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Possession

2016-01-02T00:59:02Z

Pirateblue: /* Transformers references */ He possesses an Angel in the NGE crossover, because of course he does.

{{episode
|series=BWtoon
|ep=21
|image=Starscream ghost BW.jpg
|caption="Look, I'm a ghost, okay? Quit being such a jerk."
|title="Possession"
|production company=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|airdate=[[February 3]], [[1997]]
|packaged with=[[Waspinator (BW)#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Waspinator]],<br />[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Optimus Primal vs. Megatron]],<br />[[Motorarm (BWII)#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Motorarm]]
|written by=[[Ian Weir]]
|directed by=[[Owen Hurley]]
|animation studio=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|continuity=[[Beast Wars continuity]]
}}
'''Waspinator finds himself possessed by none other than the original Decepticon traitor, Starscream!'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Possession Waspinator.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Haunter used Hypnosis!]]
A violent storm rages, causing significant damage and knocking out power to both the [[Axalon (BW)|Maximal]] and [[Darksyde (BW)|Predacon bases]]. While the [[Maximal]]s stash their extra ammo deeper in their ship's hold to prevent undue accidents, [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] attempts to get one of the Predacon base's computer consoles online...only to be greeted by a ghostly, shrill voice from it. A power surge hits the bug-bot soon afterwards, and when the other Predacons begin to wonder what has happened to him, in he comes, announcing his return "at long last" in the same eerie voice.

The voice belongs to [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], Air Commander of the [[Decepticon]] forces and [[second-in-command]] to the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], whose [[spark]] had been tumbling through time and space for an unknown number of years before settling within Waspinator. As he puts it, he was destroyed defending [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] from the Chaos Bringer [[Unicron]], but his [[spark]] endured. As a show of his good faith, he pledges his loyalty to the Predacon [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]], revealing vital information about the state of the Maximal base due to the storm, intelligence Megatron could use to plan a sneak attack. Intrigued by the idea, Megatron accepts Starscream into his ranks.

[[File:Possession Megatron victorious.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"B-3" "BINGO!!!"]]
The next day, as the Maximals are making repairs to their base, they are suddenly attacked by the Preds, and Starscream's intel proves very useful in catching them off-guard. In the ensuing firefight, [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is injured and the Decepticon Air Commander flies rings round [[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]], forcing the Maximals to abandon ship and regroup outside. Happy with their victory, Megatron puts Starscream in charge of holding the ''Axalon'', with Scorponok and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] under his command, while the rest of the Predacons return to their base, in case the Maximals decide to go for a sneak attack of their own. However, despite being pleased with Starscream's help, Megatron warns [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] in private to watch their new ally closely. Once they're alone, though, Blackarachnia shows off her knack for history by correctly pointing out to Starscream that he was [[The Transformers: The Movie|murdered by Galvatron after he betrayed the Decepticon commander]]. She's willing to keep this a secret, though, if she's let in on his real plans: to destabilize Megatron's control and rule both factions.

Deep in the forest, as the Maximals recover, Optimus Primal voices his confusion and concern over Waspinator's new personality. He isn't entirely convinced Waspinator is possessed by the spark of Starscream, but as the [[Maximal Elder]]s had long since sealed the Decepticon's records, they're not able to confirm or deny it, either. Fortunately, Dinobot's as much of a military history buff as Blackarachnia is, commenting on how ''Webster's Cybertronian Dictionary'' has pretty much replaced all definitions of "traitor" with Starscream's name.

[[File:Possession Starscream point.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|I want YOU for Predacon Army]]
Realizing Starscream's tendencies, Optimus Primal leads the Maximals in returning to the ''Axalon'' and calling Starscream out to announce their surrender, citing the need to use the ship's [[CR chamber]] to repair Dinobot's (now exaggerated) wounds. Feeling generous, the Decepticon Air Commander allows Optimus and Dinobot to come on board, but as predictably as night follows day, betrays them and strips Optimus of his weapons and locks him up in the hold as soon as he steps on deck. With their leader now his prisoner, Starscream orders the other Maximals to attack the Predacon base, over the token objections of Scorponok, who is then blasted away by Starscream and Blackarachnia. They comply, and the trap is set.

[[File:Possession Starscream gunpoint.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|I'm azzz mad azzz hell, and I'm not going to take thizzz anymore!]]
Unbeknown to the Air Commander, he's been duped by the oldest trick in the book; by allowing himself to be betrayed, Optimus Primal has put himself and Dinobot in the perfect position to retake their base, which they do in a dazzling display that forces Starscream and Blackarachnia to retreat back to Predacon territory. Upon hearing of the Maximal attack that is ordered by Starscream, Megatron angrily swears to finish both Starscream and Blackarachnia off to himself. Optimus pursues and manages to best the Decepticon in an aerial dogfight, leaving him grovelling at the Maximal's feet...until Blackarachnia shows up, prompting Starscream to plead for her aid, believing they can still complete their coup. No dice; this new generation is much less gullible than [[Autobot|their]] [[Decepticon|ancestors]], and Blackarachnia has skillfully pulled off a double-cross on the double-crosser, igniting a small energon cache underneath Starscream to "exorcise" the Decepticon's spark from Waspinator's body.

At the end of the day, Megatron gets done fixing the back-to-normal Waspinator as Blackarachnia explains her betrayal; if she hadn't done it, she maintains, she wouldn't have been able to sniff out Starscream's true motives. Megatron reluctantly accepts this excuse, but warns her that it still doesn't invoke confidence in her loyalties. Back at the ''Axalon'', the Maximals are finishing up repairs of their own...everyone but Cheetor, who's slacking off with a bout of stargazing, quipping "Twinkle, twinkle, little Starscream," as the camera pans up to beyond the planet's orbit, showing Starscream's spark screaming mech fluid-drenched vengeance on all within the Beast Wars as he drifts away into the void.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s
|c1=
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (2)
*[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (3)
*[[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] (4)
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (8)
*[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] (13)
*[[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] (14)
*[[Tigatron]] (15)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s
|c2=
*[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (5)
*[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (6)
*[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] (7)
*[[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] (9)
*[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] (10)
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (11)

|c4=
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (1)
* [[Unicron]] (12)
}}

==Quotes==
"What is this? Program does not respond! Waszzpinator does not understand!"<br>
"I'll bet Waspinator seldom ''does!'' But try not to let it depress you, bug-face."
:—'''Waspinator''', about to be possessed by '''Starscream'''

"Starscream, perhaps the centuries of weightlessness have taken a toll on your neurological circuitry."
:—'''Megatron''' seems to forget that free-floating sparks don't ''have'' circuitry.

"Lie still! And GROAN, for cryin' out loud! You're supposed to be half-dead!"<br>
"If you don't shut up, vermin, ''you'' will be my role model!"
:—'''Rattrap''' and '''Dinobot'''. 'Nuff said.

"You're nothin' but a schemin' snake in the grass!"<br>
"Ehh, flattery will get you flattened, vermin."
:—'''Rattrap''' and '''Starscream'''

"Ugh! Starscream and Blackarachnia! I'll have both their treacherous hides! Yeeessss...I'll-I'll melt them down and use them for aluminum siding! Oh, yes, indeed!"
:—'''Megatron''' finally learning of Starscream's traitorous nature. Odd...

"Oh, Waszzpinator has a headache in his ''whole'' body."
:—Poor '''Waspinator''' needs some medication.

"I'll be back! Even if it takes a thousand years, ''I'LL BE REVENGED ON YOU ALL!''"
:—'''Starscream''', as he drifts through space

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
* When Megatron "checks up" on Waspinator, his dino head inexplicably switches from his right hand to his left hand, and his thighs are clipping through his seat.
* Unicron's "ring" is not connected to his body.
* When Starscream points to the unguarded side of the ''Axalon'', he seems to have a finger pointing on both sides of his hand, as though the animators were unsure of which hand he was using to point at the screen. (From the looks of the previous scenes, it should be his left hand.)
* As Starscream weaves around Cheetor's gunfire during the battle in the ''Axalon'', he is missing the yellow details on the outside of his mouth.
* Rattrap's gun clips through the ''Axalon'''s wall as he fires it before retreating.
* As Blackarachnia winks at Starscream, the right side of her "helmet" is sunken into her head.
* When the Maximals come to "surrender", as Optimus talks to Starscream, his head is hideously deformed, with the sides stretched down to the base of his neck, and his head sitting far too high. Additionally his mouth doesn't move while he's speaking. ''Argh...''
* When Starscream/Waspinator is standing on top of the ''Axalon'' and instructing the Maximals to attack the Predacon base, his right foot clips straight through one of the autocannons. A few moments later when he blasts Scorponok, he's standing nowhere near the cannon.
* As the Maximals pull back from their assault on the Pred base, the shells coming out of Rhinox's guns clip right through the boulder on his right, while the ones flying to his left simply disappear midair.
* In the same shot, Tigatron's gun lacks any sort of firing effect. Also, his left ankle is painfully twisted.

===Continuity errors===
* Looking at the intro sequence with Starscream's spark, he clearly touches down somewhere in the southwest United States, apparently Arizona. The terrain and creatures in ''Beast Wars'' suggest that it takes place in Africa and the presence of the standing stones, though not necessarily Stonehenge, suggest Britain. The shots from space in "[[Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command]]" also show continents that don't match North America. On the other hand, it makes sense, since "[[The Agenda (Part III)]]" puts the ''Axalon'' and the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] within commuting distance. It's not too wild to assume that the spark kept commuting for an unknown distance even after touching down either. The fact that Starscream admits later to have seen the damage inflicted to the Maximal base "before acquiring this body" also alludes to this scenario, that he commuted after touching down.
* While free-floating sparks are usually depicted as spheres, Starscream's spark has the twiddly bits which are usually only present to attach a spark to a protoform. Then again, it has been stated that Starscream's spark is not normal, so this may have been a conscious alteration?
* Megatron knew a great deal about Cybertronian history, yet apparently did not know the real nature of Starscream and his demise. However, Megatron might have been playing dumb to lure Starscream into being bolder with his actions. On the other hand, both the Predacon and Maximal Elders had a large portion of his records sealed ''due'' to his history. Then again, Megatron DID tell Scorponok to watch Starscream...
** On that same note, both Blackarachnia and Dinobot knew about Starscream, even though Primal stated that his records were sealed. It's possible that the records were sealed only to the Maximals (as Primal notes it was the Maximal Elders who sealed them), but given what we'll learn of the state of Maximal/Predacon relations on Cybertron and the Maximal Elders' dirty little secrets, that explanation is rather hard to believe.
* Despite being born from a Maximal Protoform, Blackarachnia refers to the Decepticons as "our" (the Predacons') ancestors. On the other hand, this is neither the first nor the last time she will identify herself as a Predacon, shunning her Maximal origin.
* Starscream apparently imprisons Optimus in shackles that he can break out of in about five seconds flat. However, in the episode commentary on [[Madman Entertainment]]'s ''Beast Wars Season 1'' DVDs, story editor [[Bob Forward]] states that Primal originally had a very complex way of breaking free involving tools and the dexterity of his [[beast mode]] appendages, but the animators changed this to just him "busting out", possibly due to time and monetary constraints.
* Blackarachnia states that Starscream met his demise at the hands of Galvatron presumably meaning right after the [[Battle of Autobot City]] in 2005. However, in the Season 3 episode "[[Ghost in the Machine (episode)|Ghost in the Machine]]", Starscream tricks Unicron into giving him a new body. He is last seen tumbling into space after suffering another non-lethal blast from Galvatron's cannon one last time.
* The later episodes "[[Optimal Situation]]" and "[[Master Blaster]]" will show that a Maximal or Predacon body containing two sparks (their own and one from an Autobot or Decepticon) undergoes dramatic changes, taking on a new, larger appearance and gaining incredible might. Waspinator, however, undergoes only minor physical changes and gains no obvious power apart from somewhat enhanced speed.
** Megatron does infer that the "power" of the second spark has an effect on this, but this also seems strange, as Starscream's spark, due to its immortality, would be presumably better than the average. On the other hand, Starscream's spark will later be described as "mutant" in "[[Bad Spark]]", so perhaps this prevents the dramatic changes seen in other characters. (From an out-of-universe perspective, the producers likely forgot this instance when the other mergings occurred. Waspinator does have the ability to recover from being constantly being almost destroyed, so your [[fanon]] might want to chalk that up to Starscream's influence.)

===Transformers references===
* Obviously, Starscream himself firmly ties ''Beast Wars'' to established Generation 1 history, though you could argue that Waspinator thinking he was [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] already did this.
* Starscream's spark—or "ghost", as it was then called—possesses several Decepticons (including [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]) in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 episodes]] "[[Starscream's Ghost]]" and "[[Ghost in the Machine (episode)|Ghost in the Machine]]". His actions [[Atari Hitotonari (KP)|don't]] [[Angel|stop]] [[Teletraan 15 (G1)|there]].
* One of the Predacon insignias on the side of Waspinator's cranium changes into a Decepticon insignia while Starscream's spark is inhabiting his superstructure.
* And of course, Starscream's fate was from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* Starscream's head is white and his face is blue, making him resemble his appearance in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel Comics]] instead of his [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] [[character model]].

===Real-world references===
* [[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] says "Hasta la vista, Starscream", paraphrasing [[wikipedia:Hasta la vista, baby|a famous line]] from the film ''[[wikipedia:Terminator 2: Judgment Day|Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]''. As he flies away immediately after saying this, Optimus Primal is seen wearing a pair of sunglasses, aping (ahem) [[Arnie|Arnold Schwarzenegger]]'s trademark look from the movie.
* Rhinox's line "It's tramplin' time" could be an homage to "It's clobberin' time!", the catchphrase of the [[Thing]] of the [[Fantastic Four]].

===Trivia===
* [[Doug Parker]] performs both [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (standing in for the late [[Chris Latta]]), and the very Starscreamy [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]]. In fact, Parker's Starscream is basically Terrosaur with a metallic distortion a la G1 [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]. Perhaps Starscream should have possessed Terrorsaur instead — of course, nobody would notice the difference.
* According to fan consultant [[Ben Yee]] and story editor Bob Forward on the Madman DVD commentary track, the original idea for this episode was to have the spark of an Autobot possess one of the characters. This idea was abandoned early on because a model of Starscream had already been made for "[[The Web]]". Besides, Starscream had the experience.
* Also according to Forward, the angles used for Waspinator (when he is possessed by Starscream) are much more "heroic" than normal (views from slightly below him, extreme closeups, etc.), to reflect Starscream's personality.
* Apart from the Decepticon insignia on his head, Waspinator's only physical change when possessed is the addition of a yellow stripe along the upper edges of his "mandibles", similar to their inner edges.
* Additionally, Yee provided all of the original Starscream's [[Tech Spec]] [[bio]]graphies to writer Ian Weir as a reference for Starscream's character and personality. Yee was pleased that Weir incorporated Starscream's original "[[Air Commander]]" [[function]] as the character's rank and title.
* This is the [[Victory (episode)|second time]] Optimus airlifts an injured Dinobot out of a battlefield, only for Terrorsaur to get in the way. This time, however, Terrorsaur doesn't get a chance to fire before Optimus punches him out of the way.
* After Blackarachnia convinces Starscream to take her on as his protégée, as they're walking away Starscream's hand is at her shoulder but then starts moving down towards her um... butt. Perv.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Possession'''"

:*''Title:'' "'''Possession'''" (Canada)

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Il traditore'''" ("The Traitor")

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Fujimi no Sutāsukurīmu'''" (不死身のスタースクリーム, "The Immortal Starscream")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 18|18 February]] [[1998]]
::*After Waspinator tells Megatron that he's okay, Megatron yells that he wasn't asking Waspinator if he was alright, he was asking [[Predacon computer|Navi-ko]].
::*[[Kazuki Yao]] plays Starscream in this episode and, of course, makes an attempt to impersonate [[Hirotaka Suzuoki]]. Starscream's Japanese characterization was rather different from his American one; being younger, vainer and more charismatic. To match all the manic close-ups and weird angles, as well as Waspinator/Starscream's flamboyant body language, Yao winds up playing a far more ''intense'' Starscream than Suzuoki ever did. If anything, it sounds like Yao impersonating Suzuoki ''impersonating Latta''.
::*After Airazor delivers his vague news report to Tigatron, as he flies away, Tigatron shouts after him, "Thank you ''de gozaru''!"
::*When Optimus leaves Starscream to his doom, he bids a blander, "Farewell, Starscream", losing the ''Terminator 2'' reference.

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Possessão'''" ("Possession")

'''Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Posesión'''" ("Possession")

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1998 — ''Beast Wars'' — Warning from Space ([[Alliance Atlantis|Alliance Video]])<br>
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1998 — ''Robots-Bêtes'' — Alert Dans L'Espace (Alliance Video) — French audio only.<br>
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Starscream's Invulnerability ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.<br>
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1998 — ''Beast Wars'' / ''Robots-Bêtes'' Three pack (Alliance Video) — Available in English or French audio.<br>
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2001 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Beginning: Vol. 4 ([[Universal]])
;[[Wikipedia:LaserDisc|LaserDisc]]
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Predacon Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — English and Japanese audio.
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2000 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — DVD Box (Pioneer LDC) — English and Japanese audio.<br>
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2003 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete First Season ([[Rhino Entertainment|Rhinomation]])<br>
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 2005 — ''Beast Wars'' — Classic Episodes: Volume 3 — The Battle Rages On! ([[Alliance Atlantis]]) — English and French audio.<br>
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 2005 — ''Beast Wars'' — The Complete First Season (Alliance Atlantis) — English and French audio.<br>
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2006 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 1 ([[Madman Entertainment]])<br>
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers: Beast Wars'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment)

[[Category:Beast Wars episodes]]
[[Category:Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]
[[Category:Pack-in material]]

Matrix of Leadership/toys

2015-06-23T14:19:25Z

Pirateblue: /* Kre-O */ An unpaired close-parentheses is even worse than an unpaired open-parentheses.

{{suite}}
The '''[[Matrix of Leadership]]''' will lighten your darkest wallet.

==Toys==
===Robots in Disguise (2001)===
[[File:RIDtoy primes matrix.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2001)

: When in his [[Super Mode]]. the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Optimus Prime has a little door on his chest that opens to reveal a sculpted, non-removable Matrix. In Japanese fiction, this was not the Matrix of Leadership, but rather a mere [[Energon Matrix]], the like of which had been seen in toy form before with [[Lio Convoy (BWII)|Lio Convoy]] and [[Big Convoy (BWN)|Big Convoy]]. Despite what the intent of the toy may have been, though, the cartoon relegated this sculpted detail to the role of a simple power intake socket, while the Matrix (in both ''Car Robots'' and ''Robots in Disguise'') was never shown to have physical form.

:The Matrix remained when Prime was redecoed for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' ([[#Universe (2003)|see below]]) and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' ([[#Cybertron|below again]]) toylines, and was also present in both the exclusive Clear and Black versions of the figure available in Japan... but being Japanese figures, that technically means it's not the Matrix of Leadership on them!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Generation 1===
{{anchor|G1toy}}
[[File:G1toy diecast matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''New Year Special Convoy''' (2002)
*'''Galvatron''' (2005)
*'''Galvatron II''' (2005)

:The first true Matrix of Leadership toy was a silver [[die-cast]] metal accessory which came with [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s "New Year Special" reissue of the original [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] Optimus Prime figure. The Matrix came with a removable chain that allowed it to be looped around the head of Prime or any other figure you chose to give it to, and when flipped upside-down, it could also clip over the ''[[Diaclone]]''-holdover cockpit seats inside Prime's opening chest compartment.

:This Matrix was [[redeco]]ed in gold for inclusion with Takara's 2005 reissue of the original Galvatron toy, and in green (specifically representing its appearance as the Creation Matrix in the Marvel Comics series) for the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Galvatron II]] redeco. Years later, the original silver version of the Matrix was included as part of the "[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus]] vs. [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys|Cyclonus]]" set in the 2010 ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' toyline ([[#Transformers (2010)|see below]]).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NewYearsConvoy/nyconvoy.htm More information on New Year Special Convoy at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Galvatron/galvatron.htm More information on reissue Galvatron at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Armada===
[[File:Armadatoy matrix.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super Base, 2002/2003)
*'''Shining Gold Convoy''' (Super Base, 2003)
*'''Powerlinx Optimus Prime''' (Super Base, 2003)
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
*'''Magna Convoy DX Set''' (Multi-pack, 2003)

:The large version of ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' Optimus Prime has a non-removable Matrix of Leadership hidden behind the flip-down grill on his chest. This feature was kept for the various [[redeco]]s of this mold, gaining a blue center for Prime's "Powerlinx" redeco, and being entirely chromed when the figure got the gold chrome treatment as a Lucky Draw figure. Some further coloration changes were made when the figure was redecoed during the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' toyline ([[#Energon|see below]]).

:Although this mold was never redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]], the ''[[Linkage (comic)|Linkage]]'' mini-comics exploited the two characters' physical similarity to essentially [[repurposing|repurpose]] this Matrix into the [[Doomstone]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Armada Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+super+mode+convoy/1084/gold+super+mode+convoy.html More information on Shining Gold Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Powerlinx Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/KMartPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle for the Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Universe (2003)===
[[File:Universe2003toy rid prime matrix.jpg|thumb]]
'''Optimus Prime''' (Supreme, 2003)

:Although ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime got a lemon-yellow makeover for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' toyline, the Matrix beneath his chest-panel remained the same as ever.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/TFUOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Energon===
[[File:Energontoy armada prime redeco matrix.jpg|thumb]]
'''Optimus Prime and Overload''' (Multi-pack, 2005)

:While the new-mold Optimus Prime toys created for the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' toyline lacked any kind of Matrix (instead featuring the [[Spark of Combination]] in a very Matrix-esque middle-of-the-chest position), the line did not go entirely without, as the ''Armada'' Super Base Prime figure was redecoed and re-released in a multi-pack with combination partner [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]]. Available exclusively at [[Costco]] stores, this version of the figure redecoed the sculpted Matrix in a bright golden-orange (compared to the dull gold of before), with a green crystal at the center.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/CostcoPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Energon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===20th Anniversary/Masterpiece===
[[File:Masterpiece matrices.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2004)
* '''Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2004)
* '''Ultra Magnus''' (2004)
* '''Convoy Perfect Edition''' (2006. 2009)
* '''Convoy Black Version''' (2010)
* '''Convoy Sleep Mode''' (2010)
* '''Convoy Final Edition''' (2011)

:A chromed Matrix accessory came with Hasbro's ''20th Anniversary'' and Takara's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' edition of Optimus Prime, consisting of a translucent blue "crystal" centre surrounded by two shell-halves that could be pulled open. The Matrix stored in an opening chamber in Prime's chest, where its centre could be illuminated by a blue LED light built into the compartment. In order to fit into Prime's chest, however, the Matrix wound up being rather small, leaving Prime only able to wrap two of his fingers through its handles, instead of his whole hands.

:The Matrix was included with every reissue and redeco of the Prime mold, remaining in its normal colors when it came with Ultra Magnus, and the "Perfect Edition", "Sleep Mode" and "Final Edition" versions of Prime himself. When Prime was chromed entirely gold as a [[Lucky Draw figure]], though, the Matrix was likewise blinged out, while the Matrix included with the "Black Version" of Prime, representing an [[Eldedroid]], was chromed purple where the original was gold, and had a red translucent centre, illuminated by the figure's new red LED. A non-chromed version of the Matrix was included with Hasbro's "DVD Edition" of the figure as part of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' line ([[#Classics|see below]]).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.goldoptimusprime.com/ More information on gold Masterpiece Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Masterpiece Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:MP rodimus matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
* '''Rodimus Convoy''' (2011)
:Being built to a smaller scale than the ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime figure, ''Masterpiece'' Rodimus Prime featured a new, smaller Matrix accessory of his own, cast in translucent blue plastic and decorated with gold and silver chrome. The Matrix stores in a chamber in Rodimus's abdomen, but is ''so small'' (smaller even relatively to Rodimus that Optimus's Matrix was to him) that Rodimus can't hold it by its handles at all.

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*'''Convoy''' (2011)
: [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Convoy]] is an entirely new tooling of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent ''Masterpiece'' toys, such as [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus]], and comes with a [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|trailer]] and various accessories. His chest compartment opens up to reveal an equally smaller, new-mold Matrix of Leadership with a clear blue plastic center. Unlike the previous version, the Matrix cannot be pulled apart, Convoy can only wrap his index finger around the handle and cannot hold it both hands at once, and the Matrix chamber in his chest has no light-up feature, but hey, at least it's now die-cast metal!

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[[File:ConvoyModeEva Matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
* '''Convoy Mode "Eva"''' (2014)

:Limited to 1,000 pieces, ''[[Transformers X Evangelion]]'' Convoy Mode "Eva" is an ''Evangelion''-inspired redeco of MP-10 Convoy. The Matrix was rendered with a red crystal, said in [[Mode "Eva" chapter 3|accompanying fiction]] to be based on the core of an [[Angel]].

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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertrontoy matrix.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2005)
*'''Galaxy Force Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2006)

:''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' Optimus Prime comes with a removable Matrix of Leadership accessory, decorated with an inverse color scheme that renders the crystal orange and the holder grey. The Matrix fits in Prime's chest, and his large, articulated fingers mean that he can hold it, though not in both hands at once.

:The Matrix remained unchanged when Prime was redecoed into his "Galaxy Force" coloration, which was also re-released without changes in the 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toyline.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/GFOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Galaxy Force Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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*'''Ultra Magnus and Optimus Prime''' (multi-pack, 2005)

:''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime was slightly redecoed for inclusion in this Costo-exclusive two-pack with ''Robots in Disguise'' Ultra Magnus, which saw the two toys recast as versions of ''Cybertron'''s own Optimus Prime and [[Ultra Magnus (Cybertron)|Ultra Magnus]] characters, rather than the ''Robots in Disguise'' originals. The mold still sports its sculpted Matrix detail, though for this release the paint applications that surrounded it were changed from orange to black (this being the only change from the original figure). It's not impossible that this might actually ''not'' have represented the Matrix of Leadership on this figure, but instead the Spark of Combination, which the set's packaging mentions as the source of the brothers' combining power—but we include it here to be thorough!
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===Hybrid Style===
[[File:THS galaxyconvoy matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy''' (2005)
: Part of Takara's short ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' series of small-scale, highly-articulated figures, this version of ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime came with a ''really'' tiny removable Matrix that stored in its customary position within the toy's chest. It was somewhat more show-accurate sculpt than the Matrix included with the full-size ''Cybertron'' Prime figure, and was colored with metallic paint as opposed to the larger figure's mostly-unpainted accessory.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HybridGalaxyConvoy/galaxyconvoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Galaxy Convoy at TFU.info]''
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[[File:THSmatrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy''' (2006)
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2006)

: The ''Hybrid Style'' version of Generation 1 Optimus Prime also comes with a super-tiny Matrix, not much bigger than a large drug capsule, which fits in the traditional opening compartment within Prime's chest. Like the ''Hybrid Style'' ''Cybertron'' Prime before it, the figure comes with an assortment of alternate hands, but ''un''like its predecessor, it includes a pair specifically designed to hold the Matrix. Due to the small size of the figure, they do not figure articulated fingers to grip it, but instead are cast in the shape of clenched fists with grooves cut into the outside of the fingers into which the Matrix can slot.

:The Matrix was also included with Prime's later "Black Version" redeco, without changes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/HybridConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Convoy at TFU.info]''
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===Generation 2===
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[[File:G2toy reissue matrix stickers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Battle Convoy''' (reissue, 2006)
*'''Laser Ultra Magnus''' (e-Hobby exclusive, 2006)

:When ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime was reissued in 2006, among the assorted changes made to his deco was the addition of a pair of new [[sticker]]s to his chest windows that depicted the Matrix resting in its traditional position inside him. The stickers remained when the figure was redecoed into the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive Laser Ultra Magnus figure.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Laser Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===Classics===
[[File:Classicstoy dvd mp prime matrix.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)

:The ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' "DVD Edition" of ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Optimus Prime included the familiar Matrix accessory, but as with all the other parts of the toy that had previously been vacuum-metalized, it is now decorated in metallic gold and silver paint, rather than chrome.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/20thDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on DVD Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:TF2010 hftd matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Battle Blades Optimus Prime''' (2010)
: While the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie may have left the fate of the live-action Matrix up in the air, the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)#Voyager class toys|Battle Blades Optimus Prime]] figure follows through on the intention evident in several of the film's adaptations by including it as an accessory stored within his body. Specifically, this removable Matrix attaches to a translucent blue plate hidden in Prime's midriff, which rotates up into place when his chest is opened and a panel on his abdomen is folded down. The Matrix is unpainted grey plastic on the Hasbro release of the figure; the TakaraTomy edition of Battle Blades Prime gives it coat of silver paint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/BattleBladesOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle Blades Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010toy rod vs cyc.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Battle in Space''' (Deluxe figure 2-pack, 2010)

: The die-cast metal Matrix originally released by TakaraTomy with several of their Generation 1 reissues ([[#G1toy|see above]]) received its first Hasbro release in this box set of [[redeco]]s of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Rodimus]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Cyclonus (G1)#Universe (2008)|Cyclonus]], released under the ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[subline imprint]]. The Matrix itself is back in its original silver coloration. Unfortunately, the figures can't actually ''interact'' with the accessory in any way: Neither Rodimus nor Cyclonus can actually ''hold'' the Matrix, and it can't even hang from their necks since it does not include the removable chain that came with the various Takara editions.

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[[File:TF2010 g2prime matrix.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Brought to you by the guys who designed [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe class, 2011)

: Part of the sixth wave of the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline and the second wave of the ''Reveal the Shield'' subline imprint, this Optimus Prime is an all-new Deluxe Class mold based on the original ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime toy ([[#G2toy|see above]]). The panels on the side of his truck mode fold in behind his chest windows in robot mode to reveal a sculpted Matrix of Leadership.

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*'''Masterpiece Rodimus Prime''' (2011)
: [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Masterpiece Rodimus Prime]] is a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] release of the Rodimus Convoy figure, and was redecoed to resemble his original toy. His Matrix is no longer vacuum-metalized, and the shell is instead given a coat of metallic gold paint.

: This version of Rodimus also comes with an additional new-mold Matrix accessory, very similar to Masterpiece Optimus Prime's Matrix. Rodimus is actually capable of wrapping his entire mitts around this accessory's handles, and the Matrix can be pulled open (but not apart) to reveal more of the crystal inside.

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[[File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime-MatrixofLeadership.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Masterpiece Optimus Prime''' (2012)
: The Hasbro Toys"R"Us-exclusive [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|release of MP-10 Convoy]] features various plastic color and [[Paint operation|paint detail]] changes. He still comes with the Matrix, which appears to be no different.

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===Dark of the Moon===
[[File:DOTMtoy-OptimusPrimeVoyagerwithComettor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Orange you glad it doesn't look like this in the film?]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Includes Deluxe Class Comettor''' (Multi-pack, 2011)
: This redeco and [[retool]] of the Battle Blades Optimus Prime toy redecoes the Matrix as well. It is now orange.
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===Prime===
[[File:Primetoy-OptimusPrimeMatrixofLeadership.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|In Soviet Russia, Prime is in the Matrix.]]
*'''Matrix of Leadership SDCC Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2011)
:Exclusive to [[San Diego Comic-Con]], this minor repaint of Deluxe-Class ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#First Edition (2011)|Prime: First Edition]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Prime: First Edition|Optimus Prime]] comes inside special Matrix-shaped packaging that can be worn around your neck.

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[[File:Primetoy-TakaraTomy-ArmsMasterOptimus-Matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|When light isn't enough for your [[darkest hour]], simply replace "light" with "lacerate".]]
*'''Arms Master Optimus''' (2012)
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[September 29|9-29]]-2012'''
**''Japanese Number:'' '''AM-21'''

: Part of the seventh wave of Japanese ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys, the [[TakaraTomy]] version of Weaponizer [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Weaponizer|Optimus Prime]] comes with a very large Matrix which can tab onto his chest as armor or mount onto the back of the truck cab. It is covered in [[5mm post|5mm posts and holes]] so [[Arms Micron]]s can be attached to it. He also has a clear-blue "Shining" version of the [[Arms Micron]], [[R.A.#ArmsMaster|R.A.]], who can combine with the Matrix to form the colossal [[Star Saber (Prima)#ArmsMaster|Matrix Saber]]. If Microns [[O.P.]] and [[B.2]] (sold separately) are also thrown into the mix, the result is the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Super Star Saber]].

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===Kre-O===
[[File:Kre-O Matrix Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|If you even ''thought'' about Transformers in 2011, you probably have two of me.]]
* '''Matrix Optimus Prime''' (2011, 10 pieces)
: Intended to be [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2011]], this redeco of the regular Optimus Prime Kreon has an open chest showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] within. He comes with a G1 inspired gun and a black brick display stand. We say "intended", because in actuality, the thing appears to have been produced in such huge quantities that it's wound up being made available in ''loads'' of other places—it was handed out at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, offered as a free giveaway with any order that included Transformers toys on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], as a free gift on the cover of the ''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]'', and came as a free gift attached to, of all things, issue #240 of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] children's comic, ''[[Doctor|Doctor Who Adventures]]'' (but not the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers comic]], you'll note!). A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit. This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted.
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===Bot Shots===
[[File:Bot shots matrix card.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (2012)
: This ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Ultimate Battle set includes a Matrix trophy card. It's made of cardboard and was probably already bent up when you opened the packaging.
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===Platinum Edition===
* '''Year of the Horse Optimus Prime''' (2014)

:Released to celebrate Chinese New Year, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Horse" Optimus Prime is a redeco of MP-10 Convoy, complete with Matrix.

==Merchandise==
===MC Axis===
[[File:Mcaxis hot rod.jpg|thumb]]

*'''Hot Rod''' (model kit, 1996)

:This Japanese "garage kit" of Hot Rod, an unpainted, unassembled resin model from [[MC Axis]], with two versions of the Matrix of Leadership: One standard, fairly useless one (since Hot Rod lacks either a chest compartment to hold it, or articulated hands to grip it), and a second sculpted with a pair of hands clutching its handles, which can be swapped out for Hot Rod's normal hands, allowing him to hoist it aloft.

:The kit is not known for its exceptional quality control - numerous unsightly air bubbles in the plastic are not an uncommon thing to encounter.

:* ''[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/4512c7fd76f8e8ee Fan review of the Hot Rod and Elita One model kits]''
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===Metalforce===
[[File:Metalforce matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Metalforce Convoy''' (2000)
*'''Metalforce Convoy Metalic Version''' {{sic}} (2000)

:A Matrix of Leadership accessory is included with both the standard ''[[Metalforce]]'' Optimus Prime and its metallic redeco, cast in translucent blue plastic and painted over. The Matrix fits into its traditional cavity in Prime's chest, and a panel can then be placed on top of it to hide it from view; alternatively, the panel can be left out, allowing the Matrix to remain visible through Prime's chest windows. For whatever reason, the figures also came with an uncut, unpainted version of the Matrix (and all of Prime's other accessories) as well.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/882/MetalForce+Collection/Optimus+Prime.html More information on Metalforce Convoy at Transformers @ The Moon]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
*'''Rodimus Convoy with Matrix''' (2000)
[[File:Scf matrices.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
:The Matrix made its first appearance in Taraka's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' series of PVC figurines in the hands of the rare Rodimus Prime [[chase figure]] from the line's second "act". Both Rodimus and the Matrix were cast entirely in translucent colored plastic, as the Autobot leader held the talisman in both hands, in the process of opening it.

*'''Rodimus Convoy with Matrix''' (2001)

:The Matrix-bearing Rodimus chase figure was re-released as a standard figure for the fourth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave, this time as both a standard, solid-color figure and a metallic silver "pewter" version, both available at one each per standard case of twelve. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter figure came with the right leg of the wave's collectable [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] "build-a-figure".

*'''Convoy with Matrix''' (2001)
:The Matrix made another appearance in the hands of a chase figure with this metallic silver Optimus Prime from the fifth ''Super Collection Figure'' act. The Matrix's translucent blue core is the only part of the figure not covered in silver paint.
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===Mega Super Collection Figure===
[[File:MegaSCF matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy TV Version''' (2002)
*'''Convoy Metallic Version''' (2002)
*'''Convoy Battle Damage Version''' (2002)
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2002)
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2002)

:The same Matrix accessory, cast in grey plastic with orange paint on the casing and metallic silver on the core, was included with the various ''[[Heroes of Cybertron#Mega SCF|Mega Super Collection Figure]]'' versions of Optimus Prime and Rodimus Prime. None of the figures had compartments to store the Matrix, nor hands equipped to hold it in the normal way: the most any of the five figures can manage is to cup or balance it in their "open palm" alternate hands.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/MegaSCFRodimusConvoy/rodimusconvoy.htm More information on Mega SCF Rodimus Convoy at TFU.info]''
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===KT Figure Collection===
[[File:KTCollection primes and matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy''' (2004)
*'''Convoy Revival Version''' (2004)

:The bust of Optimus Prime released as part of the ''[[KT Figure Collection]]'' features a removable Matrix with some atypical green detailing. Visible through Prime's chest windows, the Matrix is revealed when a lever on Prime's back is pressed, opening his chest and pushing the Matrix forward. The Matrix remained in the silver "Revival Version" redeco available exclusively through ''[[Figure Ō]]'' magazine.

::*''[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/kt_figure/transformers/index.html More information on KT Figure Collection Convoy at the official website]''

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===First 4 Figures===
[[File:Sd ultramagnus statue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''SD Ultra Magnus''' (statue, 2006)
:Seeking to produce a super deformed Transformers statue, [[First 4 Figures]] teamed up with Transformers fan site [http://www.tfw2005.com TFW2005.com] to run a contest that would allow fans to design their own. The winning design, depicting an unhappy Ultra Magnus after an amusingly unfortunate attempt at opening the Matrix of Leadership, was created by fan Xu Wei (aka Iron Bird), and was limited to only 500 pieces. A variant edition of the statue was also produced, redecoing Magnus in the color scheme of his ''Diaclone'' precursor, Powered Convoy, and was even more limited at only 100 pieces.

::*''[http://www.angelfire.com/planet/reminator6/HTML/autob/magnussdf.htm More information on SD Ultra Magnus at an Ultra Magnus fan site]''
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===Diamond Select Toys===
[[File:DiamondMatrixStatue.JPG|thumb|Deus sold separately]]
*'''Autobot Matrix of Leadership''' (2006)

: [[Diamond Select Toys]] produced a human-scaled replica of the Matrix. Weighing six pounds, it was sculpted by Robert Lee and is a limited edition of 1,000 pieces. The Matrix can be picked up off its Autobot-symbol base, and held by the finger holes in the handgrips — and while it does not open, it can "light your darkest hour," with internal electronics that make the central crystal orb pulse in blue, green, red, yellow, and pink. The base also has a removable [[Key to Vector Sigma]] accessory.

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[[File:AAUnicron statue.jpg|thumb| "YOU! SHALL NOT! PAAAASSS!!!"]]
* '''Unicron Movie Statue''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

: This statue of Hot Rod and Unicron stands 8 ½” tall and was limited to 1,986 pieces (as in 1986, the year the original animated movie was released). Hot Rod stands in the center of the piece, holding the Matrix of Leadership aloft, as Unicron looms behind him.
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[[File:Diamondselect matrices.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Optimus Prime (top), G1 Animated (middle), Powermaster (bottom) and Final Battle (main).]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (bust, 2007)
*'''Final Battle Optimus Prime''' (Action Figure Xpress exclusive bust, 2007)
*'''G1 Animated Optimus Prime''' (San Diego Comic Con exclusive bust, 2008)
*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime''' (unreleased bust, 2008)

:The Matrix of Leadership was a regular fixture on Diamond Select's array of Optimus Prime busts, appearing as sculpted detail on the standard base piece shared by the Optimus Prime, G1 Animated Optimus Prime, and unreleased Powermaster Optimus Prime busts. The same base was used for the Final Battle Optimus Prime bust, which represents the character after his climactic battle with Megatron, but the Matrix was removed (replaced with a panel displaying Prime's life-signs) and instead included as a removable accessory that fits in the bust's hand.
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===Revoltech===
[[File:Revoltech matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy''' (2007)

: ''Revoltech'' Optimus Prime comes with a Matrix accessory. Alas, like his ''Mega SCF'' incarnations before him ([[#Mega Super Collection Figure|see above]]), ''Revoltech'' Prime cannot store it in his chest, and is unable to grasp it with any of his various alternate hands, with the only possible means of interaction being to precariously balance the Matrix in his open palm.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:RH Prime vs Unicron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Shiny.]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs Unicron''' (2007)

: [[Super deformed]] ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Optimus Prime is depicted opening the Matrix of Leadership to light the Autobots' darkest hour.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHOptimusPrimeMatrix/optimusprime.htm More information on Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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===Mecha Nations===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)

:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this [[super-deformed]] G1 Optimus Prime has a light-up, non-removable Matrix in his chest.

===Ultimetal===
[[File:Ultimetal Matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''UM-01'''

: ''Ultimetal'' Optimus Prime is a large, extensively detailed figure produced by [[Art Storm]]. He comes with two different Matrix accessories: a smaller one that stores in his chest, where it can be lit up by an LED, and a larger one that can be held in his hands and lights up on its own. The larger Matrix can be displayed alongside Prime on a separate pedestal based on the [[#Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select replica's]].

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===EX Gōkin===
[[File:EXGokin Matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Convoy''' (2014)

: Art Storm also produced ''EX Gōkin'' Convoy, a much smaller Optimus Prime action figure with a non-removable Matrix molded into its chest compartment.

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===D-Style===
*'''Convoy''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''43'''

:The ''[[D-Style]]'' Convoy model kit comes with a Matrix that stores in his chest. It was redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#D-Style|Black Convoy]]'s [[Dead Matrix]].

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Alpha Trion/Generation 1

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Pirateblue: /* Toys */ Either the unreleased one should be at the bottom because it's unreleased, or it should go at the top because it came first. Middle? No.

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:''Alpha Trion is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Alphatrionkhanna.jpg|228px|thumb|If Alpha Trion were a Decepticon, you KNOW he would stroke his beard while contemplating conquest. You know it.]]
'''Alpha Trion''' is one of the oldest living Transformers, and with that age comes a nuanced understanding of his race and their place within the universe. In his youth, he went by the name '''A3''', and in this time, he helped lead the enslaved Cybertronians in their rebellion against their cruel masters, the [[Quintesson]]s. As a result, he was instrumental in first establishing [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as an independent planet.

In his older years, he has found a comfortable role in serving as advisor to other Transformers. Though not taking part in the battles of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], he is firmly on the side of the Autobots, serving as a mentor and guide, especially to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Elita One]]. He is an enigmatic old robot, though he is known to be the guardian of [[Vector Sigma]] and the custodian of its [[Key to Vector Sigma|circuit key]]. His sage-like manner paints him in almost a mystic tone, and possible connections between Alpha Trion, [[Primus]], and the history of Cybertron itself have boosted him into legendary status.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[John Stephenson]] (English), [[Corey Burton]] (English, "War Dawn"), [[Tony Pope]] (English, "Forever Is a Long Time Coming"), [[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese), [[Toshio Ishii]] (Japanese, "War Dawn"), [[Hiroshi Naka]] (Japanese, "The Rebirth")|[[Wolfgang Mascher]] (German, Season 3 & 4)}}

[[File:YoungA3.jpg|left|thumb|Silverbolt never misses a chance to check out A3's rugged mustache.]]
11 million years ago, a mechanoid named A3 was part of the [[Autobot Rebellion|rebellion]] against the [[Quintesson]]s on a [[Cybertron (planet)|factory world]], creating a device called the [[Coda Remote]] that would stop their [[Dark Guardian]]s. Due to a timerift created by Quintessons from the future, he was briefly pulled from his position in the [[Empty Lands]] into the year 2006. Fortunately, his partner [[Beta (G1)|Beta]] managed to start the rebellion as scheduled, and A3 was soon returned by future [[Autobot]]s to fulfill his role in Cybertronian history. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

[[File:Alphatrionagesbackwards.jpg|thumb|He grew a beard, picked up the Matrix, shaved his beard, and then built Optimus, apparently.]]
Years later, he would be given the [[Matrix of Leadership]] by the dying [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], but Alpha Trion himself did not become Autobot leader. It would sit in his possession, unused, until the coming of the next Autobot leader. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} In the meantime, Alpha Trion developed plans to rebuild Autobots to better combat the escalating [[Decepticon]] menace.

The next Autobot leader would actually come to ''him'' when a [[Aerialbot (G1)|group of time-travelers]] lugged a dying youth named Orion Pax to his repair center. Reluctant at first, Alpha Trion sensed a strong spirit in Orion Pax, and decided to rebuild him entirely... into [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. When Prime asked if Alpha Trion could rebuild his fallen girlfriend Ariel as well, Alpha Trion agreed, and mused that [[Elita One]] would be a good name for a female warrior. {{storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}}

[[File:AlphaTrion.jpg|left|thumb|Alpha Trion has secret liquor stashes in the strangest of places.]]

Over the intervening millennia, Alpha Trion's two greatest creations, whether by design or coincidence, forgot their relationship to the ancient Autobot. Five million years after his creation, Optimus Prime was lost when his spacecraft crash-landed on prehistoric Earth, but Alpha Trion kept in contact with Elita One, acting as a sagely advisor to her team of [[Female Autobots]] as they spent the following four million years stealing [[energon]] from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Eventually, in the Earth year 1985, Shockwave caught the Female Autobots in the act and tracked them back to their headquarters, prompting Elita One to consult with Alpha Trion on a course of action. Trion suggested they move their headquarters, telling Elita to scout for a new location alone, but in the event that she encountered the Decepticons, warned her not to use her life-draining time-freezing power. Alas, Elita was captured, and used by the Decepticons to lure Optimus Prime into a trap. To save her beloved's life, Elita used her fatal power, and the Autobot leader was forced to track Alpha Trion to [[Alpha Trion's base‎|his secret base]] in hopes that he could save her. Alpha Trion repaired her to the best of his ability, but revealed to Optimus Prime that only Prime could save Elita by interfacing to her with his power filter. An astonished Optimus Prime stated that only his creator could know that! {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}

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A short time later, while he was looking for a [[10.2 ultra-drill|misplaced tool]], Alpha Trion was attacked in his workshop by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and his Decepticons, who demanded that he hand over the [[Key to Vector Sigma]]. Trion pled ignorance, but Megatron knew better, and the elderly Autobot was soon overpowered while the Decepticons made off with the key. Alpha Trion was rescued from the chunk of metal the Decepticons left him stuck in by Optimus Prime and the Autobots, and after his injuries were repaired by [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], he journeyed with them into Cybertron's depths, leading the way to Vector Sigma's chamber. Their way, however, was barred by [[Centurion droid]]s that Megatron used the Key to command, and Alpha Trion helped reactivate some discarded worker robots to fight the droids off. The droids had done their job, however, and prevented the Autobots from reaching Megatron before he used Vector Sigma to bring his newest Decepticons, the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to life. To combat these new land-based Decepticons, Optimus Prime hit on the idea of creating some new aerial Autobots, and Alpha Trion set to work reconstructing some Cybertronian aircraft. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} When the work was done, Alpha Trion professed that he had another key to Vector Sigma "on him," and he would use it to reactivate the computer so that it could bring the jets to life. His "key," however, was his own life force: as a first generation product of Vector Sigma, his computation matrix could interface with the computer and bring it back online, at the cost of his own continued existence. Optimus Prime tried to stop him, but Alpha Trion refused to listen, reminding Prime that he was his creator and insisting that the jets were more important that he was. Prime relented, and Alpha Trion merged with Vector Sigma, which activated and brought the new [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] to life. Before Prime and the Autobots departed for Earth, Alpha Trion spoke to them through Vector Sigma, warning them of a fact merging with the computer had revealed to him: on Earth, the Key to Vector Sigma had even greater power. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

Many years later, when the [[Hate Plague]] was raging throughout the universe in the year 2006, Optimus Prime entered the Matrix to consult the ancient Autobots within on a possible cure. Alpha Trion was the first Prime spoke to, but he had no information to give, save a warning that Prime should take care on his journey into the Matrix, lest he be unable to return. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

The following year, after the Decepticons stole the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber]], Optimus Prime used the Matrix to reactivate Vector Sigma so that he could converse with Alpha Trion, hoping that the old sage knew something more about what was going on. Alpha Trion revealed to Prime that Vector Sigma had ''allowed'' [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to become aware of the key's existence, as the chamber was key to the dawning of a new [[Golden Age]] for Cybertron... as was the merging of an [[Cerebros (G1)|Autobot]]'s life with that of a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|human]]'s. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}}
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====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Masaharu Satō]] (Japanese)}}
{{note|The events of the Generation 1 cartoon occur in the Japanese timeline as described above, except that the events of 2006 take place instead in 2010, and "The Rebirth" does not occur. Japanese continuity inserts many additional stories into the timeline, only one of which features Alpha Trion.}}

[[File:AlphaTrionGhost.jpg|thumb|Alpha Trion's Spooooooky Ghost]]
In the year 2011, one year after Optimus Prime released the energy of the Matrix to cure the Hate Plague, Vector Sigma began to destabilize as a result. Optimus Prime voyaged into the planet's depths to try and bring the computer back under control, but the mission seemed doomed to failure, as he did not have the Matrix to help him. While the other Autobots searched Earth for the Matrix, which had been hidden away to recharge, the spectral form of Alpha Trion appeared to Optimus Prime to help lead him through the many dangers blocking the path to Vector Sigma's chamber. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} When they finally reached their goal, however, it turned out the Decepticons had beaten them there. [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] was not far behind, with the recovered Matrix in his grasp, and when the young Autobot arrived, Alpha Trion instructed him to hold the talisman aloft. Trion's ethereal form flowed into the Matrix, completing its recharging process and transforming [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] back into Rodimus Prime, who joined Optimus in thrashing the Decepticons. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}
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=====''G-2'' story pages=====
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When Optimus Prime was fatally injured in battle with Megatron, the spirits of Alpha Trion and former leaders residing within the Matrix activated its [[Reconfiguration Matrix]] mechanism, reviving Prime as Battle Convoy. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 5}}
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=====''Transformers Legends'' comic=====
Alpha Trion and the Matrix—possibly the Reconfiguration Matrix again—had a hand in Rodimus Prime's transformation into a [[Micromaster]]. {{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)#Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Micron Chapter|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Micron Chapter}}

=====Train Wars=====
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====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote| Alpha Trion's appearance in the flashbacks of "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]" occurs amidst the following stories.}}

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After the ''[[Van De Graaff]]'' was shot down on [[Beta-Nine]], the proemial Alpha Unit of the [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Elite Guard]] managed to retrieve its cargo. The [[Matrix of Leadership|mysterious item]] was then delivered by [[Magnum]] to its custodian, Alpha Trion. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}

Over the next ten years, the Decepticon insurrection became more fierce. Councilor Magnum continued to champion his Elite Guard, a series of strike teams dedicated to hunting down the [[Decepticon Warlord]]s to cut the many heads off the serpent. Councilor Alpha Trion, however, favored his own Prime Initiative, a general of sorts who would oversee the entire Autobot army as a unified force against the Decepticons. {{Storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 2}}

Despite their political differences, Alpha Trion and Magnum worked together as the situation called for it. When a group of civilian scientists and historians needed demolitions assistance at a dig site in [[Median]], Alpha Trion requested the help of Magnum's Elite Guard for the job. Of course, he neglected to mention some of the finer points of the mission, but such is politics. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}

After [[Dion]] and [[Magnum]] were injured in a Decepticon attack, they were taken to Alpha Trion. He was only able to save one of them, rebuilding the survivor into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. As the war drained Cybertron's energy to dangerously low levels, Optimus left the planet on a mission to find more energy. Alpha Trion prepared stasis pods within which most of the remaining Autobot population would hibernate. As they placed the other Autobots in the pods, he warned [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] that remaining online during periods of low energy as he intended to do would greatly accelerate the aging process. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

In 2984 C.E. as the sage of Cybertron [[Cheetor (BW)|Alpha Trizer]] engaged in combat against the [[Star Seeker]]s, a vision of his predecessor Alpha Trion flashed through his mind. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}

===3H comics===
[[File:DepartureBetrayal-AlphaTrion.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|Alpha Trion was various lions for all of two seconds, in one person's mind.]]
Alpha Trion was seemingly resurrected and/or reformatted as a lion by the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] to guide [[Primal Prime]] and his [[Wrecker]] in much the same way as he aided many previous Autobot leaders. {{storylink|Departure}} It is unclear whether this new form ever existed physically; its only appearance was as a vision in Primal Prime's head. {{storylink|Betrayal}}

[[File:Alphatrionuniverse.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|He said he was reformatted into a [[beast mode]], but he was lyin'.]]
However, he did not make an appearance after this enigmatic reintroduction until [[Unicron]] posed a new threat to the balance of the multiverse. Alpha Trion, though technically still merged with [[Primus]]/[[Vector Sigma]]/Whatever, was again in his original body (but now with a cape!). He/they pulled Cybertron's greatest hero, [[Optimus Primal]], back from the dead in order to rescue recently abducted Cybertronians from the center of the Chaos Bringer. {{storylink|Abduction}}

When Primal succeeded at this monumental task, {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} he confronted the [[Maximal Elder]]s with one of his overblown speeches and was thrown in jail. Alpha Trion sent [[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]] to stage a small rescue of his own, and Primal was returned to the center of Cybertron. Here, Alpha Trion presented Primal with a window into the past, present, and future of the [[Allspark]], from which he could pluck any warrior, whether they be living or dead. Primal chose [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depthcharge]] and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], the former of whom rejected Primal's calling. Alpha Trion quieted Primal's disappointment, letting Depthcharge go, expecting him to return of his own accord. To take his place, Alpha Trion pulled [[Omega Prime]] from a [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Viron]] universe. {{storylink|Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Alphatriondw.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Most people kill their prizes before hanging them on their wall. Shockwave is not most people.]]
Eons ago, Alpha Trion kept watch over the Transformers when Primus entered his eternal sleep to hide Cybertron from Unicron. However, a nomadic alien race eventually conquered Cybertron, and Alpha Trion was forced into hiding. Thousands of Transformers were slaughtered, and Alpha Trion was unable to act. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}} Alpha Trion performed actions that would make him known as the savior of his race. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}}

Alpha Trion was attached to the supercomputer Vector Sigma, and was its caretaker from the [[Golden Age]] to the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. He was considered the only Transformer capable of accessing all of the computer's functions. In his position, he disagreed with the [[Council of Ancients]]' esoteric mysticism, wishing to make the Transformers' place in the cosmos more known. {{Storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #8}} Despite this, he was a secret guiding force behind the Council and its selection of Primes. He was fond of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], both with whom he had a special bond. {{Storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #1}}

After the [[Great Shutdown]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] was awakened. Soon after, he met [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], who somehow led the [[Decepticon]] to Alpha Trion. Alpha Trion was incapacitated and hung on a wall in Shockwave's laboratory for analysis, to assist Shockwave in his attempt to control Vector Sigma. The ancient Cybertronian constantly foiled his attempts to analyze him; nevertheless, Shockwave swore that the savior of their race would become its "greatest destroyer". {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} As Shockwave's plans reached fruition, the last remaining "ancient program" for him to decode was Alpha Trion. However, Shockwave's machinations were foiled by his apparent and untimely demise. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Alpha Trion's last days were recorded to be deep within Cybertron, preparing the Transformers and Cybertron for their darkest hour. {{Storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #1}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' continuity===
[[File:Historyofcybertron.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Trukk... and munky?]]
When [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] downloaded some of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s memories, he saw Alpha Trion and his role in the [[Cybertronian Civil Wars#G1 cartoon continuity|rebellion]] against the [[Quintesson]]s. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:OmegasConundrum-Metroplex.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Because he's the wise sage Cybertron deserves, but not the one it needs right now.]]
Countless ages ago, Alpha Trion explored the entire surface of Cybertron with the legendary Titan, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}}

Alpha Trion approached [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] during the 43rd Day of the Battle of Aegiax to propose that the Ancient Barbarian unite the Thirteen warring tribes of Cybertron. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}} After approaching Galvatron, Alpha Trion led the Barbarian to the headquarters of [[Prima (G1)|Prima]], the [[Citadel of Light]]. There, Alpha Trion stood by and watched as Galvatron and the only remaining survivor of Prima's clan, a young 'bot named [[Nova Prime|Nova Major]], single-handedly slaughtered the bestial forces of [[Onyx Prime (G1)|Onyx Prime]]. After the battle was over, Alpha Trion approached Nova and Galvatron. When Nova demanded to know who Alpha Trion was, Trion calmly revealed himself to be the last remaining member of [[Thirteen|the original thirteen Cybertronians]].

Nova was not quick to believe Trion, but soon accepted the truth after being pummelled into submission by Trion, seemingly confirming the rumor that only a Prime could defeat another Prime. Alpha Trion was quick to correct him, claiming that although a Prime ''could'' be defeated by a non-Prime, they could only be ''killed'' by another Prime, and that there were no other Primes left on Cybertron. Nova, finding this hard to believe, suggested that they go to Onyx Prime's castle in [[Kalis]] to see if Onyx had disappeared as Trion claimed. When they arrived, they found their way into the castle blocked by Onyx Prime's last surviving follower and gatekeeper of his castle, [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox of the Mournsong]]. Although Rhinox tried to bar their way, he was quickly intimidated into submission by Galvatron, and let them pass, already knowing they would find Onyx gone. As Rhinox wondered aloud what would become of them, Nova announced his plan to take control, with a vision of a united Cybertron with no tribes dividing its people. Alpha Trion, feeling this was the best course of action for Cybertron's people, gladly stood aside and let Nova assume the title of Prime.

After taking control of Cybertron, Nova directed his attentions to decoding the secrets of the Thirteen; chiefly, [[Nexus Prime (Classics)|Nexus Prime]]'s [[Enigma of Combination]]. Galvatron was the only one of them who ''didn't'' want to uncover the Enigma, and continually insisted that the Enigma was gone, just like its creator. Trion became curious by Galvatron's claims, and questioned him, pointing out that everyone ''except'' Galvatron talked of the Enigma as if it were merely a concept, but Galvatron spoke of it as a physical object. One look in Galvatron's eyes provided Alpha with all the explanation he needed to arrive at the answer. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

He blessed Nova Prime's [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] before its departure from the planet six million years ago. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Following the disappearance of the vessel and its crew, memorial lectures were held in honor of Nova, during which Alpha Trion held a speech about [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations}}

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Four million years ago, Alpha Trion attended the funerals of [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} Because of Alpha Trion's intimate knowledge of Cybertron's surface, he accompanied Orion Pax and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on a mission into the treacherous [[Rust Spot]] to swap Decepticon prisoners for the captured [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]]. This was merely a ruse to draw out Alpha Trion, who the Decepticons wanted in order to help locate Metroplex. Due to Orion Pax's valiant actions, Alpha Trion and the other Autobots escaped with their lives. {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}}

Once Orion Pax had become Optimus Prime, he broadcast a message to all Cybertronians, asking them to join him in the fight against the Decepticon oppression. Alpha Trion watched this broadcast with interest from the archives of [[Kutanzuule]]. {{storylink|Broadcast}} He soon came in contact with the young Prime to offer him advice and guidance in his early days as Autobot leader. {{storylink|Derelicts}} When Optimus blamed himself for being unable to stop the [[Exodus (G1)|Exodus]], Alpha Trion assured him that sometimes a leader's role is to let their followers go and make their own decisions. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}} Alpha Trion was surprised when Optimus rediscovered the long lost [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], and advised him to accept that the ancient guardian would not easily reintegrate into society. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}}

500,000 years ago, Alpha Trion chose to leave Cybertron together with Metroplex, partly to keep the Titan out of Decepticon hands, but also to investigate and stop whatever scheme [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] had put into motion out in space. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} They didn't return until after Cybertron had been rendered virtually uninhabitable by normal Transformers because of the war, so Alpha Trion began working to restore it all by himself. The isolation evidently did not do the wise old Autobot any good, as he seemed to have more than a few screws loose and had become tremendously self-aggrandizing by the year 2010.

[[File:Ironing Out the Details Alpha Trion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Metal beards are ridiculous! But ''cloth'' beards are super okay.]]
Operating out of Metroplex, Trion spent "dozens of meta-cycles" processing the corrosive elements out of Cybertron's atmosphere, slowly making it habitable again, but was still faced with the problem of the monstrous [[Insecticon swarm]] that had overrun the planet. Requiring the toughest of the tough to obliterate the swarm, Alpha Trion selected [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ironhide]] to do the job. That Ironhide was across the galaxy on Earth mattered little: Ironhide would eventually die some day, Trion rationalized, and so he built a duplicate body on Cybertron into which he could implant Ironhide's spark and memories once he passed on and returned to the "[[Allspark|core]]". With Vector Sigma having been essentially erased in the event that devastated Cybertron, this took Alpha Trion years and pushed his skills to their limit, but once Ironhide died on Earth in 2010, the ancient Autobot's grand work was complete, and Ironhide returned to life on Cybertron in the new body constructed for him. {{storylink|Any Old Iron}}

Ironhide awoke in confusion, his memories incomplete due to damage he had suffered millions of years beforehand that had disrupted his link to the core, and wandered Cybertron's wastes until Alpha Trion dispatched his [[Scamper (G1)|page]] to bring the befuddled warrior to the city mode Metroplex. Alpha Trion took umbrage at the fact Ironhide had never heard of his ancient greatness, and revealed his incredible powers over his own electromagnetic aura by using it to control Ironhide's actions when the ornery Autobot started to get a little rough. Ironhide further tested Trion's patience when he ignored his cautions and ventured out to track down the near-dead [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (even if Sunstreaker ''had'' heard of him). Finally, Trion relented to Ironhide's constant questioning and explained the reason he had brought him back online: to exterminate the swarm. {{storylink|Ironing Out the Details}} While Ironhide took out of most of the swarm in a brutal battle, Trion busied himself repairing Sunstreaker. After Ironhide returned, Trion announced that he and Metroplex were leaving Cybertron for parts unknown while Ironhide mopped up the remaining Insecticons. Infuriated by the old 'bots condescending attitude, Ironhide slugged him one, but Alpha Trion let it slide, putting Ironhide in his place by telling him he was just a small playing piece in a very large game. Before departing, however, Alpha Trion softened, congratulating Ironhide on saving the entire planet. After all, the only other Autobot would could make that claim... was he. {{storylink|Any Old Iron}}

At some point, Alpha Trion left Metroplex's side to search for a "Holy Grail", a quest of such importance that he was unable to turn back and help when his Titan companion was infected with an [[alchemical virus]]. Coming across the ''[[Vis Vitalis]]'', he convinced the [[Caminus|Camiens]], [[Cityspeaker]] [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and her compatriots [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and [[Nautica]], to aid the injured Metroplex in his place. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}}{{storylink|A 'Bot and Her City}} Alongside this task Alpha Trion tasked the three with delivering a single word message to Optimus Prime- [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} Shockwave saw Alpha Trion in a vision of things that would come to pass during the Dark Cybertron prophecy. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}}

[[File:Full Fathom Five Alpha Trion.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Not one of his better days...]]
Concluding from Shockwave's plans that the Enigma of Combination had landed on [[Earth]], Alpha Trion went to search for it only to be shot down and captured by the [[Earth Defense Command]]. {{storylink|The Crucible}} He was brought to their base on [[Marshall Islands|Bikini Atoll]] for study and discovered months later by [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] during an investigation into the EDC's use of Cybertronian tech. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} Knowing he was hooked up to an alarm and that the EDC's "[[mind bomb]]" couldn't have been created from just ''his'' brain, [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] stopped Jazz from rescuing Alpha Trion immediately in order to investigate further. After deactivating the alarms they took Alpha Trion and fled on [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], where a merry Trion's reunion with Optimus Prime was cut short by a coughing fit, prompting [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] to take him away and have a look at his injuries. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}}

Alpha Trion had Optimus Prime take him to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], away from prying ears, to share with him why Earth was so important. He told the story about how he brought Galvatron and Nova Prime together, shocking and angering Optimus with the fact that he was one of the Thirteen Primes and let Nova Prime's reign happen, before revealing the presence of the Enigma of Combination on Earth. {{storylink|The Crucible}} They subsequently returned to the ''[[Ark-7]]'', where Jetfire found their trip had worsened Alpha Trion's condition and admonished Prime. When Prime then returned to Cybertron for what he claimed were political reasons, Trion poked fun at him until he admitted he also had a personal reason, namely the anniversary of him becoming Prime. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls, and Marches}}

In a vision of the future seen by Ironhide and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] during the reformatting of Cybertron, Alpha Trion lived on a prosperous [[Gorlam Prime]] fifteen million years from now, telling young Transformers the history of their race and their struggles. His closest friend at this time was an aged Ironhide, who Alpha frequently comforted as Ironhide struggled to find his place in the new civilization. {{storylink|Pax Cybertronia (issue)|Pax Cybertronia}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
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As he lay dying, Alpha Trion passed the Matrix of Leadership down to Optimus Prime, an event that would later be plucked from Prime's memories and scrutinized during his [[Quintesson]] trial. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Alpha Trion was one of the oldest Transformers alive. {{storylink|Orion's Gambit}}

Sentinel Prime sent Alpha Trion out to investigate an uprising of working-class robots. Alpha Trion uncovered that Senator Ratbat has shut down a mine, which catapulted into motion the Decepticon movement. He reported his findings to Sentinel Prime, and Ratbat was forced to flee for his life. {{storylink|Megatron Origins}}

Alpha Trion, alongside Nightbeat and Orion Pax, was to escort the Decepticons Rack'n'Ruin in a prisoner exchange with the Decepticons. Though they encountered [[Slicer (group)|Slicers]] en route, the group eventually met up with Bludgeon. But instead of the agreed upon exchange, Bludgeon and the Decepticons ambushed the Autobots, leading to Alpha Trion's capture. He was rescued and returned to Zeta Prime's protective custody thanks to Nightbeat and Orion Pax's efforts. {{storylink|Orion's Gambit}}

When Orion Pax and Ariel were seriously injured by the Decepticons, the Aerialbots took the pair to Trion, who rebuilt them into [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Elita One]]. He also aided the Aerialbots in returning to their own time through the [[Chronogon]] Portal. {{storylink|Golden Age (Legends)|Golden Age}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
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* '''Alpha Trion'''/'''Weirdwolf''' (souvenir add-on, BotCon 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, missile, Cyber Key

{{note|''Shattered Glass'' [[Alpha Trion (SG)|Alpha Trion]] was repurposed as Alpha Trion by ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]''.}}
: A bagged set of [[Alpha Trion (SG)|Alpha Trion]], [[Beta Maxx]] and [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] was released at [[BotCon 2007]] as a souvenir set add-on, limited to 1400 pieces. Alpha Trion was a [[retool]] of [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Vector Prime (Cybertron)|Vector Prime]], [[redeco]]ed in purple, white, and red, plus a new head.

: Alpha Trion transforms into a large Cybertronian space cruiser with "solar panel" wings. His nosecone has a spring-loaded missile launcher at the tip. Inserting his [[Cyber Key]] (painted gold to resemble the [[Key to Vector Sigma]]) does not activate any sounds, unlike Vector Prime's toy. Alpha Trion has the more flexible translucent plastic parts ([[for safety reasons]]) of the [[Hasbro]] version of the mold.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BCAlphaTrion/alphatrion.htm More information on Alpha Trion at TFU.info]''
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===Legends===
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*'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[June 27|6-27]]-2015)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''LG-14'''
**''Accessories'': two guns, Alpha Trion figure

:The ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Transformers Legends]]'' release of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations Combiner Wars]]'' Leader Class [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generations|Ultra Magnus]] includes a small Alpha Trion figure, which is a redeco of the [[Minimus Ambus]] figure. He transforms into a Cybertronian hovercar. In robot mode, Alpha Trion can "pilot" the Ultra Magnus cab in both its vehicle and robot modes; he even "wears" the Magnus head like a helmet in Magnus's robot mode.

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===Unreleased===
[[File:Alphalion.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You'll never own me.]]
A redeco of [[Snarl (BM)|''Beast Machines'' Snarl]] was planned as Alpha Trion for the [[BotCon|OTFCC]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Wreckers]]'' storyline, but this concept never made it past the paint mock-up stage.

A redecoed [[Lio Convoy (BWII)|Lio Convoy]] was also considered by [[3H Productions|3H]] for Alpha Trion around the same time, and it was sort of this version that briefly appeared in the comic book (see above). Though the toy [[Prototype|mock-up]] used Snarl, 3H hoped they could finagle the use of the Lio Convoy mold. "Alpha Lion"'s wireframe appearance in [[Departure|''Wreckers'' #1]] used Lio Convoy's body, but Snarl's head, hopefully allowing 3H to fudge either way, should they come to a decision. They didn't!

::*[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/universe/alpha+trion/3368 Image gallery of the Alpha Trion Snarl repaint purchased from the Hartmans]

{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}

==Merchandise==
===Super Collection Figure===
* '''Alpha Trin''' (2002)

: A three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Alpha Trion was available in "Act 8" of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a metallic-silver "pewter" version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures. Additionally, the pewter version of Alpha Trion came packaged with the left leg of the [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] collectible "build-a-figure".

: Alpha Trion was not among the ''Super Collection Figures'' brought over to the West for [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line.

===EX Gōkin===
[[File:EX Gokin Alpha Trion.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Alpha Trin''' {{sic}} (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, two open hands, two gripping hands, right pointing hand, A3 head, two A3 shoulders, display stand

:Produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their ''[[EX Gōkin]]'' line, this Alpha Trion is a 6-inch tall posable figure based on his cartoon [[character model]]. He comes with a plethora of extra hands and has an articulated cape that splits in two pieces for easier posing. Alpha Trion can (sort of) be turned into his younger self, A3, by use of an alternate head based on his appearance in "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]" and two smaller, spike-less shoulderpads.

::*''[http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_transformersseries_alphatrion.html More information on ''EX Gōkin'' Alpha Trin at Art Storm's official site]''

{{-}}

==Notes==
[[File:Alpha Trion through the epochs.jpg|thumb|Once you go white, you'll never, er... be right?]]
* Alpha Trion is one of the very few Cybertronians to show signs of aging and [[Facial hair|hair growth]].
* According to a note in Japan's ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' magazine, A3 was the first successful Cybertronian, [[A1]] and [[A2]] being failures. However, the presence of Cybertronians within the Matrix of Leadership older than Alpha Trion (as seen in "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2|The Return of Optimus Prime]]") makes the actual [[canon]]icity of this questionable.
* Alpha Trion may be named after the [[Wikipedia:Triple-alpha process|Triple-Alpha Process]], the method through which carbon is created, which in turn is the reason (human) life came to be. Given that Alpha Trion essentially "created" Optimus Prime, who in turn formed the Autobots, this is actually quite fitting.
[[File:ImAlphaTrionsHovercraftMode.jpg|thumb|"I'm Alpha Trion's hover-craft mode!"]]
* Alpha Trion had a hover-craft [[alternate mode]] designed for his appearance in ''[[The Transformers: Ironhide]]'', but ultimately didn't end up transforming in that mini-series. The vehicle mode was first revealed in the trade paperback's extras, and would eventually be used in-continuity as part of a flashback sequence in "[[Earthfall Part 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb]]" and in the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' episode "[[Megatron Origins]]".
* A mock-up of an Alpha Trion toy in the form of a ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Scourge (G1)#Generations|Scourge]] redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014]]'' Vol. 1 as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. During the fan poll held to determine which of the ten would be produced, Alpha Trion claimed 28.9% of the votes but ultimately came second place under [[Goshooter#Generations|Goshooter]].<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Alpha Trin''' (アルファートリン ''Arufā Torin'')
*''Hebrew:'' '''Alpha Trion''' (אלפא טריון, "Alpha Trion")
*''Indonesian:'' '''Alfa Trion'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Alpha Tellion''' (Taiwan, 阿法特利昂 ''Ā Fǎ Tè Lì Áng''), '''Tài Shīfù''' (China, 钛师傅, "Master Titanium")

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Thirteen}}

[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Beast Machines Autobots]]
[[Category:Elderly Transformers]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Ghosts]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:Thirteen]]
[[Category:Matrix bearers]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]]

Spy Streak

2015-05-24T16:52:18Z

Pirateblue: /* Beast Machines */ "a (fictional)" is wildly unhelpful.

{{factions|vehicon}}
:''Spy Streak is a [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] from the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Departure-SpyStreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I don't need hands! Do I look like a dentist to you?]]
'''Spy Streak''' doesn't have much of a personality, but he certainly is tenacious. "Retreat" is a term he is unfamiliar with. Specialized armor, flying skills and a powerful armament assures he is able to hold his own in most fights he finds himself in.

To be fair, he has no hands, just a missile launcher and a giant clamp. His career options were pretty limited.

==Fiction==
===Universe: The Wreckers===
[[File:Spystreak wreckers.jpg|left|thumb|I'll take stupid questions for $500.]]
Spy Streak was a [[Vehicon general]] created by [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] to help establish air superiority in the fight against the ever-growing number of [[Maximal]]s, [[Wrecker]]s, and other insurgents on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

Megatron sent Spy Streak and his stealth drones to fight alongside [[Mirage (BM)|Mirage]], [[Scavenger (BM)|Scavenger]], [[Blastcharge (BM)|Blastcharge]], and [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon drones]] to guard an old [[Autobot]] shuttle from the [[Wrecker]]s, who wished to use it to get offworld. Spy Streak's drones proved to be inferior to the [[Decepticon]]s [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Rotorbolt (Universe)|Rotorbolt]], and the Wreckers soon had control of the sky.

As the battle drew to a close and the Wreckers boarded the shuttle, Spy Streak was pinned under some debris after a shot from [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]. He could only look on in horror and disbelief as the shuttle blasted off, and the complex was consumed by a gigantic explosion from a bomb left by Cyclonus. Spy Streak was presumably destroyed in the blast. {{storylink|Departure|Departure}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Beast Machines===
[[File:BM SpyStreak-toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|If only I had hands, I could have been an artist.]]
*'''Spy Streak''' (Basic, 2001)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

: Spy Streak is an olive, red and yellow Cybertronic jet, resembling the UI-4054 Aurora from [[wikipedia:Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere|Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere]]. As Spy Streak was released in the "[[Battle for the Spark]]" portion of the Beast Machines toyline, his [[spark crystal]] and its housing are used to activate his nosecone-claw [[gimmick]]. In jet mode, this gimmick is linked up to his twin missile launcher, firing the missiles as the claw opens.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Nightcruz (RID)|Nightcruz]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Fireflight (Universe)|Fireflight]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Vehicon/SpyStreak/spystreak.htm More information on Spy Streak at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
*Inexplicably, Spy Streak was originally solicited by retailers (such as Big Bad Toystore) as '''Attack Bird'''.

[[Category:Reconnaissance specialists]]
[[Category:Universe Transformers]]
[[Category:Vehicons]]

Megatron Origin issue 2

2015-05-24T16:36:28Z

Pirateblue: /* Notes */ Missed that one.

{{comicstory
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|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[July 25]], [[2007]]
|coverdate=July 2007
|written by=[[Eric Holmes]]
|art by=[[Alex Milne]] (pages 1-11, 20-22) and [[Marcelo Matere]] (pages 12-19)
|colors by=[[Josh Perez]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]] and [[Robbie Robbins]]
|edits by=[[Chris Ryall]]
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'''The former miner decides to kill other guys for the hell of it.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:MegatronOrigin2 Megs hair.jpg|left|thumb|AND I'M PRETTY]]
[[Kaon]]. The [[Forge]]. During an underground [[gladiatorial combat]], the escaped convict [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] fights against [[Cy-Kill (G1)|a familiar opponent]]. His enemy displays the remarkable ability to continue fighting once impaled, but is crippled after being run over by Megatron in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. For the satisfaction of the ring master and the audience, he executes his opponent. As the crowd cheers at the death, Megatron removes his helmet, exposing his long metal panels (ahem).

Meanwhile, Senator [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] dismisses the concerns of his meager assistant to attend to more important matters. In privacy, he manipulates world events for personal gain. But a report on the underground combat circuit piques his interest. He sends his servant to handle it.

Megatron rises through the ranks of the illegal gladiatorial bloodsport and eventually finds himself fighting alongside [[Clench (G1)|Clench]]. Megatron takes the opportunity to better his position in the organization by killing Clench and taking over.

[[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] shows footage of the battle to his team, who are eager to put a stop to the unlawful violence. [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] arrives and announces that there've already been several efforts in a plan to catch the delinquents.

[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] stake out a location suspected to be the grounds for the next session of murders. They witness the arrival of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] who begin to assemble that night's arena, which includes tossing an [[Wheezel (G1)|Empty]] to drown in [[Smelting pool|hot metal]]. Megatron arrives on the scene and immediately receives a technology and weaponry sales offer from one who introduces himself as [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]. The two [[Autobot]]s witness the transaction and are ambushed by Ravage, Laserbeak and Buzzsaw.

Bumper awakens to see Megatron stomp the life out of Fastback. Next, Soundwave uses [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] to pry data from Bumper's mind. Megatron cancels the battle and expresses satisfaction with Soundwave's service—he agrees to do business with Soundwave's master and then kills Bumper.

