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Centurion droid

2026-05-12T17:10:38Z

Repersonne: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy */

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[[File:Centurions k2vs.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|We make Sentinel units look smart.]]

The '''Centurion droids''' are an automated defense guarding the [[Vector Sigma]] supercomputer. Though possessing no weapons, Centurions are trained in hand-to-hand combat to stop all intruders. They also possess very strong armor that protects them from attacks, making them even more dangerous. They tend to be encountered in large numbers.

They must be either evaded or tricked in order for one to approach Vector Sigma. Fortunately, that's not hard.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:Centurions.jpg|left|thumb|Some toasters just killed some Colonials, oops wrong universe.]]

The Centurion Droids were first encountered deep within planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], guarding the chamber of Vector Sigma from both [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s. [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] was able to bypass them by using the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] to override their defenses, but [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots were not so lucky. Unable to defeat the Centurions in combat, the Autobots kept them busy with a slew of ancient worker droids. The worker droids stumbled off the edge of a chasm, leading the Centurions to follow like lemmings. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}}

After [[Vector Sigma]] and [[Alpha Trion]] gave life to the new [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], the Autobots attempted to return to [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], but the way was blocked by dozens of Centurion droids. The Aerialbots used their flight capabilities to good effect, routing the Centurions and enabling the Autobots to escape. As Omega Supreme headed for [[Earth]], the Centurion droids angrily shook their fists at the retreating Autobots. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
The Centurion Droids were encountered by Optimus Prime again in the year 2011 when Prime was on another mission to reach Vector Sigma. However, this time around, the Centurions did not appear to be nearly as threatening, as Prime simply ''plowed through them'' like an American football player. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
"[[Robodoctor|Doc]]" created the Centurion droids as a replacement for the [[Guardian robot]]s. While he and his assistant [[Centrifuge]] were demonstrating them to [[Bishop (Autobot)|Bishop]] on ''[[Around Cybertron]]'', they went rogue and attacked Centrifuge. "Doc" promised they'd work the bugs out before the Centurions started being sold. {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 12|Around Cybertron #12}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Stormbringer2 Centuriondroids.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|BY YOUR COMMAND]]
Greatly upgraded Centurion Droids were employed by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and his crew to prevent disruption of their resurrection of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and their study of the [[Pretender]] graft process. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer #2}} A squad of these droids managed to corner the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]] and [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]] before being destroyed by the arriving [[Wreckers]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 3|Stormbringer #3}}

After the discovery that Thunderwing expended ultra energon more quickly the harder he was hit, Optimus Prime had [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]] reprogram the remaining Centurions to attack the gigantic Decepticon. Attacking ''en masse'', the Centurions managed to cause a massive spike in Thunderwing's internal catalytic flux, but they were quickly destroyed. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

===Swindle's Spiel===
[[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] had Centurions among their drones for sale. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Swindle's Spiel, 2015/10/05}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
While exploring the bowels of Cybertron, [[Bisk (BWU)|Bisk]] ran into thirteen Centurion Droids. Bisk tried everything he could think of against them, to no avail, until he hit upon throwing the Vehicons at them. The two forces collided, allowing the Predacon to slip past. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

==Toys==
===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFCT-toy CenturionDrone.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Buy the weapons and get a Centurion Droid for free!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E33'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-22'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], [[2021]]
:*''Accessories'': 2-part cannon barrel, accessory pack

:The ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Centurion Drone is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class [[Brunt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Brunt]], whose sculpt was based upon the IDW Centurion droid design. The Centurion Drone transforms into a Cybertronian tank, and can also split apart into [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons and equipment for other figures to wield. The Centurion Drone is made up of the "CD-AD M3 Vortex Cannon" (torso), "CD-MFM M3 Proximity Boost Module" (waist/upper legs), "CD-HD M3 Turret Armor", (backpack), two "CD-MD M3 Hydraulic Mauler Claws" (arms), two "C-HP M3 Oblivio Launchers" (lower legs), "CD-CMA M3 Microelectro Amplifier" (front half of the gun), and "CD-CR M3 Agonizer blaster" (rear half of the gun). In tank mode, its turret rotates and can also raise and lower the cannon vertically. It is also compatible with the 'Fire Blast' effect pieces from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. The instruction manual features the Decepticon logo, though the toy proper lacks any faction insignia.

:[[File:WarForCybertronCenturionDroneWeaponizerPack.jpeg|upright=1|thumb|left|Your chance to pay for all the things we omitted from the relevant toys!]]
:Included with the Centurion Drone is an extensive set of [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]]-inspired accessories intended for or based upon other characters, packaged within their own inner box. These include: [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Ion blaster#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ion Blaster]], [[Energon-axe#War for Cybertron Trilogy|energon axe]], [[Roller (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Roller]] drone, and a tiny [[Slug figure|figurine]] of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Optimus Prime]] intended to scale with ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Unicron]]; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Megatron]]'s [[Energon mace#War for Cybertron Trilogy|energon mace]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#E33|pistol]] mode (with additional silencer); [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]]'s standard pistol; [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ironhide]]'s arm-mounted drill; [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cliffjumper]]'s [[glass gas#Generations|glass gas blaster]]; [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe]]'s [[Jet pack#Generations|jetpack]]; [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Trailbreaker]]'s [[Alternate mode|vehicle-mode]] radar dish; [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Refraktor]]'s camera mode; [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Soundwave]]'s microcassette recorder mode; [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shockwave]]'s blaster mode; [[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Hound's]] cage to imprison [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ravage]]; and two [[Energon cube#Centurion|energon cubes]] (one sculpted with a seam to indicate it is half-filled). The artwork of all the various items show the energon cubes with [[5 mm post]]s and on the end of those, 3 mm posts, implying said posts were originally planned to be included as handles. The final version utilizes 3 mm holes instead.

:When preorders went live on [[June 26]], [[2020]], the price on [[Hasbro Pulse]] briefly matched with Centurion's own size class (which is what the toy's product description was also incorrectly marked as), allowing many fans to order the toy for $10 USD cheaper than normal.

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

==References==
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[[Category:Generation 1 drones]]
[[Category:The Headmasters characters]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon characters]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) characters]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]
[[Category:Weaponizers]]

Scrounge (G1)

2026-05-07T01:21:10Z

Repersonne: /* 2005 IDW continuity */

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{{disambig3|Scrounge}}
:''Scrounge is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Scroungefullbody.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Just keep 'em turning, don't stop 'em rolling, the fire is on!]]
'''Scrounge''' has a special arm. There is no other like it.

He is a lot like [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]—he is relatively small, weak, and over-eager to prove himself to the other Autobots; he's a passable spy thanks to the fact that he has a special arm (there is no other like it) specially designed for surveillance; he is yellow. Unlike Bumblebee, with his eagerness to please and general excitability, he has a habit of imagining any little bit of info he stumbles across into a huge and vital revelation that will change the course of the [[Great War (G1)|war]].

The Autobots have heard him cry [[turbofox]] a few too many times, and so treat any info he uncovers with a good helping of doubt. Even his friend and partner [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] tends to treat him as a useless, tag-along loser.

Maybe he'll get a bit more respect as part of the combiner [[Computron (G1)|Computron]].
==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Scroungealtmode.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|He gets around, nyuk nyuk.]]
Scrounge, while searching for a clue on the whereabout of the abducted [[neutral]] scientist [[Spanner (G1)|Spanner]], infiltrated [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] and obtained coded information that was of great value to the [[Decepticon]]s. He radioed his accomplishment to [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and urged to meet with him, but failed to show up himself when [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] captured him in the [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]]. Scrounge was brought before [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]], who ripped off his special arm because the Autobot refused to disclose what he had discovered. Right after, Straxus decided it didn't matter what Scrounge knew, since he would never be able to tell [[Cybertron Seven|his comrades]]. Without another thought, Scrounge was thrown into the [[smelting pool]].

[[File:Scroungedisarmed.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|And thus the Armmasters were born!]]
Blaster belatedly came to save his little buddy, who was little more than a melting torso by that point. Scrounge died a heroic death getting the Autobots the info, making them realize that they misjudged him, and leaving Blaster with a whole lot of angst, anger, and guilt to work through by killing as many Decepticons as he was able and generally being a hardass. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

Scrounge's death continued to hit Blaster hard as the war progressed, first as a reason to not repeat his loss when the scientist [[Spanner (G1)|Spanner]] went missing. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Blaster angrily brought up Scrounge's death later on [[Earth]], after [[G.B. Blackrock]] questioned Blaster's credentials as an Autobot warrior. {{storylink|Crater Critters}}

====''Classics''====
Decades later, Blaster recalled Straxus's culpability in killing Scrounge in a discussion with [[Straxus (SG)|negative polarity Straxus]]. {{storylink|Falling into Place}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Megatron Origin issue 2|''Megatron Origin'' #2]]}}

[[File:Post ScroungeAbused.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.8|And thus his long run of abusive cameos began.]]

Long before the war, Scrounge served as medical equipment for a particularly abusive [[blacksmith]] as they pulled a newborn [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] from the sparkfield. Once his services were no longer required, Scrounge was callously knocked aside. {{storylink|Post}}

[[File:PostHoc-Scrounge.jpg|right|thumb|upright=0.7|That doesn't look like Scr-- [[Scrounge (Animated)|ohhhhh...]]]]
At one point during the [[Clampdown (event)|Clampdown]], Scrounge was walking past [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam's New Oil House]] carrying some [[conductor]]s. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} Not long thereafter, he could be found scrounging for trash in the deepest, darkest slums of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He still has a special arm. How many others are like it is unknown at this point. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}}

Before the war, Scrounge was begging on the streets and would often receive money from Bumblebee who insisted he not spend it all on [[Simultronic]]s. When Bumblebee had a bad day at work, he was unable to give Scrounge any money. {{storylink|Ghost Stories}} Scrounge narrowly avoided being crushed when [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] fought [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] in a massive battle above the streets of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}}

During the war, Scrounge fell in with the Autobots, but was on the list of warriors to be utilized only as a last resort, presumably because, like [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], he's low on useful skills. (Besides his special arm, of course. There is, after all, no other like it.) {{storylink|Spotlight: Wheelie}}

He was present on the [[Orvus Base]] space station orbiting over [[Salvvatan VI]], mere seconds before [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] ripped through it. Sixshot threw Scrounge through the main viewing monitor, presumably out of jealousy of his special arm. After all, he has six modes but nothing like it! {{storylink|Spotlight: Metroplex}}

[[File:ScroungeIDW 2.JPG|upright=1.0|left|thumb|Scrounge really wanted a TV guest spot.]]
That was not the end of Scrounge's story, as he was saved from almost certain death by the intervention of the [[time travel]]ling [[Mortilus|Necrobot]] and secreted away on the [[Necroworld]]. After emerging from stasis, he was left behind by [[Team Rodimus (G1)|Team Rodimus]] when they went to track down the ''[[Lost Light]]'' and almost killed by the [[Disappeared]] Decepticon [[Rapidfire (G1)|Rapidfire]], before being rescued by [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Sardines}}

After commissioning [[Starscream: The Movie (film)|a film]] about himself, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] recounted to [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] the time when he'd heroically saved Scrounge from being beaten by [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]]. Thundercracker questioned the veracity of the tale considering the attackers' personalities. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}
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===''Deviations''===
Scrounge was saved from the [[Quintesson]] court on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]] by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. He was presumably taken to [[Moonbase Two]] aboard the [[Autobot shuttle]], along with the [[Kranix (G1)|other]] rescued mechanoids {{storylink|Transformers: Deviations}}

===''TransTech''===
{{bigquote|Scrounge is what folks call me, but that’s just my ''nom-de-guerre,'' sir. But I'm really [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron (G1)|Xaaron]], from [[Universal stream|universe]] [[Primax 093.0 Epsilon]].}}
When [[Bulletbike (TransTech)|Bulletbike]], CEO of [[RoboCo]], found his [[spark]] trapped inside a "[[lowtech]]" body that was not his own, a poor deluded lowtech named Scrounge was the only other Transformer who offered sympathy. Just like Bulletbike, Scrounge claimed to be someone he was not, by all outward appearances, but unlike Bulletbike, Scrounge was indeed mistaken. Insane though he may have been, he was lucid enough to be of legitimate help, plus he was harmless enough.

Scrounge agreed to help Bulletbike find [[EconTerm]], though at increasing peril. Bulletbike was finding a growing appetite for violence, a troublesome tick that Scrounge was able to narrowly avoid. Ultimately, Scrounge was instrumental in providing support for Bulletbike's crusade to locate the beings who had transplanted his spark into another body, even if it resulted in Bulletbike's death.

[[File:Kre-OScrounge-CMW.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.8]]
In the aftermath, Scrounge was given excellent treatment by [[Cheetor (TransTech)|Commander Cheetor]]. The poor thing just needed some proper care. {{storylink|I, Lowtech}}

When the [[Waruder]]s caused a blackout in [[Axiom Nexus]], a [[Kreon]] Scrounge within the offworlder maximum security prison was caught in the middle of a brawl with his fellow inmates. A Kreon [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] in particular caused him grief, coming after him even after Scrounge's arm had come off! {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}

===Ask Sideways===
Known liar [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] claimed that he was the reason for Scrounge's death. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Sideways, 2015/07/05}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
During the Great War, Scrounge was drafted into the ranks of the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] to help enhance [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] following the recruitment of [[Boltax (G1)|Cybaxx]]. It was hoped that this upgrade, which allowed Computron to tap into the power of the [[Underbase]], would allow the Autobot combiner to defeat [[Thunder Mayhem]].

It didn't. {{storylink|Lively Pursuit}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Tread & Circuits Part 2|''Tread & Circuits'' #2]]}}
[[File:Tread&Circuits3 ScroungeSpecialMic.jpg|left|upright=1.3|thumb|Only me and [[Rung (G1)|God]] have one of these.]]
A native [[Velocitron|Velocitronian]], Scrounge was on stage during the opening ceremony of the [[Speedia 500]]. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 2}} When [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhem]] interfered and hacked into the communication feeds, he used the finger microphone in his special arm to try and warn the racers of the terrorist attack. Local [[Security Operations]] commander [[Breakdown (IDW)|Breakdown]] grabbed Scrounge's mic-finger (rude!) and issued his own instructions to the crowd to evacuate for their own safety. Scrounge and the other race officials then waited on stage, wondering if the Speedia 500 and thus their entire method of choosing a new [[Senate|First Senator]] had been ruined by Mayhem. However, [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]] eventually arrived at the finish line, and Scrounge rejoiced with the others over the successful result. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 3}} Broadcasting to the public, Scrounge reported on the events of the race before Knock Out's official inauguration as First Senator. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 4}}
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==Toys==
===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Scrounge.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From having a special arm to being a special arm.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Computron''' (Collection Pack, 2016)}}</ul>

: ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Scrounge is a redeco and minor retool of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] Thrilling 30'' [[Cosmos (G1)#Generations|Cosmos]] with a new head based on his IDW design. Like Cosmos, Scrounge can transform into a flying saucer. In this mode, he can attach to ''Combiner Wars'' [[Strafe (G1)#Generations|Strafe]]'s arm mode to serve as a shield for [[Computron (G1)#Combiner_Wars|Computron]]. Due to their unique shared construction, he can also attach as a shield to ''Combiner Wars'' [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Dragstrip]] in their arm or leg modes. He can even connect to the ''Combiner Wars'' [[Swindle (G1)#Combiner Wars|Swindle]] or [[Hound (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Hound]] molds via a 5mm post accessible in their leg modes, acting as a shin guard. He includes a small partner, [[Boltax (G1)#Toys|Cybaxx]], who can transform into a [[5 mm post|5 mm]] gun or into a space shuttle which can "dock" onto Scrounge's vehicle/shield mode.

