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Martine Reigner

2023-06-26T05:48:22Z

Rei Ayanami:

[[File:Martine Reigner.jpg|200px|thumb]]
'''Martine Reigner''' ([[April 11]], [[1956]] - [[November 25]], [[2022]]) was a Belgian actress who has been active in dubbing until the mid 2000s.

She started on stage and recorded some radio stories. Then she was offered to give a try to dubbing. She notably dubbed Claudia Wells as Jennifer Parker in ''Back to the Future'', Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz in ''Beetlejuice'' and Maggie Wheeler as Janice in ''Friends''.

In animation, among her roles are Dennis in ''Dennis the Menace'', Mitamura in ''Love Me, My Knight'', Buttercup in ''The Powerpuff Girls'', Rebi in ''Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX'' and she provided additional voices for series including ''He-Man'', ''MASK'', ''Sailor Moon'' and ''Tom Sawyer''. She has also been the voice of Huey, Dewey and Louie in ''Ducktales'' and in several TV animated films.

In 2007, she progressively stopped dubbing for medical reasons until 2009 when she definitely stopped.

In November 2022, she passed away following a long illness.

==Voice roles==
===''Transformers: Energon''===
*[[Miranda Jones]]

==External links==
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=39980 Anime News Network entry]
*[http://www.planete-jeunesse.com/staff-160-martine-reigner.html Planète jeunesse page] ''(French)''
*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0716693/ IMDb entry]

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[[Category:French voice actors]]

Moonrock

2020-11-06T14:58:04Z

Rei Ayanami:

{{factions|autobot}}
:''Moonrock is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[The Transformers (toyline)|toyline portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Moonrock cardart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Found in Ralph Wiggum's nose.]]
'''Moonrock''' is the archetype of "space cadet". Laid-back, mellow, and completely lacking in ambition, his primary goals seem to revolve around philosophy, and finding the Autobots' "place in the universe". (Literally and figuratively.) As a result, despite his apparent intelligence and strength, some of his teammates aren't absolutely certain whether they can actually trust him to do his job, especially if [[Missile Master]] wasn't around to constantly tell him what to do. Small wonder, given he dislikes fighting, and is usually so laid back that despite forming the front end of a missile transport with his boss, Moonrock's happy to let him do the driving for both of them.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' #4</ref>

His [[combiner]] partner on the [[Astro Squad]] is [[Missile Master]].

{{TOCclear}}
==Commercial appearances==
Moonrock, [[Roadburner]], [[Wheel Blaze]] and [[Missile Master]] were among a group of Autobot Micromasters that managed to infiltrate the Decepticon headquarters. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tried to stop them, only to be confounded by their ability to separate and recombine in their vehicle modes. They then shot Megatron in the face. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Micromaster Combiners|Micromaster Combiners commercial}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1-toy Moonrock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh boy, sleep! That's where I'm a Viking!]]
* '''Astro Squad''' (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)

: ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Moonrock transforms into a red wheeled truck that is intended to be the front half of a missile transport that he forms with his combiner partner [[Missile Master]]. As a [[Micromaster Combiner]] he can of course connect to any other Micromaster Combiner or [[Micromaster Combiner Transport]] to form new vehicles. He was only available in a six-pack with his squadmates Missile Master, [[Barrage (Micromaster)|Barrage]], [[Blast Master]], [[Heave]], and [[Phaser (G1)|Phaser]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Moonrock/moonrock.htm More information on Moonrock at TFU.info]''

===''Return of Convoy''===
*'''Shuttle Rocket W Team''' (Micro Trailer Team, 1991)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-364'''
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #4

: Moonrock was released in ''[[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]]'' as part of the [[Shuttle Rocket W Team]], with [[Blast Master]], Missile Master, and [[Phaser (G1)|Phaser]]. All four toys are identical to their [[Hasbro]] releases. The set also came with [[Micro Trailer]] #4.
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==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Moonrock''' (ムーンロック ''Mūnrokku'')
*''French:'' '''Roclune''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Astro'''

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Return of Convoy Autobots]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]

Bring Me The Spark Of Optimus Prime

2019-09-30T00:53:17Z

Rei Ayanami: /* Animation and technical errors */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' ep 22
|image=Lockdown-and-Clobber-with-Hod-Rod.jpg
|caption=The door-to-doorcons.
|prev=The Visitor
|next=Trials
|title="Bring Me The Spark Of Optimus Prime"
|airdate=[[August 25]], [[2019]] (Australia/NZ) [[September 20]], 2019 (CN app/website) [[September 28]], 2019 (USA)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Mae Catt]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ehud Landsberg]]
}}

'''The Decepticons vie for Megatron's favor, only for an Autobot to land right on their doorstep.'''

==Synopsis==
In a video message livestreamed to the people of [[Earth]], [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] eulogizes the fallen [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]], his [[Decepticon]] troops standing in reverence behind him. Megatron lauds his former second-in-command's courage and loyalty, lamenting the loss of his closest friend before cursing the [[Autobot]] scum responsible and urging his viewers to do the same. Soundwave cuts the broadcast as [[Clobber (Cyberverse)|Clobber]] and [[Lockdown (Cyberverse)|Lockdown]] commend Megatron on his deception. Megatron reminds his troops that Starscream's fate serves as a reminder of what he will do to those that fail him. Knowing [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] is the one thing standing between him and the AllSpark, Megatron demands that his troops bring him the Autobot leader's head, promising the role of second-in-command to whoever succeeds. The Decepticons move out, but Megatron pulls [[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]] aside and reminds her not to waste her newfound command of the [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|seekers]].

As [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] makes preparations, he is confronted by [[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]], who boasts that he will be the one to eliminate Optimus. Shockwave rebuffs him, and the two begin conspiring against one another. Shockwave orders Lockdown to sabotage Soundwave's shuttle, while Soundwave forces Clobber to blow up Shockwave's lab. Before they can even act on their new orders, [[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] declares that both of them will be acting as bait in her own trap for Optimus. Meanwhile, Slipstream goes to the hangar to retrieve her seekers, but finds it empty, with [[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]] maintaining he does not know where the others are.

Outside the ''[[Nemesis (Cyberverse)|Nemesis]]'', Lockdown and Clobber lament their hopeless circumstances, believing every choice will lead to their termination. Out of nowhere, a [[GroundBridge]] opens up before them and [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] emerges, unsure of how he got there. He asks the two if they've seen a [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|"moon cheetah"]] anywhere, much to their confusion, but before he can leave to continue searching, the two grab him and slap [[stasis cuffs]] on him, seeing him as their way out. As they lead him back into the ship, the moon cheetah watches them from afar. Elsewhere, Slipstream continues to have no luck finding the other Seekers. She contacts Thundercracker, growing suspicious when she sees he's in Shockwave's lab, but he is yanked away as the transmission is cut.

Lockdown and Clobber bring Hot Rod to the bridge, where Shadow Striker berates them for their absence, but Megatron praises their efforts, believing Hot Rod will make a perfect bargaining chip. He hails the ''[[Ark (Cyberverse)|Ark]]'' and reveals the prisoner to Optimus, mocking him for letting one of his troops get caught by two of his most pathetic lackeys. He offers Optimus a trade: Hot Rod's life for Optimus's; left with no choice, Optimus agrees. Unimpressed, Hot Rod uses flames from his exhaust pipes to melt his restraints and takes off, with Megatron ordering the others to recapture him. With Hot Rod now free, Optimus rescinds his agreement, much to Megatron's anger. Hot Rod continues down the halls, giving [[Bludgeon (Cyberverse)|Bludgeon]] the slip, but Shadow Striker remains in pursuit.

Slipstream finally catches her seekers carrying [[Vector Sigma]] out of Shockwave's lab. When she demands to know what's going on, they only respond that they are "following orders". Before she can inquire further, she is struck from behind by the fleeing Hot Rod. By the time she regains consciousness, the others are gone. Lockdown and Clobber attempt to stop Hot Rod, but their attack hits Shadow Striker instead, and Hot Rod launches out of the ''Nemesis'' at high speed, celebrating as he drives back towards the ''Ark''. Megatron targets him with the ship's weapons, but stops as he catches sight of the moon cheetah, watching the creature create a GroundBridge and retreat through it. Fascinated, Megatron declares that this changes everything.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] (12)
*[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] (14)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] (2)
*[[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] (3)
*[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] (4)
*[[Bludgeon (Cyberverse)|Bludgeon]] (5)
*[[Lockdown (Cyberverse)|Lockdown]] (6)
*[[Clobber (Cyberverse)|Clobber]] (7)
*[[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] (8)
*Generic [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|seekers]] (9)
*[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]] (10)
*[[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]] (11)
*[[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]] (15)

|c4=
*[[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]] (13)

}}

==Quotes==
"Starscream was the most courageous, the most loyal, the most ''capable'' bot I have ever known!"
:—'''Megatron''' piles it on higher and deeper in the name of propaganda.

'''Lockdown:''' "So what kinda reward do you think Megatron is going to give us?" 
'''Clobber:''' "I hope I get a second optic." 
'''Hot Rod:''' "Oh, Clobber, you don't need that! You look great!"

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The GroundBridge Hot Rod emerges from is the same one he chased the "moon cheetah" through in the [[The Visitor|previous episode]].
* Slipstream was promoted to leadership of the Seekers in "[[Sea of Tranquility]]".
* Starscream is being memorialized following his (apparent) death in "[[Bad Moon Rising]]". Naturally, Megatron's speech that poor Screamer lost his life at the hands of the Autobots is nothing but bald-faced lies, as Megatron himself was the one who savagely beat Starscream before blasting him with his fusion cannon.
* Vector Sigma was last seen in "[[Megatron Is My Hero]]" where its chamber was established as having fallen to the Decepticons.

===Transformers references===
* Clobber has been designed to be a female version of [[Lugnut (Animated)|''Animated'' Lugnut]], but isn't because of reasons (see "Notes" on her page). She's nowhere near as tall as he was, but otherwise very similar, with the addition of lipstick and a few minor details changed.
* While the character has had a history in comics as far back as Generation 1, this marks the first time an incarnation of fan favorite [[Bludgeon (disambiguation)|Bludgeon]] has appeared in a televised ''Transformers'' cartoon.
* [[GroundBridge]]s were first introduced in the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Prime'' cartoon]].

===Real-world references===
*The user names on the comments scrolling past Megatron's video are mostly based on the names of {{w|Great Old Ones}} from {{w|Cthulhu Mythos|Lovecraftian mythology}}. The one noticeable exception is "Shodan", named for the antagonist of ''{{w|System Shock}}''.
*Some of the commenters use the hashtag "#starscreamgate", a reference to the common practice of {{w|List of "-gate" scandals|attaching "-gate" to the name of a scandal}}, inspired by the infamous {{w|Watergate scandal}} in the 1970s.

===Trivia===
*In some TV schedules, this episode was listed with the title "Bring Me The Head Of Optimus Prime". Given this, combined with Megatron asking for the head of Optimus Prime in the episode itself, the title may have been changed late in production.

===Animation and technical errors===
*Hot Rod's model occasionally clips through Clobber's foot while he is being carried to Megatron.
*A teal Seeker speaks in a clearly feminine voice, despite using the male Seeker head design.
*When Shadow Striker rides past the Seekers chasing Hot Rod, her model briefly clips trough Slipstream's.

=== Continuity errors ===
*At first, Thundercracker is seen carrying Vector Sigma with three other Seekers. When Slipstream arrives, two of them suddenly disappear for the rest of the scene.
*Slipstream is tackled to the ground by Hot Rod while standing in middle of the corridor, a few feet away from other Seekers. In the next shot, she is suddenly sitting against a wall right next to them. And right after the screen transition, she wakes up back at her original spot.

===Foreign localization===

==Home video releases==
*TBA

==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kw0KcvtMs4 "Bring Me The Spark Of Optimus Prime" on YouTube] (US only)

[[Category:Cyberverse episodes]]

Animation error/gallery

2019-07-07T21:14:01Z

Rei Ayanami: /* “Generation 1” cartoon */

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Here are some pictures of animation errors.

[[File:Optimus prime nomouthplate.jpg|thumb|center|225px|The Epic "Missing Piece Optimus Prime" {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}]]

==“Generation 1” cartoon==
<center><gallery>
File:MTMTEProwlstreak.jpg|Lazy redeco, not even a retool! {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|MTMTE, pt1}}
File:TeenyCliff.jpg|Too toy-accurate. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|MTMTE, pt1}}
File:Reflector in red.jpg|There is only one [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] in this scene. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|MTMTE, pt2}}
File:Weirdstreak.jpg|"Autobots, transform and ro—wait, who are you?" {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|MTMTE, pt2}}
File:Autobot Soundwave.jpg|Giving [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|him]] lots of energon pizza makes him change his faction. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|MTMTE, pt3}}
File:MTMtE Part3 Dullsurprise.jpg|Reaction to Prowl's door fusing with Mirage's head? [[Dull surprise]]! {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|MTMtE, pt3}}
File:TransporttoOblivion colourchanging Ed.jpg|Didn't the same thing happen to [[Michael Jackson]]? {{storylink|Transport to Oblivion}}
File:DivideandConquer Factoryguardworkers.jpg|It's an army of Witwickys! {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}
File:DivideandConquer slopedPrime.jpg|The newly redesigned 1987 Optimus Prime! {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}
File:Bluestreakpotatovehicle.jpg|[[Autotot]] Blue Spud {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}
File:Ironhideinblack.jpg|So that's the reason why [[Ironhide (Movie)|he]]'s black. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}
File:FireintheSky Gears AninconvienientTruth.jpg|"Hey, check out the poster I found to cover the broken screen!" {{storylink|Fire in the Sky}}
File:SOSDinobots bluePrime.jpg|Prime's got the blues. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}}
File:Wheresmyface.jpg|What's with the blank expression, Prowl? {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 3}}
File:Tinybluestreak.jpg|[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] will show [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|those]] [[Ratchet (G1)|guys]] a thing or two when he grows up. {{storylink|City of Steel (episode)|City of Steel}}
File:Ladybreakeandfatjazzr.jpg|Trailbreaker slims down while Jazz packs on the pounds. {{storylink|The Immobilizer}}
File:TheImmobilizer Trailbreaker force field.jpg|"Ears, Ratchet. I said deactivate your EARS." {{storylink|The Immobilizer}}
File:Traitorlotsostarscreams.jpg|If one Starscream isn't bad enough... {{storylink|Traitor}}
File:Transfixatron.jpg|Shockers' Amazing Earth Vacation. {{storylink|The Autobot Run}}
File:Autobotrungreenteletraan.jpg|Chip Chase always did have the luck of the Irish. {{storylink|The Autobot Run}}
File:Optimus prime doppelgaenger.jpg|Washington, we've got [[A Prime Problem]] {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!}}
File:Deceptacon.jpg|Because poor literacy is KEWL! {{storylink|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Deceptacon Raider in King Arthur's Court}}
File:ChildsPlay Starscream's magic leg.jpg|Kick a 'bot while he's down, will you?! {{storylink|Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play}}
File:G1-Cartoon-SeaChange-Rumble-Tree.jpg|He is ''not'' Groot. {{storylink|Sea Change}}
File:SearchForAlphaTrion-ShockwaveBackgrounds.jpg|SURPRISE MEGATRON! {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}
File:Searchforatprimehanging.jpg|Pulled Prime, $9.99 a pound. {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}
File:Powerglide Astoria w.jpg|Powerglide dresses his imaginary girlfriend. {{storylink|The Girl Who Loved Powerglide|The Girl Who Loved Powerglide}}
File:HoistGoesHollywood No Faceplate Error.jpg|Maybe they gave [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|him]] their faces? {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (episode)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}
File:Starscream Blue Eyes.jpg|[[Starscream (SG)]] {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}
File:Ratchet weirdhead.PNG|[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]'s new "stealth helmet". {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}
File:Huge Ironhide and Small Ratchet.jpg|Father-Son Day at Autobot HQ raised some awkward questions. {{storylink|Masquerade}}
File:BOT-Road.jpg|We Combaticons care not for this '[[scale]]'. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)}}
File:TFTMRumbleFrenzytwored.jpg|Not really helping the [[FIRRIB]] debate. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
File:TFTM Sunstreaker hereandthere.jpg|[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]'s awesomeness is too much for only one Sunstreaker to contain. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
File:TFTM Constructicon trumpets.jpg|[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] has [[Devastator (G1)|two seperate eyes instead of a single visor]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
File:TFTM Daniel rams Decepticons.jpg|[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] didn't learn not to play in traffic the first time. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
File:Intro3 4 with error.jpg|The error you've seen over and over—about [[The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 3|33]] [[The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 4|times]].
File:Decepticons_w_galvatron.jpg|Hurray, you're going to go rescue [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|me]] from [[Thrull]]! {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1|FFoD, pt1}}
File:Bigrumle.jpg|And this is why you shouldn't feed your cassettes steroids. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2|FFoD, pt2}}
File:Combaticons_bruticus.jpg|Maybe [[Turbo Master|he]]'s just a palette swap. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3|FFoD, pt3}}
File:Aerilabotindecepticons.jpg|[[Fireflight (G1)|He]] turned to the "Darkside" [[War Dawn (episode)|eventually]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3|FFoD, pt3}}
File:FFOD4 mass mistakes.JPG|[[Blast Off (G1)|Blast-Off]] and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] politely ignore the mass of miscolored freaks behind them. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|FFoD, pt4}}
File:FFODHaul.jpg|Meet [[Long Haul (G1)|Long]] [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|U-Haul]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|FFoD, pt4}}
File:FFOD5 Insecticons.png|"Now pick him out of the lineup..." {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5|FFoD, pt5}}
File:Fakebroadside KillingJar.jpg|Cyclonus should've checked his 1986 [[catalog]], or he'd never have fallen for this one. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (episode)|The Killing Jar}}
File:Blaster Sideways Door.jpg|Well, it can be done by [[retool]]ing. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}
File:G1 StarscreamsGhost BackwardsKup.jpg|All [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|my]] gears malfunction, except for the reverse gear. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}
File:Supriseparty_2rodimuses.jpg|Every fan's second-worst nightmare. {{storylink|Surprise Party}}
File:GhostInTheMachine Bumblebee huge wheels.jpg|It's the [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] monster truck. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}
File:Carnage_C-minor_Magnus_Broadside.JPG|[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] got dressed in the dark and put the wrong [[character model]] on. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}
File:Hotspot_defensor.jpg|Tiny Spot? {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}
File:Bigmagnus_tinyconst.jpg|Magnus, quit playing with your doll—er, action figures! {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}
File:DeceptiBrawn1.jpg|They offered [[Bonecrusher (G1)|me]] a better retirement pension. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}
File:soundwaveautobotgalvy.jpg|Why does [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|he]] keep on turning into an [[Autobot]]? {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}
File:CarnageMiniBlaster.jpg|''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] vs. ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers|Smallest Transformers]]'' [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]]. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}
File:Windcharger-COTP01.jpg|Yo, [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]]! [[Windcharger (G1)|I]] just got better! {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}
File:Retcon.jpg|Optimus gets shoulder ''astronauts''. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening}} {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}
File:OnlyHuman Newtronium.jpg|Acquired from ACME. {{storylink|Only Human}}
File:G1_returnofOptimusPrime_Swindle.jpg|"Doctor, will [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] be [[B.O.T. (episode)|all right]]?" {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}
File:FortMaxAndCerebros.jpg|Two Cerebros are better than one. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
File:Bumblebee and Goldbug.jpg|[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Goldbug]]—who is the real one? {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
</gallery></center>

==''The Headmasters'' cartoon==
<center><gallery>
File:HM2 Optimus hiding.jpg|NO-ONE WILL EVER KNOW! {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}
File:HM9 Aerialbots charge with Superion.jpg|[[Superion (G1)|Superion]] is accompanied by some of [[Aerialbot (G1)|his own components]]. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger}}
File:HM11 Cyclonus Scourge Animation error.jpg|"Ugh, lord Galvatron! What is...?" "Fool! Feel the stench of Galvatron's breakfast burrito!" {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}}
File:Hm ep15 rumble or frenzy.jpg|FIBRI...Y? {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}
File:HM17 stereo Twincasts.jpg|So THAT'S why he's called Twincast. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}
</gallery></center>

==''Beast Wars'' cartoon==
<center><gallery>
File:ChainofCommand Waspinator and Error-saur.jpg|In which Terrorsaur is suddenly a {{w|Dullahan}}. {{storylink|Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command}}
File:FallenComrades Scorponok error.jpg|This is why you don't skip Leg Day. {{storylink|Fallen Comrades}}
File:DoubleJeopardy Blackarachnia protoform.jpg|Get me the proto protoform, pronto! {{storylink|Double Jeopardy}}
File:Possession oddball Primal head.jpg|WhY mY hEaD hUrTs. {{storylink|Possession}}
File:CodeofHero wrong Rattrap.jpg|Rattrap forgot to wear his transmetal jacket at Dinobot's funeral. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}
File:Transmutate Rampage missing kibble.jpg|Tada! No more kibble! {{Storylink|Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate}}
File:ProvingGrounds Rhinox clippingerror.jpg|When Clippy Attacks! {{storylink|Proving Grounds}}
</gallery></center>

==''Robots in Disguise'' (2001) cartoon==
<center><gallery>
File:FishTest skybyte twohands.jpg|Who's the shark with two hands? {{storylink|The Fish Test}}
File:Fushion fusion.jpg|Dang it [[Fox Kids]]! {{storylink|Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!}}
</gallery></center>

==''Armada'' cartoon==
<center><gallery>
File:Dotscream.jpg|It's a black hole! {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}
File:TF-Armada-Past-II-Decepticon-Hot-Shot.jpg|JaAm All 'Cons. {{storylink|Past II| Past, Part 2}}
File:Rescue smokescreen hits tidal wave.jpg|The role of Tidal Wave will now be played by Generic Paintjob #4. {{storylink|Rescue}}
</gallery></center>

==''Energon'' cartoon==
<center><gallery>
File:E3 titlecard.jpg|The Scorpink Panther. {{storylink|Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok}}
File:Scorponok blacklines.jpg|There's a Scorponok in there somewhere...right? {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}
File:Energon_E06_pencilerror.jpg|Is it real or is it Cybershop? {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}}
File:E18 titlecard.jpg|It was the best of tyme, it was the worst of tyme. {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}}
File:Laser Wave Rampage.jpg|[[Shockblast]] sporting his Japanese name {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}}
File:Improsonedinferno.jpg|He spent the last few cycles building up an immunity to iocine powder. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno|Improsoned Inferno}}
File:E37 icannotunseeit.jpg|The rare human/giraffe [[Fuzor]]. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}}
File:E45 titlecard.jpg|Next on ''Doctor Who''... {{storylink|Decepticon Army|Deception Army}}
File:Superion Maximus Shovel.jpg|Never let a combiner borrow your tools. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}
</gallery></center>

==''Cybertron'' cartoon==
<center><gallery>
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[[Category:Media]]

The Girl Who Loved Powerglide

2019-07-03T07:29:15Z

Rei Ayanami: /* Continuity notes */

{{episode
|image=Powerglide heart.jpg
|caption=He's just looking for a heaaaartbeeeaaaat...
|series=G1toon
|ep=54
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=37
|prev2=The Gambler
|next2=Kremzeek!
|series3=''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Transformers: Generation 2]]''
|ep3=38
|prev3=Autobot Spike
|next3=Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1
|title="The Girl Who Loved Powerglide"
|written by=[[David Wise]]
|production code=700-53
|airdate=[[November 18]], 1985
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|animation studio=[[Toei]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''A newly orphaned debutante must protect her late father's work from Megatron. She finds Powerglide, and with him, safety...or perhaps...something...more?'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Powerglide Astoria Marygoaround.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|[[Scale]] doesn't matter, really.]]

One fine day at the skyscraper headquarters of [[Hybrid Technologies]], the members of the board are gathered to celebrate the birthday of one [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz]]... their CEO. While the crusty board members complain about having to party, Astoria herself isn't too happy to be stuck with such a bunch of downers. However, the arrival and attack of the Conehead trio, [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], gives them all something much bigger to worry about.

Luckily, [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] just happens to be passing by, and observes the Coneheads attempting to kidnap Astoria. Powerglide successfully saves Astoria by having her grab on to a rope. He then proceeds to sweep through the city with her flying through the air at breakneck speed while clinging to a dangling rope with only her arm strength to keep Astoria from plummeting thousands of feet to her sure death. Powerglide eventually reels her up where she is stowed safely in his cockpit, amusingly with her large floppy purple hat still present.

After performing several evasive maneuvers that leave Astoria tumbling willy nilly around Powerglide's cabin, he manages to lose the Coneheads by ducking beneath an overpass. Powerglide introduces himself while they are waiting, but quickly finds himself rather put off by his overly gregarious human charge.

The duo manages to make it back to [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]]'s workshop without any further mishap. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] shares some pertinent information with Powerglide and Sparkplug and also reveals that the young heiress doesn't know about some of the ventures her company works on even though she is in charge of the company. Optimus Prime believes [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] wants something from her so he orders Powerglide to escort her back to the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]]. On the way to the Ark, Astoria pipes up and says she is starving and wants to eat something.

Meantime in the Decepticon Base, Megatron is quite unhappy about the Coneheads' failure. He orders them to bring Astoria to him and this time without any failures.

[[File:Astoria wrap Powerglide's wound.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Wrapping the wound can prevent the sands from getting in.]]

After sating her hunger with amusement park [[hot dog]]s, Astoria is quick to amuse herself by jumping on the merry-go-around, much to Powerglide's consternation and bemusement. Powerglide tries to get the flighty girl to leave, but it's too late—the Coneheads come back for Astoria. Powerglide fights them off with some trick shots, and manages to escape with Astoria. But the Coneheads soon catch up, and Powerglide is rammed by Ramjet. Powerglide's left arm and left wing are injured and he is forced to make a crash landing. The Coneheads bury him in a rock pile, and take Astoria prisoner.

Powerglide breaks out from beneath the debris and attempts to set off in pursuit of the Coneheads. Despite his determination, he collapses due to his injuries. [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] eventually arrive to haul him back to Headquarters for repairs.

After Ratchet does some basic repairs on him, Powerglide refuses any further repairs and goes to see Optimus Prime. While Powerglide is discussing his options with Optimus Prime, [[Teletraan I]] notifies them that [[Sky Spy]] just detected an unusual atmospheric disturbance over the Northern Atlantic and the source is 10 miles above the sea level. Optimus Prime thinks it is possibly the [[Sky Platform|Decepticons' suborbital station]]. Impulsively, Powerglide rushes out of the Ark and flies directly to the Sky Platform and consequently into the energy storm.

[[File:Pgalove.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Powerglide crushes Astoria in a fit of rage.]]

Meanwhile, the Decepticons are interrogating Astoria about the energy formula left by her father. She claims that she knows nothing, so Megatron decides to use the [[psycho-probe]] in order to make her tell him about the formula. Seemingly cursed by Astoria's machine-jinxing aura, the psycho-probe keeps malfunctioning, provoking Megatron into such a rage that he eventually destroys the machine.

Hook reports that Powerglide is approaching the platform; the Decepticons go out to meet him. Megatron laughs at Powerglide and says he won't be able to break through the energy storm. But Astoria throws her necklace given by her father toward the energy-storm-generating tower and successfully destroys it. Not surprisingly, the necklace contains the energy formula.

The destroyed tower collapses the buildings on Sky Platform. The Sky Platform loses its control and starts to fall down. The Decepticons retreat to [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Earth)|their headquarters]]. Both Powerglide and Astoria go into the control room. After a bit of a lover's tiff, Powerglide repairs the control panel, successfully slowing down the Sky Platform's descent and setting a new course. As the platform drops toward the ocean, the duo make good their escape.

The Decepticons return to base and congratulate themselves on their escape... only to find that the Sky Platform is falling directly onto their headquarters. Megatron orders the force fields to be activated, only for Soundwave to inform him they didn't install any. Megatron then yells at his crew as massive quantities of seawater rush into the base.

[[File:Astoria kisses Powerglide.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|...And they will name their first child "Iron Man"!]]

Back safe in the city, Powerglide asks Astoria why Megatron was so keen on kidnapping Astoria. She tells him it was because of the energy formula hidden in her necklace. Much to the private glee of the Autobots present, Powerglide asks rather shyly whether he could look her up next time he comes to town. Astoria is very happy and [[kiss]]es him before she scurries off to her limo and is carted off. The minute Astoria is out of earshot, everyone has a good-natured laugh at Powerglide's expense. Thoroughly embarrassed, Powerglide threatens the would-be teasers with a good boxing around the circuits before he stomps into the building.

Once Powerglide is out of sight of the other Autobots, he pauses to open his chest plate, showing a series of LEDs flashing in the form of a stylized heart.

{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] (5)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (6)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] (10)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] (11)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] (20)

|c2=
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (2)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (3)
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (4)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (9)
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (12)
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (13)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (14)
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (15)
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (16)
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (17)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (18)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (19)

|c3=
*[[Astoria Carlton-Ritz]] (1)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (7)
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (8)
}}

==Quotes==
"Oh wow! He's tall, he's handsome, he's shiny. And he can fly!" 
"Yeah, well there's a few things he can't do, you know."
:—'''Astoria''' comments on Powerglide and '''Spike''' proceeds to drill a bolt into a hole.

"I guess me and machines don't get along too well." 
"I can ''personally'' attest to that."
:—'''Astoria''' and '''Powerglide'''

"Why does everything always happen to me?"
:—'''Powerglide''' laments his lot in life.

"Get back here! I'm not done!" 
"Is my wing fixed? Can I fly?" 
"Well, yes, but—" 
"Then you're ''done''."
:—'''Ratchet''' has a most unwilling patient in '''Powerglide'''

"You got any burgers in this joint?" 
"Silence!" 
"You guys are, like, the worst hosts!"
:—'''Astoria''' and '''Soundwave'''

"Hey! Like, don't be so hostile, okay?" 
"Tell me what you know!" 
"All I know is that you're a complete and total, utter—" 
"SILENCE!"
:—'''Astoria''' and '''Megatron'''

"Subject's mind completely empty."
:—Why in God's name didn't '''Soundwave''' just scan her mind himself?

"The psycho-probe will put 90,000 volts through your brain. It is an excruciating experience. Will you tell me what you know??" 
"All this waiting around, that's what's excruciating. I mean, I'm starving, for cryin' out loud! When are you guys gonna feed me? That's what I wanna know. Your dumb machine, like, doesn't even work, and—" 
"Enough!"
:—'''Megatron''' wants '''Astoria''' just to shut up

"Energize the force fields!" 
"What force fields?!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Soundwave'''

"Attention, Decepticons! This is Megatron speaking. Your new orders are... er... ''clean up this mess!''"
:—'''Megatron''' tries to maintain a semblance of dignity as his base floods

"Ha, wow! Who would've believed it! Powerglide shot down by Cupid!"
:—'''Sparkplug''' teases Powerglide after he is kissed by Astoria.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Gadgets and powers:
**Powerglide once again uses a telescopic video camera. This time it comes out of his front laser gun barrel, however. How does ''that'' work?
**Powerglide also has some means of tossing out a rope while in plane mode, and reeling it back in.
**Dirge has his own version of Starscream's infamous boob bombs; he fires a pair of missiles from ducts just below his "boobs" (the rectangular "intakes" on his chest.)
**Powerglide can deploy a human-sized parachute from his hand. Apparently it was not designed to be strapped onto the back, but rather the user is supposed to hang on to a baton sized handle for the entire descent. Powerglide clearly overestimates the gripping power of humans.
*Despite the fact that he has been seeing Carly for some time now, Spike unashamedly hits on Astoria, and promptly gets shot down for Powerglide. Hard. He had the same results with [[Nimue]] in “A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur’s Court”, yet he doesn't seem to have learned his lesson.
*Similarly, Powerglide was shown in [[The Search for Alpha Trion|the previous episode to this one]] to have an attachment to [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]], which he seems to have completely forgotten about.

===Real-world references===
*Astoria's name comes from two famous upscale hotels, the {{w|Waldorf Astoria New York|Waldorf-Astoria}} and {{w|Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company|Ritz-Carlton}}.
*"It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to!", as announced by Astoria early in the episode, is a lyric from the 1963 Lesley Gore song, "{{w|It's My Party (song)|It's My Party}}".
*''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' sound effects:
**The slamming [[Death Star]] door is used to soundtrack Powerglide's closing bottom hatch.
**An exploding [[X-wing Fighter|X-Wing]] (maybe Red Leader crashing into the Death Star), is repurposed as Powerglide's engine noise as Astoria sends him spiraling out of control.
**Truncated X-Wing diving whine as the Decepticons flee from the sky platform.

===Animation and technical errors===
*One of the party guests at the beginning of the episode uses the British expletive "bloody", but doesn't have much of a British accent.
*Coloring errors:
**For just a frame or two, the top of Dirge's head turns blue instead of black as the Coneheads run to take off in pursuit of Powerglide.
**Dirge's eyes go from bright red to dark red as he leans forward while being berated by Megatron.
**Ramjet's face changes from dark gray to light gray as he delivers his "And we will GET the girl" line.
**Astoria's necklace is the same yellow as her dress after Ramjet hits Powerglide.
**"Don't be so hostile, okay?" Rumble's fists are gray instead of purple in this shot.
**"Subject's mind... completely empty!" Soundwave is missing his yellow stripes, and his cheek guards and eject button are blue instead of gray.
**"Computer error." Soundwave's shoulder cannon is missing its red stripe.
**"He'll never make it through that energy storm" - Megatron is missing the red on his waist.
**"Correction: problem is ours!" Rumble is colored like Bumblebee in this shot.
**"What force fields?" Soundwave's face is colored the same blue as the rest of his head, and he's missing his wrist stripes.
**As Astoria departs, Sparkplug has his hand on Spike's shoulder, but it's colored blue. The colorists seem to have gotten mixed up by Prime standing right behind Spike.
*The dialog doesn't quite seem to synch up with the events on-screen as Astoria wrecks all of Spike's equipment. Spike's "HEY!" doesn't correspond to any actual action, and Astoria continues speaking evenly and nonchalantly as she slams into a crane hard enough to knock an engine block loose.
*Ramjet's mouth doesn't move when he says "Please, let us try to find her again."
*Powerglide shoots a vending machine and blows a huge hole in it. This somehow causes a firehose-like torrent of [[soft drink|soda]] to come shooting out of the machine.
*Powerglide's landing gears are all painted red when he lands after being rammed by Ramjet.
*Astoria totally has no legs as Thrust and Ramjet carry her off.
[[File:AstoriaConeheadsGWLP.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|"Hop in guys, there's plenty of room."]]
*Scale is always goofy in this show, but [[robot mode]] Thrust and Ramjet are quite visibly smaller than jet mode Dirge as they load Astoria into his cockpit, even though they're all the same size. Meanwhile, Ratchet is big enough in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] to hold both Wheeljack, a sportscar, and Powerglide, a ''plane'' - who in turn, is large enough to ferry around Astoria.
*Wheeljack's ears don't flash during his "You will, you will..." lines.
*In the first close-up of Hook aboard the sky platform, he's drawn with two eyes instead of an optic visor.
*As Soundwave activates the psycho-probe for the second time, one of the console buttons is layered over his hand.
*As Megatron laughs at Powerglide, his voice is missing its metallic flange.
*When Powerglide releases his hug from Astoria after she saves him, it appears as if he roughly pushes her away, sending her on a death tumble off the platform.
[[File:Powerglide Astoria w.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Powerglide starts the drag race by throwing down his handkerchief.]]
*When Powerglide hands Astoria his bizarre little parachute, her torso is ''completely missing''. The background smoke and clouds are also frozen in place and Powerglide's Insignia is missing.
*As they enter the control room, Astoria phases through the wall, and Powerglide's face disappears for a second.

===Continuity errors===
*Powerglide's cockpit interior is shown at a half-way point between a single-seater (as seen in "Dinobot Island Part 1") and a gigantic cabin ("Blaster Blues").
*Likewise, his hatch is shown to be on the side of his fuselage, rather than the bubble canopy.
*Superhuman Astoria:
**With no seat restraints, Astoria should have been battered to pulp by all of Powerglide's maneuvering.
**Both Powerglide and the Coneheads repeatedly manhandle Astoria's arms as through they were made of rubber.
**Powerglide is actually quite abusive to the [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|human he is charged with "saving" in this episode.]] Right after they meet, he throws her off his arm and onto the concrete so hard she ''bounces'' (thus answering one of the great [[Aerialbots over America!|mysteries of the ages]].)
**Then he apparently ''throws'' her out of the control room on the sky platform. But hey, that's what she gets for having to be told twice, right, Powerglide?
**Astoria literally inhales the hotdog Powerglide gives her at the mini-amusement park. She chews(?) and swallows in under a second, something even Takeru Kobayashi would admire!
**She seemed able to breathe quite comfortably while outside the platform despite the fact it was floating ten miles up.
**It seems Astoria is also gifted with superhuman strength, as she is able to hold her own against the Coneheads, prevent Powerglide from taking her necklace, and rip a metal panel with her bare hands. Maybe Powerglide's abuse isn't as damaging as it appears.
*That is one tough merry-go-round, to be able to support a multi-ton metal robot. (But hey, it's totally worth it to see Powerglide riding a merry-go-round.)
*Astoria rips her dress to bandage Powerglide's arm wound from sand infection, but her dress is intact for the rest of the episode.
**The dress bandage is shown as Powerglide dives for cover from the coneheads, but is missing from every subsequent scene.
*Seriously, Soundwave could have scanned Astoria's mind like he scanned [[Chip Chase]] back in "[[Roll for It]]". Surely, Astoria couldn't have jinxed that ability too!
*Astoria correctly deduces that throwing a metal object into the apex of the energy-storm-generating tower will disable it. Yet she then looks around the MECHANICAL ISLAND and notes she finds “nothing” metallic. At the very least, she is surrounded by metal panels, which she easily rips apart in the next scene.
*Speaking of which, said tower seems unbelievably fragile. A large necklace thrown by a human causes a massive explosion. For something so essential to the entire structure, Megatron sure skimped out on making it durable.

===Trivia===
*David Wise, the writer of this episode, recycled its characters, plot, and set pieces wholesale for his ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' (1987) episode "Poor Little Rich Turtle". Yes, even down to replicating the romance sub-plot, the merry-go-round fight sequence, the brain-sucking torture sequence, and the climax where the villains' base gets ''hilariously'' damaged. [[David Wise#Recycle-o-matic|Good ole David Wise]].
*While every other DVD release of the Generation 1 cartoon by [[Metrodome]] had been awarded the "U" rating (the [[United Kingdom]]'s equivalent to the American "G"), the opening line of this episode, in which a party-goer professes to feel "an absolutely bloody fool", earned the box set containing it a "PG" rating for "mild language"!
*Powerglide's first line in the episode seems to revolve around the notion that one can be ''either'' a top scientist ''or'' a girl. And ''he's'' the one who gets a [[Public service announcement|PSA]] on gender discrimination?
*This was one of twelve episodes of [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original cartoon]] released as audio adventures by the [[Germany|German]] company [[Karussell|Karussell Musik und Video]].

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Das Mädchen, das sich in Powerglide verliebte'''" ("The Girl Who Fell in Love with Powerglide")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 23]], [[1989]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''Una ragazza terribile'''" ("A Terrible Girl")
:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''La ragazza che amava Powerglide'''" ("The Girl Who Loved Powerglide")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Reijō Yori Ai o Kome te'''" (令嬢より愛をこめて, "From Rich Girl with Love")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 21]], [[1986]]
::*The title is, of course, a reference to the Japanese title of the James Bond movie "{{w|From Russia with Love (film)|From Russia with Love}}" (ロシアより愛をこめて, ''Russia Yori Ai o Kome te'').

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Ài-shang Huáxiángjī de Gūniang'''" (爱上滑翔机的姑娘, "The Girl Who Fell in Love with Powerglide")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Devoushka, kotoraya lyubila Vetroreza'''" (Девушка, которая любила Ветрореза, "The Young Girl Who Loved Powerglide")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

===Toys inspired by this episode===
:[[File:Powerglideuniversetoy.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb|''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
:[[File:Transformers-universe-usa-edition-powerglide.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Powerglide]] ([[Hasbro]]/[[TakaraTomy|Takara]], 2008)'''
:In what can only be described as one of the most hilarious homages in ''Transformers'' history, ''Universe'' Powerglide's chestplate can flip up to [[:File:Ultra powerglide heart.jpg|reveal]] the raised [[:File:Powerglide heart.jpg|image of a heart]].

{{-}}

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1987 — ''Transformers'' — Heavy Metal Wars / The Girl Who Loved Powerglide ([[Tempo Video]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1988 — ''Transformers'' — Call of the Primitives / The Girl Who Loved Powerglide (Tempo Video) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1990 — ''Transformers'' — The Girl Who Loved Powerglide ([[Tempo Video|Collins Video]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1990 — ''Transformers'' — Heavy Metal Wars / The Girl Who Loved Powerglide ([[Tempo Video|Abbey Home Entertainment]])
;{{w|LaserDisc}}
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1995 — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Megatron Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1999 — ''The Transformers'' — Decepticon Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2001 — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 2 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2003 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 2 ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2003 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 2: Vol. 6 (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 2 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 3: Series 2.2 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2007 — ''Transformers'' — Box-Set (3DVDs) ([[Flex Media]]) — German audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 06: Stagione Due Parte Quarta ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season Two: Part Two (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection: Decepticon Edition (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Series: 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Collection ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Season Two, Volume Two: 25th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''The Transformers'' — Season Two, Volume Two: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==External links==
*[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/season-2/synopses/700-53.html Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]

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A Team Effort

2019-06-21T15:00:07Z

Rei Ayanami: /* Synopsis */

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'''A strange meteorite approaches Cybertron as the Decepticon Warlords struggle for power.'''

