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Hasbro Q&A/September 2010: Question submission

2010-09-07T20:57:27Z

Primal primus:

{{SITENAME}} participates in [[Hasbro]]'s ongoing [[Hasbro Q&A|Question & Answer]] sessions. Our site will be allowed to submit '''two''' questions to Hasbro's Transformers team for answering. If you're a registered user at our site, please add your question below!

Some ground rules:
# Don't ask about hypothetical future product or if certain characters are going to come out in toyline X.
# Don't ask about financial numbers or corporate matters.
# Don't ask Hasbro why they suck so much to vindicate your personal grudge.
# Don't ask Hasbro to badmouth one of their licensees to vindicate your personal grudge.

But questions about current or past product are pretty great! Those kinds of answers will result in the best and most informative responses.

Each registered user can ask '''one''' question at this time. Please bullet and sign your question. The deadline for your questions is the evening of '''Sunday, September 12th''', and answers will be sent back on (approximately) '''October 4th'''. If you're a registered member and for some reason you can't edit this page, ask your question on the [[Talk:Hasbro Q&A/September 2010: Question submission|discussion page]], then I or [[User:ItsWalky|Walky]] will move it here.

Thanks!
--[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 10:51, 7 September 2010 (EDT)

==September 2010 questions==
*If Unicron's mission is to consume everything in the multiverse, why does he fire projectiles? Isn't that ultimately counterproductive? Doesn't he just have to go eat them up later? --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 10:54, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*The ninth installment of the Cyber Missions web series depicts Smolder and Chopster of the Power Core Combiners line as residents of the live-action movie universe. Should we take this to apply to the other members of the Power Core Combiners line? --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 10:57, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*What rights does Hasbro have to the GoBots intellectual properties? Most specifically, are the events of the Challenge of the GoBots cartoon canon within the Transformers multiverse? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 11:11, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*There are several enemies in the War for Cybertron DS game whose nature is left unclear by the limited nature of the DS's graphics. Are "Ground crawlers" and "Swarms" mechanical lifeforms native to Cybertron (like the Space slugs in the 360/PS3 game which the ground crawlers resemble) or are they organic lifeforms come to Cybertron from elsewhere. --[[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 11:33, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*How is Shattered Glass's evil Alpha Trion consistent with the revelation in ''Exodus'''s revelation that Trion is one of the original thirteen Primes and a multiversal singularity? Did Slaughter's sword actually corrupt him? [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 12:18, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*What advice would you give to fans who like to kitbash their Transformers toys? - [[User:Zadok Rox|Zadok Rox]] 14:11, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*How important is the notion that the original 13 Transformers are "multiversal singularities"? Is this concept still in effect or has it been abandoned? Will it ever be explained in mass-audience fiction (i.e. cartoons or theatrical films)? --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] 15:15, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
:*It's OK to say "no" (the concept is not in effect). - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 15:52, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*Who would win in a fight between Unicron and the ''Star Wars'' crossovers Darth Vader who turns into the Death Star? --[[User:Abates|abates]] 16:44, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*Are Megatron(from the cybertron series) and Vector Prime alive?. - [[User:Primal primus|Primal primus]] 16:55, 7 September 2010 (EDT)Primal Primus
==September 2010 answers==
* [[Hasbro Q&A/September 2010: Answers|Hasbro Q&A September 2010: Answers]]

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Hasbro Q&A/September 2010: Question submission

2010-09-07T20:56:36Z

Primal primus:

{{SITENAME}} participates in [[Hasbro]]'s ongoing [[Hasbro Q&A|Question & Answer]] sessions. Our site will be allowed to submit '''two''' questions to Hasbro's Transformers team for answering. If you're a registered user at our site, please add your question below!

Some ground rules:
# Don't ask about hypothetical future product or if certain characters are going to come out in toyline X.
# Don't ask about financial numbers or corporate matters.
# Don't ask Hasbro why they suck so much to vindicate your personal grudge.
# Don't ask Hasbro to badmouth one of their licensees to vindicate your personal grudge.

But questions about current or past product are pretty great! Those kinds of answers will result in the best and most informative responses.

Each registered user can ask '''one''' question at this time. Please bullet and sign your question. The deadline for your questions is the evening of '''Sunday, September 12th''', and answers will be sent back on (approximately) '''October 4th'''. If you're a registered member and for some reason you can't edit this page, ask your question on the [[Talk:Hasbro Q&A/September 2010: Question submission|discussion page]], then I or [[User:ItsWalky|Walky]] will move it here.