: Scrounge was only available as part of a Computron box set, including a poster and a collector card based on the set's packaging art. The set was one of several so-called "Collection Packs" that were "online exclusives" in the United States, available from online retailers such as [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], [[Entertainment Earth]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], and [[BigBadToyStore]] as well as the online stores of "big box" retailers such as [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Walmart]], [[Target]], and [[Kmart]]. In Hasbro's Asian markets such as Singapore and Taiwan, the set was available at general retail. In Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, it was sold at Toys"R"Us stores, whereas in Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiaries of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés, supposedly also only available online.

: The original version of this mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Japanese toy line|Adventure]]'' [[Cosmos (RID)#Adventure|Adams]] and retooled with Scrounge's 5mm hole base into ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Cosmos (G1)#Titans Return|Cosmos]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWScrounge/scrounge.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Scrounge at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:Scroungespecialhand.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Autobots with silly abilities like turning invisible or making holograms only wish they could do this.]]
[[File:KreonScroungeConcept.jpg|right|thumb|YOU'RE a towel!]]
*Scrounge's death haunted Blaster for a long time. He's kind of like Blaster's [[wikia:marvel:James Buchanan Barnes (Earth-616)|Bucky Barnes]], only Bucky got a special arm AFTER he "died".
*Scrounge has a special arm (how many times can we mention that?) with two [[sensor]]ed fingers that pick up sound and video. He claims there is no other like it. However, in the ''Classics'' story "[[Games of Deception]]", [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] had a similar setup. And in ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'', [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] had a setup where he could make his fingers control a headmaster unit. The fingers detached like Scrounge's. [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] has a microphone thumb, but it's [[Interiors|definitely not detachable]]. Should have registered that patent, Scrounge.
*The Scrounge in "[[I, Lowtech]]" who thinks he's actually Emirate Xaaron isn't very good at being Xaaron. He claims he has a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] and that he's from universe Primax 093.0 Epsilon. [[Universal stream|Decoding that technobabble]] allegedly pegs him as an Emirate Xaaron from Transformers Fan Club fiction published in [[1993]]. Yyyyyeah.
*[[Bob Budiansky]] revealed at one of his [[BotCon 2010]] panels that Scrounge was partially based upon Gunga Din, but we didn't find out that he meant the {{w|Gunga Din (film)|1939 Cary Grant film}} version of the character (as opposed to {{w|Gunga Din|the original poem}}) until his [[2013]] interview in the [[Transformers: 30th Anniversary Collection]].
*In the cartoon episode "[[Heavy Metal War]]", [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] is at one point addressed using the name "Scrounge", and a Hasbro Briefing Binder for [[1985]] product confirms that this was a preliminary name for the Constructicon. When that didn't happen, apparently Bob Budiansky found a use for the name elsewhere.[http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/12/ron-friedman-auction-hasbro-briefing.html]
* The ''Kre-O'' version of Scrounge from the "Cybertron's Most Wanted" comic was based on an unused concept for a Kreon Scrounge. He would have had the helmet of ''Kre-O'' [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], placed on backwards to simulate his odd, wedge shaped head. [https://twitter.com/The_TF_Club/status/762813580513271809]

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scrounge''' (スクラウンジ ''Sukuraunji'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Szimatoló''' (''Sniffer'')
*''Portuguese:'' '''Crava''' (Portugal comic), '''Surrupio''' (Brazil comic)

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Blitzwing (G1)/toys

2026-04-26T14:46:08Z

Repersonne: /* The Transformers */

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[[File:G1 boxart Blitzwing.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
'''Blitzwing''' is the archetypal tank-jet [[Triple Changer]].

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:Blitzwingg1toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Evidence that it is possible to make this character look great in all three modes. As since forgotten by Hasbro.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blitzwing''' (Triple Changer, [[1985]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''43'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Gyro-blaster rifle]]", "[[electron scimitar]]", 3 "[[concussion weapon|concussion missiles]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the second year of Hasbro's ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (first year in European markets), Blitzwing is a [[redeco]] of the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Triple Changer Jet Fighter Type", and can transform into either a Soviet MiG-25 fighter jet or a Japanese Type-74 assault tank. His jet mode has spring-loaded missile launchers in the wings, but all U.S. versions had the spring-loaded missile launchers [[for safety reasons|severely weakened]], while the Japanese releases kept the full-strength launching mechanisms. The tank turret on the original Blitzwing toy can be taken off, while later releases feature a turret that cannot be removed.

: For all of those who don't know, the toy actually has horizontal stabilizers that flip out of the back of his jet mode! This seems to be a feature most owners of the toy overlook, just due to them being well-hidden in his other modes. Also, as illustrated in the [[instructions]], the tank mode’s airplane cockpit [[kibble]] is meant to be in the ''back'' of the tank.

: Designer Kōjin Ōno has named Blitzwing as his favourite of all his Transformers designs.

: This mold was returned to its ''Diaclone'' coloration and re-released in 2005 as [[Overcharge (G1)#Toys|Overcharge]], an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive—which can also double as Blitzwing's original form in the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]] (see [[#Collector's Edition|below]]).
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Blitzwing/blitzwing.htm More information on Blitzwing at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blitzwing''' ([[2005]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''17'''
:*''Accessories'': "Gyro-blaster rifle", "electron scimitar", 3 "concussion missiles"

:Blitzwing was reissued as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series. Despite being included in the instruction manual, the [[rubsign]] was nowhere to be found on this version. The tank turret cannot be removed on this release.
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===''Collector's Edition''===
[[File:G1-toy Overcharge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Overcharge''' (Triple Changer Terrorbot, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''72'''
:*''Accessories'': "Heat rifle", "null gladius" sword, 3 missiles
{{note|This figure also [[repurposing|doubles]] as Blitzwing's original form before defecting from the [[Quintesson]]s in the ''[[Transformers Legends (comic)|Legends]]'' [[#Legends|Blitzwing]] [[LG59 Blitzwing|pack-in comic]].}}

: ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' [[Overcharge (G1)#Toys|Overcharge]] is an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[redeco]] of the [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Toys|original Blitzwing toy]], using the coloration of the pre-''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' "Triple Changer Jet Machine Type" ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy. It transforms from robot mode to a Mitsubishi Type 74 tank or a MiG-25 fighter jet. In jet mode, it features two spring-loaded [[missile]] launchers, one within each wing assembly. And because Japan has different [[for safety reasons|safety standards]] for projectile launchers, these are fully functional and launch them tiny things a pretty good distance.

: Overcharge came with an extra decal sheet with multiple faction logos (including several totally new ones) so it could be assigned to different armies: [[Autobot]], [[Decepticon]], [[Quintesson]]/Terrorbot, "Ancient", [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]], and "[[Herald of Unicron|Unicron's Herald]]" (using the [[Blentron]] sigil in yellow).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Overcharge/overcharge.htm More information on Overcharge at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Voyager Blitzwing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ich bin wieder da! Und wo ist der verfluchte [[Warpath (G1)#Toys|Bolschewist?!]] ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TakaraTomy-Generations-TG22-Blitzwing.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Mit der Geschwindigkeit eines Kampfjets und der Stärke eines Panzers! ''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blitzwing''' (Voyager, [[2013]])}}</ul>
:*''Series / Number'': '''02 / 002'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''TG22'''
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, scimitar, [[missile]]
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the third wave of [[2012]]-[[2013]]'s ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Blitzwing is a modern reinterpretation of his original toy, and transforms into two vaguely futuristic vehicles: a jet with an opening cockpit and back-mounted rocket boosters, as well as a tank with a rotating turret and a spring-loaded cannon that launches its missile when the barrel is compressed. The cannon can be swung out and deployed for use in jet mode. He comes with a blaster and a sword, both of which mount/are held by [[5 mm post]]. He features 5 mm ports for his hands, shoulders/vehicle sides, cannon base, and wings, while both weapons have numerous additional posts and ports.

:In a nod to his ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Blitzwing (Animated)|incarnation]], he sports a face-swapping feature, allowing him to switch between a more traditional, visored face, a monocled face (inspired by the ''Animated'' character's 'Icy' persona), and a black jack-o'-lantern-like face (inspired by the ''Animated'' character's 'Random' persona). Unlike his inspiration however, the toy's faces spin vertically rather than horizontally.

:The toy is renowned for two significant [[design flaw]]s. The first is that tabs meant to anchor the robot shoulders to the chest never solidly lock into place—they are simply too far apart. This makes his shoulder assemblies swing up and out of his chest when the shoulders are rotated up. Pressing the shoulder slots into the chest tabs ''sometimes'' works to counter this, but it depends on the [[Quality control|tolerances]] of each individual figure. The problem can be completely eliminated with a little work:
:#For those not wishing to modify the toy itself, spacing material can be affixed to the back of the shoulder piece. This creates support in the back and allows the front tabs to remain in place.
:#Alternately, one can disassemble the figure and lightly sand the screw mounts and inside chest walls on the front half, bringing the back of the figure and the front closer together, and allowing the shoulder assemblies to lock in completely solid as originally intended. This has the potential risk of over-sanding, which prevents the legs from clipping securely to his chest for his vehicle modes.
:The second major flaw concerns the face-swapping feature; almost universally, this does not actually end up working because the rotating faces are rendered immobile by an excess of paint on the inside of the helmet, including the post the faces are mounted on. This can be fixed by dismantling the head, removing the faces, and trimming the excess paint in the helmet interior, or in some circumstances, by leaving the toy in a freezer until the inner-helmet paint becomes brittle enough to crack by exerting pressure on the faces, allowing the faces to move as designed. Unfortunately, the yellow paint is also prone to rubbing off when transformed due the rubber used to create the jet mode's nosecone.

:There are two [[variant]]s of Blitzwing: The first version sports an all-silver Decepticon [[insignia]] on its chest and has the missile inserted into the turret inside the packaging, no extra space for the missile in the plastic tray behind the turret and no holes cut for tying down the missile, while a later running change changed the Decepticon insignia's color to purple, with a silver outline, and has the missile tied down in the plastic tray behind the turret.<ref name="genvari1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/944880-variant-generations-blitzwing.html TFW2005 thread] about ''Generations'' Blitzwing's Decepticon insignia variant.</ref><ref name="genvari2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/897354-generation-blitzwing-packaging-bubble-variant-fyi.html TFW2005 thread] about ''Generations'' Blitzwing's missile-placement-inside-the-packaging variant.</ref> Oddly, the official Hasbro [[stock photography|stock photo]] of the toy inside its packaging depicts the later version.

:The Japanese release sports a more metallic gold paint application as opposed to the lemon yellow gloss of his helmet, additional purple paint on his thighs and shoulders, dark metallic gray paint within his cockpit, and additional silver paint on his torso. The neck of the figure is now painted black rather than yellow to better blend in with the lower portion of his three faces. Some of the silver detailing on his torso was changed to gold. The figure also features a lighter, more metallic purple, lighter tan, and silver paint on all his gray plastic. The rubberized nose cone's colors are now more in sync with the entire body's purple. The scimitar weapon is molded in a solid purple plastic as opposed to the Hasbro version's "blade" being painted in a lighter hue to simulate an "energon" effect. The same design flaws that plagued the Hasbro release were also carried over in the Tomy version with the exception of the face switching gimmick issue.

:Blitzwing was [[retool]]ed into ''Generations'' [[Doubledealer#Generations|Doubledealer]] and ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Starscream (Cloud)#Cloud 2|Starscream]], neither of which fixed the mold's shoulder problem. The design of the figure also inspired the look of [[Flywheels#2005 IDW continuity|Flywheels]] in the 2005 IDW continuity.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/GenBlitzwing/blitzwing.htm More information on ''Generations'' Blitzwing at TFU.info]''
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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:Construct-bots-blitzwing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wishes he had a face-changing gimmick.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blitzwing''' (Triple-Changer, 2013)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Part of Wave 1 of ''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Triple-Changers, Blitzwing can transform into something that vaguely resembles a jet and something that vaguely resembles a tank. He is armed with a projectile launching main cannon, a set of non-firing Gatling guns and a blaster. His face was retooled into [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Ironhide]]'s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBBlitzwing/blitzwing.htm More information on Blitzwing at TFU.info]''
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots 3pack Blitzwing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Scourge / Sergeant Kup / Blitzwing''' (Multi-pack, 2013)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''2'''
:*''Number'': '''Super Bot 007'''
:**''Fist strength'': '''181'''
:**''Blaster strength'': '''845'''
:**''Sword strength'': '''594'''

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 2 three-packs, Blitzwing is a [[redeco]] of Series 1 [[Brawl (Movie)#Bot Shots|Decepticon Brawl]] in transparent purple, transforming into a tank with a [[Autotransformation|spring-loaded automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when the front is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. As a Super Bot, he has more lopsided strength ratings.

: He comes with [[Scourge (Cybertron)#Scourge3Pack|Spin Shot Scourge]] and [[Kup (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Spin Shot Sergeant Kup]]. He shares parts with Series 1 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Megatron]] and Series 1 [[Shockwave (Movie)#Bot Shots|Shockwave]].

:The second wave of Series 2 three-packs didn't reach mass retail in the United States, only showing up in discount stores like Ross.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSBlitzwing/blitzwing.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Blitzwing at TFU.info]''

===''Kre-O''===
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Class Jock
:*''Accessories'': Scoped pistol, curved blade

: ''[[Kre-O]]'' Blitzwing, President of the Chess Club that year, is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OBlitzwing/blitzwing.htm More information on Class of '85 Blitzwing at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blitzwing''' (Kreon Triple Changer, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Pistol, Buildable Scimitar
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel</ref>

: Part of the (ultimately unreleased) Battle Changers Kreon Triple Changer line, Blitzwing transforms from robot to jet to tank and back without removing any parts! As a nod to his [[Blitzwing (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]], he comes with two optional heads.

: Blitzwing (along with [[Drift (Kre-O)#Battle Changers|Drift]]) was shown at Toy Fair 2015, but no accounts of it seeing release in any market have ever surfaced.
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===''Platinum Edition''===
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[[File:Platinum-edition-g1-blitzwing.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Blitzwheels? Flywing?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Triple Changers''' (Multi-pack, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Gyro-blaster rifle", "electron scimitar", 3 "concussion missiles"

: Part of a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack with [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Astrotrain]] released under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, this reissue of Blitzwing features an unprecedented light brown and red color scheme. The exact inspiration for this deco is unknown, with the currently prevalent theory being that it's supposedly an homage to the [[Duocon]] [[Flywheels]]'s colors.