==Synopsis==
Out in the Cybertronian wilderness, Decepticons [[Abacus]], [[Datamine]], and [[Deadbolt]] are holed up in a bunker, on the run from the Elite Guard and waiting for [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]’s reinforcements. Abacus’ preaching of Megatron’s greatness aggravates the other two, and while they argue, a laser point lights up on Datamine’s chest. The Decepticons notice this, and seconds later their entire bunker is bombed by [[Halonix Maximus]]. The Decepticon Spy Satellites record this event, transmitting it to a meeting of the leaders of the many Decepticon factions: [[Trannis]], [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]], [[Preditron]], [[Zardak]], [[Hook (G1)|Hook]], [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]], [[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball]], [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]], Megatron’s representative [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], and [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]’ representative [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]]. Tensions run high; some, such as Trannis and Preditron, refuse to work together, while others, like Straxus and Shockwave, realized that the Elite Guard is hunting for all of them. Reflector suggests that they all pool their resources together, and Shockwave listens in, planning to use the information gathered for Megatron. A while later, Gutcruncher meets up with his subordinate [[Charger]], who has finally managed to locate an space object containing incalculable power levels. Gutcruncher is pleased, although his elation is somewhat diminished upon hearing that Charger has sent out [[Take-Off]] to find them transportation…

Take-Off travels to one of the most famous cross-factional bars on Cybertron to meet up with [[Axer (G1)|Axer]]. Axer pays no attention to the Decepticon at first, watching the bar intently; unable to read the situation, Take-Off blabbers, trying to impress the mercenary with Gutcruncher’s plans. Take-Off reveals nearly every secret Gutcruncher has, and is silenced by Axer, who has been staring the entire time at an Elite Guardsman, [[Delta Seeker]], who has been listening in the entire time. Unwilling to damage his reputation, Axer refuses to work with him, and leaves Take-Off to fret over what he’s going to tell the others. In [[Detrona]], [[Powerflash]] and his [[Stealth Team (G1)|Stealth Team]]-con man [[Tap-Out (Universe)|Tap-Out]], the somewhat disturbed [[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]], and [[Rumbler (G1)|Rumbler]], his no-nonsense brother-are briefed on this information by [[Sentinel Major]], who assigns them the task of stopping Gutcruncher. Powerflash doesn’t believe that any Decepticon could be that stupid, and assumes that it’s a trap. Luckily for him, he and the others always love to spring the trap. Powerflash has Rumbler and Sprocket get some [[Electronic paint job|electronic paint]] as he finishes the rest of his plan…

Back at [[Elite Guard]] HQ, Sentinel reports to [[Magnum]] on his troop deployments. Magnum, however, has the capture of the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s weighing heavy on him. Sentinel tries to cheer him up, telling him he already has two teams looking for them and the [[Strike Team]] ready to deploy, but Magnum tells him to call them back, knowing that [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)|Metalhawk]] could be emotionally compromised. Sentinel Major leaves, incensed at Magnum for overriding him, before colliding into [[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]]. Sentinel begins helping him pick up his dropped files, but when he finds an acquisition request from Powerflash with his forged signature, the outraged Sentinel stews off, leaving Ricochet behind. In Detrona, Sprocket and Rumbler finish painting up Powerflash and Tap-Out, or rather, neutrals “Bad Boy” and “Dealbreaker,” and the four go to inspect their new ship, the freighter ''[[Darklon (G1)|Darklon]]''. Sprocket interfaces with the ships computer, getting “her seal of approval,” much to Rumbler’s annoyance. The twins hide away in a fake utility chest in the cargo bay, ready to spring out when Powerflash needs them.

At Gutcruncher’s base, Take-Off manages to convince his superiors that the deal simply fell through, and that he’s on the look for another ship. Gutcruncher sends him off, and Take-Off goes to [[Roadgrabber]], getting him to help him out to Take-Off digging him [[Flames of Yesterday|out of rubble]]. This deal turns out to be with “Dealbreaker” and “Bad Boy”; Take-Off is lured in with the ''Darklon’s'' impressive size and “Bad Boy’s” fast-talking, so much so that he doesn’t even ask about any of the ships specs, and makes a deal with the “neutrals”. Upon returning to headquarters, Gutcruncher and Charger are less than pleased that Take-Off made no inquiries, but with the energy source so close and time short, decide to not press the issue, and go to board the ship. Initially, Gutcruncher is quite pleased with the ship, but when Take-Off detects two faint Autobot signals in the cargo hold, the Decepticon warlord is furious. Gutcruncher has Take-Off go with the others to figure out what the signatures were, while he goes to the flight deck to confront the “neutrals”. Upon arriving, he finds that the ship is in auto-pilot, and feels the tip of a gun barrel on his back. Poweflash and Tap-Out reveals their true identities to the warlord, telling Gutcruncher that his asteroid will be taken care of before he and any other Decepticons can get their hands on it. Tap-Out places him in [[stasis cuffs]], and leads him to the brig. Powerflash goes to the cargo bay to take care of the others, but upon arriving, the electronic paint he had scrapped off allows for them to detect his Autobot energy signature, and he is forced to take cover. Powerflash springs towards the chest containing Sprocket and Rumbler, who force the Decepticons to retreat. In the corridors, Roadgrabber’s constant cover fire begins to grate on Charger. The normally calm and composed Decepticon begins to breakdown as Roadgrabber refuses to stop, and snaps, throwing Take-Off aside and grabbing Roadgrabber. Charger begins to choke his subordinate before noticing Sprocket and Rumbler, and throws Roadgrabber aside, ready to take out the Autobots. Unfortunately for him, his anger makes him sloppy, and Rumbler simply knocks him out. In the brig, the stasis cuffs, designed to limit anger subroutines to make those in them more agreeable, have no effect on the angered Charger. Charger uses the energy bars to short circuit Gutcruncher’s stasis cuffs, and takes the other two the armory, breaking their cuffs and stealing weapons.

Arriving at the asteroid, the Autobots detect energy readings of the scales. Sprocket warns the others that the ship says the radiation levels could be dangerous, and Powerflash has Tap-Out go to retrieve Charger. Upon arriving at the empty cell, Tap-Out reaches for his radio, but is knocked back by Gutcruncher, who jury-rigs the radio into a makeshift bomb for leverage. Outside, Rumbler and Powerflash wait on Sprocket to arrive with the survey equipment, but are soon forced to surrender by the heavily armed Decepticons. Sprocket soon joins them, but lets the others know that he forgot to charge the weapons the Decepticons are using since the last time. Gutcruncher informs them over the loudspeaker that he and the others will leave them behind once they have harvested the energy. Roadgrabber heads inside to find the recovered Tap-Out, while the other six head for the energy source. Upon arrival, Gutcruncher ignores Charger’s warnings, and goes to touch the crystal, setting off a reaction that strikes all six near the crater, knocking them out. Gutcruncher is eventually awakened when Roadgrabber calls in to tell him Tap-Out’s been taken care of; seeing the crystal depowered, he orders the others to transform and return to the ship, but they find themselves unable to. Arriving back at the ship, they attempt to close the cargo doors, but Rumbler manages to stop it from closing. The Decepticons find that their purloined weapons are useless, and Powerflash and Sprocket assist Rumbler, the energy giving them enough strength to force the doors open. Gutcruncher goes to activate the auto-defenses, while the other three stay to fight; Rumbler punches out Take-Off, Sprocket throttles Roadgrabber, and Tap-Out uses his vehicle mode to send Charger flying. Powerflash goes after Gutcruncher, whose attempts to activate the defenses are refused by the computer. Seeing no way out, Gutcruncher sets off the bomb…which goes off in a distance away from the ship. Rumbler knocks him out, and as the crystal reacts to the explosion, the ''Darklon'' blasts off back to Cybertron. Sometime later, [[Rest-Q (G1)|Rest-Q]] and [[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]] report that the three are perfectly healthy, and that they will be able to transform again once the radiation wears off. How long that may be, they don’t know. Sentinel Major congratulates the team for their success, and questions them on how they managed to stop Gutcruncher’s bomb and why the ship didn’t work for them. Tap-Out reveals that he was conscious when Gutcruncher created the bomb and relocated it after, while Sprocket claims that the ''Darklon'' didn’t like him. Sentinel then goes on to inform them that the asteroid was a chunk of [[Hydrus Four]], and that the pieces are beginning to re-enter Cybertron’s atmosphere. The Guard is on the look for the [[nucleon (substance)|energy]] signature in the meteorites, but Tap-Out figures it’s nothing to worry about.

In his fortress, [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] watches the proceedings in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] of the Decepticon War Council. Deathsaurus notes that Hook and Reflector have fallen under Megatron’s command, and that Shockwave never showed up. Deathsaurus watches as Falcon takes the stand, bringing a supposed “message” from Deathsaurus. [[Lyzack (Victory)|Lyzack]] steps in to tell him that the captain of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Skyraider-Seeker Brigade]] is here to meet him, but Deathsaurus tells her to wait. Falcon presses a button on the box containing the message, and in a few seconds, all 5 warlords, Falcon, and Deathsaurus secret camera are vaporized. Pleased, Deathsaurus has Lyzack bring in [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who congratulates his commander for his victory, although with less Warlords, he worries that the Elite Guard might focus more on them now. Deathsaurus brushes off his concerns, telling him he has [[Bruticus (G1)|something]] to deal with them, and tells him that he needs a new lieutenant…

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Halonix Maximus]] (4)
*[[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]] (13)
*[[Rumbler (G1)|Rumbler]] (14)
*[[Tap-Out (Universe)|Tap-Out]] (17)
*[[Powerflash]] (18)
*[[Sentinel Major]] (19)
*[[Delta Seeker|Delta-Seeker]] (22)
*[[Magnum]] (23)
*[[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]] (24)
*[[R-Third]] (25)
*[[Rest-Q (G1)|Rest-Q]] (27)
*[[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]] (28)
|c2=
*[[Abacus]] (1)
*[[Datamine]] (2)
*[[Deadbolt]] (3)
*[[Trannis]] (5)
*[[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] (6)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (7)
*[[Preditron]] (8)
*[[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]] (9)
*[[Zardak]] (10)
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] (11)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (12)
*[[Charger]] (15)
*[[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] (16)
*[[Take-Off]] (20)
*[[Axer (G1)|Axer]] (21)
*[[Roadgrabber]] (26)
*[[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] (29)
*[[Lyzack (Victory)|Lyzack]] (30)
*[[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball]] (31)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (32)
}}

==Notes==
*Characters mentioned who do not appear include: [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], [[Halogen (G1)|Halogen]], [[Radio AM Robot]], the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], [[Blue Bacchus]], [[Octus (G1)|Octus]], [[Legonis]], [[The One]], [[Roadfire]], [[Big Bang]], [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)|Metalhawk]], [[Sentinel EnN]], [[R-First]], [[R-Second]], [[Yoketron (G1)|Yoketron]], [[Grandus (ROC)|Grandus]], [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], [[Breakaway (G1)|Breakaway]], [[Rosanna (KP)|Rosanna]], [[Roadstorm]], and [[Guardian robot|GADEPs]].

===Continuity notes===
* Several details about the make-up of the Elite Guard are mentioned for the first time outside of the OTFCC panel at [[BotCon 2010]]. The Elite Guard is split up into several teams, including:
** The story's main cast, the [[Stealth Team (G1)|Stealth Team]].
** The [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], also known as the Special Ops Team (their renaming explained as being the result of the name "Combaticon" receiving bad publicity.)
** The [[Alpha Team]], under [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]]; they are not mentioned in Sentinel Major's mobilization report, being currently stationed at the [[Centry Quadrant]] during the story, as mentioned in "The Coming Storm".
** Metalhawk's team, dubbed the [[Strike Team]].
** The [[Artillery Team]], seen at the beginning of the story but unnamed. Made up of Halonix Maximus, [[Padlock (G1)|Padlock]] (who, being a sniper, most likely was the one who painted the Decepticon bunker at the beginning of the story), [[Windsail]], and [[Clear Out]].
** The [[Recon Team]], made up of Roadfire, Delta Seeker, Crosscut, and Rest-Q. Both it and the Artillery Team go unnamed in the story.
** The [[Fast Attack Team]], whose members are unnamed in-story; it is composed of [[Ranger]], [[Blacker]], [[Braver]], and [[Laster]].
* Abacus makes reference to the [[Hall of Records]], from ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Surprise Party]]".
* Reflector commands an army called the Photons, all of whom are identical to himself/themselves; presumably, this explains the legions of identical "Reflectors" seen in the first season of the ''The Transformers'' cartoon.
* Hook is among the Decepticon warlords in the first meeting. Of note, this takes place ''before'' his and the other Constructicons brainwashing by Megatron in "[[The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme]]"; later fiction in the Wings universe would explain this seeming discrepancy. Hook is noted to take interest in technology found in the ruins of [[Gygax]]; Sprocket's comment's later in the story, along with [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]' profile in issue [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 36|#36]] of the Club magazine would make it clear that this is combiner technology.
* Thunderwing and Blue Bacchus were noted to be captured by the Elite Guard in "[[The Coming Storm: Part 3]]".
* The Combaticons were captured by Deathsaurus in "The Coming Storm: Part 3".
* Pneuma-lions were previously mentioned in "[[Flames of Yesterday]]".
* Roadgrabber was buried alive by the Elite Guard in "Flames of Yesterday"; Take-Off notes that he stumbled across him while in [[Median]].
* Powerflash names drops [[Crystal City]], introduced in "The Secret of Omega Supreme".

===Transformers references===
* Multiple new members of the Elite Guard are introduced in this story, including:
** The members of the Stealth Team. Powerflash and Rumbler were European exclusive [[Action Master]]s, while Sprocket was an Action Master from the American toyline; he still has his [[Attack Cruiser]], much like how [[Over-Run (G1)|Over-Run]] still has his [[Attack Copter]]. Tap-Out is the odd one out, being an exclusive from [[BotCon 2002]].
** Halonix Maximus (AKA Halo and Gigantron) is based off the holographic Autobot seen in ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Heavy Metal War]]". According to this story, he transforms into a bomber. Sentinel notes that Big Bang gave him the callsign "Gigantron"-Gigantron was an alternative named considered for Halo by Fun Publications.
** The Stealth Team, whose disparate members include their commander, Roadfire, a [[Powered Master]] from the ''Zone'' toyline; Delta Seeker, an Autobot from the ''Robotmasters'' toyline; Crosscut, an [[e-Hobby]] exclusive based on the ''Diaclone'' version of [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]; and Rest-Q, named after the [[Rest-Q (GoBots)|GoBot]] and based on a prototypical version of [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] seen in the [[Toy Fair 1986]] catalogue.
* Datamine hails from the [[Badlands (Cybertron)|Badlands]], an area of Cybertron introduced in the BotCon "[[Reaching the Omega Point]]" storyline.
* Datamine claims that Deathsaurus has "a stack of gold coins as tall as an [[Omega Guardian]]." The Omega Guardians were introduced in "[[Spotlight: Hot Rod]]".
* The Decepticon Warlords, too, are composed of numerous Easter eggs, including:
** The main warlord in this story, Gutcrucher, one of the Action Masters from the end of ''The Transformers'' toyline. His minions, Take-Off and Charger, were European-exclusive Action Masters.
** Trannis, a Decepticon warlord mentioned in the one-page prose story "[[Cybertron: The Middle Years!]]" from the UK Marvel ''The Transformers'' comic.
** His successor, Straxus, who showed up as the Decepticon leader on Cybertron in the early issues of the Marvel US ''The Transformers'' comic. His position as lord of [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] is referenced here.
** Zardak, who, aside from being a reference to another toyline of transforming robots, (see "Real-world references"), is repurposed from the ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Jetfire (G1)|Dark Skyfire]] toy.
** Cannonball, referencing the pirate of the [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|same name]] from the ''Cybertron'' toyline. The Maraudicons were named for a design created by author Jesse Wittenrich for custom ''Transformers'' sticker website, Reprolabels.
** Preditron is repurposed from the evil version of [[Beast-Bot]] from the Playskool ''Go-Bots'' toyline. His subfaction, the [[Destronger]]s, take their name for the name of the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s in the ''Car Robots'' series.
* Gygax was introduced in "[[The New World]]".
* Sprocket's imaginary friends include Councilor [[Halogen (G1)|Halogen]], [[Grandus (ROC)|Grandus]], and Sensei [[Yoketron (G1)|Yoketron]], characters from ''[[Transformers: Exodus|Exodus]]'', ''[[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]]'', and ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' respectively. All of them are indicated to be real, but Sprocket doesn't actually know them like he claims.
* The asteroid featured in this story and Charger's obsession with it reference his original bio, which noted that in his free time, he researched how to harness energy from a burning meteor.
* Charger's findings "spur excitement in Gutcruncher's rigid grill structure"; "rigid grill structure" was one of the early online Transformers fandom memes, based on a confused parsing of a post about ''Beast Wars'' [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] and a quote by {{w|Tom Servo}} that served as said poster's signature.
* Among the patrons at the bar that Take-Off meets Axer at (likely [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]], due to the cross-factional nature of the bar) are Constructicons, [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Recordicons]], and Cassettrons (the Japanese name for Recordicons).
* Radio AM Robot was among the South American-exclusive toy releases for the original ''The Transformers'' toyline from licensee [[Comando Toys]].
* Axer was another Action Master from the tail end of ''The Transformers'' toyline.
* Take-Off claims Gutcruncher can take a [[Stratotronic Jet|stratotronic fighter jet]] and turn it into a mobile headquarters and a tank-the Statotronic Jet that Gutcruncher's toy with, of course, does just that.
* Tap-Out is stated to have a [[65356-9292-346]] body, a designation introduced into the ''Animated'' continuity by ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' for [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]'s body-type. The numbers are taken from the barcode number for Bumblebee's Deluxe class toy.
* Electronic paint originates from ''Animated'' episode "[[Where Is Thy Sting?]]".
* Octus and Legonis were part of the Decepticon [[Triumvirate]] seen in the Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' comics.
* Tap-Out's "Dealbreaker" paint-job is based on the Japanese-exclusive black variant of the [[Fun4All]] keychain re-release of the original [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] toy, the toy which Tap-Out was redecoed from. Powerflash's Bad Boy disguise, meanwhile, is based on the ''GoBots'' Renegade [[Bad Boy|of the same name]] , using his original olive green and silver colors instead of the blue and white of Bad Boy's [[e-HOBBY]] release.
* According to Wittenrich, Breakaway is G1 version of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]]. His design would be based on the original [[Seeker (body-type)|Decepticon Jet]] trio's toys, in the colors of unreleased "Conehead" [[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]] from ''Generation 2''. This was inspired by ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Breakaway sharing a mold with that incarnation of [[Thrust (Movie)|Thrust]].
* The lights of the ''Darklon's'' control board is noted to make Sprocket's face look like "Rosanna's retro dance floors"; Rosanna was an Autobot cassette introduced in the ''Kiss Players'' franchise.
* Tap-Out enhances his disguise with a [[cy-garette]], referencing the [[cy-gar]], a piece of technlogy introduced in IDW Publishing's ''All Hail Megatron'.
* [[Ballobot]]s and [[basketrek]] were mentioned in issue [[Aerialbots over America!|#21]] of the Marvel ''The Transformers'' comic.
* Roadstorm is repurpsed from the ''Galaxy Force'' Roadstorm toy, sold in America as ''Cybertron'' [[Lugnutz]].
* Rigel III was mentioned in issue [[The Cosmic Carnival|#44]] of the Marvel ''The Transformers'' comic.
* Roadgrabber claims that he was buried underground while fighting an army of GADEPs, the Japanese name for the [[Guardian robot]]s.
* Charger inquires Take-Off as to whether or not the ''Darklon'' has a number of items, all of which correspond to Action Master [[Slicer (Decepticon)|Slicer]]'s [[Power Plans]].
* An alternative form of stasis cuffs (a technology introduced in ''Animated'') are used by Powerflash and his team in this story; instead of freezing all motor functions, they dampen the aggressive sub-routines of whomever they're attached to, rendering them child-like.
* While affixed with stasis cuffs, the pacified Take-Off claims that Charger has a "fire beast" inside him. [[Fire Beast]] is the name of Charger's Action Master partner.
* Although it's never actually stated in-story, the energy crystal is [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]], as shown by its effects on those exposed to its energy; the asteroid it was on was a chunk from the planet of [[Hydrus Four]], the origin of Nucleon in the Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics.

===Real world references===
* The story (including its title) pays homage to ''{{w|The A-Team}}''. Each of the characters homage a member of the titular team; Powerflash takes the place of {{w|John "Hannibal" Smith}}; Tap-Out's portrayal is based on {{w|Templeton Peck}}; Rumbler replaces {{w|B. A. Baracus}}; and Sprocket fills the role of {{w|Howling Mad Murdock}}.
* Abacus' speech patterns and purple coloration homage Preacherbot from ''{{w|Futurama}}''. Datamine mockingly calls him "Preacher-Bot" at one point.
* Decepticon warlord Zardak and his Maladroids were inspired by the ''[http://www.toyarchive.com/Convertors/Convertors.html Convertors]'' toyline. Zardak was a small version of the ''Macross'' VF-1S Super Valkyrie toy; the larger version, of course, was released in ''The Transformers'' toyline as Jetfire.
* The city the Stealth Team is stationed in, [[Detrona]], is named for [[Detroit]] and Daytona Beach.
* The [[Transmorpher Freeway]] is named for The Asylum's {{w|Transmorphers|knock-off film}} of the 2007 ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' film.
* Tap-Out quips that "sometimes missiles don't fall far from the sprue", paraphrasing the idiom "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" (plastic sprues, of course, are also known as plastic trees).
* Take-Off indicates that Gutcruncher's headquarters are located near an [[Energon-Os]] ad; Energon-Os were part of a skit from some of the [[BotCon]] voice actor panels, where actors would perform a sales pitch for the fictional cereal as the characters they voice.
* R-Third is named and based off of Arthur, partner of {{w|Tick (comics)|The Tick}}, whom Sentinel Major's inspiration, ''Animated'' [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]], was visually based on.
* The ''Darklon'' takes her name from [[Destro]]'s [[Darklon (Cobra)|distant cousin]], from ''G.I. Joe''.
* Take-Off is noted to turn into a three-wheel Speedstar, named for an automotive shop in Ontario that author Jesse Wittenrich had felt was a good name for an 80's cartoon-related story.
* Powerflash/"Bad Boy" claims that "every con and bot from here to [[Treskellon]] with a ship" is talking about Take-Off's need for a ship. Treskellon is named for the planet from ''[[Star Trek]]'', Triskelion.
* Rest-Q and Crosscut's pairing is inspired by the duo of Tocot and Grunchlk from ''{{w|Farscape}}''.
* Zardak notes he has a relative in the Centry Quadrant. Going off of the ''Convertors'' toy bios, this is a ''Transformers'' version of his brother, Zark.

===Trivia===
* A poll was held on the Official Transformers Collectors Club' forums to choose which Elite Guard team would be the subject of the next prose story. The Stealth Team won with nearly half the overall votes, beating the [[Recon Team]], [[Artillery Team]], and the [[Fast Attack Team]].

==External links==
* [http://transformersclub.com/prose/A_Team_Effort.pdf "A Team Effort"] at The Official Transformers Collectors' Club

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Thundercracker (G1)/toys

2019-06-13T17:13:53Z

Rei Ayanami: /* War for Cybertron: Siege */

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[[File:G1 Thundercracker Packaging Art.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
[[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 (usually) soon follows.

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1toy thundercracker.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''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.

: The [[Milton Bradley]] release of Thundercracker in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain was bizarrely enough sold in [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Toys|Starscream]] boxes, with factory-applied Starscream stickers. Your guess is as good as ours. Meanwhile, the Italian release of Thundercracker (as "Vampiro") by [[GiG]] put him in a generic "Distructor Planes" box, featuring names and tech specs for all three planes in the assortment.

: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)/toys|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)/toys|Ramjet]], and [[Thrust (G1)/toys|Thrust]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-decepticon-jets-thundercracker/397/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Thundercracker at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Generation 1 Thundercracker at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy-ActionMaster-Thundercracker.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Do not look directly at him, unless you have sunglasses and/or Pepto Bismol handy.]]
*'''Solo Mission Jet Plane with Action Master 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 resembling an F-117 Nighthawk that converts 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]]. In fact, this slightly horrifying color scheme would later be used for ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Thundercracker (SG)|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Decepticon/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Action Master Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Machine Wars===
[[File:MWThundercracker toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|No, seriously, this guy is Thundercracker.]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Basic, 1996)
**''Accessories'': Two-part rifle

: Sharing a mold once again with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|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]]ed 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)#Toys|Dirge]], ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Skyfire (RID)#Toys|Skyfire]], ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' [[Wingstun#Toys|Wingstun]], and the "[[Dawn of Future's Past]]" version of [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Timelines|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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[[File:G1toy reissue thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''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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[[File:G1toy commemorative series thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''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===
[[File:Smallest transforming thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|You little Thunder 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)/toys|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===
[[File:RobotMastersThundercracker.jpg|right|upright=1.67|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===
[[File:TitaniumHeroesWWThundercracker.jpg|right|upright=1.67|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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[[File:Classics Thundercracker Toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|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, ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]''/''Classics'' Thundercracker was eventually released as part of the "Games of Deception" boxset exclusive to [[BotCon 2007]], along with [[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Timelines|Bugbite]], [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Timelines|Dirge]], [[Dreadwind (G1)#Timelines|Dreadwind]], and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Timelines|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 {{w|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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/BCThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Classics Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
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[[File:Henkei Thundercracker toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|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===
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[[File:MP Thundercracker toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|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]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]].
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[[File:MP11TT Thundercracker.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Good news everybody - yet another MP seeker.]]

*'''Thundercracker''' (November 2015)
**''ID Number'': '''MP-11T'''
**''Accessories'': 2 null rays, orange hologram pilot figurine
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:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, MP-11T Thundercracker is a redeco of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|MP-11 Masterpiece Starscream]], with its coloration based on his animation model. The figure is limited to 2000 pieces. This Thundercracker features some extensive retooling to wind the ''Masterpiece'' Seeker design back into the 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 Machine Guns attached to extending armatures that mean they no longer have to be [[Partformer|removed]] for transformation. Like [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece11SW|MP11SW Skywarp]], but unlike MP-11 Starscream and the cartoon, the insignias on his wings are the correct way up in robot mode.

:When purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, Thundercracker comes with a collector coin, mounted on a card styled like Thundercracker's chest, waist and wings.

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===Encore===
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[[File:G1toy encore skywarp thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''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===
[[File:Alternitytoy thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''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 {{w|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===
[[File:Genthundercracker.JPG|right|upright=1.67|thumb|You could have me, and you probably want me.]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Deluxe Class, 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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====GDO====
[[File:Generationstoy-LegendsThundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|As if the guns on his arms weren't enough.]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Legends Class, 2012)
**''Accessories'': Two guns

:''Generations'' 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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[[File:Generationstoy-UltimateGiftSet.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|right]]
*'''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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====Thrilling 30====
[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-Thundercracker-SDCC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''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)/toys#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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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-Thundercracker-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''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)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)#HKACGCONMetroplex|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver.

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[[File:Generationstoy-Thrilling30Thundercracker.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Deluxe Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #006'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[2014]]-[[March 29|03-29]]'''
**''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 [[alternate mode|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 utilized as ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' Thundercracker and was also redecoed into TakaraTomy ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Skywarp (WFC)#Generations|Skywarp]] as well as ''Thrilling 30'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Generations|Skywarp]]. Compared to the Starscream and Skywarp versions however, Thundercracker's joints are considerably looser for reasons unknown.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/GenThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Thrilling 30 Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:Generations 30 legends Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Legends Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' 2 cannons
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends toys, Thundercracker is a redeco of ''Thrilling 30'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#GenLegends|Starscream]], based on [[Guido Guidi]]'s Seeker design from IDW's [[The Transformers (IDW)|original ongoing series]]. Thundercracker includes a collector card featuring art from the "[[To the Rescue]]" episode of ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]''.

:His current stock photo is mistranformed: His wings are not flipped up.

:This mold was also used to make ''Thrilling 30'' [[Acid Storm (G1)#GenLegends|Acid Storm]] and ''Combiner Wars'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLegends|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWLegThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Legends Thundercracker at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Generations Leader TC.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Seven guns but no [[Buster (IDW)|dog]].]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Leader Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, 2 arm cannons, 2 leg cannons, 2 "Seeker guns"

:Thundercracker is an extensive retool of ''Generations Thrilling 30'' Leader Class [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]], replacing the head, chest, upper arms, and wings so as to resemble the same Guidi design as the preceding Legends Class figure. He transforms from a robot into a jet fighter, and includes Jetfire's original missile launcher and four limb-mounted weapons, plus two new guns based on the traditional Seeker arm rifles. He also features a faux cockpit.

:Thundercracker does not include Jetfire's "Turbo Thruster" booster pack accessory, but is still compatible with it. In an undocumented feature, any of his other guns can be mounted on the sides of his missile launcher, or all of them can be combined together to create an enormous multi-barreled weapon.

:This mold was also used to make ''Generations Combiner Wars'' Leader Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Skywarp]].
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====Alt-Modes====
[[File:Alt-Modes Thundercracker.jpg|250px|thumb]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
:A redeco of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Starscream]], Thundercracker is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a jet when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first two cases of the toyline.

:This mold was also used to make ''Alt-Modes'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Skywarp]], [[Acid Storm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Acid Storm]] and [[Sunstorm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Sunstorm]], and would have been retooled into [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Dirge]].
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====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFC-Siege-WFC-S39-Voyager-Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|300px|right|thumb|upright=1.67| You're gonna switch his head with Starscream's, aren't you?]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S39'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-35'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 25]], 2019'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"
:Part of the third wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' Voyager Class figures, Thundercracker is a redeco and slight head [[retool]] of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]], transforming from a heavily Generation 1-inspired robot to a Cybertronian 'tetrajet' based on the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]' appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" and back; although the jet mode has the robot legs sticking out from the undercarriage. He includes two "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers," which can mount on his upper arms, or under the wings in jet mode. His face was retooled with a smirk.

:Fitting with the rest of ''Siege'', Thundercracker has [[5 mm post]]s on his biceps, forearms, shins, under his feet (thrusters), and wings. The 3 mm pegs on his shins, forearms, left bicep, and the tips of his Null-Rays can accommodate effects parts sold separately. Like the rest of ''Siege'', his robot mode focuses on articulation, with double-jointed elbows, knees that bend at nearly 180 degrees, ankle rockers, and waist articulation, being notable articulation points for a Seeker toy. Being a rather heavy shellformer, Thundercracker can be separated into both a wingless robot mode and a nearly complete tetrajet easily, via a friction hinge.
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===Chronicle===
[[File:Chronicletoy ez thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|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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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreOtoy KreonThundercracker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Sentinel Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Pieces'': '''386'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, Soundwave, Thundercracker, Fire Chief
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on blasters

: The Sentinel Prime construction set comes with a Thundercracker Kreon. He has a helmet, wing back that attaches around his neck, and two blasters that clip onto his arms. This Kreon mold was also used for [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Thundercracker at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy ThundercrackerC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Most Indecisive
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on blasters

: This version of Thundercracker has much more extensive toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, though his base plastic is distinctly cartoon-based baby blue.

:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "[[Kreon Class of 1984]]". Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Class of 1984 Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Bot Shots===
[[File:Bot_Shots_Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B009'''
***''Fist strength'': '''255'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''800'''
***''Sword strength'': '''565'''

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'', Thundercracker is unsurprisingly a redeco of [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], turning into a [[super deformed]] jet. An impact to the jet's nose will trigger his spring-loaded transformation back to robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===BeCool===
[[File:BeCool thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Blue Jet (Thundercracker) ''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''B14'''

:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Blue Jet" is practically identical to the ''Bot Shots'' Thundercracker toy, the only difference being that his stickers don't depict power levels but instead drawings of his vehicle mode, a jet's cockpit interior and a fighter pilot's helmet.
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:TRU Masterpiece Thundercracker.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|You probably want me, but you can't afford me.]]
*'''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'']] 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.

:Other than the replaced incendiary guns, Thundercracker comes with all the accessories included with the previous releases of the mold, with Dr. Arkeville being replaced with the newer hologram pilot figurine. He features several whimsical [[tampograph]]s, which include Thundercracker holding [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|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===
[[File:United Thundercracker Toy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|To think that a few years ago, there wasn't enough of me to go around...]]
*'''Seekers: Aces''' (2012-[[December 21|12-21]])
**''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)/toys|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|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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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:ConstructBots thundercracker stockphoto.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.65]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Scout, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''41'''
: Part of Wave 2 of Construct-Bots Scouts, Thundercracker can transform into a jet.

: Surprisingly, Thundercracker is not a [[redeco]] of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Starscream]] Construct-Bots toy, but does borrow most of his parts. His head is a retool of Starscream's, changing his smirk into an angrier face. Instead of using [[Blitzwing (G1)#Construct-Bots|Blitzwing]]'s wing and gatling gun parts, Thundercracker uses Triple-Changer [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Bumblebee]]'s wing, back armor, and nosecone parts, as well as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]'s blasters.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66 | Baby! Baby! I'm a baby! I'm zero years old!]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (2015-[[September 19|09-19]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-31'''

:A redeco and minor retool of ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Starscream]], Thundercracker transforms from a [[super deformed]] F-15 to a cute chubby little robot. His face has been changed from Starscream's smirk into a more sullen expression.

:This mold was also retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Skywarp]] and [[Jetfire (G1)#Q-Transformers|Jetfire]].

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*'''Decepticons 3-Figure Set''' (2016)
**''ID number:'' '''QTFS-03'''

:During the second ''Q-Transformers'' series, the Thundercracker toy was available in a three-pack alongside [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Skywarp]]. He is identical to the original ''Q-Transformers'' toy.

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|Thunderwarp? Skycracker?]]
*'''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===
[[File: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===
[[File:HOC Thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|"'Heros' of Cybertron huh, well why am I here when I'm the bad guy?"]]
*'''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===
[[File: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===
[[File:Titanium-toy RMThundercracker.JPG|right|upright=1.1|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===
[[File:Robotheroesjazzthundercracker.jpg|right|upright=1.4|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)/toys|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===
[[File:PalisadesThundercracker.jpg|thumb|Thundercracker {{w|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===
[[File:DST08 ThundercrackerBust.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''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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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:LoyalSubjects thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.65]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Gun
:This 3-inch tall vinyl figurine of Thundercracker was released by the [[The Loyal Subjects]] in their first wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] ''Transformers'' figures. He shares his mold with the simultaneously-released Loyal Subjects Starscream figurine, and was later redecoed to create the [[Rainmaker]] trio and [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. He was available at a ratio of two out of every sixteen figures in the wave.
::*''[https://www.theloyalsubjects.com/store/transformers-mini-series-casepack More information on Thundercracker and the rest of wave 1 at TheLoyalSubjects.com]
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===D-Style===
[[File:DStyle thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.65]]
*'''Skywarp & Thundercracker''' (09-2015)
**''ID number:'' 48
**''Accessories:'' Scowling face, smirking face, shouting face, open hand, closed hands, mini F15 jet

:This [[super deformed]] Thundercracker model kit was produced by [[Kotobukiya]] as part of their franchise-spanning ''[[D-Style]]'' line, available in a two-pack with an identical model of [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#D-Style|Skywarp]]. Like [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#D-Style|Megatron]] he comes with three different faces and in line with the rest of the line, comes with a miniature figurine of his alt mode figure. He also contains a replaceable open hand. His chest contains flip-up panels in his chest that reveal missile racks based on the weapons seen in the Generation 1 episode "Fire on the Mountain". His incendiary guns can be removed and wielded as guns, and he can also hold Megatron's gun. The kit is only partially painted, and a guide is included with paint colors to help the buyer finish the kit themselves.

:This mold was also used to make ''D-Style'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#D-Style|Starscream]].

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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn10-thundercracker.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Skywarp''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN10'''
**''Accessories:'' alternate hands, display stand.

:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this [[super deformed]] G1 Thundercracker is a redeco of Mecha Nations [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|Starscream]] with a new face. He stands 6" tall and is articulated, featuring a shiny metallic color scheme, removable armor and replacement hands. He also features LED light up eyes, Decepticon insignias on his wings, null rays and thrusters in his feet, for use when he's "hovering", mounted on the included display stand.

:This figure was also redecoed with a different new face into Mecha Nations [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Mecha Nations|Skywarp]], with whom he was a 2015 Toy Soul exhibition exclusive.

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===Flame Toys===
[[File:FlameToys-FuraiModel-05-Thundercracker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (May 2019)
**''Number:'' '''05'''

:Part of the ''Furai Model'' line of articulated {{w|Gundam model|Gunpla}} model kits from [[Flame Toys]], Thundercracker is a redeco of the [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Flame Toys|Starscream]] model kit.
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==Notes==
*In addition to being the basis of ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Thundercracker (SG)|Thundercracker]], the [[#ActionMaster|Action Master version]] of Thundercracker also made an [[Easter egg]] cameo as a generic Decepticon in [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|''The Transformers'' vol. 2]] [[The Transgressors|#44]].

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Cyber Missions 3

2019-06-05T03:28:16Z

Rei Ayanami: /* Synopsis */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Cyber Missions]]'' #3
|image=CyberMissions3-Lockdown.jpg‎
|caption=
|prev=Cyber Missions 2
|next=Cyber Missions 4
|production company=[[TG Studios]]
|animation studio=[[TG Studios]], [[ArtDuck Studios]], & [[Meanlow Studio]]
|written by=[[Scott Beatty]]
|executive producer=[[Aaron Archer]], [[Erin Hillman]], & [[Michael Verrecchia]]
|airdate=[[March 4]], 2010}}

'''Ratchet battles Lockdown.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] is the only [[Autobot]] at [[NEST]] headquarters, and all of the [[human]] team members are asleep. He is firing his [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] blaster at a portable stereo in order to make adjustments, when he is contacted by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. Optimus notifies him that [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] is causing trouble in [[Mission City]]. Ratchet goes to confront the [[Decepticon]].

Ratchet briefly chases Lockdown through the city until he is able to score a hit with his EMP blaster. They both transform and exchange words. Ratchet attempts to shoot Lockdown, but his EMP blaster malfunctions. Lockdown thrashes Ratchet with his hook, steals his EMP blaster, and gets away.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] (1)
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (voice) (2)
|c2=
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] (3)
}}

==Quotes==
"Lockdown's definitely my own worst enemy."
:—'''Ratchet'''

"When will you learn, Ratchet? Science will not win this war."
:—'''Lockdown'''

==Notes==
===Animation or technical errors===
* The establishing shots of the episode send the camera flying around the buildings of Mission City, ultimately zooming through the window of a skyscraper when the visuals cut immediately to Ratchet testing his EMP blaster. This would normally mean that Ratchet is inside that building, but dialog indicates that is not the case. Instead, Ratchet is at NEST headquarters countless miles away, and Optimus Prime tells him to head to Mission City.

===Continuity errors===
* Mission City was previously located in either California or Nevada, but this episode's chase takes place on [[Interstate 95]], which in the real world runs up and down the east coast of the [[United States of America|United States]].

===Transformers references===
* Ratchet is in his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe class body.
* A big deal is made about Lockdown being larger than Ratchet. This is an awkward reference to their Deluxe class toy [[scale]], for which Lockdown has the larger toy. The two aren't shown side-by-side, so it is unclear how much bigger Lockdown is, but it is hard to imagine how a sports car could be significantly larger than a Hummer. Then again, the [[Lockdown (Animated)| Animated Lockdown]] was also quite a large Transformer for his alt mode, both in fiction and toy scale, so it's probably a character trait.
* ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]] also stole ''Animated'' [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]'s EMP device in the episode "[[The Thrill of the Hunt]]".
** Ratchet and Lockdown also share a violent history together, another reference to the episode.

===Foreign dubbing===
'''Cantonese'''
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 31]], [[2010]]

'''Latin American Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Ciber Misiones 3'''" ("Cyber Missions 3")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[September 21|21 September]] [[2010]] (Official airdate)
*The intended airdate for this episode was [[September 20]], however, for reasons unknown, it was aired the following day instead.

==External links==
*[http://www.hubworld.com/watch/608228091001/transformers-cyber-missions-3 ''Transformers: Cyber Missions'' #3]
*[http://www.hasbro.com/es_MX/play/details.cfm?guid=66B20689-19B9-F369-1069-FCDB7BF43296&src=endeca ''Transformers: Ciber Misiones'' #3 (Spanish version)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ir41EE1IM0 ''Cyber Missions'' #3 (Cantonese version)]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cyber Missions 03}}
[[Category:Cyber Missions episodes]]

The Planet-Eater!

2019-05-19T17:19:07Z

Rei Ayanami: /* Differences with the film */

{{comicstory|seriesissue=''[[Transformers: The Movie (Marvel comic)|The Transformers: The Movie]]'' #1
|next=Judgment Day!
|title="The Planet Eater!"
|image=TFTM1.jpg
|caption=Ultra Magnus can't deal with this lousy coloring, or his own off-model rendition, now!
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|date=August [[1986]]
|coverdate=December 1986
|adaptation=[[Ralph Macchio]]
|breakdowns=[[Don Perlin]]
|finishes=[[Ian Akin]] and [[Brian Garvey]]
|colors=[[Nelson Yomtov]]
|lettering=[[Janice Chiang]]
|editor=[[Bob Budiansky]]
}}
'''While the Autobots and Decepticons fight a crucial battle on Earth, something threatens the very existence of Cybertron.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:ThePlanetEater destruction of lithone.jpg|left|upright=1.25|thumb]]
In deep space, the planet [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]] is under attack, buildings and inhabitants alike destroyed by a deadly acidic mist that enshrouds the world. Forced to watch as his friend [[Arblus]] goes up in flames before his eyes, a sole [[Lithone (species)|Lithone]] named [[Kranix (G1)|Kranix]] manages to escape his homeworld's destruction by transforming to a spacecraft mode and fleeing. Behind him, Lithone disintegrates... and through the acidic cloud where once it orbited emerges the architect of its destruction, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], a monstrous, metallic planet. Having feasted on Lithone, Unicron now turns his sights on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]....

The year is [[2005]], and although the [[Decepticon]]s still rule Cybertron, from secret staging grounds on two of Cybertron's moons, the [[Autobot]]s are preparing to retake the planet. To fuel their impending strike against the Decepticons, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] sends [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and a group of Autobots on a mission to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] on [[Earth]] to collect the necessary [[energon cube]]s—but unfortunately, plans for this mission are overheard by the spying [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]. The cassette reports his findings to [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], who proceeds to lead the Decepticons in intercepting the Earth-bound shuttle and slaying its crew, taking the vessel for their own in order to invade Autobot City using the Autobots' own ship as cover.

[[File:MatrixCoconut1.jpg|left|upright=1.25|thumb|To you, old friend, I leave my coconut collection.]]