Thanks!
--[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 10:51, 7 September 2010 (EDT)

==September 2010 questions==
*If Unicron's mission is to consume everything in the multiverse, why does he fire projectiles? Isn't that ultimately counterproductive? Doesn't he just have to go eat them up later? --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 10:54, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*The ninth installment of the Cyber Missions web series depicts Smolder and Chopster of the Power Core Combiners line as residents of the live-action movie universe. Should we take this to apply to the other members of the Power Core Combiners line? --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 10:57, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*What rights does Hasbro have to the GoBots intellectual properties? Most specifically, are the events of the Challenge of the GoBots cartoon canon within the Transformers multiverse? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 11:11, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*There are several enemies in the War for Cybertron DS game whose nature is left unclear by the limited nature of the DS's graphics. Are "Ground crawlers" and "Swarms" mechanical lifeforms native to Cybertron (like the Space slugs in the 360/PS3 game which the ground crawlers resemble) or are they organic lifeforms come to Cybertron from elsewhere. --[[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 11:33, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*How is Shattered Glass's evil Alpha Trion consistent with the revelation in ''Exodus'''s revelation that Trion is one of the original thirteen Primes and a multiversal singularity? Did Slaughter's sword actually corrupt him? [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 12:18, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*What advice would you give to fans who like to kitbash their Transformers toys? - [[User:Zadok Rox|Zadok Rox]] 14:11, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*How important is the notion that the original 13 Transformers are "multiversal singularities"? Is this concept still in effect or has it been abandoned? Will it ever be explained in mass-audience fiction (i.e. cartoons or theatrical films)? --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] 15:15, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
:*It's OK to say "no" (the concept is not in effect). - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 15:52, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*Who would win in a fight between Unicron and the ''Star Wars'' crossovers Darth Vader who turns into the Death Star? --[[User:Abates|abates]] 16:44, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*Are Megatron from the cybertron series and vector Prime alive?. - [[User:Primal primus|Primal primus]] 16:55, 7 September 2010 (EDT)Primal Primus
==September 2010 answers==
* [[Hasbro Q&A/September 2010: Answers|Hasbro Q&A September 2010: Answers]]

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Hasbro Q&A/September 2010: Question submission

2010-09-07T20:55:58Z

Primal primus:

{{SITENAME}} participates in [[Hasbro]]'s ongoing [[Hasbro Q&A|Question & Answer]] sessions. Our site will be allowed to submit '''two''' questions to Hasbro's Transformers team for answering. If you're a registered user at our site, please add your question below!

Some ground rules:
# Don't ask about hypothetical future product or if certain characters are going to come out in toyline X.
# Don't ask about financial numbers or corporate matters.
# Don't ask Hasbro why they suck so much to vindicate your personal grudge.
# Don't ask Hasbro to badmouth one of their licensees to vindicate your personal grudge.

But questions about current or past product are pretty great! Those kinds of answers will result in the best and most informative responses.

Each registered user can ask '''one''' question at this time. Please bullet and sign your question. The deadline for your questions is the evening of '''Sunday, September 12th''', and answers will be sent back on (approximately) '''October 4th'''. If you're a registered member and for some reason you can't edit this page, ask your question on the [[Talk:Hasbro Q&A/September 2010: Question submission|discussion page]], then I or [[User:ItsWalky|Walky]] will move it here.

Thanks!
--[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 10:51, 7 September 2010 (EDT)

==September 2010 questions==
*If Unicron's mission is to consume everything in the multiverse, why does he fire projectiles? Isn't that ultimately counterproductive? Doesn't he just have to go eat them up later? --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 10:54, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*The ninth installment of the Cyber Missions web series depicts Smolder and Chopster of the Power Core Combiners line as residents of the live-action movie universe. Should we take this to apply to the other members of the Power Core Combiners line? --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 10:57, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*What rights does Hasbro have to the GoBots intellectual properties? Most specifically, are the events of the Challenge of the GoBots cartoon canon within the Transformers multiverse? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 11:11, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*There are several enemies in the War for Cybertron DS game whose nature is left unclear by the limited nature of the DS's graphics. Are "Ground crawlers" and "Swarms" mechanical lifeforms native to Cybertron (like the Space slugs in the 360/PS3 game which the ground crawlers resemble) or are they organic lifeforms come to Cybertron from elsewhere. --[[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 11:33, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*How is Shattered Glass's evil Alpha Trion consistent with the revelation in ''Exodus'''s revelation that Trion is one of the original thirteen Primes and a multiversal singularity? Did Slaughter's sword actually corrupt him? [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 12:18, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*What advice would you give to fans who like to kitbash their Transformers toys? - [[User:Zadok Rox|Zadok Rox]] 14:11, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*How important is the notion that the original 13 Transformers are "multiversal singularities"? Is this concept still in effect or has it been abandoned? Will it ever be explained in mass-audience fiction (i.e. cartoons or theatrical films)? --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] 15:15, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
:*It's OK to say "no" (the concept is not in effect). - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 15:52, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*Who would win in a fight between Unicron and the ''Star Wars'' crossovers Darth Vader who turns into the Death Star? --[[User:Abates|abates]] 16:44, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
*Are Megatron from the cybertron series and vector Prime alive?[[User:Primal primus|Primal primus]] 16:55, 7 September 2010 (EDT)Primal Primus
==September 2010 answers==
* [[Hasbro Q&A/September 2010: Answers|Hasbro Q&A September 2010: Answers]]

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Talk:Hasbro Q&A/May 2010: Question submission

2010-08-02T21:15:14Z

Primal primus:

