In an undocumented but extremely obvious feature, his guns can be combined to form a single four-barreled gun the way the the original toy's Targetmasters could.

: In an effort to reconcile the fact his original toy's box art has the appearance of a complete cockpit for each shin, only one of Spinister's legs forms his alt mode's cockpit and nose, while the other is stored away, leaving him with another, identical cockpit section in his undercarriage. This cockpit will not tab in correctly if the instructions are followed: his left hip needs to be rotated through 180 degrees (and the leg rotated back down) before folding the cockpit in.

: Additionally, the ''Siege'' line also featured [[Battle Master]]s intended to represent Spinister's original Targetmaster partners, which are compatible with ''Siege'' Spinister: [[Singe#War for Cybertron: Siege|Singe]] was available by himself in wave 4, whereas Hairsplitter (now named "[[Hairsplitter#War for Cybertron: Siege|Shrute]]") was available as part of the [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive "Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron" set with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skywarp]].

: The original stock renders included additional paint applications not present on the final toy, those being silver details on his mouthplate and shoulders, purple details on his chest, and a painted yellow plug on his abdomen. Also, stock renders for his helicopter mode showed both of his weapons being the same shade of blue as his lower body and legs, while the robot mode renders and the physical toy had his Dual-Fusion Cannon being in the same pink-ish purple color as his arms.

: Strangely, Spinister’s instruction booklet uses the Autobot insignia and colour scheme.

: Though designated for a first quarter 2020 release, Spinister's wave reached U.S. store shelves in December 2019.

:This mold was later used to make [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Generations|Rotorstorm]].
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4RaiderSpinister.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Raider Spinister, Infantry-Aerial Assault''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T40/T52'''
**''Stars: ''11

:Raider Spinister, Infantry-Aerial Assault 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]]'' Spinister toy, with the Bot Mode art being reused from the toy's packaging art, and with original Alt Mode artwork (lines by [[Andrew Griffith]]).
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==Notes==
*Spinister's BotCon ''Timelines'' bio card art depicts him wielding Vortex's [[MechTech]] weapon. The toy doesn't come with it, and there's no real evidence it was ever intended to.
*''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Highbrow (G1)#Titans Return|Highbrow]] shares many details evoking sculpted and sticker details from Generation 1 [[#Toys|Spinister]]—note the robot mode shoulder squares with slanted lines, the asymmetric "belt buckle" on the robot mode waist, the main rotor blades being gray and double-bladed instead of triple-bladed, and the tail rotor in vehicle mode. One might surmise that Hasbro planned Spinister as the "pretooled" alternate head for Highbrow, but no such toy came to fruition.
*Spinister was one of the unsuccessful options in the 2018 [[Fan polls#2018 (1)|Fan poll]], paired with [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. He was described as a saboteur, against Wheeljack's scientist, taking inspiration from his G1 toy bio.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Spinister''' (スピニスター ''Supinisutā'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Vészmadár''' ("Waybird")

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Siege-Spinister-art.jpg|''War for Cybertron: Siege'' package art
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decepticon Justice Division]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mayhem Attack Squad]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]]
[[Category:Targetmasters]]
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[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys

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Pandatee 01:

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[[File:Siege-OptimusPrime-CardArt.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's great to be back...again!]]
With the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]''' continues to receive more toys—the largest number of toys in fact—for any single ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' character! The more Generation 1 Optimus Prime toys that are made, the harder it is for us here at {{SITENAME SHORT}} to keep documenting them all in a single article without it resulting in [[you]]r internet browser freezing!

For the sake of finding an easy and definitive split from the main toy article, we have opted to make this page strictly for the various ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''-branded toylines, as this appears to be the brand [[Hasbro]] will likely continue adding Generation 1 characters to for the foreseeable future.

You know you can always count on Optimus Prime being there when the next year's ''Generations'' line comes around!

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==''Generations''==
{{anchor|UltimateGiftSet}}
[[File:Generationstoy-UltimateGiftSet-CombatHeroOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He hasn't found this suit in 17 years!]]
*'''Ultimate Gift Set''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' Sword
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' "'''Combat Hero Optimus Prime'''" is a metallic-blue, gunmetal, and red redeco of ''United'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedG2|Laser Optimus Prime]], having the retooled tab, and being based on the canceled ''Generation 2'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HeroRecolorOptimusPrime|Combat Hero Optimus Prime figure]], sporting a red mouthplate inspired by the official catalog image for the unreleased toy (packaged samples had featured a traditionally colored gray mouthplate). He comes packed with a (vaguely) ''Generation 2''-styled Deluxe Class [[Jazz (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Autobot Jazz]], as well as unchanged releases of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Thundercracker]] and [[Motormaster (G1)#UltimateGiftSet|Motorbreath]].

:The Ultimate Gift Set was exclusive to online retailers in the United States, but was available at general retail in Asia.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GenUGSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Combat Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Thrilling 30''==
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsOptimusPrimeRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Say hello to my little friend, and Roller.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Autobot Roller''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #001'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the third wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Optimus Prime is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy and transforms into a semi-truck cab. Both his truck and [[robot mode]] are based on his [[Don Figueroa]]-designed body from [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[The Transformers (IDW)|2009-2011 comic series]], and features [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands and roof. He comes with an [[Ion blaster#Legends|Ion Blaster]] which has both 5mm and 3mm posts.

: He comes with "[[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]]", who can transform into a six-wheel armored SUV, a robot with [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] hands, and a weapon with a 5 mm handle. He has a 5 mm hole in vehicle mode and a 3 mm hole in weapon mode for mounting the Ion Blaster.

: Not depicted in the instructions or stock photos, Roller can attach to Prime in vehicle mode via two tabs on the vehicle front which slot into two corresponding slots on Prime's feet. Another undocumented feature is that the butt of the Ion Blaster can be inserted between the barrels of Roller's weapon mode to form a longer weapon. Also not shown in the instructions but depicted on the stock photo on the card-back is that Prime's shoulderpads can be rotated up; the intended positioning for this is notched, although you can position them at other angles.

: The stock photo of Optimus' vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed: his head slightly sticks out from the truck roof, which prevents the front windows to clamp together. This mold was also used to make ''Thrilling 30'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Generations|Nemesis Prime]], and retooled into ''Combiner Wars'' [[Huffer (G1)#Generations|Huffer]] and [[Pipes (G1)#Generations|Autobot Pipes]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Thrilling 30'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And so my childhood flees forever more. Shall it return? Quoth the raven: "Nevermore."]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (Deluxe Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #002'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Energon Axe
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax is based on [[Guido Guidi]]'s [[:File:SpotlightBlurr-Optimus.jpg|design for the character, originally seen]] in ''[[Spotlight: Blurr]]''. Some liberties have been taken with the original concept to facilitate his Cybertronian truck mode, which is a new design not based on the Guidi art. He comes with his [[Ion blaster#Deluxe|Ion Blaster]] and an [[Energon-axe#Deluxe|Energon Axe]] with a transparent red-orange blade, both of which can peg onto 5 mm ports on his hands and vehicle rear sides. Although not depicted on the instructions, the Ion Blaster can also peg into the hole in the larger blade of the Energon Axe. Even though the light-piping eyes are neutered by light blue paint, the side grooves are still able to light up as the paint only focuses on the central optic.

:The American release is packed in with a copy of IDW's ''[[Omega's Conundrum|Spotlight: Orion Pax]]'', which sports a 'Hasbro Exclusive Cover' cropped from the [[Clayton Crain]] [[:File:Spotlight OrionPax cvrRI.jpg|retailer incentive cover]] for the issue. In Europe and Canada, the figure was released without the Spotlight.

:Depending on how many painted layers on the Energon axe's hilt, inserting it onto any hand may cause it to scratch off.

:Most of the first-wave Orion Pax toys released in monolingual English [[packaging]] sport a bizarre [[quality control#Packaging images and labelling|error]]: The [[package art|character art]] on the side of the cardboard insert inside the blister bubble has the character art of Orion's [[wave]]-mate [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#T30Deluxe|Megatron]] superimposed over Orion's own art. This error doesn't appear on the [[Multilingual packaging|European packaging]].

:The toy was later [[Redeco|recolored]] and [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Lio Convoy#timelinestoy|Lio Convoy]], [[Optimus Prime (SG)#NovaPrime|Nova Prime]], and [[Galva Convoy#Toys|Galva Convoy]]. The mold was designed with a pre-tooled [[Kup (G1)/toys#Generations|Kup]] alternate head that remains unused.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PetesRoboCon/posts/569672986709925 Behind-the-scenes details] from [[Fun Publications]] alumni Night Shining in a Facebook announcement for unofficial convention Pete's RoboCon 2018</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on ''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax at TFU.info]''

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*'''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 [[Slug figure|small, non-transforming figurines]] of Orion Pax, [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#SDCC2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Hoist]], all in both modes. The figurines are based on their ''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class toys, and similarly to [[Decoy]]s, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.

:The handle of Pax's Energon Axe is incredibly thin and unable to support the axe head, meaning the latter tends to droop down in the process.

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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-OrionPax-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|... And you ''still'' end up playing the thimble in [[Monopoly]].]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''05 OF 30'''

: Another exclusive version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#HKACGCON|Metroplex]] was made available at [[Hong Kong ACG-CON]] 2013. This Metroplex also has the 12 figurines of Orion Pax, [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#ACGHK2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver.
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===''Platinum Edition''===
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[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-Year of the horse Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Does not contain any Neil Young.]]
*'''Year of the Horse Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Platinum Edition|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Platinum Edition|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Platinum Edition|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Platinum Edition|trailer/Battle Station]]
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] and [[Mark Maher]] (deco)}}

:Released to celebrate Chinese New Year, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Horse" Optimus Prime is a redeco of MP-10 Convoy, featuring darker reds and gold-chromed parts, among other deco changes. He lacks Roller and the Spike Witwicky figurine.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/YotHOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Year of the Horse Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Generations'' (Japan)==
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[[File:TTGenerationsTG24OptimusRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' ([[September 28]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''TG-24'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

: The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] release of ''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class Optimus Prime [[redeco]]es him in an extensive metallic red paint job, save for his unpaintable parts, which made him end up having two tones of red. He comes in a [[TakaraTomy]] four-pack with [[Roller (G1)#TG24|Roller]], as well as [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#TG24|Bumblebee]] and [[Blaze Master#TG24|Blazemaster]].
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[[File:TF-Generation-JP-TG25-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Neither of them wants to own up to the fact the Great War started over an argument about getting granite counter-tops for their kitchen.]]
*'''Orion Pax VS Megatronus''' ([[October 26]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''TG-25'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, axe

: The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] release of ''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax also received a metallic paint job as well as other changes, including a translucent blue windshield and brighter orange axe with a metallic gray handle. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#TG25|Megatronus]].
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==''Age of Extinction''==
[[File:Evolution2PackClassicsOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Chrome is the right of all sentient collectors.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''23 OF 30'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October 3]], 2014
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster

:Only available at [[Toys"R"Us]], this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Classics'' figure. He features a cartoon/toy accurate deco on his truck/robot parts, and [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] upper legs & front grille to evoke his original Generation 1 toy. This Optimus was packaged along with the redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Optimus Prime]]. This Optimus also uses the Movie variant of the Autobot insignia.

: 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, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release.
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==''Combiner Wars''==
[[File:GenerationsVoyOP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beefcake is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2015)
**'''3 OF 5: [[Ultra Prime]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters (combine into large rifle)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''Generations: [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Voyager Class toys, this is a bigger, bulkier incarnation of Optimus Prime with a striking resemblance to Ginrai. He comes with two blasters which he holds via 5 mm post. One of the guns is based on his trademark Ion Blaster, and both weapons store on the back of his vehicle mode as a makeshift engine block. His torso mode has several details that appear to be influenced by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|''Energon'' Optimus Prime]]'s super mode, including the head, chest, and thighs. In particular, the chest details are modeled after the [[Spark of Combination]]. He also features two pair of fake windows on his robot and gestalt chest halves. The combiner head can be used as a robot mode head if you're feeling silly.

:Optimus suffers from a design flaw that many other Voyager Class figures in the ''Combiner Wars'' line experience: the detents, or "click points", on the heavily-ratcheted outward motion of his hips (which also form the hips of his torso mode) are few in number and very far apart. As a result, Prime's legs have great difficulty assuming the natural "A-stance" formation that the angled design of his foot sculpt seems to have been meant to accommodate. Likewise, when forming the torso of Ultra Prime, the interactions of the knee-lock mechanism and the hip detents almost always force Ultra Prime's legs into either an awkwardly knock-kneed arrangement or an equally awkward, and often unstable, bow-legged posture (as seen in the image to the right) that prevents Ultra Prime from standing flat-footed. Unlike Motormaster, this version of Optimus was the only one to not receive the improved hip ratchets implemented in its future releases in some shape or form by Hasbro, though they would be used for the Battle Core redeco later in the line. If one wishes, the improved hip ratchets from a relevant release can be used to replace Prime's first edition ratchets to effectively fix him.

:Being a ''Combiner Wars'' Voyager, Prime is naturally capable of transforming into a torso mode to combine with any 4 Deluxe Class ''Combiner Wars''-style toys, though his packaging call-out has him form Ultra Prime by combining him with Deluxe Class [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]] and [[Alpha Bravo]] as the arms, and with [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Drag Strip]] as the legs. He can combine with [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]] if one wishes to have an IDW-accurate Optimus Maximus.

:Unfortunately, Optimus Prime is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to a number of design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes-and-tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small amount of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode's skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation.

:Though Optimus's wave was scheduled for a first quarter 2015 release, it arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2014.

:Optimus comes packaged with a collector's card featuring art from the initial release of the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game. The mold would be retooled several times, resulting in [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CWBC|Battle Core Optimus Prime]], and [[Toxitron (G1)#Combiner Wars|Wrecker Toxitron]]. The toy also served as a model for ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight|Forged to Fight]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Transformers: Forged to Fight|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:CWVoyagerBattleCoreOptimusPrime.jpg||upright=2.2|thumb|A white Optimus that ''isn't'' [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]]?! What is this madness?]]
*'''Battle Core Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2015)
**'''3 of 5: [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters (combine into large rifle)

:"Battle Core Optimus Prime" is a white redeco and slight retool of the previous ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus figure. According to the Hasbro panel at [[BotCon 2015]], his new head is based on Star Convoy (see above).

:The figure features newly redesigned hip ratchets to make both robot and combiner mode stable, which were also installed in both TakaraTomy's [[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Motormaster]], [[Grand Scourge#Toys|Grand Scourge]], and a revision wave of Hasbro's Motormaster. The pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack) attach to have also been slightly modified to provide a tighter fit, making the latter toy much less prone to falling out.

:Battle Core Optimus Prime can combine with any Deluxe Class toys with the ''Combiner Wars''-styled joint—but, of course, he is intended to be combined with [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]] to form [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Generations|Optimus Maximus]]. He can also combine with ''Unite Warriors'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Streetwise]], [[Groove (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Groove]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Prowl]], and ''Combiner Wars'' [[Rook (CW)#Generations|Rook]] to form White Convoy Grand Prime, as seen in the [[God Neptune comic 2|''Generations Selects'' Special Comic promoting God Neptune]].

:Battle Core Optimus Prime comes packaged with a collector's card based on his packaging art. the prototype printed on the back of the box & the stock photos, and the CG model in the instructions had him possessing a single tampographed/stickered symbol on his left arm.

:He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up in the U.S. at TJ Maxx at reduced prices.

:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Battle Core Optimus Prime was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]</ref>

:This figure was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] into [[White Gallant Convoy]] in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWBCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Battle Core Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TFSS-5.0-Double-Pretender-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The [[Trukk not munky|debate wars]] are over.]]
*'''Double Pretender Optimus Prime''' (TFSS 5.0, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Pretender Shell, Pretender Shell Gun, Blaster

:''Combiner Wars'' Double Pretender Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Swerve (G1)#Thrilling 30|Swerve]], with a new head and [[#LaserOptimusPrime|a ''Generation 2''-inspired]] deco for his pickup truck mode. He reuses the blasters from his [[#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class and Deluxe Class Orion Pax figures]].

:He also comes with [[Hi-Q#Combiner Wars|Hi-Q]] (a redeco of ''Thrilling 30'' [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]]) and a Pretender shell redecoed from [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]'s, decorated after the original unreleased grey-and-red gorilla shell.

:This figure was only available through [[Fun Publications]]' [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Subscription Service 5.0]] and shipped together with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#TFSS|Double Pretender Megatron]].
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==''Cyber Series''==
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, not an upsized KO.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion figures, Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure and transforms from a truck (which is based on the ''Generations Thrilling 30'' Legends Class Optimus Prime figure) into a robot in just 7 simple steps. The figure's transformation engineering had taken cues from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class Optimus Prime]] figure, while it still retains the same ol' articulation.

:As with other earlier Cyber Series figures, Optimus Prime had a rather strange release cycle. At first, he only retailed exclusively in Asia and Latin America, with the closest to a U.S. release being in limited quantities from online retailer BigBadToyStore.com. He did, however, end up being available in the Universal Studios Theme Park, and also later as a Walgreens exclusive.

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[[File:Generations-Cyber-Commander-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Trukk with Munky arms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Commander, 2015)

:This roughly 11-inch leader-sized figure of Optimus Prime transforms from a robot to trailer/truck combination and back, with the transformation taking cues from both the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class]] and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Legion Class|the ''Robots in Disguise'' Legion Class]] toys. Surprisingly, he does have a reasonable amount of articulation, including a balljointed head and hinged joints for his arms, shoulders and legs, plus lateral hinges for his feet. His head includes [[light-piping]] and, unlike other Cyber Series toys, his truck windows have ''actual'' transparent plastic rather than just being merely painted.

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[[File:Cyber-Commander-Optimus-Prime-redeco.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Trukk with Munky arms but slightly more G1.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Commander, 2017)
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:A redeco of the Cyber Commander toy above, this Prime features grey plastic replacing the original blue, some deco differences on the arms, body & legs. He also features a flame tampograph on the sides of his vehicle front. He comes in an altered packaging that replaces the first version's painted [[prototype]] [[stock photography|stock photos]] with CG renders depicting the new deco, and also features a new Hasbro product code number, thus making him officially a separate product rather than a drastic running change [[variant]].

:Interestingly, the side profile of the cab transitions from red to blue with a flame-like design, obviously nodding towards his movieverse counterpart.

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[[File:TF-Heroes-and-Villains-Optimus-Prime-Megatron-2-pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Megatron''' (Heroes & Villains, 2021)

:In 2021, the ''Cyber Series'' Batallion Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Cyber Series|Megatron]] figure were reissued as a 2-pack exclusive to Amazon.com.
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==''Platinum Edition''==
:''See also:'' [[#Thrilling30PlatinumEdition]]
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-YOTG-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Don't bother asking for explanations'' ''She'll just tell you that she came'' ''In the year of the <s>cat</s> goat'']]
*'''Optimus Prime Year of the Goat Edition''' (2015)
**''Accessories:'' "Laser cannon", "saber weapon", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

:Released to celebrate the Year of the Goat, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Goat" Optimus Prime is a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|''Generation 2'' Laser Optimus Prime]], featuring the same discs lacking the G2 Autobot logo found on the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Scourge]] version of the mold, but otherwise keeping all the electronics from the original release. Like Year of the Goat Soundwave, Year of the Goat Optimus Prime features an awkward mix of orange, black, clear pink (in some parts including missiles, the discs, and even the pump!), some clear blue (the missile's tips), translucent plastic, and some hint of chrome silver (mostly his trailer parts, which happens to give the trailer somewhat of a resemblance to that of the aforementioned Scourge).
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-OsS-OsF-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Meanwhile, in an alternate universe, the arms are his weak points for Megatron.]]
*'''One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall''' (2-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Smokestacks/Laser Gun, energy unit/ion blaster

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager toy. Rather than the [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] colors like the ''Age of Extinction'' 2-pack figure, the toy's deco is very similar to the ''Classics'' release, with some changes and omissions: his blue plastic is a dark metallic sheen, his knee's yellow detailing was removed, his small Autobot symbol tampograph was placed on his right shoulder, and his larger one is placed on his energy unit. His side door/arm kibble is left unpainted. According to [[Mark Weber]], this was meant to represent his abdominal area being torn in the movie's battle. (Yeah, we have no idea how it works, since the "battle damage" parts end up on his ''arms'' in robot mode.)

:Both his robot and vehicle mode [[stock photography|stock photos]] depict him slightly mistransformed.

:''Platinum Edition'' Optimus Prime was only available as part of a 2-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Platinum Edition|Megatron]], named "One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall" after Optimus Prime's famous line in the movie. In the United States and Canada, this set was officially released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive. It was also available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely the Philippines and Singapore; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at Myer stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was both sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and available via Tesco's website (but never found in stores). Surprisingly, it was (and still is) a common find in Brazilian online stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/PlatinumOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-YotR-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Also known as "Hybrid Style Convoy Hasbro Edition", but more expensive.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Year of the Rooster Edition ''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand

:In an ''unexpected'' turn of events, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Optimus Prime is an ''unchanged'' release of ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Hybrid Style|Convoy]], making it the very first Hasbro release of the figure. He retains all of the original figure's accessories, and the die-cast construction.

:Ironically, despite being a rerelease of a small yet complex adult collectible, the figure is marked as "for ages 8 and up". Hope you didn't lose the small parts here.

:The set was first released as an exclusive in Taipei Movie & Toy Convention 2016 in limited quantities; and later through [[Walmart]]'s Canadian website. In late March 2019, the figure finally saw distribution in the US as a BigBadToyStore exclusive.
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==''Titans Return''==
[[File:Titans Return Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=2|An Optimus Prime... ''retooled from an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]?'' '''WHAT IS THIS MADNESS?''']]
*'''Autobot Apex & Powermaster Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, [[Hi-Q#Generations|Apex]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:A heavy retool of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generations|Ultra Magnus]], this Optimus Prime is based on the Powermaster Optimus Prime toy from 1988. Despite this, Hi-Q (now renamed 'Autobot Apex', presumably for trademark reasons) doesn't form the engine on Prime's chest; instead, he transforms into a de-faceplated version of the original Powermaster Optimus Prime cab robot head, over which a helmet slides during transformation to complete the Powermaster Prime look. In all three of Optimus Prime's modes are various pegs and seats with which Titan Master figures can interact. Like other Leader Class figures, his base mode can connect to other ''Titan Returns'' figures with base modes.

:Most notably in terms of new tooling, the panels on the undersides of Powermaster Optimus Prime's forearms feature slots under the fists, which allow the guns to tab in and be held much more stably than with Ultra Magnus. And due to the amount of empty space in the cab area in vehicle mode, Powermaster Prime can fully transform without the need to remove his head.

:Powermaster Optimus Prime also comes with a collector's card based on his packaging art.

:Optimus comes with the same rifles as ''Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus'' which have the undocumented feature of combining into a huge multi-barreled rifle. His instructions show that one of the two Titan Master seat guns can peg onto the top of his chest plate in base mode, but are unclear on exactly ''how''. The tab on the chest plate plugs into the hole where the Titan Master's feet peg in. However, in doing so the Titan Master will no longer fit. Due to the extra panels that were added to the legs, Optimus can not stand totally flat on both feet. Fortunately, this doesn't have any serious effect on the toy's stability due to the size of the feet. His gray plastic has a particularly warm tint compared to the original, likely the result of referencing a [[Photodegradation|yellowed]] specimen of the original Powermaster figure (such as the one on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#PMOP|this very page]]). Optimus' Autobot symbols are also in two different styles. The ones on the shoulders are of the Movie variety, while the trailer features a traditional ''Generation 1''-styled insignia.

:[[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Titans Return|Fortress Maximus]]'s instructions depict him as part of the [[Cybertron City (TR)|Cybertron City]] combination. Meanwhile, the "Siege on Cybertron" instructions show him as a part of the [[Nemesis Command]] combination, albeit mislabeled as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Autobot Blaster]].

:This mold was further retooled as ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Ginrai (human)#Legends|Super Ginrai]], which was redecoed into Siege On Cybertron [[Ginrai (robot)#Titans Return|Magnus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRPMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Powermaster Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An Optimus Prime that turns into a ''jet''? AND HE'S A DECEPTICON? '''''THE MADNESS IS SPREADING!''''']]
*'''Diac & Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Double-barreled rifle, [[Diac#Generations|Diac]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:This Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized Triple Changer mold, which transforms from robot to [[Octane (G1)|Octane]]-ish tanker truck to plane. His robot mode is heavily based on ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]], whilst the deco appears to draw from Star Convoy. His Titan Master partner [[Diac#Toys|Diac]] transforms into his head (but any Titan Master figure is compatible). Like all ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Voyager class figures, he has built-in mechanisms to "bulk up" his noggin. In his case, these are spring-loaded pylons. His robot mode also features fake truck windows.

:This iteration of the mold and its redecoes exhibit a minor design flaw: there are two tabs on the plane mode's wings that prevent the truck mode's trailer from fully closing at the rear. Ostensibly, this can be rectified by setting the wings slightly askew so they can properly flatten against each other. However, this leads to some holes on each wing not being lined up with some corresponding pegs on the trailer.

:The stock photo is slightly mistransformed: the wings in jet mode should sit further forward to better resemble a real commercial jet. The packaging art and instructions show the correct orientation. This error is present in photography for all reuses of this variant of this mold.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Legends'' [[Scourge (RID)#Voyager|Black Convoy]] and ''Street Fighter X Transformers'' [[Ryu#Toys|Ryu]], and retooled into [[Octane#Titans Return|Octone]]. Beginning with this wave, Hasbro changed the standard packaging design for ''Titans Return'' Voyagers from "Autobot" style to "Decepticon" style regardless of character faction.

:This mold would've been redecoed as "Action Master" Optimus Prime with a redecoed Infinitus Titan Master for the BotCon 2017 "Action on Hydrus Four" set that never came to be.

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[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Chaos-on-Velocitron-Laser-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An Optimus Prime with a picture of him burning down forests!? <big>'''''THIS IS MADLY OUTRAGEOU...'''''</big>[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|no wait.]]]]
*'''Chaos on Velocitron''' (Giftset, 2017)
**''Accessories'': [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]], Double-barreled rifle, [[Refractor#Generations|Refractor]] Titan Master

:Released under the name "Laser Prime", this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the above Voyager Class figure, with its deco based on [[#Laser Optimus Prime|his ''Generation 2'' toy]]...and yes, the tanker's sticker is still him burning down forests. Unfortunately, the enormous stickers are usually poorly applied, resulting in peeling, trapped air bubbles, and misaligned placement.

:Refractor and Laser Prime were only available in a box set named "Chaos on Velocitron" that includes [[Dynamus#Generations|Dynamus]] and [[Quickswitch#Titans Return|Quickswitch]], [[Parsec#Generations|Parsec]] and [[Nautica (G1)#Titans Return|Autobot Nautica]], [[Fastlane#Titans Return|Fastclash]], and a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#TRCOV|Rodimus Prime]] Titan Master head. 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).
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===Primitive Skateboarding Promotion===
[[File:TF-Generations-TR-Primitive-Skateboarding-Powermaster-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A black Optimus that isn't [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|evil]]? And he has ''blue'' windows?! '''''THIS IS TOO MADDENING! GAHHHHHH!''''']]
*'''Optimus Prime & Shreddicus Maximus''' (Primitive Skateboarding exclusive Leader Class, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, '[[Shreddicus Maximus]]' Titan Master, Skateboard, 3-piece ramp/railgun
{{toydesigner|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Titans Return Optimus Prime X Primitive Skateboarding collaboration exclusive rail gun/skate park ramps and rail accessories design drawings.|link=https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10158087520997266&set=pcb.10158087525487266|name=Robby Musso|site=Facebook|year=2020|month=12|day=16}}</ref>}}

:Released as part of a collaboration between Transformers and [https://primitiveskate.com/ Primitive Skateboarding], this figure is a black repaint of the ''Titans Return'' Powermaster Optimus Prime, with the deco somewhat resembling [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NucleonQuest|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy]], but with some gold trims and Primitive Skateboarding markings partially designed by Primitive Skateboard founder [https://hypebeast.com/tags/paul-rodriguez Paul Rodriguez]. He also comes with a new hoverboard accessory (resembling the one [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] used in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''), which Shreddicus Maximus (or any other Titan/Prime Master) can attach to. This board is designed to attach to the included three-piece skating ramp & rail assembly, which can be folded up and rebuilt into a railgun (get it?) that other figures can wield.

: Optimus & Shreddicus were initially [[exclusive]] to [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017, where they sold out. A small portion of the run had been held for future sales: [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] put the set up for sale for about five minutes on [[August 14]] before selling out. The remainder was available at [[HasCon 2017]]'s exclusives booth, but again they burned through the stock very quickly.
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==''Alt-Modes''==
[[File:Alt-Modes OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1, 2, 3'''

:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Optimus Prime is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a truck when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in all three cases of the first series.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alt-Modes|Nemesis Prime]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Ultra Magnus]].

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[[File:Alt-Modes-toy Silver-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Silver Optimus Prime''' (Alt-Modes, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''

:Released in the second series of ''Alt-Modes'', "Silver Optimus Prime" is, somewhat obviously, a silver redeco of the previous toy, referencing his "heat-resistant alloy" body from "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]".
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==''Masterpiece''==
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:''See also:'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10]]
[[File:Hasbro-Generations-MP10.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''ID Number: '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Another Hasbro release of the [[#MP10|MP-10 mold]], which is ''basically a reissue'' of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|2010 ''Transformers'' line's ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime]], but with the Japanese release's ID number. Surprisingly he is NOT mistransformed on the initial official photography... until secondary stock photos had the vehicle mode ''slightly'' mistransformed. Unlike the original Hasbro version, this version features silver paint on the interior of the trailer. This version also removes the red paint on the die cast hinge piece in his body and replaces it with blue paint. Sadly, this figure doesn't come with the Key to Vector Sigma. Due to compact packaging, the trailer is prone to scuffing. Some copies unfortunately have a defect where the windows will not close all the way in both robot and vehicle mode.

:The figure debuted as a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017 exclusive in the U.S., then as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in the United States and Canada.
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==''Power of the Primes''==
[[File:TF-Generations-PotP-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Signs of steroid abuse include aggression, acne and... smokestacks?]]
*'''Evolution Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2018)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-09'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 25]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': trailer/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] frame, Matrix of Leadership core
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Evolution Optimus Prime" transforms from a truck with a trailer into a robot and back. The truck cab transforms into his "Orion Pax" form based on his appearance in the Generation 1 episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", and he is able to form the core of Optimus Prime's robot mode. His trailer forms Prime's entire body, sharing a noticeable amount of details with MP-10 mold, most notably an almost identical head sculpt. The figure's trailer can also be towed by any other figure with a compatible hitch.

:He is the first non-''Masterpiece'' ''Generations'' G1 Optimus Prime figure to include a removable [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory, which is stored in his chest in the 'Evolved' form, and the center of his Matrix of Leadership can be replaced with any [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]]. His [[ion blaster]] can be split into two weapons for Orion Pax to use, while also stored on Optimus Prime's back via visible [[5 mm post]]s of Orion Pax's hands, though this is undocumented in the instructions.

:Depending on the individual copy, Optimus Prime is prone to having a number of quality control issues: ranging from two left/right arms and/or legs/feet on the evolution armor, to lacking stickers on the trailer pieces. The Takara version of the mold lacks the production numbers located at his right shins, though, as with all ''Power of the Primes'' Takara figures, it is otherwise identical to its international version, meaning that the aforementioned quality control issues still persist in this release.

:Though designated for a first quarter 2018 release, Optimus's wave reached U.S. store shelves in December 2017. This toy was reissued in 2022 for select markets and reran again for [[Target]] stores and [[Hasbro Pulse]] in 2024.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed into ''Power of the Primes'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Power of the Primes|Nemesis Prime]] and later into ''Selects'' [[#Generations Selects|Star Convoy]].
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==''War for Cybertron: Siege''==
[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I traded my smokestacks for those kickin' roof lights!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2019)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-S11'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-06'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 23]], [[2019]]
**''Hidden message code'': '''IACON'''
**''Accessories:'' "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (combines to form "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster")
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Gray]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime transforms from robot to Cybertronian armored truck cab and back. He includes two weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]—the "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," which is an axe that transforms into a shield, and the "W-M3 RF [[Ion blaster|Ion Blaster]]." Both weapons can combine to form the "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster." Optimus Prime also features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as 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.

:In vehicle mode, opening the figure's windows shows the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Matrix of Leadership]] molded into the plastic behind the windows. Due to the transformation, the Matrix doesn't end up in the chest in robot mode. Despite being a Voyager-scale figure, the truck mode is considerably small, in scale with a Legends-sized figure. Whether through coincidence or design, it's possible to fit a ''Power of the Primes'' Matrix core (and by extension, a [[Prime Master]] or [[Titan Master]]) in his chest.

:An additional, undocumented but confirmed third "hover truck" mode exists, which is achieved by folding all of his wheels under his vehicle mode. While the back wheels don't lock in anywhere, the two front wheels actually have small tabs that plug into slots on the back of the wheel sections that aren't used for either of his other modes.<ref>[http://www.toyboxsoapbox.com/2018/11/13/transformers-siege-voyager-optimus-prime-review/ "At some convention somewhere one Hasbro rep let slip that Siege Optimus Prime also had a hidden hover truck mode."] on Toybox Soapbox</ref>

:There is a message written in [[Cybertronian language|Cybertronian letters]] on Optimus Prime's box art, which reads "LIGHT THE DARKEST HOUR."

:While Optimus greatly resembles the inner robot of ''Siege'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]], he is actually a completely different mold and therefore not compatible with the [[Magnus Armor]]. This mold was later used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Nemesis Prime]]. A large number of parts of this figure were reused for the ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime figure released in 2020. Due to this, the trailer packaged with the ''Earthrise'' figure is fully compatible with the ''Siege'' figure's truck mode.

:Depending on the figure's individual quality control, the truck's roof may not sit securely flush in vehicle mode, notably on the rear right side.

:While Hasbro and TakaraTomy's releases of the toy are almost identical, the battle damage paint apps on the latter's shoulders and legs are slightly altered in size.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=シージのオプティマス。右が海外版、左が日本版で後ろが海外前が日本版。汚れのタンポ印刷も違うバリエーションなのかねぇ(´･ω･`) #TFTOYの面白さを伝え隊 https://t.co/g3lMOROVdO|link=https://twitter.com/Alfes2010/status/1099375629361795072|name=Alfes2010|site=Twitter|year=2019|month=02|day=23|(defunct=)}}</ref>

:Though designated for release in the first quarter of 2019, Optimus's wave reached U.S. store shelves in late 2018.
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[[File:WFC-Siege-WFC-S40-Leader-Class-Galaxy-Upgrade-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"Rooflights? Pah! Check ''this'' out!"]]
*'''Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-S40'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-37'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[November 23]], 2019
**''Hidden message code'': '''CONVOY'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 "JF-50 Twinblast [[Super Mode|Galaxy Pack]]" armor pieces, 2 "W-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers," "JF-15 Gravity Force Laser," 2 front wheels/armguards

:Part of the second wave ''Siege'' Leader Class figures, "Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime" is an extensive retool of the same line's [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]], taking heavy design cues from [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime]] (the Japanese series name being "''Galaxy Force''," which is referenced in the name). He transforms into a heavily armed fire truck like the ''Cybertron'' figure, but with a Cybertronian aesthetic. The two "W-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers" are unpainted blasters from ''Siege'' Ultra Magnus, and as such, mirror the detailing placed just behind ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]'s cab. Their hexagonal tips resembling ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime's Super Mode leg cannons were likely a foresight for this retooling, but are molded in black rather than grey likely due to [[gang-molding]]. Optimus Prime also features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as 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.

:The core figure's robot mode is inspired by Prime's Generation 1 look, but with [[Kibble|vehicle mode details]] and coloration (including yellow eyes) based on the cab of his ''Cybertron'' counterpart. As with the original ''Cybertron'' figure, the barrel of the truck's left cannon can be detached and wielded by Prime as a rifle called the "JF-15 Gravity Force Laser." The sides of the bumper in truck mode can detach and form arm cannons based on his ''Cybertron'' counterpart's forearms. All five weapons are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Because of the nature of the mold, additional shoulder pads [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|resembling halves of his truck cab]] were included to complete the Super Mode's resemblance to the template. The vehicle mode's cannons can be underslung and handheld similarly to the ''Cybertron'' figure thanks to the sliding pegs, but lack the original's gimmicks. Unlike Ultra Magnus, Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime also features flip-out support struts on the leg armor to compensate for the back's weight. While they're hardly needed since the armor's bulk is heavy enough to support the weight, the pieces also prevent the leg armor from standing flat when folded in.

:Unlike the above Voyager Class figure, this Prime is fully compatible with the [[Magnus Armor]], as is Ultra Magnus with Optimus's Super Mode gear. Also, whether intentional or not, the figure scales almost perfectly with other figures from the original Cybertron line.

:The box art of his vehicle modes is [[Stock photography#Problems with stock photos|mistransformed]] as a result of using CGI renders; the two shoulder pieces are shown being left on, which is genuinely impossible and in fact appear to be clipped through each other. They are instead stored inside the leg armor, which forms the back end of the trailer. Strangely, the clear blue plastic used for the cab has light bars molded in, but they are painted over in red. Presumably, this is to make the inner robot appear more like G1 Optimus but results in a less accurate vehicle mode compared to the ''Cybertron'' design. Additionally, there are existing stock photos of the figure without the wingpack and the smaller robot head flipped out.
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-35th-Voyager-Classic-Animation-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm the one you want...Wait a minute.]]
*'''Classic Animation Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2019)
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-S65'''
**''Accessories:'' "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (combines to form "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster")
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

:Specially branded for the 35th anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand, ''Siege'' "Classic Animation Optimus Prime" is a redeco of the Voyager Class figure above, featuring a cel-shaded paint pattern that evokes his appearance in the cartoon (though the physical result is more like that of [[Transformers: Devastation|''Devastation'']]). In addition, the grey plastics and paint operations are now replaced with white, and the tire rims' paint is omitted.

:Alongside fellow cel-shaded figure [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#S66|Megatron]] and the other "35th Anniversary" figures, Optimus was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada, and among the first figures that debuted a new, "worldwide" [[multilingual packaging]] design that merged the languages typically found on European packaging with those found on American packaging. In a bit of a snafu, though, all the English texts on his packaging are simply repeated four times, instead of being translated into French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese, or omitted in case two or more translations would be identical to each other (or to the English version).
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==''Collaborative''==
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[[File:Collaborative-MP10G-Ghostbusters-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|400px|Where [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|he]] at?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition''' ([[July 19]], [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': trailer, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]], blaster, [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], [[Proton pack]], hose, ghost trap module, [[Slimer]]
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'' Ghostbusters x Transformers ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition (whew!) is a [[Ghostbusters]]-themed redeco of the MP-10 Convoy/Optimus Prime mold.

:Optimus Prime is now decoed in white, dark gray and red, with a Ghostbusters "no ghosts" logo on his right shoulder in addition to the Autobot logo on his left. The trailer is decoed similarly, with Ecto-1 style details adorning the sides, as well as green ghost splatter. Optimus's vehicle mode bumper includes an "ECTO-35" plate, which can be seen through his chest in robot mode, referencing the 35th Anniversary of both the ''Transformers'' and ''Ghostbusters'' franchises.

:He includes all his accessories, aside from [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and his axe, gaining a number of additional ones consistent with the theme. The trailer opens out into the "Ecto-Base," or can be stood upright as the "Ecto Maintenance Dock." A snap-on cover can be applied to Roller to turn him into a ghost trap, a painted opaque version of the [[Slimer]] figure included with Ectotron, and a "roof-rack accessory" using the same mold as [[Ectotron]]'s that pegs into the roof of the trailer. This final item converts into a proton pack for robot mode, pegging into the hole in his back, and a hose connects his ion blaster to the proton pack to serve as a particle thrower. In addition, the figure's packaging is shaped like a proton pack, complete with clips to enable the buyer to strap it to their back.

:Ectotron can ''sort of'' fit into Prime's trailer, but this requires the former's equipment rack to be removed from the roof, and clearance within the trailer prevents the trailer's rear tailgate from closing.

:Ecto-35 Edition Optimus Prime debuted as an exclusive at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2019, with additional availability at Fan Expo Canada and the [[Hasbro Pulse]] online store.

::*''[https://reflector.tfw2005.com/transformers-toys/crossovers/ghostbusters-transformers/optimus-prime-mp-10g-ecto-35/ Collaborative MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition at Reflector@TFW2005]''
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[[File:VNR-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''VNR Optimus Prime''' (2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy Release Date'': [[December]] [[2024]]
:*''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, [[Matrix of Leadership#Volvo|Matrix of Leadership]], trailer, artillery robot, ramp/shield, trailer hitch
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro)}}<ref name="fanstream">[[June 20]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]]</ref>

:"VNR Optimus Prime" is a redeco of the earlier [[#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] figure, this time in traditional Optimus Prime colors. This release sees the circuitous path of the aborted [[Amazon]] ''Collaborative'' toy<ref>See the extensive research in the [[#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] entry for details.</ref> come full circle, here branded on his internal packaging under the name "''Collaborative'' Volvo Trucks × Transformers Optimus Prime." He converts in 37 steps into an (at last explicable) licensed {{w|Volvo VN|Volvo VNR 300}}. He includes the ion cannon, Matrix, and [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' trailer]] of the Holiday release, naturally done up in more orthodox livery. Caution for those attempting to use the Centurion Drone Ion blaster and Energon Ax accessories, the peg handles are NOT compatible owing to their wider diameter and none poseable fist of the mold.

:Depending on how you pose the figure, the mold tends to be front "heavy" when posed at your standard "stand up straight" form without any dynamic spread the legs style. This is due to how the front feet cannot be extended forward due to a single hinge attaching the joint to the inner "truck cab" being static. This concentrates the center of gravity way behind, parallel to what forms the cab's windshield when it should be adjacent to what makes the cab's front wheels.

: This figure was made available exclusively at [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the United States, and was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets- which stocked the figure months before it was officially acknowledged by Hasbro themselves.
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==''Generations Selects''==
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Star-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"The Hate Plague is back?" (jams the Matrix on the gun)]]
*'''Star Convoy''' ([[September 28]], 2019)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''TT-GS01'''
**''Accessories'': [[Star Trailer]]/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), [[Silver Matrix]]

:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Star Convoy is a retool of the [[#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Leader Class mold]], featuring new lower legs, head, upper shoulders, and waist parts for both the armor and inner robot, and a new torso for the latter. The Optimus Prime inner robot is remolded to resemble his Generation 1 toy, complete with toy-accurate yellow eyes. Most of the armor's grey parts (especially the evolution armor's arms) are now remolded in red plastic to be more accurate to Star Convoy's character model, though there are a few sacrifices leaving some of the red patches on the trailer.

:The Matrix of Leadership is now replaced with the "Silver Matrix" that is a singular piece of plastic dipped in chrome. As such, it does not accommodate Prime Masters/Matrices/Enigmas. The Matrix can be held by 5 mm fist holes and can combine with the guns to form a "Big Bang Cannon". Unlike the original versions of the mold, Star Convoy's stickers, intended to be applied to his trailer, come on a sheet instead of being factory-applied.

:The star-shaped piece that clips into Star Convoy's chest is new to this version of the mold. Because it pegs into a small hole between the tops of the doors to Star Convoy's chest compartment, it introduces an additional step to access the matrix chamber. The red connector which attaches the star to the figure is misassembled, and flipped from its proper orientation. Due to this, the star is prone to not attaching securely to the chest and can easily pop out without much effort. A fix<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-selects-star-convoy-super-megatron-snaptrap-figures.1172403/page-113#post-17312785 Guide to rearranging the chest star for improved stability] in the TFW2005 thread for ''Selects'' Star Convoy</ref> utilized by some to address the issue involves popping out the star and connector, then flipping the connector around, before reattaching both parts to the figure. Care should be taken when handling the star and transforming Star Convoy to ensure it does not bump against other parts of the figure or experience undue stress. The stem of the star is particularly fragile and has been known to break without much force being applied to it.