==Featured characters==
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (19)
*[[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] (20)
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (21)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (31)
*[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] (32)
*[[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (33)
*[[Blades (G1)|Blades]] (34)
*[[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] (35)
*[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] (36)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (37)
*[[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] (38)
*[[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] (39)
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (40)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (41)
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (42)
*? (43)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (56)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ironhide]] (57)

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{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Cy-Kill (G1)|Cy-Kill]] (2)
*[[Clench (G1)|Clench]] (3)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (4)
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (5)
*[[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] (6)
*? (7)
*[[Crasher (G1)|Crasher]] (8)
*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] (9)
*[[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] (10)
*[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (11)
*[[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]] (12)
*[[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (13)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (14)
*[[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] (15)
*[[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] (16)
*[[Full-Tilt]] (17)
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] (18)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (19)
*[[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] (22)
*[[Blot (G1)|Blot]] (23)
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*[[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]] (24)
*? (25)
*[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]] (26)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (27)
*[[Zetar (G1)|Drill Powerdasher]] (28)
*[[Betabear]] (29)
*[[Stalker (G1)|Stalker]] (30)
*[[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] (44)
*[[Wheezel (G1)|Wheezel]] (45)
*[[Telus and Rotorbolt's buddy]] (46)
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (47)
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (48)
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (49)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (50)
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (51)
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (52)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (53)
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (54)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (55)
{{!}}}
}}

==Quotes==
''"Finish Him!"''
:—'''Clench'''

''"[['Til all are one]]!"''
:—''Spectators'' at the execution of Cy-Kill

==Notes==
*The markings on Cy-kill... err, Megatron's opponent's shoulder possibly represent the number of kills he has.
*During the first fight, Megatron wears an emblem around his neck that resembles what might become the [[Decepticon]] insignia.
*In a moment perhaps best forgotten, Megatron takes off his buckethead helmet to unfurl elaborate decorative panels on his head, in a scene mimicking modern "historical epic" type movies where the hero takes off his helmet to flick his hair around like it's a shampoo commercial.
*Two of the gladiators on Megatron's team appear to be the UK-released [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] and [[Stalker (G1)|Stalker]], though they are unnamed.
*Clench and Frenzy mention the departed [[Betabear]]. Since he was in a combat arena for robots, we can assume Betabear is a godless killing machine.
*Several [[female Transformer]]s appear in the background of scenes. The release of ''[[Spotlight: Arcee]]'' a year later would make this a significant continuity problem. This would be exacerbated 7 years later when [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], seen in the funeral party, would be introduced as a female transformer from another planet who had never visited Cybertron.
*The new anti-gravity technology which Ratbat learns of is likely responsible for the Decepticons' ability to fly in robot form.... which, until AHM, did not exist in IDW continuity.
*The weapons which Soundwave offers to Megatron include the usual [[Energon mace|energon flail]], a [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]'s [[null-ray]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]]'s blaster hand.
*Among the crowd of enthralled fans thirsty for blood is [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]. While this does seem like his kind of scene...isn't he currently [[Spotlight: Optimus Prime|trapped in a dimensional prison]] somewhere?

===Later retcons===
In [[James Roberts]]' stories:
* Megatron is a famous political activist and not just some random guy.
* His lost friend [[Terminus (G1)|Terminus]] had advised him that violence may be necessary to achieve his political goals and that he needed to make himself a figurehead. Instead of ''accidentally'' becoming a leader, Megatron can now be read as deliberately becoming one and making himself an army.
* Megatron is already a known political icon, out to emancipate the manual classes. Killing Cy-Kill means murdering a manual worker for the greater good.
* Ratbat would know Megatron is when he decides to arm and fund him on the quiet. Before it wasn't clear if he wanted to profit off the gladiatorial matches or profit off instability, but these retcons mean it's definitely the latter.

===Covers (3)===
*'''Cover A:''' Megatron in arena by [[Alex Milne]] (pencils) and [[Josh Perez]] (colors)
*'''Cover B:''' Megatron roars over over a dead Cy-Kill by [[Marcelo Matere]] (pencils) and [[Andrew Elder]] (colors)
*'''Cover RI-A:''' Uncolored cover A

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Megatron Origin issue 2

2015-05-24T16:31:20Z

Pirateblue: /* Notes */ One cannot irk a continuity error. One can, however, make it worse.

{{comicstory
|series=megsorigin|issueno=2
|prev=Megatron Origin issue 1
|next=Megatron Origin issue 3
|image=MO 2 a.jpg
|caption=$39.95 on Pay Per View
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[July 25]], [[2007]]
|coverdate=July 2007
|written by=[[Eric Holmes]]
|art by=[[Alex Milne]] (pages 1-11, 20-22) and [[Marcelo Matere]] (pages 12-19)
|colors by=[[Josh Perez]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]] and [[Robbie Robbins]]
|edits by=[[Chris Ryall]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Megatron Origin]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
}}
'''The former miner decides to kill other guys for the hell of it.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:MegatronOrigin2 Megs hair.jpg|left|thumb|AND I'M PRETTY]]
[[Kaon]]. The [[Forge]]. During an underground [[gladiatorial combat]], the escaped convict [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] fights against [[Cy-Kill (G1)|a familiar opponent]]. His enemy displays the remarkable ability to continue fighting once impaled, but is crippled after being run over by Megatron in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. For the satisfaction of the ring master and the audience, he executes his opponent. As the crowd cheers at the death, Megatron removes his helmet, exposing his long metal panels (ahem).

Meanwhile, Senator [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] dismisses the concerns of his meager assistant to attend to more important matters. In privacy, he manipulates world events for personal gain. But a report on the underground combat circuit piques his interest. He sends his servant to handle it.

Megatron rises through the ranks of the illegal gladiatorial bloodsport and eventually finds himself fighting alongside [[Clench (G1)|Clench]]. Megatron takes the opportunity to better his position in the organization by killing Clench and taking over.

[[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] shows footage of the battle to his team, who are eager to put a stop to the unlawful violence. [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] arrives and announces that there've already been several efforts in a plan to catch the delinquents.

[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] stake out a location suspected to be the grounds for the next session of murders. They witness the arrival of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] who begin to assemble that night's arena, which includes tossing an [[Wheezel (G1)|Empty]] to drown in [[Smelting pool|hot metal]]. Megatron arrives on the scene and immediately receives a technology and weaponry sales offer from one who introduces himself as [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]. The two [[Autobot]]s witness the transaction and are ambushed by Ravage, Laserbeak and Buzzsaw.

Bumper awakens to see Megatron stomp the life out of Fastback. Next, Soundwave uses [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] to pry data from Bumper's mind. Megatron cancels the battle and expresses satisfaction with Soundwave's service—he agrees to do business with Soundwave's master and then kills Bumper.

==Featured characters==
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (19)
*[[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] (20)
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (21)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (31)
*[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] (32)
*[[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (33)
*[[Blades (G1)|Blades]] (34)
*[[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] (35)
*[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] (36)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (37)
*[[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] (38)
*[[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] (39)
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (40)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (41)
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (42)
*? (43)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (56)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ironhide]] (57)

|c4=
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Cy-Kill (G1)|Cy-Kill]] (2)
*[[Clench (G1)|Clench]] (3)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (4)
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (5)
*[[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] (6)
*? (7)
*[[Crasher (G1)|Crasher]] (8)
*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] (9)
*[[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] (10)
*[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (11)
*[[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]] (12)
*[[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (13)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (14)
*[[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] (15)
*[[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] (16)
*[[Full-Tilt]] (17)
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] (18)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (19)
*[[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] (22)
*[[Blot (G1)|Blot]] (23)
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]] (24)
*? (25)
*[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]] (26)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (27)
*[[Zetar (G1)|Drill Powerdasher]] (28)
*[[Betabear]] (29)
*[[Stalker (G1)|Stalker]] (30)
*[[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] (44)
*[[Wheezel (G1)|Wheezel]] (45)
*[[Telus and Rotorbolt's buddy]] (46)
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (47)
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (48)
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (49)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (50)
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (51)
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (52)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (53)
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (54)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (55)
{{!}}}
}}

==Quotes==
''"Finish Him!"''
:—'''Clench'''

''"[['Til all are one]]!"''
:—''Spectators'' at the execution of Cy-Kill

==Notes==
*The markings on Cy-kill... err, Megatron's opponent's shoulder possibly represent the number of kills he has.
*During the first fight, Megatron wears an emblem around his neck that resembles what might become the [[Decepticon]] insignia.
*In a moment perhaps best forgotten, Megatron takes off his buckethead helmet to unfurl elaborate decorative panels on his head, in a scene mimicking modern "historical epic" type movies where the hero takes off his helmet to flick his hair around like it's a shampoo commercial.
*Two of the gladiators on Megatron's team appear to be the UK-released [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] and [[Stalker (G1)|Stalker]], though they are unnamed.
*Clench and Frenzy mention the departed [[Betabear]]. Since he was in a combat arena for robots, we can assume Betabear is a godless killing machine.
*Several [[female Transformer]]s appear in the background of scenes. The release of ''[[Spotlight: Arcee]]'' a year later would make this a significant continuity problem. This would be exacerbated 7 years later with when [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], seen in the funeral party, would be introduced as a female transformer from another planet who had never visited Cybertron.
*The new anti-gravity technology which Ratbat learns of is likely responsible for the Decepticons' ability to fly in robot form.... which, until AHM, did not exist in IDW continuity.
*The weapons which Soundwave offers to Megatron include the usual [[Energon mace|energon flail]], a [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]'s [[null-ray]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]]'s blaster hand.
*Among the crowd of enthralled fans thirsty for blood is [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]. While this does seem like his kind of scene...isn't he currently [[Spotlight: Optimus Prime|trapped in a dimensional prison]] somewhere?

===Later retcons===
In [[James Roberts]]' stories:
* Megatron is a famous political activist and not just some random guy.
* His lost friend [[Terminus (G1)|Terminus]] had advised him that violence may be necessary to achieve his political goals and that he needed to make himself a figurehead. Instead of ''accidentally'' becoming a leader, Megatron can now be read as deliberately becoming one and making himself an army.
* Megatron is already a known political icon, out to emancipate the manual classes. Killing Cy-Kill means murdering a manual worker for the greater good.
* Ratbat would know Megatron is when he decides to arm and fund him on the quiet. Before it wasn't clear if he wanted to profit off the gladiatorial matches or profit off instability, but these retcons mean it's definitely the latter.

===Covers (3)===
*'''Cover A:''' Megatron in arena by [[Alex Milne]] (pencils) and [[Josh Perez]] (colors)
*'''Cover B:''' Megatron roars over over a dead Cy-Kill by [[Marcelo Matere]] (pencils) and [[Andrew Elder]] (colors)
*'''Cover RI-A:''' Uncolored cover A

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Skyblast (Energon)

2015-04-26T17:31:27Z

Pirateblue: /* Attacktix */ Something tells me that no new champion will arise.

{{factions|autobot|decepticon}}
{{picsneeded}}
{{disambig3|Skyblast}}
:''Skyblast is an [[Autobot]] [[Omnicon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:EnergonSkyblastOmnicon-art.jpg|right|250px|thumb|He's not Skyfire, but he wants your wallet.]]
'''Skyblast''' is a young Omnicon. Although he is a skilled tactician, he prefers spending time working on his aerial stunts. Like the other Omnicons, he can convert raw [[energon]] into [[Energon star|energon chips]] and weaponry.

Also, like other Omnicons, sometimes there are lots of him.

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
Skyblast fought [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], and [[Battle Ravage]] with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. {{storylink|Energon Volume 2}}

===Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity===
====''Energon'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Terry Klassen]] (English), [[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japanese)|[[Niclas Fransson]] (Swedish)}}

[[Image:E33 skyblastemcees.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Stylin' and profilin'.]]
Skyblast emcee'd the [[Autobot Grand Prix]] with [[Sally Jones (Energon)|Sally Jones]], but was overpowered by his co-host. {{storylink|Crash Course}}
{{--}}

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====''Cybertron'' comic====
At least two Skyblasts, along with a dark-colored [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]], aided the [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]]s in the [[Mini-Con Civil War]]. Both Skyblasts were brutally destroyed by [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]. {{Storylink|Revelations Part 5}}

====Force of Habit====
During the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis, Skyblast served aboard the Autobot flagship ''[[Iron Hope]]''. He was called into action during a Decepticon attack on the ship, and battled a trio of Decepticon jets alongside [[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]], [[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]] and the [[Sky Scorcher Mini-Con Team]]. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

===''Energon'' comic===
Skyblast and his fellow [[Omnicon]] [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] were guarding [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] when [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] arrived and demanded to speak with Over-Run. Though the two questioned that he was the ''real'' Optimus Prime, Over-Run told them it was alright. As Optimus began speaking with Over-Run, Skyblast and Signal Flare both transformed and went someplace else to let Optimus and Over-Run speak in peace. {{Storylink|This Evil Reborn}}
When [[Unicron's Four Horsemen|Unicron's Four Horsemen]] attacked [[Cyber City|Cyber City]], Skyblast and his fellow Omni-Cons arrived just in time to prevent [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]] from executing Optimus Prime. Skyblast and Signal Flare later engaged [[Cheetor (Armada)|Cheetor]] before the Horsemen retreated. {{Storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Two}} Skyblast joined his fellow omni-Cons when they traveled to Earth alongside Optimus, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]], and [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] to fight [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]]'s gang of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s that consisted of [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], [[Battle Ravage|Battle Ravage]], [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]], [[Cruellock|Cruellock]], and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] that had attacked a [[Alterenergy]] mining facility in [[Australia]]. Skyblast blasted Tidal Wave in order to distract him while his fellow Omni-Con [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] rescued [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]. Skyblast got out of the area before Kicker could use his powers to blow up some Energon canisters that Tidal Wave was closed to and would later listen as Optimus Prime gave his victory speech. {{Storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Three}} Later, the Omni-Cons went on a mining operation on Earth... that nearly ended with downtown [[Chicago|Chicago]] being completely destroyed. With negotiations with Human governments almost complete, Optimus could not let something like this happen again, so he ordered Hot Shot to take the Omni-Cons to a Autobt base in [[Yukon|Yukon]]. When the Omni-Cons arrived, they ''immediatley'' start causing chaos. After Skyblast nearly hit Ironhide and Strongarm accidentally destroyed a pole Hot Shot went on a wild rant about how the Omni-Cons cant take a word of his advice. The Omni-Cons then ran off, eventually discovering a [[Abyss|seemingly abandoned town]]. When giant satellite dishes emerged from the ground, Skyblast destroyed one, which caused the Omni-Cons to be knocked unconscious. The Omni-Cons were tied up and put someplace were [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] (who planted the satellites) could watch them. While unconscious, the Omni-Cons were summoned to a "meeting of minds", where Over-Run reminded them of all the training he put them through and encouraged them to find a way to escape. As Snow Cat picked up the debris left by the exploded satellite, the Omni-cons escaped, forcing Snow Cat to flee. Skyblast was ready to fire at Snow Cat when Signal Flare stopped him. The Omni-Cons then spent a while looking for Snow Cat, with Skyblast getting shot down by Snow Cat's missiles and the other Omni-Cons getting bashed aside by Snow Cat's vehicle mode. However, Signal Flare hatched a plan to capture Snow Cat, and after getting his attention, Skyblast (while in vehicle mode) picked up Snow Cat (who was also in vehicle mode) and dropped him from high above... right in front of Hot Shot. {{Storylink|Omni-Potent}} Skyblast later joined the other Omni-Cons and kicker on a energon mining expedition on the coast of the [[Black Sea|Black Sea]] in [[Turkey|Northern Turkey]]. Though it seemed boring at first, the group was ambushed by Tidal Wave (now in a new body and calling himself [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]]) and [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]]. {{Storylink|Multiplicity}} Skyblast was punch by Mirage, sending him onto the ground. {{Storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} With Strongarm the last Omni-con in a good state, Mirage and SLugslinger's mission was almost complete. Just as [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharticon]] emerged from the ocean with a captured Kicker inside him, Kicker blasted a whole through Sharkticon and powered up the Omni-Cons, including Skyblast. The Omni-Cons opened fire on Mirage and Slugslinger, forcing the two to retreat. {{Storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Four}} {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}}}}
{{Unreleased energon comic}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}} {{storylink|Armageddon Part 2}} {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}}}

===''TransTech''===
After attempting to fight back, Skyblast was robbed and killed for his cred-key by [[Bulletbike (TransTech)|Bulletbike]] in an Offworld Zone. {{storylink|I, Lowtech}}

==Toys==
===Energon===
[[Image:Energon Skyblast toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Longs to have Spike Spiegel inside of him.]]
*'''Skyblast''' (Omnicon, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-07'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-part energon cannon, 2 energon jet boosters. "Autobot" energon chip

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Energon Class toys, Skyblast transforms into a Cybertronic jet. He comes with multiple clear-plastic "energon" parts, which form an under-slung cannon and jet boosters in jet mode, and can combine to form an "energon spear" melee weapon which can have the blade removed to become a sniper rifle. He also has an Autobot-style energon chip that can attach the to [[spark crystal]] of other ''Energon''-series toys. The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version uses a lighter clear-plastic than the [[Hasbro]] version.

:Hasbro [[stock photography|stock photos]] to the right depict a hand-painted prototype of Skyblast that has human-like toes, as compared to the more robotic feet the actual toy has.

: Skyblast was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Movie (toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Skyblast (Movie)|Skyblast]] and [[Air Raid (Movie)|Air Raid]]. His energon spear has been used to make multiple [[exclusive]] [[energon weapon]]s. He was also used as the model for [[Backslash]] and the "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]" incarnation of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Skyblast/skyblast.htm More information on Skyblast at TFU.info]''

{{-}}

===Built to Rule===
[[Image:BTR-EnergonSkyblast.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Skyblast''' (Built to Rule, 2004)

: ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Skyblast was reworked from the unmade BTR ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]] set, featuring a new face-plate among various other new pieces. It can be rebuilt from a Cybertronic jet into a robot... or into basically whatever you feel like doing with the parts.

: Unfortunately, due to the slow performance of the ''Built to Rule'' line overall, the ''Energon'' versions only had a limited, test-market release initially in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. The sets later filtered out into many ''Tuesday Morning'' and ''Ollie's'' chain stores at drastically reduced prices.

{{-}}
==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[Image:Attacktix Skyblast bot.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]
*'''Starter Set''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF21
|faction=Autobot
|class=Warrior
|special=Transform
|cost=30 - 8/26 (31%) success ratio
|speed=8
|attacktype=Prodder (Spear)
}}
{{-}}

: Skyblast was only available in a four-piece "Starter Set" along with himself in jet mode, [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]], and [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]]. Skyblast has four points of articulation (shoulders, waist and head), though it's effectively three as the shoulders move simultaneously. Unlike [[Landquake (Energon)|other prodders]], Skyblast's articulation does not change his angle of attack very much, making him more difficult to position for a decisive shot.

: Unfortunately, Skyblast's low base speed means it's unlikely you'll get him close enough to anyone to stuff up your shot on them. Sadly, this is also the figure you're probably going to be left with if your Skyblast vehicle form dies. Good luck trying to kill anyone with him, though.

:This piece was also to be used for ''Attacktix'' [[Thrust (Attacktix)|Thrust]], but the series was canceled before the second round of toys was released.

{{-}}{{anchor|Jet}}
[[Image:Attacktix Skyblast plane.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Is that a giant missile underneath your fuselage or are you just happy to see me?]]
*'''Starter Set''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF22
|faction=Autobot
|class=Specialist
|special=Transform - 20/26 (77%) success ratio
|cost=20
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Small missile)
}}
{{-}}

:If your robot mode Skyblast succeeds in using his ''Transform'' power, you can bring in this figure from your back-ups. Both pieces were sold in a "Starter Set" with Attacktix [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] and [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]]. A special Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] variant of the Starter Set also came with a bonus fifth piece, a specially-colored [[Light Unit|Decepticlone]].

:The vehicle form of Skyblast has only one point of articulation, which allows him to swivel down almost 90 degrees to the ground. This configuration basically turns Skyblast into a shield, making him one of the most effective defensive figures released for ''[[Attacktix]]''. Vehicle Skyblast can also ''Transform'', bringing his robot form into play from your back-ups.

:This piece was also to be used for ''Attacktix'' Thrust in jet mode, but the series was canceled before the second round of toys was released.
{{--}}

==Notes==
* Skyblast is an [[homage]] to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] character [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]], especially in the head design. However, rival toy company Mattel managed to secure and Register the [[Trademark]] to "Skyfire" since Hasbro used it last, so the fallback name [[Blastification|"Skyblast"]] was used.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Airglide''' (エアグライド ''Eaguraido'')
*''Russian:'' '''Zarjad''' (Заряд, "Charge")

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Skyblast/skyblast.htm Skyblast at TFU.info]

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[[Category:Built to Rule]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Omnicons]]
[[Category:TransTech Autobots]]

J. P. Manoux

2015-04-06T14:19:39Z

Pirateblue: Continuing to prod this article.

{{picsneeded}}

'''Jean-Paul Christophe Manoux''' (born [[June 8]], [[1969]]) is an American actor who appeared in ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''. In addition to this, he played Dr. Dustin Crenshaw on ''ER'', Mr. Hackett on ''Phil of the Future'', Stan on ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'', S.T.A.N. on ''Aaron Stone'' (which co-starred [[Tania Gunadi]]), and appeared as "Faux-by", later known as the "Dean-o-chang-er", on ''Community'', alongside fellow ''Transformers'' actor [[Ken Jeong]]. He is also an accomplished voice actor, playing Kuzco on ''The Emperor's New School'' and Johnny Hitswell on ''The Replacements''.

He's played people pretending to be [[wikipedia:Moby|Moby]] in at least two separate shows, namely ''How I Met Your Mother'' and ''Community''.

==''Transformers'' (2007)==
* Witness (the distraught moped owner)

==External links==
* [http://www.jpmanoux.com/ J.P. Manoux's official website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002262/ J.P. Manoux at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Manoux, J.P.}}
[[Category: DreamWorks]]
[[Category: On-camera actors]]

J. P. Manoux

2015-04-05T20:07:17Z

Pirateblue: Restoring the "and".

{{picsneeded}}

'''Jean-Paul Christophe Manoux''' (born [[June 8]], [[1969]]) is an American actor who appeared in ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''. In addition to this, he played Dr. Dustin Crenshaw on ''ER'', Mr. Hackett on ''Phil of the Future'', Stan on ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'', S.T.A.N. on ''Aaron Stone'' (which co-starred [[Tania Gunadi]]), and "Faux-by", later known as the "Dean-o-chang-er", on ''Community''. He is also an accomplished voice actor, playing Kuzco on ''The Emperor's New School'' and Johnny Hitswell on ''The Replacements''.

He's played people pretending to be [[wikipedia:Moby|Moby]] in at least two separate shows, namely ''How I Met Your Mother'' and ''Community''.

==''Transformers'' (2007)==
* Witness (the distraught moped owner)

==External links==
* [http://www.jpmanoux.com/ J.P. Manoux's official website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002262/ J.P. Manoux at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Manoux, J.P.}}
[[Category: DreamWorks]]
[[Category: On-camera actors]]

J. P. Manoux

2015-04-05T19:42:05Z

Pirateblue: Apparently the official spelling has three hyphens.

{{picsneeded}}

'''Jean-Paul Christophe Manoux''' (born [[June 8]], [[1969]]) is an American actor who appeared in ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''. In addition to this, he played Dr. Dustin Crenshaw on ''ER'', Mr. Hackett on ''Phil of the Future'', Stan on ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'' and "Faux-by", later known as the "Dean-o-chang-er", on ''Community''. He is also an accomplished voice actor, playing Kuzco on ''The Emperor's New School'' and Johnny Hitswell on ''The Replacements''. He also played S.T.A.N. on ''Aaron Stone'', along with fellow co-star [[Tania Gunadi]].

He's played people pretending to be [[wikipedia:Moby|Moby]] in at least two separate shows, namely ''How I Met Your Mother'' and ''Community''.

==''Transformers'' (2007)==
* Witness (the distraught moped owner)

==External links==
* [http://www.jpmanoux.com/ J.P. Manoux's official website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002262/ J.P. Manoux at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Manoux, J.P.}}
[[Category: DreamWorks]]
[[Category: On-camera actors]]

J. P. Manoux

2015-04-05T19:37:02Z

Pirateblue:

{{picsneeded}}

'''Jean-Paul Christophe Manoux''' (born [[June 8]], [[1969]]) is an American actor who appeared in ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''. In addition to this, he played Dr. Dustin Crenshaw on ''ER'', Mr. Hackett on ''Phil of the Future'', Stan on ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'' and "Faux-by", later known as the "Dean-o-changer", on ''Community''. He is also an accomplished voice actor, playing Kuzco on ''The Emperor's New School'' and Johnny Hitswell on ''The Replacements''. He also played S.T.A.N. on ''Aaron Stone'', along with fellow co-star [[Tania Gunadi]].

He's played people pretending to be [[wikipedia:Moby|Moby]] in at least two separate shows, namely ''How I Met Your Mother'' and ''Community''.

==''Transformers'' (2007)==
* Witness (the distraught moped owner)

==External links==
* [http://www.jpmanoux.com/ J.P. Manoux's official website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002262/ J.P. Manoux at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Manoux, J.P.}}
[[Category: DreamWorks]]
[[Category: On-camera actors]]

J. P. Manoux

2015-04-05T19:35:44Z

Pirateblue: Let's expand his roles, shall we?

{{picsneeded}}

'''Jean-Paul Christophe Manoux''' (born [[June 8]], [[1969]]) is an American actor who appeared in ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''. In addition to this, he played Dr. Dustin Crenshaw on ''ER'', Mr. Hackett on ''Phil of the Future'', Stan on ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'' and "Faux-by", later the "Dean-o-changer", on ''Community''. He is also an accomplished voice actor, playing Kuzco on ''The Emperor's New School'' and Johnny Hitswell on ''The Replacements''. He also played S.T.A.N. on ''Aaron Stone'', along with fellow co-star [[Tania Gunadi]].

He's played people pretending to be [[wikipedia:Moby|Moby]] in at least two separate shows, namely ''How I Met Your Mother'' and ''Community''.

==''Transformers'' (2007)==
* Witness (the distraught moped owner)

==External links==
* [http://www.jpmanoux.com/ J.P. Manoux's official website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002262/ J.P. Manoux at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Manoux, J.P.}}
[[Category: DreamWorks]]
[[Category: On-camera actors]]

Pilot (Part 1)

2015-04-05T18:25:47Z

Pirateblue: /* Quotes */ Learn to link, please.

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' (2015) ep 1
|image=RID2015Bumblebeefacepalms.jpg
|caption=You kids these days don't understand, you weren't around to see Starscream dancing to ''Saturday Night Fever''!
|prev=Predacons Rising (Prime)
|next=Pilot (Part 2)
|title="Pilot (Part 1)"
|airdate=[[February 21]], [[2015]] (Australia)<br />[[March 14]], 2015 (US)
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
|writers=[[Adam Beechen]], [[Duane Capizzi]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|directors=[[David Hartman]]
}}
'''Assigned on a solo mission to Earth, Bumblebee unexpectedly finds himself saddled with a team.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:PilotPart1 ghost Optimus.jpg|thumb|left|250px|You see? He lives ''in you!'']]
Years after the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], a rebuilt [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] is once again a populous, thriving planet. Among its inhabitants is Lieutenant [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] - now on street patrol duty - and his new cadet [[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]. While Strongarm is slightly awed at getting to work with the great hero Bumblebee, she's surprised that he didn't get a better position than street cop. The duo receives an alert about an in-progress 211. They find [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] driving around a park with huge statues, scratching up the ground. While Bumblebee is in the middle of telling his partner that Sideswipe's not actually dangerous, he's suddenly distracted by a vision of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] in a reflecting pool. Strongarm leaves him to his vision and heads off to deal with Sideswipe, and Optimus points Bumblebee to a diagram on a nearby building, indicating something to do with [[Earth]]. After an abortive attempt to stop Sideswipe, Strongarm manages to bash the renegade Autobot into the statue of Optimus Prime, and then slaps the cuffs on him, but to her horror, the damaged statue topples over, almost crushing Bumblebee. Snapped out of his trance, Bumblebee orders Strongarm to take the perp to the station while he heads towards the building Optimus pointed to.

On Earth, [[Denny Clay]] is moving a train car around his scrapyard when his son, [[Russell Clay]] arrives to stay while his mother's in [[Copenhagen]]. Russell is less than enthusiastic about this arrangement, but Denny shows off the 14th Street diner which he's recently had moved to the yard. Their discussion is interrupted by a loud boom from somewhere. Not far away in the woods, [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] crawls from the shattered hulk of the prison ship ''[[Alchemor]]''.

[[File:PilotPart1 Strongarm checks regs.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)| Ultra Magnus']] daughter, folks.]]
On Cybertron, Bumblebee enters the [[Cybertron History Museum]] and pokes around the back rooms, where he finds a [[space bridge]] with Earth co-ordinates already input. Optimus speaks to him in a another vision, telling him he's needed on Earth. In the middle of the vision Bumblebee's found by Strongarm, who's followed him there as per a regulation which means she has to accompany him at all times. Naturally she also still has Sideswipe handcuffed to her, and after Bumblebee explains he's received a mission from Optimus, he tells Strongarm to try to get the space bridge working while he distracts the guards.

A news report about a meteor piques Denny's interest, and he suggests he and Russell go look for it, though first Denny has to talk to a man who wants to sell him some [[Billy the Breakfast Beaver]] figures. Russell opts to go look for the meteor instead of helping with the deal. At the crash site, Fixit attempts to send a mayday to Cybertron Control, reporting that he's lost most of the [[stasis cell]]s the ship was carrying.

[[File:PilotPart1 Bumblebee Strongarm find Fixit.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"No I'm not playing hard to get, I'm telling you, it's not that kind of phone line!"]]
Bumblebee manages to distract the museum guards for a brief time until they catch on to the fact that he's up to something. He's forced to deal with the pair, disabling them just as Sideswipe gets the bridge working. Ordering Strongarm to remain behind, Bumblebee charges through the open space bridge to Earth. Naturally Strongarm follows him with Sideswipe still cuffed to her, and though Bumblebee destroys the cuffs and orders Sideswipe to return to Cybertron, the punk runs off. Wandering through the woods elsewhere, Russell completely misses a set of giant footprints. Bumblebee and Strongarm find Fixit working on the wreckage of his ship, and he explains the situation with the missing prisoners. As the tracking systems come back online, Fixit detects a nearby Cybertronian signal. Figuring it's Sideswipe, Bumblebee and Strongarm head off to recapture the rogue Autobot.

[[File:PilotPart1 Underbite and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The legend exists. A tasty one, too!]]
Sideswipe is testing out the acoustics in a nearby rock formation when he bumps into Russell. They're both recovering from the shock when [[Underbite (RID)|Underbite]] strolls up. Sideswipe introduces himself, but is none the wiser when Underbite reveals his name, though Underbite clarifies that he's the Decepticon who ate [[Nuon City]]. Sideswipe and Russell run for it, and Underbite consumes a nearby derelict van for energy. The fleeing pair find a clearing where Sideswipe transforms. As Underbite catches up with them, Sideswipe's able to speed off with Russell, and eventually finds Bumblebee and Strongarm. The Decepticon chases all four of them back to the crash site, where Fixit and Russell hid behind the last intact stasis cell, shortly before [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] pokes his head out of the end of it. After Underbite knocks the Autobots aside, Grimlock manages to goad Underbite into wrecking the stasis cell he's trapped in, freeing him. This only keeps Underbite busy for a short time, and the Decepticon spots the scrapyard through the trees, driving off to investigate. As the Autobots recover from the fight, Fixit tells them that Underbite is a [[Chompazoid]], and gains power by eating metal. The Autobots realize that the scrapyard has enough material to make the Decepticon unstoppable.

[[Pilot (Part 2)|To be continued...]]

==Featured characters==
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*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (1)
*[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]] (2)
*[[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] (3)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (4)
*[[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] (7)
*[[Matronly Docent]] (8)
*[[Museum Guards]] (9)

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*[[Underbite (RID)|Underbite]] (10)
*[[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] (11)

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*[[Denny Clay]] (5)
*[[Russell Clay]] (6)

}}

==Quotes==

"I--we have everything we need, right here!"
:—Meet '''Denny Clay''', the TF universe's first human horder.

"It's kinda weird. Like living in a scrapyard."<br />
"Please, vintage salvage depot for the discriminating nostalgist."
:—'''Russell''' and '''Denny Clay'''

"Bumblebee, I knew you would understand."<br />
"Optimus, is it really you? Where are you?"<br />
"I need you on Earth, Bumblebee, a new mission, a dire threat."<br />
"Me."<br />
"Go there and we shall speak again."
:— '''Bumblebee''' and '''Optimus Prime'''

"PLEASE take me to jail. This place is so much worse!"
:—'''Sideswipe''' on his trip to the Cybertron Museum

"You're a punk, you know how to take out security systems don't you?"<br />
"NO!" ''[pause]'' "Maybe"
:—'''Strongarm''' and '''Sideswipe'''

"Now, I've reconned the crash site and we're missing most of our stasis cells. Several nearby have ruptured, their inmates are presumably at large."<br />
"How many is several?"<br />
"Oh, a couple of hundred."
:—'''Fixit''' and '''Strongarm'''

"This isn't happening. Nothing happens here. Nothing like this happens anywhere!"
:— [[Kelly (RID)|Kelly]] would like to have a word with you, Russell.

"You ever been to Nuon City?"<br />
"Nooo."<br />
"THAT'S CAUSE I ATE IT!"
:—'''Underbite''' tells '''Sideswipe''' of his over eating habits.

"Yeah transformin' into a car will make a huge difference. HELLO? I ATE A WHOLE CITY!"
:—'''Underbite'''

"I hear fighting. Who's fighting? I wanna fight!"
:—'''Grimlock'''

"Hey, aren't you Underbite, the 'Con who ate that city?"<br />
"Finally! What gave it away? The muscles?"<br />
"The smell."
:—'''Grimlock''' and '''Underbite'''

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
===Continuity notes===
*The opening shot of Cybertron is identical to how it looked in ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)| Prime]]'' and the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)| War for Cybertron]]'' games.
*It's later revealed in the episode "[[Can You Dig It?]]" that Bumblebee and Strongarm are patrolling in [[Kaon]] City.
*In this and part 2, the capsules holding the Decepticons are referred to as "stasis cells", whereas in later episodes they're referred to using the more standard name "stasis pods".

===Transformers references===
*The statues in the park depict the [[Thirteen]] Primes.
*Sidewipe's use of 'No...maybe' is rather similar to what Bulkhead sometimes said.

===Real-world references===
*211 is actually Earth police code for a robbery. Sideswipe just seems to be causing a public nuisance though.

===Trivia===
*As with the following dozen episodes, this first premiered in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1905.
*Unlike ''Prime'', Strongarm and Sideswipe have unique Cybertronian robot and vehicle forms.
*Before even scanning an Earth vehicle, Sideswipe's Cybertronian alt mode has a normal vehicle interior, including seats and seat belts, even though these would serve no practical purpose on Cybertron. Maybe it's a holdover from the [[Age of Wrath]]?
*Fixit states his favorite color is Red.

===Foreign localization===
'''Chinese'''
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 31]], [[2014]]

'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Nouvelle mission sur Terre'''" ("New Mission on Earth")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 9]], [[2015]]

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Mission Erde - Episode 1'''" ("Mission Earth - Episode 1")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 28]], 2015

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 16]], 2015

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Più di quanto non sembri, parte 1'''" ("More than how it looks like, Part 1")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 28]], 2015 (preview in select cinemas); [[March 7]], 2015 (TV airing)

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Aratana Bōken no Hajimari'''" (新たな冒険のはじまり, "Beginning of a New Adventure")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 15]], 2015

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 2]], 2015

'''Spanish (Latin American)'''
:''Title'' "'''Piloto. parte 1'''" (Pilot, part 1)
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 31]] (Along with Pilot-part 2)

==Home video releases==
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Okay, seriously. How do we NOT have a picture of this guy as Faux-by/the Doppeldeaner? [[User:Pirateblue|Pirateblue]] ([[User talk:Pirateblue|talk]]) 13:34, 5 April 2015 (EDT)

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:Might as well wait for it to come out in the US and we'll be able to get decent HD screenshots from that. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 03:34, 8 March 2015 (EDT)

== Airdates ==

Could someone please explain how it is that the US got this show a week before Canada, and yet you're already a week behind? Did CN have something more "important" in that timeslot the past two weeks? And to think that I was bummed I'd be watching it a week behind... [[User:Pirateblue|Pirateblue]] ([[User talk:Pirateblue|talk]]) 14:24, 3 April 2015 (EDT)
:Actually, how would something supersede it? 6:30 AM is hardly prime-time (no pun intended). [[User:Pirateblue|Pirateblue]] ([[User talk:Pirateblue|talk]]) 14:55, 3 April 2015 (EDT)
::Nothing superseded it. CN played both parts of the pilot on the 14th, then started in its normal timeslot by playing Pilot (Part 1) on the 21st and Pilot (Part 2) on the 28th. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 15:34, 3 April 2015 (EDT)
:::Hmm. That kinda makes sense, though why show the pilot twice? (Aside from CN not really caring about this show...) We only got the pilot episodes once, then went straight into this one. Incidentally, I feel like we should be adding the Canadian premieres to the pages, as they're generally before the American ones. [[User:Pirateblue|Pirateblue]] ([[User talk:Pirateblue|talk]]) 16:28, 3 April 2015 (EDT)

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|series=mtmte|issueno=17
|prev=The Gloaming
|next=Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus
|caption=''Damn you for ruining our class photo!''
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|title="Remain in Light 1 of 5:<br>The Fecund Moon"
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[May 29]], [[2013]]
|coverdate=May 2013
|story by=[[James Roberts]]
|art by=[[Alex Milne]]
|colors by=[[Josh Burcham]]
|letters by=[[Tom B. Long]]
|editorial assistants=[[Toni Korde]] and [[Mariel Romero]]
|editor=[[John Barber]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2013)]]
}}
'''Everything has built to this! As Rodimus leads the ''Lost Light'' crew on a quest straight out of Cybertronian myth, old enemies reappear, old friends return, and new life waits to be born...'''

==Synopsis==
''Somewhere, in a darkened room, Rodimus relates the grim tale of recent events to an unseen listener...''

[[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] verifies the [[death clock]]'s scan of [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]], sadly confirming that the little 'bot has a fatal case of [[cybercrosis]], brought about by nothing more than old age, which will kill him in just over three days. As the medic details the stages of the disease, including blindness, paralysis, and memory loss, Tailgate flees the medibay in a panic, racing back to his quarters, where he explains his news to [[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]]. Cyclonus stoically advises Tailgate to make his peace and face death boldly, but then leaves the room in silence, and stops in the hallway to observe his reflection... which he almost punches in a sudden, furious rage, only to stop and instead tear gouges in his own face with his claws.

Examining security footage to determine what has become of the missing [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]], [[Ambulon (G1)|Ambulon]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] observe as the comatose Magnus suddenly sits bolt upright with impossible speed and appears to ''float'' to the shuttle bay. [[Mainframe (G1)|Mainframe]] reports that the signal from the shuttle Magnus left in has been detected, and the ''[[Lost Light]]'' sets course after it, soon finding that it leads through a colossal wormhole. Rodimus informs the crew that the ship will be going through the portal, giving anyone who wishes the option not to come, but nobody takes it. The ship enters the portal, and what lurks on the other side proves beyond imagining: the lost satellite of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], alleged home to the answer to every question, found at last.

As Rodimus waits in his quarters, morosely examining unread messages from Ultra Magnus on his datapad, [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] enters to report his preliminary findings: a lifesign scan, amazingly, suggests the moon is home to a billion lifeforms. Rodimus handpicks a small team to join him on the first expedition to the moon, confidentially informing them that all he really wants to do is find out what became of Ultra Magnus: [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] (to fill Magnus's role and tell him things he doesn't want to hear); [[Brainstorm]]; [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] (in case there's any fighting to be done, though Whirl suspects it's positive discrimination); [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (who [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] urges to search the moon for a solution to his lost memories); Ratchet; and Cyclonus, for his familiarity with the creation myth that Luna 1 is part of. Cyclonus agrees to come only on the condition that Tailgate gets to accompany them, desiring to give his tiny friend a great experience before his death, but he cautions Tailgate to disabuse himself of the notion that the moon may hold a cure to his condition. [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] begs to come along, citing his metallurgical skills, but Rodimus refuses, accusing him of having abandoned that function to be a bartender.

Leaving the ''Lost Light'' under the stewardship of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], the Autobots head down to the moon and deploy in [[Mobile Autobot Repair Bay|M.A.R.B.]]s. They soon discover Magnus's shuttle, smashed open from the outside-in, but when Rodimus hops off the M.A.R.B. to examine it, his feet touching the moon's surface for the first time, the incredible happens: the entire moon lights up, as a billion [[spark]]s suddenly flare to life all over its surface. Luna 1, it transpires, is a gigantic "[[hot spot]]", a field where sparks are born, that has been fertilized after an ages-long wait when Rodimus touched it. As Rodimus wonders if the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-half he is carrying could have been responsible, the other Transformers look in wonder on the field, the like of which Chromedome remarks had mostly ceased to be by his lifetime, since he was "constructed cold". Tailgate has heard this term thrown around a lot without understanding it, and the others explain that Chromedome was created using the energy from an extant spark, as opposed to "forged", born in a hot spot (which Whirl is eager to point out ''he'' was). Cyclonus calls the group's attention to a spark glowing green, which Brainstorm recognizes as a "superspark"—a vanishingly rare, insanely powerful [[Point One Percenter]]—and immediately begins excavating it over Perceptor's horrified protestations. Everyone discusses whether or not this is the right thing to do, but moral debates are promptly tabled by an explosive, unexpected arrival: a platoon of Decepticons led by [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]], who descend from the sky, weapons blazing, decrying Rodimus's team as trespassers!

Back on the ''Lost Light'', the transmission from Rodimus's team is abruptly cut off, but Blaster and Maximus aren't sure if it's the moon or the ship that's being isolated. Down in the ship's [[oil]] reservoir, Skids is spending some time alone with this thoughts when suddenly, a familiar phrase gurgles out of the darkness: "Nineteen eighty-four". A platoon of the [[Legislator|giant golden warrior robots]] he last saw just before joining the ''Lost Light'' crew bursts out of the reservoir's black depths, chanting their familiar refrain... but that's not all. More of the robots appear all across the ship: in [[Swerve's]], which he has decided to close down; on the bridge; and everywhere in-between, these ones brandishing huge guns and declaring "Seventeen twenty-one".

''Rodimus pauses in his story, reflecting on how many impossible things happened in one day, and realizes he has not even asked the name of his mystery listener. The older bot introduces himself as "Ambus"...''

On Luna 1, as Rodimus's team flees the Decepticon attack, Ratchet's M.A.R.B. is hit and explodes, throwing the medic to the ground. A figure appears before the fallen Ratchet and offers its hand... and Ratchet looks up to see [[Pharma (G1)|Pharma]] looming over him!

==Featured characters==
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*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] (3)
*[[Ambulon (G1)|Ambulon]] (4)
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (5)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (6)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] (7)
*[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (8)
*[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] (9)
*[[Rung (G1)|Rung]] (10)
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] (11)
*[[Skids (G1)|Skids]] (12)
*[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] (13)
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*[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] (14)
*[[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] (15)
*[[Brainstorm]] (16)
*[[Atomizer]] (17)
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (18)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (19)
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (20)
*[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] (21)
*[[Minimus Ambus|Ambus]] (28)
*[[Pharma (G1)|Pharma]] (30)
{{!}}}
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*[[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] (22)
*[[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]] (23)
*[[Venom (G1)|Venom]] (24)
*[[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]] (25)
*[[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]] (26)
*"[[Den-O]]" (27)
|c4=
*[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] (1)
*[[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]] (2)
*[[Legislator]]s (29)
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==Quotes==

"You're visiting Luna 1 for the '''experience''', nothing else. This can't be about finding a '''cure.'''"<br>
"'Course not! 'Course it can't. ...'''why''' can't it?"<br>
"It just '''can't.'''"<br>
"Right. Fine. So I'm not allowed to '''hope.'''"<br>
"Listen to me. <big>'''Never. Hope.'''</big> Hope is a '''lie.'''"
:—'''Cyclonus''' and '''Tailgate'''

"Time to break out the '''[[Mobile Anti-Assault Battlesuit|M.A.A.B.]]s''' and play 'Hunt the Crewmember.'"<br>
"Wait—'''M.A.R.B.s''' or '''M.A.A.B.s'''"?<br>
"'M.A.A.B.s or M.A.A.B.s?' What?"<br>
"'''M'''obile '''A'''utobot '''R'''epair '''B'''ay, or '''M'''obile '''A'''nti-'''A'''ssault '''B'''attlesuit?"<br>
"The ones that turn into—the '''cool ones.''' The battlesuits."<br>
"Right. We don't have any of those."
:—'''Rodimus''' and '''Brainstorm'''

'''Brainstorm:''' "I was '''anti-apartheid.''' Went on the marches and everything. 'Equal rights for '''knock-offs!''''"<br>
'''Tailgate:''' "Eh?"<br>
'''Chromedome:''' "Ignore him—he thinks it's four million years ago and he's being '''progressive.'''"

"What are you—"<br>
"'''Harvesting''' it."<br>
"No, because harvesting takes '''skill'''. And '''patience.''' And '''time.''' You can't just—you can't just do '''precisely what you're doing now...!"<br>
:—'''Perceptor''' and '''Brainstorm'''

"Where are you going to put [the spark], Brainstorm? In your '''briefcase?'''"<br>
"I '''wasn't''', but if I '''did'''... oh, man. You've just '''blown my mind.'''"
:—'''Rodimus''' and '''Brainstorm

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Popular-but-unseen [[Spoke]] and [[Lockstock]], mentioned in issues [[Before & After|#12]] and [[The Gloaming|#16]], get another name-drop in this issue, where it turns out they're just as well-liked by the ship's medibot—the [[Diagnostic Drone]] seen floating around the ship in multiple past issues (perhaps most prominently [[Rules of Disengagement|issue #7]])—as they are by their crewmates.
*Rodimus likens himself, Magnus and Drift to [[Rossum's Trinity]], the principle of Transformer biology introduced in [[Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|issue #3]].
*Following last issue's surprise ending, Tailgate's looming death is revealed to be the result of [[cybercrosis]], a rotting disease first mentioned in [[Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|the ''More than Meets the Eye'' 2012 annual]]. For a dash of added irony, Tailgate was heard to hope in issue #12 that a cure for the disease had ''not'' been found, when expressing dislike of Dominus Ambus's do-goodery.
*Ratchet notes that the cybercrosis has likely curdled Tailgate's [[innermost energon]], which is sure to be the reason it appeared a sickly green color when Tailgate was seen pouring some out in issue #12, compared to the traditional pink-purple of everyone else's in that same issue. It is also pointed out that Tailgate's [[transformation cog]] likely no longer works, which he has not noticed because he hasn't transformed in so long; in fact, we've never seen him ''successfully'' transform at all through the run of the series, as when he last attempted it in [[Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|issue #2]] he got stuck halfway.
*Ratchet also comments on Tailgate's 'full life', as everybody except Cyclonus still believes he's extremely well-read and accomplished.
*It's not immediately clear what Rung might be referring to when he says he has a sense of ''déjà vu'' at the sight of the portal, but it's appropriate that he would be the one to feel it, as past issues have established him as a "historical constant" who has been around a ''long'' time and been present for nearly every major event in Cybertron history.
*The portal looks a heckuva lot like the one Skids and the gold robots flew out of all the way back in issue #2.
*Having lost his arm in [[Under Cold Blue Stars|issue #15]], Chromedome is seen with a skeletal replacement on page 7 like that worn by Rodimus in issue #3, after he lost his own limbs. It has been built back up to a proper arm by page 10.
*Fortress Maximus appears to be back in everyone's good graces, as he's seen with the group listening to Rodimus' opt-out speech, and is left in charge of the ''Lost Light'' when Rodimus travels to Luna 1.
*Luna 1! This famous missing satellite of Cybertron's has been regularly mentioned across both ''More than Meets the Eye'' and ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' since its legend was introduced in ''[[Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime]]''. Reference is made to the quests that Swerve and Rodimus both undertook for it, which were originally commented on in issue [[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|#1]] and the 2012 annual, respectively (though it's not clear if they were both on the ''same'' moonquest or not).
*Callbacks are made to the deaths of [[Polaris]] and [[Shock (G1)|Shock]] (both from issue #2), [[Animus]] (issue #3) and [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] (issue #15) .
*The origin of Luna 1's nickname, "The Seething Moon", is revealed, as it is "seething" with unborn life. We got our first hint toward the sheer scope of what we see here back in [[Remembrance Day|issue #14]], when we saw [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]'s spark emerge from Luna 2. That story saw Overlord's spark denoted as a "Point One Percenter" by its green coloration, which is how the Autobots identify another this issue.
*We get a clear explanation for terminology we've been hearing since ''[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory]]'': [[Reproduction#IDW Generation 1 continuity|"Forged"]] Transformers are those whose sparks were grown naturally from the metal of Cybertron or one of its moons, while Transformers [[Reproduction#IDW Generation 1 continuity|"constructed cold"]] were created using energy from another's spark. This process, in turn, is revealed to be another name for spark splicing, a population-enhancement program introduced by [[Nova Prime]], mentioned in [[Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|issue #11]].
*Skids is moping around in the ship's oil reservoir, where he was also seen ruminating in [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|issue #8]].
*The Decepticons who attack Rodimus's team are Lockdown's "[[Titan Hunters]]" from ''[[The Reluctant Specialist|Spotlight: Trailcutter]]''. Ransack was not seen among the group in that issue; his presence here marks the first time all four [[Insecticon (G1)|Deluxe Insecticons]] have appeared together in IDW continuity. He was last seen in ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Stick Together|issue #3]], implying that he somehow left Cybertron in the interim.
*From the name he provides and his moustachioed visage, Rodimus's mysterious listener is obviously supposed to remind the audience of [[Dominus Ambus]], Rewind's old friend and master, seen in flashbacks in issue #12. His obviously-shortened name and different color scheme (green and white versus Dominus's gold) ought to give readers pause, and as next issue will reveal, he's not what he appears.
*The giant gold robots previously appeared back in issue #2. They've not been named in-story as of yet, but concept art from the first ''More than Meets the Eye'' trade paperback identified them as "Legislators", a term that has gone on to be used in IDW's catalogue solicitations for "Remain in Light".
*Bonkers Autobot doctor Pharma appeared in issues #4 and [[How Ratchet Got His Hands Back|#5]], in which he got his hands lopped off. He's replaced one of them with a chainsaw. Groovy.

===Transformers references===
*Whirl explains that the harvesting of a spark involves taking with it a portion of the surrounding metallic matter, named "[[sentio metallico]]". Roberts created this term for his unofficial novel ''Eugenesis'', where it was the name of the liquid metal matter that erupted from other Transformers' bodies and congealed into new lifeforms as part of the "budding" reproductive process seen in the original ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2]]'' comic book. This seems to imply—as has been previously suggested by remarks about the irreplaceable nature of forged body parts—that forged bodies actually ''grow'' from this matter around the spark, where constructed cold bodies are simply built.
*The Legislator's declarations of "seventeen twenty-one" refer to the issues of ''More than Meets the Eye'' that the five-part "Remain in Light" story appears in, starting with this issue, #17, and running until #21.

===Real-life references===
*''[[Wikipedia:Remain in Light|Remain in Light]]'' is the title of an album by the band [[Wikipedia:Talking Heads|Talking Heads]].
*For the language-fanciers among you, "fecund" means "fertile". The full moon is often described as "fecund" in literature, owing to its mythological connections to fertility; here, that figurative language is given a far more literal double-meaning, as the moon in this story is literally bursting with life waiting to be born.
*Brainstorm has a tiny model of [[wikipedia:RoboCop (franchise)#ED 209|ED-209]] from ''[[Wikipedia: RoboCop|RoboCop]]'' on his desk.
*Continuing the trend started by "[[V3]]" from ''[[The Reluctant Specialist|Spotlight: Trailcutter]]'', [[Den-O|another new member]] of the Titan Hunters appears to be based on one of the title characters from the Japanese tokusatsu franchise ''[[wikipedia:Kamen Rider Series|Kamen Rider]]'', in this case [[wikipedia:Kamen Rider Den-O (character)|Kamen Rider Den-O]].

===Trivia===
*Like the "[[Duobot|Shock and Ore]]" gag before it, the "M.A.A.B.s or M.A.R.B.s" joke is another one that works better if you imagine it spoken with James Roberts's native British accent, where the pronunciation of the words is virtually identical, versus the more obvious difference a North American accent yields.

===Crew manifest===
*Tailgate discovers he is terminally ill.
*11 deaths, 5 new arrivals (plus 20 or so Faders), one boxed, and one banishment since the launch.

===Soundtrack===
For all of "Remain in Light":
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjmGZfHHC80 "A Dazzling End"] from the ''[[Doctor|Doctor Who]]'' {{w|Doctor Who: Series 4 (soundtrack)|Series 4 soundtrack}}, by [[wikipedia:Murray Gold|Murray Gold]]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrbxWOMpwfs "The Universal"] by [[Wikipedia:Blur (band)|Blur]]

For this issue alone:
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zNdMc6wGtU "Heaven"] by the aforementioned Talking Heads
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4XHx_boqTI "A Comet Appears"] by [[Wikipedia:The Shins|The Shins]]

===Covers (5)===
*'''Cover A:''' The ''[[Lost Light]]'' crew face an onslaught of [[Legislator]]s, art by [[Alex Milne]], colours by [[Josh Perez]]
*'''Cover B:''' Rodimus flees a Legislator, art by [[Sean Chen]], colours by [[Tom Chu]].
*'''Cover RI:''' A despondent Tailgate alone beside a porthole, art by [[Nick Roche]], colours by Josh Perez.
*'''Con Edition:''' Blank white version for sketches, available exclusively at assorted conventions
*'''Comicfolio edition:''' Cover A sans trade dress, included in a die-cut hardcover portfolio with a lithograph of Cover B. Limited to 250 copies, only available through the [[IDW Limited]] store.

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File:MTMTE17 cvrRI.jpg|
File:MTMTE17 conedition.jpg|
File:MTMTE17 comicfolio.jpg|
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==External links==
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==Minor internet fame==
I don't know if everyone saw this, but we made Us Vs Th3m's favourite wiki definition of "[http://usvsth3m.com/post/84521565788/wikipedias-entry-for-human-is-like-a-bizarrely human]". It's nice to get a bit of recognition :) --[[User:Emvee|Emvee]] ([[User talk:Emvee|talk]]) 03:23, 15 July 2014 (EDT)
::Argh, I just realised they linked to the wrong wiki :( --[[User:Emvee|Emvee]] ([[User talk:Emvee|talk]]) 03:27, 15 July 2014 (EDT)
:Well ''technically'' it's our article.--[[User:Carrion|Carrion]] ([[User talk:Carrion|talk]]) 06:18, 15 July 2014 (EDT)

== Transformers: Human Alliance ==

I noticed the wiki has no article on the recent(ish) arcade shooter, "Transformers: Human Alliance". It's based on the live-action films. I played through the game while I was on vacation a few weeks back. Besides a few strange occurrences(There are a LOT of Ravage and Scorponok, as they're both common enemies in some levels, though a "King Scorponok" appears as a boss. Brawl is misnamed, this time as "Decepticon Brawler"...), it was alright. I was wondering if there should be an article for it? [[User:RazorSlash|RazorSlash]] ([[User talk:RazorSlash|talk]]) 22:05, 21 July 2014 (EDT)
:Absolutely! --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 01:52, 22 July 2014 (EDT)
::Alright. Went ahead and created [[Transformers: Human Alliance|a page for it]]. First page I've created on this wiki, so feel free to correct any errors I may have made. [[User:RazorSlash|RazorSlash]] ([[User talk:RazorSlash|talk]]) 16:48, 22 July 2014 (EDT)

== Toys vs. Merchandise ==

Okay, where the hell is the line meant to fall for these? Some stuff, like [[Heroes of Cybertron]] or Kabaya toys, I would definitely put under "Toys" is under "Merchandise". Merchandise is surely stuff like knitting patterns, M&Ms, tents, etc.

By the standards of what often goes under "merchandise", [[:File:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|this]] should be merch, not toy... - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] ([[User talk:SanityOrMadness|talk]]) 12:02, 18 August 2014 (EDT)
:We had a discussion some time ago ([[Talk:Toy#What specifically is a "Transformers toy"?]]) but did not come up with any hard guidelines. My personal categorization would put Heroes of Cybertron, Kabaya kits and Dino Sparkers all into merchandise. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 12:30, 18 August 2014 (EDT)
::Yeah, this has always been nebulously defined. IMO, 'merchandise' should be reserved for stuff that's not actually a representation of the character (i.e. their face on a lunchbox or something) or where 'playing with it' is clearly not the intended purpose (i.e. a statue). It seems absurd to me that, say, the SDCC Shockwave HISS Tank is listed as 'merchandise' when it's clearly a thing that is a toy, and intended to represent Shockwave in-fiction. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] ([[User talk:Jalaguy|talk]]) 13:14, 18 August 2014 (EDT)
:::I'm with Jalaguy on this. There could possibly be a sub-division of "toy" into transforming and non-transforming, or something like that, but the division as it is is (a) inconsistent and (b) insomuch as it is consistent, frequently irrational (HISS Shockwave being a good example of the latter) - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] ([[User talk:SanityOrMadness|talk]]) 13:50, 18 August 2014 (EDT)

== Maintenance ==

I'm going to take the server down briefly for maintenance in about half an hour. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 04:17, 7 October 2014 (EDT)
:Maintenance is done. Please feel free to go about your business. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 04:52, 7 October 2014 (EDT)

== Wikia links still in history pages ==

Here's a blast from the past:
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/index.php?title=Lord_Imperious_Delirious&diff=126966&oldid=126965

I know this had been discussed in the past, and people had mentioned some sort of program that was automatically stripping them out. But if there's one left, there are probably more. Anything quick & simple that can be done to scan and purge? --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] ([[User talk:Thylacine 2000|talk]]) 21:23, 24 October 2014 (EDT)
:I thought I had a solution, but the import thingy is being annoyingly uncooperative. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 22:16, 24 October 2014 (EDT)

== Third Party Unlicensed ==
This will probably never be allowed, right? I mean, some of them have pretty accurate depictions of in-fiction characters and machines, shouldn't they at least have a little info about their products on this wiki? {{unsigned|Optimus Prime (Convoy)}}
:The existence of unlicensed third party stuff is acknowledged on articles like [[Knockoff]] and [[Customizing]], and that's all there needs to be. This is a wiki about official Transformers products and fiction, and unofficial toys are no more within our purview than, say, people's fan-art. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] ([[User talk:Jalaguy|talk]]) 10:35, 31 October 2014 (EDT)
::I know this topic was brought near two months ago but can't we at least make a separate page for 3rd party items? It's an entire subject in and of itelf. The page could be similar in structure to the Knockoff page in not listing everything but at least defining the term, talking about how the market for it expanded or a brief general history, talking about the impact on the fandom, legal analysis, toss in some notable companies or examples, maybe make a small section of their significance today or something, misconceptions including differences from a knockoff. It at least deserves it's own separate page, especially since it's not the same as a knock off and again, there's enough info about it to give it a catchall page.--[[User:BlackStarscream|BlackStarscream]] ([[User talk:BlackStarscream|talk]]) 03:20, 20 December 2014 (EST)

=="Order of appearance" and another suggestion==

Is there any reason why we do this? It doesn't really seem to convey any important information and is just tedious work for editors, especially on pages with many character appearances. Furthermore, I think [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Episode_VI:_Return_of_the_Jedi#Appearances Wookieepedia's "appearances" format] is a lot better for our uses, since it includes mentioned characters and other stuff like locations and technology. As is, we don't really have a way to collect all of the concepts that appear in a piece of fiction and provide red links for pages that need to be created. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] ([[User talk:Mimi|talk]]) 15:21, 4 November 2014 (EST)
:For stuff like comics, order of appearance helps you identify characters. As in, if I'm wondering who a certain guy is, I can use the numbers to count along and find out. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] ([[User talk:Jalaguy|talk]]) 15:38, 4 November 2014 (EST)
::I know I've found it useful when writing up characters' articles, and have been able to use the appearance order to quickly find them within the episode or comic. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] ([[User talk:Chris McFeely|talk]]) 15:49, 4 November 2014 (EST)
:::I vote for keeping order of appearances. I do like the idea of mentioned characters, locations and technology being neatly listed as well though... --[[User:Ascendron|Ascendron]] ([[User talk:Ascendron|talk]]) 16:41, 4 November 2014 (EST)
::::Agree with Ascendron. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 16:59, 4 November 2014 (EST)
:::::I guess I'm alone in disliking the appearance numbers, but what about including lists of other stuff? We'd have to make up new templates and stuff for that, though. Maybe copy Wookieepedia's?. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] ([[User talk:Mimi|talk]]) 08:46, 5 November 2014 (EST)
::::::I can see the appeal of lists of locations and technology, but I'm somewhat leery of actually doing it. I'm not familiar with Wookieepedia, but over at Memory Beta (Star Trek novels, comics and other non-canon sources) a sample list of "other references" includes "balloon ... bench ... fiesta". Are such things what you are talking about listing? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 10:58, 5 November 2014 (EST)
:::::::No. Things we actually make articles for. Null ray, Gorlam Prime, Afterspark, etc. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] ([[User talk:Mimi|talk]]) 11:02, 5 November 2014 (EST)
::::::::Well, we would have to establish some guidelines before we implement this. I don't think listing "Null ray" every time Starscream shows up would be necessary. --[[User:Ascendron|Ascendron]] ([[User talk:Ascendron|talk]]) 12:42, 5 November 2014 (EST)
:::::::::"Fusion cannon" might be a better example of how it would be a problem, since Starscream doesn't use the null ray on every appearance, but the fusion cannon is Megatron's primary weapon. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 13:35, 5 November 2014 (EST)
::::::::::I'm not sure I'm seeing the problem? It counts as an appearance for the fusion cannon and it doesn't take up a whole lot of space on the article. We can implement show/hide options for the whole list if we have to. Isn't the point to note whenever X appears and give readers a convenient link if they want to learn more about X? [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] ([[User talk:Mimi|talk]]) 14:27, 5 November 2014 (EST)
:::::::::::Wouldn't there already be convenient links in the summary? How is this list more useful than what we already have and less silly than the sort of thing I mentioned from Memory Beta?--[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 14:09, 6 November 2014 (EST)
::::::::::::[[Special:LonelyPages]]
::::::::::::And that's just the pages that have '''no''' links. Lots more have only one or two when they should have many more. Stuff habitually, systematically goes underlinked or downright unlinked at present. - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] ([[User talk:SanityOrMadness|talk]]) 14:43, 6 November 2014 (EST)
:::::::::::::The vast majority of those links are, like, production crew members. I don't think this problem is solved by the proposed changes. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] ([[User talk:ItsWalky|talk]]) 22:50, 6 November 2014 (EST)
::::::::::::@Walky: I know most of the zero-links are, but there's no easy way to get a list of "pages linked very few times", unfortunately, only the downright orphans, so I went with what I had. The fact that there's *any* examples of stuff that would be helped going forward there should be indicative of pages being underlinked in summaries.
::::::::::::(I've personally gone through and linked to pages that were on that list, or whose Special:Whatlinkshere revealed only one or two links, but I won't claim to have done much more than scratch the surface on that matter) - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] ([[User talk:SanityOrMadness|talk]]) 07:52, 7 November 2014 (EST)

===Underlinking===
Just in light of the above, here's a few pages that are linked ''only from the images on the pages themselves'' and are thus ''de facto'' orphans even if they don't show up on [[Special:Lonelypages]] (notwithstanding the links below themselves!):
*[[Becky's Coffee Shop]]
*[[Food Manor]]
*[[Hy's Frozen Foods]]
*[[Laser-saw]]
*[[Marcos' Pizzeria]]
*[[Melia Autos]]
*[[Moving Sam's]]
*[[Neuro-control helmet]]
*[[Pan-galactic telescope]]
*[[Polymer-glass]]
*[[Portland Express]]
*[[Shoe Fair]]
*[[Sonic probe]]
*[[Sunnydale Retirement Village]]
*[[Talon's Point]]
*[[The Record]]
*[[The Star-Spangled Banner]]
*[[Trans]]
*[[Transference Station Two]]

As of last night, there were a total of 731 pages that only had one link to them (including ones like the list above) and 511 that only had two links. (I could post the whole of both lists, but I didn't want to swamp the page) - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] ([[User talk:SanityOrMadness|talk]]) 11:00, 16 December 2014 (EST)
:By the way, how did you find pages that are only linked to in one place in the end? --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 15:55, 12 January 2015 (EST)
::Not simply. It basically involved comparing the entirety of [[Special:Mostlinked]] (shows two links or more when you drill down far enough) to the entirety of [[Special:AllPages]], then taking the stuff from the resulting list and further knocking out the contents of [[Special:Lonelypages]], [[:Category:Disambiguation pages]] and the first few hundred of [[Special:Shortpages]]. Even with AWB, it took a while.
::Tell you what, I'll post the lists (technically incomplete, since I purged some unlikely stuff to get the numbers down a bit) on [[Transformers Wiki:Community Portal/Underlinked]] in a moment. - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] ([[User talk:SanityOrMadness|talk]]) 21:48, 12 January 2015 (EST)
:::Cheers! I'm surprised there's not an extension to add a special page to construct that list. I mean, it'd just be Most Linked Pages backwards, but it seems like it would be sensible. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 00:20, 13 January 2015 (EST)
::::I agree. (And more than "just" - if MostLinked is set to cached (as Wikimedia and Wikia do), then only the first thousand results come up, so building that list would have been impossible.) - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] ([[User talk:SanityOrMadness|talk]]) 08:23, 15 January 2015 (EST)

==The Almanacs==

(Thread started in response to someone asking him if had any regrets on past works, leading to Derrick bringing up "Getting the Almanacs in line"
A
http://ask.fm/DerrickJWyatt/answer/120967236212

http://ask.fm/DerrickJWyatt/answer/120968889460

I just wanted to note there that conservation with Derrick J Wyatt about the Allpsark Almanacs gives some pertinent insight into their construction.

Now from what I can parse, they’re set in a kind of bizarre “Reverse Alignment” scenario, where despite being published officially, Authorial Intent states that they no not match up with what the actual production team made. Now, I’m not the tfwiki pro some folks here are (I still think IDW being g1 is a load of crud but bygone and bygones…) so I don’t know how best to handle this. A note I suppose?
[[User:Lush City|Lush City]] ([[User talk:Lush City|talk]]) 11:52, 5 November 2014 (EST)
:There's nothing much to handle. I suppose a note and a link to those answers could be put in somewhere, but it's not really anything special for Transformers to have additions to a franchise/continuity not made by it's original creators not line up with their unrealized intentions. --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] ([[User talk:KilMichaelMcC|talk]]) 14:10, 5 November 2014 (EST)

I get what you mean, but in this case what gave me pause was that this is less "unrealized" and more "unseen" as opposed to say, the creator's personal vision, in this case it's a gap in oversight. The way he speaks, there is an actual TFA timeline they used in the series and otherwise information, that the Almanac isnt accurate to, in that case, what we have is material that exists as was used as the background of the canon show, but was pre-empted by a canon release that was made in error. Basically, what I'm saying is, by circumstance and accident, a timeline was published in an official release that does not match the one used for the actual canon product. Thus me saying "unseen" rather than "unrealized" given the show itself is the realization of those intentions.[[User:Lush City|Lush City]] ([[User talk:Lush City|talk]])
::"Made in error"? What was the error? If there are contradictions between the Almanacs and the actual show, comics, or other canon materials, those would be errors. If there are contradictions between the Almanacs and things in a production bible or something like it, or concepts and timeline ideas the showrunners had that they never actually put in the show or anywhere else, or just stuff people who worked on the show don't like, those are not errors at all. --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] ([[User talk:KilMichaelMcC|talk]]) 23:45, 6 November 2014 (EST)
:I added a note about Wyatt's criticisms to the bottom of the first Almanac article. But until these other production materials that were used by the show's creators or some other conflicting timeline or storyline elements are released (which may never happen), then there's no reason to overhaul the existing article. A note about creator dissatisfaction seems all that's really necessary at this juncture. --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] ([[User talk:DrSpengler|talk]]) 15:52, 5 November 2014 (EST)

:Besides, like Kil said, this is so common in Transformers stories. Furman's planned timeline for IDW G1 is probably nothing like it at this point, for example. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 15:58, 5 November 2014 (EST)
::Good point. --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] ([[User talk:DrSpengler|talk]]) 16:33, 5 November 2014 (EST)
:::The sooner folks disabuse themselves of the idea that Derrick Wyatt's headcanon is the be-all end-all of Animated, the better. Animated isn't some special snowflake to be entirely defined by one or two guys, it's the same as any other TF franchise, free to be interpreted and added to by other creators. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] ([[User talk:Chris McFeely|talk]]) 17:55, 5 November 2014 (EST)

True, but the way he spoke (both about possible re editions and the "us") made it seem more like the crew just didnt vet them as well as they could. That and the whole "Mass rewriting of the bios" would lead me to believe a note is in order. Obvious a rehaul is impossible unless we get acesss to the materials, and even then probably wouldn't bear more than a note until the possible pie in the sky Alamanac re issues.

Also, a bit tense on the text aint you Mr. McFeely? Not trying to come at you bro. [[User:Lush City|Lush City]] ([[User talk:Lush City|talk]]) 23:08, 6 November 2014 (EST)
:.....did you listen to a single thing he just said? Just because the "us" (I'm presuming the other one in this is Isenberg) didn't agree with some of the bios doesn't mean everything in the book is invalidated. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 23:21, 6 November 2014 (EST)
:If I am being tense on the text, I, likewise, am now trying to come at you. I've just seen this attitude around and it bugs me. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] ([[User talk:Chris McFeely|talk]]) 07:02, 7 November 2014 (EST)

What was published was published. That is what the wiki places importance on. We are not unwriting bios to remove canonical information. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] ([[User talk:ItsWalky|talk]]) 02:31, 7 November 2014 (EST)

:Dude (Lush City), I already added a note, but only commenting on the dissatisfaction of 1 creator which is all this situation really amounts to. The Almanacs were approved by Hasbro. They're canon. They count. They're legit. Whether Wyatt likes them or not. A small note about incongruity with creator intent is about all that's called for (and it's been added). --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] ([[User talk:DrSpengler|talk]]) 08:57, 7 November 2014 (EST)

Didn't I just say what the four of you did? I don't know why you felt it necessary to get aggressive when I agreed with you that the note was probably all that would be placed until a published contradiction. In any case the note last I saw it was a bit jury rigged, I'll tighten it up a bit. [[User:Lush City|Lush City]] ([[User talk:Lush City|talk]]) 17:17, 8 November 2014 (EST)

== Help archiving an old game ==

Hello.
This game [[Transformers Energon: Battle for Megatron]] was apparently lost to time.
This [http://www.lmpd.com/arcade/index.php?action=play&aid=94 link] where it was hosted is defunct, but now, I found it here [http://media.lmpd.com/94.dcr], on the same site, by digging through the source code of the Google Cache version of the page.
I downloaded the file but if I open the local version, the game doesn't start.
The file 94.dcr is a Shockwave file made with Adobe/Macromedia Director.
This is actually not a Flash game, but a Shockwave game.
How can we properly archive this game?
[[User:Alexvoda|Alexvoda]] ([[User talk:Alexvoda|talk]]) 21:36, 10 November 2014 (EST)
:I tried the lmpd.com link, and the game worked for me once I installed the Shockwave plugin. The dcr file wouldn't run off my hard drive, but when I stuck it on a web server it worked fine, so I guess it just doesn't like running locally. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 21:59, 10 November 2014 (EST)

== TFWiki.net... pages ==

Shouldn't [[Special:PrefixIndex/TFW|all these]] be in the Transformers Wiki: namespace, rather than the article namespace? - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] ([[User talk:SanityOrMadness|talk]]) 21:17, 29 November 2014 (EST)

== Still purging talk page redirects? ==

Just in case, I'll leave this here ;) - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] ([[User talk:SanityOrMadness|talk]]) 00:11, 6 December 2014 (EST)

<nowiki>[Huge list snipped]</nowiki>
:And then they were all deleted! --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 01:23, 22 December 2014 (EST)

== Fight! Superlifeform whatevers...uh I think I have a holy grail or whatever? ==

I have a special edition of the transformers movie and it comes with a Japanese exclusive bonus episode called Scramble City. There is this clip before the episode that has More than meets the eye Part 1, 2 and 3 together. Is this one of the lost clip shows? --[[User:Wavage|Wavage]] ([[User talk:Wavage|talk]]) 7:38 AM, 13 December 2014
:Sorry, no, those are part of [[Scramble City: Mobilization]] according to the trivia on that page. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 01:53, 12 December 2014 (EST)

==Transformers Asia Page==

Should Transformers Asia maybe have it's own page? It's been a venue of a number of releases and it's certainly tied to the brand. Also it would help clear up misconceptions about whether something released through Transformers Asia (or Hasbro Asia as it's popularly called) counts as a Hasbro or Takara release (for instance the upcoming MP11SW which I've seen argued as a Hasbro release and not a TakaraTomy due to being released through HasbroAsia even though there's a TakaraTomy label on it). It'd also be a place to list the various special releases done through them just like we do with some of our store pages such as [[Toys R Us]] or [[Target]]--[[User:BlackStarscream|BlackStarscream]] ([[User talk:BlackStarscream|talk]]) 03:28, 20 December 2014 (EST)
:When I google Transformers Asia, I get what seems to be a fan website. Any article should probably stick to Hasbro Asia to avoid confusion. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 01:26, 22 December 2014 (EST)
::I'm fairly certain www.transformersasia.com is the actual site for it; could be wrong but that's the closest thing I can find in googling either name (most news posts end up refering to that site as well) Not sure if Hasbro Asia was ever the official name to begin though--[[User:BlackStarscream|BlackStarscream]] ([[User talk:BlackStarscream|talk]]) 15:18, 22 December 2014 (EST)
:::Well, [http://www.transformersasia.com/about their about page] says "TransformersAsia.com started with a group of "DIE HARD" Transformers fans, Our mission is to share information related to Transformers such as Asia Exclusive, Promotion, Event which happen here in Asia." which seems to suggest it's a fan site disseminating information rather than an official site through which exclusives are released. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 16:36, 22 December 2014 (EST)

==charstubfictions -> Bibliography?==

First, major applause for Ascendron for getting all the micro-continuities labeled on all the individual character pages. While working through them, though, I feel like there has to be a better way to reflect some of these. Trying to come up with in-fiction explanations for what characters did in some of these stories is excruciating. There were 62 characters depicted in ''[[The Beast Within]]'', but for 52+ of them, all that can be written is "There once was a battle and X was present for it." There are 34 characters for the storybook ''[[Battle for Earth]]'', and most can be described as "There was one panel in this book where they appeared." A short write-up for one episode of Sunbow or one issue of Marvel/IDW fades into the crowd, but now we'll have one '''bold''' header after another with one line descriptions of all these sticker books, coloring books, etc. Even once its all filled in, I don't think it will look good -- describing the roles most characters had in these books isn't informing or benefiting the visitors.

Instead of the current format, how about compressing some of these micro-continuities into a single Fiction Bibliography, or miscellaneous section, at the bottom of the Fiction section. It could be headed with something like, "(Prowl) also had a minor role in the following stories: *list". --[[User:Xaaron|Xaaron]] ([[User talk:Xaaron|talk]]) 21:19, 1 January 2015 (EST)
:I'd be down for something like this. A subsection for "Fiction" labelled "Minor Appearances" or "Cameos" would be interesting. I just request that the link to the corresponding articles are preserved.
:On another note, although I did try to do a pretty thorough job on every character's pages to make sure they were as complete as possible in this regard, I didn't bother to go through western comic book series (IDW, Dreamwave, Marvel comics, etc...) or any television shows, American or Japanese. There's also a few fiction pages that were too incomplete for me to know which characters appeared in them. Not asking anyone to do these for me or anything, just a heads up. --[[User:Ascendron|Ascendron]] ([[User talk:Ascendron|talk]]) 19:01, 23 January 2015 (EST)

==RID Chinese==
So I recently found out (slowpoke me) that RID(2015) had several episodes reelased in a Mandarain dub. are there any fan projects, or links within the Chineese TF Community, to where we could get enough informatuion to make pages for them all?

That many episodes means that we basically have a wealth of information to go on, just packaged in a bit of an odd nut to crack

[[User:Lush City|Lush City]] ([[User talk:Lush City|talk]]) 15:48, 27 January 2015 (EST)
:I think it's safer to wait for the English screenings. Translations could easily turn out to be wrong and context lost. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 15:56, 27 January 2015 (EST)

==20,000 Articles!==
Hurrah, right? Big round number? --[[User:Emvee|Emvee]] ([[User talk:Emvee|talk]]) 14:45, 5 February 2015 (EST)

==Newbie==
Hi, Pzzone here, and I'm new to this site. I was wondering if there's like a guide for editing on the wiki or wiki rules or something, in fact I'm not even sure this is the right place to post questions.
:[[Help:Contents]] has links to our policy pages and help documents. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 22:49, 10 February 2015 (EST)

Thanks

==Question==
Is this the right place to put questions, if not where. Also how do I insert captions? {{unsigned|Pzzone}}
:That depends on what type of question (this page is for discussing the wiki as a whole). Also please note that new sections on talk pages should go at the bottom (if you click on the "+" tab next to the "edit" tab it will do that automatically, and you should sign talk page posts by adding <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to the end of your comment (the second button from the right on the toolbar immediately over the edit window will insert that for you). --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 23:57, 11 February 2015 (EST)

Like this? Could you answer my previous question? Also how do I link a page without directly writing it's name. Eg. Linking God to Primus (I'm not actually going to)

Oh never mind void this, I saw your message. Thx and I apologize for pestering you.