[[User:Primal primus|Primal primus]] 17:15, 2 August 2010 (EDT)Does the team at Hasbro ever considered homaging Fortress Maximus? Primal primus[[User:Primal primus|Primal primus]] 17:15, 2 August 2010 (EDT) 04:13,2 August 2010 (EDT)

Would asking what factors are considered to greenlight a mold that most likely won't get reused be considered a corporate matter, or does that mean some of the deeper stuff (i.e. corporate politics)? - [[User:Zadok Rox|Zadok Rox]] 10:47, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
:Went ahead with my question. The worst that can happen is that it gets deleted. If BotCon 2010 uses Classics (2006) Astrotrain for Sky-Byte, I'm going to cry. - [[User:Zadok Rox|Zadok Rox]] 22:57, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
::Sky-Byte's a redeco of [[Sharkticon (Energon)]], ISTR. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 23:09, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
:::Have we had that confirmed? I mean everyone's assuming it is because it's by far the best choice, but has FP actually said so?--[[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 07:58, 27 April 2010 (EDT)
::::It's not confirmed. That's why it's not on his page, because we don't know yet, but it's a pretty good guess. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 08:52, 27 April 2010 (EDT)

== Animated Blitzwing ==

I guess it's a good question, remember way back when Galvatron's second alt mode was revealed on Seibertron?[[User:ACIDSTORM92|ACIDSTORM92]] 20:28, 27 April 2010 (EDT)
: It's not a good question because we know exactly what they're for. They're not buttons. They compress so he fits together better in vehicle mode. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 20:35, 27 April 2010 (EDT)
::Thank you, I didn't have a clue that they were supposed to be for that. Can I delete my question? The one about Logos Prime is more worthy.[[User:ACIDSTORM92|ACIDSTORM92]] 22:52, 28 April 2010 (EDT)

== Character death ==
Did I miss the Hasbro Question Submission? There was an "edit" button, and I logged in, and it vanished... but if it's not too late, I was wondering how Hasbro decides whether or not a major character can be permanently killed off. I've read that in official works, permission must be granted for this. I've never really edited before, so if this is wrong, feel free to delete... --[User:Cyberduck]

== Cassettes ==

I've already used my question and don't want to change it, but somebody should ask if the retcon of Soundwave's cassettes into minicons also applies to Blaster's cassettes. [[Special:Contributions/199.90.28.195|199.90.28.195]] 14:11, 3 May 2010 (EDT)Dang work computer keeps logging me off. [[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 14:12, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
:Maybe next time? The deadline was May 2nd. :) --[[User:Abates|abates]] 15:51, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
::Glad I didn't change it then, I was looking at the wrong date. [[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 20:39, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
:::Me, I wanna know if [[Ravage (ROTF)]] is now a Mini-Con as well. If so, biggest Mini-Con toy so far! --[[User:Abates|abates]] 20:58, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
::::I don't see why not. To Hasbro, Ravage is Ravage is Ravage. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 21:26, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
:::::To abates - what about the [[Unicron of Light]] toy? TECHNICALLY it's a mini-con. -- [[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 21:34, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
::::::I'd like to see [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] plug that into one of his ports! --[[User:Abates|abates]] 22:00, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

== Answered On? ==

I know there's nothing to do but be patient and wait quietly for Hasbro, and that's cool, but I'm just curious: was the "aproximately May 24th" date from Hasbro themselves or just our best guess when we'd hear back? I havn't really paid attention, if it was from Hasbro, how close have the hewn to their approximate dates in the past? Just eager and curious. --[[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 12:59, 27 May 2010 (EDT)
: They are always late. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 13:03, 27 May 2010 (EDT)

Talk:Hasbro Q&A/May 2010: Question submission

2010-08-02T21:14:16Z

Primal primus:

Does the team at Hasbro ever considered homaging Fortress Maximus? Primal Primus 04:13,2 August 2010 (EDT)

Would asking what factors are considered to greenlight a mold that most likely won't get reused be considered a corporate matter, or does that mean some of the deeper stuff (i.e. corporate politics)? - [[User:Zadok Rox|Zadok Rox]] 10:47, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
:Went ahead with my question. The worst that can happen is that it gets deleted. If BotCon 2010 uses Classics (2006) Astrotrain for Sky-Byte, I'm going to cry. - [[User:Zadok Rox|Zadok Rox]] 22:57, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
::Sky-Byte's a redeco of [[Sharkticon (Energon)]], ISTR. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 23:09, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
:::Have we had that confirmed? I mean everyone's assuming it is because it's by far the best choice, but has FP actually said so?--[[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 07:58, 27 April 2010 (EDT)
::::It's not confirmed. That's why it's not on his page, because we don't know yet, but it's a pretty good guess. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 08:52, 27 April 2010 (EDT)

== Animated Blitzwing ==

I guess it's a good question, remember way back when Galvatron's second alt mode was revealed on Seibertron?[[User:ACIDSTORM92|ACIDSTORM92]] 20:28, 27 April 2010 (EDT)
: It's not a good question because we know exactly what they're for. They're not buttons. They compress so he fits together better in vehicle mode. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 20:35, 27 April 2010 (EDT)
::Thank you, I didn't have a clue that they were supposed to be for that. Can I delete my question? The one about Logos Prime is more worthy.[[User:ACIDSTORM92|ACIDSTORM92]] 22:52, 28 April 2010 (EDT)