:Reminiscent of the fact that the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|''Return of Convoy'' Star Convoy]] figure could transform into a battle station, a "Z Base Mode" resembling that original battle station mode was created for the character and introduced in the ''Selects'' [[Super Megatron comic 1|Special Comic promoting Super Megatron]]. This figure (and any of the ''Power of the Primes'' Evolution Optimus Prime molds) is capable of being configured into this form. In reference to the fact that the original Star Convoy figure included a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Micromaster version of Hot Rod]] to man the battle station, one can populate the Z Base Mode with the [[Firebolt (G1)#Titans Return|Firedrive]] or Rodimus Prime Titan Masters from [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Hot Rod's ''Titans Return'' figure]] and the "Chaos on Velocitron" box set respectively. As said Hot Rod Micromaster could also store in the original Star Convoy figure's chest, one can also re-enact this functionality by taking a Matrix frame from a ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Leader Class figure and placing one of the aforementioned Titan Masters in it, then inserting the frame into Star Convoy's chest.

:This toy was released exclusively through [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and, thanks to brand unification, [[Hasbro Pulse]] and other online retailers in the United States and Canada. It is the first ''Selects'' figure to be developed by TakaraTomy.
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==''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''==
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|That's the news everyone's waiting for!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2020/2024)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-E11'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER-02'''
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Optimus Prime with Trailer'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 25]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Generations|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Generations|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]]
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released in the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Leader Class toys, Optimus Prime is an ''extensive'' retooling of the [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Siege'' Optimus mold]], now transforming into his classic cab-over Earth-truck mode. Interestingly, his rear wheels are borrowed from ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS32|32]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS44|44 Optimus Prime]], and even has molded drilled-rotor brake discs, a surprising detail for a mainline ''Transformers'' figure. While the vestigial knee flaps were meant to be flipped out while transforming him into truck mode, the flaps' pegs and the elbow's rectangular holes have a slight occupying-the-same-space issue, which can result in the cab noticeably tilting frontward. If this problem persists, the flaps can be untransformed to straighten the cab properly.

: His very cartoon-like robot mode has an opening chest compartment containing a removable [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory; in an undocumented feature, the Matrix can accommodate "Fire Blast" effect parts and attach to similarly-sized posts. His new Ion Blaster rifle, now in its classic shape, is hinged to fold away the barrel for storage. His hands feature hinge joints in the knuckles, allowing for more expressive posing and proper holding of the included Matrix, with the grip coming from a [[5 mm post|5 mm semi-circle]] formed by the palm and thumb. As the front grill/wheel piece is connected with a c-clip, removing it from his back allows the waist to turn without being hindered.

: For the first time for a (non-''Masterpiece'') ''Generations'' Optimus toy, this release comes with a trailer (sadly too small to store any concurrent car-mode toy larger than the [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Cliffjumper]] mold when closed up) that converts into a combat deck/repair bay complete with an "artillery robot". The trailer's inner walls are loaded with 5 mm post-holes for accessory storage. The main ramp is [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatible, and its inner section is removable so it can be used as a shield, leaving a U-shaped partial ramp so any cars on the main deck can still roll out. The trailer's artillery robot has two 5 mm post-holes up front for Fire Blast effects or other accessories, and now features ''two'' claw-arms, sadly the gaps in the claws are not 5 mm compatible. The robot can be removed from the trailer at its base and attached to other toys as a giant accessory, notably a "jetpack". (Coincidentally, the trailer's hitch post is at exactly the right height to let it rest inside the 5mm hole on [[Roller (G1)#Generations|''Thrilling 30'' Roller]].)

: This figure can be augmented with the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' "[[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]]", which includes a non-converting long-barreled Ion Blaster, his expected Energon Axe, and [[Roller (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Roller]]. The Energon Axe is specifically molded to fit onto Optimus's ''right'' hand, with the peg sliding into the underside of the fist. Although it ''can'' fit on his left hand if slid through the top, this puts noticeable stress on the axe's peg due to the thumb sliding up against the housing. The set also comes with [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe]]'s jetpack, and while it is ''mainly'' designed for Sideswipe it can, of course, be used by Optimus, though due to a section of Optimus' back being marginally wider than the space available, some force may be required to attach the jetpack fully. Whether by coincidence or not, the Energon Strikeshield from the ''Siege'' figure can attach to his forearms if the hands are tucked away, via the tabs on its hinged handle.

: Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the inside of the back of Optimus'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. Optimus' piece of the map contains the labeled location of a planet called "[[Micro|MICRON]]".

[[File:TF-WFC-ER-Prime-Comparison.jpg|300px|thumb|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Dodged another shot!]] (''Stock image comparison'')]]
:Confusingly, the figure had ''many'' color differences in different official promotional images. The original 3D renders depicted his colors completely show-accurate to the G1 cartoon (minus the blue codpiece, and with quite rare toy-accurate yellow eyes), the lack of striping on the forearms/side doors, and a fully blue artillery robot for the trailer, while the pre-release prototype seen in New York Comic Con 2019 and the secondary stock photos had his hands and elbows molded in grey, with artillery robot being cast in grey and silver plastic similar to the rest of the trailer. According to [[John Warden]], this was due to the limitations of the mold. Even later, Takara's stock photos showed the figure with blue elbows and a blue and silver artillery robot. The retail release of the figure ultimately, for the most part, went with colors showcased in Hasbro's physical toy stock photos, but with previously yellow eyes now more cartoon-accurate blue, and with his hands, codpiece, and the back piece of his head painted in metallic blue. Early renders also displayed the figure's inner shins as being molded in the same blue color as the rest of the legs, although the final figure presents them cast in gray and unpainted. The sample on the TakaraTomy stock photos also depict his trailer hitch as a single piece.

: Optimus Prime first saw release in Bangkok before its actual release date in March. Optimus also saw release with a retailer incentive gift box, coming with an additional large poster promoting the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''Earthrise'' cartoon]] with various signatures from the showrunners and the characters, including [[Jake Foushee|Jake Tillman]], Prime's voice actor, and a die-cast logo pin.

: The Optimus Prime robot mold was also used to make ''War for Cybertron Trilogy Selects'' [[Optimus Prime (SG)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]]. The trailer, including its artillery robot and shield/ramp, was redecoed for the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime's]] Spoiler Pack and [[#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] (see below). The Matrix accessory was reused or repainted extensively for other contemporary Matrix-bearers, such as ''Kingdom'' Rodimus Prime, ''Kingdom'' Galvatron, and ''Studio Series'' Hot Rod.

: Optimus Prime was reissued in mid-2024 with pre-orders listed on April of that year.
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[[File:TF-Generations-Amazon-Prime-Day-Alt-Universe-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Relive your traumatic childhood on Prime Day!]]
*'''Alternate Universe Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-17'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 20]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#AltUniverseOP|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]]

:"Alternate Universe Optimus Prime" is a grayscale redeco of the figure above with a new head that evokes the battle damage and his death in ''The Transformers: The Movie''. The Matrix of Leadership is the same as the mass retail Leader, though the Ion Blaster is painted completely silver and his rear calves are painted. Another change is the number of lugnuts on the wheels of the trailer. The normal retail version has 10 lug nuts per wheel, while this release has none. He is packaged in a ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Selects]]''-styled box that depicts Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] grieving during his death scene reflected on a window of his damaged truck mode.
:There are reported issues where the left chest piece is unable to tab in fully due to a deformed pin, leaving a small uneven gap visible in robot mode.

:This is the only ''Earthrise'' toy to lack an ID number and map piece and isn't part of the Galactic Odyssey Collection. Coincidentally, Hasbro ID number WFC-E28 is never used in the toyline within its range of E1 to E41, lending to the possibility that WFC-E28 was intended to be his.

:Before the figure was officially revealed, a single known specimen of the ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime erroneously used the redeco's alternate head.<ref>https://tformers.com/earthrise-leader-optimus-prime-error-with-alternate-universe-head/37627/news.html</ref>

:Alternate Universe Optimus Prime was supposed to be released as an exclusive for Amazon Prime Day 2020, though the day was pushed back several months, making the toy release much earlier. The figure first saw release in some Malaysian hobby shops ''before'' it was fully revealed on Hasbro's June 26 [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]] stream. The figure was later released in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive as part of the 7th wave of TakaraTomy ''Selects'' toys.
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==''War for Cybertron Trilogy''==
[[File:Earthrise_Centurion_mini_OP.JPG|upright=0.5|thumb|Get me the smallest Optimus you have. No, that's too small.]]
*'''Deluxe Centurion Drone''' (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E33'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-22'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], 2021

:A [[Slug figure|minuscule figurine]] of Optimus Prime, about 10 millimeters tall, is included in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Deluxe Centurion set, which is meant to complement the [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Unicron]] figure.

:Despite coming in a ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]''-style box, the set is only branded as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'', and doesn't include a ''Selects'' lineup number, instead having an ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' ID number. [[TakaraTomy]] released this toy as part of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' in [[Japan]].<ref name="TT Twitter">{{citesocial|quote=＼フォロワー27 000人突破／新情報2つ目はアースライズシリーズ「センチュリオンドローン＆ウェポナイザー」発売決定しました！予約開始は少し先の予定ですが楽しみしてにお待ち下さい！ #トランスフォーマー #Transformers https://t.co/8DpFsjRCuP|link=https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/1285098906422931456/|name=Transformers PR|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=07|day=20|(defunct=)}}</ref>

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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-Trilogy-Voyager-Battle-3-Pack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:Optimusprime-g2.jpg|Well]] [[Jhiaxus (G2)|gee]], [[Enerax|axe]] [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|us!]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle 3-Pack, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-11'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 20]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, [[Enerax#Toys|Enerax]] and [[Sheeldron#Toys|Sheeldron]] [[Battle Master]]s

:Promoting the ''Earthrise'' chapter of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this version of Optimus Prime is a trailer-less redeco of the ''Earthrise'' Leader Class mold in darker colors more reminiscent of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|G1 figure]]. He comes with Battle Masters Enerax and Sheeldron, translucent yellow redecoes of ''Siege'' [[Pteraxadon#Toys|Pteraxadon]] and ''Earthrise'' [[Soundbarrier#Toys|Soundbarrier]] respectively, without the effects parts. In terms of deco, Optimus's blue plastic/paint operations and the unpaintable gray joints are replaced with the same darker shade of blue (which also coincidentally resembles the erroneous deco used for most of TakaraTomy's stock photos of the mold), additional blue paint has been added to his legs, the molded detail in the center of his pelvis is painted yellow, the interiors of his opening chest windows are unpainted, the translucent plastic is tinted green, and the eyes are a non-metallic light blue.

:The stock renders for both the robot and vehicle modes are inconsistent with the later stock photos: They reuse his deco from the ''Earthrise'' renders, but with blue eyes, green windows, and battle-damage paint apps that are absent on the final toy. The forearms are depicted as stripeless in robot mode, while the rear hip piece and the thighs are differently colored in the truck mode render.

:While Optimus Prime never appears in his ''Earthrise'' body in the cartoon, he was initially planned to for the ''Earthrise'' and ''Kingdom'' chapters, the idea from which this toy is based. A cartoon CGI render of this ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime can be seen in the ''[[The Art and Making of Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''.

:As with other ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' figures, Optimus Prime was exclusive to Walmart in Canada and the United States.
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[[File:WFC-Netflix-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|400px|[[Obi-Wan Kenobi|"You were the Chosen One! It was said that you would destroy the Decepticons, not join them!"]]]]
*'''Spoiler Pack''' (Leader Unboxing, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-16'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], 2021
**''Accessories:'' [[Dark Saber#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Dark Saber]], "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster", two forearm blasters, shield/ramp, artillery robot, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Combat Deck]], [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]] and [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]] [[Battle Master]]s, "Fire Blast", 3 [[energon cube#War for Cybertron Trilogy|energon cubes]], [[Play-Doh|compound]]
{{note|This figure of [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime]] also represents a "much darker future" of Optimus Prime in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]] cartoon.}}

:Promoting the ''Earthrise'' chapter of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Leader Unboxing set contains a redeco of ''Siege'' Voyager Class [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]] as Nemesis Prime. The figure comes with ''Siege'' Optimus's "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (but not his "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield") plus a sizeable number of extras that beef up the price. These include: a redecoed trailer from ''Earthrise'' [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]]; the Dark Saber, [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]], and large forearm blaster accessories, all from the [[#Power_of_the_Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Evolution Leader Class toy]]; [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]], a [[redeco]] of ''Earthrise'' Battle Master [[Slitherfang#Toys|Slitherfang]], along with their blast effect part; and a compound through which a buyer can dig to reveal energon cubes, rereleased from ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ultra Magnus's]] Spoiler Pack. Fangtron and the shield/Combat Deck ramp are both compatible with the [[A.I.R. Lock System]], as the former can turn into a ramp or a shield for Nemesis Prime. This toy also features a different deco compared to the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive. Namely, he is in fact molded in very dark gray plastic as opposed to the deep black of the Takara version, and the vehicle stripes, bumper guns, and wheel rims are silver instead of teal.

:The Hasbro stock photography for the truck mode is also ''laughably'' mistransformed, with the robot mode crotch being plainly visible, an error that actually requires a considerable amount of effort to replicate with the actual toy. In addition, neither the truck windows nor panels that cover the robot mode hands are compressed fully.

:Much like previous Spoiler Pack, this set is in a windowless box designed to look like an ammo crate and features translatable [[Cybertronian language|Ancient Autobot]]. The text on the package reads "FANGTRON" and "GIZA", while the 'spoiler' text inside features a Decepticon-themed quote: "YOU MUST STAY TRUE / TO WHOM THE MATRIX HAS / CHOSEN, FOR IF YOU / DON’T, A MUCH / DARKER FUTURE AWAITS" and an Autobot-themed one: "THE DEAD UNIVERSE IS / UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU’VE / EXPERIENCED, PRIME", which are both quotes from [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] in [[Earthrise episode 5]]. The lateral side of the package also features artwork of Nemesis Prime, edited from art of ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime. Compared to the previous Spoiler Pack, the packaging itself has no plastic insert.

:This set was a shared exclusive between online retailers and [[Walmart]] in Canada and the USA. In New Zealand, the set was sold exclusively at Toy World and Mighty Ape. Like the previous Spoiler Pack, the TakaraTomy release is packaged in a standard windowed box.
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==''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''==
[[File:TF-WFC-Kingdom-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|optimus prall (prime small)]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Core Class, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K1'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD EX-03'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 20]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Core Class toys, Optimus Prime is a smaller, roughly Legends-sized mold that according to his product copy and stock images is meant to be posed with larger toys of the same character, but we would be stupid not to note that he is also a good size to interact with Titan Class figures. His transformation shares engineering with the [[#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure]], but with sculpted detailing directly based on the ''Earthrise'' mold, down to details like the ''vestigial knee flaps'' from the ''Siege'' mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.

:Unlike the actual product, the truck door section of the wrist/hand part is unpainted in the CG stock render. Curiously, his instructions depict an Energon axe that was notably left out of the final release and was not shown in stock photos.

The red paint on the flip-out arms will chip off over time due to repeated transformations caused by the snap-on connection that holds them in place in robot mode.

:In Japan, Optimus Prime was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive. This mold was later redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution .282023.29|Legacy: Evolution]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Legacy|Nemesis Prime]], while utilizing the unused Energon Axe.

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[[File:WFC-K11 Optimus Prime Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K11'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-19'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 26]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Generations|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Generations|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Matrix of Leadership]]

:''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime featured a [[package refresh]] in the first wave of the ''Kingdom'' Leader Class toys. It featured no changes except for the gunmetal paint on the ion blaster being a ''very slightly'' lighter color.

:Much like most of the toyline, Optimus Prime comes with one of four possible holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character, Optimus Prime being one of them.

:So far, he is the only package refresh to be released in Japan.
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[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Titan-Ark-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|200px|Scaled to fit inside the Ark's cockpit or a [[Mark Maher|decent-sized soul patch]].]]
*'''Autobot Ark''' (2021)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-K30'''

:''Kingdom'' Titan Class [[Ark (G1)#Generations|Autobot Ark]] comes with a minuscule figurine of Optimus Prime, similar to the Unicron-scaled one in the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Deluxe Centurion Drone set, designed to be in scale with the ''Ark''{{'}}s starship mode. It is cast in the same orange translucent plastic used for the Ark's windscreen, then painted over with a metallic red.
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==''Premium Finish''==
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PFWFC-01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The REAL ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[#2020Netflix|Autobot Optimus Prime toy]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[October 30]], 2021)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF WFC-01 / PFGR 01'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GE-01'''
**''Accessories'': "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (combines to form "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster")

:Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|Premium Finish]]'' subline, Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|''Siege'' Voyager Class toy]], with the same weapons and C.O.M.B.A.T. System functionality.

:In a similar deco to the ''[[3A|ThreeZero]]'' figure, Optimus Prime is redecoed to be completely accurate to his on-screen appearance in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron'' Trilogy cartoon]]; for example, the translucent blue parts are now green, an extra white stripe is added in the front of the sideways truck kibble, and the battle damage is changed.
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==''Legacy''==
[[File:Legacy Laser Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We're gonna party like it's 1995!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Laser Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2022]]) / '''G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-06'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[September 24]], 2022
:*''Accessories:'' [[Energon]] sword, Energon axe, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Legacy|Matrix of Leadership]], blaster, repair bay, trailer
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist), [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Leader Class toys, "Laser Optimus Prime" is an updated version of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|''Generation 2'' design]] which transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, with deco and sculpt details most directly based on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2Reissue|2006 "Battle Convoy" reissue version's modified deco and stickers]] with a flame deco on the front from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#RTSDeluxe|his 2010 Deluxe Class figure]]. He includes an Energon sword, an Energon axe, a new removable Matrix of Leadership (notable NOT the same mold shared by other figures of the same time) which echoes the sticker details of the 2006 reissue, and a trailer that can transform into a battle station (tanker deco of Optimus burning down a forest not included, sadly) with a small detachable double-barreled cannon. The axe and sword can be stored either inside the trailer or on the cab, with the sword stored underneath the rear section of the cab like the original and the axe slotting in over the trailer hitch. In tanker mode, the trailer's claw arm can be folded down to act as a jack to allow it to stand freely. His signature shoulder pylons can open outwards to reveal missile pods. He has restricted arm movement as the shoulder pylons do not rotate, whilst the real arms start beneath the flap.

: Not mentioned in his instructions, the sword and axe can combine into a larger sword. His Matrix can be attached to the axe or the combined sword, using the rectangular peg near the axe's haft (normally meant to keep the handle folded neatly for storage). The chest slot where the Matrix plugs in is open in the back, seemingly meant to allow for [[light-piping]] in robot mode. His eyes feature neutered light-piping due to the back of his head being painted over, but the eyes themselves are left unpainted.

:As the sword accessory is designed for this mold's open hands, it cannot be wielded by other figures with 5mm hands due to the protruding tab on the handle.

: Most of Laser Optimus Prime's lower body, including his hips, thighs, the front of his lower legs (except for the shin vents), and feet, reuse elements from the ''Earthrise'' toy above whereas other details like his crotch, shins, back of the lower legs, tires, and the entirety of his upper body are brand-new. Like the ''Earthrise'' toy, the shins have the ''Siege'' figure's trailer hitch on the outside. Laser Optimus' trailer can be attached to ''Earthrise'' Optimus, as well as ''Siege'' Optimus, ''Kingdom'' Huffer, and ''Kingdom'' Pipes. This figure is also similarly compatible with the trailer included with ''Earthrise'' Optimus.

: The original releases' [[Hasbro Pulse]] listing labeled him as "G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime", while the packaging itself merely labeled him as "Laser Optimus Prime". The subsequent [[Package refresh|packaging refresh]] in the ''Legacy: United'' subline added the "G2 Universe" label on the box. Despite his origins, Optimus has no G2 faction symbols, only a silver G1 Autobot insignia on his left cab door.

: This figure was also redecoed into ''Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection'' "[[Scourge (RID)#Legacy|Robots In Disguise 2000 Universe Scourge]]" and ''Toxitron Collection'' "[[Toxitron (Universe)#Legacy|G2 Universe Toxitron]]", as well as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Target Optimus Prime|Target Optimus Prime]] and ''[[Synergenex]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Synergenex|Optimus Prime Type MFS-3 Kiryu]]. The sword, axe, and Matrix were redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]]'s [[Terminus Blade]].
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[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Optimus.jpg|upright=1|thumb|'Til all are [[Package refresh|refreshed!]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Core Class, 2022)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Core Class toys, Optimus Prime is a [[package refresh]] of the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Core Class figure]]. Aside from the packaging, the Ion Blaster's 3mm peg and the tab for the side truck windows are left unpainted.

: Optimus Prime was spotted at a [[Toys"R"Us]] in [[Taiwan]] in mid-[[June]] 2022 before any official announcement from Hasbro.

: He was then rereleased again as part of the seventh Core Class Wave, revealed on [[August 1]], [[2023]] alongside the previously revealed [[Strongarm (RID)#Legacy|Robots in Disguise 2015 Universe Strongarm]], [[Bludgeon (G1)#Legacy|Comic Universe Bludgeon]] and [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Legacy|Prime Universe Dreadwing]].

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[[File:Legacy-A-Hero-Is-Born-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"[[Alpha Trion (G1)#Legacy|My]] son, who has every disease."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''A Hero Is Born''' (2-pack, 2022)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Pistol, dispenser
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Lenny Panzica]] (initial concept)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/vuZHDR3ZBd8 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] Day 1 on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel.</ref>

: A fairly extensive retool of ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]] with a new cartoon-accurate head, chest, and legs, transforming into a Cybertronian pickup truck... and is a clear homage to the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|release from 2005]]. Pax comes with both a red pistol and an [[Energon goodie]] dispenser, both also reused from ''Studio Series'' Kup.

: Orion Pax retains Kup's removable arm and leg feature, which is compatible with any 5mm port or post. Additionally—whether or not it was intentional— Orion Pax's shoulders and hips are inverted straight out of the box, differentiating the overall design from Kup. If one doesn't like them this way, a simple twist of the joints will put them back into the orientation they are on Kup.

: Unfortunately, Orion Pax suffers from the same design issue as the mold's original release. The painted robot mode crotch area that is part of the vehicle mode undercarriage does not fold up far enough to prevent dragging and paint damage, thus care should be taken when the figure is transformed.

: This figure is a part of a [[Hasbro Pulse]]-exclusive 2-pack; also including [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Legacy|Alpha Trion]] with [[Vector Sigma#Legacy|Vector Sigma]] and [[Key to Vector Sigma#Legacy|its Key]]. The set was put up for pre-order during [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022|Pulse Con 2022]], and began appearing in Hong Kong stores shortly afterwards.

: [[Taiwan]]ese fans who supported the [[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]] [[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|Victory Saber]] project ended up getting the "A Hero Is Born" set instead (along with a full refund) after their Victory Sabers were severely water damaged during shipment and could not be delivered. No, this set is nowhere near as cool. Sorry?

:This mold was further retooled to make the "War Dawn 2-Pack" [[Dion (G1)|Dion]] figure.

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[[File:TF-Legacy-Data-Pax.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You've heard of a rescue axe, get ready for the ''library axe''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Humble Origins 2-Pack''' (2-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Axe handle, axe head, blaster, ammo drum
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[[May 16]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].</ref>

: Part of the "Pre-Cybertronian War" line, "Data Clerk Orion Pax" is a retool of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Hound]], transforming into a Cybertronian armored off-road vehicle in 15 steps. He retains Hound's blaster with clip-on ammo drum and also includes a new two-piece axe based on that of the [[#T30Deluxe|''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe figure]], both 5 mm compatible. The weapons can be mounted on any of his numerous 5 mm ports for storage, including his back and vehicle mode roof. His newly-molded chest is based on his appearance in "[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory]]", while his new head, legs, and windshield are based on the [[Guido Guidi]] design<ref>{{cite social|quote="young" Optimus Prime concept sketch (that later would become inspiration for Generations Orion Pax toy)...|link=https://twitter.com/Guido_Guidi/status/536828436627869696|name=Guido Guidi|site=Twitter|year=2014|month=11|day=24}}</ref> from "[[Spotlight: Blurr]]". His color breaks are based on ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Orion Pax]], from "[[One Shall Rise, Part 3]]".

: He is titled as a Data Clerk, again referencing the ''Prime'' incarnation.

: He comes comes in a 2-pack with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#HumbleOrigins|Senator Shockwave]]. They were both revealed and went up for pre-order on the [[May 16]] [[Hasbro Pulse]] Fanstream alongside the "Rise of Tyranny" 2-pack.

: The set is exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in North America. Amazon mistakenly mixed up the product IDs for the Rise Of Tyranny and Humble Origins two-packs; as a result, customers who pre-ordered this set were actually sent [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#RiseOfTyranny|Miner Megatron]] and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Legacy|Senator Ratbat]].

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsUU9MpO8M9/ Designer commentary on Data Clerk Orion Pax from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''
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[[File:LegacyEvo CoreClass2PackOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Advertised as perfect for younger children, but I think a Roller at this scale constitutes a choking hazard in 200 nations worldwide.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (2-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID Number'': '''TL-EX'''
:*''Accessories'': Ion blaster, stinger blaster, axe, trailer, [[Roller (G1)#Legacy|Roller]], repair drone, trailer hitch/shield panel
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name="fanstream" />

: A Hasbro Pulse exclusive, this Optimus Prime is a cartoon-accurate redeco of the above ''Kingdom'' core class figure. His plastic colors are generally brighter, with the grey unpaintable areas in particular now cast in pearlescent white. He also features some differences in paint applications, including no silver on the legs, no stripe on the vehicle mode cab, yellow highlights on his waist flaps, and a gray background for his eyes, all of which serve to make him more show-accurate. He now comes with his famous [[Combat Deck (G1)|trailer]] in Core Class scale (where it can be hitched with an extension panel that doubles as a shield), which includes a tiny Roller (also able to tow the trailer!) and repair drone. The trailer was noted by its designer [[Evan Brooks]] to be proportionally large and is scaled to be able to fit the pack-in partner [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Legacy|Bumblebee]], though it's not quite long enough to fit the repair drone, Roller, and Bumblebee all at once. The set also includes both the Ion Blaster and Energon Axe accessories from the previous versions of the mold.

: He was revealed and put up for pre-order on the [[June 20]] [[Hasbro Pulse]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Fanstream]. The set is also sold as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive.
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Universe Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
[[File:TF-Legacy-G1ToyOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Missing Link's little brother.]]
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Optimus Prime (G1 Universe)''' (オプティマスプライム(G1ユニバース))
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''TL-83'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[January 25]]
:*''Accessories'': Matrix, 2 blasters, 2 smokestacks, energy axe
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro),<ref>[[May 14]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOXZGDHebTk Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Kelly Rose]].</ref> [[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8H0sH8Osze/ Design notes] on ''Legacy United'' G1 Universe Optimus Prime from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>}}

: Part of the fourth Wave of ''Legacy United'' Deluxes, "G1 Optimus Prime" is an unusual ''Generations'' release in that it is focused entirely on reproducing the aesthetic of his original Generation 1 toy, not unlike TakaraTomy's higher end ''[[Missing Link]]'' line produced around the same time. The chief differences between this and ''Missing Link'' are that the ''Legacy United'' toy is smaller than the G1 figure and lacks [[die-cast]] metal and [[vacuum metallizing|chrome]]. His forearms, shins, and feet feature detailing based on the sticker placement of his original G1 toy, albeit unpainted. However, like ''Legacy: Evolution'' [[Beachcomber (G1)#Legacy|Beachcomber]], he ''does'' feature "PVC rubber" {{sic}} tires on all six wheels - the first mainline Optimus toy to have soft tires in a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys|very long time]].

: He comes equipped with two versions of his ion blaster - a larger one modeled after the original G1 toy release and another, thinner version representing the running change variant of the G1 toy blaster. The smokestacks can be used as handheld weapons as well, compatible with [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]]. This will require stretching out the holes, so you may not want to leave them there long term to avoid damage or permanent stretching or tearing over time. He also comes with an orange energy axe based on the one included with the [[The_Transformers_Collection|The Transformers Collection]] [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#The_Transformers_Collection|Convoy]]. He is also designed to be able to pull not only current trailers such as that of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise toy]], but also the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original G1 trailer]].

: Teased during the [[May 14]], [[2024]] fanstream as a passion project for Maher, he was later officially revealed on the latter's Instagram page on [[June 12]] later that year, with pre-orders going up on [[June 13]].

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8H0sH8Osze/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy United'' G1 Universe Optimus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Fractured Friendship 2-Pack''' (2-pack, 2024)}}</ul>
[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Fractured-Orion Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
:*''Accessories'': Matrix, ion blaster, arm cannons x2

:"Security Officer Orion Pax" is an extensive retool of ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Studio Series|Gamer Edition Optimus Prime]] based on his appearance in "[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory]]" and the pre-war portions of ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'', and transforms into a Cybertronian truck. Compared to Optimus, Pax has a new head, chest, shoulders, and shins, the latter of which gives him some extra height so he can properly look his Decepticon counterpart in the eye. Most of his vehicle mode parts have also seen some notable retooling, resulting in a much more boxy truck mode; additional panels were also added to cover up Pax's rear.

:His right forearm retains the Gamer Edition figure's ability to be disconnected, revealing a [[5 mm post]], which allows any Gamer Edition figure's blaster to be attached in its place. Despite this, Pax's own ion blaster has a new part attached to it with a screw, so it can be held normally, sacrificing the ability for it to be attached to his arm. However, this functionality can be restored by simply removing the screw and detaching the new part.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/potential-sdcc-fractured-friendship-2-pack.1264588/page-66#post-22597549 Post detailing how to remove the new part on Orion Pax's ion blaster] in the TFW2005 thread for the Fractured Friendship 2-Pack</ref>

:In addition to the ion blaster, Pax comes with the same Matrix of Leadership accessory as Gamer Edition Optimus (which plugs into his chest cavity via a 5mm connection), and two forearm-mounted cannons, which peg onto his sides in truck mode.

:Unlike Gamer Edition Optimus Prime, Orion Pax's wheels are assembled on the correct sides.

:Security Officer Orion Pax was included in the "Fractured Friendship" 2-pack alongside the similarly IDW-inspired [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#FracturedFriendship|Gladiator Megatron]]. The 2-pack was revealed by IGN on [[June 27]], 2024 as an exclusive for that year's [[San Diego Comic-Con]], with limited quantities later made available through [[Hasbro Pulse]] on [[August 5]]. It was later spotted at Chinese retail soon after its official reveal.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/hasbro-sdcc-exclusive-figures-star-wars-marvel-transformers-gi-joe Hasbro SDCC 2024 exclusives reveal] - on IGN</ref>
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==Holiday Optimus Prime==
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[[File:Holiday Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Your mistletoe is no match for my TOW missiles!"]]
*'''Holiday Optimus Prime''' (December 2022)
**''Accessories:'' Candy cane ion blaster, [[Matrix of Holiday Cheer]],<ref>[https://bwtf.com/news/holiday-op-info-pics Full presser for Holiday Optimus Prime] at Ben's World of Transformers including bio and stock photos.</ref> trailer, artillery robot, ramp/shield, trailer hitch
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] and [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)| [[Mario Carreiro]] and [[Christina Murphy]] (packaging)}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANet8GxJgmk Recording] of the ''Transformers'' panel at [[MCM Comic-Con London 2022]] with [[Ben MacCrae]] at the "Ryan Speaks Geek" YouTube channel</ref>

:A surprise reveal at [[MCM Comic-Con London 2022]], "Holiday Optimus Prime" converts in 37 steps from a licensed {{w|Volvo VN|Volvo VNR 300}}–known throughout the United States as an "[[Amazon (website)|Amazon Prime]] truck"–into a very [[Hero (G2)|Combat Hero]]-styled Optimus Prime with a decidedly [[Santa Claus]]ish color layout, in predominantly red deco with white trim and big black boots. The truck mode is decoed so as to represent snow kicking up over the fenders and falling down onto the roof of his trailer. Said trailer is a redeco of the one included with [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime]] in white with red stripes and features a [[tampograph]]ed Autobot [[insignia]] wearing a Santa hat. It also has a new trailer-hitch add-on part with a much further-back hitch-peg, so the trailer connects in the proper place to Optimus's new truck mode; this part is removable so you can use the trailer with the originally-compatible ''Earthrise'' toys. In terms of accessories, Prime comes with a redeco of the ''Earthrise'' toy's ion blaster in festive candy cane striping, as well as a "Matrix of Holiday Cheer" to store behind his translucent green [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|chest windows]].

:Prime's box is designed to look as though it has been pre-packaged in Autobot insignia/snowflake wrapping paper and partially ripped open to reveal the toy inside, even including a printed-on to/from gift tag!

:The official [[stock photography]] leaves two flaps on Prime's chest mistransformed; they should fold in to give him [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|his iconic grille detail]].

:The figure was made available for sale exclusively at [[Hasbro Pulse]] on November 1, 2022, and shipped in early December 2022.

:...Speaking of the "Amazon Prime" trucks, Holiday Optimus Prime appears to have been repurposed from a long-planned but ultimately [[unreleased toy|never released]] ''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'' figure which was listed on the Australian version of the website as early as April 2021,<ref name="amazon1">[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/04/07/new-amazon-australia-transformers-listings-shattered-glass-and-golden-disk-figures-project-bat-and-more-431028 Earliest reported Amazon Australia listing for "Amazon Optimus Prime"] at TFW2005, April 2021.</ref> with a detailed product description following in June of that same year,<ref name="amazon2">[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/28/transformers-collaborative-transformers-amazon-prime-mash-up-official-description-436399 Product description for "Amazon Optimus Prime"] at TFW2005, June 2021.</ref> as well as listings on other international versions of the Amazon website such as Amazon Germany.<ref name="amazon3">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/product-description-for-amazon-x-transformers-optimus-prime.1216185/page-11#post-19284981 Earliest documented Amazon Germany listing for "Amazon Optimus Prime"] at TFW2005, June 2021.</ref> The Amazon Australia listing was later rediscovered in July 2022,<ref name="amazon4">[https://tformers.com/leaked-transformers-x-amazon-prime-collaborative-optimus-prime-delivery-truck-listing/46484/news.html Amazon Australia listing for "Amazon Optimus Prime"] reported by TFormers, July 2022.</ref> but photos still remained a no-show. Like Holiday Optimus Prime, the Amazon mashup was also specified to turn into a licensed Volvo truck in 37 steps. All signs point to the Volvo Optimus Prime mold being repurposed as an affiliate of a less corporate–and more public domain–gift distributor... not to mention as a release less likely to annoy other [[Walmart|major]] [[Target|retailers]] of Hasbro toys.
::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckepd4SOlPs/ Designer commentary on Holiday Optimus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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==''Generations Comic Edition''==
[[File:GenerationsComics OptimusPrimeHead.jpeg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is how we get AHEAD in sales.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shockwave''' (Leader Class, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Display stand, Optimus Prime's head
{{toydesigner|[[Amy Bence]] (packaging artist),<ref>[[April 25]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref> [[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=And here are my shots of the 40th Anniversary Grimlock and Shockwave figures, with accessories and and paint job ripped straight from the comics that inspired them!|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3B8OpCMsq1/|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2024|month=2|day=6}}</ref>}}

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Comic Edition|Generations Comic Edition]]'' [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Generations Comic Edition|Shockwave]] comes with an accessory depicting the severed head of Optimus Prime in a harness, based on the events of [[The New Order|the second storyline]] of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|original ''Transformers'' comic]] published by [[Marvel Comics]], in which Shockwave attempts to extract the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] from Prime. More specifically, the design is based on [[Herb Trimpe]]'s artwork from [[Brainstorm!|issues eleven]] and [[Prime Time!|twelve]]. The armatures for the harness accessory come on a [[sprue]] and must be assembled.

:The head of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]] can be removed and replaced with this head for a new Marvel inspired look! It can be a snug fit, though, so take a little care when installing. Also note that, as the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]''/''Earthrise'' head mold does not have the appropriate gap in the back, it cannot be used on the harness in place of the new head.

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==Target Optimus Prime==
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[[File:TargetOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So...we got the Amazon truck (almost), now this, is the Walmart truck next?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Target Optimus Prime and Autobot Bullseye''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*Accessories: [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Collaborative|Matrix of Leadership]], repair bay, trailer
{{toydesigner| [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Ted (Target)|Ted]] (Target)|[[Amy Bence]] (packaging artist)}}<ref>[[March 14]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESK6ZEhqM5Y Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 14, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Mark Maher]].</ref>
:"Target Optimus Prime" is a [[Target]]-exclusive (duh) redeco of ''Legacy'' Laser Optimus Prime sans weapons, transforming into a Target-branded truck. He's also packaged with a Target-themed version of the ''Earthrise'' trailer, complete with Bullseye the dog on the side, [[Bullseye (Target)|a representation of whom]] is also packed in with Prime. His packaging art depicts him playing fetch with Bullseye, using one of the iconic "Red Ball" bollards found outside most Target stores as the ball. The front of the package shows him readying to throw the ball, while the side shows Optimus petting and scritching Bullseye after he's caught it. ''D'awww.''

:He was revealed by IGN on [[March 13]], [[2024]] with pre-orders going up later that same day.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.ign.com/articles/transformers-hasbro-reveals-target-exclusive-optimus-prime-autobot-bullseye-figures|title=Transformers: Hasbro Reveals Target-Exclusive Optimus Prime & Autobot Bullseye Figures|site=IGN|name=Jesse Schedeen|year=2024|month=03|day=13}}</ref>
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==''Studio Series''==
[[File:StudioSeries86CommanderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Blaster, I’m gonna need you to blare "The Touch" — louder than ever. <center>'''''([[Tusks|Piano]] sold separately. Basketball still not included.)'''''</center>]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Commander Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-31'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-142'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 29]], [[2025]]
:*''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#SS86OP|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Studio Series|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Studio Series|Roller]], Auto-Launcher repair drone, 2 [[Fire Blast effect|beam effects]], 2 truck jump effects, "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" backdrop (3rd version)
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Tomo san was an absolute wizard in bringing this figure to life at our CMD price point and I hope you all will stay tuned as I follow up with another post to answer some questions I've seen floating around.|link=https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9fYFZvvwxZ/?hl=en|name=Evan Brooks|site=Instagram|year=2024|month=07|day=16}}</ref>|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging illustration)<ref>[[July 26]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igLCLYjKqh4 Transformers SDCC 2024 Brand Panel Fanstream | Hasbro Pulse] with [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>}}

:Released for the brand's 40th anniversary, ''[[Studio Series]]'' '86 Optimus Prime transforms into a semi-truck in 40 steps. This version is even ''more'' cartoon-accurate than the last several iterations, based directly on his appearance in <s>the entire cartoon</s> ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. However, he still directly takes some design elements from ''[[Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]], including his headsculpt, gray torso stripe and detailing, thighs, and feet. He features a wide array of articulation points comparable to '86 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Ultra Magnus]], including articulated hands with individual index fingers, rotatable "antenna ears", and butterfly shoulder joints, the latter of which lets him open up his chest compartment and deliver the haymaker that defeated Megatron in the movie. Said chest compartment contains another ''Earthrise''-style Matrix of Leadership and features a front cover flap. Like Magnus, the Matrix can only be held by pinching it due to its small size. '86 Optimus Prime is about half a head taller than the ''Earthrise'' figure, making him closer in scale to most of his Autobot brethren from the past few years.

:He comes with his ion blaster, energon axe, trailer (with Roller and Auto-Launcher repair drone), and a pair of [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]] that are reminiscent of those that came with the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44 "Convoy Ver.3.0"]] figure, which can be used with his blaster and drone. Perhaps this set's most noteworthy new feature is ''another'' pair of fiery effect parts that can be attached to the bottom of the cab, allowing collectors to recreate Prime's iconic truck-jumping scene during the Battle of Autobot City, completed with his included backdrop based on this scene. This is the first non-''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime toy to hide his wheels in robot mode, come with every main accessory used throughout the cartoon, and feature a cartoon-accurate truck bumper.

:The ion blaster can store on his robot back and truck bed, though the latter might chip the blaster's gunmetal paint due to the tight fit. His energon axe attaches using a [[5 mm post]] revealed by flipping either hand, a design element from MP-01. Prime's weapons and the beam effects are stored inside the trailer with Roller and the repair drone, with enough space left to fit store one [[Autobot Cars|Deluxe Class car]], while the "jumping" effects are stashed away in the trailer's undercarriage. The trailer can transform into a command station<ref>[https://gizmodo.com/hasbro-studio-series-optimus-prime-transformers-the-movie-2000473908 Hasbro's Latest, Greatest Optimus Prime Is Ready to Roll Out] on Gizmodo, July 2024.</ref> or repair bay. The interior of the trailer is based on the MP-44 trailer's sculpt, itself inspired by the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original trailer's]] stickers. The ''[[Diaclone]]'' consoles have been rendered as unpainted sculpted detail due to their space being used for accessory storage. The Auto-Launcher drone features its traditional antenna and claw arm, and has an opening cockpit, though the space is too small for even a ''Diaclone'' pilot to fit. Unfortunately, the drone cannot poke out of the trailer like previous versions, but it is removable and can be carried by Roller. Roller can also tow the trailer and is scaled to seat 4 [[Titan Master]]s. The ion blaster can also be attached on Roller's rear port, but the tight fit can cause paint chipping on both accessories. Roller stores in the trailer by tabbing onto the drone, facing away from the door unlike usual. Optimus' trailer can also be successfully hitched to all figures previously capable of towing the ''Earthrise'' figure's trailer and all those retooled from the aforementioned mold, though the '86 figure is too large to be compatable with any prior trailers.

:The painted red side panels in truck mode can chip from transforming as they slide into small gaps in the legs. To avoid this, the screws near the front feet need to be slightly unscrewed to widen the gap. The silver on the bottom of the front bumper can also get scraped when untabbing from his back. This is not visible in either mode, but to better avoid it all the same, first pull down the blue piece on his behind for some operating room, then firmly hold the top of the backpack and carefully pull down while avoiding contact with his torso. The offending edges on the torso can also be sanded down for more clearance. The neck panel can be difficult to push into place when transforming into truck mode, usually feeling "stuck" even when it isn't and requiring the use of excessive force. Try pressing down hard on both rear ends of the panel as shown [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/studio-series-86-31-commander-ciass-optimus-prime.1265824/page-5#post-22678953 here]. The edge of the panel can also be sanded down to reduce the pressure needed.

:A noted issue is that Prime's smokestacks rotate too easily. All copies of the figure so far have a minor [[misassembly]]: his heel/tail light pieces are upside down and on the wrong feet. The thicker blue edge should be on the top side. This has no effect on the toy's functionality, but can be swapped by knocking out the pins if so desired.

:This figure was revealed by an Amazon product listing on [[July 15]], 2024, with pre-orders going live the next day. The toy saw its first release as an advanced sale item for the [[Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong]] 2024 event. It began to appear at Target by early October.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C9fl2OKu-Pa/ Designer commentary on ''Studio Series'' Optimus Prime from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Gamer-Edition-Deluxe-TFD-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''The SS86 Optimus Prime at home.'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Devastation Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Game'': '''''Transformers: Devastation'''''
:*''Accessories'': Axe, Matrix of Leadership

:Part of the ''[[Studio Series]]'' A-level assortment for 2025, this Deluxe Class Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]]'', and transforms into a truck cab. His chest features paint operations made to emulate the cell-shaded artwork from the game. He includes an energon axe with a built-in slash effect and a removable Matrix of Leadership which can tab into slots in his knuckles so it can be held without the need for opening hands. The axe can be stored behind his cab in truck mode.

:Unfortunately, due to the transformation scheme, the grey/silver stripes are not present in truck mode.

:Interestingly, the energon axe accessory is seemingly based on references from The Models Resource rather than in-game sources because it features the baked-in motion blur effect in its storage position that clips into the axe itself, obscuring the poll in a manner identical to the ripped model (and in a way never seen in-game).<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.models-resource.com/pc_computer/transformersdevastation/model/15535/?source=genre}}</ref>
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Bumblebee (Animated)

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:''Bumblebee is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Animated continuity family]].''
[[File:Bumblebee Leapfrog-AA.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Little. Yellow. Different.]]

'''Bumblebee''' is the youngest, yellowest, and most energetic of the Autobots...[[Bumblebee (G1)|as]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|usual]]. A hyperactive wisecracker, Bumblebee is quite convinced he's the fastest—and coolest—thing on four wheels. He has a tendency to bite off more than he can chew, so it's a good thing he pals around with the massive [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]]. He does ''not'' take well to being called short, and his over-eager ways can get on [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet's]] nerves all too easily. Still, Bumblebee is good with people, as evidenced by his fast friendship with [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]].