:This set was officially an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In the United Kingdom, it was available via A1Toys.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Fever Dream]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumBlitzwing/blitzwing.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Blitzwing at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Blitzwing.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Titan Master not being named [[Triple Takeover|"Zone"]] is a war crime.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Hazard & Blitzwing''' (Voyager Class, 2017)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Seated gun, tank barrel, scimitar, "Hazard" Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released as part of the fifth (and final) wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Voyager Class toys, Blitzwing is a redeco/retool of [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Titans Return|Megatron]]. He also comes with [[Hazard]], a Titan Master who transforms into Blitzwing's head. Hasbro's stock photo (see right) has the figure transformed using Megatron's instructions, but a more animation-accurate depiction of the character can be achieved by simply rotating the tail wings forward, leaving the jet wings unfolded, and keeping the tank barrel attached to the turret. Like Megatron, Blitzwing is capable of transforming into his tank mode without removing his head, though this leaves it exposed completely on the vehicle's back.

:A recurring issue with many examples of the figure involves the figure's thighs being coated in so much paint that it affects the clearance and range of motion on the joints connected to them. This results in stiff thigh swivels and may sometimes prevent the shins from properly folding up and locking into the hips for either vehicle mode. The Blitzwing face on Hazard's back is also coated in heavy amounts of paint, causing the facial details to become nearly indiscernible. Additionally, the tabs that keep the arms in place in robot and tank mode and the panels in the legs in vehicle mode are both very prone to popping out. The stickers on the wings seem especially prone to peeling, sometimes doing so right out of the box.
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-59-Blitzwing.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's a RECTANKLE]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blitzwing''' (Voyager Class, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG-59'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 27]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': Seated gun, tank barrel, scimitar, Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Blitzwing is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' Voyager toy]] in more cartoon-accurate deco, notably lacking the big toy-like wing sticker detailing of the Hasbro release... and with much thinner paint on the thighs and face.

: He also comes with the mammoth/tank/cannon-bot [[Big Convoy (Legends)#Toys|Big Fight]].

: Interestingly, his instructions and stock photography depict an alternate transformation for the robot mode, leaving the jet mode tail fins less transformed in order to more closely match his animation model.
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===''Legacy''===
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[[File:TF-Legacy-Leader-Class-Blitzwing.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Warpath will make sure to [[Dinobot Island, Part 2#Quotes|'''tank''']] him.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blitzwing''' (Leader Class, [[2022]] / [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-10'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October 29]], [[2022]]
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, sword, 2 Energon gauntlets, 2 energon fists (combine to form missile racks/fists/boosters)
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist), [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]'' Leader Class toys, Blitzwing is a mostly cartoon-accurate version of the character. In particular, his head is based more on his appearance from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' onwards, while the deco on his chest replicates sticker detailing from his original [[#The_Transformers|G1 toy]]. He transforms into either his fighter jet mode in 32 steps, or his tank mode in 41 steps. The visible plane cockpit in tank mode is intentional as to replicate the error in his cartoon model. Also like the cartoon model, the jet mode is lacking any horizontal stabilizers.

: His accessories include his sword and a pair of his original guns, which can all mount on his vehicle modes via various 5 mm holes, and two large [[Energon]] gauntlets with detachable hands. Said gauntlets can plug into his robot mode arms, plug into the back of the jet mode as boosters, or reconfigure into missile racks for the tank mode's turret. His accessories can all be stored on Blitzwing's back in robot mode, including the gauntlets which can be stored by plugging them into the tank turret, while pointing the turret down instead of up. As the [[5 mm post]] is very short and near the front of the gauntlets, it can be difficult to get him to hold them securely. [[For safety reasons]], the blade of his sword is cast in softer, slightly rubbery plastic.

: Like many Leaders since 2019, Blitzwing stands about as tall as contemporary Voyager-class figures but features additional accessories and a more complex transformation. He has a prominent plastic seam running straight through the middle of his eyes, and once you've noticed it you can never un-notice it.... uh, sorry.

: This figure was revealed by CBR a day prior to the [[April 12]], [[2022]] Fan First Tuesday.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/new-transformers-generations-legacy-figure-line-announced-by-hasbro ''EXCLUSIVE: Transformers Debuts Wild Rider, Blitzwing Legacy Figures'' - on CBR]</ref>

: Blitzwing was later re-released as part of the second wave of ''Legacy: Evolution'' Leader Class toys. There are no discernible changes from the original release. As with fellow [[package refresh]] figures [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Legacy|Dirge]] and [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Legacy|Transmetal II Megatron]], his box lacks the [[Evo-Fusion]] gimmick callout.

: This mold was also used to make ''Legacy: United'' [[Overcharge (G1)#Legacy|Overcharge]].
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Blitzwing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Who needs a sword when you've got guns?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Triple Takeover''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March 29]], 2025
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, sword
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: The fourth release in the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Blitzwing is a redeco of his ''Legacy'' toy in much more cartoon-accurate colors and layouts, though this time without his Energon gauntlets & Energon fists.

:Blitzwing is packaged with similarly-very-cartoon-decoed versions of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Starscream]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Astrotrain]].
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Leader-Blitzwing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hasbro just inadvertently boosted [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|''Dramatic Capture'' Astrotrain]]'s demand for a reissue.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blitzwing''' (Leader Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, sword, 2 gauntlets and 2 fists (combine to form missile racks/fists/boosters)

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Blitzwing is a redeco of his ''Legacy'' figure in more movie-accurate colors, similar to his ''Dramatic Capture Series'' version. The clear plastic has been cast in opaque purple, with his cockpits being painted blue.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Blitzwing''' ([[1986]])
:[[Decoy]] Blitzwing is a small, purple, soft-rubber figure that came randomly packed with smaller carded toys.

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

===''Transformers Gum''===
*'''Blitzwing''' (1986)
**''Accessories:'' "Gyro-Blaster Gun"
:Essentially a downsized version of the original Blitzwing toy, the ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' kit is sculpted from black, red, and grey plastic, features stickers rather than paint applications for details, and came with a stick of gum.
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:Blitzwing Energon Wars.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|My life is a mystery.]]
*'''Blitzwing''' ([[2007]])
:A 30-point "uncommon" character in the ''[[3D Battle-Card Game]]''{{'}}s "Energon Wars" expansion, Blitzwing "transforms" into a burgundy and blue tank. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (film)|movie]] [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] and [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]] and [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[Warpath (G1)#Toys|Warpath]].

:Blitzwing ''really'' looks like [[Quake (G1)|Quake]]. However, his stat card is clearly intended for Blitzwing, listing several of that character's trademark weapons as attacks.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroeshoundblitzwing.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb|[[Blitzwing (Animated)|German accent]] not included.]]
*'''Autobot Hound & Blitzwing''' (Two-pack, [[2008]])
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]''-branded ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Blitzwing is a [[super deformed]] figure sculpted holding his electron scimitar. He has articulation in his neck and shoulders and came in a two-pack with [[Hound (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Hound]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/RHBlitzwing/blitzwing.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Blitzwing at TFU.info]''
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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:Blitzwingtls.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Blitzwing''' ([[2014]])
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Blitzwing is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He features a pumping cannon gimmick. He also has a sword and a gun. There are two Blitzwings per 16 figures.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2Blitzwing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Blitzwing, Relentless Foe''' ([[2019]])
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T09/T46'''
**''Stars: ''11
:Blitzwing, Relentless Foe is one of forty-six character cards released as part of Wave 2 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Rise of the Combiners. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Blitzwing, Relentless Foe is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:The line-art for the card's jet mode was drawn by [[Marcelo Matere]], while the artwork for tank and robot mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Blitzwing''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Gyro-blaster rifle, electron scimitar

: Released in the third wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Blitzwing is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Blitzwing comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.
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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Blitzwing was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Pop!''===
*'''Blitzwing''' ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital ''Pop!'']], 2022)
**''Rarity:''
***''Monochrome'': '''Common'''
***''Static'': '''Common'''
***''Glowing'': '''Uncommon'''
***''Chrome'': '''Uncommon'''
***''Original'': '''Epic'''
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFTs}} depicting Blitzwing in the Funko style.
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File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_BLITZWING_MONOCHROME.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_BLITZWING_STATIC.gif|Changes from statue to statue...''to statue''!
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_BLITZWING_GLOW.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_BLITZWING_PURPLECHROME.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_EPIC_BLITZWING_ORIGINAL.gif
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*'''Blitzwing''' (2024)
**''Rarity:'' '''Legendary'''
**''ID number:'' '''264'''

:Released as part of the second wave of the ''Pop! Digital'' segment, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Blizwing is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy.

:This figure is limited to 2000 units and can only be acquired by collecting and redeeming digital tokens.
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===''Magic: The Gathering''===
[[File:MTG-Blitzwing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor / Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant''' (2022)
**''ID number:'' '''004/015'''
**''Set code:'' '''BOT'''
**''Color identity:'' '''Black'''
**''Casting cost:'' '''{5}{B}''' (front), '''{3}{B}''' (back)

:"Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor" is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[mtg:Universes Beyond|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[mtg:Transformers|Transformers]]'' card set, found in Set Booster and Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[mtg:The Brothers' War|The Brothers' War]]'' set. It can be reversed to become "Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant", representing Blitzwing in vehicle mode.
:A variant of this card was available solely in Collector Booster packs, depicting [[Blitzwing (SG)#Magic: The Gathering|''Shattered Glass'' Blitzwing]].
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===''Blokees''===
====Defender Version====
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-04-Blitzwing.jpg|thumb|250px|"Why don't you four scrapheaps give me my gun(s) back...AND HANDS OFF IT!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blitzwing''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version Defender 04 - Tyrant's Fury'''
:*''Accessories'': scimitar

:Released for the fourth wave of the ''Defender Version'' line of blind boxes, ''[[Blokees]]'' Blitzwing is a 2.2-inch (5.5cm) articulated, and non-transforming "chibi-style" snap-on model kit, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy Version'' kits, but still articulated. He comes with only his signature scimitar. Unlike most Defender kits, Blitzwing features a single-piece head that blends with the molded neck collar on the torso.

:Although Blitzwing doesn't include his Gyro-Blaster Rifle, he can use weapons from other kits, such as Sideswipe's, as they are molded to resemble his rifle.
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====Galaxy Version====
[[File:Blokees-TF-GV08-Blitzwing.jpg|thumb|250px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blitzwing''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 08 - One Shall Fall'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 pairs of hands (Item-holding, splayed open-palm), Rifle, Scimitar

:Part of the eighth wave of Blokees' Galaxy Version blindbox kits, this Blitzwing is a roughly 4-inch-tall version of the Decepticon Triple Changer. He is built on a "Standard Body" skeleton shared with other Blokees figures in the line, but with different body pieces to make them distinct. As advertised in the box, Blitzwing has a pull rate of 1 in every 9 boxes. Aside from the 2 pairs of hands, Blitzwing comes with his signature rifle and scimitar. In addition to the ball-jointed waist from the previous entry, Blitzwing also features updated articulation, including a slide-down hip joint axis, rotating upper thigh joints, and improved double-jointed knee articulation, similar to his wave mates.

:Because the newly designed knee joints are made to fit the narrow gaps in the thighs and lower legs, they are incompatible with joints from previous releases, including those used for the elbows.

:If you're a speed builder, be mindful when attaching the pre-assembled elbow joints; unlike the symmetrical joints from earlier waves, both ends of the pegs were meant to attach to a specific position, but it still won't affect the articulation if you're doing it wrong.

:Along with the rest of the wavemates, Blitzwing is first revealed at Blokees' booth at the IBTE 2025 (Indonesia International Baby Products & Toys Expo) event.

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Transformers: Age of the Primes

2026-03-28T17:42:19Z

Repersonne:

{{disambig3|Age of Primes}}
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[[File:Age of the Primes main artwork.jpg|right|thumb|350px|'''2024:''' ''"[[Megatron (One)|The Age of Primes has ended! No more false prophets!]]''" '''2025:''' ]]

'''''Transformers: Age of the Primes''''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toyline, and the successor to ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]''.

First teased at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?t=11223s ''Transformers'' panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]]</ref> and given a full reveal at [[Cybertron Con 2024|Cybertron Con]] later that year,<ref name = "CyCon25">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjmcMC9nNoA ''Age of the Primes'' reveal panel] from [[Cybertron Con 2024]] on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel, with Mark Maher.</ref> ''Age of the Primes'' revolves around the mythical [[Thirteen|Thirteen Primes]] and their [[Energon bloodline|descendants]].<ref name=usedtwice>{{citesocial|quote=The best part of the next 2 years is, you’ll not only collect the 13 primes but theres an amazing plethora of bots that are all descendents of the primes, you can collect them all, finish mini collections, and guess their energon bloodline.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/DC2tKXARTg3/|name=Mark Maher|site=Instagram|year=2024|month=11|day=26}}</ref> Unlike the Thirteen's diminutive toys in the 2018 ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' line, these are standard-sized figures, drawing from multiple designs, and each including their [[Artifacts of the Primes|artifact]]. ''Age of the Primes'' also continues the standard of scale, articulation, and compatibility for 3 mm [[Fire Blast effect|effects]] and [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|5 mm weapons/armor]] set by the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''. The "descendants" of the Primes, much like ''Legacy'', are based on characters from multiple ''Transformers'' series.

Much like ''Power of the Primes'', a substantial part of the toyline is also dedicated to the [[combiner]] teams: the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. Both subgroups utilize a similar system to the ''Legacy'' [[Stunticon (G1)#Legacy|Stunticons]], with a Commander Class toy transforming into the torso and combining with an included frame that four smaller toys can attach to.

The line makes pretty significant changes to the smallest and largest of the size classes that have been standards over many prior years. The Core Class assortment was completely discontinued (hard to make bigger changes than ''that''), while the Titan Class toys were decreased in size, and thankfully, price. Unfortunately some size class prices went ''up'' in certain markets – most notably the Voyager Class toys.