== Seibertron image gallery links ==

Bass X0 has been adding these to pages lately, but I wonder if we really need them. What added benefit does it give our users? And why THEIR image galleries as opposed to the uncounted legions of other TF photo sites? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 10:42, 12 February 2015 (EST)
:...yeah, he was not given permission to make that wide-sweeping change. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] ([[User talk:ItsWalky|talk]]) 10:46, 12 February 2015 (EST)

== what links here ==

When you open a pic on TFWiki and scroll down, there's a section called "File usage" saying "The following page(s) link(s) to this file". Sometimes these lists are incomplete. (My most recent encounter with this phenomenon is [[:File:TF2015-Legends1.jpg|this pic]], which only lists [[Toy Fair 2015]] even though i've now linked [[Viper]] and [[insignia]] to that pic.) How does that "File usage" list get updated? --[[User:Rhymus|Rhymus]] ([[User talk:Rhymus|talk]]) 02:24, 19 February 2015 (EST)
:That list only shows pages the picture is used on. It doesn't show pages that link to it as a text link. You have to click on "What links here" on the left hand menu to see a complete list. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 02:42, 19 February 2015 (EST)
::Despite the wording, it counts only pages which EMBED the images. [[Special:WhatLinksHere/File:TF2015-Legends1.jpg]] shows the full list of links for that file. (If you really need them to show on the file usage list, perhaps to keep them off [[Special:UnusedFiles]], add <nowiki>[[File:FILENAME.EXT|1x1px]]</nowiki> - replacing FILENAME.EXT with the actual filename, of course! - after your text link.) - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] ([[User talk:SanityOrMadness|talk]]) 02:44, 19 February 2015 (EST)
:::Good to know, thanks! --[[User:Rhymus|Rhymus]] ([[User talk:Rhymus|talk]]) 01:31, 20 February 2015 (EST)

== Robots in Disguises ==

i feel like it's misleading (or at least potentially confusing to new fans) to use the same disambiguation suffix for characters (or ships or whatever else we wind up writing up) from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|2015 Robots in Disguise]] series as well as the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 Car Robots/in Disguise]] series. URLs and links for [[Fixit (RID)]] and [[Slapper (RID)]], for example, make it look like the characters are from the same continuity, but they're not. Plus, what will we do if the 2015 series has someone named, say, [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], or [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]], or [[Mirage (RID)|Mirage]] or [[Rollbar (RID)|Rollbar]] or [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]? We've already got a [[Grimlock (RID)]] who's not [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|RID]] [[Grimlock_(WFC)#Robots_in_Disguise_.282015.29|Grimlock]] and a [[Side Swipe (RID)]] who's not [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|RID]] [[Sideswipe_(WFC)#Robots_in_Disguise_.282015.29|Sideswipe]]. Maybe something like [[Ironhide (2015)]] or [[Mirage (RID 2015)]] or [[Scourge (RID'15)]]? [[Cartoon Network|Prowl (CN), Rollbar (CN RID)]]? --[[User:Rhymus|Rhymus]] ([[User talk:Rhymus|talk]]) 05:00, 22 February 2015 (EST)
:Disambig parentheticals have never been about telling which continuity a character is from. And any confusion shouldn't last long because '''literally''' the first sentence on any character article tells you what continuity they're from. If there do wind up being cases where there's one in both franchises, we'd likely use (RID 2001) and (RID 2015), much like we already use (Universe 2003) and (Universe 2008) when necessary. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] ([[User talk:Jalaguy|talk]]) 08:38, 22 February 2015 (EST)
::Disambig parentheticals for characters are by franchise of origin as first choice. That is one piece of information that they are supposed to carry. An RID or Universe disambig fails that test. Those parentheticals, while not strictly wiki-ambiguous are real world ambiguous. Agree to changing the standards to reflect this. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 14:11, 22 February 2015 (EST)
:::While we're on the subject, i am amused that [[Help:Franchise_identifiers]] says BT means Binaltech, but the only page we have that uses (BT) for disambiguation is [[Carzap (BT)]], with BT meaning [[Block Town]], not Binaltech. Sorry if my last couple edits are a little odd, i suddenly got really sleepy, but i wanted to finish what i was doing lest i forget. --[[User:Rhymus|Rhymus]] ([[User talk:Rhymus|talk]]) 06:40, 25 February 2015 (EST)

== I'm pretty sure that's it! ==

In case anyone has missed my massive amounts of edits clogging up the recent changes page (sorry about that), I've been working hard for a little while to make sure that every characters' page has every instance of them showing up in every kind of fiction listed. If anyone notices that I've missed something (and is too busy or whatever to do it themselves) please let me know and I'll try to keep it up to date. --[[User:Ascendron|Ascendron]] ([[User talk:Ascendron|talk]]) 13:49, 22 February 2015 (EST)

=== Micro Comic Fun Pack ===

IDW released these small packages last year(?) containing a sticker, temporary tattoo, micro comic, and mirco poster in a series of 4. Characters focused on were Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Grimlock, and Drift. Someone who has more info regarding this line of products should probably start a new page about said comics, as I do not currently possess said products.

Also BTW how do I link a word to a page? I apologize for my unprofessionalism as I'm new to this wiki, all wikis at that.

== Multipath adventures/game books ==

Shouldn't these be under the "Games" rather than "Fiction" headers? - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] ([[User talk:SanityOrMadness|talk]]) 19:50, 27 February 2015 (EST)

== Ads ==

Could someone with the appropriate contacts kindly notify TFSource that they're sending us the wrong ads? Last I checked, we had a "first-party toys only" agreement. [[User:Pirateblue|Pirateblue]] ([[User talk:Pirateblue|talk]]) 09:26, 1 March 2015 (EST)

Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)

2015-01-18T21:39:22Z

Pirateblue: /* Japanese release */ See my last edit to Prowl (Energon)

{{disambig3.5|the 2015 cartoon|the 2001 cartoon|Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise}}
{{Nav-Rid2015}}
'''''Transformers: Robots in Disguise''''' is an animated television series set to air on [[Cartoon Network]]<ref>[http://investor.hasbro.com/social/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=874978 Cartoon Network Becomes the Home of Hasbro Studios' Newest Series, Transformers: Robots in Disguise]</ref> in early 2015. Set years after ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', it will follow [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] as he leads a ragtag group of [[Autobot]]s back to [[Earth]], pursuing a [[Decepticon]] prison ship that has crash-landed on the planet.

Crew members returning from ''Prime'' include executive producer [[Jeff Kline]] and writer [[Steven Melching]], now story editor, and [[Mairghread Scott]], serving as Script Coordinator/Writer’s Assistant<ref>[http://mscottwrites.tumblr.com/post/93785539366/out-of-curiousity-are-you-going-to-be-part-of-the/ Mairghread's Tumblr Post]</ref>. [[Adam Beechen]] will serve as the producer. [[Kevin Manthei]] and [[Kevin Kiner]] will also serve as series composers.<ref>[http://kevinmantheimusic.tumblr.com/post/93347443424/the-secret-project-i-announced-earlier-can-be Kevin Manthei's Tumblr post]</ref>

The show made its worldwide debut in late December 2014, with the first 13 episodes released as pay-to-view content on Chinese video streaming website [http://www.1905.com M1905].

==Cast==
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
'''Main Cast'''
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] ([[Will Friedle]])<ref>[http://press.discovery.com/us/hub/press-releases/2014/hub-network-announces-brand-new-transformers--2995/ The Hub Network Announces Brand New Transformers Series in Production Now Ffo 2015 (press release)]</ref>
*[[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] ([[Darren Criss]])
*[[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] ([[Mitchell Whitfield]])<ref name="SDCC 2014"/>
*[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]] ([[Constance Zimmer]])
*[[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] ([[Khary Payton]])

'''Others'''
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/optimus-prime-new-cartoon-look-revealed-179559/ TFW2005: Optimus Prime New Cartoon Look Revealed]</ref>
*[[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]]<ref name="TFW2005: Transformers RID (2015) New Screen-caps Reveal Optimus Prime and Drift"/> ([[Arif S. Kinchen]])
*[[Drift (RID)|Drift]] ([[Eric Bauza]]) <ref name="TFW2005: Transformers RID (2015) New Screen-caps Reveal Optimus Prime and Drift">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/robots-in-disguise-201x-48/transformers-rid-2015-new-screen-caps-reveal-optimus-prime-and-drift-181767/ TFW2005: Transformers RID (2015) New Screen-caps Reveal Optimus Prime and Drift]</ref>
**[[Jetstorm (RID)|Jetstorm]] ([[Roger Craig Smith]]) <ref name="tfw2005cast">http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/robots-in-disguise-201x-48/robots-in-disguise-cast-list-and-voice-actors-for-the-first-13-episodes-181790/</ref>
**[[Slipstream (RID)|Slipstream]] (Roger Craig Smith) <ref name="tfw2005cast" />
|c2=
*[[Underbite]]<ref name="SDCC 2014"/> ([[Liam O'Brien]]) <ref name="tfw2005cast" />
*[[Steeljaw (RID)|Steeljaw]] ([[Troy Baker]]) <ref name="tfw2005cast" />
*[[Hammerstrike]] ([[David Kaye]])
*[[Bisk]] (Khary Payton)
*[[Chop Shop (RID)|Chop Shop]] ([[David Hunt]]) <ref name="tfw2005cast" />
*[[Terrashock]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]]) <ref name="tfw2005cast" />
*[[Thunderhoof]]<ref name="TFW2005: Transformers RID (2015) New Screen-caps Reveal Optimus Prime and Drift"/> ([[Frank Stallone]]) <ref name="tfw2005cast" />
*[[Filch]] (Constance Zimmer) <ref name="tfw2005cast" />
*[[Springload]] ([[John Steven Rocha]]) <ref name="tfw2005cast" />
*[[Ped]] ([[Eddie Deezen]]) <ref name="tfw2005cast" />
*[[Quillfire]] ([[Andy Milder]]) <ref name="tfw2005cast" />
*[[Fracture (RID)|Fracture]]<ref name="TFW2005: Transformers RID (2015) New Screen-caps Reveal Optimus Prime and Drift"/> ([[Kevin Pollak]])<ref name="tfw2005cast" />
**[[Airazor (RID)|Airazor]] (Roger Craig Smith) <ref name="tfw2005cast" />
**[[Divebomb (RID)|Divebomb]] (Khary Payton) <ref name="tfw2005cast" />
*[[Clampdown (RID)|Clampdown]] ([[Jim Cummings]]) <ref name="tfw2005cast" />
|c3=
*[[Russell Clay]] ([[Stuart Allan]])<ref name="Tformers NYCC 2014">[http://tformers.com/nycc-2014-transformers-robots-in-disguise-2015-live-panel-report-/24927/news.html NYCC 2014 - Transformers Robots In Disguise 2015 Live Panel Report]</ref>
*[[Denny Clay]] ([[Ted McGinley]])<ref name="Tformers NYCC 2014"/>
|nonumbering=true}}

Other characters from ''Prime'' will appear if the show is renewed for a second season.<ref name="SDCC 2014">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/san-diego-comic-con-33/sdcc-2014-hasbro-transformers-panel-pics-part-2-robots-in-disguise-180790/ SDCC 2014 Hasbro Transformers Panel Pics Part 2 - Robots in Disguise]</ref>

==Japanese release==

[[Image:TransformersAdventureJapaneseLogo.jpg|center|300px|]]

Re-titled '''''Transformers: Adventure''''' (トランスフォーマーアドベンチャー, ''Toransufōmā Adobenchā''), the series will air on the satellite network [[Animax]], thus making ''Adventure'' the first Transformers cartoon to be relegated directly to satellite since ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)#Japanese release|Beast Wars Returns]]''. It is currently scheduled for a Spring 2015 premiere.

As is rather well-known, ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)#Japanese release|Transformers: Prime]]'' did not complete its run in Japan, ending at 52 episodes. To date, Japanese audiences have not received the ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' episodes or the ''[[Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising]]'' film. How this will affect the localization of ''Adventure'' is currently unknown; whether the missing material will be accounted for or the scripts reworked to ignore it. We'll just have to wait and see.

The [[theme song]] for the series is "Save the Future!!" by [[Mitsuhiru Oikawa]].

==Notes==
*The first 13 episodes were released with Mandarin Chinese dubs on [[December 31]], [[2014]] in mainland China, but not Hong Kong. The episodes were made available on website 1905.com, with five-minute previews being free and the whole episodes available until [[January 15]] for RMB$19.5, which is around USD$3-4. [[You]] could even win a "fabulous" assortment of Hasbro toys (legion class) and a RMB$30 digital coupon if you pay for the episodes!

*While it's possibly a coincidence, this series features [[Decepticon|antagonists]] with animal-like forms for the [[Autobot]]s to fight, much like the series' [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|2001 namesake predecessor]] and its featured [[Predacon (RID)|villains]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers: Adventure''''' (トランスフォーマーアドベンチャー ''Toransufōmā Adobenchā'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Transformers: Leader's Challenge''''' (变形金刚：领袖的挑战)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/hasbro-to-launch-transformers-robots-in-disguise-series-in-spring-2015-exclusive-1201219103/ ''Variety: Hasbro to Launch ‘Transformers: Robots in Disguise’ Show in Spring 2015'']
*[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=683133768423487 SDCC footage]

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[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015)| Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)]]
[[Category:Television series]]

Reverb (DOTM)

2015-01-18T20:57:49Z

Pirateblue: /* Dark of the Moon */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Reverb}}
:''Reverb is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:DOTMReverbSergeantDetour.jpg|thumb|right|500px|]]

'''Reverb''' revels in his ability to fly silently behind enemy lines and take out hidden guards without being heard. As a recon officer, he is teamed up with [[Sergeant Detour]] to direct Autobot attacks on fortified Decepticon strongholds. The two are critical members of [[NEST]]'s Autobots.

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
* '''Sergeant Detour / Reverb''' (Human Alliance Basic, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA27'''
**''Accessories'': Missile pod

:Part of the fourth wave of [[Human Alliance]] [[Triple Changer]] toys, Reverb transforms from a robot with handlebars on his head into an asymmetrical red hoverbike with spinning rotors, and with NEST logos on the left side of the front end and on the back-left of the seat. He also possesses a third "gunnery station" mode, consisting of all the rotors facing forward like some kind of giant fan, which can be held by any [[MechTech]] or [[5mm post]]-compatible figure. The small "wings" in his hoverbike mode end up mounted under his left arm and can be used as a bladed weapon in robot mode. He also comes with a two-rocket missile pod accessory, having two [[C joint]] bars to place it onto, with one on the right side of the vehicle mode and one the robot mode's right arm.

:The pegs and peg-holes used to hold the fans in place for Reverb's weapon mode ''can'' be 5mm and [[Mini-Con]]-compatible, although their tightness/looseness can vary between each toy.

:It should also be noted that the tab behind the seat that holds part of the hoverbike's back together refuses to stay connected, with the tab being slightly too big for the hole, and attempting to peg it in will cause enough pressure to split it back open, causing stress marks to the tab slot in the process.

:Like all Human Alliance figures, he comes with a "pilot" figure; in this case, it's Sergeant Detour.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/HAReverb/reverb.htm More information on Reverb at TFU.info]''

[[Category: Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category: NEST]]
[[Category: Human Alliance]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Grimlock (G1)/toys

2015-01-03T15:04:29Z

Pirateblue: /* Masterpiece */

{{suite}}[[File:G1 Grimlock boxart.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Grimlock: Shaking his fists at uptight paleontologists since 1985.]]
Me [[Grimlock (G1)|'''Grimlock''']] have lots of toys and merchandise!
{{picsneeded|G2 toy, Henkei, Decoy, Myclone}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Grimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the debate goes on: <br />"Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!" <br />"No! Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!"]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 1985/1986/1991/1992)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''26'''
**''Accessories:'' 'Energo' sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets,
: Grimlock's toy was originally part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' Dinosaur Robo series. When [[Hasbro]] imported the toy in 1985 for the ''Transformers'' line, its blue pelvis was changed to red, its sword was changed from chrome to flat red, the Diaclone driver mini-figure was dropped but still retained the cockpit though later releases had it permanently locked shut, and its teeth were altered [[for safety reasons]].

:The original Grimlock changes from robot into a robotic ''[[wikipedia:Tyrannosaurus|Tyrannosaurus]]'' and comes with a red [[energo weapon|energo-sword]], a black double-barreled rifle, and a rocket launcher with three silver rockets.

: Grimlock was later reissued in the European/Australian-exclusive "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" series. In Japan, he and the other four Dinobots were offered as mail-away items during [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]]; Grimlock cost 2300 yen (his original retail price) and 2 [[Robot Point]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Generation 1 Grimlock at TFU.info]''

{{-}}<span id="Pretender"></span>
[[File:Pretender Grimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have fleshy bits!]]
* '''Grimlock''' ([[Classic Pretender]], 1989)
**''Accessories:'' Pretender shell, rifle, helmet, tail/gun
: A simplified and slightly modified version of Grimlock, he transforms into a robotic ''T. rex'' whose tail becomes a handgun. He came with a large human [[Pretender]] shell with a rather knight-like armor theme, with a helmet and large cannon.

: His human shell looks a lot like [[wikipedia:Ed Asner|Ed Asner]].

{{note|Pretender Classic Grimlock's function was "Lieutenant Commander" instead of "Dinobot Commander".}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Pretender Grimlock at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/g1-1989/grimlock/1467/ Seiberton.com gallery of Pretender Grimlock]''

{{-}}<span id="G1Legend"></span>
[[File:GrimlockLegends toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock say cut it out.]]
* '''Grimlock''' ([[Legends (G1)|Legends]], 1989)
**''Accessories:'' Tail/gun
: A K-Mart [[exclusive]] in its Hasbro release, this version of Grimlock is simply the inner robot of his Classic Pretender form without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only his tail/gun.

{{-}}<span id="HeroSet"></span>
[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' Tail/gun

: In Japan, Legends Grimlock was available only in a boxed "Hero Set" with the Legends versions of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]. Grimlock was mostly unchanged from to the Hasbro release, but sported a silver painted face instead of Hasbro's orange painted one.

: In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named "Set Commandos", instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Grimlock, was renamed from "Tiran" to "Drago", originally the Italian name of [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.

::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/victory/grimlock/1463/ Seiberton.com gallery of "Hero Set" Grimlock]''

{{-}}<span id="ActionMaster"></span>
[[File:G1Grimlock ActionMaster.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Me Grimlock no longer able to transform, so me Grimlock over-compensate with really big gun.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' Anti-tank cannon partner, particle beam cannon
: Part of the initial assortment of non-transforming [[Action Master]] figures, Grimlock's design combines his cartoon model with extra toy-based detailing. He came with the [[Anti-tank cannon]] "partner" machine which could be ridden by Grimlock (or any other Action Master) or unfolded via spring-loaded [[gimmick]] to form a really ''big'' hand-held "long-range mortar launcher". He is compatible with any other Action Master vehicle or weapon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Action Master Grimlock at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Generation 2===
[[Image:G2GrimlockBlue.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me am Blue! Me am Blue! You could be too!]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 1993)
**''Accessories:'' 'Energo' sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle,
: Grimlock's original toy was [[redeco]]ed for release in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', this time lacking the missile launcher accessory. He was available in three different colors; the first—and rarest—in his original silver (the easiest way to spot if this is a ''Generation 2'' or original is by the "Autobot" [[tampograph]] on his leg), then in a medium turquoise-blue, and finally (and most commonly) in a dark blue.

{{note|Grimlock outranked Optimus Prime in the Generation 2 toyline! Prime had a rank of 9.}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlcok.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Beast Wars===
[[File:BWtoy-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Ben Yee]] think me Grimlock look like dalmatian... :(]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Spinning slasher sword, sword
: ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Grimlock is a [[redeco]] of [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] in gray and gold with black spots, transforming into a "raptor" of some variety. His tail becomes a sword and a rotate-blade. He was slightly [[retool]]ed to have ratcheting shoulders and space for an "energon chip" [[rubsign]]. Unfortunately, Grimlock suffers from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]].

: This mold is also used by ''[[Transformers: Dinobots|Dinobots]]'' [[Grimlock (Dinobots)|Grimlock]], and was retooled to make [[Dinotron]], ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (toyline)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' [[Hardhead (BWN)|Hardhead]], and [[Thrust (BWII)|Thrustor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Alternators/Binaltech===
[[File:AlternatorsGrimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock no can munch metal, but can burn rubber!]]
* '''Grimlock''' (2005)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''9'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-10'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, sword

: For the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line, Grimlock's [[alternate mode]] was changed from a dinosaur into a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]], 1:24 scale silver [[Wikipedia:Ford Mustang|Ford Mustang]] with opening doors, hood, and trunk, a detailed interior, [[rubber tires]] and a working steering mechanism. His engine transforms into a double-barreled gun, and he also carries an orange sword which can attach to the underside of his vehicle mode. The toy is one of the most-complained-about ''Alternators'' toys, due to its notoriously finicky transformation (with many small steps that must be performed in exactly the right order) and to several pieces which have a tendency to pop off with relatively small amounts of force. And it's a Grimlock who doesn't transform into a ''Tyrannosaurus rex.

: The main difference between Hasbro's ''Alternators'' version of the toy and the Japanese ''Binaltech'' version is that the latter has its vehicle shell partially made out of painted [[die-cast]] metal parts, whereas the ''Alternators'' version is made entirely out of plastic (not counting the rubber tires). In addition, the ''Binaltech'' version's engine/gun and the wheel's rims are [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]], whereas they're simply painted silver for the ''Alternators'' version.

:This sculpt was retooled into ''Alternators/Binaltech'' [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|Wheeljack]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===Classics===
[[File:Grimlockclassicstoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock want to try new appearance, how me look in thigh high boots and stiletto heels?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Grimlock, a gray and gold ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', is a re-imagined form of his original toy, and is notably designed to run rather than drag (theories on the ''T. rex'' having changed from "caveman adversary" to "Carl Lewis in lizard skin" since the Generation 1 incarnation).

:This mold features a few design elements likely influenced by Grimlock's Pretender toy; his bayonet blaster is an homage to his gun/blade combo weapon from said toy, and his tail detaches to become a handheld weapon as it does for the inner robot of his Pretender toy. Another similarity is the t-rex's upper-body forming the robot mode legs (though the t-rex head forms his feet this time around).

:Grimlock's bayonet blaster can be deployed in either mode and fires a clear red projectile. Both weapons can be stored on his back when not used. As with most ''Classics'' toys, Grimlock features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]], placed on the left side of the tyrannosaurus torso/his left leg.

:A common complaint about the figure is the size of the peg being too small in relation to the peg-hole, making it impossible to lock the arms into place. In addition, the bayonet blaster has a hair-trigger and for no apparent reason, his fist holes are a few fractions of a millimeter too small to accommodate standard 5mm peg accessories that most modern ''Transformers'' toys use.

:An unpainted ''Classics'' Grimlock was used at the [[BotCon 2007]] customization classes to create ''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]]. The mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Grimlock (SG)|"Shattered Glass" Grimlock]] and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008's ''Universe'']] Overkill.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Classics'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Jetfire and Grimlock Twin Pack''' (2-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

:''Classics'' Grimlock was available in Asian markets in a two-pack with [[Jetfire (G1)|''Classics'' Jetfire]]. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.

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===Titanium Series===
[[File:TitaniumWarWithin Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock turn into tank? Me mash brains with style!]]
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*'''Grimlock''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, Energo-sword

:Based upon his appearance from ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', this version of Grimlock transforms into a Cybertronic heavy tank. This transforming partly die-cast and plastic Grimlock was initially unreleased due to the cancellation of the ''Transformers'' series of ''Titanium'' toys at retail (the line would continue on for ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' at the three-inch scale). The toy was eventually released in the fall of 2008 as a Toys-R-Us exclusive, alongside the also-almost-unreleased War Within [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Cybertron Heroes Grimlock at TFU.info]''

===Henkei! Henkei!===
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Grimlock is an extensive redeco of ''Classics'' Grimlock, with generally more intricate paint detailing to make him more closely resemble the ''Generation 1'' toy. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat sensitive rubsign seen on the ''Classics'' release, and instead features vacuum-metalized "chromed" plastic (in a similar [[gimmick]] to the ''Beast Wars'' [[Transmetal]]s toys). The vac-metal is used on his beast mode feet, as well as the tyrannosaurus torso, which was, oddly enough, in Hasbro's original deco plan for ''Classics'' Grimlock.

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===Masterpiece===
[[File:Grimlock Masterpiece.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock be smaller than Prime, but me Grimlock more expensive!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-8'''
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, waiter apron, waiter bow tie, waiter tray, 7 unique waiter glasses, intelligence transfer helmet

: Released in March of 2009, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grimlock is based upon his original toy and cartoon model, transforming into an outdated view of the Tyrannosaurus rather than the more accurate depiction seen on ''Classics'' Grimlock. Of all the Masterpiece figures, Grimlock features both the least complex transformation, as well as the least deviation from his original toy's essential transformation scheme.

: ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock features the usage of [[die-cast]] metal for his dinosaur mode's toes and a LED mounted within his right fist which illuminates both his gun's barrels and his sword. As a result of said mechanism, the only articulated part of his right hand is the thumb. Similarly his left hand is modeled much like [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Masterpiece Starscream's]] hands with the thumb and index finger fully articulate with the remaining fingers joined together. Possibly as a show of good faith regarding the sacrificed articulation, [[TakaraTomy]] designed his alternate mode's arms to be highly poseable, featuring full articulation of the claws with the arms themselves attached to the body with ball joints.

: He features many gimmicks, including the ability to change his eye color in either mode from red to blue with the flip of a switch found at the back of his head in robot mode, and by opening the top of his head in dino mode and switching the eyes around. This allows the owner the choice of representing the use of blue in the cartoon (and his IDW alternate mode) or the use of red in most other media, including his original toy. His tail is connected to his head, and by wiggling and moving it, the head rotates at the base of the neck. Pushing down on his torso in dinosaur mode makes his legs move up higher into his body, and as a result his head will look up. His alt-mode's head features jaws that snap shut at the press of a button hidden on his cheek; in addition, it also has a tiny sculpted flame thrower in its mouth, but for your safety, it does not actually breathe fire (boo). Besides his weapons, he also comes with a cloth apron and bow tie to go with a drinks serving tray he carried in "[[Madman's Paradise]]", as well as the device he used to transfer his super-intelligence into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] in "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]".

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[[File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Best accessory ever! Me Grimlock know you know it.]]
*'''King Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-8X'''
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, crown

:King Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock with a color scheme based on his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|G1 Marvel comic]]. All of his previously flat gray surfaces are coated in silver paint, his gold chrome is more vibrant, and his previously black plastic is now a dark blue in reference to the limited color palette of the Marvel Comics issues. The colorless chrome used for his tail and arms is now a light blue chrome. He also features some different paint applications: on his dinosaur chest, inside the clear panel on his robot mode chest, and on his robot mode knees. His toes are now metallic yellow instead of metallic gray. He lacks the faceplate paint of the original Masterpiece Grimlock. His sword is also tinted orange rather than neutral clear, and the clear panel on his chest is clear dark green plastic instead of neutral clear. Curiously what were the red eyes in dinosaur mode on the original Masterpiece Grimlock are now the blue eyes on King Grimlock, and the blue eyes are now the red. The product also features the crown worn by Grimlock in the comics instead of the accessories from the cartoon, such as the waiter apron or the glasses. The [[package art]] is drawn in an homage to the early style of ''The Transformers'' published by Marvel Comics, as well as a bilingual ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' style [[bio]] on the back of the package.

:King Grimlock was only available via [[Toy Hobby Market]], the official shopping site of TakaraTomy. Pre-orders were open through [[July 31]]st through [[September 11]]th 2009, with the toy shipping out in December.

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[[File:Masterpiece-grimlock-hasbro-2014.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-03'''

:Another Hasbro release of the figure, four years after the ''Universe'' version (see below), again available as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive.

:This figure was also available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in many international Hasbro markets such as Canada, Australia and Europe.
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===Device Label===
*'''Device Grimlock''' (Device Label, 2009)
[[File:Device Label Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Me Grimlock turn into computer-thingy ... something not right.]]
: Takara's ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' Grimlock transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a mechanoid raptor. He shares this mold with ''Device Label'' [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]].

: According to early BigBadToyStore solicitations, the mice were originally supposed to depict Generation 1 [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] and ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]].
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===Transformers (2010)===
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[[File:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beryllium baloney not included. Grimlock: 1. Slag: 0.]]
*'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership]], sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle

: [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Grimlock is a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of Masterpiece Grimlock with King Grimlock's accessories (also redecoed). His gray is darker, he features additional painted details on his thighs, biceps, and waist to mimic label stickers included on the original 1985 figure, the dark gray painted details on his robot mode toes are now gold, the dinosaur mode's toenails are now coated in a thick gold paint rather than the polished golden look of the TakaraTomy version, and the red paint used on the metal area on his crotch is a lighter shade, matching the adjacent red plastic less.

:Grimlock's teeth and claws have been slightly rounded for this release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/MasterpieceGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on 2010 Masterpiece Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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===Age of Extinction===
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*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword

: Available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] stores in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia, this ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]''-branded two-pack features "1984 Grimlock" in the form of a Generation 1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]]. The toy is slightly retooled to give it [[5mm post|5mm ports]] in its hands, allowing it to hold the included redeco of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Generation 1 Razorclaw]]'s sword (not pictured in stock photography). Undocumented in the instructions, he can be combined with ''Energon'' [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to form an inter-continuity version of [[Mega-Dinobot]]. As an Evolution 2-Pack, Grimlock was packaged alongside an ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]] toy.
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===Transformers (2014)===
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[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Dinobots Generation One 4-pack''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Mace head, mace shaft

:Available only as part of the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] "Dinobots Generation One 4-pack" that was first made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]], Grimlock transforms into a horned ''T. rex'', and features heavy use of vacuum metalization, transparent plastic and paint applications to recreate the look of the Generation 1 Grimlock toy. He includes a mace accessory, and its head, or the entire weapon, can be attached to Grimlock's dinosaur mode tail. Grimlock is packaged with [[Swoop (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Strafe]], [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Snarl]] and [[Slag (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Slug]], and their box unfolds into a diorama of the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in [[Mount St. Hilary]].
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[[File:TF2014toy-LegionGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)

:Part of the Generation 1-inspired 2014 Legion Class assortment, Grimlock is a redeco of ''[[Cyberverse]]'' ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], and transforms into a vaguely shark-like dragon, although his package art, recolored from the [[:File:MTMTE8 cvrRI.jpg|RI cover]] of [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|''More than Meets the Eye'' #8]], and the Hasbro website product description would have you believe that it's a mechanical ''T. rex''. Being the sixth use of the sculpt, it's starting to show instances of [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]], as several sections (such as the tabs that hold the robot mode torso together, or the parts of the beast mode neck formed by the robot mode feet) don't fit properly anymore.

:In the United States, Grimlock has thus far been found at Big Lots and Family Dollar stores. In Australia and Europe, he is available at general retail again, just the previous [[wave]] of Legion Class figures.

:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] on the back of the packaging depicts him with ''Beast Hunters'' Cyberverse Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Optimus Prime]]'s sword, which is also listed as an accessory in the Hasbro website product listing for this toy. The actual toy doesn't include a weapon. Furthermore, the [[instructions]] printed on the back of the packaging are completely inaccurate, as they are for an [[Grimlock (AOE)#WalmartENmold|entirely different "Grimlock" toy]]! Even if the instructions ''had'' been accurate, they probably wouldn't have mentioned that Grimlock can also form a leg of [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]] (or a combiner of his redecoes). This sculpt was also redecoed into ''[[Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising|Predacons Rising]]'' [[Cindersaur (Prime)|Cindersaur]], ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' [[Jurara]] and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Legion_Class_toys|Grimlock]].
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Grimlock''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy ID number:''

: Coming packaged at random on carded ''Transformers toys'' during 1986, [[Decoy]] Grimlock is a red soft-rubber figure depicting him in his robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Decoy Grimlock at TFU.info]''

===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:HOC Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Me Grimlock need to work out.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (March 2001)

:A three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Grimlock's dinosaur mode was available in the second wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures. A clear plastic stand was included with the figure, along with the [[Brainwave Transfer Device]]<ref>Unnamed here, but later called as such on Takara's [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] Grimlock figure.</ref> seen in the cartoon episode "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]".

:The original Grimlock PVC was re-released in September 2001 in a solid metallic color for the fourth act of the "Super Collection Figure" series, available only as a rare chase figure.

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)

:This release used the same mold as the Takara ''Super Collection Figure'', but was cast in translucent plastic instead of the opaque plastic used in the Takara version. It was sold on a blister card rather than blindpacked, and a collector card of the character was included instead of the stand.

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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Grimlock bust.JPG|upright=0.8|thumb|ME GRIMLOCK DEMAND TO KNOW WHERE ME GRIMLOCK'S LEGS ARE!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)

: [[Hard Hero]]'s Grimlock is a 6.5 inches tall cold-cast porcelain bust, sculpted after his cartoon appearance (complete with blue eyes) and holding a white energo-sword in his right hand. The bust was limited to 2500 pieces, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]]. Grimlock was number 9 in Hard Hero's main series of ''Transformers'' busts.

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===MyClone===
*'''Grimlock''' (Takara, 2003)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MTF015'''
** ''Accessories:'' Grey display stand

:Released in the second wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Grimlock comes with a hexagonal grey display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other ''MyClone'' figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other ''MyClone'' figure, though he stands out as rather unique about the Transformers MyClones, as he's the only one in alternate mode.
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===Generation 1 Figure-Collection===

[[File:Bottlecap grimlock.JPG|thumb]]

*'''Grimlock''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-5'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Grimlock "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium RM Grimlock.jpg|125px|thumb|Me Grimlock say boogie down!!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, sword, Autobot stand

: ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Grimlock is a non-transforming, three inch die-cast metal figurine based on his toy and comic/cartoon model. He has very limited articulation, in his neck, waist and shoulders. Grimlock is posed squatting and/or dancing.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Robot Masters Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Attacktix===
*'''Grimlock''' (Booster, 2007)

[[File:Attacktix Grimlock.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Me Grimlock can't move. [[The Last Stand|Seem]] [[Blast from the Past|to]] [[Spotlight: Shockwave|happen]] [[Still Life!|a lot]].]]
:Attacktix Grimlock is depicted in his ''Tyrannosarus'' mode, and has a sculpt based heavily upon his original G1 toy. Pressing down on his back will cause his head to extend and presumably hit whatever he's facing.

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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
* '''Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

[[File:Grimlock Mini-bust.jpg|thumb|When me Grimlock get legs back, you in BIG TROUBLE!]]
: A mini-bust of Grimlock based on his appearance in the cartoon was released by Diamond Select in 2007. The figure includes the upper body of Grimlock, wielding his energo-sword, acting as if rushing into the battlefield. There is the head of his beast mode sculpted into the base of the statue.

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* '''War Within Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

[[File:Grimlock sdcc.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock say no fun to be exclusive all of time.]]
: War Within Grimlock was an Action Figure Xpress exclusive at the 2007 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. He was sculpted by Chris Lee of Art Asylum and limited to 600 pieces. The sculpt features Grimlock holding his flaming sword. The front of his vehicle mode is sculpted onto the base of the bust.

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===Robot Heroes===
*'''Grimlock Vs Shockwave''' (Two Pack, 2007)

[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Me Gwimwock no cutie, me king!]]
: Packed with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]], ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Grimlock is a detailed two-inch tall soft-plastic figurine with exaggerated, cartoonish proportions and an amusing "raised eyebrow" look on his face. He is sculpted holding his sword in his right hand. He has swivel joints at his shoulders and neck. He brings cuddly wuddly death.

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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A head to match his ego.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2007)

: A 48-point "rare" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Grimlock "transforms" into a gray vague approximation of a ''T. Rex''. He uses the same parts layout as [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Cruellock]].

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===Mighty Muggs===
[[File:MightyMuggs Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me, Grimlock wear red diaper]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Energo-sword

: This [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in Grimlock's neck and arms. He comes with a similarly super-deformed version of his trademark energo-sword.

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===EX Gōkin===
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, two open hands, two gripping hands, energo-sword, stunner laser, galaxial rocket launcher, alternate head, display stand

: A 7-inch tall non-transforming Grimlock action figure was produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their ''EX Gōkin Transformers Series'' line. He comes with a number of extra hands as well as the energo-sword, double-barreled rifle and (non-firing) rocket launcher of the original toy. While his mold and paint details are heavily based on the original Generation 1 Grimlock toy, he also comes with an alternate headsculpt based on his [[:File:Grimhead.JPG|early cartoon head]] with blue eyes.

::*''[http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_transformersseries_grimlock.html More information on ''EX Gōkin'' Grimlock at Art Storm's official site]''
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==Notes==
[[File:DiacloneGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Me Diaclone Grimlock kinda boring.]]
[[File:Grimlock Natural History Museum.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|Me Grimlock BIG person, so they put Grimlock's statue in Natural History Museum.]]
[[File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Heavy Metal Greymon.]]
* Grimlock was originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus". The only differences between this incarnation and the ''Transformers'' release is that the ''Diaclone'' version has a silver-chromed sword and a blue crotch piece rather than red, as well as coming with a green-and-black Diaclone pilot figure.
* The original Diaclone commercial for the mold that became Grimlock showed him spewing fire from his mouth. So much for truth in advertising!
* There is a Grimlock toy placed in the showcase in the dinosaur section of the [[wikipedia:Natural History Museum|Natural History Museum]] in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]; oddly, this doesn't make him the [[Slag (G1)|only one]].
* Grimlock's function is [[Lieutenant Commander]] instead of Dinobot Commander on his Pretender Classic and Alternator toys. Lieutenant Commander is [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]'s rank. Deal with it, egobot.
* Despite being released in three different color schemes during the ''Generation 2'' toyline, a piece of recolored card artwork—seemingly from the collection of a former [[Hasbro]] employee—has surfaced on [[eBay]] (alongside recolored artwork of [[:File:Swoop iconic.jpg|Swoop]] and [[:File:G2SludgeBoxart.jpg|Sludge]]), showing what may have been an intended fourth version of the Grimlock toy for that line. Being bright yellow with teal stripes, it certainly ''looks'' very [[neon|'90s]].
* [[T-Wrecks]] may have been intended to be a new form for Grimlock, based on the references in his tech spec bio to his ''Beast Wars'' "Attack Specialist" function and other hints. However, T-Wrecks' appearances in the [[3H Productions]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe: The Wreckers]]'' comics suggests he is a new, unrelated character.
* A working name for the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Ford Mustang mold which ultimately ended up as Grimlock was "[[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]]", according to various early store listings.
* The [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] toy released in the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'' toyline]] was originally created by [[Hasbro]] for release as a special new-mold addition for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]], and was intended to represent Generation 1 Grimlock. However, it wasn't and it didn't for the combination of budgetary concerns and keeping the combination gimmick (since he combines with the packed-in [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to form "[[Mega-Dinobot]]") only in the ''Energon'' toyline, which had combination as a central theme.

==References==
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[[Category:Action Masters]]
[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Maximals]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
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[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
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Conjunx Endura

2014-12-31T00:49:45Z

Pirateblue: /* Notes */ possessives and Proper Nouns.

[[File:TheGloaming-iloveyou.jpg|thumb|300px|Also when are you going to take out the trash?]]
A '''Conjunx Endura''' is a [[Transformer]]'s significant other, an individual that they deeply [[Transformer romance|love]]. In [[human]] terms, Conjuges Endurae are the equivalent of spouses; for example, when the life of a Transformer is threatened to the point of unconsciousness, it falls upon their Conjunx Endura to make medical decisions on their behalf. {{storylink|Before & After}}

Some Transformers think close relationships like these are embarrassing.

{{bigquote|I've always been terrified that you'd die before I did, because you and me apart strikes me as intensely wrong.|Part of [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]]'s final message to [[Chromedome (G1)|his Conjunx Endura]]|"[[The Gloaming]]"}}

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Few Transformers have more than one Conjunx Endura in their lifespan, and many don't even have one. [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] was an exception, having had at least four. This may be a unique case as every time one of his Conjuges Endurae died, Chromedome used his abilities as a [[mnemosurgery|mnemosurgeon]] to remove all his memories of [[Scattergun]], [[Mach]] and [[Pivot]] in turn, making it as if they had never existed in order to spare himself the pain. Each time [[Brainstorm]] objected and each time Chromedome appeared to agree to hold off, before performing the procedure the moment Brainstorm left the room. This had the side effect of leading Chromedome to believe he was "born dry," the only person in history born without [[innermost energon]]. In fact, he had taken part in the ceremony of leaving a vial of innermost energon next to a friend or loved one so often, he literally had nothing left to give. {{storylink|The Gloaming}}

When [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] died, {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} Chromedome planned to remove the memory again, over Brainstorm's by-then ritualistic objections, but a final message from Rewind convinced him not to go through with it. {{storylink|The Gloaming}}

==Notes==
*[[James Roberts]] found that both IDW and Hasbro were "supportive and indeed encouraging" about having Chromedome and Rewind as an explicit couple. <ref>[http://www.fullmetalhero.com/t14540/ Moonbase2's second interview with James Roberts - 01:40:47 to 01:41:24]</ref>
*"Conjunx" is Latin for "spouse".
*There is also a form of bond called 'Amica Endura' but the details of what that consists of and its difference from Conjunx Endura is currently unknown.

==References==
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[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Transformer culture]]

Talk:Soft drink

2014-12-20T23:43:17Z

Pirateblue:

C'mon now, Mr. Willis. I'm not gonna stop the Midwest bias, but as per policy, I am obliged to ask if official media has ever referred to "pop". Actually, has it referred to "soda" either? We may just need a Nameless-Designation over here. On an article about a real-life thing. [[User:Pirateblue|Pirateblue]] ([[User talk:Pirateblue|talk]]) 18:37, 20 December 2014 (EST)
: I am not even sure why we need the article -- it's a List, which is not something this wiki does, since that's what Category pages are for, and it uses a regional dialect word for the article title. But moving it was funnier to me. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] ([[User talk:ItsWalky|talk]]) 18:40, 20 December 2014 (EST)
::That, I agree with. [[User:Pirateblue|Pirateblue]] ([[User talk:Pirateblue|talk]]) 18:43, 20 December 2014 (EST)

Talk:Soft drink

2014-12-20T23:37:41Z

Pirateblue: Created page with "C'mon now, Mr. Willis. I'm not gonna stop the Midwest bias, but as per policy, I am obliged to ask if official media has ever referred to "pop". Actually, has it referred to "..."

Unreleased toy

2014-12-18T23:22:57Z

Pirateblue: /* Classics */

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For every [[Toy|Transformer]] that makes it to store shelves, there are always some that fall by the wayside. Lines get canceled, retailers back off on exclusives, designs go over budget, focus groups pass on a concept, or maybe they just weren't cool enough. Regardless of the whys and wherefores, this article aims to document the '''unreleased toys''' that never quite saw retail.

Note that this list will likely never be "complete," as for every concept design that makes it into collectors' hands, a countless number wind up in the garbage can.

(Quick! Get to the landfill outside Pawtucket and '''''START DIGGING'''''.)

==Regular releases==
===Generation 1===
;Concepts

*[[Rock Bot]]s

;Concept art

[[File:Concept-HeadmasterArcee.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Yup, they wanted to make me, but oh well.]]
*A [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] version of [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], based on a redecoed [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]].

*[[:File:TFGRodimus.jpg|New Rodimus]]

*[[:File:Skywarpatron.jpg|Skywarp/Megatron]] Triple Changer.

*[[:File:Megalvatron.jpg|Megatron/Galvatron]] Triple Changer.

*[[Big Bang]]

*A [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus]] figure with a strange design and transformation. It is believed that the Target exclusive transforming [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] gift card is based on this figure, as it is similar in design and transformation.

* A "[[:File:TransformersVault stingray.jpg|Decepticon Stingray]]" revealed in ''[[Transformers Vault]]''. Though the image caption identifies it as "an unreleased and nameless Decepticon Headmaster", the artwork shown does not appear to agree with the "Headmaster" description.

;Prototypes

*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] in her original design

[[File:Unicron Proto.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Unicron wanted a toy, but his bargaining posture was highly dubious.]]
*Two [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]] prototypes were created during G1, neither saw full release.

*Diaclone Triple Changer - His design was later used for [[Dropshot (Armada)|Dropshot]].

*[[Double Pretender]]s

*A [[Micromaster carrier-base]], which has some similarities to the released [[Rocket Base]].

;Toys
*The [[Bonaparte Tulcas|tank]] [[Deluxe Vehicle]].

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===Generation "1.5"===
[[File:Buffalo-dump motorworld concept.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|"Hi, I'm the [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]]-[[Bonecrusher (BW)|Bonecrusher]] fuzor!"]]
(This section is about the [[Generation 1 (European toyline)#1992|line]] available in parts of the world (most prominently Europe) between the US G1 and G2 lines.)

;Concept art

*[[Buffalo Dump]]
*[[Hyperdrive (Turbomaster)|Hyperdrive]]

===Generation 2===
;Prototypes
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2General|General Optimus Prime]] and [[Hound (G1)#Generation 2 2|Sgt. Hound]]

[[File:G2JungleAttackStarscream.jpg|thumb]]

*Two additional [[Auto Roller]]s that eventually wound up as ''[[Beast Wars II (toyline)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Autojetter]] and [[Autolauncher]].

*[[Greasepit (G2)|Greasepit]]

*[[Cyberjet]]s retooled with armored limbs and larger weapons.

*[[Block Town]] series

*Two new-sculpt [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]], one of them a military SUV that would have been named "[[Hound (G1)#G2Gobot|Hound]]".

*[[Unproduced G.I. Joe Transformer|G.I. Joe Transformer]]

* A version of [[Mirage (G1)#Notes|Mirage]] in green and pink

*A version of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Notes|Starscream]] in jungle colors. Whether this figure would have actually been Starscream or not is unknown.

*A version of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Notes|Starscream]] in a black deco. Whether this figure would have actually been Starscream or not is unknown.

*A version of [[Ramjet (G1)#Notes|Ramjet]] in sky blue colors. Whether this figure would have actually been Ramjet or not is unknown.

*[[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]]

*The four "flipchanger" sculpts which were later released as ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]/[[Megaplex (MW)|Megaplex]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]]/[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]/[[Hubcap (MW)|Hubcap]] and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]/[[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]].

*[[Motormaster (G1)#Generation 2|Motormaster]]

*[[Hot Spot (G1)#Generation 2 2|Hot Spot]]

;Packaged samples (test packaging)

* Four new-sculpt [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]], packaged on [[High Beam]] cards. One of them would have been [[Rumble (G1)#Generation 2 2|Rumble]].

;Packaged samples (final packaging)

*"Combat Hero" redecoes of the two G2 Hero sculpts: [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#CombatHeroOptimusPrime|Optimus Prime]] in a dark-blue and red color scheme, and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#CombatHero|Megatron]] in a gray and black camouflage.

*[[Laser Cycle]] [[Jazz (G1)/toys#LaserCycle|Jazz]]

*[[Laser Cycle]] [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#LaserCycle|Soundwave]]

{{Note|Honorable mention goes to [[Megatron (G1)/toys#ATB|"ATB" Megatron]] (with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#ATB|Starscream]]), which was released to test markets in Ohio in very limited quantities, but was never available as a wide release.}}

*All of the [[Stunticon (G1)#Generation 2|Stunticon]] limbs except for [[Breakdown (G1)#Generation 2|Breakdown]], who was released as a [[BotCon 1994]] exclusive.

*All of the [[Protectobot (G1)#Generation 2 2|Protectobot]] limbs.

===Beast Wars===
[[File:BWNeo-Unicron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|One of ''the'' most well-known unreleased toys.]]
;Concept art

*[[Dinobot (BW)|Transmetals Dinobot]]

;Prototypes

*[[Unicron/toys#Beast Wars Neo|''Beast Wars Neo'' Unicron]]

;Packaged samples
*[[Ramulus]] (green version)
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===Transtech===
[[File:TransCharge.gif|upright=0.85|thumb|It was not to be.]]
;Concept art

*Megatron; unsure whether this would have been the [[Megatron (G1)/toys|G1]] or [[Megatron (BW)/toys|beast era]] character.
*[[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]]
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]]
*[[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]]
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]
*[[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]
*[[Immorticon]]

;Prototypes

*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]

===Armada===
;Prototypes

*[[Built to Rule]] [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]]
*[[Built to Rule]] [[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]]

;Packaged samples

*[[Adventure Mini-Con Team|Adventure Mini-Con Team redecos]]
*[[Space Mini-Con Team|Space Mini-Con Team redecos]]
*[[Street Speed Mini-Con Team|Street Speed Mini-Con Team redecos]]

===Alternators/Binaltech===
;Concepts

*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen New Beetle)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (Volkswagen New Beetle, retool of Bumblebee with different weapon and new head)
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (Dodge Viper SRT-10; body ended up as [[Sideswipe (G1)#Alternators|Side Swipe]], head was used for Chevrolet Corvette Tracks)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)#Other attempts|Trailbreaker]] (Jeep Wrangler; was released as [[Swindle (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Swindle]] in different colors instead)
*[[Windcharger (G1)#Notes|Windcharger]] (Ford Mustang, retool of [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] with new head; body ended up as [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators|Wheeljack]], head was used for [[Decepticharge]])

;Prototypes
[[File:PorscheMiniSubaru.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Jazz, not Meister. And Smoke... streak?]]

*[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] (Porsche 986 Boxster)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (Subaru Impreza WRX, Deluxe-sized)
*[[Tracks (G1)|Autobot Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06, yellow version; intended to be released by Hasbro with a [[variant#Running changes|running change]] to blue later down the road, but ultimately only released in blue; yellow version released in Japan)
*[[:File:Blackwidowwildrider.jpg|Blackwidow]] (Honda S2000, prototype sporting the long gun barrel and right-hand steering wheel of ''Binaltech'' [[Overdrive#Binaltech|Overdrive]] and the head sculpt, hardtop roof and rear spoiler of ''Alternators'' [[Decepticharge#Alternators|Decepticharge]], originally announced as [[Wildrider (G1)#Notes|Wildrider]] but then given a deco based on ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Blackarachnia (BW)#Binaltech|Blackarachnia]]; ultimately released in Japan in new colors as ''Binaltech'' [[Arcee (G1)#Binaltech|Arcee]])
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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
;Prototypes
*[[Skids (G1)|Skids]]
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]
*Stock and silencer accessories for [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Megatron]]

===Attacktix===
;Prototypes

*Uh... the entire second wave, pretty much.

===Universe (2003)===
;Prototypes

*Menasor - a redeco of [[Thunder Clash]] as the Stunticon leader.

===Energon===
;Packaged samples
[[File:Ultra Magnus with SST.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|2 HOT 4 U!]]

*Mini-Cons [[Brakedown (Energon)|Brakedown]], [[Override (Energon)|Override]], and [[Clocker (Energon)|Clocker]] were originally intended to come with [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|''Energon'' Ultra Magnus]], but were swapped out at essentially the last possible minute for a redecoed [[Space Mini-Con Team]]. (The Street Speed Mini-Cons are still listed on both sides of the US packaging, though the [[Multilingual packaging|European version]] and the Japanese "[[USA Edition]]" release both fixed that to different degrees.)
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium bumblebee.jpg|thumb|120px|Two for the price of... none.]]
;Prototypes

*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#TiSoundblaster|Soundblaster]] redeco of Soundwave with [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Ravage]]
*[[Primal Prime#Titanium Series|Primal Prime]] redeco of [[Optimus Primal/toys#Titanium Series|Optimal Optimus]]
*[[Arcee (G1)#Titanium Series|Arcee]]
*''[[Transformers: The War Within|War Within]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Bumblebee]]
*''[[Transformers: The War Within|War Within]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Titanium Series|Cliffjumper]] (Bumblebee [[redeco]]/[[retool]] with a new head sculpt)
*[[Cosmos (G1)#Titanium Series|Cosmos]]
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Shockwave]]
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===Revoltech===
;Prototypes
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Energon Optimus Prime]]

===Cybertron===
[[File:Decep-Landslide01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Buried by his namesake.]]
;Concepts

*[[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]]

;Prototypes
*More Mini-Con partners for [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]]
*A [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] redeco
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===Classics===
;Concepts

[[File:Classics Soundwave.jpg|thumb|[[Non-vehicle non-beast alternate modes#Audio device|Tapedeck]] superior [[Society of Ultimate Villainy|SUV]] inferior!]]
*[[Cosmos (G1)#Notes|Cosmos]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Notes|Soundwave]]

;Prototypes

*A Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] that looks a lot like the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Voyager Class]] version, with fixed on knee parts.<ref name="classicsprime">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/general-articles-25/translated-version-of-the-takara-tomy-transformers-henkei--classics-staff-interview-167073/ Translated TakaraTomy Henkei/Classics staff interview]</ref> Apparently, an early plan was for this toy to be released without a trailer at the Deluxe [[size class|price point]], and ''with'' a trailer at the Voyager price point.<ref name="classicslineup">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the ''Classics'' lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager Soundwave and Deluxe Optimus Prime.</ref> It's unclear whether the trailer ever made it past the early planning stage before the decision was made to uspscale Optimus to Voyager size.
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===Heroes===
*Rhinox
*Hot Rod (or "Rodimus")
{{Note|''Transformers: Heroes'' was a planned series that eventually evolved into ''Animated''.}}

===Animated===

[[File:AnimatedFugitiveWaspinator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|You'll never find me! Hahahaha!]]
;Prototypes

* [[Oil Slick (Animated)#Toxic|Toxic Oil Slick]]
* [[Wasp#Fugitive|Fugitive Waspinator]]
* [[Blurr (Animated)#Vortex|Vortex Blurr]]
* [[Swindle (Animated)#Mercenary|Mercenary Swindle]]
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Voyager|Hydrodrive Bumblebee]] (Voyager Class, released in Japan)
* [[Grimlock (Animated)#Goldfire|Goldfire Grimlock]] (Voyager Class)
* [[Blackout (Animated)|Blackout]] (released in Japan)
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Wingblade|Wingblade Optimus Prime]] (Voyager Class, released in Japan)
* [[Soundwave (Animated)#Electromagnetic|Electromagnetic Soundwave]] (Activator)
* [[Hot Shot (Animated)#Animated|Hot Shot]]
* [[Megatron (Animated)#Marauder|Marauder Megatron]]

;Packaged samples

* [[Thundercracker (Animated)#Voyager|Thundercracker]] (Voyager Class)
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)#Mudbuster|Mudbuster Bulkhead]] (Voyager Class)
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===United===
;Prototypes
* [[Glyph (G1)#United|Glyph]] from ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''/''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|Bumblebee]]
* [[Detritus (G1)|Detritus]] (with [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]?) from ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]''/''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Hound (G1)#Univ2008Dx|Hound]]

===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:Transformers2010toy demolitionrumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Averted by the [[FIRRIB|FIBRIR]] crowd.]]

;Packaged samples

* [[Bodyblock (TF 2010)|Bodyblock]] (Breacher redeco)
* [[Rumble (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Demolition Rumble]] (sculpt/character released under ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' in Japan)
* [[Downshift (TF 2010)|Downshift]] (Hubcap redeco)
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===Movie Trilogy Series===

[[File:MovieTrilogytoys-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Kill all ''Generation 1'' homages.]]
;Packaged samples

*[[Wheeljack (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys 2|Wheeljack]] (redeco colored as an homage to ''Generation 1'' [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|Wheeljack]], using the toy's alternate head; later released by TakaraTomy as part of the ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'')

;Prototypes

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 5|Bumblebee]] (redeco of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#NitroBee|Nitro Bumblebee]])
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 4|Ratchet]] (redeco colored as an [[homage]] to ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys|Ratchet]])
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Soundwave]] (redeco colored as an homage to ''Generation 1'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundblasterG1|Soundblaster]])
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===Prime===

;Prototypes

*A redeco and retool of Deluxe Class [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] with the toy's alternate head, possibly as the ''Prime'' version of [[Gears (G1)|Gears]]
*A Hasbro release of Deluxe Class [[Ironhide (WFC)#Prime|Ironhide]] (released in Japan)
*A redeco and retool of Deluxe Class [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]] with the toy's alternate head as [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]]

==Unused pretool heads==
[[File:Hardhead-in-WarpathInstructions.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb|I can haz toy? Plzz?]]
In recent years, Hasbro and TakaraTomy have begun to design toys with [[retool]]s in mind from the get-go, and thus have created [[retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|alternate head sculpts and other parts]] that are often [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the original release's parts. Those head sculpts are created as [[prototype]]s, which occasionally leak out to the public, and sometimes show up in the [[instructions]] for the original release most likely by mistake<ref name="skyshadow">The main evidence for the "by mistake" argument would be ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing's]] instructions, which originally depicted the head and chest that would later be used for [[Black Shadow (Victory)#Generations|Sky Shadow]]. A [[variant#Running changes|running change]] of the instructions eventually [[:File:ThunderwingInstructionsChange.jpg|changed the head]] (but not the chest) to Thunderwing's. In addition, there's ''Generations'' [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]]'s instructions, which only depict the alternate "[[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]" head in place of Warpath's actual head in ''some'' steps.</ref>, though Hasbro representatives have stated that those could also be considered "previews". Sometimes those pretool parts end up unused by Hasbro. Some of these have, however, been used long after the fact by TakaraTomy or [[Fun Publications]]. (Some instances where the plans went a step further to the point where an actual deco was created for a planned release of the sculpt using the alternate head are listed further above.)

*[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] ''[[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' Deluxe Class [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)#Transformers (2010)|Tomahawk]]'s alternate head was ultimately only used by TakaraTomy for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Vortex (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Vortex]] and by Fun Publications for the [[BotCon 2012]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Spinister (G1)#Timelines|Spinister]] figure.
*2010 ''Transformers'' ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' Deluxe Class [[Perceptor (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Perceptor]] was planned to be redecoed into [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]].<ref name="botcon2010">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2010-hasbro-designers-panel-170066/ "Botcon 2010 Hasbro Designers Panel"] at TFW2005.</ref> The head sculpt intended for Reflector was later used by TakaraTomy for the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''Generations'' [[Magnificus (G1)#Generations|Magnificus]] figure.
*2010 ''Transformers'' ''Reveal the Shield'' Deluxe Class [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Wreck-Gar]] was designed with no fewer than ''two'' alternate head sculpts. One of them, which was shown in Wreck-Gar's instructions, was used for ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Junkyard (G1)#Generations|Junkheap]] shortly thereafter, whereas the other one was only used by TakaraTomy for the e-HOBBY exclusive ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Scrapheap (G1)#United|Scrapheap]] figure, and later by Fun Publications for the BotCon 2012 exclusive ''Timelines'' ''[[Shattered Glass]]'' [[Scrap Iron (SG)#Timelines|Scrap Iron]] figure.
[[File:TF2010 Lugnut alternate head.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb|And you are...?]]
*2010 ''Transformers'' ''Reveal the Shield'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]]'s alternate head was ultimately only used by Fun Publications for the BotCon 2012 exclusive ''Timelines'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|''Shattered Glass'' Ultra Magnus]] figure.
*The alternate head sculpt for 2010 ''Transformers'' ''Reveal the Shield'' Deluxe Class [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Special Ops Jazz]] shown in the slideshow during the [[BotCon 2010]] Hasbro panel was ultimately only used by Fun Publications for the BotCon 2012 exclusive ''Timelines'' [[Treadshot (SG)#Timelines|''Shattered Glass'' Treadshot]] figure.
*The 2010 ''Transformers'' ''Reveal the Shield'' Voyager Class [[Lugnut (TF 2010)#Transformers (2010)|Lugnut]] sculpt has an alternate head (depicted in the instructions) that was stated at BotCon 2010 to have been designed without any specific character in mind. Thus far, it has never been used for an officially released toy.
*The head sculpt shown in ''Generations'' Deluxe Class [[Scourge (G1)#Generations|Scourge]]'s instructions was based on "[[Senate|Senator]]" [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] as seen in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' mini-series, but was ultimately only used by TakaraTomy for ''Generations'' [[Ratbat (G1)#Generations|Ratbat]] and by Fun Publications for the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service]] exclusive ''Timelines'' [[Serpentor#Timelines|Serpent O.R.]], both of them several years later.
*''Generations'' Deluxe Class [[Warpath (G1)#Generations|Warpath]]'s alternate head was depicted in ''some'' steps of his instructions and was most certainly intended as [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], but has never been put to use thus far.
*''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe Class [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Laserbeak]] had a different, more realistic bird head depicted in his instructions, which ''might'' be either an unused pretool head or an instance of a [[design change]].<ref name="dotmlaser">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/dark-of-the-moon-laserbeak-alternate-head-172226/ "Dark of the Moon Laserbeak Alternate Head"] at TFW2005.</ref>
*''Generations'' Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] was designed with a ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' ("[[Transmetal]]") [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] alternate head. A prototype sporting the alternate head sculpt surfaced in early 2013<ref name="genbwmegs1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-beast-wars-megatron-fall-of-cybertron-grimlock-remold-176869/ "Generations Beast Wars Megatron - Fall of Cybertron Grimlock Remold"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="genbwmegs2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-30th-anniversary-beast-wars-megatron-new-images-177248/ "Generations 30th Anniversary Beast Wars Megatron New Images"] at TFW2005.</ref>, but with the announcement of the ''Combiner Wars'' segment of the ''Generations'' line replacing the ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' installment, it appears that boat has sailed.
{{Note|Honorable mention goes to ''Generations'' Deluxe Class [[Kup (G1)#Generations|Sergeant Kup]] and 2010 ''Transformers'' ''[[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' Deluxe Class [[Terradive (TF 2010)#Transformers (2010)|Terradive]] and Voyager Class [[Highbrow (TF 2010)|Highbrow]], whose alternate heads were used for ''Generations'' [[Swerve (G1)#Generations|Swerve]], ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Space Case (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Space Case]] and ''Generations'' [[Powerdive#Generations|Powerdive]], respectively. While both Swerve and Powerdive ''were'' released under the ''Generations'' line relatively close to their respective sculpts' original iterations, they were only made available as part of the "[[Transformers: Generations#Asian market exclusives ("GDO")|GDO]]" line-up that was initially intended for Hasbro's East Asian markets, and later brought to North American retail as ''[[Toys"R"Us]] exclusives. Similarly, Space Case was only made available as a [[Target]] exclusive in the US (and exclusive to other stores in other countries) several years after the fact.}}

==Exclusives==
===Conventions===
====Transcon====
;Concepts

*[[Albitron]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]. These figures were advertised as convention exclusives by [[Men in Black|Men in Black Productions]], but never materialized.

====OTFCC====
[[File:Defensorotfcc.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Why, 3H? Why????]]
;Concepts

*[[Brawn (G1)#Universe (2003)|Brawn]]
*[[Devcon (G1)#Expanded Universe|Devcon]]
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Notes|Megatron]] (post-''Beast Machines'')
*[[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]]

;Prototypes

*[[Defensor (OTFCC)#Universe|Defensor]]
*A limited repaint of [[Defensor (OTFCC)#Midnight|Defensor]] as Midnight Shield Defensor
*[[Alpha Trion (G1)#Unreleased|Alpha Trion]]
*[[Fractyl (BW)#Expanded Universe|Fractyl]]
*[[Devcon (G1)#Expanded Universe|Devcon]]

====Wonder Festival====
;Packaged samples
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GenteiBlack|Convoy]] was planned as a black [[redeco]] of the Classics [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime sculpt]], but marketed as a black version of the heroic Convoy character with [[Autobot]] faction [[insignia]]s, not as a [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime/Black Convoy]] character. He would have been released under the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' toy line's ''Gentei! Gentei!'' range of exclusives. A minor redeco was eventually released years later as a [[Tokyo Toy Show 2012]] exclusive under the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toy line, now named "Black Optimus Prime" and sporting Decepticon insignias.

===Store===
====Robots In Disguise====
;Prototypes

*[[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Hasbro-release Fortress Maximus]] (intended as [[BigBadToyStore]] / Action Figure Xpress / Entertainment Earth / Marz Distribution / FAO Schwarz shared exclusive)

====Commemorative Series====
;Prototypes
*[[Ramjet (G1)#Commemorative Series|Ramjet]]

====Universe (2003)====
;Prototypes
[[File:Toxitron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I'm addicted to you<br>Don't you know that you're toxic?]]

*[[Toxitron (Universe)|Toxitron]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Energon|Megatron]] (''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' redeco)/[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Soundwave]] (''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'') two-pack (intended for [[Target]])
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Optimus Prime]] (''Energon'' redeco)/[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Optimus Prime]] (''Smallest Transforming Transformers'') two-pack (intended for Target)
*[[Smokescreen (unreleased)|Smokescreen]] vs. [[Drench (SG)#Notes|Drench]] ([[Battle in a Box]], intended for Target, Drench later came out as ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]''/''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]])
*[[Astrotrain (Cybertron)#Notes|Spacewarp]] with [[Space Mini-Con Team]] (intended for [[Toys"R"Us]], later released as ''Timelines'' [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)|Astrotrain]] with a new head sculpt and different Mini-Cons)
*"Halloween [[Horrorcon (Universe)|Horrorcons]]" [[Leatherhide]] vs. [[Blackarachnia (BW)#UnUni|Blackarachnia]] (intended for [[Walmart]])
*"Halloween Horrorcons" [[Nightprowler]] vs. [[Waspinator (BW)#Universe (2003)|Waspinator]] (intended for Walmart)
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====Movie (2007)====
;Packaged samples
[[File:MovieGunbarrelToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Would you like to play with my gunbarrel?]]

*[[Backtrack (Movie)|Backtrack]] (intended for Target)
*[[Reverb (Movie)|Decepticon Reverb]] (intended for Target)
*[[Gunbarrel (Movie)|Gunbarrel]] (intended for Target)
{{Note|In early 2010, about two years after the first samples had surfaced, considerable quantities of the three unreleased Scouts were sold on [[eBay]]. Each of them came packaged with two [[instructions|instruction sheets]], one in English and one in Spanish, suggesting that the batch was initially intended for the Mexican market. However, based on information from Mexican fans, the toys never actually made it to retail there.}}
{{-}}

====Transformers (2010)====
[[File:TF2010toy sideways sneak attack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Shanghaied!]]
[[File:TF2010MegsRisingMegsAndConstructs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Megatron rising... not today.]]
;Prototypes

*[[Blue Maximus]] vs. [[Crosshairs (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Crosshairs]] (redecos of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Ransack (ROTF)|Ransack]] and [[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]])
*[[Drydock (TF 2010)|Drydock]] vs. [[Undertow (PCC)|Undertow]] (redecos of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Depthcharge]] and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Shortround]])

;Packaged samples

*"Sideways Sneak Attack" multi-pack (intended for [[Target]]), containing:
:*[[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways (Deluxe Class)]]
:*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee (Legends Class)]]
:*[[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia (Legends Class)]]
:*[[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One (Legends Class)]]

*"Megatron Rising" five pack, containing:
:*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 3|Megatron]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager Class Megatron redeco)
:*[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]] (Legends Devastator component)
:*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] (Legends Devastator component)
:*[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] (Legends Devastator component, yellow deco)
:*[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]] (Legends Devastator component, red redeco)
{{-}}

====Dark of the Moon====
[[File:DOTMAutobotTeamRacers.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|So close...]]
;Packaged samples
*"Autobot Team Racers" (intended for [[Target]]), contains:
:*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#AutobotRacers|Leadfoot]] (MechTech Deluxe Class)
:*[[Topspin (DOTM)#AutobotRacers|Topspin]] (MechTech Deluxe Class)
*Leader Class [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#LeaderSentinelDeluxeNitroBee|Sentinel Prime]] and Bonus Value Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#LeaderSentinelDeluxeNitroBee|Nitro Bumblebee]] (intended for [[Walmart]])
{{-}}

====Generations====
;Packaged samples

:*[[Brawn (G1)#Generations|Brawn]] (intended as part of the "[[Transformers: Generations#Asian retail exclusives ("GDO")|GDO]]" lineup for Hasbro's Asian markets, with the possibility of a later US release as a Toys"R"Us exclusive. The head sculpt would later be used for the TakaraTomy release of ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Brawn (Cloud)|Brawn]], using a different deco.)

==Miscellaneous==
;Concepts
*A supposed [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]]<ref name="dairy08">[http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?t=37634 Dairycon 2008 report]</ref>
*A supposed [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]<ref name="dairy08"/>
*A supposed [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]<ref name="dairy08"/>
*A supposed [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]<ref name="dairy08"/>

==Statues/Busts==
[[File:Gijoebaronessravagestatue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Walking the... cat?]]
;Prototypes
*Transformers vs GI. Joe [[Baroness#Merchandise|Baroness]] and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#First 4 Figures|Ravage]].
*A [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] bust that didn't work well once it was downscaled for release.
{{-}}

==Merchandise==

===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium-toy RMSunstreaker.JPG|thumb|upright=1.1|The star wouldn't leave his trailer.]]
;Prototypes
* [[Sunstreaker (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstreaker]] (redeco of [[Sideswipe (G1)#Titanium Series|Side Swipe]])
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Titanium Series|Cliffjumper]] (redeco of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Bumblebee]])
* [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Titanium Series 2|Soundwave]]
* [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Titanium Series|Nemesis Prime]] (redeco of ''[[Transformers: The War Within|War Within]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titanium Series|Optimus Prime]])
{{-}}

===Robot Heroes===
[[File:Robotheroesprowllaserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Sooooooooo cute.]]
;Packaged samples (final packaging)

* [[Optimus Prime (RID)#Robot Heroes|Optimus Prime]] & [[Megatron (RID)#Robot Heroes|Megatron]] (''Robots in Disguise'' Series)
* [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Prowl]] & [[Laserbeak (G1)#Robot Heroes|Laserbeak]] (''Generation 1'' Series)
* [[Star Saber (Victory)#Robot Heroes|Victory Saber]] & [[Deathsaurus (Victory)#Robot Heroes|Dessaras]] (''Generation 1'' Series)
* [[Optimus Primal/toys#Beast Machines Series|Optimus Primal]] & [[Jetstorm (BM)#Robot Heroes|Jetstorm]] (''Beast Machines'' Series)
{{-}}

==Notes==
[[File:Robotheroesricochetpredaking.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|''Not'' the focus of this article.]]
*Quite a lot of toys are effectively "unreleased" as far as Hasbro's primary United States market is concerned, but ''have'' been released in other Hasbro markets such as Canada, Latin America, Australia, Asia (not counting Japan, which is [[TakaraTomy|Takara's]] market) and/or Europe. For the purpose of this article, however, any toy that saw an official release in ''any'' Hasbro market does ''not'' qualify as "unreleased", or this list would easily multiply in length. Toys that were intended for release by Hasbro but ultimately ended up only being released by Takara ''do'' count, but they get a note that points out their Japanese release. In return, toys intended for a ''Japanese'' release that ultimately never made it to store shelves can also be found on this list.
*In some instances, a toy was never released in its originally intended form, but ''a'' toy which sports remnants of the planned version was. See [[Design change#Design change or unreleased toy.3F|here]] for more details.
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==See also==
* [[Pre-Transformer]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/unreleased/ Galleries of various unreleased toys] (photos compiled from various websites and eBay auctions)
*[http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?t=37634 Dairycon 2008 report featuring the concepts for the supposed Hooligan, Starscream, Megatron and Optimus Prime]

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Dino

2014-12-15T21:50:21Z

Pirateblue:

{{factions|autobotfilm|NEST}}
{{disambig3|Mirage}}
:''Mirage is an [[Autobot]] from the [[live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:OptimusPrimesFriendsAndFoesMirage.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"The cast was... full."]]

'''Mirage''' is a little impatient. Armed with a dart rifle, [[electro-disrupter]] and the ability to create holograms and turn himself invisible, Mirage is one sneaky robot. When he's not invisible, he can usually be seen with his combat partner, [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]].

He is sometimes referred to as '''Dino'''.

{{quote|Alright, Mirage, looks like it's just you and me for a while.}} {{quote|No, human. It's just ''me''.|Mirage quickly lets [[Reynolds]] know he's not his buddy, [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon: The Game]]}}

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' prequel comics===
[[Image:RisingStorm2-Mirage.jpg|left|thumb|Scusi?]]
When [[Sam Witwicky]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] were being menaced by Decepticons after their small companion [[Brains]], Mirage and Wheeljack arrived for the save. Mirage taunted and injured [[Sonar (ROTF)|Sonar]] while cloaked, and demanded the remaining Decepticons ''bring it on'' as he revealed himself. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} Using his invisibility to his advantage, he fought the Decepticons together with Bumblebee and Wheeljack until [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] arrived with reinforcements from [[NEST]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}}

Mirage's luck ran out when [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] arrived on the scene and blasted him and Wheeljack, leaving them terribly injured. [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] could save their lives, but was unsure if they'd end up looking the same after his repairs. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}
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===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Francesco Quinn]] (English), [[Fumihiko Tachiki]] (Japanese)|[[Salvador Reyes]] (Latin American Spanish)}}

[[Image:DOTM-Dinointimidatesguards.jpg|left|thumb|300px|He sounds Italian. After this we'll wage war with Italy!]]
At some point after Operation: Firestorm and the demise of [[The Fallen]], Dino arrived on Earth with [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Que]], and joined the [[NEST]] team with the form of a red [[wikipedia:Ferrari 458 Italia|Ferrari 458 Italia]].

[[Image:830px-Dotm-dinobadmood-1-.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Ja, hey there.]]
Dino joined Que, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] on a mission to take out an illegal nuclear weapons site in the Middle East. They were able to penetrate the base with ease thanks to Que disguising himself as the car of the country's Defense Minister, but Dino transformed to robot mode the instant they were through the barrier and, blades flashing, politely requested that the human guards lie on the ground while the Autobots went about their destructive business. Not long after, as the Autobots regrouped back at NEST's Washington headquarters, Dino informed [[Charlotte Mearing]] that [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] was in a bad mood over the discovery of a piece of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] technology he had found in [[Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant|Chernobyl]], and wasn't talking to anyone, let alone her. Later, after the former Autobot leader [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] was retrieved from the moon and reactivated, Dino observed his explanation of how his pillars were key to controlling the Space Bridge, a teleportation device Sentinel had designed that was crucial to the Autobot war effort.

[[Image:DOTM-Dinowhipshatchet.jpg|left|thumb|300px|[[Barricade (Movie)|Sir, I'm going to have to ask you to control your dog.]]]]
Dino and Sideswipe joined Bumblebee, [[Sam Witwicky]], [[Seymour Simmons]] and [[Dutch (DOTM)|Dutch]] in following up on a lead to explain why humans were being killed by Decepticons. Dino and Sideswipe arrived at Sam's apartment in time to witness an argument between him and Carly, although completely unaware that Carly's car was in fact Soundwave in disguise. After the humans determined that the Decepticons were targeting Sentinel for his ability to control the Space Bridge, Dino helped to escort the ancient Autobot back to base. While on the highway, they were attacked by the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dreads]], who had come to take Sentinel. During the chase, Dino dug his blades into [[Hatchet]], and steered him into the firing line of the other Autobots before hurling him into oncoming traffic to finish him off, Dino arrived at the base with Bumblebee while Sideswipe and Ironhide finished off the rest of the Dreads. However when they got there, Sentinel betrayed the Autobots, killed Ironhide and took his pillars, revealing that he made a deal with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] to enslave mankind to rebuild Cybertron.

NEST and the Autobots pursued Sentinel Prime to Washinton D.C. Despite Optimus attempt to stop the ancient Autobot, Sentinel activated his bridge and brought an army of Decepticons through from the moon set up by Megatron. Dino arrived with Sideswipe, Bumblebee, Lennox and some NEST soldiers but were far outnumbered. As the Decepticon army ripped Washington apart, Optimus ordered the Autobots to retreat.

[[Image:830px-Dotm-shipblewup-1-.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The big yellow cheese in front of the big red cheese.]]
Dino and the other Autobots were forced to leave Earth when the turncoat Sentinel Prime coerced the human governments to exile their protectors. As it was leaving Earth's atmosphere, the Autobot's ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'', was destroyed by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and Dino was presumably killed along with his fellow Autobots. However, knowing that Sentinel and the Decepticons wouldn't honor their promise that humanity would not be harmed, the Autobots hid themselves into the boosters of their ship, and safely splashed down to Earth before the ship was destroyed. Dino and the Autobots rejoined their human allies from NEST and Sam Witwicky on the outskirts of Decepticon-controlled Chicago, now the center stage for Sentinel Prime and Megatron's plan to bring [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to Earth.

[[Image:Mirage Captured.JPG|left|thumb|300px|Wait! I forgot my wallet, can you let me go now?]]
Dino and the Autobots drove down the streets heading to the pillars when a [[Driller]] commanded by [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] attacked the group. They managed to take shelter in a near by building while they prepared for the next phase. After the NEST team had been equipped with new [[Boomstick]]s and [[Grapple glove]]s, the [[Wrecker]]s provided a distraction for Shockwave allowing Dino and his companions enough time to get away.

Soon, four Autobots were captured by Decepticons commanded by [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. Bumblebee was soon after captured as well. As Dino struggled against his captors, the human traitor [[Dylan Gould]] convinced Soundwave to execute the Autobots, starting with Que. Dino and the others would have suffered the same fate as the Autobot scientist if not for the timely intervention of [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] and [[Brains]], whose commandeered Decepticon mothership rained down [[Orbital Assault Carrier|fighters]] on Soundwave's forces, allowing the Autobots to turn the tables and destroy their captors.

[[Image:Mirage battle.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Me first, me first!]]
Freed, Dino and the others joined NEST and the United States Army in an assault on the building with the pillars, where Dino went hand to hand with Decepticons between him and the pillars. At one point in the battle, Dino's left arm was badly wounded, limiting his fighting abilities.<ref>If one looks close enough just after Sentinel has been executed, it is possible to see Dino holding his left arm in pain</ref> Eventually, the control pillar activating the space bridge was destroyed by Bumblebee and Ratchet and the Decepticon forces were destroyed. Now, with Earth truly their home, Dino approached his battle-worn comrades at the battle's end. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

{{note|In some early versions of the script, Dino/Mirage had at least 2 deaths planned. In one version, which was kept in the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|novelization]], he was decapitated by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. Another version, which was kept in the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation|comic book adaptation]] and the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel|junior novelization]], has Dino/Mirage (instead of Que/Wheeljack) be executed by Soundwave.}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Dave Wittenberg]] (English)
====Xbox 360/PS3====
{{Note|Mirage is available to use in multiplayer with a shotgun primary weapon and cloaking as his ability. He is able to perform melee attacks faster than other characters, linking them together in a chain attack.}}

[[Image:Mirage DOTM game.JPG|left|thumb|250px|You ruined my vacation!]]
Sideswipe went missing after being tasked with investigating Decepticon activity in Central America, and Mirage was tasked with the mission of finding Sideswipe and completing the investigation. Along the way he encountered Starscream, who tried kill Mirage with mines, but failed. Starscream instead threw Mirage off a bridge into a ravine and believed him to be dead.