{{bigquote|I may be small, but I'm scrappy! And I can ride circles around your big, old, rusty chassis!|Bumblebee to Bulkhead|"[[Total Meltdown]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
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{{voiceactor|[[Bumper Robinson]] (English), [[Tom Kenny]] (English, "[[Where Is Thy Sting?]]"), [[Daisuke Kishio]] (Japanese)|[[Arttu Ala-Jokimäki]] (Finnish), [[Santiago Ziesmer]] (German), [[Bruno Magne]] (French), [[Renato Novara]] (Italian), [[Yong-wu Sin]] (Korean), [[Krzysztof Korzeniowski]] (Polish), [[Márcio Araújo]] (Portuguese), [[Cristian Lizama]] (Latin American Spanish, seasons 1 and 2), [[Javier Rodríguez Castellanos]] (Latin American Spanish, season 3), [[Sergio Rodríguez-Guisán]] (Castilian Spanish)}}

[[File:Autobot Cadets.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|There's a [[Wasp|green me]] and a [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|red me]]!]]
Early in his career, Bumblebee dreamed of becoming a member of the [[Elite Guard]]. He joined the [[Autobot boot camp]], but things didn't exactly go as planned—his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|drill sergeant]] was a jerk, [[Wasp|most]] of his [[Ironhide (Animated)|classmates]] bullied him and the only bot willing to befriend him was a complete [[Bulkhead (Animated)|mudflap]]. His luck seemed to change, however, when he accidentally overheard someone communicating with [[Lugnut (Animated)|a Decepticon]]. He then saw classmate [[Wasp]] walk out, which aroused his suspicions. After taking the advice of [[Shockwave (Animated)|Longarm]], Bumblebee attempted to weed out the spy, but Sentinel Minor got in the way twice. Needless to say, this resulted in many [[transform-up]]s for his squadron. After Wasp and Ironhide tore off his legs and put him in a closet, he was saved by Longarm, who encouraged him not to give up. Later that day, the group was put through their first training exercise—combat in a simulated battlezone. When somebody switched the turret settings to fire actual lasers, it was Bulkhead who saved Bumblebee. However, they accidentally knocked over a building in the process, flattening Sentinel.

[[File:Beecybermode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Very Wacky Races.]]
When Sentinel was conducting a surprise locker inspection, Sentinel discovered a Decepticon communicator in Wasp's trunk, ousting him as a traitor. Sentinel was prepared to put Bumblebee on an Elite Guard fast track program. Sadly, his new friendship with Bulkhead forced him to throw it all away in order to prevent his new buddy being kicked out, and they both wound up working on [[space bridge]]s. {{storylink|Autoboot Camp}}

[[File:Bumblebeeanimatedpreearth.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Wait... who are [[Hot Shot (Animated)|you]]?]]

The two friends were assigned to [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]'s space bridge repair [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|vessel]]. During one mission, Bumblebee and Bulkhead stumbled across [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]], a ninja-bot meditating near an isolated space bridge. Due to an [[energon cube]] accident on [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]'s part, Prowl's spaceship was destroyed, and he was forced to join their crew. {{storylink|Endgame, Part I}} After this, Bumblebee's work continued as usual until the crew discovered the [[AllSpark]] itself on another asteroid, which unfortunately attracted the attention of [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. Even though he expressed significant fear of the [[Decepticon]] leader, Bumblebee still managed to crack wise at his appearance once they were face-to-face. The humor vanished when Megatron pulled out his sword. After Megatron was thrown off the ship, Bumblebee entered stasis with the rest of the crew just before the crew's ship crash-landed on [[Earth]].

Fifty years later, Teletran-1 awoke the crew to alert them to the intrusion of a [[nanite]]-powered bug-slug. Sending out a probe to find local disguises, the probe scanned [[Carmine Fanzone|Captain Fanzone]]'s [[Captain Fanzone's car|car]] amongst other things. Bumblebee was given the car for his new bodyform. Lucky him.

[[File:TFA TFandRollout Sari followedmehome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Can we keep it?"]]
Upon noticing [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|"a little creature"]] struggling with her [[Sparkplug (robot dog)|"owner"]], Bumblebee and Bulkhead showed their unfamiliarity with organic life by assuming the owner/pet relationship was reversed. Their speculation was interrupted by the attacks of the giant, nanite-fueled bug monster, and Bumblebee intervened to get Sari out of the way. Later in the battle, Bumblebee was called on to deliver the override command to the beast's nanites, as he was the fastest and most nimble of the crew.

[[File:Bumblebeedives-Dispatches.jpeg|thumb|left|upright=0.75]]
His defeat of the monster seriously impressed Sari, who decided to befriend him. Sari's definition of befriending included cajoling him into sneaking her aboard the Autobots' ship. Of course, Sari wouldn't stay still as Bumblebee asked, compelling him to jettison her into a ventilation shaft. After introducing her to the group, Sari and Bumblebee became fast friends. When [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] attacked [[Detroit]], Bumblebee took a shot intended for Sari, allowing Starscream to capture Bumblebee, [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Isaac Sumdac]], Captain Fanzone, and the Mayor. Sari, with [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]]'s help, managed to rescue them. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out}} {{storylink|Dispatches}}

The Autobots quickly became famous for their heroic deeds in Detroit, much to Bumblebee's delight. Prowl, on the other hand, was less enthusiastic about all the attention, however, and he and Bumblebee quickly had a clash of opinions on the values of peace and quiet versus the values of fun. When the Autobots' factory base was turned against them, however, Bumblebee was forced to listen to Prowl's "stillness and strike" attitude to get past the motion sensors preventing him from shutting the factory down. In the aftermath, he had a newfound respect for Prowl as the two played a relaxed game of Twister™. {{storylink|Home Is Where the Spark Is}}

At one point, Bumblebee took part in a match against [[Colossus Rhodes|Cyrus "Colossus" Rhodes]], hosted by [[Meltdown (Animated)|Prometheus Black]] to show off the effectiveness of biotechnology. Unfortunately, Cyrus [[Hulk|hulked up]], then proceeded to beat the [[Slag (slang)|slag]] out of Bumblebee. The other Autobots were forced to rescue him, using it as a chance to riff on his small stature. However, only Bumblebee was able to get into [[Sumdac Tower]] when [[Meltdown (Animated)|Meltdown]] went to kill Isaac Sumdac. Bumblebee managed to get him to the ground floor, but Meltdown arrived. Bulkhead tried to stop him, but Meltdown threw a glob of acid at Bulkhead, which Bumblebee took instead. Bulkhead offered his apologies over his comments, saying he was only having a little fun—which sent Bumblebee into declaring his good moves and speed. He's going to be pretty impossible to live with for a while. {{storylink|Total Meltdown}}

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''Bumblebee and the Autobots accidentally upstaged a local Detroit hero named the [[Wraith]], exposing his spook act for the holographic trickery it was. Bumblebee in particular continued to upstage the Wraith, and even got invited in his place to perform at the University of Michigan half-time show. Mad with envy, the Wraith staged an attack on the game, taking Bumblebee out of the picture with some well placed "boots" while using holograms to simulate the little yellow robot on a rampage. Bumblebee eventually broke free and the Autobots had Wraith arrested for his antics. {{storylink|The Arrival issue 2#"Attention Surplus Disorder"|Attention Surplus Disorder}}''

''After a break-in at Sumdac Systems, Bumblebee and the Autobots tracked the culprit, [[Stiletto (Animated)|Stiletto]], to the Ambassador Bridge. Although she managed to slice his tires, Bumblebee and the others succeeded in capturing Stiletto. {{storylink|The Arrival issue 3#"Stiletto"|Stiletto}}''

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''Later on, [[Porter C. Powell]] attempted to cash in on Bulkhead's name without his permission, so Bumblebee and the others helped Bulky set Powell up to admit his products were "gas-guzzling deathtraps". The adventure inspired Bumblebee to get a garish paintjob, similar to the [[Bulkhead (vehicle)|vehicles]] Powell was forced to recall. {{storylink|The Arrival issue 4#"The Insincerest Form of Flattery"|The Insincerest Form of Flattery}}''

The troubles in Detroit were far from over, as the Autobots soon found themselves facing three rampaging [[Dinobot (Animated)|robotic dinosaurs]]. During the battle, Bumblebee combined his [[Stinger (weapon)|stingers]]' electrical with Ratchet's magnets to create an [[electromagnetic pulse]] that would hopefully shut the prehistoric menaces down. Sari decided to pitch in by boosting Bumblebee's stingers with her [[AllSpark Key]], which proved enough to defeat the "Dinobots"... but also provided them with [[spark]]s. {{storylink|Blast from the Past}} He later bought a neat car horn and tried to chase down a mysterious muscle car with little success. The car turned out to be the bounty hunter [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]], who kidnapped Optimus Prime and made short work of Bumblebee as well, threatening to take his stingers. In the end, Lockdown was defeated by Ratchet and Prime was saved. {{storylink|The Thrill of the Hunt}}

[[File:TFA Nanosec Bumblebee turbo boosters.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|BB got back!]]
After Bumblebee showed a lack of ability (or inclination) to be subtle on Earth, Prime had Prowl try to teach Bumblebee how to blend in. This ruined some plans with Sari, as she wanted to attach some [[turbo booster]]s to him to make him go even faster. During the exercise, they encountered [[Nanosec]], a crook that had gained Professor Sumdac's new speed suit via [[Megatron (Animated)|unknown patrons]]. Unable to keep up with Nanosec, Bumblebee was convinced by Sari attach the turbo boosters against Prime's orders. Unfortunately, he couldn't control them in vehicle mode, allowing Nanosec to escape from the Autobots twice. Worse, he was carrying enough [[Destronium]] to destroy all of Detroit. Overhearing Bulkhead and Prowl's comments on his change of appearance, Bumblebee realized that the suit was causing him to age the more he used it, so he purposefully ran him into old age (cold, Bee). With the Destronium about to go critical, Bumblebee, with help from Prowl and Bulkhead, managed to use his turbo boosters to head into the outer atmosphere and get the Destronium away from the city before detonating. The whole experience seems have given Bumblebee a bit more respect for subtlety. {{storylink|Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec}}

October soon came around, and Sari decided to teach the Autobots about [[Halloween]]. Bumblebee dressed up as "Count Dracubot", but his trick-and-treating session went sour when he and Bulkhead were attacked by the spider-bot [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] and knocked unconscious. They recovered in time to save Sari from falling off a skyscraper, although Bumblebee blew out his tires in the process. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}} After participating in Sari's eighth birthday party, Bumblebee decided that he also wanted one of those cool [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] toys. He was less enthusiastic after Soundwave took control of all [[automaton]]s in Detroit and faked Bumblebee's voice in order to confuse the Autobots. {{storylink|Sound and Fury}} While Soundwave was eventually defeated, the Decepticon attacks were far from over—[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] and [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] soon arrived on Earth in their search for Megatron. Bumblebee and the others were knocked unconscious by Lugnut's [[Punch of Kill Everything|mighty punch]] in their first battle, but the odds were in the Autobots' favour when they later fought in the muddy waters of [[Lake Erie]]. Bumblebee got to electrocute Blitzwing a bit before both Decepticons were blasted to pieces by Teletran-1's main cannon. {{storylink|Lost and Found (episode)|Lost and Found}}

When Sari was later kidnapped by a [[Swoop (Animated)|pterosaur]], Bumblebee participated in the police investigation. {{storylink|Survival of the Fittest}} Bulkhead later got into the fine arts, so Bumblebee helped out by modeling for him until his friend got his body hijacked by the human villain known as the [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]]. As the other Autobots investigated, Bumblebee kept Bulkhead's head company and helped him create art pieces for his upcoming gallery (all while relentlessly cracking jokes about the situation, naturally). The Headmaster soon threatened to destroy Detroit using Bulkhead's body, so the Autobots approached him by pretending to be rescue vehicles, with Bumblebee being driven by Captain Fanzone. During the battle against the Headmaster, he got to play both bowling and football with Bulkhead's head before it was returned to its body. {{storylink|Headmaster (episode)|Headmaster}}

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Some time during that winter, Bumblebee and Sari were playing video games and listening to music while ignoring Prowl's lectures on how spending so much time on "electronic devices" was unnecessary. All three of them were then sent out to investigate a Cybertronic energy signal in the woods; a prospect which filled Bumblebee with dread as nature was just so ''incredibly'' boring compared to his TV, games and music back home. He came along on what Sari described as a "camping trip" anyway, although he brought plenty of electronic devices with him. Prowl was not impressed, and even less so when Bumblebee decided to use his holographic projector as a TV screen. The lack of electricity proved to be the least of Bumblebee's problems, however, as the group was attacked by a [[Space barnacle|space barnacle monster]] shortly after nightfall. After a drawn-out fight with the creature, Bumblebee eventually knocked it off a cliff with his stingers, only to find that Prowl had been infected by the barnacles himself. While Sari had the bright idea of trapping the crazed Prowl in a mine, Bumblebee ended up trapping both of ''them'' in it as well, and got himself infected. Ultimately, Sari saved the day by using hot water to remove the barnacles, and in the aftermath Bumblebee voiced his opinion that nature should just be paved over as soon as possible. {{storylink|Nature Calls}}

[[File:Megatron rising 1 Starscream freakout.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Bumblebee followed this moment by offering Starscream a polo.]]
When Decepticon activity was detected in high levels, Bulkhead spilled the beans on what he and Prowl had done with the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobots]], and Optimus Prime pretty much lost it. Ranting that all he had was a group of insubordinate malfunctions, he told Ratchet to take Sari's [[AllSpark Key]] from her, saying it wasn't safe in her hands. As she ran off crying, Bumblebee defended her, and Prime pointed out that Bumblebee wasn't a good character witness. Bumblebee mouthed off that their situation meant that Prime wasn't fit to command, and then went looking for Sari. Heading to [[Sumdac Tower]], Bumblebee spotted Starscream, and disobeyed Prime's order to hold off. Heading up the elevator (which could not only fit him, but also carry his weight), Bumblebee charged, firing his stingers at Starscream. All it really did was interrupt his speech, which made Starscream ''seriously'' freak out. However, a crane pulled Starscream, who was holding Bumblebee, up to the roof, where the two fought it out...right until Megatron burst through the roof of the tower. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 1}}

After Megatron's restoration, Starscream absentmindedly beat on Bumblebee for a while, then threw him aside when Megatron called the Decepticons to him. Once he'd been repaired with remaining AllSpark Key energy in Professor Sumdac's lab, Bumblebee called Prime on his previous statements, and Optimus apologized, saying he'd been out of line. When Ratchet brought the Autobots' ship to them, the Autobots and Sumdacs boarded the vessel in an attempt to lead Megatron and the Decepticons off-planet, but were shot down and crashed on [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]]. As the Autobots rallied to defend the AllSpark, Bumblebee, Ratchet, and Prowl took on [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]]. Ratchet and Bumblebee teamed up again to create an [[electromagnetic pulse]], causing him to crash. After shelling them in tank mode, Blitzwing again took to the air for some strafing runs. Prowl noticed a connection between Blitzwing's alternate modes and personalities, so they had Bumblebee use his greatest strength, his obnoxious personality, to cause Angry Blitzwing to emerge. Taunting the triple changer, Bumblebee got him to transform accidentally into tank mode and crash into the lake. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 2}}

[[File:Super secretary.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"[[Aaron Archer]]'s office. Please hold."]]

Following the defeat of Megatron and the disappearance of Professor Sumdac, Bumblebee helped Sari run [[Sumdac Systems]] until the arrival of the [[Elite Guard|Cybertron Elite Guard]]. Among their numbers was [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]], Bumblebee and Bulkhead's old sergeant from boot camp, but thankfully he didn't seem to remember them. Bumblebee and the rest of the crew were subsequently contained within the [[Sigma Supreme|Elite Guard flagship]] while the Sentinel and [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] went with Optimus Prime to investigate the supposed defeat of Megatron and dispersion of the AllSpark, but soon had to leave to deal with an out-of-control [[police drone]] factory. {{storylink|The Elite Guard}} Shortly afterwards, Bumblebee greeted Sari when she was thrown out of Sumdac Tower by [[Porter C. Powell]] and forced to live with the Autobots. He and Bulkhead tried to cheer her up by saying that living together would be like a non-stop party, making her food and teaching her about "stuff and how it works", but were met with limited success. Prowl intervened, and advised the pair to simply listen to their friend. Sari then let out her frustration over recent events, while Bumblebee and Bulkhead comforted her. {{storylink|The Return of the Headmaster}}

Bumblebee and Sari later helped stop a runaway train powered by an AllSpark fragment. When Starscream stopped by again, Bumblebee and Ratchet again combined their powers to attack him with an electromagnetic pulse, but the AllSpark-powered Decepticon shrugged it off like it was nothing. {{storylink|Mission Accomplished}} After noticing truly how bad Ratchet's people skills were, Optimus Prime assigned Bumblebee and Sari to help him improve on them, something neither party was very enthusiastic about. During their training, the three encountered the newly created Transformer [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|Wreck-Gar]], who proceeded to throw beef and motorcycles at Bumblebee. The Autobots chased Wreck-Gar across the city to retrieve the experimental nanobots he had in his backpack, but Bumblebee was not present during Ratchet's final confrontation with the confused 'bot. {{storylink|Garbage In, Garbage Out}}

[[File:TFA Velocity Bumblebee Blurr meet.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|"If you're [[Auggie Cahnay (G1)|Auggie Cahnay]], your ass is grass!"]]
Bumblebee became involved in the illegal street races organised by the criminal [[Master Disaster (Animated)|Master Disaster]]. Believing himself to be the fastest things on wheels, Bumblebee was unsurprisingly shocked after getting thrashed in a race by a [[Blurr (Animated)|Mysterious Blue Race Car]]. Following this, AllSpark traces, and the appearance of Blitzwing at the race track, Bumblebee became determined to get to the bottom of the mystery (although deep down he just wanted another chance to beat the Unknown Racer.) He made a deal with Master Disaster to appear in his races. Enlisting the help of Sari, Bumblebee returned to the track, and, to cut a long story short, ending up being pursued by the maniacal Blitzwing. After nearly being frozen one minute and melted to slag the next, Bumblebee was eventually rescued by the Mysterious Racer driving into Blitzwing. The excitement wasn't over for Bumblebee yet, as when returning to Master Disaster's trailer for answers, he and his pal Bulkhead (who had angrily followed Bumblebee there for defying him) had to face off against Blitzwing (he was desperate for that AllSpark fragment...), and had to be rescued once again... although this time it was Sari using Master Disaster's controlling device. {{storylink|Velocity (episode)|Velocity}}

The Autobots' ongoing efforts to fix up Detroit continued, and Bumblebee found the task as boring as ever. As the Autobots repaired an overpass, Bumblebee spotted Blitzwing and Lugnut trying to sneak off with some construction supplies. He attempted to stop them on his own, with his stingers being as ineffective as usual against the Decepticons. The pair got away, causing even more damage to the overpass on their way out, forcing the Autobots had to stay late to repair it. Again. Later, Bulkhead brought two new 'bots back to Autobot headquarters: [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] and [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]]. Though they were insufferable to begin with, the Constructibots became an actual threat when they allied themselves with Megatron. They attempted to snatch away the Autobots' AllSpark fragments for their new boss, and Bumblebee was taken hostage during the scuffle. The Autobots were ultimately able to drive off the Constructibots and retrieved their AllSpark fragments.{{storylink|Rise of the Constructicons}}

Later, he went on a trip to the Five Banners Roller Coaster Kingdom theme park with Sari. Optimus, fool that he is, believed him when he called it "an important fact-finding mission". {{storylink|A Fistful of Energon}}

[[File:Watching SUVs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|If they start to do it, let me see, ok?]]
On another occasion, Bumblebee was attempting to clear up the streets of Detroit by catching some of their [[Nanosec|small]] [[Angry Archer|time]] [[Professor Princess|criminals]]. However, in each case, whenever Bumblebee came close to the capture, he froze up completely, and allowed the baddies to escape. It later became apparent that this was due to the AllSpark-infused timepiece belonging to [[Slo-Mo]]. After revealing himself and snatching the timepiece, [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] froze all of the Autobots and looked set for victory. However, after being lifted to Sumdac Tower by Sari and the members of the [[Society of Ultimate Villainy|SUV]] and repaired, Bumblebee took on Swindle (even managing to floor him at one point with his stingers.) After getting the timepiece back from Swindle, Bumblebee was double-crossed by the SUV, but fortunately for the Autobot, the rest of his pals were back online by now, and managed to get the criminals arrested. {{storylink|SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy}}

After learning of Wasp's escape, Bumblebee felt a stirring of his old dreams, and dragged Bulkhead off to trace a signal leaked to them, containing a conversation between Megatron and his spy. As they tracked it down, Bumblebee fell into old habits, and started putting Bulkhead down, just like in the old days. It took a nasty fall to remind him that Bulkhead was the best friend he'd ever have, and he didn't need to spend his time chasing big dreams. Together, the two headed home, never realizing they were just outside of the carbon mines where the Decepticons were hiding.

Later, Bumblebee relayed the information they'd gathered to his old friend, Longarm, now Longarm ''Prime'', head of Cybertron Intel. {{storylink|Autoboot Camp}}

[[File:TFA Black Friday Meltdown Bee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|IDK, my BFF Jill?]]
Due to his inability to stay quiet, Prowl placed a bet on Bumblebee—that he couldn't go 10 [[Units of time|cycle]]s without talking. Should he keep to this, a sweet can of axle grease would be his! However, the poor bot just couldn't do it. Prime took Bumblebee and Prowl with him to Dinobot Island to investigate Meltdown's prison break, and the plucky yellow bot vowed he would win the axle grease. However, the bet was put on hold after both he and Prowl were off-lined by [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia's]] [[cyber venom]]. After the day was saved, Prime used the antidote on the bots, and Bumblebee pointed out he'd been quiet for ages! Prowl dryly noted it took Bumblebee being comatose to achieve this, but the yellow bot didn't care—he just wanted his grease! {{storylink|Black Friday (episode)| Black Friday}}

Bumblebee began to neglect his chassis, allowing it to leak oil without taking notice. Bulkhead and Ratchet pointed this out to the little 'bot, but Bumblebee was in complete denial over the fact that he needed a tune-up. Then, the Autobots learned that Mixmaster and Scrapper had resurfaced, and headed out to look for them throughout Detroit. Bumblebee didn't realize that the trail of oil he let drip out as he drove along would lead the Constructobots back to Autobot headquarters, where Sari would have to take on the two of them by herself. He did eventually get patched up by Ratchet in the field though. By the time Bumblebee received a call from Sari informing him of her situation, Blitzwing had dropped in on the Autobots, and they were too busy dealing with the triple-changer to head back... until Blitzwing suddenly decided to ditch the battle. By the time the Autobots made it back home, Sari had already managed to get rid of the intruders by herself. {{storylink|Sari, No One's Home}}

After insulting Bulkhead's latest painting of Sari, Bumblebee realized that he was wrong and actually apologized for his comments. It didn't go over very well, and that was before Megatron showed up with Professor Sumdac. Though Bumblebee suspected that Sumdac was a willing accomplice, Sari refused to hear it. At that moment, the mysterious blue racer appeared. Thinking he was a Decepticon, Bumblebee rolled after the racer, running him off the road. It was only at this point that the racer revealed that he was [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]], a member of the Elite Guard sent to keep tabs on Decepticons and Prime's crew. Worse, Bumblebee's actions allowed Bulkhead to be kidnapped by Megatron. Once Optimus Prime was informed that the Decepticons were building a [[space bridge]] to attack Cybertron, Bumblebee went with the Autobots to rescue Bulkhead and destroy the bridge. During a brief skirmish with Lugnut and Blitzwing, Bumblebee admitted that he'd lost his title as "fastest thing on wheels" to Blurr. Unfortunately, when they confronted Megatron himself, the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]] managed to incapacitate the pair...just in time for Starscream and his [[Starscream clone (Animated)|clones]] to attack. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}}

Managing to escape the Decepticons, the Autobots went for the clones, apparently deciding that they were the greater evil. The battle went poorly for them, as Blurr was lost in the space bridge and Bumblebee was cemented to a wall. When Isaac Sumdac decapitated Starscream and took his body with the [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster unit]], Bumblebee was convinced that he was working for the Decepticons, though Sumdac revealed that it was to destroy Megatron. That didn't work out too well. After Megatron explained his plan to the captive Autobots, the Decepticon [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] revealed that he was Longarm Prime and that Bumblebee had sent an innocent Wasp to the stockade. Fortunately, [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]] arrived, reactivated thanks to Sari and Ratchet, and sacrificed himself to save the Autobots and Sumdacs. With the threat passed, Sumdac revealed that he had been forced to help the Decepticons, and Bumblebee's mistrust of the professor presumably faded away—only to return when Sari saw that the skin of her right arm had torn...revealing robotic circuitry underneath! {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}}

Despite the revelation that one of his best friends was a robot, Bumblebee actually remained focused on the larger picture: namely, Shockwave's presence on Cybertron. Optimus reasoned that since Bulkhead was a genius with regards to space bridges (something Bumblebee said he'd never get used to, revealing his high opinion of his other best friend), so the two headed out to the mine. Bumblebee managed to find a recall beacon generator, which was needed to locate the position in space, and the plasmadynamic thruster, which generated the transwarp field. Unfortunately, the thruster activated before Bumblebee could give it to Bulkhead, sending him across the galaxy. After catching another transwarp wave, he was again transported to another part of the galaxy—where he was swallowed by a [[Rock Lord]].

Fortunately, Bulkhead was able to capture Bumblebee's signal, and reel him in. Sadly, it also brought the alien to Detroit. As the Autobots struggled to figure out how to defeat the monster and save Bumblebee, Sari used the AllSpark Key on herself to upgrade with new weapons and a teenage appearance. Sari quickly trounced the monster, freeing Bumblebee. Unfortunately, Sari didn't remove the Key after the upgrade, causing her to overload and lose control of her abilities. Bumblebee made a mad dash to try to remove the Key, but Sari's defenses systems registered him as a threat, and Sari horrifically watched as she stabbed Bumblebee through the chest and blasted him across the street. Ratchet immediately went to work, saying that he could repair Bumblebee without the Key. However, the damage was severe, and Bumblebee's spark was fading fast. Even when they got the Key, Ratchet was still hard pressed, as the Key had been burned out upgrading Sari. Fortunately, Ratchet managed to stabilize Bumblebee with his magnets, but Ratchet was forced to deactivate Sari with his EMP generator.

[[File:TransWarpedBumblebeeSari.jpg|upright=1.4|left|thumb|Ouch.]]
After Ratchet made what repairs he could, the Autobots allowed Professor Sumdac some time alone with Sari. Lamenting on how troubled their day had been, Bumblebee tempted fate by asking how much worse it could get. On cue, the plasmadynamic thruster began to power up, but Bulkhead managed to shut it down. Unfortunately, Omega Supreme soon arrived, under the control of Megatron. Bumblebee was given an illegal stinger upgrade to help against Omega Supreme, but it still did little good. Optimus and Prowl managed to sneak inside and remove Megatron's control while Bumblebee and Bulkhead served as <s>bait</s> a distraction. However, Starscream managed to gain control, and soon moved to conquer Cybertron. Bumblebee came up with the idea to throw the plasmadynamic thruster inside Omega to send the three randomly warping across the galaxy, managing to reach the altitude with his [[turbo booster]]s (why Optimus let him keep those is unknown). Later, Sari was awakened, and all was well with the Autobots...except for being out of contact with Cybertron, but still, it's the thought that counts. {{storylink|TransWarped}}

While Bulkhead and Professor Sumdac began constructing a space bridge, Bumblebee and the other Autobots focused on hunting down the remaining Decepticons on Earth. The first one they found was Lugnut, who was defeated and [[stasis cuffs|stasis cuffed]] after a drawn-out battle. Unfortunately, this left the Autobot force trying to pull the massive Decepticon out of the deep crater he had caused during the fight—a daunting task that they spent the rest of the night working on. Before any real progress could be made, Bumblebee and the others were called away to help Bulkhead, who had been dragged into an oil-stealing scheme by the Constructicons. Upon arriving at the [[Fossil Fuel]] oil refinery, Bumblebee fought against Scrapper, but was warned to watch his stingers so he wouldn't set fire to a nearby oil spill. Unfortunately, a collision between Scrapper and Mixmaster led to a spark setting fire to it anyway, so the Autobots were forced to transwarp an entire oil tank (with the Constructicons on it) out to Lake Erie, where it exploded. {{storylink|Three's a Crowd}}

[[File:WhereIsThySting-hotdogbot.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Bumblebee attempts to kitbash himself.]]

Some time later, Bumblebee's old friend Wasp arrived on Earth, with a few screws loose and a vendetta against the 'bot who put him away. That night, Bumblebee was on monitor duty as the other Autobots were searching for Wasp, but spent his time playing ''[[Ninja Gladiator]]'' instead (after all, a TV is a monitor too!), which led to Wasp easily getting the drop on him. Bumblebee tried explaining how Longarm had set the whole thing up back in the day, but the deranged Wasp wouldn't listen, instead knocking Bumblebee out and saying it was ''his'' turn to lose everything he'd ever had. When Bumblebee woke up, he found himself equipped with Wasp's helmet, paintjob and voice synthesizer and all his friends staring down at him... including Wasp dressed up as himself. Unable to prove his own identity, Bumblebee was forced to escape from his own friends, only to be chased down by Elite Guard members [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]] and [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]]. Luckily for the small 'bot, Jetstorm's wind blasts were too powerful for him, and he was blown away from danger. A desperate Bumblebee tried painting himself yellow with mustard from a hot dog stand, only to be confronted by Bulkhead and Prowl. Thinking of ideas to prove his innocence, Bumblebee reminded Bulkhead of their misadventures in boot camp—misadventures Wasp could never have known about. While his friends were finally convinced, the newly arrived Jetstorm and Jetfire were not, and a fight broke out until Optimus and Sentinel arrived and sorted it out. Returning to the Autobot base, they confronted Wasp, who had unfortunately spent the meantime researching Bumblebee's past and could easily list many of Bumblebee's past adventures like he was there in person. With no way to prove who was the real deal, Bulkhead suggested that they simply play ''Ninja Gladiator'' for the title of Bumblebee... after all, the real one would ''never'' lose at ''Ninja Gladiator''. The plan worked, as Wasp cracked under the pressure before the match could even begin, grabbing Bumblebee and holding him at stinger-point. With the Autobots unable to attack, Wasp cancelled his and Bumblebee's [[electronic paint job]]s and made a getaway, leaving Bumblebee to be pummelled by a confused Bulkhead. {{storylink|Where Is Thy Sting?}}

Chasing Wasp across Detroit, the Autobots eventually cornered him, and Bumblebee again tried explaining the "funny story" on how Longarm was the true Decepticon spy who caused Wasp's misfortune. However, Wasp didn't see the funny part of it, and Bumblebee nearly got himself blasted in the face for trying. Before the group could capture Wasp, he was suddenly abducted by [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]], so Optimus Prime and Bumblebee had to follow him to [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]]. Upon arrival, Prime suggested that Bumblebee stopped making excuses like blaming Longarm and tried ''apologizing'' to Wasp instead. Making their way into the tunnels of the island, the two soon found Wasp... mutated into a large, monstrous [[technorganic]] form by Blackarachnia. Face to face with the monster, Bumblebee followed Prime's advice and apologized for everything he did and didn't do to Wasp. His old nemesis responded that Wasp forgave him... but he was Wasp''inator'' now, and Waspinator would ''never'' forgive Bumblebee! However, before Waspinator could destroy Bumblebee once and for all, his new body started going out of control, and he went back to Blackarachnia. After being run down by both the spider and the wasp as the latter chased the former, Bumblebee helped carry the damaged Sentinel Prime out of the tunnels. {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Animated)|Predacons Rising}}

[[File:TFAni Human Error Part 1 Bumblebee vs Blitzwing.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Human Bumblebee is stronger than [[:File:RollForIt FloppyDisk destruction.jpg|Chip Chase]].]]
Christmas eventually came around, and between shaking his presents and decorating the tree, Bumblebee didn't notice a [[Sound Wave]] toy poisoning the Autobots' [[oilnog]]. After having a taste, the 'bots all felt strangely tired and decided to take a stasis nap... only to wake up in human bodies. Bumblebee took it with a pinch of humor as he made fun of Bulkhead for being small, before the "Automen" headed out to see if Professor Sumdac could find out what was going on. However, during a brief break for food at [[Burger Bot]], the city came under attack from a large force of Decepticons. The Autobots chose to fight back despite their small fleshy bodies, but Bumblebee grabbing onto Starscream's leg had no real effect on the marauding Decepticon, and the heroes were quickly forced to run. Eventually arriving at Sumdac Tower, Bumblebee was shocked when Cybertron itself appeared in the sky and blasted part of the tower to smithereens, followed by the arrival of Megatron himself. However, by this stage, Optimus Prime and Prowl had figured out that none of this was actually happening—they were trapped in some kind of simulated reality. Realizing that they could break through the illusion with their imagination, the Autobots fought back and defeated the simulated Decepticons, with the tiny human Bumblebee easily punching out Blitzwing before transforming back into a robot. But before the Autobots could figure out how to escape from the virtual reality, they were subdued by a giant Soundwave—the one who had trapped them to begin with in order to brainwash them into becoming his mind slaves. {{storylink|Human Error, Part I}}
[[File:EndgamePart1-BumblebeeArcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"I think I've seen this [[Spotlight: Arcee|somewhere]] before."]]

As Soundwave increased his control over the simulation, Bumblebee and the others were transformed back into humans. Deciding that they had to find Soundwave's interface to the world, they grabbed some vehicles matching their alternate modes, leading to Bumblebee pushing a virtual Captain Fanzone out of his own car. The Autobots took to chasing after a black Soundwave van, only to fall into a trap that let Soundwave brainwash them completely. As Sari and her "[[Substitute Autobot]]s" came to save the day, Soundwave used the Autobots' bodies to fight back, with Bumblebee and Prowl teaming up against Wreck-Gar. However, controlling five people at once proved too much for Soundwave, and as he lost focus, Bumblebee's mindless body found itself bound up in Christmas lights and defeated. Shortly afterward, Bumblebee's mind was returned to normal when Optimus Prime shattered Soundwave's body. {{storylink|Human Error, Part II}}

[[File:TFA-Endgame-PanAcrossEveryone.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
When the Autobots discovered Decepticon signals on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], Bumblebee found himself a volunteering (read: ordered) to transwarp there and plant a transmitter. However, the transmitter was inadvertently broken by [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] shortly after arrival, so Bumblebee changed his strategy into infiltrating Omega Supreme. Inside, he found [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] babbling on and on about school. Deeming it impossible to take her back to Earth, Bumblebee chose to activate Arcee's transmitter before leaving, using her to spy on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Endgame, Part I}} When Megatron used the information inside Arcee to attack Detroit with a trio of "[[Lugnut Supreme]]s", Bumblebee went back to the moon alongside Bulkhead, Ratchet and Sari to attempt a retrieval of Omega Supreme. They quickly located Arcee again, only to be attacked by Shockwave. While Bumblebee's stingers had no effect on his old platoonmate, he was eventually defeated by Bulkhead's brawns. Shockwave transformed back to his Longarm mode in an attempt to trick his "old pals", but failed and was captured. Bumblebee was aboard Omega Supreme when he battled against the oversized Lugnuts-turned-oversized Starscreams, and following their victory, was told that Prowl had died during the battle. When the Autobots returned to Cybertron, he helped carry his friend's coffin. {{storylink|Endgame, Part II}}

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''Bumblebee attended the Stunti-Con's show in Kaon, unaware that the entire affair was a Decepticon plot to break Megatron out of the nearby Trypticon Prison. Thankfully, [[Sideswipe (Animated)|Sideswipe]] and [[Cheetor (Animated)|Cheetor]] interrupted the show, and with [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]]'s help thwarted the Decepticons' plans.''{{storylink|The Stunti-Con Job}}

===Toy bios===
[[File:Animatedpatrolbumblebeepackageart.jpg|upright=0.85|left|thumb|"C.O.P.S. will be right back after these messages!"]]
At some point, Bumblebee began taking stealth lessons from Prowl, presenting him with a new battle tactic: sneaking up from behind instead of racing fender-first into danger. To further that end, Bumblebee apparently painted himself as a police patrol car. {{storylink|Bumblebee (Animated)#ActivPatrol|Patrol Bumblebee}}

After "getting up close to members of the AUTOBOT Elite Guard", Bumblebee decided more than ever that he wanted to join their ranks. He had Sari borrow some of her dad's auto-painting robots so that he could truly look the part of an Elite Guard team member. He also began doing combat training with Prowl, and may have gotten his energy stingers enhanced. {{storylink|Bumblebee (Animated)#EliteGuard|Elite Guard Bumblebee}}

{{note|Presumably Bumblebee's "getting up close to members of the AUTOBOT Elite Guard" refers to the events of the episodes [[The Elite Guard]], [[The Return of the Headmaster]] and [[Mission Accomplished]]. However, at the time of those episodes, Isaac Sumdac was missing and Sari no longer had access to Sumdac Systems technology, so, uh... just go with it. OR, possibly, by "borrow" they mean "steal the robots out from under Powell's greasy nose"}}

===''Be the Hero'' books===
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====Prime Suspect====
After [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Prime]] was framed for breaking and entering, Bumblebee and [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari]] tried to warn him in advance that the Detroit police were after him. Bumblebee helped Sari and [[You|another kid]] check out the police station for leads. Unsuccessful in their search, they went to the scene of the crime, [[HomeTech]]'s laboratory where they rendezvoused with the other Autobots. As the Autobots were too big to fit inside, they sent the kids in, which resulted in Bumblebee and [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] having to rescue them dramatically. Evidence was found, leading the Autobots to HomeTech's main warehouse. Breaking in, Bumblebee clumsily knocked over a stack of crates, but somehow managed to avoid bringing security down on them. The Autobots split up and eventually found and defeated [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]], who'd been behind the whole thing. {{storylink|Prime Suspect (Animated)|Prime Suspect}}

====Quest for the AllSpark====
When [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] made an attempt to obtain the [[AllSpark]] by taking control of [[Detroit]]'s robot workforce, the Autobots came up with a plan to hide useless copies of the AllSpark. Bumblebee concealed his at the [[Race Track]], however when the other Autobots failed to show up back at base, he found Sari and another kid, and the three of them went looking for [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]]. When they found him, he fought Bumblebee while laboring under a misconception, which was quickly straightened out. They collected Prowl and finally caught up with Prime and [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]], joining in a battle to defeat [[Crush-A]]. {{storylink|Quest for the AllSpark}}

====Web of Deception====
Bumblebee saved Sari and her friend from a fiery death on [[Lake Erie]] before finding the Autobot ship lifeless. After getting everything working again, Ratchet found that Optimus was missing, and [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]]'s ship was parked on the lake bed nearby, sending Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Prowl and the two young humans on a mission to investigate. While fighting the bounty hunter, they discovered the involvement of [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]], who wanted revenge on Prime. They ended up tracking down and fighting Blackarachnia, only for her to absorb Bumblebee's stinger ability, and sprout a stinger on each of her spider legs. All three Autobots were incapacitated, but Sari and her friend were able to follow Blackarachnia, leading to her eventual defeat. {{storylink|Web of Deception}}

====Time-Quake====
When Detroit was plagued by a series of strange time disturbances, the Autobots used scanning devices to scour the city. Bulkhead and Bumblebee both tracked the source of the temporal anomalies to the [[Lions Tower]] building downtown and broke in to find a time machine on the empty top floor. While Bulkhead and a human were sent back in time, Bumblebee encountered those responsible — [[Natasha Pyraniac]] and [[Blast-X]]. Bulkhead returned to the present in time to aid Bumblebee's fight against the Decepticon. Blast-X was defeated shortly after Pyraniac departed in the time machine. {{storylink|Time-Quake}}

===Titan Magazines===
In battle with new villain [[Quake-Maker]], Bumblebee got to not only mock the villain but fight alongside the super-cool new Autobot [[Afterburn]]. {{storylink|Animated Comic issue 1#Burnout|Burnout}}

The two later went on a mission to Dinobot Island to stop a Rage virus infection, a mission that had Bumblebee nervous. During the mission, Bumblebee screwed up a landing that Afterburn aced, got thrown into a mud puddle by Swoop, was left with an incredibly dirty finish, and generally looked worse than Afterburn and on ''four separate occasions'' got put down by him. This made him sad. {{storylink|Animated Comic issue 2|Ratchet & Grimlock Are DEAD?}}

When [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]] was in a huff, it was Bumblebee who convinced him to help them against the [[Wraith-X]] by appealing to that greatest of emotions, the ego! He didn't have time to gloat though, as he then found Afterburn reporting back to ''Megatron'', who then stormed the base, {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Divebomb}} killed Afterburn, and started a massive battle. Bumblebee was shocked to find Afterburn had only been a sparkless drone infiltrator, but still viewed him as a real Autobot, ''taking on Megatron himself'' out of anger for what had happened.

Optimus later consoled Bumblebee that he'd been a hero and that Afterburn hadn't been real anyway. But he'd been real to Bumblebee...{{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Megatron's Revenge}}

[[File:Bumblebeepizza Titan25.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Why said cheese pizza has several toppings on it is a mystery.]]

But then he got over that and started breaking traffic laws for fun to get pizzas to Sari quickly! This led to Prowl dissing him and claiming Bumblebee wouldn't be so fast if he had to obey some rules, which led to a race between the two at [[Crazy Coyote Canyon]] (plus Bulkhead joined in, which gave Bumblebee a good laugh). Autobots doing ''anything'', of course, leads to Decepticon plots, and Bumblebee (who had a Decepticon tracer stuck on his butt) found they'd ambushed Prowl halfway through the race. Locating the tracer, he stuck it on ''Lugnut's'' butt and helped Prowl escape to win.

All that excitement had allowed Bulkhead to win the race unopposed though, making him the official fastest thing in Detroit. Bumblebee accepted it amiably enough. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 25|The Race}}
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===''TransTech''===
{{voiceactor|[[Bumper Robinson]] (English)}}
Isaac Sumdac presented his newest creation to Optimus, Bumblebee, and Sari; the "[[Bi-directional Unified Transit Terminal]]". The professor explained that his B.U.T.T. could easily shoot them all off to Cybertron... in theory. Bumblebee agreed to be part of the device's test drive, but the B.U.T.T. malfunctioned, sending Optimus, Sari, and Bumblebee to [[Axiom Nexus]] instead of their intended destination. The trio soon encountered officer [[Flareup (G1)|Flareup]], who informed them that Optimus was breaking [[Dux non Intruitus|the law]] by virtue of simply being a "Prime" in Axiom Nexus. After being through 17 grueling hours of processing, Optimus and Sari were put in the care of [[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]]. Bumblebee was determined to be a non-threat without a "spunky kid sidekick" to help him out, and was set free. Flareup informed Bumblebee of the gravity of the situation his friends found themselves in, and agreed to help rescue them... though Bumblebee took the time to order some fast-food first. In the drive-through line-up, Bumblebee met with the "heroic Predacon [[Megatron (BW)|Joe]]" who also agreed to help him out. Bumblebee then formulated a crazed plan that involved a marching band of trained chimps... which failed completely to accomplish anything. Joe then suggested a better plan; both he and Bumblebee posed as "illegal Primes" so that they could make their way to Axiom Nexus's detention center. "Beeimus Prime" and "Joe Convoy" thus managed to sneak into Shockwave's lab, despite the Narrator nearly blowing their cover. Bumblebee and Flareup then set upon distracting the morally-ambiguous scientist while Joe was tasked with freeing the hostages... only for the Predacon to reveal himself to be in truth a "Megatron" with plans of conquest!

Using Sari's Key, Megatron turned Shockwave's lab equipment into a miniature army. Unable to take on the newly awakened robots through force, Optimus, Sari, Bumblebee, Flareup, and Shockwave instead devised a means to turn them against their master; bureaucracy! They convinced Megatron's army that the amount of paperwork they'd need to go through for simply being born was a huge hassle, causing the robots to turn on their master.