{{bigquote|AWAKEN THE THIRTEEN|Official tagline}}

==Toys==
===Deluxe Class===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (2025)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Air Raid (G1)#Age of the Primes|Aerialbot Air Raid]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Slingshot (G1)#Age of the Primes|Aerialbot Slingshot]]}}
{{Bp-pr4|[[Solus Prime#Age of the Primes|The Thirteen Solus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Wasp#Age of the Primes|Fugitive Waspinator]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (2025)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-pr6|[[Maccadam#Age of the Primes|The Thirteen Alchemist Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Crasher (G1)#Age of the Primes|Decepticon Crasher]] ([[package refresh]] from ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'')}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Vortex (G1)#Age of the Primes|Combaticon Vortex]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (2025)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Fireflight (G1)#Age of the Primes|Aerialbot Fireflight]]}}
{{Bp-pr5|[[Micronus Prime#Age of the Primes|The Thirteen Micronus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Age of the Primes|Aerialbot Skydive]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Venom (G1)#Age of the Primes|Venin]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TF-Age of the Primes-Solus Prime.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Solus Prime#Age of the Primes|Solus Prime]]]][[File:AOTP-QuintusPrime.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Quintus Prime#Age of the Primes|Quintus Prime]]]]
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' (2026)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Blast Off (G1)#Age of the Primes|Combaticon Blast Off]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jalopy|Junkion Jalopy]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Quickstrike (BW)#Age of the Primes|Quickstrike]]}}
{{Bp-pr10|[[Quintus Prime#Age of the Primes|The Thirteen Quintus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sureshot (G1)#Age of the Primes|Targetmaster Sureshot]] (w/ [[Spoilsport#Age of the Primes|Spoilsport]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (2026)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Age of the Primes|Cliffjumper]] (package refresh from ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Legacy: United (2024-2025)|Legacy: United]]'')}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Powerglide (G1)#Age of the Primes|Autobot Powerglide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (Animated)#Age of the Primes|Autobot Ratchet]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Smokescreen (Prime)#Age of the Primes|Smokescreen]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swerve (G1)#Age of the Primes|Swerve]]}}
</ul>
|}
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{{comingsoontoy | Wave 5}}

===Voyager Class===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (2025)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-pr1|[[Prima#Age of the Primes|The Thirteen Prima Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (Armada)#Age of the Primes|Autobot Red Alert]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (2025)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Heatwave (RB)#Age of the Primes|Rescue Bot Heatwave]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sky-Byte (RID)#Age of the Primes|Sky-Byte]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (2025)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-pr3|[[Alpha Trion/toys#Age of the Primes|The Thirteen Alpha Trion]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Flatline (G1)#Age of the Primes|Flatline]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:AOTP-toy Amalgamous.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Amalgamous Prime#Age of the Primes|Amalgamous Prime]]]]
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' (2026)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-pr9|[[Amalgamous Prime#Age of the Primes|The Thirteen Amalgamous Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Brawl (G1)#Age of the Primes|Combaticon Brawl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wreck-Gar (Animated)#Age of the Primes|Junkion Wreck-Gar]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (2026)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-pr7|[[Nexus Prime#Age of the Primes|The Thirteen Nexus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Sideways (Armada)#AOTPArmada|Sideways]] (w/ [[Rook (Armada)#Age of the Primes|Rook]] and [[Crosswise (Armada)#Age of the Primes|Mini-Con Crosswise]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' (2026)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Swindle (G1)#Age of the Primes|Combaticon Swindle]]}}
</ul>
|}
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{{comingsoontoy | Wave 6}}

===Leader Class===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (2025)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|G2 Universe Grimlock]] / [[Wheelie (G1)#Age of the Primes|Autobot Wheelie]]}}
{{Bp-pr12|[[The Fallen/toys#Age of the Primes|The Thirteen Megatronus the Fallen]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (2025)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-pr8|[[Onyx Prime#Age of the Primes|The Thirteen Onyx Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (2026)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Big Convoy#Age of the Primes|Maximal Big Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Razorclaw (Universe)#Age of the Primes|Razorclaw]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:AOTP Megatronus the Fallen.jpeg|thumb|200px|[[The Fallen/toys#Age of the Primes|Megatronus the Fallen]]]]
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' (2026)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-pr11|[[Liege Maximo#Age of the Primes|The Thirteen Liege Maximo]]}}
</ul>
|}

{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4}}
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===Big ticket items===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''Commander Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Silverbolt (G1)#Age of the Primes|Aerialbot Silverbolt]] (2025)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Onslaught (G1)#Age of the Primes|Combaticon Onslaught]] (2026)}}
</ul>
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|width="50%" valign="top"|'''Titan Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-pr13|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of the Primes|The Thirteen Star Optimus Prime]] (w/ [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|Micromaster Autobot Hot Rod]]) (2025)}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|[[File:AOTPTitanStarConvoy.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of the Primes|Star Optimus Prime]]]]
|}
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{{comingsoontoy|Combaticon Onslaught}}

==Exclusives==
''Age of the Primes'' continues ''Legacy'''s trend of themed "capsule" lines exclusive to various retailers, beginning with the "Wreck 'n Doom Collection", a [[Wreckers]] vs. [[Mayhem Attack Squad]]-themed line continuing on from the previous "Wreck 'n Rule" and "Doom 'n Destruction" collections, exclusive to [[Amazon]] in North America. This year's (incredibly small) [[Walmart]] line is themed around ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' in celebration of its 20th anniversary. The ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' assortment from previous lines remains, with a new packaging design based on the other ''Age of the Primes'' toys.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Walmart ''Cybertron'' Deluxes'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Excellion (Cybertron)#Age of the Primes|Excellion]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sideways (Armada)#Age of the Primes|Sideways]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Amazon ''Wreck 'n Doom Collection'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-wrmas|[[Carnivac (G1)#Age of the Primes|Carnivac]] vs. [[Ironfist (G1)#Age of the Primes|Fisitron]] (w/ [[Survivor (AOTP)#Toys|Decepticon Survivor]])}}
{{Bp-wrmas|[[Sandstorm (G1)#Age of the Primes|Autobot Sandstorm]] vs. [[Slugslinger (G1)#Age of the Primes|Slugslinger]] (w/ [[Caliburst (G1)#Age of the Primes|Caliburst]])}}
{{Bp-wrmas|[[Spinister (G1)#Age of the Primes|Spinister]] vs. [[Topspin (G1)#Age of the Primes|Topspin]] (w/ [[Hairsplitter#Age of the Primes|Hairsplitter]], [[Singe#Age of the Primes|Singe]], and [[Freezeout (TR)#Age of the Primes|Freezeout]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''Generations Selects'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Trypticon (G1)#Generations Selects|Trypticon]] (w/ [[Full-Tilt (G1)#Generations Selects|Full-Tilt]] and [[Wipe-Out#Generations Selects|Necro]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Snarl (G1)#Age of the Primes|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] / [[Slag (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|G2 Dinobot Swoop]] / [[Sludge (G1)#Age of the Primes|G2 Dinobot Sludge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Monstructor (G1)#Age of the Primes|Decepticon Monstructor]] ([[Icepick (G1)#Age of the Primes|Monster Icepick]], [[Birdbrain#Age of the Primes|Monster Birdbrain]], [[Bristleback#Age of the Primes|Monster Bristleback]], [[Scowl (G1)#Age of the Primes|Monster Scowl]], [[Slog (G1)#Age of the Primes|Decepticon Slog]], [[Wildfly#Age of the Primes|Monster Wildfly]])}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Target'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|Ultra Magnus]], [[Bumper (G1)#Age of the Primes|Autobot Bumper]] vs. [[Horri-Bull#Age of the Primes|Horri-Bull]], [[Nemesis Prime (Animated)#Age of the Primes|Nemesis Prime]] (w/ [[Kreb#Age of the Primes|Kreb]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:AOTP_Deluxe_Sideways.jpg|thumb|200px|Walmart exclusive [[Sideways (Armada)#Age of the Primes|Sideways]]]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Monstructor}}

==''Age of the Primes'' (TakaraTomy)==
[[TakaraTomy]]'s normal-retail ''Transformers Age of the Primes'' (トランスフォーマーエイジ・オブ・ザ・プライム ''Toransufōmā Eiji obu za Puraimu'') toyline is largely the same as Hasbro's, with no notable changes to the toys proper (other than the omission of the tampographed Hasbro product code numbers); the one "big" change is that the packaging adds [[List of Japanese ID numbers|ID numbers]] for each item.

===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[June 28]], [[2025]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|AOTP-01 [[Silverbolt (G1)#Age of the Primes|Silverbolt]]}}
{{Bp-pr4|AOTP-02 [[Solus Prime#Age of the Primes|Solus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|AOTP-03 [[Wasp#Age of the Primes|Waspinator (Animated)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[July 26]], 2025)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|AOTP-04 [[Air Raid (G1)#Age of the Primes|Air Raid]]}}
{{Bp-a1|AOTP-05 [[Slingshot (G1)#Age of the Primes|Slingshot]]}}
{{Bp-pr12|AOTP-06 [[The Fallen/toys#Age of the Primes|Megatronus the Fallen]]}}
{{Bp-pr1|AOTP-07 [[Prima#Age of the Primes|Prima Prime]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[August 30]], 2025)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|AOTP-08 [[Red Alert (Armada)#Age of the Primes|Red Alert (Armada Universe)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|AOTP-09 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|Grimlock (G2 Universe)]] & [[Wheelie (G1)#Age of the Primes|Wheelie]]}}
{{Bp-pr13|AOTP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of the Primes|Star Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[September 27]], 2025)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-pr6|AOTP-11 [[Maccadam#Age of the Primes|Alchemist Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|AOTP-12 [[Heatwave (RB)#Age of the Primes|Rescue Bots Heatwave]]}}
{{Bp-d1|AOTP-13 [[Trypticon (G1)#Generations Selects|Decepticon Trypticon]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:AOTP-toy Heatwave.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Heatwave (RB)#Age of the Primes|Rescue Bot Heatwave]]]][[File:AOTP-Venin.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Venom (G1)#Age of the Primes|Venin]]]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[October 25]], 2025)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|AOTP-14 [[Vortex (G1)#Age of the Primes|Decepticon Vortex]]}}
{{Bp-d1|AOTP-15 [[Sky-Byte (RID)#Age of the Primes|Sky-Byte (RID 2001 Universe)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[December 27]], 2025)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-pr5|AOTP-16 [[Micronus Prime#Age of the Primes|Micronus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|AOTP-17 [[Venom (G1)#Age of the Primes|Venin]]}}
{{Bp-a1|AOTP-18 [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Age of the Primes|Skydive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|AOTP-19 [[Fireflight (G1)#Age of the Primes|Fireflight]]}}
{{Bp-pr3|AOTP-20 [[Alpha Trion/toys#Age of the Primes|Alpha Trion]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[January 31]], [[2026]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|AOTP-21 [[Flatline (G1)#Age of the Primes|Decepticon Flatline]]}}
{{Bp-pr8|AOTP-22 [[Onyx Prime#Age of the Primes|Onyx Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' ([[March 28]], 2026)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-pr10|AOTP-23 [[Quintus Prime#Age of the Primes|Quintus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|AOTP-24 [[Blast Off (G1)#Age of the Primes|Blast Off]]}}
{{Bp-a1|AOTP-25 [[Sureshot (G1)#Age of the Primes|Sureshot]]}}
{{Bp-p1|AOTP-26 [[Quickstrike (BW)#Age of the Primes|Quickstrike]]}}
{{Bp-a1|AOTP-27 [[Jalopy#Age of the Primes|Junkion Jalopy]]}}
{{Bp-d1|AOTP-28 [[Sideways (Armada)#Age of the Primes|Sideways]]}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9''' ([[April 25]], 2026)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-pr9|AOTP-29 [[Amalgamous Prime#Age of the Primes|Amalgamous Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|AOTP-30 [[Brawl (G1)#Age of the Primes|Brawl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|AOTP-31 [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)#Age of the Primes|Junkion Wreck-Gar]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 10''' ([[May 30]], 2026)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|AOTP-32 [[Big Convoy#Age of the Primes|Maximal Big Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-d1|AOTP-33 [[Razorclaw (Universe)#Age of the Primes|Razorclaw]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 11''' ([[June]] 2026)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|AOTP-34 [[Onslaught (G1)#Age of the Primes|Onslaught]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|AOTP-35 [[Sideways (Armada)#Age of the Primes|Sideways (Armada Universe)]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Waves 8 through 11}}

===Exclusives===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[TakaraTomy Mall]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-wrmas|AOTP-EX [[Sandstorm (G1)#Age of the Primes|Autobot Sandstorm]] vs. [[Slugslinger (G1)#Age of the Primes|Slugslinger]] (w/ [[Caliburst (G1)#Age of the Primes|Caliburst]])}}
{{Bp-wrmas|AOTP-EX [[Carnivac (G1)#Age of the Primes|Carnivac]] vs. [[Ironfist (G1)#Age of the Primes|Fisitron]] (w/ [[Survivor (AOTP)#Toys|Decepticon Survivor]])}}
{{Bp-wrmas|AOTP-EX [[Spinister (G1)#Age of the Primes|Spinister]] vs. [[Topspin (G1)#Age of the Primes|Autobot Topspin]] (w/ [[Hairsplitter#Age of the Primes|Hairsplitter]], [[Singe#Age of the Primes|Singe]], and [[Freezeout (TR)#Age of the Primes|Freezeout]])}}
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==Notes==
*Concurrently with 2025’s ''[[Studio_Series#2025|Studio Series]]'' assortment, the toyline sees a return to the plastic windows not seen on Transformers packaging since ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]''. Also like ''Studio Series'', the boxes are now less decorated than their predecessors, replacing the full package artwork with an all-black design that has art of the figure’s robot and alternate forms on one side of the window, with the robot form on the left side of the box and the toyline’s poster on the right, and little graphics on the front showing the toy’s step count.
*The Thirteen’s roster (and many of their designs and artifacts) are pulled from [[2013]]’s ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus]]'', with the [[Thirteenth Prime]] represented by Optimus Prime in his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Star Convoy]] form.
*''Age of the Primes'' coincides with the Thirteen's major role in the theatrical film ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]''.
*The Thirteen's boxes feature subtly distinct livery from the "mortal" figures in the line: their names and transformation step callouts are rendered in gold rather than the usual white, and their [[Insignia/Gallery#Religious symbols|personal sigils]] developed for [[2018]]'s ''[[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]]'' take the place of faction symbols.
*Unlike the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' and ''Legacy'' toylines, which were each three years long, ''Age of the Primes'' is only two years.<ref name=usedtwice /><ref>{{citesocial|quote= 2026 and 2025 are linked together, I can say that, and if you can believe it we’re already starting to think a little bit about 2027.|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/08/03/sdcc-2024-hasbro-interview-john-wardens-return-generations-studio-series-combiners-more-513802|name=John Warden|site=TFW2005|title=SDCC 2024 Hasbro Interview – John Warden’s Return, Generations, Studio Series, Combiners, More!|year=2024|month=08|day=03}}</ref> Also unlike those lines, it will not be rebranded with a new name for the second year.<ref>{{citesocial|quote= Yes, 2026 will also be Age of the Primes.|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/2025-generations-listings-united-wave-5-age-of-the-primes.1259609/page-1203#post-22990969|name=Evan Brooks|site=Instagram|year=2025|month=01|day=04}}</ref>
*''Age of the Primes'' was previously teased with the releases of ''Legacy'' [[Vector Prime#Legacy|Vector Prime]] and [[Malleus Minotaurus]], the former of whom was later featured on official art for the toyline.
*Though it continues to include characters from all parts of the brand’s history, ''Age of the Primes'' mostly drops the universe designations from their names.
*The majority of the figures in the toyline are identified as direct descendants of one of the Thirteen through something referred to as an "[[Energon bloodline]]" in another element derived from the Covenant, though use of the phrase "bloodline" for the concept raises some [[Reproduction|serious questions]].
*The [[Liokaiser#Legacy|Liokaiser box set]] that constituted the [[2025]] [[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab campaign]] was branded as part of the prior ''Legacy'' line to maintain consistency with the previous [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|''Victory'']]-based Haslab Transformers<ref>{{citesocial|quote=We decided to make Liokaiser part of Legacy mainly for branding reasons. With HasLabs, a lot of fans tend to keep those figures in the box, which is a bit different from how most people collect the mainline figures. Since Victory Saber and Deathsaurus were both released under Legacy—and all three are from the same series—it just made sense to keep that consistency. We really wanted them to feel like they’re part of the same world!|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/06/06/tfw-x-mark-maher-qa-aotp-haslabs-commanders-more-539034|name=Mark Maher|site=TFW2005|year=2025|month=06|day=06}}</ref>, leaving the first year of ''Age of the Primes'' without a HasLab.
*Due to ''[[Studio Series]]'' taking the Titan Class slot, [[2026]] is the first year since the inception of the price point where the main [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] imprint has gone without a Titan Class figure.