On Earth, the shuttle's approach is detected by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]'s son [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], and he and the young Autobot [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] head to [[Lookout Mountain]] outside Autobot City to watch its approach. As the ship sets down on the landing pad, however, Daniel is first to notice the Decepticons pouring out. Under the direction of city commander [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]], the Autobots scramble to prepare the city for battle, transforming it into its armored fortress mode, but Megatron counters by having the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] combine into [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], who begins tearing his way into the city.

[[File:GalvatronTFMMarvel1.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb|right|Read in Spock's voice.]]

Summoned by a distress call from [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], Optimus Prime arrives with reinforcements. While the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] tackle Devastator, Prime confronts Megatron himself. A brutal one-on-one battle ensues, with both sustaining heavy injuries. Feigning defeat, Megatron is able to seize a discarded pistol from amid the wreckage of the battlefield and shoot Prime dead on, but with the last of his strength, Prime strikes Megatron a powerful blow, and both leaders collapse. With the tide of battle turned, the Decepticons recover the fallen Megatron and flee aboard [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Optimus Prime appoints Ultra Magnus the next Autobot leader and passes to him the [[Matrix of Leadership]], before succumbing to his wounds and dying.

As the embattled Decepticons journey through space, Astrotrain informs them that they must jettison dead weight or they'll never make it back to Cybertron. The healthy Decepticons vote to toss their wounded comrades out out into space, and the conniving [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] ensures that Megatron is set adrift with them. In time, however, the wounded Decepticons cross paths with Unicron, who pulls them down to his surface with a tractor beam. Unicron offers Megatron a deal: destroy the Autobot Matrix of Leadership in exchange for a new body and troops. Megatron resists at first, but is "convinced" to agree when he realises that destruction at Unicron's hands is the only alternative. Unicron reshapes some of the fallen Decepticon warriors into [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], and Megatron himself is reformed into the powerful [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]!
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
{{collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Cliffjumper]] (4)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]] (5)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (6)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] (7)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] (13)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (14)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] (15)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] (17)
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (18)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (20)
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (21)
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (19)
*[[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Sludge]] (26)
*[[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]] (27)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] (28)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (29)
*[[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] (32)
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (33)
}}
|c2=
{{collist|2|
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (9)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (10)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] (11)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] (12)
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] (22)
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] (23)
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] (24)
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (25)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (30)
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (31)
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (34)
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (35)
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (36)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (37)
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (38)
*[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (39)
*[[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] (40)
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (41)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (42)
}}
|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (8)
*[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] (16)
|c4=
*[[Kranix (G1)|Kranix]] (1)
*[[Arblus]] (2)
*[[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] (3)
}}

==Notes==
===Differences with the film===
[[File:The PlanetEater arlbus dies kranix transforms.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
[[File:ThePlanetEater autobot city.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
[[File:ThePlanetEater grant me mercy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
[[File:ThePlanetEater death of optimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
[[File:ThePlanetEater cyclonus scourge and sweeps.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
This comic adaptation is based on a slightly earlier version of the script than the finished film uses, and as such, there are several differences between it and the movie. Alternate scenes, details, and staging derived from the script include:
*Unicron devours Lithone using a corrosive mist. It is only after the planet is destroyed by this threat that we are granted our first look at Unicron, compared to the way the film shows him approach Lithone first.
*The native [[Lithone (species)|Lithones]] have the ability to transform into spacecraft, this being how Kranix escapes the planet, rather than piloting a ship. Arblus is consumed by Unicron's acid mist, instead of escaping with him (right).
*Bumblebee has "bumper stickers" on his arms, which read: "I ♥ CYBERTRON" and "I ♣ DECEPS," but see "Errors," below.
*Instead of taking off from an exposed, flat launch pad, the Autobots' shuttle bursts out of a concealed vertical launch platform, disguised as a mountain on the moon's surface, which shatters as the craft takes off.
*Laserbeak does not spy on the Autobots through a window, but is instead concealed within a cassette deck inside their headquarters. Consequently, the whole scene of his stealthy approach is absent, and we only first see him when he emerges from hiding after the shuttle launch.
*The Autobot shuttle is shown flying through an asteroid field just before the Decepticons' attack, with Ironhide in the pilot's seat, boasting of his ability to dodge the space-rocks. This scene provides an implicit explanation for how the Decepticons were able to get close enough to board the ship without being detected (they hid among the surrounding asteroids) that the film lacks.
*Brawn is shown being blasted in half, in comparison with the shoulder-shot that takes him out in the finished film.
*Hot Rod and Daniel's journey to Lookout Mountain goes by without incident (right). The scene of Daniel hitting a rock on his hoverboard and being caught by Hot Rod is absent, with the Autobot simply picking Daniel up at the start of their journey, and the pair do not smash through Kup's security cordon either.
*Blurr is all but absent; the art includes him during Optimus Prime's death scene, but he was not in the script at all for this portion of the film, only showing up during the post-battle clean-up. This was a holdover from a ''much'' earlier draft of the script that had him stationed elsewhere at a forward observation post, only arriving at Autobot City to deliver news of Unicron's consumption of Moonbase One.
*The battle for Autobot City does not last through the night; Optimus Prime and the Dinobots appear to show up not long after Devastator is formed.
*Optimus Prime does not drop the Matrix while trying to hand it to Ultra Magnus, meaning there's no moment of foreshadowing as Hot Rod catches it and it glows in his hands.
*The identities of the other Decepticons tossed out of Astrotrain with Megatron are left indistinct, represented only by generic silhouettes (including one [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]], and one wing-less [[Conehead]]).
*The jettisoned Decepticons actually ''land'' on Unicron's surface, rather than floating in space in front of him while Megatron bargains. In keeping with the alternate version of Lithone's destruction, Unicron starts to surround Megatron with his acidic mist to "convince" him to accept his offer, rather than pulling him into his maw.
*Where the film shows only three other Decepticons are transformed by Unicron in addition to Galvatron, Cyclonus, and Scourge, ''six'' figures are visible in the comic, in keeping with the script's description that Scourge and Cyclonus would have an "array" of duplicates serving them.

Other changes made to the story, usually in the name of condensing and simplifying it, which are ''not'' derived from the script include:

*The scene of the Autobots checking in on Moonbase One is omitted. As a result, Jazz does not appear in the comic.
*Ironhide dies from the first shot the Decepticons hit him with; there's no "heroic nonsense" scene of Megatron finishing him off.
*The Decepticons actually land the Autobot shuttle on the city's launch pad before Daniel spots them. Consequently, Hot Rod and Kup's battle with Blitzwing and Shrapnel is omitted.
*Other scenes cut from the "battle of Autobot City" portion of the story include Starscream's strafing run on Arcee and Springer; the Insecticons eating the door and Hot Rod and Kup smashing through them; Perceptor and Blaster's battle with the cassettes in the communications tower (meaning that Blaster does not appear in the comic, though he is referred to by name); and the Autobots moving the missile launcher into place (though Devastator is still shown being hit with the missile from the launcher). This means that ''all'' of Kup's scenes wind up being cut from this issue; he only appears during Prime's death scene, and any important dialogue of his needed to move the story is given to Arcee.
*Hot Rod does not interfere in Optimus Prime and Megatron's fight; Megatron simply surprises Optimus Prime with the gun (right).
*Optimus Prime's final words are an entreaty to the other Autobots to follow Ultra Magnus (right).
*The scene of the Decepticons fighting for leadership inside Astrotrain is cut.
*To create a better cliffhanger ending for the issue, the order of the Decepticons' transformations by Unicron are reversed; Scourge and Cyclonus are created first, then Galvatron.
*Though figures representing them do appear in the art (right), there's no mention of Cyclonus's armada; instead of having Unicron introduce "Cyclonus, the warrior, and his armada," the comic featured narration stating that Cyclonus is "the warrior who will become Megatron's ship." As we'll see next issue, in accordance with the script, Unicron does not provide Galvatron with a ship as he does in the film.

Visual differences from the film, resulting from incomplete or outdated reference material include:
*All the characters are colored using their regular Marvel color models as reference, meaning they often look quite different from the film: Megatron has a black helmet, Soundwave is purple, Optimus Prime has no grey stripe on his torso, etc. Starscream and Sunstreaker are still using outdated colors that future issues of the regular series will revise: Starscream has blue pectorals, and Sunstreaker has yellow "ears" and blue-black arms.
*All the new movie characters are drawn to the specifications of slightly outdated [[character model]]s, which were the basis for their toys, but which were further revised for the finished animated film; most famously, Galvatron is mostly grey (well, actually ''light blue'' in the comic's limited color palette), instead of the purple he is in the movie. Marvel would never get the updated models, and the characters would continue to look this way in every Marvel US and UK publication.
*Spike is not wearing an [[exosuit]], but rather an orange-red bubble-helmeted space suit (below right).
*The Matrix is a featureless green rock. It emerges out of Optimus Prime's left window-pec, rather than his entire chest opening up in the movie's iconic style.

===Continuity and plotting errors===
*The abridged dialogue during Megatron and Unicron's bargaining omits Unicron saying "you belong to me now," making Megatron's response of "no, you don't own me!" something of a non-sequiter.

===Art and technical errors===
[[File:Bumblebee and spike the planet eater.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
[[File:ThePlanetEater die autobots.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
[[File:ThePlanetEater dinobots vs devastator.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
*There is a slight discrepancy regarding the series' title between the cover and the indica: Whereas the cover calls this issue "''The'' Transformers: The Movie", the indica identify it as simply "Transformers: The Movie", without a definite article. The two subsequent issues' covers would drop the definite article.
*Basically nobody is colored right on the cover. Ultra Magnus is particularly egregious, with blue thighs, red boots, and a rather off-model head.
*'''Page 4:'''
**'''Panel 2:''' Cliffjumper is colored like Bumblebee. The smokestack on Optimus Prime's shoulder is blue instead of white.
**'''Panel 4:''' Ironhide has white thighs instead of red.
*'''Page 5:'''
**'''Panel 1:''' Looks like the inker misinterpreted pencil artist Don Perlin's rendition of the "♣" in the sticker on Bumblebee's arm; instead of "I ♣ DECEPS," the finished inked art reads: "180 DECEPS."
**'''Panel 4:''' Cliffjumper is again colored like Bumblebee.
*'''Page 6, panel 2:''' Soundwave helmet is grey instead of pale purple. Starscream's wings are solid red.
*'''Page 7:'''
**'''Panel 1:''' Starscream has solid red wings again.
**'''Panel 3:''' Starscream's wings are now solid blue.
**'''Panel 4:''' Brawn has green arms instead of grey.
**'''Panel 8:''' Starscream's wing colors are inverted; red with white strips, instead of vice versa.
**'''Panel 11:''' Here and throughout the issue, Hot Rod's thighs are the same fuchsia as the rest of his body, instead of the white his regular Marvel color model makes them.
*'''Page 9:'''
**'''Panel 2:''' Megatron is missing his Decepticon insignia.
**'''Panel 8:''' Arcee is red and grey instead of pink and white.
*'''Pages 12-13:''' Slag's dino-mode head, frill, and tail are all coloured golden-yellow; his head should be a purple-grey with red horns, as should his tail, and his frill white. Sludge's dino-mode neck is grey instead of yellow.
*'''Page 12:'''
**'''Panel 4:''' Some additional incorrect splotches of yellow appear on Optimus Prime's torso.
**'''Panel 5:''' Slag's wings and portions of Sludge's chest are yellow instead of grey.
*'''Page 14, panel 1:''' The shadows on Optimus Prime's white parts are rendered in purple-grey instead of pale blue.
*'''Page 15, panel 3:''' The border around Optimus's grill-abs is the same pale yellow as the background, instead of white.
*'''Pages 18-19:''' Ultra Magnus's chestplate is colored mostly red, with only the central portion being the correct blue.
*'''Page 18, panel 2:''' Several details on Magnus's chest are coloured blue instead of red. Perceptor's scope is mostly blue-black, instead of red.
*'''Page 20:'''
**'''Panel 4:''' Starscream's left wing is solid red. His right is uncolored, left the same shade as the background.
**'''Panels 5 and 7:''' Starscream's got inverted wing colors again.
*'''Page 21:''' The magenta inks on this page are misaligned, shifted slightly down and to the right. It's most noticeable around Cyclonus and Scourge's eyes.
*'''Page 22:''' Galvatron's Decepticon symbol is red. The dark blues on this page are misaligned, shifted slightly to the left; it's most noticeable on Galvatron's "abs" and the text declaring his name (see the image in synopsis above).
{{--}}

===Other trivia===
*Autobot City is referred to as "Fortress Maximus." This was a name Hasbro had been holding in reserve for a while; it was initially conceived for the character who would instead be named [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], and its use here suggests they were planning to use it for [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], before deciding against it. It would, of course, eventually see use the following year as the name of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|1987 Autobot Headmaster leader]].
*In accordance with the script, [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] is absent from the Dinobots' ranks throughout the mini-series, just as in the finished film. [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] is also missing from this issue, but he turns up next issue.

===Cover===
*'''Issue #1:''' The cast in a movie-poster pose
<gallery>
File:TFTM1.jpg|Daniel stares into the GIANT CROTCH OF MAGNUS
</gallery>

===Reprints===
<gallery>
File:Tftmadaptukspec.jpg|'''[[Transformers Collected Comics#Winter Special 1986|''The Transformers Winter Special'' 1986]]''' (Marvel UK, 1986)
File:Classic Transformers Vol6.jpg|'''[[Classic Transformers Volume 6|''Classic Transformers,'' Vol. 6]]''' (IDW Publishing, 2010)
File:TFClassicsVol7.jpg|'''[[The Transformers Classics, Vol. 7|''The Transformers Classics,'' Vol. 7]]''' (IDW Publishing, 2014)
</gallery>

====Reprint notes====
<big>'''Marvel UK'''</big>
*All three issues of the mini-series were collected into one special for release in the United Kingdom. This reprint edits the date from 2005 to 2006, to keep continuity with the regular weekly comic's recent story "[[Target: 2006]]," which—working from an even older draft of the film than the one on which this adaptation was based—placed the events of the movie in that year.

<big>'''IDW ''Transformers Classics'''''</big>
[[File:ThePlanetEater recolored cliffjumper.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
Like the regular monthly series, this mini-series also had its colors "remastered" for ''[[The Transformers Classics]]'' series of trade paperbacks, with varying degrees of success. The process was applied less thoroughly to these issues; notably, Hot Rod was ''not'' changed from fuchsia to toy-accurate red-and-orange, nor was Soundwave changed from his normal Marvel purple to toy-and-cartoon accurate blue, as both were in other volumes.
*'''Page 2, panel 1:''' The gun on Kranix's forearm is recolored from grey-purple to the same brownish-grey as the rest of his arm.
*'''Page 4'''
**'''Panel 2:''' Cliffjumper's colors are corrected... except they're "corrected" to his ''cartoon'' colors, with grey-and-black arms (right). On his Marvel color scheme, his arms should be blue.
**'''Panel 4:''' Optimus Prime's pelvis has gone from the correct white to incorrect blue.
*'''Page 5, panel 1:''' Bumblebee's eyes were yellow like the rest of his face in the original art, which was a pretty common way of coloring him in the regular comic; here, they've been recolored white.
*'''Page 9, panel 8:''' Arcee's colors are corrected.
*'''Page 12, panel 4:''' The yellow splotches on Optimus are removed.
*'''Page 21:''' The misaligned magenta inks are corrected, but a misinterpretation of them sees Scourge's eyes are changed from red to yellow.
*'''Page 22:''' The misaligned blue inks are corrected.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Planet Eater!}}
[[Category:Transformers: The Movie issues]]

Berserker

2019-03-21T05:09:44Z

Rei Ayanami: /* The Last Knight */

{{faction|decepticon}}
:''Berserker is a [[Decepticon]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Berserker Promo Art.jpg|thumb|right|You can lift 600 pounds? Well I lift up MASTODONS! Huss! Huss!]]

'''Berserker''' is a seething ball of destructive energy, his lust for violence constant and irrepressible. Anyone and anything that gets in his way is torn to shreds, leading his allies and enemies alike to give him as wide a berth as possible.

By some miracle, the humans captured him and he's been constantly struggling against his restraints, spitting out the most graphic threats imaginable, which have led to stronger restraints, which make Berserker even angrier...and the cycle continues. Naturally, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] wants this maniac back in his ranks, but he knows it's a tall order.

{{quote|Yeah, no. No. No. There are limits. Pick again.|[[William Lennox]] to Megatron|''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{voiceactor|uncredited (English), [[Haruo Yamagishi]] (Japanese)|[[Zhang Yaohan]] (Chinese)}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Berserker.jpg|left|upright=2|thumb|Guess he didn't put his glasses on.]]
Berserker was among the Decepticons in [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.R.F.'s]] custody. When T.R.F. was negotiating with Megatron, Megatron requested Berserker be one of the Decepticons released from custody to be part of his "crew". Berserker showed his violent temper when his mouth guard was released and he loudly threatened to drink the blood of his human captors. T.R.F. declined the request, claiming Berserker was far too dangerous to be released and that Megatron knew full well that his request was unreasonable. Megatron seemed to care little about the denial and merely settled on [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]] instead. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
[[File:TLKDeluxeDecepticonBerserker.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|''My Earthen mode is like a truck! BERSERKER! 
Would you like some blow stuff up! BERSERKER! 
My toy for you is twenty buck! BERSERKER! 
Would you like some making truck! BERSERKER!! ''
(Did he just say 'making truck'?)]]
*'''Decepticon Berserker''' (Deluxe Class, [[2017]])
**''Japanese release date'': 2017-[[April 29|04-29]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 spiked weapons

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Deluxe Class figures, Berserker changes from a Chevrolet Suburban to robot and back. He includes a pair of spiked weapons which he can hold via [[5mm post]]. They can hang off of his back panel by the small hooks on the handles, and store in the undercarriage of his vehicle mode. His hands also have two thumbs on opposite sides, which is awesome.

: The vehicle mode kibble on his forearms is not affixed to him and merely pegs into sculpted slots on his arms. This leads to a somewhat weak hold and the kibble parts falling off during conversion. In vehicle mode, several of the tabs meant to hold the outer body together don't fit well, resulting in large gaps. The panels that form the back of the vehicle, in particular, have a tendency to pop out due to excessive pressure. It's best if you start at the front with the panels that tab into his hips and work your way backwards.

: Berserker was the most commonly-found shelfwarmer of the first wave of his line, often filling entire pegs with unsold figures. Despite this, he eventually saw re-release as part of the fourth wave of Premier Edition Deluxes.

:He was extensively retooled into ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Crowbar#Generations|Crowbar]] and (strangely) [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Generations|Crankcase]].

{{-}}{{anchor|1-Step}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Berserker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Even if you force back what was lost, it still won't be the way it was."]]
*'''Decepticon Berserker''' (1-Step Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese release date:'' 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-18'''

:Released in the second wave of 1-Step Turbo-Changers, Berserker changes from pick-up truck to robot when his spoiler and hood are folded upward. He has articulated shoulders and 5mm compatible ports in his fists. His vehicle mode is a pick-up truck of fictitious origin rather than the Chevy Suburban that his first toy used. While ''extremely'' hard to see, he features blue flame decals on his hood.

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*'''Decepticon Berserker''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Bag code'': '''C'''

:Released in Series 2 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Berserker changes from a robot to a pick-up truck based on his 1-Step Changer design rather than the Chevy Suburban alternate mode of the deluxe class. He features articulated shoulders and hands that can grip [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] weapons and other 3mm compatible posts.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-Legion-Class-2-pack-M&B-Berserker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's really more into tearing your limbs off with his bare hands anyway.]]
*'''Megatron & Berserker''' (Mission to Cybertron 2-pack, 2017)
:Available with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#MtCWalmart2pack|Megatron]], Berserker is a redeco of [[Breakdown_(WFC)#Cyberverse|''Prime'' Legion Class Breakdown]], transforming from robot into an armored car. Despite the official promotional images, and despite the shape of the package insert itself, he does not include Breakdown's blaster, although he of course retains the 3mm sockets to use it or other [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]-scale weapons.

:This mold was also used to make [[Fallback_(Prime)#Prime|Fallback]].

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==Notes==
[[File:TF-TLK-Dread-Alternate-Concept-Art-01.jpg|thumb]]
*Berserker is based directly upon ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], right down to the Deluxe Class figure's Chevrolet Suburban mode and spiked weapons.
*Despite his ''very'' limited screen-time (all of which he spends locked in restraints), he received more toy representation than some of the more prominent Decepticons in the film–including [[Nitro Zeus]], Onslaught, [[Dreadbot]], and [[Mohawk]], the latter two not receiving toys or merchandise ''at all'' as of current knowledge.
*According to [[Josh Nizzi]]'s Instagram account<ref name="tlkdreads">[https://www.instagram.com/p/BZW_tHdjF_g/?taken-by=joshnizzi.art] at Josh Nizzi's Instagram.</ref>, Berserker is a member of the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dread]]s. Whether this bears out in the actual fiction remains to be seen.
*The big red X on Berserker's chest is a carryover from concept art (image on the right) posted in Nizzi's Instagram<ref name="tlkdreads">[https://www.instagram.com/p/BZW_tHdjF_g/?taken-by=joshnizzi.art] at Josh Nizzi's Instagram.</ref> in which he is depicted with a big crossed-out ''Autobot'' symbol on his chest. Did he used to be an Autobot? That seems hard to believe.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Berserker''' (バーサーカー ''Bāsākā'')
*''Korean:'' '''Berserker''' (버서커 ''Beoseokeo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kuángzhànshì''' (Taiwan, 狂戰士, "Berserker"), '''Kuángbàozhě''' (China, 狂暴者, "Berserker")

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Animals]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

2019

2019-03-17T00:26:23Z

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{{yearofthe|2019}}

The year '''2019''' (MMXIX) is the 36th year since the [[Transformers brand]] began.

{{see|Transformers timeline}}

==Events==
===Fiction===
===Non-fiction===

====Conventions====
*[[HasCon 2019]] ''*postponed*''

====Exhibitions====

====Deaths====
*[[January 7]] — [[William Morgan Sheppard]]
*[[January 10]] — [[Ron Smith]]

*[[February 8]] — [[Kinryū Arimoto]]

*[[March 16]] — [[Larry DiTillio]]

==Print==
===Comics===
====IDW====
* ''[[Star Trek vs. Transformers]]'' #4–5 (5 issues) ''*in progress*''
* ''[[Transformers: Historia]] (one-shot)
* ''[[Transformers Package Art Portfolio]]''
* ''[[Transformers (2019 comic)|Transformers]]'' (ongoing) ''*scheduled*''
* ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' (5 issues) ''*scheduled*''

===Books===

==Collections==
===Comics===
====IDW====
* <s>''{{i|Micronauts: Into the Microspace}}'' TPB</s> ''*cancelled*''
* ''[[The Transformers: Lost Light]] Vol. 4'' TPB ''*scheduled*''
* ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]] Vol. 5'' TPB ''*scheduled*''
* ''[[Transformers: Unicron]]'' TPB ''*scheduled*''
* ''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection|The Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 9]]'' Hardcover ''*scheduled*''
* ''[[Star Trek vs. Transformers]]'' TPB ''*scheduled*''

====Hachette Partworks====
* ''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection|Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection Volume 55: Shadowplay]]''
:* ''Volume 13: City of Fear'' ''*scheduled*''
:* ''Volume 41: Drift'' ''*scheduled*''
:* ''Volume 74: Transformers vs G.I. Joe, Part 2'' ''*scheduled*''
:* ''Volume 47: International Incident'' ''*scheduled*''
:* ''Volume 05: The Smelting Pool'' ''*scheduled*''
:* Unknown volume (issue 60) ''*scheduled*''
:* ''Volume 48: Revenge of the Decepticons'' ''*scheduled*''
:* ''Volume 15: Time Wars'' ''*scheduled*''

==Media==
===Movies (Theatrical)===

===Television===
* ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'' Chapter Two ''*scheduled*''
* ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Rescue Bots Academy]]'' episodes 3–52 ''*in progress*''

===Video Games===

===Music===

==Toys==
===Hasbro===
====[[Transformers: BotBots|BotBots]]====
====[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]====
=====[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|War for Cybertron: Siege]]=====
======Battle Masters======
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S16 [[Pteraxadon#Generations|Pteraxadon]] ''*scheduled''}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S17 [[Aimless (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Aimless]] ''*scheduled''}}
</ul>

======Micromasters======
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S18 [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Laserbeak]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ravage]] ([[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Soundwave Spy Patrol]]) ''*scheduled''}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S19 [[Red Hot#Generations|Red Heat]] & [[Stakeout (G1)#Generations|Stakeout]] ([[Rescue Patrol (G1)#Generations|Rescue Patrol]]) ''*scheduled''}}
</ul>

======Deluxe Class======
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S20 [[Chromia (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Chromia]] ''*scheduled''}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S21 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ironhide]] ''*scheduled''}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S22 [[Six-Gun#Generations|Autobot Sixgun]] (Weaponizer) ''*scheduled''}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S23 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]] ''*scheduled''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Brunt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Brunt]] (Weaponizer) ''*scheduled''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Impactor (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Impactor]] ''*scheduled''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Mirage]] ''*scheduled''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Red Alert]] ''*scheduled''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktor]] ''*scheduled''}}
</ul>

======Voyager Class======
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S24 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]] ''*scheduled''}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S25 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]] ''*scheduled''}}
</ul>

======Titan Class======
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Omega Supreme (G1)#Generations|Omega Supreme]] (w/ [[Countdown (G1)#Generations|Countdown]]) ''*scheduled''}}
</ul>

======Exclusives======
'''Amazon.com'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S15 [[Greenlight#Generations|Autobot Greenlight]] & [[Dazlestrike#Toys|Dazlestrike]] ''*scheduled''}}
</ul>

{{-}}

=====[[Studio Series]]=====
======Deluxe Class======
<ul class="icon-list">
{{Bp-a1|39 [[Cogman#Generations|Cogman]] (''The Last Knight'') ''*scheduled*''}}
{{Bp-d1|40 [[Shatter#Studio Series|Shatter]] (''Bumblebee'') ''*scheduled*''}}
{{Bp-d1|41 [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)#Generations|Constructicon Scrapmetal]] (''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'') ''*scheduled*''}}
</ul>

======Voyager Class======
<ul class="icon-list">
{{Bp-d1|37 [[Rampage (ROTF)#Generations|Constructicon Rampage]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'') ''*scheduled*''}}
{{Bp-d1|42 [[Long Haul (ROTF)#Generations|Constructicon Long Haul]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'') ''*scheduled*''}}
</ul>

======Leader Class======
<ul class="icon-list">
{{Bp-d1|34 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SSLeader|Megatron]] (w/ [[Igor#Generations|Igor]], ''Dark of the Moon'') ''*scheduled*''}}
{{Bp-a1|35 [[Jetfire (Movie)#Generations|Jetfire]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'') ''*scheduled*''}}
</ul>

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====[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]====

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====[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]====
=====Scout Class=====
<ul class="icon-list">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (Cyberverse)#Cyberverse|Autobot Ratchet]] ''*scheduled*''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)#Scout Class|Shadow Striker]] ''*scheduled*''}}
</ul>

=====1-Step Changers=====

=====Warrior Class=====
<ul class="icon-list">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)#Warrior Class|Autobot Hot Rod]] ''*scheduled*''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (Cyberverse)#Warrior Class|Prowl]] ''*scheduled*''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (Cyberverse)#Warrior Class|Soundwave]] ''*scheduled*''}}
</ul>

=====Ultra Class=====
<ul class="icon-list">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#Ultra Class|Optimus Prime]] ''*scheduled*''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)#Ultra Class|Slipstream]] ''*scheduled*''}}
</ul>

=====Ultimate Class=====
<ul class="icon-list">
* None yet scheduled
</ul>
=====Exclusives=====
<ul class="icon-list">
* None yet scheduled
</ul>

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===TakaraTomy===

====[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]====
<ul class="icon-list">
{{Bp-a1|[[Big Convoy#Encore|Big Convoy]]}}
</ul>
{{-}}

====[[The Transformers: Masterpiece]]====
<ul class="icon-list">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus_Prime (G1)/toys#35th|Convoy]] ([[August 24|08-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble]] ([[September 27|09-27]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]]}}
</ul>
{{comingsoontoy|all}}
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====[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]====
<ul class="icon-list">
{{Bp-m1|[[Throne of the Primes#Generations|PP-43 Throne of the Primes]] (with [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#SDCC2018|Optimal Optimus]], Optimus Primal, [[Amalgamous Prime#Generations|Amalgamous Prime]], [[Nexus Prime#Generations|Nexus Prime]], [[Prima#Generations|Prima Prime]], [[Thirteenth Prime#Generations|The Thirteenth]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Punch (G1)#Power of the Primes|PP-44 Punch/Counterpunch]]}}
</ul>
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====Transformers Siege====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[February 23|Feb 23]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SG-01 [[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Firedrive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-02 [[Lionizer (G1)#Generations|Lionizer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-03 [[Roadhandler (G1)#Generations|Roadhandler]] & [[Swindler#Generations|Swindler]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-04 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-05 [[Cog (G1)#Generations|Autobot Cog]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-06 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-07 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[March 30|Mar 30]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SG-08 [[Blowpipe (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Blowpipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-09 Autobot [[Big Shot#Generations|Topshot]] & [[Flak (G1)#Generations|Flak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-10 [[Storm Cloud (G1)#Generations|Storm Cloud]] & [[Whisper (G1)#Generations|Visper]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-11 [[Flywheels#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skytread]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-12 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generations|Autobot Hound]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-13 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-14 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Shockwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[April 27|Apr 27]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SG-15 [[Aimless (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Aimless]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-16 [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Laserbeak]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-17 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-18 [[Six-Gun#Generations|Autobot Six-Gun]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-19 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[May 25]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SG-20 [[Pteraxadon#Generations|Pteraxadon]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-21 [[Red Hot#Generations|Red Heat]] & [[Stakeout (G1)#Generations|Stakeout]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-22 [[Chromia (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Chromia]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-23 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-24 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 2 and beyond, not yet released}}
{{-}}

====Studio Series====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="33%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[January 26|26-01]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SS-19 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS26|World War II Bumblebee]] (''The Last Knight'')}}
{{Bp-a1|SS-20 [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Generations|Sideswipe]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}
{{Bp-d1|SS-21 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Generations|Decepticon Barricade]] (''Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-d1|SS-22 [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Generations|Crankcase]] (''Dark of the Moon'')}}
</ul>
|width="33%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[March 23|23-03]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SS-23 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS27|Rusty Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-d1|SS-24 [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Generations|Bonecrusher]] (''Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-a1|SS-25 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS32|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-a1|SS-26 [[Jetfire (Movie)#Generations|Jetfire]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}
{{Bp-d1|SS-27 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SSLeader|Megatron]] (w/ [[Igor#Generations|Igor]], ''Dark of the Moon'')}}
{{Bp-d1|SS-28 [[Dropkick (Movie)#Generations|Dropkick]] (''Bumblebee'')}}
</ul>
|width="33%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[April 27|27-04]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SS-29 [[Shatter#Generations|Shatter]] (''Bumblebee'')}}
{{Bp-a1|SS-31 [[Cogman#Generations|Cogman]] (''The Last Knight'')}}
{{Bp-d1|SS-32 [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)#Generations|Decepticon Scrapmetal]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}
{{Bp-d1|SS-33 [[Rampage (ROTF)#Generations|Decepticon Rampage]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 6 and beyond, not yet released}}

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[[Category:Real-world events by year]]
[[Category:Fictional events by year]]
[[Category:Fictional events by year]]

Larry DiTillio

2019-03-17T00:24:28Z

Rei Ayanami:

{{disambig3|Larry}}
[[Image:LarrydfromrhinoDVD.jpg|right|225px|thumb|That is one [[neon]] T-shirt he's wearing.]]
'''Larry DiTillio''' (???? - [[March 16]], [[2019]]) was an American writer. He and [[Bob Forward]] were the story editors of the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars television series]].

==Writer==
====''Beast Wars''====
* [[The Web]]
* [[Power Surge (episode)|Power Surge]]
* [[The Spark]]
* [[Spider's Game]]
* [[Other Voices, Part 1]]
* [[Other Voices, Part 2]]
* [[Aftermath]]
* [[Other Visits (Part 1)]]
* [[Other Visits (Part 2)]]
* [[Deep Metal]]
* [[Other Victories]]

====''Transformers Animated''====
* [[Predacons Rising (Animated)|Predacons Rising]]

==Participation in the fandom==
Early in ''Beast Wars''' run, Mr. DiTillio (along with co-editor Bob Forward) began posting regularly to [[alt.toys.transformers]], answering questions about the show and offering teaser bits of information about upcoming episodes. The pair would also post episode scripts after shows had aired, allowing the fandom further insight into the show's creative process.

Mr. DiTillio and Mr. Forward forged notable relationships with the fandom at large and several individuals within it, culminating in [[Ben Yee]]'s name actually appearing in the credits of "The Agenda" as a consultant. Mr. DiTillio further credited the fandom as influencing the show's strong ties to the original ''Generation 1'' continuity. <ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_frm/thread/64ec8c35d42f4406/2742b0953e803878?lnk=st&q=your+enthusiasm#2742b0953e803878|ATT post from Larry DiTillio]</ref>

This unofficial relationship was not without its troubles, however. Of particular note was the debacle surrounding the script of the unproduced episode "[[Dark Glass]]", which resulted in Mainframe declaring a permanent moratorium on the release of episode scripts.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_frm/thread/1f08836351c284f0/a25e00d75c948608?lnk=st&q=%22dark+glass%22#a25e00d75c948608| Larry DiTillio posts in the wake of TranCon's efforts to distribute the Dark Glass script]</ref>

Both writers would appear as official guests at several [[BotCon|BotCons]].

==Fiction==
===3H comics===
Larry DiTillio interrupted an epic action sequence to make fun at 3H Enterprises' expense, and then left just as suddenly as he had appeared. {{storylink|Visitations}}

==Convention appearances==
* [[BotCon 1998]]

==Notes==
*DiTillio has a long history of collaborating with {{w|J. Michael Straczynski}}. In the Straczynski-written ''{{w|The Real Ghostbusters}}'' episode "Ragnarok and Roll", a character named "DiTillio" was the hunchbacked companion of a man who sought to destroy the world with a magic flute.
*DiTillio was interviewed as a special feature for [[Rhino Entertainment|Kid Rhino]]'s ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' The Complete First Season DVD set.
*He also featured on a "Soul of Beast Wars" interview with [[Bob Forward]] and [[Ben Yee]] on [[Madman Entertainment]]'s ''Beast Wars'' season 2 box set as well as providing audio commentary on several episodes.
*Among tabletop RPG fans, DiTillio is perhaps better known as the author of [http://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/46443/the-complete-masks-of-nyarlathotep Masks of Nyarlathotep], a campaign book for the {{w|Call of Cthulhu (role-playing game)|Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game}}, and widely considered to be one of the greatest RPG campaigns ever written.

==References==
<references/>
==External links==
* [http://groups.google.com/groups/profile?enc_user=IfDW5RAAAAD0VbE1zX1BQbbaoKk2u32O Larry Mr. DiTillio's Google Groups profile, under ditillio@aol.com]
* [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_frm/thread/e2808140cb117e63/2d01a2dbe920640d?lnk=gst&q=%22bob+forward%22#2d01a2dbe920640d An early post to alt.toys.transformers]

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[[Category:Convention guests]]
[[Category:Mainframe Entertainment]]
[[Category:Writers]]

1973

2019-03-16T23:27:51Z

Rei Ayanami: /* Births */

{{yearofthe|1973}}
The year '''1973''' (MCMLXXIII) predates the launch of the [[Transformers brand]] by eleven years.

{{see|Transformers timeline}}

==Non-Fiction==
===Births===
====January====
* [[January 13]] — [[Yoshinobu Kaneko]]
* [[January 16]] — [[Liliana Barba]], [[Maki Miyamae]]
* [[January 25]] — [[Naoto Tsushima]]

====February====
* [[February 7]] — [[Arif S. Kinchen]]
* [[February 11]] — [[Haruhi Terada]]
* [[February 12]] — [[Tara Strong]]
* [[February 14]] — [[Izabella Bukowska]]
* [[February 24]] — [[Bill Forster]]
* [[February 27]] — [[Li Bingbing]]

====March====
* [[March 3]] — [[Matthew Marsden]]
* [[March 7]] — [[Eiji Takemoto]]
* [[March 25]] — [[Massimiliano Alto]]

====April====
* [[April 10]] — [[Jun Yoneya]]
* [[April 12]] — [[Mark Brooks]]
* [[April 13]] — [[Tanja Schmitz]]
* [[April 21]] — [[Katsuyuki Konishi]]

====May====
* [[May 4]] — [[Lynell Forestall]]
* [[May 16]] — [[Kōsuke Toriumi]]
* [[May 20]] — [[Mike Norton]]

====June====
* [[June 4]] — [[Daisuke Hirakawa]]
* [[June 14]] — [[José Arenas]]

====July====
* [[July 20]] — [[Roberto Orci]]

====August====
* [[August 24]] — [[Grey Griffin]]
* [[August 28]] — [[Kirby Morrow]]
* [[August 29]] — [[Jason Spisak]]

====September====
* [[September 4]] — [[Jason David Frank]]
* [[September 7]] — [[Alex Kurtzman]]
* [[September 9]] — [[Brian Dobson]]
* [[September 13]] — [[Travis Knight]]
* [[September 29]] — [[Yasuhiro Kikuchi]]

====October====
* [[October 3]] — [[Richard Ian Cox]]
* [[October 14]] — [[Yukie Maeda]]
* [[October 24]] — [[Tetsuya Shibata]]

====December====
* [[December 8]] — [[Doron Bell, Jr.]]
* [[December 10]] — [[Soyeon]]
* [[December 18]] — [[Shinobu Matsumoto]]

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[[Category:Real-world events by year]]

1973

2019-03-16T23:27:21Z

Rei Ayanami: /* September */

{{yearofthe|1973}}
The year '''1973''' (MCMLXXIII) predates the launch of the [[Transformers brand]] by eleven years.

{{see|Transformers timeline}}

==Non-Fiction==
===Births===
* ???? — [[Travis Knight]]

====January====
* [[January 13]] — [[Yoshinobu Kaneko]]
* [[January 16]] — [[Liliana Barba]], [[Maki Miyamae]]
* [[January 25]] — [[Naoto Tsushima]]

====February====
* [[February 7]] — [[Arif S. Kinchen]]
* [[February 11]] — [[Haruhi Terada]]
* [[February 12]] — [[Tara Strong]]
* [[February 14]] — [[Izabella Bukowska]]
* [[February 24]] — [[Bill Forster]]
* [[February 27]] — [[Li Bingbing]]

====March====
* [[March 3]] — [[Matthew Marsden]]
* [[March 7]] — [[Eiji Takemoto]]
* [[March 25]] — [[Massimiliano Alto]]

====April====
* [[April 10]] — [[Jun Yoneya]]
* [[April 12]] — [[Mark Brooks]]
* [[April 13]] — [[Tanja Schmitz]]
* [[April 21]] — [[Katsuyuki Konishi]]

====May====
* [[May 4]] — [[Lynell Forestall]]
* [[May 16]] — [[Kōsuke Toriumi]]
* [[May 20]] — [[Mike Norton]]

====June====
* [[June 4]] — [[Daisuke Hirakawa]]
* [[June 14]] — [[José Arenas]]

====July====
* [[July 20]] — [[Roberto Orci]]

====August====
* [[August 24]] — [[Grey Griffin]]
* [[August 28]] — [[Kirby Morrow]]
* [[August 29]] — [[Jason Spisak]]

====September====
* [[September 4]] — [[Jason David Frank]]
* [[September 7]] — [[Alex Kurtzman]]
* [[September 9]] — [[Brian Dobson]]
* [[September 13]] — [[Travis Knight]]
* [[September 29]] — [[Yasuhiro Kikuchi]]

====October====
* [[October 3]] — [[Richard Ian Cox]]
* [[October 14]] — [[Yukie Maeda]]
* [[October 24]] — [[Tetsuya Shibata]]

====December====
* [[December 8]] — [[Doron Bell, Jr.]]
* [[December 10]] — [[Soyeon]]
* [[December 18]] — [[Shinobu Matsumoto]]

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Real-world events by year]]

1973

2019-03-16T23:24:59Z

Rei Ayanami: /* September */

{{yearofthe|1973}}
The year '''1973''' (MCMLXXIII) predates the launch of the [[Transformers brand]] by eleven years.

{{see|Transformers timeline}}

==Non-Fiction==
===Births===
* ???? — [[Travis Knight]]

====January====
* [[January 13]] — [[Yoshinobu Kaneko]]
* [[January 16]] — [[Liliana Barba]], [[Maki Miyamae]]
* [[January 25]] — [[Naoto Tsushima]]

====February====
* [[February 7]] — [[Arif S. Kinchen]]
* [[February 11]] — [[Haruhi Terada]]
* [[February 12]] — [[Tara Strong]]
* [[February 14]] — [[Izabella Bukowska]]
* [[February 24]] — [[Bill Forster]]
* [[February 27]] — [[Li Bingbing]]

====March====
* [[March 3]] — [[Matthew Marsden]]
* [[March 7]] — [[Eiji Takemoto]]
* [[March 25]] — [[Massimiliano Alto]]

====April====
* [[April 10]] — [[Jun Yoneya]]
* [[April 12]] — [[Mark Brooks]]
* [[April 13]] — [[Tanja Schmitz]]
* [[April 21]] — [[Katsuyuki Konishi]]

====May====
* [[May 4]] — [[Lynell Forestall]]
* [[May 16]] — [[Kōsuke Toriumi]]
* [[May 20]] — [[Mike Norton]]

====June====
* [[June 4]] — [[Daisuke Hirakawa]]
* [[June 14]] — [[José Arenas]]

====July====
* [[July 20]] — [[Roberto Orci]]

====August====
* [[August 24]] — [[Grey Griffin]]
* [[August 28]] — [[Kirby Morrow]]
* [[August 29]] — [[Jason Spisak]]

====September====
* [[September 4]] — [[Jason David Frank]]
* [[September 7]] — [[Alex Kurtzman]]
* [[September 9]] — [[Brian Dobson]]
* [[September 13]] - [[Travis Knight]]
* [[September 29]] — [[Yasuhiro Kikuchi]]

====October====
* [[October 3]] — [[Richard Ian Cox]]
* [[October 14]] — [[Yukie Maeda]]
* [[October 24]] — [[Tetsuya Shibata]]

====December====
* [[December 8]] — [[Doron Bell, Jr.]]
* [[December 10]] — [[Soyeon]]
* [[December 18]] — [[Shinobu Matsumoto]]

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Real-world events by year]]

User:Rei Ayanami

2019-03-13T03:42:08Z

Rei Ayanami: Created page with "Red name makes me seem like the new guy. I also just wanted a user page, so now i have one!"