== Character death ==
Did I miss the Hasbro Question Submission? There was an "edit" button, and I logged in, and it vanished... but if it's not too late, I was wondering how Hasbro decides whether or not a major character can be permanently killed off. I've read that in official works, permission must be granted for this. I've never really edited before, so if this is wrong, feel free to delete... --[User:Cyberduck]

== Cassettes ==

I've already used my question and don't want to change it, but somebody should ask if the retcon of Soundwave's cassettes into minicons also applies to Blaster's cassettes. [[Special:Contributions/199.90.28.195|199.90.28.195]] 14:11, 3 May 2010 (EDT)Dang work computer keeps logging me off. [[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 14:12, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
:Maybe next time? The deadline was May 2nd. :) --[[User:Abates|abates]] 15:51, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
::Glad I didn't change it then, I was looking at the wrong date. [[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 20:39, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
:::Me, I wanna know if [[Ravage (ROTF)]] is now a Mini-Con as well. If so, biggest Mini-Con toy so far! --[[User:Abates|abates]] 20:58, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
::::I don't see why not. To Hasbro, Ravage is Ravage is Ravage. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 21:26, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
:::::To abates - what about the [[Unicron of Light]] toy? TECHNICALLY it's a mini-con. -- [[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 21:34, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
::::::I'd like to see [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] plug that into one of his ports! --[[User:Abates|abates]] 22:00, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

== Answered On? ==

I know there's nothing to do but be patient and wait quietly for Hasbro, and that's cool, but I'm just curious: was the "aproximately May 24th" date from Hasbro themselves or just our best guess when we'd hear back? I havn't really paid attention, if it was from Hasbro, how close have the hewn to their approximate dates in the past? Just eager and curious. --[[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 12:59, 27 May 2010 (EDT)
: They are always late. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 13:03, 27 May 2010 (EDT)

Hasbro Q&A/May 2010: Question submission

2010-04-28T21:23:48Z

Primal primus:

{{SITENAME}} participates in [[Hasbro]]'s ongoing [[Hasbro Q&A|Question & Answer]] sessions. Our site will be allowed to submit '''two''' questions to Hasbro's Transformers team for answering. If you're a registered user at our site, please add your question below!

Some ground rules:
# Don't ask about hypothetical future product or if certain characters are going to come out in toyline X.
# Don't ask about financial numbers or corporate matters.
# Don't ask Hasbro why they suck so much to vindicate your personal grudge.
# Don't ask Hasbro to badmouth one of their licensees to vindicate your personal grudge.

But questions about current or past product are pretty great! Those kinds of answers will result in the best and most informative responses.

Each registered user can ask '''one''' question at this time. Please bullet and sign your question. The deadline for your questions is the evening of '''Sunday, May 2th''', and answers will be sent back on (approximately) '''May 24th'''. If you're a registered member and for some reason you can't edit this page, ask your question on the [[Talk:Hasbro Q&A/May 2010: Question submission|discussion page]], then I or [[User:Monzo|Monzo]] will move it here.

Thanks!
--[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 10:33, 26 April 2010 (EDT)

==May 2010 questions==

* When deciding on redecos which comes first the mold or the character? That is, do you say "We should reuse mold X, what character should we make it?" or do you say "We should make character Y, what mold should we use?" [[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 11:49, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
* According to the [[Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Revenge of the Fallen novelization]], Optimus Prime was to reveal to Sam Witwicky that the knowledge of the [[AllSpark (Movie)|AllSpark]] in his mind was transferred into the [[Matrix of Leadership]], which Optimus recovered after the death of the Fallen. However, in the [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|film]] itself, this is not addressed. What happened to the AllSpark knowledge in Sam's mind? -- [[User:SFH|SFH]] 12:16, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
* Why was [[Universe (2008)|''Universe'']] [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s left arm molded in purple plastic (the "correct" color for his robot mode) and then painted grey like his tank mode? --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] 15:26, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
* Is there a reason why deluxe class Elita-1 is a redeco of Chromia? Did she originally have her own mold in the deluxe size class like her "sisters"?--[[User:Sunjumper|Sunjumper]] 16:41, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
* Now that [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] has been renamed "Snarl" for the ''Robot Heroes'' and ''Transformers Animated'' lines, what will [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] be called? --[[User:NCZ|NCZ]] 16:52, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
* Hasbro's talked alot recently about their commitment to revisiting "legacy" characters from past lines. I'm just wondering if you guys on the Transformers team there have any personal favorite characters you'd like to get around to revisiting someday? --[[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 17:37, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
* What factors are considered to greenlight a mold that most likely won't get reused, like [[Astrotrain (G1)#Classics_2|Classics (2006) Astrotrain]], for an example? - [[User:Zadok Rox|Zadok Rox]] 22:51, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
* Is the character Logos Prime (a.k.a. Soundblaster) one of the 13 original Transformers? [[User:Zakor1138|Zakor1138]] 23:20, 26 April 2010 (EDT)
* Drift, Mindset/Hailstorm, Straxus/Darkmount... many characters originating from comic books are going to be getting the toy treatment in Generations and the regular line. Can we expect more fiction-only characters to receive their first toys in the near future? --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 00:37, 27 April 2010 (EDT)
* Is there any possibility of the Motormaster name getting used? [[User:Rodimus723|Rodimus723]] 00:38, 27 April 2010 (EDT)
* It's great to see obscure characters from the early Transformers media get official identities, like Acid Storm. Are there official identities for the other "Rainmakers" seen alongside him in the cartoon episode "Divide and Conquer"? (Some fans claim that [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] is the yellow one, but the blue guy definitely has no name.) [[User:Hooper X|-hx]] 08:14, 27 April 2010 (EDT)
* Would you say that cel animation or [[CGI]] is better for representing the characters on screen? --[[User:Fortress Minimus|Fortress Minimus]] 14:55, 27 April 2010 (EDT)
*Why did Animated Blitzwing ended up having buttons in his arms? Where they part of an abandoned gimmick?[[User:ACIDSTORM92|ACIDSTORM92]] 20:23, 27 April 2010 (EDT)
* Recently, we received news that there is going to be a new book for Transformers Animated, called "The Adventure Continues". However, it has been speculated that this a fourth season in print form, which is what IDW indicated they would consider producing. In contrast, Amazon.com's "Product Description" indicates it's Season 3 in print form. Can you give any sort of confirmation on which statement is accurate, as in, is this a fourth season, or is it just Season 3? [[User:OptimusMagnus4]] 21:11, 27 April 2010 (EDT)
* When you desng bios for the characters, do you usally search for the character's info or do you search in fan fiction, or both? [[User: Primal primus]] 16:23, 28 April 2010 (EDT)
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User:Primal primus