[[Image:Mirage DOTM game 2.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Fly away little rocket, fly away.]]
Mirage survived, but his weapons and transformation systems were damaged, leaving his camouflage system the only one he could use. He managed to sneak past all the Decepticons on patrol and discovered the entrance to an ancient Mayan temple which had Decepticon markings all over it, suggesting the Mayans built their temples on top of Decepticon technology. The NEST team sent weapons and repairs for Mirage deep within the jungle where he eventually met up with Bumblebee. The two Autobots then made their way through the ruins and battled a Decepticon [[Dread (DOTM)|Enforcer]] on top of a temple. After defeating him, Mirage freed Sideswipe from captivity, but came under fire from other Decepticons, when NEST Major [[Reynolds]] sent air support and aided the trio.

Sideswipe suspected that the ruins were built over some sort of Cybertronian space port, and the Autobots made their way deeper into the ruins, where Starscream was trying to launch a Decepticon ship into space. They battled Starscream, but were unable to prevent the launch. The Decepticon second-in-command retreated. Mirage reported this to Optimus who began to track it. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon}}

====Autobots/Decepticons====
[[Image:DOTMDS Mirage.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Wait, does this mean I'm [[Drift (SG)|Deadpool]] now?]]
Mirage found [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] in a state because the Decepticons were up to something at a NEST construction site, and they kept creating diversions to keep the Autobots away. Mirage went to investigate and found [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] running around. After tangling with the Decepticon once, Mirage was again interrupted by Ratchet with the news that Lockdown had infiltrated an Autobot base and interfered with the communications system, requiring Mirage to go around fixing the satellite dishes. After [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] stole a piece of Mechtech with a tracking system in it, the Autobots traced him to [[Siberia]], and Mirage scouted out the area while fighting Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons|Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons}}
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==Toys==
===Cyberverse===
[[Image:Transformers Prime Legion Mirage.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Finally, I get a toy! Now the fans can shut up!]]
*'''Mirage''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Blaster
: Part of the second wave of [[Cyberverse#Series 2|Series 2 Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys, Mirage is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Legends Class]] [[Sideways (ROTF)#Legends Class toys|Sideways]], transforming into an unlicensed mock Audi R8. The retool was principally to give him hands and [[C joint|3mm port]]s capable of holding Cyberverse weapons, such as his translucent red "blaster", a sword which can ''sort of'' be used as a blaster when turned around. The "blaster", in the same colors, was carried by [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Cyberverse|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ratchet (WFC)#Cyberverse|Ratchet]], while differently-colored versions were each used by [[Bumblebee (WFC)#CyberverseQuickblade|Quickblade Bumblebee]] and the single-release redeco of [[Knock Out (Prime)#CyberverseSingle|Knock Out]].

:The United States market release of Mirage used the template for the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]''-based Series 2 Cyberverse Legion Class packaging style but lacked the "Prime" moniker. The [[Multilingual packaging|multilingual]] European market packaging, meanwhile, retained the ''Prime'' title.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make [[Override (TF 2010)|Override]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/LegMirage/mirage.htm More information on Mirage at TFU.info]''
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===Movie Advanced Series===
[[File:Lost Age AD-16 Dino.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Just be thankful I even got a toy.]]
*'''Autobot Dino''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Release Date: [[June]] 21st, [[2014]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD16'''
**''Accessories:'' Armblades
: Released in June 2014 in Japan, ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' Deluxe Class Dino is a red redeco/retool of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]. He features Automorph action during the conversion from car to robot mode. When the front bumper is pressed, his front pair of wheels automatically flip underneath the hood, and his robot abs flip down. There is also some Mech Alive: you can see internal gears moving in his fore-arms when moving his arms, as well as a turning disk on each of his elbows. On his right arm is a spinning "saw" blade. He transforms into an unlicensed approximation of an Audi R8.

:In addition to his new, show-accurate head, Dino also comes with removable armblades to simulate the ones he had in the movie. The original version of this mold was also retooled into ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]].

:(Yeah, we're not sure how this got made either)

==Merchandise==
===3D Battle Card Game===
[[Image:3DCard-Mirage.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He seems familiar, but I can't place the face.]]
*'''Mirage''' (2007)
**''Card number'': '''8'''

: Mirage is a 26-point "Common" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly-packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his car mode (model undetermined), or into a rather stumpy robot mode. His twin blaster-weapons can be mounted on his arms (their nominal placement) or on his shoulders.

: He uses the same construction as the [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], [[Earth]]-mode [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] cards. This style is similar to the one used by [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]].

: Though his card is clearly ''based'' on the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Mirage (G1)#Alternators|Mirage toy]], he's not remotely as obvious about it as the Cliffjumper and Smokescreen cards are. While all the parts are in roughly the same place as the ''Alternators'' toy, the detailing is very much in line with the movie aesthetic, featuring a lot of shifted panels and extensive mechanical greeblies.

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===Speed Stars===
[[Image:SpeedStars_TransScan_Mirage.jpg|thumb|300px|He'll be seein' red.]]
*'''Mirage''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Trans Scan'''
**''Number:'' '''2 of 3'''

: Mirage is one of three "die-cast" cars in the Trans Scan Series. In car mode he's mostly translucent red plastic and his robot mode is sculpted underneath. Due to licensing reasons noted below, his alt-mode is just an approximation of a Ferrari 458 Italia instead of the actual vehicle.
: His assortment got a very limited release, showing up at stores like ShopKo and HEB Grocery. Despite this, Mirage and the rest of the Speed Stars did get a very wide release in Mexico.
: Like a number of Speed Star vehicles, there are differences between the figure shown on the cardback and the finished product. The cardback depicts him using a solid black robot mode template of the type used in the previous film... complete with '''Decepticon''' faction symbol above his head rather than a screw, raising some [[Mirage_(G1)_#Notes|definite]] [[Mirage's_Betrayal|questions]] concerning whether or not the robot mode was meant to be used with Mirage in the first place, and if it was why such a symbol was chosen. The final product switched to a silver robot mode template that now has the screw over his head, but the robot mode itself is unchanged, paint apps and all.

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==Notes==
*Call sheets for ''Dark of the Moon'' referred to Dino/Mirage as '''Enzo''', a reference to [[wikipedia:Enzo Ferrari|Enzo Ferrari]], presumably before the decision was made to pay tribute to his son [[wikipedia:Alfredo Ferrari|Alfredo "Dino" Ferrari]].<ref>[http://tilallaremine.wordpress.com/2011/07/01/dark-of-the-moon-call-sheets/ Dark of the Moon Call Sheets! at Til All Are Mine blog.]</ref> Another early working name for him was '''Rush'''.<ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Josh Nizzi DOTM concepts.]</ref>
*"Dino" is not named "Mirage" in the movie because Hasbro's greatest competitor, Mattel, has an exclusive license for Ferrari toys<ref name="ferrarimattel">[http://www.ferrari.com/English/Pages/Mattel.aspx Mattel license information], Ferrari.com.</ref>, and thus Ferrari didn't want their product placement sporting the name of a Hasbro toy's [[trademark]].<ref name="nelsonnomirage">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/409844-mirage-no-longer-name-red-italia-dotm-3.html#post6103423 Michael Bay's website admin, Nelson Lauren, explaining why the Ferrari isn't named "Mirage"], TFW2005, May 2011.</ref>
*Like his name, his Italian accent in the movie also had to be approved by Ferrari, who wanted him not to have a cheesy Hollywood "Italian" accent.<ref name="collider">[http://collider.com/michael-bay-interview-transformers-dark-moon-edit-bay-visit/63824/ Collider.com interview with Michael Bay.]</ref>
*In ''Dark of the Moon'', Dino sports an Italian/European Union [[license plate]] (registered in the province of Catania), "'''CT 41401'''", in vehicle mode.<ref name="ferrari">[http://www.flickr.com/photos/terry_usa/4807352490/sizes/o/in/photostream/ Set photo of the Ferrari 458 Italia] with a close-up view of the license plate.</ref> The colors are (deliberately) incorrect, though: Instead of black text on a white background, with a European "blue band" containing the European flag (a circle consisting of twelve yellow stars) on the left and a second blue band containing a yellow circle on the right, Dino's plate is essentially a negative monochrome version, with ''silver'' text on a ''black'' background, ''silver'' bands on both sides, a European flag consisting of twelve ''black'' stars on the left and a black circle on the right. It also uses the old pattern for Italian license plates, since that numeration system was replaced in 1994 with a "AA 000 AA" format related to the car immatriculation.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Italy See here] for more informations.)</ref>
*The "cardboard head on a stick" prop used for Dino during the shooting of the movie (a common method used for the movies to give the actors ''something'' to react to) can be spotted in the final edit of ''Dark of the Moon''.<ref name="headprop">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/494618-movies-errors-mirage-prop-final-movie-edit.html "Movies Errors - Mirage prop in final movie edit"] at TFW2005</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Mirage''' (ミラージュ ''Mirāju''), '''Dino''' (ディーノ ''Dīno'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Huàn-yǐng''' (幻影, "Illusion" or "Mirage"), '''Dino''' (迪諾 ''Dí Nuò''), '''Kǒng Lóng''' (恐龙, "Dinosaur")

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Cyberverse]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
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Transformers: Energon (cartoon)

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[[File:TransEnergonTitle.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|And the Transformers meet their greatest foe... CGI!]]

'''''Transformers: Energon''''', known as '''''Transformers: Super Link''''' (トランスフォーマースーパーリンク) in Japan, is a cartoon series produced by [[Actas Inc.]] and [[Studio A-CAT]]. It aired in the US from January 2004 to June 2005 for <s>52</s> 51 episodes, in support of the toyline of the same name. It is a direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'' and forms the second part of the "[[Unicron Trilogy]]".

The show takes place ten years after the finale of ''Armada'', opening in an age of peace on Cybertron and Earth which is destined not to last long. ''Energon'' pits the Autobots against an array of villains: the reborn [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], the barely functional [[Unicron]], and the mysterious [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] and his [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] minions.

''Energon'', like ''Armada'', was written and animated in Japan and dubbed for US consumption. The series introduced to Transformers cartoons the technique of combining cel-shaded [[Computer-generated imagery|computer animation]] with 2D cel-animation, creating a fusion between the CGI of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''/''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Machines]]'' and traditionally animated series such as ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Car Robots/Robots in Disguise]]''.

For ''Super Link'', "[[Taiyō no Transform!!]]" plays as its opening [[Japanese themes|theme]] and "[[Calling You]]" for its ending theme.

==Characters==
{{featuredcharacters
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'''Main Cast'''

* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ([[Garry Chalk]])
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] ([[Brent Miller]])
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno/Roadblock]] ([[Michael Daingerfield]])
* [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] ([[Matt Hill]])
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] ([[Scott McNeil]])
* [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] ([[Colin Murdoch]])
* [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (Scott McNeil)

'''Team Rodimus'''

* [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] ([[Paul Dobson]])
* [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] ([[Alistair Abell]])
* [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] ([[Ward Perry]])

'''Team Bulkhead'''

* [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] ([[French Tickner]])
* [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] ([[Doron Bell, Jr.]])
* [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] ([[Ty Olsson]])

'''Omnicons'''

* [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] ([[Sharon Alexander]])
* [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] ([[Michael Dobson]])
* [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] ([[Terry Klassen]])
* [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (Scott McNeil)

'''Combiner teams'''

*[[Air Team]]
** [[Superion Maximus]] ([[Paul Dobson]])
** [[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]]
** [[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]]
** [[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]]
** [[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]]
** [[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]]

'''Others'''
* [[Padlock (Energon)|Padlock]] ([[Ron Halder]])
* [[Autobot nurse]]s (?)
* [[Rhyming Omnicon fanboys]] ([[Tony Sampson]])

|c2=
'''Main Cast'''

* [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron/Galvatron]] ([[David Kaye]])
* [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus/Snow Cat]] ([[Don Brown]])
* [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] ([[Alvin Sanders]])
* [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] ([[Michael Dobson]])
* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave/Mirage]] ([[Doug Parker]])
* [[Shockblast]] ([[Brian Drummond]])
* [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]] ([[Terry Klassen]])

'''Combiner teams'''

* [[Construction Team]]
** [[Constructicon Maximus]] (Don Brown)
** [[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]]
** [[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]]
** [[Duststorm (Energon)|Duststorm]]
** [[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]]
** [[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]]

* [[Destruction Team]]
** [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] ([[Trevor Devall]])
** [[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]]
** [[Blackout (combiner)|Blackout]]
** [[Blight (Energon)|Blight]]
** [[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]]
** [[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]]

'''Terrorcons'''

* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] ([[Colin Murdoch]])
* [[Battle Ravage]]/[[Command Ravage]]
* [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]/[[Blackout (Terrorcon)|Blackout]]
* [[Cruellock]]
* [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]

|c3=
'''Regulars'''
* [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] ([[Brad Swaile]])
* [[Misha Miramond (Energon)|Misha Miramond]] ([[Ellen Kennedy]])
* [[Brian Jones (Energon)|Brian Jones]] ([[Ron Halder]])
* [[Alexis Thi Dang (Armada)|Alexis]] ([[Tabitha St. Germain]])
* [[Carlos Lopez (Armada)|Carlos Lopez]] ([[Matt Hill]])
* [[Miranda Jones (Energon)|Miranda Jones]] ([[Nicole Oliver]])
* [[Rad White]] ([[Kirby Morrow]])
* [[Sally Jones (Energon)|Sally Jones]] (Nicole Oliver)

|c4=
* [[Alpha Quintesson]] ([[Trevor Devall]])
* [[Primus]] ([[Ron Halder]])
* [[Unicron]] ([[Mark Acheson]])

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}}

==Episodes==
{{main|List of Energon episodes}}

{{collist|4|
#[[Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City]]
#[[Energon Stars]]
#[[Scorpinok]]
#[[Megatron's Sword]]
#[[The New Cybertron City]]
#[[Megatron Resurrected]]
#[[Megatron Raid]]
#[[Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary]]
#[[Battle of the Asteroid Belt]]
#[[Energon Tower]]
#[[The Legend of Rodimus]]
#[[Crisis in Jungle City]]
#[[Kicker Beware!]]
#[[Energon Grid]]
#[[Rodimus Friend or Foe?]]
#[[Go for Unicron!]]
#[[The Return of Demolishor]]
#[[A Tale of Two Heros]]
#[[Battle Stations]]
#[[Alpha Q: Identity]]
#[[Shockblast: Rampage]]
#[[Survival Instincts]]
#[[Each One Fights...]]
#[[Unicron Unleashed]]
#[[Open Fire!]]
#[[Ripped Up Space]]
#[[Team Optimus Prime]]
#[[Protection]]
#[[Imprisoned Inferno|Improsoned Inferno]]
#[[Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet]]
#[[Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead]]
#[[Farewell Inferno]]<br />[[Return! Our Scorponok]]
#[[Crash Course]]
#[[Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme]]
#[[A Heroic Battle]]
#[[The Power of Unicron|The Power]]
#[[Optimus Supreme]]
#[[Unicron Perishes]]
#[[Ambition]]
#[[Wishes]]
#[[Galvatron!]]
#[[Break Through]]
#[[Distribution]]
#[[The Omega Train]]
#[[Decepticon Army|Deception Army]]
#[[Ironhide Team]]
#[[Formidable]]
#[[Galvatron Terror]]
#[[Destructive Power]]
#[[Spark (episode)|Spark]]
#[[The Sun]]
}}
"Return! Our Scorponok" was to be "Scorponok's Scars", but it never aired and was probably never dubbed. It is not considered to exist in the English version of the series.

==Criticisms==
{{bigquote|Something cool ''finally'' happened!|[[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] announces that the series is over.<ref>No, really! In every preview for ''Super Link'', Alpha Q promised the audience that "Something cool might happen" in the next episode. When the series ended, he finally declared that the promised coolness had, at last, come to pass. He might be crazy, but he's not ''entirely'' wrong in the head.</ref>}}

The [[Unicron Trilogy]] was a franchise that got off to a poor start, fictionally speaking. ''Armada'' (the predecessor to ''Energon'') suffered from a bad beginning that, in the eyes of many, condemned the entire show. Although it improved as it went along (with the "Unicron Battles" story arc regarded as fairly good in comparison), the sub-par start left it laboring under a bad reputation that it never escaped. Many fans had hopes that ''Energon'' would be a return to glory.

It was quite the proverbial [[brick (term)|brick]] to the testicles, then, that ''Energon'', the televisual representation of Transformers for its 20th anniversary year, turned out to be just the opposite — a series with a strong beginning, which slowly but surely degenerated into what is widely considered the worst Transformers cartoon broadcast in the U.S. In retrospect, the fans' positive initial reaction may have been simply because it wasn't ''Armada.''

===Conceptual and storytelling flaws===
====Plotting====
The primary flaw of ''Energon'' is that it simply does not have enough plot to fill 52 episodes. The first half of the series moves at a respectable pace, and around episode #20, the villains achieve their objective — the restoration of Unicron. However, because there are another 30 episodes to fill, an attack by the Autobots and their allies [[Battle Stations|deactivates Unicron]]. The storyline is then essentially ''repeated'' for twenty more episodes, until Unicron is reactivated ''again'' and [[Unicron Perishes|destroyed ''again'']]. But even then, there are ''still'' thirteen more episodes to go, and with the ''driving aspect of the plot'' destroyed, viewers are served up a virtually pointless storyline full of [[To sell toys|repaints and combiners]], which added nothing to what had already taken place.

Individual episodes are likewise padded out with time-killing scenes such as [[stock footage]] sequences, generally a minimum of three per episode. An ''incredible'' amount of time is consumed in communication and report scenes, in which the characters stand around in front of video screens and [[Team Optimus Prime|tell one another things that the viewers already know]].

====Character de-evolution====
The series takes a ''very'' dismissive attitude towards characters and their development. With the exception of [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (who survives the series and resolves his long-running feud with [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]]), the writers seemed unable to carry personal sub-plots and conflicts through to any conclusion. Instead, they would either quietly drop these opportunities for character development, or (much more gallingly) the characters would die and/or get mindwiped, so the stories would not ''have'' to be resolved. Examples:

* Demolishor's uncertainty in the Decepticon cause? "Resolved" by having him sacrifice himself to save Megatron, then having Megatron resurrect him with no memories.
* Inferno's struggle against Megatron's Decepticon programming? Brought to an end by having him kill himself, then be resurrected, only to do ''absolutely nothing'' for the rest of the series.
* Kicker's hatred of Transformers? Vanishes with no explanation after roughly two episodes, save for the occasional kick to Ironhide.
* Rodimus and Optimus Prime's ideological feud over whether Unicron should be destroyed? Rodimus puts himself under Optimus's command for the mission to defeat Galvatron, and the argument never comes up again.
* Wing Saber's dedication to capturing Shockblast? Well, he captures him . . . but when Shockblast escapes again, Wing Saber doesn't say a word.

Many similar examples exist.

====Promoting toys====
Of course, any Transformers series exists [[to sell toys]], but in promoting the abilities and gimmicks of its toyline, ''Energon'' frequently ignored common sense to the most amazing degree in order to shoehorn these concepts into a setting and story where they didn't make sense.

[[File:Carsinspace.jpg|thumb|Their wheels spin and everything.]]
In choosing to set most of its action in the void of space, ''Energon'' foolishly robbed the Transformers of any real reason to ''transform.'' They can all happily fly in robot mode (in space, on planets, anywhere), inviting the question of why transformation is necessary. But, to promote the fact that the toys transform, characters would routinely change to vehicle mode anyway, even in outer space. Cue innumerable scenes of cars, trucks, and snowmobiles ''driving through space.'' Characters would even transform to vehicle mode on the ground, and then ''drive away into the air''. Everyone could control their flight with no problem in either form, completely invalidating the need for any variety in [[alternate mode]]. Conversely, on occasions when it might actually make sense to transform to a speedy vehicle form for fast or long-distance travel, characters often choose to run to where they're going instead.

Whereas the English version of the series takes its name from the central plot element (the collection of Energon), the Japanese version, ''Super Link,'' takes its name from the main thematic concept/[[gimmick]]: Autobots [[powerlinx]]ing. The Japanese version of the show contained a lot of waffling about the symbolic nature of this ("Even when one heart is weak, together, we are strong!"). Unfortunately, the fact remains that, almost without exception, these combinations are used in straight firefights, where combining two soldiers into one means ''fewer guns to fire at the enemy.'' Further, the resulting combined soldier rarely shows any sign of enhanced firepower.

Further failing to advertise the combining gimmick are the "Maximus" combiner teams. For about 90% of their screen time, the three giants are seen in ''only'' their combined super robot modes, rarely splitting into individual vehicles. The central torso units are seen as individual robots for perhaps 5 seconds in the entire series, and the show doesn't even acknowledge that the limbs could ''be'' individuals.

===Production flaws===
====Art and animation====

[[File:Scorponok blacklines.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Rescale what now?]]
''Energon'', animated by [[Actas Inc.]] and [[Studio A-CAT]], introduced a new concept to Transformers cartoons: the blending of CGI with traditional cel animation. The animators rendered the Transformer characters in cel-shaded CGI, while animating humans and other aspects of the show through traditional means. On the plus side, this allowed for a consistently high level of cel animation quality (especially enjoyable after the often scattershot quality of ''Armada''). In particular, the show uses the CGI to show many characters in motion at once, often with a high frame rate that gives them a very fluid appearance (for example, the many charges of the [[Battle Ravage]] Terrorcon drones, replete with numerous stamping legs and bobbing heads and tails.)

On the other hand, the CGI animation is positively primitive. Characters possess no sense of weight and can not move in any manner but the most basic. Even ''walking'' is a challenge for characters with bulky models, like Ironhide, who is often reduced to swinging his arms and legs back and forth while sliding along a predetermined path. The black-line outlines of character models were often not rescaled for different shots, resulting in the characters sometimes appearing as indecipherable masses of heavy black lines.

[[File:GuessIronhidesEmotion.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|The above images feature: A horrified Ironhide witnessing Demolishor's death; a surprised Ironhide asking a question; a determined Ironhide charging into battle; and a fighting-mad Ironhide striking a decisive blow. Can you figure out which is which?]]
[[File:Energon InfernoImprisoned torture.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|Are you @&#%$ kidding me?!]]

Additionally, "emotion" is nonexistent; the blank-faced CGI models could not easily display any [[Dull surprise|facial expressions beyond "mouth open" and "mouth closed."]] Numerous characters don't ''have'' facial animation, even ones with mouths. Most prominent among these is Alpha Q, who has ''no facial animation at all'' despite the fact that he's basically nothing but four faces. In some cases, when it was necessary for a character to emote visibly (Megatron's pronounced yawning, Inferno's [[Imprisoned Inferno|tortured screaming]]), or to do something visually dynamic ([[Jungle Planet (episode)|acrobatic transformation]]), the CGI would actually be ''replaced'' with cel animation, because it just ''looked more impressive''. Does that seem ''right'' to you?

In addition, the show's CGI compares very poorly with ''Beast Wars'' and ''Beast Machines,'' both of which came out ''years'' previously, both of which were ''fully'' CGI (without the crutch of cel animation to fall back on), and both of which had characters who boasted complex, nuanced facial expressions and fluid, constant body language — even [[Diagnostic Drone|the ones with utterly inhuman faces and bodies]]. The only way to spare the animators' reputation is to assume that Energon's budget was miniscule in comparison -- and, to be scrupulously fair, ''Beast Wars'' was one of the most expensive animated television programs ever made at the time.

Even within the limits of the animation, many bad editing, design, and lighting choices make the series difficult to follow visually. Unicron's body — primarily black, to match his ''Energon'' redeco toy — is frequently lost against the blackness of space. When Alpha Q energizes Unicron's head, it becomes the [[Energon Orb]], with no visual indication as to what it used to be. Scenes set underground or within Unicron's body are commonly underlit, to the point that the characters can't even be distinguished. Strange elements such as the [[Rift|rift in space]] are inconsistently animated and described by the characters, making it difficult to figure out what they are.

====Editing====
[[File:E3 titlecard.jpg|thumb|left|Anyone who's got a spare "o" and is in need of an "i"?]]
At times, ''Energon'' tends to flow like a single feature-length film... a film that has been mercilessly chopped up into 22 minute segments. Thus, confusing, unclear elements like the [[Rift|rift in space]] and [[Unicron]]'s dark, partially re-energized body are routinely shown in closeup without any introductory establishing shots, making it extraordinarily unclear what's happening or where for the viewer who's just watching one particular episode by itself. To be a ''little'' bit fairer, this "chopped-up film" sensation is not exactly uncommon in Japanese animated series with a defined length, but ''Energon'' is a good example of the method at its very worst.

[[File:Improsonedinferno.jpg|thumb|Yeah, why?]]
The show's scene editing also tends to be very abrupt and choppy. Battle animation in particular routinely cuts between numerous, very short scenes, showing several simultaneous but unrelated events as if the viewer must be kept up to date on ''all'' of them in real time. This makes it difficult to grasp the significance of ''any'' of the events shown. When boiled down, this editing style often serves to mask the fact that not much is actually happening.

To make things worse for the credibility of the editors, "[[Scorpinok]]", "[[A Tale of Two Heros]]", "[[Imprisoned Inferno|Improsoned Inferno]]", and "[[Decepticon Army|Deception Army]]" all have blatant spelling errors '''''in the titles!''''' Making it more annoying is that only the latter two of those four were corrected for the DVD release.
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====Music====
This is maybe the only good part of Energon... because the soundtracks for both versions are outstanding. The music created uses a combination of orchestral and synthesized sounds, and has pieces that can be used in any situation. Sadly one of the issues in Energon is the use of music that does not fit the tone of the scene; in "[[Imprisoned Inferno]]", the episode ends with triumphant music despite being a very somber event.

====Scripting and dubbing====
[[File:E1 titlecard.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Why do we always come here<br>I guess we'll never know<br>It's like a kind of torture<br>to have to watch the show!'']]
The original Japanese version of the show is, in short, sluggish and confusing... but at least the conversations make sense. Even that got lost when the show was ported for North American consumption.

The dub of ''Energon'' seems even ''more'' rushed than ''Armada,'' which was already known for being so hurried that dubbers were working with unfinished animation, got names wrong, and had moments of dialogue that didn't jibe with the action. ''Energon'' [[Battle of the Asteroid Belt|generally]] got completed animation, and ''usually'' got names right—but [[Misha Miramond (Energon)|Misha]] gets three different names during the course of the show, and [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] are constantly confused.

The rushed dub script is full of mistranslations. Though some elements obviously needed to be altered to suit a Western audience, it seems that many portions of the dub were never checked to see if they made logical sense. As a result, the script is stilted, perfunctory, and repetitive, constantly throwing in cliche, time-killing phrases like "We've gotta [repeat the plot which everyone already knows]", "Let's do it!", and "It's time to [perform some action that's already blatantly obvious]". There is arbitrary new dialogue (that seems to exist purely due to writers' carelessness) which ''does not match what is occurring onscreen''. The final result is a show with some bizarre non-sequiturs and more than a few moments of ''genuine nonsense.''

To cite just one example: at the start of "[[Team Optimus Prime]]", Dr. Jones says, in a frustrated tone, "I ''can't'' get back the energon I sent to Kicker. That's ''impossible!''" The entire notion of "getting it back" is absurd on the surface, akin to trying to get back water that went down a drain; saying that not getting it back is ''impossible'' is even more ridiculous; and further, the original dialog is a passive lament, more along the lines of "It's not like that energon I sent is ever coming back." Similar examples exist in nearly every single episode of the show.

Outside of these accidents, there are also some strange ''deliberate'' changes, chief among them the tendency for [[Primus]] to be intermittently ignored. In one episode, Primus would be dubbed accurately, talking with other characters normally, while in the next, he would be deliberately edited out, with his lines erased or given to other characters, and references to him replaced with "the core". Other odd instances include Terrorcon drones having spoken lines randomly inserted in some scenes, never attributed to any one Terrorcon; and a steadfast refusal to acknowledge the deaths of any characters.

Given all of this, the quality of voice acting frequently suffers throughout the show. This can be a common result of the antiseptic ADR (Additional Dialogue Recording) environment, where actors perform solo, with no one to play off. But ''Energon'' is particularly bad in this regard. Lead talents such as [[Garry Chalk]] and [[David Kaye]] still turn in strong performances, but actors for many of the secondary characters clearly struggle to make something of the material they're given, often sounding flat and uninspired, or just confused. There are many times when ''all'' the actors clearly have no idea what their lines mean in the greater scheme of things, nor any idea of what they're really talking about; the Dr. Jones quote cited above is also an example of this problem.

There's also a pronounced amount of "filling dead air," with characters talking from offscreen simply to make noise where there was none originally. Take a drink every time someone goes "Uhh?" to break the silence, and you'll be hammered by the first commercial break.

{{bigquote|I really wish they would put this terrible series out on DVD. Not because I really want to watch it again, but because it would fill that unsightly gap between Armada and Cybertron with unsightly content.|The nicest words ever spoken about the Energon cartoon, [http://tinyurl.com/5tuucc "Gustavo!", August 2008]}}

==Home video releases==
===''Super Link''===
[[File:Tf superlink vol 01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
{{main|Interchannel}}

The ''Super Link'' version of ''Energon'' was released on DVD by Interchannel in [[Japan]] while the series was still on air.

*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 001 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 002 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 003 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 004 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 005 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 006 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 007 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 008 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 009 (2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 010 (2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 011 (2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 012 ([[April 20]] 2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 013 (2005)
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===''Energon''===
[[File:Energon Ultimate Collection DVD.jpg|thumb|100px]]
{{main|Paramount Pictures}}
When Paramount Home Entertainment released a handful of ''Energon'' collections on VHS and DVD in 2004 and 2005, several episodes were re-dubbed to fix numerous mistakes that occurred in the episodes that were broadcast, as well as throwing in some new dialogue.
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 1: The Battle for Energon'' ([[June 27]], 2004)
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 2: The Return of Megatron'' (2004)
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 3: Shockblast Unleashed'' (2005)
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 4: Omega Supreme'' (2005)
*''Transformers: Energon—The Ultimate Collection'' (2008)
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==Footnotes==
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==External links==
*[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC_%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AF ''Transformers: Super Link'' at the Japanese Wikipedia]

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Tailgate (G1)

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Pirateblue: /* Notes */ That... "word"... causes physical pain.

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:''Tailgate is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Tailgate universe.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Shake harder, boy!]]
The naïve '''Tailgate''' needs to be liked. It's hardly the most unique of flaws, but he has an unfortunate, childlike tendency towards extremes. Placed in a situation with [[Autobot]]s who don't know him from [[Primon]], this sanitation 'Bot will spin a tall tale the height of a [[Metrotitan (body-type)|Metrotitan]] in an attempt to impress his fellows before it all comes crashing down. And it ultimately will - while he's a 'Bot with a spark of gold, he's broadly unfocused, frequently distracted and easily led, and often gets impulsive, irrational obsessions. And his timekeeping ''sucks''.

Easily his most distinctive mental issue is his occasional inability to tell the difference between a non-living [[Earth]] machine and sentient robotic life such as himself. While it's a [[:File:Ratchetfriendtrafficsignal.jpg|mistake many other Cybertronians have made at first]], typically they learn quickly and let it go. Not Tailgate. Once he gets it into his head, his compassion turns to rage against the "enslavers", and is quite vocal in his desire to "free" the machines of Earth.

That boy ain't right.

Sometimes, he acts as a scout—with strict orders not to break cover for any reason. In this, he is aided by a ridiculously powerful iron-cobalt magnet installed behind his bumper, which he can use to follow closely behind other vehicles and travel far into enemy territory using minimal fuel.

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==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga====
[[File:FSRLmanga7 Tailgate.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Rumors help him grow. Paranoia nurtures him.]]
With the [[Autobot]]s being framed by the [[Decepticon Trailer Brigade]] for numerous crimes, [[Kenji]] was feeling a bit dejected at how his schoolyard chums were suddenly turning on them. Tailgate appeared to give him a lift home from school and attempted to cheer him up, reminding him that as an [[Honorary Autobot]] he had nothing to worry about. Their drive was interrupted by a crowd gathering around a display put on by a pair of robed figures (secretly [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]), decrying the Autobots and preaching the heroism of the [[Decepticon]]s. The rest of the Autobots soon arrived to straighten things out. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 7|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #7}}

Tailgate later responded to a distress signal sent from [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], who was fighting to rescue a [[Murdered puppy|puppy]] that was brimming over with [[Decepticon super science]] from the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. Dying from its wounds, the dog transferred the super science into Powerglide, giving him brief access to [[Scramble Power]]. Along with the other [[Mini Vehicle|Minibot]]s, Tailgate merged with Powerglide into a [[Minibot combiner]] and swiftly defeated [[Bruticus (G1)|Bructicus]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #8}}
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====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Ted Schwartz]] (English), [[Ken Shiroyama]] (Japanese)|[[Jorge García]] (Latin American)}}

[[File:FFoD5 MiniVehicles.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|"That machine is alive I tell you! Aliv—" "WE KNOW, TAILGATE!"]]
Tailgate was one of a group of [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] stationed at the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in 2006. When the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] built [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] out of a human city, [[Mount St. Hilary]] and the Ark were the first stop on his journey to destroy Metroplex. Tailgate and the other Autobots on duty rolled out to defend the Ark with all the firepower at their disposal. It didn't go very well. The Ark was left devastated in Trypticon's mighty wake, and Tailgate's troops were beaten and scattered by the colossal dinosaur. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:BattleLines6-UltraMagnus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Tailgate was present at the first "meeting" of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] nine million years ago. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{noteukexclusive|Tailgate}}
[[File:Underworld!-TailgateFlattopSubsea.jpg|thumb|"I'M NOT A COWARD!"]]
Tailgate was one of the Autobots working with [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s covert cell on Cybertron, and was briefly seen when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] came to Cybertron and rallied the troops for an assault on [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

He eventually finished his training at the [[Autobot Military Academy]], but upon graduation was provoked into joining [[Flattop (Autobot)|Flattop]] and [[Subsea]] in venturing [[Underworld|underground]], in order to prove his courage. When a group of [[Mutant (G1)|Cybertronian Mutants]] attacked and slaughtered his fellow cadets, Tailgate stood his ground. A blast into [[Smeltdown]]'s chest-furnace obliterated most of the sewer-dwellers, leaving only the ape-like [[Rotgut]]. However, a little quick thinking, and Tailgate was able to use the larger machine's bulk against him, flipping Rotgut into the pyre left in Smeltdown's wake. Thus, he proved he was not a coward... and also not very good at watching his friends' backs in a fight. [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] and [[Outback (G1)|Outback]] eventually arrived as Tailgate surfaced and let them know of his fellow cadets' fate.

Unfortunately, Tailgate's actions inadvertently [[Demon|woke something ''worse'' than the Mutants]]... {{storylink|Underworld!}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Decepticons attack destiny.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It doesn't get much better than this. Sorry, Tailgate.]]
Tailgate particpated in the defense of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] against the onslaught of the [[Blitz Engine]]s and the Decepticon crew of the [[Warworld]]. He didn't have time to do much of anything except get shot by [[Needlenose]]. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}} He survived, and travelled to the [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]] with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] to battle [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and survived that too. Almost immediately upon returning to Cybertron, however, he was attacked and killed by a [[shadow-leech]]. Ouch. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:BlackSunshine Autobot training failures.jpg|thumb|left]]
Tailgate was among the Autobot civilians who watched [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s anti-Optimus-Prime propaganda broadcasts. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} Didn't seem to do the trick, though, as he was later seen training alongside several Autobot recruits against [[auto-combatant]]s following Shockwave's defeat. None of them fared particularly well in training, however, much to [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]'s dismay. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
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{{note|Tailgate in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]] is an ancient Cybertronian that took a long time to become an Autobot''}}
[[File:MTMTE1 tailgate damaged.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's a scratch, he'll just walk it off... oh, right.]]
Tailgate was born in [[Rivets Field]] six million years ago, two weeks before the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark-1]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}} Assigned the role of fourth-class sanitation 'bot, he was tasked with cleaning out the craft's coolant tubes before take-off, {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} but ran late to the job and made the mistake of trying to make up the time by short-cutting across the fragile [[Mitteous Plateau]]. The terrain collapsed out from under him, leaving him badly damaged and trapped underground, but he soon hit upon the plan of detonating the trailer-full of [[energon]] rations he had brought with him in hopes of blasting his way out. Unfortunately for him, he kept repeatedly passing out as he set this up, and with his chronometer damaged had no way of measuring the passage of time. He finally succeeded ''six million years later'', and was dragged from his pit by a group of Autobots who were on their way to depart the planet on the starship ''[[Lost Light]]''. Suffering a panic attack and passing out when he saw his explosion had damaged [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]], the unconscious Tailgate was brought aboard the ''Lost Light'' by the Autobots, since he'd mentioned "the launch" and they had no idea who he was. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}

[[File:MTMTE2 Tailgate.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Just your average kick-boxing, bomb disposing, metaphysics and epistemology student, and I once caught a fish ''this big!'']]
[[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] soon discovered Tailgate's age when he studied his ancient systems, and called [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] in to carbon-date him. Tailgate woke up before that was necessary (happily observing that he hadn't killed "Nut-Job", as he mistakenly thought Whirl was called), so Swerve instead gleefully took it upon himself to inform him how long he'd been offline. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} Tailgate was horrified and heartbroken: by all rights, he should have been found in days, but the length of his absence made it clear he was so unimportant that nobody had noticed or ''cared'' he was missing. Since there was nobody around who knew the truth, and since he had always wanted to do something big and heroic with this life, Tailgate decided to make up a dramatic, overblown past for himself. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} He and Swerve went for a walk, during which he claimed that the damaged "Waste Disposal" decal on his arm actually read "Bomb Disposal", and that he had been part of the [[Primal Vanguard]], though Swerve was more interested in seeing his [[alternate mode]]. After Tailgate was introduced to [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]], the group were caught up in a battle between the amnesiac [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and some [[Legislator|strange robots]], in whose repeated chanting of "nineteen-eighty-four" Tailgate took an interest.

A little later, back on the ''Lost Light'', Swerve finally convinced Tailgate to attempt to transform, {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} but he wound up getting stuck halfway. It was at this inopportune moment that the crew were ordered back to their rooms, since a [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] had been reported loose aboard the ship; spotting [[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]], another Transformer from his time, Tailgate asked for some help getting to a room. Cyclonus carried the half-transformed Tailgate there and quite rudely dumped him on the ground. As the Sparkeater situation unfolded outside, the two ancient 'bots discussed the six million year gap in history they missed; Cyclonus described the [[Great War (G1)|Autobot-Decepticon conflict]] to Tailgate as he understood it, romanticizing the Decepticons' position enough that later, as Ratchet was unsticking his half-transformed body, Tailgate declared that he wanted to ''be'' a Decepticon! {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}}

[[File:Cyclonus Tailgate LifeAftertheBigBang.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Tailgate goes to see his KRAK dealer.]]
Learning of Tailigate's aims, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] insisted that ship's captain [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] set the "confirmed Decepticon sympathizer" straight, so Rodimus recruited Rewind to beam a compressed visual history of the war directly into Tailgate's head. Sobered by what he saw and realizing that the Decepticons were the "bad guys", Tailgate fumed at Cyclonus for misleading him and impotently struck him, leading his icy roommate to reciprcoate with a vicious backhand. Leaving their room, Cyclonus kicked the downed Tailgate on his way out, leaving him cowering on the floor. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}

[[File:IDW MtMtE5 MagnusTailgateAttentionDirt.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Determined to be one of the "good guys", Tailgate requested that Ultra Magnus teach him the [[Autobot Code]]. By this point, Tailgate had edited his own [[Autopedia]] entry to reflect the false history he had created for himself—claiming he had studied metaphysics under [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], was a champion kick-boxer who graduated from the [[Ibex School of Epistemology]], helped invent the idealised heat engine, coordinated a search for the long-lost [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], and he was part of [[Nova Prime]]'s inner circle, encouraging him to explore space—and the impressed Magnus agreed to educate him. Alas, Tailgate was soon to discover this meant an excruciating slog through an intense analysis of ten thousand pages of text. He was briefly interested in section 19, subsection 80, paragraph four because it reminded him of the robots that attacked Skids, {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} but by and large the experience was a grueling one, and he moaned long and loud about it in [[Swerve's|Swerve's bar]], especially once he discovered there was an ''abridged'' version of the Code. {{storylink|Interiors}}

[[File:MTMTEannual rodimus writes on tailgate.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Ultimately, Tailgate passed his Autobot Code exam, though he professed it was not with "his best grades ever". Asking Cyclonus to attend his [[Act of Affiliation]], a step on the way to the full [[Rite of the Autobrand]], he was seemingly ignored - although his fellow Ancient Cybertronian would secretly attend. At the ceremony itself, however, Rodimus was briefly possessed by a [[Metrotitan (body-type)|Metrotitan]] and, rather than drawing his probationary Autobot symbol, scrawled "Set Me Free" in [[Cybertronian language#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Old Cybertronian]] on his chest. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}}

Tailgate loved "Movie Night" in Rewind and Chromedome's quarters, where he watched such films as the old public information piece "[[Proteus's Promise]]", with several other members of the crew {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}} and would later recall it as the happiest time of his life. {{storylink|Before & After}} He was invited to listen in on Rewind's third communal storytelling session, part of an attempt to help the damaged [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] regain his memories; Tailgate had to interrupt Drift to ask what a [[Relinquishment Clinic]] was, {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} and was particularly impressed by the skills of one Orion Pax {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}} even though he hadn't realized that Orion was actually [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]], despite the notes he'd been making to keep track of all the characters. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}}

[[File:MTMTE12 panic keeps me focused.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Tailgate joined a mission to [[Temptoria]] to investigate the possibility that the [[Circle of Light]] were being held there. While the larger Autobots roughed up the occupying Decepticons, Tailgate and Rewind investigated the contents of [[Battery|The Battery]] only to find that the Decepticons didn't have the Circle and were merely converting the native life forms to [[energon]], and had rigged up a bomb. {{storylink|Before & After}} Now forced to actually dispose of a bomb, Tailgate tricked Rewind into telling him how to actually do it. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} Unfortunately he accidentally triggered a timer, and when he refused to stop work and escape, he had to be physically thrown from the room by Cyclonus. Cyclonus and Rewind were caught in the bomb's explosion, and Tailgate dragged the severely-damaged Cyclonus back to the ''Lost Light''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> medibay on his own. Observing the other Autobots leaving offerings of [[innermost energon]] for Rewind, Tailgate attempted to leave an offering for Cyclonus, only for it to be rebuked. Cyclonus did seem to have a change of heart after seeing Rewind's offerings, and helped Tailgate pick up the pieces of the shattered vial. {{storylink|Before & After}}

‎[[File:MtMtE13-BabyTailgate.jpg‎|thumb|"Congratulations! It's a beautiful baby boy... [[Tailgate (G1)#Notes|We think.]]]]
Some time later, he went to the bars on [[Hedonia]] with his usual crowd (his psycho-reactive [[holomatter|holomatter avatar]] taking the form of a human baby). When Rewind was about to show a recording of the ''Ark-1'' opening ceremony that included the naming of its original crew, Cyclonus suddenly flew into a "drunken rage" that disrupted the proceedings. Tailgate ushered the others away so he could calm him down; after they had departed, it became clear Cyclonus had done this so the others wouldn't realize Tailgate wsn't part of the crew. Cyclonus revealed he had known from the start that Tailgate had been lying, and the little 'bot broke down and admitted to having falsified his past, and his grief over being a nobody. Cyclonus took pity on Tailgate and taught him how to sing an Old Cybertronian anthem. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}}

[[File:MTMTE22 tailgate altmode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
While lounging around in the ship's oil reservoir, Tailgate, Swerve and Rewind took to discussing the cool alternate modes of their crew-mates, and entered into a wager to see who could be the first to solve the longstanding mystery of what Rung turned into. Tailgate tried to trick Rung into transforming by holding an "alt mode party", claiming they were all the rage back in his day, but since Rung hailed from the same time as him, it proved an unconvincing gambit. Interviewed by Rewind for a documentary movie about life on the ship not long thereafter, Tailgate continued making up accolades for himself, but openly admitted to never having been happier than he was on the ship, and looking to the future with glee. {{storylink|Little Victories}}

Tailgate and Cyclonus remained close after their experiences on Hedonia; Tailgate was in the ship's workshop crafting a new horn to replace Cyclonus's missing one when the 'bot in question angrily came storming in after learning that their quarters were to play host to "Movie Night". {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} That concern melted away in the face of [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]'s subsequent rampage through the ship; Cyclonus and Tailgate sat together during the funeral for the crewmembers who lost their lives in the chaos. After the ceremony, Tailgate went to help Ratchet to care for the dying Ultra Magnus, but accidentally scanned himself with Ratchet's "death clock", which announced that Tailgate had only three days to live. {{storylink|The Gloaming}}

[[File:Tailgate Cyclonus Hope Is A Lie.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.4|The Hope is a Lie]]
An examination by Ratchet revealed that he had a terminal case of [[cybercrosis]], and Tailgate elected to trust only Cyclonus with the news, though Cyclonus seemed almost disinterested in the tragic announcement. Tailgate went to Swerve's Bar to drink away his sorrows, oblivious to the massive portal that the ''Lost Light'' was about to travel through. When Luna 1 was discovered to lie on the other side of the portal, an evidently distressed Cyclonus made up for his behavior by inviting Tailgate onto the team who would explore the moon. He insisted it was just for the experience, with the caveat that despite Luna 1's reputation as a "Miracle Moon", Tailgate must not hope for a cure. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}}

On arrival on Luna 1, Tailgate was captured and imprisoned with most of the ''Lost Light'' away team, becoming separated from Cyclonus, remained free. As none of the others knew he had less than three days to live, Tailgate's claims of impatience and panic at being in captivity were dismissed. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}} Things looked brighter once their co-prisoner [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Minimus Ambus]] revealed that he was really a healed Ultra Magnus; when Tailgate asked how he could have cheated his impending death, Minimus declared that the [[Tyrest (G1)|Chief Justice Tyrest]], who has using the moon as a base, had doctors that could apparently work miracles. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

[[File:MTMTE21 tailgate amends law.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Chekhov's [[semicolon]]!]]Tailgate's clock was down to one day and twelve hours by the time [[Getaway]] sprang the group from the cell, by which time he could no longer walk and had to be carried by Rodimus, though he played off his paralysis as seized-up servos. Reuniting with Ratchet, Tailgate told him of the moons' "miracle medibay", but Ratchet solemnly informed him that only Tyrest's medical minion [[Pharma (G1)|Pharma]] could really use the tools within it. The group proceeded to confront Tyrest and were all apparently immobilized by a "thought weapon" that paralyzed their bodies. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Tailgate's cybercrosis, however, had rendered him deaf to the frequency of the suggestion weapon. He managed to jump Tyrest and jab him in the head through the "cleansing" hole Tyrest drilled in his own brow. Tailgate deactivated the weapon while Tyrest was distracted, only to be taken hostage by the Chief Justice. Though he urged Rodimus to open fire, admitting his terminal condition, Tailgate was saved moments later by [[Minimus Ambus]]. As the room was swarmed by [[Legislator]]s responding to Tyrest's distress call, Tailgate put his knowledge of the Autobot Code to good use, using Tyrest's computer to amend and repeal the law in its totality. He barely had time to celebrate his achievement before collapsing.

[[File:Cyclonus SparkTransfusion ThisCalamitousLife.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
The next day, back on the ''[[Lost Light]]'', Tailgate asked Cyclonus to spare him a lingering death by terminating him, but Cyclonus refused. Though a cure was subsequently found, thanks to Tyrest's collection of esoteric medical equipment, Tailgate's spark had faded to a point where the process would no longer be viable. However, on Whirl's suggestion, Cyclonus used his [[Great Sword]] to directly transfuse energy into Tailgate's spark, boosting it to a condition that allowed the small 'bot's life to be saved. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}} Tailgate underwent a period of recovery. {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}}

After about six months, Tailgate was fully recovered from his cybercrosis, and could even fully transform again. He playfully charged Cyclonus when he first got out of the medbay, demonstrating his new signature move of "finger to the head". Tailgate was surprised by all that had gone on in his absence, including the new captain Megatron and ''Swerve's'' using [[Ten|one of the Legislators]] as a bouncer. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}}
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====Prevenge====
{{voiceactor|[[Susan Blu]] (English)}}
{{storylink|Prevenge}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Tailgate toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White Rider.]]
*'''Tailgate''' (Mini Vehicle, [[1986]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-61'''

:Tailgate is a white-and-blue [[retool]]ing of the 1984 Autobot, [[Windcharger (G1)#Generation 1|Windcharger]], transforming into a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sports car. His head sculpt is much more elaborate than the earlier toy's (which shared the ''[[Micro Change|Microchange]]'' sculpt), and his chest sticker bears an odd resemblance to a portable radio.

:The original version of this mold was used by [[Camaro]] and [[Rook (Universe)|Rook]], as well as the Mexican versions (yes, plural) of Tailgate, which were only redecos of Windcharger. Tailgate's toy was also used as the non-toy comic model for [[Wipe-Out]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Tailgate/tailgate.htm More information on Tailgate at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
[[File:Encore Tailgate.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Immediately, something like scales fell from Tailgate's eyes, and he could see again.]]
*'''Bumble & Minibots''' (Multi-pack, [[2008]])
**''Encore number'': '''10'''

:In 2008, Tailgate was reissued in the ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line, bundled with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Encore|Bumblebee]], [[Pipes (G1)#Encore|Pipes]], [[Swerve (G1)#Encore|Swerve]], and [[Outback (G1)#Encore|Outback]]. This version of Tailgate has extra paint details on his face.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Tailgate.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Tailgate & Groundbuster''' (Legends Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #008'''

:Part of the sixth wave of [[2012]]-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Legends Class]] toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' "Autobot Tailgate" is a new mold that's roughly the size of a ''[[Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. He transforms from a white muscle car into a robot mode largely based on [[Nick Roche]]'s design for [[IDW Publishing|IDW's]] ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' comic, with some blue flame-decals on his hood likely inspired by his ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' [[Tailgate (Prime)|counterpart]]. He comes with [[Neutro#Generations|Groundbuster]] (based on the [[Micromaster]] Neutro), who transforms into a robot, a bomb disposal skid loader,<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard]</ref> and an extended claw for Tailgate to wield via its [[5mm post]], or mount onto the peg-hole on Tailgate's hood in vehicle mode.

:This mold was retooled into ''Generations'' [[Windcharger (G1)#Generations|Windcharger]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenTailgate/tailgate.htm More information on ''Generations'' Tailgate at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
*'''Swerve & Tailgate''' (Multi-pack, [[January 24|1-24]]-[[2015]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LG08'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Tailgate is a redeco of ''Generations'' Tailgate with a closer resemblance to his original toy, with changes such as a darker shade of teal, an Autobot sigil on his stomach and black car-mode windows. He also lacks the flame deco on his hood but instead features a silver-painted grill. Tailgate and Groundbuster were sold exclusively in a two-pack with [[Swerve (G1)#Legends|Swerve]] and [[Phaser#Legends|Phaser]].

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==Notes==
[[File:ToyFair1986-TFpage01a-TailgateHubCap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Little. Yellow. Different.]]
*In the pre-[[Toy Fair 1986]] catalog, Tailgate is featured with a yellow car body, a black chest/torso, and a red face. Fellow 1986 [[Mini Vehicle]] [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] is featured with a white car body. Hmmmmm.
*While Tailgate did not appear himself in the [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|US comics]], [[Wipe-Out]]'s [[character model]] was based on Tailgate's toy.
*Fan speculation about Tailgate's gender—always presented as male—broke out across Tumblr when a ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' promo called him [[:File:MTMTEpromo tailgate.jpg|"The Ingenue"]], a term for a ''female'' stock character.<ref>As debated [http://konora.tumblr.com/post/84182229574 here], [http://konora.tumblr.com/post/84182229574 here], [http://raelling.tumblr.com/post/84200154095 here]...</ref> While there is a male equivalent which is spelled almost exactly the same, Roberts went on to approve of [[Susan Blu]] being cast as Tailgate in "[[Prevenge]]" when it was run by him pre-[[BotCon]] and say at an Autoassembly panel that he was convinced Tailgate's holoform was a 'girl baby'. It can happen even though it's not on [[Hub Network|the Hub]]!

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Tailgate''' (テイルゲイト ''Teirugeito'')
*''French:'' '''Hayon''' (Canada)

==Footnotes==
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==External links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Tailgate Tailgate's ''Universe'' profile at NFTA.net]

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Megatron (Armada)/toys

2014-11-22T17:36:24Z

Pirateblue: /* Energon */ Ultras aren't exactly "small".

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'''[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s power is your doom! As are his many, many toys.

==Toys==
===Armada===
*'''Megatron with Leader-1''' (Ultra, 2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-01'''
**''Accessories:'' 1 main cannon missile, 2 missile launcher missiles
[[Image:Armada Megatron toy.jpg|right|400px|thumb|G2 Megatron gets pimped.]]
: ''Armada'' Megatron transforms into a green and purple Cybertronic tank. His turret is able to rotate freely and pivot the main cannon up and down (which can also fire a pressure-launched missile with the accompaniment of an electronic "explosion" sound effect). One of the most-[[Mini-Con]] play pattern-intensive toys in the ''Armada'' line, Megatron has many gimmicks and features designed to exploit Mini-Con collectability. Plugging a Mini-Con onto the Powerlinx Mini-Con port in the L-shaped trench, then pulling back down the length of the trench and locking it in will flip up a double missile launcher on the opposite side of the turret, with two spring-loaded missiles ready to fire. The launcher flips up over a small black switch which, when pressed, activates a "launching" sound-effect; the idea is that when you press the buttons to fire the missiles, the whole launcher will move down a millimeter or two, and trip the switch. Depending on the alignment of the gears in your Megatron, though, the launcher is just as likely to hit the switch right away when it flips into place. Plugging a Mini-Con into the turret hatch Powerlinx port, then twisting it left or right will activate a sound clip of machine gun fire. All three of these sound effects are accompanied by a flashing red LED which illuminates the Decepticon sigil panel on the front of the turret.

: Megatron came with his personal Mini-Con, [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]]. His right-side forward hull protrusion has a flip-out "launch pad" for Mini-Cons, with a sliding Powerlinx port. The left-side forward hull has three spring-loaded, flip-out panels that have Powerlinx ports that reveal themselves at the push of a button. The rear right-side hull has a flip-out ramp for Mini-Cons, and a slide-out capture claw to ensnare them, while the rear left-side hull has a holding compartment for Mini-Cons, although most are too large to fit inside.

:In robot mode, Megatron has decent articulation in his arms, but has exceptionally limited articulation in his legs owing to stability concerns when his various gimmicks are used. Plugging a Mini-Con onto his left forearm Powerlinx port and sliding it forward will reveal a small knife in his spring-loaded left hand, though this gimmick can be activated without a Mini-Con. The entire turret assembly can be rotated around to face forward, then all his weapons can then be pivoted to face forward as well for his '''Full Blast Mode'''. The turret can then be rotated by turning a small crank attached to the right-hand side of Megatron's waist, and as it spins, Megatron will cry '''"[[Decepticons, attack|Decepticons, Attack!]]"''', and all three of his sound effects (explosion, launching and machine gun) will play in succession.

:Megatron can also combine with [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], with Tidal Wave's aircraft carrier and battleship clipping onto his arms and his troop transport clipping onto Megatron's back (after the turret has been positioned in Full Blast Mode configuration) as a jetpack. While the North American instructions only referred to this as Tidal Wave's '''Weapon Mode''', this form was called '''Burning Megatron''' in Japan.

: The American version had a metallic purple face, whereas [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s Japanese release had a plain silver face and more detailed Decepticon symbols.

: This mold was used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Armada'' Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Armada Galvatron toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The exact opposite of Captain Planet.]]
*'''Galvatron with Clench''' (Ultra, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-08'''
**''Accessories:'' 1 main cannon missile, 2 missile launcher missiles

: Galvatron is a predominantly purple and white redeco of the previous Giga-Con class Megatron toy, covered in black 'battle damage' scorch mark decos and a paint wash on this torso and tank treads. Functionally the only difference is that the sound clip activated by rotating his turret now says '''"The Power is mine!"''' (a line spoken by Megatron in the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Armada'' cartoon]] episode "[[Desperate]]", though [[David Kaye]]'s voice was not sampled for the toy).

: The Takara release has slight paint-shade difference from the [[Hasbro]] version and a metallic gray face instead of flat black, plus fictionally, he comes with a powered-up version of Leader-1 rather than the separate character [[Clench (Armada)|Clench]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/Galvatron/galvatron.htm More information on ''Armada'' Galvatron at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Black Micron Megatron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You are a lucky bastard if you own this.]]
*'''Black Megatron''' (Ultra Lucky Draw figure, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' 1 main cannon missile, 2 missile launcher missiles

: This special redeco of Megatron was given away as a [[Lucky Draw figure|prize]] in a contest held in the June 2003 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]''. Limited to 100 units, this Megatron was, as his name suggests, primarily black with dark olive and purple shades, and bright yellow and green highlights.
::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/black+megatron/1082/black+megatron.html More information on Black Megatron at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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===Built to Rule===
[[Image:Armada BTR MegatronCyclonus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Keep on truckin'.]]
*'''Megatron with Leader-1 and Cyclonus with Crumplezone''' (Built to Rule, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

: Part of the largest ''Transformers'' series ''[[Built to Rule]]'' set, Megatron can be assembled into a battle tank, a robot, or whatever your imagination can do with the blocks provided. Megatron is armed with a dual missile launcher based upon the Mini-Con activated version on the regular Ultra class toy. He came with a block-version of his Mini-Con partner Leader-1, as well as Cyclonus with [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] model.

:He has realllllly long legs.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/BTRMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Built to Rule'' Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===Energon===

[[Image:Energontoy_megatron.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Minty fresh mouthwash laser cannons!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Super, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Tank/cannon, sword, missile

:''Energon'' Megatron transforms into an off-white gray and blue Cybertronic jet, with a [[Hyper Mode]] activated by pulling on the translucent segments of his wings, unfolding their various panels to reveal more weapons. In robot mode, Megatron greatly resembles [[Galvatron (G1)|Generation 1 Galvatron]], with a pair of large pivoting shoulder cannons.

:Megatron's primary weapon is a large tank, based on his ''Armada'' body, featuring a spring-loaded missile launcher and an out-of-place machine gun sound effect. The tank attaches to Megatron in either of his modes as a cannon, either mounting on his back in jet mode, or clipping to his arm in robot mode. Inserting and then removing the rear of the tank into the scabbard on Megatron's back draws out the sword blade stored there, and the tank can then attach to his arm to allow the Decepticon leader to wield the weapon. The sword's connection point is spring-loaded, so that when the blade is struck against something, it activates a sword-clashing sound effect and a red LED that illuminates the translucent blade.

: In the United States, this figure was initially only available at [[Walmart]] stores, and saw a wider release shortly after. It was later redecoed to create ''Energon'' Galvatron (see below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Energon'' Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Energon-Ultra-Megatron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Few megalomaniacs can pull off the "tank as fashion accessory" look.]]
*'''Galvatron''' (Ultra, 2004)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-07'''
** ''Accessories:'' Tank/cannon, sword, missile

:Rather than release the Super-class ''Energon'' Megatron figure, Takara opted to instead produced a smaller, Ultra-class version of the character. The figure is a down-sized version of the larger toy, with all the same features, new electronic sounds in the tank, and a lighter, more cartoon-accurate colour scheme. Initially exclusive to Japan, the figure was later made available in Hasbro markets in a two-pack (see below).

: This mold was also used to make ''Super Link'' Black Galvatron and Galvatron General (see below), and [[Megatron (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Megatron]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/EMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Ultra-class Energon Megatron at TFU.info]''
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*'''Black Galvatron''' (Ultra Lucky Draw figure, 2004)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-07'''
** ''Accessories:'' Tank/cannon, sword, missile

: This redeco of the Ultra-class Megatron/Galvatron figure was offered through both a ''TV Magazine'' prize draw, and live drawings held in Tobu Department Stores. Limited to 50 pieces, it sported a striking new black and red color scheme, with orange translucent parts, and came in the standard toy's packaging, with a sticker denoting it as the redeco. Some units have been found without the sticker; unconfirmed reports suggest that these were the versions given away at Tobu stores.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/black+galvatron/1090/black+galvatron.html More information on Black Galvatron at Lucky Draw Transformers]''
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[[Image:Energon Galvatron toy1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|This repaint brought a tear to the eye of somebody. Specifically the user who uploaded this image. Shaddap.]]
*'''Galvatron''' (Super, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Tank/cannon, sword, missile

: As part of the "Powerlinx Battles" line refresh, Hasbro's Super class Megatron was extensively redecoed to resemble [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] as much as possible. His predominant color is (naturally) purple, with black plastic and extensive use of metallic silver and metallic red paint for detailing. All translucent plastic was replaced with orange.

: This version of Galvatron was released in Japan as a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] "[[USA Edition]]" on [[April 28]], 2004.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Galvatron/galvatron.htm More information on ''Energon'' Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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*'''Galvatron General''' (Ultra, 2005)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-20'''
**''Accessories:'' Tank/cannon, sword, missile, Energy Blade, [[Energon star]]
: As with the original version of Megatron, Takara did not release the Super-class Galvatron figure, instead redecoing their Ultra-size figure as "Galvatron General", or "Galvatron G". Like the earlier Takara figure, the toy features a more cartoon-accurate, if somewhat more garish, color scheme, with a more pinkish shade of purple, yellow translucent parts instead of orange, and a pale blue crown instead of the Hasbro's toy's black. It also includes a purple version of the "Energy Blade" [[Energon weapon]] that was originally packaged with [[Cruellock]], consisting of a small gun and sword which combine to form a larger blade, and a purple Decepticon Energon star.
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[[Image:Energontoy prime vs megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Powerlinx Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (Exclusive multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Tank/cannon, sword, missile

: Takara's Ultra-sized version of Megatron was released in Hasbro markets in this two pack, along with another previously Takara-exclusive figure, the Deluxe version of ''Energon'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]. A Toys"R"Us exclusive, this two-pack was the only way of obtaining the two toys outside of Japan without importing.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/EMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Ultra-class Megatron at TFU.info]''
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*'''Megatron''' (Multi-pack, unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Tank/cannon, sword, missile
:A grey, black and green redeco of the Super ''Energon'' Megatron mold was planned to be released in a set with ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] as a Target exclusive, but was ultimately canceled. Artwork for the toy was produced by [[Dan Khanna]] and revealed online by the artist.
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===Cybertron===
[[Image:Cybertrontoy_megatron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Megatron's Unicron cosplay did not turn out well. (Hasbro version pictured.)]]
[[Image:GalaxyForcetoy-MocomToy-MasterMegatron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|His power is fading! Quick, desaturate him some more! (Mocom Toy version pictured.)]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader, 2005)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''GD-01'''
** ''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, "spinning hand cannon", "Unicron power claws", [[Cyber Key]]

:''Cybertron'' Megatron is a [[Triple Changer]], transforming into a grey, purple, orange and green Cybertronic race car and jet. His car mode resembles a dragster, with large rolling wheels and a comparatively small cockpit, which becomes an unconvincing jet when the two halves of the car's front are separated and rotated to the sides. His instructions for vehicle mode omit the final step of folding his calf-guards back behind his aft, leaving them awkwardly hanging out at his sides. Megatron comes with a Cyber Key of unique design (stamped with the [[Cyber Key Codes|code]] "lh7d"), which fits into a slot above his cockpit canopy to activate a "powering up" noise and a pair of spring-loaded, pop up engines. The engines are on either side in a double-barrelled spring-loaded missile launcher, which makes firing noises and flashes with red LEDs when its missiles are launched are pressed.

:In robot mode, Megatron's design is partially based upon ''Armada'' Unicron's design, with very similar shoulders and arms, though the retention of Unicron's trademark orange leads to a rather chaotic color scheme (how appropriate). In contrast to the previous two major ''Unicron Trilogy'' toys Megatron has had, ''Cybertron'' Megatron features excellent articulation, though his top-heavy design puts some strain on the ratcheting joints in his ankles. He features two weapons in this mode, each released by inserting a Cyber Key into the vehicle halves that now sit behind his shoulders: the right opens to reveal a removable, rotating gatling gun weapon made up of his left front car wheel (called the "Death Machine Gun" in Japan), while the left pops loose and unfolds to become his "Unicron power claws", a bladed melee weapon that pegs onto his forearm (called the "Death Claw" in Japan). He sports particularly effective [[light-piping]] in his eyes.

:Megatron can combine with [[Nemesis Breaker]] for '''Dark Claw Mode''', though his balance in this form is tenuous at best. In a presumable coincidence, the connection sockets are a match for those used by his old ''Armada'' combination partner Tidal Wave, so you can attach his arms to this Megatron too.

: The Japanese ''Galaxy Force'' "Master Megatron" version of this figure uses lavender on the rubbery parts instead of violet, a paler, more metallic shade of green for all the non-molded green parts, and, strangely, an unpainted robot nose. Unusually for Takara, these differences made it ''less'' show accurate than Hasbro's version, which was released a few months later. The Korean [[Mocom Toy]] release of the ''Galaxy Force'' figure features a painted nose.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Cybertron Legends Megatron.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Hasbro version on the left, Takara's "EZ Collection" release on the right.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

:"[[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]]" Megatron is a simplified version of the Leader class toy. He can only transform into his car mode and has rather limited articulation, sculpt and paint detail.

:The figure was released in Japan along with Legends Optimus Prime and Starscream, under the "EZ Collection" banner, in the same packaging as the Hasbro release but with a small card insert featuring the Japanese logo and nomenclature, similar to a [[USA Edition]]. As with all the EZ Collection figures, this release features a substantially greater number of [[paint operation]]s that increase Megatron's resemblance to his larger figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/LOCMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Legends Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Cybertrontoy ez clear megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''EZ Collection Clear Set''' (Multi-pack, 2005)

: A Japanese exclusive multi-pack of "EZ Collection" Megatron, Optimus Prime and Starscream recast the figures using primarily clear plastics; in Megatron's case, his grey was replaced with smoky translucent plastic. A mail-away exclusive to ''[[TV Magazine]]'', the set was limited to 3000 pieces.

::*''[http://plasticcrack.net/archives/2007/07/photo-review-takara-galaxy-force-ez-telemag-exclusive-3pack More information on the EZ Collection multi-pack at PlasticCrack.net]

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[[Image:Cybertrontoy galvatron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na BATMAN!]]
*'''Galvatron''' (Leader, 2005)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''GD-14'''
** ''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, "spinning hand cannon", "Unicron power claws", Cyber Key

: ''Cybertron'' Galvatron is a silver, red and black redeco of Leader class ''Cybertron'' Megatron, with a color scheme based upon [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron]]. He retains all the features and accessories of the original figure, including the ability to combine with Nemesis Breaker, which is actively called out on his packaging this time (albeit with a picture of the original Megatron toy). In contrast to most Transformers toys, most of Galvatron's silver parts are actually coated with metallic paint instead of being left as bare silver plastic; Japanese hobby magazine articles noted that the ''Galaxy Force'' release of the figure used paint similar to the hard-wearing kind found on cell phones, and while it is unknown for certain if Hasbro's figure used the same type, it seems quite likely.

: Takara's "Master Galvatron" release of the figure replaced Hasbro's metallic gold details with yellow, and packaged the figure in a unique monochrome purplish-blue version of the normal ''Galaxy Force'' packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/Galvatron/galvatron.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Galvatron at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:GalaxyForce EZ MasterGalvatron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|SHOW-ACCURATE]]
*'''Master Galvatron''' (Dengeki Hobby EZ Collection exclusive, 2005)

: EZ Collection Master Galvatron is a redeco of the earlier Legends/EZ Collection Megatron figure, continuing the Japanese trend of intricate paint jobs on these smaller toys. He was available exclusively with the September 2005 issue of ''[[Dengeki Hobby]]'' magazine, and came in a small box designed to replicate the look of the standard ''Galaxy Force'' packaging—but in full color, unlike Takara's release of the larger Galvatron figure, with a picture of the toy instead of an actual packaging window.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act380/ More information on EZ Collection Galvatron at TFKenkon.com]''
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[[Image:Cybertrontoy gold galvatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|NOT SHOW-ACCURATE. But all shiny...]]
*'''Gold Master Galvatron''' (TV Magazine exclusive, 2005)
** ''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, Death Machine Gun, Death Claw, Force Chip
:Available as a contest prize in the December 2005 issue of ''TV Magazine'', this redeco of the Megatron/Galvatron Leader mold renders the Decepticon entirely golden with a mixture of golden plastic and golden [[chrome]] parts. Limited to only fifteen pieces, he came in a plain white version of the normal ''Galaxy Force'' window box packaging.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+master+galvatron/1100/gold+master+galvatron.html More information on Gold Master Galvatron at Lucky Draw Transformers]''
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[[Image:Cybertron Legends Galvatron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|NOT SHOW-ACCURATE]]
*'''Galvatron''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)

: While TakaraTomy were the first to release a Legends-size Galvatron, Hasbro trumped their limited-release magazine exclusive with a mass release of their version of the figure in the main ''Cybertron'' toyline in the third wave of Legends figures. Released several months after the Japanese version, Hasbro's Galvatron unsurprisingly features paint operations that are both fewer in quantity and lesser in intricacy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/LOCGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Legends Galvatron at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Cybertron Deluxe BeastMegatron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|This looks familiar... Yesss...]]
*'''Megatron''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Missile, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

: A green redeco of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]], this unusual iteration of Megatron transforms into a robotic [[Popular beast alternate modes|''Tyrannosaurus rex'']] in the pseudo-[[technorganic]]-looking style of the other [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] toys. His deco appears to have been inspired by that of [[Predacon (Armada)|Armada Predacon]], itself a redeco/retool of another ''Beast Wars'' Megatron mold. His tail hides a spring-loaded missile launcher that is revealed when a Cyber Key is inserted into the slot.

: While this mold was first released earlier in 2006 as part of the ''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary'' line and is obviously meant to be ''Beast Wars'' Megatron, it was developed to fit in with ''Cybertron's'' Jungle Planet aesthetic, "in case" the ''Beast Wars'' Anniversary release didn't pan out (according to [[Aaron Archer]]'s statements at [[BotCon 2005]]).

: This mold was also used to make the [[BotCon 2010]] exclusive [[Cindersaur (G1)|Cindersaur]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Jungle Planet Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Cybertrontoy LOCtarget4pack.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron, Soundwave, Jetfire & Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron multi-pack, 2007)

:This four pack of Legend-class Megatron, Optimus Prime, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] was exclusive to [[Target]] stores. All of the toys were identical to their individual releases.
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===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:TargetGenerationsLegends.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"I have achieved [[continuity]] travel!"]]
*'''Generations Legends''' (Target exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A Target exclusive, this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Optimus Prime]], Legends of Cybertron Megatron and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Megatron]]. The toy itself is identical to the ''Cybertron'' release.

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===Generations===
[[File:Armada Megatron Generations Toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Female meese flocked from miles around.]]
*'''Armada Megatron''' (Leader, 2015)

:To be released as part of the first wave of 2015 [[Transformers: Generations|''Generations'']] Leader-class toys, Armada Megatron will be retool of ''Generations'' Leader-class [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Leader|Megatron]], who he will be released alongside.

{{comingsoontoy}}
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==Merchandise==

===Fast food promotions===

[[Image:Armadatoy mcdonalds megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 2002)
**''Accessories:'' Turret

: [[McDonald's]] Megatron is a heavily simplified and brightly colored version of the Ultra toy, and requires his turret to be removed during transformation. He could combine with the other McDonald's ''Armada'' Decepticons in vehicle mode, to form a massive... thing, ostensibly called "[[Mighty Vehicle]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/McMegatron/megatron.htm More information on McDonald's Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Energontoy mcdonalds megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 2004-2005)
**''Accessories:'' Energon cube, remote control

: Megatron is a simple toy based on his ''Energon'' appearance, lacking in any articulation other than that related to his transformation. He came with a green [[energon cube]] (bizarrely called a "missile"), which fits inside his body and lights up with a green LED when triggered by the toy's toy's infra-red remote control, itself shaped like Megatron's tank. Unreleased in the United States, Megatron and his fellow Happy Meal toys initially appeared in (at least) the Netherlands in September 2004, before making their way to the [[United Kingdom]] in February 2005, to [[New Zealand]] in March, and to [[Australia]] in November.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/McMegatron/megatron.htm More information on McDonald's Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:BurgerKing cybertron megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron''' (Burger King kids meal toy, 2005)

:Available in kids meals from [[Burger King]], this Megatron is very simplified version of the Leader toy that could only transform into the jet mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BKMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Burger King Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:SCF armada megatrons.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:A three-inch tall non-transforming PVC figurine of Megatron was released in the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-specific ninth wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. The figure came in both full colour and metallic silver "pewter" variants, available at an equal ratio one each in every case of twelve blindpacked figures.

*'''Megatron (Cybertron Mode)''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:A rare [[chase figure]] of Megatron in his Cybertronian body, as seen in the first [[First Encounter|two]] [[Metamorphosis|episodes]] of the ''Armada'' cartoon, was also available in the ninth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave. It could only be found in one out of every ten cases, taking the place of the full-color version of the regular Megatron figure in that assortment.
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===Mega Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:MegaSCF_armada_megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''09'''
**''Accessories:'' Barrel Mini-Con, Turret
:A five-inch tall, non-transforming highly-articulated PVC figure of Megatron was the ninth entry in Takara's ''Mega Super Collection Figure'' series. He came with noticeably fewer accessories than the Generation 1 characters who populated the front end of the ''Mega SCF'' line, opting for size over variance in his extra pieces: his turret is removable and fully equipped with pivoting guns, so that it can be pegged onto the front of his abdomen to replicate his "Full Blast Mode". He also comes with a non-transforming figurine of Leader-1, or "Barrel", as he's known in Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/MegaSCFMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Mega SCF Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===Q-Robo Collection===
[[Image:Qrobo armada megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron''' (2003)
:Megatron was one of only two ''Armada''-theme figures in the otherwise Generation 1-centric ''[[Q-Robo Collection]]'' line of [[super deformed]] PVC figurines, the other being ''Armada'' Optimus Prime. Like all the figures in the series, Megatron featured articulation in the neck and shoulders, and was also available in a translucent colored plastic: as a Decepticon, Megatron came in translucent purple. All ''Q-Robo'' figures were sold in sets of two, one full-color figure and one translucent one, blindpacked in a plastic capsule.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/figure/q_robo1.htm More information on the Q-Robo Collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Big Transformers===
[[Image:BigTransformers megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Barrel Mini-Con, turret
:A non-transforming PVC figurine of Megatron was released by Japanese confectionery company [[Kabaya]] in the first wave ''[[Big Transformers]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s. Highly detailed by lacking in paint applications, the toy's turret can be removed and reattached to create Megatron's Full Blast Mode, and he comes with an unpainted figurine of vehicle-mode Leader-1 with pivoting guns who can attach to various Mini-Con hardpoints on Megatron's body. The figure came with fizzy "Ramune" candy.

*'''Burning Megatron''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]
:Megatron was depicted in his combined form with Tidal Wave in the second wave of ''Big Transformers'', wielding a removable Star Saber accessory that can be held by the other figures in the wave. Again, he came with Ramune candy.
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===Mini Car Collection===
[[Image:Majorette kabaya diecast megatron.jpg|thumb|300px|Um, okay?]]
*'''Megatron''' (die-cast vehicle, 2003)
:French die-cast model producers [[Majorette]] teamed with Kabaya to produce the ''[[Transformers Mini Car Collection]]'', a line of ''Armada''-themed die-cast vehicles, all of which were redecos of pre-existing Majorette toys. Very randomly, Megatron was a redeco of Majorette toy #263—a wheel loader, now decorated in purple and green and bearing a Decepticon insignia, the ''Micron Legend'' logo, and an image of the Decepticon leader on its roof. The toy came with a pack of gum.
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===Transformers Figure===
[[Image:Omron armada megatron figures.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron''' (2003)
:A non-transforming PVC figurine of Megatron was released by [[Omron Entertainment]] as part of their simply-named ''[[Transformers Figure]]'' line of gaming arcades prizes, standing around 5" tall. Despite there being a nationwide commercial for the figures, their distribution was poor, and not many arcades actually wound up carrying them.
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part6/act127/ More information on Omron PVC figures from TFKenkon.com]

===Transformers Die Cast Figure===
*'''Megatron''' (2003)
:In addition to their range of PVCs, Omron also released a small line of solid [[die-cast]] metal figures. A silver version of Megatron was part of this ''[[Transformers Die Cast Figure|Die Cast Figure]]'' line, clocking in at about 3.5" tall, but weighing in at a hefty thirteen ounces.
::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/transformers-pvc-300/megatron-micron-legend-omron-diecast-5959/ More information on die-cast Omron Megatron at TFW2005.com]

===Mascot Keychain===

*'''Megatron''' (2003)
:Omron also released a series of ''Armada''-themed PVC figurines as the ''[[Mascot Keychain]]'' line, including Megatron. The Decepticon leader stands a little shorter than his ''Super Collection Figure'' cousin at about 2.5" tall.