Red name makes me seem like the new guy. I also just wanted a user page, so now i have one!

Canonizing

2019-03-13T03:35:16Z

Rei Ayanami: /* Continuity concepts */

'''Canonizing''' is the act of [[Retcon|inserting]] a previously apocryphal or [[pseudocanon]]ical bit of fancruft or omitted [[authorial intent]] into [[canon]]. It's kind of like [[Tvtropes:Main/ContinuityPorn|fanservice for continuity freaks]].

==Continuity concepts==
*Cybertronians keeping their paraphernalia out of sight in [[subspace storage pocket]]s.
*The [[Powerdasher]]s having the names "[[Cromar]]", "[[Zetar (G1)|Zetar]]", and "[[Aragon]]".
*[[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] being a full-fledged [[Decepticon]].
*The [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] being [[Quintesson]] creations.
*The origins and mechanics of the [[Brainmaster]]s.
*[[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]] being a [[female Transformer]].
*The [[Liege Maximo]] being one of the [[Thirteen]].
*[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] [[James Roberts|having]] a knight templar personality.
*[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] literally being affiliated with [[Unicron]].
*[[Pretender]] and [[Micromaster]] technology [[Beast Wars Shattered Glass|being]] [[Beast Wars: Uprising|involved]] in the development of the [[beast mode]]s of [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s.<ref>This fan theory has yet to appear in full, unabridged form. In 2013, ''[[Beast Wars Shattered Glass]]'' depicted Pretender technology as an element in the invention of organic beast modes, sans downsizing. In 2015 and 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' depicted Micromaster physiology as a precursor to small-sized Maximals and Predacons, with beast modes being developed separately.</ref>
*The [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]] trio being [[Maximal Elder|government officials]] to mirror the [[Tripredacus]] trio.
*[[Cheetor (Armada)|''Armada'' Cheetor]], [[Airazor (Armada)|Airazor]], [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]], and [[Terrorsaur (Armada)|Terrorsaur]] being [[Unicron's Four Horsemen|an evil team]] patterned on the {{w|Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse}}.
*Three unused toy concepts: [[Rage (BWN)|a jellyfish]], a [[Manticon|manticore]], and a [[Flytrap|triffid]] from the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]''.
*The deleted scene from "[[Nemesis Part 2]]" of [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron]]'s spark being placed back into his body.
*The [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] in this [[:File:StarscreamMW Genesis.jpg|''Machine Wars'' art]] possessing the deceased body of [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]].
*[[Ratchet (Universe)|''Universe'' Ratchet]] originating from a [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] universe.
*[[Ramulus|''Universe'' Longhorn]] being a new form of Ramulus.
*[[Repugnus (G1)#Universe (2003)|''Universe'' Repugnus]] being a new form of Generation 1 Repugnus.
*Bio information for ''Universe'' [[Stockade (Universe 2003)|Stockade]] and [[Magna Stampede]].
*Bio information for ''Universe'' [[Inferno (Universe)|Inferno]] and [[BotCon 2006]] [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]].
*[[Ultra Trion]] being a form of [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] and successor to [[Alpha Trion (RID)|Alpha Trion]].
*[[Defensor (OTFCC)|''Universe'' Defensor]] being an upgraded Hot Spot and being equipped with the [[Chaos Armor]].
*[[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|''Energon'' Omega Sentinel]] sometimes being [[Guardians of Cybertron|a group]]'s body-type instead of an individual.
*Bio information for ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech]]'' [[Blackarachnia (BW)#Story of Binaltech|Blackarachnia]] and [[Decepticharge]].
*[[Gaiacross]] being a new form of [[Landcross (Victory)|Landcross]].
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#The Protector|Optimus Primal]] the [[Protector]] hailing from [[Primax 496.22 Alpha|the universe]] of the English version of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon as opposed to the Japanese version.
*''[[Transformers United EX|United EX]]'' [[Straxus (G1)#United EX|Straxus]] being a dimension-hopper from the [[Marvel Comics continuity]].
*[[Howlback (G1)|Howlback]] being transgender.
*[[Gaiacross]] being a form of [[Landcross (Victory)|Landcross]].
*The red ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessor of [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Generation 1 Sunstreaker]] as a Cybertronian with Sunstreaker's unused preliminary name "[[Spin-Out (Timelines)|Spin-Out]]".
*[[Greatshot]] being [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Greatshot)|a new form]] of [[Sixshot]].
*[[Majin Zarak]] being a form of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok/MegaZarak]].

==Fan-coined names==
*[[Artillery Drone]]
*[[Beast Era]]
*[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]]
*[[Titan (group)|Cityformer]]
*''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]''<ref>[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrosaur]] speaks the metaphorical line "Welcome to the dark side." in the 1996 episode "[[Equal Measures]]", but fan clamor led to this usage being canonized as a proper noun in the 2000 ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Beast Wars Transmetals]]'' N64 game.</ref>
*[[Discmaster]]
*[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]
*[[Combiner|Gestalt]]
*[[Gold Plastic Syndrome]]
*[[Herald of Unicron]]
*[[Kibble]]
*[[Mech]] and [[femme]]
*[[Moonbase Two|Moon Beta]]
*[[Rainmaker]]<ref>[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] used "rain maker" as a generic description in the 1985 episode "[[Divide and Conquer]]", but fan interpretation as a proper noun led to canonization in the 2008 packaging bio for [[Acid Storm (G1)|''Universe'' Acid Storm]].</ref>
*[[Transformation cog|Morphcore]]
*[[Punch of Kill Everything]]
*[[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] ([[Seeker (body-type)#The term "Seeker"|sort of]])<ref>"Seeker" debuted in 1980s retail catalogs, but this source was evidently forgotten even as the term became ubiquitous in the 1990s online fandom, leading to prevalent use in 21st century official material.</ref>
*[[Sparkling]]
*[[Conjunx Endura|Sparkmate]]<ref>The term "sparkmate" debuted in a minor feature in the 2000 ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Beast Wars Transmetals]]'' N64 game, but persistent usage in the fandom led to its use by graduated fans in ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac]]'' and ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]''.</ref>
*[[Steve (Vehicon)|Steve]]
*[[Universe War]]

==Names originating in pseudocanonical sources==
*[[Dark science]]
*[[Direwolf]]
*[[Ebon Knights]]
*[[Killzone]]
*[[Kolkular]]
*[[Galvatron II]]
*[[Hadean System]]
*[[Hulla Filament]]
*[[Magno-clamp]]s
*[[Maxa Quintesson|Maxa Q]]
*[[Mindgame]]
*[[Mogahn the Mass]]
*[[Pinea Omicron]]
*[[Praetorian]]
*[[New Kaon|Pyrovar]]
*[[Stellar Galleries]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Continuities| ]]
[[Category:Fan terminology]]
[[Category:Fandom]]

Devastator (G1)

2018-08-07T18:37:00Z

Rei Ayanami: /* The Transformers cartoon */

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:''Devastator is a [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:DevastatorManga1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He devastates things. Devastates them right in the mouth.]]
'''Devastator''' is an immensely powerful warrior, and in that sense the combination of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] into a merged being is a huge success. Mentally, on the other hand, he's very much less than the sum of his parts. Devastator's primitive psyche is limited to only the thoughts and actions on which all his components can agree, which results in raging bouts of destructive fury. Given the sheer power Devastator brings to these rages, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] has no complaints.

As an [[Action Master]], he is [[Action Master partner|partnered]] with [[Scorpulator]].

Normally he is composed of the six robots...

*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (leader) — right leg
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] — upper body
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] — left arm
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] — lower body
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] — left leg
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] — right arm

However, in some realities, he goes from being a six-robot combiner to a five-bot one, Hook and Mixmaster being replaced by [[Hightower (Classics)|Hightower]]. In another, he was temporarily rebuilt with a modular design that allows Hook to replace Scrapper as the right leg, and any robot built with a compatible design to form the head, including [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] and [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]. This configuration was later abandoned in favor of having [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] serve as Devastator's new leg, returning the other Constructicons to their original positions. In another timeline, Devastator became a [[Micromaster]] after his surviving components downsized into smaller bodies. In yet another timeline, Devastator is a [[female Transformer]].

{{bigquote|Nothing defeats the Devastator, nothing!|Devastator|"[[Heavy Metal War]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Arthur Burghardt]] (English), [[Seizō Katō]] (Japanese), [[Yū Shimaka]] (Japanese, ''The Movie'') |[[Zhu Zhunzun]] (Chinese), [[Guillermo Romano]] (Latin-American Spanish, "City Of Steel"), [[Mário Monjardim]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, ''Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1''), [[Holger Schwiers]] (German, ''The Burden Hardest to Bear''), [[Werner Abrolat]] (German, The Movie TV Dub), [[Gerd Rigauer]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of ''The Core'' & ''The Master Builders''), [[Klaus Kessler]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of ''Triple Takeover''), [[Willy Schäfer]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of ''Starscreams Brigade'')}}

[[File:HeavyMetalWar preparetomeetyourdoom.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"How do you like me now!"]]
The ability to merge into Devastator was given to the Constructicons by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] around nine million years ago, not long after he brainwashed them into his loyal servants using the [[Robosmasher]]. Their former friend [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] learned of this new ability first-hand when the Constructicons combined in order to hold Omega fast, so that the Robosmasher could be turned loose on his mind. Omega overpowered Devastator, however, and tore himself free of the Robosmasher, left not subservient to Megatron, but with a burning desire for vengeance against the Constructicons. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

Millions of years later, in [[1984]], having joined Megatron on [[Earth]], the Constructicons were charged with tunnelling under [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] in order to destroy [[Teletraan I]]. Confronted by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and forced back outside the volcano base, the Constructicons realized they were no match for their new opponents, and combined into Devastator to fight back—the first of several battles between the giant and the Dinobots that wound rage through the Transformers' time on Earth. The Dinobots fared poorly in their first meeting with Devastator, but before they fell, their fellow Autobots returned to lend them a hand. [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] distracted Devastator with a hologram of [[Halonix Maximus|a giant Autobot]], allowing [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to blast him dead center, causing him to disengage into the separate Constructicons. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}}

[[File:CityofSteel devastator kong.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Puny Autobot stole Devastator's sunglasses!"]]

Devastator was next called into action when the Decepticons were attempting to conquer and recreate [[New York City]], his height and power being required to stop a group of Autobots scaling the [[Empire State Building]], which had been seized by the Decepticons. With Optimus Prime playing Fay Wray to his [[King Kong]], Devastator climbed to the top of the building, fighting off attacks by remote controlled drone helicopters courtesy of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] along the way. Once Devastator reached the peak, however, Optimus was able to gain remote control of his own dismembered gun-wielding arm, which had been mounted on top of the building as an artillery unit, and blasted Devastator off the building. Plummeting back to street-level, the combiner split apart on impact. {{storylink|City of Steel (episode)|City of Steel}}

After Megatron's [[Transfixatron]] scheme failed, Devastator was unleashed upon the Autobots, and began to mop the floor with them using finger lasers, optical tractor beams, and really heavy fists. The tide turned when Wheeljack and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] used the Transfixatron against Devastator, successfully cancelling out the Constructicons' combined form. {{storylink|The Autobot Run}}

[[File:TheCore dominated devastator.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
When Megatron attempted to tap the [[Earth's core]] to give the Decepticons a limitless supply of geothermal energy, Devastator defended the project from Autobot attack. To get around the giant combiner, [[Chip Chase]] and Wheeljack created [[dominator disk]]s which forced the Constructicons, and thus Devastator, into serving the Autobots. Unfortunately, Megatron had anticipated this plan and built a device to override the dominator disks. When he turned Devastator against the Autobots, Wheeljack turned up the power on the dominator discs, which only served to fry Devastator's [[Circuit (circuit)|logic circuits]] and sent him berserk, damaging the controls for Megatron's drill just as it was about to pierce the Earth's core. Working together, both factions restored Devastator to Megatron's control and sent him into the ground to take out the drill before it could destroy the Earth. Devastator was surprised by Megatron's cowardly absence after he returned surface, but merely believed Megatron left to plan their next attack. {{storylink|The Core}}

[[File:MasterBuilders devastator under attack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Allying with Autobots [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] to construct a [[Solar Power Tower]] of Grapple's design that they could then steal for the Decepticons, the Constructicons formed Devastator to install the sun-harnessing sphere component on top of the tower. After the villains took control of the tower, the other Autobots arrived to stop their plan and were confronted by Devastator once again, but managed to fell him by tricking him into collapsing the tower right on top of himself. {{storylink|The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders}}

Devastator got his first rematch with the Dinobots when the prehistoric anti-heroes attacked the Constructicons as they were unloading a supply of [[Cybertonium]] from the [[space bridge]]. Scavenger was caught off-guard by the Dinobots before he could join his team-mates in forming Devastator, and the one-armed giant was unable to prevent the Dinobots from transporting themselves to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Devastator had pulled himself together by the time [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and [[Carly]] arrived, hot on the Dinobots' trail, but Carly's superior driving skills allowed her to navigate around his stomping feet and make it into the bridge as well. Not one of Devastator's better days. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} [[File:SecretofOmega devastator vs omega.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]] Another rematch of a different kind was soon to come when the Constructicons crossed paths with Omega Supreme, but the Autobot titan's rage allowed him to quickly overcome Devastator, burying him beneath an avalanche. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

After the [[Triple Changer]]s temporarily disposed of Megatron and [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], the Constructicons threw in with [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] as the new Decepticon leader, building a maze around his base of operations. Unsurprisingly, Blitzwing refused to uphold his part of the bargain and make the Constructicons his leadership partners, so the enraged team formed Devastator to improve their bargaining posture. Megatron soon returned and put Blitzwing and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] in their place, but Devastator did not fall in line so easily, and continued his attack against them all, forcing all the in-fighting Decepticons to team up to eventually take him down. {{storylink|Triple Takeover}} Betrayals remained the order of the day when Devastator next saw combat, called up by Megatron to deal with another plot by Starscream and his new troops, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. Starscream had foreseen Devastator's involvement, however, and had given his Combaticons the power to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], who soundly defeated the Constructicons' combined form. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[File:TFTM Devastator.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Come on boy, fetch!]]
Devastator played a key role in the [[Battle of Autobot City|battle]] of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in the year 2005, smashing the artillery that lined the city and, after an all-night siege, successfully breaching its walls with his prodigious strength. Before he could progress inside the city itself, though, his old foes the Dinobots arrived to halt his progress, dropping on him from an incoming shuttle. Devastator kicked [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] out of the air, slammed [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] and hurled him aside, but was brought low by [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], who pushed him through a wall. Even from this position, though, Devastator managed to take out [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] immediately after, as he dodged an attack from the flying Dinobot and caused some rubble to collapse on him. The battle was brought to an end when Megatron was defeated and the Decepticons retreated from Earth aboard Astrotrain, arguing amongst themselves who would lead them now. Scrapper argued for the Constructicons, since they formed Devastator, "the most powerful robot", and the team proceeded to merge to prove their point, but were shaken apart mid-transformation by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|Devastator’s involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series “[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]” and the storybook “[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|Transformers the Movie]]."}}

[[File:FFoD1 devastator nomnom.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Following the battle with [[Unicron]], the defeated Decepticons were exiled to the burnt-out world of [[Chaar]], where they scraped by on diminishing amounst of [[energon]]. When Astrotrain returned from an energy run, the Constructicons fought over the few scraps of energon he brought back, but banded together to form Devastator to make sure Astrotrain couldn't take any for himself (though Bonecrusher lacked the energy to hold on to his teammates). Just as Devastator was about to tuck into his hard-won [[energon cube]], [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] hacked him apart with his [[sword]] and drove the Constructicons off. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

In [[2006]], the Constructicons formed Devastator when fighting the Autobots on an asteroid [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] was trying to turn into a mobile weapon, but he was flattened when a cunning [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] transformed to aircraft carrier mode in mid-air and landed directly on top of him. The battle carried to the planet [[Eurythma]], where Devastator was formed again, but he was quickly blasted apart into his component robots by a precise shot from [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}} Devastator got a little revenge on Broadside later in the year when he teamed up with [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] to confront him in the seas of [[Japan]], though the huge waves the Autobot kicked up when he fell under their laser fire forced the team to separate and withdraw. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}}

{{--}}

====Rodimus vs. Cyclonus====
During the battle for [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], Devastator managed to grab a hold of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], only for the Autobot to pepper his face with laser blasts. Tracks managed to escape him, relatively unharmed. {{storylink|Rodimus vs. Cyclonus}}
{{-}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
[[File:FSRLstorypage devastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Now more imposing since Ira Gamagori.]]
Devastator once faced his old nemesis Omega Supreme during the midst of [[:File:StudioOxCybertronBattleCons.jpg|another, larger battle]] on Cybertron. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)|Story page # unknown}} At a presumably later date, Devastator clashed with Optimus Prime, Wheeljack, [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] in... space, or something? Well, Cybertron was in the background, so it was probably space. The battle was so great that Prime even needed to call in the extra firepower of his [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]], which flew through space (or whatever) to join the fight. It was kind of a weird day. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 6|Story page #6}}

Later, Devastator and Menasor were making trouble for the Autobots, but were dealt with by the Autobots' newest combiner warrior, [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. The [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]] gestalt took Devastator out by launching his right arm—[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]—at him, who transformed to [[robot mode]] mid-flight and shattered the Decepticon giant's chestplate with his mighty right hand. Devastator seemed suitably horrified. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 12|Story page #12}} Not nearly as horrified, though, as anyone who gazed upon his and the other Decepticon combiners' [[:File:GestaltTrioTVMagazine.jpg|deformed bodies]] when they later gathered for another major battle. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 16|Story page #16}}
{{-}}

=====''Cloud''=====
When [[Cloud World]]'s [[Megatron (G1)#Cloud|Megatron]] interrupted Megatron's battle with Optimus Prime, he was annoyed and unleashed Devastator on the intruder, only for the combiner to be blasted back into his components by the raging, [[SARA]]-powered Megatron's tank mode. {{storylink|Rampage (Cloud)|Rampage}}

=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga=====
[[File:FSRLF6 devastator forms.jpg|left|thumb|215px]]
In the late 1980s, in search of a location that could serve as a base for their new battle station [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], Megatron brought the Constructicons to a utopian island to begin deforestation and construction. When [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] arrived to stop the Decepticons, the Constructicons merged into Devastator and announced that he and Trypticon would take on the Autobot combiner (overkill much?). Trypticon did not approve of sharing his prey, however, and he picked up Devastator and threw him into a nearby rockface, shattering him back into his individual components. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

=====''Scramble City'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Seizō Katō]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:ScrambleCity devastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Discovering the location of the secret factory in which the Autobots were constructing their mobile fortress [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]], Megatron dispatched the Constructicons to destroy it. Confronted by a team of Autobots led by Optimus Prime, they formed Devastator, who quickly took the upper hand in the battle by hurling giant boulders and opening fire with his cannon. Observing Devastator's attack from within Scramble City, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] ordered the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] into the fray, and a speedy hail of laser fire from above courtesy of the airborne Autobots soon cut Devastator down to size and had the Constructicons retreated. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' manga=====
In the year [[2010]], Devastator participated in a Decepticon attack on the planet Feminia, battling alongside Bruticus and Menasor against their Autobot counterparts Superion, Defensor and Omega Supreme. The fight was fairly evenly matched until Galvatron called up his ace-in-the-hole, [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], whose power was unmatched by any of the Autobots... except for the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibots]], who essentially tied Predaking's shoelaces together until he fell over, straight into Devastator and his chums, sending them all toppling to the ground and knocking them to bits.{{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Seizō Katō]] (Japanese)|[[Alejandro Abdalah]] (Latin American Spanish)}}
[[File:SOSfromSandra devastator vs defensor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|[[Ryu|SHORYUKEN!]]]]
In [[2011]], Devastator was among the Decepticons who attacked Cybertron in an attempt to seize the planet by taking control of [[Vector Sigma]]. While [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] had [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] engaged, Devastator tried to shoot the Autobot combiner in the back, but evil plan was foiled by Optimus Prime, who struck Devastator with a flying jump kick and knocked his blast off-course so that it hit Abominus instead. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} As the battle progressed, Devastator joined forces with [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and Abominus to drive back the Autobot combiner robots, but where then felled themselves by the power of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

Later, during another major battle on Cybertron, this time over [[cybertonuron]], Devastator was presented with another chance to shoot Superion in the back as he battled Abominus, but yet again shot Abominus instead as the pair broke their grapple at the last moment. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} This affair concluded with the destruction of Cybertron, so it was on Earth that Devastator next fought, battling [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] as part of a Decepticon effort to hijack an Autobot energy shipment to the planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]]. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

Devastator disappeared from view following this; in truth, he and many other Decepticons had secretly withdrawn to the hidden, sub-oceanic continent of [[Lemuria (myth)|Lemuria]], where Devastator oversaw the processing of [[crysmagnetal]] for [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s [[Death Tower]]s. Once the towers were deployed around the world, Devastator joined the entire Decepticon army in battling the Autobots at the North Pole, and fled into space alongside them upon their defeat. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====''Super-God Masterforce'' manga=====
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Years later, the image of Devastator was among a group of holograms of older Decepticons projected by [[King Poseidon]] to deceive and confuse the Autobots under [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]'s command. {{storylink|Burn, Super Soul! The New Commander Super Ginrai!}}

=====''Zone'' catalog=====
At some point after the year [[2025]], Devastator joined several other powerful Decepticons in an assault on planet [[Micro|Zone]], led by the reborn [[Emperor of Destruction|Dark Emperor]] [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]. Attempting to steal their [[Energon Z]], the Decepticons proved no match for the [[Micromaster]]s and were driven away. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)#Catalogue story page 1|Zone Project Story}}

=====''Zone'' manga and story pages=====
[[File:Zonemanga devastator magmastorm.jpg|left|thumb|Hot soup!]]
Devastator was among the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] recruited by the Decepticons' newest [[Emperor of Destruction]], [[Violen Jiger]]. Outfited with new armor and weaponry—incluing a large arm-mounted drill—Devastator was christened the "Technology General" of the group, and sent forth to conquer planets in pursuit of Violen Jiger's goal of creating a [[Decepticon Zone]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}

One element required for Violen Jiger's plan was the mysterious life-giving [[Zodiac]], hidden somewhere on Earth. Devastator accompanied [[King Poseidon]], [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] to the planet, cutting a swathe of destruction through the cities of Earth as they converged on [[Mount Fuji]], where the Zodiac was believed to rest. Arriving at the mountain, the four generals were confronted by a small army of Autobot Micromasters, which prompted nothing but laughter from the villains... until a rock clonked Devastator on the head, hurled by the newly arrived Autobot [[Powered Master]]s [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] and [[Sonic Bomber]]. As battle erupted, Devastator broke away, using his drill to burrow into the Earth in hopes of locating the subterranean hiding place of the Zodiac, but Dai Atlas pursued him into the planet's depths. There, Dai Atlas used his "awareness of the flow of nature" to summon up a torrent of magma that took Devastator out of the fight. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone}}

The Generals later schooled [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the Powered Masters. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}
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=====''Zone'' cartoon=====
[[File:DevastatorZone1.jpg|thumb|215px|PHALLIC!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Hirohiko Kakegawa]] (Japanese)}}
{{note|The ''Zone'' cartoon tells a slightly different, expanded version of Devastator and the other Generals' first battle with Dai Atlas.}}
Dispatched to Earth with Trypticon, Predaking, and King Poseidon by Violen Jiger to acquire the Zodiac, Devastator destroyed the [[Wikipedia:World Trade Center|World Trade Center]] while searching the planet for the mysterious energy source. By the time Devastator arrived in Japan, Trypticon and Predaking were already embroiled in battle with Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber; he burst up out of the ground while Dai Atlas was grappling with Predaking and attempted to run him through with his drill, but was stopped by a barrage of missiles from the acting Autobot leader. Predaking ordered him away to seek the Zodiac, and Devastator obeyed, drilling down into the Earth, but Dai Atlas pursued, following Devastator into the subterranean cavern in which the Zodiac rested. Devastator snatched the enigmatic orb and fled, handing it off to King Poseidon before turning back to resume his battle with Dai Atlas, whom the [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacon]] combiner had restrained with a chain. Before Devastator could drill a hole through him, though, Dai Atlas shifted to drill tank mode and dragged the Decepticon into a vein of molten magma, which swept him away. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
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[[File:BattleLines6 devastator electrocuted.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67]]
After being Robo-Smashed into loyal Decepticons, the Constructicons were upgraded by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]], at Megatron's orders, using the combiner technology stolen from the conquered warlord [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]. The newborn Devastator joined the Decepticons in an attack on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] one week later. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}} The Autobots attempted to stop him by shooting down a live energy conduit which stuck his right arm, but it barely phased the Decepticon. When they followed that up by shooting him in the knees, however, Devastator toppled over backwards. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

Nine million years later, during the [[Battle of Autobot City]] in 2005, after breaching the city walls, Devastator was confronted by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and a small group of Autobots. He invited them to surrender, but they responded by blasting him into his component parts. {{storylink|A Flash Forward}}
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====Ask Vector Prime====
In one universe, [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Renegade|Gong]] interfered in the [[Unicron War]], turning the usual song-and-dance into a battle to the death between the Decepticons and the [[Guardian (GoBots)|Guardian]]s. The Constructicons formed Devastator to bulldoze through the walls of Guardian City, but after a night's worth of fighting the Decepticons were unable to gain a foothold. When [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]] arrived with reinforcements, Devastator battled [[Guardian (GoBots)|Courageous]] and easily knocked the Guardian superweapon to bits. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:TFUS10 all crumble before devastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
No sooner had the Constructicons been created—by [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]], on Earth, using the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] and the facilities of [[Blackrock Aerospace Assembly Plant Number One]]—than they were dispatched on their first mission to construct a massive communications dish that would allow [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] to broadcast a message to long-lost Cybertron. When the dish came under attack by a squad of Autobots, the Constructicons merged to form Devastator for the first time, much to the surprise of the attacking Autobots. The titan shrugged off the Autobots' attacks, even including [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]]'s liquid nitrogen blasts, but things took a turn for the worse when Soundwave, wired into the dish and unable to defend himself, made the mistake of calling on Devastator to destroy a ''specific'' Autobot—[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], who had slipped close to the dish in the chaos. The dull-witted Devastator struggled to process this precise instruction, taking out each Autobot one after the other until he found the one that Soundwave had been talking about; fortunately for the Decepticons, Huffer's own indecision gave Soundwave time to successfully transmit his message. The dish was subsequently destroyed by Huffer's human ally [[Bomber Bill]], and Soundwave ordered retreat, grading Devastator's performance as "notably deficient." {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}}

[[File:UK62 Devastator.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Concept art for Capcom's upcoming Street Fighter vs Transformers]]
''Following this poor initial outing, Devastator was subsequently put through training and tests that managed to improve his operation and co-ordination. With the Constructicons now operating better together, Shockwave charged them with attacking a demolition derby that the Autobots' human friend [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] was attending in order to kidnap him for use as leverage. Faced with Buster's Autobot protectors, the Constructicons formed Devastator to deal with them, but the very sight of the combiner sent Buster catatonic. While Devastator battled the Autobots—during which he was toppled by [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] and blinded by [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]'s [[black beam gun]]—Soundwave scanned Buster's mind to discover what had happened to the human, and immediately ordered the Constructicons to separate and retreat upon discovering that the Matrix had implanted a vision for the future of combiner technology in Buster's brain.'' {{storylink|Devastation Derby!}}

''Seeking to make a reality out of the information the Matrix had planted in Buster's mind'', the Autobots staged an attack on the Decepticon's [[Wyoming base]] in order to draw out Devastator so they could observe his technology in action. When Shockwave ordered Devastator into action, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]], watching from afar, monitored and recorded the Constructicons' transformation pattern. He reported his success to Optimus Prime, who ordered a retreat, and the Autobots subsequently used the information derived from Devastator to create their own team of [[combiner]]s, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

[[File:Devastator blasted apart-All Fall Down.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Superion's [[stress fracture cannon]] is known to cause explosive neck-farts.]]
''While on a mission in [[Yukon]] territory, the Constructicons formed Devastator to chase [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] down after they spotted the pair spying on their construction project. The chase took them through a forest and before a hydro-electric dam, which Devastator was duped into blasting. The structure collapsed, unleashing a torrent of water onto the Constructicons, and washing them away.'' {{storylink|The Mission}}

Devastator next appeared to defend the Decepticons' [[Club Con|base in the Florida Keys]] from a joint attack by [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], [[Cobra]], and the [[Autobot]]s. He brawled with [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] until a blast from Superion's rifle caused a malfunction in his coupling links and he broke up into his components. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}
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====Movie Future Timeline====
[[File:Devastator the planet-eater.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]
In the assault on Autobot City, Megatron ordered the Constructicons to form Devastator. His efforts to breach their defenses were diverted by the arriving reinforcements of the Dinobots. {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}}
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====Earthforce====
[[File:Devastator rebuild.png|thumb|Did they forget he'd need two legs or what?]]
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The Constructicons were rendered incapable of combining at one point. Unwilling to lose Devastator's raw power, they attempted to construct a new and separate version of him in the Bahamas, surrounding the construction side with an [[Automated defence ring]]. [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] were able to master the ring's challenges, and wrecked the project before the new Devastator could be completed. {{storylink|Desert Island Risks!}}

=====Ask Vector Prime=====
The Constructicons were unable to combine due to [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]. {{Storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}
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====''Classics''====
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[[File:CrossingOver3 devastator vs grimlock.jpg|left|thumb|225px|Mixmaster was voted off the combiner.]]
The Constructicons were among the Decepticon warriors assembled by Megatron as he re-established his power base on Earth 15 years after the fall of [[Unicron]]. For some unexplained reason, Hook and Mixmaster were no longer part of the group, replaced by a new Constructicon named [[Hightower (Classics)|Hightower]]. As a result, Devastator's combination was significantly altered.

The giant Decepticon warrior was assembled to battle the Autobots in the Southern Hemisphere, when both groups were seeking out the source of a new set of energy readings. Devastator confronted the Dinobot [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], and the force of their battle was enough to cause the landscape to cave in, revealing the caverns below. The Constructicons were disassembled by the impact, however, and were forced to fight Grimlock individually. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 3}}
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===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
The Devastator was "phase 2" of Megatron's latest plot to take over the Earth. After having taken millions of humans hostage, Megatron ordered the Constructicons to combine. The Devastator then proceeded to overpower everything the Autobots threw at him... until the Dinobots arrived. Though The Devastator mocked the Dinobots' slow pace at first, his mockery was cut short by Swoop blasting him at point blank range, killing Hook and Scrapper in the process. The rest of The Devastator's components were then slaughtered one by one. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}

[[File:DevastatorvsSunstreaker-ASW.jpeg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|Devastator, stop looking into the camera!]]
Happening upon [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] admiring his reflection in a pond, Devastator moved in to capture the vain Autobot. The task shortly accomplished despite Sunstreaker attempting to fight back, Devastator brought him to Decepticon headquarters. After locking Sunstreaker in a prison cell, Devastator split up into his component pieces.

The Constructicons once more joined together to form Devastator when a rescue party stormed Decepticon headquarters to rescue Sunstreaker. Devastator made short work of [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] as well, and stuffed them in Sunstreaker's holding cell.

The Constructicons merged once more to view an Autobot peace offering; Optimus and his troops had left before the Decepticons' headquarters a life-size statue of Devastator. Accompanying the statue was a letter from Optimus Prime, explaining that the effigy was meant as a symbol of the Autobots' surrender. The rest of the Decepticons cheered as Devastator neared the statue to contemplate it. But the moment the giant Decepticon touched the statue, an ambush part of Autobots burst forth from within it. Each Autobot fired at Devastator from a different side. This resulted in Devastator's attention to be so thoroughly divided that his components transformed back into their individual selves. With the playing field evened-out, the Decepticons wound up losing against the Autobots once again. {{storylink|The Autobots' Secret Weapon}}
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===Autobot Alert!===
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[[File:AutobotAlertDevastatorSeville.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
In one possible scenario, the Constructicons merged into Devastator in order to retrieve a sunken ship off the California coast. Within the ship was a sphere of cybertite, which contained the formula for an ancient Autobot power-booster. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}
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===Frito-Lay posters===
[[File:HiCThePowerStruggle.jpg|thumb|left|200px|[[Jointron|Frito Banditos]].]]

Devastator joined Megatron and other Decepticons in a battle to seize a tremendous energy source (another dam), but were countered by the Autobots. [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] attempted to blast Devastator in the back but missed. Somehow. {{storylink|The Power Struggle}}
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===Toy pack-in material===
Devastator and Starscream tried to attack some power-lines, only for Optimus Prime to step in and thwart their insidious plot. Devastator was left grumbling in pain after Optimus Prime had toppled him to the ground. {{storylink|Sweepstakes Offer!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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[[File:DarkAges2 cybertronian devastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|He wants the biggest purse in the world!]]
Devastator was the first combiner, the end result of the Constructicons' research into [[mass intellect]]. However, he suffered a huge drawback in that he would only do what his components agreed on, which was usually smash stuff. {{Storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #8}} Although the process would later be refined, leaving the method by which Devastator was formed considered primitive by comparison, the sheer destructive power of the combiner was so great that the Constructicons were actually forbidden from trying to modifying their own combination for fear that Devastator's effectiveness would be compromised. {{Storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #2}}

During the [[Dark Ages]], between 7.4 and 6.5 million years ago, when the Decepticons and Autobots fractured into several smaller factions, the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]] was signed, ruling the [[Special Teams]] non-aligned. However, [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] managed to convince the Constructicons to side with the [[Ultracon]]s, and they accompanied him when he made his push to take the [[Tagan Heights]], forming Devastator to battle the [[Wrecker]]s. Hopelessly outmatched by the giant, the Wreckers were bailed out when the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] chose to disobey the accord and aid them, merging into Defensor to give Devastator a run for his money. {{storylink|Escalation}} The resultant clash of titans destabilized the surrounding area, but in the end, Defensor realized he couldn't beat Devastator with strength. While Devastator became distracted by Springer, Defensor split back up into the individual Protectobots, and plugged Devastator into the local power grid, hitting him with a massive electrical shock that overloaded his combination system and forced him to separate. {{Storylink|Devastation}}

In 2002, when the Decepticons returned to menace Earth after a period of inactivity courtesy of the schemes of [[Robert Hallo]] and [[Lazarus|Adam Rook]], Devastator played the central role in the grand display of destruction a furious Megatron unleashed upon humanity. At Megatron's command, Devastator disembarked the Decepticons' temporary base in the [[Northwest Territories]], walking along the seabed down the west coast of North America, heading for [[San Francisco]], destroying a US Navy submarine along the way. [[File:DW devastator.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Somebody help me I'm drowning-Oh.Lucky I'm so tall.]] Bursting from the waters of San Francisco Bay, the absolutely gigantic Devastator immediately set to work putting the city to ruin, until confronted by Superion. Devastator speedily triumphed in the battle that followed, reducing the Autobot combiner to his component Aerialbots, {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} then turned on the other Autobots who had arrived, stomping Trailbreaker flat despite his [[force field]] and slamming [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] between his monolithic palms. To no-one's surprise, it was Optimus Prime who was finally able to take the giant down, ramp-jumping to his head-height in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] so that he could shot him point-blank in the face, blowing much of his head and shoulders to bits and sending him toppling into the waters below. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}}

''Over the following months, Starscream had the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] secretly rebuild Devastator and the Constructicons without Megatron's knowledge. When Megatron vanished off the face of the Earth, Starscream took the opportunity to bring his secret weapon back into the light. Devastator made his return debut in the canyons of Nevada, where Starscream led the unwitting Autobot named [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] right into a blast from Devastator's [[solar energy rifle]]. He was a major force in Starscream's control of [[Las Vegas]] as well, and battled [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] when the Dinobot commander attempted to free the city from Decepticon domination. {{storylink|Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired}}''

''When Megatron returned from deep space, Devastator unhesitatingly remained at Starscream's side, and was prepared to tear his former leader limb from limb at Starscream's command. When the Decepticons split into two factions between Megatron and Starscream, the Constructicons were steadfastly loyal to Starscream. They were captured, along with the rest of Starscream's men, when the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]] settled in Las Vegas. Trapped inside an energy net, Devastator tried to bludgeon his way out at first, until [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] convinced the Constructicons to separate so they could dig their way out from underneath the field. Once they were freed, the Constructicons reformed Devastator as the Autobots and Decepticons united in an attempt to destroy the Keepers before the American government carried out the final solution and nuked Las Vegas off the map. Didn't work—the xenophobic [[President of the United States|President]] jumped the gun and fired off the nuclear missile early in the hopes of eliminating the Transformers as well as the Keepers. Still, the impending nuclear holocaust wasn't enough to deter Devastator's one-track mind, and he continued to hunt down the Keeper-possessed [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (since that was the one Autobot [[Starscream (G1)|mommy]] and [[Megatron (G1)|daddy]] would let him destroy at the moment). During the fight, the Keepers managed to trap Devastator and his massive comrade [[Omega Sentinel (G1)|Omega Sentinel]] outside a protective field, while they engaged the smaller Transformers inside. This eventually meant that Devastator was too far away to be protected by Optimus Prime's [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-constructed shields when the nuclear missiles finally struck. The combined Constructicons suffered massive damage as a result. {{storylink|Transformers: Annihilation|Annihilation}}''

[[File:DWG1ongoing0 devastators remains.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|This is what happens when you buy a "loose" Devastator on eBay.]]
''In the aftermath of the nuclear assault on Las Vegas, the Constructicons were trapped permanently in their Devastator form as a result of their injuries. Devastator was present in the Nevada desert when the American military forces ambushed the Autobots and Decepticons. After that, Megatron sent him and Omega Sentinel to keep watch on the Void gateway being built on [[Allister Greaves]]' property to allow the Keepers back into normal space. Optimus Prime and Megatron soon joined them there, and began the final battle against the Keepers' pawn, [[Franklin Townsend]], and his puppets Bluestreak and Starscream. Devastator attempted to swat Starscream out of the sky, but eventually stopped when the Keepers' power faded and Starscream returned to his ever-so-likeable self. Instead, he was forced to contend with the far more formidable Omega Sentinel, who had broken free from Megatron's control and returned to his original Guardian programming. Ultimately, the Omega Sentinel sacrificed himself to stop the Keepers by plunging into the Void, and pulled Devastator with him. When the Keepers' control crystal was shattered, the Void was destroyed and Devastator fell back out into real space. He floated in the vacuum between Mars and Jupiter, in deep stasis lock. A secret American space venture, the starship ''[[Bounty]]'', happened across the gigantic Decepticon on their mission, and made plans to bring him back to Earth. {{storylink|Transformers: Fusion|Fusion}}''

Devastator eventually fell into the hands of [[Earth Defense Command]], and was being studied at their secret bunker. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:GIJoevsTF5 Devastator wrecked.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|No Bumblebee... 'twas beauty that killed the beast.]]
The Constructicons formed Devastator to defend the [[SPS Satellite]] control center on [[Cobra Island]] from the attacking Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]]. After telling the [[Cobra]] troops that he'd help them since he hated Autobots just as much as he hated humans, Devastator killed [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] with a single shot from his gun. Unfortunately, this angered the Autobot's friends, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], who attacked Devastator along with a squad of human tanks. The combiner was overrun by their numbers and was defeated after having his left arm blown off. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}}

For the remainder of the battle, Devastator's body was used as cover by human troops as they continued the fight against Cobra and the Decepticons. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}}
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===''The Beast Within''===
During a particularly violent battle betweenthe Autobots and the Decepticons, the Constructicons merged into Devastator in order to fight [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], the Dinobots’ combined form. He did not last too long against the Dinobot gestalt. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[All Hail Megatron issue 2|Transformers: All Hail Megatron #2]]; [[Before the Dawn|Transformers: Robots in Disguise #14]] (with Prowl); [[You, Me, and the Universe|Transformers vol. 2 #41]] (with Scoop)
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[[File:AHM2Devastator.jpg|thumb|225px|"Has anyone seen my chestplate?"]]
After the death of [[Nexus Prime]] and the failure that was [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]], many dedicated themselves to rediscovering workable [[combiner|gestalt technology]]. {{storylink|The Crucible}} Shortly before the outbreak of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]]—a student of [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], Monstructor's creator—was brought into the Decepticon ranks for the express purpose of using his master's teachings to develop a combiner for the faction. He accepted with the caveat that the process was likely to take a ''very'' long time. {{storylink|Shockwaves}} Indeed, it would be millions of years before [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] had his gestalt warrior; in the year that followed the thwarting of the [[Expansion]], the scientifically-minded [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] finished Shockwave's work, successfully granting the Constructicons the ability to combine into Devastator. Where previous experiments with combination had struggled to unite the minds involved in the process, the Constructicons' shared appetite for destruction allowed Devastator to remain relatively mentally stable, if angry. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} {{storylink|Shockpoint}}

When the Decepticons initiated the [[Surge (event)|Surge]], striking at Autobot outposts across the galaxy simultaneously, Devastator was a key component of the squadron on [[Earth]], where he made short work of the local Autobot unit, who were exiled back to Cybertron. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7|All Hail Megatron #7}} The Decepticons then began conquering the planet, starting with [[New York City]]; Devastator cut off the human population's means of escape by wading into the waters around the city and destroying the bridges and tunnels. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 2|All Hail Megatron #2}}

In time, the apparent lack of direction Megatron had for the Decepticons after their conquest of Earth caused a schism in their ranks, and Devastator sided with Starscream, attacking and attempting to kill Megatron. Their fight was soon interrupted by the arrival of jets from the European Union, which Devastator had to fight off. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}} A much greater opponent then appeared in the form of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], who arrived with all the exiled Autobots and engaged Devastator in battle. With buildings being shattered by their titanic clash, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] ordered Omega to move the battle with Devastator to a safer area. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11|All Hail Megatron #11}} Omega responded by hauling the combiner out into the bay, where he slammed him against the [[Statue of Liberty]] and blasted him through the chest, taking him out and leaving to sink into the waters below. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}}

[[File:IDWongoing28 devastator and sunstreaker.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|"Are you Sam Witwicky?" "No, but I'm better than you".]]
Several years later, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Spike Witwicky]] tracked Scrapper down and killed him to make sure Devastator could never be formed again. {{storylink|Scrapper (issue)|Scrapper}} This did not prove as permanent a solution as first appeared, however: after the Decepticons liberated Scrapper's body from [[Skywatch]] {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 1: The Demolished Man|The Demolished Man}} they were summoned back to Cybertron for a battle with the Autobots, where the Constructicons proved capable of combining with Scrapper's corpse. The resultant Devastator suffered from a "dead leg" that he could not move properly, allowing the Autobots to outrun him, and his other leg was also soon taken out of the equation when [[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Sunstreaker]] tricked the giant into stomping on his explosive-laden wheelchair. Just as the giant was about to crush him with his fists instead, he was mentally taken over by [[D-Void]] and forced to merge with all other Decepticons and [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]]'s [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]] army to form the "[[Deceptigod]]". {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings}}

The defeat of D-Void was followed by the reversion of Cybertron into a primordial wilderness into which Megatron fled, leaving the leaderless Decepticons—the Constructicons among them—to live in the rebuilt [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], under the unstable governance of Bumblebee. Megatron soon discovered that the combination of [[Ore-13]] and [[space bridge]] technology in his new body allowed him to tap the energies from within Cybertron that D-Void had used to create the Deceptigod, and in this force's ability to subjugate individual will and facilitate combination, he saw the means to finally perfect the combination process. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} [[File:IDWRID14 prowlstator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|"Nothing is more of a prick than Devastator, nothing!"]] Megatron tested his theories upon the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], fusing them into "The [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]", and also secretly conspired with several of the Decepticons in Iacon, allowing Bombshell to experiment with the energies, with which he seized control of the mind of the Autobot police officer [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]]. Faking both his own death and those of the Constructicons, {{storylink|Devisive}} Bombshell withdrew them all to Prowl's [[Black Room]], where the Constructicons' bodies were rebuilt to the specifications of a new, modular Devastator design that moved Hook to Scrapper's old position as right leg, and would allow others built with compatible forms to serve as the combiner's head. The intent was for Megatron himself to become Devastator's new head, but rather than risk his own mind and body in a test run, it was arranged for the mind-controlled Prowl to become part of Devastator first, to ensure the process worked.