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_aop ''Transformers: Age of the Primes''] at the TakaraTomy website

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Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)

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'''''Transformers: Generation 2''''' was the first of many rebirths for the [[Transformers brand]]. Although the original ''Transformers'' franchise was still producing toys in Europe, the North American line had completely disappeared for nearly two years. The European sales were good enough to convince [[Hasbro]] to give it another go<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/interviews/george_dunsay/george_dunsay_interview.php George Dunsay interview at TFArchive]: "At the time it was discontinued in the US, it was not a temporary decision. It is only after the success in Europe that the US people decided to reintroduce it"</ref> and so ''Generation 2'' launched in [[1992]].

The ''Generation 2'' [[franchise]] featured the following primary components:

* [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|A toyline]]
* [[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|A cartoon series]]
* [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|A US comic book series]]
* [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Fleetway)|A short-lived UK comic]]
* One [[The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|UK Annual]].
* Some [[Honey Bear Books|coloring books]]

Although the ''Generation 2'' cartoon was merely a set of repackaged [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episodes (featuring the flashy, computer-animated [[Cybernet Space Cube]]), the ''Generation 2'' comic book was a direct continuation of the story from the [[List of Generation 1 comics|G1 comic]] which had ended at issue 80. A [[video game]] based on the line was also planned for release in 1994, but was later cancelled.<ref>"The Making of: Vortex". Retro Gamer (147): p. 39. October 2015.</ref><ref>"At the Deadline". GamePro (60): p. 172. July 1994.</ref>

''Generation 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toy [[commercial]]s are noted for an early use of CGI animation (including depictions of some characters who had very few fictional appearances anywhere else.) A subset of the commercials is also noted for ''hilariously'' bad rap music.

''Generation 2'' ended in [[1995]] due to lagging sales. Rather than put the franchise to rest, [[Hasbro]] shuffled its boys-toy lines over to the recently-acquired [[Kenner]] offices, and gave them the task of re-inventing ''Transformers'' with something fresh and new... ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''.

In [[2010]] the Generation 2 line was re-imagined as "[[Generation 2: Redux]]" by [[Fun Publications]] for that year's [[BotCon]].

==''Transformers: G-2''==
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Having disappeared in Japan in 1993, the ''Transformers'' toy line returned to Japan in 1995 with the Japanese version of ''Generation 2'', formally referred to as '''''Transformers: G-2''''' (トランスフォーマー G-2). Unlike the English ''Generation 2'' version, the Japanese ''G-2'' storyline followed the animated continuity rather than the comic book continuity, being told through a combination of:

* [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)#Takara G-2 line|A toyline]]
* [[Transformers: G-2 (story page)|A series of story pages]].
* [[Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|A manga series]] packaged with the instruction manuals.
* A manga special, "[[The New Battle!!]]", published in [[Comic BomBom]].

Like its Western market counterpart, ''G-2'' also ended in 1995. Afterward, [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] continued to release their other main transforming robot toy line, the ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Series]]'', until getting back into ''Transformers'' with the new Japanese ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers|Beast Wars]]'' toy line in [[1997]].

==References==
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Astrotrain (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1 boxart Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|What's the purpose of possessing Astrotrain?|thumb]]

'''Astrotrain''' can transport all his trainload of toys around!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And then I transform into a train and a rocket and a Transformer again... (''Hasbro version shown'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1985]] / [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original US ''Transformers'' toyline]] (first in European and Japanese markets), Astrotrain can transform into either a black-and-purple {{w|JNR Class D51}} steam locomotive or an off-white-and-purple {{w|Space Shuttle orbiter}}. The train mode can roll on wide-ish toy train tracks, but it can’t turn corners very well. Astrotrain was one of the earliest ''Transformers'' toys to feature [[ball joint]]s for his shoulders, a decade before they became a design standard.

:[[File:Astrotraincatalog.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|left|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Blitzwing]] called. He wants his weapons back.]]

: Takara's 1985 release of Astrotrain had a color scheme based upon the real-life versions of the vehicles he transformed into, with a white-and-black Space Shuttle mode (complete with [[NASA]] decals!) and a near-wholly-black steam locomotive. In 1986, Takara re-released Astrotrain, this time in his US toy colors.

{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain_japanese_toy.jpg‎|upright=1.15|thumb|(''Takara version shown'')]]

: Like [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#The Transformers|several]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|other]] [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#The Transformers|toys]] from Generation 1, [[Hasbro]]'s [[catalog]]s<ref name="catalogs">[http://www.botchthecrab.com/gallery.asp?gallery=10 Transformers catalogs] at Botchthecrab.com. ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes are depicted in both the 1985 and 1986 US catalogs and in the 1985 UK catalog.</ref><ref name="tf85">[https://imgur.com/a/lOw2Y Toy Fair 1985 catalog] that depicts ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes.</ref><ref name="origin">[http://tfsource.com/blog/origin-of-the-species-part-3/ "Origin of the Species, Part 3"] at the TFScource blog, featuring a scan from the 1985 Milton Bradley catalog that also depicts the ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain prototypes.</ref> depict [[prototype]]s that differ from the final product: Not only do the prototypes sport a gray and purple color scheme (which served as the basis for the color scheme used in the cartoon), they also have several notable sculpting and tooling differences compared to the production version; namely, arms that extend on a slide joint, different feet, and a different head sculpt that was also used as the basis for his [[character model]]. In the US and UK catalogs, he was even shown with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]]'s weapons, whereas in the European [[Milton Bradley]] catalog, he sported different decals compared to stickers used for the final toy. The resin hardcopy prototypes didn't actually transform; instead, separate prototypes existed for each mode.<ref name="animeastro">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html Original Astrotrain prototype at TF-1.com]</ref> The [[stock photography|stock photos]] of Astrotrain on the toy's [[packaging]], on the other hand, depict the final toy's sculpt in its (mostly) final colors, even though the center of the helmet is painted yellow instead of red. The same near-final prototype was also featured in the 1985 J.C. Penney wish book.<ref name="1985wish">[http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0969/ 1985 J.C. Penney wish book] at X-Entertainment.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was re-released with his original U.S. color scheme in the [[Classics (Europe)|European/Australian ''Classics'' series]] in 1991. Near as can be told, there are no notable differences between this and the original release.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''11'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:In 2004, Takara reissued Astrotrain in his original Japanese white and black color scheme as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. The "[[NASA]]" stickers were changed to "ASTR".

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Astrotrain_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Astrotrain at TF-1.com]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
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[[File:Takara-collectors-edition-astrotrain-proto-colors.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Don't laugh, or he'll become a pain train.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain Proto Color Version''' (Triple Changer, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Often referred to as "Anime Astrotrain" by collectors, this version sports a color scheme based on the original prototype mentioned above, though the gray plastic is brighter than on the actual prototype, and the hue for the purple parts leans more towards red than blue.

: He was [[exclusive]]ly available from [[e-HOBBY]] and released as a ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' companion to ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue (see above). The toys shipped out in January.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain Proto Color Version at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html More information on Anime Astrotrain (and the original Astrotrain prototype) at TF-1.com]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:Commemorative Astrotrain 2005 2012.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Something for the variant collectors.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain/Decepticon Astrotrain''' (Commemorative Series IX, [[2005]]/[[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:Following the Japanese reissue, Hasbro intended to make Astrotrain (retaining his previously Japanese market-only colors) available in the United States as well as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in 2004. However, [[Toys"R"Us]] (who had carried the ''Commemorative Series'' figures as exclusives) decided to discontinue the line due to low sales, and even though [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Commemorative Series|Ricochet]], the other ''Commemorative Series IX'' figure besides Astrotrain, still managed to get released, Astrotrain was not.

:Since considerable quantities of Astrotrain had already been produced, Hasbro decided to make the figure available through their newly-launched [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website, serving as a test to see whether exclusives were a viable option for the store. In addition, Astrotrain was also released in Australia (where the ''Commemorative Series'' had previously also been exclusive to Toys"R"Us) as a [[Kmart]] exclusive, for a deep discount price. Despite being an exclusive, he could also be found clogging up shelves in smaller, privately owned toy shops.

:In 2012, several ''Commemorative Series'' figures, among them Astrotrain, were re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging that (in Astrotrain's case, at least) lacked the "Commemorative Series IX" label, saw his name changed to "Decepticon Astrotrain", had the box next to his name that contains the text "Decepticon Triple Changer" reduced in size and "Triple Changer" changed from uppercase to mixed case, updated the Hasbro logo to the then-current version, added a "choking hazard" safety warning label and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation above the product code number.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:ClassicsAstrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and a rocket and a train and a Transformer and man it's hard work!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Astrotrain, like much of the ''Classics'' line, is an extensive update of the original Astrotrain design based heavily upon his cartoon appearances and using modern toy engineering techniques. He still transforms into a spaceship resembling a NASA Space Shuttle, but with two [[kibble|rather obvious]] locomotive front halves on the sides of the rear hull. Instead of a steam locomotive, his secondary [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is a {{w|Tsubame (train)|Tsubame}} {{w|800 Series Shinkansen|800}} bullet train. His [[robot mode]] is based heavily upon his Generation 1 cartoon animation model design, and is armed with a large purple laser rifle similar to the original toy's rifle (the side of the rifle has a [[Mini-Con]] shaped port on it, if one chooses to do it). However, purple highlights aside, his deco's color scheme is predominantly based on the original Takara toy. The shuttle nosecone folding onto the legs is based on ''Jet Granbird'' from ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Fighter of the Sun Fighbird]]'', which was also co-designed by [[Takashi Kunihiro]].

:A design fluke that was acknowledged on Hasbro's official Transformers website allows Astrotrain to connect to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] or his redecos, ''Cybertron'' Sky Shadow or [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie toyline]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Jetstorm]], via his landing gear. (Coincidentally, Jetfire's alternate mode is based on a Ukrainian Antonov An-225 Mriya, which was used to transport the Buran orbiter, the Soviet [[knockoff|counterpart]] of the NASA Space Shuttle, on its back.)

:As with most ''Classics'' toys, he has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Shouki#Generations|Shouki]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Classics'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Bumblebee and Astrotrain''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: Astrotrain was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#BumblebeeAstrotrain2Pack|Bumblebee]]. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases. This value pack was found in Australia.
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''One man on a lonely platform One case sitting by his side Two eyes staring cold and silent 
Shows fear as he turns to hide Ah, ah, we fade to grey!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:In 2008, ''Classics'' Astrotrain was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. The figure was extensively redecoed into a dark grey and purple colour scheme based on the character’s appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. Instead of the Hasbro ''Classics'' release's rubsign, he has two Decepticon sigils tampographed onto his wings. All ''Henkei'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, and Astrotrain is no exception: the trim of his chestplate and engine array are vacuumized purple, with the engines themselves left as unpainted silver chrome.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Specialist-Decepticons-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We need to use at least one pic of this mold to give credit to the designers for not just going the lazy route and using the same nose/cockpit section for both altmodes.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Specialist: Decepticons''' (Multi-pack, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March 25]], 2014
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:This release of Astrotrain looks superficially similar to the ''Henkei'' version, but saturated with metallic paint and with some deco changes, most conspicuous in train mode. It was sold as part of a Hasbro Asia-[[exclusive]] [[giftset]] along with metallic-painted redecoes of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Galvatron]] and [[Octane#Generations|Octane]].
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
[[File:AOE-toy Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not air tsar.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain ''' (Limited Micron, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 8]], 2014

: Astrotrain is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]] cast in clear-purple plastic, transforming from a robot into both a modified {{w|Boeing X-37|X-37B space shuttle}}<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard, 2013/11/10]</ref> and a double-barreled blaster that can be wielded by any larger figure with [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]].

: As a [[campaign item]], this toy was available at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores starting in August 2014 (and lasting "until supplies run out") with the purchase of 3,000 yen of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Lost Age]]'' product.

: Astrotrain was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Cybaxx (SG)|Cybaxx]]. The mold was also used to make ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Boltax (G1)#Combiner Wars|Cybaxx]] and [[Spacewarp#Combiner Wars|Spacewarp]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
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[[File:Platinum-edition-g1-astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Arson trait.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Triple Changers''' (Platinum Edition, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

:Part of a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Platinum|Blitzwing]] released under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, this reissue of Astrotrain features an unprecedented orange, white, and blue color scheme. The exact inspiration for this deco is unknown, with the currently prevalent theory being that it's supposedly an homage to ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|Victory]]'' [[Machtackle]]'s colors.

:This set was officially an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In the United Kingdom, it was available via A1Toys.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Star Dasher]] in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
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[[File:KreO-Toy AstrotrainClass85.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|As close as we'll get to an Action Master Astrotrain, at least officially.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'' '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Designated Driver
:*''Accessories'': Long rifle

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Astrotrain is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection (which makes his parts largely incompatible with prior years' Kreons). His coloration is based on the [[#Generation 1|original Astrotrain toy prototype pictured in catalogs]], being mostly gray with a yellow visor, though his chest [[tampograph]]'s linework has the cartoon model's folded-away tailfin-chestplate.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Class of '85 Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
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[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week
 A rocket man, a rocket man...'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Darkmoon & Astrotrain''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, [[Darkmoon]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]], Astrotrain can transform from robot to shuttle to armored train and back. He comes with [[Darkmoon]], a [[Titan Master]] figure that can transform from a robot into his head (but any [[Titan Master]]-class figure is compatible). Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager-class figures, he has spring-loaded parts designed to "bulk up" his head; in his case, a pair of pylons that pop up on either side of his head, replicating the shoulder "landing gear" on his original Generation 1 character model. Like Sentinel, the train engine ends ''can'' be used as feet, but they sit at an awkward angle that makes it hard for Astrotrain to stand upright. His two guns can combine to form one larger weapon which Darkmoon (or any Titan Master) can operate in robot mode, The largest of the two can be piloted by any Titan Master figure in both modes. His guns also attach to form his Vehicle mode weapons. In Australia and some Asian countries, Astrotrain and his wavemate Alpha Trion were prominent shelfwarmers.

:Unfortunately, due to being used for transformation, the port for the collector display stand on his two-piece rear waist tends to be misaligned, and the hole is not shallow enough to fully secure its connection.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:This mold also served as the model for the [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] in the [[Primus Vanguard]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG40-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Art or satin.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG40'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2017
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Astrotrain is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' mold]] in a cartoon-based deco, with the front shuttle and the train sections possessing paint operations to evoke the cockpit windows.