===Transformers Strap===
*'''Megatron''' (2003)
:Omron's keychains were not limited to soft plastic, with die-cast versions of the same characters from the ''Mascot Keychain'' line being made available in their ''[[Transformers Strap]]'' range. By all appearances, this Megatron is pretty much identical to the ''Die Cast Figure'' version of the character, just a little smaller—about 2.5" in height—and with the addition of a keychain with a wrist-strap.
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===Battle for Cybertron Game===
[[Image:BattleforCybertron megatron piece.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Transformers: Armada - Battle for Cybertron Game''' (2003)
:A small figurine of Megatron was among the eight Transformers character playing pieces included with the [[Milton Bradley]] ''[[Battle for Cybertron Game|Battle for Cybertron]]'' board game.
::*''[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6841/transformers-armada-battle-for-cybertron More information on Battle for Cybertron at BoardGameGeek.com]''
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===Bubble Twist===
[[Image:BubbleTwist megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron''' (2003)
:A small solid-color PVC figurine of Megatron was among the [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] toys available with [[Bubble Twist]] bubble gum, produced by Hasbro's subsidiary [[Cap Candy]] and only available at Toys"R"Us. Like all figures in the series, Megatron was available in red, blue, purple, grey and black.
::*''[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=2059 More information on Bubble Twist at TFormers.com]''
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===DX Transformers===
[[Image:DXTF energon galvatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Galvatron''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''3'''
**''Accessories:'' Left and right wings
:This simplified version of ''Energon'' Megatron was released by Kabaya as part of their small ''[[DX Transformers]]'' line of candy toys. In a rarity for [[Unicron Trilogy]] Kabaya products, this version of Megatron can actually transform, though this is partially accomplished by removing his wings and swapping them over. He came with a stick of chewing gum.
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===Hyper Galaxy===
[[Image:HyperGalaxy megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Master Megatron''' (2005)
:An articulated, non-transforming figure of ''Cybertron'' Megatron was released by Kabaya as part of their small ''[[Hyper Galaxy]]'' line of candy toys. The figure came with a stick of gum.
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===Chupa Chups===
[[Image:Chupachups megatron.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2006)
:This opening clamshell case of ''Cybertron'' Megatron's head contains a Chupa Chups lollipop inside, and has a clasp attached to it can be hooked to your belt or backpack.

*'''Tranformers Cybertron Mini Spin Pop Candy''' (2006)

:This ''Cybertron'' spin pop consists of a generic handle with a Megatron sticker, topped with a figurine of Megatron through which the included lollipop slots. When the handle is squeezed, a manual gear mechanism spins both the figure and lollipop—no batteries necessary! The handle was also redecoed in red for an Optimus Prime spin pop, with a figure of the Autobot leader on top.
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===Gummy Candy===
[[Image:CybertronMegatron gummy candy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)

:Megatron was one of three Transformers characters immortalized in [[Gummy Candy]] form by the [[Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company]], along with Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Generation 1 Bumblebee]]. Released during the time when ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' had just replaced ''Cybertron'' on the toy shelves, Megatron's candy is an odd "in-between" design, depicting him in his ''Cybertron'' body, but in the grey, purple and green colours of Generation 1 Megatron's ''Classics'' toy! The candies were all sold individually in blister bubbles.
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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:Titanium-toy RMCybertronMegatron.JPG|thumb|right|200px|]]
*'''Megatron''' (Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, display stand

:Based on his ''Cybertron'' incarnation, ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Megatron is a three-inch tall non-transformable figure with limited articulation. He came with a Decepticon insignia display stand and his tire-gun.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/TitCybMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Titanium Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===Attacktix===
[[Image:Attacktix cybertron megatron.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF16
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Leader
|special=Transform - 8/26 (31%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}
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: This version of ''[[Attacktix]]'' Megatron is based on his ''Cybertron'' robot form. Despite being called an "Energy Blast" (''Attacktix'' terminology was all created based on ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]''), his missile is actually designed to resemble the tire section of his gatling gun. The angled missile works best by positioning it to oppose the angle of the stance of the figure you're aiming at.

: Megatron is designed to work with his Vehicle Mode figure, bringing a Vehicle Mode Megatron into play from your back-ups. He has four points of articulation (head, waist and shoulders), which he can use to form a defensive tripod by angling his gun arm down behind him.

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[[Image:Attacktix cybertron megatron vehicle.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Megatron (Vehicle)''' (Booster, 2006)

{{attacktix
|ID=TF17
|faction=Decepticon
|class=leader
|special=Transform - 20/26 (77%) success ratio
|cost=30
|speed=8
|attacktype=Shooter (Small missile)
}}
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: Megatron's Vehicle mode is based on his jet form rather than his car form. In this form he has a ridiculously huge cannon (it's almost the size of the jet) which can swivel at its base - the only point of articulation on the figure.

: Megatron's speed is unusually high for a shooter, and his very reliable power makes him an effective support figure. Because of the wording of his power he can bring into play any figure named ''Megatron'', including the [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Generation 1 Megatron]] figure, from your backups.
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[[Image:Attacktix cybertron megatron multipack.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Intergalactic Showdown, 2006)

{{attacktix
|ID=SVT06
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Leader
|special=Sacrifice - 12/26 (46%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}
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: Basically the same deco as the TF16 robot mode figure, this guy has a gold base and a new power. This version was available only in the Star Wars vs. Transformers ''Intergalactic Showdown'' pack.

: SVTO6 Megatron can be summoned into play using his vehicle mode figure, getting the 40 point figure into play for only 30 points. His ''Sacrifice'' special power allows him to return to play, replacing one of the other Decepticon figures on the field. How very Megatron.

:It should be noted that gold based figures have an additional restriction — you can only have one gold based figure per team.

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[[Image:Attacktix_CybertronGalvatron.jpg|thumb|right]]
*'''Galvatron''' (Booster, <strike>2008</strike>)

{{attacktix
|ID=TF18
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Leader
|special=??
|cost=40
|speed=??
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}
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: This item was originally intended to be in a wave-1 carry-case/battlefield, but that item was canceled based on low sales of the ''Star Wars'' equivalent. It was to be a redeco of the Megatron piece with a new, smaller missile.

{{canceledattacktix}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Concept-ArmadaMegatron.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Killing you. To death.]]
* A conceptual drawing in the ''[[Micron Legend Year Book 2003|Micron Legend Yearbook 2003]]'' showed ''Armada'' Megatron as originally being more weapon-laden and certifiably able to '''kill you to death'''.
*Also in the ''Micron Legend Yearbook 2003'', ''Armada'' Megatron's cannon's concept art specifically notes that there is an [[Galvatron (G1)|"'80s Galvatron"]] homage sculpted on the barrel.
* According to [[Aaron Archer]] as ORSON on the now-defunct "Orson's World" forum at [http://www.tfw2005.com TFW2005.com], ''Armada'' Megatron's "antlers" were part of an aborted Mini-Con grabber gimmick. The gimmick didn't make it, but the antlers remained.
* Also according to Archer, the chin on ''Armada'' Megatron is supposed to look like a pair of fangs to play up the character's evil nature. How well this was actually pulled off in the final sculpt is debatable.
[[Image:Armada megatron toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Mmm... Slanty posing.]]
* The original Hasbro stock photography featured a mis-assembled Megatron toy (seen on the right), with Megatron's feet being flipped with the "grates" from the tops of the feet facing forward.
* ''Cybertron'' Galvatron's tech spec ratings for strength, endurance, and firepower are "unknown." His Cyber Key Code content states he reduced an entire Gigantion city to crystalline dust.
* Additionally, ''Cybertron'' Galvatron's package motto is "[[The Transformers: The Movie|I will crush you with my bare hands!]]", a line used by both the original Megatron and Galvatron in the 1986 animated film.

[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Built to Rule]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Energon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Fast food exclusives]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Titanium Series]]
[[Category:Toys "R" Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]

Infiltration issue 0

2014-11-17T00:45:14Z

Pirateblue: /* Errors */

{{Comicstory
|series=infiltration|issueno=0
|prev=
|next=Infiltration issue 1
|image=Infiltration 0a.jpg
|caption=Freeze man, before I pop a cap in your afterburner.
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[October 19]], [[2005]]
|coverdate=October 2005
|written by=[[Simon Furman]]
|art by=[[E. J. Su]]
|colors by=[[John Rauch]]
|letters by=[[Tom B. Long]] & [[Robbie Robbins]]
|edits by=[[Chris Ryall]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Infiltration]]
}}

'''A young woman steals an item from a businessman that turns out to be more than meets the eye.'''

==Synopsis==
At a bus station in [[Phoenix (city)|Phoenix]], [[Arizona]], young [[Verity Carlo]] is picking her marks when she spies a high-end [[SM-40|palmtop PC]] in use by an [[Stoker|anonymous businessman]]. Unknown to all, he's being tracked by [[Runabout (G1)|someone, or something, in the guise of a black sports car]].

Using a stolen ticket, Verity hops onto the same [[Los Angeles]]-bound coach as the businessman and while he's napping she lifts his palmtop. Helped along by a rancid bagel, Verity feigns illness and is left at the side of the road. The coach takes off, followed closely behind by two seemingly normal sports cars.

Verity sticks out her thumb at the next car and is picked up by an intense young man, [[Hunter O'Nion]], who is rather self-conscious about his last name. Hunter takes a sudden detour and the pair discover that Verity's coach has been run off the road by two sports cars. Everyone's okay, except that the businessman whose palmtop Verity stole is missing.

After lots of prodding by Verity, Hunter reveals that he's an internet alien conspiracy theorist tracking down reports of giant machines in the area. She just finishes a laugh at his expense when the two are scanned and attacked by [[Thundercracker (G1)|a blue fighter jet]].

Hunter's van is destroyed, but he and Verity are saved—by the smiling driver of [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|a suspiciously well-armed ambulance]]...
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] (8)
|c2=
* [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] (3)
* [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] (4)
* [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] (5)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (7)
|c3=
* [[Stoker]] (1)
* [[Verity Carlo]] (2)
* [[Hunter O'Nion]] (6)
}}

==Notes==
* With Ratchet's appearance, it's established that the Transformers have concealed heavy artillery in their alternate modes. This will often be used in subsequent issues—the fight scenes in the next two issues are primarily done in vehicle mode.
* Ratchet's holomatter driver states, "If you want to live, come with me," in a reference to the T-800's similar statement to Sarah Connor in the film ''[[wikipedia:Terminator 2: Judgment Day|Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]''. Verity made fun of this in issue #1. Simon Furman would later be the author on a ''Terminator''-based comic series called ''Terminator 2: Infinity''.
* The issue features a welcome page by Chris Ryall (as ChrisCharger), a 3-page interview with author Simon Furman, and 2 pages of sketches from artist E. J. Su, including a 1-page writeup.
* At one point while looking for the palmtop, one of the Battlechargers mentions an "infradatabase". Since "infra" means "below", this may be a homage to the [[Underbase]] from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel Generation 1 comics]].
* This may be one of the most human centric Transformers stories ever. Not only is it told entirely from the perspective of humans, none of the Transformers transform and none of them even talk until the final pages.

===Errors===
[[File:Verity 6 fingers Carlo.jpg|200px|thumb|Six fingers on each hand, six toes on each foot, a healthy baby girl.]]
* After identifying herself as "Verity Carlo" in the narrative text, the character identifies herself to Hunter as "Verity Carter". An internal justification could be that "Verity Carter" is an alias she uses to prevent Social Services tracking her down, but when Ratchet asks for her name in issue #1 she answers with "Verity Carlo".
* When Verity points her knife at the duffel bag on the bus, her right hand has six fingers. Also, when Verity whips out her dual mace spray attack, she has six fingers on each hand.
* Hunter must possess both superhuman vision and nerves of steel to be able to see there is no pilot inside Thundercracker's cockpit as the Decepticon jet passes overhead.
* In possibly an art error, cover A features Jazz with his original Porsche 935 hood/chest, but when actually seen in the comic, he transforms into a current-model Porsche 911 (aka 997), though it's possible that at the time IDW and E. J. Su hadn't finalized the designs yet.

===Covers (8)===
* '''Cover A:''' Autobots by [[E. J. Su]]
* '''Cover B:''' Decepticons by E. J. Su
* '''Cover C:''' [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] in city by [[James Raiz]]
* '''Cover D:''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] fighting Megatron by [[Milx]]
* '''[[BotCon 2005]] Exclusive cover:''' Optimus Prime sketches wraparound cover by Aaron Archer and assorted Hasbro artists
* '''Gatefold Incentive cover:''' [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] wraparound cover by [[Ed McGuinness]]
* '''Retailer Summit Exclusive (Boston) cover:''' Optimus Prime face by E. J. Su
* '''Retailer Summit Exclusive (Fort Wayne) cover:''' Megatron face by E. J. Su
<gallery>
Image:Infiltration 0a.jpg|Eat lead, dig?
Image:Infiltration 0b.jpg|Could it be? Respecting [[scale]]???
Image:Infiltration 0c.jpg|Forget Megatron, every girl in the city's got some serious cleavage!
Image:Infiltration 0d.jpg|Still function now, Megatron?
Image:Infiltration 0botcon.jpg|Come on, Archer, finish the cover!
Image:Infiltration 0gatefold.jpg|Totally cool, totally ''not'' in this comic! [[Spotlight: Shockwave|Yet]].
Image:Infiltration 0summitprime.jpg|Well, that's just Prime!
Image:Infiltration 0summitmegs.jpg|Pissed he won't be in the book for another 6 months.
</gallery>

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===Reprints===
*[[2006]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration]]''
*[[2007]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Premiere Collection Volume 1]]''
*[[2010]] — ''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume One]]''

Powerglide (G1)

2014-11-13T19:10:53Z

Pirateblue: /* Generations */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{picsneeded|Henkei}}
{{disambig3|Powerglide}}
:''Powerglide is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:MTMTEPowerglide.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|He's sick of getting the bronze medal in the Ego Olympics. Sunstreaker and Tracks never let him live it down.]]
'''Powerglide''', unlike most Autobots, can fly under his own power, and it goes straight to his pointy head. Give him any excuse and awaa-aa-aay he goes, dashing off into the stratosphere at 500 mph—but not in a straight line. No, Powerglide is an aerial acrobat, able to perform stunts other Transformer planes would never dream of. Barrel rolls, tail stands, death spirals, screaming 3200-mph powerdives: none of these are too tough for this Autobot barnstormer, and if he has an audience, be they friendly or enemy, he is guaranteed to put on the air show of their lives.

Yet this seeming frivolity has saved his life countless times in combat. Powerglide is lightly armed with small [[concussion weapon|concussion bombs]] and a nose-mounted thermal beam, and the former is practically useless in the air. Furthermore, his speed and power, impressive as they are, are vastly outclassed by most [[Seeker (body-type)|aerial Decepticons]]. Like the flying aces of World War I, Powerglide resorts to dogfighting maneuvers, using his flying skills to confuse and evade the enemy. This tactic works very well.

In fact, Powerglide's skill only aggravates his greatest weakness. He is good, and he knows it, and he misses no chance to show it. If this means he will seek out ever tougher foes to prove his mettle—then he'll do that, even if it kills him. Some day, it might.

{{quote|And awaa-aa-aay we go!|Powerglide, pretty much all the time|"[[The Girl Who Loved Powerglide]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Chain]] (English), [[Hirotaka Suzuoki]] (Japanese), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese, "A Prime Problem"), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese, ''2010'')|[[Giorgio Locuratolo]] (Italian), [[Carlos Nieto]] (Latin American), [[Peter Musäus]] (German, ''The Girl Who Loved Powerglide''), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, ''Hoist Goes Hollywood''), [[Reinhard Brock]] (German, ''Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5''), [[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German, ''Ghost in the Machine''), [[Crock Krumbiegel]] (German, Most of the Generation 2 Dub), [[Christoph Jablonka]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of ''The Revenge of Bruticus'')}}
[[File:DinobotIsland1 Powerglide.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Where did I come from?! Where did YOU come from?! Yeah, what do you say to that?!"]]
Powerglide was a brash barnstormer with a penchant for spouting gung-ho sayings like "And awaaa-aaa-aay we go!". He literally appeared out of ''nowhere'' to save [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] when the boy had been thrown overboard [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s spaceship, after the latter's plan to use a clone of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to destroy the Autobots failed. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}}

[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] and Powerglide were sent on a reconnaissance mission to investigate some strange energy readings out at sea. Inside the temporal anomaly, they discovered a [[Dinobot Island (G1)|prehistoric island]] inhabited by [[dinosaur (dinosaur)|dinosaurs]]. Powerglide had to save Bumblebee from an aggressive pterodactyl, then attempted to repair Bumblebee's damaged [[jet pack]], before abandoning it and flying Bumblebee off the island. Later, after it was decided that the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] should be relocated to the island, Powerglide led the large brutes and Spike to the island. After Spike unwittingly got himself into several dangerous situations, Powerglide flew him back home. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}}

[[File:MasterBuilders Powerglide jet mode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Called on to find [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], Powerglide soon located the pair working on their [[Solar Power Tower]] with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. He reported back to Optimus and later took part in the battle to destroy the tower, attacking [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and dogfighting with [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]. {{storylink|The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders}} Though he was damaged during an unsuccessful attempt to prevent the Decepticons retrieving the [[Heart of Cybertron]], Powerglide volunteered to carry [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]'s miniaturised team and drop them off on Megatron's body. To his surprise, he found the Decepticons in a state of inebriation due to over-energizing. He dropped off his cargo and made a clean getaway, despite Megatron taking a shot at him. {{storylink|Microbots}}

[[File:DesertionDinobots1 Powerglide no head.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Little known fact: Powerglide was the first Headmaster.]]
All of the Autobots were exiled from Earth after being framed by the Decepticons. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} They ended up being set on a collision course with the [[Sun]], but at the last minute, were able to return to Earth and kick Decepticon tailpipe. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}} After a disastrous battle at an airport, Powerglide helped [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and Grapple reconstruct a building, only for it to be demolished by Grapple's inaccurate placing of the roof. Ironhide and Powerglide had a laugh at their friend's expense, but it soon turned out that the problem was more serious than a minor glitch — the Autobots were suffering by [[Cybertonium]] depletion. Powerglide's symptoms included his head falling off. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}}

When Megatron's latest plan blocked radio transmissions all over Earth, Powerglide, Spike and [[Carly]] helped Optimus guide commercial aircraft safely to the ground. They were attacked by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], leaving Prime incapacitated and Powerglide in danger of crashing. Spike used a spare [[jet pack|rocket pack]] to stabilise Powerglide's flight, and the Autobot was able to pick up Optimus and carry him back to base. There, Carly made emergency repairs, and they took [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], where they watched Optimus and Megatron fight. {{storylink|Blaster Blues}}

[[File:GoldenLagoon Powerglide seashore.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Powerglide was part of a group of Autobots taking a walk along a beach when they were attacked by Decepticons. As the battle raged on, [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] found a pool of [[Electrum]] and, once coated with the stuff, became impervious to the Autobot weapons. While [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] and Perceptor were captured, Powerglide and the others escaped. Powerglide was part of the retaliatory mission; however, the rest of the Decepticons had already coated themselves in Electrum, rendering anything the Autobots could do ineffective. Damaged, Powerglide washed up on the shore in time to spy the Decepticons utilising the pool of Electrum, enabling him to fly back to base and warn the Autobots. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon}}

The Autobots set up a sting operation in [[New York City]] to apprehend car thieves, of which Powerglide was a part. He and [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] chased Starscream into a shopping mall, but the two Autobots were unable to prevent him from getting away. {{storylink|Make Tracks}} Cosmos suggested Powerglide lead an assault on the Constructicons, who were working on an asteroid, but, to Powerglide's disappointment, Prime went to talk to Omega Supreme instead. Powerglide later helped defend [[San Francisco]] from an [[Asteroid bird alien|alien creature]] unleashed from the asteroid. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}} During a coup by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], Powerglide spied on what the triple changers were up to and was able to rescue Spike when the city was flooded. {{storylink|Triple Takeover}}

[[File:SearchAlphaTrion Powerglide and Moonracer.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Their 4 million year reunion. And yes, he cheats on her the very next episode.]]
After Megatron demanded Optimus Prime's surrender in exchange for [[Elita One]], Powerglide was among the Autobots who followed him to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Once there, he was disbelieving of Starscream's claim that Optimus Prime had been destroyed. During their vengeful attack on the Decepticons, Powerglide met up with his old friend [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]]. {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}

[[File:Pgalove.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Don't worry, I won't hug her too hard."]]
Soon after hooking up with Moonracer, he saved the fleshling female [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz]] from being kidnapped by Ramjet, Thrust and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. He was assigned to escort her back to Autobot HQ, but they were again attacked by the coneheads, who injured Powerglide and snatched Astoria. After receiving some repairs from [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], Powerglide set off for the Decepticon [[Sky Platform]] to rescue Astoria. Caught in the platform's security field, Powerglide was helped by Astoria herself, who destroyed an energy tower. Unfortunately the damage left the platform plummeting out of control, but Powerglide was able to rig it to crash into the [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Earth)|Decepticon base]].

Afterwards, it seemed as though Powerglide had developed feelings for Astoria, much to the amusement of the other Autobots. The only lasting result was a series of flashing lights under his chestplate in the form of a stylized heart. What purpose this served (other than being disturbing) is not immediately clear. {{storylink|The Girl Who Loved Powerglide}}

[[File:Hoist goes hollywood1.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"Hey, human, when I'm in jet mode, you fit in my head."]]
After thoroughly embarrassing himself by accidentally destroying several sets and props in an attempt to show off, Powerglide was among [[Sunstreaker (G1)|several]] [[Tracks (G1)|egotistical]] [[Warpath (G1)|Autobots]] who demanded to be given a role in a movie that [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] was starring in. Initially, his "role" amounted to crashing into a STORE while in jet mode (supposedly to stop "the crooks"). Soon afterwards, Powerglide and the other would-be-actor Autobots asked Hoist to talk to the [[Attack of the Alien Robots director|director]] to get them some "real" acting roles. After reworking the movie into ''[[Attack of the Alien Robots]]'', the director had the Autobots given cheesy alien face masks. Powerglide remarked that the role was "the pits", and that he would rather do the stunt crashes. In a later scene, Powerglide demonstrated his rather wooden acting "skills". Guess he was better suited for stunts. {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

Powerglide was one of the Autobots who volunteered to rescue Perceptor from the Decepticons. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}} He took part in the defence of headquarters against another attack by the Decepticons, only to be puzzled when Megatron almost immediately called a retreat. After some investigation, it turned out Starscream had stolen some [[personality component]]s to create the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. Powerglide set out to find the rebel Decepticons, and soon found them fighting Megatron's forces at the [[Amalgamated Water and Power Plant]] {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}} During a massive attack on a human city by the Insecticons, Powerglide dropped Spike and Perceptor off in the battle zone, so the pair could warn the Autobot leader about strange signals coming from Cybertron. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

Powerglide and the rest of the Minibots tried to repel the Decepticons' [[Trypticon (G1)|new mobile assault base]]—and failed. When the colossal 'con took several direct hits and seemed to be falling apart, Powerglide cheerfully reported that they had destroyed it—then in his shock, just happened to [[To sell toys|narrate aloud]] that it had a reptilian mode too.{{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:GhostinMachine Powerglide and Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
Powerglide appeared to have been destroyed during a disastrous Autobot attack on the [[Quintesson]]s led by a resurrected, reprogrammed Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening}} However, he was later among the Autobots who attempted to stop [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and Starscream's [[Spark|ghost]] from stealing [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Sensors|eyes]], so he must have gotten better. Unfortunately, a blind Metroplex accidentally shot him down, but [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] saved him. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (episode)|Ghost in the Machine}}

{{note|The above appearance in "Dark Awakening" is likely a result of a careless animation team using the animation model of Powerglide to represent an Autobot spaceship rather than Powerglide himself, as the footage of "his" destruction is used twice during the battle sequence.}}
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====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga====
Arriving in Tokyo, [[Japan]], Powerglide intervened on [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'s attack on [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] and the Autobots' human friend, [[Kenji]]. Instead of shooting the Decepticon from the air, Powerglide zoomed in close and decked Ravage with a partially transformed hand. PG then grabbed Kenji and flew off, leaving Bumblebee alone to face [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] and his cassettes. For some reason. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 2|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #2}} Later, Powerglide was also present when Optimus Prime was showing Kenji around the Autobots' base in Japan. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #4}}

While surveying the desert, Powerglide came across the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] hunting down an innocent [[Murdered puppy|puppy]]. He interfered with their mission, but took heavy firepower shielding the animal with his own body. Seriously injured, Powerglide transformed in a desperate attempt to keep the dog alive just a little longer inside his cockpit. Surprisingly, the puppy managed to hotwire his control console and keep Powerglide moving long enough for a [[Minibot]] patrol to respond to his SOS. It seemed that Megatron had incorporated powerful Decepticon technology inside the puppy as an experiment. In order to avoid being used by the Decepticons, the puppy sacrifice himself to channel massive amounts of [[Scramble Power]] into Powerglide. United as one, Powerglide and the Minibots used Scramble Power to deliver a mighty blow on [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], defeating the Combaticons. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #8}}

====''Full Throttle Scramble Power!'' comic====

Powerglide accompanied the massive Autobot reinforcements called in to counter Megatron's nefarious [[Omega Whip]]. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

====''Wings Universe''====
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[[File:BattleLines6-UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

Powerglide was present at the first "meeting" of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

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===Marvel Comics continuity===
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[[File:Powerglidereadytoblastoffrightnow.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|We bet you are. Don't be crude, Powerglide.]]
Powerglide was a member of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]'s [[Cybertron Seven|resistance cell]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] during the reign of [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]. Like most of his comrades, he found more inspiration in [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s bravado than the calculated caution of Perceptor. When their untrustworthy scout, [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] went missing, Powerglide and his peers fell in line with Blaster's plan to find and rescue him, overruling Perceptor. After much searching, all but Blaster had given up on Scrounge, but Powerglide had stayed to secretly shadow Blaster, allowing the air-capable Autobot to deliver him to safety out of the [[smelting pool]] (regrettably leaving Scrounge behind). This act gave Perceptor's small group of Autobots the first good news they had heard in eons, for Scrounge had handed them evidence that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] lived. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[File:Powerglideblastercybertronic.jpg|thumb|Cybertronic altmode: paper airplane]]
Further reconnaissance by Blaster and Powerglide revealed startling news—the Decepticons were building a [[Space Bridge]]! As this would spell certain doom for both Cybertron and [[Earth]], a desperate raid on Straxus's [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] fortress was launched. This attack was mostly successful, as it leveled Darkmount and ended in Straxus's destruction, but he and the rest of his Autobot comrades had to retreat to Earth over the Space Bridge as it self-destructed. Here they were greeted immediately by a group of humans. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}}

However, the humans, belonging to the anti-robot attack team, [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]], captured Powerglide and the others with the help of [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]]. Disassembled, the Autobots were only released after Circuit Breaker was forced to elicit their aid to defeat the [[Battlecharger]]s. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

''Following [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Powerglide and the others got lost after their guide spontaneously vanished into [[limbo]]. Even worse was the reason for the disappearance—[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had returned to the present. Unlike most of his fellows, Powerglide actually managed to get a good shot in before Galvatron knocked the circuits out of him. {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} After Galvatron was forced into retreat by the vagrant [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Perceptor's team finally managed to reach the Ark, where they learned of Optimus Prime's apparent demise at the hands of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Powerglide attended Prime's funeral and assimilated into Earth's depleted Autobot forces, though it was soon revealed that Prime's death was a ruse. {{storylink|Resurrection!}} ''

[[File:Blasterbeourleaderplease.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|"Is this the line for the mutiny?"]]
When Optimus Prime died ''(for real)'' after a digital battle with [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], Powerglide observed with the other Autobots as [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] failed to successfully repair their fallen leader. After attending Prime's ''(real)'' funeral, a criminal known as the [[Mechanic (G1)|Mechanic]] turned the Ark's new security systems on the mourning Autobots, with devastating results. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], Prime's successor, turned out to be a self-interested tyrant, but he did help get the Ark repaired and off of Earth, a large process that Powerglide contributed to by feeding [[Energon cube]]s to their new [[Geothermal Generator]]. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}} Nevertheless, Powerglide was among the Autobots who begged Blaster to overthrow him, but the mutiny didn't pan out. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} Later, Blaster and Grimlock battled for supremacy on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], as Powerglide and the other Autobots cheered Blaster on. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

Some time after Optimus Prime's return, Powerglide was among several Autobots who responded to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]'s distress call near the Decepticons' [[Club Con|arctic base]]. However, this was a trap, and Powerglide was shot down in battle by some Decepticon aerial aces, including [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] and the ever-frightening [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}} He was identified as deactivated several weeks later. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}}
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===''Find Your Fate Junior''===
{{Note|As the following stories are [[multipath adventure]]s, details will vary depending on the path taken. See individual pages for information on alternate paths.}}
====Dinobots Strike Back====
In one micro-continuity-nexus in which four of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] were taken over by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell's]] [[cerebro-shell]]s, Powerglide was part of the Autobot attack force if Optimus Prime chose to attack immediately. He dropped a small concussion bomb near [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]], bringing the Stegosaurus to his knees. This prompted [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] to spew a jet of fire at Powerglide, which he managed to dodge.

In an alternate ending, Powerglide was part of a full-scale land, air, and sea assault on the Decepticons' secret base in [[Mount Lomas]]. With a little backup from [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], he apparently took down all of Megatron's warrior jets with his thermal beam, giving the ground force the cover they needed to storm the base and torch the superfuel lab. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}

====Earthquake====
[[File:EarthquakePowerglideBeahccomberWindcharger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
{{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}

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====Desert Flight====
[[File:DesertFlightDirgeandThrustattackAutobots.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
{{storylink|Desert Flight}}

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====Decepticon Poison====
{{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}
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====Autobot Alert!====
[[File:AutobotAlertCyclonusonscreen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
{{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}
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====The Invisibility Factor====
[[File:Sarah Sanders.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
{{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Powerglideoutbackwarwithin.jpg|100px|thumb|The paper-airplaneness of his Dreamwave Cybertronic altmode is unknown.]]
Powerglide was operational during the early days of the war, and was seen in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] shortly after [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s demise. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}}

[[File:Powerglidenightofthecombaticons.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|Bumblebee needs a smaller command chair.]]
In the modern era, Powerglide was a member of one of the later-formed Autobot resistance cells on Cybertron, in communication with [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] along with several other [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]]. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} He participated in the final insurrection which threw [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and his Decepticons out of power on Cybertron. Afterwards, he was assigned to [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s command and traveled to Earth on a supply run aboard the starship ''[[Orion]]''. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} Their simple supply mission ended with heavy combat against the amazingly-powerful clone, [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. The Autobots, in a fit of temporary insanity, decided to ally themselves with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in order to deal with this threat. Powerglide might have raised a complaint to being assigned to guard their new "partner", but Starscream betrayed them and deactivated Powerglide's unit so fast, it's hard to be sure he even had a chance to speak up. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}}

[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] presumably got him back online in time to help with the construction of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Powerglide was among the Autobots poised to fight against [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]]'s army on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Led by [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], he and the other Autobot fliers attacked [[Kimia Facility]] and fought with the many [[Sweep]]s defending it. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}}

Once the battle was won and the war was over, Powerglide joined the crew of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' to participate in the search for the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} He spent some time in [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]'s bar where he was confused by [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]'s drunken antics. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}} When [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] was unleashed within the ship, Powerglide joined the rest of the crew in trying to defeat him. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}}

Powerglide left the crew of the ''Lost Light'' after [[Dark Cybertron]], he would later volunteer to act as a member of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] in an effort to provide [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] with a [[combiner]] to defend against [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Part of a small task force led by Hound, Powerglide took part in a kerfuffle against the Decepticons and [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]. The outcome of the fight was unclear. {{storylink|By Land, Sea, or Air}}

Powerglide was injured, and had [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] come to his aid. The trio were delayed when they became friendly with the Constructions, but after the sudden but inevitable betrayal, the three Autobots took him to safety. {{storylink|The Master Builders (Legends)|The Master Builders}} Powerglide fought against the combined Decepticon and Quintesson forces when they attacked Cybertron. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 3}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Powerglide toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The first Transformers toy that can stand with his arms akimbo. Appropriate!]]
*'''Powerglide''' (Mini-Vehicle, [[1985]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-62'''

:Powerglide transforms into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#A-10 Thunderbolt|A-10 Thunderbolt]] ground-strike plane. He is notable for being one of the earliest Autobots with an aerial alt-mode. Due to his transformation, Powerglide has more robot-mode articulation than any other [[Mini Vehicle]]. His head can turn, his shoulders have what amounts to universal joints, and his elbows bend. The box art depicts his robot mode mis-transformed; his wings stick out at an angle instead of being upright touching his body.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Powerglide/powerglide.htm More information on Powerglide at TFU.info]''

===''Transformers Collection''===
*'''Minibot Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2004]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TFC-12'''

:In January of 2004, Powerglide was reissued in a ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' six-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], [[Gears (G1)|Gears]], [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]]. With the exception of an added factory-applied [[insignia]] sticker, which necessitated the original sticker being moved down and rotated 90 degrees, there are no notable differences between the original and the reissue versions.

:This entire set was redecoed to make the "[[G1 GoBots]]" set: Powerglide was used to make [[Bad Boy]].
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
{{picsneeded|Japanese version}}
[[File:Powerglideuniversetoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Someone's been eating their Wheaties.]]
*'''Powerglide''' (Ultra, [[2008]])
**''Accessories:'' Chaingun/missile launcher, "thermal beam" missile

:Although now upsized to an Ultra class toy with electronics, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Powerglide still transforms into an A-10 (though the nose looks more like that of its canceled counterpart, the Northrop YA-9, probably for licensing reasons). In order to preserve some semblance of realism in his [[Alternate mode|altmode]], however, he is mostly off-white in color, with red trim. His noggin, at least, is still entirely red, and even has an off-center cannon barrel sculpted into it in homage to his original toy, even though here, his head ''doesn't'' become the nosecone.

:In vehicle mode, pressing the prominent orange button on the jet's fuselage triggers three electronic sound effects (an engine ignition, a swooping noise and a barrage of machine-gun fire that persists for as long as you hold down the button, the same ones are used for Universe [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]), accompanied by red LEDs in the turbines and cockpit. During transformation to robot mode, the classic transformation sound effect is triggered as the torso is moved into place; it plays in reverse as he is transformed back to vehicle mode. In robot mode, pressing the orange button triggers the machine-gun sound effect only, with newly-exposed lights illuminating Powerglide's eyes as well as those seen in jet mode.

:In robot mode, Powerglide features a wide range of articulation, and can wield in his hand the thermal missile launcher which mounts under his jet-mode nosecone. In what can only be described as one of the most hilarious homages in Transformers history, Powerglide's chestplate can flip up to [[:File:Ultra powerglide heart.jpg|reveal]] the raised [[:File:Powerglide heart.jpg|image]] of [[The Girl Who Loved Powerglide|a heart]].

:Rather unfortunately, his small feet and top-heaviness make him difficult to pose and stand up.

:His [[instructions]] omit a useful step: pulling the lower legs down to expose the knees and increase his height.

:The Japanese "USA Edition" release for Powerglide is colored in mostly red with white detailing, essentially reversing most of the colour layouts. He retains the same [[tampograph]]ed unit-markings as the Hasbro version.

:This mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Stormcloud]].
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[[File:Universe2008toy-PowerglideRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|More [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] than the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version!]]
*'''Powerglide''' (Ultra Class, [[2009]])
**''Accessories:'' Chaingun/missile launcher, "thermal beam" missile

:The second version of ''Universe'' Powerglide is a [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] red redeco similar to TakaraTomy's Japanese release of this sculpt, but with some significant differences in color layout. In an effort to make the toy more [[show-accuracy|accurate to the cartoon]], the arms are cast in light gray plastic, unlike the all-red arms on the Japanese version.

:His tailfins sport tampographed "NA W4Y W3 60" markings, which reads "And away we go!"
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TFGenerations Legends Powerglide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Powerglide''' (Legends Class, [[2015]])
:A new legends-class mould, Powerglide transforms into a jet resembling an A-10 Warthog. Unlike previous Legends-class waves, Powerglide is not packaged with a smaller Targetmaster partner. He, instead, can transform into Superion's weapon.
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==Notes==
[[File:NowIKnow.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|We need an adult!]]
*''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], a [[redeco]] of ''[[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], was originally intended to be Powerglide, but Hasbro apparently could not secure the [[trademark]] at the time.
*Powerglide makes an appearance in one of the five Transformers [[public service announcement]]s, speaking out against gender discrimination.
*3200 miles per hour is Mach 4.16, MUCH faster than ANY modern combat jet, let alone a real [[wikipedia:A-10 Thunderbolt II|A-10 Thunderbolt II]]... not that jet-based alt modes are known for realism.
*He is the only Generation 1 transformer with 4 digits on each hand (if you discount the Monster Pretender shells).

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Powerglide''' (パワーグライド ''Pawāguraido'')
*''French:'' '''Survolo''' (Canada)
*''Greek:'' '''Keraynόs''' (Κεραυνός, "Lightning")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Motorszárny''' ("Motorwing")
*''Italian:'' '''Jumbo'''
*''Portuguese:'' '''Planador''' (Portugal comics), '''Planador''' (Brazil comics)
*''Russian:'' '''Vetrorez''' (Ветрорез, "Windcut")

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Powerglide/powerglide.htm Powerglide at TFU.info]
*[http://ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Powerglide Powerglide's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Thundercracker (G1)/toys

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

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
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* '''Thundercracker''' (Decepticon Jet, 1984/1985/1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''24'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 incendiary guns, 2 rockets, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: Originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Jet Robo Acrobat-Type", Thundercracker transforms into a metallic blue F-15 Eagle fighter jet. His transformation essentially involves removing and reattaching most of his plane parts, though it is possible to do so without removing ''all'' of them, the way the instructions tell you to. As a result of his rather piecemeal design and the fact that neither mode uses all his parts, it can be quite difficult to find an intact original Thundercracker on the secondary market.

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

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

:Thundercracker ceased to be shipped to toy stores in 1986, but continued to be available as a mail-away item in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $10 and two [[Robot Point|robot points]]. He has been [[Generation 1 reissues|reissue]]d several further times down through the years; this article strives to list each separate release under its own header.

:Thundercracker shares his mold with his simultaneously-released teammates [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], and was later [[redeco]]ed into [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. This mold was also [[retool]]ed into [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Generation 1 Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Thundercrackeram.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Do not look directly at him, unless you have sunglasses and/or Pepto Bismol handy.]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (Action Master Exo-suit, 1991)
**''Accessories'': Solo Mission Jet Plane, sonic boom blaster, 2 missiles

: Released only in European and Australasian markets, [[Action Master]] Thundercracker is, once again, a [[redeco]] of Starscream, a non-transforming action figure that combined elements of both the character's cartoon model and toy-form. Like all Action Masters, Thundercracker came with a transformable accessory — in his case, a Solo Mission Jet Plane vehicle that converted into [[Action Master Exo-suit|exo-suit]] battle armor. For whatever reason, Action Master Thundercracker forewent any attempt at rendering the character in his traditional blue and silver color scheme, but instead opted for a fantastically nauseating blend of magenta, purple, blue, gold, and two shades of green that would become the stuff of legend as the ultimate example of the flair this era's European Transformers had for the [[neon|gaudy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Decepticon/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Action Master Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Machine Wars===
[[Image:MWThundercracker toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|No, seriously, this guy is Thundercracker.]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (Basic, 1996)
**''Accessories'': Two-part rifle

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

: This mold was originally developed for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', but was canceled when that line went under. It is unknown if it was intended to be a new character or a recurring one, though odds are it would have been later [[Redeco|redecoed]] into a recurring character if the former was true.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Dirge (BWII)|Dirge]], ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Skyfire (RID)|Skyfire]], ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' [[Wingstun]], and the "[[Dawn of Future's Past]]" version of [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]. The toy was repurposed as the [[Thundercracker drone]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Decepticon/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Machine Wars Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Collector's Edition===
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[[Image:G1toy reissue thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (reissue, 2001)
**''ID number:'' '''24'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 incendiary guns, 2 rockets, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear
:The original Thundercracker toy was reissued for the first time in 2001 as part of Takara's small "Collector's Edition" series, which made several Generation 1 toys available as convention [[exclusive]]s. Sold in new open-faced packaging with no notable changes from the original figure, Thundercracker was an exclusive at the Japanese science fiction convention "Super Festival 21", available only in a set with Skywarp and limited to 1000 pieces. The pair are often mistakenly identified as [[e-HOBBY]] exclusives.

::*''[http://shmax.com/product_details/1323/24_thundercracker More information on Collector's Edition Thundercracker at Shmax.com]''
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===Commemorative Series===
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[[Image:G1toy commemorative series thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (reissue, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 incendiary guns, 2 rockets, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The original Thundercracker toy was made available again as part of Hasbro's line of [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] reissues in. Released in the third wave of the series, it featured functional missile launchers for the first time on a Hasbro version of the toy, but because the launchers now worked, both sets of missiles had to be lengthened [[for safety reasons]]. His incendiary guns didn't turn out ''too'' bad, but as you can see, the once-small rockets just wound up looking ''stupid''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/CSThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Commemorative Series Thundercracker TFU.info]''
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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[Image:Smallest transforming thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You little Thunder<br>Little Thunder you]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (2004)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, left & right wings, left & right tailfins, landing gear

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' product (dubbed wave "2.5" and available only at CVS stores in Japan), Thundercracker is, of course, a redeco of this line's Starscream. Like all toys in the series, he is a tiny, simplified version of the original Generation 1 toy, transforming into an F-15 fighter jet. As with all previous waves of ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'', these figures were sold [[blindpacking|blindpacked]], with Thundercracker as one of the wave's two rare [[chase figure]]s (the other being a cartoon-colored version of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Combat Deck (G1)|trailer]]).

: The same mold is used by ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Skywarp and Thrust.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/SmallestThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Robotmasters===
[[Image:RobotMastersThundercracker.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Light blue? Totally neon.]]
* '''Skywarp & Thundercracker''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories'': 2 rifles, 2 missile pods

: ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' Thundercracker is a redeco of [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] from the same series, a smaller yet more advanced version of the original toy, adding more articulation and reducing the amount of [[Partformer|part-forming]] required. He was available only in a two-pack with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], which also came with a Decepticon sigil pin and chromed missile pods. This set was the very last product released in the ''Robotmasters'' line, and wasn't even strictly sold in a box from that series; instead, it used an e-Hobby Generation 1 reissue box, with a small "''Robotmasters''" sticker in the corner tab noting its origin from the front.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on ''Robotmasters'' Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:TitaniumHeroesWWThundercracker.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I don't think I have enough little wings on my shoulders.]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Display base

: [[Titanium Series]] Thundercracker is based upon his appearance in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]''. He transforms into a Cybertronian 'tetrajet', as reimagined by [[Don Figueroa]]. As with all 6-inch Titanium Cybertron Heroes, he is constructed mostly of fully painted die-cast metal.

: This mold was redecoed into ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Starscream]], [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstorm]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Skywarp]], and [[Thrust (G1)#Titanium Series|Thrust]].

: Yes. Thundercracker was here first.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/Tit6Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Titanium Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Timelines===
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[[Image:Classics Thundercracker Toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You want me, but you can't have me!]]
*'''Games of Deception!''' (Multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Left & right launchers, 2 missiles

: Much clamored for by fans following the release of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Starscream and Skywarp in order to complete the original Seeker trio, ''Classics'' Thundercracker was eventually released as part of the "Games of Deception" boxset exclusive to [[BotCon 2007]], along with [[Bug Bite (G1)|Bugbite]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], only 1500 of which were produced. He is, naturally, a [[redeco]] of the ''Classics'' Starscream toy, using the slightly modified version of the mold first seen with Skywarp which features shoulders with a decreased slope and a fifth rectangular marking.

: Like the other entries in the ''Classics'' series, Thundercracker is a faithful "modernizing" of his original Generation 1 form, updating his original toy with modern standards of toy engineering, transformation, sculpting detail and articulation. He still transforms into an F-15 Eagle, but has the nose of an [[wikipedia:F-14_Tomcat|F-14 Tomcat]] fighter jet, and sports a shade of blue closer to that of his ''[[Diaclone]]'' progenitor. As ever, he is armed with a pair of missile launchers, which can mount under his wings, on his shoulders, or in his fists, and fire spring-loaded projectiles. The large size of the missiles (necessary for safety reasons) restricts his arm movement somewhat in robot mode, as they bump into his wings. Like all ''Classics'' figures, he has a heat-activated rubsign, positioned along his fuselage as on his original toy.

:This mold was redecoed to create Thundercracker's ''[[#henkei|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' and ''[[#generations|Generations]]'' incarnations, as well as ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (franchise)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Skywarp]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] and Thundercracker's ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Thundercracker (SG)|counterpart]] (the latter figure later being [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Thundercracker himself). The toy has previously been significantly retooled to create ''Classics'' [[Ramjet (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Ramjet]], and that version of the mold was used for Thundercracker's ''Classics'' boxset partners Thrust and Dirge, as well as ''Henkei'' versions of all three, and ''Generations'' versions of the latter two.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/BCThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Classics Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:SGtoy-Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|right|300px|They don't make F-15s like that any more. Or ever.]]
*'''Galvatron''' / '''Thundercracker''' ([[BotCon 2011]] souvenir set)
**''Accessories'': Left & right launchers, 2 missiles
: ''Shattered Glass'' Thundercracker is a redeco of the previous ''Timelines'' Thundercracker figure (itself a redeco of ''Classics'' Starscream, [[#botcon2007|see above]]) in a [[neon|buffet of colors]] as a visual homage to the Generation 1 [[#ActionMaster|''Action Master'' Thundercracker]] action figure. He was available exclusively at BotCon 2011 in an add-on souvenir set with [[Megatron (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Galvatron]], in limited quantities of 1800.

: [[Fun Publications]] originally proposed this redeco for the attendee freebie figure for [[BotCon 2010]], but the mold was being used for ''Generations'' Thrust by Hasbro at the time and thus unavailable, and so [[Slicer (Decepticon)|Slice]] was produced instead. In the same way that the Slice figure represented both the Generation 1 Decepticon Action Master and [[Wheeljack (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Wheeljack]], this Thundercracker represents both the original Thundercracker and his ''Shattered Glass'' counterpart, and was intended to come with two separate bio cards to reflect this. The Generation 1 bio was nixed during production, but was later published in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 42|issue #42]] of the [[Hasbro_Transformers_Collectors'_Club_(magazine)|Official Collectors' Club magazine]], officializing the toy's "dual identity" and securing it a spot on this page.

: This mold was also used for a buttload of other [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]; again, see above, 'cause we're not typing that all out again.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/BCThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Shattered Glass Thundercracker at TFU.info]''

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===Henkei! Henkei!===
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[[Image:Henkei Thundercracker toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb| You could have had me . . . but even then you might not want me.]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Thundercracker is a Genbo store exclusive redeco of ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]. He features a metallic flake blue version of his cartoon color scheme, rather than his darker blue Generation 1 toy colour scheme. ''Henkei'' Thundercracker and his fellow [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] were opened for pre-order on [[May 22]]nd through [[June 20]], and mailed out in September 2008. A second batch was made available on [[November 6]]th, 2008.

:Soon after release, there were numerous complaints from both Japanese and Western collectors about the poor quality control for both Thundercracker and Skywarp. Thundercracker in particular suffered from a widespread issue where his missile launchers did not fit into the holes in his shoulders, due to the holes being too big. Some reported both toys suffering misassembly issues such as having two left or two right thighs.

:Several minor changes were made to this mold for this release. The holes for his missile launchers in his arms were widened, but not the launcher's insertion pegs. The wing's missile launcher insertion points were lengthened and are now curved at the end. The last rectangle on his air intakes, was further modified from the Classics version this time the bottom most rectangle goes completely across the air intake's surface rather than just the center. ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Skywarp and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 1 Series|Starscream]] also saw most of these changes.

:The second release (while extremely limited) did not see any of the quality control issues of the early, more heavily produced release. This version of Thundercracker uses the 2nd version of the Classics Seeker mold that was reinstated with [[Starscream_(G1)/toys#Henkei.21_Henkei.21|Ghost Starscream]] and all subsequent releases thus far. Oddly these versions of Thundercracker do not feature a date stamp etched into his leg like the earlier release.

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===Masterpiece===
[[Image:MP Thundercracker toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hey, at least I'm ''meant'' to be [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|blue]].]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (November 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-7'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Machine Guns", 2 AIM missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot, Megatron Gun clasp, display stand

:A redeco of ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]], ''Masterpiece'' Thundercracker eschews the cartoon accuracy that the line normally strives for, transforms into a highly-accurate F-15 Eagle while sporting a more stylized robot mode. He comes with all the features and accessories included with the previous release of the mold: flip-up missile racks built into his pectorals, a two-piece display stand that can be configured to display the figure in mid-flight in either jet or robot mode, a miniature [[Doctor Arkeville]] figurine that fits in his cockpit (now cast in blue plastic), a clip to hold the gun-mode Megatron that came with ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime in jet-mode, and an extensive sheet of optional stickers to allow buyers to customize him to their liking. Also like Starscream and Skywarp, Thundercracker features a rotating face with two swappable expressions; a normal, stoic gaze (retooled from Starscream's original one, despite the popular misconception that it is the same) and a new growling glare, replete with bared teeth.

:Some ''Masterpiece'' Thundercrackers feature an assembly error: His left and right pectorals are flipped. This misassembly does not affect transformation at all, and is most noticeable when compared to prior ''Masterpiece'' Seekers. The 2008 pressing of ''Masterpiece'' Skywarp also features this part swap.

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

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===Encore===
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[[Image:G1toy encore skywarp thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Skywarp & Thundercracker''' (reissue multi-pack, 2008)
**''ID number'' '''11'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 incendiary guns, 2 rockets, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:Thundercracker's original toy was reissued again as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series, this time in a two-pack with his erstwhile partner, Skywarp. This release of the figure is cast in a less metallic blue plastic than previous release, and features tampographed wing stripes and Decepticon insignias instead of stickers.

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===Alternity===
[[Image: Alternitytoy_thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Thundercracker Sonic Blue''' (2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''A-04'''

:Thundercracker is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]], transforming into a licensed 1:32 scale [[wikipedia:Mitsuoka_Orochi|Mitsuoka Orochi]]. Thundercracker replaces Skywarp's purple, flat black, light purple, and metallic gray for metallic blue, glossy black, light blue, and silver. Like the other toys in the line, he features [[die-cast]] metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. This is also currently the only ''Alternity'' mold to feature [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|a fake kibble chest]].

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

:This mold was also used to make ''Alternity'' [[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]], while the original version of it was used by ''Alternity'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]].

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===Generations===
[[Image:Genthundercracker.JPG|right|300px|thumb|You could have me, and you probably want me.]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right launchers, 2 missiles

: Part of the seventh wave of [[2010]]-[[2011]] ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' toys, Thundercracker is a third redeco of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold, and the first one to be released to mass retail.

: This version of Thundercracker features a darker blue than both the greenish-blue of the BotCon release, and the blue of the Henkei! Henkei! release. He also features a new deco layout and different striping from any of the previous versions. In the stock photo provided, he is slightly mis-transformed at the ankles.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Generations Thundercracker at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Generationstoy-LegendsThundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|300px|As if the guns on his arms weren't enough.]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Legends, 2012)
**''Accessories'': Two guns

:[[Legends Class]] Thundercracker is redeco of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[Reveal the Shield]]'' Legends Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Starscream]], with [[retool]]ed hands and holes in his wings compatible with [[C joint|3mm post]]s. Thundercracker's deco is slightly different from the EZ collection figure, omitting the black paint on his shins in favor of giving him full-color [[Decepticon]] [[insignia]]s on his wings, and a black painted nosecone. He comes with two compatible guns that are heavily based on ''Generation 1'' Thundercracker's Incendiary Guns (based more on the [[character model|animation model]] rather than the original toy). Each gun features two posts, allowing them to mount/be held in different ways.

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

:The retooled version of this sculpt (including the guns) was later used for a [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] of a "Dollar Store" exclusive version of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GDOThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Legends Thundercracker at TFU.info]''

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*'''Ultimate Gift Set''' (2012)
**''Accessories'': 2 guns

:This unchanged release of Legends Class Thundercracker comes packed with ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#UltimateGiftSet|Motorbreath]], as well as Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Combat Hero Optimus Prime]] and a ''Generation 2''-styled Deluxe Class [[Jazz (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Autobot Jazz]].

:The Ultimate Gift Set is an online retailer exclusive in the United States, but is available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets.

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*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''01 OF 30'''

: An [[exclusive]] version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC|Metroplex]] was made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. He comes with 12 small, non-transforming figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Bumblebee]], Thundercracker, [[Trailbreaker (G1)#SDCCMetroplex|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)#SDCCMetroplex|Hoist]], all in both modes. Similarly to [[Decoy]]s, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.

:While the figurines in this set are not named, the Seeker in this set is likely Thundercracker, based on the fact that the other ten figurines are based on characters from the first two waves of ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class toys, the second of which includes Thundercracker.

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*'''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 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Bumblebee]], Thundercracker, [[Trailbreaker (G1)#HKACGCONMetroplex|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)#HKACGCONMetroplex|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver.

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*'''Thundercracker''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #006'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[March 29|03-29]]-[[2014]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two assault cannons, tail-fin

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

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

:Thundercracker is minimally mis-transformed in-package: his jet-mode nosecone is extended, rather than folded in as it should be in robot mode. He comes packaged with a copy of [[IDW Publishing|IDW's]] '[[The Hunting Party (IDW)|Spotlight: Thundercracker]]'.

:The Japanese release of Thundercracker features a shiny metallic finish and an orange canopy, as well as a few different paint details such as black kneecaps and silver on his face and gun barrels. He was sold exclusively at select Edion, Yodobashi Camera, Yamada Denki and Best Denki stores, and did not come with a comic.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/GenThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Thrilling 30 Thundercracker at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Generations Leader TC.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Guns-a go go!]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Leader, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Eight (!!!) cannons/blasters

: A heavy retool of Generations Leader [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] without that toy's thruster backpack, Thundercracker transforms from a robot into a jet fighter resembling his IDW self and back!
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===Chronicle===
[[Image:Chronicletoy ez thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You ''used'' to want me, but now I just feel [[#Legends|inadequate]].]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

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

:Surprisingly, Thundercracker was made available months before Starscream was released in the same line.

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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:TRU Masterpiece Thundercracker.jpg|400px|thumb]]
* '''Masterpiece Thundercracker''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' Two AIM missile racks, hologram pilot, Megatron gun clasp, display stand

:A redeco of the newer ''Masterpiece'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|MP-11 Starscream]] mold, [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010)]] Thundercracker features some extensive retooling to wind the ''Masterpiece'' Seeker design back into Kawamori's original, more Generation 1-accurate look, with most of the robot mode being newly tooled parts, including chunkier legs that now incorporate his tail-fins, [[retool]]ed shoulders and wingtips that no longer curve into one another, a new head (with collapsible head fins), new heel spurs that flip out for added support in robot mode, and re-engineered Incendiary Guns attached to extending armatures that mean they no longer have to be [[Partformer|removed]] for transformation.

:He comes with nearly all the accessories included with the previous Hasbro releases of the mold (with Dr. Arkeville being replaced with the newer hologram pilot figurine). The figure features flip-up missile racks built into his pectorals, as well as the original missile racks (with this defeating the purpose of the armature now used for the arm cannons), a two-piece display stand that can be configured to display the figure in mid-flight in either jet or robot mode, and a clip to hold the gun-mode Megatron that came with ''Masterpiece'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] in jet-mode.

:Masterpiece Thundercracker features several whimsical [[tampograph]]s, which include Thundercracker holding [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] in tape deck mode, [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] in camera mode, "'''D-24'''" (Thundercracker's Japanese line designation), and various call outs to Hasbro designers, such as "'''[[Joe Kyde|LTC Joe 'Big Daddy' Kyde]]'''" and "'''Cpt. J. 'Dragon' Sass'''". The stock photos of the figure (as shown to the right), however, show all-red Reflector tampographs on the front of his shoulders; on the actual production toy, Reflector appears in full color on the ''back'' of the shoulders (visible on the sides of Thundercracker's jet mode), while the front of his shoulders features the ''Classics'' angled shoulder stripes, colored red to match his ''Generations'' figure.

:Curiously, the accessories, packaging, and instructions for Masterpiece Thundercracker are all specific to the older version of the mold (prior to the changes for MP-11 Starscream), and the packaging recycles the [[package art]] from ''Generations'' Thundercracker and features no pictures of the actual toy itself. The figure may have been intended for release with the older version of the Masterpiece Seeker mold before changes were made to use the newer version of the mold.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/MPThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Hasbro Masterpiece Thundercracker at TFU.info]''

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===United===
[[Image:United_Thundercracker_Toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|To think that a few years ago, there wasn't enough of me to go around...]]
* '''Seekers: Aces''' ([[December 21]], 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right launchers, 2 missiles
:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Thundercracker is a fifth redeco of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold, and the first time he is offered with both of his wing mates [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]].
: This version of Thundercracker is heavily based on his cartoon appearance. He features a light blue (lighter than the Henkei! Henkei! figure), dark gray paint on most of his black plastic, an amber cockpit, and shiny metallic blue paint on his shoulders and collar. Paint operations found on the Henkei! Henkei! release were shuffled around for the sake of cartoon accuracy.

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
[[Image:Decoy_thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
*'''Mini Mini Collection''' (multi-pack, 1986)

:Thundercracker was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Decepticons in the series, Thundercracker was molded in soft purple rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. He is, surprisingly enough, ''not'' identical to either Starscream or Skywarp: the stance of his legs and the position of his Decepticon symbols differ, but he is, of course, most prominently distinguished by his raised right arm.

:Thundercracker was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Decepticon figures, in a peach coloration in several other box sets, including the Decepticon "Mini Mini Collection", and in a wide variety of colours in "gachapon" capsule machines.

*'''Thundercracker''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''34'''

: The Thundercracker figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (34, in Thundercracker's case). Like all Decepticon Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]], and was, very early on in the promotion, available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Unsurprisingly, this red figurine is much rarer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Decoy Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:Scf thundercracker.jpg|thumb|right|]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (2001)

: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Thundercracker was available as part of the fourth wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' line, a redeco of the Starscream figure from the same series. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full color figure and a metallic silver "pewter" version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Thundercracker came with the left leg of the wave's collectable [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] build-a-figure.

: This mold was redecoed to create Skywarp, Sunstorm and the [[Air Warrior]]s in the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line (see below), and retooled into Dirge, Thrust and Ramjet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Destron/PewterThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Pewter Super Collection Figure Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Heroes of Cybertron===
[[Image:HOC Thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (2003)

: Released in the second wave of Hasbro's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line, this version of Thundercracker differs from his ''Super Collection Figure'' incarnation in several ways. Like all the ''Heroes'' figures, he was cast entirely in translucent plastic then painted over, leaving his eyes and the back of his head unpainted to create a [[light-piping]] effect. Moreover, ''Heroes'' Thundercracker features grey pectorals instead of white, black forearms instead of grey (to match his helmet and feet), and a yellow cockpit instead of an orange one. He was sold in individual blister packaging with a profile card.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/HoCThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Heroes of Cybertron Thundercracker at TFU.info]''

* '''Thundercracker''' (2003)

: ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Thundercracker was also available in a six-pack with Starscream, Skywarp and three [[Air Warrior]]s. This set was offered by [[3H Productions|3H]] at [[OTFCC 2003]] and elsewhere.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/OTFCCThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on 3H's Heroes of Cybertron Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===MyClone===
[[Image:Myclone thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Grey display base

:''[[MyClone]]'' Thundercracker—who you won't be surprised to hear is a redeco of ''MyClone'' Starscream—was one of two rare chase figures in the second wave of Takara's line of [[super deformed]] PVC figurines (the other being [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#MyClone|"Lava" Galvatron]]). He comes with a hexagonal grey display stand that can link up with the identical stands included with other MyClone figures, and his modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure.

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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:Titanium-toy RMThundercracker.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Complete with rocket exhaust. Or possibly [[Goo]]. Or possibly oh dear god please let it be rocket exhaust or Goo.]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand

: A redeco of "Robot Masters" Starscream, Thundercracker is a small, non-transforming die-cast metal figurine based on his cartoon [[character model]]. He is sculpted holding a gun in his left hand and stretching out his right arm, while using his feet-jets to fly up.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/TitThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Titanium Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroesjazzthundercracker.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Now who's geeky?]]
* '''Jazz Vs Thundercracker''' (2007)

: A redeco of ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Starscream, Thundercracker is a two inch high figure sculpted in a [[super deformed]] style and articulated at the shoulders. He was available in a two-pack with [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. This mold was later redecoed as Skywarp in the "Decepticon Sneak Attack" set.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RHThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Palisades===
[[Image:PalisadesThundercracker.jpg|thumb|Thundercracker [[Wikipedia:Jeff Dunham|on a ''stiiick'']].]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (Palisades, 2005)

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

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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[Image:DST08_ThundercrackerBust.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008, Thundercracker was first exclusive to the [[New York Comic Con]] and later on offered by online retailer Big Bad Toy Store. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 400 pieces.

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Talk:Rumble (WFC)

2014-11-10T02:10:12Z

Pirateblue:

Isn't the bottom of the Prime toy section describing the AM ''Frenzy'' toy? (http://www.kapowtoys.co.uk/tfam-arms-micron-rumble-p-6047.html) --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 14:14, 18 October 2012 (EDT)
:You're right, but... their bios will have a surprise concerning FIRRIB (or whatever it's called). We'll see... And I'm already dreading the mandatory edits once the toys are released [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 15:23, 18 October 2012 (EDT)

== Mainpic ==

The mainpic is not what I'd call appropriate. Our Style Guide clearly states that "''Characters often have multiple bodies, so the main image should generally be their original "real world" form, and as full-body as possible.''". The current mainpic is of Rumble's second body, and only shows him from the waist up, not including his right shoulder or left arm.

The same passage also states that "''Exceptions may be made when a character is in a later form far longer and more prominently than their true "first".''", but Rumble here has only appeared in that body ''maybe'' once, not counting the toy itself. We don't even have a page for that one alleged appearance ([[Unreliable Narratives]]), so I don't know if he actually uses it.

I move that this mainpic be replaced with one from a WfC-related source, e.g. concept art. [[User:Pirateblue|Pirateblue]] ([[User talk:Pirateblue|talk]]) 16:26, 11 October 2014 (EDT)
:So about three hours after posting that, [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] made a page for Unreliable Narratives, and it turns out Rumble does use this body. It's still not actually a good mainpic. [[User:Pirateblue|Pirateblue]] ([[User talk:Pirateblue|talk]]) 13:03, 13 October 2014 (EDT)

Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity

2014-11-05T01:48:20Z

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[[File:Megatronbw.jpg|thumb|325px|Best. Megatron. EVER. ''Yeeeeess''.]]
'''Megatron''' has had many plots, yes.

==''Timelines''==
{{voiceactor|[[David Kaye]] (English)}}
{{note|The events of "Dawn of Future's Past", but not "The Razor's Edge" or "Theft of the Golden Disk", are also incorporated into the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]''.}}
[[File:Megatronbwtheft.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Megatron steals the sacred Maximal cup coaster.]]
Megatron was the star pupil of the crimelord [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]], and successfully carried out his plan to steal the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]]. Cryotek loved him like a son—which didn't stop him setting up Megatron to take the fall for the crime, knowing he'd betray him some day anyway. Unfortunately for Cryotek, "some day" was today—Megatron had everyone on the mission who wasn't loyal to him killed, had the data for the location of the Disk secretly decoded by [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], and then kept it for himself while directing the Maximals to his tutor. This was the first known time that Megatron would co-opt the plan of someone who thought they were the ones being manipulative and backstabbing, but [[Other Voices, Part 2|wouldn't]] [[The Agenda (Part 2)|be]] [[The Agenda (Part III)|the]] [[Nemesis Part 1|last]]. {{storylink|Theft of the Golden Disk}}

[[File:Megatronbwsuit.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Megatron's technicolor dreamcoat.]]
On Cybertron, Megatron wore removable transformable armor, which transformed into a missile-launching armored platform, over his basic bodyframe (which transformed into a hovertank). This quickly-discarded outer shell was possibly used to comply with the ratification of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], which required Predacons to lay down their arms. A Predacon field commander before the peace, Megatron refused to comply with these new regulations and struck out on his own to destroy the [[Maximal Imperium]].

With some [[Cryotek (RID)|help]] from [[Divebomb (G1)|various sources]], he assembled a crew of ragtag criminals and miscreants for the purpose of stealing the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] and using it to find [[Earth]]. Succeeding in stealing the disk, he, [[Dinobot (BW)|his lieutenant]], and [[Scorponok (BW)|another accomplice]] fought their way past security, eliminating [[Nitrostreak|one guard]] and dodging [[Tigatron|another]]. They were picked up by the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'', a ship stolen by the rest of their crew.

Megatron instructed [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] to study the disk for the coordinates of Earth while the ''Darksyde'' battled its several pursuers. Although they were followed by the Maximal ships [[Axalon (BW)|''Axalon'']] and the ''[[Chromia 10]]'', the ''Darksyde''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s mission was also aided by a third ship crewed by the Predacon agents [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]. Though the ''Chromia 10'' and the Predacon ship were destroyed, the ''Darksyde'' was still followed by the ''Axalon''. Megatron removed his transformable armor and patched a video feed through to the ''Axalon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s captain, [[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]. Declaring himself the leader of the Predacons, Megatron opened a [[transwarp]] portal through which both ships travelled. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

[[File:Trazorsedge prologue.jpg|left|thumb]]
Two weeks after [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] was reborn on [[Earth]], Megatron fought to defend an orbital weapon from the [[Maximal]]s. Despite Megatron's savage attack, the launching pad was destroyed by Airazor. {{storylink|The Razor's Edge}}
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==Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity==
[[File:Dw theft.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|"This artistic error shall grant me control over time and space itself!"]]

After stealing the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], Megatron broke into [[Vector Sigma]] along with [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] and reviewed historical files on many of the Autobots and Decepticons from the era of the Great War. He told Dinobot to refer to him henceforth as Megatron. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #8}}
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==''Beast Wars'' cartoon==
{{voiceactor|[[David Kaye]] (English), [[Shigeru Chiba]] (Japanese)|[[Antônio Moreno]] (Portuguese), [[Hans Sievers]] (German) [[Tony Fuochi]] (Italian), [[Alejandro Villeli]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Claudio Rodríguez]] (Castilian Spanish)}}
[[File:BWPart1 preformatting Megatron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Priority one: finding out where the light switch is.]]
After stealing the Maximal relic, the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], and [[Darksyde (BW)|a ship]], Megatron and his crew were followed through a [[transwarp]] portal by the [[Axalon (BW)|''Axalon'']]. After crashing on a planet that was supposed to be [[Earth]], yet seemingly wasn't, both the [[Maximal]]s and the Predacons took organic beast forms to protect themselves against the massive amount of energon radiation. Megatron now transformed into a purple ''Tyrannosaurus rex''.

[[File:Megatronbwtrex.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Today is a beautiful day to be stomping on things!]]

[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] chastised Megatron, accusing him of leading the Predacons to the wrong planet and challenged Megatron for leadership of the Predacons. Megatron simply ignored the challenge and had [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] dispose of him. A short time later, [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] tangled with [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], allowing Megatron to deliver his first speech to the Maximals, though it was cut short by a "sneaky, underhanded" attack by Cheetor, which impressed Megatron greatly. Though the Predacons appeared to have the Maximals on the run, they began to suffer from energon build up, and were forced to return to their beast modes. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}} They followed the Maximals, catching up with them as Dinobot was dueling with [[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] for leadership. Megatron took the opportunity for a sneak attack of his own, and during the destruction, some Predacon missiles uncovered a large quantity of energon located on a nearby mountain. Both teams reached the mountaintop at around the same time, but the ambient energon radiation forced them to fight in their beast modes. Despite biting a chunk out of Primal's leg, Megatron found himself on the losing end of the engagement, and out of desperation transformed to robot mode to fire a missile. The missile was deflected from its path by Dinobot, causing the energon to explode and hurling Megatron from the mountain. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 2)}}

Megatron and [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] cornered Cheetor when the Maximal was transported into their base by a freak sequence of events, but were forced to cooperate with him when the other Maximals sent a bomb through. After the bomb was successfully disposed of, Megatron attempted to do the same to Cheetor, but only succeeded in destroying the teleport effect between the two bases. {{storylink|Equal Measures}} After the discovery of a cache of energon in the [[Standing Stones]], Megatron led his men in an attempt to gain it, but was furious when Terrorsaur intentionally blasted the energon mid-battle, destroying it. The Standing Stones triggered the arrival of an [[Vok probe|alien probe]], but when Megatron and Waspinator attempted to claim it, it zapped them and absorbed Optimus Primal. Believing Primal to be dead, Megatron mounted an attack on the Maximal base, but after a lengthy fight with Dinobot, Megatron was forced to call a retreat. The Predacons pursued the Maximals to the stone circle, but retreated once more when Primal was freed from the probe. {{storylink|Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command}}

[[File:Power Surge Megatron down.jpg|upright=1.1|left|thumb|"...Waspinator! I've got a role to delegate!"]]

While Megatron was demonstrating the Predacons' new defense systems, Terrorsaur discovered a [[flying mountain]] topped with a cache of super-energon. The power this afforded Terrorsaur allowed him to challenge Megatron and blast the Predacon leader clear off a cliff, leaving him in several pieces. Scorponok and Waspinator set about repairing Megatron behind Terrorsaur's back, and by the time the usurper returned, defeated, an outraged Megatron was waiting for him. {{storylink|Power Surge}}

When the first of the Maximal [[stasis pod]]s crashed to the ground, Megatron had Waspinator and Terrorsaur ambush Optimus with only limited success. Though annoyed at their failure, he dispatched them to reach the pod while he and Scorponok headed for the Maximal base. There, he was able to distract Dinobot long enough for Scorponok to administer a slagging, before the [[autogun]]s drove them off. Megatron proceeded to the pod and held the Maximals at bay by threatening a couple of nearby white tigers, only to discover that the stasis pod was already empty. As it turned out, one of white tigers was the new Maximal, [[Tigatron]], who transformed and fought the Predacons off. {{storylink|Fallen Comrades}}

The Predacons finally managed a victory in stealing a stasis pod and creating [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. However, again Terrorsaur tried to usurp Megatron, this time using an apparently-turned [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], who used a device to paralyze Megatron. The Predacons argued over who would be leader, but agreed to put Rattrap and Megatron away for the time being. Megatron was able to easily escape using his secret voice commands, leaving Rattrap to his fate. Revealing himself to have escaped, Megatron allowed Terrorsaur to lead the Predacons in battle with the Maximals. Terrorsaur failed miserably, showing his ineptitude to the Predacons, which was Megatron's plan all along. {{storylink|Double Jeopardy}}

[[File:GorillaWarfare Megatron's bomb problem.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb.]]

Megatron sent Blackarachnia, Waspinator and Terrorsaur on a plan to blow a hole in the bottom of the ''Axalon''. They failed. {{storylink|A Better Mousetrap}} On another occasion, Scorponok used a [[Cyberbee]] to infect Optimus Primal with a venom to turn the Maximal leader into a coward. The first Megatron knew of its failure was when Cheetor radioed the Predacon base to warn them that an enraged Optimus was on his way; in response, Megatron kicked Scorponok to the floor for his incompetence. Confronted by Primal, he offered to give him the cure if he submitted to Predacon rule. Optimus responded by ripping the Cyberbee from his own chest and sticking it on Megatron's beast mode back. Unable to reach the device, Megatron managed to have Scorponok remove it, but it promptly exploded in their faces. {{storylink|Gorilla Warfare}}

When a Maximal [[temporal probe]] neared the planet, Megatron and his Predacons successfully destroyed a communications tower which the Maximals were setting up to try to signal it. {{storylink|The Probe}} Formulating a new plan to get off the planet, Megatron had the other Predacons act dissatisfied with his leadership, causing a battle that apparently destroyed the Predacons, using a Maximal spy camera that he was aware of to play out the trick. Then, the Maximals scavenged the ''Darksyde'' for parts to repair the ''Axalon'''s stardrive. At the eleventh hour, Dinobot discovered the deception and rushed to warn the leaving Maximals. In the scuffle, Megatron snuck aboard. In the ''Axalon'', he managed to knock out every Maximal on the ship but Rattrap, who he started crushing to death. An angered [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] woke up and threw Megatron off the ''Axalon''. However, Megatron's tail weapon was stuck in the console, causing the ''Axalon'' to crash. Again. {{storylink|Victory (episode)|Victory}}

Following a Predacon defeat attributed mostly to [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], Megatron had [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] capture the Maximal and used his latest invention, the [[Transmuter (BW)|Transmuter]], to turn Rhinox into a Predacon. Unbeknownst to Megatron, evil Rhinox was a schemer and disrupted the other Predacons. Megatron eventually found out the truth, which was the signal for the Maximals to mount an attack to rescue their friend. Megatron fought at length with Optimus, losing an arm. Ultimately Rhinox was returned to normal, and an errant shot from Waspinator destroyed the Transmuter, so that was the end of that. {{storylink|Dark Designs}} Yet another plan had Megatron create a [[Clone One|clone of Dinobot]] which he sent to infiltrate the Maximal base. It backfired when the real Dinobot first defeated the clone, then masqueraded as it and used the bases defenses on Megatron. Megatron was at least happy that it turned out his clone hadn't betrayed him, as the real Dinobot had. The other Maximals turned up to chase Megatron off. {{storylink|Double Dinobot}}

[[File:Megatronbwspidersgame.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|left|I thought I told you NO MORE BARNEY JOKES.]]

Detecting another stasis pod crash, Megatron sent Scorponok and Blackarachnia to capture it. They failed. {{storylink|The Spark}} After a skirmish with Tigatron, Terrorsaur and Waspinator reported back to Megatron that they'd found a [[Brigadoon|flying island]], and Megatron sent Blackarachnia and Scorponok to claim it. Before they left, Megatron whispered something into Scorponok out of Blackarchnia's hearing range. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 1}} It was revealed that Megatron had anticipated the possibility of Blackarachnia's treachery, so he had Scorponok watch her very closely and make sure she didn't use the island against him; he had been right to use that precaution. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 2}} Tarantulas used a [[magna pulse]] to knock out power in both the Maximal and Predacon bases to allow him to recover a stasis pod himself. By the time Megatron caught up, a new Predacon was online—[[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]]. Megatron was impressed with Inferno's fighting spirit, helping him to attack Tigatron, until Primal arrived and ruined things again. Megatron ordered Scorponok to salvage Inferno. {{storylink|Spider's Game}}

The next cunning plan Megatron would come up with involved stealing the ''Axalon''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[rectifier coil]], forcing the Maximals to stay in their beast modes at all time. Once the Maximals had succumbed to their beast instincts and wandered into the jungle, Megatron assembled a hunting party, complete with drums. Despite shooting at some of the Maximals, they were unable to make any kills before Tigatron helped the Maximals integrate their beast instincts with their programming. The Maximals subsequently easily fought back, Optimus even lifting Megatron over his head. {{storylink|Call of the Wild}} After Scorponok and Waspinator reported destroying four of the Maximals, Tarantulas reported that he'd detected walking energon. Megatron concluded that the Maximals had survived the energon explosion and were contaminated, and sent Terrorsaur out to deal with them. Terrorsaur failed. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}}

During a violent storm, Waspinator was possessed by the immortal [[spark]] of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and ingratiated himself into Megatron's good books. With Starscream's help, Megatron led the Predacons to victory and captured the ''Axalon''. He left Starscream in charge, returning to the ''Darksyde'' with Terrorsaur and Tarantulas. Before leaving, he consulted with Scorponok in private; while impressed with Starscream so far, it would be wise to keep a close eye on him. Once again, that caution served Megatron well; Starscream later used the Maximals to attack the Predacon base in a double cross. In the aftermath of Starscream's defeat, Megatron put Waspinator back together and was only mildly convinced by Blackarachnia's explanation for her supposed betrayal. {{storylink|Possession}} Yet another plan backfired badly. After Tarantulas infected Rhinox with an [[energon discharge virus]], Megatron attempted to use the counter virus as a bargaining chip, only for a massive fart from Rhinox to blow all of the Predacons away and leave them dangling from a tree. {{storylink|The Low Road}}

{{quote|This is certainly the most humiliating defeat of my entire career. Yess...|Megatron|"The Low Road"}}

[[File:Before the Storm Megatron disc.jpg|thumb|upright=1.34|Yeessss...]]
Later, Megatron detected a strange energy pulse and sent Inferno to investigate. The result was the discovery of a second [[Golden Disk (Vok)|Golden Disk]], resulting in Megatron calling a ceasefire between the two factions, realizing he had more important things to worry about. Tigatron broke into the ''Darksyde'', learning about the new Golden Disk, and escaped, however this was merely part of Megatron's plan, which required the Maximals to learn about the approach of the [[Vok]]. {{storylink|Before the Storm}} After the arrival of an alien artifact—an [[Bio-Dome|organic dome]]—Megatron allowed Optimus to go in first, later listening to the sounds of the Maximal being tortured and wishing he had a recording of it to lull him to sleep at night. The beginning of an ignition sequence provided the distraction the other Maximals needed to fight Megatron and his goons off. As one of the planet's moons opened into the [[Planet Buster]], Megatron mused to himself that there was still another hand to be played. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 1}} Retiring to the Predacon base, he monitored events within the ''Axalon'' via the scanners, learning that Optimus intended to use a stasis pod turned into a spaceship by Tarantulas to destroy the Planet Buster. Megatron was able to override some of the pod's systems, preventing Primal from ejecting before the pod and the Planet Buster exploded. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}}

[[File:Megs transmetal.JPG|upright=1.5|thumb|left|Gimme fuel Gimme fire Gimme that which I desire BOOM!]]

The [[quantum surge]] from the Planet Buster's destruction bathed Megatron in quantum energies, upgrading him into a [[Transmetal]] and giving him the ability to fly. Megatron quickly rallied his forces and attempted an all-out attack on the leader-less Maximals. He unfortunately had to retreat once he realized most of his troops were incapacitated. {{storylink|Aftermath}} The discovery of two more downed stasis pods provided Megatron with two new men, the [[Fuzor]]s [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] and [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]]. Megatron immediately led them into combat against Cheetor, and they headed for the ''Axalon''. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}} Battling their way to the Maximal ship, the Predacons were confronted by a resurrected and upgraded Optimus Primal, who drove them all off. Later, Megatron discovered that the two golden disks had been stolen by Dinobot, and the data on them destroyed. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}}

Megatron sent Tarantulas, Blackarachnia and Quickstrike to secure a cave full of energon. They later reported back that it had been [[Tarantulas's lair|destroyed in a fight]] with the Maximals. Megatron was not pleased. {{storylink|Tangled Web}} Captured by the Predacons, Dinobot opted to defect back to their side. Megatron forced him to prove himself by staging a fight between him and Quickstrike, and the original [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] was soon back in Megatron's hands. Unfortunately, Dinobot ultimately opted to remain a Maximal. {{storylink|Maximal, No More}}

[[File:Beast Wars Metalhunter Face.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Castle GrapeSkull.]]