Shockwave was so annoyed by Bumblebee and his friends that he decided to use his authority to quickly deport them from his dimension. Relieved to be back home, Optimus made everyone promise to never speak of their inter-dimensional adventure again. Bumblebee agreed. {{Storylink|Bee in the City}}

===''The Cool'' comic===
Witnessing the mysterious Allspark being uncovered, Bumblebee along with the rest of Optimus Prime's crew fled through a space bridge gate in order to keep the artifact out of Decepticon clutches. Unfortunately, Megatron was able to board their ship and left Bumblebee defeated on the floor, leaving Optimus to deal with the Decepticon leader by himself. {{storylink|The Cool Extra issue 3}}

Along with the rest of the Autobots, Bumblebee came to the [[Earth]] city of [[Detroit]] in order to protect the [[AllSpark]] from the Decepticons. During a battle in the streets with [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]], [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] and [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]], Bumblebee came into contact with [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]] moments before nearly being blown to smithereens. He then squared off against, attempting to subdue the Decepticon with his [[Stinger (weapon)|stingers]]. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 1}}

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When [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] died stopping Starscream from abusing the power of the AllSpark, and was subsequently revived, Bumblebee introduced him to Sari, who had brought him back with the power of her [[AllSpark Key|key]]. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 2}}

Bumblebee next participated in a battle against [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] and [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] on [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]]. He performed poorly against Soundwave's sonic attacks and Lugnut's aerial bombardments, and was grateful when the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobot]]s arrived to save the day, remarking how powerful they were. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 3}}

Back in Detroit, Bumblebee was present to dig Optimus Prime out of a pile of rubble dropped onto him by [[Blackout (Animated)|Blackout]]. Bumblebee did not recognize Blackout's Autobot opponent, [[Safeguard (Animated)|Safeguard]], leaving Prime to tell him that he was from the [[Elite Guard]]. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 4}}

Bumblebee next engaged Starscream all by himself, resulting in the Decepticon nearly blasting him off the roof of [[Sumdac Systems]] headquarters. Bumblebee was saved when Starscream was distracted by the reborn Megatron, only to be blasted by Megatron's [[fusion cannon]] a short while later. Bumblebee survived the altercation, at least long enough to greet [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] and the Elite Guard. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 5}}

Bumblebee later joined the Autobots in a battle against [[Clone number 2716057|Clone #2716057]]. With Prowl's help, they subdued the clone and took him to a warehouse where they encountered Megatron. The clone had been rigged to explode, but Prowl was able to send him rocketing into the sky before detonation, as Bumblebee stood around watching, doing nothing. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 6}}

At the battle for the Decepticon [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]], Bumblebee joined his fellow speed warrior, [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]], in taking down [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] and [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]]. They used their speed to first confuse their opponents, then slapped them with some stasis cuffs. As the Decepticons fell over, paralyzed, the pair of Autobots speedsters skipped off while merrily whistling. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 7}}

When the battle for the Decepticon Space Bridge had ended, Bumblebee joined the other Autobots in bidding farewell to the fallen [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]]. Bumblebee then freaked out when he noticed that Sari had robotics sticking through her skin.{{storylink|The Cool Episode 8}}

Not long afterward, Starscream attacked Detroit in Omega Supreme's body. Bumblebee fought to keep the fiend busy until Optimus could return and join the fray. Bumblebee expressed excitement when Sari used her key to upgrade into a teenager, then expressed lament when her newfound powers proved utterly useless against Starscream/Omega Supreme. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 9}}

Prior to the final confrontation against the Decepticons, Bumblebee stood heroically alongside his fellow Autobots. {{storylink|The Cool Extra issue 1}}

Upon Megatron's defeat, Bumblebee accompanied the Autobots back to planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where they were all hailed as heroes by the citizenry and even [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel]]. {{storylink|The Cool Episode Final}}

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===Legends World===
An actor dressed as Bumblebee appeared at [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2014, to the joy of ''Animated'' fans [[Optimus Minor]] and [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]. {{storylink|Tokyo Toy Show 2014 Report}}

===''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon===
[[File:RBA Animated Bumblebee Toy.jpg|thumb|left|50px]]
A figurine of ''Animated'' Bumblebee can be seen in [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]]'s collection. {{storylink|Bee Prepared}}

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===Precursor World===
A [[Primus Vanguard|Warrior of the Seven Lights]] resembling a white Bumblebee was a member of the [[White Order]] of the [[Primus Vanguard]]. He stood at attention in their base on the [[White Planet]] as [[Prowl (Animated)#Precursor World|Prowl]] and their commander [[White Gallant Convoy]] discussed what to do about the conflict broiling between [[G1 World|extradimensional]] warriors [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic (1)|Super Megatron]] on the [[Blue Planet (GS)|Blue Planet]]. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}}

==Games==
===Transformers Animated: The Game===
{{voiceactor|[[Bumper Robinson]] (English)}}
[[File:TFAnimated Game Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|123px]]
When [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]] announced he was stepping up Bumblebee and [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]]'s training, Bumblebee protested he already had plenty of training and was up to level 12. After it was established that video games didn't count, he, Bulkhead and Optimus worked their way through an obstacle course set up by [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]]. They got the opportunity to put their skills to a real test a short time later when drones went haywire at a [[Sumdac Systems]] factory, the trio blasting their way through the rogue robots until they found the problem — an [[AllSpark]] fragment lodged in a control console. When they intercepted a transmission indicating that [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] was planning to attack [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Optimus, Bumblebee and Bulkhead searched the factory for more fragments so they could power up Megatron's [[space bridge|Space Bridge]] and follow him.

By following a [[Decepticon Transmitter Drone]], they discovered the location of Megatron's mine base and explored it until they found Megatron and his Space Bridge. A battle ensued, during which Bumblebee powered an electromagnet that they used to defeat the Decepticon leader, but even as they were victorious, Megatron transwarped out. The trio repowered the space bridge with their own AllSpark fragments, but after Optimus and Bulkhead went through, the bridge closed, leaving Bumblebee on Earth. With Sari's help, Bumblebee tracked down more fragments at the factory... only for them to be taken from him by [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]]. With the help of his [[turbo booster]]s, Bumblebee hunted down Lockdown and managed to get the fragments back.

Bumblebee and Sari returned to the mine, only for the computer to announce that the self-destruct had been activated. Bumblebee fought his way through the mine in record time to disable it, and used the fragments to repower the space bridge. He arrived on Cybertron to find Prime and Bulkhead searching for Megatron. After intercepting a Decepticon transmission, they headed for the Space Bridge Nexus, where they confronted Megatron again, using the defense systems against him. Megatron was again forced to flee. The Autobots returned to Earth, where Bumblebee announced he was beat, but perked up again when Sari revealed she had an advance copy of ''[[Mage Master Maze Knight]]''. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The Game}}

===Transformers Animated: ''Action Packs''===
{{note|Bumblebee is featured as a playable game card. He is a yellow card, has a value of 5 points, and has the following power: "+5 if any Sari is in play".}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: Action Packs}}
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==Toys==
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==Merchandise==
{{main|Bumblebee (Animated)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:Bumblebeeanimatedkibble.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|My real windshield is on my heels!]]
*Bumblebee's arm-mounted shock stingers are very likely inspired by an early weapon concept from the 2007 movie version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]].

*The character who would become Bumblebee was originally conceived as [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], but changed to Bumblebee at the insistence of incoming supervising director [[Matt Youngberg]] and art director [[Derrick J. Wyatt]].<ref>[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=21975298&postID=1516366009698858110&isPopup=true Bumblebee's inclusion explained by Derrick J. Wyatt on twitter]</ref>
**This explains why Bumblebee's character is more like Hot Shot and less like... well, Bumblebee. He also arguably shares personality traits with other, similarly brash characters such as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]. Cut from the same cloth, at any rate.

*Bumblebee appears to have a fake car roof on his chest in both his toy and on his [[character model]]. Not only does Bumblebee transform like his toy in his drawn-out animated transformation sequences, with his legs forming the top of the vehicle and the rest forming the underside, but his "real" windshield is drawn on the back of his legs, just like the toy. Plus the headlights on Bumblebee's feet are upside-down, just like the toy's. However, Bumblebee's vehicle mode stripe doesn't change sides like on the toy. Cheatsy!

*In addition to the above, in "[[The Thrill of the Hunt]]", Bumblebee reaches under his '''fake''' car roof kibble to get out his air freshener and fuzzy dice. This would mean that he had kept them in his back seat or trunk. Interestingly enough, on the Deluxe toy, you can actually store small items in his chest thanks to his opening 'trunk'.

*Bumblebee likes to swear a lot. [[Slag (slang)|Slag yeah!]]

[[File:AllSparkAlmanacII-SeasonFour-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring Banana phone]]
*Bumblebee's apparently got his name for being a bumbler in [[Autobot boot camp]]. {{storylink|Autoboot Camp}}

*On the Transformers Animated Season One DVD set, the "Season Two Sneak Peek" special feature shows Bumblebee's character model [[:File:TFA Bumblebee Elite Guard promoimage.JPG|colored]] in the [[#EliteGuard|Elite Guard Bumblebee toy's deco]]. Bumblebee did not actually ''use'' that color scheme in Season 2, so its inclusion in a Season Two gallery is puzzling at best. It also matches the Japanese toy rather than the finalized color scheme of Hasbro's version, compounding the puzzlement.
**In the unproduced Season 4 premiere, "[[Trial of Megatron, Part 1|Trial of Megatron]]", Bumblebee would have temporarily joined the Elite Guard before eventually resigning and rejoining Optimus' crew.

*With the airing of the two-part episode "Human Error", an interesting and probably unintentional question has been brought up. Bumblebee's human form seems to be much younger than the others, even Prowl and Bulkhead, putting him somewhere in his early to mid-teens. Everything else about the Automen reflect their bot counterparts spot on, down to a scar on Ratchet's face to represent his broken chevron. So, seeing as human Bumblebee appears so young, does that make him a child soldier? Or is he just really, ''really'' short?

*Bumblebee's original [[65356-9292-346]] [[body-type]] is apparently quite common on Cybertron — he shares it with many, many others.

*In the Transformers Animated profile shorts, Bumblebee is introduced to the audience by Sari in "[[Meet Bumblebee]]" and he likewise introduces Ratchet in "[[Meet Ratchet]]".

*A revised paint job with an additional black stripe was proposed for the cancelled fourth season.
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===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bumblebee''' (バンブルビー ''Banburubī'')
*''Arabic:'' '''Bumbly''' (cartoon, بامبلي ''Bāmblī''), '''Bumble Bee''' (commercial, بامبل بي ''Bāmbil Bī'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dà-huáng-fēng''' (大黃蜂, "Bumblebee")

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
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*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], the plucky yellow [[kid-appeal character]] from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], the voiceless yellow one-man franchise from the [[live-action film series]].
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], the yellow kid-appeal character turned leader from the [[Aligned continuity family]].
*[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]], the amnesiac yellow kid-appeal character from ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Transformers: Cyberverse]].''}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm Bumblebee at TFU.info]
*[http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers//Transformers_Draw_Bumblebee.pdf Hasbro.com - How to Draw: Animated Bumblebee]

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:''Bumblebee is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Animated continuity family]].''
[[File:Bumblebee Leapfrog-AA.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Little. Yellow. Different.]]

'''Bumblebee''' is the youngest, yellowest, and most energetic of the Autobots...[[Bumblebee (G1)|as]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|usual]]. A hyperactive wisecracker, Bumblebee is quite convinced he's the fastest—and coolest—thing on four wheels. He has a tendency to bite off more than he can chew, so it's a good thing he pals around with the massive [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]]. He does ''not'' take well to being called short, and his over-eager ways can get on [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet's]] nerves all too easily. Still, Bumblebee is good with people, as evidenced by his fast friendship with [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]].

{{bigquote|I may be small, but I'm scrappy! And I can ride circles around your big, old, rusty chassis!|Bumblebee to Bulkhead|"[[Total Meltdown]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
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{{voiceactor|[[Bumper Robinson]] (English), [[Tom Kenny]] (English, "[[Where Is Thy Sting?]]"), [[Daisuke Kishio]] (Japanese)|[[Arttu Ala-Jokimäki]] (Finnish), [[Santiago Ziesmer]] (German), [[Bruno Magne]] (French), [[Renato Novara]] (Italian), [[Yong-wu Sin]] (Korean), [[Krzysztof Korzeniowski]] (Polish), [[Márcio Araújo]] (Portuguese), [[Cristian Lizama]] (Latin American Spanish, seasons 1 and 2), [[Javier Rodríguez Castellanos]] (Latin American Spanish, season 3), [[Sergio Rodríguez-Guisán]] (Castilian Spanish)}}

[[File:Autobot Cadets.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|There's a [[Wasp|green me]] and a [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|red me]]!]]
Early in his career, Bumblebee dreamed of becoming a member of the [[Elite Guard]]. He joined the [[Autobot boot camp]], but things didn't exactly go as planned—his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|drill sergeant]] was a jerk, [[Wasp|most]] of his [[Ironhide (Animated)|classmates]] bullied him and the only bot willing to befriend him was a complete [[Bulkhead (Animated)|mudflap]]. His luck seemed to change, however, when he accidentally overheard someone communicating with [[Lugnut (Animated)|a Decepticon]]. He then saw classmate [[Wasp]] walk out, which aroused his suspicions. After taking the advice of [[Shockwave (Animated)|Longarm]], Bumblebee attempted to weed out the spy, but Sentinel Minor got in the way twice. Needless to say, this resulted in many [[transform-up]]s for his squadron. After Wasp and Ironhide tore off his legs and put him in a closet, he was saved by Longarm, who encouraged him not to give up. Later that day, the group was put through their first training exercise—combat in a simulated battlezone. When somebody switched the turret settings to fire actual lasers, it was Bulkhead who saved Bumblebee. However, they accidentally knocked over a building in the process, flattening Sentinel.

[[File:Beecybermode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Very Wacky Races.]]
When Sentinel was conducting a surprise locker inspection, Sentinel discovered a Decepticon communicator in Wasp's trunk, ousting him as a traitor. Sentinel was prepared to put Bumblebee on an Elite Guard fast track program. Sadly, his new friendship with Bulkhead forced him to throw it all away in order to prevent his new buddy being kicked out, and they both wound up working on [[space bridge]]s. {{storylink|Autoboot Camp}}

[[File:Bumblebeeanimatedpreearth.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Wait... who are [[Hot Shot (Animated)|you]]?]]

The two friends were assigned to [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]'s space bridge repair [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|vessel]]. During one mission, Bumblebee and Bulkhead stumbled across [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]], a ninja-bot meditating near an isolated space bridge. Due to an [[energon cube]] accident on [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]'s part, Prowl's spaceship was destroyed, and he was forced to join their crew. {{storylink|Endgame, Part I}} After this, Bumblebee's work continued as usual until the crew discovered the [[AllSpark]] itself on another asteroid, which unfortunately attracted the attention of [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. Even though he expressed significant fear of the [[Decepticon]] leader, Bumblebee still managed to crack wise at his appearance once they were face-to-face. The humor vanished when Megatron pulled out his sword. After Megatron was thrown off the ship, Bumblebee entered stasis with the rest of the crew just before the crew's ship crash-landed on [[Earth]].

Fifty years later, Teletran-1 awoke the crew to alert them to the intrusion of a [[nanite]]-powered bug-slug. Sending out a probe to find local disguises, the probe scanned [[Carmine Fanzone|Captain Fanzone]]'s [[Captain Fanzone's car|car]] amongst other things. Bumblebee was given the car for his new bodyform. Lucky him.

[[File:TFA TFandRollout Sari followedmehome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Can we keep it?"]]
Upon noticing [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|"a little creature"]] struggling with her [[Sparkplug (robot dog)|"owner"]], Bumblebee and Bulkhead showed their unfamiliarity with organic life by assuming the owner/pet relationship was reversed. Their speculation was interrupted by the attacks of the giant, nanite-fueled bug monster, and Bumblebee intervened to get Sari out of the way. Later in the battle, Bumblebee was called on to deliver the override command to the beast's nanites, as he was the fastest and most nimble of the crew.

[[File:Bumblebeedives-Dispatches.jpeg|thumb|left|upright=0.75]]
His defeat of the monster seriously impressed Sari, who decided to befriend him. Sari's definition of befriending included cajoling him into sneaking her aboard the Autobots' ship. Of course, Sari wouldn't stay still as Bumblebee asked, compelling him to jettison her into a ventilation shaft. After introducing her to the group, Sari and Bumblebee became fast friends. When [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] attacked [[Detroit]], Bumblebee took a shot intended for Sari, allowing Starscream to capture Bumblebee, [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Isaac Sumdac]], Captain Fanzone, and the Mayor. Sari, with [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]]'s help, managed to rescue them. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out}} {{storylink|Dispatches}}

The Autobots quickly became famous for their heroic deeds in Detroit, much to Bumblebee's delight. Prowl, on the other hand, was less enthusiastic about all the attention, however, and he and Bumblebee quickly had a clash of opinions on the values of peace and quiet versus the values of fun. When the Autobots' factory base was turned against them, however, Bumblebee was forced to listen to Prowl's "stillness and strike" attitude to get past the motion sensors preventing him from shutting the factory down. In the aftermath, he had a newfound respect for Prowl as the two played a relaxed game of Twister™. {{storylink|Home Is Where the Spark Is}}

At one point, Bumblebee took part in a match against [[Colossus Rhodes|Cyrus "Colossus" Rhodes]], hosted by [[Meltdown (Animated)|Prometheus Black]] to show off the effectiveness of biotechnology. Unfortunately, Cyrus [[Hulk|hulked up]], then proceeded to beat the [[Slag (slang)|slag]] out of Bumblebee. The other Autobots were forced to rescue him, using it as a chance to riff on his small stature. However, only Bumblebee was able to get into [[Sumdac Tower]] when [[Meltdown (Animated)|Meltdown]] went to kill Isaac Sumdac. Bumblebee managed to get him to the ground floor, but Meltdown arrived. Bulkhead tried to stop him, but Meltdown threw a glob of acid at Bulkhead, which Bumblebee took instead. Bulkhead offered his apologies over his comments, saying he was only having a little fun—which sent Bumblebee into declaring his good moves and speed. He's going to be pretty impossible to live with for a while. {{storylink|Total Meltdown}}

[[File:Bumblebee-blue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Bumblebee and the Autobots accidentally upstaged a local Detroit hero named the [[Wraith]], exposing his spook act for the holographic trickery it was. Bumblebee in particular continued to upstage the Wraith, and even got invited in his place to perform at the University of Michigan half-time show. Mad with envy, the Wraith staged an attack on the game, taking Bumblebee out of the picture with some well placed "boots" while using holograms to simulate the little yellow robot on a rampage. Bumblebee eventually broke free and the Autobots had Wraith arrested for his antics. {{storylink|The Arrival issue 2#"Attention Surplus Disorder"|Attention Surplus Disorder}}''

''After a break-in at Sumdac Systems, Bumblebee and the Autobots tracked the culprit, [[Stiletto (Animated)|Stiletto]], to the Ambassador Bridge. Although she managed to slice his tires, Bumblebee and the others succeeded in capturing Stiletto. {{storylink|The Arrival issue 3#"Stiletto"|Stiletto}}''

[[File:Insincerest-Bumblebeepaintjob.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
''Later on, [[Porter C. Powell]] attempted to cash in on Bulkhead's name without his permission, so Bumblebee and the others helped Bulky set Powell up to admit his products were "gas-guzzling deathtraps". The adventure inspired Bumblebee to get a garish paintjob, similar to the [[Bulkhead (vehicle)|vehicles]] Powell was forced to recall. {{storylink|The Arrival issue 4#"The Insincerest Form of Flattery"|The Insincerest Form of Flattery}}''

The troubles in Detroit were far from over, as the Autobots soon found themselves facing three rampaging [[Dinobot (Animated)|robotic dinosaurs]]. During the battle, Bumblebee combined his [[Stinger (weapon)|stingers]]' electrical with Ratchet's magnets to create an [[electromagnetic pulse]] that would hopefully shut the prehistoric menaces down. Sari decided to pitch in by boosting Bumblebee's stingers with her [[AllSpark Key]], which proved enough to defeat the "Dinobots"... but also provided them with [[spark]]s. {{storylink|Blast from the Past}} He later bought a neat car horn and tried to chase down a mysterious muscle car with little success. The car turned out to be the bounty hunter [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]], who kidnapped Optimus Prime and made short work of Bumblebee as well, threatening to take his stingers. In the end, Lockdown was defeated by Ratchet and Prime was saved. {{storylink|The Thrill of the Hunt}}

[[File:TFA Nanosec Bumblebee turbo boosters.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|BB got back!]]
After Bumblebee showed a lack of ability (or inclination) to be subtle on Earth, Prime had Prowl try to teach Bumblebee how to blend in. This ruined some plans with Sari, as she wanted to attach some [[turbo booster]]s to him to make him go even faster. During the exercise, they encountered [[Nanosec]], a crook that had gained Professor Sumdac's new speed suit via [[Megatron (Animated)|unknown patrons]]. Unable to keep up with Nanosec, Bumblebee was convinced by Sari attach the turbo boosters against Prime's orders. Unfortunately, he couldn't control them in vehicle mode, allowing Nanosec to escape from the Autobots twice. Worse, he was carrying enough [[Destronium]] to destroy all of Detroit. Overhearing Bulkhead and Prowl's comments on his change of appearance, Bumblebee realized that the suit was causing him to age the more he used it, so he purposefully ran him into old age (cold, Bee). With the Destronium about to go critical, Bumblebee, with help from Prowl and Bulkhead, managed to use his turbo boosters to head into the outer atmosphere and get the Destronium away from the city before detonating. The whole experience seems have given Bumblebee a bit more respect for subtlety. {{storylink|Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec}}

October soon came around, and Sari decided to teach the Autobots about [[Halloween]]. Bumblebee dressed up as "Count Dracubot", but his trick-and-treating session went sour when he and Bulkhead were attacked by the spider-bot [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] and knocked unconscious. They recovered in time to save Sari from falling off a skyscraper, although Bumblebee blew out his tires in the process. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}} After participating in Sari's eighth birthday party, Bumblebee decided that he also wanted one of those cool [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] toys. He was less enthusiastic after Soundwave took control of all [[automaton]]s in Detroit and faked Bumblebee's voice in order to confuse the Autobots. {{storylink|Sound and Fury}} While Soundwave was eventually defeated, the Decepticon attacks were far from over—[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] and [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] soon arrived on Earth in their search for Megatron. Bumblebee and the others were knocked unconscious by Lugnut's [[Punch of Kill Everything|mighty punch]] in their first battle, but the odds were in the Autobots' favour when they later fought in the muddy waters of [[Lake Erie]]. Bumblebee got to electrocute Blitzwing a bit before both Decepticons were blasted to pieces by Teletran-1's main cannon. {{storylink|Lost and Found (episode)|Lost and Found}}

When Sari was later kidnapped by a [[Swoop (Animated)|pterosaur]], Bumblebee participated in the police investigation. {{storylink|Survival of the Fittest}} Bulkhead later got into the fine arts, so Bumblebee helped out by modeling for him until his friend got his body hijacked by the human villain known as the [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]]. As the other Autobots investigated, Bumblebee kept Bulkhead's head company and helped him create art pieces for his upcoming gallery (all while relentlessly cracking jokes about the situation, naturally). The Headmaster soon threatened to destroy Detroit using Bulkhead's body, so the Autobots approached him by pretending to be rescue vehicles, with Bumblebee being driven by Captain Fanzone. During the battle against the Headmaster, he got to play both bowling and football with Bulkhead's head before it was returned to its body. {{storylink|Headmaster (episode)|Headmaster}}

[[File:Barnacle bots.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Some time during that winter, Bumblebee and Sari were playing video games and listening to music while ignoring Prowl's lectures on how spending so much time on "electronic devices" was unnecessary. All three of them were then sent out to investigate a Cybertronic energy signal in the woods; a prospect which filled Bumblebee with dread as nature was just so ''incredibly'' boring compared to his TV, games and music back home. He came along on what Sari described as a "camping trip" anyway, although he brought plenty of electronic devices with him. Prowl was not impressed, and even less so when Bumblebee decided to use his holographic projector as a TV screen. The lack of electricity proved to be the least of Bumblebee's problems, however, as the group was attacked by a [[Space barnacle|space barnacle monster]] shortly after nightfall. After a drawn-out fight with the creature, Bumblebee eventually knocked it off a cliff with his stingers, only to find that Prowl had been infected by the barnacles himself. While Sari had the bright idea of trapping the crazed Prowl in a mine, Bumblebee ended up trapping both of ''them'' in it as well, and got himself infected. Ultimately, Sari saved the day by using hot water to remove the barnacles, and in the aftermath Bumblebee voiced his opinion that nature should just be paved over as soon as possible. {{storylink|Nature Calls}}

[[File:Megatron rising 1 Starscream freakout.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Bumblebee followed this moment by offering Starscream a polo.]]
When Decepticon activity was detected in high levels, Bulkhead spilled the beans on what he and Prowl had done with the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobots]], and Optimus Prime pretty much lost it. Ranting that all he had was a group of insubordinate malfunctions, he told Ratchet to take Sari's [[AllSpark Key]] from her, saying it wasn't safe in her hands. As she ran off crying, Bumblebee defended her, and Prime pointed out that Bumblebee wasn't a good character witness. Bumblebee mouthed off that their situation meant that Prime wasn't fit to command, and then went looking for Sari. Heading to [[Sumdac Tower]], Bumblebee spotted Starscream, and disobeyed Prime's order to hold off. Heading up the elevator (which could not only fit him, but also carry his weight), Bumblebee charged, firing his stingers at Starscream. All it really did was interrupt his speech, which made Starscream ''seriously'' freak out. However, a crane pulled Starscream, who was holding Bumblebee, up to the roof, where the two fought it out...right until Megatron burst through the roof of the tower. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 1}}

After Megatron's restoration, Starscream absentmindedly beat on Bumblebee for a while, then threw him aside when Megatron called the Decepticons to him. Once he'd been repaired with remaining AllSpark Key energy in Professor Sumdac's lab, Bumblebee called Prime on his previous statements, and Optimus apologized, saying he'd been out of line. When Ratchet brought the Autobots' ship to them, the Autobots and Sumdacs boarded the vessel in an attempt to lead Megatron and the Decepticons off-planet, but were shot down and crashed on [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]]. As the Autobots rallied to defend the AllSpark, Bumblebee, Ratchet, and Prowl took on [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]]. Ratchet and Bumblebee teamed up again to create an [[electromagnetic pulse]], causing him to crash. After shelling them in tank mode, Blitzwing again took to the air for some strafing runs. Prowl noticed a connection between Blitzwing's alternate modes and personalities, so they had Bumblebee use his greatest strength, his obnoxious personality, to cause Angry Blitzwing to emerge. Taunting the triple changer, Bumblebee got him to transform accidentally into tank mode and crash into the lake. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 2}}

[[File:Super secretary.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"[[Aaron Archer]]'s office. Please hold."]]

Following the defeat of Megatron and the disappearance of Professor Sumdac, Bumblebee helped Sari run [[Sumdac Systems]] until the arrival of the [[Elite Guard|Cybertron Elite Guard]]. Among their numbers was [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]], Bumblebee and Bulkhead's old sergeant from boot camp, but thankfully he didn't seem to remember them. Bumblebee and the rest of the crew were subsequently contained within the [[Sigma Supreme|Elite Guard flagship]] while the Sentinel and [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] went with Optimus Prime to investigate the supposed defeat of Megatron and dispersion of the AllSpark, but soon had to leave to deal with an out-of-control [[police drone]] factory. {{storylink|The Elite Guard}} Shortly afterwards, Bumblebee greeted Sari when she was thrown out of Sumdac Tower by [[Porter C. Powell]] and forced to live with the Autobots. He and Bulkhead tried to cheer her up by saying that living together would be like a non-stop party, making her food and teaching her about "stuff and how it works", but were met with limited success. Prowl intervened, and advised the pair to simply listen to their friend. Sari then let out her frustration over recent events, while Bumblebee and Bulkhead comforted her. {{storylink|The Return of the Headmaster}}

Bumblebee and Sari later helped stop a runaway train powered by an AllSpark fragment. When Starscream stopped by again, Bumblebee and Ratchet again combined their powers to attack him with an electromagnetic pulse, but the AllSpark-powered Decepticon shrugged it off like it was nothing. {{storylink|Mission Accomplished}} After noticing truly how bad Ratchet's people skills were, Optimus Prime assigned Bumblebee and Sari to help him improve on them, something neither party was very enthusiastic about. During their training, the three encountered the newly created Transformer [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|Wreck-Gar]], who proceeded to throw beef and motorcycles at Bumblebee. The Autobots chased Wreck-Gar across the city to retrieve the experimental nanobots he had in his backpack, but Bumblebee was not present during Ratchet's final confrontation with the confused 'bot. {{storylink|Garbage In, Garbage Out}}

[[File:TFA Velocity Bumblebee Blurr meet.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|"If you're [[Auggie Cahnay (G1)|Auggie Cahnay]], your ass is grass!"]]
Bumblebee became involved in the illegal street races organised by the criminal [[Master Disaster (Animated)|Master Disaster]]. Believing himself to be the fastest things on wheels, Bumblebee was unsurprisingly shocked after getting thrashed in a race by a [[Blurr (Animated)|Mysterious Blue Race Car]]. Following this, AllSpark traces, and the appearance of Blitzwing at the race track, Bumblebee became determined to get to the bottom of the mystery (although deep down he just wanted another chance to beat the Unknown Racer.) He made a deal with Master Disaster to appear in his races. Enlisting the help of Sari, Bumblebee returned to the track, and, to cut a long story short, ending up being pursued by the maniacal Blitzwing. After nearly being frozen one minute and melted to slag the next, Bumblebee was eventually rescued by the Mysterious Racer driving into Blitzwing. The excitement wasn't over for Bumblebee yet, as when returning to Master Disaster's trailer for answers, he and his pal Bulkhead (who had angrily followed Bumblebee there for defying him) had to face off against Blitzwing (he was desperate for that AllSpark fragment...), and had to be rescued once again... although this time it was Sari using Master Disaster's controlling device. {{storylink|Velocity (episode)|Velocity}}

The Autobots' ongoing efforts to fix up Detroit continued, and Bumblebee found the task as boring as ever. As the Autobots repaired an overpass, Bumblebee spotted Blitzwing and Lugnut trying to sneak off with some construction supplies. He attempted to stop them on his own, with his stingers being as ineffective as usual against the Decepticons. The pair got away, causing even more damage to the overpass on their way out, forcing the Autobots had to stay late to repair it. Again. Later, Bulkhead brought two new 'bots back to Autobot headquarters: [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] and [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]]. Though they were insufferable to begin with, the Constructibots became an actual threat when they allied themselves with Megatron. They attempted to snatch away the Autobots' AllSpark fragments for their new boss, and Bumblebee was taken hostage during the scuffle. The Autobots were ultimately able to drive off the Constructibots and retrieved their AllSpark fragments.{{storylink|Rise of the Constructicons}}

Later, he went on a trip to the Five Banners Roller Coaster Kingdom theme park with Sari. Optimus, fool that he is, believed him when he called it "an important fact-finding mission". {{storylink|A Fistful of Energon}}

[[File:Watching SUVs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|If they start to do it, let me see, ok?]]
On another occasion, Bumblebee was attempting to clear up the streets of Detroit by catching some of their [[Nanosec|small]] [[Angry Archer|time]] [[Professor Princess|criminals]]. However, in each case, whenever Bumblebee came close to the capture, he froze up completely, and allowed the baddies to escape. It later became apparent that this was due to the AllSpark-infused timepiece belonging to [[Slo-Mo]]. After revealing himself and snatching the timepiece, [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] froze all of the Autobots and looked set for victory. However, after being lifted to Sumdac Tower by Sari and the members of the [[Society of Ultimate Villainy|SUV]] and repaired, Bumblebee took on Swindle (even managing to floor him at one point with his stingers.) After getting the timepiece back from Swindle, Bumblebee was double-crossed by the SUV, but fortunately for the Autobot, the rest of his pals were back online by now, and managed to get the criminals arrested. {{storylink|SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy}}

After learning of Wasp's escape, Bumblebee felt a stirring of his old dreams, and dragged Bulkhead off to trace a signal leaked to them, containing a conversation between Megatron and his spy. As they tracked it down, Bumblebee fell into old habits, and started putting Bulkhead down, just like in the old days. It took a nasty fall to remind him that Bulkhead was the best friend he'd ever have, and he didn't need to spend his time chasing big dreams. Together, the two headed home, never realizing they were just outside of the carbon mines where the Decepticons were hiding.

Later, Bumblebee relayed the information they'd gathered to his old friend, Longarm, now Longarm ''Prime'', head of Cybertron Intel. {{storylink|Autoboot Camp}}

[[File:TFA Black Friday Meltdown Bee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|IDK, my BFF Jill?]]
Due to his inability to stay quiet, Prowl placed a bet on Bumblebee—that he couldn't go 10 [[Units of time|cycle]]s without talking. Should he keep to this, a sweet can of axle grease would be his! However, the poor bot just couldn't do it. Prime took Bumblebee and Prowl with him to Dinobot Island to investigate Meltdown's prison break, and the plucky yellow bot vowed he would win the axle grease. However, the bet was put on hold after both he and Prowl were off-lined by [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia's]] [[cyber venom]]. After the day was saved, Prime used the antidote on the bots, and Bumblebee pointed out he'd been quiet for ages! Prowl dryly noted it took Bumblebee being comatose to achieve this, but the yellow bot didn't care—he just wanted his grease! {{storylink|Black Friday (episode)| Black Friday}}

Bumblebee began to neglect his chassis, allowing it to leak oil without taking notice. Bulkhead and Ratchet pointed this out to the little 'bot, but Bumblebee was in complete denial over the fact that he needed a tune-up. Then, the Autobots learned that Mixmaster and Scrapper had resurfaced, and headed out to look for them throughout Detroit. Bumblebee didn't realize that the trail of oil he let drip out as he drove along would lead the Constructobots back to Autobot headquarters, where Sari would have to take on the two of them by herself. He did eventually get patched up by Ratchet in the field though. By the time Bumblebee received a call from Sari informing him of her situation, Blitzwing had dropped in on the Autobots, and they were too busy dealing with the triple-changer to head back... until Blitzwing suddenly decided to ditch the battle. By the time the Autobots made it back home, Sari had already managed to get rid of the intruders by herself. {{storylink|Sari, No One's Home}}

After insulting Bulkhead's latest painting of Sari, Bumblebee realized that he was wrong and actually apologized for his comments. It didn't go over very well, and that was before Megatron showed up with Professor Sumdac. Though Bumblebee suspected that Sumdac was a willing accomplice, Sari refused to hear it. At that moment, the mysterious blue racer appeared. Thinking he was a Decepticon, Bumblebee rolled after the racer, running him off the road. It was only at this point that the racer revealed that he was [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]], a member of the Elite Guard sent to keep tabs on Decepticons and Prime's crew. Worse, Bumblebee's actions allowed Bulkhead to be kidnapped by Megatron. Once Optimus Prime was informed that the Decepticons were building a [[space bridge]] to attack Cybertron, Bumblebee went with the Autobots to rescue Bulkhead and destroy the bridge. During a brief skirmish with Lugnut and Blitzwing, Bumblebee admitted that he'd lost his title as "fastest thing on wheels" to Blurr. Unfortunately, when they confronted Megatron himself, the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]] managed to incapacitate the pair...just in time for Starscream and his [[Starscream clone (Animated)|clones]] to attack. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}}

Managing to escape the Decepticons, the Autobots went for the clones, apparently deciding that they were the greater evil. The battle went poorly for them, as Blurr was lost in the space bridge and Bumblebee was cemented to a wall. When Isaac Sumdac decapitated Starscream and took his body with the [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster unit]], Bumblebee was convinced that he was working for the Decepticons, though Sumdac revealed that it was to destroy Megatron. That didn't work out too well. After Megatron explained his plan to the captive Autobots, the Decepticon [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] revealed that he was Longarm Prime and that Bumblebee had sent an innocent Wasp to the stockade. Fortunately, [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]] arrived, reactivated thanks to Sari and Ratchet, and sacrificed himself to save the Autobots and Sumdacs. With the threat passed, Sumdac revealed that he had been forced to help the Decepticons, and Bumblebee's mistrust of the professor presumably faded away—only to return when Sari saw that the skin of her right arm had torn...revealing robotic circuitry underneath! {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}}

Despite the revelation that one of his best friends was a robot, Bumblebee actually remained focused on the larger picture: namely, Shockwave's presence on Cybertron. Optimus reasoned that since Bulkhead was a genius with regards to space bridges (something Bumblebee said he'd never get used to, revealing his high opinion of his other best friend), so the two headed out to the mine. Bumblebee managed to find a recall beacon generator, which was needed to locate the position in space, and the plasmadynamic thruster, which generated the transwarp field. Unfortunately, the thruster activated before Bumblebee could give it to Bulkhead, sending him across the galaxy. After catching another transwarp wave, he was again transported to another part of the galaxy—where he was swallowed by a [[Rock Lord]].

Fortunately, Bulkhead was able to capture Bumblebee's signal, and reel him in. Sadly, it also brought the alien to Detroit. As the Autobots struggled to figure out how to defeat the monster and save Bumblebee, Sari used the AllSpark Key on herself to upgrade with new weapons and a teenage appearance. Sari quickly trounced the monster, freeing Bumblebee. Unfortunately, Sari didn't remove the Key after the upgrade, causing her to overload and lose control of her abilities. Bumblebee made a mad dash to try to remove the Key, but Sari's defenses systems registered him as a threat, and Sari horrifically watched as she stabbed Bumblebee through the chest and blasted him across the street. Ratchet immediately went to work, saying that he could repair Bumblebee without the Key. However, the damage was severe, and Bumblebee's spark was fading fast. Even when they got the Key, Ratchet was still hard pressed, as the Key had been burned out upgrading Sari. Fortunately, Ratchet managed to stabilize Bumblebee with his magnets, but Ratchet was forced to deactivate Sari with his EMP generator.

[[File:TransWarpedBumblebeeSari.jpg|upright=1.4|left|thumb|Ouch.]]
After Ratchet made what repairs he could, the Autobots allowed Professor Sumdac some time alone with Sari. Lamenting on how troubled their day had been, Bumblebee tempted fate by asking how much worse it could get. On cue, the plasmadynamic thruster began to power up, but Bulkhead managed to shut it down. Unfortunately, Omega Supreme soon arrived, under the control of Megatron. Bumblebee was given an illegal stinger upgrade to help against Omega Supreme, but it still did little good. Optimus and Prowl managed to sneak inside and remove Megatron's control while Bumblebee and Bulkhead served as <s>bait</s> a distraction. However, Starscream managed to gain control, and soon moved to conquer Cybertron. Bumblebee came up with the idea to throw the plasmadynamic thruster inside Omega to send the three randomly warping across the galaxy, managing to reach the altitude with his [[turbo booster]]s (why Optimus let him keep those is unknown). Later, Sari was awakened, and all was well with the Autobots...except for being out of contact with Cybertron, but still, it's the thought that counts. {{storylink|TransWarped}}

While Bulkhead and Professor Sumdac began constructing a space bridge, Bumblebee and the other Autobots focused on hunting down the remaining Decepticons on Earth. The first one they found was Lugnut, who was defeated and [[stasis cuffs|stasis cuffed]] after a drawn-out battle. Unfortunately, this left the Autobot force trying to pull the massive Decepticon out of the deep crater he had caused during the fight—a daunting task that they spent the rest of the night working on. Before any real progress could be made, Bumblebee and the others were called away to help Bulkhead, who had been dragged into an oil-stealing scheme by the Constructicons. Upon arriving at the [[Fossil Fuel]] oil refinery, Bumblebee fought against Scrapper, but was warned to watch his stingers so he wouldn't set fire to a nearby oil spill. Unfortunately, a collision between Scrapper and Mixmaster led to a spark setting fire to it anyway, so the Autobots were forced to transwarp an entire oil tank (with the Constructicons on it) out to Lake Erie, where it exploded. {{storylink|Three's a Crowd}}

[[File:WhereIsThySting-hotdogbot.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Bumblebee attempts to kitbash himself.]]

Some time later, Bumblebee's old friend Wasp arrived on Earth, with a few screws loose and a vendetta against the 'bot who put him away. That night, Bumblebee was on monitor duty as the other Autobots were searching for Wasp, but spent his time playing ''[[Ninja Gladiator]]'' instead (after all, a TV is a monitor too!), which led to Wasp easily getting the drop on him. Bumblebee tried explaining how Longarm had set the whole thing up back in the day, but the deranged Wasp wouldn't listen, instead knocking Bumblebee out and saying it was ''his'' turn to lose everything he'd ever had. When Bumblebee woke up, he found himself equipped with Wasp's helmet, paintjob and voice synthesizer and all his friends staring down at him... including Wasp dressed up as himself. Unable to prove his own identity, Bumblebee was forced to escape from his own friends, only to be chased down by Elite Guard members [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]] and [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]]. Luckily for the small 'bot, Jetstorm's wind blasts were too powerful for him, and he was blown away from danger. A desperate Bumblebee tried painting himself yellow with mustard from a hot dog stand, only to be confronted by Bulkhead and Prowl. Thinking of ideas to prove his innocence, Bumblebee reminded Bulkhead of their misadventures in boot camp—misadventures Wasp could never have known about. While his friends were finally convinced, the newly arrived Jetstorm and Jetfire were not, and a fight broke out until Optimus and Sentinel arrived and sorted it out. Returning to the Autobot base, they confronted Wasp, who had unfortunately spent the meantime researching Bumblebee's past and could easily list many of Bumblebee's past adventures like he was there in person. With no way to prove who was the real deal, Bulkhead suggested that they simply play ''Ninja Gladiator'' for the title of Bumblebee... after all, the real one would ''never'' lose at ''Ninja Gladiator''. The plan worked, as Wasp cracked under the pressure before the match could even begin, grabbing Bumblebee and holding him at stinger-point. With the Autobots unable to attack, Wasp cancelled his and Bumblebee's [[electronic paint job]]s and made a getaway, leaving Bumblebee to be pummelled by a confused Bulkhead. {{storylink|Where Is Thy Sting?}}

Chasing Wasp across Detroit, the Autobots eventually cornered him, and Bumblebee again tried explaining the "funny story" on how Longarm was the true Decepticon spy who caused Wasp's misfortune. However, Wasp didn't see the funny part of it, and Bumblebee nearly got himself blasted in the face for trying. Before the group could capture Wasp, he was suddenly abducted by [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]], so Optimus Prime and Bumblebee had to follow him to [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]]. Upon arrival, Prime suggested that Bumblebee stopped making excuses like blaming Longarm and tried ''apologizing'' to Wasp instead. Making their way into the tunnels of the island, the two soon found Wasp... mutated into a large, monstrous [[technorganic]] form by Blackarachnia. Face to face with the monster, Bumblebee followed Prime's advice and apologized for everything he did and didn't do to Wasp. His old nemesis responded that Wasp forgave him... but he was Wasp''inator'' now, and Waspinator would ''never'' forgive Bumblebee! However, before Waspinator could destroy Bumblebee once and for all, his new body started going out of control, and he went back to Blackarachnia. After being run down by both the spider and the wasp as the latter chased the former, Bumblebee helped carry the damaged Sentinel Prime out of the tunnels. {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Animated)|Predacons Rising}}

[[File:TFAni Human Error Part 1 Bumblebee vs Blitzwing.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Human Bumblebee is stronger than [[:File:RollForIt FloppyDisk destruction.jpg|Chip Chase]].]]
Christmas eventually came around, and between shaking his presents and decorating the tree, Bumblebee didn't notice a [[Sound Wave]] toy poisoning the Autobots' [[oilnog]]. After having a taste, the 'bots all felt strangely tired and decided to take a stasis nap... only to wake up in human bodies. Bumblebee took it with a pinch of humor as he made fun of Bulkhead for being small, before the "Automen" headed out to see if Professor Sumdac could find out what was going on. However, during a brief break for food at [[Burger Bot]], the city came under attack from a large force of Decepticons. The Autobots chose to fight back despite their small fleshy bodies, but Bumblebee grabbing onto Starscream's leg had no real effect on the marauding Decepticon, and the heroes were quickly forced to run. Eventually arriving at Sumdac Tower, Bumblebee was shocked when Cybertron itself appeared in the sky and blasted part of the tower to smithereens, followed by the arrival of Megatron himself. However, by this stage, Optimus Prime and Prowl had figured out that none of this was actually happening—they were trapped in some kind of simulated reality. Realizing that they could break through the illusion with their imagination, the Autobots fought back and defeated the simulated Decepticons, with the tiny human Bumblebee easily punching out Blitzwing before transforming back into a robot. But before the Autobots could figure out how to escape from the virtual reality, they were subdued by a giant Soundwave—the one who had trapped them to begin with in order to brainwash them into becoming his mind slaves. {{storylink|Human Error, Part I}}
[[File:EndgamePart1-BumblebeeArcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"I think I've seen this [[Spotlight: Arcee|somewhere]] before."]]