:The other side of his instructions features [[LG40 Astrotrain|the 40th ''Legends'' bonus edition manga]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
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[[File:WFC-Siege-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Rat or saint.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S51'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-47'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 28]], [[2020]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''IONICDISPLACER'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain is a heavily-cartoon-inspired figure that transforms from robot to either a space shuttle or steam locomotive (not a modern locomotive like every toy of his since the original). Despite being released in the ''Siege'' line, his alternate modes are clearly styled after Earth vehicles. This, together with his [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatibility, makes it seem a lot like he was designed with ''Earthrise'' in mind, and indeed his toy later received a straight rerelease in that line. He features the trademark ''Siege'' "battle damage" paint applications on his legs, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:As with other Leader Class figures in the line, Astrotrain himself is roughly Voyager-sized, with his accessories accounting for the rest of the pricepoint. In addition to five [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons (including one based on his original toy's blaster), which can be combined to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon", he includes a tender large enough to store all five weapons inside. The tender can be converted into a small launch pad base (designed as a treaded crawler vehicle with two cabs) for his shuttle mode. The launch pad features a pair of A.I.R. Lock System connectors, but unfortunately doesn't seem able to unfold flat as designed. It can also turn into a weapons rack, which can be mounted on Astrotrain's back in robot mode, with a pair of foot pads for extra stability since the backpack makes Astrotrain ''incredibly'' back-heavy.

:The toy's coloration, with mostly-grey wings rather than the purple on his final model; is seemingly based on either a [[:File:AstrotrainTakeover.jpg|pre-final character model]] that was used in the G1 cartoon episode "[[Triple Takeover]]" or [[Miscolorings based on the Generation 1 cartoon|a fan coloring]] of his pre-final model sheet that also features a cartoon screen captured-head that became popular online.

:Astrotrain was redecoed (with a new head) to ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Galaxy Shuttle#Legacy|Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1Astrotrain.jpeg|thumb|upright=1|A trio rants.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''Accessory'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was reissued in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' series, announced for Spring 2020 but unexpectedly hitting store shelves in December 2019. This was the first Astrotrain reissue to feature the color scheme of the original Hasbro-release toy—though the purple plastic is noticeably darker on this version. Plus, his [[rubsign]] uses the new style, with a highly reflective silver border and a solid-red symbol.

: Like all ''Vintage G1'' releases, Astrotrain was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:WFC-E12 Astrotrain Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Train, sorta.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E12
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad, decoder

:Astrotrain's [[A.I.R. Lock System]]-compatible base connectors saw him get a [[package refresh]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' line with no changes save for his box being updated. Even the flawed hinge in the coal tender was retained without any changes, preventing it from properly assuming launchpad mode.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Astrotrain's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Astrotrain's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Caminus (planet)|CAMINUS]]".
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Titan roars.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Triple Takeover''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2025
:*''Accessories'': 3 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released a part of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Astrotrain is a redeco of his ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' figure in "[[Triple Takeover]]"-accurate colors, cast in brighter and more saturated colors as well as using the nonfinal wing deco utilized for that episode. The ''Siege'' version's tender/launchpad, gatling gun, and missile pod are omitted for this release, leaving Astrotrain armed only with his ionic displacer rifle and a pair of symmetrical blasters.

:Unfortunately, repeatedly transforming Astrotrain into either of his vehicle modes will inevitably cause the paint on his toes to become scratched or chipped, as they fit ''extremely tightly'' into the divots on his shins when folded up for transformation.

:Astrotrain is packaged with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Starscream]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Blitzwing]].

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|300px|He had to jettison some weight. Just... not like that.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, 3 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]], 1 steam plume effect
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[February 15]], [[2026]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmCVek3P2uE Every TRANSFORMERS Reveal from New York Toy Fair 2026] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Astrotrain is designed with a higher emphasis on animation accuracy and, unlike the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' mold]], is a full-sized Leader Class figure rather than being a Voyager-ish figure with extra accessories. His deco is faithful to his final cartoon colors, with his wings being fully purple, though unfortunately the red "fins" on his abs are missing due to the part being cast in [[unpaintable plastic]]. His tailfin can be reconfigured to open on his chest like on the [[#The Transformers|original toy]], but the molded detailing resembling the toy's stickers are unpainted.

:Astrotrain transforms into his usual space shuttle and steam locomotive modes. The shuttle's proportions hew closer to that of a real shuttle, omitting the boxy locomotive-shaped kibble from his cartoon model. On the other hand, the locomotive mode is much more cartoon-accurate than prior toys. It features working coupling rods on his wheels, and the back of the locomotive can open as shown in the movie, though he has no actual interior. He can be displayed with the various [[Slug figure#War for Cybertron Trilogy|minifigures]] released during the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to recreate the boarding scene.

:He comes with two blasters, one based on his [[Ionic displacer rifle]] and the other on his cartoon blaster. Also included are 3 pink blast effects for use with his weapons or vehicle mode thrusters, and ''very'' long steam effect part for his funnel in his locomotive mode. His hands are articulated to allow him to hold Starscream's crown in order to recreate the coronation scene.

:Unfortunately, the [[stock photography]] for his robot and and locomotive modes are badly mistranformed, with his neck and chest panels clearly not being folded down properly and the back half of the train not being fully collapsed.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy number:'' '''38'''

:[[Decoy]] Astrotrain is a small, purple rubber figure made available with certain toys in the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]].

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

===Boss Original Figure===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Boss Original Figure, 2008)

:Released in a line of PVC figures available exclusively with containers of [[Boss Coffee]], this version of Astrotrain is rendered in grey and violet.

===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4CaptainAstrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starring Steve Carrell. Coming soon to ''Netflix''.]]
*'''Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T52'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is one of 52 character cards released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:The card's Bot Mode artwork is reused from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain toy, while both Alt Modes receive original artwork, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Marcus Reyno]].

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is notable as being the first character in the game with the <nowiki>''Train''</nowiki> trait. Due to the game's cancellation, he remains the only train in the game.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Astrotrain is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike the first-series figures, both of his hands are open to hold his weapon accessory.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Astrotrain comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Astrotrain was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Broadside and Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Broadside & Astrotrain Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''39 & 40'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and Astrotrain along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#40|Translation of Astrotrain's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Pop!''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2024)
**''ID number:'' '''133'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment in celebration of the 40 years of the franchise, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Astrotrain is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy in white and purple colors.
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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-06-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|250px|Jettisoned a bit too much weight.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 06 - Brutal Fang'''
:*''Pull Rate'': 1/12
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

:Sold as part of [[Blokees]]' 6th wave of Defender Version blind-boxed kits, this Astrotrain is a 2.2-inch (5.5 cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy/Shining'' Version kits, but still articulated.

:Like most of the larger Galaxy/Shining Version kits, Astrotrain features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.

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==Notes==
*Given the timing, the Generation 1 Astrotrain was probably an asset carried over from the [[Diaclone#Posthumous Diaclone|scrapped 1985 range]] of the [[pre-Transformer]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline. Evidence also suggests fellow ''Transformers'' character [[Octane#Notes|Octane]] shares this origin.

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Decepticons]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Astrotrain (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1 boxart Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|What's the purpose of possessing Astrotrain?|thumb]]

'''Astrotrain''' can transport all his trainload of toys around!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And then I transform into a train and a rocket and a Transformer again... (''Hasbro version shown'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1985]] / [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original US ''Transformers'' toyline]] (first in European and Japanese markets), Astrotrain can transform into either a black-and-purple {{w|JNR Class D51}} steam locomotive or an off-white-and-purple {{w|Space Shuttle orbiter}}. The train mode can roll on wide-ish toy train tracks, but it can’t turn corners very well. Astrotrain was one of the earliest ''Transformers'' toys to feature [[ball joint]]s for his shoulders, a decade before they became a design standard.

:[[File:Astrotraincatalog.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|left|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Blitzwing]] called. He wants his weapons back.]]

: Takara's 1985 release of Astrotrain had a color scheme based upon the real-life versions of the vehicles he transformed into, with a white-and-black Space Shuttle mode (complete with [[NASA]] decals!) and a near-wholly-black steam locomotive. In 1986, Takara re-released Astrotrain, this time in his US toy colors.

{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain_japanese_toy.jpg‎|upright=1.15|thumb|(''Takara version shown'')]]

: Like [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#The Transformers|several]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|other]] [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#The Transformers|toys]] from Generation 1, [[Hasbro]]'s [[catalog]]s<ref name="catalogs">[http://www.botchthecrab.com/gallery.asp?gallery=10 Transformers catalogs] at Botchthecrab.com. ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes are depicted in both the 1985 and 1986 US catalogs and in the 1985 UK catalog.</ref><ref name="tf85">[https://imgur.com/a/lOw2Y Toy Fair 1985 catalog] that depicts ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes.</ref><ref name="origin">[http://tfsource.com/blog/origin-of-the-species-part-3/ "Origin of the Species, Part 3"] at the TFScource blog, featuring a scan from the 1985 Milton Bradley catalog that also depicts the ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain prototypes.</ref> depict [[prototype]]s that differ from the final product: Not only do the prototypes sport a gray and purple color scheme (which served as the basis for the color scheme used in the cartoon), they also have several notable sculpting and tooling differences compared to the production version; namely, arms that extend on a slide joint, different feet, and a different head sculpt that was also used as the basis for his [[character model]]. In the US and UK catalogs, he was even shown with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]]'s weapons, whereas in the European [[Milton Bradley]] catalog, he sported different decals compared to stickers used for the final toy. The resin hardcopy prototypes didn't actually transform; instead, separate prototypes existed for each mode.<ref name="animeastro">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html Original Astrotrain prototype at TF-1.com]</ref> The [[stock photography|stock photos]] of Astrotrain on the toy's [[packaging]], on the other hand, depict the final toy's sculpt in its (mostly) final colors, even though the center of the helmet is painted yellow instead of red. The same near-final prototype was also featured in the 1985 J.C. Penney wish book.<ref name="1985wish">[http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0969/ 1985 J.C. Penney wish book] at X-Entertainment.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was re-released with his original U.S. color scheme in the [[Classics (Europe)|European/Australian ''Classics'' series]] in 1991. Near as can be told, there are no notable differences between this and the original release.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''11'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:In 2004, Takara reissued Astrotrain in his original Japanese white and black color scheme as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. The "[[NASA]]" stickers were changed to "ASTR".

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Astrotrain_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Astrotrain at TF-1.com]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
{{anchor|Exclusive}}
[[File:Takara-collectors-edition-astrotrain-proto-colors.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Don't laugh, or he'll become a pain train.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain Proto Color Version''' (Triple Changer, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Often referred to as "Anime Astrotrain" by collectors, this version sports a color scheme based on the original prototype mentioned above, though the gray plastic is brighter than on the actual prototype, and the hue for the purple parts leans more towards red than blue.

: He was [[exclusive]]ly available from [[e-HOBBY]] and released as a ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' companion to ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue (see above). The toys shipped out in January.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain Proto Color Version at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html More information on Anime Astrotrain (and the original Astrotrain prototype) at TF-1.com]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:Commemorative Astrotrain 2005 2012.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Something for the variant collectors.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain/Decepticon Astrotrain''' (Commemorative Series IX, [[2005]]/[[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:Following the Japanese reissue, Hasbro intended to make Astrotrain (retaining his previously Japanese market-only colors) available in the United States as well as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in 2004. However, [[Toys"R"Us]] (who had carried the ''Commemorative Series'' figures as exclusives) decided to discontinue the line due to low sales, and even though [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Commemorative Series|Ricochet]], the other ''Commemorative Series IX'' figure besides Astrotrain, still managed to get released, Astrotrain was not.

:Since considerable quantities of Astrotrain had already been produced, Hasbro decided to make the figure available through their newly-launched [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website, serving as a test to see whether exclusives were a viable option for the store. In addition, Astrotrain was also released in Australia (where the ''Commemorative Series'' had previously also been exclusive to Toys"R"Us) as a [[Kmart]] exclusive, for a deep discount price. Despite being an exclusive, he could also be found clogging up shelves in smaller, privately owned toy shops.

:In 2012, several ''Commemorative Series'' figures, among them Astrotrain, were re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging that (in Astrotrain's case, at least) lacked the "Commemorative Series IX" label, saw his name changed to "Decepticon Astrotrain", had the box next to his name that contains the text "Decepticon Triple Changer" reduced in size and "Triple Changer" changed from uppercase to mixed case, updated the Hasbro logo to the then-current version, added a "choking hazard" safety warning label and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation above the product code number.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:ClassicsAstrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and a rocket and a train and a Transformer and man it's hard work!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Astrotrain, like much of the ''Classics'' line, is an extensive update of the original Astrotrain design based heavily upon his cartoon appearances and using modern toy engineering techniques. He still transforms into a spaceship resembling a NASA Space Shuttle, but with two [[kibble|rather obvious]] locomotive front halves on the sides of the rear hull. Instead of a steam locomotive, his secondary [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is a {{w|Tsubame (train)|Tsubame}} {{w|800 Series Shinkansen|800}} bullet train. His [[robot mode]] is based heavily upon his Generation 1 cartoon animation model design, and is armed with a large purple laser rifle similar to the original toy's rifle (the side of the rifle has a [[Mini-Con]] shaped port on it, if one chooses to do it). However, purple highlights aside, his deco's color scheme is predominantly based on the original Takara toy. The shuttle nosecone folding onto the legs is based on ''Jet Granbird'' from ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Fighter of the Sun Fighbird]]'', which was also co-designed by [[Takashi Kunihiro]].

:A design fluke that was acknowledged on Hasbro's official Transformers website allows Astrotrain to connect to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] or his redecos, ''Cybertron'' Sky Shadow or [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie toyline]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Jetstorm]], via his landing gear. (Coincidentally, Jetfire's alternate mode is based on a Ukrainian Antonov An-225 Mriya, which was used to transport the Buran orbiter, the Soviet [[knockoff|counterpart]] of the NASA Space Shuttle, on its back.)

:As with most ''Classics'' toys, he has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Shouki#Generations|Shouki]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Classics'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Bumblebee and Astrotrain''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: Astrotrain was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#BumblebeeAstrotrain2Pack|Bumblebee]]. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases. This value pack was found in Australia.
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''One man on a lonely platform One case sitting by his side Two eyes staring cold and silent 
Shows fear as he turns to hide Ah, ah, we fade to grey!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:In 2008, ''Classics'' Astrotrain was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. The figure was extensively redecoed into a dark grey and purple colour scheme based on the character’s appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. Instead of the Hasbro ''Classics'' release's rubsign, he has two Decepticon sigils tampographed onto his wings. All ''Henkei'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, and Astrotrain is no exception: the trim of his chestplate and engine array are vacuumized purple, with the engines themselves left as unpainted silver chrome.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Specialist-Decepticons-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We need to use at least one pic of this mold to give credit to the designers for not just going the lazy route and using the same nose/cockpit section for both altmodes.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Specialist: Decepticons''' (Multi-pack, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March 25]], 2014
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:This release of Astrotrain looks superficially similar to the ''Henkei'' version, but saturated with metallic paint and with some deco changes, most conspicuous in train mode. It was sold as part of a Hasbro Asia-[[exclusive]] [[giftset]] along with metallic-painted redecoes of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Galvatron]] and [[Octane#Generations|Octane]].
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
[[File:AOE-toy Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain ''' (Limited Micron, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 8]], 2014

: Astrotrain is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]] cast in clear-purple plastic, transforming from a robot into both a modified {{w|Boeing X-37|X-37B space shuttle}}<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard, 2013/11/10]</ref> and a double-barreled blaster that can be wielded by any larger figure with [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]].