2009-07-14T23:26:02Z

Primal primus: /* Canon */

== youtube ==
Hi, here's my yoututbe page: http://www.youtube.com/user/Edmino14

== Canon ==
-The ozze used in beast machines is nucleon.
-The twins (Movie chromia and the purple gal)have minds.

User:Primal primus

2009-07-14T23:23:27Z

Primal primus:

== youtube ==
Hi, here's my yoututbe page: http://www.youtube.com/user/Edmino14

== Canon ==
-The ozze used in beast machines is nucleon.
-The twins (Movie chromia and the purple gal) have their own minds[[Media:Example.ogg]]

Chromia (ROTF)

2009-06-22T21:29:38Z

Primal primus:

{{factions|autobot|NEST}}
{{disambig3|Chromia}}
:''Chromia is an Autobot from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
{{mainpic}}
'''Chromia''' is a tough bot, optics always scanning for the next fight. Naturally that means she and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] agree on a lot of things. This combined with the countless battles they fought together in made for a friendship that has lasted centuries. When the conflict on [[Earth]] escalated, both seasoned warriors were pleased to be working together again.

{{TOCclear}}
==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Alliance4_bikeAutobots.jpg|thumb|left|180px|]]
Answering [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s rallying call, Chromia arrived on [[Earth]] with a small group of other Autobots, but their joy was cut short with news of more [[Decepticon]] sightings on their new home. They caught up and reconnected through their training at [[N.E.S.T.]]'s facility, as that was all the time they had.. The new recruits were soon called upon to put their training into use: the Decepticon [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] had been sighted in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 4}}
{{-}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
{{coming soon|unreleased|when=June 24, 2009}}
{{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

==Toys==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Deluxe Class Toys====
[[Image:ROTF_Deluxe_Chromia.jpg|thumb|250px|''But have you seen her juggling act?'']]
*'''Chromia''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand

:Chromia converts from a motorcycle to... a unicycle. Her vehicle mode weapon can plug into the right arm to serve as a handheld weapon or attach as a display stand for either mode, ironically making a unicycle robot one of the most stable robot-modes. In robot mode, there is a spring-loaded missile between the tailpipes on Chromia's left hand in addition to the aforementioned non-firing blaster-stand. There is also a piece on the bottom of the vehicle mode (or back of the robot mode) that folds out, but there is no indication in the instructions as to what this is piece is for.

[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Female Transformers]]
[[Category:NEST]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen characters]]

Chromia (ROTF)

2009-06-22T21:28:35Z

Primal primus:

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:''Chromia is an Autobot from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
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'''Chromia''' is a tough bot, optics always scanning for the next fight. Naturally that means she and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] agree on a lot of things. This combined with the countless battles they fought together in made for a friendship that has lasted centuries. When the conflict on [[Earth]] escalated, both seasoned warriors were pleased to be working together again.