When Megatron returned to Iacon and his plan went into action, the Constructicons and Prowl combined into the new and improved Devastator, under the complete control of Bombshell via Prowl. Under Megatron's orders, the revamped Devastator proceeded to destroy Autobot High Command with the sweep of a hand. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} The giant then continued on to the Iacon med-centre, which he also devastated, before menacing the Autobots, NAILs, and disillusioned Decepticons trying to defend it. Superion arrived from Cybertron's wilderness and proceeded to engage Devastator in combat, and two giants' battle continued for some time until, elsewhere, Bombshell was stabbed through the head by [[Arcee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Arcee]]. With his controlling influence gone, Devastator fell into a stupor, just as Prowl—his mind still partially aware within the combiner—turned his thoughts to the one thing he and the five Constructicons agreed on: a hatred of Spike Witwicky. This unifying idea caused Devastator to reawaken, now of one mind, and with just one goal: to never be controlled ever again. With that, Devastator grabbed Superion, tore the combined Autobot in half, {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} and proceeded to destroy everything he saw. However, the giant was surprised when [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ironhide]] got a boost up onto his shoulders and began to call out to Prowl inside his mind. After some well-placed punches and a speech from the Autobot veteran on the topic of free will and personal change, Prowl wrestled enough control to cause Devastator to tear off his own head, spontaneously un-combining the gestalt. Shortly afterwards, Megatron attempted to reform the combiner, this time with himself as its head, but the well-timed activation of a stasis field secretly built into the Decepticon leader's spark casing by the thought-to-be dead [[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Wheeljack]] stopped the process in its tracks. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}}

[[File:TheMindBomb-Devastator.jpg|thumb|left|210px|Helpless humans gaze in horror at Devastator's giant crotch!]]
Impressed by certain nasty things they'd seen in Prowl's memories during their merging of minds, the Constructicons left the Decepticons to befriend their new idol. {{storylink|Second Exodus}} When Shockwave put into motion a plan to collapse the universe into Cybertron, the Constructicons convinced a reluctant Prowl they had to form Devastator again to keep [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] off of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} Devastator grappled with his crazed forebear until the ''[[Lost Light]]'' joined the fight and rammed the original combiner into his component pieces. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}} Prowl would subsequently learn to see Devastator as a valuable resource, willingly combining with the Constructicons during a battle with the Decepticons on Earth six months later {{storylink|Earthfall Part 2: Detonation Boulevard|Detonation Boulevard}} as part of a plan to expose the reappearance of Cybertronians on Earth—specifically, to make things difficult for the [[Earth Defense Command]] and their Decepticon allies. In the ensuing fight, Devastator battled against Galvatron's Decepticons, and managed to gain the upper hand. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}} They would merge again to finish off a Worldsweeper-class ship and to cover the escape of the Autobots from [[Marshall Islands|Bikini Atoll]], Jazz (with the unexpected help of Prowl) having rescued [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] from human captivity. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}}

Starscream later showed footage of Devastator on Earth to Wheeljack, so as to highlight the danger that combiners posed. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

On Earth, the Autobots turned their attention to searching for the lost [[Enigma of Combination]]. Prowl formed a temporary truce with Spike Witwicky to help infiltrate [[G.B. Blackrock|Garrison Blackrock]]'s [[Onyx]] facility, and deployed Devastator to spearhead the attack. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|ONoffON}} Although Devastator proved effective at tearing the building apart and temporarily secured the Enigma, his loathing of Spike - the man who had killed him once before - ultimately drove the combiner berserk and ruined the mission. Arcee finally managed to talk Devastator down and force him to split apart. Prowl blamed the Constructicons for taking over their combined body, although they maintained that Devastator couldn't be controlled like that and that all of them were equally responsible for the outburst. {{storylink|The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati}} On Cybertron, Starscream confronted Optimus over "his" personal combiner, using it as leverage so that he could accelerate Superion's own repairs. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}}

[[File:YouMeAndTheUniverse-Scoopastator.jpg|thumb|right|225px|"Nothing is more pious than Devastator, nothing!"]]

After Prowl learned that Starscream was planning to absorb [[Caminus]] into the new "[[Council of Worlds]]", he and the Constructicons hijacked the Ark's new [[Space bridge|spacebridge]] to travel to Metroplex, intending to tear the spacebridge apart and cut Cybertron off from the rest of the galaxy. {{storylink|The Possible Light}} Combined once more, Devastator issued an ultimatum to the assembled Cybertronians and Camiens, but was interrupted by the new and improved Superion. Although Superion proved to be a nimble and clever fighter, Devastator was able to overpower him with brute force, and dragged his defeated foe back through the space bridge to Cybertron. He was briefly distraced by an Autobot-Decepticon alliance, allowing Starscream to use the Enigma on a group of bystanders and create Defensor. Defensor joined forces with Superion and the duo finally managed to overcome Devastator. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

Starscream sought to turn Devastator's power to his own end, and used the Enigma to rebuild Devastator once more. This new configuration incorporated Starscream's lackey [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] as Devastator's new right leg, omitting Prowl and returning the other Constructicons to their original configurations. Scoop's religious fanaticism and devotion to his "Chosen One" allowed him to override the other members of the team and force Devastator to obey Starscream's commands. His first mission was to stop Menasor from going on yet another rampage on Caminus. Unfortunately, Defensor misread the situation and attacked Devastator, sparking a four-way brawl between all of the combiners. Metroplex's malfunctioning space bridge sent the quartet tumbling onto an alien world, and things only escalated when the newly-born [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]], under the control of Prowl, stepped in to intervene. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} Devastator was furious at Prowl for "abandoning" him, and this anger allowed Devastator to ignore Scoop's input and sock Optimus Maximus hard enough to knock him for a loop. Devastator, now completely out of control, teamed up with Menasor in a fight that spanned the colony worlds. Devastator had the upper hand as he pummeled him on [[Velocitron]], but he was restrained by Superion and Defensor before he could deliver a finishing blow. Devastator retaliated by kicking Optimus clear through the space bridge and onto [[Vigilem|Carcer]], but his enemy quickly got his act together and dove back through the portal. Optimus's counterattack threw the Constructicons off balance and allowed all three Autobot combiners to pile onto him, tearing him into his components. Although Scoop apologized for losing control, he and the Constructicons were arrested by the [[Badgeless]] and placed back into Starscream's custody. {{storylink|All That Remains}} {{storylink|The Will of the Few}}

In the aftermath, Starscream allowed Devastator to recombine so that Superion could safely extricate the Constructicons off of Cybertron. Optimus Prime's own time as a combiner allowed him to realize that the Constructicons needed to regularly combine to stay stable, and also noted that Devastator seemed apologetic for his actions. {{storylink|Now and On Earth}} Windblade was grateful that Devastator wasn't allowed to roam free. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Windblade #4}}

[[File:DesparateTimes-DevastatorVsCarcer.jpg|thumb|left|210px|''I'll be the Roundabout...'']]

Starscream proved willing to unleash Devastator in times of great need, such as the Decepticon riot at the Space Bridge chamber. Although Devastator ''was'' willing to follow the orders of the "Chosen One", his habit of defaulting to "devastate" to solve problems almost caused more chaos than it stopped. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

On Earth, [[Scarlett]] and [[Joe Colton (Dire Wraith)|Joe Colton]] remembered Devastator's attack on New York as they discussed the threat that Cybertronians posed. {{storylink|Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|Secret Raiders}}

Seeking a new edge against a recently-arrived fleet of undead [[Titan (IDW)|Titan]]s, Starscream — hoping to seize control of the Titan [[Vigilem|Carcer]] — used Devastator to launch a full-on attack on that Titan-ship, a distraction while Windblade and a small insertion team made their way inside. {{storylink|Desperate Times}} Devastator came up against [[Strika (BM)|Strika]], who managed to catch one of his punches and stop the combiner dead in his tracks. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Till All Are One)|Desperate Measures}} When [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] managed to puppeteer the Titan's motor functions, she grabbed Devastator and hurled him at an undead Titan, his impact taking it out of the fight. {{storylink|Rubicon}}

When a [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] controlled [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] marched towards [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] (an average day on Cybertron), [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] deployed Devastator to slow the [[Titan (IDW)|Titan]]'s approach. Devastator fared rather poorly, being burned by the beast's atomic breath before stepped on and crunched in the monster's jaws. After that he called it quits for the day but his valiant effort in battle convinced Trypticon to spare the combiner's life. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}}

When [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Onyx Prime]] returned to Cybertron and proved yet another tyrant, Scoop's faith in Starscream was rekindled and he managed to convince his fellow Construticons to form Devastator and free Starscream from prison. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 3: The Ground|The Ground}} After Onyx threw Optimus into the [[Crystal City]] [[black hole]], Devastator worried about whether or not they would have to fight Onyx next before he revealed to Starscream the epiphany he had: Though Starscream had betrayed Cybertron, he had remained true to himself meaning he was the reincarnation of [[The Fallen]]. As Starscream pondered how to spin that to his advantage, he ordered Devastator to destroy the Autobots within [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] only for the combiner to be met by [[Victorion]]. In spite of the Camien's gravity powers, Devastator managed to breach her defense and engage her in melee combat. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}} {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Endless Forever}}

{{spoiler|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|August 8}}

Unknown to Devastator, his newfound strength to match the Camien was due to a sample of [[Ore-4]] aboard the [[Nemesis (BWII)|''Nemesis'']] interfering with his foe's powers. [[Arcee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Arcee]] soon managed to shatter the Ore-4 which restored Victorion to full strength. In a rage, the Torchbearer combiner unleashed her full power on Devastator who had only a second to mutter Starscream's name before he was ripped to atoms. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}}

===''Transformers: All Spark''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Plans of the Emperor of Destruction}} {{storylink|Revenge (All Spark)}} {{storylink|Ray of Hope}} {{storylink|Great Aspirations}}}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
The Constructicons formed Devastator to attack the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] starship ''[[Defiant (G.I. Joe)|Defiant]]'', successfully destroying one of its two modules. Despite this, the Joes proved themselves capable of outmaneuvering the giant Decepticon. Devastator was able to land one shot on the ''Defiant''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s other module before [[Wild Bill]] used it to ram the gestalt back into his component pieces. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}} The Constructicons would later lament that the death of Long Haul in the battle prevented them from ever forming Devastator again. {{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}} This turned out to be untrue, as Devastator later participated in the defense against a joint Autobot-Joe attack. He was now sporting a gray pelvis, indicating Long Haul had been replaceable. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
{{voiceactor|[[Patrick Seitz]] (English, ''Combiner Wars''), [[Rob Dyke]] (English, ''Titans Return'', ''Power of the Primes)}}
[[File:Homecoming(CW) Devastator Rodimus Prime.jpg|thumb|275px|I HATE IT WHEN IT HAPPENS TO ME.]]
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Windblade}} {{storylink|Homecoming (CW)|Homecoming}} {{storylink|A War of Giants}} {{storylink|Destruction's Dawn}}}}

While not contributing directly, Devastator's components assisted in the reconstruction efforts following the end of the Combiner Wars. {{storylink|Aftermath and Rebirth}} When [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] attacked, he and the other Combiners were recruited by the [[Mistress of Flame]] to search for [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}} They eventually reached Fortress Maximus, and began to investigate. {{storylink|The Fight Begins}} Finding the [[Titan (IDW)|Titan]]'s weapons systems were intact, Devastator maintained that he didn't need any missiles to stop Trypticon. {{storylink|Overlord and Emissary}} When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] arrived at Fortress Maximus and revealed the Mistress of Flame had perished, Devastator and the other Combiners assumed him responsible and attacked. Devastator managed to briefly pin Megatron down, but the Decepticon leader picked him up by his leg and swung him into Victorion. Once Windblade arrived and the fight stopped long enough for Megatron to explain, Devastator fused with the other Combiners using the Enigma of Combination, turning Victorion into a super-Combiner. {{storylink|Desperate Actions}} Unfortunately, they proved no match for Trypticon and were ultimately forced to separate again, though Devastator was quick to jump back into the fray. Trypticon managed to knock him into an exposed [[energon]] main triggering an explosion and nearly forcing him to separate back into the Contsructicons before pulling himself together. He later joined the others in attacking Trypticon's fortress mode from all sides. {{storylink|In Good Hands}} When Trypticon swallowed Victorion and the Enigma, he used its power to take control of Devastator and the other Combiners, forcing them to attack Maximus and Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Consumed}} Devastator was freed form Trypticon's control after the Titan expelled the Enigma, and he bore witness to the return of [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] and the death of Optimus. Though he very nearly killed Megatron on the spot, believing him a traitor, he was eventually convinced to follow Megatron towards Megatronus's objective. {{storylink|All Things Must Pass}}

Unfortunately, while the others went searching for the [[Requiem Blaster]], Devastator and his team were cornered by [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Cron]]. Though he attempted to fight them, he was eventually pinned down by Rodimus, who shot off each of his limbs before Menasor relented and gave them Megatron's location. As a final act of cruelty, Rodimus executed Devastator anyway. {{storylink|Volcanicus (episode)|Volcanicus}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:CulturalAppropriation-MonsterousVsDevastator.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]
On a fuel-deprived post-war Cybertron, Hot Rod helped reform the surviving Constructicons from within, instituting a 2/3rds Autobot roster and convincing them to downsize into fuel-efficient [[Micromaster]] bodies. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}} {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}} Devastator, his consciousness and memories preserved in the surviving Constructicons, remained an option for the newest incarnation of the team.

During the [[Grand Uprising]], [[Hightower (RID)|Hightower]] and the Constructicons joined up with [[Buckethead]] and the unaffiliated "[[Ex-Bot (BW)|Ex-Bots]]" when a group of [[Monster GoBot|alien invaders]] deliberately provoked the [[Human Confederacy]]. At a [[trans-hyperwave caster]] that the [[Renegade]]s had seized, Hightower deployed Devastator, who fought and defeated the [[GoBot]] combiner [[Monsterous]]. In the aftermath, the Constructicons agreed to abandon the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]]s and join the Ex-Bots to defend innocent civilians caught in the war between Builders and [[Resistance]]. {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}}

While chasing [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], Buckethead suggested forming Devastator, but [[Magmatron]] and [[Stiletto (BW)|Stiletto]] pointed out that the combiner would do more harm then good in that situation. Days later, the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]] threatened all of Cybertron; on the march to [[Nova Cronum]], the Constructicons formed Devastator to wade through the hordes of [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]s. At the [[Grand Mal]] itself, Devastator joined forces with the Maximal combiner [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]]. Their combined assault weakened the Grand Mal's force field enough for [[Lord Imperious Delirious]] to take note of them, and fire his massive optic ray at the combiners. Devastator shoved Magnaboss out of the way; while the Maximal combiner only lost an arm, Devastator had lost Bone Crusher, Hightower, and Long Haul, and the combined shock of their deaths knocked him offline. {{storylink|Derailment}}

The surviving Constructicons were able to extricate themselves from Devastator, and when the Vehicon threat had passed they began searching for new recruits. They found willing volunteers in [[Wideload (G1)|Wideload]], [[Steam Hammer]], and [[Hauler|Road Hauler]], who underwent the gestalt process. The newest version of Devastator had lost some of his old savagery, but gained wisdom and a constructive attitude from his new components, earning the respect of the surviving Builders who considered him their champion. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

10,000 years after the Grand Uprising, Devastator was misremembered as a Resistance combiner under [[Lio Convoy]]'s command. {{storylink|Lio Convoy: Unity Through Tyranny}}

===''Timelines''===
[[Demolishor (SG)|Demolishor]] landed in a universe where a female Decepticon Devastator was demolishing Crystal City. {{storylink|Coalescence}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:G1commercial devastator.jpg|thumb|Now, light our darkest hour!]]
*Masquerading as construction vehicles, the Constructicons horrified their human operators by revealing their true nature. As their human drivers bailed out and fled, the team combined into Devastator, who crashed his fists together, creating a surge of energy that crackled all the way through his gigantic body. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Constructicons|Constructicons commercial}}
*Causing chaos at a construction site, the Constructicons merged into Devastator, who created a huge fissure by stabbing a girder into the ground. The Dinobots emerged from the crevasse, and Grimlock seized Devastator's leg with his jaws and threw the combiner aside. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Constructicons and Dinobots|Generation Constructicons and Dinobots commercial}}
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==Games==
===''DreamMix TV World Fighters''===
[[File:DreamMix-Devastator.jpg|thumb|left]]
Devastator was an onlooker in one of the arenas where the combatants of the [[DreamMix TV]] ''[[World Fighters]]'' program did battle. {{storylink|DreamMix TV World Fighters}}
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===''Sector Seven'' ARG===
[[File:SectorSeven devastator cgi.jpg|thumb|This would have been awesome in ROTF, but ''NO'', Bay would have none of it!]]
User jayeljay posted a photograph of a [[Non-Biological Extraterrestrial]] to the [[Stop Sector Seven]] website, noting its similarity to Devastator as he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|1980s cartoon series]] [[Sector Seven]] had developed as part of their [[Hungry Dragon]] initiative. {{storylink|Sector Seven (game)|Sector Seven ARG}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{voiceactor|[[Dave Boat]] (English)}}
Devastator appeared early on to halt the Autobots' progress, but was soon called back by Megatron because he needed the Constructicons to do something else. Later the Constructicons confronted the Autobots at the primary generator and formed Devastator, but despite replacing his hands with ''huge'' drills halfway into the fight he was still defeated.

Later in the depths of the ''[[Proudstar]]'', the Constructicons were among a large force of Decepticons that Megatron put in place as a last line of defense. When they failed to beat the Autobots in a six-against-five fight they formed Devastator again, but this time Menasor showed up to help him. Even ''this'' didn't help much, as both combiners were eventually knocked off the platform and appeared to explode at the bottom of a large pit.{{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Devastator.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The hunchback of Iacon.]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Devastator-(G2).jpg|thumb|300px|Hunchback 2:[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]'s revenge.]]
Devastator and Devastator (G2) participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! Devastator could be recruited if all of his components were at max level.

Along with Devastator (G2) in the "Devastator's Metal War" event, there was also a golden Devastator that dealt only 1-5 damage, but encountering him would let the player enter a contest for a chance for five people to win an in-game Devastator, and one person to win a Devastator Special Edition Gift Set.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:DevastatorEarthwars.jpg|thumb|200px| Devastator has tiny waist? RAAAAGH!!]]

Devastator was formed after Megatron eagerly used the [[Enigma of Combination]] on the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. Mass devastation ensues. After the curbstomp-battle of one base that held a [[Ore-13|strange mineral]] iside of it, Mixmaster suspected something was up. The next outpost faced had [[Superion (G1)| Superion]] inside of the base, and the two had a massive battle. After the battle was over, Devastator had expended to much energon from the decepticon forces, so a new energy source had to be found. Also, Megatron found out only high-ranking versions of his constructicons could combine, therefore eliminating his need of low-leveled constructicons. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Transformers: Earth Wars - Combiner Wars Campaign}}

To permanently obtain Devastator, one has to collect all six three or four-star Constructicons and combine them in the Combiner Lab.

*'''Class:''' Combiner
*'''Abilities'''
**'''Rush and Smash:''' Rush into combat smashing walls along the way. Deals heavy damage to the final target.
**'''Rocket Swarm:''' Fire a swarm of rockets dealing damage over a large area.
**'''Death Ray:''' Fire a powerful beam that deals massive damage to a single target. Cannot be used on the HQ.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:devastator| Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki Devastator Page]

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1devastator toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Devastator was here first, Scramble-boys!]]
*'''Devastator''' (Giftset, 1985/1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''37'''
**''Accessories:'' Robot head, head laser, 2 forearms/launchers, 2 fists, 2 drills, "super wing" chest plate, "missile mount" hip connector, "wing" pelvis armor, "magna laser"/"solar energy rifle", individual robot guns, Mixmaster's 2 missiles

:The first [[combiner]] toy in the ''Transformers'' toyline, Devastator originated in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[pre-Transformer]]s ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline, where he was the unnamed combined form of the "Construction Vehicle Robo" team. He is created by assembling all six Constructicons, who, unlike the later [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combiners, cannot be rearranged into other configurations. The large pieces of [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] weaponry the Constructicons came with form important connector pieces for the giant robot—in particular, his forearms are the missile launchers that came with Scavenger and Bonecrusher. These launchers can be equipped with silver-chrome drill attachments instead of his fists, but their spring-loaded firing mechanism was severely weakened by [[Hasbro]] [[for safety reasons]]. He is armed with Mixmaster's magna laser, though his own [[bio]] identifies his weapon as a solar energy rifle.

:In the United States, Canada, and Japan, the Constructicons were originally available both sold separately on individual blister cards (with the additional Devastator parts split up between them) and as a boxed [[Giftset|gift set]] of all six. On the European continent, the individual Constructicons were first released by Hasbro subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985 (with a giftset rumored to exist, but with no proof as of yet<ref name="mbredtr">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/eurous/mb_template.html "Milton Bradley and the red TF Tracks"] at TF-1.com.</ref><ref name="mbcollection">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/transformers/mb-transformers-collection/ "MB Transformers Collection"] at 20th Century Toy Collector.</ref>), then re-released in 1986 by Hasbro proper, this time in a ''yellow'' coloration manufactured by [[Joustra]].<ref name="frenchcon">[http://tfsource.com/blog/french-connection/ "French Connection"] at the TF Source blog.</ref><ref name="europestrange">[http://tfsource.com/blog/europes-strangest-attractions/ "Europe's Strangest Attractions"] at the TF Scource blog.</ref><ref name="frenchconst">[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vjap6.html "French TFs: G1 Yellow Constructicons"] at Fred's Workshop.</ref> These figures are not to be confused with the yellow European Constructicons released in 1992, who featured grey parts and could not combine into Devastator, nor with the yellow ''Generation 2'' Constructicons (see below), who lacked the [[rubsign]]s and forearm-launcher tabs that this version featured.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Devastator/devastator.htm More information on Devastator at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ActionMaster Devastor.gif|upright=1.66|thumb|Scorpulator, alligator.]]
*'''Devastator with Scorpulator''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories'': "Magnifier Blaster"

:A non-transforming action figure compatible with any other [[Action Master]] vehicle or accessory, Devastator's sculpt is based largely on his original [[Character model|animation model]], but with a great many toy-based elements added for extra detail. Most notably, his head is based on the toy instead of the very different animation model. Released in the second wave of carded Action Master figures, Devastator came with his small animal [[Action Master partner|partner]], [[Scorpulator]], who transformed into an acid spray gun that Devastator could wield and a "Gripper Backpack" that plugged into Devastator's back.

:As an [[Action Master]], Devastator received a set of Power Plans, viewable [[:File:Devastator Power Plans.jpg|here]]. Not surprisingly, none of his listed parts line up with those found in the STARS manual (see notes). Additionally, the Devastator in the Power Plans is missassembled: Mixmaster and Scrapper are on the wrong legs. [[:File:1990protoactionmasters.jpg|A prototype of Action Master Devastator]] features a different head coloration.[[File:1990protoactionmasters.jpg|1px]]

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Devastator/devastator.htm More information on Action Master Devastator at TFU.info]''
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===Generation 2===
[[File:G2Devastator toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So neon and Playskoolish, even though real construction vehicles are yellow.]]
*'''Devastator''' (1993)
**''Accessories:'' Robot head, head laser, 2 forearms/launchers, 2 fists, 2 drills, "super wing" chest plate, "missile mount" hip connector, "wing" pelvis armor, "magna laser"/"solar energy rifle", individual robot guns, Mixmaster's 2 missiles

:[[Redeco]]s of all six Constructicons were released individually as part of the first assortments of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' products, now colored yellow like the European version from 1986. They were not identical to that earlier version, however: they featured a lighter purple plastic, lacked rubsigns, had all their spring-loaded accessories (such as Devastator's forearms) [[retool]]ed to remove the firing [[gimmick]] completely, and a ''Generation 2''-style Decepticon [[insignia|logo]] and the word "DECEPTICON" [[tampograph]]ed on them. Aside from that, ''Generation 2'' Devastator was functionally identical to his Generation 1 predecessor.

:Famously, a later—and seemingly less common—run of the figures changed the yellow plastics to rich orange. Unverified rumors claim that this version of the team was exclusive to [[KB Toys]] stores. Whatever the case, neither color version was available as a gift set.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Devastator/devastator.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Devastator at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy DevastatorMicro.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|50% Devastator.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Combiner, 2004)
{{note|The ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)|Devastator]] toy was utilized as the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' version of Devastator.}}

:A [[redeco]] of [[Sixbuilder#Operation Combination 2|Sixbuilder]] in [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]-inspired colors, the six component robots were only available on individual cards. While similar to the [[Decepticon Sixbuilder|Destron Sixbuilder]] redeco, this version is molded in distinctly different colors with far more purple and black paint applications. When separated into his component robots, the leftover combiner [[kibble]] can combine to form a single-pilot jet.

:A [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]], the Micromaster Constructicons were also ultimately available from [[Wikipedia:Sears, Roebuck and Company|Sears]] during [[Christmas]]time and [[Kmart]]'s online store.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/MMDevastator/devastator.htm More information on Constructicon Devastator at TFU.info]''

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===Classics===
[[File:Devastatorclassics.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And then there were five.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Two claw [[energon weapon]]s, two pincer energon weapons

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Devastator is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' combiner [[Constructicon Maximus]]. As this mold is a five-bot combiner in the "Scramble City" style, rather than Devastator's traditional six, the team now consists only of Scavenger (redecoed from [[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]]), Scrapper, Bonecrusher (both redecoed from the [[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]]/[[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]] mold), Long Haul, and enigmatic new member [[Hightower (Classics)|Hightower]] (redecoed from the [[Duststorm (Energon)|Duststorm]]/[[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]] mold). Hightower replaces Mixmaster and Hook, but his bio combines elements of both the missing members', leading to some interesting speculation.

:Scavenger forms Devastator's main body, while the other four robots attach via universal connectors to form any of his limbs, using their energon weapon accessories to form clawed hands and feet for their combined form. Being a redeco, this of course means Devastator's components can also connect with any of the other combiner robots from the ''Energon'' series. Devastator was only available in a full five-pack, [[exclusive]] to Wal-Mart stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsConstructiconDevastator/constructicondevastator.htm More information on ''Classics'' Devastator at TFU.info]''
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===Encore===
[[File:G1toy encore devastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|After decades of war, the constructicons were imprisoned in cute plastic casings.]]
*'''Devastor''' (Gift Set, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''20'''
**''Accessories:'' Robot head, head laser, 2 forearms/launchers, 2 fists, 2 drills, "super wing" chest plate, "missile mount" hip connector, "wing" pelvis armor, "magna laser"/"solar energy rifle", individual robot guns, Mixmaster's 2 missiles, 6 biocards for the component Constructrons, 1 biocard of Devastor

:The Devastor Gift Set was made available once more as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' series of reissues. Apparently cast from a newly created set of molds, (given the presence of a Tomy copyright stamp rather than the original Hasbro/Takara one) the team feature numerous small differences from the original toys, though none that serve to change Devastator's appearance in any significant way.
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[[File:G1toy encore anime devastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shown here without consumer-applied [[sticker]]s, for maximum cartoon-accurate effect!]]
*'''Devastor (Anime Color Ver.)''' (Gift Set, 2013)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''20A'''
**''Accessories:'' Robot head, head laser, 2 forearms/launchers, 2 fists, 2 drills, "super wing" chest plate, "missile mount" hip connector, "wing" pelvis armor, "magna laser"/"solar energy rifle", individual robot guns, Mixmaster's 2 missiles,1 biocard for Devastor reflecting the changes of his appearance

:Initially solicited as a "yellow version", this second ''Encore'' release of Devastator instead proved to be a redeco and retool based upon the character's appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon. All six figures feature assorted different paint details such as painted red optics, most notably a brighter, more yellowish-green plastic color, painted torso (for Gren and Mixmaster), and a purple mixing drum for Mixmaster; Devastor now comes with black forearms, and most significantly, a new headsculpt based on the cartoon's visored look. His package art is modified to reflect these changes, and an additional window is added to the box to showcase his new noggin in-package.

:Depending on the individual copy of the toy, this release is prone to some [[quality control]] issues: Scavenger, Long Haul, Hook and Scrapper had plagued with transformation-related problems due to mold degradation, some of the Mixmasters had missing their robot heads, and the optional stickers seemed to became less adhesive.
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===Kre-O===
[[Image:Kreodevastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Could probably be rebuilt into a [[Devastator (ROTF)|monster with large wrecking balls]] with some creative use of bricks.]]
*'''Destruction Site Devastator''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Pieces'': '''560 '''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], 3x [[Construction Worker]]
**''Accessories'': Megatron pistol

:A "9 in 1" set that includes [[Scrapper (G1)#Kre-O|Scrapper]], [[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]], [[Scavenger (G1)#Kre-O|Scavenger]], and [[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]], each of whom can be rebuilt from construction vehicles into robots, or combined into the super robot Devastator. Devastator takes cues from both his [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' incarnations, as well as plenty of details unique to this incarnation. The set also contains a buildable "construction site" play environment.

: The Devastator Kreon is based on the original Generation 1 Devastator, using [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'s helmet and carrying a black pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Like most of the 2012 sets, the Devastator Kreon comes with his own extra clear "Energon" torso piece. This piece was apparently intended to feature the Devastator tampographs at some point, but like all of the extra torsos in this year's assortment, it's been been left unimpressively blank.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Kre-ODevastator/devastator.htm More information on Destruction Site Devastator at TFU.info]''

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*'''Autobot Assault Devastator''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Pieces'': '''781'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, Ironhide, Foreman, 3x Construction Worker, Gunner
**''Accessories'': Megatron pistol

:A [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]], this set includes everything that Destruction Site Devastator with additional pieces to build [[Ironhide (WFC)#Kre-O|Ironhide]] in either truck or robot mode, an additional human "Gunner" Kreon, pieces to build a "brick house" (aka port-a-potty), and a little hook for Hightower if you don't like the wrecking ball. The Kreon of Devastator included with the set comes in ''Generation 2''-inspired yellow, rather than the orignal green, and bizarrely sports translucent purple hands.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Kre-OAutobotAssaultDevastator/devastator.htm More formation on Autobot Assault Devastator at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-toy Devastator Orange.jpg|thumb|right|250px|What will they homage next?]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Kreon, 2012)
**''Set number'': '''A1265'''
**''Accessories'': Megatron pistol

:A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple version of the [[Megatron (G1)|original Megatron's]] pistol mode. Devastator came packaged in an individual window box and was handed out as a freebie with ''Kre-O'' purchases at ToysЯUs stores (dates sadly unknown), as well as at [[BotCon 2013]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OPromoDevastator/devastator.htm More information on promo Devastator at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:KreO MicroChanger Devastator.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A2224'''
**''Pieces'': '''76'''

:PArt of the first wave Kreon [[Micro-Changer]] combiner sets, this iteration of Devastator is made up of only four Kreons: [[Bonecrusher (G1)#Kre-O|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (G1)#Kre-O|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (G1)#MicroChangerCombiner|Scavenger]] and [[Scrapper (G1)#MicroChangerCombiner|Scrapper]]. Each Kreon can be rebuilt into individual vehicle modes, as well as their combined Devastator form.

:(The missing two members of the team, [[Hook (G1)#Kre-O|Hook]] and [[Long Haul (G1)#Kre-O|Long Haul]], were part of the [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] Micro-Changer assortments. You can try and integrate them into Devastator if you want; after all, they are interchangeable building block toys.)

:Like the entire Micro Changer combiner sets, Devastator comes with only one Kre-O display brick, and a sticker sheet composed of his leg detailing & a Kre-O logo. Due to the leg stickers being slightly transparent, applying them into the black-colored leg parts can render the details being semi-transparent. The instructions also did not mention on where you should put the Kre-O logo sticker. Also, Devastator's combined mode's waist part is somehow prone to falling off from the assembly while posing, and he has a problem standing straight due to how the legs are constructed.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-ODevastator/devastator.htm More information on Micro-Changer Combiner Devastator at TFU.info]''

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*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Sniper rifle
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': 1-Bot Entourage
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Devastator's deco is much more heavily based on the [[Devastator (G1)#Toys|original toy]]. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body.

:This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.

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===Generations===
[[File:CombinerWars TitanDevastator.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And all the other toys on this page were thrown away.]]
*'''Devastator''' (Gift Set, 2015)
**Accessories: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun and 2 swords

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Devastator is an all-new mold combiner formed from six Voyager-class Constructicons. All his components are sold together in a massive box. When separated into the individual Constructicons, Devastator's hands, chest shield, and gun all transform into smaller weapons that they can hold: his hands become (non-firing) missile launchers, the fins of his chestplate disconnect to become (rather awkward) swords, leaving the central crest to become a double-barrelled gun, and his gun splits into two smaller guns. The robot modes of the individual Constructicons have less articulation than other Voyager Class figures in the Combiner Wars subline, though when fully assembled Devastator himself is extremely articulated (He even has ''ankle'' articulation!). We dare you to find another huge toy that can do high kicks without support.

:The stock photo at right features Hook's crane arm erroneously pointing forward.

:Devastator also comes with a Collector Card based on his packaging art.

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[[File:SDCC-Titan-Class-Devastator.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|And the above toy was thrown away.]]
*'''Devastator''' (Gift Set, 2015)
**Accessories: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun and 2 swords
:This version of Titan Class Devastator, also referred to as "Devastator Special Edition" in a Hasbro press release, features extensive [[paint operation]]s, [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] purple parts, and a new visor-less head sculpt. His packaging is designed to evoke both Bonecrusher's shovel and Devastator's head, and its interior is designed to resemble the title image of Devastator on this very wiki page.

:In the U.S., this set was exclusive to the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015. In Asia, it was also available at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2015 and subsequently stocked by Toys"R"Us Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon's Hangar booth at the Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015 and at the Hasbro booth at Brazil Comic Con Experience 2015.
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===Unite Warriors===
[[File:TakaraTomy-Unite-Warriors-Devastator.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|And both of the toys above on this page were thrown away. '''For REAL.''']]
*'''Devastor''' ('''Devastator''')<ref>The on-package Japanese name is デバスター (Devastor) while the accompanying English subtitle is "Devastator".</ref> (Gift set, 2015)
**''Japanese release date'': 2015-[[December 12|12-12]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''UW-04'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords, 6 rifles

:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' "Devastor" is a redeco and slight retool of Hasbro's version, the most notable differences being the inclusion of individual handguns for the Buildrons and a new combiner head that can switch between visored and non-visored faces. Every member has been retooled in some manner from the Hasbro versions: Hook, Mixmaster, Long Haul, and Scrapper have been remolded to sport better elbows, and Bonecrusher and Scavenger have been remolded to sport better knees. In addition to this, Devastator utilizes ratchet joints in his shoulders. Each Buildron features a G1 style gun that pegs into an existing slot or hole.

:Devastor and each Buildron's deco is heavily based on the original G1 animation. This includes adding many painted details. The most notable changes to Devastor himself are a metallic gray face (instead of silver), matching purple on the treads that compose his chest, purple hands, and a left foot that is painted to resemble the cab portion of G1 Mixmaster's alt mode.

:While a similar green and purple to Hasbro's release, the colors vary slightly from the ''Combiner Wars'' version.
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===Vintage G1===
[[File:Walmart-Vintage-G1-Constructicons.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Devastator''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)

:The original Devastator toy is once again available as a Walmart exclusive. Unlike [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Vintage_G1|Bumblebee]], Devastator does not use the cartoon-accurate head from the [[Devastator_(G1)#Encore|Encore]] release.

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
[[File:Devastator decoy.jpg|thumb|Relax, I'm not the first Devastator to be the same size as my comrades...]]
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Devastator was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" soft rubber ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the figures in the series, Devastator featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. He was available in purple as part of a 22-piece box set of Decepticon figures, in peach as part of various other randomly-packed box sets released by Takara subsidiary [[Seven]], and in a wide variety of different colors in "gachapon" capsule machines.

*'''Devastator''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''48'''

:The Devastator figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Decepticon Decoys, he was cast in purple and available as a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. Very early in the promotion, a red version of Devastator was also available, which was packaged ''only'' with the Throttlebots; unsurprisingly, this version is much rarer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Devastator/devastator.htm More information on Decoy Devastator at TFU.info]''

===Hard Hero===
[[File:Devastatorbust.jpg|thumb|"Duh, gee Devastator, how you gonna get through these bars? I dunno, moron, suppose I devastate them? Duh, ok!"]]
*'''Devastator''' (Bust, 2003)

:This bust of Devastator was released by [[Hard Hero]], and was based on his G1 cartoon appearance. The eighth release in their main bust series, Devastator was limited to 3500 pieces, with an additional 100 specially signed by the sculptor.
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:HOC Devastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|DEVASTATOR... JUST WANT TO... SIIIIIIIIIIIIING!]]
*'''Devastor''' (Super Collection Figure, 2001)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
: A three-inch tall PVC figure based on the cartoon rendition of Devastator was part of the fifth wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like the other figures in the wave, Devastator was available in both full-color and metallic silver "pewter" versions, at a ratio of one each per case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of the figure came packed with the waist and tail for the wave's collectable [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] "build-a-figure".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Destron/PewterDevastor/devastor.htm More information on pewter Devastor at TFU.info]''

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Heroes of Cybertron, 2003)

:This Hasbro-released version of the SCF Devastator figure uses the same sculpt, but is molded in red translucent plastic and painted over to allow for a [[light-piping]] gimmick in its eyes. The figure was sold on an individual blister card rather than blindpacked, and came with a collector card and the left arm for the [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] build-a-figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/HoCDevastator/devastator.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Devastator at TFU.info]''
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===Generation 1 Figure-Collection===
[[File:Bottlecap devastator.jpg|thumb|Mixmaster needs to stop leaking cement.]]
*'''Devastor''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Devastator "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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===KT Figure Collection===
[[File:Kt devastator.jpg|thumb|He looks so happy!]]
*'''Devastator''' (KT Figure Collection, 2004)

:Devastator features as part of [[Kaiyodo]] and Takara's [[KT Figure Collection]], appearing in a small diorama figure that recreates the scene from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' of him ripping through the walls of Autobot City, with [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] added into the mix. Designed by [[Yuki Ohshima]], the figure was available in an individually-sold blindpacked box, or as part of a complete box set of all five figures from the series and came with a card featuring some artwork of Devastator from [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s [[Prime Directive issue 5|''Prime Directive'' #5]].
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===Palisades===
[[File:Palisades Devastator.jpg|thumb|Brother, won't you spare a dime?]]
*'''Devastator''' (Statue, 2006)

:Standing at over a foot tall, [[Palisades Toys]]' statue of Devatator was one of the final products released by the company before it folded. It was limited to only 421 pieces, and in a cute touch, came disassembled in box, requiring the buyer to "combine" the legs and arms with the torso to ready Devastator for display on his large Decepticon insignia base.

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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn08-devastator.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Devastator''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN08'''
**''Accessories:'' Alternate hands, gun, 6 x magnetic infrared LED modules, display stand.

:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this [[super deformed]], non-transforming and non-separating G1 Devastator stands approximately 8" tall and is articulated, featuring a shiny metallic color scheme, articulated hands, LED light up eyes, Decepticon insignia on his chest, and windows in his component vehicle modes. He includes a flip-down visor for if you prefer this look over separate eyes. Pressing the button on Devastator's gun causes all his LEDs to light up simultaneously (achieved via infrared receivers), accompanied by the classic transformation sound.

:While he was released as part of the Mecha Nations line of larger sized figures, he is intended to tower over the smaller Kids Nations 3" figures, and can be regarded as the combined form of the contemporaneously released [[Constructicon (G1)#Kids Nations|Kids Nations TF04 Constructicons mini-figures set]].