The discovery of another alien site gave Megatron the opportunity to take a shot at retrieving the alien Golden Disk. He distracted Rhinox long enough for Inferno and Blackarachnia to incapacitate the Maximal, and managed to take the disk back into his possession. Returning to base, Megatron encountered Tarantulas, who declared himself no longer under Megatron's command, but was willing to cooperate. As the Predacons put their new plan into effect at the alien site, the Maximals arrived, only for a [[Metal Hunter|domed spaceship]] to appear. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 1)}} After using a force field to prevent the Maximals getting in, Megatron ventured into the spacecraft and was able to use the alien Golden Disk to take control of it. His first act was to bring aboard the other Predacons (bar Tarantulas, with whom the alliance was terminated) and Optimus Primal, the latter as a prisoner. Installing [[Transwarp]] cells into the ship, Megatron intended to take it back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and conquer the world. Tarantulas arranged for a Maximal attack, infiltrating the ship and causing it to self-destruct. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 2)}}

[[File:Megatron GoldenDisk.jpg|upright=1.15|thumb|left|Remember, kids, grand acts of wondrous science and space flight like Voyager will only ever attract evil, murderous aliens! Be cool and don't study at school!]]

After another stasis pod was found, Megatron bugged Blackarachnia and sent her and Waspinator out to find it. He soon learned that the pod contained Protoform X, a powerful [[Transformer]] with an indestructible spark, made during a Maximal experiment. With this information, he used an energon blade to cut out a piece of the creature's spark using it to control the beast, which he renamed [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]]. {{storylink|Bad Spark}} Using the Golden Disk, Megatron discovered the location of a valley full of [[Protohuman|early humans]], who would someday evolve into the humans who helped the [[Autobot]]s defeat the [[Decepticon]]s in the great war. Determining by empirical experimentation that the future could be altered, Megatron mounted an attack on the valley. The Predacons were prevented from razing it entirely by the interference of Dinobot. After defeating all of the Predacon troops singlehandedly, Dinobot knocked the disk from Megatron's hand, and destroyed it. Megatron ordered a retreat as the rest of the Maximals arrived. {{storylink|Code of Hero}} Though fascinated at the discovery of a [[Transmutate (character)|badly-mutated Transformer]], Megatron wasn't impressed when it failed to transform, and ordered it destroyed, but Rampage successfully convinced him to let Transmutate prove itself. It didn't go so well. {{storylink|Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate}}

[[File:Agenda 1 Megatron bound.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I want a lawyer!]]

Calculating that the [[Transwarp wavefront]] would soon reach Cybertron, alerting the [[Maximal High Council]] and resulting in a rescue ship being sent, Megatron realised he would have to implement a potentially final gambit. The Predacons attacked the Maximal base, but were fought off when help arrived in the form of Predacon covert agent [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], sent by the Predacon [[Tripredacus Council]] to apprehend Megatron. Returning to the Predacon base, Megatron sent Waspinator on a secret mission, while the other Predacons attempted to increase the fortifications. The impending attack went off without a hitch, however, and Megatron was captured. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}} Megatron was placed in a cell, and was informed by Ravage that Tarantulas was a member of the [[Predacon Secret Police]]. Megatron didn't seem too surprised by the news, and still had a hand to play—using a fragment of the Golden Disk which Dinobot had destroyed, he played back a recording on it left by the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], convincing Ravage to side with him. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}}
[[File:Agenda3 MegatronOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.4|left|thumb|A little off the top, sir?]]
Megatron and Ravage subsequently led an assault on the ''Axalon'', which only failed through some extremely daring work by Rattrap.
Megatron fled, not back to the Predacon base, but the [[Mount St. Hilary|a volcano]] housing the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], the massive ship containing the stasis-locked Autobots and Decepticons, waiting to be awoken in 1984 when they would continue the Great War. Using the access codes which Blackarachnia had taken from the Golden Disk, Megatron was able to enter the ship and attempt to alter the course of history by assassinating [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], as the Autobot leader sat unconscious in the command chair. This done, he confronted the Maximals outside, taking the opportunity to gloat that with Optimus Prime gone, history would change, and they would no longer be a part of it. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}}

After Megatron was forced out of the Ark by Blackarachnia, the Maximals were able to use [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]] to repair Optimus Prime, while Primal took the Autobot's spark into his own structure, transforming his body into a more powerful form. Confronted by the new "Optimal Optimus", Megatron beat a retreat, but not before shooting Blackarachnia. Heading for the ''Axalon'', he, Inferno and Waspinator were attacked and downed by Primal and Cheetor, however Megatron radioed ahead to Rampage, who was able to destroy the Maximal ship. {{storylink|Optimal Situation}}

Rampage disappeared while supposedly on a mission to attack the Ark with Inferno, and Megatron's scanners were unable to locate him. {{storylink|Deep Metal}} Monitoring the Maximal attempt to salvage [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]], Megatron sent his men out to retrieve the device. The mission was surprisingly a success, and Megatron later installed Sentinel in the Predacon ship. {{storylink|Changing of the Guard}} Megatron had also developed [[Cyber raptor]]s, which were sent out occasionally to harass the early humans. When he spotted Blackarachnia and Cheetor accompanying two of the humans, he sent Waspinator and Tarantulas out with three of the raptors to attack them. It didn't go too well for the Predacons, but Megatron was brewing a new plan. {{storylink|Cutting Edge}}
[[File:FeralScream1 Megatron greets clone.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Ah, there's always time for a speech.]]
Having obtained a [[Transmetal driver]] through unknown means, he embarked upon an experiment, the fruition of which was the creation of a [[Transmetal 2]] [[Dinobot II|clone of Dinobot]]. However, thanks to the interference of [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] and Cheetor during the experiment, the Transmetal driver was lost, and the Predacons captured Depth Charge in order to interrogate him. Before they could extract the information, they were attacked by a strange feral beast, which eliminated them one by one. Megatron accidentally slagged Waspinator before being attacked by the creature himself, and sent flying off a cliff. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 1}} Returning to base, Megatron detected the beast roaming in the night, and realized that Cheetor had been exposed to the Transmetal driver's energies and upgraded into a new form. He dispatched Dinobot and Waspinator to capture Cheetor, but unsurprisingly they failed. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 2}}

Megatron had his men build a new weapon—a [[disruptor cannon]] constructed in a cave on a mountain top. Unfortunately due to the bi-polar energon source that the weapon used, the Predacons were unable to get close enough to install the shielding. Megatron sent Waspinator and Inferno out to capture one of the early humans, and they came back with [[Una]]. With great difficulty, Megatron instructed her on installing the shielding and installing the stabilizer crystal. After the Maximals had rescued her, the Predacons fired the cannon, only to discover too late that Una hadn't installed the stabilizer after all. The cannon exploded in their faces. {{storylink|Go with the Flow}} Alerted by Taratulas that the Maximals were attempting to remove Blackarachnia's Predacon [[shell program]], Megatron assigned Inferno, Rampage and Quickstrike to help Tarantulas disrupt the Ark's power, and hopefully terminate Blackarachnia. It even mostly worked, except for the part about Blackarachnia dying instead of ending up with a new Transmetal 2 body. {{storylink|Crossing the Rubicon}}

[[File:Megatrontm2render.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|left|Two Megatrons for the price of one.]]

On a later occasion, Megatron had Waspinator attack the Ark as part of a diversion. Tarantulas was able to place Optimus Primal under Quickstrike's control, enabling the Predacons to defeat the Maximals easily, and allowing Megatron to enter the Ark once more. There, he deliberately took the spark of the original Megatron and placed it in his body. Before he could do anything more, Quickstrike used Primal's body to dump in him the nearest pit of lava—a double-cross engineered by Tarantulas. Megatron did not die, but was upgraded into a new form, with a dragon as his alternate mode. After slagging Tarantulas, Megatron fought at length with Primal, only being fought off when Blackarachnia freed the other Maximals. {{storylink|Master Blaster}}

[[File:Megs tm2.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Red dragon, without Hannibal Lecter.]]

His attempt to put Quickstrike on trial for treachery was interrupted by the news that something was incoming. [[Tigerhawk]], emissary of the Vok, obliterated the Predacon base before defeating Megatron in battle. Tigerhawk prepared to deliver the killing blow, but was interrupted, first by Optimus Primal, and then by Tarantulas. By the time Megatron recovered, Tigerhawk had been captured by Tarantulas, and Megatron flew off. Tarantulas was eventually destroyed by his quest for power, and Megatron could only watch as the Maximals welcomed Tigerhawk into their ranks. {{storylink|Other Victories}}

Desperate once again, Megatron dispatched Inferno, Waspinator and Quickstrike to find a new base, while he took the competent Predacons to search the remains of Tarantulas's lair. There, Dinobot found a hatch leading to an undersea tunnel and Megatron realised the enormity of what Tarantulas had discovered. The Predacons followed the tunnel to the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', the Decepticon flagship which had crashed at the same time as the Ark. Megatron and Dinobot entered the ancient ship, successfully powering it up and raising it out of the ocean, intending to take back to Cybertron so that Megatron might conquer the planet. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}

[[File:Nemesis2 Megatron on shuttle.jpg|upright=1.1|left|thumb|How To Restrain Your Dragon.]]

First, however, he planned to annihilate the ''entire'' Ark rather than simply Optimus Prime: drunk on power and reciting religious scripture that he believed concerned ''him'', he was declaring himself "alpha and omega" and that time itself was now his to command.

Heading for the Ark, Megatron stopped the ship momentarily to fire on a Protohuman settlement, despite Dinobot's objections, inadvertently killing Inferno and Quickstrike in the process. Of course, this meant that when the ''Nemesis'' arrived at its target, the fusion cannon was still recharging. Megatron instead turned a tractor beam on the Autobot ship. Primal infiltrated the ''Nemesis'' and began fighting Megatron. Though Optimus was no match for the Predacon leader, he bought the Maximals enough time to find an Autobot shuttle, which Rhinox piloted into the bridge of the ''Nemesis'', taking Megatron out. The ''Nemesis'' crashed a second time and thus preserved history. After returning the original Megatron's spark to its proper body, the Maximals headed back to Cybertron with the incarcerated Megatron shackled to the outside of their ship. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}}
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==3H comics==
Megatron was mentored by the gangster [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]], who engineered the plot to steal the Golden Disk. Megatron, however, betrayed him and took the Golden Disk for himself to Earth.<ref name="cryotek bio">[http://botcon.com/archive/story/characters/cryotek.html Cryotek's bio at BotCon.com]</ref>

At some point after [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] was born, [[Fractyl (BW)|Fractyl]] briefly daydreamed about impressing Megatron with his new discovery, the energon armor producing [[furmanite]]. When he failed even in his dreams, however, Fractyl reconsidered alerting Megatron just yet.

In reality, Megatron was summoned by Blackarachnia when the Maximal [[Packrat]] stole some of Fractyl's furmanite. He arrived on the scene in time to see Fractyl bravely chasing off the Maximal pack, after recovering the dangerous furmanite. Well done, Fractyl! (Oh, if only he knew...) {{storylink|Ground Zero}}

[[File:Antagony megatron.jpg|thumb|Kinky.]]
[[Antagony (BW)|Antagony]], future-born [[Herald Maximo]] of [[Shokaract]], arrived on prehistoric Earth after the [[quantum surge]] to protect the Dark Essence of [[Unicron]]. She attempted to terminate Megatron, who quickly conned her into fighting Optimus and then took her captive when she went into stasis lock. {{storylink|Visitations}}

He began patiently (and happily) torturing her for information on the future she came from, and when that failed he hacked into her mind using a [[mind-drill]] "borrowed" from [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]. That triggered a safety-against-betrayal device that erased her mind before he could gain any information; Megatron was left with no information, beyond that her master would surely try again. {{storylink|Herald, Covenant, Schism, Paradox|Herald}}

[[File:TM2 Megatron shoots Unicronessence.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
Almost immediately after his transformation into dragon form, Megatron detected a temporal breach. Having his troops ambush the Maximals (who had also detected), he attempted to reach the time-traveller ([[Windrazor (BW)|Windrazor]]) and gain access to the future, not caring what would happen if he took the original Megatron's spark with him. In the process, he encountered the Dark Essence and almost became a willing vessel for it, until it realised Windrazor would be easier to control. When the Fuzor fought the influence off, Shokaract himself emerged. {{storylink|Herald, Covenant, Schism, Paradox|Paradox}}

Megatron's reaction to a horrifically powerful spark-devouring demigod, and time and space being shattered into a chaotic maelstrom... was to stride through the reality soup and blackmail said demigod by opening fire on the Dark Essence of the Chaos-Bringer, demanding knowledge of the future or he'd cause the erasure of Shokaract's entire timeline. Megatron is ''hardcore''. He failed, but this was a crucial distraction that helped bring about Shokaract's defeat. {{storylink|Terminus (issue)|Terminus}}

When Megatron returned to Cybertron from Earth, his former mentor Cryotek offered to rid him of his hated beast mode, wishing to take the powerful [[Transmetal 2]] dragon form for himself. The painful metamorphosis left Cryotek disabled. Using this opportunity, Megatron stole Cryotek's research and used it to conquer Cybertron.<ref name="cryotek bio"/>

As part of his "experimental meanderings", Megatron created the [[Mutant (BW)|Mutants]], whom he considered "wretched".

Some time after Megatron finally removed himself of his organic beast mode, he created the new [[Vehicon general]]s [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] and [[Blastcharge (BM)|Blastcharge]], assigning them experimental [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] drones. They were charged with hunting down and destroying the [[Wrecker]]s, the [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobots]], and the Mutants. They failed, despite the assistance of [[Spy Streak]]. As Megatron saw the Wreckers fly off in a stolen spaceship, he simply called it a temporary setback. {{storylink|Departure}}

[[File:MegatronBW-BWXart.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Guess who traveled with Primal to the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]?]]

After technorganic Cybertron was achieved, [[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal's]] spark was revived from the within the Matrix to protect the [[multiverse]]. However, this action freed Megatron's spark as well. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} Megatron did not visibly resurface, however, until a dark chapter in the [[Universe War]], amidst "the [[Culling]]", when the [[Maximal High Council]] and a great portion of Cybertron's population itself was snuffed out by the [[Minion of Unicron|Minions of Unicron]]. It is not known exactly how, but when the chaos of this genocide settled, Megatron had taken a powerful position within the remaining Predacon military. At first, Megatron began antagonizing Primal as he had before, but Megatron quickly learned that he and Primal would do better to first team up against Unicron. He and Primal traveled to several universes, preparing them for the coming battle and winning new allies. But now with Unicron disappeared into the [[Unicron Singularity]], Primal fully expects Megatron's insane ambition to resurface. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 9|BWX Optimus Primal's profile}}

Prior to the Universe war, an alternate dimension's Megatron was killed by a [[Razorclaw (Universe)|Tigerhawk]] who was corrupted by the Vok.<ref name=razorclawbio>Razorclaw's [[bio]] in [[Abduction|''Transformers Universe'' #1]]</ref> Yet another dimension's Megatron was killed by its reality's [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] and [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]].<ref name=tankorbio>Tankor's [[bio]] in [[Escape (Universe)|''Transformers Universe'' #2]]</ref> All three Megatron-murderers were eventually promoted to the rank of [[Unicron's General]].
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==''Transformers Legends''==
After Optimus Primal died to destroy the Planet Buster, two time-displaced versions of Megatron were waiting in [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]] with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], when the equally time-displaced versions of Optimus Primal emerged from a meeting with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Prime Spark (story)|Prime Spark}}

After having taken the spark of the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] into his body, Megatron found himself talking to his Decepticon counterpart, who goaded him into attempting a new plan. Quickstrike kept the Maximals busy while Megatron burned his way into the Ark. There, he implanted a fragment of the original Megatron's spark into the stasis locked body of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], allowing the two Megatrons to control the Seeker's body. He realised too late that the original Megatron's plan was to return the Decepticon leader's spark to his original body using Starscream. A battle of will ensued, which the beast Megatron ultimately won, subduing the older Megatron before himself being forced to flee the Ark by the Maximals. {{storylink|A Meeting of Minds}}

When Megatron was defeated by Nightscream, the spark of Rhinox attempted to act as a spirit guide and redeem the tyrant. Megatron proved to be a lost cause. While briefly tempted to move on, his inherent hypocrisy manifested and—despite fervently advocating the eradication of individuality—refused to relinquish his own identity. Rhinox’s attempts at enlightenment were misconstrued, and his efforts only strengthened Megatron’s desire for apotheosis. Repeated returns to Cybertron convinced him that godhood was still within his reach and as he charged his particles with "purity of purpose", erased Rhinox's spark from existence. {{storylink|Singularity Ablyss}}

==IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics==
[[File:GatorMegatronBWSourcebook.jpg|thumb|left|150px]]
Upon his arrival on prehistoric Earth, the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Dark Side]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s computer suggested that Megatron take on a crocodilian alt mode. Unimpressed, Megatron chose instead to reformat himself with the genetic material of a Tyrannosaur. {{Storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook}}

As [[Magmatron]] surveyed the timestream, he witnessed several key events during the Beast Wars. Among these were several moments involving Megatron, such as Megatron appearing menacing in his first T-rex body's beast mode, Megatron recruiting Quickstrike and Silverbolt to the Predacons, Megatron conversing with Ravage while bound by energy shackles, and finally Megatron unleashing a torrent of energy upon the stasis-locked Optimus Prime. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 1|The Gathering #1}}

[[File:IDW Megatron Magmatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Go back to anime, Magmatron!]]
In Lio Convoy's opinion, Megatron was a simple wild card, no real threat when compared with [[Magmatron]]. This drove home the fact that Cybertron had no idea of the damage Megatron had and would inflict, or the lengths he would go to becoming arguably the most powerful Transformer since the Great War.

After dispatching [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] and [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] to oversee the installation of [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]] into the ''Dark Side'', Megatron was attacked by Magmatron, who had been assigned to arrest him by the [[Tripredacus Council]]. Although Megatron proved more than a match for the experienced Predacon general individually, he was ambushed and paralyzed by [[Iguanus (BW)|Iguanus]] and [[Drill Bit (BW)|Drill Bit]]. Magmatron intended to use a [[Transwarp|transwarp shunt]] to transport his prisoner back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 3|The Gathering #3}} Thanks to the intervention of [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Optimus Minor]], and [[Razorbeast]], Magmatron was sent home empty-handed. Razorbeast was tempted to dispatch the prone Megatron, but released him instead, due to his desire to avoid interfering with the timeline. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 4|The Gathering #4}}

[[File:MegatronAscending4.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Oh, we are so dead. Yeeeesss.]]
Ravage attempted to free Megatron after his ultimate capture at the end of the Beast Wars, but didn't progress very far in his plans. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 1|The Ascending #1}} However, the temporal shockwaves caused by Shokaract's suicide knocked Megatron free of his bonds atop the Autobot shuttle. Making his own way through the timestream, he arrived on a battle-ravaged Cybertron, long before the Maximals responsible for his defeat would emerge, with little else to stand in his way. Yeeess... {{storylink|The Ascending issue 4|The Ascending #4}}
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==''Beast Machines'' cartoon==
{{voiceactor|[[David Kaye]] (English), [[Shigeru Chiba]] (Japanese)|[[Francisco José]] (Portuguese), [[Jan Spitzer]] (German) [[Giorgio Locuratolo]] (Italian), [[Armando Rendiz]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Juan Diéguez]] (Castilian Spanish)}}

[[File:Megatron for life.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"If you've done nothing wrong, you've got nothing to fear. If you've something to hide, you shouldn't even be here..."]]
Breaking free from his constraints on the Autobot shuttle while it traveled through transwarp space, Megatron arrived back home on Cybertron well before the Maximals did. {{storylink|Revelations Part II: Descent}} He used the window of opportunity for maximum effect, releasing a [[Transformation virus|virus]] across the planet that quickly incapacitated the population. {{storylink|Forbidden Fruit}} He then began extracting the victims' [[spark]]s and storing them in a citadel, planning to one day absorb them into his own spark. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. III: The Siege}} Meanwhile, he used factories to rebuild the bodies into mindless [[drone]]s he called "[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]]". {{storylink|Revelations Part I: Discovery}} Eventually, he had almost every spark on Cybertron in his possession. At some point Megatron's former follower [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] managed to make it back to Cybertron through unknown means. However Megatron simply extracted his spark too. {{storylink|The Catalyst}}

When the Maximals arrived in their shuttle, they found the planet empty, aside from Vehicons who immediately attacked them with canisters of a gas that infected them with the virus. The fully-Transmetal among them "devolved" into their original beast modes but were able to keep moving and escape. The remaining two, [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] (who never received any form of upgrade on Earth), were instead paralyzed and quickly overtaken. Their sparks soon joined Megatron's collection.{{storylink|Revelations Part II: Descent}}

[[File:MasteroftheHouse Optimus grabs Megatron's head.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Time for a noogie!" "NOOOOOO!!!"]]
The escaped Maximals would have succumbed to the virus eventually if not for the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] [[reformatting]] them. Megatron observed their first battle against the Vehicon drones, vowing to destroy the impurity in his technological paradise. {{storylink|The Reformatting}} He would not have to wait long before a confrontation with [[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]], gloating to the Maximal leader that Cybertron now belonged to the technological. The strain of controlling the Vehicon drones while attacking three targets was telling, and Primal was able to goad him into losing control, causing an overwhelming urge to transform and revealing Megatron's dragon form, now in a ragged patchwork state as a result of failed attempts to excise his organic mode. Megatron was able to quickly recover, pointing out Primal's own failure had led to the downfall of Cybertron, before reconnecting to his [[control harness]] and taking control of the drones once again. Defiant, Primal had to be dragged from the [[Council Citadel]] by the other Maximals. {{storylink|Master of the House}}

[[File:FiresofthePast Megatron closeup.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|Calm down Diagnostic Drone, now is not the time for fear. That comes later.]]
Though the [[Diagnostic Drone]] insisted that Megatron's organic side had been purged, another failed battle between the Vehicon drones caused him to revert in rage to his dragon mode yet again. In order to make his drones more flexible in capturing the Maximals, he imbued three Vehicons with captured sparks so they could think on their feet in battle. The original personalities of these "[[Vehicon general|generals]]" were deeply buried under shell programs, which allowed Megatron to use sparks of the Maximals' former allies. Thus, if the Maximals discovered who they really were, they would be reluctant to destroy them. The recently captured Silverbolt and Rhinox were made into [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] and [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]], respectively. The third general, [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]], was created from the his former follower [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]. During the generals' first engagement with [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] and [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], Megatron became aware that Blackarachnia was trying to access the computer of the Autobot shuttle they'd arrived in, and he made an attempt to access her memory while she did so. Rattrap was warned of this via a transmission made to Jetstorm, and was able to cut the link before Megatron could learn the location of the Maximal base. {{storylink|Fires of the Past}}

[[File:MercenaryPursuits Megatron medium shot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|My stomach is rumbling. Diagnostic Drone, bring out the Energon Brownies.]]
After raging at the three generals for their failure, Megatron sent them out, promising great rewards for whoever captured the Maximals. This paid off when Tankor returned with all four of the Maximals. Unfortunately while Megatron was getting ready to give Tankor his reward of oblivion, the Maximals escaped, and Primal was able to speak directly to Tankor's spark, turning him against Megatron. Once they'd escaped, Megatron was able to restore his control harness and remotely erase Tankor's memory of the last 20 cycles, turning him against the Maximals once more. {{storylink|Mercenary Pursuits}} The Diagnostic Drone continued to attempt to formulate ways to excise Megatron's organic side, suggesting they wait until after the Maximal problem was dealt with, however Megatron was determined to put a swift end to the matter in question. During a battle between the drones and Maximals in a Vehicon factory, Megatron retook control of the drones out of frustration over his generals' failure, only for feedback from a computer to overload his systems.

While in this weakened state, he was approached by Rattrap, who offered to defend Megatron for the night in return for weaponry. Though the other Maximals turned up, Rattrap fought them back. Megatron encouraged him to use the weapons to terminate the Maximals, but Rattrap refused, pointing out that the sun was coming up and their agreement was at an end. In return, Megatron let him go free. {{storylink|The Weak Component}}

[[File:Survivor Megatron dragon.jpg|left|upright=1.5|thumb|Just don't call him "Patches" or he'll scorch your ass.]]
The attempts to remove Megatron's organic form continued, with little success, and he turned down the Diagnostic Drone's suggestion to simply build a new body for himself, as it would require leaving his spark unprotected for a short period of time. Instead they implemented a new plan: attempt to capture [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] and work out how to reverse the process the young Maximal used to acquire an organic mode. During the mission, the Diagnostic Drone was reprogrammed by Tankor, whose Rhinox personality had resurfaced, and was now actively working in competition with Megatron to create a technological utopia. When the next attempt to purge Megatron's dragon mode failed (as Tankor instructed), the Diagnostic Drone suggested that the failure was caused by Megatron himself. {{storylink|Survivor}}

After Tankor's apparent destruction, Megatron demanded the Diagnostic Drone find out what happened. The Maximals, meanwhile, attempted to attack a Vehicon factory, with the intent of stealing a [[Vehicon Mole|mole drone]], and Megatron demonstrated his power over Cybertron by moving the very buildings themselves around in an attempt to crush the Maximals, and elevating the factory in an attempt to tip them out. {{storylink|The Key}} Megatron questioned Thrust and Jetstorm over Tankor's whereabouts prior to his demise. Unknown to any of them, the "death" had been a trick on Tankor's part, and the real Tankor had the Diagnostic Drone take the opportunity to reveal the discovery of the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], capable of transforming organic matter into [[technomatter]], to Megatron. Though Megatron was encouraged by the idea it could purge Cybertron of organic life, he was suspicious of the Drone's inadvertent slip of the tongue regarding what the Key would do to him, and ordered the Key be loaded on to select drones only. Tankor's plan to force Megatron's hand by providing the Maximals with a catalyst to make their vines grow faster eventually paid off, and Megatron ordered the key loaded onto all of the [[Tank Drone]]s. {{storylink|The Catalyst}}

[[File:EndoftheLine Megatron swirlingenergies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2| No! The hurricane is separating me from my action figures! Curse you, Mother Nature!!!]]
Of course, Megatron also made sure the Tank Drones were under his sole control first. Tankor then provided Primal with the whereabouts of the [[plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]], capable of purging all technology from Cybertron, in an attempt to force Megatron to use the keys. Megatron did not believe that Primal would actually go through with opening the chamber, and, distrustful of the Diagnostic Drone's motives, destroyed it. During the Maximal's last push for victory, Megatron found himself confronted by Optimus Primal once more, and crowed over his opponent as the other Maximals were transformed into technomatter. However Primal was able to provoke another appearance by Megatron's beast mode, and attempted to reformat him. The attempt was interrupted by Tankor, who prepared to zap Megatron with a Key, but was promptly restrained. Megatron announced that having a free agent was part of his plan, and had handed him the key to victory. Optimus, finally determined to win at any cost, opened the Plasma Energy Chamber, and Megatron responded by triggering the key weapon, causing a maelstrom of clashing energies. {{storylink|End of the Line}}

[[File:SavageNoble Noble with wings.jpg|left|upright=1.3|thumb|Great. I still have wings, but I've got fur instead of scales. The indignity...]]
When the Maximals entered the Council Citadel, all they found of Megatron was his body, which disintegrated. Despite this the evidence of Megatron's influence remained—following Optimus Primal's resurrection, the Maximals found themselves face-to-face with a giant ship, resembling a stylised version of Megatron's own head, which rose above the city. {{storylink|Fallout (episode)|Fallout}} The ship did not contain Megatron's [[spark]] though; The combined energies had actually succeeded in separating his organic half from his body—unfortunately, his spark went with it and become trapped in a purely organic Transformer. He took the identity of "innocent" Maximal [[Noble (BM)|Noble]] and, preying on [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]'s survivor guilt and Optimus's inherent goodness, attained the confidence of the Maximals. {{storylink|Savage Noble}} With their help, he was able to gain entry back into the Council Citadel, and attempted to access the control harness, only to discover it would not interface with his organic form. Using a [[spark extractor]], he ripped his own spark out and flew into the giant floating head, possessing it and reactivating Cybertron. {{storylink|Prometheus Unbound}}

[[File:InDarkestKnight Grand Mal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Tremble before the might of MODOK!]]
Intent on gaining access to the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]], Megatron seized Primal and Cheetor, bringing them aboard the ship in preparation to tear the information from them. He was able to communicate with them by appearing as a hologram of moving [[Cybertronix]], announcing that the procedure would be terminal. Before it could be completed, Silverbolt, who had been reformatted from Jetstorm by Blackarachnia, arrived and freed the two Maximals. {{storylink|In Darkest Knight}} Unwilling to admit defeat, Megatron deployed his own variation of the [[Hate Plague]], infecting all of the Maximals but Primal. Optimus instead was scooped up by a tentacle and taken aboard the floating head for a frank discussion about free will versus universal harmony. As it turned out, Optimus was able to help the Maximals overcome their anger and reformat their neural pathways, though Megatron was amused by Primal's afterthought that not all of their issues came from the virus. {{storylink|A Wolf in the Fold}} Following [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]]'s arrival, Megatron used the giant head's spaceship mode to destroy the rampantly-growing plant life she'd brought with her. {{storylink|Home Soil}}

[[File:Megatron Sparkwar Search.JPG|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"We've been expecting you, Mr. Anderson."]]
With the Maximals numbering seven, and Thrust increasingly incapable of keeping up, Megatron used the sparks of famous generals [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] and [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] to replace them. Though they subsequently failed to destroy the Maximals, Megatron thanked them for keeping his enemy busy while he finalised his plans for the collection of sparks. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike}} He gave his generals orders to find the Maximals and take Optimus alive. Primal had ventured down into the lost city of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] with Nightscream, giving Megatron the opportunity to strike. Tricking the Maximal leader with a huge hologram of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Megatron was able to extract the codes to access the Oracle. On the other hand, Primal was able to use the link to determine the location of the lost sparks without Megatron knowing. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. II: The Search}}

[[File:Giant megatron spark.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|It feels weird, being a ball of energy just eating up ''other'' balls of energy.]]
Megatron began preparing for his "grand ascension", separating his spark from the giant head and starting to consume the many sparks he had captured. The Maximals managed to get a team onto the ship, but were immediately seized by metal tentacles and forced to watch as Megatron continued to devour the sparks, intending to unite every spark on the planet into one perfect being—himself. Rising out of the head, Megatron began to draw the Maximals' sparks from their bodies. He was forced to pause to destroy his organic half, Noble, which had continued to roam Cybertron after his spark had left it. Anguished at the loss of his friend, Nightscream used his sonic attack on Megatron's spark, apparently dispelling it. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. III: The Siege}}

Depolarized, Megatron's spark drifted through the streets of [[Cybertropolis]], attempting to possess bodies but unable to stay in them for any period of time, and only able to operate them in the barest, zombie-like fashion. After attacking the Maximals in a seemingly-random pattern, his spark was captured by Rattrap in a spark extractor and repolarized. The net result—Megatron was able to possess a new body, however he soon realized that he was trapped in the shell of a Diagnostic Drone. This didn't hinder him from capturing the Maximals and attempting to reformat Primal's spark, and, though Botanica swiftly came to the rescue, Megatron still escaped thanks to the loyalty of his three generals. {{storylink|Spark of Darkness}}

[[File:BMEndgame2 Optimal megatron.jpg|left|upright=1.3|thumb|They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.]]
While working on a new plan, Megatron had his generals attack the Maximals, who had holed up in the giant head. He was able to use a frequency from a device inadvertently provided by Rattrap, to help the Vehicons successfully bring down the ship. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral}} Though the Maximals fought back, eliminating the Vehicon generals, Megatron had constructed a new body for himself—a copy of Primal's old "Optimal Optimus" form, though without its beast mode. Seizing control of the Cycle drones, he was able to rip the Maximals' sparks from their bodies, leaving himself and Primal as the last two functional mechanisms on the planet. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall}}

[[File:BMEndgame3 Megatron dies.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Dude, I'm stroking out over here!]]
There followed an all-out battle between the two mortal enemies, which raged across the city. Primal was seemingly beaten when he found the remains of the [[technorganic orchard]], devastated by Megatron's drones, and Megatron took him back to the surface. There, Megatron claimed his giant throne, and absorbed the rest of the sparks, growing in size. Preparing to use the Key to Vector Sigma to reformat Cybertron's organic core, Megatron severed Primal's connection to the Oracle. However Primal received encouragement from the spirits of his Maximal comrades, and by reformatting Megatron's throne, was able to dislodge him. They plummited together into Cybertron's core, where Primal was able to trigger the reformatting of the entire planet, destroying himself and Megatron completely, but freeing all the lost sparks to repopulate their newly redecorated Cybertron. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future}}
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==Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity==
===''Cloud''===
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===Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base===
After [[Predacon computer|NAVI-ko]] acquired a new body and intelligence on "[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]", Megatron sent NAVI-ko through [[transwarp]] to [[Yokohama]] in [[2014]] to acquire the dark clone of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. After Nemesis Prime shed his evil and reverted back to being Yokohama Convoy, Megatron realized his plans were foiled and ordered NAVI-ko to return. {{storylink|Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base}}

===''Beast Wars Diorama Story''===
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Some time after Starscream fled from prehistoric Earth, Megatron and a group of Predacons, including [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], a time-displaced [[Archadis]], and [[Wolfang (Predacon)|Wolfang]], battled a contingent of [[Maximal]]s comprising [[Optimus Primal]], [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], [[Cohrada]], and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] in a forest. After all the Transformers transformed into robot mode, Megatron attacked Optimus Primal with the jaws of his ''T. rex'' head-hand. Primal blocked the attack with his dual Cyber Blades and then fought Megatron off with his Mega Blasters. {{storylink|Optimus Primal Chapter}} Though Primal blocked his "Tyranno Fang" attack, Megatron was able to counter by shooting a "Laser Buster" from the mouth of his ''T. rex'' head-hand. {{storylink|Megatron Chapter}}

[[File:BWDiorama Megatrons.jpg|thumb|No good can come of this.]]

Some time into the battle, a warp opened, bringing with it [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], who were [[Decepticon]]s and [[Autobot]]s from another [[Movie (franchise)|universe]]. [[Tigatron]] and [[Gimlet]] also joined the battle, and, after being defeated by the Maximals, Starscream joined the Predacons. {{storylink|Tigatron Chapter}} [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] later appeared and joined the Predacons, as well. As the battled raged, the [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] from the other universe came in through the warp. {{storylink|Gimlet Chapter}}

The Decepticon Megatron brought along [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]], and the two Megatrons combined their troops into a fearsome force against the Autobots and Maximals. The Predacon Megatron battled Optimus Primal in the ensuing skirmish. The Maximals' savior came in the form of [[Motorarm (BWII)|Motorarm]], who then went on to battle [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]. Megatron battled Primal again, and the two factions then took formation against each other with the intention of combining their energies to attack the opposing side. The Predacon Megatron led the combined Predacon/Decepticon force. With Motorarm leading the charge, the Maximals and the Autobots attacked first. {{storylink|Motorarm Chapter}}

Later, through the power of energon, both Optimus Primal and Megatron attained the giant "Energon Power Mode". The energies coursing in their bodies granted both improved abilities and the two battled. {{Storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Diorama Story#TM-SP Character Data File|TM-SP Character Data File}}

===''Beast Wars II'' cartoon===
[[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] tried to summon a Megatron to [[Gaea]] using a time machine. [[Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!|Maybe this one. Maybe not.]]

When his brother [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] screwed up the wavelength calculations and instead summoned the titanic [[Majin Zarak]], Galvatron was pleased and declared, "We obtained a weapon far superior to Megatron". {{storylink|Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!}}

===''Robotmasters'' online comic===
[[File:RM online 1.jpg|thumb|left]]
Megatron travelled to [[Earth]] in the year [[2004]] through the [[Blasty Zone]] with a minion, [[Psycho-Orb]], in tow. Seeking to harness the power of the [[solitarium]] that Earth contained, Megatron set out to amass a force by taking over leadership of the [[Decepticon]]s. He went to their [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Earth)|underwater base]] and challenged [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who was leading the Decepticons in the absence of the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. The battle for command ended in Megatron's favor, {{storylink|The Usurper Decepticon Takes Control}} and he attacked the Autobots two days later. Megatron introduced himself to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], who was unaware of the mysterious purple ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. The battle ended in retreat when firepower overwhelmed the Decepticons. {{storylink|Clash! The Two Leaders}} Uneasy with the silence following Megatron's disappearance during the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]], [[Optimus Primal]] searched for Megatron, finding the Blasty Zone and arriving in 2004's Earth. {{storylink|Enter the War! Optimus Primal}}

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Two months after Megatron took leadership away from him, Starscream created the [[Arsenal Force]] weapons in a bid to take leadership back. When Megatron demanded to see the weapons Starscream has created, the Seeker provided a very personal demonstration by blasting the Predacon with it. Megatron was unfazed and allowed Starscream to live for making such interesting weapons. {{Storylink|Starscream Grins 3 Times...}} Later, [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]], acting as a double agent for the Decepticons, provided the Autobots with information about a solitarium lode on [[Chaar]]. There, they were met with Megatron and Sideways in a trap for the Autobots. Megatron blasted the Autobots and the Decepticons ran off with the solitarium. {{Storylink|Defend the Solitarium!}}

[[File:RM online 9.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

In [[2005]], when a confused [[Lio Convoy (BWII)|Lio Convoy]] arrived on Earth, Megatron took advantage of the opportunity and convinced the lion that the Autobots of the era were evil invaders battling the heroic Decepticons. When [[Victory Leo]] and [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] flew by, Lio Convoy struck and battled the two, much to Megatron's amusement. {{Storylink|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters (issue)|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters}} Unfortunately for the Predacon, both Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal intervened, and Lio Convoy was convinced of the goodness of the Autobots. With the energies of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] and the [[Energon Matrix|Energon Matrices]], the four [[Supreme Commander]]s attacked and forced Megatron and his Decepticons to flee. {{Storylink|Together, the 4 Great Supreme Commanders}}

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Hope came to the Decepticons when [[Air Hunter]] reported the incoming return of the original Megatron, {{Storylink|Strategic Meeting: The Mysterious New Warrior}} who was revealed to be inhabiting the body of [[Reverse Convoy]] as "Rebirth Megatron". At the Decepticon base, the Megatrons took a liking to each other discussed their stock of solitarium and how they could conquer the universe with it. To get even more, they decided to make a decisive attack on the Autobots. The battle lasted for three days and three nights till the Decepticons were defeated. With the power of solitarium, Megatron, Optimus Primal, and Psycho-Orb returned to the Beast Wars. {{Storylink|And Then}}
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===''Robotmasters'' pack-in comic===
Arriving in [[2004]] [[Earth]] through the [[Blasty Zone]], Megatron took command of the [[Decepticon]]s in the absence of the [[Megatron (G1)|original Megatron]] and led them against [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Autobot]]s. Under his leadership, the Decepticons sought to gather the powerful energy source known as [[solitarium]]. Megatron's future knowledge made his Decepticon army too much for the Autobots, but [[Optimus Primal]], who followed Megatron, came to the Autobots' rescue. {{storylink|The New Battle Begins!}} [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] and [[Victory Leo]] also joined the Autobots. Together, they promised to defeat Megatron. {{storylink|The Victory Warriors Enter!!}}

===''Robotmasters'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Toshitsugu Takashina]] (Japanese)}}

Taking advantage of the [[Blasty Zone]] as a means of time travel (and apparently size-enhancer), Megatron journeyed to a point in history where the original Megatron had gone missing, leaving the [[Decepticon]]s without a leader. "Beast Megatron" took command of the Decepticons, leading them on a quest to collect a powerful element, [[solitarium]], from within the Earth. Beast Megatron's plans were quickly thwarted by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and a troop of time-displaced Autobots and Maximals, including [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], [[Victory Leo]], [[Lio Convoy (BWII)|Lio Convoy]] and Beast Megatron's arch nemesis, [[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!}}

Beast Megatron later discovered a large deposit of solitarium beneath a large city, and along with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Smokesniper]], [[Gigant Bomb]] and [[Wingstun]], laid waste to the city. The Autobots, accompanied by [[Reverse Convoy]], arrived and dealt with Beast Megatron's forces quickly. However, Reverse Convoy revealed himself to be the original Megatron in disguise and betrayed them. Now going by the name [[Megatron (G1)|Rebirth Megatron]], he teamed up with Beast Megatron and the pair made trouble for the Autobot commanders. However, the Autobots were able to defeat the two Megatrons, sending the villains into retreat. {{storylink|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters (episode)|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters}}

===''Robotmasters'' 3D diorama manga===
While the [[Autobot]]s under [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] helped [[Athens]] prepare for the [[Olympics]], Megatron sent [[Gigant Bomb]] and [[Smokesniper]] to disrupt their efforts. However, the [[Decepticon]] duo soon discovered that they were outnumbered by the Autobots and surrendered. Megatron fumed. {{storylink|Robotmasters Vol. 1}}

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===''Beast Wars Reborn''===
[[File:BeastWarsRebornMegatronArtwork1.jpg|233px|thumb|Reborn on the wagon of a travelin' show, Primal used ta dance fer the money they'd throw! Megatron would do whatever he coooouuuld!]]
After their deaths in the core of Cybertron, both Megatron and Optimus Primal awoke inside a bizarre temple-like spaceship which was hurtling through space. Neither had any memory of who they were or how they got there, only their own names and a feeling of discomfort between one another. The pair went about investigating the ship in search of answers. While Megatron's memory was lost, his personality remained mostly intact: he was more concerned with seizing control of the ship before Primal did in order to gain the upper hand.

They eventually found a data log and discovered that their sparks had been taken and they were reborn into new bodies (unbeknownst to them, bodies identical to their original Earth forms). However, their memories were intentionally not uploaded into their new bodies. While searching the log they discovered that the ship's main power source was a [[Golden Disk (BWR)|Golden Disk]] lodged within a giant pillar. Megatron immediately raced to obtain the Disk and Primal followed him. The closer they got to the disk the more the ship attempted to thwart their advance by manipulating its atmosphere conditions.

Once they reached the chamber the ship's environment suddenly morphed to that of a decaying planet littered with the corpses of robots. The corpses came to life and began shambling toward them, intent on eating their sparks. They made short work of the zombies, leaving Megatron to obtain the Golden Disk and Primal with a feeling that he shouldn't entirely trust Megatron.

From another dimension beyond time and space, [[Primus]] recognized that something was amiss and sent [[Vector Prime]] to meet Primal and Megatron within the spaceship. {{storylink|The Mysterious Temple in Space}}

Primal found his suspicions confirmed after Megatron discovered that part of the ship let him convert any object into antimatter, effectively giving the ability to turn anything—or anyone—into a particle-annihilating bomb. Their subsequent battle was quickly interrupted by a strange being calling itself [[Soundblaster (Cybertron)|Soundblaster]], who informed them that the ship's power over space and time was his own—and wished to give this power to Megatron. {{storylink|Master of the Game}}

{{Storylink|Planetfall (BWR)|Planetfall}} {{Storylink|The Extraordinary Reformat}}
{{Charstubfiction}}

==Notes==
[[File:Dinobot Clone.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|A picture can tell lots without words.]]
* Megatron's pre-beast body, seen almost entirely during "[[Beast Wars (Part 1)]]", is actually the body of the Voltron-esque Giant Robot from Mainframe's ''ReBoot'' episode "Nullzilla", with Megatron's head attached and some purple colors. Sadly, no Disrupto-Matic was to be seen.
*In the Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', Megatron received several unflattering vocal tics that were quite contrary to his English portrayal as a smooth and charismatic individual. One of said tics (which was discarded early in the series) involved a nasty habit of spitting after every lengthy session of maniacal laughter (complete with a stressed ''hccchhhh... ptui''). The most notorious new trait, played up for comedy, was his habit of screaming in a high-pitched, girlish voice when attacked, surprised or injured. His cowardice would become a running gag in the dub. When retreating at the end of "[[Call of the Wild]]", for instance, Megatron would go so far as to whimper the pathetic excuse, "I have to return to my piano lessons!" while running away.
* During the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon, Megatron said "yesss..." 166 times, and "no..." 54 times. Despite this imbalance (or perhaps because of it), his final word in ''Beast Machines'' is a loud, drawn-out, tremendously hammy "NOOOOOOOOOO!"
* During audio commentary{{fact}}, [[Bob Skir]] revealed that the idea for Megatron's spark inhabiting a Diagnostic Drone came from [[David McDermott]]'s comment that "no matter ''what'' form Megatron's in, he will go out and kick ass".

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hJkvwoddxY All of Megatron's "Yeeeessss"s and "No"s in Beast Wars on YouTube]

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Fire & Ice

2014-11-04T21:30:49Z

Pirateblue: /* Notes */

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|prev=Dreamwave Armada issue 11
|next=Dreamwave Armada issue 13
|title="Fire & Ice"
|image=DW_Armada_12.jpg
|caption=[[Furmanism|You won't '''believe''' the things I can do now!]]
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'''The Autobots attempt to rescue a Mini-Con escape pod in Alaska. Meanwhile, the Destruction Team grants Cyclonus unimaginable power.'''

==Synopsis==
A [[Mini-Con]] pod containing [[Inferno (Armada)|Inferno]], [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]], and the [[Street Speed Mini-Con Team]] crashes into [[Alaska]], 93 miles west of [[Barrow]].

[[Image:DWArmadaFire&Ice_Smokescreen_Scavenger.jpg|thumb|left|200px|]]

Meanwhile, [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] are stationed in [[Death Valley]], watching a group of [[Decepticon]]s preparing a large shuttle for launch. At [[Autobase]], [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] receive the alert. Prime tells him to assemble all personnel to strike at Death Valley, but [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] intervenes: There are twenty Mini-Cons who aren't sure they should be here, and he doesn't want Prime to give them a reason to walk. Prime agrees and tells the Mini-Cons that they have the full resources of Autobase to rescue their comrades.

At the Decepticon base in [[Silver Ridge]], [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] has [[powerlinx]]ed to all three members of the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]]. While they '''are''' giving him massive amounts of power, they also send painful feedback into his system. [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]] explains that it's a little failsafe he thought to install in their systems a few years ago, and that in exchange for their full power, he wants a say in how things are run. Megatron begrudgingly agrees and "volunteers" [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] to do a test run.

In Alaska, the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]] is preparing to extract the escape pod, when [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] sneaks up and attempts to capture them, along with the pod. He is soon interrupted by Cyclonus, who is ecstatic about the power that the Destruction Team has bestowed upon him. Thrust is eager to get back to extracting the Mini-Cons, but the Destruction Team randomly overloads Cyclonus and causes him to attack Thrust.

Back in Death Valley, [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] arrives and tells Scavenger and Smokescreen that Optimus Prime is otherwise tied up and to take whatever measures they feel are appropriate. Smokescreen grumbles that it would have been useful information twenty minutes ago, when the shuttle launched. In the Decepticon base, Megatron gloats about the orbital laser that has just been deployed and prepares to fire it at Alaska...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] (6)
* [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] (7)
* [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (11)
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (12)
* [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] (35)

|c2=
*[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] (8)
*[[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] (9)
*[[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] (10)
* [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (15)
* [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (16)
* [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (17)
* [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] (24)

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* [[Inferno (Armada)|Inferno]] (1)
* [[Backtrack (Armada)|Backtrack]] (2)
* [[Spiral]] (3)
* [[Oval]] (4)
* [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] (5)
* [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] (13)
* [[Astroscope]] (14)
* [[Buzzsaw (Armada)|Buzzsaw]] (18)
* [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]] (19)
* [[Drill Bit (Armada)|Drill Bit]] (20)
* [[Dune Runner (Armada)|Dune Runner]] (21)
* [[Ransack (Armada)|Ransack]] (22)
* [[Iceberg (Armada)|Iceberg]] (23)
* [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] (25)
*[[Sky Blast]] (26)
*[[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]] (27)
*[[Payload (Armada)|Payload]] (28)
*[[Incinerator (Armada)|Incinerator]] (29)
*[[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] (30)
*[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] (31)
* [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] (32)
*[[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] (33)
*[[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (34)
}}

==Quotes==
"That was just a '''small''' demonstration. You won't '''believe''' the things I can do now!"
:— The Destruction Team gives '''Cyclonus''' the power... of [[Furmanism]]s!

==Notes==
* The title, "Fire & Ice", is not found anywhere in this issue. Rather, it is from the previous issue, informing readers to come back next month for "Fire & Ice". {{SITENAME}} uses it for the title because, hey, it's better than "Dreamwave Armada issue 12".
* Contains a 4-page sneak peak for ''Necrowar''.
* The [[Wavelengths]] page contains an article about ''Necrowar'' and fan art.

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* ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #3
* ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' TPB
* ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' #1
* ''More Than Meets The Eye'' #5 (back cover)

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Firebolt (G1)

2014-11-04T00:14:58Z

Pirateblue: This guy has a bleeding lot of names!

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:''Firebolt is a [[Nebulan]] [[Targetmaster]] partnered with the [[Autobot]] [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]].''
[[File:Firebolt dw mtmte.jpg|2500px|thumb|Accio Firebolt!]]
'''Firebolt''' was once a quiet scholar on the pacifistic planet of [[Nebulos]], where he was renowned as one of its top atomic physicists. Beneath his meek and reserved exterior, however, young Firebolt yearned for a life of action and excitement. His dreams of adventure might never have come true, if not for the intervention of the [[Decepticon]]s. When the call went out for [[Nebulan]]s who would be willing to take up arms in defense of their planet, Firebolt was amongst the first to volunteer. Undergoing the extensive and painful procedure known as [[binary bonding]], Firebolt was given a special suit of black and grey armor and granted the power to [[transformation|transform]] himself into a powerful double-barreled weapon called an "electrostatic discharge rifle".

Although eager for the chance to make a difference and have some fun, Firebolt soon found that his own exuberance paled in comparison to his Targetmaster partner: a young [[Autobot]] named [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]. Firebolt's opinion of this situation is what could be described as cautiously optimistic. He is excited by all the action and adventure of being a [[Targetmaster]], but he is also very nervous at some of the risks that Hot Rod insists on taking at times.

He is also known as '''Sparks''' and '''Offshoot'''.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Desertislandofspace-targetmaster-rollcall.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Firebolt/Sparks is the guy in the middle.]]
{{note|In Marvel Comics' ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' series, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]]'s Targetmaster partner is repeatedly referred to by the name "Sparks". While this could be taken to mean that Hot Rod has simply had two different partners, there are many times when Sparks is also referred to as "Firebolt", mostly within the UK stories. The UK printings usually, but not always, re-edited the original US text so that 'Sparks' read 'Firebolt'.}}

''Nebulan minds were duplicated and installed into transformable Nebulan-sized robots, creating the Targetmasters.'' {{storylink|The Final Conflict}}

{{note|This depiction of Targetmasters as robots with duplicated Nebulan minds and not actual Nebulans is unique to this story.}}

Sparks was one of six Nebulan dissidents who were ostracized by the political tides of their home planet for sympathizing with the Autobots. He believed so strongly in the righteousness of these alien invaders that he allowed himself to be bio-engineered into a transforming humanoid that could become an Autobots' weapon. He was partnered with Hot Rod. Ultimately, Sparks left Nebulos with the Autobots to Earth. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}{{storylink|Worlds Apart!}}

The Targetmasters' first mission on Earth was aiding [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and his [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] partner [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] find the latter's brother, who had recently been kidnapped by the Decepticons. Sparks and the others introduced themselves to Spike's father, [[Sparkplug Witwicky]], but he was a little too shellshocked to be very friendly. Fortress Maximus and the Targetmasters traced the Decepticons to their [[Club Con|island base]] in the [[Caribbean Sea]], but were quickly defeated. {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Targetmaster-nomore.jpg|thumb|Artificial resuscitation usually involves blowing into the mouth, Hot Rod.]]
Sadly, at some point before Hot Rod became [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] in the alternate future of [[Earth-120185]], Firebolt was killed on Earth while battling their Decepticon foes. {{storylink|Headhunt}}
{{-}}

===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Dick Gautier]] (English), [[Eiji Yanagisawa]] (Japanese)
[[File:Rebirth1 Firebolt.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|"I... I'm beautiful!"]]
Firebolt was one of a group of Nebulan rebels who captured a team of Autobots, and was the one who selected the magnetic bombs with which they'd do away with the suspected Hive machines. He bluntly told [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] to shut up when the Autobot complained about the Nebulans jumping to conclusions. Fortunately before the executions could be carried out, the Decepticons attacked, and the Nebulan rebels realised that the Autobots weren't so bad. Firebolt helped [[Arcana]] to treat [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]], who'd been injured seriously by [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] during the attack, and the pair managed to stabilise the boy's condition. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

[[File:Rebirth3-Firebolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Who's got one thumb and never appears in gun mode? This Guy!]]
When the Autobots stole Targetmaster technology from the Decepticons, Firebolt was partnered with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]]. He and the other Nebulans greeted [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] on his arrival to their planet, proudly demonstrating his abilities and introducing Prime to the Targetmasters. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} He was still partnered with Hot Rod during their battles with the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]], and participated in the battle against [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] which eventually earned [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] a new lease on life. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
{{-}}

===''The Transformers'' Adventure Game Books===
{{Note|As the following stories are [[multipath adventure]]s, details will vary depending on the path taken. See individual pages for information on alternate paths.}}
====Desert of Danger====
{{note|In "Desert of Danger" Firebolt, like all Nebulans, is mechanical rather than organic. He's also called Professor Sparks.}}
[[File:Wolf at the door desert of danger.jpg|thumb|left]]
Working out of his laboratory on Nebulos, Professor Sparks suspected the Decepticons were attempting reinforce their position in spite of a local treaty in place to limit their numbers so he had Hot Rod delivered by freight to help him investigate. With [[you]]r help they traced the Decepticons to the [[Wolf at the Door]] nightclub, an [[oil]] bar for Nebulan miners run by [[Monzo]], and discovered that [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]], [[Skullcruncher]] and [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] were importing [[Attack Squad robot]]s from Cybertron and awakening them from cryogenic suspension with a catalytic stimulant disguised as [[Sirian brandy]].

You and Professor Sparks managed to take Mindwipe out of action and the Decepticons were ultimately defeated. Though the Headmasters had to be released under the terms of the treaty, the Attack Squad robots were destroyed. {{storylink|Desert of Danger}}
{{-}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
[[File:DecepticonsatthePole-HotRodSparks.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|''Whose'' gun is ridiculously tall? Say it to my face!]]
While partnered with Sparks, Hot Rod grew out of his immaturity and became a sensible warrior and a team leader. During the early stages of the war on [[Nebulos]], Hot Rod was Autobot commander against [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]'s Decepticons before the return of Optimus Prime. At one point, they prevented the Decepticons causing Nebulos' destruction via cosmic radiation. {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}}
{{-}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
8.2 million years before the war on Earth, a young [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] were shown several glimpses into a number of potential futures. Amongst the many possible timelines they viewed was one in which [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] battled the Decepticons, with Firebolt fighting proudly by his side (or in his hand, as the case may be). {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}}

===''United''===
[[File:FierceFightingOnPlanetNebulos-ChromedomeArtfireStepperKup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Psyche!]]
Sparks accompanied [[Artfire (Headmasters)|Artfire]] to [[Nebulos]], where he and a group of Autobots led by Stepper were sent to retrieve an antidote for a devastating [[nano-virus]]. Unfortunately, the nano-virus was only placed by the Decepticons to draw the Headmasters and Targetmasters out to battle so that [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] could claim the Nebulans for the Decepticons. Artfire fired Sparks at Straxus (in concert with other Autobots and their weapons), and once Straxus was defeated, the Decepticons panicked and fled. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1toy-Firebolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rod''' ([[Targetmaster]], [[1987]])

:Firebolt was first released in 1987, boxed with the Targetmaster version of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]]. Like most Targetmaster weapons, his transformation is simple: simply fold his legs up and the barrels of his gun form are revealed. Firebolt could be placed in either of Hot Rod's hands or on top of his engine mount in vehicle mode. This resulted in a noticeable difference between Hot Rod's Targetmaster mold and his earlier release: both his hands and his engine needed to be [[retool]]ed to have the pegholes made larger to accommodate Firebolt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/HotRod/hotrod.htm More information on Firebolt (with Hot Rod) at TFU.info]''

===''The Transformers Collection''===
*'''Hot Rodimus''' ([[2004]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''13'''

:Firebolt was re-released in 2004 along with Targetmaster Hot Rod by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of an "ultimate" version of the toy. This was the first time the Targetmaster version of Hot Rod and Firebolt had been normally available in Japan.

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:Masterpiecetoy-Offshoot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He knew being Hot Rod's buddy would pay off eventually!]]
*'''Masterpiece Rodimus Prime''' ([[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive, [[2011]])
:Unique to the North American release, Masterpiece Rodimus Prime comes with a "Limited Edition" Targetmaster partner, though named "Offshoot" for [[trademark]] reasons. Offshoot transforms from robot to gun and back, and he can either be held in Rodimus Prime's hand or plugged into a hidden port in his hot rod engine. Offshoot isn't the [[Seacon (G1)|largest Targetmaster partner]], though he is the most articulated!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/MPRodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on Offshoot (with Masterpiece Rodimus Prime) at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Sparks.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I go by many names. Well, okay, three.]]
*'''Artfire''' (Voyager, [[2012]])

:'''Sparks''' was available only as part of a mail-away exclusive [[Artfire (Headmasters)|Artfire]] set, offered through ''[[Transformers Generations 2012]] Vol. 1''. He is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Pinpoint]], transforming into an engine-block-looking rifle. The screw-hole in his chest is conveniently a [[5mm post|5mm hole]], so he can be mounted on any compatible peg... including the one added to [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#United|''United'' Hot Rodimus's engine block]]. The set also came with a new version of Artfire's nominal partner [[Nightstick (Artfire)|Nightstick]].

:So why is "Sparks" coming with Artfire? Well, the ''United'' comic (seen above) showed Artfire (who had not been planned as a toy at the time) with the mold in gray and black as his gun, clearly meant to be a new form for Nightstick. [[TakaraTomy]] later did a promotional giveaway of the mold in that deco as "Firebolt"... [[Firebolt (Prime)|''Prime''-series Arms Micron Firebolt]]. While some promotional photography showed ''United'' Rodimus using ''Prime'' Firebolt to show off the new peg tooling, apparently TakaraTomy felt an explicitly-Generation-1 version that also synched up with the comic (mostly) was in order. Besides, they already had a far more accurate mold for Nightstick proper in [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Nightstick]].

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Hot Rod (G1)/toys

2014-11-04T00:12:14Z

Pirateblue: /* Generation 1 */

{{suite}}
'''[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]''' is a bot of many toys!

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1toy hot rod.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is totally what cars will look like in the far-flung future of 2005.]]
* '''Hot Rod''' (Autobot Car, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-78'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

: Hot Rod transforms into a red, orange and yellow futuristic race car. He is armed with two "Photon Laser" weapons, each with their own distinct sculpt, which fit in both his fists; only one gun can be equipped in vehicle mode, in the port in his engine block. Upon his original release, Hot Rod had unpainted [[die-cast]] metal feet, while later editions of the figure used black plastic.

: Hot Rod was one of the first toys designed specifically for the ''Transformers'' toyline, as opposed to being an imported pre-existing toy. In further contrast to the common design process for ''Transformers'' toys, he (like most of the cast of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'') was created for animation first, and had his toy created based on [[Floro Dery]]'s designs (though said animation designs would be further modified after the toy was completed). Before final production, Hot Rod was originally cast in a [[:File:G1catalog86-PinkHotRod.jpg|pinker plastic]] to match the color of his animation model (as seen in catalogs at the time, and the [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]] [[commercial]]), but oddly, he was changed to a less [[Show-accuracy|animation-accurate]] red before release. This change evidently came too late to modify the factory-applied [[sticker]]s the toy bears: the small decals on either side of Hot Rod's vehicle mode feature a pink background that would have matched the toy's original color scheme. In another, even more baffling change, an extra plastic tab was added to Hot Rod's legs before final production to keep them from fully extending and revealing his sculpted knee detail.

:Hot Rod has been retooled, reissued and redecoed several times down the years; this article strives to list each distinct edition of the figure under its own heading.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/HotRod/hotrod.htm More information on Hot Rod at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
{{anchor|G1RodimusPrime}}
[[File:G1 RodimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|As you're enjoying your retirement in 2006, tour the country in ''this!'']]
* '''Rodimus Prime''' (Autobot Hero, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-77'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/[[Mobile Defense Bay]], Photon Eliminator, spoiler, 2 gun shields (left & right)

: Rodimus Prime was designed in much the same way as Hot Rod, albeit with much less articulation. Rodimus transforms from a robot and [[Mobile Defense Bay]] into a futuristic truck. The toy comes with a "Photon eliminator" rifle and two blast shields to attach to either side of his battle platform's cannon. (The yellow spoiler was also to be removed and replaced during transformation.) Like Hot Rod, there are materials variations; initial releases have metal toes and rubber tires, while latter shipments replaced both with black plastic.

: This mold was later redecoed as a lucky draw prize [[Primus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/RodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]
{{-}}

{{anchor|Targetmaster}}
[[File:G1 TMHotRod toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In 2007, hood-cannons will become a standard feature.]]
* '''Hot Rod''' (Targetmaster, 1987)
**Accessories: Firebolt Targetmaster partner

: Hot Rod was re-released with his new [[Nebulan]] [[Targetmaster]] partner [[Firebolt (G1)#Generation 1 2|Firebolt]] a year after the original release. The toy was [[retool]]ed to have larger pegholes in his fists and his engine block so the Targetmaster gun would fit. As the original large stickers applied to Hot Rod's thighs were frequently scraped away by the friction of moving his legs up and down during transformation, the Targetmaster version sported smaller decals that avoided this problem. Unlike the original figure, Targetmaster Hot Rod only ever featured black plastic feet.

: Not originally released in Japan, the Targetmaster version of Hot Rod was later reissued by Takara as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series in 2004 (see below). 

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/HotRod/hotrod.htm More information on Targetmaster Hot Rod at TFU.info]''

{{-}}

[[File:G1toy takara 2001 hotrod reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Hot Rodimus''' (2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-78'''
**Accessories: 2 Photon Lasers

:The original Hot Rod toy was reissued by Takara in later December 2000, as part of a small line of reissues that celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of the ''Transformers'' toyline in Japan. The figure was retro-retooled from the Targetmaster version of the toy to fill the enlarged holes back in so that they could once again snugly accommodate his Photon Lasers. This version of the figure also reinstates the die-cast metal feet of its earliest release, and finally recolors the stickers on either side of the vehicle mode so that they now feature an accurate red background to match to the rest of the figure. The toy's packaging featured a metallic golden sticker advertising the anniversary.

:This version of the Hot Rod mold was also used to create the simultaneously-available exclusives "Crystal Rodimus" (see below) and the evil clone, [[Dark Hot Rod|Black Rodimus]].

{{-}}
[[File:G1toy crystal rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Crystal Rodimus''' (Autobot Car, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-78C'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

: "Crystal Rodimus" uses the reissue Hot Rod mold, but cast almost entirely in translucent plastics. Limited to 1500 pieces and packaged in a monochrome blue version of Hot Rod's normal packaging, Crystal Rodimus was only available at Tokyo Toy Festival, with the joint purchase of the evil clone [[Dark Hot Rod|Black Rodimus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/HotRodClear/hotrod.htm More information on Crystal Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G1toy takara rodimus prime reissue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-77'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Mobile Defense Bay, Photon Eliminator, spoiler, 2 gun shields (left & right)

:The original Rodimus Prime toy was reissued by Takara in mid-December 2001. It featured no notable changes from the original Generation 1 release of the figure, but it did reinstate the rubber tires and metal feet that were phased out of the original toy's production run.

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[[File:2010 sons of cybertron rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Sons of Cybertron''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

:Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s Welcome to ''Transformers 2010'' campaign, this redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus is cast in translucent plastic and features the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' release's paint applications. He is packed with a similarly translucent Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] from the ''Classics'' "Ultimate Battle" pack and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008)]] Special Edition.

:This ''Classics''/''Henkei''-based Sons of Cybertron set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of Deluxe (''Animated'') [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus]].

:The ''Classics''/''Henkei'' Sons of Cybertron set was intended for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the Cybertron Philippines, Toy Kingdom and SM Makati and [[Hasbro]]-partnered Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event that launched the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'', [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010)]] and [[Power Core Combiners]] toylines in the Philippines.,<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]</ref> and was available for purchase at the [[Cybertron Con 2010]] [[Shanghai]] convention as well as various online toy retailers.

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===Transform Jr===
[[File:Tfjr rodimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-77'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon eliminator, cardboard trailer

:''[[Transform Jr]]'' Rodimus Prime is a downsized version of the standard toy, far less simplified than most figures in the ''Jr'' line (on account of how simple the regular toy is in the first place). Made of only red and yellow plastic, he is armed with his Photon Eliminator, and comes with a non-transforming version of his trailer made partially out of cardboard. He also came packaged with a small die-cast metal figurine of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]].

::*''[http://www.vega.or.jp/~butto/tftcollejr-03.htm More information on Transform Jr Rodimus Convoy at Butto's Transformers Collection.]
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===Return of Convoy===
{{anchor|ROC}}[[File:Hotrodmicromaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|2011: The year the Shriners will take over the automotive industry.]]
* '''Star Convoy w/ Hot Rodimus''' (Autobot, 1991/2005)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-372'''

: Available only with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Star Convoy]], Hot Rod's [[Micromaster]] form is a simplified version of his original toy, transforming into the same futuristic race car. Like all Micromasters, he features a notch in the base of his feet that allows him to peg inside Star Convoy's chest and stand on his base mode's rotating turret.

:In 2005, Star Convoy was re-released with several deco changes; in Hot Rod's case, his stickers were replaced with [[paint operation|paint applications]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/HotRodimus/hotrodimus.htm More information on ''Return of Convoy'' Hot Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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===Choro-Q===
[[File:Choro Q Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The average car of 2022 will have expanded to fit the average American driver.]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy TV Version''' (2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''Q/05'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator rifle

: Transforming super deformed version of Rodimus Convoy containing a pull back motor. He came with a small version of his Photon Eliminator rifle that can be held in his hand or attached to the top of the truck when in [[Choro-Q]] (vehicle) mode.

*'''Rodimus Convoy Metallic Version''' (2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''Q/06'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator rifle

: This metallic version featured metallic flake paint for the body and gold paint for the wings on Rodimus's back. Otherwise, the toy is the same.

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===Commemorative Series===

[[File:Commemorative series rodimus toys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

*'''Rodimus Major''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

:Hasbro's first and, to date, only reissue of the Hot Rod toy used the re-modified mold from Takara's 2001 edition, with smaller peg-holes for his Photon Lasers, and die-cast metal feet. As part of the first wave of "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]" figures, Hot Rod had to undergo a name change due to Hasbro's inability to trademark his old name, but the "Major" suffix failed to stick and was only ever used on this edition of the toy.
:This version of the mold removes the pins in his arms and instead the arms stay in via very small pegs. This is likely due to the part being prone to breakage. Subsequent uses of this mold also shared this retool.

*'''Rodimus Prime''' (2004)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Mobile Defense Bay, Photon Eliminator, spoiler, 2 gun shields (left & right)

:Part of the seventh wave of the Commemorative Series, Hasbro's reissue of Rodimus Prime was identical to Takara's 2001 reissue of the figure, featuring metal feet and rubber tires, and no other notable changes from the original figure. The toy did, however, feature an [[misassembly|assembly error]] that saw a portion of the chest being assembled backwards.

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===The Transformers Collection===

[[File:Tfc hot rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''13'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers, Firebolt Targetmaster partner

:The most recent reissue of Hot Rod followed the trend begun by earlier reissues of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], and offered the most "complete" version of the toy available by including all the accessories that had come with the different releases of the figure through the years. His peg holes were modified for the third time, enlarged once again to accommodate [[Firebolt (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Firebolt]], and his Photon Lasers' pegs were similarly widened to fit comfortably in the newly-sized ports. Additionally, this version of Hot Rod replaced the factory-applied stickers on his chest and sides with [[tampograph]]s, completely redesigning the flame design on the latter decals. His chest decoration was modified to resemble the cartoon coloration more accurately. It is quite surprising though that the set still retained the original Hot Rodimus decal sheet, especially the non corrected longer thigh decals (which tended to get scrapped when transformed into vehicle mode).

:This set included a [[Tech Spec]] card that retroactively gave the Targetmaster version of Hot Rod the Japanese ID number "C-110", as the toy had never been released in Japan before this point.

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/TMhotrod_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Targetmaster Hot Rod at TF-1.com]
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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[File:Wstf hot rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2004/2006)
**''Accessories:'' 2 Photon Lasers

:Initially intended for release in the cancelled third wave of Takara's ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' line of diminutive ''Transformers'' figures, Hot Rod eventually saw the light of day as the 1-in-24 [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] "chase" figure in wave "2.5" of the series, which was already of comparatively limited availability. He came with tiny versions of his original Photon Lasers (which were attached to a plastic sprue and had to be removed by the buyer), and was [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] like all ''Smallest Transforming'' figures.

:Hot Rod was later made available again as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in 2006, in a unique monochrome red box, available only with purchase of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/smallest-transformers/hot-rod/1704/ More information on Smallest Transforming Hot Rodimus at Seibertron.com]''

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===Classics (2006)===
{{anchor|classics}}[[File:Rodimusclassics.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And in 2026, the future predicted in 1978 will finally come to pass. Perfect for a road trip to Sanctuary!]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus is a sleeker, more streamlined version of the original, now transforming into a heavily-altered [[Wikipedia:Dome Zero|Dome Zero]]. His rear-mounted thruster engine becomes a hand-held weapon in robot mode, launching a spring-loaded missile, or can remain attached to his back to become some kind of [[jet pack]]. His left arm also hides a flip-out "comm unit" that is clearly supposed to be the buzzsaw he used for a brief period in [[The Transformers: The Movie|the Movie]]. As with all ''Classics'' toys, Rodimus has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

: In a twist of delicious buttery fandom irony, ''Classics'' Rodimus has elements that were introduced in [[Rodimus (Energon)|''Energon'' Rodimus]], making him a somewhat backwards-[[homage]]. His face also appears to take visual cues from how he was drawn by [[Derek Yaniger]] in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic book]].

: Very early specimens of Rodimus came with short stubs on his forearms that don't really connect at all to the hip panels, resulting in a somewhat unstable vehicle mode. The stubs can also be seen on the official Hasbro [[stock photography|stock photos]] for the figure.<ref name="classicstock">[http://www.transformersclassics.com/gallery/Hasbro-Photo-Archive/rodimus_robot Hasbro stock photo for ''Classics'' Rodimus], depicting the short stubs on his forearms that were soon retooled into larger pegs.</ref> This was quickly amended by a [[variant|running change]] that saw the stubs enlarged into actual pegs that connect much more securely to the hip panels. (Some reports also indicate the existence of "transitional" versions with a stub on one arm and a full peg on the other.)

: The modified pegs were used for every subsequent use of the sculpt, which include the evil "[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]" [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]], ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Gentei! Gentei!]]'' [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Side Burn (G1)|Side Burn]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Classic Rodimus at TFU.info]''

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===Titanium Series===
[[File:TitaniumHeroRodimus toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Winnebago... ''of the '''future'''!!!'']]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator rifle

: ''Titanium Cybertron Heroes'' Rodimus Prime is a mostly die-cast metal transforming toy based loosely upon the original ''Generation 1'' Rodimus Prime toy. He features much greater articulation and bulkier body proportions.

: Unlike the original toy which separated into a robot and a battle station, the entire vehicle mode of the 6-inch ''Titanium'' version transforms into the robot mode. As with ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus, ''Titanium'' Rodimus Prime takes some visual cues from the ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' version of the character in addition to the original toy and the animation model... ''and'' the actual ''Classics'' Rodimus toy, such as the engine-block dickie.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''Titanium'' [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitRodimusPrime/rodimus.htm More information on Titanium Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Kiss Players===
[[File:KPHotRodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The fishing rod turns into arm blasters. The girl eats dumplings.]]
*'''Hot Rodimus X SyaoSyao''' (2006)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons, fishing rod/Exhaust Eliminator, ShaoShao Li figurine with steamer

: ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' Hot Rodimus is a retool and redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] toy, transforming into a red Ford GT. His engine becomes a pair of pistols that double as tonfa weapons, and his fishing rod can be taken apart and reassembled to create a triple-barreled arm-mounted blaster reminiscent of the original Hot Rod's exhaust pipe weapons. His new head sculpt includes a retractable visor patterned after the one used in the movie.

:The toy also included a PVC figurine of the character's "Kiss Player" partner [[Shaoshao Li (KP)|Shaoshao Li]] and a bamboo dumpling steamer, as well as a CD including episodes 11-20 of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama]] and the exclusive 10-minute audio adventure, "A Big Catch Tonight?!".

* For a short time, Takara had contemplated releasing a Hot Rodimus (Hot Rod) toy as the next ''Binaltech'' release after [[Ginrai]], but that plan became obsolete when Takara decided to cancel the Binaltech line as a mass retail line altogether. Instead, Hot Rodimus also ended up as part of the ''Kiss Players'' line, after "Ginrai" had previously become Kiss Players [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AltRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Kiss Players Hot Rodimus at TFU.info]''

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===Alternators===
{{anchor|alternator}}[[File:Alternators Rodimus toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He wants to go fishing too...]]
*'''Rodimus''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Rodimus is an exclusive figure, released at the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] in July 2007. It is a repaint of Kiss Players Hot Rodimus, which itself is a retool of Alternators [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]. The figure uses the same head mold introduced in the Kiss Players figure, retaining the original's visor gimmick. The deco has been altered by changing the side striping from white to yellow, while the stripes over the hood, roof and trunk have been eliminated altogether, replaced by a Hot Rod-style flame graphic on the hood and front guards. Most of the Kiss Player deco remains in robot mode, including the yellow hands and flame graphics on the forearms; however, the license plates (located at the knees in robot mode) have been changed to read "TOO HOT".

:Rodimus's weapons are the dual pistols/tonfa seen with both Mirage and Hot Rodimus, however his Kiss Player counterpart's fishing rod/eliminator and dumpling steamer weapons were not included in the Alternators release. They left [[Shaoshao Li (KP)|the girl]] out too.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AltRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei HotRodimus toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"They dipped my headlights in chrome. Now I don't drive at night."]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-05'''
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: In 2008, ''Classics'' Rodimus was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] Transformers'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. Now called Hot Rodimus, he features several significant deco differences, such as a large orange and yellow flame tampograph on his hood to better resemble the ''Generation 1'' cartoon model's appearance. The other flame tampographs have also been redesigned, his forehead crest is a more subtle colour to distance itself from the ''Energon'' Rodimus homage Hasbro introduced. The only other addition in terms of deco is orange paint on the cuffs of his lower arms. Curiously eschewing the slavish accuracy to the original cartoon's animation models that shaped the coloration of most other ''Henkei! Henkei!'' figures, Hot Rodimus is ''not'' rendered in Hot Rod's classic magenta cartoon color scheme, featuring instead a shade of red that is even darker than that used by the ''Classics'' version, as well as a lighter shade of orange. The clear violet on the ''Classics'' version is clear blue on the Hot Rodimus. All ''Henkei! Henkei!'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, his headlights are painted chrome gold paint, while his entire spoiler is vacuum-metallized gold.

: A re-release of the figure in the Fall of 2011 featured a significantly lighter shade of red roof than the original version.

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===Universe (2008)===
{{anchor|2008legend}}[[File:Hotrodlegendsuniverse.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's a Hot Rod without a hot rod.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (Legends Class, 2008)
: Legends Class Rodimus transforms into a generic sports car with a giant rice-tastic spoiler. This toy's design was the basis for Hot Rod's look in the [[Wings of Honor]] comic book.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Rodimus (DOTM)|Rodimus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFURodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Universe Rodimus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Universe2008toy-ChallengeatCybertronRodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|HasTak: pretending Hot Rod was red and not magenta in the movie since 1986.]]
*'''Challenge at Cybertron''' (Deluxe Class figure 3-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile
: A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus was released in the "[[Challenge at Cybertron]]" multi-pack along with redecoes of [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys|Cyclonus]] and [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]. This version of Rodimus, like the ''Henkei! Henkei!'' figure, is intended to be accurate to the cartoon's colors, though it attempts the idea much more literally, to the point of having solid blue rather than translucent windows.

: The set was exclusively released in South-East Asian markets by Hasbro Malaysia, but the included version of Rodimus was later released in the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|"gold box" ''Transformers'' line]] as a two-pack with the Cyclonus from the set.
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===Masterpiece===
{{anchor|masterpiece}}[[File:Takara Masterpiece Rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You hated him when you were ten, and now you'll pay $200 to own him.]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-9'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/[[Mobile Defense Bay]], Photon Eliminator/Photon Lasers Alpha & Beta, [[Matrix of Leadership]], buzzsaw, welding torch

:The central feature of TakaraTomy's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' incarnation of good ol' Roddy is its ability to transform from Hot Rod to Rodimus Prime in both robot and vehicle modes. Extensions in the figure's hips give Rodimus some slight extra height over Hot Rod, while a spring-loaded pop-out second face, revealed when the figure's helmet is tilted back, gives him his older, lined features; this face is somewhat narrower than Hot Rod's, combining with a slight elevation of the back-mounted spoiler to further create the illusion of a larger figure. Contrary to expectations, creating Rodimus Prime's vehicle mode does not simply involve slotting Hot Rod's car mode into the larger trailer section; in fact, Hot Rod fits into the trailer ''backwards'', and an entirely new vehicle-front—featuring Rodimus's shorter hood and smaller canopy and lacking an exposed engine block—fips out from beneath the trailer and wraps around his rear end. Both vehicles feature opening canopies, though only Hot Rod has any sculpted interior detail of note. As with most Masterpiece figures, the toy attempts to reproduce Hot Rod's cartoon appearance as faithfully as possible; consequently, this is the first toy to actually render Hot Rod in his cartoon-accurate magenta coloration. Of course, there was no way to make the figure switch to burgundy for Rodimus mode, but in compensation, the front of the cab features the two tone coloration Rodimus Prime featured in the animation.