: As a [[campaign item]], this toy was available at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores starting in August 2014 (and lasting "until supplies run out") with the purchase of 3,000 yen of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Lost Age]]'' product.

: Astrotrain was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Cybaxx (SG)|Cybaxx]]. The mold was also used to make ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Boltax (G1)#Combiner Wars|Cybaxx]] and [[Spacewarp#Combiner Wars|Spacewarp]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
{{anchor|Platinum}}
[[File:Platinum-edition-g1-astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Arson trait.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Triple Changers''' (Platinum Edition, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

:Part of a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Platinum|Blitzwing]] released under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, this reissue of Astrotrain features an unprecedented orange, white, and blue color scheme. The exact inspiration for this deco is unknown, with the currently prevalent theory being that it's supposedly an homage to ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|Victory]]'' [[Machtackle]]'s colors.

:This set was officially an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In the United Kingdom, it was available via A1Toys.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Star Dasher]] in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
{{anchor|SDCC2015}}
[[File:KreO-Toy AstrotrainClass85.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|As close as we'll get to an Action Master Astrotrain, at least officially.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'' '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Designated Driver
:*''Accessories'': Long rifle

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Astrotrain is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection (which makes his parts largely incompatible with prior years' Kreons). His coloration is based on the [[#Generation 1|original Astrotrain toy prototype pictured in catalogs]], being mostly gray with a yellow visor, though his chest [[tampograph]]'s linework has the cartoon model's folded-away tailfin-chestplate.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Class of '85 Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|TitansReturn}}
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week
 A rocket man, a rocket man...'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Darkmoon & Astrotrain''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, [[Darkmoon]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]], Astrotrain can transform from robot to shuttle to armored train and back. He comes with [[Darkmoon]], a [[Titan Master]] figure that can transform from a robot into his head (but any [[Titan Master]]-class figure is compatible). Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager-class figures, he has spring-loaded parts designed to "bulk up" his head; in his case, a pair of pylons that pop up on either side of his head, replicating the shoulder "landing gear" on his original Generation 1 character model. Like Sentinel, the train engine ends ''can'' be used as feet, but they sit at an awkward angle that makes it hard for Astrotrain to stand upright. His two guns can combine to form one larger weapon which Darkmoon (or any Titan Master) can operate in robot mode, The largest of the two can be piloted by any Titan Master figure in both modes. His guns also attach to form his Vehicle mode weapons. In Australia and some Asian countries, Astrotrain and his wavemate Alpha Trion were prominent shelfwarmers.

:Unfortunately, due to being used for transformation, the port for the collector display stand on his two-piece rear waist tends to be misaligned, and the hole is not shallow enough to fully secure its connection.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:This mold also served as the model for the [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] in the [[Primus Vanguard]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG40-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Art or satin.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG40'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2017
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Astrotrain is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' mold]] in a cartoon-based deco, with the front shuttle and the train sections possessing paint operations to evoke the cockpit windows.

:The other side of his instructions features [[LG40 Astrotrain|the 40th ''Legends'' bonus edition manga]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
{{anchor|Siege}}
[[File:WFC-Siege-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Rat or saint.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S51'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-47'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 28]], [[2020]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''IONICDISPLACER'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain is a heavily-cartoon-inspired figure that transforms from robot to either a space shuttle or steam locomotive (not a modern locomotive like every toy of his since the original). Despite being released in the ''Siege'' line, his alternate modes are clearly styled after Earth vehicles. This, together with his [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatibility, makes it seem a lot like he was designed with ''Earthrise'' in mind, and indeed his toy later received a straight rerelease in that line. He features the trademark ''Siege'' "battle damage" paint applications on his legs, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:As with other Leader Class figures in the line, Astrotrain himself is roughly Voyager-sized, with his accessories accounting for the rest of the pricepoint. In addition to five [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons (including one based on his original toy's blaster), which can be combined to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon", he includes a tender large enough to store all five weapons inside. The tender can be converted into a small launch pad base (designed as a treaded crawler vehicle with two cabs) for his shuttle mode. The launch pad features a pair of A.I.R. Lock System connectors, but unfortunately doesn't seem able to unfold flat as designed. It can also turn into a weapons rack, which can be mounted on Astrotrain's back in robot mode, with a pair of foot pads for extra stability since the backpack makes Astrotrain ''incredibly'' back-heavy.

:The toy's coloration, with mostly-grey wings rather than the purple on his final model; is seemingly based on either a [[:File:AstrotrainTakeover.jpg|pre-final character model]] that was used in the G1 cartoon episode "[[Triple Takeover]]" or [[Miscolorings based on the Generation 1 cartoon|a fan coloring]] of his pre-final model sheet that also features a cartoon screen captured-head that became popular online.

:Astrotrain was redecoed (with a new head) to ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Galaxy Shuttle#Legacy|Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1Astrotrain.jpeg|thumb|upright=1|A trio rants.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''Accessory'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was reissued in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' series, announced for Spring 2020 but unexpectedly hitting store shelves in December 2019. This was the first Astrotrain reissue to feature the color scheme of the original Hasbro-release toy—though the purple plastic is noticeably darker on this version. Plus, his [[rubsign]] uses the new style, with a highly reflective silver border and a solid-red symbol.

: Like all ''Vintage G1'' releases, Astrotrain was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:WFC-E12 Astrotrain Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Train, sorta.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E12
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad, decoder

:Astrotrain's [[A.I.R. Lock System]]-compatible base connectors saw him get a [[package refresh]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' line with no changes save for his box being updated. Even the flawed hinge in the coal tender was retained without any changes, preventing it from properly assuming launchpad mode.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Astrotrain's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Astrotrain's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Caminus (planet)|CAMINUS]]".
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Titan roars.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Triple Takeover''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2025
:*''Accessories'': 3 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released a part of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Astrotrain is a redeco of his ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' figure in "[[Triple Takeover]]"-accurate colors, cast in brighter and more saturated colors as well as using the nonfinal wing deco utilized for that episode. The ''Siege'' version's tender/launchpad, gatling gun, and missile pod are omitted for this release, leaving Astrotrain armed only with his ionic displacer rifle and a pair of symmetrical blasters.

:Unfortunately, repeatedly transforming Astrotrain into either of his vehicle modes will inevitably cause the paint on his toes to become scratched or chipped, as they fit ''extremely tightly'' into the divots on his shins when folded up for transformation.

:Astrotrain is packaged with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Starscream]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Blitzwing]].

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|300px|He had to jettison some weight. Just... not like that.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, 3 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]], 1 steam plume effect
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[February 15]], [[2026]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmCVek3P2uE Every TRANSFORMERS Reveal from New York Toy Fair 2026] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Astrotrain is designed with a higher emphasis on animation accuracy and, unlike the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' mold]], is a full-sized Leader Class figure rather than being a Voyager-ish figure with extra accessories. His deco is faithful to his final cartoon colors, with his wings being fully purple, though unfortunately the red "fins" on his abs are missing due to the part being cast in [[unpaintable plastic]]. His tailfin can be reconfigured to open on his chest like on the [[#The Transformers|original toy]], but the molded detailing resembling the toy's stickers are unpainted.

:Astrotrain transforms into his usual space shuttle and steam locomotive modes. The shuttle's proportions hew closer to that of a real shuttle, omitting the boxy locomotive-shaped kibble from his cartoon model. On the other hand, the locomotive mode is much more cartoon-accurate than prior toys. It features working coupling rods on his wheels, and the back of the locomotive can open as shown in the movie, though he has no actual interior. He can be displayed with the various [[Slug figure#War for Cybertron Trilogy|minifigures]] released during the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to recreate the boarding scene.

:He comes with two blasters, one based on his [[Ionic displacer rifle]] and the other on his cartoon blaster. Also included are 3 pink blast effects for use with his weapons or vehicle mode thrusters, and ''very'' long steam effect part for his funnel in his locomotive mode. His hands are articulated to allow him to hold Starscream's crown in order to recreate the coronation scene.

:Unfortunately, the [[stock photography]] for his robot and and locomotive modes are badly mistranformed, with his neck and chest panels clearly not being folded down properly and the back half of the train not being fully collapsed.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy number:'' '''38'''

:[[Decoy]] Astrotrain is a small, purple rubber figure made available with certain toys in the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]].

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

===Boss Original Figure===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Boss Original Figure, 2008)

:Released in a line of PVC figures available exclusively with containers of [[Boss Coffee]], this version of Astrotrain is rendered in grey and violet.

===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4CaptainAstrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starring Steve Carrell. Coming soon to ''Netflix''.]]
*'''Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T52'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is one of 52 character cards released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:The card's Bot Mode artwork is reused from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain toy, while both Alt Modes receive original artwork, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Marcus Reyno]].

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is notable as being the first character in the game with the <nowiki>''Train''</nowiki> trait. Due to the game's cancellation, he remains the only train in the game.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Astrotrain is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike the first-series figures, both of his hands are open to hold his weapon accessory.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Astrotrain comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Astrotrain was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Broadside and Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Broadside & Astrotrain Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''39 & 40'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and Astrotrain along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#40|Translation of Astrotrain's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Pop!''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2024)
**''ID number:'' '''133'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment in celebration of the 40 years of the franchise, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Astrotrain is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy in white and purple colors.
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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-06-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|250px|Jettisoned a bit too much weight.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 06 - Brutal Fang'''
:*''Pull Rate'': 1/12
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

:Sold as part of [[Blokees]]' 6th wave of Defender Version blind-boxed kits, this Astrotrain is a 2.2-inch (5.5 cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy/Shining'' Version kits, but still articulated.

:Like most of the larger Galaxy/Shining Version kits, Astrotrain features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.

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==Notes==
*Given the timing, the Generation 1 Astrotrain was probably an asset carried over from the [[Diaclone#Posthumous Diaclone|scrapped 1985 range]] of the [[pre-Transformer]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline. Evidence also suggests fellow ''Transformers'' character [[Octane#Notes|Octane]] shares this origin.

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Decepticons]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Astrotrain (G1)/toys

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Repersonne: /* War for Cybertron: Siege */

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[[File:G1 boxart Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|What's the purpose of possessing Astrotrain?|thumb]]

'''Astrotrain''' can transport all his trainload of toys around!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And then I transform into a train and a rocket and a Transformer again... (''Hasbro version shown'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1985]] / [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original US ''Transformers'' toyline]] (first in European and Japanese markets), Astrotrain can transform into either a black-and-purple {{w|JNR Class D51}} steam locomotive or an off-white-and-purple {{w|Space Shuttle orbiter}}. The train mode can roll on wide-ish toy train tracks, but it can’t turn corners very well. Astrotrain was one of the earliest ''Transformers'' toys to feature [[ball joint]]s for his shoulders, a decade before they became a design standard.

:[[File:Astrotraincatalog.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|left|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Blitzwing]] called. He wants his weapons back.]]

: Takara's 1985 release of Astrotrain had a color scheme based upon the real-life versions of the vehicles he transformed into, with a white-and-black Space Shuttle mode (complete with [[NASA]] decals!) and a near-wholly-black steam locomotive. In 1986, Takara re-released Astrotrain, this time in his US toy colors.

{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain_japanese_toy.jpg‎|upright=1.15|thumb|(''Takara version shown'')]]

: Like [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#The Transformers|several]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|other]] [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#The Transformers|toys]] from Generation 1, [[Hasbro]]'s [[catalog]]s<ref name="catalogs">[http://www.botchthecrab.com/gallery.asp?gallery=10 Transformers catalogs] at Botchthecrab.com. ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes are depicted in both the 1985 and 1986 US catalogs and in the 1985 UK catalog.</ref><ref name="tf85">[https://imgur.com/a/lOw2Y Toy Fair 1985 catalog] that depicts ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes.</ref><ref name="origin">[http://tfsource.com/blog/origin-of-the-species-part-3/ "Origin of the Species, Part 3"] at the TFScource blog, featuring a scan from the 1985 Milton Bradley catalog that also depicts the ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain prototypes.</ref> depict [[prototype]]s that differ from the final product: Not only do the prototypes sport a gray and purple color scheme (which served as the basis for the color scheme used in the cartoon), they also have several notable sculpting and tooling differences compared to the production version; namely, arms that extend on a slide joint, different feet, and a different head sculpt that was also used as the basis for his [[character model]]. In the US and UK catalogs, he was even shown with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]]'s weapons, whereas in the European [[Milton Bradley]] catalog, he sported different decals compared to stickers used for the final toy. The resin hardcopy prototypes didn't actually transform; instead, separate prototypes existed for each mode.<ref name="animeastro">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html Original Astrotrain prototype at TF-1.com]</ref> The [[stock photography|stock photos]] of Astrotrain on the toy's [[packaging]], on the other hand, depict the final toy's sculpt in its (mostly) final colors, even though the center of the helmet is painted yellow instead of red. The same near-final prototype was also featured in the 1985 J.C. Penney wish book.<ref name="1985wish">[http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0969/ 1985 J.C. Penney wish book] at X-Entertainment.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was re-released with his original U.S. color scheme in the [[Classics (Europe)|European/Australian ''Classics'' series]] in 1991. Near as can be told, there are no notable differences between this and the original release.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''11'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:In 2004, Takara reissued Astrotrain in his original Japanese white and black color scheme as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. The "[[NASA]]" stickers were changed to "ASTR".

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Astrotrain_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Astrotrain at TF-1.com]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
{{anchor|Exclusive}}
[[File:Takara-collectors-edition-astrotrain-proto-colors.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Don't laugh, or he'll become a pain train.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain Proto Color Version''' (Triple Changer, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Often referred to as "Anime Astrotrain" by collectors, this version sports a color scheme based on the original prototype mentioned above, though the gray plastic is brighter than on the actual prototype, and the hue for the purple parts leans more towards red than blue.

: He was [[exclusive]]ly available from [[e-HOBBY]] and released as a ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' companion to ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue (see above). The toys shipped out in January.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain Proto Color Version at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html More information on Anime Astrotrain (and the original Astrotrain prototype) at TF-1.com]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:Commemorative Astrotrain 2005 2012.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Something for the variant collectors.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain/Decepticon Astrotrain''' (Commemorative Series IX, [[2005]]/[[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:Following the Japanese reissue, Hasbro intended to make Astrotrain (retaining his previously Japanese market-only colors) available in the United States as well as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in 2004. However, [[Toys"R"Us]] (who had carried the ''Commemorative Series'' figures as exclusives) decided to discontinue the line due to low sales, and even though [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Commemorative Series|Ricochet]], the other ''Commemorative Series IX'' figure besides Astrotrain, still managed to get released, Astrotrain was not.