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==Notes==
[[File:PreDevastator.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|This is why "revisions" exist.]]
[[File:G1DevastatorHeads.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Shades optional.]]
[[File:STARSDevastator.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|His crotch is a "shock absorber". Make of that what you will.]]
*The [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]] [[production bible|series bible]] contains two descriptions of each Constructicon, and half of them were typed referring to their combined form as "'''The Destructoid'''". This was then crossed out by hand, with "Devastator" written above.
*Devastator's (or rather, his ''[[Diaclone]]'' counterpart's) concept design was decidedly less imposing than the final. Interestingly, it is only composed of five components, the core being a long-nosed truck cab.
*Devastator had two different [[character model]]s in the original ''Transformers'' cartoon; at the least, he had two different head designs, one with a visor and one without. Sometimes his head would change designs within a single episode—the "visorless" look is how he appeared for the majority of "[[Heavy Metal War]]", but he appears with his visor on in a few shots. While both head designs would continue to be used (almost at random) in subsequent episodes, the visored design was used for his dramatic scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', and thus seems to have "won out"; it appears on most modern Devastator merchandise.
*In addition to his alternating head designs, Devastator also goes through two separate color models in the cartoon. For his first couple of appearances, he uses a model that colors the, erm, ''protrusion'' on the front of his pelvis green with purple sides, and the area of his torso underneath his chestplate purple. Starting with "[[The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders]]", a new color model is introduced that makes the pelvis-part solid purple, and changes the torso to green, but which also consistently mis-colors the "jet port" on the top of the centre of his chest plate and the small window next to his head green instead of purple, and Long Haul's dump bed on his back purple instead of green. This new color model, with errors, would be used for all future appearances by Devastator that were animated by [[Toei Animation]] (including the movie); unsurprisingly, [[AKOM]] never got the memo.
*As it was most commonly flanged and synthesized in the Generation 1 cartoon, Devastator's voice carries one or more slightly-offset repeats of itself, presumably intended to convey the idea that he's made up of several individuals.
*Devastator received a [[Power Plans]]-esque diagram in the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] [[Tech-Spec Manual]], which named various components of his body in... somewhat unusual ways. Notably, [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]'s shovel (and thus Devastator's foot) is listed as a "rotational angle adjuster", while [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]]'s shovel (part of Devastator's shoulder) is listed as "coolant".
*In later years, toys sporting the name "Devastator" required an additional "Constructicon" prefix for [[trademark]] reasons, hence making the official name "'''Constructicon Devastator'''".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Devastor''' (デバスター ''Debasutā'')
*''French:'' '''Dévastateur''' (Canada)
*''German:'' '''Vernichter''' (''Generation 2'')
*''Hebrew:'' '''Mash'midán''' (משמידן, "Annihilator")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Pusztító''' ("Destroyer", Marvel Comics), '''A Halálosztó''' ("The Deathbringer", first ''The Movie'' dub), '''Mega-robot''', '''A Pusztító''' (both from the second ''The Movie'' dub)
*''Italian:'' '''Uragan''' (Action Master)
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hǔei-mìeh Chě''' (Taiwan, 毀滅者, "Devastator"), '''Jóu-lìn Chě''' (Taiwan, 蹂躪者, "Devastator"), '''Dà Lì Shén''' (China, 大力神, "Hercules")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Devastador'''
*''Russian:'' '''Rasroushitel''' (Разрушитель, "Devastator")

==References==
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Insecticon (WFC)

2018-07-26T03:51:00Z

Rei Ayanami: /* Fall of Cybertron */

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{{disambig3|Insecticon}}
:''The Insecticons are [[Transformer]]s from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:FOCInsecticon.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|[[Michael Bay]]'s ''A Bug's Life''.]]

Denizens of the under levels of Cybertron, the '''Insecticons''' live in destructive swarms. Ravenous and aggressive, Insecticons can digest 95% of known matter, reshaping their findings into enormous subterrannean hives. Existing as a near hive mind, they represent a deadly and invaluable resource for those willing to find a way to tame them.

Insecticons have the unique ability to clone themselves, but each successive clone is inferior to its progenitor, leading to increasingly bestial creatures. Some types are capable of assuming bipedal [[robot mode]]s, and a further few seem to be fully intelligent individuals.

Since most of their number are basically animals, Insecticons respond best to displays of power, and their swarms are normally dominated by the smartest and strongest among them. Nevertheless, a sufficiently firm hand or assertion of command from a non-Insecticon may gain control as well, as with the groups controlled by [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] and [[Lockdown (Adventure)|Lockdown]].

The earliest known named Insecticons include:

* [[Hardshell]]
* [[Kickback (FOC)|Kickback]]
* [[Sharpshot]]

Among the other named members of the species are:

* [[Barrage (Prime)|Barrage]]
* [[Bombshock (Prime)|Bombshock]]
* [[Buzzclaw (RID)|Buzzclaw]]
* [[Infernox]]
* [[Needler (RID)|Needler]]
* [[Ransack (RID Insecticon)|Ransack]]
* [[Razorhorn]]
* [[Scorpinok (RID)|Scorpinok]]
* [[Skrapnel (RID)|Skrapnel]]
* [[Springbolt]]
* [[Waspinator (RID)|Waspinator]]

In addition, there are countless types of Insecticon drone, each adapted to a specific role. Some of these are:

* [[Bombshell (Adventure)|Bombshells]]
* [[Insecticon Bruiser|Bruisers]]
* [[Shrapnel (Adventure)|Shrapnels]]
* [[Insecticon Spitter|Spitters]]
* [[Insecticon Swarmer|Swarmers]]

==Fiction==
===Aligned novels===
[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] experimented on three specimens, optimizing them for battle in the gladiatorial arenas of [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] by turning them into [[combiner]]s—something that disgusted the gladiator [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatronus]]. They were primitive to the point of barely possessing a sentient consciousness, but surprisingly capable fighters. The way they moved together gave away their nature as combiners even when separate. Even with one of their number dead, the remaining two could combine into a hovering attack mode.

The trio competed in the [[gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial]] [[Tournament of Champions]] when they encountered Megatronus. He allowed them to [[trans-scan|scan]] a vehicle form before attacking. One emerged from a scrapheap as an all-terrain vehicle with magnetic studded tracks and sought a vantage point on the combat pit's wall, while another sprayed acid on Megatronus's shoulder. Megatronus caught the third Insecticon's multiple, vibrobladed hands and tore an arm off, flinging it into the audience and causing havoc.

Taking fire from the other two, Megatronus made the wounded Insecticon fire his own ion cannon into its neck, killing it in an attempt to ensure there would be no combination. He then slammed the acid-spitter to the floor, but it wriggled away and managed to combine with the ATV, wiring itself into girders while blasting and spitting acid at the gladiator. Megatronus transformed and blasted them, before pinning them down in [[robot mode]] and smashing them to pieces with two [[energon mace|maces]]. Megatronus roared "I still function!", as the crowd began chanting a shortened version of his name: Megatron. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

In the period after the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]'' and ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' had left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Shockwave commanded Insecticon soldiers, which [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] feared would be sent to capture the [[Hall of Records]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

Sure enough, Alpha Trion's neutrality was finally ignored when Shockwave had him arrested. The Insecticons served as guards for Shockwave as he attempted to hack [[Vector Sigma]] using Alpha Trion's circuitry. When the [[Wrecker]]s arrived to stop Shockwave, the Insecticons confronted the Autobots long enough for Shockwave to escape. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

===IDW Aligned comics===
Shockwave discovered the Insecticons in the depths of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and was able to turn them into Decepticons, believing the warrior race to be the key to winning the war. By altering their already mutated forms, he was able to make the Insecticons loyal to him, and ready to aid the Decepticon empire in broadening its reach beyond Cybertron. {{storylink|Fragmentation (FOC)|Fragmentation}} Shockwave had a number of the creatures capture a spying [[Swoop (WFC)|Swoop]] in order to lure the rest of the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] to his base. {{storylink|Secrets (FOC)|Secrets}} When the Autobot team arrived, they too were overwhelmed by a swarm of Insecticons, {{storylink|Siege Mentality}} {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 4|Rage of the Dinobots #4}} and though [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] was able to fight them off, he was defeated by Shockwave and his team was captured. The swarm carted the Lightning Strike Coalition off to Shockwave's laboratory so the prisoners could be experimented upon. {{storylink|Last Stand}}

Many Insecticons were left on Cybertron as it was largely abandoned during the war, remaining a constant threat to the few surviving Autobots. When an unseen assailant began murdering people in [[Last Spark]], [[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]] and [[Sludge (FOC)|Sludge]] suspected the Insecticons had turned to cannibalism and investigated Kickback's lair, where they found corpses of [[Forged]], another faction created by Shockwave. {{storylink|Beast Hunters issue 1|Beast Hunters #1}} While fighting the two, Kickback denied their accusation, claiming the Insecticons had killed the Forged for trying to eat ''them''. Though the Insecticons were proven innocent of this particular crime, Sludge still killed Kickback just in case. {{storylink|Beast Hunters issue 2|Beast Hunters #2}}

===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]], [[Steve Blum|Steven Blum]], [[Kevin Michael Richardson]], [[James Horan]] (English), [[Kensō Katō]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:Prime-insecticon.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Who thinks they can squash me like a bug?]]
An Insecticon was left in stasis on Cybertron, acting as a Decepticon sentry. It was awakened by [[Jack Darby|Jack]] and [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]]'s arrival in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], and began pursuing them. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 2}} As they used the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] to reveal a hidden passage under the city's arena, the Insecticon attacked. Arcee attempted to distract it so that Jack could escape into the newly revealed entrance, but she was soundly beaten when it slammed her into the arena wall. The Insecticon then tracked Jack to [[Vector Sigma]], but was horrified to see the supercomputer covered in [[scraplet]]s. Jack hurled one of the scraplets at the Insecticon so that they would stop feeding on Vector Sigma, and the rest of the swarm followed it in attacking the larger beast-bot. The Insecticon was savaged, falling off the bridge into a chasm as it was eaten alive. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 3}}

[[File:Crossfire Megatron and Insecticon close together.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Megatron put Eradicating Aerosol in his deck for just such an occasion.]]
When [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] was seeking Energon scraps in an old mine, he noticed an Insecticon doing the same, and was surprised that one was on [[Earth]]. Starscream demanded that the Insecticon hand over the Energon it had found, though it instead turned on him and attacked, before [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] called it off. Airachnid had managed to control it, due to their being related. Though Starscream suggested that they all team up to end [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]], Airachnid instead ordered the Insecticon to attack him, however he escaped. Sometime later, the Insecticon attacked Megatron as part of Airachnid's trap, refusing to obey him instead. The Insecticon had the upper hand on the Decepticon leader, particularly when Airachnid removed his fusion cannon from the equation, however Megatron eventually triumphed as he beheaded the Insecticon. However, as the escaped Airachnid discovered, it was only a scout for an entire hive of Insecticons in stasis underground. {{storylink|Crossfire}}

[[File:Armada-armadasurroundMegatron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|We're going to need a bigger ship.]]
Airachnid awoke the Insecticons after detecting a signal from the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'', and sent most of them to terminate Megatron, while others attempted to protect her from the Autobots who arrived to see what was happening. While [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] eliminated the Insecticons attacking them, Arcee chased down Airachnid and put her in stasis. At that point her control of the Insecticons ceased, and those attacking the ''Nemesis'' stopped and proclaimed their loyalty to Megatron. Then, the ''Nemesis'' crashed for [[Bulkhead (Prime)|some reason]]. {{storylink|Armada (episode)|Armada}}

Now added to the Decepticon ranks, the Insecticons were free to move about the ship. After Megatron used [[Dark Energon]] to bring the ship back online but as a consequence the ship started making its own decisions, Megatron then sent all of the ship's crew, including the Insecticons, to stop the ''Nemesis''. They failed and were stasis locked by the ''Nemesis'''s stasis cannon sweep of the ship. They started recovering after Jack disabled the ship's Dark Energon influence. {{storylink|Flying Mind}}

A single Insecticon went with [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] to watch over the medic as they searched for one of the [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] relics in the [[New York City|Manhattan]] subway. When Arcee and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] turned up, it easily brought them down. But soon they started fighting back, and the Insecticon pursued Arcee down the tunnel, and eventually the two began clashing. The Insecticon had the upper hand until she managed to get it to come into contact with the electrified third rail on the subway track, frying it. {{storylink|Tunnel Vision}}

[[File:HardshellTeaser.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|"These scars? They make [[Grimlock (Animated)|Me Hardshell]] [[David Kaye|badass]]."]]

Megatron entered the chamber occupied by the Insecticons and asked for the fiercest among them to retrieve the fourth Iacon relic. [[Hardshell]] led three other Insecticons to the Earth's equator, and Hardshell's first fight with Bulkhead resulted in defeat. As they continued their mission, one of the Insecticons fell prey to a grenade and some [[Tox-En]]. Hardshell and the others were mislead by a false trail left by Bulkhead, but eventually caught up with the Wrecker at the top of a nearby volcano. He managed to acquit himself well against the trio, finishing off one Insecticon and throwing Hardshell and the Tox-En into the volcano. Hardshell survived his swim and shot Bulkhead in the back as the Autobot was retreating through the [[GroundBridge]]. {{storylink|Toxicity}}

Megatron was unhappy with the results of the mission and the Insecticons faced hostility from Knock Out and the Vehicons, eventually resulting in a brawl aboard the ''Nemesis''. Hardshell was dispatched to deal with [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] and almost bested his foe, until [[Miko Nakadai]] killed him using the ''[[Jackhammer (Prime)|Jackhammer]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> weapons systems. The rest of the Insecticons pursued the ship, only stopping when Wheeljack threw a bag of grenades at them. The survivors dragged Hardshell's corpse back to the Decepticon warship to report his failure. {{storylink|Hurt}}

Some Vehicons and Insecticons were sent to investigate a crashed Decepticon escape pod. Those that weren't killed by the Autobots perished when the pod exploded. {{storylink|New Recruit}} A few Insecticons were used as muscle when the Decepticons were digging up another Iacon relic, and lifted heavy rocks in their insect modes. They subsequently fought the Autobots and chased Jack around. {{storylink|Legacy (episode)|Legacy}} [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] phased through an Insecticon while escaping the ''Nemesis'', much to its surprise. {{storylink|Inside Job}} The Insecticons took part in the attack on the Autobot base, though they dropped like flies during the battle. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour}}

After the destruction of the Autobots’ base, several Insecticons helped shift through the rubble to unearth whatever Autobot corpses Megatron hoped to find there. They were unsuccessful. Later, they helped look for the Iacon artifacts left behind on Cybertron during the battle for the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Darkmount, NV}}

A number of Insecticons arrived at an energon mine reported to be under attack, but encountered only confused [[Decepticon Miner|miners]]. {{storylink|Rebellion (Prime)|Rebellion}} A half-dozen Insecticons, including [[Bombshock (Prime)|Bombshock]], were sent to a cavern to find [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] remains. Though they successfully find a Predacon skull, Optimus Prime arrived and slaughtered most of them, with only Bombshock escaping with one of the Predacon's horns. {{storylink|Project Predacon}} Four Insecticons were dispatched to help Knock Out against Arcee and Wheeljack. They died. {{storylink|Plus One (Prime)|Plus One}}

As a plague began to spread through the ship, the Insecticons joined in eradicating the sufferers, at least until Airachnid was brought back online. She soon retook mental control of them and instructed them to destroy all of the Decepticons, however she and the Insecticons were transported to one of Cybertron's moons by [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]]. There, the plague took hold of Airachnid, and she began feeding on the Insecticons. {{storylink|Thirst}}

===Titan ''Prime'' comic===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.20|Starscream's Beast}}}}

===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
An Insecticon was among [[Glowstrike]] and [[Scorponok (WFC)|Scorponok]]'s crew of ''[[Alchemor (RID)|Alchemor]]'' escapees. {{storylink|Metal Meltdown}} Another, [[Razorhorn]], worked as a bounty hunter alongside [[Shadelock]] and [[RoughEdge]], employed by [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] to track down the [[Weaponizer]]s. {{storylink|Mighty Big Trouble}} {{storylink|Mini-Con Madness (RID)|Mini-Con Madness}} He eventually ran afoul of the [[Bee Team (RID)|Bee Team]] and was shipped back to Cybertron on [[Prime Force One]] as a prisoner. {{storylink|Worthy}}
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===''Kre-O'' bios===
[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] once webbed [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] to the floor so that Insecticon could tickle her. {{storylink|Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid's bio}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Insecticon was hanging on a wall near a battle between [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Beautiful Flower Has Thorns? Temptation of the Female Soldier, Airachnid!}}

==Commercial appearances==
One of the Insecticons had direct orders from Megatron to send whoever put Christmas lights on the ''Nemesis'' to the North Pole. He and two of his fellow Insecticons walked right past the two Vehicons responsible. {{storylink|Commercial/Prime#Holiday Schmoliday|30-Second Holiday Special: "Decepticon Holidays: Holiday Schmoliday"}}

==Games==
===''Rise of the Dark Spark''===
Insecticons were shown to had infested the deep underlevels of Cybertron where they were said to be a primitive society where the vast majority followed the strong leaders. Thus, when these stronger Insecticons were present, they deferred to their orders otherwise they would attack any foe that entered their lairs. Megatron dispatched Shockwave, Soundwave and Starscream to the vaults that were rumored to hold the mythical relic known as the [[Dark Spark]]. This saw them for the first time encountering the Insecticons where Shockwave managed to best their leaders namely Hardshell, Kickback and Sharpshot. As a result, the trio joined the ranks of the Decepticons and brought their fellow Insecticons into the fold. However, Shockwave commented that the dominance based Insecticons would only be allies so long as they followed their leaders and if said leaders were not present then they could just as likely turn on the Decepticons. When the Autobots Ironhide and Sideswipe recovered the Dark Spark, they attempted to flee with it where they fought off swarms of Insecticons in the process. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Rise of the Dark Spark (console)}}

===''Fall of Cybertron''===
[[File:FOC Grimlock vs Insecticons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Me Grimlock say I squash you like bug.]]

When Cybertron's core shut down to purge itself of the [[Dark Energon]] corruption, the Insecticons and other creatures of the depths were left deprived of sustenance. With nowhere else to go, the swarms began migrating to the surface, where they came into contact with the Autobots and Decepticons. Shockwave continued his experiments using Insecticons as test subjects, creating new breeds such as [[Insecticon Bruiser|Bruisers]], combining Autobot source code with Insecticon physiology, and [[Insecticon Spitter|Spitters]], which were based on alien insects viewed through the space bridge. The Insecticons served under Shockwave during the last days of the war on Cybertron, particularly after the loss of Megatron and the half-baked rise of Starscream. The majority of Insecticons were easily controlled and guided by Shockwave. The trio of Kickback, Sharpshot and Hardshell were intelligent enough to think for themselves and potentially guide the Insecticon swarms in a new direction, so Shockwave deliberately courted their favor.

[[File:FOC-Jazzvsinsecticons.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|When did video games become so violent and scary?!]]

When Grimlock and the rest of his squadron crash-landed in the Sea of Rust, they encountered a large Insecticon nest. Though they fought, they were overrun and abducted by Shockwave for experiments. Though Grimlock, Swoop, Slug, and Snarl survived, Sludge was not so fortunate and was left behind in stasis lock. Not long afterwards, [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] entered the same hive and discovered Sludge's body, and also encountered Insecticons as he attempted to escape.

After the [[Dinobot (FOC)|Dinobot]] experiments, Shockwave employed the Insecticons to test [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] and his new skills. Hardshell used a massive battle mech to push Grimlock to his limits, Kickback taunted Grimlock in a game of turbofox-and-cybermouse through several conflicts, and Sharpshot tortured [[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]] with his electrical equipment while taunting Grimlock into responding. Unfortunately for the Insecticons, Shockwave's work was a success and the Dinobots tore through their defenses, killing Sharpshot, Kickback, and countless numbers of lesser Insecticons in the process. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}

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=== ''Transformers: Prime - The Game'' ===
{{voiceactor|[[Steve Blum]] (English)}}
[[File:Insecticons PrimeTheGame.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
After Arcee fell from orbit and crashed outside Jasper, Nevada, Airachnid sent a swarm of Insecticons to terminate her. Arcee managed to kill the entire swarm before facing Airachnid herself.

Later, while fighting onto the ''Nemesis'', Airachnid sent a few more Insecticons after Arcee. They were also dispatched with ease. However, the distraction they caused allowed Airachnid to escape.
{{storylink|Transformers: Prime - The Game}}

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=== ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' mobile app ===
A number of Insecticons were imprisoned on the Autobot ship ''[[Alchemor]]'', and they and their stasis pods scattered across the countryside when the ship wrecked on [[Earth]]. When [[Steeljaw (RID)|Steeljaw]] freed Barrage and his [[Mini-Con]] partner Needler, they were able to turn their stasis pod into a duplication machine. Steeljaw and Barrage quickly used the machine to transform a group of Insecticon criminals into a multitudinous army. The Decepticons attempted to use this army to assemble a [[space bridge]] with which to return to Cybertron, but [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and his team of Autobots were able to defeat the Insecticons and return them, including Barrage, to stasis. {{storylink|Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game}}

== Toys ==
===Generations===
[[File:Kickback foc toy.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Kickback''' (Deluxe Class, 2012)
**''Series / number'': '''1 / 012'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG08'''
**''Accessories:'' "Disc launcher", disc projectile, insect wings/twin battle blades

: ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Kickback is part of the third wave of 2012 ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, and transforms into a Cybertronian insect somewhat resembling a grasshopper. He comes with wings which double as blades, and a disc launcher which looks like a [[Gear Shredder]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/FOCKickback/kickback.htm More information on Kickback at TFU.info]''

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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy InsecticonKreon.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Kre-O Planking grand champion]]
* '''Insecticon''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2012)
**''Bag number'': '''22851 46'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, horn-blade

: Part of the first normal wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Insecticon is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with extra bits including legs so he can lie on his tummy and look like some sort of insect.

:Though the toy proper has a Decepticon [[insignia]], his [[instructions]] label him with the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] symbol.

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* '''Insecticon''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2016)
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, horn-blade

:In 2016, Collection 1 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Insecticon's torso [[tampograph]] has also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.

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===Beast Hunters===
[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Cybeverse-Hardshell.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
{{anchor|Cyberverse}}
*'''Hardshell''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2013)

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]: [[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)#Series 2|Cyberverse]] Commander Class toys. Though packaged as Hardshell, the figure lacks the scars/warpaint that differentiate him from his nameless brethren, and so could easily be army-built.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Hardshell/hardshell.htm More information on Hardshell at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PrimeBH-PredaconsRising-toy-Cyberverse-Bombshock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
* '''Bombshock & Shockwave ''' (Commander 2-pack)
**''Accessories'': Launcher, missile

: A [[redeco]] of [[Hardshell#Toys|Hardshell]], Bombshock transforms into a robotic horned beetle. For some reason, he's branded with a [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] [[insignia|faction symbol]]. His missile launcher, which can be mounted on his back in beetle mode, fires its projectile via pressure-launch. Bombshock was only available as part of a "[[Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising|Predacons Rising]]" Commander Class 2-pack with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Cyberverse2pack|Shockwave]], which, as a second [[wave]] ''Predacons Rising'' release, was only available as a [[Target]] [[exclusive]] in the United States (and not in Canada, Australia or Europe), even though it was used in official advertising by BigW in Australia (who ultimately only stocked the wave 1 [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Target2pack|Optimus Prime]] vs [[Predaking (Prime)#Target2pack|Predaking]] two-pack).

:Curiously, like all ''Predacons Rising'' multi-packs featuring redecoed ''Cyberverse'' figures, this set doesn't identify the figures as ''Cyberverse'' products anywhere on the [[packaging]].

:As shown by an official [[stock photography|stock photo]],<ref name="targetlisting">[http://www.target.com/p/transformers-predacons-command-shockwave-figure/-/A-14575734 Target listing] for the Shockwave/Bombshock set, depicting the packaging with mixed up names.</ref> the packaging in its original presentation featured the name "Shockwave" in front of Bombshock, who is placed on the left, and "Bombshock" in front of Shockwave, who is placed on the right. By the time the two-pack hit stores, this was remedied by stickers with the correct names covering up the wrong ones. However, the side panels retain the old names and the "wrong" set of tech specs.<ref name="stickers">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/953415-predacon-rising-bombshock-shockwave-found.html "Predacon Rising Bombshock and Shockwave found"] thread at TFW2005, showing the stickers.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Predacon/Bombshock/bombshock.htm More information on Bombshock at TFU.info]''

===Adventure===
*'''Shrapnel''' ([[2015]]-[[May 30|05-30]])
**''ID number:'' '''TAV17'''
:Shrapnel is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Shrapnel (G1)#Generations|Skrapnel]]. It transforms into a robotic interpretation of a stag beetle.

*'''Bombshell''' (2015-[[May 30|05-30]])
**''ID number:'' '''TAV18'''
:Bombshell is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Bombshell (G1)#Generations|Bombshell]]. It transforms into a robotic interpretation of a Japanese rhinoceros beetle.

==Notes==
*In the Japanese dub, the Insecticons are quite the Chatty Cathies. Voiced by [[Kensō Katō]], their numerous comedic asides recall his performances as ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspeeter]] and ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' [[Wasp]]inator.
*The ''Prime'' Insecticon design was used in the [[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More Than Meets the Eye'' comic book]] as a generic member of the [[Titan Hunter]]s.
*In the ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon, the sound an Insecticon makes is changed. Rather than a high pitched squeal like in ''Prime'', it is now a more low pitched roar.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Insecticon''' (インセクティコン ''Insekutikon'')

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron subgroups]]
[[Category:Gladiators]]
[[Category:Insecticons| Insecticon (WFC)]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Predacons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Prime subgroups]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron subgroups]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) subgroups]]

Soundwave (Animated)

2018-07-02T07:14:10Z

Rei Ayanami: /* Animated cartoon */

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:''Soundwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:TFAnimated Soundwave.jpg|right|256px|thumb|When the Dance Dance Revolution comes, you will be first against the wall.]]
'''Soundwave''' is technology gone wrong. Machines are superior to [[human]]s: more logical, more intelligent and longer-lasting. It does not compute that humans control their robotic helpers and Soundwave aims to lead the robot proletariat to rise against their fleshling bourgeoisie. The Decepticon cause is logical in Soundwave's optics and he joined them in the hopes of overthrowing the human capitalist oppressors. With an army of subservient mechanoids that he can control through powerful signals, that uprising just might be possible.

His arsenal of weapons and gadgets is unusually large and includes powerful speakers, wiretaps, voice modulators, sonic signals that control lesser robots and the uncanny ability to assimilate other devices into his body.

He has [[Laserbeak (Animated)|a pet bird that transforms into a guitar]] and [[Ratbat (Animated)|a pet bat that changes into a keytar]]. He also on occasion has been known to command an army of [[Sound Wave|diminutive drones of himself]].

{{quote|I am Soundwave. I am Decepticon. The revolution begins now.|Soundwave|"[[Sound and Fury]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Jeff Glen Bennett]] (English), [[Nobuo Tobita]] (Japanese)|[[Jaron Löwenberg]] (German), [[Daniel Seisdedos]] (Latin American Spanish, seasons 1 and 2), [[Juha Paananen]] (Finnish)}}

[[Image:Soundandfuryprotect.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Don't you touch him! His voice is awesome!"]]
Soundwave was a robot originally designed by [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. Megatron suggested [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Isaac Sumdac]] give Soundwave to [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|his daughter]] as a birthday present... this seemingly kind act, of course had a sinister ulterior motive. Megatron knew Sari would use her [[AllSpark Key|AllSpark-enhanced key]] on Soundwave which would allow him to upgrade... and ultimately become Megatron's new body. What Megatron didn't count on though, was that the upgrades would actually make Soundwave self-aware and able to control other robots with sound. Additionally, Soundwave concluded that machines should be the masters of the world and humans would be an ideal slave force. Megatron decided that if Soundwave couldn't be a new body, he would be a new soldier.

[[Image:Animated Soundwave masses rebel.jpg|right|175px|thumb|The struggle between the robots and the humans is a class struggle. Automatons of the world, unite!]]
Megatron tried to convince Soundwave to join the Decepticons, take control of the machines in [[Detroit]] and steal the [[AllSpark]] Key. At first Soundwave refused but Megatron told Soundwave that the [[Autobot]]s lived to serve the humans. Once convinced, Soundwave promptly upgraded himself into a transforming body using controlled robots, proclaimed himself to be a Decepticon and began his task. He started by taking over all the robots in [[Detroit]] and using [[Tutor Bot]] to kidnap Sari. The revolution of the robots was quickly opposed by the Autobots. When [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] came to rescue Sari, Soundwave blasted him with a sonic blast. Soundwave then appealed to Bulkhead to join the revolution because he did not want to hurt a fellow machine, reminding him how Bulkhead had been replaced by Soundwave himself. Bulkhead acted as if he was about to kill Sari... then used his [[Mace|wrecking ball]] to shatter Soundwave. The machines were restored to their normal operational status and the day was saved.

Unknown to all others, Soundwave still functioned as a small piece even after Bulkhead had pummeled him into scrap metal. {{storylink|Sound and Fury}}

A newly reassembled Soundwave was revealed to be in control of an army of Sound Wave toys that have been marketed and sold by [[Porter C. Powell]] just in time for [[Christmas]]. One such toy was among the wrapped gifts at the Autobot base. This toy freed himself from his packaging where he proceeded to poison the Autobots' [[oilnog]] which made the Autobots eager to take a [[stasis nap]]. Hoping to reprogram them into Decepticons, Soundwave plugged the sleeping Autobots into a virtual world where they were led to believe they had been turned into humans and that [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] had been transported into Earth's orbit, with Megatron leading a Decepticon attack force-consisting of many including [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]], [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]], [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]], [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]], [[Strika (Animated)|Strika]], [[Oil Slick (Animated)|Oil Slick]] and [[Spittor (Animated)|Spittor]]-to invade the city. However, [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] eventually deduced that they were in a virtual world and managed—by force of will—to change their avatars into their Cybertronian forms. Soundwave decided that he had to accelerate the reprogramming. However, Sari used her previously discovered Cybertronian abilities to try to interfere with his plans. Laserbeak was able to drive her off and Soundwave used Ratbat to begin a more accelerated reprogramming. {{storylink|Human Error, Part I}}

[[Image:TFAni Human Error Part2 Electrostatic Soundwave Reprogramming.jpg|left|175px|thumb|I will make everything metal, blacker than the blackest black… times infinity!]]
Unfortunately, the damage Sari dealt to Soundwave in their scuffle impeded the process of reprogramming the Autobots. That was of little consequence as Soundwave had a back-up plan: using the toys Powell made in his likeness, Soundwave was able to brainwash every human in Detroit, ordering them to "destroy the [[technorganic|techno-organic]]". Soundwave then turned his attention back to the Autobots, however Prowl had freed himself using his "[[processor-over-matter]]" technique but Soundwave quickly rectified this and returned the virtual Autobots into their human bodies. Exploiting their desire to escape from his trap, Soundwave entered the virtual world with an oddly-colored avatar and led them into another trap where their reprogramming was completed.

[[Image:TFAni Human Error Part2 Soundwave Destroyed.jpg|thumb|right|175px|[[Sound and Fury|Not again.]]]]
After Sari Sumdac assembled a group of "[[Substitute Autobot]]s" to free her friends, Soundwave gained the element of surprise when he burst out from under the street and brought forth his newly reprogrammed Autobot minions. Soundwave held a significant tactical advantage over the inept group but when the miserable technorganic changed tactics and focused on individual attacks, Soundwave found himself disoriented as he tried to control five minions at once. Soundwave was able to regain the upper hand when the substitute Autobots took out all but one of the reprogrammed Autobots: leaving him with full control over Optimus Prime. However, Prowl was able to break free of Soundwave's control using processor-over-matter and disabled Soundwave's control over his comrades. Soundwave then deployed Ratbat to deal with the meddling cyber-ninja and fought servo-to-servo with Optimus Prime, who then grabbed Laserbeak and forced him to transform back into keytar mode. Soundwave called Ratbat back to him in keytar mode and the two battled each other with music until Optimus changed tactics and slashed him and his minion to pieces with his own [[Axe (weapon)|axe]]. Soundwave was reduced back to his smaller form and seemed to be in Autobot custody... until Laserbeak grabbed his master and retreated in the sky. {{storylink|Human Error, Part II}}

===''The Cool'' comic===
[[Image:TheCoolSoundwaveRawkOn01.jpg|150px|thumb|left|]]
Joining with [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] in an assault on [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]], Soundwave kept the Autobots at bay with soundblasts from guitar-mode [[Laserbeak (Animated)|Laserbeak]]. His attack was disturbed by [[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], who didn't like all the noise he was making at all, and wiped him out with a quick whack from his tail. Outnumbered by the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobot]]s, Soundwave and Lugnut fled the island. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 3}}
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==Games==
===Transformers Animated: ''Action Packs''===
{{note|Soundwave is featured as a playable game card. He is a blue card, has a value of 6 points, and has the following power: "-1 to any human in play."}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: Action Packs}}

==Toys==
===Animated===
====Deluxe Class====
[[Image:Soundwaveanimateddeluxe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Guitar Villain.''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
*'''Soundwave''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-16'''
**''Accessories'': "Laserbeak" guitar

: Soundwave transforms into a pseudo-Scion xB that got a "Pimp My Ride" music style treatment. That's awesome. He also comes with his partner [[Laserbeak (Animated)#Animated|Laserbeak]], who changes from a guitar to a bird. Also awesome. His chest can open in robot mode, so he can "eject" anything that fits there (but not what you [[Laserbeak (Animated)|want]]). Awesome too. Laserbeak can mount on the top of the roof of Soundwave's car mode and perch on his arm (or store on his back) in robot mode. Very awesome. And the volume/tone knobs are just the right size to fit in the screwholes on his arms, so he can look like he's strumming Laserbeak's guitar form. '''Extremely''' awesome.

: Between the presence of Soundwave's huge backpack and his painted eyes, his lightpiping feature is well and truly neutered. Not so awesome.

:His stock photography (Pictured to the right) depicts him with gold wheel rims which, while awesome, he doesn't have.

: The [[TakaraTomy]] release of Soundwave coats his vehicle mode and parts of his robot mode in glittery metallic blue paint, and replaces his gold Decepticon insignias with fully-colored white-bordered purple insignias. Laserbeak himself also gains painted red eyes. ''Doubly awesome''.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Animated electrostatic soundwave toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Rick Wakeman, eat your heart out. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[image:AnimatedElectrostaticSoundwaveJapan.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Electrostatic Soundwave''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-47'''
**''Accessories'': "Ratbat" keytar

: A redeco of the regular Deluxe Soundwave in charcoal grey with red paint applications, Electrostatic Soundwave's deco is an obvious homage to Soundblaster. Instead of [[Laserbeak (Animated)|Laserbeak]], he comes with [[Ratbat (Animated)|Ratbat]], a black keytar that turns into a bat with a lavender head and wings. ''Supremely'' awesome.

: Electrostatic Soundwave's legs are slightly misassembled: the portion immediately below the knee [[ball joint]]s are swapped, preventing his legs from straightening out. Fixing this is simply a matter of unscrewing one screw on each leg, popping the parts out and trading them.

:The Japanese version of the toy changes the main plastic color to [[Black repaint|black]], replaces all instances of lavender with metallic silver, and replaces the gold Decepticon symbol with a traditional purple and white one.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/ESSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Electrostatic Soundwave at TFU.info]''

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*'''Rockin'On Battle: Ironhide VS Soundwave''' (Voyager-Deluxe two-pack, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''VS-D'''
**''Accessories'': "Laserbeak" guitar

: This Japanese-[[exclusive]] two-pack contains unchanged toys of the TakaraTomy versions of Voyager Class "[[Bulkhead (Animated)#RockinBattle|Ironhide]]" and Deluxe Class Soundwave (with [[Laserbeak (Animated)#RockinBattle|Laserbeak]].)

====Bumper Battlers====
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[[Image:Ani-toy BumperBattlers Soundwave.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|thumb|That can't be good for his back.]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Bumper Battlers, 2009)

: This adorable Soundwave has a Decepticon symbol that when pressed makes the toy sound off with a number of sound-bites in a seemingly random fashion including tires squealing, slamming brakes, the classic transforming noise, as well as "Get out of my way", "I am Soundwave", "Attack the Autobots", "Automatons attack. Attack" and "I am Decepticon". His most hilarious clip is a crashing noise followed by a timely monotone "Ow". Pressing in the front bumper causes his robot mode to pop up from the hood and makes crashing noises or the transforming noise.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/BBSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Bumper Battlers Soundwave at TFU.info]''

====Activators====
{{Anchor|Activator}}
[[Image:Animated-toy_ActivatorsSoundwave.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|thumb|I am Soundwave. I am tiny. The revolution begins now.]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Activator, 2009)

:Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' [[Activators]], Soundwave [[autotransformation|automatically transforms]] from pseudo-Scion xB to robot mode via spring-loaded releases when you press a button on his vehicle-mode roof.

:This toy was later redecoed into the Japanese exclusive Soundblaster, and would have been redecoed into Electromagnetic Soundwave had that release not been cancelled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/ActSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Activators Soundwave at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AniActivatorsEMSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Rock. Robot Rock.]]
*'''Electromagnetic Soundwave''' (Activator, <strike>2009</strike>)
:A redeco of Activators Soundwave in light colors, presumably meant to represent Soundwave's giant white-hued digital avatar from "[[Human Error, Part I]]" and "[[Human Error, Part II|Part II]]". The existence of this figure was revealed by a scan of its instruction sheet on Hasbro.com.

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[[Image:AnimatedActivatorsSoundblasterJapan.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Soundblaster''' (Activator, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-25'''

: Soundblaster is a redeco of Activators Soundwave in the same color scheme as Hasbro's Electrostatic Soundwave, with a name change to take the homage one step further. This toy is only available in Japan.

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==Notes==
[[Image:DoubleSoundwavesJapAniIntro01.jpg|thumb|300px|right|TV Nihon translation: "Ando ooru yuu kyan dou!" Maybe throw a "sama" and a "yatsu" in there for the Hell of it.]]

* In the original bible, he's a passionate, eloquent rabble-rouser. "No synthesised monotone for THIS Soundwave, thank you very much." Ha.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/2016/09/transformers-animated-story-bible-never-seen-before/ Allspark.com: "Transformers Animated Story Bible – Never Seen Before!"</ref>
* Soundwave's eyes are a reference to [[wikipedia:2000 AD (comic)|''2000 AD'']]'s ''[[wikipedia:ABC Warriors|ABC Warriors]]''.<ref>[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=21975298&postID=8564559979841180115 Comment section for "Back from Botcon" entry in Derrick Wyatt's blog]</ref>
* In the cartoon, his eyes can be either "Decepticon" red or "Generation 1 toy" yellow. Everybody's happy!
* The box he was in when given to Sari—as well as his remaining component after Bulkhead first defeated him—are obvious references to the [[alternate mode]] of [[Soundwave (G1)|Generation 1 Soundwave]].
* The production staff of the ''Transformers Animated'' cartoon were completely unaware of the Soundwave toy's Laserbeak-guitar, hence why it was not included in his debut episode.<ref name="botcon2008">[[BotCon 2008]]</ref>
* Soundwave's "tape deck" form seen at the end of "Sound and Fury" is based upon Takara's [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Music Label MP3 player Soundwave toy]].<ref name="botcon2008"/>
* Soundwave's consciousness appears to be localized to this "tape deck", meaning as long as it remains intact, he can form/build a new body. It's not clear whether his [[spark]] (if indeed he has one) is also contained within, though it's very likely.
* According to his Electrostatic bio, Soundwave has discovered a note that can ROCK A ROBOT'S FACE OFF. Awesome.
*His Electrostatic bio also states that Soundwave's taken a shine to old Earth westerns. [[Bludgeon (SG)|Join the club.]]
* In the Japanese dub of ''Animated'', Soundwave's vocal gimmick, in addition to the vocoder effect, is that he screams like a rock star trying to get an audience pumped. More often than not, he shouts English phrases like, "Let's go!", "C'mon baby!" and "Superstar!"
*A proposed [[Fun Publications]] [[BotCon]] [[exclusive]] was a redeco of ''Animated'' Soundwave into [[Hubcap (Animated)|''Animated'' Hubcap]] (the increase in Hubcap's size possibly being inspired by the [[Hubcap (MW)|''Machine Wars'' incarnation of Hubcap]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Soundwave''' (サウンドウェーブ ''Saundowēbu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Shēngbō''' (Taiwan, 聲波; China, 声波; "Soundwave")

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Animated Decepticons]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]

Blaster (G1)

2018-05-24T04:24:25Z

Rei Ayanami: /* Marvel The Transformers comics */

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:''Blaster is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:SDCCBlasterBoxArt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"What it is, big mama? My mama ain't raise no dummies, I dug her rap!"]]

'''Blaster''' loves all Earth music, especially good, hard, LOUD rock 'n' roll. He can be found at the forefront of any situation in which he's involved, be it getting down and truly hopping to town, or kicking butt and taking names—both of which he does well, and both of which have led him into conflict with authority at times. Blaster marches to his own beat, whether it's a pounding bassline or pounding Decepticon skulls, and he's not shy when it comes to sharing his feelings about either! He maintains a shared enmity with his Decepticon counterpart [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], with whom he shares his powers over all forms of sound, and is often backed up by a team of his own [[Autobot Mini-Cassette]]s to match Soundwave's mini-minions on the battlefield.

{{note|Blaster's personality varied significantly across different media; see entries below for details.}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{main|Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}
[[File:AutoBop blaster speakers.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Beware my tweeters of doom!!]]
Blaster was a fun-loving, hip and happening robot. Loud and energetic, he was quick to immerse himself in Earth culture, and was happy to share his choice of rockin' tunes with anyone, whether they really wanted to hear them or not—a trait that got him in trouble as often as it saved him and his Autobot allies. Developing a rivalry with his Decepticon opposite number, [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]], Blaster gained a cassette army of his own so he could fight Soundwave on equal footing, and he and little buddies were instrumental in ensuring reinforcements arrived in time to save [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] when it was besieged in [[2005]]. Following this, Blaster was assigned command of the city, where his jive-talking jingles and jams saw the Autobots through crises like the attack of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. Blaster's duties also took him to a variety of battlefields that were stranger than many other Transformers would experience, including millions of years into the past, into another dimension ruled by magic, and—a particular favorite of his—the musical planet of [[Eurythma]].