As Soundwave increased his control over the simulation, Bumblebee and the others were transformed back into humans. Deciding that they had to find Soundwave's interface to the world, they grabbed some vehicles matching their alternate modes, leading to Bumblebee pushing a virtual Captain Fanzone out of his own car. The Autobots took to chasing after a black Soundwave van, only to fall into a trap that let Soundwave brainwash them completely. As Sari and her "[[Substitute Autobot]]s" came to save the day, Soundwave used the Autobots' bodies to fight back, with Bumblebee and Prowl teaming up against Wreck-Gar. However, controlling five people at once proved too much for Soundwave, and as he lost focus, Bumblebee's mindless body found itself bound up in Christmas lights and defeated. Shortly afterward, Bumblebee's mind was returned to normal when Optimus Prime shattered Soundwave's body. {{storylink|Human Error, Part II}}

[[File:TFA-Endgame-PanAcrossEveryone.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
When the Autobots discovered Decepticon signals on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], Bumblebee found himself a volunteering (read: ordered) to transwarp there and plant a transmitter. However, the transmitter was inadvertently broken by [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] shortly after arrival, so Bumblebee changed his strategy into infiltrating Omega Supreme. Inside, he found [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] babbling on and on about school. Deeming it impossible to take her back to Earth, Bumblebee chose to activate Arcee's transmitter before leaving, using her to spy on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Endgame, Part I}} When Megatron used the information inside Arcee to attack Detroit with a trio of "[[Lugnut Supreme]]s", Bumblebee went back to the moon alongside Bulkhead, Ratchet and Sari to attempt a retrieval of Omega Supreme. They quickly located Arcee again, only to be attacked by Shockwave. While Bumblebee's stingers had no effect on his old platoonmate, he was eventually defeated by Bulkhead's brawns. Shockwave transformed back to his Longarm mode in an attempt to trick his "old pals", but failed and was captured. Bumblebee was aboard Omega Supreme when he battled against the oversized Lugnuts-turned-oversized Starscreams, and following their victory, was told that Prowl had died during the battle. When the Autobots returned to Cybertron, he helped carry his friend's coffin. {{storylink|Endgame, Part II}}

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''Bumblebee attended the Stunti-Con's show in Kaon, unaware that the entire affair was a Decepticon plot to break Megatron out of the nearby Trypticon Prison. Thankfully, [[Sideswipe (Animated)|Sideswipe]] and [[Cheetor (Animated)|Cheetor]] interrupted the show, and with [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]]'s help thwarted the Decepticons' plans.''{{storylink|The Stunti-Con Job}}

===Toy bios===
[[File:Animatedpatrolbumblebeepackageart.jpg|upright=0.85|left|thumb|"C.O.P.S. will be right back after these messages!"]]
At some point, Bumblebee began taking stealth lessons from Prowl, presenting him with a new battle tactic: sneaking up from behind instead of racing fender-first into danger. To further that end, Bumblebee apparently painted himself as a police patrol car. {{storylink|Bumblebee (Animated)#ActivPatrol|Patrol Bumblebee}}

After "getting up close to members of the AUTOBOT Elite Guard", Bumblebee decided more than ever that he wanted to join their ranks. He had Sari borrow some of her dad's auto-painting robots so that he could truly look the part of an Elite Guard team member. He also began doing combat training with Prowl, and may have gotten his energy stingers enhanced. {{storylink|Bumblebee (Animated)#EliteGuard|Elite Guard Bumblebee}}

{{note|Presumably Bumblebee's "getting up close to members of the AUTOBOT Elite Guard" refers to the events of the episodes [[The Elite Guard]], [[The Return of the Headmaster]] and [[Mission Accomplished]]. However, at the time of those episodes, Isaac Sumdac was missing and Sari no longer had access to Sumdac Systems technology, so, uh... just go with it. OR, possibly, by "borrow" they mean "steal the robots out from under Powell's greasy nose"}}

===''Be the Hero'' books===
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====Prime Suspect====
After [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Prime]] was framed for breaking and entering, Bumblebee and [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari]] tried to warn him in advance that the Detroit police were after him. Bumblebee helped Sari and [[You|another kid]] check out the police station for leads. Unsuccessful in their search, they went to the scene of the crime, [[HomeTech]]'s laboratory where they rendezvoused with the other Autobots. As the Autobots were too big to fit inside, they sent the kids in, which resulted in Bumblebee and [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] having to rescue them dramatically. Evidence was found, leading the Autobots to HomeTech's main warehouse. Breaking in, Bumblebee clumsily knocked over a stack of crates, but somehow managed to avoid bringing security down on them. The Autobots split up and eventually found and defeated [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]], who'd been behind the whole thing. {{storylink|Prime Suspect (Animated)|Prime Suspect}}

====Quest for the AllSpark====
When [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] made an attempt to obtain the [[AllSpark]] by taking control of [[Detroit]]'s robot workforce, the Autobots came up with a plan to hide useless copies of the AllSpark. Bumblebee concealed his at the [[Race Track]], however when the other Autobots failed to show up back at base, he found Sari and another kid, and the three of them went looking for [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]]. When they found him, he fought Bumblebee while laboring under a misconception, which was quickly straightened out. They collected Prowl and finally caught up with Prime and [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]], joining in a battle to defeat [[Crush-A]]. {{storylink|Quest for the AllSpark}}

====Web of Deception====
Bumblebee saved Sari and her friend from a fiery death on [[Lake Erie]] before finding the Autobot ship lifeless. After getting everything working again, Ratchet found that Optimus was missing, and [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]]'s ship was parked on the lake bed nearby, sending Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Prowl and the two young humans on a mission to investigate. While fighting the bounty hunter, they discovered the involvement of [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]], who wanted revenge on Prime. They ended up tracking down and fighting Blackarachnia, only for her to absorb Bumblebee's stinger ability, and sprout a stinger on each of her spider legs. All three Autobots were incapacitated, but Sari and her friend were able to follow Blackarachnia, leading to her eventual defeat. {{storylink|Web of Deception}}

====Time-Quake====
When Detroit was plagued by a series of strange time disturbances, the Autobots used scanning devices to scour the city. Bulkhead and Bumblebee both tracked the source of the temporal anomalies to the [[Lions Tower]] building downtown and broke in to find a time machine on the empty top floor. While Bulkhead and a human were sent back in time, Bumblebee encountered those responsible — [[Natasha Pyraniac]] and [[Blast-X]]. Bulkhead returned to the present in time to aid Bumblebee's fight against the Decepticon. Blast-X was defeated shortly after Pyraniac departed in the time machine. {{storylink|Time-Quake}}

===Titan Magazines===
In battle with new villain [[Quake-Maker]], Bumblebee got to not only mock the villain but fight alongside the super-cool new Autobot [[Afterburn]]. {{storylink|Animated Comic issue 1#Burnout|Burnout}}

The two later went on a mission to Dinobot Island to stop a Rage virus infection, a mission that had Bumblebee nervous. During the mission, Bumblebee screwed up a landing that Afterburn aced, got thrown into a mud puddle by Swoop, was left with an incredibly dirty finish, and generally looked worse than Afterburn and on ''four separate occasions'' got put down by him. This made him sad. {{storylink|Animated Comic issue 2|Ratchet & Grimlock Are DEAD?}}

When [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]] was in a huff, it was Bumblebee who convinced him to help them against the [[Wraith-X]] by appealing to that greatest of emotions, the ego! He didn't have time to gloat though, as he then found Afterburn reporting back to ''Megatron'', who then stormed the base, {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Divebomb}} killed Afterburn, and started a massive battle. Bumblebee was shocked to find Afterburn had only been a sparkless drone infiltrator, but still viewed him as a real Autobot, ''taking on Megatron himself'' out of anger for what had happened.

Optimus later consoled Bumblebee that he'd been a hero and that Afterburn hadn't been real anyway. But he'd been real to Bumblebee...{{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Megatron's Revenge}}

[[File:Bumblebeepizza Titan25.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Why said cheese pizza has several toppings on it is a mystery.]]

But then he got over that and started breaking traffic laws for fun to get pizzas to Sari quickly! This led to Prowl dissing him and claiming Bumblebee wouldn't be so fast if he had to obey some rules, which led to a race between the two at [[Crazy Coyote Canyon]] (plus Bulkhead joined in, which gave Bumblebee a good laugh). Autobots doing ''anything'', of course, leads to Decepticon plots, and Bumblebee (who had a Decepticon tracer stuck on his butt) found they'd ambushed Prowl halfway through the race. Locating the tracer, he stuck it on ''Lugnut's'' butt and helped Prowl escape to win.

All that excitement had allowed Bulkhead to win the race unopposed though, making him the official fastest thing in Detroit. Bumblebee accepted it amiably enough. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 25|The Race}}
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===''TransTech''===
{{voiceactor|[[Bumper Robinson]] (English)}}
Isaac Sumdac presented his newest creation to Optimus, Bumblebee, and Sari; the "[[Bi-directional Unified Transit Terminal]]". The professor explained that his B.U.T.T. could easily shoot them all off to Cybertron... in theory. Bumblebee agreed to be part of the device's test drive, but the B.U.T.T. malfunctioned, sending Optimus, Sari, and Bumblebee to [[Axiom Nexus]] instead of their intended destination. The trio soon encountered officer [[Flareup (G1)|Flareup]], who informed them that Optimus was breaking [[Dux non Intruitus|the law]] by virtue of simply being a "Prime" in Axiom Nexus. After being through 17 grueling hours of processing, Optimus and Sari were put in the care of [[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]]. Bumblebee was determined to be a non-threat without a "spunky kid sidekick" to help him out, and was set free. Flareup informed Bumblebee of the gravity of the situation his friends found themselves in, and agreed to help rescue them... though Bumblebee took the time to order some fast-food first. In the drive-through line-up, Bumblebee met with the "heroic Predacon [[Megatron (BW)|Joe]]" who also agreed to help him out. Bumblebee then formulated a crazed plan that involved a marching band of trained chimps... which failed completely to accomplish anything. Joe then suggested a better plan; both he and Bumblebee posed as "illegal Primes" so that they could make their way to Axiom Nexus's detention center. "Beeimus Prime" and "Joe Convoy" thus managed to sneak into Shockwave's lab, despite the Narrator nearly blowing their cover. Bumblebee and Flareup then set upon distracting the morally-ambiguous scientist while Joe was tasked with freeing the hostages... only for the Predacon to reveal himself to be in truth a "Megatron" with plans of conquest!

Using Sari's Key, Megatron turned Shockwave's lab equipment into a miniature army. Unable to take on the newly awakened robots through force, Optimus, Sari, Bumblebee, Flareup, and Shockwave instead devised a means to turn them against their master; bureaucracy! They convinced Megatron's army that the amount of paperwork they'd need to go through for simply being born was a huge hassle, causing the robots to turn on their master.

Shockwave was so annoyed by Bumblebee and his friends that he decided to use his authority to quickly deport them from his dimension. Relieved to be back home, Optimus made everyone promise to never speak of their inter-dimensional adventure again. Bumblebee agreed. {{Storylink|Bee in the City}}

===''The Cool'' comic===
Witnessing the mysterious Allspark being uncovered, Bumblebee along with the rest of Optimus Prime's crew fled through a space bridge gate in order to keep the artifact out of Decepticon clutches. Unfortunately, Megatron was able to board their ship and left Bumblebee defeated on the floor, leaving Optimus to deal with the Decepticon leader by himself. {{storylink|The Cool Extra issue 3}}

Along with the rest of the Autobots, Bumblebee came to the [[Earth]] city of [[Detroit]] in order to protect the [[AllSpark]] from the Decepticons. During a battle in the streets with [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]], [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] and [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]], Bumblebee came into contact with [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]] moments before nearly being blown to smithereens. He then squared off against, attempting to subdue the Decepticon with his [[Stinger (weapon)|stingers]]. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 1}}

[[File:The CoolAutobotsRevivePrime01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
When [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] died stopping Starscream from abusing the power of the AllSpark, and was subsequently revived, Bumblebee introduced him to Sari, who had brought him back with the power of her [[AllSpark Key|key]]. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 2}}

Bumblebee next participated in a battle against [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] and [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] on [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]]. He performed poorly against Soundwave's sonic attacks and Lugnut's aerial bombardments, and was grateful when the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobot]]s arrived to save the day, remarking how powerful they were. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 3}}

Back in Detroit, Bumblebee was present to dig Optimus Prime out of a pile of rubble dropped onto him by [[Blackout (Animated)|Blackout]]. Bumblebee did not recognize Blackout's Autobot opponent, [[Safeguard (Animated)|Safeguard]], leaving Prime to tell him that he was from the [[Elite Guard]]. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 4}}

Bumblebee next engaged Starscream all by himself, resulting in the Decepticon nearly blasting him off the roof of [[Sumdac Systems]] headquarters. Bumblebee was saved when Starscream was distracted by the reborn Megatron, only to be blasted by Megatron's [[fusion cannon]] a short while later. Bumblebee survived the altercation, at least long enough to greet [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] and the Elite Guard. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 5}}

Bumblebee later joined the Autobots in a battle against [[Clone number 2716057|Clone #2716057]]. With Prowl's help, they subdued the clone and took him to a warehouse where they encountered Megatron. The clone had been rigged to explode, but Prowl was able to send him rocketing into the sky before detonation, as Bumblebee stood around watching, doing nothing. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 6}}

At the battle for the Decepticon [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]], Bumblebee joined his fellow speed warrior, [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]], in taking down [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] and [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]]. They used their speed to first confuse their opponents, then slapped them with some stasis cuffs. As the Decepticons fell over, paralyzed, the pair of Autobots speedsters skipped off while merrily whistling. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 7}}

When the battle for the Decepticon Space Bridge had ended, Bumblebee joined the other Autobots in bidding farewell to the fallen [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]]. Bumblebee then freaked out when he noticed that Sari had robotics sticking through her skin.{{storylink|The Cool Episode 8}}

Not long afterward, Starscream attacked Detroit in Omega Supreme's body. Bumblebee fought to keep the fiend busy until Optimus could return and join the fray. Bumblebee expressed excitement when Sari used her key to upgrade into a teenager, then expressed lament when her newfound powers proved utterly useless against Starscream/Omega Supreme. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 9}}

Prior to the final confrontation against the Decepticons, Bumblebee stood heroically alongside his fellow Autobots. {{storylink|The Cool Extra issue 1}}

Upon Megatron's defeat, Bumblebee accompanied the Autobots back to planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where they were all hailed as heroes by the citizenry and even [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel]]. {{storylink|The Cool Episode Final}}

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===Legends World===
An actor dressed as Bumblebee appeared at [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2014, to the joy of ''Animated'' fans [[Optimus Minor]] and [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]. {{storylink|Tokyo Toy Show 2014 Report}}

===''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon===
[[File:RBA Animated Bumblebee Toy.jpg|thumb|left|50px]]
A figurine of ''Animated'' Bumblebee can be seen in [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]]'s collection. {{storylink|Bee Prepared}}

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===Precursor World===
A [[Primus Vanguard|Warrior of the Seven Lights]] resembling a white Bumblebee was a member of the [[White Order]] of the [[Primus Vanguard]]. He stood at attention in their base on the [[White Planet]] as [[Prowl (Animated)#Precursor World|Prowl]] and their commander [[White Gallant Convoy]] discussed what to do about the conflict broiling between [[G1 World|extradimensional]] warriors [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic (1)|Super Megatron]] on the [[Blue Planet (GS)|Blue Planet]]. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}}

==Games==
===Transformers Animated: The Game===
{{voiceactor|[[Bumper Robinson]] (English)}}
[[File:TFAnimated Game Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|123px]]
When [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]] announced he was stepping up Bumblebee and [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]]'s training, Bumblebee protested he already had plenty of training and was up to level 12. After it was established that video games didn't count, he, Bulkhead and Optimus worked their way through an obstacle course set up by [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]]. They got the opportunity to put their skills to a real test a short time later when drones went haywire at a [[Sumdac Systems]] factory, the trio blasting their way through the rogue robots until they found the problem — an [[AllSpark]] fragment lodged in a control console. When they intercepted a transmission indicating that [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] was planning to attack [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Optimus, Bumblebee and Bulkhead searched the factory for more fragments so they could power up Megatron's [[space bridge|Space Bridge]] and follow him.

By following a [[Decepticon Transmitter Drone]], they discovered the location of Megatron's mine base and explored it until they found Megatron and his Space Bridge. A battle ensued, during which Bumblebee powered an electromagnet that they used to defeat the Decepticon leader, but even as they were victorious, Megatron transwarped out. The trio repowered the space bridge with their own AllSpark fragments, but after Optimus and Bulkhead went through, the bridge closed, leaving Bumblebee on Earth. With Sari's help, Bumblebee tracked down more fragments at the factory... only for them to be taken from him by [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]]. With the help of his [[turbo booster]]s, Bumblebee hunted down Lockdown and managed to get the fragments back.

Bumblebee and Sari returned to the mine, only for the computer to announce that the self-destruct had been activated. Bumblebee fought his way through the mine in record time to disable it, and used the fragments to repower the space bridge. He arrived on Cybertron to find Prime and Bulkhead searching for Megatron. After intercepting a Decepticon transmission, they headed for the Space Bridge Nexus, where they confronted Megatron again, using the defense systems against him. Megatron was again forced to flee. The Autobots returned to Earth, where Bumblebee announced he was beat, but perked up again when Sari revealed she had an advance copy of ''[[Mage Master Maze Knight]]''. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The Game}}

===Transformers Animated: ''Action Packs''===
{{note|Bumblebee is featured as a playable game card. He is a yellow card, has a value of 5 points, and has the following power: "+5 if any Sari is in play".}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: Action Packs}}
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==Toys==
{{main|Bumblebee (Animated)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Bumblebee (Animated)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:Bumblebeeanimatedkibble.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|My real windshield is on my heels!]]
*Bumblebee's arm-mounted shock stingers are very likely inspired by an early weapon concept from the 2007 movie version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]].

*The character who would become Bumblebee was originally conceived as [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], but changed to Bumblebee at the insistence of incoming supervising director [[Matt Youngberg]] and art director [[Derrick J. Wyatt]].<ref>[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=21975298&postID=1516366009698858110&isPopup=true Bumblebee's inclusion explained by Derrick J. Wyatt on twitter]</ref>
**This explains why Bumblebee's character is more like Hot Shot and less like... well, Bumblebee. He also arguably shares personality traits with other, similarly brash characters such as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]. Cut from the same cloth, at any rate.

*Bumblebee appears to have a fake car roof on his chest in both his toy and on his [[character model]]. Not only does Bumblebee transform like his toy in his drawn-out animated transformation sequences, with his legs forming the top of the vehicle and the rest forming the underside, but his "real" windshield is drawn on the back of his legs, just like the toy. Plus the headlights on Bumblebee's feet are upside-down, just like the toy's. However, Bumblebee's vehicle mode stripe doesn't change sides like on the toy. Cheatsy!

*In addition to the above, in "[[The Thrill of the Hunt]]", Bumblebee reaches under his '''fake''' car roof kibble to get out his air freshener and fuzzy dice. This would mean that he had kept them in his back seat or trunk. Interestingly enough, on the Deluxe toy, you can actually store small items in his chest thanks to his opening 'trunk'.

*Bumblebee likes to swear a lot. [[Slag (slang)|Slag yeah!]]

[[File:AllSparkAlmanacII-SeasonFour-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring Banana phone|]]
*Bumblebee's apparently got his name for being a bumbler in [[Autobot boot camp]]. {{storylink|Autoboot Camp}}

*On the Transformers Animated Season One DVD set, the "Season Two Sneak Peek" special feature shows Bumblebee's character model [[:File:TFA Bumblebee Elite Guard promoimage.JPG|colored]] in the [[#EliteGuard|Elite Guard Bumblebee toy's deco]]. Bumblebee did not actually ''use'' that color scheme in Season 2, so its inclusion in a Season Two gallery is puzzling at best. It also matches the Japanese toy rather than the finalized color scheme of Hasbro's version, compounding the puzzlement.
**In the unproduced Season 4 premiere, "[[Trial of Megatron, Part 1|Trial of Megatron]]", Bumblebee would have temporarily joined the Elite Guard before eventually resigning and rejoining Optimus' crew.

*With the airing of the two-part episode "Human Error", an interesting and probably unintentional question has been brought up. Bumblebee's human form seems to be much younger than the others, even Prowl and Bulkhead, putting him somewhere in his early to mid-teens. Everything else about the Automen reflect their bot counterparts spot on, down to a scar on Ratchet's face to represent his broken chevron. So, seeing as human Bumblebee appears so young, does that make him a child soldier? Or is he just really, ''really'' short?

*Bumblebee's original [[65356-9292-346]] [[body-type]] is apparently quite common on Cybertron — he shares it with many, many others.

*In the Transformers Animated profile shorts, Bumblebee is introduced to the audience by Sari in "[[Meet Bumblebee]]" and he likewise introduces Ratchet in "[[Meet Ratchet]]".

*A revised paint job with an additional black stripe was proposed for the cancelled fourth season.
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===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bumblebee''' (バンブルビー ''Banburubī'')
*''Arabic:'' '''Bumbly''' (cartoon, بامبلي ''Bāmblī''), '''Bumble Bee''' (commercial, بامبل بي ''Bāmbil Bī'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dà-huáng-fēng''' (大黃蜂, "Bumblebee")

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
|charname=Bumblebee
|disambig=Bumblebee (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], the plucky yellow [[kid-appeal character]] from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], the voiceless yellow one-man franchise from the [[live-action film series]].
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], the yellow kid-appeal character turned leader from the [[Aligned continuity family]].
*[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]], the amnesiac yellow kid-appeal character from ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Transformers: Cyberverse]].''}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm Bumblebee at TFU.info]
*[http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers//Transformers_Draw_Bumblebee.pdf Hasbro.com - How to Draw: Animated Bumblebee]

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[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
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Cannonball (RID)

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{{disambig3|Cannonball}}
{{factions|decepticon}}
:''Cannonball is the name taken by [[Decepticon]] pirate captains from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TFIQ RID Cannonball.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|You know that feeling you get sometimes when you're standing in a high place? Sudden urge to jump? I don't have it.]]
As in other parts of the [[Multiverse]], the role of bloodthirsty pirate captain '''Cannonball''' is one taken on by a number of mechs. When one Cannonball falls, another takes his name and modifies his body to keep the universe believing that it is one and the same Cannonball who lives on.

==Fiction==
===2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
There were at least eight robots to take on the role of pirate captain Cannonball. {{storylink|Transformers I.Q.#issue 56|Transformers I.Q. Trivia Bonus}}

==Notes==
*Cannonball is specifically noted as hailing from the [[universal stream]] [[Viron 901.8 Alpha]], corresponding to the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon]].
*Cannonball's design is based on that of [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]], with his legs and null rays taken from [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], as well as some elements from [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]].<ref>http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/99419-tcc-club-magazine-56-hitting/?p=2540643</ref>

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Pirates]]
[[Category:Prose-only Transformers]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) Decepticons]]

Cannonball (SG)

2024-11-01T19:58:06Z

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{{disambig3.5|the heroic pirate|his evil counterpart|Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball}}
:''Cannonball is a [[Decepticon]]-allied pirate from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File: SG II-4 Cannonball.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Close your eyes and pretend it's all a bad dream. That's how I get by.]]
'''Cannonball''' ''was'' the captain of ''[[Rising Sea]]''. Though agreeing with the [[Decepticon]] cause, even working with them on occasion, he clashed with their methods. He commanded an exceptionally loyal crew, [[Flamewar (SG)|Flamewar]] in particular.

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Shattered Glass'' continuity===
During the Great War, Cannonball aligned his crew with the Decepticons but did not officially join the faction. When the [[Autobot]] [[Citycrasher]]s targeted the [[Titan Net]], Cannonball joined the fight. Despite being ordered to stay behind, [[Flamewar (SG)|Flamewar]] engaged [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] in battle, forcing Cannonball to give his life to draw the Autobot's attention and allow her to escape. Though command nominally fell to [[Slipstream (SG)|Slipstream]], the crew came to be commanded by Flamewar, despite the great guilt she harbored.

Years after the war ended, when [[Metroplex (SG)|Metroplex]] marched towards [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], Flamewar came across Rodimus again. She led her crew in battle against him to try and avenge Cannonball, only to be knocked unconscious by the [[Wreckers|Wrecker]]. {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 4|Shattered Glass II #4}}

==Toys==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2014Cannonball.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|It's the .... Boingo Oingo van?]]
*'''Pirates vs Knights''' (BotCon 2014 box set)
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords
{{note|''Timelines''/''Wings Universe'' [[Cannonball (G1)#Toys|Cannonball]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as ''Shattered Glass'' Cannonball in [[Shattered Glass II issue 4|''Shattered Glass'' issue 4]].}}

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Pirate Cannonball" is a retool of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Ratchet (WFC)#Prime|Ratchet]] in black and gold with a new head, transforming into a SUV. He has a "dramatic head reveal" [[gimmick]], with his [[robot mode]] head being spring-loaded to pop up once his "backpack" is pulled down and features [[5 mm post|5mm peg-holes]] for his hands, a pair on his front bumpers/shins, and a pair on his vehicle roof. He comes with a pair of blades that can mount/be held via 5 mm post, and his hands can be swung down at the wrist to give the appearance of the blades sprouting out of his wrists. The blades can mount into the peg-holes on his front bumper, creating a battle mode, or store on tabs underneath the vehicle mode. Cannonball comes in a box set with fellow pirates [[Ferak#Timelines|Ferak]], [[Tornado#Timelines|Tornado]], [[Scorponok (G1)#Timelines|Scorponok]], and [[Olin Zarak#Timelines|Olin Zarak]], plus knights [[Ginrai (robot)#Timelines|Ginrai]] and [[Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Devcon]].

:The initial concept for Pirate Cannonball utilized the ''Prime'' [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Prime|Wheeljack]] mold instead.<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report by griffin]</ref><ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/137564-petes-robot-convention-and-twerk-academy/?p=3543444 Post by Petes Robo Con (Pete Sinclair) on The Allspark Forums, 2017/06/29]</ref> A large number of the toys suffered from assembly errors, which led to the obvious potential of a redeco as [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] never being seriously considered.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210314145943/https://www.allspark.com/2020/04/in-hand-images-of-the-discontinued-unicron-trilogy-red-alert-from-arms-micron-ratchet-botcon-cannonball/ In-Hand Images of The Discontinued <nowiki>[sic]</nowiki> Unicron Trilogy Red Alert From Arms Micron Ratchet/BotCon Cannonball] at The Allspark [archived]</ref>

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] [[First Aid (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot First Aid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/StarSeeker/BCCannonball/cannonball.htm More information on Cannonball at TFU.info]''

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

[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass Transformers]]

Thundertron

2024-11-01T15:10:56Z

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{{faction|starseeker}}
:''Thundertron is a [[Star Seeker]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:Thundertronpackagingart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|Do you fear [[death]]? Do you fear that dark abyss? All your deeds laid bare, all your sins punished? I can offer you... an escape.]]
[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and its inhabitants will tremble, for they will hear the massive clang of steel amidst the sound of leonine growls, and fall before the might of '''Thundertron'''! The massive, peg-legged leader of the Star Seekers and Captain of the ''[[Tidal Wave (Prime)|Tidal Wave]]'', Thundertron claims to be "the mightiest freebooter on the spaceways". Aside from being a merciless pirate, the inadvertent destruction of his home-world by Cybertronian neglect has given him an unquenchable hatred and a desire for revenge. He vows to hunt down and slaughter any who come from Cybertron, and is equally brutal with anyone else who would get in his way.

==Fiction==
===Aligned novels===
During Cybertron's [[Golden Age]], when the [[Transformer]]s [[Cybertronian colonies|colonized other worlds]], Thundertron's colony loyally served the Cybertronian Empire. When the space bridge network collapsed and [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] turned its attentions inward, Thundertron and his fellow colonists were left to fend for themselves, dying by the millions. The survivors became the core of the [[Star Seeker]]s, and Thundertron emerged as their leader. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

Upon sensing the energy trail of a [[Ark (WFC)|Cybertronian ship]], Thundertron had his ship land on [[Velocitron]]. He quickly questioned [[Override (Prime)|the planet's leader]] if there were any Cybertronians there. She said there were none, but the leader's refusal to divulge where they were, her insolence in asking the fault of being Cybertronian, and [[Ransack (Prime)|her rival]]'s insistence that she was Cybertronian quickly made Thundertron lose his temper and ordered his crew to attack.

Following the energy trail, they traveled through a [[space bridge]] to [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], where he found not only the Cybertronian ship, but [[Trypticon (WFC)|another]]. While the Cybertronians were fighting each other, Thundertron met with the [[Wreck-Gar (Prime)|leader]] of the [[Junkion (species)|locals]]. He quickly forced the Junkions to repair his ship and attach a space bridge to it. He had [[Cannonball (Prime)|two]] [[Brimstone (Prime)|crew members]] show the Junkions they meant business by killing [[Arclight (Junkion)|one of them]]. As soon as the space bridge was attached, Thundertron ordered the Star Seekers to attack the Cybertronians. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

Some time after the battle on Junkion, Thundertron and the Star Seekers engineered a ruse to trap the Decepticons and destroy the ''Nemesis'' with the [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]]. While the trap was sprung, the more nimble ''Nemesis'' was able to exploit the Requiem Blaster's high energy demands, forcing the pirates to detach the weapon after an ineffective blast had been fired off. Furious, Thundertron engaged Megatron in personal combat on an asteroid. Though the pirate's savage might proved an equal match for the Decepticon leader, he opted for a retreat when the ''Nemesis'' began overpowering the ''Tidal Wave''. Speaking to his foe one last time, Thundertron swore to face Megatron once again, an opinion that the Decepticon did not share, his speech allowing Megatron to deduce that Thundertron had not killed Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and the [[Earth Protection Taskforce]] unsuccessfully attempted to capture [[Starquest]] and Thundertron. {{Storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/17}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Online''===
[[File:TFOnline Thundertron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Great Great Great Grandpappy, may he rot in Hell, would be rollin'!]]
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers Online (2012 video game)|Transformers Online}}}}

==Toys==
===''Prime''===
[[File:Prime voyager Thundertron.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Thunder! Thunder! Thunder! Thundertron, Ho!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-ss|'''Thundertron''' (Voyager Class, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Series / number'': '''1 / 008'''
:*''Accessories'': Claw/Battle sword, claw/right foot
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] and [[Bill Rawley]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtNaT7h6Fh4 HasCon 2017 - EXCLUSIVE Interview With Rik Alvarez (Formally With Hasbro)]</ref> (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist), [[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#RID|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Voyager Class toys, Thundertron converts from a robotic lion to a peg-legged space pirate and back! He features an incredibly long [[Facial hair|beard]] and looks like he's [[Transformer clothing|wearing a long-coat]], with the latter being due to the [[beast mode]] "wings" on his robot waist and the coattail-shaped panel on his back. He also features translucent plastic, such as his back and forearms/beast mode forelegs, to accommodate his weapon's light-up [[gimmick]].

:For accessories, he has a short-bladed claw which is pegged (via [[5 mm post|5 mm peg-hole]]) into his peg-leg, and serves as his right [[robot mode]] and rear-right beast mode foot. He also has a long-bladed claw that transforms into a "Battle sword", the LED in the weapon illuminating the sword blade as a sort of "[[Energon]] glow". Either accessory can peg into his hands, forearms, robot and beast back, and into either side of his "wings". Additionally, the light-up weapon features a peg-hole on either side of the lever.

:In order for him to fit in the box, he is often mis-transformed in-[[Packaging|package]], with his chest panels not being opened, and his crest, "coattail", and pelvis being left in their beast mode positions. His package-back also features a call-out to his static snap-on claw/right foot accessory, but it incorrectly points to his ''claw/sword'' accessory instead. Additionally, his [[stock photography]] depicts additional [[paint operation]]s not present in the final product, such as silver paint for most of his robot feet/beast hind-feet, and gold paint for the lower half of his peg-leg. Finally, his [[instructions]] forget to mention that the spurs on the sides of his rear feet have to be swung up and angled for lion mode, as shown in his [[package art]] and stock photos.

:He was later redecoed into [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]], ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' [[Go Prime#Toys|Go Prime]], and [[BotCon 2014]] [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#BotCon2014|Alpha Trizer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/StarSeeker/Thundertron/thundertron.htm More information on Thundertron at TFU.info]''
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Voyager-Thundertron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He stole [[Ben MacCrae|Bmac's]] Beard!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-ss|'''Prime Universe Thundertron''' (Voyager Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Sword, detachable foot/crossguard
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)<ref name ="Pulsecon23">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL4YRFesAdo ''Transformers'' panel] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Thew Adams]] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2023]].</ref>}}

:Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]]'' Voyager Class toys, "Prime Universe Thundertron" once again transforms into a robotic lion, this time though with much design inspiration from the ''[[Zoids]]'' toyline<ref name = "Pulsecon23"/>, particularly the "Liger Zero" series of mechanoids, in 24 steps. His robot mode is based on an original preliminary sketch of the character by [[Emiliano Santalucia]] rather than the final ''Prime'' toy.<ref name ="Santalucia">[https://santalux.blogspot.com/2012/11/thundetron-concept-sketches.html?m=1 21.11.12 Thundertron concept sketches!] at Emiliano Santalucia's blogspot</ref> He includes a sword that can store on the back of either mode, and a removable right foot to expose a peg leg (at the cost of an ankle tilt). The foot can attach to his sword as a crossguard when not in use.

:While his left shoulder in robot mode has the typical [[5 mm post|5 mm port]], his right shoulder has two slots compatible with ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ratbat]]'s feet for perching.

:The toy was planned to have sculpted [[space barnacle]] details, but it was changed to scars and battle damage on the final product.<ref>{{cite social|quote=I did plan on adding some space barnacles but after they were sculpted they didn’t give the proper vibe, so I put my energon towards some scars and battle damage throughout the sculpt cause this star seeker has seen some serious battles.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CxzALp2MvRS/|name=Mark Maher|site=Instagram|year=2023|month=09|day=29}}</ref>

:Thundertron was revealed alongside the rest of ''United''{{'}}s first wave at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2023]].

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CxzALp2MvRS/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' Thundertron from Mark Maher on Instagram]''

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[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Star-Raider-Thundertron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You best start believing in retail exclusive multipacks, Mister MacCrae... you're in one.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-ss|'''Star Raider Thundertron / Star Raider Nightstrike / Infernac Universe Calcitron''' (Multipack, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Sword, detachable foot/crossguard
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C-be-rGMZFQ/ Design notes] on Star Raider Thundertron from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>

: As part of the [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] "Star Raider Collection", this version of ''Legacy United'' Thundertron shifts his colors to a lighter shade, much like his original toy. He has also been [[retool]]ed to have a head that resembles his original figure as well as a hook for his right hand.

: He comes packaged with [[Calcitron#Toys|Infernac Universe Calcitron]] and [[Nightstrike#Toys|Star Raider Nightstrike]], and unlike most multipacks, they're packed inside a box more similar to those carrying single figures than multiple ones.

: Thundertron and co. went up on pre-order on Walmart's website [[July 19]]; however, actual in-store sightings have been nigh nonexistent, with many Walmarts no longer carrying Leader class toy at all, even from the normal-retail lines by that point. Bizarrely, the stock photos on the site are of the original version of the figure rather than the exclusive.

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C-be-rGMZFQ/ Designer commentary on Star Raider Thundertron from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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==Notes==
* Thundertron was designed by [[Emiliano Santalucia]].<ref>[https://santalux.blogspot.com/2012/11/thundertron-is-project-im-very-proud-of.html 10.11.12 Transfomers: Thundertron!] at Emiliano Santalucia's blogspot</ref><ref name = "Santalucia"/>
* The original concept of the Star Seekers was that each of its 13 members was from a different [[Cybertronian colonies|Cybertronian colony]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPHvPXWmSi8&t=21 Panel at TFCon 2018]</ref> Hasbro designer Aaron Archer's [[authorial intent|original backstory]] for Thundertron positioned him as leader of one such colony during the [[Golden Age]], who had been made reliant on support from Cybertron, only to suddenly be cut off after the deactivation of the [[space bridge]] network. In the present day, he would have been out for revenge on all Cybertronians, Autobot and Decepticon alike.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=One of the things that would come up from time to time—it wasn't a push exactly, but—"Are there other factions?", you know, was always coming up. So you can go down the line of how many different factions have been created over the years... but they largely fall under Autobot or Decepticon, even if they are kind of separate factions [...] subfactions I guess is what you'd call them. I'm also really into history as a person, and the different stories of colonization and/or people being shipwrecked on islands, and just... what happens with all of that. And we wanted to expand the universe, and we wanted to create a new- like a different allegiance, separate from Autobot and Decepticon. We had the opportunity to get into- "What happened on the far end of those space bridges?" was really the first question. So the Golden Age we talk about—from a story standpoint, more in the comics and whatnot—there was this great time where Transformer life was going all across the universe, they created space bridges, and commerce, and they populated other planets; we know this, from going back to the first movie and beyond, that there is Cybertronian life throughout the cosmos. Okay, now we added the idea that there's a Quintus guy that's like, spreading sparks around and stuff like that—that comes later. But like, if you had these space bridges, and you strung them together, and you could go further and further and further and further, away from Cybertron, and you are sharing goods and services and opportunities... and then one day... the Golden Age ends, right? There's some catastrophe, the war starts, what-have-you. And the far end of those space bridges now are cut off. And what would that story look like? That was the question. What what would happen if I got hooked on Cybertronian stuff, and one day it's all cut off, and my planet needs all that stuff, or I don't like how that turned my planet into what it turned into—I want revenge. Or I'm going to go figure it out, you know? And that was the original idea in this overall aligned continuity concept of... "What are the other planets about?" We obviously hit Velocitron and Gigatron and these different places, but let's create some other ones with some really unique type of characters. So our story, real simply, was that he was a leader of a... let's call it a planet that was more in balance, overall. The space bridges are bringing new Cybertronian stuff all the time. This happens over millions of generations also, right, it's not just instantly, so. And they get used to having the Cybertronian stuff, they lose a little bit of touch with their more nature-balance attitude... and then the space bridges close. And now his planet is in confusion, and he is not happy. And so our story was like, "What happens when this charismatic—Shaka Zulu-type character maybe, in the original days—wants to take the vehicles that were there, and go back to the host country, and cause trouble?" And that was the origin of this kind of guy, and then as he got onto that spaceship to go attack Cybertron, he became the pirate. And that's where that whole... the taking of the ship concept, of the ''Tidal Wave'', and all that comes from that.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=2551s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref> Although never explicitly named in published canonical material, the intent was for Thundertron's home colony to be some kind of [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]], hence his lion form. His design was specifically meant to differentiate him from [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=When we were developing that planet, obviously we had it very much like a nature-balance. So it was kind of savannas, and open fields, and that's why we went with the lion as a theme—you know, king of the jungle, king of this planet, it's pretty on the nose there as far as that goes. We didn't want a ''Beast Wars'' lion, you know, so that's why he's blue and silver, you know, this Cybertronian has- ''planet'' has evolved the way it's evolved, right? So they look more like Zoids or something. And that's why he looks the way he looks, and is the way he is.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=3382s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref>
* Despite being marketed as a ''Prime'' character, Thundertron was created without any involvement from the show staff; instead, he was created specifically for inclusion in the novels, playing a significant role in ''[[Transformers: Retribution]]''.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=We had the intention of putting it into IP... in a book form, or something. It was not a toy first, and it was not designed for ''Prime''. Nobody related to ''Prime'' had anything to do with this character, this was all Hasbro/Rhode Island-internal, it just needed to sit somewhere when it got released, and they put it under that banner. So he doesn't have a connection to the ''Prime'' continuity show, as far as the people who worked on that show are aware.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=2824s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref>
* Like several other ''Prime'' toys unrelated to the cartoon, Thundertron's toy came about as part of an opportunity to create a [[capsule]] line for the [[Asia]]n market<ref>{{citesocial|quote=So this toy was originally a Hong Kong- or Chinese-kind-of-exclusive line that we were doing over there, in those black boxes. [...] It was all in this mix of, we want to create unique characters for China—or the collector market in Asia, I should say—and that's where this unique character came up, we had been working on him for the story, and they were looking for a dynamic new toy thing, that wasn't- you know, your standard thing, and that's how the kind of these two things got put together, and then timing, it got put under the ''Prime'' banner. [...] He's got different cost constraints, and feature-set, and everything. It's a whole different one-off.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=2881s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref> (à la the "[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Exclusives|Global Development Organization]]" ''Generations'' releases from that same year), tying into the short-lived ''[[Transformers Online (2012 video game)|Transformers Online]]'' {{w|Massively multiplayer online role-playing game|MMORPG}}.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=TRA MMOG DELUXE ASST 38261 TRA MMOG VOYAGER ASST 38262 TRA MMOG VOYAGER THUNDERTRON 38287 TRA MMOG VOYAGER ULTRA MAGNUS 38288 TRA STARSCREAM DLX W MMOG AND SLUG 38289 TRA BUMBLEBEE DLX W MMO CARD AND SLUG 38328 TRA IRONHIDE DLX W MMOG CARD AND SLUG 38330 TRA FRENZY DLX W MMO CARD AND SLUG 38331|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/monzos-mega-hasbro-customer-service-listing-breakdown.961952/|name=Monzo|site=TFW2005|title=Monzo's Mega Hasbro Customer Service Listing Breakdown|year=2013|month=11|day=01}}</ref>
* Former Hasbro creative director [[Rik Alvarez]] claimed that Thundertron and the Star Seekers were at one point planned for inclusion in whatever TV project followed the third season of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' (either a fourth season of ''Prime'', or a new show entirely), which was what prompted Thundertron's toy and the seeds of their backstory being incorporated into the Aligned novels.<ref>Former Hasbro employee [[Rik Alvarez]] in 2015</ref> This doesn't really square away with Archer's substantiated account of Thundertron having no relation to the show (instead being conceived for the novels and/or the MMO), so it's unclear the extent to which this was something production staff on ''Prime'' actually thought about, versus something that Alvarez would have liked to have happened—either way, the dissolution of [[HasLab (Hasbro department)|HasLab]] and their big vision for the Aligned continuity put an end to that.
* According to Rik Alvarez, Thundertron's name is a portmanteau of ''ThunderCats'' and ''Voltron''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPHvPXWmSi8&t=275 Panel at TFCon 2018]</ref> Aaron Archer claimed that he came up with the name on the off chance it would hurt the competition, as both franchises were returning to prominence at the time!<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The name Thundertron I did in a very goofy protection and/or defense concept, it is...'' Thundercats'' were coming out, and ''Voltron'' was also in the zeitgeist then. So Thundertron is my way of sitting a little bit on terms from other brands. So that's where that goofy name came from. I think it's a fine name, I don't know if it's a great name, but... it is a Transformer name. If you can clear it, you know, it might hurt the competition from using the word 'thunder' in something, you know?|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=3427s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref>
* Thundertron's status as a captain of an independent ship, his apparent peg leg, and his unending quest for vengeance harken back to Captain Ahab from the classic novel, ''Moby-Dick''.
* A catalogue that comes with the [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]] version of the mold erroneously labels the figure "Thundertron" (サンダートロン ''Sandātoron'').
* Hasbro marketer [[Ben MacCrae]] and designer [[Mark Maher]] lampshaded the ''Zoids'' influence that went into Thundertron's ''Legacy: United'' toy by saying the character crashed into the Zoids' home planet, Planet [[Zi]], while coasting across the galaxy in search of the [[Armorizer]]s, to defeat Cybertron.<ref name = "Pulsecon23"/><ref>{{cite social|quote=Crash landing at planet z did ol thunder knucks alot of good in my eyes.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CxzALp2MvRS/|name=Mark Maher|site=Instagram|year=2023|month=09|day=29}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Thundertron''' (サンダートロン ''Sandātoron'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Pò Tiān Léi''' (China, 破天雷, "Heaven Breaking Thunder")

==References==
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[[Category:Legacy Star Raiders]]
[[Category:Prime Star Seekers]]
[[Category:Transformers Online characters]]

Cannonball (G1)

2024-11-01T14:19:40Z

Pandatee 01:

{{disambig3|Cannonball}}
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:''Cannonball is the name taken by [[Decepticon]] pirate captains from the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:BotCon2014 PirateCannonball CardArt.jpg|300px|thumb|"And I half expected it to be made of wood. You are without doubt the worst pirate I’ve ever heard of." "But you have heard of me."]]
'''Cannonball''' is a name passed down a lineage of great [[Decepticon]] pirates.