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==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Alliance4_bikeAutobots.jpg|thumb|left|180px|]]
Answering [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s rallying call, Chromia arrived on [[Earth]] with a small group of other Autobots, but their joy was cut short with news of more [[Decepticon]] sightings on their new home. They caught up and reconnected through their training at [[N.E.S.T.]]'s facility, as that was all the time they had.. The new recruits were soon called upon to put their training into use: the Decepticon [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] had been sighted in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 4}}
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===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
{{coming soon|unreleased|when=June 24, 2009}}
{{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

==Toys==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Deluxe Class Toys====
[[Image:ROTF_Deluxe_Chromia.jpg|thumb|250px|''But have you seen her juggling act?'']]
*'''Chromia''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand

:Chromia converts from a motorcycle to... a unicycle. Her vehicle mode weapon can plug into the right arm to serve as a handheld weapon or attach as a display stand for either mode, ironically making a unicycle robot one of the most stable robot-modes. In robot mode, there is a spring-loaded missile between the tailpipes on Chromia's left hand in addition to the aforementioned non-firing blaster-stand. There is also a piece on the bottom of the vehicle mode (or back of the robot mode) that folds out, but there is no indication in the instructions as to what this is piece is for.

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[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Female Transformers]]
[[Category:NEST]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen characters]]

User:Primal primus

2009-06-10T23:33:58Z

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Hot Rod (G1)/toys

2009-05-20T01:20:07Z

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'''[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]''' is a bot of many toys!

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Hot Rod''' (Autobot Car, 1986/2000/2002)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-78'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon laser 1, Photon laser 2

[[Image:Rodimusmajor.jpg|left|200px|thumb|This is totally what cars will look like in the far-flung future of 2005.]]
: Hot Rod was one of the first toys designed specifically for the ''Transformers'' toyline, versus being an imported preexisting toy. Designer [[Floro Dery]] created Hot Rod for the animated film and then the toy was created from his model sheet. (The model sheet would be altered further after the toy was completed.) The toy comes with two rifles. There are two versions of this toy; initial releases have die-cast (unpainted) metal feet, while later shipments use black plastic.

: In 2000, [[Takara]] re-released the Hot Rod toy, having had to retro-[[retool]] it from the [[Targetmaster]] release. In 2002, [[Hasbro]] released it as part of the Toys 'R' Us [[exclusive]] [[Commemorative Series]] line as '''Rodimus Major'''. Both versions use die-cast metal for his feet.

: The same mold is used by [[Dark Hot Rod|Black Rodimus]].

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* '''Rodimus Prime''' (Autobot Hero, 1986/2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-77'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator, spoiler, 2 x gun shields (left & right)
[[Image:G1 RodimusPrime toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|As you're enjoying your retirement in 2006, tour the country in ''this!'']]
: Rodimus Prime was designed in much the same way as Hot Rod. Rodimus transforms from a robot and battle platform into a futuristicky Winnebago camper. 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.

: The metal-toes/rubber-tires version of the toy saw re-release in both Japan and the US in 2004.

: This mold was later redecoed as a lucky draw prize [[Primus]].

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* '''Hot Rod w/ Firebolt''' (Targetmaster, 1987/2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-110''', '''TFC-13'''
**Accessories: Firebolt Targetmaster

[[Image:G1 TMHotRod toy.jpg|left|200px|thumb|In 2007, hood-cannons will become a standard feature.]]
: Hot Rod was re-released with his new [[Nebulos|Nebulan]] [[Targetmaster]] partner [[Firebolt]] a year after the original release. The toy was [[Retool|retooled]] to have larger pegholes in his fists and his engine block so the Targetmaster gun would fit. Latter versions of this toy retooled his lower legs to minimize the scraping of his thigh decals.

: Takara reissued Targetmaster Hot Rod in 2004 as sort of an "ultimate" version, with metal toes (the original versions all used plastic) and the two photon lasers from the non-Targetmaster version.

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*'''Crystal Rodimus''' (Autobot Car, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-78C'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon laser 1, Photon laser 2

: One of the earliest [[e-Hobby]] exclusives, "[[Spontaneous recoloration|Crystal]]" Rodimus uses the reissue Hot Rod mold, but cast almost entirely in translucent plastics. He was available only in a set with the evil clone [[Dark Hot Rod|Black Rodimus]].

===Return of Convoy===
* '''Star Convoy w/ Hot Rodimus''' (Autobot, 1991/2005)
* ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-372'''

[[Image:Hotrodmicromaster.jpg|left|150px|thumb|2011: The year the Shriners will take over the automotive industry.]]
: 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. In 2005, Star Convoy was re-released with several deco changes; among them, the decals used on Hot Rod were changed to [[paint applications]]. When Star Convoy is in robot mode, Hot Rod can sit inside his chest.

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===Choro Q===
*'''Rodimus Convoy TV Version''' (2002)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''Q/05'''
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator rifle

[[Image:Choro Q Rodimus.jpg|right|150px|thumb|The average car of 2022 will have expanded to fit the average American driver.]]
: 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''' (2002)
**''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' back. Otherwise, the toy is the same.

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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2003)

===Classics===
*'''Rodimus''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket engine/missile launcher, flame missile

[[Image:Rodimusclassics.jpg|left|200px|thumb|And in 2026, the future predicted in 1978 will finally come to pass. Perfect for a road trip to Sanctuary!]]
: ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Rodimus is a sleeker, more streamlined version of the original, now transforming into a heavily-altered [http://www.supercarnet.jp/File/File-Japan/File-Dome.htm 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 [[Generation 2 (Marvel comic)|''Generation 2'' comic book]].