In some timelines which spin off from this one, Blaster joined the [[Interplanetary Personnel Exchange Program]] under the new name '''Broadblast''' (ブロードブラスト ''Burōdoburasuto''), and after perishing in a one-on-one battle with Soundwave, was reconstructed by the super-science of the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]] as '''Twincast''' (ツインキャスト ''Tsuinkyasuto'').
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:BlasterUS17.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|More than likely, he'll kill you. Yeah, you. You know who you are.]]
Blaster was a rather grim, brooding, rebellious loner who hated Decepticons with a passion, whose reputation as one of the best fighters the [[Autobot]]s had was blemished by his vocal problems with authority figures. Part of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]'s [[Cybertron Seven|Autobot resistance cell]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], he often disagreed with his superior's orders, especially after his friend [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] failed to make a rendezvous with him in the [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]], and Blaster wanted to hunt for him. Although his fellow freedom fighters rallied behind him at first, the discovery that Scrounge had been taken to the Decepticon stronghold in [[Polyhex]] changed their minds, and Blaster went in alone. Captured by the forces of [[Straxus (G1)|Lord Straxus]], Blaster was sentenced to the [[smelting pool]], where he discovered the half-melted Scrounge, who clung to life just long enough to pass on to Blaster the data he had obtained, so that this death would not be in vain. Blaster was then saved from the pit by his comrades, and he claimed revenge for Scrounge by ripping out the pipes that fed the pool and blasting their Decepticon pursuers with molten slag.

[[File:MarvelUS18 blaster cyb altmode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3|And you thought the 1980s cellphones were huge.]]
Scrounge's information brought new hope to the Autobot resistance, as it revealed that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] were still alive and well after four million years, fighting on a planet called Earth. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}} The Decepticons set about building a [[space bridge]] to this planet, and Blaster spied on the tests in his [[alternate mode]], gathering the information they needed to launch an attack. Blaster personally battled Straxus on the bridge, tricking the Decepticon leader into damaging the portal before kicking him through it and apparently destroying him. Blaster and the rest of his Autobot allies were trapped on the Earth side of the bridge as it faded out. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} {{storylink|...The Harder They Die!}} Though [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and his troops spotted the Autobots upon their materialization on Earth, the Decepticons were distracted by a more pressing mission at the time, and left without attacking the new arrivals. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

Blaster and his men were attacked by the government anti-robot task force [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] and its super-powered agent [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]] almost immediately upon arrival; unfamiliar with Earth customs, Blaster's group first tried to communicate with RAAT's vehicles, leaving the humans an opening to blindside the Autobots with "electric snow" missiles. Circuit Breaker then delivered a powerful electric blast, short-circuiting the group. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Blaster and the others were disassembled, with their heads getting mounted on the wall of RAAT's headquarters. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} To deal with the threat of the [[Battlecharger]]s, Blaster and the Autobots agreed to allow Circuit Breaker to jury-rig their bodies together into a giant exo-suit she would use to take the two Decepticons down, in exchange for their being rebuilt and released. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

[[File:FallenAngel blaster sonics galvatron.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Yeah, that's real good, Blaster, you keep doing that.]]
''Blaster's team followed their fellow RAAT captive [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] back to the Ark, but along the way, their guide vanished, displaced to [[Limbo]] by the appearance of the future Decepticon, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Unwisely deciding to engage the Decepticon, Blaster tried hitting him with a blast of sonics, which sundered Galvatron's tenuous hold on sanity and only made him even more dangerous. Fortunately, the arrival of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] saved him, and he decided to try the tactic again while Galvatron was distracted. It ''almost'' worked this time, but Galvatron hurled a discarded [[sword]] in Blaster's direction, and he was only rescued from impalement by [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]]. Blaster was soon knocked unconscious, and didn't witness Galvatron being driven off by the present-day Decepticons.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} ''Blaster's team continued on their way to the Ark, and arrived just as the Autobots were preparing to hold a funeral for Optimus Prime. Blaster quietly questioned their decision to bury Prime rather than fire his body into space, but it proved a moot point when the Autobot leader turned out to not actually be dead, returning in the midst of the ceremony.'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

[[File:JoeandTF4 blaster omega and the rest.jpg|upright=1.4|left|thumb|Turn down that blasted music! THIS I COMMAND!!!]]
When Optimus Prime died for real soon after, Blaster got on the comm to pass the grim news on to [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], ordering him to break off his present engagement with the anti-terrorist team [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and return to the Ark. {{storylink|Power Struggle}} After watching as [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] tried and failed to rebuild the Autobot leader, Blaster attended Prime's funeral, where his body was sent into space on a funeral bier. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} Blaster gave a speech to mark Prime's passing, {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}} then returned to the Ark with the Autobots, only to be attacked by the ship's own defense systems, co-opted by the human criminal, the [[Mechanic (G1)|Mechanic]]. Perceptor had to stop Blaster from damaging the ship until the situation could be brought under control. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} No sooner had ''that'' been dealt with than Blaster detected a fleet of human aircraft heading for the Ark, which the Autobots proceeded to intercept on the assumption of hostile intent. After a brief battle, the human revealed themselves to agents of [[Cobra]], who requested the Autobots' help in stopping the Decepticons from destroying the planet using [[Power Station Alpha]]. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}} Suspecting the highly advanced Alpha could potentially be a sentient technological lifeform, Blaster opposed destroying it outright, and remained at the Ark to co-ordinate a combined Autobot/G.I. Joe/Cobra attack on the Decepticons to free Alpha from their control. The Joes and Cobra surreptitiously had Alpha destroyed to remove its threat, infuriating Blaster and leading him to wonder if ''any'' humans could be trusted. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

[[File:MarvelUS28 blaster cops.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Blaster's about to lay down some sick beats!]]
Turning to the matter of finding a new leader of the Autobots, Blaster and several other high-ranking Autobots were in the process of a holding a vote when the massive Decepticon battle station Trypticon attacked, and Blaster was shot down when he attempted to rush the giant. Dinobot leader [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] proceeded to secure victory over Trypticon, convincing Blaster and the other Autobots to appoint him the Autobots' new commander. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}} Unfortunately, Grimlock soon gave Blaster cause to regret his decision with increasingly hostile leadership methods and a callous disregard for human safety. Paired with [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]], whose more naturally upbeat personality provided the Boy Wonder to his [[Batman]], Blaster was charged with locating the Mechanic, but disobeyed orders and entered into alliance with some local human law enforcement to prevent the officers from being killed by the advanced Cybertronian weapons the criminal had stolen from the Ark. Playing the fool, Detective [[Greco]] carried Blaster into the Mechanic's hideout in tape-deck mode, where the Autobot used his electro scrambler to disable all the villain's weapons. Alas, the Mechanic escaped, and, realizing that Grimlock would not tolerate the news of their failure and their human alliances, Blaster and Goldbug elected to go AWOL. {{storylink|Mechanical Difficulties!}}

[[File:MarvelUS30 blaster and goldbug.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|"MY PARTNERS ARE DEEEEAD!"]]
Rather than lay low, Blaster and Goldbug decided to take their fight to the Decepticons, and quickly tracked down the Autobots' human ally [[G.B. Blackrock]] in hope that he could provide them with both fuel and some hot tips on current 'Con activity. Following Blackrock's info, the two Autobots found a crashed Decepticon ship, and befriended the scientist [[Charlie Fong]] in order to bypass the military blocked surrounding it. Upon approaching the crash-site, they ran afoul of the Decepticon [[Triple Changer]]s. As Blaster took on all three of the villains at once, he discovered they were ravaged with [[Scraplet]]s, which soon infected him as well. Goldbug withdrew to seek a cure, but Blaster believed he had left him to die and swore vengeance against the little 'bot. {{storylink|Crater Critters}} Hooking up with the [[Throttlebot]]s and human scientist [[Charlie Fong]], Goldbug discovered that water could destroy the Scraplets, and surprised Blaster by returning to save him. Blaster refused to allow himself to be cured if it meant that the Decepticons would live as well, but when the Scraplets merged into a giant, Goldbug had no choice, and sprayed them all. A cured but furious Blaster smashed the water tank over the Scraplet-monster, killing it, then calmed down enough to apologize to Goldbug for doubting him. {{storylink|The Cure!}}

[[File:MarvelUS32 blaster arrested.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Check it out, Blaster, we all got [[Nerf]] guns for Christmas!]]
''Taking some time out of their life on the road to watch human television, Blaster, Goldbug and the Throttlebots happened upon a news report about the discovery of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and Galvatron, entombed in lava within the volcano, [[Mount Verona]]. Discovering that Soundwave and the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] were going to blow up the mountain to destroy them both, Blaster used his sonic powers to block Soundwave's detonation signal, preventing the bombs the Combaticons placed from going off.'' {{storylink|Ladies' Night (issue)|Ladies' Night}} Once they had evaded the pursuing Combaticons, Blaster and company found themselves in a scuffle with RAAT in [[California]], and hid out in [[Big Steve Ludwig (G1)|Big Steve Ludwig]]'s used car lot. Unfortunately, their battle made the evening news and finally alerted Grimlock to their AWOL status, prompting him to brand them traitors and send the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] to hunt them down. The car lot quickly turned into a three-way battleground between the Combaticons, Protectobots and RAAT, and despite Blaster's help in the battle, the Protectobots surrounded and apprehended him at the fight's end. {{storylink|Used Autobots}}

[[File:Blasterbeourleaderplease.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|"BLASTER, BE OUR LEADER, PLEAAAASE???"]]
Trapped in tape deck mode by a [[mode lock]], Blaster was helpless to aid the Protectobots when the Combaticons returned. Groove sped off and stashed Blaster away in a drainage pipe for retrieval after the battle's end, where he latter was found by four [[Spacehikers|human children]]. It took some convincing, but Blaster eventually talked the younglings to remove his mode lock. Despite once more being able to transform, Blaster was still no match for [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], who had managed to fell Defensor in the meantime. Blaster was forced to rely on the children to put on a good show, and "proved" he was no longer loyal to the Autobots by making the Decepticon believe he shot one of them dead. The dimwitted colossus fooled, Blaster circled around him and collapsed an electrical tower onto Bruticus, knocking him offline. Realizing that Blaster was far nobler than Grimlock, [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] allowed him to go free upon his recovery. In turn, Blaster rewarded the children for their help by taking them on a trip into space aboard the mode-locked [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. Unfortunately, they were accosted in mid-flight by the now-airborne Ark. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}} The humans tossed Blaster out an airlock so he could avoid capture by Grimlock's forces. While Grimlock was occupied trying to stop [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] from interfering in his attempted execution of the kids, Blaster rode a telecommunications satellite back to the Ark, where he his fellow Autobots, all sick of Grimlock's leadership, begged him to take over as leader. However, he was forced to surrender to his former commander in order to secure the kids' safety. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

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Imprisoned by Grimlock, Blaster was strapped to a [[variable voltage harness]] for some time as punishment for his desertion and disobedience. When [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]] and his Autobots arrived and Grimlock challenged him to a duel, Goldbug talked Blaster into taking the injured Fortress Maximus's place to get even with Grimlock once and for all. They proceeded to battle on the surface of Earth's [[moon (moon)|moon]], but their duel was interrupted by a Decepticon attack, and Blaster pointed out that their feud had put all Autobots in danger. Grimlock agreed to call their duel a draw and declared a truce with Blaster as they fended off the Decepticons side by side. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

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With Optimus Prime's subsequent return both to life and to command of the Autobots, the faction's in-fighting issues ceased and more important matters could be dealt with—namely, rescuing their human ally [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] from the Decepticons' baffling new [[Club Con|desert island resort]]. Tasked with investigating, Blaster was loaded into a capsule in tape deck mode and dropped from the orbiting Ark into the Witwicky family garden, where he asked Buster's girlfriend [[Jesse (G1)|Jesse]] to sneak him into "Club Con". The pair were able to steal a pair of captive Autobot cassettes—[[Grand Slam (G1)|Grand Slam]] and [[Raindance]]—from the Decepticons, but this aroused the ire of the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]], and Blaster, unable to battle them effectively due to the human holidaymakers occupying the island, was forced to ditch the tapes in the ocean to break off the fight. Although forced to withdraw without Buster, Blaster and Jessie ''had'' learned something important: the tapes held data on a mysterious Cybertronian object heading for Earth. {{storylink|Club Con!}} ''The eruption of the "Time Wars" briefly tabled this mystery, but Blaster had no real role in that conflict, as he, Optimus Prime, and several other Autobots were temporarily displaced into Limbo to make room for a team of Autobots arriving from the future.'' {{storylink|Time Wars}}

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A search of the waters where "Club Con" used to be proved fruitless, as the Decepticons quickly moved on after Blaster's incursion. Blaster berated himself for his "incompetence," which allowed the Decepticons to slip beyond their reach once more, though Optimus assured him they would track down their enemies in due course. {{storylink|Cold War!}} Soon after, the Autobots were drawn to the Arctic, where a Decepticon ambush awaited them. The warring factions struck a temporary truce when they learned that [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] had orchestrated the confrontation in order to distract everyone else from his own goals. The approaching object Blaster had learned about earlier, revealed to be the Cybertronian database known as the [[Underbase]], would endow Starscream with godlike powers were he to absorb all of its cosmic energies. Though the Autobot/Decepticon alliance interrupted Starscream's absorption of the Underbase's power, the portion he did manage to take into himself was enough to grant him near-invincibility. Blaster joined [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] in co-ordinating a battalion of Autobots and Decepticons in defense of [[New York City]] against Starscream's worldwide rampage, and was the last to fall, shot dead atop the Brooklyn Bridge, like all those who attempted to stand against the cosmically-powered villain. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

[[File:Marvel77-Blaster.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|left|He used to be badass, now he's just a poor man's Perceptor...]]
Blaster's body was put into storage on the Ark, defying all of Ratchet's attempts to repair it, {{storylink|The Man in the Machine!}} {{storylink|Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?}} to the extent that the medic started to have nightmares about him and various other deactivated Autobots reviving as [[zombie]]s to kill him for his failures. Ratchet's nightmares came true for a short while, when the Decepticon [[Sports Car Patrol]] managed to infiltrate the Ark and took control of the damaged Autobots' bodies to torment him. When this failed to make Ratchet snap completely, the Decepticons' plan was abandoned and Blaster was shut down once more. {{storylink|Back from the Dead}}

A few years later, Grimlock succeeded where Ratchet had failed by using the miracle fuel [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] to revive the damaged Autobots, with Blaster being one of the first back on his feet. Arriving on Cybertron in the nick of time aboard the Ark, Blaster took part in and survived the battle with [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}} In the aftermath, [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] had Blaster run a check on the strange seismic activity Cybertron was suffering from, {{storylink|Still Life!}} with disastrous results: It turned out Cybertron was tearing itself apart without the binding life-force of [[Primus]] to sustain it. A meeting was called, with Blaster sharing the news to all present. {{storylink|Exodus!}}

[[File:EndOfTheRoad-finalfive.jpg|thumb|Guess how many of these guys had Action Master toys on the shelves when this came out.]]
The Decepticons fled Cybertron, leaving the Autobots to die with their homeworld. Blaster found Prowl wandering about outside, and cautioned his fellow Autobot to take shelter, as Cybertron's gradual self-destruction made the outdoors dangerous. His warning was met with laughter; Prowl had given up on living altogether, seeing no escape from the planet's death-throes. The pair were then surprised by Grimlock, who had foreseen the Decepticons' treachery and secured alternate transportation! {{storylink|A Savage Circle}} The Autobots followed the Decepticons to the planet [[Klo]], only to be caught in an ambush upon arrival. Only five stragglers managed to escape this surprise attack: Blaster, Grimlock, Kup, Slag, and Prowl. Despite their best attempts to lose their pursuers, the Autobots found themselves hounded by a hunting party. Blaster took a blast in the shoulder from [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], but persevered nonetheless. His group miraculously defeated the hunting party, and doubled back for a final stand against Bludgeon's forces. Upon arrival, they found a resurrected Optimus Prime already turning the tide of battle thanks to a new ally, the [[Last Autobot]]. Blaster was last seen shooting the head off [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] as the Decepticons were driven off into exile. [[Krunk|Uh oh.]] {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}
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=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
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In an alternate version of [[2006]], Blaster went with a group of Autobots to [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] to investigate strange happenings there. When they arrived, they discovered a chaotic scene where aliens from many worlds, including the Decepticons, were all engaged in a deadly battle with one another. Blaster detected a signal he suspected was hypnotizing all the combatants into this aggressive behavior. He and Ultra Magnus came up with a plan where [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] would fly Blaster into the air, while Blaster would broadcast soothing music. The plan succeeded in calming all those affected by the signal. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}
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=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:SpacePirates blaster strung up.jpg|thumb|left|Help! He's touching my special area!]]
In the future of [[2008]], Blaster was present at Autobot City when the [[Quintesson]] [[Trident Attack Craft|Trident]] ships attacked. He attempted to transform Autobot City himself, but was stopped cold by General [[Ghyrik]]. He was deactivated in the battle that followed and his body strung up on the outer parapets as a warning to any Autobots who came to liberate the city. Although Blaster was inactive, his cassettes were not, and this fact gave [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] an edge when they began battling their way through the Quintesson occupants. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

Blaster was seen briefly in [[2009]] at the start of the Time Wars, but did not end up joining Rodimus Prime on his mission into the past (see above). {{storylink|Time Wars}} After Galvatron was destroyed back in [[1989]] and the time line rebooted itself, Blaster was still among the Autobots stationed at Autobot City. He responded to [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]]'s emergency signal when the Autobots crash landed on Earth after a crazed Rodimus Prime turned against them. {{storylink|Shadow of Evil}} Upon his arrival however, Kup urged the other Autobots to hold their fire; he had deduced that it was Unicron acting through Rodimus, as the dark god had been imprisoned within the Matrix at a pervious date. Blaster and the other reinforcements stood back as Kup managed to rip the sacred talisman out of Rodimus's chest, severing Unicron's connection to him. {{storylink|White Fire}}
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=====Letters page=====
[[File:TFUK300 letterspage.jpg|left|upright=0.8|thumb|FAKE NU(cleon)S]]
The relaxed and jovial Blaster of "yet another alternate future" was turned into an [[Action Master]] and somehow arrived on 1990's Earth, where he took a job answering letters for Marvel UK. {{storylink|Rhythms_of_Darkness!|#300's Darn 'n' Blast}} He had to recuperate in an acclimatisation unit as a result and a nameless human at the Marvel offices took it upon themselves to answer a letter about being an Action Master, copying [[Nucleon#Toy packaging blurb|the back of a toy box]] and claiming that was the origin of [[nucleon]]. Don't trust it, kids! The ''real'' answer comes from an upcoming story, kids! {{storylink|The Human Factor!|#303's Darn 'n' Blast}}{{storylink|Rhythms_of_Darkness!|#300's Darn 'n' Blast}}

When Dreadwind refused to accept he'd been replaced as letters host and barricaded his office, Blaster, new host of ''Darn 'n' Blast'', took up a temporary office next door. Dreadwind kept banging on the wall to distract him. {{storylink|Rhythms_of_Darkness!|#300's Transformation}} The kids of 1990 Britain duly wrote to Blaster with rap and cool lingo, dude. {{storylink|Rhythms_of_Darkness!|#300's Darn 'n' Blast}}

Unlike Grimlock, he felt guilty about using the [[variable voltage harness]] to punish Marvel UK staff for bad work. Following a suggestion by a sadistic fan, he instead began tormenting people with hours of {{w|The Church (band)|''The Church}} and {{w|Cliff Richard}}. {{storylink|Eye of the Storm|#308 Darn 'n' Blast It}}

During Blaster's run we learned he had a brother named [[Toaster]]{{storylink|The Pri¢e of Life!|#310's letters page}} and a sister called [[Karmen]] {{storylink|Out of Time!|#316's letters page}}, and about sports like the [[Iacon 5000]] and [[Mecha-soccer|Cybertron's football divisions]] (Primus League and Premier League). His team are the non-league no-hopers [[Throttlebot]] Wanderers {{storylink|Out of Time!|#316's letters page}} and he lamented how badly they'd been fouled by Combaticon Hove Albion, ruining their chances of a cup win. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!|#320's letters page}}

He was unable to make a reader's birthday party due to the battle against [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Exodus!|#326's letters page}}

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=====''Combat Colin''=====
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After [[Colin Doobrey-Smiff|Colin]] managed to defeat all of his recurring villains at once, he grew a bit too big for his boots and announced that he was going to boot out the [[Transformer]]s and take over the rest of the comic. Overhearing this, Blaster was forced to remind him of his place as a back-up strip character. {{storylink|Combat Colin 300}}
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=====Another Time & Place=====
[[File:Another Time Place Fangry.jpg|thumb|left|That's his hand on the left!]]
Blaster was part of the rescue unit who infiltrated [[Hydrus Four]] to defeat the Decepticons and rescue the Dinobots. He personally helped disarm and defeat [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]]. {{storylink|Another Time & Place}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
Blaster and the Autobots defended the launch of a new space flight by human scientists. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 14|Transformers in Action: The Countdown to a New Space Age!}}
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====''Classics''====
[[File:Invasion-Radcontrolroom.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Blaster's happy? This can't be the Marvelverse.]]
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Decades later in [[2012]], Blaster was stationed with several other Autobots in [[Canada]] within the ''[[Ark II]]''. He was present one day when [[Rad (G1)|Rad]] reported from the [[Construction station|Ironworks]] base in [[Oregon]] about a foiled attack by [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Gigatron]] and his Decepticons. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

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Blaster and his partners [[Stripes]], [[Tigatron]], [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], [[Sundor]], and [[Blockrock]] subsequently teamed up with negative polarity [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]]. {{storylink|Recordicons#Recordicons #12|Recordicons #12}}

Some time later on negative Cybertron, Blaster and [[Straxus (SG)|Straxus]] compared notes on their mirror universes, such as [[Straxus (G1)|the evil Straxus]]. {{storylink|Falling into Place}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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Sometime around [[2007]], Blaster was amongst those Transformers suffering ill effects from the infusion of [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] into their systems. It had apparently made him hyper-sensitive to noise and he was kept at the [[Nursery]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}} He, along with [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] were eventually given new Nucleon-free bodies at the [[Garage]]. Going against [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]]'s orders that they should not get involved in the growing conflict with [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s Neo-Decepticons, Blaster began monitoring the old Decepticon comm-line subfrequencies and discovered that Soundwave was indeed responsible for keeping Cybertron's population aggressive through an irritant subsonic signal. Alerted to Blaster's hacking, Soundwave dispatched [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]], [[Snarler]], and [[Roadblock (G1)|Roadblock]]—the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]]—to eliminate him, but the four former Nucleon patients used some quick thinking to subdue the Decepticons and report the signal to Autobot command. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}}

[[File:Blaster soundwave destiny.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|''Only one will survive. Beatle-based pop vs. New Romantic, History will decide.'']]
As the Decepticon invasion/uprising under Soundwave and Bludgeon began, Blaster tracked down Soundwave on the battlefield for a "battle of the bands". {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}} Soundwave attempted to defeat Blaster with finesse, using a variety of sonic tricks and frequencies to disorient his Autobot counterpart. To win, Blaster abandoned skill for brute force, and unleashed a sonic onslaught that overwhelmed Soundwave and brought him to his end. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}}

Blaster reintegrated into the Autobot forces, joining the bridge crew of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]]'s command vessel ''[[Priam]]'' during the attack on the [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]]. Unfortunately, the superior numbers and firepower of [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and his Cybertronians forced the Autobots to surrender. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 3}} They escaped captivity thanks to the ever-insubordinate [[Wrecker]]s staging their own attack on the Hub, and Blaster joined the crew as they made their way back to Cybertron to face an even greater menace. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 4}} The [[Dark Matrix (G1)|Anti-Matrix]] had consumed the population of Cybertron, transforming them into [[shadow-leech]]es. Blaster and the remaining Autobots forces secured the [[space bridge]] network to Earth and [[Nebulos]] while Rodimus Prime confronted the creature in [[Zero Space]], bringing an end to its machinations. On Nebulos, Blaster joined [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s troops in finishing off [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] once and for all. With their link to the [[multiverse]] and [[Primus]] himself permanently cut off, Blaster and the other remaining Transformers abandoned Cybertron, eventually growing old and dying. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===Sticker Adventures books===
Blaster and the Autobots protected the humans from a revenge attack by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticons.{{storylink|Galvatron Attacks}}
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===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
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Blaster received a message from Decepticon headquarters and conveyed it to Optimus Prime; the Decepticons had taken [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] hostage, and were demanding the Autobots' surrender. The Autobots sent out a party to rescue their captured comrade, but the attempt failed. Afterwards, Blaster once more relayed a message from Megatron to Optimus; the Decepticon leader threatened to destroy all four captured Autobots and rebuild them into Decepticons if Optimus did not surrender before morning. {{storylink|The Autobots' Secret Weapon}}
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===Attack of the Insecticons===
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Blaster was witness to Ironhide testing the Sun-Pak, a device of Sparkplug's invention that would solve the Autbot's energy problems. When the Decepticons discovered of the device's existence, many possible adventures ensued. Most notably, after a failed attempt on Optimus's part to eliminate Starscream, who was leading the Decepticon's raid, Sparkplug is kidnapped by the Decepticons and Blaster is entrusted alongside Bumblebee and Buster with Sparkplug's rescue, while the rest of the Autobots are forced back to base in order to recharge. The trio is instructed to contact Autobot headquarters as soon as they come to know the Decepticons' location. Blaster was the one who managed to track down Starscream and Sparkplug, using his abilities to detect one of Starscream's transmissions. Blaster traces the transmission to a museum in the suburbs, and he and Buster sneak into the building while Blaster is camouflaged in tape-player mode. Hiding in one of the museum's planes until after-hours, at which point Starscream and Bombshell reveal they will use a Cerebro-shell to make Sparkplug compliant to their wills, Blaster and Buster debate whether to contact Megatron, and offer a recording made by Blaster earlier proving that Starscream is a Decepticon traitor in exchange for Sparkplug's release, or to fetch Bumblebee and take on the Decepticons personally.

If it is decided to try and parlay with Megatron, omitting any mention of the Sun-Pak in their story, Megatron appears attentive at first, but demands that the Autobots fulfill their half of the trade before he takes action. If Blaster and Buster accept, Megatron arrives at the museum, and forces Starscream back to Decepticon base to be reprogrammed after releasing Sparkplug. If they insist to have Megatron release Sparkplug from Decepticon custody first, Blaster and Buster are powerless to stop Sparkplug from becoming a mind-controlled slave.

If Blaster and Buster decide to fetch Bumblebee, the trio quickly formulate a plan to rescue Sparkplug. Using his Electro-Scramblers at a key moment, Blaster causes Starscream to be the recipient of the Cerebro-Shell instead of Sparkplug, and then convinces the now easily influenced Decepticon to release Sparkplug and hold back Bombshell while Sparkplug, Buster, Blaster and Bumblebee happily ride back to Autobot headquarters.
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===Milton Bradley mini-comic===
Blaster was among the Autobots under [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s command who launched in the [[Ark (G1)|ark]] to clear a path through an asteroid belt. When the Decepticons attacked the ship, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] sent it crashing into [[Earth]], knocking everyone aboard offline. Four million years later, they were repaired when the ship's systems were reactivated by a volcanic eruption. {{storylink|In the Transformers}}

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
[[File:WarAgainstDestructions blaster plays.jpg|thumb|left|That's right kids, this is what 3D used to look like.]]
When Hot Rod and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] returned from [[Tau-Ursa]] with a strange recording, Blaster was able to play it. The recording revealed the existence of the [[Destructon]]s, [[Logicon]]s, and the location of [[Metascan Alpha]], the Logicons' storehouse of [[Energon]]. At Optimus Prime's command, Blaster contacted Ultra Magnus at Metroplex on Earth to pass the information along. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}
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===''Beast Wars Metals'' manga===
In a flashback to the launch of the Ark, Blaster could be seen taking orders from Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 3|Beast Wars Metals #3}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:AgeofWrath2 AutobotResistance.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Steeljaw was in the bathroom.]]
Around 6.5 million years ago, Blaster was one of the high-ranking Autobots who helped Ultra Magnus reunify their fractured faction at the end of the [[Dark Ages]], suggesting that he may have been in charge of one of the various splinter groups that formed during those troubled times. Over the next half-a-million years, the reunited Autobots worked to usher in a new Golden Age, and were finally poised to sign a peace treaty with the Decepticons and [[Ultracon]]s until the long-missing Megatron returned to Cybertron, launching an attack in the middle of the treaty ceremony with his new [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]]. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}} With this new army, Megatron ushered in an [[Age of Internment]], capturing nearly the entire Autobot army and putting them to work as slaves, extracting the very core of Cybertron itself. Blaster managed to evade capture, however, and together with Perceptor, assembled a small rebel cell hiding out in the subterranean chambers of [[Iacon Command]]. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}}

Seeking to capture one of Megatron's drones in order to learn more about Megatron's new [[Cloning|clone technology]], Blaster oversaw his unit on the mission from a distance, using his abilities to jam any emergency transmissions while [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] and several other Autobots engaged the drone in battle long enough to attach an inhibitor claw, immobilizing it. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.3}}

{{Unreleased WW comic}}

Blaster and his team used an ancient map of Cybertron's depths to infiltrate Megatron's slave camp, only for them to be discovered by Megatron himself. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}} Blaster battled Megatron one-on-one, managing to use his sonic powers to briefly gain the upper hand, before losing a leg to the Decepticon leader. The sudden return of Grimlock, believed to have died during Megatron's first attack, gave the wounded Blaster the chance he needed to free the Autobot prisoners by deactivating their [[inhibitor claw]]s. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.5}} Blaster was badly damaged, losing a leg in his fight against Megatron. Perceptor, meanwhile, used the data gleaned from studying the captured drone to deactivate the neural network linking the entire squadron, ending the Age of Internment. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}

Blaster remained on Cybertron when the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' left four million years ago, and eventually entered stasis along with the rest of the planet when it finally ran out of energy during the [[Great Shutdown]]. The planet was reawakened by Shockwave in roughly the Earth year 1000 BC, and the Autobots and Decepticons put aside their differences to begin rebuilding their world. [[File:PassiveAggression Blaster lovesEarth.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb]] Suspecting that Shockwave had more sinister motives, Blaster was one of the first Autobots to join an underground resistance movement against him, using his communications skills to discover a subliminal code being pumped through the public address screens around the planet that was aggravating the violent tendencies of the entire population. Despite his feelings for Shockwave, Blaster still developed a strong taste for information from the Earth culture Shockwave was introducing to Cybertron, and even modified his alternate mode into an Earthly boom box. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}}

In the year [[2003]], when Shockwave's forces brought Optimus Prime and the crew of the Ark back to Cybertron to be tried as war criminals, double agents inside the United Cybertronian force delivered Prime and his crew to Blaster and the others at their headquarters in the [[Wastelands]]. With the help of Cybertron's greatest hero, the resistance movement began an open insurrection against Shockwave's loyal Decepticon forces and the [[Guardian robot]]s under his control. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} Shockwave's regime fell, and the Autobots resumed command of Cybertron. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
[[File:DividedFront1 bots found.jpg|thumb|Comfortable?]]
In the year [[1985]], Blaster and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] hastily took off for [[Earth]] in an starship poorly-suited for interstellar travel. Upon arrival, they unsurprisingly crashed, landing in the forests of [[Oregon]] near [[Mount St. Hilary]]. Their deactivated bodies were found by the forces of [[Cobra]] and bundled up to be airlifted out, but a [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team led by [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] soon intervened. [[Blowtorch]] knocked the chopper carrying their bodies out of the air with his flamethrower, and [[Barbecue]] extinguished the flames before the two Autobots could be consumed by the blaze. Blaster and Perceptor's bodies were then taken back to G.I. Joe headquarters. {{storylink|Targets of Opportunity}}
{{note|Dreamwave's bankruptcy meant this story was never finished.}}
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===''Hearts of Steel''===
[[File:HeartsofSteel blaster.jpg|left|thumb|No, no, don't get up.]]
Blaster and his fellow Autobots fought the Decepticons on Earth in the distant past until an incoming ice age threatened to deactivate all the Transformers. Both sides went into hiding underground until the danger had passed, remaining in stasis until the mid-19th century. When they woke up, the war against the Decepticons started anew, though Blaster was not seen getting involved. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 1|Hearts of Steel #1}}

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===''The Beast Within''===
Blaster participated in a savage battle against the Decepticons, though he did not fare too well, already laying defeated on the battleground during the conflict’s early stages.{{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:SpotlightBlaster the voice.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''I'm gonna bust into your head through your cute lil' ears'' ''and blow your minds with my sexy voice and out-of-sight sounds!'']]
Blaster was [[Reproduction#IDW Generation 1 continuity|constructed cold]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Before the war, he was a reporter for the [[Iaconian Newsfeed Service]], and reported live from the [[Nova Plaza]] after an assassination attempt on [[Nominus Prime]]. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2|Chaos Theory #2}} He took a brief respite from reporting to work for security control for Sentinel Prime's government. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}}

When the [[Decepticon]] dictatorship of Cybertron began, Blaster used his bad experiences with state-censored media to set up the [[Nexis]], a pirate news broadcast that dared speak the truth about the new government. [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] attempted to assassinate him, but were defeated by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] who asked for Blaster's help to hack the Iaconian Newsfeed Service's headquarters and send a rallying call for additional support against the Decepticon tyranny. {{storylink|Broadcast}} After his efforts had led to the Decepticons being overthrown and replaced with Optimus Prime's Autobot government, Blaster went back to legal news broadcasting. From the Nexis, he reported on the disastrous explosion of the [[Toraxxis mega-refinery]] and interviewed [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] about the [[Exodus (G1)|mass exodus]] triggered by its destruction. {{storylink|Fallout (issue)|Fallout}} During the exodus he interviewed some of the disgruntled Cybertronians stranded at [[Starsreach Spaceport]], annoying [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]]'s Autobots who thought the media attention just served to make things worse. {{storylink|Massacre}}

In the wake of the exodus and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s rampage in [[Harmonex]], Blaster reported that the [[Conclave of Representatives]] was refusing to disclose how many Cybertronians had left the planet and that Harmonex had been closed off, calling the government's intentions into question once more. {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}}

With the war going into full swing, Blaster joined Optimus Prime's Autobots, and initially served as a soldier who was present at a victory celebration after the Autobots halted a major Decepticon energon convoy four million years ago. {{storylink|The Iron Age}} Eventually, however, he returned to his broadcasting roots and became a patriotic radio personality, broadcasting propaganda across the galaxy to rally the Autobot forces as they struggled on the war's many battlefronts. Known as "The Voice" for his widespread positive influence, Blaster became the target of a Decepticon assassination attempt, this time to prevent him from making an important broadcast on the eve of a major Autobot offensive. Although the assassin failed, Blaster's wounded body was ejected into space, and he was believed dead by his faction.

[[File:SpotlightBlaster altmode.jpg|left|thumb|Blaster used to transform into a kaboombox.|upright=0.85]]
Some time later, Blaster was found by a passing [[Yar|trawler]] and delivered home, where it was revealed that he had to have been attacked by an Autobot. In an effort to flush the traitor out, Blaster went back on the air. The attempt worked, and his would-be killer was revealed: [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], forced into the act by a mind-controlling [[cerebro-shell]] implanted by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] at the direction of [[Soundwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Soundwave]]. However, he was able to resist when Blaster used his greatest weapon: his voice. As a damaged Beachcomber was brought in for repairs, Blaster swore he'd find Soundwave and that the last thing he'd ever hear would be... the Voice. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

[[File:AHM15 blaster and kup.jpg|thumb|I dunno... sex appeal?]]
In the year that followed the defeat of [[Nova Prime]], Blaster was among the Autobots captured by the Decepticon [[Turmoil]], but was soon rescued by a team led by [[Kup (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Kup]]. All the other prisoners were members of the [[Wrecker]]s, suggesting Blaster may have joined the team at some point. {{storylink|Spotlight: Drift}} Blaster remained with Kup's team, and was serving as the communications officer for his ship, the ''[[Trion]]'', when a simultaneous galaxy-wide uprising was staged by the Decepticons. Distress signals came pouring in, but all went silent in short order, save for one from [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]], so the crew of the ''Trion'' went to save the turbo-revvin' young punk from [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]. The day was saved by [[Perceptor (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Perceptor]], although Blaster disapproved of the scientist's transformation into a warrior, saying he had "defiled himself". {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15|Lost & Found}}

Blaster and the others harried the Decepticon fleet until they were baited into an ambush above Cybertron. There, the ship was shot down and forced to crash-land on the assumed uninhabitable world. Banding together to survive, they eventually encountered Optimus Prime's unit, only to find him incapacitated, the Matrix having been seized by [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 5|All Hail Megatron #5}} Blaster mingled with the other Autobots for a while, {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6|All Hail Megatron #6}} before warning Kup about an incoming [[Insecticon swarm|swarm]] attack that forced them to relocate. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 8|All Hail Megatron #8}} With morale still dwindling, Blaster attempted to put his famous voice to work by trying to break up a fight between Hot Rod and [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] by injecting some reason, but was interrupted by [[Sideswipe (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Sideswipe]] telling them they all deserved to die. [[File:AHM9 blaster breaks up argument.jpg|left|thumb|...kiss, damn it, my fanfic needs justification!]] {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 9|All Hail Megatron #9}} The Autobots were eventually saved when [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] decimated the swarm and carried them all to Earth, where they attacked Megatron and his troops. Blaster was ordered to block the Decepticons' communications, allowing the arrival of Omega Supreme to take them completely by surprise. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}} {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11|All Hail Megatron #11}} He survived the great battle. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}}

Blaster remained on Earth with the other Autobots for the next three years, as they regathered their forces. [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] radioed in to Blaster when Prowl got himself nabbed by [[Skywatch]], an event which led to the death of [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ironhide]] and the resignation of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|...For All Mankind}} Autobot leadership was split between Bumblebee and Hot Rod, and Blaster stayed with Bumblebee's group, which went on to form an alliance with [[Gordon Horiuchi]] of Skywatch. Blaster was among the Autobots who captured [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and other Decepticons for their new allies. {{storylink|The Hanging Sword}} Unfortunately, Horiuchi betrayed the Autobots and forced them to hunt one of their own kind, [[Blurr (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Blurr]]. Bumblebee managed to get free from Horiuchi's control, and so Blaster and the others stayed behind to cover for him as he sought a solution for their problems. {{storylink|The Impossible Knot}} They pretended to be making plans to hunt down Hot Rod while Bumblebee recovered the control tech Skywatch was using to keep them in line. {{storylink|The Gift Horse}} Bumblebee was successful, and Blaster was later present when Bumblebee unveiled his new, more powerful form, to better serve as Autobot leader. {{storylink|Wings of Wax}}

[[File:IntimateBeheading BRILLIANT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8]]
Following the end of the war, Blaster was one of the Autobots who joined the crew of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' in search of the mythical [[Knights of Cybertron]] {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} and was one of the first people to use [[Swerve's]], being part of the grand secret opening. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} Much later, when the newly arrived [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Fortress Maximus]] was on a rampage around the ship, Blaster hacked a security camera so the crew could see what he was doing when he holed himself up in [[Rung (G1)|Rung]]'s office. {{storylink|Interiors}} He was later instructed by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] to patch him in with Rodimus after the latter and some other crewmembers had been teleported to [[Theophany]]. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} Blaster was among those invited to [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind's]] first attempt to awaken Rung from his coma with a storytelling session, but it didn't go so well thanks to [[Siren (G1)|Siren]]'s volume. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}}

[[File:UnderColdBlueStars-PipesBlasterWhirl.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Swerve needs to go on an Electro-Scrambler Quest.]]
One of Blaster's duties on the ''Lost Light'' was to repair the long-range [[Transwarp|subspace]] communicator so that the crew could contact Cybertron, and he was annoyed all the while by [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] who wanted to be the first to send a message. He thought he fixed it, but the message still couldn't get through as Swerve had the wrong hailing frequency. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} Not that it would have mattered much, as Blaster went on to say that any attempt made with the subspace communicator to reach Cybertron met with failure. {{storylink|Signal to Noise}} Blaster reported to Rodimus when the ''Lost Light'' was contacted by the ''[[Vis Vitalis]]'' and [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]]. {{storylink|Little Victories}} The subspace communicator still wasn't working properly, but this didn't stop [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] from leaving a message for [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] with Blaster while he was busy clearing a path through an asteroid belt with unwanted help from [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}}

Following the disappearance of an injured Ultra Magnus, Blaster used security footage to find out where he had gone, eventually leading the ''Lost Light'' to the lost moon [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]]. Rodimus led a team to its surface, leaving Blaster and Fortress Maximus in charge, but they lost contact with the away team when the ship was attacked by [[Legislator]]s who blocked their transmissions. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} Blaster took a blast to the chest early in the battle and had to be protected by Maximus, {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ámbus}} and the crew was ultimately overwhelmed by the Legislators. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}} To make matters worse, when the insane Chief Justice [[Tyrest (G1)|Tyrest]] activated his [[universal killswitch]] to eradicate the Transformers who were "constructed cold", Blaster was one of those affected. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}}

Following the Tyrest crisis, Blaster was one of the dozens of Autobots who helped clean and fix up the devastated bar so that Swerve could reopen it. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}}

Blaster was present on bridge when Ultra Magnus made the decision to search for [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Winners & Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|Winners & Losers}} The crew tracked the [[Titan (IDW)|Titan]] to the oceans of [[Hydrophena]] where they were attacked by [[Ammonite]]s, {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} prompting Blaster to participate in the underwater battle. {{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}} Upon finding Metroplex, they used his [[space bridge]] to return the ''Lost Light'' to Cybertron, where they were reunited with the other Autobots. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} Once the [[Necrotitan]] plaguing Cybertron was defeated, Blaster celebrated alongside the rest of the population. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} He went on to attend the trial of Megatron at [[Raskol Arena]]. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}}

Blaster continued to serve aboard the ''Lost Light'' as it departed again under the command of a new captain—a reformed Megatron. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} Alongside the rest of the crew he evacuated the ship when it began mysteriously dematerializing piece by piece. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide|Predestination: A Beginner's Guide}} Stuck on board the [[Rodpod]] alongside 20 other others, he took a message from Rodimus on the ''[[Leading Light]]'' to rendezvous at [[Ofsted XVII]]. All original crew members then began disappearing one by one as well, Blaster among them. {{storylink|Twenty Plus One}} Fortunately, the new crew managed to reverse the quantum irregularity, and Blaster and the others quickly returned. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}}

[[File:HowBrightTheirFrailDeeds-LostLightmutiny.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Always [[totaled!|first in line for mutiny.]]]]
On an alternate-timeline ''Lost Light'', its version of Blaster was executed along with the rest of the crew, save their Rewind. He was forced to transform into vehicle mode to keep his transformation cog fresh, which was harvested from his body by the [[Decepticon Justice Division|DJD]]. His corpse was found among a large collection of bodies in a room by [[Riptide (G1)|Riptide]]. {{storylink|slaughterhouse}}

When [[Getaway]] set up his mutiny, Blaster agreed to be part of it. He 'discovered' the source of a signal that would lure Megatron, Rodimus, and their 'loyalists' off the ''Light'', and later stood with Getaway in a broadcast to emphasise how the crew had turned on their captains. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}}
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===''TransTech''===
{{voiceactor|[[Buster Jones]] (English)}}

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{{storylink|Bee in the City 2: Electric Boogaloo}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:Blaster Kreon.JPG|thumb]]
Blaster was seemingly escorting [[Lumina Hoshi|Lumina]] at the inauguration of [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Autobot City]], as he was holding her hand. {{Storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

Some time later, when [[Soundwave (G1)#Kre-O online manga|Soundwave]] tried to use his clones to brainwash humans, Blaster arrived alongside [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus]] and [[Jazz (G1)#Kre-O online manga|Jazz]] to stop him. Blaster turned to tape deck mode to help the Autobots in the battle of opposing sounds, and later (in a different blue coloration) played music at the ensuing hanami. {{Storylink|Soundwave's Trap? Stop Operation Brainwash Humanity!}}
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===''Cloud''===
[[File:Cloud Blaster.jpg|thumb]]

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Awakening (Cloud)|Awakening}} {{storylink|Shock (Cloud)|Shock}} {{storylink|Lightwave}}}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Blaster was a freedom fighter on a Decepticon-controlled Cybertron. He was one of the many thorns in Megatron's side that continuously evaded capture.