==Fiction==
===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:Cannonball-hoisttheflag.JPG|left|thumb|You will remember this as the day you almost caught captain Cannonball!]]

Cannonball the 1st commanded the nomadic [[Maraudicon]]s, an army which let him rise to the rank of [[Decepticon Warlord]]. He was among the Warlords who were eliminated when [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] sent an unwitting [[Falcon (G1)|suicide bomber]] to a council meeting. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}

Cannonball the 3rd undertook a voyage to the nightmare planet [[Twin Star|Toruin]], but faced mutiny during the escape to the nearby [[Twin Star|Sperity]]. Cannonball the 4th achieved success in the [[Garyun Melee]].

Cannonball the 5th was enjoying a "shore leave" in [[Tetra Gar]] with the rest of his crew, where he managed to win the "[[Shokaract|Hunter]]" in a game of cards from an ill-mannered gambling rube. After a brief exchange, the Hunter and Cannonball came to an agreement; the Hunter would be a helping hand on Cannonball's ship, the ''[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]]''. In exchange the Hunter could leave at any time he wished, free to pursue whatever "called" to him when he would encounter it.

Cannonball was counting his crew's loot in the fourth arm of the [[Rhondarian Cluster]] when he caught sight of a small vessel being pursued by [[Vanguard-class Deep Space Interceptor|an Autobot ship]]. The pirate captain was impressed by the tenacity and gumption of the Decepticons being pursued, and so blasted away their pursuers before inviting them on board.

On one occasion, he led his crew to a planet of bipedal reptiles who hoarded Energon as artifacts. The Star Seekers encountered resistance, but Cannonball made short work of those who opposed him with his golden dueling daggers. Cannonball later ordered his crew to break into a special vault. The crew successfully acquired access to what was within: a single lizard holding a piece of paper. Pleased with his newly acquired prize, Cannonball told his crew that their greatest bounty awaited them in the near future.

He next led the ''Tidal Wave'' into the "[[Demon's Maw]]". Cannonball had to periodically reassure his crew that their goal was in view as the trip proved itself to be extremely long and boring. When the creature inhabiting the "Demon's Maw" attacked their ship, Cannonball led his crew on a counter-assault. With [[Axor]]’s help, he managed to force the creature to flee, earning him many cheers from his band of buccaneers.

[[File:HtF-Cannonballwinks.jpg|thumb|upright=0.75|I have no say in it. It's a pirate's life for me. Savvy?]]
He later led an attack on [[Ventax II]]. During the attack, he had to reprimand [[Tornado]] for deviating from his orders, and later confronted the little ‘bot on-ship about the presence of a Deberian [[Sky Seer]] aboard. Cannonball took a liking to the bird, and opted to keep it as a pet.

Immediately prior to Cannonball's great heist, Cannonball locked himself away in his quarters, only occasionally conversing with the Navigator. When he finally revealed his plan to his crew at large, he declared that the Star Seekers would be traveling into Cybertron’s far future in order to siphon the planet of its energy. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}

The trip through time took its toll on the ''Tidal Wave'', and they missed their destination by an unknown amount of time, but Captain Cannonball went on with his plan nonetheless. A small addition needed to be made to his scheme though: to take possession of a space bridge. Using one of Ferak's many inventions to do so, Cannonball encountered the Decepticon [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] along the way. Impressed by her violent capabilities, he hired her to accompany his crew on their heist. They then used the [[space bridge]] to get inside Unicron’s head, still in orbit around Cybertron. As the chaos bringer's remains were being primed for the planet-wide siphoning, the [[Cybertronian Knight]]s came to oppose the Star Seekers. Cannonball attempted to take on [[Cheetor (BW)|Alpha Trizer]] on his own, but was easily bested by the Autobot elder. As it turns out, Cannonball's plan would have failed even if the knights hadn't interfered; Cybertron couldn't be drained of Energon, as it had become a technorganic planet in the time Cannonball had traveled to. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}

[[File:StarscreampossessesCannonball-TPJ.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.65|So there is a curse... that's interesting.]]
Eventually breaking out of incarceration, the pirates found themselves on the run from the Cybertronian Knights, but they nonetheless set out on their next adventure: tracking down [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]’s immortal spark! Their journey took them to [[Shut-Up-Tornado-I'm-Trying-To-Think|a small nameless planetoid]] inhabiting a "safe zone" between several black holes. Captain Cannonball and his crew discovered there an ancient Quintesson, who offered them the last known location of Starscream’s spark in exchange for being taken aboard their ship.

As soon as the Quintesson was brought aboard, strange happenings began across the ''Tidal Wave''. These events culminated in Starscream’s spark revealing itself and taking over Cannonball’s body in a mutiny spearheaded by Flamewar. With Cannonball’s body being reformatted to suit Starscream’s needs, his spark was locked away in the very container with which the captain had planned to capture Starscream. Cannonball was then left stranded on the barren planetoid, though several of his loyalists stayed behind as well.

Flamewar would take up the mantle of Cannonball from that point on. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===

Cannonball the 3rd ran a crew of pirates called the [[Star Seeker]]s during the Great War. After the [[Armistice]] and the failure of the [[Great Push]], Cannonball III and his mechs were hunted down by the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] and [[Death's Head (G1)|his partner]]. They were returned to Cybertron for incarceration and/or punishment. {{storylink|Safe Spaces|Star Dasher's profile}}

==Toys==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2014Cannonball.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|It's the Oingo Boingo van!]]
*'''Pirates vs Knights''' (BotCon 2014 box set)
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Pirate Cannonball" is a retool of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Ratchet (WFC)#Prime|Ratchet]] in black and gold with a new head, transforming into a SUV. He has a "dramatic head reveal" [[gimmick]], with his [[robot mode]] head being spring-loaded to pop up once his "backpack" is pulled down and features [[5 mm post|5mm peg-holes]] for his hands, a pair on his front bumpers/shins, and a pair on his vehicle roof. He comes with a pair of blades that can mount/be held via 5 mm post, and his hands can be swung down at the wrist to give the appearance of the blades sprouting out of his wrists. The blades can mount into the peg-holes on his front bumper, creating a battle mode, or store on tabs underneath the vehicle mode. Cannonball comes in a box set with fellow pirates [[Ferak#Timelines|Ferak]], [[Tornado#Timelines|Tornado]], [[Scorponok (G1)#Timelines|Scorponok]], and [[Olin Zarak#Timelines|Olin Zarak]], plus knights [[Ginrai (robot)#Timelines|Ginrai]] and [[Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Devcon]].

:The initial concept for Pirate Cannonball utilized the ''Prime'' [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Prime|Wheeljack]] mold instead.<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report by griffin]</ref><ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/137564-petes-robot-convention-and-twerk-academy/?p=3543444 Post by Petes Robo Con (Pete Sinclair) on The Allspark Forums, 2017/06/29]</ref> A large number of the toys suffered from assembly errors, which led to the obvious potential of a redeco as [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] never being seriously considered.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210314145943/https://www.allspark.com/2020/04/in-hand-images-of-the-discontinued-unicron-trilogy-red-alert-from-arms-micron-ratchet-botcon-cannonball/ In-Hand Images of The Discontinued <nowiki>[sic]</nowiki> Unicron Trilogy Red Alert From Arms Micron Ratchet/BotCon Cannonball] at The Allspark [archived]</ref>

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] [[First Aid (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot First Aid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/StarSeeker/BCCannonball/cannonball.htm More information on Cannonball at TFU.info]''
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:Legacy_United_Cannonball.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
{{see|Cannonball (Cybertron)#Legacy}}

==Notes==
* The ''Wings'' incarnation of Cannonball (the Fifth) is visually an homage to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]] while his background as a Star Seeker is taken from the [[Cannonball (Prime)|Aligned incarnation of Cannonball]].

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Star Seekers]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Star Seekers]]

Thundertron

2024-10-31T21:45:15Z

Pandatee 01:

{{faction|starseeker}}
:''Thundertron is a [[Star Seeker]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:Thundertronpackagingart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|Do you fear [[death]]? Do you fear that dark abyss? All your deeds laid bare, all your sins punished?]]
[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and its inhabitants will tremble, for they will hear the massive clang of steel amidst the sound of leonine growls, and fall before the might of '''Thundertron'''! The massive, peg-legged leader of the Star Seekers and Captain of the ''[[Tidal Wave (Prime)|Tidal Wave]]'', Thundertron claims to be "the mightiest freebooter on the spaceways". Aside from being a merciless pirate, the inadvertent destruction of his home-world by Cybertronian neglect has given him an unquenchable hatred and a desire for revenge. He vows to hunt down and slaughter any who come from Cybertron, and is equally brutal with anyone else who would get in his way.

==Fiction==
===Aligned novels===
During Cybertron's [[Golden Age]], when the [[Transformer]]s [[Cybertronian colonies|colonized other worlds]], Thundertron's colony loyally served the Cybertronian Empire. When the space bridge network collapsed and [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] turned its attentions inward, Thundertron and his fellow colonists were left to fend for themselves, dying by the millions. The survivors became the core of the [[Star Seeker]]s, and Thundertron emerged as their leader. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

Upon sensing the energy trail of a [[Ark (WFC)|Cybertronian ship]], Thundertron had his ship land on [[Velocitron]]. He quickly questioned [[Override (Prime)|the planet's leader]] if there were any Cybertronians there. She said there were none, but the leader's refusal to divulge where they were, her insolence in asking the fault of being Cybertronian, and [[Ransack (Prime)|her rival]]'s insistence that she was Cybertronian quickly made Thundertron lose his temper and ordered his crew to attack.

Following the energy trail, they traveled through a [[space bridge]] to [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], where he found not only the Cybertronian ship, but [[Trypticon (WFC)|another]]. While the Cybertronians were fighting each other, Thundertron met with the [[Wreck-Gar (Prime)|leader]] of the [[Junkion (species)|locals]]. He quickly forced the Junkions to repair his ship and attach a space bridge to it. He had [[Cannonball (Prime)|two]] [[Brimstone (Prime)|crew members]] show the Junkions they meant business by killing [[Arclight (Junkion)|one of them]]. As soon as the space bridge was attached, Thundertron ordered the Star Seekers to attack the Cybertronians. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

Some time after the battle on Junkion, Thundertron and the Star Seekers engineered a ruse to trap the Decepticons and destroy the ''Nemesis'' with the [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]]. While the trap was sprung, the more nimble ''Nemesis'' was able to exploit the Requiem Blaster's high energy demands, forcing the pirates to detach the weapon after an ineffective blast had been fired off. Furious, Thundertron engaged Megatron in personal combat on an asteroid. Though the pirate's savage might proved an equal match for the Decepticon leader, he opted for a retreat when the ''Nemesis'' began overpowering the ''Tidal Wave''. Speaking to his foe one last time, Thundertron swore to face Megatron once again, an opinion that the Decepticon did not share, his speech allowing Megatron to deduce that Thundertron had not killed Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and the [[Earth Protection Taskforce]] unsuccessfully attempted to capture [[Starquest]] and Thundertron. {{Storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/17}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Online''===
[[File:TFOnline Thundertron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Great Great Great Grandpappy, may he rot in Hell, would be rollin'!]]
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers Online (2012 video game)|Transformers Online}}}}

==Toys==
===''Prime''===
[[File:Prime voyager Thundertron.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Thunder! Thunder! Thunder! Thundertron, Ho!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-ss|'''Thundertron''' (Voyager Class, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Series / number'': '''1 / 008'''
:*''Accessories'': Claw/Battle sword, claw/right foot
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] and [[Bill Rawley]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtNaT7h6Fh4 HasCon 2017 - EXCLUSIVE Interview With Rik Alvarez (Formally With Hasbro)]</ref> (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist), [[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#RID|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Voyager Class toys, Thundertron converts from a robotic lion to a peg-legged space pirate and back! He features an incredibly long [[Facial hair|beard]] and looks like he's [[Transformer clothing|wearing a long-coat]], with the latter being due to the [[beast mode]] "wings" on his robot waist and the coattail-shaped panel on his back. He also features translucent plastic, such as his back and forearms/beast mode forelegs, to accommodate his weapon's light-up [[gimmick]].

:For accessories, he has a short-bladed claw which is pegged (via [[5 mm post|5 mm peg-hole]]) into his peg-leg, and serves as his right [[robot mode]] and rear-right beast mode foot. He also has a long-bladed claw that transforms into a "Battle sword", the LED in the weapon illuminating the sword blade as a sort of "[[Energon]] glow". Either accessory can peg into his hands, forearms, robot and beast back, and into either side of his "wings". Additionally, the light-up weapon features a peg-hole on either side of the lever.

:In order for him to fit in the box, he is often mis-transformed in-[[Packaging|package]], with his chest panels not being opened, and his crest, "coattail", and pelvis being left in their beast mode positions. His package-back also features a call-out to his static snap-on claw/right foot accessory, but it incorrectly points to his ''claw/sword'' accessory instead. Additionally, his [[stock photography]] depicts additional [[paint operation]]s not present in the final product, such as silver paint for most of his robot feet/beast hind-feet, and gold paint for the lower half of his peg-leg. Finally, his [[instructions]] forget to mention that the spurs on the sides of his rear feet have to be swung up and angled for lion mode, as shown in his [[package art]] and stock photos.

:He was later redecoed into [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]], ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' [[Go Prime#Toys|Go Prime]], and [[BotCon 2014]] [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#BotCon2014|Alpha Trizer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/StarSeeker/Thundertron/thundertron.htm More information on Thundertron at TFU.info]''
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Voyager-Thundertron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He stole [[Ben MacCrae|Bmac's]] Beard!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-ss|'''Prime Universe Thundertron''' (Voyager Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Sword, detachable foot/crossguard
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)<ref name ="Pulsecon23">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL4YRFesAdo ''Transformers'' panel] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Thew Adams]] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2023]].</ref>}}

:Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]]'' Voyager Class toys, "Prime Universe Thundertron" once again transforms into a robotic lion, this time though with much design inspiration from the ''[[Zoids]]'' toyline<ref name = "Pulsecon23"/>, particularly the "Liger Zero" series of mechanoids, in 24 steps. His robot mode is based on an original preliminary sketch of the character by [[Emiliano Santalucia]] rather than the final ''Prime'' toy.<ref name ="Santalucia">[https://santalux.blogspot.com/2012/11/thundetron-concept-sketches.html?m=1 21.11.12 Thundertron concept sketches!] at Emiliano Santalucia's blogspot</ref> He includes a sword that can store on the back of either mode, and a removable right foot to expose a peg leg (at the cost of an ankle tilt). The foot can attach to his sword as a crossguard when not in use.

:While his left shoulder in robot mode has the typical [[5 mm post|5 mm port]], his right shoulder has two slots compatible with ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ratbat]]'s feet for perching.

:The toy was planned to have sculpted [[space barnacle]] details, but it was changed to scars and battle damage on the final product.<ref>{{cite social|quote=I did plan on adding some space barnacles but after they were sculpted they didn’t give the proper vibe, so I put my energon towards some scars and battle damage throughout the sculpt cause this star seeker has seen some serious battles.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CxzALp2MvRS/|name=Mark Maher|site=Instagram|year=2023|month=09|day=29}}</ref>

:Thundertron was revealed alongside the rest of ''United''{{'}}s first wave at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2023]].

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CxzALp2MvRS/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' Thundertron from Mark Maher on Instagram]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Walmart}}
[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Star-Raider-Thundertron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You best start believing in retail exclusive multipacks, Mister MacCrae... you're in one.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-ss|'''Star Raider Thundertron / Star Raider Nightstrike / Infernac Universe Calcitron''' (Multipack, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Sword, detachable foot/crossguard
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C-be-rGMZFQ/ Design notes] on Star Raider Thundertron from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>

: As part of the [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] "Star Raider Collection", this version of ''Legacy United'' Thundertron shifts his colors to a lighter shade, much like his original toy. He has also been [[retool]]ed to have a head that resembles his original figure as well as a hook for his right hand.

: He comes packaged with [[Calcitron#Toys|Infernac Universe Calcitron]] and [[Nightstrike#Toys|Star Raider Nightstrike]], and unlike most multipacks, they're packed inside a box more similar to those carrying single figures than multiple ones.

: Thundertron and co. went up on pre-order on Walmart's website [[July 19]]. Bizarrely, the stock photos use the original version of the figure as opposed to the one it's supposed to come with.

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C-be-rGMZFQ/ Designer commentary on Star Raider Thundertron from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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==Notes==
* Thundertron was designed by [[Emiliano Santalucia]].<ref>[https://santalux.blogspot.com/2012/11/thundertron-is-project-im-very-proud-of.html 10.11.12 Transfomers: Thundertron!] at Emiliano Santalucia's blogspot</ref><ref name = "Santalucia"/>
* The original concept of the Star Seekers was that each of its 13 members was from a different [[Cybertronian colonies|Cybertronian colony]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPHvPXWmSi8&t=21 Panel at TFCon 2018]</ref> Hasbro designer Aaron Archer's [[authorial intent|original backstory]] for Thundertron positioned him as leader of one such colony during the [[Golden Age]], who had been made reliant on support from Cybertron, only to suddenly be cut off after the deactivation of the [[space bridge]] network. In the present day, he would have been out for revenge on all Cybertronians, Autobot and Decepticon alike.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=One of the things that would come up from time to time—it wasn't a push exactly, but—"Are there other factions?", you know, was always coming up. So you can go down the line of how many different factions have been created over the years... but they largely fall under Autobot or Decepticon, even if they are kind of separate factions [...] subfactions I guess is what you'd call them. I'm also really into history as a person, and the different stories of colonization and/or people being shipwrecked on islands, and just... what happens with all of that. And we wanted to expand the universe, and we wanted to create a new- like a different allegiance, separate from Autobot and Decepticon. We had the opportunity to get into- "What happened on the far end of those space bridges?" was really the first question. So the Golden Age we talk about—from a story standpoint, more in the comics and whatnot—there was this great time where Transformer life was going all across the universe, they created space bridges, and commerce, and they populated other planets; we know this, from going back to the first movie and beyond, that there is Cybertronian life throughout the cosmos. Okay, now we added the idea that there's a Quintus guy that's like, spreading sparks around and stuff like that—that comes later. But like, if you had these space bridges, and you strung them together, and you could go further and further and further and further, away from Cybertron, and you are sharing goods and services and opportunities... and then one day... the Golden Age ends, right? There's some catastrophe, the war starts, what-have-you. And the far end of those space bridges now are cut off. And what would that story look like? That was the question. What what would happen if I got hooked on Cybertronian stuff, and one day it's all cut off, and my planet needs all that stuff, or I don't like how that turned my planet into what it turned into—I want revenge. Or I'm going to go figure it out, you know? And that was the original idea in this overall aligned continuity concept of... "What are the other planets about?" We obviously hit Velocitron and Gigatron and these different places, but let's create some other ones with some really unique type of characters. So our story, real simply, was that he was a leader of a... let's call it a planet that was more in balance, overall. The space bridges are bringing new Cybertronian stuff all the time. This happens over millions of generations also, right, it's not just instantly, so. And they get used to having the Cybertronian stuff, they lose a little bit of touch with their more nature-balance attitude... and then the space bridges close. And now his planet is in confusion, and he is not happy. And so our story was like, "What happens when this charismatic—Shaka Zulu-type character maybe, in the original days—wants to take the vehicles that were there, and go back to the host country, and cause trouble?" And that was the origin of this kind of guy, and then as he got onto that spaceship to go attack Cybertron, he became the pirate. And that's where that whole... the taking of the ship concept, of the ''Tidal Wave'', and all that comes from that.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=2551s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref> Although never explicitly named in published canonical material, the intent was for Thundertron's home colony to be some kind of [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]], hence his lion form. His design was specifically meant to differentiate him from [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=When we were developing that planet, obviously we had it very much like a nature-balance. So it was kind of savannas, and open fields, and that's why we went with the lion as a theme—you know, king of the jungle, king of this planet, it's pretty on the nose there as far as that goes. We didn't want a ''Beast Wars'' lion, you know, so that's why he's blue and silver, you know, this Cybertronian has- ''planet'' has evolved the way it's evolved, right? So they look more like Zoids or something. And that's why he looks the way he looks, and is the way he is.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=3382s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref>
* Despite being marketed as a ''Prime'' character, Thundertron was created without any involvement from the show staff; instead, he was created specifically for inclusion in the novels, playing a significant role in ''[[Transformers: Retribution]]''.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=We had the intention of putting it into IP... in a book form, or something. It was not a toy first, and it was not designed for ''Prime''. Nobody related to ''Prime'' had anything to do with this character, this was all Hasbro/Rhode Island-internal, it just needed to sit somewhere when it got released, and they put it under that banner. So he doesn't have a connection to the ''Prime'' continuity show, as far as the people who worked on that show are aware.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=2824s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref>
* Like several other ''Prime'' toys unrelated to the cartoon, Thundertron's toy came about as part of an opportunity to create a [[capsule]] line for the [[Asia]]n market<ref>{{citesocial|quote=So this toy was originally a Hong Kong- or Chinese-kind-of-exclusive line that we were doing over there, in those black boxes. [...] It was all in this mix of, we want to create unique characters for China—or the collector market in Asia, I should say—and that's where this unique character came up, we had been working on him for the story, and they were looking for a dynamic new toy thing, that wasn't- you know, your standard thing, and that's how the kind of these two things got put together, and then timing, it got put under the ''Prime'' banner. [...] He's got different cost constraints, and feature-set, and everything. It's a whole different one-off.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=2881s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref> (à la the "[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Exclusives|Global Development Organization]]" ''Generations'' releases from that same year), tying into the short-lived ''[[Transformers Online (2012 video game)|Transformers Online]]'' {{w|Massively multiplayer online role-playing game|MMORPG}}.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=TRA MMOG DELUXE ASST 38261 TRA MMOG VOYAGER ASST 38262 TRA MMOG VOYAGER THUNDERTRON 38287 TRA MMOG VOYAGER ULTRA MAGNUS 38288 TRA STARSCREAM DLX W MMOG AND SLUG 38289 TRA BUMBLEBEE DLX W MMO CARD AND SLUG 38328 TRA IRONHIDE DLX W MMOG CARD AND SLUG 38330 TRA FRENZY DLX W MMO CARD AND SLUG 38331|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/monzos-mega-hasbro-customer-service-listing-breakdown.961952/|name=Monzo|site=TFW2005|title=Monzo's Mega Hasbro Customer Service Listing Breakdown|year=2013|month=11|day=01}}</ref>
* Former Hasbro creative director [[Rik Alvarez]] claimed that Thundertron and the Star Seekers were at one point planned for inclusion in whatever TV project followed the third season of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' (either a fourth season of ''Prime'', or a new show entirely), which was what prompted Thundertron's toy and the seeds of their backstory being incorporated into the Aligned novels.<ref>Former Hasbro employee [[Rik Alvarez]] in 2015</ref> This doesn't really square away with Archer's substantiated account of Thundertron having no relation to the show (instead being conceived for the novels and/or the MMO), so it's unclear the extent to which this was something production staff on ''Prime'' actually thought about, versus something that Alvarez would have liked to have happened—either way, the dissolution of [[HasLab (Hasbro department)|HasLab]] and their big vision for the Aligned continuity put an end to that.
* According to Rik Alvarez, Thundertron's name is a portmanteau of ''ThunderCats'' and ''Voltron''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPHvPXWmSi8&t=275 Panel at TFCon 2018]</ref> Aaron Archer claimed that he came up with the name on the off chance it would hurt the competition, as both franchises were returning to prominence at the time!<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The name Thundertron I did in a very goofy protection and/or defense concept, it is...'' Thundercats'' were coming out, and ''Voltron'' was also in the zeitgeist then. So Thundertron is my way of sitting a little bit on terms from other brands. So that's where that goofy name came from. I think it's a fine name, I don't know if it's a great name, but... it is a Transformer name. If you can clear it, you know, it might hurt the competition from using the word 'thunder' in something, you know?|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVUQbW01Ys&t=3427s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=17 - Transformers Created To SELL A STORY | Vector Prime & Thundertron|year=2024|month=06|day=14}}</ref>
* Thundertron's status as a captain of an independent ship, his apparent peg leg, and his unending quest for vengeance harken back to Captain Ahab from the classic novel, ''Moby-Dick''.
* A catalogue that comes with the [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]] version of the mold erroneously labels the figure "Thundertron" (サンダートロン ''Sandātoron'').
* Hasbro marketer [[Ben MacCrae]] and designer [[Mark Maher]] lampshaded the ''Zoids'' influence that went into Thundertron's ''Legacy: United'' toy by saying the character crashed into the Zoids' home planet, Planet [[Zi]], while coasting across the galaxy in search of the [[Armorizer]]s, to defeat Cybertron.<ref name = "Pulsecon23"/><ref>{{cite social|quote=Crash landing at planet z did ol thunder knucks alot of good in my eyes.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CxzALp2MvRS/|name=Mark Maher|site=Instagram|year=2023|month=09|day=29}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Thundertron''' (サンダートロン ''Sandātoron'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Pò Tiān Léi''' (China, 破天雷, "Heaven Breaking Thunder")

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

[[Category:Legacy Star Raiders]]
[[Category:Prime Star Seekers]]
[[Category:Transformers Online characters]]

Lockdown (RID)

2024-10-31T18:40:13Z

Pandatee 01:

{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Lockdown}}
:''Lockdown is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Adventure]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:Adventure Lockdown Package Art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eventually I decided, slag it, I'll just stick with the Decepticon thing.]]

Fearsome and renowned throughout the cosmos, '''Lockdown''' (ロックダウン ''Rokkudaun'') leads an army of self-duplicating [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticons]], which he boasts can raze cities to rubble with their sheer numbers. He is also known on many planets as an arms dealer, trafficking weapons and technology through the black markets, with nobody the wiser to their origin or former owners. It is in this enterprise that he has many business partners, chief among them [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]].<ref>''Adventure'' Lockdown toy bio</ref>

Truly, in whatever form his ambition takes, Lockdown will prove to be a formidable foe for the [[Autobot]]s.

==Fiction==
===''Adventure'' side story===
Lockdown worked with [[Runabout (RID)|Runabout]], [[Runamuck (RID)|Runamuck]] and his Insecticons to capture [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]], who he planned to disassemble for parts. When the other Decepticons were distracted by an Autobot rescue team, Magnus broke out of his bonds and confronted his captor, though the arrival of the other Autobots interrupted their potential duel. Lockdown battled the team but was blasted by [[Dogfight (RID)|Dogfight]]'s weapon mode and defeated. {{storylink|Return! The Most Evil Duo}}
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==Toys==
===''Adventure''===
[[File:Transformers-Adventure-TAV15-Lockdown.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Lockdown''' (Deluxe, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''TAV15'''
:*''Release date'': [[May 30]], 2015
:*''Accessories'': Hook attachment, engine block/EMP generator

: Part of the third wave of Takara's ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#TakaraTomy Adventure toyline|Adventure]]'' product (their version of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)| Robots in Disguise]]'' series), Lockdown is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' Deluxe Class [[Lockdown (Animated)#Toys|Lockdown]], transforming into an amalgam of a 1980s Corvette and a 1960s Cougar, with lots of spikes and a cow-catcher on his bumper. In car mode, pressing down on his engine block/EMP generator flips out twin cannon barrels. A hook can also be flipped from the center of his bumper.

: In robot mode, the entire engine block/center hood assembly pops off to form a "replacement" hook-hand gauntlet that can be used on either arm. The engine block can be removed and attached to ''Animated'' [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Deluxe Ratchet]]'s left arm via the "war wound" socket.

==Notes==

*Lockdown was originally considered to be an ex-member of the [[Star Seeker|Star Seekers]], having been left for dead and repaired himself with parts from other Cybertronians.<ref>https://x.com/PlayWithThisToo/status/1606365846443524100</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Decepticons]]

Cannonball (Cybertron)

2024-10-30T09:56:13Z

Pandatee 01:

{{disambig3|Cannonball}}
{{factions|decepticon|cybearth|starseeker}}
:''Avast! Cannonball do be a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[Image:Cannonball UT.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Life is pain. Anyone who says otherwise is selling something.]]
Leader of a gang of interstellar pirates and captain of the ''[[Sea Slag]]'', the dread pirate they call '''Cannonball''' is only a Decepticon because [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] lets his crew roam free, provided they leave the Decepticon starships alone and focus their attentions more on the [[Autobot]]s. Cannonball is all too happy to do so. When he and his crew aren't looting and pillaging, they're causing trouble in some seedy port on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], using their ill-gotten gains to purchase black-market [[energon star]]s or dubious-sounding "pleasure programs".

Cannonball's crew can be readily identified by the bright airbrushed graphics that adorn their [[alternate mode]]s. Cannonball himself features bright green {{w|Oingo Boingo}}-style skeletons.

Though "Cannonball" has been terrorizing spacelanes for centuries, it has not been ''this'' Cannonball... he is in fact the tenth space pirate to use that name and legacy. One day he will train a replacement to take his name, and that pirate will take on the legacy with a whole new crew. Until that day, though, Cannonball plans to live it up!

On [[Earth]], Cannonball and his then-landlubber crew prowl the highways, robbing shipments and retreating to the mythical [[Pirate Oasis]].

Arrrr.

==Fiction==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:The-Dark-Heart-of-Sandokan-Decepticons.jpg|thumb|left|Next time you raise a sword, boy, be the last to die.]]
The latest in the line of pirates known as Cannonball was captain of the ''[[Kalis' Lament (Cybertron)|Kalis' Lament]]'' after the defeat of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. He had recruited several former Decepticons into his crew, including [[Brushguard]], [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]], [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runamuck]] and his first mate, [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]]. One dark night in space, a probe returned to the ship with information about possible treasure—a [[Force Chip]] aboard an Autobot ship that had been shot down over the planet [[Sandokan]]. Cannonball cautioned his crew about journeying to Sandokan, for it was a cursed planet if the tales were true. He gave Buzzsaw a good thrashing for doubting the stories. Instead of proceeding directly for the planet, Cannonball decided to come at the treasure sideways—he called in an old favor from the mercenary [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)|Astrotrain]], sending him on ahead to test the planet's defenses and seek out the Force Chip. If he were successful, so much the better; if he failed, at least Cannonball would have a better understanding of the planet and what protected it.

True enough, Astrotrain was overpowered by [[Synthos]], the dark creature who controlled the world, empowered by the ancient [[Dark Heart of Sandokan]]. Cannonball and some of his crew arrived in advance of the ''Kalis' Lament'' in a small shuttle, seeking to take advantage of the creature after Astrotrain softened it up. Unfortunately for Cannonball, he lost track of the Autobots in the melee, and they managed to sneak aboard his shuttle and hijack the vessel, making off with the Force Chip and leaving Cannonball and crew stranded waiting for a pick-up. It wasn't a total loss, though—Cannonball managed to recover the Dark Heart itself from Synthos, and left it in the gleeful and capable hands of his science officer, Brushguard, to unlock the crystal's secrets. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}

===''TransTech''===
The 10th Cannonball of [[Aurex 1107.23 Beta]] was brought up on a trivia bonus on the [[Axiom Nexus Cybernet Infocore]] by [[I-QUEUE]], as part of a lesson on the pirates throughout the [[multiverse]] who have used the "[[Cannonball (disambiguation)|Cannonball]]" persona. {{storylink|Transformers I.Q.|Transformers I.Q. in TCC #55}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:Cannonball_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|75px|thumb|Oh, bugger.]]
Cannonball attacked the city along with [[Smolder (PCC)|Smolder]]. {{storylink|Bad at Fighting? Rescue Team Protectobots, Dispatch!}}

===Spacewarp's Log===
[[Spacewarp]] had engaged in some manner of business with Cannonball. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Spacewarp's Log (1), 2015/10/27}}
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==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cyb-toy Cannonball.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hide the rum.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Cannonball''' (Deluxe class, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Hammer attachment, claw attachment, Earth Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d2rz'''
{{toydesigner|[[Dwight Stall]] (deco artist),<ref>{{citesocial|quote=So Cannonball was a character created by Dwight Stall. He was helping us out, he predominantly does Marvel figures, but every once in a while he would basically pinch it and do some deco for us. Gave him a break from his normal Marvel stuff. So he did a handful of things in movie 1, and here and there. So he did Cannonball, kind of the weird Mardi Gras theme or or something like that.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGOC47Wrt5Y&t=1009s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=LIVE: Cybertron Starscream/Cannonball thoughts|year-2024|month=03|day=23}}</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Part of the seventh wave of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxes, Cannonball is a [[redeco]] of the ''Cybertron'' Deluxe [[Red Alert (Armada)#Cybertron|Red Alert]] toy, transforming into an unlicensed approximation of a {{w|Dodge Magnum}} with roof-mounted lights and giant, vibrant green detailing of a skull and skeletons on his roof and doors, respectively. In both vehicle and robot mode, inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into his rear window releases a pair of flip-out (non-firing) blasters. Hidden in his legs (his car-mode hood) are hammer and claw attachments for the "blaster" stub on his left arm in place of a hand.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/Cannonball/cannonball.htm More information on Cannonball at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

===''Universe'' (2003)===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Downshift vs. Cannonball: Search for the Pirate Moon''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Hammer attachment, claw attachment, Earth Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d2rz'''

: As a 2007 [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] special, [[Walmart]] got two ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]''-branded two-packs of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxes. Cannonball was repackaged with [[Downshift (Energon)#Cybertron|the ''Cybertron'' version of Downshift]], with a cardback story about Downshift hunting Cannonball's gang of pirates... in a setting that had nothing to do with a [[Barbarossa|moon]]. Oh well. Both toys were identical to their individual releases.

===''Legacy''===
[[File:Legacy_United_Cannonball.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You wear fine redecoes well.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-ss|'''Star Raider Cannonball''' (Deluxe Class, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Cyber Key, claw attachment, hammer attachment, lightbar/key port
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[March 14]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESK6ZEhqM5Y Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 14, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Mark Maher]].</ref>

:''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy United]]'' "Star Raider Cannonball" is an extensive retool of [[Crankcase (G1)#Legacy|''Legacy'' Crankcase]], itself a heavy retool of [[Skids (G1)#Legacy|Skids]] from the same line, transforming into a SUV with a lightbar.

: He comes with a [[Cyber Key]] which can be inserted into a slot on the roof of his vehicle mode. This homages the original concept, but does not activate any features. Instead, he retains Crankcase's shoulder guns as a nod to his original gimmick. He also has sculpted [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux-door kibble]] on his shoulders and a faux-head between his lightbars to further resemble the original toy. The green skeleton on his doors has been replaced with a flaming skull, drawing inspiration from the [[Vok]]. His lightbar and Cyber Key port are molded together as a single removable part attached with a 5 mm post. Cannonball's hammer and claw can fit in the gaps of his shins like his original toy.

:Cannonball was revealed in the [[Walmart]] Collector Con online event on [[March 7]], [[2024]], as part of the Walmart-[[exclusive]] "Star Raider" collection.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C40GX5luy1l/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' Cannonball from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
{{LegacySkidsMold}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
* The idea that the "Cannonball" persona is passed from pirate to pirate over the years is an obvious nod to the Dread Pirate Roberts from ''{{w|The Princess Bride (film)|The Princess Bride}}''.
* Cannonball's online bio note has a discrepancy from the version on the package back. The online note refers to Cannonball's crew spending their loot on (in addition to black-market [[energon star]]s) something referred to as "[[Holo-chip|pleasure programs]]"; on the package, the line is the same, but "pleasure programs" has been replaced by the more family-friendly "hot, airbrushed graphics for their vehicle modes".
*''Kre-O'' Cannonball uses existing ''Kre-O'' pieces as part of his build, as he uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet and the [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] gun-hand, although his door pieces appear to be unique (to better represent the original character).

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legacy Star Raiders]]
[[Category:Pirates]]
[[Category:Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Cannonball (Cybertron)

2024-10-29T20:35:04Z

Pandatee 01:

{{disambig3|Cannonball}}
{{factions|decepticon|cybearth|starseeker}}
:''Avast! Cannonball do be a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[Image:Cannonball UT.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Life is pain. Anyone who says otherwise is selling something.]]
Leader of a gang of interstellar pirates and captain of the ''[[Sea Slag]]'', the dread pirate they call '''Cannonball''' is only a Decepticon because [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] lets his crew roam free, provided they leave the Decepticon starships alone and focus their attentions more on the [[Autobot]]s. Cannonball is all too happy to do so. When he and his crew aren't looting and pillaging, they're causing trouble in some seedy port on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], using their ill-gotten gains to purchase black-market [[energon star]]s or dubious-sounding "pleasure programs".

Cannonball's crew can be readily identified by the bright airbrushed graphics that adorn their [[alternate mode]]s. Cannonball himself features bright green {{w|Oingo Boingo}}-style skeletons.

Though "Cannonball" has been terrorizing spacelanes for centuries, it has not been ''this'' Cannonball... he is in fact the tenth space pirate to use that name and legacy. One day he will train a replacement to take his name, and that pirate will take on the legacy with a whole new crew. Until that day, though, Cannonball plans to live it up!

On [[Earth]], Cannonball and his then-landlubber crew prowl the highways, robbing shipments and retreating to the mythical [[Pirate Oasis]].

Arrrr.

==Fiction==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:The-Dark-Heart-of-Sandokan-Decepticons.jpg|thumb|left]]
The latest in the line of pirates known as Cannonball was captain of the ''[[Kalis' Lament (Cybertron)|Kalis' Lament]]'' after the defeat of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. He had recruited several former Decepticons into his crew, including [[Brushguard]], [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]], [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runamuck]] and his first mate, [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]]. One dark night in space, a probe returned to the ship with information about possible treasure—a [[Force Chip]] aboard an Autobot ship that had been shot down over the planet [[Sandokan]]. Cannonball cautioned his crew about journeying to Sandokan, for it was a cursed planet if the tales were true. He gave Buzzsaw a good thrashing for doubting the stories. Instead of proceeding directly for the planet, Cannonball decided to come at the treasure sideways—he called in an old favor from the mercenary [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)|Astrotrain]], sending him on ahead to test the planet's defenses and seek out the Force Chip. If he were successful, so much the better; if he failed, at least Cannonball would have a better understanding of the planet and what protected it.

True enough, Astrotrain was overpowered by [[Synthos]], the dark creature who controlled the world, empowered by the ancient [[Dark Heart of Sandokan]]. Cannonball and some of his crew arrived in advance of the ''Kalis' Lament'' in a small shuttle, seeking to take advantage of the creature after Astrotrain softened it up. Unfortunately for Cannonball, he lost track of the Autobots in the melee, and they managed to sneak aboard his shuttle and hijack the vessel, making off with the Force Chip and leaving Cannonball and crew stranded waiting for a pick-up. It wasn't a total loss, though—Cannonball managed to recover the Dark Heart itself from Synthos, and left it in the gleeful and capable hands of his science officer, Brushguard, to unlock the crystal's secrets. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}

===''TransTech''===
The 10th Cannonball of [[Aurex 1107.23 Beta]] was brought up on a trivia bonus on the [[Axiom Nexus Cybernet Infocore]] by [[I-QUEUE]], as part of a lesson on the pirates throughout the [[multiverse]] who have used the "[[Cannonball (disambiguation)|Cannonball]]" persona. {{storylink|Transformers I.Q.|Transformers I.Q. in TCC #55}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:Cannonball_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|75px|thumb|Oh, bugger.]]
Cannonball attacked the city along with [[Smolder (PCC)|Smolder]]. {{storylink|Bad at Fighting? Rescue Team Protectobots, Dispatch!}}

===Spacewarp's Log===
[[Spacewarp]] had engaged in some manner of business with Cannonball. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Spacewarp's Log (1), 2015/10/27}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cyb-toy Cannonball.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hide the rum.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Cannonball''' (Deluxe class, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Hammer attachment, claw attachment, Earth Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d2rz'''
{{toydesigner|[[Dwight Stall]] (deco artist),<ref>{{citesocial|quote=So Cannonball was a character created by Dwight Stall. He was helping us out, he predominantly does Marvel figures, but every once in a while he would basically pinch it and do some deco for us. Gave him a break from his normal Marvel stuff. So he did a handful of things in movie 1, and here and there. So he did Cannonball, kind of the weird Mardi Gras theme or or something like that.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGOC47Wrt5Y&t=1009s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=LIVE: Cybertron Starscream/Cannonball thoughts|year-2024|month=03|day=23}}</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Part of the seventh wave of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxes, Cannonball is a [[redeco]] of the ''Cybertron'' Deluxe [[Red Alert (Armada)#Cybertron|Red Alert]] toy, transforming into an unlicensed approximation of a {{w|Dodge Magnum}} with roof-mounted lights and giant, vibrant green detailing of a skull and skeletons on his roof and doors, respectively. In both vehicle and robot mode, inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into his rear window releases a pair of flip-out (non-firing) blasters. Hidden in his legs (his car-mode hood) are hammer and claw attachments for the "blaster" stub on his left arm in place of a hand.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/Cannonball/cannonball.htm More information on Cannonball at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

===''Universe'' (2003)===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Downshift vs. Cannonball: Search for the Pirate Moon''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Hammer attachment, claw attachment, Earth Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d2rz'''

: As a 2007 [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] special, [[Walmart]] got two ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]''-branded two-packs of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxes. Cannonball was repackaged with [[Downshift (Energon)#Cybertron|the ''Cybertron'' version of Downshift]], with a cardback story about Downshift hunting Cannonball's gang of pirates... in a setting that had nothing to do with a [[Barbarossa|moon]]. Oh well. Both toys were identical to their individual releases.

===''Legacy''===
[[File:Legacy_United_Cannonball.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You wear fine redecoes well.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-ss|'''Star Raider Cannonball''' (Deluxe Class, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Cyber Key, claw attachment, hammer attachment, lightbar/key port
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[March 14]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESK6ZEhqM5Y Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 14, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Mark Maher]].</ref>

:''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy United]]'' "Star Raider Cannonball" is an extensive retool of [[Crankcase (G1)#Legacy|''Legacy'' Crankcase]], itself a heavy retool of [[Skids (G1)#Legacy|Skids]] from the same line, transforming into a SUV with a lightbar.

: He comes with a [[Cyber Key]] which can be inserted into a slot on the roof of his vehicle mode. This homages the original concept, but does not activate any features. Instead, he retains Crankcase's shoulder guns as a nod to his original gimmick. He also has sculpted [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux-door kibble]] on his shoulders and a faux-head between his lightbars to further resemble the original toy. The green skeleton on his doors has been replaced with a flaming skull, drawing inspiration from the [[Vok]]. His lightbar and Cyber Key port are molded together as a single removable part attached with a 5 mm post. Cannonball's hammer and claw can fit in the gaps of his shins like his original toy.

:Cannonball was revealed in the [[Walmart]] Collector Con online event on [[March 7]], [[2024]], as part of the Walmart-[[exclusive]] "Star Raider" collection.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C40GX5luy1l/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' Cannonball from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
{{LegacySkidsMold}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
* The idea that the "Cannonball" persona is passed from pirate to pirate over the years is an obvious nod to the Dread Pirate Roberts from ''{{w|The Princess Bride (film)|The Princess Bride}}''.
* Cannonball's online bio note has a discrepancy from the version on the package back. The online note refers to Cannonball's crew spending their loot on (in addition to black-market [[energon star]]s) something referred to as "[[Holo-chip|pleasure programs]]"; on the package, the line is the same, but "pleasure programs" has been replaced by the more family-friendly "hot, airbrushed graphics for their vehicle modes".
*''Kre-O'' Cannonball uses existing ''Kre-O'' pieces as part of his build, as he uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet and the [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] gun-hand, although his door pieces appear to be unique (to better represent the original character).

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legacy Star Raiders]]
[[Category:Pirates]]
[[Category:Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Cannonball (G1)

2024-10-29T20:34:16Z

Pandatee 01:

{{disambig3|Cannonball}}
{{factions|decepticon|starseeker}}
:''Cannonball is the name taken by [[Decepticon]] pirate captains from the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:BotCon2014 PirateCannonball CardArt.jpg|300px|thumb|"And I half expected it to be made of wood. You are without doubt the worst pirate I’ve ever heard of." "But you have heard of me."]]
'''Cannonball''' is a name passed down a lineage of great [[Decepticon]] pirates.

==Fiction==
===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:Cannonball-hoisttheflag.JPG|left|thumb|You will remember this as the day you almost caught captain Cannonball!]]