:As with his original toy, Rodimus Prime's trailer opens up into the Mobile Defense Bay, now through a spring-loaded transformation activated by pressing a button on the trailer's roof. Furthering his armament, the figure comes with Hot Rod's two twin Photon Lasers, which can combine and extend through a spring-loaded [[Automorph Technology|automorph-style]] process into Rodimus Prime's larger Photon Eliminator. The guns can store within his trailer, and mount on any one of six different ports in Defense Bay mode for additional firepower. Like the original Hot Rod toy, a single Photon Laser can mount in the vehicle mode's engine block. ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is the source of inspiration for the rest of his additional gadgets and features, including a built-in version of the retractable visor from the [[Lookout Mountain]] scene, (dropped over the figure's eyes by rotating the circular "ears" on its helmet), the buzzsaw he used in battle on [[Quintessa]], and the welding torch he used to repair [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]. Both saw and torch store inside his trailer while not in use, and attach to universal clips which rotate out of his forearms. Lastly, and naturally, he also comes with a Matrix of Leadership accessory which stores within his chest, much smaller than the one included with ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime, to the extent that Rodimus cannot even hold it by its handles. He can, however, grip Prime's Matrix in his hands.

:Unfortunately, ''Masterpiece'' Rodimus has suffered from numerous quality control issues, which vary from figure to figure. Commonly reported problems include fragile leg panels which break off with ease, the inability of the figure to hold its guns due to shallow peg-holes which conflict with the bending angle of his hands, the springs within the figure's ankles becoming unwound, and the spoiler/backpack assembly refusing to clip into place. Mostly infamously, the slot on the trailer into which the spoiler slips is ''extremely'' narrow as a consequence of its interior being painted; as a result, paint is invariably scraped off the inside and leaves disfiguring marks on the spoiler when the figure is transformed to Rodimus Prime vehicle mode. A second production run, done shortly after Hasbro's release of the figure in a different deco ([[#HasbroMasterpiece|see below]]), amended these issues and also featured some slight changes in paint colors, although the forked chest tab not quite locking properly still seems to be an issue. Some of the second production run retain the original elbows from the first production run while the others feature the retooled elbows from the Hasbro version. The second release also features the retooled crotch plate from the Hasbro release.

:In addition to the Hasbro version, this figure was also redecoed into [[Black Rodimus Convoy]].
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:TF2010toy rod vs cyc.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We didn't feel like taking a picture of the same toy just with a rubsign, so here's the box.]]
*'''Battle in Space''' (Deluxe figure 2-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

:This release of the ''Classics'' Rodimus is a modified version from the Asia market-exclusive "Challenge at Cybertron" 3-pack, replacing Rodimus' Autobot sigil with a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]]. The only other change from the "Challenge at Cybertron" version is the contrast between the chest flame and the orange backdrop is greater, making the flame deco stand out more. The set also comes with a similarly modified ''Universe'' Cyclonus (with [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]]) from the "Challenge at Cybertron" set, the Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership]] accessory from the 2002 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special Convoy]] reissue of Generation 1 Optimus Prime, and "[[Rodimus vs. Cyclonus]]", a new comic book created specifically for this set by [[IDW Publishing]].

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[[File:TF2010toy masterpiece rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They labeled me as "Rodimus Prime", but [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|I don't have the trailer]]?]]
*'''Masterpiece Rodimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator/Photon Lasers Alpha & Beta, small [[Matrix of Leadership]], large Matrix of Leadership, buzzsaw, welding torch, Offshoot

:The Hasbro version of ''Masterpiece'' Rodimus Prime is a Toys"R"Us exclusive. Redecoed from the Takara version to appear more like the original toy, this version omits the trailer preventing him from transforming into Rodimus Prime's futuristic truck mode. He does however include [[Firebolt (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Offshoot]], a Targetmaster figure, as well as all the other accessories from the Takara release.

:Every plastic color is changed and many painted details are added, changed, and downright omitted from the TakaraTomy version in an effort to make him appear more toy accurate. The light gray plastic is a more metallic darker gray, the magenta is now maroon, the orange is a darker shade, and the clear blue window is a darker blue. Other changes include the hip joints and rear end, which are now black instead of magenta, the boots, which are now maroon instead of gray, and the feet, which are now black (to mimic the plastic toe variation rather than the metal toe variation from the original figure). His accessories have also changed in plastic color, with his welding tool now being maroon instead of gray, his buzz saw being smoky transparent blue instead of smoky colorless transparent plastic, and the Photon Lasers being cast in a different color. Notable paint omissions include the arm cuffs, collar, brake-lights, headlights, and the rear exhaust. His head also lacks the cartoon specific coloration, instead leaving it mostly unpainted like the original figure. Paint operation differences include the fins of the spoiler being a more subdued glossy yellow and the flame detail on his chest being a new pattern (different from the TakaraTomy version). His paint additions include the waist, which is entirely painted over rather than letting some of the transparency show through, and the center portion of the spoiler, which is now painted over yellow instead of unpainted orange plastic. His Autobot symbol is a different size and without any additional outline color, and his Photon Lasers feature some additional painted details as well. Additional details mimicking the original toy's stickers are now also present on the shins and he includes an optional sticker sheet featuring stickers similar to the original arm stickers of the Hot Rod toy, with stickers of both the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] [[insignia]]s as well. Another difference is the rims, which are un[[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], showing the gray plastic underneath. In fact, the only things remaining the same are the chrome exhaust and the color of the rubber tires.

:This version of Rodimus features the same Matrix of Leadership included with the TakaraTomy version (minus the silver and gold chrome, replaced with unpainted gray and gold painted sections), but also an additional new mold matrix similar to the one included with the original Masterpiece Optimus.

:The Hasbro version of Rodimus featured retooled elbow joints that, when separated, make it difficult for him to hold a pose with his arms. The crotch plate was retooled on its underside to help prevent it from hitting the ground while in car mode.

:Hasbro's Rodimus, sadly, ''will'' eventually tear itself apart due to overly powerful springs putting constant pressure on peculiarly weak plastic. The arms have a disheartening tendency to spontaneously break at either pinned section of the shoulder joint, while the upper ratchet in the knee has a high likelihood of shattering, either rendering him only durable enough to transform a few scant times. Just pose him once and back away slowly...
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===Chronicle===
[[File:EZCollectionHotRodimusToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Hot Rodimus is redeco of the ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class]] Rodimus. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.

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===United===
[[File:Unitedtoy-RodimuseHobby.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The blue makes him look edible, but the green stops you.]]
*'''Autobot Set''' (3-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: Dubbed "Hot Rod Blue Clear Version", this [[redeco]] of the oft-used ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus mold is cast in transparent blue plastics, emulating the scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where Hot Rod catches the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to keep it from hitting the floor after a dying [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] dropped it. Of interest is the fact that '''all''' the plastic parts are translucent, even the usually "softer"/unpaintable/never-clear nylon parts - a trend not seen on any other "clear" toys produced before.

: This version was only available in an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] 3-pack with a [[Kup (G1)#UnitedDamage|battle-damaged Kup]] and [[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]. Preorders for the set were opened on [[December 13]] of 2010 and closed on [[January 11]] of 2011, and shipped in April.

: This figure was available with a Hot Rod pin and [[Macrocosmic Seekers]] booklet directly from e-HOBBY, he was also released in Asian countries outside of Japan without said pin and booklet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Cybertron/HotRod/hotrod.htm More information on e-HOBBY ''United'' Hot Rod at TFU.info]''
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[[File:UnitedToyRodimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Deluxe, January 2012)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-23'''
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

: Released in early 2012 as part of the United toy line, this marks the first [[retool]] of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Rodimus mold. To help the mold fit the character of [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], [[TakaraTomy]] chose a color scheme that homaged his original ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1]]'' cartoon color scheme and altered the mold to improve compatibility with [[Mini-Con]]s released around the same time. This release features new Generation One toy-inspired flame decos on the car's hood and sides, several sections (notably the roof and the area around the headlights) painted a sparkly dark maroon color (to mimic the two toned coloration of the front of Rodimus Prime's truck mode in the animation), as well as a white face and hands and an orange hood. [[TakaraTomy]] also retooled the toy's engine block to add a 5mm peg and added a 5mm hole underneath the toy's right hand to allow the toy to use the recent [[Arms Micron]] Mini-Cons.

:Both the maroon and orange plastic of the figure vary from any other release. Also notable is this is the first version of this mold to have the spoiler molded in an entirely different plastic color than the thighs (a good number of the other versions of this mold paint the spoiler a different color to achieve a certain look).

==Merchandise==
===Generation 1===
* '''Decipher the Decepticons Sweepstakes prize''' (1986)
:5 motorized Hot Rod go-carts were advertised as the grand prizes for the [[Decipher the Decepticon]] promotional contest. Sadly, no images of these rarities have surfaced on the Internet to date. If you know where we can find one ''we will give you a baby.'' A '''real''' baby.

===Transformers Choco===
[[File:Tfchoco rodimuses.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (1986)

:Released as part of [[Kabaya]]'s line of ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' [[candy toy]]s, this version of Hot Rod is a small, transformable model kit, cast in solid red plastic. As with all the ''Transformers Choco'' figures, he came with "Chocolate Dots", small candies similar to M&Ms.

*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)

:''Transformers Choco'' Rodimus Prime was also a small, solid-red transforming model kit packaged with Chocolate Dots. Its trailer, however, was a solid removable piece, which did not open into a battle station like the larger figure.
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===Transformers Gum===
[[File:Tfgum rodimus convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His attempt to fight Medusa failed spectacularly.]]

*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Mobile Defense Bay, Photon Eliminator, spoiler, left and right blast shields

:Rodimus Prime also had a presence in Kabaya's line of larger ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' model kits. Released as part of the line's fifth wave, Rodimus is molded in red, silver and black plastic, lacking in paint applications but featuring stickers for detail. Like many other ''Transformers Gum'' model kits, Rodimus is very much a downsized version of the regular toy, featuring all its accessories, features and (lack of) articulation. As the name suggests, rather than chocolate, Rodimus came with a stick of gum.
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[[File:TFGum2011 hotrod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2011)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
:Released in the fourth wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2011, this transforming model kit of Hot Rod is made from red, orange and black plastic, and decorated with quite a few stickers to add his familiar details. Taking its cues from [[#masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Rodimus Convoy]], the figure features an alternate Rodimus Prime head (well, a head with an alternate ''sticker''), and can combine with his fully-transformable Mobile Defense Bay to form Rodimus's vehicle mode. The Defense Bay is assembled by collecting several additional parts available with the three different kits in the wave; its base comes with [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], its sides and Rodimus's Photon Eliminator come with Hot Rod himself, and its central turret comes with [[Victory Leo]]. The vehicle mode replicates the approach used by the ''Masterpiece'' figure, with Hot Rod slotting into the trailer backwards, and an alternate piece featuring Rodimus's shorter hood flips up from underneath the trailer and clips over the car's rear end.
[[File:Kabaya-Rodimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2011)
:This is the pieced together Rodimus Prime from the ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2011, with its parts from across the wave.
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===Transformers Milk Caramel===
[[File:Caramel rodimus.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)

:A small glow-in-the-dark rubber figurine of Rodimus—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''—was released as part of Kabaya's ''Transformers 2010''-themed assortment of ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' candy toys. Rodimus came with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, yellow, blue and green.
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===Transformers Ramune===
[[File:Rodimus keshigomu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)

:Another ''keshigomu'' of Rodimums Rodimus Prime was available in the ''[[Transformers Ramune]]'' line by [[Kabaya]], scaled to be reminiscent of the earlier line of figures that had been imported by [[Hasbro]] as [[Decoy]]s. Like the other figures in this series, Rodimus came with fizzy "Ramune" candy, and was available in red, blue and yellow.

===Forms Robo===
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1987)

:Rodimus was also part of the small Japanese-exclusive ''[[Forms Robo]]'' collection of larger "Decoy"-style figures, with this version of the character standing at around twice the height of a regular Decoy. Like the other figures in this wave, Rodimus was packaged in an individual baggie and was available in red, blue, green and yellow.
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===Seven===
[[File:Tfjr rodimus vinyl figure.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]

*'''Rodimus Convoy vs Galvatron''' (multi-pack, 1986)

:One of several vinyl action figures produced by the Takara subsidiary [[Seven]], Rodimus Prime was sold in a two-pack with a similar figure of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]] on a blister card. He featured articulation in his shoulders.

::*''[http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/yagyujaguar10/29049366.html More information on Rodimus Convoy vs Galvatron at a Japanese fan-blog]''

*'''Cybertron Leader Set''' (multi-pack, 1987)

:The Rodimus Prime figurine was also later made available in a two-pack with the ''Transform Jr'' [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] figure. The set also came with a small die-cast metal figurine of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]].

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/featured-ebay-auctions-32/featured-ebay-auction---tf-junior-rodimus-convoy-and-chromedome-170935/ More information on the Cybertron Leader Set at TFW2005]''
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===Talkformers===
[[File:Talkformers rodimus.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''T-01'''
:This vinyl figurine of Rodimus Prime was one of two entries in the ''[[Talkformers]]'' line. Featuring only two points of articulation in the shoulders, it spoke four pullstring-activated Japanese phrases, spoken by Rodimus's Japanese voice actor, [[Hiroya Ishimaru]].
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===MC Axis===
[[File:Hybrid model rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (Super Hybrid Model, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''H-01'''

:Rodimus Prime was one of three non-transforming ''[[Super Hybrid Model]]'' vinyl figurines created in 1987 by Japanese collectables company [[MC Axis]]. Standing at about eight inches tall and featuring articulation in the head and neck, Rodimus and his fellows ([[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]) were based on their [[Studio OX]] character models, featuring much more anime-styled proportions and detailing.

:For reasons unknown, the retail release of Rodimus and the other ''Super Hybrid Model'' figures was canceled. While Galvatron was eventually released as an exclusive at [[BotCon Japan 1997]], Rodimus and Arcee have never been officially released, though they do occasionally pop up on the secondary market, commanding prices in excess of $600.
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[[File:Mcaxis hot rod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (model kit, 1996)
**''Accessories:'' Matrix of Leadership, buzzsaw, welding torch, alternate head, alternate hands-holding-Matrix

:This Japanese "garage kit", an unpainted resin model, was made by MC Axis and came with a [[The Transformers (MC Axis manga)|comic strip]] starring Hot Rod. It included several interchangeable parts based on Hot Rod's antics in ''The Transformers: The Movie'', including an alternate head featuring the telescopic visor from the [[Lookout Mountain]] scene, the welding torch he used to repair [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and the buzzsaw from his battles on [[Quintessa]], and two versions of the Matrix of Leadership—one standard, fairly useless one, since his clenched fists are unable to hold it, and one sculpted with a pair of alternate hands holding its handles, allowing Roddy to hoist it aloft.

:The kit is not known for its exceptional quality control - numerous unsightly air bubbles in the plastic are not an uncommon thing to encounter.

:* ''[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/4512c7fd76f8e8ee Fan review of the Hot Rod and Elita One model kits]''
:*''[http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2012/02/takara-mc-axis-hot-rod-resin-model-kit.html Photos and review of unpainted and unused complete Hot Rod kit at HeroicDecepticon.com]
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===Parody Deformed===
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1990)
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator
[[File:Pdtype rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
:A small white and red, non-transforming super deformed model kit of Rodimus Prime was available as part of Kabaya's "[[Parody Deformed]]" line of candy toys. The first figure of the third wave (the eleventh figure overall), he came with a "[[Transformers PD Type]]" comic about himself, "Take A Stand!! Rodimus Convoy", and more gum.

*'''Rodimus Convoy's Photon Eliminator''' (1990)

: The first toy released in the fifth and final wave of the ''Parody Deformed'' line (and the twenty-first toy overall), this model kit replica of Rodimus's Photon Eliminator comes with a number of small plastic BBs, which it can shoot via a spring-loaded firing mechanism. It came with a "PD Type" comic centering on it, and yet more gum.
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===Super Collection Figure===
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2002)
[[File:HOC-figure Rodimus.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Rodimus Prime was available in the second wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the "act", it was available as both a standard full color figure and a colorless translucent version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

*'''Rodimus Convoy with Matrix''' (2002)

:A rare [[chase figure]] of Rodimus Prime was also available in the second ''SCF'' act, molded in translucent colored plastic and holding the Matrix of Leadership in both hands, in the process of opening it.

*'''Rodimus Convoy with Matrix''' (2003)

:The Matrix-bearing Rodimus chase figure was re-released as a standard figure for the fourth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave, this time as both a standard, solid-color figure and a metallic silver "pewter" version, both available at one each per standard case of twelve. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter figure came with the right leg of the wave's collectable [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] "build-a-figure".

*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2003)

:Hot Rod made his ''Super Collection Figure'' debut in the sixth wave of the series, sporting the telescopic visor he employed during on [[Lookout Mountain]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Hot Rod was available in both full-color and pewter versions, but the color figure sported the burgundy paint job of Rodimus Prime, rather than Hot Rod's lighter magenta. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter Hot Rod came with the torso of the wave's [[Grand Maximus]] collectable figure.

===Heroes of Cybertron===

*'''Rodimus Prime''' (2003)

:When Hasbro released the ''Super Collection Figure'' line as ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'', the original Rodimus Prime figure was released as part of the fourth wave, now featuring a [[light-piping]] gimmick in the character's eyes, accomplished by casting the figure in translucent blue plastic and then painting over it. Rather than come blindpacked like the ''SCF'' figure, Rodimus came on a blister card with a profile card included.
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===Mega Super Collection Figure===
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2002) [[File:MegaSCFRodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''Mega SCF-04'''
** ''Accessories:'' Left and right open hands, left and right fists, head w/ visor, Matrix of Leadership, buzzsaw, welding torch
:A five-inch tall, non-transforming highly-articulated PVC figure of Hot Rod was the fourth entry in Takara's ''Mega Super Collection Figure''. Based closely on Hot Rod's cartoon character model (albeit sporting the character's red and orange toy color scheme, rather than the cartoon's magenta), Hot Rod came with numerous interchangeable accessories. In addition to the Matrix of Leadership and two sets of hands—two clenched fists and two open palms—he includes several gadgets seen in ''The Transformers: The Movie'': the buzzsaw used in battle on [[Quintessa]], the welding torch he used to repair [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], and an alternate head featuring an open-mouthed expression and the telescopic visor he used on Lookout Mountain.

*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2002)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''Mega SCF-06'''
** ''Accessories:'' Left and right open hands, left and right fists, pointing left hand, right hand w/ Photon Eliminator, Matrix of Leadership

:Rodimus Prime also made an appearance in the ''Mega Super Collection Figure'' line, standing a little taller than Hot Rod. He too features his red and orange toy-based coloration, instead of the burgundy shade featured in the cartoon. He shares both the Matrix and two sets of hands with Hot Rod, but rather than Hot Rod's other tools, comes instead with a third set of hands, one pointing, and one clutching his Photon Eliminator rifle.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/MegaSCFRodimusConvoy/rodimusconvoy.htm More information on ''Mega Super Collection Figure'' Rodimus Convoy at TFU.info]''

===MyClone===
[[File:Myclone rodimus.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MTF007'''
**''Accessories:'' Orange display stand

:Released in the second wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this adorable widdle Wodimus Pwime comes with a hexagonal orange display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other MyClone figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure.
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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero HotRod bust.JPG|thumb]]
* '''Hotrod''' (2003)

:Number 7 in [[Hard Hero]]'s main ''Transformers'' series, "Hotrod" is a six inches tall cold-cast porcelain bust. The bust was limited to 4000 pieces, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]], and is a vanishingly rare example of a piece of Hot Rod merchandise that actually colors the character in his original magenta hue.

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===Generation 1 Figure-Collection===

[[File:Bottlecap rodimus.JPG|thumb]]

*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-6'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Rodimus "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Bottlecap Collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:TitaniumRM Rodimus.jpg|thumb|"Three-inch Rod" is its own joke.]]
*'''Rodimus''' (3-inch Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Firebolt gun, Autobot insignia display base

: ''Titanium'' Rodimus is a 3 inch tall, non-transforming, die-cast metal figurine. He has limited articulation, localized in his head, shoulders and waist. His gun (which looks an ''awful'' lot like Firebolt) is also removable. Excitement! Like all the figures in the line, he came packaged with a clear plastic display base, sculpted in the shape of, and decorated with, his faction's insignia.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Titanium Robot Heroes Rodimus at TFU.info]''

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===Metalverse Collection===
[[File:Hot Rod mv.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm a little bit expensive.]]

*'''Hot Rodimus''' (Metalverse Collection MVC-01, 2007)

:Large, rather expensive PVC statue with a sculpted base released by [http://www4.big.or.jp/~cyclone/DAIKI/index.html Daiki Industry]. Designed by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] and sculpted by Yuho Koike, it was originally conceived as a clock-statue (the clock would have gone in the nameplate/sigil section of the base) and proposed as a [[BotCon]] exclusive by Mr. Koike and [[Fumihiko Akiyama]].

::*''[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_frm/thread/2faa2eeb4000724f/48a6e4867e425257?lnk=st&q=#48a6e4867e425257 More details on Metalverse Collection Hot Rodimus at alt.toys.transformers]
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===Art Asylum===
[[File:AAUnicron statue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Unicron Movie Statue''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

: This [[Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select]] statue of Hot Rod and [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]] stands 8 ½” tall and was limited to 1,986 pieces (as in 1986, the year the original animated ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers]]'' movie was released). Hot Rod stands in the center of the piece, holding the [[Matrix of Leadership]] aloft, as Unicron looms behind him. Despite this scene being based on the movie, Hot Rod is colored red like his toy instead of magenta.
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[[File:Diamond rodimus bust.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Rodimus Prime head bust''' (Diamond Select, 2008)

:After the Unicron diorama, Rodimus got a statue all to himself with this Art Asylum mini-bust. It was roughly five inches tall and limited to 1500 pieces.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:G1 RobotHeroes RodimusVsInsecticon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Light our cutest hour.]]
*'''Rodimus Vs Insecticon''' (2007)

:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Rodimus is a two inch tall figure sculpted in [[super deformed]] style with articulation at the shoulders. Sporting the color scheme of, and details based on the stickers of, the original Generation 1 Hot Rod toy, he came in a two-pack with "[[Shrapnel (G1)|Insecticon]]".

:Rodimus was also one of the ''Robot Heroes'' figures released in single-packed, blindpacked form in other countries such as Malaysia and the United Kingdom. Notably, for this release, the character card included with the figure actually used his original name, Hot Rod!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Rodimus at TFU.info]''

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===Revoltech===
[[File:Revoltech Rodimus toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Bang Bang... I shot you down, Bang Bang..."]]
* '''Hot Rodimus''' (2008)
** ''Yamaguchi Series number:'' '''047'''
** ''Accessories:'' Photon laser 1, Photon laser 2, 4 x hands (left & right gun holding hands, right pointing hand and thumbs-up right hand)

:A non-transforming but ''highly'' articulated Hot Rod action figure, ''[[Revoltech]]'' Hot Rodimus uses the ''Revoltech'' "revolver joints" for maximum poseability. It comes with his twin handguns, an extra head with deployed visor and a more neutral expression, a posing stand, and four extra hands (two hands for holding the guns, a pointing right hand, and a thumbs-up left hand).<ref>[http://bakaneko.way-nifty.com/revoltech/2008/01/post_909a.html Photos of the set contents at Revoltech's official blog site.]</ref><ref>[http://www.amiami.com/shop/?vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=TOY-RBT-0149&template=review.html Large images of the figure and its accessories at the online store Amiami.]</ref>

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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3dbattlecardgame hotrod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (2007)

: A 28-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Hot Rod "transforms" into a red sports car that vaguely resembles a Ford GT 40. He uses the same parts layout as [[Movie (toyline)|Movie]] [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] and [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], along with fellow "Energon Wars" addition ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]].
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==Notes==
[[File:G1catalog86-PinkHotRod.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I was pink once.]]

* Miscommunication between Hasbro and Takara that neglected to mention the fact that Rodimus Prime was supposed to be the new Autobot leader and the upgrade of Hot Rod led to Takara creating the original [[prototype]] for the G1 Hot Rod toy in three times the final size, about as tall as ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]. When Hasbro corrected Takara about those details, Takara's designers were disappointed because they had to make Rodimus Prime's toy larger than Hot Rod's.<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/creative/showentry.php?s=522 Information provided by Fumihiko Akiyama, incorporated in essay about "Ten popular but incorrect rumors about Japanese Transformers" at TF Archive]</ref>
* In an odd intra-Hasbro design move, Hot Rod's larger original handgun was remolded slightly and reused as the nosecone cannon on the [[Cobra]] [http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/88/stellarstiletto/ Stellar Stiletto] in 1988. Hey, Hot Rod was occupied with [[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]] at the time anyway, right?
[[File:TFGRodimus.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|New Rodimus, not to be confused with New Coke.]]
* '''New Rodimus''' was the tentative name for an unused Rodimus Prime design revealed in the Japanese book ''[[Transformers Generations]]''. Unlike his predecessors, he would have transformed into a fire engine. According to the caption in the book, New Rodimus would have come out after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Battlestars story pages and comic|Star Convoy]], and his transformation would involve splitting at the waist.<br />The idea for New Rodimus's transformation was eventually used by the ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'' toy '''[http://youtu.be/xGFHTcC5tlo Duke Fire]''', which is also a fire engine that splits at the waist in order to transform. Unlike New Rodimus, however, Duke Fire is also composed of an ambulance that becomes his arms.<br />Some have speculated that New Rodimus was intended to become power-up parts to Star Convoy similar to how [[Godbomber]] and [[Victory Leo]] upgrade [[Ginrai]] and [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], respectively. This is supported by several pieces of evidence:
** ''Generation 1'' Transformers made by Takara generally do not split apart as part of their transformation, and when they do, it is usually for the purpose of combining with another robot.
** Duke Fire, who inherited New Rodimus's transformation, combines with '''[http://youtu.be/9-Pfo3MZmMI J-Decker]''', a robot similar in general shape to Star Convoy, to form a larger robot called '''[http://youtu.be/SxHv-AZ8qe0 Fire J-Decker]'''.
** Fire J-Decker's chest piece (formed from Duke Fire's chest) successfully clips onto Star Convoy's chest (albeit not as securely as on J-Decker's chest).
[[File:HyperHobbyRodimusTestshot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
* An image of a black Rodimus Prime toy appeared in [[Hyper Hobby]] magazine #38 in 2002. For years, it was thought that this was an unreleased [[Lucky Draw figure]] (which an [http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/transformers/news/story/lucky+draw+transformers/Unreleased+Lucky+Draw+Black+Rodimus+Convoy/7581 unscrupulous Ebay seller] reinforced by repeatedly calling it that in his auctions). However, it was eventually found — [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=62831&st=0&p=1347844&#entry1347844 seven years later] — when a Japanese speaker read the text of the magazine, that it was nothing more than a test shot that was intended to tease the release of the normal-colored reissue.
* One of the first concepts for ''Classics'' Rodimus was based around the [[wikipedia:Pagani Zonda|Pagani Zonda]] super car, before the [[Wikipedia:Dome Zero|Dome Zero]] design was decided upon.
* [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]'s powered up form has a color scheme which resembles Hot Rod's.
* Aside from the ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Rodimus (Energon)|namesake character]], Hot Rod has also been [[homage]]d twice (or possibly thrice depending on how you look at it) in the [[Unicron Trilogy]]. For ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', the "[[Powerlinx]]" upgrade of [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]] was given a very Hot-Rod-inspired deco. In ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'', [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] made a redeco of Hot Shot (well, "Exillion"), who already had some Hot Rod homage elements in his toy design, with Hot Rod deco as a DVD-pack-in [[exclusive]]. [[Hasbro]] then took this deco, altered it, and released it in the US line at mass retail as the new character [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]].

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Vertebreak (Prime)

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:''Vertebreak is a [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:BHtoy-Vertebreak.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Crouching Hidden Tiger-Dragon.]]
The Predacons were never an intelligent lot, but '''Vertebreak''', Experiment #SW26673, takes his bestial nature to extremes—the dragon barely utters a word and prefers to stay in beast mode. He has also taken to following his creator, [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], around like a [[rusthound]]. While Shockwave finds the loyalty somewhat endearing, Vertebreak's incessant attention is making him consider cloning some [[turbofox]]es to distract the simple beast.

Have we mentioned that his name is freaking awesome?

==Fiction==
===Tales of the Beast Hunters===
Whilst the majority of his brethren roamed free on Earth, Vertebreak, still in his [[Hyperevolution Chamber]], was transported to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] by [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] and [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] when they opted to cut their losses and run. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 20}} On arrival, he was finally released from his chamber. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 21}}

==Toys==
===Beast Hunters===
*'''Vertebreak''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 014'''
**''Accessories'': Hyena Cannon, [[missile]], tail/whip

: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime:]] [[Beast Hunters]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Vertebreak is a [[redeco]] of [[Lazerback (Prime)|Lazerback]], and transforms into a dragon with an opening jaw. His tail detaches to become a whip that is held by his hands via [[5mm post]]. His dragon back hinges over his head in robot mode to become the "[[Hyena Cannon]]", a spring-loaded missile launcher which fires a single, double-pronged missile. The launcher itself is attached to a peg-hole on his back, and can be detached for use as a hand-held weapon.

:His [[instructions]] include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 21|twenty-first chapter]] of the ''[[Tales of the Beast Hunters]]'' series. This mold was also [[retool]]ed into ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' [[Gaidora]].
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==Notes==
[[File:BHGuideBook-Scourge.jpg|thumb|300px|If you are green, you're ''not'' fit to be seen?]]
*Released in select locations near the beginning of the line, the ''[[Transformers: Prime - Beast Hunters Guide Book]]'' depicted what appeared to be a redeco/retool of Lazerback named "Scourge", with a new beast head and a green color scheme. This led to some confusion when the second use of that mold was subsequently revealed as being "Vertebreak", a straight redeco in yellow and orange. The situation was cleared up somewhat when the official Transformers Facebook page republished the Guide Book and changed the name "Scourge" to "Vertebreak", suggesting the green retool was a preliminary idea later supplanted by Vertebreak.
[[Category:Prime Predacons]]

Payload (Armada)

2014-11-03T15:14:08Z

Pirateblue: /* Armada */

{{factions|minicon}}
{{disambig3|Payload}}
:''Payload is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Payload-packageart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Payload, sweet chariot, coming for to carry Sky Blast home.]]
'''Payload''' is the muscle of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]], but people often forget that he's considerably smarter than most other robots out there. He doesn't really let this get to him, however. In fact, it seems one of the few things that can wear down Payload's temper is his teammate [[Sky Blast]]. He considers the youth a close friend, but one whose impulsive, act-before-thinking nature can ''really'' grind his gears, to the point where it could be the time of clobbering.

==Fiction==
===''Armada'' cartoon===
The Autobots and Decepticons each detected Payload's Mini-Con panel on a deserted island, and proceeded to do battle in the area. {{storylink|Detection}} Payload was eventually activated by his Space Mini-Con Team partner, [[Sky Blast]], who called for the three of them to activate and join together as the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. They assembled for [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and fired a massive blast into the ocean as he fell from a great height, creating enough kickback to slow his descent safely. {{storylink|Desperate}}

Payload and his teammates briefly ran away from the Autobots, because they didn't want to be used for combat. After Optimus Prime rescued them from [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], he promised the Mini-Cons they would only join the battles against the Decepticons if they desired it—no Autobots would force them to fight. {{storylink|Runaway}}

True to his word, Optimus Prime left Payload and the others back at headquarters when the Autobots were called into battle against the Decepticons, with [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] watching over them. The battle was only a lure for the Requiem Blaster, however, and [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and Thrust soon doubled back to attack the undermanned Autobot headquarters. Smokescreen fought bravely to defend the Space Mini-Con Team, but Megatron managed to subvert their programming and [[powerlinx]] with the trio, forcing them to form the Requiem Blaster and obliterate their Autobot protector. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

Payload and the Space Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Requiem Blaster as Megatron's personal weapon, and later when the Decepticons used the gun as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Thrust and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Sky Blast, Payload and Astroscope reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Street Action Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Payload fled Unicron aboard the Autobot [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
Payload was captured by the [[Decepticon]]s during the attack on his hometown, [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con village D10]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}} Following their escape from the Decepticons, he and many other Mini-Cons ended up on [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|moon]], where they constructed a [[Mini-Con Moonbase|fortress]] and lived peacefully for a million years. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} He was standing around with [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]], [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] and his team when the fortress came under attack from the Decepticons. Dualor ordered [[Astroscope]] to launch the orbital mine with the "special payload", which was luckily [[Rad White]] and not actually Payload. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}} As the fortress's defenses failed them, Payload and the Space Team started to pack up their belongings and make their way to the escape pods. [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] convinced them to stay a bit longer in order to save Rad before the orbital mine exploded. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11|Armada #11}}

After leaving the wrecked moonbase, the Space Team joined the [[Autobot]]s and helped them track down an escape pod that had crashed in [[Alaska]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}} They were stationed at the [[Autobase]] when an alternate-universe [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] appeared. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} This was followed by a visit from an alternate-universe Mini-Con named [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], so Payload and his teammates had their work cut out for them doing research on the "space/time horizon". {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} With their own [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] missing somewhere out in the [[multiverse]], Payload and [[Sky Blast]] sent a probe into a [[space bridge]] to scan various alternate realities in search of him. As the Autobase was under attack by more interdimensional travelers at the same time, Payload was getting a tad stressed. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} After scanning almost 76 million different realities, he and Sky Blast were finally able to find the coordinates to Optimus Prime, allowing Over-Run to bring him back. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

Prime returned with the news that [[Unicron]] was on his way to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and in response, all Mini-Cons gathered to fight back against the planet eater. Payload and the rest of his race traveled to the [[Loop]] on Cybertron, where they channeled their energies through the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] and heavily injured Unicron. {{storylink|The End}}

==Toys==
===Armada===
[[File:Armada-toy Payload.JPG|thumb|250px]]
*'''Space Mini-Con Team''' (Basic, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MM-13'''

: Payload transforms into a rocket transport truck of undetermined (probably made-up) model. He is designed to carry his teammate [[Sky Blast]]'s rocket-mode. He also forms the main grip and support of the combined [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] weapon. He was only available in the Space Team set with [[Astroscope]] and Sky Blast.

: The Space Team was put in "clamshell" packaging with other Mini-Con teams as "bonus buy" packs in several different store chains, including the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]], [[Night Attack Mini-Con Team]], and [[Race Mini-Con Team|Road Assault Mini-Con Team]].

: This mold was used to make ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Blastcharge (Cybertron)|Blastcharge]]. It was slated for a few other [[redeco]]es that were ultimately not released (see below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Payload/payload.htm More information on Payload at TFU.info]''
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[[File:2003-spacemicron-xdimension-toys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Space Micron X-Dimension''' (Basic, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MM-14'''

: For their Japanese [[X-Dimension Micron|X-Dimension]] release, the entire Space Team was redecoed in shades of green and brown... an oddly terrestrial color scheme for a space-based group.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XMove/move.htm More information on X-Dimension Move at TFU.info]''

*'''Move''' (Candy toy, 2003)
**''Change Micron ID number'':

: Payload was sold as an individual in the second series of [[Kabaya]] "[[Change Micron]]" [[candy toy]]s in Japan. This mold is based on the original, but is in fact an entirely new mold with numerous minor sculpting differences. It's likely this toy is also not [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] with his teammates like the original. The most notable differences between the [[Hasbro]]/[[TakaraTomy|Takara]] Payload and the Kabaya version is the latter has darker-blue plastic for the head and torso, plus lacks all of the [[Paint operation|paint applications]] on his legs.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMMove/move.htm More information on Change Micron Move at TFU.info]''

*'''Jetfire w/ Comettor''' (Ultracon, 2003)

: The Space Team was placed in a bubble attached to the top of normal ''Armada'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] packages as a bonus-buy in Target stores for a limited time in the US.

===Energon===
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Ultra, 2004)

: The Space Team was redecoed and packaged in with ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]]. Magnus was originally going to be packed with a new-characters redeco of the [[Street Speed Mini-Con Team]] ([[Brakedown (Energon)|Brakedown]], [[Clocker (Energon)|Clocker]] and [[Override (Energon)|Override]], no team name given), but this was changed towards the last minute. Exactly why the change to the Space Team was made has yet to be determined.

: The toy was an "eleventh hour" redeco, along with [[Rapid Run (Energon)|Rapid Run]] and [[Treadbolt]]. As such, their packaging photography had to be completed before properly painted samples could be obtained, so the box-back photos use the original decos. Magnus's box also shows the original Street Speed Team rather than the Space Team.

: Magnus, Rapid Run and Treadbolt were produced in smaller numbers than the rest of the normal retail ''Energon'' line (reportedly only about 10,000 units each) and were only available in the initial shipments of the line. Magnus's shipment in particular saw a very limited release, quickly replaced with the second assortment in the US, making him hard to come by. Magnus later showed up in much larger numbers in Australia, Canada and some European markets, and he was made available in Japan through [[e-HOBBY]] with the box altered via a black and white sticker, reflecting the Space Team's addition. The back of the European release's box was further corrected, as the Mini-Cons shown were changed when more languages were added.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/Payload/payload.htm More information on ''Energon'' Payload at TFU.info]''

*'''Road Assault Mini-Con Team & Space Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, 2004)

: The Space Team was part of a Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] ''Energon''-series six-pack, in their original ''Armada'' deco. They came with the "Road Assault" version of the Race Team.

===Unreleased===
[[File:Spacewarp-r.jpg|thumb|Don't eat the brown acid!]]
* Test-shots of a slightly-altered Space Team have popped up from various sources. It's possible this was intended to be a mid-series deco-change for the team, though it looks unfinished at best. The team has the ''exact'' same [[Paint operation|paint application]] layouts in exactly the same ''colors'' as the original. Payload's black plastics turned purple, while his medium-blue went to black.

* The Space Team was also slated to be redecoed as pack-in partners for ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)|Spacewarp]]. When the toy was saved from limbo by [[Fun Publications]], they intended to keep the Mini-Con partners, but were told by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] that the ''Armada''-era Team molds were too worn-out to use again. As such, the team was replaced by a redeco of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]] when "Astrotrain" finally saw release.
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==Notes==
* Payload's persona seems to be based on the [[Fantastic Four]]'s [[Thing]], to go with Astroscope being [[Mister Fantastic]] and Sky Blast being [[Human Torch]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Move''' (ムーブ ''Mūbu'')

==External links==
* [http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act281/ Gallery of the unreleased Armada Space Team at TFkenkon]
* [http://www.blackgears.com/gallery/micro2.html Gallery of the unreleased Spacewarp team at Black Gears]

[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Candy toys]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Energon Mini-Cons]]

Cop-Tur (G1)

2014-11-03T12:34:02Z

Pirateblue: /* Timelines */

{{faction|autobot|eliteguard}}
{{disambig2|the guy based on Tonka Go-Bots Cop-Tur|the other guy based on Tonka Go-Bots Cop-Tur|Cop-Tur (Armada)}}
:''Cop-Tur is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Copturtimelines.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"SORRR-reeee."]]

To most observers, '''Cop-Tur''' doesn't seem terribly bright. He hunches, speaks dimly, and laughs at all the wrong things. Little do they know that the [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Elite Guard]] chose Cop-Tur because buried under his crude and simple behavior is the mind of a mechanical genius. It's best that Cop-Tur is kept busy building newer and better warrior bodyforms than risk losing him to the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:BattleLines6-MicromasterInitiative.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|History books will forget I was here.]]
Nine million years ago at the dawn of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] and following [[Dion]]'s near-destruction at the hands of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], Cop-Tur oversaw the reconstruction of Dion into a new bodyform, and was there when the former dockworker awoke. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 1}} Cop-Tur joined [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]] in evangelizing the [[Micromaster Initiative]], and the latter successfully pitched the idea to [[Flak (G1)|Flak]]. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}
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==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[File:Timelinestoy-CopTur.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Renegades 3 - Guardians 0]]
*'''Elite Guard Dion''' (Deluxe, 2010)

: Cop-Tur is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Jolt (Armada)#Universe (2008)|Jolt]], transforming into a rocket-rotored helicopter of undetermined model. He can attach to the back of [[Dion#Timelines|Elite Guard Dion]]'s vehicle mode to give him a back-mounted rotor for... speed boosts? At any rate, he was only available with Dion, the free 2010 membership toy for the [[Fun Publications]] [[Transformers Collectors' Club]].

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei!]]'' [[Jolt (Henkei!)|Jolt]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Autobot/TFCCCop-Tur/cop-tur.htm More information on Cop-Tur at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
* [[Pete Sinclair]] has said that Cop-Tur's colors and personality are based on [http://www.tfu.info/Gobots/Renegades/Cop-Tur/cop-tur.htm Cop-Tur] from [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots (franchise)|GoBots]]'', but that this is a new character with a different faction.

[[Category:Engineers]]
[[Category:Fan Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Fan Club-original characters]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]]

Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise

2014-10-29T13:02:08Z

Pirateblue: /* Dual Model Kit */

{{suite}}
'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]''' starred in a film trilogy that made billions of dollars. Woohoo!

==Lunchables==
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Lunchables, 2007)

: A simple, fold-out pseudo-figure representing Optimus Prime, that can shift between a flat, red platform with the Autobot insignia molded in, along with the word "Transformers". To become a representation of the character's robot mode, the platform folds open, and two "arms" are subsequently folded down from the top section. The inside of the structure are decorated with stickers with artwork of Optimus Prime's robot mode, along with his name overlayed across his feet.

: A similar mold was used to creature the Lunchables figure for [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], though with the Decepticon Insignia replacing the Autobot one. The same mold was used for [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], though in different colored plastics.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/LunchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Lunchables Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==Robot Fighters Game==
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (2007)

:Optimus comes packaged along with Megatron in a toy set that allows both figures to be strapped to their respective bases, and subsequently be controlled by two players, making them punch and kick one another via knobs that can be twisted and turned to make the characters perform different moves. Optimus's body is slightly simplified and features articulation at the shoulders and hip joints. A sort of update on the classic "Rock'em Sock'em Robots" game. The figures can also be separated from the base for fun on the go!

==''Transformers'' 3D Battle-Card Game==
[[Image:3DBattleCard_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card number:'' '''9'''

:Optimus Prime is a 54-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his truck mode or into a long-legged robot mode.

:Prime's card construction is the only one in the game that wasn't reused for another character.

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==Attacktix==
[[Image:Attacktix MovieTransformers Tournament Set.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Transformers Tournament Set''' (<strike>2007</strike>)

: An [[Attacktix]] tournament set featuring unique playing pieces of Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bonecrusher was at one point scheduled for release. Along with a vast amount of other Attacktix product, it ended being canceled.

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==Transformers (2007)==
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)

:Made by the [[Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company]] at the behest of [[Hasbro]]'s Cap Candy Company unit, this large Optimus Prime-shaped [[Gummy Candy|gummy candy]] was available throughout 2006 to 2007. Also available was an [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]-shaped gummy candies.

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[[Image:MoviePrime Voicechanger helmet.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Hardly ''anyone'' was wearing these damn things at [[BotCon 2007]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changer''' (2007)

:A highly CG-accurate sculpt of Optimus Prime's head with a built in voice-changer. It also has several sound effects and quotes from the movie. The voice-changer has three settings, giving more accurate alteration of the user's voice (though this is still debatable; most voice changing technology is pretty crummy, at least in toys). Much like the Ultimate Bumblebee figure, this toy will hate your wallet too. While it only costs 30 bucks, if it's anything like another Hasbro voice changer, it will suck batteries up like they were [[Energon Cube|some kind of square candy holder.]]

: There are two versions of the voice changer helmet with two different pre-recorded voices. An earlier release features the voice of [[Ron Hayden]], while the later release features the voice of [[Peter Cullen]]. The latter version has modified packaging under the 'Try Me!' blurb, stating it has 'Real Movie Voice!', though the updated version has also appeared in the original packaging without the 'Real Movie Voice!' notice.

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*'''2 in 1 Beamer''' (2007)
**''Accessories:''

: This highly accurate head bust of Optimus transforms into a hand-held flashlight by pulling a handle out from under the base, and activating the LED lights at the back of the figure by switching it to "night light" or "beamer" mode and pushing a button at the front of the base. When the handle is slid back up into the figure (so that it may rest normally on its base), it becomes a timed night light. In his standard display or "on" mode, pushing the same button will cause Prime's eyes to light up for a few seconds. He features three different, incomprehensible sound effects that vaguely resemble the electronic squawks and tones that represent [[Cybertronian languages#Live-action Transformers movies|Cybertronian]] in the film series. One of these plays every time the button is pushed.

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[[Image:MoviePrime BattleRigBlaster.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Nor carrying these!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster''' (2007)
**''Accessories:''

:The Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster transforms from a superdeformed amalgamation of his ''Movie'' truck and G1 Optimus Prime's truck (indeed pulling G1 Prime's trailer) to a fully G1 robotic forearm and hand with a built in Nerf style gun. By simply placing your hand inside the back of the trailer (I need an adult!) and pulling back on the front of the truck, the gun transforms and folds back into a weapon. It comes with three [[Nerf]] N-Strike size whistle darts which can be stored inside the trailer. Although not shown in the image, the truck front splits in half in gun-mode, while the grille acts as a sight. This toy was marketed as 'Optimus Prime Big Rig Blaster' overseas.

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[[Image:Movie OptimusPrime RPBlaster.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Pew, Pew!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (2007)
**''Accessories:''

: An extensive [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' role-play [[Energon Blaster]], this toy "transforms" basically by extending. It fires suction-cup-tipped Nerf darts and is a Wal*mart exclusive.

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[[Image:Movie TFHandHeldGame.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Behold, the Autobot Game Boy of Leadership!]]
*'''Transformers Electronic Hand Held Game''' (2007)

:This LCD game features 10 levels and a design based on Optimus Prime.

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*'''Optimus Prime Globe''' (2007)

[[Image:Optimus Prime globe.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I'm dreaming of an Autobot Christmas...]]
: A snow globe containing an Optimus Prime figurine based upon one of lower-detail licensing/promotional renders of Optimus Prime, complete with [[Optimus Primal|funky munky]] pose.

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===Radio Shack===
====ZipZaps® Micro RC====
[[Image:Movie OptimusPrime ZipZaps.jpg|right|200px|thumb|In Soviet Russia, Prime controls YOU!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)
**''Model Number'': '''6000182'''

: Optimus Prime is one of the first Transformers characters licensed by [[RadioShack]] for their ZipZaps line of pocket-size radio control cars. As a ZipZap, Optimus can be customized, trimmed, and tuned with any other accessories available for the brand. He has working headlights and requires four "AAA" batteries for the charger.

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====Micro IR ''Transformers'' Cars====
[[Image:Movie OptimusPrime MicroIR.jpg|right|150px|thumb|That gun doesn't look very safe...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

: Made under license by [[RadioShack]]. The three-function infrared remote, in Optimus Prime's signature colors, gives you control of the truck with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a truck styled after the Movie character, it also transforms to robot mode. The top of the gun-shaped IR remote serves as a display stand, though the gun itself can't stand freely. The tip of the gun can also unscrews to reveal a hidden ball-point pen.

:Curiously, his robot mode torso is based on his [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation One counterpart]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Micro IR Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Bakery Crafts===
[[Image:BakeryCraftsMovieCakeOptimusPrime.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Balancing is not his strong suit.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cake topper, 2007)

: Yes, a cake topper. From Bakery Crafts (yes, that's their name), this toy was only available by purchasing a ''Transformers''-brand cake (or set of 24 cupcakes) with delicious blue-and-red flame-pattern frosting. The toy transforms from semi cab to robot. He falls over a lot.

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===Battling Robots Bubble Bath===
[[Image:Optimus prime bubblebath.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Bathtime fun is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

:Optimus Prime's torso attaches to the bottle of bubble bath. His elbows bend, and his arms have a punching gimmick, to allow him to battle evil even in the shower. Pushing a lever on either side makes the respective fist punch forward. He's removable, though not as easily held without the bottle below his waist.

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===XKites===
[[Image:Movie_XKites_OptimusPrime_SkyDelta52.jpg|thumb|250px|A Jetpower prime prototype. They cut this model due to the lack of any legs.]]
*'''SkyDelta 52 Transformers Kite''' (2007)

:[[XKites]] made several poly delta kites with stock images of ''Transformers'' characters printed on them. This model had a 52" wingspan and a fibreglass airframe, and featured an image of Optimus Prime.
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===Basic Fun===
[[Image:2007MovieBasicFunKeychains.jpg|thumb|]]
*'''Articulated keychain''' (2007)

: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Optimus Prime's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.

*'''Slide puzzle keychain''' (2007)

: Produced by Basic Fun, this keychain is a likeness of Optimus Prime's robot mode attached to a sliding puzzle frame. The puzzle itself is the Autobot symbol.

*'''Talking keychain''' (2007)

: Produced by Basic Fun, this keychain features several clips of Prime's voice.

*'''Projector carabiner''' (2007)

: Yet another Basic Fun joint, this is a carabiner that shines a Bat-Signal like image of Optimus Prime onto a flat surface. Neat.

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===Transformers Movie Danglers===
[[Image:Movie Optimus Prime dangler.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

:Released by [[Gacha International|Tomy Yujin]] in November 2007 as part of the [[Danglers Collection]], this toy is a weird plastic [[Super deformed|super-deformed]] version of Optimus Prime that pops out his vehicle mode when you squeeze him. This little figurine has a little strap on it so that it can be put on cell phones or portable gaming devices.

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===Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners===
[[Image:Movie Optimus Prime Screencleaner.jpg|right|150px|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)

:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008, this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Optimus Prime printed on the other side.

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===Unleashed===
[[Image:Movie2007_Unleashed_OptimusPrime.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Optimus Prime's flames: They're more than just a paint job.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)

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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/UnleashedOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Unleashed Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Health Science Labs===
[[Image:Bye-Bye Boo-Boo.jpg|right|150px|thumb|[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Yet]] [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|another]] [[Jetfire (G1)|frozen]] [[Megatron (Movie)|Transformer]].]]
*'''Bye-Bye Boo-Boo''' (2009???)

:'''Bye-Bye Boo-Boo''' is a therapeutic icey thingy. It helps make your boo-boo's all better so you feel all better! The outside looks like [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and feels really soft. It has a [[Wikipedia:Cold_pack|squishy thing]] you can pull out too. But remember, you gotta put it the freezer for two WHOLE hours before you can use it.

:The art of Optimus is from the ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]''-style renditions of the live-action movie Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] created for Hasbro licensing.

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==Burger King==
[[Image:MovieMerchandise-BurgerKingOptimus.jpg|right|thumb|300px| Butt-Scratch Prime! Hey, at least he isn't taking anyones faces...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)
:The BK tie-in toy of Optimus Prime is essentially two toys in one. The first part of the toy consists of two truck halves, which snap together around a sculpted robot-mode Optimus Prime. The truck is squat and primarily blue, with outbursts of chalk-gray paint and red flames. Pulling back and letting go activates the gimmick: Prime "drives" forward and bursts from the truck mode, "transformed" to robot mode. This gimmick has marginal success.

:The "robot mode" of Optimus Prime is where the pullback motor and working wheels of the toys lie. Optimus is sculpted in blue plastic, pre-posed in an odd, crouching position with zero points of articulation. His right knee is bent back, with his right arm touching his knee, while the left side has the leg forward and the left hand holding onto his butt. The toy is as sparsely painted as the truck, with light blue eyes and chest windows, gray hands and feet among other parts, and red forearms. Two panels on his back have red flame tongues on them. He looks like he's scratching his butt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BKOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Burger King Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:ROTFMerchandise-BurgerKingOptimus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"No need for you to give me your face—I have a spare."]]
*'''Ultimate Prime''' (2009)
:This small statuette of Optimus comes with a Blackbird plane representing [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]'s alternate mode. The plane splits in two, and the two parts can be clipped onto Optimus to replicate the climax to ''Revenge of the Fallen''. The front section of the plane has a black Optimus face which sits in front of Optimus's own face.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/BKOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Ultimate Prime at TFU.info]''
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==Revenge of the Fallen==
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*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changer''' (2009)

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[[Image:3D-optimus-prime-costume.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Trick or treat, smell my feet, GIVE ME YOUR FACE!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Halloween costume''' (2009)

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[[Image:ROTF_OptimusPrime_Popboxstatue.jpg|thumb|200px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Statuette''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' One set of open hands (left & right), one set of closed fists (left & right), two Energon Swords (left & right)

:Released by [[PopBox Collectibles]], this rather expensive, 12-inch tall polystone statue of Optimus Prime features over 100 individual parts, is hand-painted with water-slide decals of his flame patterns, and features two sets of hands and Energon Swords. The statue comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity, for those people who want proof that some factory in China produced this expensive piece of mass-market merchandising.

:His head is hilariously over-sized... for a Transformer. If he were human, it would be fine.
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===Missile Mania Board Game===
*'''Optimus Prime'''
: Optimus is one of eight characters featured in the [[Missile Mania]] board game, represented by a small standee adorned with artwork of the character.
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===RPMs - Robot Powered Machines===
====Mini-Vehicles====
[[Image:ROTF RPMs OptimusPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Commander Series'''
**''Number:'' '''01 of 04'''

:Optimus Prime's first toy in the ''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' subline is a "Mini-Vehicle"—a small, non-transforming version of his vehicle mode. A sculpted image of Prime's robot mode can be seen on the truck's underside. He features through-axle construction similar to the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, letting him zip along smooth surfaces (and compatible racetrack sets) at high speed.

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[[Image:ROTF-toy_RPM_OptimusPrime_vs_Bonecrusher.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Bonecrusher''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 08'''

:Mini-Vehicle Optimus Prime was also available in a two-pack with [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. The toy is identical to its "Commander Series" release.

:In Europe, the names on the package are "[[Mudflap (ROTF) |Mudflap]] Vs. [[Skids (ROTF) |Skids]]" for some reason. Oooh boy.

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[[Image:RPMOptimusPrimeVsDesertLongHaul.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Desert Long Haul''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 06'''

:Mini-Vehicle Optimus Prime was redecoed in colors similar to "Defender Optimus Prime" as part of a two-pack with [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Desert Long Haul]].

:This two-pack was either not shipped to stores in the United States at all or saw extremely limited distribution. It was mainly available in foreign markets, such as Europe.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''N.E.S.T. Global Alliance'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

: N.E.S.T. Optimus Prime is a redeco of the RPM mold. His red and blue colors are darker and the flames to the side are replaced with stripes with [[NEST]] insignias on it. His underside robot mode relief is painted silver, with bits of blue here and there.

: His [[stock photography]] shows his robot mode being painted in his standard colors, while his vehicle has some additional details not present in the final toy: The tops of his toolboxes are painted in silver, his cab roof is painted red and has blue flames, and some additional flames are present on the rear wheel covers. The stripes are also shown to slope down more. His headlights also seem to be painted, although that may just be the shiny prototype airbrushing.

: This toy was either not shipped to stores in the United States at all or saw extremely limited distribution. It was mainly available in foreign markets, such as Asia.
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====Radio Control====
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[[Image:ROTF RPMradiocontrol OptimusPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Radio Control'''

: Radio Control Optimus Prime is a non-transforming remote-control car with a controller shaped like his robot mode. Batteries (of Hasbro's own [[Powrfuel]] brand) were included for the controller, but not for the car.

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===Robo-Q Transformers===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

:This tiny radio-controlled [[Robo-Q]] Optimus Prime figure can be charged by directly plugging him into the back of the controller unit, and on a full charge he can waddle around a flat surface. The figure features lights while the controller has sounds.

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===Transformers Wacky Wobblers===
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[[Image:WackyWobblers_ROTFOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

: This Optimus Prime [[wikipedia:Bobblehead|bobblehead]] is part of the popular ''[[Wacky Wobblers]]'' line produced by [[wikipedia:Funko|Funko]]. Naturally, has a big ol' wobbly head but not much else.

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===Transformers Backpacks===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

:Made by [[Fab Starpoint]], these backpacks are allegedly "engineered for style, safety, comfort...and saving the Universe!" One design is black with red and blue highlights and a stock image of Optimus Prime, while the other features a much more fiery colour scheme, covered with Cybertronic hieroglyphs and a stock image of Optimus Prime with his energy sword drawn.
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===Basic Fun===
[[Image:ROTFBasicFunKeychains.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Articulated keychain''' (2009)

: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Power Up Optimus Prime's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.

*'''Mini Figural Clip-Ons''' (2009)

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===Figure Collection===
[[Image:ROTF-Merchandise Figure Collection Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|150px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Stand
:The [[Figure Collection]] edition of Optimus Prime is based on his [[#Leader_Class_toys|2007 Leader class toy]], and has his sword molded onto his right arm.

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===Piñata===
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*'''Optimus Prime Piñata'''
: Enact the true Revenge of the Fallen by beating Optimus Prime to pieces. Instead of the Matrix of Leadership, his chest cavity can be filled with candy. (not included)
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==Transformers (2010)==
[[Image:TF2010_roleplay_OpCyberSword.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cyber Sword''' (Roleplay, 2010)

:This role play toy weapon of Optimus Prime's Energon Sword features a handle like a traditional sword, rather than attaching to the user's arm in some manner.

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[[Image:TF2010_OptimusPrime_helmet.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Roleplay, 2010)

:A simple plastic mask based on Optimus Prime's face.

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[[Image:TF2010_OptimusPrime_costume.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Complete Child's Costume''' (Roleplay, 2010)

:An Optimus Prime costume consisting of a printed suit and a plastic mask (different from the one above).

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==Robot Heroes==
[[Image:RH Prime vs Blackout.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Booga-booga!]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Blackout''' (2007)

: Packaged with [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], Optimus Prime is the standard [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Hero]] style of cute and cuddly. His arm is in the Ion Cannon mode, and unlike many Robot Heroes, he's not crouching. He's highly posable for a Robot Hero figure, featuring four points of articulation: both shoulders swivel, his neck turns, and he has a waist joint. This toy was later redecoed into Best Buy Exclusive "Battle Damage" Optimus Prime and Walmart Exclusive "Allspark Power" Optimus Prime.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHMovieOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Rhscorpprime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He's cute as he violently decapitates [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|rage-filled mechanoids]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Scorponok''' (2007)

: Packaged with [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], Optimus Prime is now brandishing his sword arm weapon instead of the Ion Cannon. Sadly, the weapon is not film-accurate, being silver instead of orange. Notably, this was the first piece of Optimus Prime merchandise to have a mouth instead of a mouthplate. It is articulated at the neck and shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHOptimusPrimeBlade/optimusprime.htm More information on Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Movie RobotHeroes BestBuy Cliffjumper OptimusPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Otherwise known as Needs-a-Bathimus Prime.]]
*'''"Battle Damage" Optimus Prime & Cliffjumper''' (Best Buy Movie DVD Exclusives)

: Packaged with [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], this is a redeco of the first Robot Heroes figure in a battle damage paint job. It has all the articulation of the initial release, and boasts an extensive amount of paint apps, including a thorough "dirt wash" on the entire toy. It was sold exclusively in Best Buy stores, packaged with the two-disc special edition of the [[Transformers (film)|film]]

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BestBuyOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Best Buy Exclusive Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Robotheroesfinalbattle.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Remember that part of the movie where Prime glows blue with Allspark Power?]]
*'''The Final Battle''' (2008)

: Packaged with redecoed versions of Autobot Jazz, Autobot Ratchet, Blackout, and Megatron. It retains all four points of articulation. The new deco is very similar to the original, but with added outbursts of Allspark Blue paint. The five-pack was sold exclusively at Wal*Mart.

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[[Image:Movie RobotHeroes BarricadeVsOptimusPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Two-fisted justice!]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Barricade''' (2008)

: Packaged with [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], this is the first Optimus Prime Robot Heroes figure to be unarmed. Sculpted in a two-fisted stance akin to the one he had when first arriving in Mission City, it boasts sharper sculpted detail than its predecessors. Articulation is the standard three points: both shoulders and his head.

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[[Image:Robotheroesoptimusblackout.jpg|right|thumb|300px|After two years, Blackout's still trying to purple nurple him.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Blackout''' (2009)

:Mirroring the very first ''Movie'' Robot Heroes Optimus Prime pack, he comes with Blackout. While Blackout is a [[Redeco|redeco]] of the previous mold, Optimus Prime is an all-new sculpt with two swords, reflecting the other Optimus Prime toys in the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline.
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[[Image:RobotHeroes_BattlefortheAllspark.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Big-rig Prime.]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (2009)

:Packaged in a set depicting the battle in [[Mission City]] with [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]], [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], plus new figures of [[Sam Witwicky]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] in fighter mode and Bumblebee in vehicle mode, this is the first Optimus Prime Robot Heroes figurine in vehicle mode. He has a very big behind.

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[[Image:Robotheroesmegatronfallenprimejetfireironhide.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The most adorable corpse suit ever.]]
*'''Battle for the Fallen''' (box set, 2009)
:This ''Robot Heroes'' box set of figures comes with [[The Fallen]], [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] (tank mode), Jetpower Optimus Prime, and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] (truck mode).

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[[Image:Robotheroestwinswidewaysprimedemolishorsideswipe.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Otherwise known as the "What Geneva Convention?" set.]]
*'''Shanghai Shootout''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
:Shanghai Shootout replicates the opening action scene from ''Revenge of the Fallen'', featuring figurines of [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]/[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] (ice cream truck), [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] (vehicle mode), Optimus Prime, [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]], and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (vehicle mode). Demolishor is a slightly-oversized figure and the centerpiece of the box set.

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==Mighty Muggs==
[[Image:MightyMuggs_MovieOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Gwwrr.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

: This [[super deformed|super-deformed]], non-transformable Optimus Prime figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in his neck and arms. Like the rest of his wave, Optimus Prime was an exclusive at Diamond Distributors and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.

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==Speed Stars==
===Mini-Vehicles===
[[Image:SpeedStars_MetalHeroes_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"I don't care that it's Actionmasters II, '''I WILL BE IN EVERY DAMN IMPRINT.'''"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 08'''

: ''[[Speed Stars]]'' "Metal Heroes" Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the RPM Optimus mold with the same color layout but less paint details. Among other changes, he no longer has silver paint on his roof nor his sculpted robot mode.

: 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 were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Metal Heroes Optimus Prime was one of the figures distributed.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_CyberHunt_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Pimp my Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Cyber Hunt'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

: Cyber Hunt Optimus Prime is a redeco of the RPM mold done up in black, red and silver. He's decorated with [[cyberglyphics]], the number 17972 and a winged Decepticon symbol.

: 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 were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Cyber Hunt Optimus Prime was one of the figures distributed.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_NEST_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px|NEST are Serious and hate bright colours.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''N.E.S.T. Global Alliance'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 03'''

: The Speed Stars version of N.E.S.T. Optimus Prime has his various parts cast in red instead of brown, his red and blue parts are lighter, and he lacks a great deal of [[paint operation]]s in general. Specifically, only his cab and rims are painted, and the stripes on his sides lack the black pin-striping and no longer go beyond the truck nose. His NEST insignias are now black and red instead of white and red, while he regains the flames on his roof. His underside is now blue, with his robot mode lacking the silver and blue paint, instead having some red paint here and there.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_BattleSeries_OptimusVSBonecrusher.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"W-Wait... y-y-you want me to fight someone ''when I can't decapitate them?!'' Game over, Hasbro! GAME OVER!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime VS Bonecrusher''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 06'''

: This two-pack, originally sold in the RPMs line but which saw limited release in the US, contains Optimus Prime and a green [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. While Optimus's card art shows him with a silver hood, the toy itself is apparently identical to the single-packed Metal Heroes Optimus Prime.

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[[Image:SpeedStarsOptimusPrimeVsDesertLongHaul.jpg|thumb|300px|"Stop it, Hasbro, stop it! I'M SCARED!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime VS Desert Long Haul''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 06'''

: Like the Bonecrusher pack, Optimus Prime VS [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Desert Long Haul]] was first available in the RPMs line. Optimus is similar to the RPM release of the pack (featuring a silver hood) but like all ''Speed Stars'' releases of RPM toys, he has fewer paint details.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_BeastMachines_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm finally a dragon! YES! Wait, where are my wings?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Beast Machines'''
**''Number:'' '''1 of 3'''

: Representing Prime after being infused with the power of the world's dragons through biotech upgrades, Beast Machines Optimus gets his name from the silver logo on the sides of his sleeper compartment, which depicts a stylized version of his name against a large, horned dragon; in a reversal of the standard pattern, he also has blue flames on (the sides of) his red hood.

:The card back indicates that he was also supposed to have had a silver Autobot insignia on top of his sleeper compartment, silver flames on his doors, silver walls on his tires, and silver text beneath his logo. The card back also shows that the stamped copyright information on his robot form was to have been parallel to his wheels rather than to his head.

:The number "#33485" is stamped into the metal above his head, while "10821" is painted beneath his feet.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_MetalHeroes_DOTM_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
**''Number:'' '''3 of 8'''

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[[Image:SpeedStars_Mini-Vehicles_StealthForce_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Stealth Force'''
**''Number:'' '''1 of 5'''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Night Attack'''
**''Number:'' '''1 of 3'''
:A [[Black repaint|black]] redeco of the above mold.

:The card back for the toy depicts an alternate color scheme for both modes. The depicted vehicle mode sported a red and blue color scheme similar to his regular colors. The depicted robot mode, meanwhile, was solid grey.

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===Lights & Sounds===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Basic, 2010)

: Lights & Sounds Optimus Prime is a large, cutesified and child-friendly truck with various playing sounds and flashing lights. Like most ''RPM'' and ''Speed Stars'' toys, it has the character's robot mode sculpted on the underside.

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===Stealth Force===
====Mini Changers====
[[Image:SpeedStars_StealthForce_MiniChangers_OptimusPrimeVsStarscream.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Starscream''' (2011)
:Mini-Changers Optimus Prime is a vehicular mode toy with an intermediate attack mode, and no actual robot mode. The toy is packaged with a PVC figure of Starscream.

:To transform(ish) Optimus you pull up the upper half of his vehicular mode, revealing tech details (some which could be guns... maybe), you rotate his fuel barrels forwards (guns?) and rotate the upper halves of his smoke stacks forwards (now that's definitely guns, right?). The result is an attack mode, so yeah, it's probably all guns.
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*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Megatron''' (2011)

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====Stealth Force====
[[Image:SpeedStars_StealthForce_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

: The first electronic toy in the "Stealth Force" subline, this Optimus Prime is a non-transforming truck that reveals a large number of hidden weapons by pushing the rack behind the cab. Most of them are non-firing, such as the smokestack-guns and missile pods on the side of the cab, but the engine features two firing projectiles. The toy also has flashing lights and playing sound effects and voice clips.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

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==McDonald's==
[[Image:McDonaldsROTFOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Takes your face then blasts your skull.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Happy Meal, 2010)
:Part of the 2010 [[McDonald's]] Revenge of the Fallen promotion, Optimus does not transform but has a few gimmicks to make up for it. On his right arm he is armed with both a flip-out sword and his blaster. Turning the switch on the underside of the gun from off to on will then allow the red button top to light up a red LED. Optimus is articulated at shoulders and hips, and features pale blue light piping. He was only available during week 1 of the promotion, and came with an instruction sheet that doubles as an ad for [[McWorld]], featuring an exclusive code for the website.

:It is very likely that should the battery in Optimus's light up gimmick die, replacing it would be exceedingly difficult due to the unique style of screw McDonald's uses for its free toys.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (KLIK candy dispenser, 2009)

:This KLIK candy dispenser, made by Au'some inc., features Optimus Prime's head on top. When you pull back a lever, it springs forward and launches the candy into your mouth, similar to PEZ. '''''CAUTION''''': Do ''not'' aim at face.

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==Dark of the Moon==
*'''Optimus Prime Cool Changing LCD Watch''' (2011)
:Optimus Prime is a working LCD digital watch. Much like the [[Kronoform]]-origin Transformers of years past, he can be removed from the wristband and converted into [[robot mode]].

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*'''Optimus Prime metal strap''' ([[July 14]], 2011)

:Available at Lawson chain of convenience stores in Japan, this metal strap is available for pre-order between May 1 and [[June 30]], and is to be mailed out from [[July 14]].

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[[Image:DOTM Optimus Prime ATV Ride-On.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime ATV Ride-On''' (2011)
:A small powered quad bike suitable for very young children to ride on. A button provides sound effects and even music.

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===Basic Fun===
*'''Keychain''' (2011)
:This keychain is a likeness of Optimus Prime's robot mode, without any articulation, and with the hook for the keychain positioned on his upper back.

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====Roleplay====
[[Image:DOTM_CyberBlaster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster''' (2011)

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===Burger King===
[[File:BurgerKingDOTMOptimusPrimeBigHead.jpg|thumb|200px|right]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)

:Part of the 2011 [[Burger King]] Dark of the Moon promotion, Optimus is a simple figure with bobble-head-like proportions. The entirety of his body is put on a hinge so that it can be folded into his enormous head when it is opened up. A similar gimmick is present in all the toys part of this promotion.

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==Dual Model Kit==
[[Image:DOTM_DualModelKit_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DMK01'''
**''Accessories:'' Energon swords, alternate faceplate

: DMK01 is a model kit released by TakaraTomy. It is an incredibly-detailed figure, with many pieces built around an articulated "skeleton." Optimus Prime comes with two swords, two faces (battle mask and normal face). The swords can be attached by sitting on his forearms (in the manner seen in the movie) or they can replace his fists entirely. Numerous reports have been made that his fingers are very loose and can detach easily, extra caution is recommended. Battle Hook parts (from ''Revenge of the Fallen'') are available if ordered through [[Toys"R"Us]] Japan.

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[[Image:DOTM-DMKOptimusPrimeSpecialColorVersion.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Special Color Version''' (2011)

: The "Special Color Version" of the Optimus Prime Dual Model Kit was given away to 4 people in total, through the October and November issues of ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine. Either prior to or concurrent with the giveaways, they were used in window displays at UNIQLO clothing shops; the ones displayed at UNIQLO stores were shown with special stickers with a "UTF" logo as well as a special Autobot emblem with the letters UNIQLO in it.

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==Revoltech==
[[Image:RevoltechOptimusPrimeMovie.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Accept no [[Robot Replicas|imitations!]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series number:'' '''030'''
**''Accessories:'' Two open hands, two fists, Energon sword, five guns, name plate

:Number 30 in the [[Revoltech]] Sci-Fi series, this non-transforming Optimus Prime is sculpted to resemble his ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)| Dark of the Moon]]'' appearance. His weapons can attach to several points on his body, or combine together into one giant unwieldy supergun.

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*'''Jet Wing Ver. Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Series number:'' '''040'''
**''Accessories:'' Two open hands, two fists, Jet Wing, Energon axe, Energon sword, sword handle adaptor, alternate head, display base, name plate

:This release of Revoltech Sci-Fi Optimus Prime is basically the same toy, but this time he comes with his Jet Wing attachment and several weapons from ''Dark of the Moon'' as well as an alternate head without his [[mouthplate]].

==Age of Extinction==

==Dual Model Kit==

*'''Optimus Prime''' (December 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DMK03'''
**''Accessories:'' Two open hands, two fists, sword, "Vector" shield, "Sentinel" shield

:This Optimus Prime DMK model is based on his final appearance in the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]'' film, as opposed to the mainline toys, which are based on the concept art. Like the previous DMK models, he is very articulated, but his hands no longer feature individual finger articulation, most likely due to the fragility of the previous DMK installments. Instead, he features two different pairs of hands, one pair designed to hold his sword, and another, more relaxed pair. He comes with his sword and two shields (one expanded, similar to his First Edition toy, and one compacted, like the one he sports in the movie).

==External links==
* [http://www.seibertron.com/toys/index.php?f_series_id=64&f_subgroup=&f_name=optimus&f_type=exact Galleries of various different Optimus Prime toys from the Movie]
* [http://www.tfu.info/toytables/movie_optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime at TFU.info]

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Nexus Prime

2014-10-28T17:58:12Z

Pirateblue: /* Notes */ There we go. I'd still say (Timelines) seems more appropriate, though.

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[[Image:NexusPrimeflankedbyotherPrimes.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Insert batteries where?!]]
One of the [[Thirteen]], '''Nexus Prime''' was created to guard [[Rarified Energon]] by [[Primus]] shortly after he assumed his planet form, and was known for being an honorable and good-natured warrior.

He is sometimes, unfortunately, known as '''Nexus Maximus'''.

==Fiction==
===Fun Publications comics===
Nexus Prime, [[Vector Prime (Cybertron)|Vector Prime]], and [[Alpha Trion (disambiguation)|Alpha Trion]] made a decision to scatter Nexus Prime across the cosmos to conceal the location of the remains of [[Prima (G1)|Prima]]'s [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] sword, a weapon that could destroy star systems. Using the blade of the Star Saber, Nexus Prime was cut into five other robots: [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]], [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]], [[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]], and [[Heatwave (Timelines)|Heatwave]], who were subsequently lost to the ages.

But the skills of Nexus Prime are needed once again, and now that his components have been called together by Primus, he searches the multiverse for the components to the Star Saber sword, armed with his masterful control over all uses of [[energon]], and ability to manipulate [[spark]]s.

[[Image:Clubcombinercarving.jpg|200px|thumb|They drew his limbs arranged incorrectly!]]
The [[Caretaker]] told its components that Nexus Prime was "designated a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]", like the other original thirteen. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 6}}

When Landquake, Breakaway, Topspin, and Heatwave made an attempt to use their powers to revive the recently-assassinated [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]], they were transported—along with a revived Skyfall—to the presence of [[Primus]] in the "afterlife". He gave them a choice of living (or staying dead) as they were, or being reborn as what they were meant to be. After the gestalt members made their deliberations, Primus declared, "The choice is made. Arise, Nexus Prime," as they started the transformation. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 5}}

[[Image:OmegaDoomNexusPrimeGalvatron.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Behold the fingers my toy totally doesn't have!]]

Nexus Prime reformatted the dead Megatron into the powerful Galvatron, investing in him some of the power of the Thirteen. The two exited the Decepticon stronghold to counter [[Omega Doom]]'s offensive, but they were forced to split up when Doom launched a starkilling missile into Cybertron's sun. Though his Decepticon components protested leaving the battle, Nexus Prime knew saving this Cybertron's star system was of more immediate importance. Regardless, he was too late in stopping the missile, and its energies began to destroy the sun. Nexus began to concentrate.

Nexus returned to Cybertron triumphant, having used his own powers to negate those of the starkilling missile, and he made short work of Omega Doom, saving Galvatron in the nick of time. Though there was more on this Cybertron to do, such as finishing [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] once and for all, Nexus Prime knew he had to leave for another universe. After saying goodbye to [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], he entered a portal with [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]], trusting fate to bring him to the correct destination. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 6}}

Nexus Prime and Aquarius traveled from world to world, but without finding what Nexus Prime was looking for. Eventually, the pair arrived on a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] where they were attacked by a group of smaller Decepticons who thought they had an easy mark. Though Nexus Prime was unwilling to use his more supernatural powers, lest he draw unwanted attention towards himself, he was still able to easily beat their attackers. As they left the group of dazed Decepticons behind, Nexus Prime and Aquarius wandered through a Cybertronian marketplace. Finally, Nexus Prime began to drop hints about what [[Star Saber (Prima)|mysterious artifact]] he was looking for; he hadn't yet clued Aquarius in. Ultimately, Nexus Prime spotted a shipping container with an [[Cybertron Elite Guard]] symbol on it. This unlocked a memory in the ancient Transformer, allowing him to determine their next destination. He and Aquarius vanished through another portal to yet another Cybertron, his future travels to be potentially unchronicled. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
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==Toys==
===Cybertron, Classics, and Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-NexusMaximus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Remember to use the instructions! You don't want to put something in the wrong hole.]]
*'''Nexus Maximus''' (2009)
:Nexus Maximus is composed of his five team members, with Heatwave forming his central body component. His limbs' [[energon weapon]]s form his hands and feet. Similarly to [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'s [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-type combiner teams, Nexus Maximus (as well as [[Superion Maximus]], [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] and [[Constructicon Maximus]]) features universal connection points for the limbs, allowing many different combinations and even swapping of limbs from different teams. His combined form's head was [[retool]]ed to give him a unique one, which is an amalgamation of visual elements of its components' own heads: Skyfall's eyes, Landquake's chin, Breakaway's forehead, Topspin's "mohawk", and Heatwave's "ears".

:Nexus Maximus is the combined form of the first five [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] freebie toys: Skyfall, Landquake, Breakaway, Topspin, and Heatwave.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFCCNexusMaximus/nexusmaximus.htm More information on Nexus Maximus at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*It's hard to say what toyline Nexus Prime is from, as his components are from multiple franchises. How often does that happen? Despite his first fully-formed appearance being in a ''Shattered Glass'' story, this page is at (Classics) because that's where he first appeared in image.
*Nexus Prime's backstory bears a noticeable similarity to that of [[wikipedia:Voltron|Voltron]].
*Fun Publications stated at [[BotCon 2009]] that the official limb arrangement for Nexus Prime is that of the configuration in his instructions. With Landquake as the right arm, Breakaway as the left arm, Topspin as the right leg, and Skyfall as the left leg. Why he was depicted in a different arrangement in the caverns around the [[Caretaker]] no one knows.
*Ironically, despite being labeled as an Autobot, a majority of the Transformers that make up Nexus Prime are Decepticons, albeit ones that are [[Landquake (Timelines)|disenchanted by the Decepticon cause]], [[Topspin (Classics)|misled by deceitful leaders]], or [[Heatwave (Timelines)|a completely different kind of Decepticon]].
*Nexus Prime's TFCC profile mentions that he "no longer has an [[alternate mode]]", due to being split apart for so long and then reassembled.
*With his components released one at a time, one per year, he's the combiner toy it took the longest to complete in an official capacity.