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===Titanium Series===
*'''Rodimus''' (3-inch Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Firebolt gun

[[Image:TitaniumRM Rodimus.jpg|right|120px|thumb|"Three-inch Rod" is its own joke.]]
: ''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!

*'''Rodimus Prime''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator rifle

[[Image:TitaniumHeroRodimus toy.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Winnebago... ''of the '''future'''!!!''<br /> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%" style="font-size:9px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#efefff"> <td>[[Tech specs]] <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="1" width="100%"> <tr valign="bottom"> <td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''10'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:38px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''10'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:38px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''9'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:31px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''10'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:38px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''10'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:38px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''10'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:38px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''9'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:31px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''10'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:38px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#efefff" align="center"> <td>STR</td><td>INT</td><td>SPD</td><td>END</td><td>RNK</td><td>CRG</td><td>FBL</td><td>SKL </td></tr></table> </td></tr></table>]]
: ''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 ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Rodimus, ''Titanium'' Rodimus Prime takes some visual cues from the ''[[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.

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===Kiss Players===
*'''Hot Rodimus X SyaoSyao''' (2006)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons, fishing rod/exhaust blasters, ShaoShao Li figurine with steamer

[[Image:KPHotRodimus.jpg|right|180px|thumb|The fishing rod turns into arm blasters. The girl eats dumplings.]]
: ''[[Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' Hot Rodimus is a retool and redeco of the ''[[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]] and a bamboo dumpling steamer.

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===Alternators===
*'''Rodimus Prime''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons

[[Image:Alternators Rodimus toy.jpg|left|200px|thumb|He wants to go fishing too...]]
: ''[[Alternators]]'' Rodimus Prime 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 Prime's weapons are the dual pistols/tonfa seen with both Mirage and Hot Rodimus, however his Kiss Player counterpart's fishing rod/eliminator and dumpling steamer weapons were not included in the Alternators release. They left [[Shaoshao Li|the girl]] out too.

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===Revoltech===
[[Image:Revoltech Rodimus toy.jpg|right|180px|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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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[Image:Henkei HotRodimus toy.jpg|right|200px|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! (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. Hot Rodimus features a slightly darker shade of red and lighter shade of orange than the Classics version. The clear violet on the Classics version, is clear blue on the Hot Rodimus. All ''Henkei! Henkei!'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metalizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, his headlights are painted chrome gold paint, while his entire spoiler is vacuum-metallized gold.

: This mold was used to make the evil "[[Shattered Glass]]" [[Rodimus (Shattered Glass)|Rodimus]] and "Gentei" [[Wildrider]].

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===Universe (2008)===
*'''Rodimus''' (Legends Class, 2008)

[[Image:Hotrodlegendsuniverse.jpg|right|250px|thumb|He's a Hot Rod without a hot rod.]]
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A new scaled down , more simpler version of hot rod (bearing Rodimus) was made.
This body was also udes for his [wings of honor] body

==Merchandise==
===Kabaya===
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (1986)
**''Transformers Series 2'' '''Mini - #4'''
**''Model Kit''

: Small, single-colored model kit with stickers. Downsized version of the original 1986 Takara toy of that same year. It came with "Chocolate Dots" (similar to M&Ms).

*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)
**''Transformers Series 2'' '''Mini - #8'''
**''Model Kit''

: Small, single-colored model kit with stickers. Downsized version of the original 1986 Takara toy of that same year, but the trailer did not open. It came with "Chocolate Dots" (similar to M&Ms).

*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)
**''Transformers Series 2'' '''Large - #5'''
**''Model Kit''

: Tri-colored model kit (red, silver and black) with stickers. Downsized version of the original 1986 Takara toy. It came with a large piece of gum.

*'''Rodimus Convoy's Photon Eliminator''' (1989)
**''Transformers Blast'' '''Gun - #1'''
**''Model Kit''

: Single-colored model kit that forms a replica of Rodimus Convoy's Photon Eliminator rifle, holdable by the PDTF-kit Rodimus. The gun comes packed with a number of little plastic BBs, and once it's assembled, it can shoot them via a spring-loaded firing mechanism. The kit came with a small comic from [[Transformer PD Type]].

===Super Collection Figure PVCs===
[[Image:HOC-figure Rodimus.JPG|right|150px|thumb|]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (Super Collection Figure Act 2, 2002)

:Figure came in full color and clear.

*'''Rodimus Convoy with Matrix''' (Super Collection Figure Act 2 Chase, 2002)

:[[Chase figure]] for Act 2 Assortment, colored body with translucent pvc.

*'''Rodimus Convoy with Matrix''' (Super Collection Figure Act 4, 2003)

:Figure came in full color and pewter variant.

*'''Hot Rodimus''' (Super Collection Figure Act 6, 2003)

:Figure came in full color and pewter variant.