Cannonball the 1st commanded the nomadic [[Maraudicon]]s, an army which let him rise to the rank of [[Decepticon Warlord]]. He was among the Warlords who were eliminated when [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] sent an unwitting [[Falcon (G1)|suicide bomber]] to a council meeting. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}

Cannonball the 3rd undertook a voyage to the nightmare planet [[Twin Star|Toruin]], but faced mutiny during the escape to the nearby [[Twin Star|Sperity]]. Cannonball the 4th achieved success in the [[Garyun Melee]].

Cannonball the 5th was enjoying a "shore leave" in [[Tetra Gar]] with the rest of his crew, where he managed to win the "[[Shokaract|Hunter]]" in a game of cards from an ill-mannered gambling rube. After a brief exchange, the Hunter and Cannonball came to an agreement; the Hunter would be a helping hand on Cannonball's ship, the ''[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]]''. In exchange the Hunter could leave at any time he wished, free to pursue whatever "called" to him when he would encounter it.

Cannonball was counting his crew's loot in the fourth arm of the [[Rhondarian Cluster]] when he caught sight of a small vessel being pursued by [[Vanguard-class Deep Space Interceptor|an Autobot ship]]. The pirate captain was impressed by the tenacity and gumption of the Decepticons being pursued, and so blasted away their pursuers before inviting them on board.

On one occasion, he led his crew to a planet of bipedal reptiles who hoarded Energon as artifacts. The Star Seekers encountered resistance, but Cannonball made short work of those who opposed him with his golden dueling daggers. Cannonball later ordered his crew to break into a special vault. The crew successfully acquired access to what was within: a single lizard holding a piece of paper. Pleased with his newly acquired prize, Cannonball told his crew that their greatest bounty awaited them in the near future.

He next led the ''Tidal Wave'' into the "[[Demon's Maw]]". Cannonball had to periodically reassure his crew that their goal was in view as the trip proved itself to be extremely long and boring. When the creature inhabiting the "Demon's Maw" attacked their ship, Cannonball led his crew on a counter-assault. With [[Axor]]’s help, he managed to force the creature to flee, earning him many cheers from his band of buccaneers.

[[File:HtF-Cannonballwinks.jpg|thumb|upright=0.75|I have no say in it. It's a pirate's life for me. Savvy?]]
He later led an attack on [[Ventax II]]. During the attack, he had to reprimand [[Tornado]] for deviating from his orders, and later confronted the little ‘bot on-ship about the presence of a Deberian [[Sky Seer]] aboard. Cannonball took a liking to the bird, and opted to keep it as a pet.

Immediately prior to Cannonball's great heist, Cannonball locked himself away in his quarters, only occasionally conversing with the Navigator. When he finally revealed his plan to his crew at large, he declared that the Star Seekers would be traveling into Cybertron’s far future in order to siphon the planet of its energy. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}

The trip through time took its toll on the ''Tidal Wave'', and they missed their destination by an unknown amount of time, but Captain Cannonball went on with his plan nonetheless. A small addition needed to be made to his scheme though: to take possession of a space bridge. Using one of Ferak's many inventions to do so, Cannonball encountered the Decepticon [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] along the way. Impressed by her violent capabilities, he hired her to accompany his crew on their heist. They then used the [[space bridge]] to get inside Unicron’s head, still in orbit around Cybertron. As the chaos bringer's remains were being primed for the planet-wide siphoning, the [[Cybertronian Knight]]s came to oppose the Star Seekers. Cannonball attempted to take on [[Cheetor (BW)|Alpha Trizer]] on his own, but was easily bested by the Autobot elder. As it turns out, Cannonball's plan would have failed even if the knights hadn't interfered; Cybertron couldn't be drained of Energon, as it had become a technorganic planet in the time Cannonball had traveled to. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}

[[File:StarscreampossessesCannonball-TPJ.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.65|So there is a curse...that's interesting.]]
Eventually breaking out of incarceration, the pirates found themselves on the run from the Cybertronian Knights, but they nonetheless set out on their next adventure: tracking down [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]’s immortal spark! Their journey took them to [[Shut-Up-Tornado-I'm-Trying-To-Think|a small nameless planetoid]] inhabiting a "safe zone" between several black holes. Captain Cannonball and his crew discovered there an ancient Quintesson, who offered them the last known location of Starscream’s spark in exchange for being taken aboard their ship.

As soon as the Quintesson was brought aboard, strange happenings began across the ''Tidal Wave''. These events culminated in Starscream’s spark revealing itself and taking over Cannonball’s body in a mutiny spearheaded by Flamewar. With Cannonball’s body being reformatted to suit Starscream’s needs, his spark was locked away in the very container with which the captain had planned to capture Starscream. Cannonball was then left stranded on the barren planetoid, though several of his loyalists stayed behind as well.

Flamewar would take up the mantle of Cannonball from that point on. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}
{{--}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===

Cannonball the 3rd ran a crew of pirates called the [[Star Seeker]]s during the Great War. After the [[Armistice]] and the failure of the [[Great Push]], Cannonball III and his mechs were hunted down by the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] and [[Death's Head (G1)|his partner]]. They were returned to Cybertron for incarceration and/or punishment. {{storylink|Safe Spaces|Star Dasher's profile}}

==Toys==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2014Cannonball.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|It's the Oingo Boingo van!]]
*'''Pirates vs Knights''' (BotCon 2014 box set)
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Pirate Cannonball" is a retool of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Ratchet (WFC)#Prime|Ratchet]] in black and gold with a new head, transforming into a SUV. He has a "dramatic head reveal" [[gimmick]], with his [[robot mode]] head being spring-loaded to pop up once his "backpack" is pulled down and features [[5 mm post|5mm peg-holes]] for his hands, a pair on his front bumpers/shins, and a pair on his vehicle roof. He comes with a pair of blades that can mount/be held via 5 mm post, and his hands can be swung down at the wrist to give the appearance of the blades sprouting out of his wrists. The blades can mount into the peg-holes on his front bumper, creating a battle mode, or store on tabs underneath the vehicle mode. Cannonball comes in a box set with fellow pirates [[Ferak#Timelines|Ferak]], [[Tornado#Timelines|Tornado]], [[Scorponok (G1)#Timelines|Scorponok]], and [[Olin Zarak#Timelines|Olin Zarak]], plus knights [[Ginrai (robot)#Timelines|Ginrai]] and [[Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Devcon]].

:The initial concept for Pirate Cannonball utilized the ''Prime'' [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Prime|Wheeljack]] mold instead.<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report by griffin]</ref><ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/137564-petes-robot-convention-and-twerk-academy/?p=3543444 Post by Petes Robo Con (Pete Sinclair) on The Allspark Forums, 2017/06/29]</ref> A large number of the toys suffered from assembly errors, which led to the obvious potential of a redeco as [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] never being seriously considered.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210314145943/https://www.allspark.com/2020/04/in-hand-images-of-the-discontinued-unicron-trilogy-red-alert-from-arms-micron-ratchet-botcon-cannonball/ In-Hand Images of The Discontinued <nowiki>[sic]</nowiki> Unicron Trilogy Red Alert From Arms Micron Ratchet/BotCon Cannonball] at The Allspark [archived]</ref>

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] [[First Aid (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot First Aid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/StarSeeker/BCCannonball/cannonball.htm More information on Cannonball at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

===''Legacy''===
[[File:Legacy_United_Cannonball.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
{{see|Cannonball (Cybertron)#Legacy}}

==Notes==
* The ''Wings'' incarnation of Cannonball (the Fifth) is visually an homage to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]] while his background as a Star Seeker is taken from the [[Cannonball (Prime)|Aligned incarnation of Cannonball]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Star Seekers]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Star Seekers]]

Cannonball (G1)

2024-10-29T20:30:00Z

Pandatee 01:

{{disambig3|Cannonball}}
{{factions|decepticon|starseeker}}
:''Cannonball is the name taken by [[Decepticon]] pirate captains from the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:BotCon2014 PirateCannonball CardArt.jpg|300px|thumb|"And I half expected it to be made of wood. You are without doubt the worst pirate I’ve ever heard of." "But you have heard of me."]]
'''Cannonball''' is a name passed down a lineage of great [[Decepticon]] pirates.

==Fiction==
===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:Cannonball-hoisttheflag.JPG|left|thumb|You will remember this as the day you almost caught captain Cannonball!]]

Cannonball the 1st commanded the nomadic [[Maraudicon]]s, an army which let him rise to the rank of [[Decepticon Warlord]]. He was among the Warlords who were eliminated when [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] sent an unwitting [[Falcon (G1)|suicide bomber]] to a council meeting. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}

Cannonball the 3rd undertook a voyage to the nightmare planet [[Twin Star|Toruin]], but faced mutiny during the escape to the nearby [[Twin Star|Sperity]]. Cannonball the 4th achieved success in the [[Garyun Melee]].

Cannonball the 5th was enjoying a "shore leave" in [[Tetra Gar]] with the rest of his crew, where he managed to win the "[[Shokaract|Hunter]]" in a game of cards from an ill-mannered gambling rube. After a brief exchange, the Hunter and Cannonball came to an agreement; the Hunter would be a helping hand on Cannonball's ship, the ''[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]]''. In exchange the Hunter could leave at any time he wished, free to pursue whatever "called" to him when he would encounter it.

Cannonball was counting his crew's loot in the fourth arm of the [[Rhondarian Cluster]] when he caught sight of a small vessel being pursued by [[Vanguard-class Deep Space Interceptor|an Autobot ship]]. The pirate captain was impressed by the tenacity and gumption of the Decepticons being pursued, and so blasted away their pursuers before inviting them on board.

On one occasion, he led his crew to a planet of bipedal reptiles who hoarded Energon as artifacts. The Star Seekers encountered resistance, but Cannonball made short work of those who opposed him with his golden dueling daggers. Cannonball later ordered his crew to break into a special vault. The crew successfully acquired access to what was within: a single lizard holding a piece of paper. Pleased with his newly acquired prize, Cannonball told his crew that their greatest bounty awaited them in the near future.

He next led the ''Tidal Wave'' into the "[[Demon's Maw]]". Cannonball had to periodically reassure his crew that their goal was in view as the trip proved itself to be extremely long and boring. When the creature inhabiting the "Demon's Maw" attacked their ship, Cannonball led his crew on a counter-assault. With [[Axor]]’s help, he managed to force the creature to flee, earning him many cheers from his band of buccaneers.

[[File:HtF-Cannonballwinks.jpg|thumb|upright=0.75|I have no say in it. It's a pirate's life for me. Savvy?]]
He later led an attack on [[Ventax II]]. During the attack, he had to reprimand [[Tornado]] for deviating from his orders, and later confronted the little ‘bot on-ship about the presence of a Deberian [[Sky Seer]] aboard. Cannonball took a liking to the bird, and opted to keep it as a pet.

Immediately prior to Cannonball's great heist, Cannonball locked himself away in his quarters, only occasionally conversing with the Navigator. When he finally revealed his plan to his crew at large, he declared that the Star Seekers would be traveling into Cybertron’s far future in order to siphon the planet of its energy. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}

The trip through time took its toll on the ''Tidal Wave'', and they missed their destination by an unknown amount of time, but Captain Cannonball went on with his plan nonetheless. A small addition needed to be made to his scheme though: to take possession of a space bridge. Using one of Ferak's many inventions to do so, Cannonball encountered the Decepticon [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] along the way. Impressed by her violent capabilities, he hired her to accompany his crew on their heist. They then used the [[space bridge]] to get inside Unicron’s head, still in orbit around Cybertron. As the chaos bringer's remains were being primed for the planet-wide siphoning, the [[Cybertronian Knight]]s came to oppose the Star Seekers. Cannonball attempted to take on [[Cheetor (BW)|Alpha Trizer]] on his own, but was easily bested by the Autobot elder. As it turns out, Cannonball's plan would have failed even if the knights hadn't interfered; Cybertron couldn't be drained of Energon, as it had become a technorganic planet in the time Cannonball had traveled to. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}

[[File:StarscreampossessesCannonball-TPJ.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.65]]
Eventually breaking out of incarceration, the pirates found themselves on the run from the Cybertronian Knights, but they nonetheless set out on their next adventure: tracking down [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]’s immortal spark! Their journey took them to [[Shut-Up-Tornado-I'm-Trying-To-Think|a small nameless planetoid]] inhabiting a "safe zone" between several black holes. Captain Cannonball and his crew discovered there an ancient Quintesson, who offered them the last known location of Starscream’s spark in exchange for being taken aboard their ship.

As soon as the Quintesson was brought aboard, strange happenings began across the ''Tidal Wave''. These events culminated in Starscream’s spark revealing itself and taking over Cannonball’s body in a mutiny spearheaded by Flamewar. With Cannonball’s body being reformatted to suit Starscream’s needs, his spark was locked away in the very container with which the captain had planned to capture Starscream. Cannonball was then left stranded on the barren planetoid, though several of his loyalists stayed behind as well.

Flamewar would take up the mantle of Cannonball from that point on. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}
{{--}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===

Cannonball the 3rd ran a crew of pirates called the [[Star Seeker]]s during the Great War. After the [[Armistice]] and the failure of the [[Great Push]], Cannonball III and his mechs were hunted down by the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] and [[Death's Head (G1)|his partner]]. They were returned to Cybertron for incarceration and/or punishment. {{storylink|Safe Spaces|Star Dasher's profile}}

==Toys==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2014Cannonball.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|It's the Oingo Boingo van!]]
*'''Pirates vs Knights''' (BotCon 2014 box set)
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Pirate Cannonball" is a retool of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Ratchet (WFC)#Prime|Ratchet]] in black and gold with a new head, transforming into a SUV. He has a "dramatic head reveal" [[gimmick]], with his [[robot mode]] head being spring-loaded to pop up once his "backpack" is pulled down and features [[5 mm post|5mm peg-holes]] for his hands, a pair on his front bumpers/shins, and a pair on his vehicle roof. He comes with a pair of blades that can mount/be held via 5 mm post, and his hands can be swung down at the wrist to give the appearance of the blades sprouting out of his wrists. The blades can mount into the peg-holes on his front bumper, creating a battle mode, or store on tabs underneath the vehicle mode. Cannonball comes in a box set with fellow pirates [[Ferak#Timelines|Ferak]], [[Tornado#Timelines|Tornado]], [[Scorponok (G1)#Timelines|Scorponok]], and [[Olin Zarak#Timelines|Olin Zarak]], plus knights [[Ginrai (robot)#Timelines|Ginrai]] and [[Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Devcon]].

:The initial concept for Pirate Cannonball utilized the ''Prime'' [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Prime|Wheeljack]] mold instead.<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report by griffin]</ref><ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/137564-petes-robot-convention-and-twerk-academy/?p=3543444 Post by Petes Robo Con (Pete Sinclair) on The Allspark Forums, 2017/06/29]</ref> A large number of the toys suffered from assembly errors, which led to the obvious potential of a redeco as [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] never being seriously considered.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210314145943/https://www.allspark.com/2020/04/in-hand-images-of-the-discontinued-unicron-trilogy-red-alert-from-arms-micron-ratchet-botcon-cannonball/ In-Hand Images of The Discontinued <nowiki>[sic]</nowiki> Unicron Trilogy Red Alert From Arms Micron Ratchet/BotCon Cannonball] at The Allspark [archived]</ref>

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] [[First Aid (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot First Aid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/StarSeeker/BCCannonball/cannonball.htm More information on Cannonball at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

===''Legacy''===
[[File:Legacy_United_Cannonball.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
{{see|Cannonball (Cybertron)#Legacy}}

==Notes==
* The ''Wings'' incarnation of Cannonball (the Fifth) is visually an homage to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]] while his background as a Star Seeker is taken from the [[Cannonball (Prime)|Aligned incarnation of Cannonball]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Star Seekers]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Star Seekers]]

Cannonball (G1)

2024-10-29T20:17:16Z

Pandatee 01:

{{disambig3|Cannonball}}
{{factions|decepticon|starseeker}}
:''Cannonball is the name taken by [[Decepticon]] pirate captains from the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:BotCon2014 PirateCannonball CardArt.jpg|300px|thumb]]
'''Cannonball''' is a name passed down a lineage of great [[Decepticon]] pirates.

==Fiction==
===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:Cannonball-hoisttheflag.JPG|left|thumb|You will remember this as the day you almost caught captain Cannonball!]]

Cannonball the 1st commanded the nomadic [[Maraudicon]]s, an army which let him rise to the rank of [[Decepticon Warlord]]. He was among the Warlords who were eliminated when [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] sent an unwitting [[Falcon (G1)|suicide bomber]] to a council meeting. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}

Cannonball the 3rd undertook a voyage to the nightmare planet [[Twin Star|Toruin]], but faced mutiny during the escape to the nearby [[Twin Star|Sperity]]. Cannonball the 4th achieved success in the [[Garyun Melee]].

Cannonball the 5th was enjoying a "shore leave" in [[Tetra Gar]] with the rest of his crew, where he managed to win the "[[Shokaract|Hunter]]" in a game of cards from an ill-mannered gambling rube. After a brief exchange, the Hunter and Cannonball came to an agreement; the Hunter would be a helping hand on Cannonball's ship, the ''[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]]''. In exchange the Hunter could leave at any time he wished, free to pursue whatever "called" to him when he would encounter it.

Cannonball was counting his crew's loot in the fourth arm of the [[Rhondarian Cluster]] when he caught sight of a small vessel being pursued by [[Vanguard-class Deep Space Interceptor|an Autobot ship]]. The pirate captain was impressed by the tenacity and gumption of the Decepticons being pursued, and so blasted away their pursuers before inviting them on board.

On one occasion, he led his crew to a planet of bipedal reptiles who hoarded Energon as artifacts. The Star Seekers encountered resistance, but Cannonball made short work of those who opposed him with his golden dueling daggers. Cannonball later ordered his crew to break into a special vault. The crew successfully acquired access to what was within: a single lizard holding a piece of paper. Pleased with his newly acquired prize, Cannonball told his crew that their greatest bounty awaited them in the near future.

He next led the ''Tidal Wave'' into the "[[Demon's Maw]]". Cannonball had to periodically reassure his crew that their goal was in view as the trip proved itself to be extremely long and boring. When the creature inhabiting the "Demon's Maw" attacked their ship, Cannonball led his crew on a counter-assault. With [[Axor]]’s help, he managed to force the creature to flee, earning him many cheers from his band of buccaneers.

[[File:HtF-Cannonballwinks.jpg|thumb|upright=0.75|I have no say in it. It's a pirate's life for me. Savvy?]]
He later led an attack on [[Ventax II]]. During the attack, he had to reprimand [[Tornado]] for deviating from his orders, and later confronted the little ‘bot on-ship about the presence of a Deberian [[Sky Seer]] aboard. Cannonball took a liking to the bird, and opted to keep it as a pet.

Immediately prior to Cannonball's great heist, Cannonball locked himself away in his quarters, only occasionally conversing with the Navigator. When he finally revealed his plan to his crew at large, he declared that the Star Seekers would be traveling into Cybertron’s far future in order to siphon the planet of its energy. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}

The trip through time took its toll on the ''Tidal Wave'', and they missed their destination by an unknown amount of time, but Captain Cannonball went on with his plan nonetheless. A small addition needed to be made to his scheme though: to take possession of a space bridge. Using one of Ferak's many inventions to do so, Cannonball encountered the Decepticon [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] along the way. Impressed by her violent capabilities, he hired her to accompany his crew on their heist. They then used the [[space bridge]] to get inside Unicron’s head, still in orbit around Cybertron. As the chaos bringer's remains were being primed for the planet-wide siphoning, the [[Cybertronian Knight]]s came to oppose the Star Seekers. Cannonball attempted to take on [[Cheetor (BW)|Alpha Trizer]] on his own, but was easily bested by the Autobot elder. As it turns out, Cannonball's plan would have failed even if the knights hadn't interfered; Cybertron couldn't be drained of Energon, as it had become a technorganic planet in the time Cannonball had traveled to. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}

[[File:StarscreampossessesCannonball-TPJ.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.65]]
Eventually breaking out of incarceration, the pirates found themselves on the run from the Cybertronian Knights, but they nonetheless set out on their next adventure: tracking down [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]’s immortal spark! Their journey took them to [[Shut-Up-Tornado-I'm-Trying-To-Think|a small nameless planetoid]] inhabiting a "safe zone" between several black holes. Captain Cannonball and his crew discovered there an ancient Quintesson, who offered them the last known location of Starscream’s spark in exchange for being taken aboard their ship.

As soon as the Quintesson was brought aboard, strange happenings began across the ''Tidal Wave''. These events culminated in Starscream’s spark revealing itself and taking over Cannonball’s body in a mutiny spearheaded by Flamewar. With Cannonball’s body being reformatted to suit Starscream’s needs, his spark was locked away in the very container with which the captain had planned to capture Starscream. Cannonball was then left stranded on the barren planetoid, though several of his loyalists stayed behind as well.

Flamewar would take up the mantle of Cannonball from that point on. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}
{{--}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===

Cannonball the 3rd ran a crew of pirates called the [[Star Seeker]]s during the Great War. After the [[Armistice]] and the failure of the [[Great Push]], Cannonball III and his mechs were hunted down by the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] and [[Death's Head (G1)|his partner]]. They were returned to Cybertron for incarceration and/or punishment. {{storylink|Safe Spaces|Star Dasher's profile}}

==Toys==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2014Cannonball.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|It's the Oingo Boingo van!]]
*'''Pirates vs Knights''' (BotCon 2014 box set)
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Pirate Cannonball" is a retool of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Ratchet (WFC)#Prime|Ratchet]] in black and gold with a new head, transforming into a SUV. He has a "dramatic head reveal" [[gimmick]], with his [[robot mode]] head being spring-loaded to pop up once his "backpack" is pulled down and features [[5 mm post|5mm peg-holes]] for his hands, a pair on his front bumpers/shins, and a pair on his vehicle roof. He comes with a pair of blades that can mount/be held via 5 mm post, and his hands can be swung down at the wrist to give the appearance of the blades sprouting out of his wrists. The blades can mount into the peg-holes on his front bumper, creating a battle mode, or store on tabs underneath the vehicle mode. Cannonball comes in a box set with fellow pirates [[Ferak#Timelines|Ferak]], [[Tornado#Timelines|Tornado]], [[Scorponok (G1)#Timelines|Scorponok]], and [[Olin Zarak#Timelines|Olin Zarak]], plus knights [[Ginrai (robot)#Timelines|Ginrai]] and [[Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Devcon]].

:The initial concept for Pirate Cannonball utilized the ''Prime'' [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Prime|Wheeljack]] mold instead.<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report by griffin]</ref><ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/137564-petes-robot-convention-and-twerk-academy/?p=3543444 Post by Petes Robo Con (Pete Sinclair) on The Allspark Forums, 2017/06/29]</ref> A large number of the toys suffered from assembly errors, which led to the obvious potential of a redeco as [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] never being seriously considered.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210314145943/https://www.allspark.com/2020/04/in-hand-images-of-the-discontinued-unicron-trilogy-red-alert-from-arms-micron-ratchet-botcon-cannonball/ In-Hand Images of The Discontinued <nowiki>[sic]</nowiki> Unicron Trilogy Red Alert From Arms Micron Ratchet/BotCon Cannonball] at The Allspark [archived]</ref>

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] [[First Aid (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot First Aid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/StarSeeker/BCCannonball/cannonball.htm More information on Cannonball at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

===''Legacy''===
[[File:Legacy_United_Cannonball.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
{{see|Cannonball (Cybertron)#Legacy}}

==Notes==
* The ''Wings'' incarnation of Cannonball (the Fifth) is visually an homage to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]] while his background as a Star Seeker is taken from the [[Cannonball (Prime)|Aligned incarnation of Cannonball]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Star Seekers]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Star Seekers]]

Transformers Online (2017 video game)

2024-08-08T08:39:53Z

Pandatee 01:

{{disambig2|the 2017 team shooter|the 2012 MMORPG|Transformers Online (2012 video game)}}
{{picsneeded|Screenshots}}
{{videogame
|title=''Transformers Online''
|japanese=变形金刚Online
|romaji=Biànxíng Jīngāng Online
|image=变形金刚 Transformers Online.jpg
|caption=
|developer=[[Tencent Games]]
|publisher=[[Hasbro]]
|date=N/A
|platforms=Online
}}

'''''Transformers Online''''' is a Chinese multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Tencent Games and published by Hasbro. Tencent Games revealed the Unreal 4 Engine project during ChinaJoy 2016, which left most players surprised. According to MMOCulture, the game is a "role-based team shooter" similar to ''[[Overwatch 2|Overwatch]]''. The first closed beta test began on August 5th, 2016 and ended on August 26, 2016 in China. The third beta test began on May 18, 2017. The most recent update slightly updated the graphics, added a mandatory tutorial to newcomers, and gave all playable characters more skills & abilities to be up to equal caliber as ''Overwatch'' fighters. The Open Beta Test officially began on June 23, 2017. To date, no further details confirm of a Western release.

User registrations were closed on November 14, 2019, with the game being confirmed to shut down on February 13, 2020.<ref> https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2019/12/18/transformers-online-certain-affinity-tencent-g1-ps4-xb1-pc/</ref>

==Gameplay==
Similarly to ''[[Transformers Universe (Jagex)|Transformers Universe]]'', every character has both a shield and spark bar. However, players on both teams are able to choose their fighter regardless of faction. (Furthermore, not all characters have an ability/weapon in vehicle mode.) Each playable character also has both a melee weapon and a ranged weapon that can be interchanged in combat.

===Game modes===
After the player completes a story mode tutorial as Optimus Prime, they are able to access four playable game modes:

* '''Point Capture''' pits one team against another (regardless of faction). The team that captures the most/all points on the map wins the match.
* '''Death Match''' is a free-for-all mode, in which the winning player is declared by having the most kills after the time limit expires
* '''Blade Wars''' is a mode in which characters are limited to using their melee weapons
* '''AI Bots''' is a virtual simulation mode that allows the players to practice any character's' combat skills on practice targets

==Characters==
{{featuredcharacters|nonumbering=true
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/games|''Movie'' Optimus Prime/Nemesis Prime]]
**[[Optimus Prime (G1)|''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime]] (alternate skins)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|''Generation 1'' Bumblebee]]
**[[Bumblebee (Movie)/games|''Movie'' Bumblebee]] (alternate skins)
*[[Ratchet (G1)|''Generation 1'' Ratchet]]
**[[Ratchet (Movie)|''Movie'' Ratchet]] (alternate skin)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]
*[[Hound (Movie)|Hound]]
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)|''Generation 1'' Grimlock]]
**[[Grimlock (AOE)|''Movie'' Grimlock]] (alternate skin)
*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]]

|c2=
*[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]]
*[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|''Generation 1'' Megatron]]
**[[Megatron (Movie)/games|''Movie'' Megatron]] (alternate skins)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
*[[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]
*[[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]]
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]
}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Optimus Prime firing.jpg
File:Optimus-Prime TFO.jpg
File:Bumblebee TFO.jpg
File:Ratchet TFO.jpg
File:Bluestreak TFO.jpg
File:Jazz TFO.jpg
File:G1 Optimus Prime TFO.jpg
File:Sunstreaker TFO.jpg
File:Wheeljack TFO.jpg
File:Brawn TFO.jpg
File:Megatron TFO.jpg
File:Soundwave TFO.jpg
File:Deadend TFO.jpg
File:Brawl TFO.jpg
File:Swindle TFO.jpg
File:Drag Strip TFO.jpg
File:Mirage TFO.jpg
File:Arcee TFO.jpg
File:Nemesis-Prime TFO.jpg
File:Megatron and Nemesis-Prime TFO.jpg
File:Bumblebee-AOE TFO.jpg
File:Megatron-TLK TFO.jpg
File:Hound TFO.jpg
File:Crosshairs TFO.jpg
</gallery>

==Notes==
*The game is ''extremely'' similar to ''Overwatch'', with some characters having the ''exact same kits'' as existing Overwatch characters.

==External links==
*[http://www.mmorpg.com/newsroom.cfm/read/40741/Tencent-Reveals-Transformers-Online.html/utm_campaign/MMORPG%20Newsletter/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email/eatrack/%5B%7Cemail%7C%5D,7]
*[http://mmoculture.com/2016/07/transformers-online-tencent-games-reveal-new-ue4-team-shooter/]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1B8jqXtwH4]
*[http://mmoculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Transformers-Online-Cash-Shop.jpg]
*[http://mmoculture.com/2016/08/transformers-online-first-look-at-unreal-engine-4-team-shooter/]

{{gamestub}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Online}}
[[Category:Online games]]

Commander Wolffe

2024-06-08T11:21:50Z

Pandatee 01:

{{faction|galacticrepublic}}
:''Wolffe is a [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] [[Cloning|clone]] from [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]].''

[[Image:Commander Wolffe package art.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]

Clone '''Commander Wolffe''' is an elite [[clone trooper]] and leader of the [[Wolfpack]] squadron.
{{TOCclear}}

==Toys==
===''Crossovers''===
[[Image:Crossovers-toy_CommanderWolffe.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Wolfpack is back causin' mass destruction]]

*'''Clone Commander Wolffe / Republic Gunship''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles

:Commander Wolffe is a [[redeco]] of the 2009 [[retool]] of the [[Clone pilot|Clone Pilot/Republic Gunship]] toy, transforming from a robot into a [[Republic Gunship]]. He's armed with two firing missile launchers that detach to form handheld guns in robot mode. The side panels of the vehicle mode have been retooled to now close off the sides of the gunship, removing the clips to attach pilot figures, as well as removing the 2 spherical side cannons which previous versions of the mold had. Though his cockpit can be opened, no pilot figure is included and the windows are molded in opaque plastic. Wolffe's blue and white deco and markings identifies the ship as part of the Wolfpack squad.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/SWTF/CloneCommanderWolffe/clonecommanderwolffe.htm More information on Clone Commander Wolffe at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==External links==
{{wookiee|CC-3636|Wolffe}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wolffe}}
[[Category:Clone troopers]]

File:Commander Wolffe package art.jpg

2024-06-08T11:21:13Z

Pandatee 01: Commander Wolffe packaging art for Crossovers Star Wars Commander Wolffe, derived from Hasbro promotional image {{StarWarsTFpackagingart}}{{unknown artist}}

[[Commander Wolffe]] [[packaging art]] for [[Transformers: Crossovers|Crossovers]] [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] Commander Wolffe, derived from [[Hasbro]] promotional image
{{StarWarsTFpackagingart}}{{unknown artist}}

David Sobolov

2024-06-04T20:21:47Z

Pandatee 01:

{{disambig3|David}}
[[File:David-sobolov.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Depth Charge has gone bald after the Beast Wars.]]
'''David Sobolov''' (born [[October 23]], [[1964]]) is a Canadian voice actor. Among his better-known roles are Spookie Jar in ''Sabrina: the Animated Series'', The Persuader in ''Legion of Super Heroes'', the titular character of ''Robocop: Alpha Commando'', Lobo in a small amount of [[DC Comics]]-related properties, Dr. Fate in ''Injustice 2'', Darkseid in ''Justice League: Heroes'', Gorilla Grodd in the live-action CW DC television shows, Tatsurion the Unchained/Bob in ''Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters'', Drax the Destroyer in various [[Marvel]] projects, Upgrade and Vin Ethanol in the reboot version of ''[[Ben 10]]'', Terrorblade in ''Dota 2'' and Kaido in ''One Piece''.

==Voice roles==
===''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''===
*[[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]]
*[[Teletraan I]]

===''[[Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers: The Game]]''===
*[[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]]

===''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]''===
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]

===[[Ask Vector Prime]]===
*[[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]]

===''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''===
* [[Blitzwing (BB)|Blitzwing]]

===''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]''===
*[[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]]
*[[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] (casting only)
*[[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]]

==Convention appearances==
*[[BotCon 2013]]

==Notes==
*Sobolov was originally cast as [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] in an unproduced motion-comic based on the ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' series from [[IDW Publishing]].
*Sobolov provided most of the scratch track recordings for ''Rise of the Beasts'', with one of his tracks for [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] even getting left in the finished film by mistake.
*Sobolov's favorite Depth Charge line is "Take it straight to the Pit, you sickening piece of slag!" from "[[Nemesis Part 1]]", which is also his favorite episode.

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0811875/ David Sobolov at the Internet Movie Database]
*[https://twitter.com/volobos David Sobolov on Twitter]
*[http://www.sobolov.com Official website]

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File:ROTB-Transit-Render.jpg

2024-05-30T14:27:29Z

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Transit's render for ''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts'' provided by TakaraTomy.
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File:Transformers DOTM Shockwave Game.jpg

2024-05-22T12:33:18Z

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[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] in [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Game]].

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File:Transformers DOTM Shockwave Game.jpg

2024-05-22T12:33:05Z

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[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] in the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Game]].

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File:Starscream ghost BW.jpg

2024-05-16T14:39:55Z

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{{BWcap|[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s [[spark|ghost]]. Note that his "ears" are white, similar to his [[:Image:Starscream uscomics.png|appearance]] in Marvel's ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2]]'' comics.|Possession|6}}

File:TransformersTheGame wallpaper 06.jpg

2024-05-14T06:00:21Z

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(From left to right) [[Bumblebee (Movie)/games|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/games|Optimus Prime]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. From ''[[Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game]]''. Rendered by [[Blur Studio]].

{{C}} [[Activision]], [[Traveller's Tales]], [[Blur Studio]] and [[Hasbro]].

File:TransformersTheGame wallpaper 06.jpg

2024-05-13T18:44:56Z

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(From left to right) [[Bumblebee (Movie)/games|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/games|Optimus Prime]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. Wallpaper 06 from the ''[[Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game]]''. Rendered by [[Blur Studio]].

{{C}} [[Activision]], [[Traveller's Tales]], [[Blur Studio]] and [[Hasbro]].

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2024-05-13T18:44:50Z

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(From left to right) [[Bumblebee (Movie)/games|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/games|Optimus Prime]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. Wallpaper 06 from the ''[[Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game]]'' website. Rendered by [[Blur Studio]].

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{{C}} [[Activision]], [[Traveller's Tales]], [[Blur Studio]] and [[Hasbro]].

Transformers: Reactivate

2024-05-11T14:03:13Z

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{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Reactivate''
|japanese=
|image= Transformers Reactivate Logo.png
|caption={{w|Terminator Salvation|We Fight Back}}.
|prev=
|next=
|developer=[[Splash Damage]]
|publisher=
|date=TBA
|platform=PC, consoles
}}

'''''Transformers: Reactivate''''' is an upcoming online multiplayer game developed by [[Splash Damage]].

It was announced on [[December 8]], 2022 at The Game Awards via a teaser trailer that doesn't tell us a whole lot about the play style. A closed beta is planned to happen [[soon]]. Like some of the [[Transformers: Earth Wars|previous]] [[Transformers: Battle Tactics|games]], ''Reactivate'' will also utilize microtransactions for in-game purchases.

==Plot==
[[File: Transformers Reactivate screenshot20220812 05.jpeg|upright=1.4|thumb|"We can rebuild him."]]

Per the official site, "The gravest threat to [[human]]ity has arrived. And it's already won. [[Earth]] is no longer ours; it belongs to them. All we have left is our hope for the [[Autobot]]s, as we salvage them from the rubble left behind."

Social media pages for the game tell fans to "fight back against the [[Legion (Reactivate)|Legion]]", indicating the name of the game's alien occupiers.

==Featured characters==
[[File: Transformers Reactivate screenshot20220812 06.jpeg|upright=1.4|thumb|You are a Transformer!]]
{{featuredcharacters|
|c1=
*Optimus Prime
*Bumblebee
|c2=
*Starscream
*Soundwave
}}

{{stub}}

==Notes==
* ''Transformers: Reactivate'' has been in development in some form or another since 2017, shortly after the end of [[Activision]]'s exclusivity deal with [[Hasbro]], though that dev cycle has been...''tumultuous'', let's say. Reports of the game's existence first emerged way back in 2018, when it was announced that Certain Affinity was working on a new ''Transformers'' game (tentatively known as ''Transformers: Impact'' and ''Transformers Online''). In 2021, it was confirmed through members of the development team that the game had been retitled ''Transformers: Rise''. It wasn't until the game's official reveal in December 2022 that the current title was revealed, along with the shift in developer, and it would be another year before any new information on the game emerged, that being the announcement of a further delay due to shifting the game engine to Unreal Engine 5. Perhaps most telling about the game's long dev cycle is the fact that a [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Reactivate|couple]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Reactivate|toys]] based on the game's designs were released through [[Hasbro Pulse]] in December 2023 (and initially revealed with the "''Rise''" branding despite the name change) before anything beyond the teaser trailer had been shown.
* The teaser trailer featured a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9uyAVi9wWc song cover] of {{w|Bon Jovi}}'s "{{w|Wanted Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi song)|Wanted Dead or Alive}}", performed by [[Empara Mi]] and [[dreamchild]].
* The game's cover art features the head of the [[Statue of Liberty]] with the text [[The New Order|"ARE ALL DEAD?"]] scratched into it.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.playtfr.com/ Official website]
* [https://www.tiktok.com/@playtfr TikTok page]
* [https://twitter.com/PlayTFR Twitter page]
* [https://www.instagram.com/playtfr/ Instagram page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@PlayTFR YouTube page]

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Porsche

2024-05-11T12:15:39Z

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{{disambig2|the company|the character|Porsche (Eletrix)}}

[[File:G1 Jazz toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|350px|[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|''I believe there'll come a day,
Maybe it will be tomorrow...'']]]]

'''Porsche''' is a popular sports car manufacturer amongst [[Humans|young humans]] who just got out of 10th grade. Sadly, your father will probably not give you one as your first car.

==Fiction==
===''Transformers''===
After learning that [[Sam Witwicky]] got an A- on his family genealogy report, [[Ron Witwicky|his father took him to buy a car]]. He went through the driveway of a Porsche dealership to tease Sam about the possibility of getting one, but alas, it was just a mean prank. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''===
In 1994, [[Noah Díaz]] is convinced by his his friend [[Reek]] to steal a Porsche 911 / 964 Carrera RS 3.8, but the "car" turns out to be the Autobot Mirage in disguise. After getting embroiled in the Autobots' mission and going on an adventure across [[Peru]] where Mirage is critically injured, Noah is seen repairing his alternate mode with spare Porsche parts. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts}}

==Toys==
{{Note|Toys in italics indicate an unlicensed alternate mode.}}

===Porsche 911===
*[[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage (''Rise of the Beasts'')]]

===Porsche 930===
*''[[Porsche (Eletrix)|Eletrix Porsche]]''

===Porsche 935===
[[File:G1 Cliffjumper toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|300px|"For lunch, the Cliffjumper generally prefers Megatrons, although it has been known to occasionally snack on Starscreams." <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvTVk0doJJM</ref>]]
*''[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]]''
*''[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Toys|Ricochet]]''

===Porsche 924 Turbo===
*''[[Carrera]]''
*''[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Cliffjumper]]''
*''[[Hubcap (G1)#Toys|Hubcap]]''
*''[[Tap-Out (Universe)#Toys|Tap-Out]]''

===Porsche 928===
*''[[Dead End (G1)#Toys|Dead End]]''
*''[[Mini-spy]]''
*''[[Sonic (G1)|Sonic]]''

===Porsche 962===
*''[[Backstreet (G1)#Toys|Backstreet]]''
*''[[Daytonus]]''
*''[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|Jazz (''Power of the Primes'')]] / [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Generations|Ricochet (''Selects'')]]''
*''[[Tailspin#Toys|Tailspin]]''

===Porsche 959===
[[File:MF-toy Minerva.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|300px|Tonight, on Top Gear...]]
*''[[Blowout]]''
*''[[Hot Shot (RID)#Toys|Hot Shot]]''
*''[[Metrobomb]]''
*''[[Minerva#Toys|Minerva]]''
*''[[Nightbeat (G1)#Toys|Nightbeat]]''
*''[[Skystalker (G1)#Toys|Skystalker]]''
*''[[Rabbicrater#Toys|Rabbicrater]]''

==Notes==
*Most native English speakers will mispronounce the company's name. Just accept this as a fact.
*Contrary to common misconceptions, the relationship between Porsche and [[Volkswagen]] is a lot more complicated than one being the parent company of the other one (which wasn't true until a few years ago). Here's the cliff notes version: Company founder Ferdinand Porsche designed the original "Volkswagen" ("people's car"), later also called the "KdF" car (''"Kraft durch Freude"'', "power through joy"), which later became known as the "Volkswagen Type 1", or "Volkswagen Beetle", or "Bug". However, Volkswagen and Porsche officially remained two separate companies, even though they collaborated on several projects, Each company held stock of the other one, and members of the Porsche family as well as the Piëch family, which is related to the Porsche family, have been members of on the boards of directors and the supervisory boards of the two companies for decades. It's all very complicated, really. In 2005, the much smaller Porsche AG tried to take over the larger Volkswagen AG but eventually failed. Instead, Volkswagen began taking over Porsche in 2009. The takeover was completed in 2012.
*{{w|Porsche|Porsche AG}} does not seem to be particularly fond of Transformers. The first toy planned for the [[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]] toyline was [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Notes|Jazz]] (probably to be named "Autobot Jazz" for [[trademark]] reasons) as a licensed Porsche 986. A prototype was made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, stating that "Transformers are not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark. They are war machines and the toyline in no way represents the lifestyle and ideas which Porsche represents."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Photos of the prototype were first depicted in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]''. Hasbro later displayed the prototype during the BotCon 2007 Hasbro Tour; TakaraTomy subsequently displayed it as part of Transformers Expo in 2014.
**Volkswagen also refused to license [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Bumblebee]] as a {{w|Volkswagen New Beetle}} under the similar concerns of not wanting to associate their cars with "war toys", but [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|later gave in to having a licensed figure almost a decade later]].
**Porsche seems to have recently changed their mind on this issue, as [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]'s Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS 3.8 [[alternate mode]] in ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' features prominent "PORSCHE" decals on both sides of the car that were not originally present from the factory. They even released the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adkwBXpyieg teaser trailer] for the movie through [https://www.youtube.com/@Porsche/videos their official YouTube channel]!

==References==
{{reflist}}

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File:TF-One-D-16.jpg

2024-05-10T17:28:33Z

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{{Onecap|[[Megatron (Movie)|D-16]] is bestowed with the ability to [[Transformation|change form]] by [[Alpha Trion (ROTF)|Alpha Trion]].}}

File:COP-coldwelderandratchet.jpg

2024-05-06T15:32:17Z

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[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] examines [[Coldwelder]]

{{art|art=[[Emiliano Santalucia]]}}

© [[2013]], [[Hasbro]]

{{bookinterior|source=Transformers: Covenant of Primus|owner=Hasbro}}

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[[Category: Images by Emiliano Santalucia]]

File:UltimatePopUpUniverse.jpg

2024-05-06T15:27:03Z

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Cover to [[Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe]].
{{bookcover|source=Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}
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Ed Pirrie

2024-05-05T08:36:53Z

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'''Ed Pirrie''' is a British illustrator. A longtime participant in the ''Transformers'' fan conventions [[Unofficial conventions|Auto Assembly and TFNation]], Pirrie eventually made his official ''Transformers'' debut with [[IDW Publishing]] on works written by fellow Brits [[John-Paul Bove]] and later [[Brian Ruckley]].

Outside of licensed work, Pirrie notably collaborated with [[Jim Sorenson]] and [[Chris McFeely]] for the ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' graphic novel "Trial and Error" for TFNation 2017 and also contributed illustrations to the semi-official presentation of "[[Trial of Megatron, Part 1|Trial of Megatron]]" at TFNation 2019.

==Official work==
===IDW Publishing===
====Colour assists====
*"[[Dawn of the Predacus]]"

====Covers====
*''[[Transformers (2019 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|#20]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:Animated-TrialOfMegatronUplink.jpg
Image:TF2019 20 cvrA clean.jpg
</gallery>

''[[:Category:Images by Ed Pirrie|Extended Ed Pirrie gallery]]''</center>

==External links==
*[https://twitter.com/EdPirrie Twitter page] (Deleted)
*[https://www.facebook.com/etothapizzle/ Facebook page]
*[https://kingoji.tumblr.com/ Tumblr page]
*[https://www.deviantart.com/kingoji DeviantArt page] (Deactivated)

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File:WFC One Shall Stand Trailer.jpg

2024-05-04T21:18:58Z

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{{WFCcap|[[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]] is menacing. From the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|''Transformers: War for Cybertron'']] "One Shall Stand" trailer.}}
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File:WFC Jazz.jpg

2024-05-04T21:07:27Z

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Finalized character model for [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] from [[Activision]]'s ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' video game.