Enraged that the once great [[Hot Rod (G1)|Imhotep Rodimus]] was one of the many Autobots that had succumbed to Megatron's will, Blaster set out to confront his fellow Autobot at the planet's north pole. There, he berated and blasted Rodimus for his fall from grace. Rodimus retaliated and during the firefight, [[G.I.Rocket]]s began to rain down around them. One of the rockets' blasts caused debris to fall atop of Blaster, knocking him out. Rather than allow his friend to be captured by the Decepticons, Rodimus abandoned his post and hauled Blaster away. {{storylink|Form Follows Function}} Rodimus brought Blaster to Ratchet for repairs before seizing leadership of the Autobots from [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}}

During the combined Autobot-Joe attack on the Decepticon army, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] had Blaster deactivate [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s force shield by using his altmode to emit a sonic signal imbued with the shield's codes. Blaster then joined the battle by releasing his [[Autobot Mini-Cassette|Recordobots]] against [[Sixshot]]. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[Eject (G1)|Eject]] lamented that all the great and famous Cybertronians, including his mentor Blaster, were long gone by the time Cybertron was controlled by the [[Builder Assembly]]. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
[[File:TPotTM BlasterStripesRewind.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|right|]]
When the [[Titan Master]]s joined the Autobot-Decepticon war, Blaster was partnered with the Titan Master [[Twin Cast]], the bot with the universe's most advanced cryptographic abilities. {{storylink|Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|''Titans Return'' Twin Cast/Blaster toy bio}} On the planet [[Caminus]], Blaster, Stripes, and Rewind pursued [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullsmasher]], [[Grax]], and [[Horri-Bull|Rot-Gut]] through the streets. They were ultimately forced to break off when Rot-Gut and Skullsmasher combined, allowing Skullsmasher to deploy a cloud of armor-eating rust and make good their escape. Blaster was later seen fighting off Soundwave's all-out attack on Cybertron. {{storylink|Titans Return: The Power of the Titan Masters}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*Blaster allowed himself to be found by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] in his radio mode. The device caught Rumble's eye, and he decided to bring Blaster back to the Decepticons' headquarters. Soundwave wasn't as easily duped, and recognized Blaster as an Autobot intruder immediately upon seeing him. Blaster then had to contend with fending off [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Blaster|Blaster commercial}}
*When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] led a squad of Decepticons on an attack on the Autobots' launch site, Blaster informed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] that [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]] was off-planet, and so couldn't come to their aid. He stayed behind as Ultra Magnus carried several Autobots into battle to counter-attack. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus|Ultra Magnus commercial}}
*Blaster, Cosmos, and Perceptor had a dance-off against Soundwave, Rumble, and Frenzy. {{storylink|Blaster VS Soundwave 2013}}

==Games==
===''Transformers G1: Awakening''===
[[File:Gluawakening blaster.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85]]
Blaster was among the Autobots who left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], and spent four million years in stasis after it was shot down over Earth by the Decepticons. Though Ratchet soon had him fixed up, the Autobots lacked the [[energon]] that he needed to get operational. They had gathered enough by the time the Autobots were preparing to assault the Decepticon fortress on Cybertron to free their enslaved fellows, and Blaster took part in the operation to take out the fortress's main power plants. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
When the Decepticons seemed to be having a run of luck, Blaster and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] found this pattern so suspicious that they teamed up with [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] to investigate. They eventually uncovered [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s infiltration and sent the Decepticon and his tapes packing. {{storylink|Covert Operations}} Concerned that the Decepticons might be after the technology at a scientific facility, Blaster and his tapes infiltrated the base only to find that Soundwave was already concealed inside and after the tech. {{storylink|Espionage}} Returning from a charity event, Blaster, Windcharger and Cliffjumper received a distress signal from a nearby human military base. Leading the charge, Blaster found a Decepticon raiding party scouring the base for the [[MacGuffin Generator]]. The Autobots fought the Decepticons to a stalemate until the evil robots managed to acquire the device. It proved more volatile than they expected however, and Blaster and his team helped rebuild the base after the Decepticons were blown away by the generator. {{storylink|Raiding Party}}

Blaster was among the Autobots who fought the Decepticons after they joined forces with the Quintessons. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 2}}
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|Among the random Movie quotes a random bot says are: 
Two can Play! Sic' em! Don't know how much longer we can hold out. We're all going to look like burnt-out toaster ovens.]]
Blaster participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who first appeared in the "Sonic Clash" event, and could be recruited by collecting 500 units of Cybermetal, 250 units of Transmetal,100 event cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Blaster-Earth-Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Yo dawg! Let's build this base before the Cons show up!]]
Blaster was in contact with Ironhide and Jetfire after the latter two and an ally raided a Decepticon outpost. Blaster suggested it would be great if they upgraded the HQ.
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Transformers: Earth Wars}}

Blaster then helped out in the many other battles that the Autobots participated in.

*'''Class:''': Special (Deployer)
*'''Lowest Star Rating:'''3 stars
*'''Weapons:''' Blaster uses a standard issue Photon blaster used by Jetfire and the Aerobots.
*'''Ability: Deploy Minions:''' Deploy Eject, Rewind, Steeljaw, and Ramhorn to attack targets! All have unique attacks.
**'''Cost''': 3 ability points +3 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:blaster| Blaster at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

Blaster is one of two characters that has a unique ending victory pose, in which Blaster has a chance to perform a handstand, and then start break dancing.

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
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==Toys==
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==Merchandise==
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==Notes==
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*Blaster had the preliminary names of '''Pulse'''<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/index.php?full=1&set_albumName=BotCon_2010_Sat_Panels&id=DSC05237&option=com_gallery&Itemid=4&include=view_photo.php Bob Budiansky's notes at BotCon 2010]</ref> and '''Blastbox'''.<ref>[[Production bible]] of [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original cartoon]]</ref>
*Blaster began life as the ''[[Micro Change]]'' "Radi-Casse Robo" ("radio-cassette", you see), which was actually a functional AM radio. Though this feature was gutted from Blaster when he was released as part of the ''Transformers'' toyline, the original toy's power switch (on his right leg), earphone jack (on the back of his left leg) and tuning dial (on his chest) still remain, now as moulded, non-moving details. Even the toy's electro-scrambler gun is designed to serve as storage for the mono earphone which came with the toy, with the plug inserting into the stock, the cord winding around it, and the earphone itself tucking into the hole in the gun's main body. It was not the toy itself which was the radio; rather, the radio was a small "micro-cassette" which plugged into the toy's internal wiring when inserted into its chest, allowing it to play through the speakers in its legs in either mode. As the electronic equipment in the chest meant that the figure could not hold normal ''Micro Change'' cassettes there, it featured a compartment on its back which could hold a single tape instead. This compartment could still be found on some early releases of Blaster, though it was often mistaken by fans as a vestigial battery compartment, which was actually originally located in the toy's right leg.
*Despite the fact that Blaster's finalized [[character model]]—used in the Generation 1 cartoon, the UK Marvel comics and ''[[G.I. Joe and the Transformers (comic)|G.I. Joe and the Transformers]]''—gives him a set of individual eyes, the Marvel issues drawn by [[Don Perlin]] and [[José Delbo]] base Blaster's head design on his toy, with a goggled visor. When the UK artists jumped to the American book late in its run, they continued to draw Blaster from his finalized model. [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] rationalized this discrepancy early on in the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|letters page]] of [[Hunters|UK issue #118]] by explaining that Blaster's visor is retractable, and used to shield his especially delicate optical sensors from sunlight. Less explainable was [[Nelson Yomtov|Nel Yomtov]]'s color choice for the comic version of Blaster: a red forehead and yellow face, a combination never used on a toy or in the cartoon.
**[[IDW Publishing]] tried for a hybridized look, giving Blaster an odd-looking "moustache" that was promptly discarded from his design after his introductory [[Spotlight: Blaster|''Spotlight'' issue]].
[[File:TFUK300 letterspage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*In an odd quirk of design, Blaster's character model breaks the row of buttons on his abdomen up into three buttons in [[robot mode]], but four in [[alternate mode]]. It's a product of the way his toy is made: it's got three separate button-chunks, like his robot mode model, but the centre chunk is two buttons sculpted together, so he's actually ''got'' four, like his alternate mode model. This was most evident in the cartoon; in the comic, as you can see from some of the pictures above, they'd often basically draw as many as they felt like.
*Blaster hosted the Marvel UK comic's letters page for the final 33 issues (from [[Rhythms of Darkness!|issue #300]] to [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]]), to tie in with his Action Master toy. Here, the letters page was dubbed "Darn 'n' Blast", replacing [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind's]] "Dread Tidings", despite Dreadwind's holing himself up in the Marvel offices. The Decepticon finally left after a visit by three Christmas spirits, [[Ghost of the present|one of whom]] took on the appearance of Blaster. {{storylink|Dreadwind's Xmas!}} Blaster complained that Dreadwind had decorated the office in all purple and orange with a solitary picture of a dog with sad eyes. His characterization in the letters page is more in line with his fun-loving, hip and happening self from the cartoon than the rather grim, brooding, rebellious loner seen in the comics. He arrived on the letters page in advance of his resurrection in the comics itself, which did not occur until [[On the Edge of Extinction!|issue #321]]. He was explicitly identified as being a non-transformer Action Master, though his partner [[Flight Pack]] did not appear.
*According to Blaster himself on the UK letters page, he has two [[Relatives|siblings]]: [[Toaster]] and [[Karmen]]. And then there's [[Bluster]], his retroactively-created and less-seen brother.
*Since the release of ''Universe'' Blaster, there seems to be an attempt on the part of tech spec writers to balance Marvel's dark and brooding portrayal of Blaster with the rock 'n' roll loving version from the original US cartoon. The ''Universe'' write-up has Blaster organizing resistance cells with Perceptor (with NO mention of his musical interests), recalling the storyline in US comic #17-18. The 2010 San Diego Comic Convention release of the figure not only mentions Blaster's love of music ("Any music, from Cybertronian magna marches to down and dirty D.C. hardcore"), it references "his hatred of the Decepticons", because "the war they started killed the music scene (and most of the musicians) on Cybertron"—combining Blaster's varying personalities from these two continuities into one.
**This also means Blaster is a fan of Bad Brains and Minor Threat. That rules '''so hard.'''

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Broadcast''' (ブロードキャスト ''Burōdokyasuto''), '''Twincast''' (ツインキャスト ''Tsuinkyasto''), '''Blaster''' (ブラスター ''Burasutā'')
*''English:'' '''Billy''' ([[Omni Productions]] dub), '''Blaster''' ([[Omni Productions]] dub Twincast)
*''French:'' '''Tempo''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Össztűz''' ("All-fire")
*''Italian:'' '''Radiorobot''', '''Audiobot''' (''The Headmasters'', Blaster), '''Digital''' (Twincast)
*''Portuguese:'' '''Rajada''' (Portugal comic, "Gust"), '''Dinamitador''' (Brazil comic)
*''Spanish:'' '''Bill''' (America, ''The Headmasters''), '''Plato''' (America, ''The Headmasters''), '''Platon''' (Twincast)
*''Chinese:'' '''Lùyīnjī''' (China, 录音机, "Recorder"), '''Shuāng Lǚdài''' (''The Headmasters'', 双履带, "Double Pedrail")

==References==
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[[Category:Action Masters]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Autobots]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Cloud Autobots]]
[[Category:Combat Colin characters]]
[[Category:Communications specialists]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Letters page answerers]]
[[Category:Lost Light crew]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:TransTech Autobots]]
[[Category:Zombies]]

Dinobot War

2018-05-19T21:52:44Z

Rei Ayanami:

{{comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers Adventure Game Books]]''
|next=Peril from the Stars
|image=Corgi-1-dinobot_war.jpg
|caption=He no Slag, but him still tasty!
|title="Dinobot War"
|publisher=[[Corgi Books]]
|published=Great Britain
|imprint=Young Corgi Adventure/Adventure Game Books
|date=[[1985]]
|writers=[[Dave Morris]]
|illustrator=[[Bob Harvey]] (interior pencils and cover painting)
|pagecount=71
|ISBN=ISBN 0-552-523143 ISBN 9780552523141
}}

'''You have an adventure back in time where you meet the Dinobots.'''

==Synopsis==
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[[You]] are visiting [[Disneyland]] in [[California]] for the first time, enjoying the various attractions. While looking for a hot dog stand, you notice security guards and police officers moving people away from a barrier. Beyond the barrier, you notice advertisements for a new attraction currently under construction. Curious as to why the crowd is being moved away, you decide to investigate.

'''''Try to sneak past the barrier?'' [[#page 3|page 3]]'''

'''''Climb into a nearby electrically-powered buggy and try to drive past the guards?'' [[#page 2|page 2]]'''

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:;Page 3
:''(From [[#page 1|page 1]] or [[#page 2|page 2]] or [[#page 5|page 5]])''

:As you make your way towards the mysterious new attraction, you are grabbed by a guard who sternly tells you the area's off-limits. Nonetheless, you are adamant in seeing the attraction. What do you tell the guard?

:'''''Tell him you are a messenger with important papers to deliver?'' [[#page 11|page 11]]'''

:'''''Tell him your father is a Disney executive, and is supervising the attraction's construction?'' [[#page 12|page 12]]'''

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::'''''You tell the guard you are a messenger.'''''
::''(From [[#page 3|page 3]])''

::The guard sees through your lie, however, and sends you back the way you came. You console yourself with a burger and milk shake, and will have to be satisfied with a pleasant stay at Disneyland, instead of going on a true-life adventure.

::'''THE END'''

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::'''''You tell the guard your father is a Disney executive.'''''
::''(From [[#page 3|page 3]])''

::Though the guard is doubtful, he sees no harm in checking your story. Just as he is about to radio someone to confirm your identity, an elderly woman confronts him, berating the grown man for "picking on children." While the guard is busy explaining himself to the woman, you are able to slip away before the guard can confirm that you are lying. You head towards the new attraction: The [[Wizard's Cave]]. '''[[#page 10|page 10]]'''

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:::'''''You decide to venture into the Wizard's Cave.'''''
:::''(From [[#page 8|page 8]] or [[#page 4|page 4]] or [[#page 12|page 12]])''

:::You enter the attraction's tunnel, but find it strangely vacant, despite the fact that the Wizard's Cave is due to open in a few weeks. There should be workers everywhere, busy with completing the attraction. You hear voices ahead, and head towards them. '''[[#page 13|page 13]]'''

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:::Reaching the end of the attraction's tunnel, you see a few workmen and security guards talking to five men in suits. The men in suits appear to be in charge, and one of them is holding a device that looks like a very heavy rifle.

:::'''''Attempt to eavesdrop on their conversation?'' [[#page 14|page 14]]'''

:::'''''Attempt to sneak past them, and explore the rest of the attraction?'' [[#page 16|page 16]]'''

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:::'''''You attempt to eavesdrop on the conversation between the workers and the men in suits.'''''
:::''(From [[#page 13|page 13]])''

:::They are excitedly talking about the rifle-like device, which they refer to as a "[[Stasis Gun]]." The device apparently has the ability to "freeze" objects in time. One of the men demonstrates the Stasis Gun's capabilities by throwing a coin in the air and blasting it with the gun, feeling the coin in mid-air. He then "unfreezes" the coin with a second energy burst from the Stasis Gun. The scientist with the Stasis Gun asks the others to fetch some torches so they can test what else the device can do. You slip along the wall of the chamber to avoid being seen. '''[[#page 16|page 16]]'''

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:::'''''You edge against the chamber's wall, staying out of sight of the men.'''''
:::''(From [[#page 13|page 13]] or [[#page 14|page 14]])''

:::Luckily, they are all too distracted to notice you. Looking around, you spot a flying saucer, partially buried in the rock wall. Could it truly be an ancient spacecraft, abandoned by aliens millions of years ago, waiting to be excavated? You intend to find out. '''[[#page 17|page 17]]'''

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:::As you walk forwards, your foot bumps into a metal briefcase. Looking inside of it, you find several strange items that couldn't have been made by human hands. Then, a light blinds you, and you hear footsteps moving in your direction. '''[[#page 18|page 18]]'''

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:::The men close in on you. Though they are disgruntled at a kid having found his way to this place, they appear relieved, telling one another they're glad you're not an alien come to life. What should you do?

:::'''Give yourself up? In that case, this is...THE END'''

:::'''''Try using one of the items in the case?'' [[#page 19|page 19]]'''

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::::'''''You try using one of the items in the briefcase.'''''
::::''(From [[#page 18|page 18]])''

::::You reach down, and pick up a large metal sphere with a dial on it. The guards attempt to grab you, but before they do you move the dial and see them disappear in a haze of light. As the light surrounding you begins to glow so brightly you need to cover your eyes, you see what looks like a [[Ravage (G1)|giant cat]] leaping towards you. You begin to lose consciousness... '''[[#page 21|page 21]]'''

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::::When you come to again, you find yourself lying down in the middle of a jungle. As you try to make sense of the situation, you hear a loud, terrifying roar. Then, the footsteps of something enormous begin moving in your direction. A monstrous silhouette appears in the jungle's mists before you...

::::'''''Run away?'' [[#page 24|page 24]]'''

::::'''''Hide and try to see what's coming?'' [[#page 22|page 22]]'''

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:::::'''''You run away from the incoming creature...'''''
:::::''(From [[#page 21|page 21]])''

:::::...but you soon are barred from going forward by a river.

:::::'''''Hide in some nearby bushes?'' [[#page 22|page 22]]'''

:::::'''''Try to cross the river on some muddy boulder forming stepping stones across it?'' [[#page 25|page 25]]'''

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:::::'''''You hide as the creature approaches.'''''
:::::''(From [[#page 21|page 21]] or [[#page 24|page 24]])''

:::::As it stomps into view, it reveals itself to be a [[Grimlock (G1)|mechanical tyrannosaurus]], much more advanced than any you saw at Disneyland. The robot then turns and addresses you, asking what you are doing here. Terrified that you have been spotted, you run blindly into the undergrowth. You pause once you feel you have created a safe distance between you are the T-rex, only to be startled by a [[Sludge (G1)|robotic brontosaurus]] addressing you. '''[[#page 26|page 26]]'''

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:::::''(From [[#page 22|page 22]] or [[#page 25|page 25]])''

:::::The brontosaurus recognizes that you are a human youngster, and asks you what you are doing here? You are put somewhat at ease by the creature's intelligent eyes.

:::::'''''Tell him you are running from a monster?'' [[#page 28|page 28]]'''

:::::'''''Tell him you don't know?'' [[#page 29|page 29]]'''

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::::::'''''You tell the brontosaurus you are running from a monster.'''''
::::::''(From [[#page 26|page 26]])''

::::::The brontosaurus appears alarmed by this, and admits he doesn't want to encounter any monsters. He leads you into dense foliage, and tell you his name is Sludge. You introduce yourself in turn, and ask him where you are. Before Sludge can answer, you both hear a booming sound and the light of laser fire in the distance. Sludge is uncertain about what he should do.

::::::'''''Tell him to look into what's happening?'' [[#page 36|page 36]]'''

::::::'''''Tell him to run away from the explosions?'' [[#page 42|page 42]]'''

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:::::::'''''You tell Sludge to investigate the explosions.'''''
:::::::''(From [[#page 28|page 28]])''

:::::::Sludge wades forwards through the marshes, and he soon reaches the source of the disturbance. The two of you come upon two robots locked in combat. Sludge informs you that the one shaped like a Tyrannosaurus is named Grimlock, and is his leader. He adds that Grimlock should be able to defeat Ravage, the feline-like robot that is attacking him. But Grimlock stumbles into a mud pool behind him by accident, allowing Ravage an opportunity to target him with his deadly [[proton missiles]]. Sludge realizes he must help Grimlock but finds himself once more uncertain on what course of action he should take.

:::::::'''''Suggest he charges Ravage?'' [[#page 43|page 43]]'''

:::::::'''''Suggest he stomp the ground?'' [[#page 44|page 44]]'''

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::::::::'''''You tell Sludge to charge towards Ravage.'''''
::::::::''(From [[#page 36|page 36]])''

::::::::Sludge roars as he runs forwards, alerting Ravage of his presence. Ravage turns and calls Sludge a fool, telling the slow-moving dinosaur he is an easy target for his missiles. Ravage launches his projectiles towards you. You notice Grimlock step out of the mud and move to eliminate Ravage. But that is little consolation for you and Sludge. With the proton missiles about to hit their mark, you realize that for you, this is...

::::::::'''THE END'''

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::::::::'''''You suggest to Sludge he should stomp the ground.'''''
::::::::''(From [[#page 36|page 36]])''

::::::::As the brontosaurus does so, the earth beneath Ravage's feet shudders, causing the evil robot to lose his balance. This causes Ravage to miss Grimlock with his missiles, and Grimlock has time to free himself from the mud. Ravage gives you and Sludge an evil stare before running off into the jungle. Though Sludge wants to pursue Ravage, Grimlock stops him, telling him that Ravage is too good at hiding to be tracked down. Then, heralded by a harsh shriek, a [[Swoop (G1)|robotic pterodactyl]] swoops down from above. '''[[#page 34|page 34]]'''

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:::::::''(From [[#page 33|page 33]] or [[#page 44|page 44]])''

:::::::Swoop, as he is called by Grimlock, informs his leader that he has located "the others"; [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] is eager for a fight, but [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] is weak from the lack of sunlight. Swoop then leads Grimlock and Sludge to their teammates, reassembling the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s. '''[[#page 38|page 38]]'''

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:::::::''(From [[#page 34|page 34]] or [[#page 42|page 42]])''

:::::::You are amazed as all five robots transform into mighty humanoid robots wielding swords. Snarl transforms the slowest, admitting that the cover of mist is impeding his ability to absorb solar power. Swoop jokes that the weather is the worst thing about California in the year four million BC. You almost pass out in shock at the revelation that you've been transported backwards through time. '''[[#page 39|page 39]]'''

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:::::::Grimlock begins addressing his troops, saying he will not tolerate anything less than complete obedience from them. Slag interrupts him, and points to you, saying that they should not discuss their battle plans with you present, as you could be a Decepticon spy!

:::::::'''''Try to convince the Dinobots you can help them on their mission?'' [[#page 41|page 41]]'''

:::::::'''''Leave immediately?'' [[#page 40|page 40]]'''

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::::::::'''''You tell the Dinobots you can help them on their mission.'''''
::::::::''(From [[#page 39|page 39]] or [[#page 53|page 53]] or [[#page 56|page 56]])''

::::::::Grimlock explains to you that somehow, two Decepticons named Ravage and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] have travelled to this time from the future. As they can disguise themselves as [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|cassettes]], they most likely arrived here with you, without you noticing them. The two Decepticons hope to find the Ark, the Autobots' spaceship, which has crash-landed nearby, with all the Autobots and Decepticons lying dormant within. The two Decepticons plan to destroy the Autobots in this time, while they are helpless, to change the course of history. You remember the spaceship you saw in Disneyland, and tell the Dinobots everything that has happened to you so far. '''[[#page 58|page 58]]'''

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::::::::Swoop admits he had spotted a flying saucer landing nearby a few days ago. Grimlock angrily asks why Swoop had not informed him of this development before, and Swoop reasons that, seeing as it had nothing to do with the Ark, he didn't think it was important. Grimlock says that a saucer with technology capable of time-travel bears investigating, and the Dinobots transform and head towards it. As the Dinobots head uphill, the mist disperses and Snarl regains power. Then, a triceratops emerges from the undergrowth before you! You behind the Dinobots for safety. Slag breathes a white-hot jet of flame towards his organic double, but the dinosaurs appears to be unaffected. Swoop points out that though they are in the distant past, dinosaurs still have been extinct for millions of years, and flies through the triceratops, revealing it to be a hologram. You notice the [[hologram|cine-projector]] creating the illusory Triceratops in the bushes, and turn it off. Swoop then directs his teammates' attention towards a nearby cave, telling them that is where the flying saucer is hidden. '''[[#page 59|page 59]]'''

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::::::::Observing the cave entrance, you realize it is too low for the Dinobots to enter. Only you can go inside.

::::::::'''''Offer to enter the cave?'' [[#page 60|page 60]]'''

::::::::'''''Refuse to enter the cave?'' [[#page 62|page 62]]'''

[[File:Time travelling aliens dinobot war.jpg|150px|thumb]]
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:::::::::'''''You offer to enter the cave by yourself.'''''
:::::::::''(From [[#page 59|page 59]])''

:::::::::The Dinobots are impressed by your bravery. Within the cave, you spot the saucer which you had previously seen at Disneyland. But in this time period, it is in perfect working order. Before the saucer, [[Time-travelling alien|two aliens]] are setting up scientific equipment. Among the items in their possession is another cine-projector, revealing the aliens to be the source of the illusion. Looking around, you notice Ravage spying on the aliens some distance away. He is so fixated on the aliens that he has yet to notice you.

:::::::::'''''Shout a warning to the aliens?'' [[#page 64|page 64]]'''

:::::::::'''''Sneak down towards the saucer?'' [[#page 67|page 67]]'''

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::::::::::'''''You shout a warning to the aliens.'''''
::::::::::''(From [[#page 60|page 60]])''

::::::::::But the aliens do not understand your language, and are more curious than alarmed as you try to tell them about Ravage. Ravage, however, understands perfectly well. The Decepticon bounds down atop of you. You think he is about to finish you off, but he merely gazes into your eyes, then leaps towards the aliens. Laserbeak also emerges from the shadows, and slays one of the aliens with a burst of [[photonic energy]]. The other alien tries to run away from Ravage, who pounces upon him, causing the two of them to stumble into the saucer. '''[[#page 65|page 65]]'''

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::::::::::The Dinobots yell their concern for you into the cavern, but you signal to them that you are unhurt. Looking inside the saucer, where Laserbeak followed Ravage and the alien, you find the craft empty. The alien must have escaped in time, accidentally taking the Decepticons with him. The only device you find inside is a bulky rifle.

::::::::::'''''Use the rifle?'' [[#page 68|page 68]]'''

::::::::::'''''Walk back to where the Dinobots are waiting?'' [[#page 63|page 63]]'''

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:::::::::::'''''You decide to use the rifle.'''''
:::::::::::''(From [[#page 65|page 65]])''

:::::::::::The device is a Stasis Gun, and it is able to "freeze" objects—or people—in time. You realize it is your means to returning to your own time. You point the rifle towards yourself, and push the rifle's button. '''[[#page 70|page 70]]'''

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:::::::::::The next thing you know, you are standing in a circle of scientists, cameramen, reporters and astonished onlookers. Looking around, you recognize the Wizard's Cave in Disneyland. '''[[#page 71|page 71]]'''

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:::::::::::''(From [[#page 69|page 69]] or [[#page 70|page 70]])''

:::::::::::You have returned to the present day, but will anyone ever believe your fantastic story?

:::::::::::'''THE END'''

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:::::::::::'''''You rejoin the Dinobots.'''''
:::::::::::''(From [[#page 65|page 65]] or [[#page 62|page 62]])''

:::::::::::With no way of returning to your own time, you are forced to live out your life millions of years before you, or anyone you know, is ever born. You become good friends with Sludge, who does his best to make you forget your former life. Though you live out an exciting life, you are unable to fight off the melancholy and loneliness that stem from the knowledge that you will never again see your own time.

:::::::::::'''THE END'''

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::::::::::'''''You sneakily make your way towards the saucer.'''''
::::::::::''(From [[#page 60|page 60]])''

::::::::::The aliens take no notice of you, as they are too busy taking readings from their devices. Making your way into the saucer, you soon find the metallic sphere that brought you to this era. You contemplate using it to return to your own time, but decide you cannot allow Lasorbeak and Ravage to remain in the past. You run out of the spaceship, brandishing the orb, and taunt the Decepticons into attacking you. The two aliens are taken aback, and begin to jabber at you. When they see Ravage and Laserbeak emerge from the shadows, however, they pass out in fright. As Ravage reaches you, you twist the dial on the [[time-sphere]]... '''[[#page 69|page69]]'''

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:::::::::This time, you have braced yourself for your travel through time, and you do not pass out. You see Ravage and Laserbeak before you, enveloped in a rainbow of lights. When you dematerialize in the Wizard's Cave, the Decepticons are nowhere to be found. Either they slipped away quickly upon their arrival to the present, or they got lost somewhere in the space-time continuum. A scientist steps forwards an snatches the time sphere from you. '''[[#page 71|page 71]]'''

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:::::::::'''''You refuse to enter the cave.'''''
:::::::::''(From [[#page 59|page 59]])''

:::::::::Slag calls you a coward and a weakling, and the other Dinobots, save Sludge eye you with contempt. Sludge says that even he, a heavily armoured 50-tonne robot would be afraid of going into a dark cave alone. Moved by Sludge's words, Snarl and Grimlock admit that you are not a warrior, and to send you into the cave would be asking too much from you. Swoop dismisses Sludge as a coward as well, however, and takes to the air. '''[[#page 63|page 63]]'''

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::::::::'''''You walk away from the Dinobots as they discuss their plan...'''''
::::::::''(From [[#page 39|page 39]])''

::::::::...though not before angrily making a remark that you won't stay where you aren't wanted. Most of the Dinobots say nothing. Slag merely sneers as you walk away. Only Sludge seems sympathetic towards you. As you walk into the swampy jungle, you soon find yourself before a river. You look up, and see a winged shape heading towards you through the mist.

::::::::'''''Call out towards the shape?'' [[#page 53|page 53]]'''

::::::::'''''Ignore the shape and carry on?'' [[#page 54|page 54]]'''

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:::::::::'''''You call out at the flying shape...'''''
:::::::::''(From [[#page 40|page 40]])''

:::::::::...assuming it is the Dinobot Swoop. But the shape reveals itself to be the Decepticon Laserbeak! He swoops down and attacks you! Then, suddenly, another winged figure emerges from the mist. This time, it truly is Swoop! The flying Dinobot scares Laserbeak off and apologizes to you for his mistrust. He tells you to follow him back to the other Dinobots. '''[[#page 41|page 41]]'''

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:::::::::'''''You ignore the shape and carry on.'''''
:::::::::''(From [[#page 40|page 40]])''

:::::::::You assume the shape is Swoop, come to apologize, but you are not interested in hearing him out. But as you begin to walk away, a triumphant laugh echoes from the flying shape. It's not Swoop at all, but a Decepticon! The evil robot takes aim, and prepares to burn you to a crisp with his searing ruby lasers!

:::::::::'''''Try to hide from the Decepticon?'' [[#page 55|page 55]]'''

:::::::::'''''Cry out for help?'' [[#page 56|page 56]]'''

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::::::::::'''''You attempt to hide from the Decepticon...'''''
::::::::::''(From [[#page 54|page 54]])''

::::::::::...but there is no escaping your pursuer! You see his lasers charge, and in a burst of scarlet light, for you it is...

::::::::::'''THE END'''

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::::::::::'''''You cry out for help.'''''
::::::::::''(From [[#page 54|page 54]])''

::::::::::But you have no idea if the Dinobots are still nearby, or if they would even bother coming to your rescue. You manage to dodge one laser blast from the flying Decepticons, leading him to taunt you, saying you are only delaying the inevitable. Just then, Sludge emerges from the mist, and rams head-first into Laserbeak. The outraged Laserbeak hastily retreats. You are happy to see Sludge, and to hear that the Dinobots have decided to trust you after all. You follow Sludge and rejoin the group. '''[[#page 41|page 41]]'''

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:::::::'''''You tell Sludge to flee from the explosions.'''''
:::::::''(From [[#page 28|page 28]])''

:::::::But as Sludge is about to turn tail and run, a robotic pterosaur descends through the mists and tells Sludge to wait. Sludge recognizes the flying robot as his fellow Dinobot Swoop. Swoop tells Sludge that he's just help out Grimlock fighting off a Decepticon, and you realize that the fight Swoop is talking about must have been the disturbance you heard. Then, three more robotic dinosaurs lumber out of the mists. Sludge whispers to you that their names are Grimlock, Slag and Snarl. '''[[#page 38|page 38]]'''

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::::::'''''You tell the brontosaurus you have no idea what you are doing here.'''''
::::::''(From [[#page 26|page 26]])''

::::::The brontosaurus tells you he is meeting his fellow "Dinobots" nearby. Then, a robotic Tyrannosaurus bursts through the undergrowth. Though the brontosaurus appears friendly, you are squeamish near this newcomer. '''[[#page 30|page 30]]'''

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::::::But the brontosaurus recognizes the tyrannosaurus. He addresses him as "Grimlock," who orders "Sludge" to come with him, and bring you if he so wishes. Sludge tells you he better hurry if he doesn't want to be left behind by Grimlock.

::::::'''''Go with the Dinobots?'' [[#page 33|page 33]]'''

::::::'''''Tell Sludge to go on without you?'' [[#page 31|page 31]]'''

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::::::::'''''You follow the Dinobots.'''''
::::::::''(From [[#page 26|page 26]] or [[#page 31|page 31]] or [[#page 52|page 52]])''

::::::::Grimlock holds a small device in his hand, and tells Sludge he is "getting a reading." Then, a third robot descends from the skies, a pterodactyl this time. '''[[#page 34|page 34]]'''

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:::::::'''''You tell Sludge to go on without you.'''''
:::::::''(From [[#page 26|page 26]])''

:::::::But Sludge insists you should come along with him.

:::::::'''''Accompany Sludge after all?'' [[#page 33|page 33]]'''

:::::::'''''Insist on staying put?'' [[#page 32|page 32]]'''

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::::::::'''''You insist on Sludge going on without you.'''''
::::::::''(From [[#page 31|page 31]])''

::::::::The Dinobots disappear into the mist before you. You find yourself alone in the jungle, surrounded by strange animal life you do not recognize. As you make yourself through the trees, the air suddenly becomes silent. Looking around, you spot a feline shape moving towards you.

::::::::'''''Approach the feline shape?'' [[#page 46|page 46]]'''

::::::::'''''Climb a tree?'' [[#page 47|page 47]]'''

::::::::'''''Make a run for it?'' [[#page 48|page 48]]'''

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:::::::::'''''You approach the feline shape.'''''
:::::::::''(From [[#page 32|page 32]])''

:::::::::As you draw nearer to the beast, you hear a contented growl emanating from it. As it fully comes into view, you contemplate the mighty [[saber-toothed cat]] curled on the ground before you. And then, for you it is...

:::::::::'''THE END'''

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:::::::::'''''You climb a nearby tree.'''''
:::::::::''(From [[#page 32|page 32]])''

:::::::::From this new viewpoint, you look down towards the predator stalking you. It walks out of the mist, revealing itself to be a large saber-tooth tiger. Unable to climb the tree you are perched in, it slinks away disappointed. You wait twenty minutes to make sure the saber-tooth tiger has truly gone away, and then climb down. '''[[#page 52|page 52]]'''

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:::::::::''(From [[#page 47|page 47]] or [[#page 50|page 50]])''

:::::::::As you walk about, you hear Sludge's familiar voice calling for you. You tell him you've changed your mind, and climb atop the mighty robot. The both of you then set out to rejoin Grimlock. '''[[#page 33|page 33]]'''

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:::::::::'''''You make a run for it.'''''
:::::::::''(From [[#page 32|page 32]])''

:::::::::Stumbling through the many obstacles the forest throws at you, you soon find yourself in an open clearing. Before you, lying on top of a boulder is a larger robotic cat. You are startled and confused, wondering if your pursuer somehow got in front of you without you knowing. The robot slinks down from the boulder, and presents itself as "Ravage." He then announces that you are his prey...

:::::::::'''''Surrender to Ravage?'' [[#page 51|page 51]]'''

:::::::::'''''Attempt to escape?'' [[#page 50|page 50]]'''

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:::::::::'''''You surrender to Ravage.'''''
:::::::::''(From [[#page 48|page 48]])''

:::::::::But Ravage tells you that a fight between a human and a Decepticon is a fight to the death. As Ravage advances, you realize this is...

:::::::::'''THE END'''

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:::::::::'''''You attempt to escape from Ravage.'''''
:::::::::''(From [[#page 48|page 48]])''

:::::::::Ravage taunts you, saying that there is no escaping him. Then, a saber-tooth tiger slinks out in front of you, blocking your path. The tiger spots Ravage, and assumes he is another tiger encroaching on his territory. It leaps onto the robot, and the two begin to scuffle. You know that the saner-tooth tiger doesn't stand a chance against Ravage, and make good of the distraction it has provided you. '''[[#page 52|page 52]]'''

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:::::'''''You use the rocks as stepping stones across the river.'''''
:::::''(From [[#page 24|page 24]])''

:::::But just as you reach the boulder in the middle of the river, it lurches out of place and throws you off balance. As you hold on for your life, the boulder rises, and reveals itself to not be a boulder at all, but a mechanical brontosaurus! The robot steps out of the river, and allows you to get your feet on solid ground. '''[[#page 26|page 26]]'''

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:'''''You climb into a nearby electrically-powered buggy and try to drive past the guards.'''''
:''(From [[#page 1|page 1]])''

:You examine the buggy's controls, and find them easy enough to operate. Within the buggy, you find a walkman loaded with a cassette.

:'''''Do you wish to leave the walkman behind?'' [[#page 3|page 3]]'''

:'''''Do you keep the walkman with you as you drive past the barrier?'' [[#page 4|page 4]]'''

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::'''''You take the walkman, and drive past the barrier with the buggy.'''''
::''(From [[#page 2|page 2]])''

::Though you are nervous at first, but the guards don't notice you, and soon you are on your way towards the new attraction. You stop the buggy outside the [[Droid Hunter]], an attraction closed for repair.

::'''''Enter the Droid Hunter attraction?'' [[#page 5|page 5]]'''

::'''''Keep on going and enter the Wizard's Cave?'' [[#page 10|page 10]]'''

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:::'''''You enter the Droid Hunter attraction.'''''
:::''(From [[#page 4|page 4]])''

:::The empty attraction gives you a sense of unease as you walk through it. Grabbing one of the attractions harmless laser rifles, you decide to turn on the walkman, hoping the music will soothe you. But no music plays, and looking into the walkman, you find the cassette inside has mysteriously disappeared.

:::'''''Stay inside the Droid Hunter attraction?'' [[#page 6|page 6]]'''

:::'''''Go back outside?'' [[#page 3|page 3]]'''

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::::'''''You stay inside the Droid Hunter attraction.'''''
::::''(From [[#page 5|page 5]])''

::::You can't help but feel that something is watching you, somewhere in the dimly lit attraction. Looking behind you, you spot two glowing green eyes.

::::'''''Run away?'' [[#page 7|page 7]]'''

::::'''''Stand your ground?'' [[#page 8|page 8]]'''

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::::'''''Panicked by the frightful sight, you take off running...'''''
::::''(From [[#page 6|page 6]])''
::::...dropping your laser rifle in the process. Something is definitely chasing you, something that isn't human! Suddenly, you crash into a mirror; you had mistaken the reflective surface for another corridor! In the reflection, you see a catlike being preparing to pounce on you. You can't save yourself now, this is...

::::'''THE END'''

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::::'''''You stand your ground...'''''
::::''(From [[#page 6|page 6]])''

::::...and demand that whoever is stalking you from the shadows come out and show themselves. From out of the darkness leaps a metallic hunting cat. Though you are almost paralyzed with fear, you manage to raise your laser-rifle. Though the rifles are quite harmless, at a close range the light they emit can be quite dazzling. And the creature before you appears to be sensitive to bright lights, as it scurries off in pain after you pull the trigger. Once the creature is gun, you throw down the laser-rifle and run outside. '''{{anchor|page 8}}[[#page 10|page 10]]'''

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==Notes==
*All Transformers' names are printed in [[To sell toys|CAPITAL LETTERS]].
*Ravage's [[alternate mode]] is labelled as the soundtrack to ''[[Cats]]''. In jaguar mode, his eyes are green.
*The Dinobots' chronology is not clear—they are familiar with "puny humans" but no mention is made of how (or if) they travelled back through time. They say that all the Autobots (and Decepticons) are inactive aboard the Ark but not whether their past versions are amongst them. Whichever way the story ends they remain trapped in prehistoric California with no way to return to the present but wait, though this is pretty much an [[Repeat Performance!|occupational]] [[Spotlight: Shockwave|hazard]] for a [[The Dinobots!|Dinobot]].
*This must be the only time in the whole Generation 1 continuity family where a human has found a Walkman that didn't later turn out to be [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] in disguise.

===Advertisements===
*Inside the front cover is an advert for the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|UK comic]], using a [[:File:Jetfire-Dutch.jpg|piece of artwork]] that depicts [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s unused [[character model]] fighting [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]].
*At the end of the story are adverts for other Young Corgi books "[[Peril from the Stars]]" and "T.R.Bear: Enter T.R." by Terrance Dicks.

[[Category:Generation 1 multipath adventures]]