===Mega Collection Figure PVCs===
[[Image:MegaSCFRodimus.jpg|right|100px|thumb|"''YOU!'' Yeah, you! Say that again ''to my face'', you son of a--!"]]
*'''Hot Rodimus''' (Mega Super Collection Figure, 2002)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''Mega SCF-04'''

:5 inch tall non-transforming, articulated PVC action figure based upon the cartoon model. He comes with three sets of hands- an open palm set, a fist set, one welding/repair hand, and one sawblade attachment hand; an extra head (with optical visor and grimacing face); and a (gray and orange) Matrix accessory.

*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (Mega Super Collection Figure, 2002)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''Mega SCF-06'''

:''Mega SCF'' Rodimus Convoy is a 5 inch tall non-transforming, articulated PVC action figure based upon the cartoon model. He comes with three sets of hands- an open-palm set, a fist set, a pointing hand, and a hand holding his 'Photon Eliminator' rifle, as well as a Matrix (identical to the one included with Hot Rodimus). He shares many body parts with Mega SCF Hot Rodimus, notable new body parts are his head and chest.

===Hard Hero===
[[Image:HardHero HotRod bust.JPG|right|120px|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]].

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===Miscellaneous===
[[Image:Hot Rod mv.jpg|right|150px|thumb|I'm a little bit expensive.]]
*'''Rodimus Convoy vs Galvatron ''' (Transformers: 2010 , 1986)

:2-pack featuring 2 untransformable vinyl figures of Rodimus Convoy and Galvatron.

*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (Transformers Pullstring T-01, 1986)

:Pullstring vinyl statue of Rodimus Convoy with 4 japanese phrases.

*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Heroes of Cybertron, 2003)

:Stateside release of the Super Collection Figure Act 2 figure with light piping added to the mold.

*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (Transformers My Clone AS-4, 2003)

:Figure MTF-007, non-transformable SD/Kubrick style figure with interchangable parts

*'''Hot Rodimus''' (Metalverse Collection MVC-01, 2007)

:Large, rather expensive PVC statue with a base sculpted "Hot Rod" on [http://www4.big.or.jp/~cyclone/DAIKI/index.html it] 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]]. More origin details may be found [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_frm/thread/2faa2eeb4000724f/48a6e4867e425257?lnk=st&q=#48a6e4867e425257 here].

===Robot Heroes===
*'''Rodimus Vs Insecticon''' (2007)

[[Image:G1 RobotHeroes RodimusVsInsecticon.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Light our cutest hour.]]
Rodimus is a two inch tall figure sculpted in super deformed style with articulation at the shoulders.

===3D Battle-Card Game===
*'''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]] [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie) toys|Bumblebee]].

==Trivia==
[[Image:Pinkrod.jpg|right|154px|thumb|Gee, [[Maurice LaMarche|Brain]], what do you want to do tonight?]]
* Before final production, the Hot Rod toy was cast in a pinker plastic similar to the color of his animation model. For unknown reasons, this was changed between the first shot and final production stage to a decidedly less [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] red before release, but the earlier version of the toy is visible in the original 1986 Hasbro toy catalogue, and the televised [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]] toy advert.

* Before final production, the Hot Rod toy's legs extended to reveal exposed knees. This was changed between the first shot and final production stage. The knees are still present, just blocked by an additional plastic tab that keeps the legs from fully extending.

* 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 (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]] at the time anyway, right?

[[Image:TFGRodimus.jpg|right|150px|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 [[Star Convoy]], and his transformation would involve splitting at the waist.

:The idea for New Rodimus's transformation was eventually used by the ''[[Brave]]'' toy '''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.

:Some have speculated that New Rodimus was intended to become power-up parts to Star Convoy similar to how [[God Bomber]] and [[Victory Leo]] upgrade [[Ginrai]] and [[Star Saber (G1)|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 '''J-Decker''', a robot similar in general shape to Star Convoy, to form a larger robot called '''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).

* For a short time, Takara contemplated releasing a Hot Rodimus (Hot Rod) remold of the ''[[Alternators]]'' [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] 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 (toyline)|''Kiss Players'' line]], after "Ginrai" had previously become Kiss Players [[Optimus Prime (G1) toys|Convoy]].

* One of the first concepts for ''Classics'' Rodimus was based around the [[wikipedia:Pagani_Zonda|Pagani Zonda]] super car, before the [http://www.supercarnet.jp/File/File-Japan/File-Dome.htm Dome Zero] design was decided upon.

* ''Alternators'' Rodimus' instructions name the toy ''Rodimus Prime''.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/HotRod/hotrod.htm Hot Rod at TFU.info]

==Reference==
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Fight for Energon

2009-05-05T20:51:14Z

Primal primus:

{{episode|
|series=Unitoon
|ep=2
|prev=Action Blast 1
|image=
|caption=
|title="Fight for Energon"
|airdate=[[May 5]], 2009}}

==Synopsis==
{{stub}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (2)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (3)
|c2=
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (4)
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (5)
|c4=
*Bunny rabbit (1)
}}

==Notes==
bumblebee has his classics head and his movie camaro body
==External links==
*[http://www.hasbro.com/monkeybartv/default.cfm?page=Entertainment/Videos/VideoSelect&aid=4115 "Fight for Energon" at MonkeybarTV]

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