© [[2010]] [[Hasbro]], [[Activision]], [[High Moon Studios]]

{{WFCstockmodel}}

File:WFC Shockwave game.jpg

2024-05-04T21:05:38Z

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2024-05-04T21:03:10Z

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File:Tf2007game longarm-decepticon.jpg

2024-05-02T17:02:59Z

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{{TTGcap|A Decepticon drone based on [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]].}}

File:Breakdown-Prime-stock render.jpg

2024-04-24T08:42:09Z

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Promotional CG render of [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] in ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers Prime]]''.

© [[2010]] [[Hasbro]], [[Allspark (company)|Hasbro Studios]]

{{Primestockmodel}}

File:BBfilm-Optimus-Prime-model.jpg

2024-04-19T21:40:00Z

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The model of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] as used in ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.

©[[2018]] [[Paramount Pictures]], [[Hasbro]]
{{fairuse}}

[[Category:Bumblebee film images]]

User talk:Pandatee 01

2024-04-10T15:56:10Z

Pandatee 01: alright, got it

File:Bumblebee-Cybertron.jpg

2024-04-07T19:01:39Z

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Commander Cody

2024-04-04T13:50:53Z

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{{faction|galacticrepublic}}
{{disambig3|Cody}}
:''Cody is a [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] [[Cloning|clone]] from the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] universe.''

[[Image:Commander Cody package art.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]

Clone '''Commander Cody''' is an elite [[clone trooper]], and apparently holds the position of commander within the [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] army. When he clashes with the [[Confederacy|Separatist]] forces, Cody controls a large [[wikia:starwars:Heavy Assault Vehicle/wheeled A6 Juggernaut|Turbo Tank]] with the ability to transform into a giant robot. While piloting this robot, Cody is powerful enough to level an entire city by himself.<ref>''Star Wars Transformers'' Clone Commander Cody Turbo Tank package</ref>
{{TOCclear}}

==Toys==
===''Star Wars Transformers''===
[[Image:SWTF-toy CommanderCody.JPG|right|300px|thumb|Radar Men from the Moon!]]

*'''Clone Commander Cody / Turbo Tank''' ([[2007]])
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, pistol, antenna, Commander Cody figure

:Commander Cody transforms from a gray [[wikia:starwars:Heavy Assault Vehicle/wheeled A6 Juggernaut|Turbo Tank]] to a white and orange robot with wheels all along its body. Cody has [[shellformer]] elements, leading to his robot mode having more humanoid proportions than most ''[[Star Wars Transformers]]'' toys. His tank mode is outfitted with a missile launcher that becomes a handgun in robot mode, and he can also wield a tiny pistol that stores inside one of his wheels. The two top wheels on his shoulders feature molded rocket launchers that slide out from the hubcaps. Like all ''Star Wars Transformers'' toys, the toy comes with a tiny Commander Cody figure who can sit inside it.

:In ''all'' stock photography for this toy, the vehicle mode is facing the wrong way. The side with the antennae/ cockpit is intended to be the front.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/SWTF/CloneCommanderCody/clonecommandercody.htm More information on Commander Cody at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

===''Crossovers''===
*'''Turbo Tank to Clone Commander Cody''' ([[2008]]/[[2009]])
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, gun, antenna

:Cody was repackaged for the ''[[Transformers: Crossovers|Crossovers]]'' line, with the only difference from the previous release being the removal of the pilot mini-figure. The toy was first available in 2008 in white and blue packaging, and later in 2009 in red and white packaging (this time under the name "Clone Commander Cody to Clone Turbo Tank").

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

==External links==
{{wookiee|CC-2224|Cody}}

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[[Category:Clone troopers]]

File:Commander Cody package art.jpg

2024-04-04T13:50:10Z

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[[Commander Cody]] [[packaging art]] for [[Transformers: Crossovers|Crossovers]] [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] Commander Cody, derived from [[Hasbro]] promotional image
{{StarWarsTFpackagingart}}{{unknown artist}}

Lieutenant Thire

2024-04-03T13:25:01Z

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{{factions|galacticrepublic}}
:''Thire is a [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] [[Cloning|clone]] from the ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' universe.''

[[Image:Lieutenant Thire package art.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]

'''Lieutenant Thire''' is in command of a squad of [[clone trooper]]s and a gigantic transforming [[Republic Attack Cruiser]]. Using these resources, he defends the planet [[Coruscant]] from airborne [[Confederacy]] droids.
{{TOCclear}}

==Toys==
===''Crossovers''===
[[File:Crossovers-toy_ThireAttackCruiser.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"It's not just a spaceship. It's a Transformer."]]

*'''Lieutenant Thire to Republic Attack Cruiser''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Bridge/gun, missile

:Thire transforms from a robot based on your typical clone trooper into a "Republic Attack Cruiser" starship (more specifically known as a [[wikia:starwars:Venator-class Star Destroyer|''Venator''-class Star Destroyer]]). The ship has a large firing missile poking out of its bridge section, which detaches to form a handheld gun in robot mode. Only his left hand can hold the gun as his right hand is sculpted in an open position.

:Keeping [[canon]]ical ''Star Wars'' [[scale]] in mind, it's a really freaking huge robot.

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Star Wars Transformers Crossovers". According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Lieutenant Thire to Republic Attack Cruiser was one of the figures distributed.

:Most if not all instances of the figure are missassembled, with the ship's engines glued upside down and on the wrong sides. This has no effect on transformation and is largely unnoticeable to those without what could probably be considered nerd-level knowledge of the Republic Attack Cruiser design.

==External links==
{{wookiee|CC-4477|Thire}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Thire}}
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Lieutenant Thire

2024-04-03T13:22:55Z

Pandatee 01:

{{factions|galacticrepublic}}
:''Thire is a [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] [[Cloning|clone]] from the ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' universe.''

[[Image:Lieutenant Thire package art.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]

'''Lieutenant Thire''' is in command of a squad of [[clone trooper]]s and a gigantic transforming [[Republic Attack Cruiser]]. Using these resources, he defends the planet [[Coruscant]] from airborne [[Confederacy]] droids.

==Toys==
===''Crossovers''===
[[File:Crossovers-toy_ThireAttackCruiser.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"It's not just a spaceship. It's a Transformer."]]

*'''Lieutenant Thire to Republic Attack Cruiser''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Bridge/gun, missile

:Thire transforms from a robot based on your typical clone trooper into a "Republic Attack Cruiser" starship (more specifically known as a [[wikia:starwars:Venator-class Star Destroyer|''Venator''-class Star Destroyer]]). The ship has a large firing missile poking out of its bridge section, which detaches to form a handheld gun in robot mode. Only his left hand can hold the gun as his right hand is sculpted in an open position.

:Keeping [[canon]]ical ''Star Wars'' [[scale]] in mind, it's a really freaking huge robot.

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Star Wars Transformers Crossovers". According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Lieutenant Thire to Republic Attack Cruiser was one of the figures distributed.

:Most if not all instances of the figure are missassembled, with the ship's engines glued upside down and on the wrong sides. This has no effect on transformation and is largely unnoticeable to those without what could probably be considered nerd-level knowledge of the Republic Attack Cruiser design.

==External links==
{{wookiee|CC-4477|Thire}}

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File:Lieutenant Thire package art.jpg

2024-04-03T13:21:40Z

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[[Lieutenant Thire]] [[packaging art]] for [[Transformers: Crossovers|Crossovers]] [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] Lieutenant Thire, derived from [[Hasbro]] promotional image
{{StarWarsTFpackagingart}}{{unknown artist}}

Thrust (Armada)

2024-03-30T20:14:37Z

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{{factions|decepticon|unicron|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Thrust}}
:''Thrust is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[File:Armada-Thrust-art.jpg|right|upright=2.3|thumb|Now a regular on ''[[Tom Kenny|Spongebob Squarepants]]''.]]

The arrogant tactician '''Thrust''' (nicknamed '''Squidhead''') is one of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s higher-ranking Decepticon soldiers (and a total wack job). Great at scheming but terrible at improvisation, Thrust considers himself the "smart guy" of Megatron's servants ([[Demolishor (Armada)|he]] [[Cyclonus (Armada)|has a]] [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|point]] considering many Decepticons are idiots). Constantly licking Megatron's soles, Thrust looks down on every other Decepticon from a great height—which is probably why he picked a jet [[alternate mode]]. Unsurprisingly, Megatron's other soldiers treat Thrust like a punching bag. Even Megatron himself gets frustrated with Thrust's utter lunacy. But when he's willing to throw his allies under a bus for the hell of it, it's hard to feel sympathy for Thrust. His occasional [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Inferno (Armada)|Inferno]], plus sometimes he commands the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team]].

Sometimes, Thrust combines with a transdimensional team of Decepticons to form [[Grand Galvatron]] or becomes a limb for either [[Grand Scourge]] or [[Godbomber]]. He is also sometimes an honorary member of the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s from the [[G1 World]], becoming a substitute limb for [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] whenever [[Slingshot (G1)|another member]] is absent.

{{quote|I don't trust him as far as I could throw him. I'd love to crush that arrogant mainframe into a pile of titanium shavings!|[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]|"[[Detection]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Colin Murdoch]] (English), [[Kōji Yusa]] (Japanese)|[[Márcio Seixas]] (Portuguese), [[Armando Volcanes]] (Latin American Spanish, episodes 25 & 26), [[Gonzalo Fumero]] (Latin American Spanish, episode 27 onwards), [[Eugenio Barona]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Kai Taschner]] (German), [[Juha Paananen]] (Finnish), [[Achille D'Aniello]] (Italian), [[Gyula Szersén]] (Hungarian), [[Anders Byström]] (Swedish)}}

Thrust was a renowned tactician who orchestrated Decepticon victories on the planets [[Vector]], [[Orga]], and [[Duke (planet)|Duke]]. {{storylink|Linkup}}

[[File:Arm ep 25 thrust sky.jpg|thumb|left|Wait, where did everyone go?]]
He later joined [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] on [[Earth]] in an attempt to improve his soldiers' relations. He picked his own Mini-Con partner, [[Inferno (Armada)|Inferno]], from among the other Mini-Cons the Decepticons had locked up in the closet. Thrust then concocted a brilliant plan to eliminate [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] by luring the Autobots into a gully with a fake Mini-Con signal. While the Decepticons kept the trapped Autobots under constant fire, Megatron then singled out Optimus, separating him from his men and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]]. This would have been the end of Optimus if [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], Optimus's second-in-command, hadn't arrived and thrown off Thrust's plans. {{storylink|Tactician}} Thrust then devised a new plan both to steal the Skyboom Shield and to destroy Jetfire in revenge for his interference. Thrust lured Jetfire to an area above the ocean where he, [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]], [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]], the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team]], and the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] attacked the Autobot. Though they'd underestimated Jetfire's reluctance to attack Mini-Cons, Thrust's force soon proved to be overwhelming for the Autobot vice-commander. When the other Autobots appeared on a nearby island to assist Jetfire, Megatron led a small attack intent on stealing the Skyboom Shield. But once again, victory was stolen from Thrust by the unforeseen: Optimus warped to Jetfire's location and Powerlinxed with him, allowing him to defeat the Decepticons. Thrust, however, was amused by the new change and said that the war had gotten more interesting. {{storylink|Linkup}}
[[File:Linkup megatron throne.jpg|thumb|200px|Emperor Palpatine and his guards have gained a new look.]]
Thrust later told Megatron there was a reason why his plans hadn't worked, besides the unexpected turn of events from the Autobots: The Autobots were inferior to the Decepticons in all aspects except for their ability to work as a team. Megatron took this as a slight against his ability to lead and nearly sliced Thrust apart with the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. Thrust explained that the reason the Decepticons hadn't been working together so well was because there was a lack of unity—all the while looking pointedly at [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. Sideways then determined that Thrust was a danger to his plan, so he convinced [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] that Thrust was going to overthrow Megatron and had him attack the tactician. However, Thrust had anticipated such an attempt, and he had Starscream tail Sideways when the mystery 'bot made his report to whomever his leader truly was. Megatron then allowed Thrust to take on Sideways himself. Thrust would have destroyed Sideways if the troublemaker hadn't transformed into a swarm of nanites and flown away. {{storylink|Detection}}

[[File:Thrust Minicon.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Don't talk to me or my son ever again.]]
Thrust later participated in a battle with the Autobots over a Mini-Con panel found on a beach. During the fight, an enormous Decepticon battleship called [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] landed in the ocean nearby. After a moment of pointing out Tidal Wave's capabilities, Thrust ordered Tidal Wave to open fire on the Autobots. Tidal Wave kept the Autobots under constant pressure until [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] and [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] dove down underneath Tidal Wave and attacked his underbelly. Tidal Wave sank, much to Thrust's consternation. But his confidence was restored when Tidal Wave emerged from the water in [[robot mode]] and began to attack the Autobots again. Tidal Wave swiftly changed the tide of battle for the Decepticons. Even Jet Optimus proved no match for him. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} Of course, Thrust did reserve the final blow to Optimus for Megatron and had Tidal Wave combine with the Decepticon leader. During the midair battle, Megatron successfully separated Optimus from Jetfire and left him to plummet to the ocean below. However, the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] appeared and combined to form the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. Thrust immediately moved to take the powerful weapon, but Optimus kicked him away and used the Blaster to slow his descent and land safely. With the Requiem Blaster in Optimus's hands, Megatron ordered a retreat. {{storylink|Desperate}}

[[File:Thrust Jet Mode.jpg|thumb|200px|Still more aerodynamic than Starscream.]]
Realizing that the Requiem Blaster was the key to the Decepticons' victory, Thrust began using satellites to keep an eye on the Autobots for a chance to steal it. He soon noticed the human kids on a bus with the Space Mini-Con Team. He watched the kids head to an abandoned barn away from the Autobots. Thrust then warped to the farm and attempted to steal the Mini-Cons. However, the kids had set several primitive, but oddly effective, booby traps to detain the Decepticon. Thrust eventually lost his temper and started smashing the barn they were hiding in. But then Optimus Prime appeared and fought Thrust off using his Super Mode. Thrust had no choice but to retreat, swearing that this wasn't over. {{storylink|Runaway}}

[[File:PastII thrust injured.jpg|thumb|left|I didn't crash! I just... fell down some stairs.]]
Thrust spotted Hot Shot on his way to fight [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] and decided to follow. When Hot Shot was wandering around in the inferno looking for [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]], Thrust divebombed him and started pelting him with laser blasts. Wheeljack was furious that Thrust interfered with his revenge and shot the Decepticon jet out of the skies. When Wheeljack came to join the rest of the Decepticons, an injured Thrust protested against it on the grounds that Wheeljack was crazy. Megatron dismissed Thrust's protests and welcomed Wheeljack to the Decepticon fold. {{storylink|Past II}}

Thrust conceived another plan that would end with the Requiem Blaster in Megatron's hands, which entailed giving the Star Saber to Starscream. The Decepticons lured the Autobots out into a jungle. There, Starscream started attacking them in the hopes that the Autobots would have to use the Requiem Blaster to fight back. However, none of the Autobots seemed to be using the Requiem Blaster. As Thrust was flying over the battlefield to investigate, Sideways sent him a series of images of the Autobot base and the Space Team Mini-Cons. While Thrust dismissed this a hallucination, he realized that the Mini-Cons that formed the Requiem Blaster were at the Autobot base. He informed Megatron and the Decepticons warped away, leaving Starscream behind. At the Autobot base, Megatron stole the Space Team Mini-Cons from [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] and then used the Requiem Blaster to blast a hole through him. However, Smokescreen was steadfast in his resolve to protect the Mini-Cons and limped towards Megatron. Intimidated by his refusal to die, Thrust suggested that the Decepticons leave since they had what they came for, to which Megatron agreed. The Decepticons warped away, leaving Smokescreen to grab empty air. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}[[File:Starscream threatens Thrust.jpg|thumb|200px|I've heard of workplace harassment, but this is ridiculous!]] At the base, Thrust was enjoying the praise Megatron was giving him for the success for his plan when Starscream stomped in. Bitter and angry for being left behind, Starscream threw Thrust into the wall and hit him with the hilt of the Star Saber. Starscream would have probably done more if Megatron hadn't ordered him to stand down and get himself repaired. Later, Megatron and Thrust were talking about Starscream's shortcomings as a warrior and his usefulness as a scapegoat. Thrust praised Megatron's ability to be so cold to his own soldiers and joined in his laugh. However, the entire conversation was overheard by Starscream. Infuriated at being considered worthless, Starscream attacked Megatron and Thrust before flying to Earth to join the Autobots, taking the Star Saber with him. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}} Starscream later returned and he brought the Autobots through the warpgate. When the invasion force entered the throne room, Megatron fired the Requiem Blaster at Starscream, but the rebuilt Smokescreen pushed him out of the way and blocked the blast with the Skyboom Shield, creating a large burst of light. While everyone was blinded by the light, Thrust offered to act as a decoy to cover Megatron's retreat, which Megatron agreed to. However, the Autobots eventually rescued the Decepticons' Mini-Cons and warped back to their base. {{storylink|Rescue}}

[[File:Three Great Weapons.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]
Angered by Starscream's betrayal and the loss of the Mini-Cons, Megatron took out his frustration on the lunar landscape. The other Decepticons were so interested in watching that Thrust had to remind them that without the Mini-Cons, they had to build the spaceship themselves. The Decepticons went off to work, grumbling all the way. Thrust started to get rather irritated at the lack of respect he was getting. He then heard a creepy laugh and ran out to the scrapyard to find that it was coming from Sideways. The turncoat told Thrust that the Requiem Blaster's power was a mere blip compared to the power of the three Mini-Con weapons when combined. Recalling [[Linkup|previous]] [[Regeneration (Armada)|examples]], Thrust realized that the three Mini-Con weapons did indeed have a greater power when they were together. He questioned whether the three weapons could combine, but Sideways had already disappeared. Nevertheless, Thrust was left with the inspiration to obtain the sword and shield to combine them with the gun. Thrust presented his information to Megatron, who was also intrigued. When a new Mini-Con was detected on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Thrust sent Tidal Wave to 'greet' Jetfire and Starscream, the only two members of the Autobot team capable of reaching Mars. Some time later, Tidal Wave reported that he'd found both of them and they had the Star Saber, the Skyboom Shield, and the new Mini-Con. Megatron immediately warped over there with Thrust close behind him. Thrust got there just in time to see the three Mini-Con weapons react to each other and unleash a huge burst of golden energy. The explosion scattered the Decepticons and allowed the Autobots to escape, but it confirmed that the three weapons were far more powerful when used together. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}

Hated by all the other Decepticons due to his superior attitude, Thrust began to shrink into himself and got more desperate to prove his power. After forming an alliance, Thrust and Sideways discussed how to get all three Mini-Con weapons into the Decepticons' hands. Thrust conceived a plan to ensure this and presented it to Megatron, who approved. Thrust sent a message to Starscream on the Autobots' communication frequency. Starscream went outside to investigate and Thrust approached him. Starscream angrily slashed at Thrust with his sword while Thrust dodged and turned invisible intermediately, all the while telling Starscream that he too was fed up with Megatron's rule. Thrust suggested that Megatron would be easier to bring down if Starscream were back on the Decepticons' side, and that Megatron would surely welcome him back if he brought the Skyboom Shield with him. He then left Starscream to ponder these thoughts.

Later, the Decepticons launched an attack on the Autobot base. Thrust and Starscream met above the clouds where Thrust insisted that Starscream join up with him so they could defeat Megatron. Starscream lashed out at Thrust again, but was unable to make himself destroy the tactician. Realizing his time with the kids was making him softer, Starscream was persuaded to steal the Skyboom Shield and warp away with him back to the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

As Thrust predicted, Megatron welcomed Starscream back with open arms when he presented him with the Star Saber and the Skyboom Shield. However, Starscream was still distrustful of Thrust and dragged him out to the scrapyard to learn what was really going on. Thrust gladly told Starscream about the Decepticons' project to build a weapon that would harness the power created when the three Mini-Con weapons were brought together. Starscream was still sore about being manipulated, but Thrust claimed that it was so that Starscream could be leader of the Decepticons and he had to hide his intentions from the other Decepticons. However, if Starscream didn't believe this, Thrust was willing to subject himself to any fate Starscream wished. Placated, the Seeker walked off, sparing Thrust. Sideways then congratulated Thrust on his act, Thrust saying that he learned from the best.

[[File:Crisis starscream and thrust.jpg|thumb|right|200px|What do you mean my head looks phallic?]]
Thrust presented Megatron the finalized [[Hydra Cannon]], powered by the Mini-Con Weapons. Deciding to test the super-weapon, Thrust targeted a comet that was passing through the solar system. He was not disappointed when the Hydra Cannon easily obliterated the comet, and giddily suggested that they head back to Cybertron and conquer it. Megatron agreed, though he wanted to blast one last thing before they left: the Autobots' base, along with the rest of the Earth. {{storylink|Threaten}} While Thrust prepared the Hydra Cannon for another shot, Megatron decided to pass the time by giving Thrust the new nickname 'Squidhead', which all the Decepticons found hilarious except Thrust. Megatron explained that he and the men were just giddy to return home. Thrust secretly retaliated by calling Megatron 'Flathead' under his breath and giggling about it. Starscream was chosen to fire the Hydra Cannon, but the Seeker had doubts about destroying the Earth. Thrust tried to persuade him to do it, warning that Megatron would cut him down otherwise. Starscream's moral debate was called off when Optimus and Jetfire attacked the starship. While the other Decepticons battled the two Autobots, Megatron gave Thrust the order to fire the Hydra Cannon. However, Optimus Prime stood in the path of the beam and blocked it from hitting Earth. Thrust watched as Optimus [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|disintegrated into a thousand pieces]] and then had the ship retreat on Megatron's orders. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}}

With Optimus destroyed, Thrust congratulated Megatron over his great victory. Megatron was none too thrilled over losing his eternal nemesis, and dispassionately ordered the Decepticons to set course back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Remorse}} Starscream then detected that the Autobots had begun pursuing the Decepticons aboard their own ship, the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]''. Though Thrust warned Megatron that the much speedier vessel would overtake them in due time, Megatron remained unconcerned. {{storylink|Depart}} Megatron unexpectedly then changed his mind, and ordered the Decepticon ship to turn around so he could crush his pursuers himself. Thrust tried to dissuade his leader from this course of action (they had nearly reached their warp coordinates) but Megatron would hear none of it. In the battle that ensued, Thrust had to contend both with Mini-Cons shooting at him with the ''Axalon''{{'}}s guns, and Jetfire chasing after him. When Optimus was revived by the Mini-Cons and pushed Megatron back with the power of his Super Mode, Thrust ordered the Decepticons to retreat back to their ship. {{storylink|Miracle (episode)|Miracle}}

Thrust detected an Autobot signal emanating from a desolate, dead world. He was left behind on the Decepticons' ship while Megatron, Tidal Wave, Starscream, and Demolishor investigated this signal. When they returned, Megatron and the others had attained more powerful, and [[spontaneous recoloration|differently colored]] bodies. Megatron ordered Thrust to call him "Galvatron" henceforth, and the Decepticons resumed their journey towards Cybertron. {{storylink|Puppet}}

[[File:Thrust Escapes.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Curse your sudden yet inevitable betrayal!]]
Arriving on their home planet ahead of Optimus Prime and his soldiers, the Decepticons managed to take Cybertron by force. During their battles, Thrust advised Starscream to allow Galvatron to take the lead, as it increased the chances he might fall in combat. When a black hole-like materialized in Cybertron's orbit, Thrust became giddy with excitement; it heralded the arrival of Unicron, of whom he had learned about through Sideways, and now served himself. The Mini-Cons used their mysterious powers to keep the black hole at bay, and Thrust cursed them for interfering with his master's plans. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} Thrust tried to convince Galvatron that Optimus's warnings about Unicron being the true enemy the Cybertronians faced were lies. But when Hot Shot penetrated Galvatron's fortress to make the Decepticon leader see reason, Thrust's charade began to unravel; his own nervousness over Hot Shot's words betrayed him. Thrust admitted to be one of Unicron's agents before absconding with both the Skyboom Shield and the Requiem Blaster into Cybertron's depths. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} Starscream eventually caught up to Thrust, who tried to convince his former ally once more to join him in serving Unicron. Starscream refused, but at that moment Rad, Alexis, and Carlos, as well as their companion Mini-Cons, stumbled onto the scene. Thrust threatened the new arrivals with the Requiem Blaster, provoking Starscream to lunge at him. Thrust destroyed Starscream with the Requiem Blaster, which somehow triggered a timewarp.... When these events played out for the second time, [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] distracted Thrust long enough for Starscream to grapple Thrust. Thrust was made to shoot the Requiem Blaster into the ceiling above them, and then fled as the tunnel began to collapse. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}

[[File:Union-ThrustSidewaysinUnicron.jpg|thumb|By the power of Grayskull!]]
Thrust made his way to a warp gate that took him inside Cybertron's moon, and met up with Sideways. His accomplice berated him, not only for failing to acquire the Star Saber, but also for allowing himself to be followed to their hideout. Hot Shot, Wheeljack, Starscream, the kids, and their Mini-Cons caught up to him, though they were warded off by the various parasitic organisms that populated the satellite's interior. Sideways then took the two Mini-Con weapons from Thrust, and placed them before Unicron's core to begin his awakening. {{storylink|Portent}} Sideways then managed to secure the Star Saber on his own. With all three weapons in place within Unicron's core, Thrust's master was able to shed the rest of his moon disguise and show his real form. Thrust became giddy, believing he would soon become the "second greatest being in the universe" following Unicron's slaughter of his enemies. {{storylink|Alliance}}

[[File:Unionthrustdeath.jpg|thumb|left|Was about to release a stream of ink, but couldn't after witnessing ''The Splinter''.]]
Thrust was told by Sideways to leave. Thrust was confused, thinking he would be Unicron's right-hand man, but Sideways got angry, and ordered him to leave immediately. While sitting on Unicron's shoulder, Thrust decided his first action as Unicron's right-hand bot would be to get rid of Sideways. In a final confrontation with Galvatron, Thrust mocked him, telling him how pathetic a leader he was. Thrust met his demise when he demanded Unicron attack his former master, Galvatron, only to have Unicron act totally unaware of both their presence. Thrust fell into a seam on Unicron's surface which began to tighten and close as Unicron moved, and after pleading to Galvatron to save him, was crushed to death as Galvatron walked away. {{storylink|Union}}

====''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''====
[[File:ThrustNewBody-GrandGalvatronChapter.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.7]]
To dissuade [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] from using his body as the basis for "[[Grand Galvatron]]", [[Unicron]] pulled Thrust into his universe, resurrecting the tactician in a new body that was able to combine as one of Grand Galvatron's limbs. He was christened as "Curse Armada Thrust" and commanded with his teammates to conquer [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] so that it could serve as Unicron's new body. Galvatron flouted the order and set out to conquer the planet for himself as Grand Galvatron. {{storylink|Grand Galvatron Chapter}} While Thrust harbored complicated feelings at being resurrected by another Unicron than the one who killed him, he secretly plotted to use Grand Galvatron's power to exact revenge on Unicron. {{storylink|#Unite Warriors 2|''Unite Warriors'' bio}}

[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], the main component of Grand Galvatron, had the group undergo training by exposing to the lava pools of [[Thrull]]. Thrust took the regiment poorly, as the heat made him woozy. {{storylink|Special Training in the Lava Baths of Planet Thrull!}} At some point, he began plotting to betray Galvatron and broke [[Trickdiamond]] out of prison in exchange for her help. {{storylink|Megatronia Chapter}}

When Grand Galvatron attacked Cybertron, he was separated into his components by [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]. As they continued the battle on foot, Thrust paused to snap [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] out of falling for one of [[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]]'s holographic tricks, then later re-combined with the others to fight [[Sky Reign]]. {{storylink|Sky Reign Chapter}} When [[Megaempress]] arrived, Thrust disconnected from Cyclonus out of fear and was confronted by Trickdiamond, who threatened to snitch on him to Galvatron unless he contacted Unicron for her. {{storylink|Megatronia Chapter}} Unicron proceeded to attack Cybertron, charging Thrust and Trickdiamond with finding the Autobots' [[joint energon]] factory and bringing its contents to him so that he could combine with Cybertron itself. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part One}} The two were co-opted by [[Grand Scourge]] and forced to form his arms during a clash with [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]], after which Thrust was forced back into the Grand Galvatron team by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] so that their combined form could participate in the battle with Unicron. Thrust disappeared after the battle was won, with [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] speculating that he'd gone to another dimension. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part Two}}

Thrust and Trickdiamond had in fact gone to the [[Legends World]], where they helped [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] steal [[Godbomber]] in exchange for being allowed to keep Godbomber and use it to conquer the world. Since Godbomber's legs were missing, Thrust and Trickdiamond used their limb forms to fill in the gaps while Nightbeat formed the head. The plan ultimately failed when their Godbomber was destroyed by [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 42|Bonus Edition Vol. 42}} Thrust and Trickdiamond continued working with Nightbeat and [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]]'s [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] as they rebuilt [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] in the Legends World, and participated in an attack on [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] to steal his [[transformation cog]]. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon Mobilization Chapter: Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon Civil War}} He was present within Trypticon during his ensuing attack on the city. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}}

When the mighty [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] arrived in the Legends World, Thrust approached him with an offer to work together to conquer the world, but was rejected. Not one to give up, he stole Broadside's gigantic [[transtector]] and caused havoc until the Autobot was able to reach him and take him down. Thrust griped that he had just wanted the world to recognize his genius, striking a chord with the self-conscious Broadside who forgave him and let him stay with him and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] in exchange for not doing any more evil deeds. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53|Bonus Edition Vol. 53}} Thrust later attended the Aerialbots' energon barbecue party atop Metroplex, where he took a photo of the team enjoying themselves. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Grand Maximus}} When [[Majin Zarak]] attacked the Legends World, Thrust battled him alongside [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}

After Legends World was evacuated, Thrust was present on [[Micro|Zone]] when [[Violengiguar]] and [[Unicron Neo]] attacked it for its energy. He saw the living toys and Mini-Cons from Legends World come together, and recognized the [[Unicron of Light]] form they assumed from his own world. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}}

====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====
In [[2050]], the Autobots chose to support the [[Selector]]s in their revolution against their human creators and masters. As a result, Thrust and the other Aerialbots abandoned their friend [[Jumal]] in the Middle East to reunite with the Autobot forces. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====''Armada'' comic====
[[File:DWArmada10 StarscreamThrust whiner.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Thrust was a somewhat cowboy-like entity that served the Decepticons loyally. He was devoted to Megatron, and followed his orders faithfully. Thrust first appeared via [[unspace|transwarp]] from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], carrying rocket boosters so the Decepticons could fly to the moon and capture the Mini-Cons stationed there. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} He stayed at the Decepticon base at [[Silver Ridge]], where he failed to help Starscream deal with two Autobot intruders. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

[[File:Fire&Ice DuneRunnerBumpsIntoThrust.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9]]
Later, Thrust was sent to northern [[Alaska]] to back up [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]], who was there to retrieve a fallen Mini-Con escape pod. First Thrust took a torch-blast to the face from [[Dune Runner (Armada)|Dune Runner]] of the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]], who was there to save his allies. Then he was knocked around by Cyclonus, who was feeling the effects of a triple-[[Powerlinx]] with the entire [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]], which began to burn out his circuits and drive him mad with pain. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} When he finally came to, between Cyclonus' breakdown, the arrival of the Autobots, and [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] using an orbiting [[Solar Scalpel]] to melt the ice that buried the escape pod, Thrust decided maybe he'd better get the heck outta Dodge. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}}

Later, Thrust followed [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] to a building lot in [[San Francisco]], to investigate a weird transwarp disturbance. He got there just in time to get shot down by [[Galvatron (G1)|a herald of Unicron]], who was seeking the refugee [[Mini-Con]] [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}}

When Megatron left to attack the Autobot base on Earth, Thrust was left behind to guard their [[Silver Ridge]] headquarters. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} He quickly had the crap kicked out of him by the ''other'' heralds of [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}} Not a fatal beating, though, as he was repaired in time to journey back to Cybertron and face the planet-eater. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Some time in Cybertron's past, during the war, Thrust participated in a battle in which [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] led an attack on an Autobot bunker. He watched the battle from a Decepticon saucer-ship, alongside Megatron, Starscream, Cyclonus, and Demolishor. {{storylink|No Exit}}

[[File:MultiplicityPart3 Thrust.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|]]
After the destruction of Unicron and the apparent death of Megatron, Thrust became a security officer in the new peacetime. When Starscream mocked the "rebel" Decepticons under Tidal Wave, his former comrade attempted to state his case that there were other Decepticons willing to fight, until Starscream pointed out that Thrust was happy with his "little sheriff's badge" and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] never gave the rebellion a second thought. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} When [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] began attacking major Earth cities, Thrust jumped at the chance to participate in the battle, and left Demolishor alone to attend to his station in an energon ore processing plant. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}} Thrust joined up with a team mostly comprising of Autobots under Jetfire's command, who warped to Earth to beat back the invading horde. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} He joined [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]'s unit in defending [[Toronto]], [[Canada]] from thousands of [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] clones, but was unhappy to find they were up against airborne foes when he was the only flier on his team. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}} When the revenant [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] appeared and decimated the Terrorcons, Thrust tried to rejoin his former leader, but Megatron completely ignored him, warping to his next destination. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
[[File:CounterStrike MirageCaptured.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|right]]
Thrust was among the Decepticons who assaulted Mini-Con villages on Cybertron as the war broke out, and he personally captured [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] and [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]]. He also participated in an attack on [[Autobot Command HQ]] alongside Starscream and Cyclonus. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Counter-Strike!}}

===''Superdeformers''===
[[File:Superdeformers Thrust and Megatron.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|I'm haunting you.]]
One day in a foresty area, Thrust found himself up against [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. Steeling himself, Thrust unleashed [[Thunderwing (Armada)|Thunderwing]] at the Autobot, only for [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] to snatch the Mini-Con out of the air. As the two Autobots scurried away, thanking Thrust for the free Mini-Con, Thrust reflected that the encounter hadn't gone as he expected, unaware that an enraged [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] was standing right behind him. {{storylink|Superdeformers}}

===''Kre-O'' online comic===
[[File:KreO-webcomic-10-Six Shot.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.5|Upper right.]]
Thrust was part of the massive army led by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] to conquer [[Metroplex (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Aurex 105.15 Gamma]], Thrust had a brother, [[Sunstorm (Universe)|Sunstorm]]. Thrust traveled to Earth to serve Megatron only to be betrayed and destroyed by Galvatron. This prompted his surviving Mini-Con partner Inferno and Sunstorm to seek revenge on Galvatron. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/06}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Armada-Thrust.jpg|thumb|400px|Big head, Squidhead.]]
Armada Thrust participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who first appeared in the "Armada: Episode 3: Between Two Worlds" event, and could be recruited after collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:ArmadaThrust toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Heeheehee… flathead… boy, I can really dish it out!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thrust with Inferno''' (Super-Con Class, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MD-05'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[June 12]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Yuichiro Hira]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Super-Cons, Thrust transforms into a modified {{w|Lockheed Martin X-35}} experimental fighter jet.<ref>Per a deco sheet for an unmade Thrust redeco shown at [[BotCon 2005]], as seen on [https://twitter.com/tfwiki/status/739966118811598852 the {{SITENAME_SHORT}} Twitter]</ref> In [[alternate mode|jet mode]], he has a pressure-launch missile launcher under each wing, and a rear-mounted bay specially shaped to store his [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Inferno (Armada)#Toys|Inferno]] in truck mode. In robot mode, Inferno's missile launcher can be removed and attached to the inside of Thrust's forearms. Thrust's own launchers were originally intended to be removable (they have molded-on pegs that would allow them to attach to his arms), but this feature was cut from the finished toy, and they remain stuck on his robot-mode legs, unable to reorient in a useful direction.

: Thrust's central "[[Powerlinx]]" gimmick is an [[attack mode|"assault" robot mode]] that involves turning his torso around 180 degrees and extending his winged backpack. Attaching a Mini-Con to the Powerlinx plug on his chest and pumping it up and down whirls Thrust's wings like a spinning blade... though the fact that his launchers cannot be removed makes it awkward to use at best. Strangely, the two pegs on the sides of his cockpit/butt-flap and the holes on the insides of his knees can be connected in robot mode. It is unknown if this was intended as part of the above gimmick, but it does make him a bit more stable to hold when using the spinning gimmick.

: Unusually for this line, there are no notable differences between the [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] versions of Thrust. Even his name is the same.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Toys|Sunstorm]], and served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' characters [[Lidar]] and [[Sitrep]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/Thrust/thrust.htm More information on Thrust at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Thrust & Air Military Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Sniper & Air Military'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-06'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[June 12]], 2003

: In Japan, the Air Military Microns were also available in a multi-pack with [[Thrust (Armada)#Toys|Thrust]] and his Micron "[[Inferno (Armada)#Toys|Thunder]]". All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

: [[Sonokong]] also released the set in Korea under their ''Eunha Yeongung: Cybertron'' line. All of the toys are identical to their Japanese release, other than packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Sniper" (Thrust) and the "Air Military" in Korea.

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[[File:PL Brown Thrust.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Cosplaying as [[Transquito]] wasn't one of Thrust's better ideas.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Powerlinx Thrust with Powerlinx Inferno''' (Super-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Takara release date'': [[September 27]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: Part of the later-series "Powerlinx" line of [[redeco]]s, Powerlinx Thrust got a new color scheme that was a "reversal" of the [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] "[[conehead]]" [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], primarily light brown with dark blue and black accents. The packaging for this release, however, showed him in a color scheme more like his [[Thrust (G1)|G1 namesake]], burgundy with black (and some bone-white accents). His coloration was changed to the brown-and-blue too late to change the packaging photography.

: The change was made due to Takara choosing a mostly red color scheme for [[Demolishor (Armada)#Powerlinx|Demolishor]] (Demolishor's was called "Ironhide" in Japan, and the color scheme was based on the [[Ironhide (G1)|Generation 1 version of said character]]). Originally Hasbro had different plans for their redeco of Demolishor, but those plans were dropped to match the animation, which was already based on Takara's products. Hasbro then thought there would be too much red on the shelves at the time, so Powerlinx Thrust's coloration was modified, as the figure would not appear on the cartoon. There are some similar colors used between the two versions of the toy, likely due to the quick change in scheme.

: Powerlinx Thrust was not released in the normal Takara ''Legend of the Microns'' line, but did get a "[[USA Edition]]" release in Hasbro packaging through [[LaOX]] stores.

: This toy was also [[repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Dirge (Armada)|Dirge]] via [[Ask Vector Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/PXThrust/thrust.htm More information on Powerlinx Thrust at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PL Red Thrust toy.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|The thrust of Spawn.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Powerlinx Thrust with Powerlinx Inferno''' (Super-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Takara release date'': December ??, 2003
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: Although Hasbro at one point expressed interest in releasing a running change [[variant]] of Powerlinx Thrust that reflected the originally intended color scheme,<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=CFE6708B-D56F-E112-46B6865D4470EE87 Hasbro website Q&A for February 6, 2004]</ref> they never went through with it, at least not in the North American market. However, in December 2003 [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] released red Powerlinx Thrust as a "[[USA Edition]]" in Japan, exclusively available at the [[Toy's Dream Project]] members' store Toycard, in Hasbro packaging with a Toy's Dream Project sticker on the bubble.

: Curiously enough, Hasbro actually ''did'' produce a small run of red Powerlinx Thrust, but never released it in the North American market. Instead, the toy, in European packaging, popped up in Israel in mid-2004, later followed by sightings in Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom. The toy was even found in Australia, but only in stores that also occasionally sell toys imported from other countries, and again in European packaging. Furthermore, some European countries saw the toy being sold at instant discount prices, which suggests it was old Hasbro warehouse stock which had never seen a shelf release that was now being cleared out.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/PXThrust/thrust.htm More information on USA Edition Thrust at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW06-Armada-Thrust.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Still a squid-head.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Grand Galvatron''' (Multi-pack, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''UW-06'''
:*''Release date'': [[April 30]], 2016
:*''Accessories'': Double-barreled Gun, Gun/Fist/Foot
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' "Curse Armada Thrust" is a redeco/retool of [[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|Air Raid]], sporting a new head and a deco based on his appearances in the ''Armada'' cartoon. As a Deluxe Class ''Unite Warriors'' figure, Thrust can combine to form the leg or arm of any combiner from Hasbro's ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' subline or any ''Unite Warriors'' figure.

: He was released as part of a Grand Galvatron giftset along with [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Tactician Cyclonus]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Ghost Starscream]], [[Roller (G1)#UW06|Wandering Roller]], and [[Breakdown (WFC)#Unite Warriors|Zombie War Breakdown]].
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==Notes==
[[File:Thrust-AR-DVD.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*During a flashback in the episode "[[Prehistory]]", Optimus is seen leaving the Autobot forces on Cybertron in the hands of a silhouetted Autobot named "Thrust". This is an error, as the silhouette and backstory obviously match [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], and serves as another example of how bad ''Armada'' was with keeping track of names.
*Thrust's toy gimmick that involves plugging a [[Mini-Con]] into his chest and pulling down to make his wingpack spin was briefly used in the ''Armada'' cartoon as a quick get away as he stole the Mini-Con super weapons during "The Unicron Battles". His wingpack started spinning, creating a whirlwind that stopped his enemies from getting any closer to him. Afterwards, he used it to fly away like a helicopter. Although it's not the exact configuration that the toy's instructions suggest (mentioned above in his "toys" catergory) and no Mini-Cons were involved in its activation in the cartoon.
*Thrust had two different [[character model|head model]]s drawn up, as seen in the ''[[Legends of the Microns Year Book 2003]]''. One head has the nosecone tilted back revealing his forehead, while the other has his nosecone sticking straight up with his faux-cockpit window sitting just above his eyes. Closer inspection of the cartoon would reveal that the latter doesn't become his standard head design until he is in league with [[Unicron]]. While there are a few instances where the head designs get swapped or misused between clips, the difference in the head design appears to be a visual representation and reminder of his true allegiance.
*Thrust's demeanor and speech in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] [[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|''Armada'' comic]] are very reminiscent of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]], to the point of him even using the phrase "What in tarnation?" in one issue. It is unknown if this was an intentional reference to their shared voice actor [[Colin Murdoch]] on writer [[Simon Furman]]'s part or simply a coincidence.
*Thrust is frequently called derogatory nicknames by his fellow Decepticons, including the notable 'Squidhead' coined by Megatron.
*The design for [[Live-action film series|movieverse]] [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] bears some strong similarities to Armada Thrust, with both of them sharing some very distinctive design cues such as backwards-flipped coneheads and rear thrusters with vertical stabilizers in the place of hands.
*We don't see much of Kreon Thrust in his comic appearance, but he obviously uses the same nosecone head as the [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|other]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Kre-O|conehead]] [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Kreons]]. Unlike the others, though, he appears to be wearing it ''backwards'', with a face painted onto the bottom section of the molded canopy.
*[[Aaron Archer]] stated that he always wished the Thrust toy was given proper hands.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=First modern conehead #jet, based on #vtol jets. I always wished he had hands in the final toy.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Buo6VPOHYTm/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=03|day=05}}</ref>
*In a rare bit of non-G1 homaging in the late 2010s, the live-action [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'']] movie incarnation of [[Thrust (Movie)|Thrust]] has colors taken from ''Armada'' Thrust's colors instead of [[Thrust (G1)|his own counterpart]].
*A bot bearing Thrust's likeness appears in [[The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Optimus Prime #20]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Thrust''' (スラスト ''Surasuto'')
*''Korean:'' '''Sniper''' (스나이퍼 ''Seunaipeo'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Tengely''' ("Axle")
*''Russian:'' '''Kolun''' (Колун, "Axe")

==References==
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[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]]
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Charlie Guzman

2024-03-30T20:12:42Z

Pandatee 01:

[[File:CharlieGuzman.jpg|thumb|400px|It's your boy, Guzman!]]
'''Charlie Guzman''' (born [[June 11]], [[1985]]) is a Dominican-American YouTube personality, known as "Dashie". He runs two main YouTube channels, known as "DashieGames" and "DashieXP," for gaming and comedy skits respectively. He is known for his tendency to shout loud enough to break his microphone, as well as emphatic profanity. He can also rap when he feels a sick beat.

In short, he is just nuts.

==Roles==
===''Transformers: Combiner Wars''===
*[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]

===''Transformers: Titans Return''===
*Menasor

===''Transformers: Power of the Primes''===
*Menasor

==External links==
*[http://dashiexp.com Charlie Guzman's official website]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/DashieXP Charlie Guzman's YouTube channel]
*[https://twitter.com/DashieXP Charlie Guzman's Twitter]

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