===Naming issues===
[[Fun Publications]] originally submitted the possible names '''Prime Nexus''' and '''Maximus Prime''' to [[Hasbro]] for the character (reflecting the fact that the character is a Prime in-fiction), Hasbro rejected these, apparently because they are feeling protective towards the use of the name Prime (despite previously having approved the fiction that already named him a Prime, written by their own [[Forest Lee]]). Hasbro suggested merging the non-Prime segments of the two names instead... oops.

Apparently neither Hasbro nor Fun Publications did their research when naming Nexus Maximus, because there is another product which shares that name and was, as of [[May 24]], [[2009]], the top Google result (websites relating to this character have since surpassed it). While it is definitely a "toy", it is most assuredly not intended for ages 5 and up. According to the Fun Publications Club panel at [[BotCon 2009]], Hasbro did a search for the name with "safe search" on, causing them to not see... well, [http://www.edenfantasys.com/dildos/double-ended-dildos/nexus-maximus this]. '''NOTE: DEFINITELY NOT SAFE FOR WORK.'''

When he finally appeared in fiction his name was in fact given as Nexus Prime, which makes much better sense story-wise but deprives us of many cheap and easy joke opportunities. [[Pete Sinclair]] [http://www.transformersclub.com/members/transforum/msgs.cfm?forum=30&msg=116291 posted an image] on the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] forums of [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]] blaming the "Nexus Maximus" name on a bad translation by [[Beta Maxx]].

(The debate is still on as to whether Nexus Maximus constitutes a choking hazard.)

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Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys

2014-10-27T23:04:01Z

Pirateblue: /* Titanium Series */

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[[Image:MP Magnus book cover art.jpg|right|225px|thumb|He can't deal with the obligatory joke now!]]
Sometimes [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] looks a lot like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. There are a lot of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime toys]], and they need to be [[redeco]]ed into SOMETHING. Ergo...

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Honkimus Prime]]
* '''Ultra Magnus''' (1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-69'''
**''Accessories:'' Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, 2 small robot fists (left & right), 2 large robot fists (left & right), 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Powered Convoy" figure, itself a redeco and slight retool of "Battle Convoy", the toy that became the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few ''Diaclone'' toys to be released in the ''Transformers'' toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy's dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue. He transforms into a Freightliner COE, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a "super robot", although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus's default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his robot modes to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanism was removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.

:The ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the ''Transformers'' release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with "Powered Buggy", who was left out of Magnus's release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus's instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Additionally, three additional modes were included in the ''Diaclone'' instructions that Hasbro left out: a "preparation base" mode and an "Autobot base" mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a "catapult launcher" mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the ''Diaclone'' Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the ''[[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]'' sub-line—''did'' include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.

:The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was soon replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release.

:The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Reissue ultra magnus.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-69'''
**''Accessories:'' Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, 2 small robot fists (left & right), 2 large robot fists (left & right), 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

:Ultra Magnus was first reissued in Japan in December of 2000, featuring no discernible changes from the original Japanese edition of the figure. His packaging sported a metallic golden sticker commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of the ''Transformers'' franchise in Japan.

:This reissue of Magnus was accompanied by two exclusive redecos, noted below.

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[[Image:Ultra-magnus Matrix Glow.JPG|right|300px|thumb|Till All Go Number One!]]
*'''Shining Magnus''' (2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-69'''
**''Accessories:'' Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, trailer connector/waist plate, 2 small robot fists (left & right), 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: With a yellow cab and an entirely translucent yellow trailer, Shining Magnus is intended to recall the moment in the ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', just before Optimus Prime dies, when the Matrix is passed to Ultra Magnus and he is bathed in its light. Which was... ''blue''. Yeah, we're not sure how that works.

:Shining Magnus was one of two exclusive redecos released in the wake of the 2000 reissue of the original Ultra Magnus toy. Limited to only 800 pieces, it was available only at the 20th Century Toy Museum toy show, held on [[December 26]], 2000 at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Yokohama, Japan. The toy is sometimes known as "Matrix Glow Magnus" amongst collectors, or less favourably, "Urine Magnus".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/UltraMagnusMatrixGlow/ultramagnus.htm More information on Matrix Glow Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:G1 UltraMagnusPreviewVersion toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Blue Honkimus Prime]]
*'''Ultra Magnus Yokokuhen Version''' (2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-69'''
**''Accessories:'' Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, trailer connector/waist plate, 2 small robot fists (left & right), 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: In the early stages of the development of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', [[The Transformers: The Movie promo|promotional footage]] for the movie was released that depicted Ultra Magnus in the black, red and dark blue color scheme of the original ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy. As the second of two exclusive redecos released in the wake of the 2000 reissue of the original Ultra Magnus toy, the "Movie Preview Version" (予告編バージョン ''Yokokuhen Bājon'')<ref>"Yokukuhen" can also mean "Movie Trailer"; the terms appear to be interchangeable in Japanese.</ref> of Ultra Magnus paid homage to this early appearance. He ''is'' just a redeco of the Magnus figure, however, and so despite his resemblance to the ''Diaclone'' figure, he still lacks that toy's exclusive features, like Powered Buggy, wheels in his chestplate, and a Diaclone pilot.

: Movie Preview Version Ultra Magnus was available exclusively at Toy Festival 2001, held on [[February 26]], 2001 in Tokyo, Japan, limited to 1,500 pieces.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/UltraMagnusPre-Movie/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus Movie Preview Version at TFU.info]''
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===Transform Jr===
[[Image:Ultramagnus_jr.jpg|right|thumb|300px|And thus a trend is foreshadowed]]
* '''Ultra Magnus''' (Gokin, 1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-69'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, two fists (left and right), head, cardboard trailer

:As one of the first ''[[Transform Jr]]'' toys, this version of Ultra Magnus was released under the early name for the series, ''Transform Gōkin''. Naturally, the figure is a redeco of the ''Transform Jr'' Optimus Prime toy, a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 cab robot figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children. Magnus features a similar transformation to his larger toy, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other ''Transform Jr'' figures, he lacked most of his major accessories, coming only with a rifle (a white redeco of [[Ion blaster|Prime's gun]], rather than Magnus's own unique weapon) and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer, and which unsurprisingly, could not form armor.

::*''[http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/reminator4/HTML/g1auto/magnusjr.htm More information on Transform Jr Ultra Magnus at an Ultra Magnus fan site]''
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[[Image:Tfjr magnus galvatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Ultra Magnus vs Galvatron''' (multi-pack, 1987)
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, two fists (left and right), head, cardboard trailer

:Later, by the time the line had been rebranded with the more familiar ''Jr'' title, the Magnus figure was re-released in a two-pack with a vinyl figurine of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]], which also came with a die-cast figurine of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]].
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===Commemorative Series===
[[Image:G1toy commemorative magnus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|So the reissue was later reissued....''All right, give me the bomb''.]]
* '''Ultra Magnus''' (2002/2012)
**''Accessories:'' Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, 2 small robot fists (left & right), 2 large robot fists (left & right), 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

:Part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' of Generation 1 reissues, Ultra Magnus was released in the first series (Series I) and has proper functional missile launches for the first time in the western hemisphere, but this meant that, like all the other ''Commemorative Series'' toys with renewed firing projectiles, his formerly short missiles were infamously lengthened [[for safety reasons]] to absurdity. Additionally, like the ''Commemorative'' Optimus Prime toy, his smokestacks were shortened to prevent breakage.

:The figure was given a surprise re-release in late 2012, and aside from the new [[tampograph]]ed copyright label behind the super-robot's left leg (with the year labeled as 2011), the figure is largely similar to its previous Commemorative release. Despite early product listings by online stores depicting the figure with long smokestacks<ref name="longstacks">[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=19045 Premature announcement of long smokestacks for the 2012 Asia reissue of Commemorative Series Ultra Magnus] at TFormers</ref>, the stacks are actually still short like on the previous release.<ref name="shortstacks">[http://vxt.ca/2013/01/05/transformers-reviews-commemorative-series-ultra-magnus-missile-modification-tutorial/ Review of the 2012 Asia reissue of Commemorative Series Ultra Magnus] at VTX (the long stacks seen in the photos are explicitly stated to be a custom job)</ref> In any case, [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]] is beginning to catch up to the tooling.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===Universe===
[[Image:Universe2003toy-UltraMagnusBIAB.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Yeah, he's disorderly and consumed with revenge. That sounds like our [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Magnus]].]]
*'''Ultra Magnus with Over-Run vs. Treadshot with Nightbeat''' (Battle in a Box, 2004)

: A [[redeco]] of the Super-Con (aka Deluxe) version of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]], Ultra Magnus transforms into a long-nosed tractor-trailer cab of made-up model. Attaching a Mini-Con to the [[Powerlinx]] plug on his back activates a double-fisted "punching" gimmick. His smokestacks can be removed from his forearms, but don't really ''do'' anything if you do so, so why bother?

: Magnus was available only in a ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "[[Battle in a Box]]" set with his Mini-Con partner Over-Run, and the Decepticon-allied pairing of Treadshot and ''his'' Mini-Con partner [[Nightbeat (Armada)|Nightbeat]]. The set was available only at "[[market six]]" stores like Kohl's, at the same time as the [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]/[[Ransack (Universe 2003)|Ransack]] set.

:All known samples of Ultra Magnus have his forearms [[Misassembly|misassembled]]; they were put on the wrong arms, so he does not have the full range of motion in his elbows. While it is ''possible'' to correct this, that the forearms are lightly glued together makes this fix daunting.

: This mold was also used to make ''Armada'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/BIABUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===Masterpiece===
[[Image:Masterpiece UltraMagnus toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I looked like this in a comic once. ONCE!]]
* '''Ultra Magnus''' (2004/2005/2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-2'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, Megatron gun with removable silencer, scope and stock, Matrix of Leadership, energon axe

: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Ultra Magnus is a white redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy (Optimus Prime) with all the same accessories, though some have been redecoed. Additionally, his box can be refolded into his classic trailer configuration, but doesn't hold up since it's, well, cardboard. He retains the Matrix, which he can indeed open. Damnit, open.

: As a [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] product, ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus was never released in the US, but was eventually released by Hasbro Australia in 2005 for their market as a Target exclusive, retaining his Japanese packaging, with simple stickers stating a recommended age of 8+, as well as presenting Hasbro Australia's details and explaining what the product was.

: Additionally, [[TakaraTomy]] reissued Masterpiece Ultra Magnus in 2008 sporting their logo in the top right-hand corner of the box to replace the Takara logo in the bottom right featured on the original release in 2004. This reissue has been met with some [[quality control]] issues much like that of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp4|Convoy Perfect Edition]], such as bad paint applications and chipping, misaligned doors, and even [[Misassembly|mis-assembled]] headlights which have been installed upside down.

: Like all the Japanese versions of this mold, Ultra Magnus features different images on his communicators than all other releases. In his case he features [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and a digital readout.

: This mold was also used to make "[[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Masterpiece Convoy Black Version]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Masterpiece Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:MP-22 Ultra Magnus stock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Y'know what? He ''can'' deal with this now.]]
* '''Ultra Magnus With Trailer "Perfect Edition"''' ([[December 13|12-13]]-[[2014]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-22'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer

: The second release of ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus uses an all new much more show-accurate mold, including an unfoldable chest revealing little space for the Matrix of Leadership. Similar to his G1 toy, he can carry 4 smaller Masterpiece Autobots in his trailer. His truck mode is heavily modeled on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Optimus Prime mold]].
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===G-2===
[[Image:G2toy-LaserUltraMagnus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Probably the only Magnus repaint of Prime we'll ever get who isn't just white.]]
* '''Laser Ultra Magnus''' (2006)
**''Japanese ID number:'' ''' TRF-13-S'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun, sword, 5 discs, ripple missile launcher, 10 missiles, 1 foam missile, foam missile launcher air bellows

: An [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive, ''G-2'' Laser Ultra Magnus is a redeco of Laser Optimus Prime, transforming into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX extended-hood truck pulling a blue and white tanker trailer. He was packaged in the reissue Laser Optimus Prime's box, along with Prime's instructions, bio card and sticker sheet. Yes, the stickers that have "Optimus Prime" written on them.

:In robot mode, the bottom of the truck becomes a windowed chest based upon the original Optimus Prime toy (and the original Ultra Magnus's cab). His main gimmick is light-up LED headlights and a [[Light-piping|lightpipe]] in the bottom of his right fist, illuminated by an LED in his right forearm, that illuminates his clear sword or his double-barreled rifle if they are placed in that hand. All three LEDs are activated simultaneously by pressing the sunroof-like depression on the roof of the truck.

:The trailer unfolds to form a battle station bristling with many firing weapons. Primarily, these are an air-powered missile launcher, a ripple rocket launcher with 5 missiles that can be launched individually (This turret can also be mounted in Laser Magnus's hand) and a "disc launcher" that fires several white plastic discs. This disc launcher is the only weapon that can be used in vehicle mode.

:This release uses the toolings that were modified for the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]] toy, and thus has smooth discs and a less pointy sword. This mold was also planned to be used for the canceled ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Toxitron (Universe)|Toxitron]] toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Laser Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''

===Classics===
[[Image:ClassicsUltraMagnus toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Arctic Camo Prime! ]]
*'''Ultra Magnus vs Skywarp: Battle For Autobot City''' (Multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestack/laser cannons, Wind vane/blaster

: A [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], Ultra Magnus transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. In robot mode, his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barreled over-shoulder weapon. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

: He was released with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Skywarp]] as part of the "Battle for Autobot City" set. He was also available in Woolworth stores throughout the United Kingdom.

: The final production toy has several major paint application differences compared to the toy depicted on the packaging, including the loss of all light blue paint (including his faceplate and crest, both replaced with silver) and darker blue on his thighs. Also, his red eyes are replaced with blue light-piped eyes, and it seems the smokestacks/double-barreled gun were originally going to be cast or painted white instead of the final version's unpainted black.

: The mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Timelines|Optimus Prime]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]],''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Cloud)|Optimus Prime]] and [[BotCon 2014]] [[Ginrai]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Classics Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus''' (Multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestack/laser cannons, Wind vane/blaster

:In Asian markets, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, Ultra Magnus was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Voyager Class Optimus Prime in late 2007. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases.

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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:TitaniumHero UltraMagnus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Oh, that's right, this Ultra Magnus guy had a trailer or something, didn't he?]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle, display stand, 2 rocket launchers

: ''Titanium Cybertron Heroes'' Ultra Magnus is an all-new sculpt constructed mostly of die-cast metal. For the first time, Ultra Magnus's cab and trailer are one piece, rather than a [[partformer]] like the ''Generation 1'' toy version, although the cab is only held on by a peg and can be detached, resulting in a small, super-deformed cab. The toy's wheels can all spin. He transforms very similarly to the original toy, but the aforementioned truck cab now folds down into his back rather than detaching and reconnecting, with his head flipping out of the back of the cab.

: Ultra Magnus is armed with a gray laser rifle and two shoulder-mounted, non-firing rocket launchers which, due to some mistake, face top-down when attached in robot mode. It is unknown whether the launchers were somehow mirror-flipped in manufacture or if his shoulder assemblies [[Misassembly|were switched]]. The latter is perhaps supported by the orientation of molding detail shown in the [[instructions]] and on the Generation 1 toy, although the [[Tampograph|tampographs]] could argue against this. One can easily "correct" this by unscrewing his blue forearms and swapping out the shoulders, allowing the launchers to face top-up.

: Unfortunately, due to the robot mode-oriented design of this figure, as well as size limitations, the rear ramp is now solely part of his legs as detail and cannot fold down, nor is there clearance space for any other vehicles to be transported. For some reason, on the side of each of Magnus's legs/ the back of his vehicle mode trailer there are white flip-out wing shaped panels. The paint on these panels flakes off easily, so it's best never to touch them. Like most, if not all, 6-inch Titaniums, his joints are very floppy. His left shoulder on some copies is one of the loosest (if not ''the loosest'') ball joints on a Transformers figure ever. In another possible mis-assembly issue, the figure's knees bend far more ''forwards'' than backwards. Strangely, the molded detail on the tops of the thighs contradicts this being a mis-assembly. The vehicle mode also has a hard time staying as it should as very few pieces actually tab together.

:His chest panel can flip up to reveal a shallow recess for the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, though no Matrix accessory to date is actually flat enough to fit inside.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Titanium Series Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Titanium WarWithin ultramagnus.JPG|right|300px|thumb| He can't deal with being a non-canon-supported redeco right now.]]
*'''(War Within) Ultra Magnus''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle, display stand

: A [[redeco]] of the 6-inch War Within Optimus Prime, transforming into a Cybertronian truck mode used by Prime (but not Magnus) in "[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]" comics. The original Prime figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: The word "DON" can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his gun.

: As a ''[[Titanium Series]]'' figure, Magnus is made in large part from [[die-cast]] metal, but like so many of the other toys in the ''Titanium'' line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique, removable nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitTWWUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on War Within Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===Alternity===
[[Image:Alternity_Ultra_Magnus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Because a car carrier isn't a car.]]
*'''Ultla Magnus {{sic}} [Brilliant White Pearl]''' (2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''A-01U'''

:An [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive redeco of ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]], Ultra Magnus transforms into a white 1:32 scale Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm.

:The e-HOBBY version came packed with an [[Nissan GT-R / Ultra Magnus (Brilliant Pearl White)|exclusive comic book]]. A version available elsewhere in Asia is identical to the e-HOBBY version except it does not include the exclusive pack-in comic (like most e-HOBBY exclusives released outside of Japan).

:The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn't very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.

:This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy Super Black]] and ''Alternity'' [[Dai Atlas (Zone)#Alternity|Dai Atlas]], and retooled to make [[Star Saber (Victory)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].

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===United===
[[Image:Unitedtoy-UltraMagnus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|If you can't afford the Masterpiece Ultra Magnus, you can still get yourself an albino Optimus Prime.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[September 29|09-29]]-2012)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestack/laser cannons, Wind vane/blaster
: ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Ultra Magnus is a redeco of [[#Classics|his ''Classics'' toy]], replacing his opaque blue plastic with white, omitting his blue and black [[paint operation]]s, painting his hands and shin-vents white, adding silver paint to his kneepads, thighs, pelvis, and smokestack cannons, painting his [[mouthplate]] and crest blue, replacing his bronze-painted wheel rims with silver, and [[vacuum metallizing]] his vehicle grill and fenders.

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===Timelines===
[[File:TCCSS1-UltraMammoth.jpg|right|thumb|300px|If I'm a mammoth I'm a very manly mammoth.]]
*'''Ultra Mammoth''' (Ultra, 2012)
**''TFSS1 number'': '''6'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Blue Bolts]] cannon, two Energy Bolts, two Thunderstrike missiles, [[Reconfiguration Matrix]]

: Ultra Mammoth is a light blue and white redeco of ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (toyline)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' [[Big Convoy (BWN)|Big Convoy]], and is a [[shellformer]], as practically all of his beast mode components are shells that fit around the compressed robot to form this mode. He technically has a beast "[[attack mode]]", in which his large cannon is folded out. His main body has a similar color scheme to Ultra Magnus's "Super Mode" (though with more white), and his head has the color scheme of regular Magnus.

: In robot mode, Ultra Mammoth is absolutely chock-full of weapons and gimmicks. First and foremost, the spring-loaded Blue Bolts cannon, formed out of the beast's head, back, and tail, can fire two missiles from two barrels in succession with a rotating dial. It is held in his hands via [[5mm post]] and can be stored on his back, though doing so may cause some stability problems owing to its weight. Second, his shoulders can be swung up to reveal sculpted, non-firing missile pods. Third, he has flip-out [[wikipedia:tonfa|tonfa]] melee weapons in his forearms. Fourth, the two beast panels on the sides of his legs feature two spring-loaded missile launchers that fire his anchor-shaped projectiles, which can be loosely held in his hands. Last, but certainly not least, his chest panel flips down, revealing a removable Matrix toy accessory in vacuum-metalized sliver with a transparent blue center. This accessory can be held by any figure with standard 5mm fist holes.

: Ultra Mammoth is one of the first six [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[exclusive]] figures to be offered via the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Figure Subscription Service]] in 2013.

: This mold was also used to make ''Beast Wars Neo'' [[Black Big Convoy]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Universe|Nemesis Prime]].

: The anchor-shaped Thunderstrike missiles have been retooled since the prievious two uses of this mold, presumably for safety reasons, and as a result can no longer be kept loaded in beast mode. The instructions refer to the space in his chest as a "Dead Matrix annex" despite it containing the Reconfiguration matrix.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Maximal/TFCCUltraMammoth/ultramammoth.htm More information on Ultra Mammoth at TFU.info]''

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==Merchandise==
===Power Tronic===
[[Image:Ultra_Magnus_001.JPG|right|thumb|He's got the touch. In his brain.]]
*'''Pulsating Light AM Radio''' (Nasta, 1986)
:Pulsating Light AM Radio is a 7.5" tall AM radio in the shape of Ultra Magnus's head, produced by [[Nasta]]. It takes 4 AA batteries (two in each antenna) to make him sing, but when he does, his eyes and forehead light up.
:The head of Ultra Magnus could be yours for just $12.99.
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===3-D Jigsaw Stand Up Puzzle===
[[Image:UltraMagnus_3Dpuzzle.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (1986)

:This piece of Ultra Magnus merchandise was a jigsaw puzzle in disguise! The 100-piece puzzle, titled "Ultra Magnus frees Bumblebee from the Decepticon Ice Cave!", depicted Magnus approaching a frozen [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] (though identified as [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]) in battle with the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], but once broken down, the puzzle pieces could be assembled into a three-dimensional model of Ultra Magnus in either robot or truck mode, albeit with a red Optimus Prime-style cab, instead of his own traditional white.
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===Electronic Voice Synthesizer===
*'''Hero''' (1986)
[[Image:Magnus_voice_changer.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
:Sculpted in the likeness of Ultra Magnus but unnamed on its blister card packaging, this "Electronic Voice Synthesizer" ran on a 9-volt battery and allowed children to "talk like a robot" by mouthing words into the plastic straw attached to its back and holding down the button on its side. Remember, "robots talk slowly and enunciate each word"! Since it was able to create synthesized speech from mouth movements without sound, the toy was used as an inexpensive replacement for electrolarynx devices.<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/1987-03-16/business/fi-6286_1_toy 'Toy' Gives a Voice to the Voiceless]</ref><ref>[http://gtalumni.org/Publications/techtopics/spr92/robot.html Ramblin' Robot has a Sense for Trouble]</ref><ref>[http://gtalumni.org/Publications/magazine/fall90/bloomfie.html Bloomfield's Robot]</ref><ref>Synthesized Voice by David J. Bak, Design news, Volume 42, Issue 14, page 220</ref>
::*''[http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/reminator3/HTML/magnustoyrev/magnusevs.htm More information on the Electronic Voice Synthesizer at an Ultra Magnus fan site]''
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===Watch===
[[Image:Magnus watch screencaps.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Watch, 1986, 1993)
:Ultra Magnus was one of three Transformers watches (the others being [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] & [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]) released by Takara, first in Japan in 1986, and then internationally, in the USA in 1993 as merchandise for the ''Generation 2'' toyline. The watch featured Ultra Magnus's torso with a clock in his chest which "transformed" with the push of a lever into a full, tiny figure complete with legs, standing up on the watch band. The figure cannot be removed from the watch, but the arms do rotate. The watches were considered "roleplay" items in Japan, representing [[wrist-communicator]]s.
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===Vinyl figurine===
[[Image:Vinyl_magnus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|We can assure you it is not a [[knockoff]].]]
*'''Scramble Gun Set''' (1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''Part.2'''
:Like the Galvatron figure packaged with ''Transform Jr'' Ultra Magnus listed [[#Transform Jr|above]], Ultra Magnus was one of several characters released by Takara as large vinyl figurines in a variety of sets, in packaging similar to the ''Transform Jr'' line (though lacking the "Jr" part of the logo). Magnus came packaged with a roleplay pistol (the titular "Scramble Gun"), an Autobot badge, and four peach-colored [[Decoy]] figures. He took the place of a figure of Optimus Prime, who had been included in the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Vinyl figurine|"Part.1"]] version of the set. {{-}}[[Image:Ultra_Magnus_Vinyl_Dart_Set.jpg|right|thumb|200px|200pts for hitting Magnus]]

*'''Dart Game''' (1986)
:The Ultra Magnus vinyl figure was also included in a TF packaged Dart Gun set. This set included the Ultra Magnus figure, dart scoreboard, dart gun, two darts and a green plastic watch.
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===Transformers Gum===

[[Image:Tfgum magnus.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]

*'''Ultra Magnus''' (1986)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, large robot head, large robot fists (left and right), pelvis/connector

:A model kit of Ultra Magnus was among the many released by [[Kabaya]] as part of their ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s. Released as part of the line's third wave, Magnus is molded in red, white and blue plastic, lacking in paint applications but featuring stickers for detail. As a downsized model, he lost some of the features of his larger toy: His cab no longer transforms into a small robot, simply converting into the transitional form necessary to combine with the trailer, though it does still feature a flip-out small robot head for Magnus's large head to attach to. As the name suggests, he also came with a stick of gum.
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[[Image:TFGum2010_ultramagnus.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, two rocket launchers

:A new, smaller version of Ultra Magnus was released as part of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' line in 2010, debuting as part of the second wave of figures. A wholly new sculpt (based on the Titanium figure), the new kit is made mostly of dark blue plastic, with a little bit of white and black, and a positively ''ungodly'' amount of stickers to add color and detail; for instance, Magnus's (non-transforming) cab is completely covered all around in white stickers to cover the fact it's made of blue plastic!
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===Transformers Ramune===
[[Image:Decoy magnus.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (1986)

:While no figure of Ultra Magnus was released by [[Hasbro]] as part of their 1987 [[Decoy]] promotion, the Autobot commander did have a soft rubber figure crafted in his image that was available exclusively in Japan, as part of a second wave of the figures released there in the ''[[Transformers Ramune]]'' line by [[Kabaya]], along with other ''Transformers 2010'' characters. Like the other figures in this series, Magnus was sold in a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] box and was available in multiple colors, including red, blue and yellow.

===Forms Robo===
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (1987)

:Magnus was also part of the small, Japanese-exclusive ''[[Forms Robo]]'' collection of larger "Decoy"-style figures, with this version of the character standing at around twice the height of a regular Decoy. Like the other figures in this wave, Magnus was packaged in an individual baggie and was available in red, blue, green and yellow.
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===Collegeville Costumes===
[[Image:Ultramagnus halloween costume.jpg|right|thumb]]
* '''Ultra Magnus Halloween costume''' (1986)

:Ultra Magnus was one of a small number of characters that [[Collegeville Costumes]] turned into a Halloween costume. This two-piece outfit adhered to the crappy, time-worn tradition of consisting of a sculpted, thin plastic mask held over the wearer's face with elastic, and a smock with a picture of Ultra Magnus and his name on it.

* '''Ultra Magnus mask''' (1986)

: Collegeville also immortalized Magnus in their line of ''Transformers'' masks. Made from flat styrofoam, the mask featured a hinge that allowed the wearer to lift it up and down, transforming from kid to robot in the blink of an eye!
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===Parody Deformed===
[[Image:Pdtype_magnus.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (1990)
:A small, non-transforming, super-deformed model kit of Ultra Magnus was available as part of Kabaya's "[[Parody Deformed]]" line of candy toys. The second figure of the fourth wave (the sixteenth figure overall), he was available in multiple colours, including red, blue and gold, and came with a "[[Transformers PD Type]]" comic about himself, "Improve Yourself! Ultra Magnus!", as well as a stick of gum.
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:HOC-figure UltraMagnus.JPG|right|thumb|300px|He can deal with not being a Prime redeco.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Super Collection Figure, December 2000)
: A three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Ultra Magnus was available in the first wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a clear-plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Super Collection Figure/Heroes of Cybertron Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
*'''Ultra Magnus (Early Colors)''' (Super Collection Figure, September 2001)
: This redeco of the original ''Super Collection Figure'' Magnus figurine was available in the fourth wave of the ''SCF'' line, rendered in a color scheme based on the original [[Diaclone]] "Powered Convoy" figure, as seen in the famous [[The Transformers: The Movie promo|early trailer]] for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. The figure was available in both full color and metallic silver "pewter" versions; the pewter version of the figure came with the head and guns of the collectible [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] "build-a-figure".
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/Act4UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Early Colors Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Heroes of Cybertron, 2003)

:Ultra Magnus's original ''Super Collection Figure'' PVC was later released by Hasbro as part of the third wave of their ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line. Like all the figures in the series, Magnus was given a [[light-piping]] gimmick by being cast entirely in translucent blue plastic then painted everywhere except on his eyes and the back of his head. Unlike the Japanese version, he was sold separately on a blister card.
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===MyClone===

[[Image:Myclone magnus.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MTF004'''
**''Accessories:'' Red display stand

:Released in the first wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] figure of Ultra Magnus comes with a hexagonal red display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other MyClone figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure.

::*''[http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/reminator3/HTML/magnustoyrev/magnusmycl.htm More information on MyClone Ultra Magnus at an Ultra Magnus fan site];''
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===Hard Hero Bust===
[[Image:Ultramagnushardhero.jpg|right|thumb|He can't deal with his lack of legs right now...]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Hard Hero bust, 2004)

: The cold-cast porcelain bust of Ultra Magnus was the 13th in [[Hard Hero]]'s series of Transformers busts. It was designed from line art by [[Dan Khanna]].

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===Generation 1 Figure-Collection===

[[Image:Bottlecap_magnus.JPG|right|thumb|]]

*'''Ultra Magnus''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-7'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Ultra Magnus "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
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===Palisades===
[[Image:Palisades_magnus_statue.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (statue, 2004)

:[[Palisades Toys]]' Ultra Magnus statue is a redeco of their Optimus Prime statue from the previous year, and was one of the first pieces of modern merchandise (if not ''the'' first) to do the whole up-til-then-mostly-ignored "white repaint of Prime" shtick, capitalizing on [[Dreamwave Productions]]' recent highlighting of Magnus's white inner robot in their [[Revelation (War and Peace)|comics]]. Sculpted from polystone and limited to 500 pieces, the statue is based on the artwork of [[Pat Lee]]. It was initially sold by Palisades exclusively at [[OTFCC 2003]], with any remaining units that did not sell at the convention later made available on the company's website.

::*''[http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/reminator3/HTML/magnustoyrev/magnusstatue.htm More information on Palisades' Ultra Magnus toy at an Ultra Magnus fan site]''
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===First 4 Figures===
[[Image:Sd_ultramagnus_statue.jpg|right|thumb|300px|He dropped the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]! That's like dropping a spirit stick! Hurry, pick it up! [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|Too late.]]]]
*'''SD Ultra Magnus''' (statue, 2006)
:Seeking to produce a super deformed Transformers statue, [[First 4 Figures]] teamed up with Transformers fan site [http://www.tfw2005.com TFW2005.com] to run a contest that would allow fans to design their own. The winning design, depicting an unhappy Ultra Magnus after an amusingly unfortunate attempt at opening the Matrix of Leadership, was created by fan Xu Wei (aka Iron Bird), and was limited to only 500 pieces. A variant edition of the statue was also produced, redecoing Magnus in the color scheme of his ''Diaclone'' precursor, Powered Convoy, and was even more limited at only 100 pieces.

::*''[http://www.angelfire.com/planet/reminator6/HTML/autob/magnussdf.htm More information on SD Ultra Magnus at an Ultra Magnus fan site]''
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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:RobotHeroes UltraMagnusMegatron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He can't deal with his adorability right now!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus and Megatron''' (2007)
: ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Ultra Magnus is a small, non-transforming, super deformed figurine featuring articulation in its head and shoulders. He was sold in a two-pack with Generation 1 [[Megatron_(G1)/merchandise#Robot_Heroes|Megatron]] and may be the sassiest bitch on Cybertron.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Robot Heroes Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===Revoltech===
[[Image:Revoltech UltraMagnus.JPG|right|300px|thumb|Don't I look awesome in naked?]]
* '''Ultra Magnus''' (2007)
**''Series number:'' '''019fs'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon rifle, two clenched fists, gun-wielding right hand, pointing right hand, open left hand, right handshaking hand

: ''[[Revoltech]]'' Ultra Magnus is, unsurprisingly, a redeco of a simultaneously released Optimus Prime/Convoy figure. A non-transforming but ''highly'' articulated action figure, ''Revoltech'' Magnus uses the Revoltech "revolver joints" for maximum poseability. His sculpting is explicitly in the style of [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]]'s interpretation of Prime.

: Magnus comes with a photon rifle accessory, as well as a few alternate hands, but understandably lacks the Matrix of Leadership accessory that came with Prime. In its place is a unique extra "hand", a single molded piece of Ultra Magnus and Optimus Prime's hands clasped together diagonally, so that when attached to both Prime and Magnus's respective wrists, it allows one to create a scene of the two Autobot leaders shakin' like homies. Additionally, although Magnus comes pre-assembled with the standard black revolver joints that Prime has, his packaging includes a sheet of replacement white joints one can use to customize Magnus with less obtrusive matching white joints (although not enough joints of the right style are included to swap out all black joints to optimal effect).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Revoltech Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[Image:DST09_Ultra_Magnus_bust.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Commander of the Metro''flex''.]]
* '''Ultra Magnus''' (Diamond Select, 2009)
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Ultra Magnus was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. He is posed holding his laser rifle above a base of the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. His shoulder missile launchers are also positioned forward, presumably to deal with things, instead of nowhere in particular as they are in the promotional picture.

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===USB-Powered Speaker Head===
[[Image:G1-ultramagnus-merc-speaker.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Ultra Magnus computer speaker''' (2009)
**''ID number:'' '''TF02'''

: A redeco of the earlier [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#USB-Powered Speaker Head|Optimus Prime]] speaker head, Ultra Magnus contains a set of USB-powered speakers, mounted in two panels which rotate out from the side of his helmet. The control panel, USB port, and earphone port are located on the back of the head. Under the neck, there is a display to support the head.
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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[Image:TLS-UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Ultra Magnus Prime''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' Blaster cannon

: ''[[The Loyal Subjects]]'' Ultra Magnus Prime is a non-transforming 3-inch vinyl figure designed by Les Schetkoe.

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==Notes==
[[Image:TrasformerSuperBuggy.jpg|thumb|250px|The child custody battle was a long and painful process.]]
* The ''Diaclone'' toy that would become Magnus — called "Powered Convoy" — came in a couple different varieties. Aside from the version that was eventually turned into "Movie Preview" Magnus, there was a "chrome" version that used a lighter gray outer plastic and chromed the central body/lower ramps of the trailer unit. This version was also available in a multi-pack with a red version of the toy that would become [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], and the toy that would (20-ish years later) become [[Deep Cover]].

* All versions of the ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy came with a red "Powered Buggy" partner-robot that transformed from futuristic buggy (with a space for a Diaclone pilot) to robot and could also use the large rifle in either mode. Why this was excised from the ''Transformers'' incarnation is unknown. The Italian [[Trasformer]] (sic) line by [[GiG]], however, ''did'' release the vehicle as the "Super Buggy" on its own.

* White redecos of Optimus Prime toys that ''look'' like Ultra Magnus, but which surprisingly aren't, include ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|White Convoy]], ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Transformers Sport Label]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Sport Label|Convoy Marine Version]] and ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Music Label|Convoy —playing iPod speaker—]], although the latter was actually made from the Ultra Magnus version of the mold.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.diaclone.net/orid/dia057/index.html Diaclone Powered Convoy at Diaclone.net (Japanese-language site)]

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Barricade (Movie)

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:''Barricade is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]]. He is also known as '''N.B.E. 04'''.''

[[Image:MovieBarricadeHeatScrambleCard60.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"I'm always the Bad Cop. And don't bother asking for the Good Cop. I killed him."]]

'''Barricade''' is apparently a complicated robot. He's considered "fractious" even by Decepticon standards, yet is willing to give [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] the benefit of the doubt and follow where he leads, at least for the time being. Though not totally dedicated to the service of the Decepticons' current leader, he is much more cautious and reserved about expressing mutinous dissent than say [[Blackout (Movie)|''most'']]. He believes that Starscream is vital in their search for [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and the [[AllSpark]]. In many ways this makes him Starscream's closest ally in the naturally combative Decepticon ranks. Then again, it's been said that he likes to trick people into trusting him, just so he can see their reactions when they find out just how much of a bad idea it was. As such, he has disguised himself as an Earth police car in an attempt to fool the humans around him.

If his attitude toward his fellow Decepticons is inconsistent, his attitude toward the [[Autobot|Autobots]] is not: kill them all. Barricade might not be as large as most of his peers, but he is every bit as deadly. He thoroughly relishes every chance in fighting the Autobots. He's smart enough to let one live if he thinks he or the Decepticons can use it to their advantage, but most of the time, they're dead before someone's even thought of a plan.

{{quote|Autobots, foul Autobots, here we come. Let our long war resume—and let it end here.|Barricade|''[[Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday| Ghosts of Yesterday]]''}}

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Defiance3_BrawlCrankcaseBarricade.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Are you trying to out-complain the complainer?]]

Many years in the past, when [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] had just come under the rule of the [[Defense Force]] and the [[Science Division]], Barricade was a member of the Defense Force under the command of High Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. He participated in missions to rid the planet of "malcontents" who protested against the new order, and like many of his peers, he did so ruthlessly. {{Storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}} After the discovery of a [[The Fallen|mysterious relic]], unknown alien hostiles attacked Cybertron. Megatron ordered Barricade and Scorponok to perform recon. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance #1}} Following the battle, Megatron changed significantly, altering the military's mission from one of protection of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to making war upon the hostile aliens and anybody who would stand in their way. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}}

Barricade was sent on a mission to capture Science Division leader (and thorn in Megatron's side) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] and eliminate his fellow scientists and the unwitting security team sent to arrest him. He and [[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] observed [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] nailing the "traitors" with an explosive round, and he was eager to get into the fight. He was ordered back by the glory-hound [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], but Barricade had the last laugh when the wily Optimus managed to bury the aerial forces under a mountain of rubble. After they were dug out, they all joined the rest of Megatron's new "Decepticon" faction. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 3|Defiance #3}}

During the subsequent civil war, Barricade was one of the Decepticons under the command of Starscream at a battle outside of [[Tyger Pax]]. As they were mopping up the last remnants of Autobot resistance, Barricade amused himself by playing with the decapitated head of a fallen Autobot. When he saw the AllSpark jettisoned into space, Barricade realized that Cybertron would soon die. Bonecrusher said to let it die, and he could join it. Barricade did not bring up the discussion again. {{storylink|Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall}}

Ordered by Megatron to follow Optimus Prime's ship, Starscream hastily assembled a crew to go after them. Barricade not-exactly-quietly questioned the need to hurry, as he thought Megatron would have captured the AllSpark by now and would have take care of the Autobots in time. He also questioned Starscream's truthfulness. Unfortunately, he was overheard by Starscream and was chastised for his big mouth. While pursuing the ''Ark'', they were led into a trap and had to limp back to Cybertron for repairs. Once their ship was repaired, they continued on with their mission, landing on the [[Mars (planet)|fourth planet]] of the solar system where they detected the AllSpark's trace energy pulse. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}}

The Decepticons landed in the [[Earth]] nation-state of Afghanistan. During their attack on a nearby [[United States military]] installation, Barricade used a facade of friendliness to trick nearby human soldiers into lowering their guard, whereupon he slaughtered them at point-blank range. Later, he was almost hit by a localized EMP weapon from a human, but it instead hit his comrade [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]]. {{storylink|Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall}}

{{note|The depiction of Barricade's arrival in "Planetfall" on Earth in Afghanistan conflicts with IDW's own prequel comic, which implies he actually landed somewhere in North America, and it remains unexplained how the land-based Decepticons would later appear in America, given Blackout immediately leaves to attack [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base|SOCCENT Qatar]] in this comic. However, this scene was later used in IDW's [[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]] movie sequel comic.}}

[[Image:Movie Barricade IDWprequel nowitnesses.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Christine... is that you?]]

The Decepticon infiltration unit under the command of Starscream arrived on Earth in the year 2003. Barricade scanned a Saleen S281 police car, then destroyed the original human vehicle to cover his tracks, as did his fellow Decepticons when choosing their new forms. It is uncertain how he managed to scan what appears to be a 2006 model in 2003. Maybe he's just that good. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Movie Prequel #4}}

Barricade tailed [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] outside of [[Denver]], [[Colorado]] as the Autobot was eluding [[Sector Seven]] while working on a new lead on the [[Witwicky|Witwickys]]. {{storylink|Interlude}} Unfortunately Bumblebee got wind of him and escaped. A new opportunity presented itself when Bumblebee was lured into a trap by Sector Seven; trouble was, the rest of Starscream's team had been lured as well. Barricade suggested that they let the Autobot go to see where he led them, which Starscream agreed to, but told Barricade to make it look convincing. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Movie Prequel #4}}

===''Transformers: Beginnings''===
The Decepticon infiltration unit under the command of Starscream arrived on Earth in the year 2003. Barricade scanned a Saleen S281 police car,<ref>It is uncertain how he managed to scan what appears to be a 2006 model in 2003. Maybe he's just that good.</ref> then destroyed the original human vehicle to cover his tracks, as did his fellow Decepticons when choosing their new forms. However, Bumblebee got wind of his presence and escaped. A new opportunity presented itself when Bumblebee was lured into a trap by Sector Seven. Trouble was, the rest of Starscream's team had been lured into it as well. Barricade suggested that they let the Autobot go to see where he led them. Starscream agreed, but told Barricade to make it look convincing.

Barricade tailed Bumblebee outside of Denver, Colorado as the Autobot was eluding Sector Seven while working on a new lead on the Witwickys.

{{note|"Transformers: Beginnings" is a condensed, Flash-animated retelling of the [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] [[Transformers: Movie Prequel |Movie Prequel]] that is detailed above this section.}}

===''Ghosts of Yesterday'' prequel novel===
Barricade acted as pilot and chief science officer for the ''[[Nemesis (Movie)|Nemesis]]'' during the quest to find the [[AllSpark]]. When they encountered an [[Ghost 1|alien ship]], he analysed it and discovered that it seemed to be of Cybertronian design, leading to a disagreement between himself and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] regarding whether to study it or destroy it. He claimed to have chafed under Starscream's leadership, but was willing to tolerate him for the moment.

During Starscream's later absence, Barricade was against [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]'s plan to attack the Autobots, and remained on the ''Nemesis'' while the others got their tailpipes kicked. Following the defeat, he contacted Starscream to warn their leader that Optimus Prime was on his way to the planet below where Starscream had been misleading the occupants of the alien ship. Starscream ordered an attack on the Autobots while their numbers were diminished, so Barricade placed [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] in charge of the assault, while he himself elected to stay on the ship and use it as a distraction. And sang. He supplied support fire as the others fought the Autobots. On Starscream's return, the Decepticons leader was challenged by Blackout, and Barricade decided they should see things resolved once and for all. After Blackout's defeat, Barricade asserted that he'd known what the outcome would be even before the fight began.

When Optimus and Bumblebee entered the fray, Starscream ordered Barricade to leave the ''Nemesis'' to reinforce their numbers. He proved most effective in battle against Bumblebee and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. The fight ended when Starscream was badly damaged by the alien ship and, to Barricade's disbelief, called a retreat. The Decepticons returned to their ship and departed. {{storylink|Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday|Ghosts of Yesterday}}

===''Transformers'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Jess Harnell]] (English), [[Katsuhiro Kitagawa]] (Japanese)|[[Oliver Siebeck]] (German), [[Júlio César]] (Brazil), [[Salvador Reyes]] (Latin American-Spanish)}}

[[Image:BarricadeVsSam.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Barricade negotiates an alternative to PayPal.]]

After being active on [[Earth]] for some time, Barricade arrived to pick up [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] after the smaller Decepticon's attempt to hack into and sabotage the United States military network on [[Air Force One]]. Using data Frenzy had acquired, the two learned of [[Sector Seven]], "Project Iceman", and [[Archibald Witwicky|Witwicky man]], the discoverer of the entombed [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. The duo were able to use the internet to learn of both Witwicky man's descendants, [[Sam Witwicky|ladiesman217]], and a pair of glasses that Megatron had accidentally marked with the location of the long-lost [[AllSpark]]. Frenzy declared that they needed to find ladiesman217, and Barricade moved out in search of him.

[[Image:Movie Barricade defeat.jpg|left|250px|thumb|He got better.]]

Later, Barricade confronted ladiesman217 regarding his recent [[eBay]] auctions while the human was fleeing [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], whom the human mistakenly believed was out to harm him. Ladiesman217 fell for Barricade's ruse, and requested the "officer's" help, only for Barricade to transform before him. As ladiesman217 fled, Barricade knocked him onto the hood of an abandoned car, then violently demanded information on eBay item 21153. Ladiesman217 and his [[Mikaela Banes|female friend]], who had been drawn into the encounter, managed to escape him when Bumblebee convinced the boy to trust him, and Barricade pursued both the Autobot and two humans to a junkyard. After temporarily losing and then regaining their position, he charged into battle, activating his mace/rotating blade, and dispatched Frenzy to chase down the humans. The battle started off pretty good and worked in Barricade's favor until Bumblebee slammed him into an office, Barricade then rolled over and took back control by bashing his fists on Bumblebee's head. However, their battle ended with Barricade heavily damaged. Considering the fact that Frenzy was decapitated, he got off lucky.

[[Image:Decepticons highway.JPG|right|250px|thumb|Nope, nothing suspicious about this.]]

Evidently, though, he recovered, and was back to working order when Frenzy (who had survived and infiltrated Sector Seven) transmitted both Megatron and the AllSpark's location to his fellow Decepticons. When the humans fled with the AllSpark, Barricade joined in the pursuit along with [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]] and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. Devastator soon broke off on an alternate route, while Barricade and Bonecrusher hit the freeway, making contact with the Autobot/human convoy. Barricade attempted to clear some room for the two Decepticons by activating his sirens; Bonecrusher simply rammed everything in his way. Ladiesman217 recognized Barricade, and warned that they were in danger. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] aligned to block their access to Bumblebee, who contained the humans and the AllSpark. He was forced off the road and up an off-ramp, causing him to be absent from the battle in Mission City. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}
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===Titan Magazines ''Transformers'' movie comics===
{{note|The following event is unique to the Titan Magazines continuity, and occurs nowhere else.}}

Barricade was killed in the <s>[[Mission City]]</s> [[Los Angeles]] battle and then resurrected as a zombie for a few minutes by Starscream. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 7|Starscream's Militia}}

{{note|The following events occur in the Star Screams timeline.}}

Starscream would like to make Barricade his second-in-command. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|#16's Star Screams}}

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Barricade was part of two punitive Decepticon attacks: a raid on a supply convoy at Shreveport, [[Louisiana]] {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}} and a solo strike on Cincinnati, [[Ohio]] as part of a "Stop supporting Autobots OR ELSE!" campaign. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Revolution Part 1}}

When Starscream started open warfare, he did indeed make Barricade one of his generals. However, Barricade soon found himself bogged down in fighting [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade's]] "New Decepticons". {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Revolution Part 2}}

===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Barricade and Starscream ROS issue 1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Elvis ain't dead!]]
During the motorway chase, Barricade attempted to close on Bumblebee, but was taken out by Ironhide, knocking him off the road and causing him to go offline. He was later reactivated by "Lord" Starscream, and suggested to his new leader that they should find [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]]. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}}

He remained on Earth, watching over a Sector Seven research base. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3|The Reign of Starscream #3}}

Barricade spied on the Autobots as they prepared to help [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]] and [[Robert Epps|Sergeant Epps]] dispose of the Decepticons' bodies. He amplified the conversation and transmitted it to whoever was listening—and, as it turned out, Starscream, having returned from Cybertron to Mars, was ready and willing to answer. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

When more Decepticons under [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] arrived on Earth, Barricade provided them with intelligence on which Autobots they were facing. He continued to plague the Autobots and the new [[NEST]] team, escaping each time. {{storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}

Barricade returned to Tranquility, where he captured ladiesman217 and interrogated him again by chaining him to a hook over a car compacter. He also sent a message to Bumblebee: "The AllSpark for the boy." Bumblebee came to the boy's rescue, eventually knocking Barricade into a pool of gasoline and firing on him, setting off a massive explosion. Surviving, Barricade drove off in car mode. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 1|Tales of the Fallen #1}}

===Transformers Mix & Match book===
{{Note|Due to the malleable storytelling format of the Mix & Match book, listed here is Barricade's story role if all the segments visually featuring him are lined-up. For all the possible iterations of his role in the story, see the [[Transformers Mix & Match]] page.}}
Barricade tried to capture Sam and Mikaela, but Bumblebee defended the humans. {{storylink|Transformers Mix & Match}}
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===''The Veiled Threat'' prequel novel===
{{Note|The events of ''The Veiled Threat'' take place during [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''Alliance'' comic.}}

After the traitorous businessman [[Bruno Carrera]] and Starscream had trapped Optimus Prime in the Colosseum in Rome, [[Italy]], Starscream turned the situation over to Barricade, who was more than delighted to see his old enemy in such a prone state. However, before he could strike the final blow, a bunch of [[human]]s began attacking, which wouldn't have been a problem if they weren't equipped with the scientific genius of [[Kaminari Ishihara]] and [[Petr Andronov]], in addition to [[William Lennox]] and [[Robert Epps]] firing sabot rounds into him. He was about to stomp on the insects when Prime broke free of the trap and engaged him. Once the humans were clear, Optimus pulled a surprise move by jumping out of the pit and dumping rock on top of him.

Once he was buried, Optimus melted the top layer of rock, trapping Barricade long enough for the NEST team to defeat Starscream and take him in. Unfortunately, Barricade was nowhere to be found; Instead, a passing crew working on the subway found a strange new tunnel, leading from the Colosseum to the center of a park. Whatever had dug the new passage overnight was nowhere to be seen. {{storylink|Transformers: The Veiled Threat|The Veiled Threat}}

===Titan Magazines ROTF comic===
{{Note|The following details Barricade's tenure as letter-answerer on the Law and Disorder letters page.}}

[[Image:Lawanddisorder_barricade.jpg|left|300px|thumb|]]

With Starscream suffering a nervous breakdown and was sent to a special home (the Decepticons made sure it was a very ''secure'' special home (#12)), Barricade took control of the letters page; however, the Autobots dispatched [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] to co-run it, much to the Decepticon's irritation. He shares Starscream's contempt for ''you'', the reader (#1), and continues the tradition of threatening violence against ''anyone'' who cosplays as an Autobot (#7). This, however, doesn't stop him bragging to Ironhide when the letters are pro-Decepticon, and at one point he held a popularity contest to see who the kiddies wanted to be "subjugated by this issue!" (#6).

Relations appear to have broken down between the Decepticons and [[DreamWorks]], as they're back to targeting Bay et al for their propaganda films (after a brief [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)#Titan Magazines Transformers movie comics|alliance]] with the second film). Barricade personally enjoyed the scene in the first film when [[Mojo|a dog]] peed on Ironhide though! (#1) Barricade won't even work with the film's tie-in media, refusing to allow his likeness to be used in one of the ROTF video games. (#4) (He claims he never wanted to be in ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)| War for Cybertron]]'' but his tears disprove that (#12)) He later decided fame was more important than principles though, submitting a script and auditioning for a part in the third film by threatening [[Michael Bay]] with death (#8). He's absolutely ''disgusted'' by [[fandom|our]] enjoyment of the films: he lost ''friends'' during filming, man. (#10)

In the early days, he appeared to be separated from the rest of the Decepticons, as his knowledge on their current status is spotty; while he knows [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] has turned traitor, he seemed unaware that [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] had been terminated. (#4) He later re-established contact, being aware of [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor's]] status and [[the Fallen]]. (#7) He also has a ''shockingly'' bad knowledge of Transformers [[units of time]]. (#8)

He doesn't think much of Starscream's intelligence or ability to lead (a bit of a pisser when Starscream considered ''him'' to be 2IC material!), but ''much'' prefers him over Megatron. (#1) He once explained some of Megatron's flaws, only to get scared and state how he totally respects him ''really''. (#3) He also dislikes [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], claiming the guy ''never'' pulls his weight and is just Megatron's fave. (#7) On top of that, while he follows the party line and claims the Decepticons have "policies" (#7), he's shown signs of discontent with being a Decepticon: the long hours, the lousy food, the admin work... (#5)

Ironhide has started to offer Barricade the chance to defect to the Autobots. The copper outright rejected this offer the first time, saying he couldn't bear the thought of listening to Optimus moralise. (#9) The second time, however, he merely stated the horrific penalties for defecting Decepticons (#10) and the third, he desperately said he just ''couldn't'' do it, even if it would be nice to hang with other cars for once... BUT HE CAN'T! Ironhide's friendliness is starting to disturb him. (#11)

Barricade has watched the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original 1980s cartoon]] (#3) and approves of humanity's fascination with giant robots. In contrast, he is ''completely'' bewildered by pop music. (#7)

He's apparently got an optic for [[Female Transformer|the ladies]], or at least the heavily armed ones, making sure to flirt right back when a neutral femme wrote into the letter's column looking to play "bad cop/bad cop pretending to be good cop" with him. (#5)

Like Starscream before him, he somehow has awareness of [[Unicron]]. And Unicron gives him the shits. (#6)

Like Starscream before him, he's referred to being active during the 1980s. At the time, he was a [[Barricade (G1)|Micromaster]]. (#12)

He is fed up of Ironhide bringing up how Bumblebee kicked his arse, and is determined to get revenge on "that little yellow cretin"...

===Cyber Missions===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Bronco D. Jackson]] (English), [[Óscar Flores]] (Latin American-Spanish)
[[Image:Cyber_Missions_Barricade.JPG‎ | thumb | right | 200x | You must agree that his head is somewhat deformed.]]
After a high speed pursuit through [[Scramble City (city)|Scramble City]], Barricade managed to ditch [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] and used
his [[Moustache Man|holo avatar]] to break into a secure facility. Standing guard while [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] raided the computers, he somehow failed to hear Sideswipe bushwhack his partner and was only alerted when Frenzy's crumpled-up form rolled into his foot. After throwing Frenzy at Sideswipe, Barricade engaged the Autobot in combat, managing to defeat him by freezing him to a wall. He then made off with Frenzy and the [[NEST]] access codes. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 6}}

Later, Barricade and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] confronted [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. Looking to steal one of Ironhide's weapons, Lockdown took a missile instead, which blew up in his face. While Lockdown was dazed, Ironhide punched Barricade out and dumped a truckload of rocks on top of him. Barricade pleaded with Lockdown for help, but the explosion damaged Lockdown's optics, and he fled. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 11}}

Later, Barricade was among the Decepticons Megatron led on a mission to free the captured Soundwave. He arrived after Megatron derailed the train Soundwave was believed to be on. {{storylink|Decepticons Attack}} He was not seen after that, and did not participate in the battle with the Autobots that followed, nor was he among the Decepticons who agreed to leave Earth.

===Transformers Annual 2011===
Barricade and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] were sent to [[Tokyo]] to cause a diversion. The Autobots soon turned up, and Barricade clashed briefly with Sideswipe before being hoisted into the air by Optimus. A short time later, Grindor crashed on top of him. Defeated, Barricade was picked up by Grindor and they departed, but not before letting Optimus know he'd been had. {{storylink|Sam in Danger}}

===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' comics===
Barricade was one of the Decepticons that followed Starscream into attacking ladiesman217's college, in search of [[Brains]]. In the middle of the battle he resumed his rivalry with Bumblebee, who was trying to protect ladiesman217, [[Carly Spencer]], and Brains. Barricade placed the Autobot in a headlock, but Bumblebee then punched Barricade in the jaw. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}} Bumblebee ended the battle by slamming Barricade to the ground with a sickening crunch, and ladiesman217 cheered Bumblebee on. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}

{{Note|According to [[John Barber]], in a Twitter post, Barricade was "critically injured and his body was taken back with the other Decepticons." <ref>[http://twitter.com/TheJohnBarber/status/79649961448456192]</ref>}}

===Titan Magazines ''Dark of the Moon'' prequel strips===
Barricade and Starscream decided to do a hit and run on the [[Tech Museum of Innovation]] in [[San Jose]] during an anti-[[Transformer]] rally. Barricade's contribution mainly consisted of being beaten up by Ironhide. Even grabbing Ironhide from behind didn't work, as Ironhide's weapons worked as rocket boosters to throw the pair backwards, and Barricade was body-slammed into a nearby building. Things were looking up after Ironhide was caught in an explosion, but the two Decepticons were mobbed by humans and when Optimus Prime turned up as well, the pair fled. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 3.4|Automatic for the People}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
[[Image:DOTM-Barricadecaptures.jpg|left|thumb|250px|It's so obvious that we're going to win.]]

Barricade was one of the Decepticons present in [[Chicago]] when [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] unleashed their plan to use a [[space bridge]] to bring [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to Earth, and assisted in the takeover of the city.

Under the command of [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], he aided in rounding up several Autobots that had infiltrated the city, including his old foe Bumblebee, whom he addressed by a hard kick to the back for fun. At the behest of the human traitor [[Dylan Gould]], Soundwave ordered Barricade to execute the Autobot prisoners, starting with [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Que]]. Barricade pushed the Autobot scientist forward despite his pleas for mercy. After a Decepticon protoform delivered the first shot, Barricade killed Que by shooting him in the back and laughed derisively as his victim fell. He then looked on as Soundwave prepared to execute Bumblebee but before Soundwave could kill him, Wheelie and Brains caused Decepticon fighters to crash down from a Decepticon battlecruiser. This caused a distraction that allowed Bumblebee and the other captive Autobots to break free, resulting in Soundwave's death.

[[Image:DOTM-Barricadesnipershot.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Better hope one shot is enough to disable both his left optics at once, eh?]]
Barricade had managed to escape the carnage and meet up with [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], ripping the protoforms a new one (figuratively, but knowing Barricade it was about to get literal), apparently blaming them for the death of Soundwave and the Autobots' escape. Barricade finally met his end during the [[NEST]] attack on Shockwave's group. While yelling at a protoform he was blinded by sniper shots to his eyes. He stumbled around in pain for a moment before being crippled by a [[Boomstick]] placed on his leg. Barricade collapsed to the ground, dropping his gun as he did. He then tried to crawl to safety before finally being killed by several shots to his head by gunfire from the human troops. {{Storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
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===''Age of Extinction'' film===
Footage of Barricade at the Battle of Chicago was shown by the Government to demonstrate how Transformers are dangerous.
{{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

==Games==
==="Flight of the Bumblebee" online game===
Barricade was one of a group of Decepticons who trapped Bumblebee in a canyon. He stood around on a rocky butte, walking back and forth and waiting for Bumblebee to drive up to him. When the Autobot dropped in, Barricade immediately opened fire, blasting Bumblebee continuously. Unfortunately, Bumblebee had the idea to shoot back, blasting him right out of the picture with just one shot. {{storylink|Flight of the Bumblebee}}
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===Transformers The Game (console)===
:''Voice actor'': [[Keith David]]

====Autobot campaign====
Barricade was sent to Tranquility to hunt down Sam Witwicky and the glasses that held the location of the AllSpark. He attempted to capture Sam and Mikaela outside their high school, but Bumblebee stepped in. The humans fled for the nearby baseball field with Barricade in pursuit, but Bumblebee beat him to them, protecting them while they ran away again. He followed them to the power plant, but was once again foiled by Bumblebee and sent packing.

Later, in [[Mission City]], Barricade made one last grab for the AllSpark after [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] and [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] had each fallen to the Autobots. However, he was once again intercepted by Bumblebee, and finally defeated for good. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

====Decepticon campaign====
Upon reaching Tranquility and choosing his alternate mode, Barricade attempted some recon, but encountered a squad of Autobot drones, a battle which spilled out to the local baseball field. Shortly afterwards, he was informed by Starscream that [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] had information they needed, but the diminutive Decepticon had been captured by [[Sector Seven]] agents. Barricade tracked them to the power plant, then hounded the agents across town in their highly resistant van, wrecking every building in his path until Frenzy was recovered.

Finally on the trail of Sam, he was stopped cold by Sam's protector Bumblebee. Barricade got the upper hand, but the Autobot led him on a chase that ended in [[Bay Demolition|Bay's Demolition]] lot, and an ambush courtesy of a lot of Autobot drones. Barricade overcame the odds, and hunted down Bumblebee once more, finally besting the Autobot and taking the glasses from Sam. Having located Megatron, Barricade relayed his findings to Starscream, who directed him to specific coordinates while coming to the aid of Bonecrusher and Brawl.

When the Decepticons converged on Mission City, Barricade was tasked with taking out the Autobot [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]. He later stood in Megatron's presence after the AllSpark had been recovered and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] ordered the Earth to be destroyed before they left it on their way to conquering all of known space. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

===''Transformers Autobots/Decepticons'' (Nintendo DS)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Keith David]]

====''Transformers: Autobots''====
When Bumblebee went to investigate the source of an image found on the internet, he found Barricade waiting for him. Barricade blew up a nearby car and took off, sending out messages on the police radio that Bumblebee was responsible. After failing to lose Bumblebee in spite of all of Tranquility's police force being after him, he engaged him in combat. Unable to defeat Bumblebee, he hastily retreated. Later on, he encountered Bumblebee and Optimus Prime as the two were leaving Hoover Dam. With a large helicopter Decepticon at his side, he demanded the AllSpark from Prime, not even caring about the consequences. He was killed, but revealed to Prime he was merely a distraction while other Decepticons freed Megatron from his icy prison. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

====''Transformers: Decepticons''====
When the [[Create-A-Bot (Decepticon)|Decepticon Create-A-Bot]] arrived on Earth, his mentor, Starscream, directed him to rendezvous with Barricade, already active on the planet and commanding some of the Decepticon forces there. Barricade was not enamored with the idea of a partner, feeling that the Create-A-Bot would only slow him down, but after putting the rookie through his paces, he permitted him to join him on his mission in the town of [[Tranquility]]. Barricade revealed to the Create-A-Bot what Starscream had not—that the signal which had brought the Decepticons to Earth had come from Megatron himself. The rookie dismissed Megatron as a relic, and was struck by Barricade for the insult. With some help from the rookie, Barricade discovered that the Autobot Bumblebee was already on Megatron's trail; Barricade pursued Bumblebee, defeated him in battle on the outskirts of Tranquility, and acquired the data he had gathered.

Now aware that the human military organization [[Sector Seven]] was holding Megatron, Barricade arranged for [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] to the Create-A-Bot to a [[Qatar]] military base, where they and [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] hacked Sector Seven's databanks. The file they obtained was brought back to Barricade in Tranquility for deciphering, and revealed that Megatron was being held by Sector Seven in the [[Hoover Dam]]. The Create-A-Bot suggesting relaying this to Starscream, but Barricade loudly refuted the idea, happy that the impending resurrection of Megatron would mean that he would no longer have to serve under a cowardly, back-stabbing bureaucrat like Starscream. Swayed by Barricade's words, the rookie revealed a fact that Starscream had told only him—that the AllSpark was also present on Earth. Shocked by the revelation, Barricade realized that Starscream had been scheming to acquire the AllSpark for himself, to ensure that not even Megatron could remove him from power. With the rookie now turned from Starscream and on his side, Barricade was able to liberate Megatron from Sector Seven, and the Decepticons pursued the Autobots, now in possession of the AllSpark, back to Tranquility.

During the battle, Starscream finally claimed the AllSpark from Bumblebee, and Barricade stood against him, intent on bringing him in for treason. Alas, the AllSpark-powered Starscream destroyed Barricade, but with in death, Barricade proved to the Create-A-Bot what it truly meant to be a Decepticon. An interesting note: Barricade became one of the only Decepticons to transform while fighting in this game, and he was very effective at it. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Decepticons}}

===Allspark Highway===

Barricade and the Decepticons tried to keep the Autobots from delivering the Allspark to safety. {{storylink|Allspark Highway}}

===''Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons'' (Nintendo DS)===
Despite not appearing in [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|the movie]], Barricade still appears in the Decepticons version of the DS game. He did a good deal of [[energon]] collection for [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] and Starscream. Apparently, he also had the time to race [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] through a munitions factory, despite the ongoing war with the Autobots. Yeah. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Decepticons}}

==Toys==
:''Main article: [[Barricade (Movie)/toys]]''

==Merchandise==
:''Main article: [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Merchandise|Barricade (Movie) merchandise]]''
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==Second Life avatars==
In the online game ''Second Life'', there was a full replica of the Sector Seven base which contained a giant discussion room where Michael Bay held a question board. This room contained a giant frozen Megatron replica and offered free avatars of both Bumblebee and Barricade. Both freebies were non-transforming.

==Notes==
[[Image:Movie Barricade finalappearance.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Barricade pulls everyone over for ''driving on the wrong side of the road.'']]
[[Image:Barricade-comicsadaptation-death.jpg|right|200px|thumb|F*** tha poh-leece!]]
[[Image:EarlyMovieBarricadeHead.jpg|thumb|200px|Different name, different head, same guy. As far as we know, anyway!]]
[[Image:Movie2007 Barricade carweapon.jpg|thumb|200px|This looks familiar!]]
* Barricade's disappearance from the first ''Transformers'' film is puzzling. It appears he was originally meant to be destroyed, as both the novel and comic adaptations of the movie depict his destruction by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], who had both destroyed Bonecrusher and was delayed in joining the humans and fellow Autobots. (Alternatively, the children's chapter book adaptation of the film, ''[[The Quest for the AllSpark]]'', describes Barricade as being destroyed by the US military.) Regardless, in the movie proper, Barricade simply does not appear again after Bonecrusher transforms. At the time, his fate caused a great deal of speculation. Since then, however, he appeared in ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'', ''[[Transformers: Alliance|Alliance]]'', ''[[Transformers: Tales of the Fallen|Tales of the Fallen]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Rising Storm|Rising Storm]]'' before finally returning for a fairly unambiguous death in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''.
*Writer [[Roberto Orci]] stated in a message board Q&A session that Barricade's disappearance from the remainder of the film is a "thread for Movie 2".<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=384946&postcount=33 Roberto Orci on Barricade's fate in the movie, at the official movie boards]</ref> Two years later, he stated that he honestly couldn't remember the reason why Barricade didn't show up in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', even though it was considered having him return.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-283.html#post3785383 Orci's Q&A at TFW2005]</ref>
* An early version of the script featured Barricade and [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] as one and the same character, named "[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]". He would have infiltrated the CIA headquarters (rather than Air Force One) in the form of a "portable stereo" and then transformed (and size-shifted) into a Humvee for his escape.<ref name="early">Details from an early script draft [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showpost.php?p=2213120&postcount=297 summed up here], [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showpost.php?p=2214148&postcount=303 confirmed as authentic by Roberto Orci here].</ref>
*[[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] was originally part of the Autobot line up for the movie, but was removed, as the writers loved the perverse idea of Barricade becoming a police car. This represents quite a step within any/all Transformers continuities, as a Decepticon has never before taken on a form (most) humans could so easily "trust", in a sense. <s>Sorry, Prowl, better luck [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|next time]].</s> <s>Uh, [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third time]]'s a charm?</s> <s>Better [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|late]] than never?</s> There's a reason all [[Prowl]]s are pricks.
*An early working name for Barricade was '''Brawl''',<ref name="barribrawl">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/events/Botcon-2007/Hasbro-Tour/PICT5108.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1 Early design for Barricade with working name "Brawl" shown during the BotCon 2007 Hasbro Tour]</ref> which was later given to [[Brawl (Movie)|another movie character]] (but not in the movie itself).
* Early concept art for Barricade<ref name="barribrawl">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/events/Botcon-2007/Hasbro-Tour/PICT5108.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1 Early design for Barricade with working name "Brawl" shown during the BotCon 2007 Hasbro Tour]</ref> also suggests that he was originally going to transform into a white and black Crown Victoria (somewhat akin to Prowl's original G1 color scheme).
*The head design from this early concept artwork managed to show up on a few pieces of merchandise for the first film (such as a set of temporary tattoos), and would later inexplicably show up as a profile link for Barricade's [[Battle Bio]] on Hasbro's website.
* During the rather truncated chase scene between Barricade and Bumblebee in the 2007 ''Transformers'' movie, Barricade was to deploy some serrated drill-like missiles from his hood and fire them at the fleeing Autobot. Though these weapons were constructed and fitted to one of the Barricade prop vehicles, this scene was ultimately cut, explaining the abrupt shift to night time at the conclusion of the chase. Until artist [[Sean Haworth]] uploaded a photo of the weapon prop onto his website, the only official proof of the existence of these weapons was page 12 of IDW Publishing's [[Movie Adaptation issue 2]] and the RadioShack ''XMODS® Evolution'' Barricade radio control car's weapons and light uppgrade kit.
* In the first movie, Barricade sports the [[license plate]] "1-4027E", registered in Oklahoma. It can be briefly glimpsed when he slows down after having seemingly cornered Bumblebee, but is more clearly seen in set photos. Oddly enough, that plate ''also'' shows up on ''[[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz's]]'' robot mode chest in the same movie. The Deluxe Class Recon Barricade [[redeco]] toy, meanwhile, sports the plate "SAGE2764", a reference pertaining to deco designer [[Joe Kyde]], the [[Premium Series]] redeco of the Deluxe toy sports the plate "DCPTCN" for "Decepticon", and the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Human Alliance]] toy sports the plate "2PN-SLV", referring to Barricade's infamous "To punish and enslave..." markings.
* The [http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/27/ebay-find-of-the-day-saleen-barricade-replica/ promotional Saleen S281E cars] that appeared at events and premieres featured the slogan "Power in the hands of a few" rather than the "To punish and enslave" motto, as well as Saleen decals rather than the Decepticon decals seen in the movie. Hmmm...
* The [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] ''[[Transformers: Movie Prequel |Movie Prequel]]'' seems to contradict the very existence of his alternate mode, since the Decepticons were depicted as having come to Earth in 2003, yet his alternate mode is a 2006 model car. However, a little-known fact is that the Mustang design that would eventually be the 2006 model debuted sometime in 2003, with police car modifications showing up in car shows not long after. It could very well be that, similar to when/how Jazz scanned a Solstice in a dealership late at night, Barricade scanned a Police Mustang in one such car show display after-hours, explaining why there were "no witnesses" after he assumed this form ''and'' why his police deco has no state or city markings/I.D.
*A common misconception among fans is that Barricade's Saleen Mustang alternate mode was spotted on the set of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''. This is not true. In fact, a truck transporting three "Barricade" prop vehicles was spotted in Culver City, California, in March 2008, more than two months before principal shooting for ''Revenge of the Fallen'' started.<ref name="vehspotted">[http://www.superherohype.com/news/transformersnews.php?id=6980 Superhero Hype reporting on the spotting of Barricade vehicles in March 2008]</ref>
* For ''[[Transformers: Alliance|Transformers: Alliance]]'', [[Chris Mowry]] had planned for Barricade to appear and be turned into [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], but Hasbro rejected the idea.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165-page2.html#vmessage170099]</ref> Another of Mowry's ideas for ''Alliance'' involved having Barricade reformat into a police boat to retrieve Megatron's at-sea remains, where he would have fought... [[Storm Surge (Movie)|Storm Surge]], another Decepticon.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165.html#vmessage281346]</ref>
*Barricade doesn't ''technically'' speak in ''Dark of the Moon'', but an editing gaffe as he kicks Que around before executing him sees him spend the entire scene talking with Soundwave's voice.
*Despite Barricade's gun looking the same as all the other protoforms, its firing action, recoil action and the damage it does to Que resembles that of a shotgun.
*During the sequence of Barricade collapsing to the ground and getting shot, the tires on his shoulders disappear and reappear from shot to shot.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Barricade''' (バリケード ''Barikēdo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Pàn Gūan''' (Taiwan, 叛官, "Treacherous Official"), '''Lu Zhang''' (China, 路障, "Barricade")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Barycada''' (Барикада ''Barricade'')

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/toytables/movie_barricade.htm Barricade at TFU.info]

==Footnotes==
<references />

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Fox Kids

2014-10-26T17:24:34Z

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[[Image:Fox Kids logo.jpg|thumb|150px|Ah, halycon days...]]
During the [[1999]]-[[2000]] television season in the United States, the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'' cartoon]] was rebroadcast on the [[wikipedia:Fox_Broadcasting_Company|Fox Broadcasting]] network alongside the first season of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. In conjunction with these reruns, [[Hasbro]] released a few [[Wave|waves]] of [[Redeco|redecoed]] [[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|''Beast Wars'' toys]] with the '''Fox Kids''' logo on the packaging; hence, these toys have become known as "Fox Kids redecoes" (or more commonly but less correctly, "Fox Kids repaints") among collectors.

Fox Kids would later go on to air the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon]] in [[2001]]-[[2002]].

==Censorship==
The Beast Wars episodes aired on Fox Kids were conspicuously re-edited to remove sequences of graphic and not-so-graphic violence. These edits often took the form of a relatively slow and ''extremely obvious'' onscreen fade-to-black; during a prolonged fight scene, several such fades could occur in quick succession. Sequences edited out for Fox Kids broadcast include:

* [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] being impaled by [[Optimus Primal]] in "[[Gorilla Warfare]]".
* [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] being brutally pummelled by [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] in "[[The Spark]]".
* Tarantulas being set on fire by [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] in "[[Other Voices, Part 2]]".
* [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] being headbutted by Blackarachnia in "[[Proving Grounds]]".

Though, other, non-violence-related edits would also be made (possibly for time constraints), such as cutting Rattrap's immediate reaction to Blackarachnia's slipping away in "[[Aftermath]]".

Though the ''RID'' cartoon, adapted from ''Car Robots'', had always been lighter fare than Beast Wars, it too was edited for violent content on Fox Kids. In particular, depictions of characters (especially Autobots) firing missiles or other projectile [[weapon]]s would be removed. In such cases the cuts were handled much more smoothly and unobtrusively than had been the case with the Beast Wars edits.

In the aftermath of the [[September 11]] terrorist attacks, Fox Kids was leery of cartoon imagery of skyscrapers being bombarded. Several ''RID'' episodes were canceled altogether, others never re-aired again, and many significantly edited to remove the offending sequences.

==Toys==
The following deluxe toys were redecos released in promotion of the ''Beast Wars'' reruns on Fox Kids
===1999===
'''Wave 1'''
*[[Cheetor (BW)/toys|<s>Jungle Roar</s> Cheetor]] (cheetah, redeco of Cheetor)
*[[Dinobot (BW)#Toys|<s>Live Wire</s> Dinobot]] (''Velociraptor'', redeco of Dinobot)
*[[Rhinox (BW)#Toys|<s>Energon Surge</s> Rhinox]] (black rhinoceros, redeco of Rhinox)
*[[Waspinator (BW)#Toys|<s>Power Flight</s> Waspinator]] (hornet, redeco of Waspinator)

'''Wave 2'''
*[[Cheetor (BW)/toys|<s>Mech-Tech</s> Cheetor]] ([[Transmetal]] cheetah, redeco of Transmetal Cheetor)
*[[Tarantulas (BW)#Toys|<s>Steel Force</s> Tarantulas]] (Transmetal tarantula, redeco of Transmetal Tarantulas)
{{note|Initial Hasbro solicitations gave the toys in the Fox Kids assortment "power up"-style descriptors, but these did not make it to their final packaging. Only "Steel Force" Tarantulas was ever worked into fiction in such a manner, appearing as his [[Vok]]-empowered form in "[[Primeval Dawn]]".}}
===2000===
'''Wave 1'''
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (Transmetal rat, Fox Kids redeco)
*[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (Transmetal rhinoceros, Fox Kids redeco)

'''Wave 3'''
*[[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] (Transmetal falcon, Fox Kids redeco)

'''Wave 4'''
*[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (Transmetal hornet, Fox Kids redeco)
{{note|2000's toys shared an assortment with the ''[[Transformers: Mutant Beast Wars|Mutant Beast Wars]]'' line, and not every wave included a new Fox Kids figure.}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Jetix logo.jpg|thumb|100px|Cute, or not cute? You decide.]]
*[[wikipedia:Disney|Disney]] bought Fox Kids in 2002 and renamed it '''Jetix'''. As such, it is the Jetix logo that appears on all [[Maximum Entertainment|DVD releases]] of the ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon (so far).

==External links==
*[[wikipedia:Fox Kids|Fox Kids article on Wikipedia]]

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Mayuko Iwasa

2014-10-26T14:36:26Z

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[[Image:MayukoIwasa.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
'''Mayuko Iwasa''' (岩佐真悠子, born [[February 24]], [[1987]]) is a Japanese entertainer, model, and actress. Her roles include title character Mylene Hoffman in the live-action adaptation of the ''009-1'' anime.

In 2004, she designed the color scheme for a one-of-a-kind redeco of ''Binaltech'' [[Jazz (G1)|Meister]], which was put up on Yahoo!Japan Auctions, with proceeds from the sale going to the Asian Children Orphaned by Traffic Accidents Support Association (ACTAS).

==External links==
* [[wikipedia:Mayuko_Iwasa|Mayuko Iwasa at Wikipedia]]
* [http://ameblo.jp/mayukoiwasa/ Official blog (Japanese)]
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=46144 AnimeNewsNetwork profile]
* [http://eiga.com/news/20130615/3/ Eiga.com article on her ''009-1'' roll (Japanese)]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Iwasa, Mayuko}}
[[Category: Designers]]

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2014-10-26T00:52:50Z

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Buster (IDW)

2014-10-26T00:02:01Z

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{{disambig3|Buster}}
:''Buster is Thundercracker's pet dog from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:RID28 Buster.jpg|thumb|200px]]
'''Buster''' is [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]'s dog, given to him by the [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]] in return for him [[All Hail Megatron issue 12|turning against the Decepticons]]. She presumably enjoys what dogs usually enjoy.

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Buster managed to get out of Thundercracker's home due to [[Marissa Faireborn]] visiting him to ask for his services in helping [[Earth]]. Thundercracker was worried by this; Buster could have gotten eaten by bears or [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]]... maybe not Sharkticons. She was later with Marissa Faireborn when Marissa was threatening the Autobots, interrupting the flow of Marissa's speech with an adorable bark. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}}

Buster remained with Marissa as the EDC director continued to threaten the Autobots. When the Autobots and Decepticons started to fight Buster was driven mad by [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]'s sonic waves. She later returned to Thundercracker when the battle was taken [[Poverty Flat|elsewhere]]. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 2: Detonation Boulevard|Detonation Boulevard}}
She had a snooze on Thundercracker's wing. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}}

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