:Since considerable quantities of Astrotrain had already been produced, Hasbro decided to make the figure available through their newly-launched [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website, serving as a test to see whether exclusives were a viable option for the store. In addition, Astrotrain was also released in Australia (where the ''Commemorative Series'' had previously also been exclusive to Toys"R"Us) as a [[Kmart]] exclusive, for a deep discount price. Despite being an exclusive, he could also be found clogging up shelves in smaller, privately owned toy shops.

:In 2012, several ''Commemorative Series'' figures, among them Astrotrain, were re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging that (in Astrotrain's case, at least) lacked the "Commemorative Series IX" label, saw his name changed to "Decepticon Astrotrain", had the box next to his name that contains the text "Decepticon Triple Changer" reduced in size and "Triple Changer" changed from uppercase to mixed case, updated the Hasbro logo to the then-current version, added a "choking hazard" safety warning label and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation above the product code number.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:ClassicsAstrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and a rocket and a train and a Transformer and man it's hard work!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Astrotrain, like much of the ''Classics'' line, is an extensive update of the original Astrotrain design based heavily upon his cartoon appearances and using modern toy engineering techniques. He still transforms into a spaceship resembling a NASA Space Shuttle, but with two [[kibble|rather obvious]] locomotive front halves on the sides of the rear hull. Instead of a steam locomotive, his secondary [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is a {{w|Tsubame (train)|Tsubame}} {{w|800 Series Shinkansen|800}} bullet train. His [[robot mode]] is based heavily upon his Generation 1 cartoon animation model design, and is armed with a large purple laser rifle similar to the original toy's rifle (the side of the rifle has a [[Mini-Con]] shaped port on it, if one chooses to do it). However, purple highlights aside, his deco's color scheme is predominantly based on the original Takara toy. The shuttle nosecone folding onto the legs is based on ''Jet Granbird'' from ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Fighter of the Sun Fighbird]]'', which was also co-designed by [[Takashi Kunihiro]].

:A design fluke that was acknowledged on Hasbro's official Transformers website allows Astrotrain to connect to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] or his redecos, ''Cybertron'' Sky Shadow or [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie toyline]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Jetstorm]], via his landing gear. (Coincidentally, Jetfire's alternate mode is based on a Ukrainian Antonov An-225 Mriya, which was used to transport the Buran orbiter, the Soviet [[knockoff|counterpart]] of the NASA Space Shuttle, on its back.)

:As with most ''Classics'' toys, he has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Shouki#Generations|Shouki]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Classics'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Bumblebee and Astrotrain''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: Astrotrain was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#BumblebeeAstrotrain2Pack|Bumblebee]]. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases. This value pack was found in Australia.
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''One man on a lonely platform One case sitting by his side Two eyes staring cold and silent 
Shows fear as he turns to hide Ah, ah, we fade to grey!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:In 2008, ''Classics'' Astrotrain was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. The figure was extensively redecoed into a dark grey and purple colour scheme based on the character’s appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. Instead of the Hasbro ''Classics'' release's rubsign, he has two Decepticon sigils tampographed onto his wings. All ''Henkei'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, and Astrotrain is no exception: the trim of his chestplate and engine array are vacuumized purple, with the engines themselves left as unpainted silver chrome.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Specialist-Decepticons-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We need to use at least one pic of this mold to give credit to the designers for not just going the lazy route and using the same nose/cockpit section for both altmodes.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Specialist: Decepticons''' (Multi-pack, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March 25]], 2014
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:This release of Astrotrain looks superficially similar to the ''Henkei'' version, but saturated with metallic paint and with some deco changes, most conspicuous in train mode. It was sold as part of a Hasbro Asia-[[exclusive]] [[giftset]] along with metallic-painted redecoes of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Galvatron]] and [[Octane#Generations|Octane]].
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
[[File:AOE-toy Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain ''' (Limited Micron, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 8]], 2014

: Astrotrain is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]] cast in clear-purple plastic, transforming from a robot into both a modified {{w|Boeing X-37|X-37B space shuttle}}<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard, 2013/11/10]</ref> and a double-barreled blaster that can be wielded by any larger figure with [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]].

: As a [[campaign item]], this toy was available at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores starting in August 2014 (and lasting "until supplies run out") with the purchase of 3,000 yen of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Lost Age]]'' product.

: Astrotrain was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Cybaxx (SG)|Cybaxx]]. The mold was also used to make ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Boltax (G1)#Combiner Wars|Cybaxx]] and [[Spacewarp#Combiner Wars|Spacewarp]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
{{anchor|Platinum}}
[[File:Platinum-edition-g1-astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Arson trait.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Triple Changers''' (Platinum Edition, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

:Part of a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Platinum|Blitzwing]] released under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, this reissue of Astrotrain features an unprecedented orange, white, and blue color scheme. The exact inspiration for this deco is unknown, with the currently prevalent theory being that it's supposedly an homage to ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|Victory]]'' [[Machtackle]]'s colors.

:This set was officially an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In the United Kingdom, it was available via A1Toys.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Star Dasher]] in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
{{anchor|SDCC2015}}
[[File:KreO-Toy AstrotrainClass85.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|As close as we'll get to an Action Master Astrotrain, at least officially.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'' '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Designated Driver
:*''Accessories'': Long rifle

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Astrotrain is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection (which makes his parts largely incompatible with prior years' Kreons). His coloration is based on the [[#Generation 1|original Astrotrain toy prototype pictured in catalogs]], being mostly gray with a yellow visor, though his chest [[tampograph]]'s linework has the cartoon model's folded-away tailfin-chestplate.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Class of '85 Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|TitansReturn}}
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week
 A rocket man, a rocket man...'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Darkmoon & Astrotrain''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, [[Darkmoon]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]], Astrotrain can transform from robot to shuttle to armored train and back. He comes with [[Darkmoon]], a [[Titan Master]] figure that can transform from a robot into his head (but any [[Titan Master]]-class figure is compatible). Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager-class figures, he has spring-loaded parts designed to "bulk up" his head; in his case, a pair of pylons that pop up on either side of his head, replicating the shoulder "landing gear" on his original Generation 1 character model. Like Sentinel, the train engine ends ''can'' be used as feet, but they sit at an awkward angle that makes it hard for Astrotrain to stand upright. His two guns can combine to form one larger weapon which Darkmoon (or any Titan Master) can operate in robot mode, The largest of the two can be piloted by any Titan Master figure in both modes. His guns also attach to form his Vehicle mode weapons. In Australia and some Asian countries, Astrotrain and his wavemate Alpha Trion were prominent shelfwarmers.

:Unfortunately, due to being used for transformation, the port for the collector display stand on his two-piece rear waist tends to be misaligned, and the hole is not shallow enough to fully secure its connection.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:This mold also served as the model for the [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] in the [[Primus Vanguard]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG40-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And a fancy rocket, and a fancy battle train, and back to fancy robot. I'm super fancy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG40'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2017
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Astrotrain is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' mold]] in a cartoon-based deco, with the front shuttle and the train sections possessing paint operations to evoke the cockpit windows.

:The other side of his instructions features [[LG40 Astrotrain|the 40th ''Legends'' bonus edition manga]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
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[[File:WFC-Siege-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Rat or saint.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S51'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-47'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 28]], [[2020]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''IONICDISPLACER'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain is a heavily-cartoon-inspired figure that transforms from robot to either a space shuttle or steam locomotive (not a modern locomotive like every toy of his since the original). Despite being released in the ''Siege'' line, his alternate modes are clearly styled after Earth vehicles. This, together with his [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatibility, makes it seem a lot like he was designed with ''Earthrise'' in mind, and indeed his toy later received a straight rerelease in that line. He features the trademark ''Siege'' "battle damage" paint applications on his legs, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:As with other Leader Class figures in the line, Astrotrain himself is roughly Voyager-sized, with his accessories accounting for the rest of the pricepoint. In addition to five [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons (including one based on his original toy's blaster), which can be combined to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon", he includes a tender large enough to store all five weapons inside. The tender can be converted into a small launch pad base (designed as a treaded crawler vehicle with two cabs) for his shuttle mode. The launch pad features a pair of A.I.R. Lock System connectors, but unfortunately doesn't seem able to unfold flat as designed. It can also turn into a weapons rack, which can be mounted on Astrotrain's back in robot mode, with a pair of foot pads for extra stability since the backpack makes Astrotrain ''incredibly'' back-heavy.

:The toy's coloration, with mostly-grey wings rather than the purple on his final model; is seemingly based on either a [[:File:AstrotrainTakeover.jpg|pre-final character model]] that was used in the G1 cartoon episode "[[Triple Takeover]]" or [[Miscolorings based on the Generation 1 cartoon|a fan coloring]] of his pre-final model sheet that also features a cartoon screen captured-head that became popular online.

:Astrotrain was redecoed (with a new head) to ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Galaxy Shuttle#Legacy|Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1Astrotrain.jpeg|thumb|upright=1|A trio rants.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''Accessory'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was reissued in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' series, announced for Spring 2020 but unexpectedly hitting store shelves in December 2019. This was the first Astrotrain reissue to feature the color scheme of the original Hasbro-release toy—though the purple plastic is noticeably darker on this version. Plus, his [[rubsign]] uses the new style, with a highly reflective silver border and a solid-red symbol.

: Like all ''Vintage G1'' releases, Astrotrain was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:WFC-E12 Astrotrain Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Train, sorta.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E12
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad, decoder

:Astrotrain's [[A.I.R. Lock System]]-compatible base connectors saw him get a [[package refresh]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' line with no changes save for his box being updated. Even the flawed hinge in the coal tender was retained without any changes, preventing it from properly assuming launchpad mode.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Astrotrain's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Astrotrain's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Caminus (planet)|CAMINUS]]".
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Titan roars.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Triple Takeover''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2025
:*''Accessories'': 3 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released a part of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Astrotrain is a redeco of his ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' figure in "[[Triple Takeover]]"-accurate colors, cast in brighter and more saturated colors as well as using the nonfinal wing deco utilized for that episode. The ''Siege'' version's tender/launchpad, gatling gun, and missile pod are omitted for this release, leaving Astrotrain armed only with his ionic displacer rifle and a pair of symmetrical blasters.

:Unfortunately, repeatedly transforming Astrotrain into either of his vehicle modes will inevitably cause the paint on his toes to become scratched or chipped, as they fit ''extremely tightly'' into the divots on his shins when folded up for transformation.

:Astrotrain is packaged with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Starscream]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Blitzwing]].

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|300px|He had to jettison some weight. Just... not like that.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, 3 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]], 1 steam plume effect
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[February 15]], [[2026]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmCVek3P2uE Every TRANSFORMERS Reveal from New York Toy Fair 2026] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Astrotrain is designed with a higher emphasis on animation accuracy and, unlike the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' mold]], is a full-sized Leader Class figure rather than being a Voyager-ish figure with extra accessories. His deco is faithful to his final cartoon colors, with his wings being fully purple, though unfortunately the red "fins" on his abs are missing due to the part being cast in [[unpaintable plastic]]. His tailfin can be reconfigured to open on his chest like on the [[#The Transformers|original toy]], but the molded detailing resembling the toy's stickers are unpainted.

:Astrotrain transforms into his usual space shuttle and steam locomotive modes. The shuttle's proportions hew closer to that of a real shuttle, omitting the boxy locomotive-shaped kibble from his cartoon model. On the other hand, the locomotive mode is much more cartoon-accurate than prior toys. It features working coupling rods on his wheels, and the back of the locomotive can open as shown in the movie, though he has no actual interior. He can be displayed with the various [[Slug figure#War for Cybertron Trilogy|minifigures]] released during the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to recreate the boarding scene.

:He comes with two blasters, one based on his [[Ionic displacer rifle]] and the other on his cartoon blaster. Also included are 3 pink blast effects for use with his weapons or vehicle mode thrusters, and ''very'' long steam effect part for his funnel in his locomotive mode. His hands are articulated to allow him to hold Starscream's crown in order to recreate the coronation scene.

:Unfortunately, the [[stock photography]] for his robot and and locomotive modes are badly mistranformed, with his neck and chest panels clearly not being folded down properly and the back half of the train not being fully collapsed.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy number:'' '''38'''

:[[Decoy]] Astrotrain is a small, purple rubber figure made available with certain toys in the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]].

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

===Boss Original Figure===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Boss Original Figure, 2008)

:Released in a line of PVC figures available exclusively with containers of [[Boss Coffee]], this version of Astrotrain is rendered in grey and violet.

===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4CaptainAstrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starring Steve Carrell. Coming soon to ''Netflix''.]]
*'''Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T52'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is one of 52 character cards released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:The card's Bot Mode artwork is reused from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain toy, while both Alt Modes receive original artwork, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Marcus Reyno]].

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is notable as being the first character in the game with the <nowiki>''Train''</nowiki> trait. Due to the game's cancellation, he remains the only train in the game.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Astrotrain is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike the first-series figures, both of his hands are open to hold his weapon accessory.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Astrotrain comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Astrotrain was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Broadside and Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Broadside & Astrotrain Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''39 & 40'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and Astrotrain along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#40|Translation of Astrotrain's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Pop!''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2024)
**''ID number:'' '''133'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment in celebration of the 40 years of the franchise, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Astrotrain is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy in white and purple colors.
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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-06-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|250px|Jettisoned a bit too much weight.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 06 - Brutal Fang'''
:*''Pull Rate'': 1/12
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

:Sold as part of [[Blokees]]' 6th wave of Defender Version blind-boxed kits, this Astrotrain is a 2.2-inch (5.5 cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy/Shining'' Version kits, but still articulated.

:Like most of the larger Galaxy/Shining Version kits, Astrotrain features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.

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==Notes==
*Given the timing, the Generation 1 Astrotrain was probably an asset carried over from the [[Diaclone#Posthumous Diaclone|scrapped 1985 range]] of the [[pre-Transformer]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline. Evidence also suggests fellow ''Transformers'' character [[Octane#Notes|Octane]] shares this origin.

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
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Astrotrain (G1)/toys

2026-03-19T01:01:50Z

Repersonne: /* Vintage G1 */

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[[File:G1 boxart Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|What's the purpose of possessing Astrotrain?|thumb]]

'''Astrotrain''' can transport all his trainload of toys around!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And then I transform into a train and a rocket and a Transformer again... (''Hasbro version shown'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1985]] / [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original US ''Transformers'' toyline]] (first in European and Japanese markets), Astrotrain can transform into either a black-and-purple {{w|JNR Class D51}} steam locomotive or an off-white-and-purple {{w|Space Shuttle orbiter}}. The train mode can roll on wide-ish toy train tracks, but it can’t turn corners very well. Astrotrain was one of the earliest ''Transformers'' toys to feature [[ball joint]]s for his shoulders, a decade before they became a design standard.

:[[File:Astrotraincatalog.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|left|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Blitzwing]] called. He wants his weapons back.]]

: Takara's 1985 release of Astrotrain had a color scheme based upon the real-life versions of the vehicles he transformed into, with a white-and-black Space Shuttle mode (complete with [[NASA]] decals!) and a near-wholly-black steam locomotive. In 1986, Takara re-released Astrotrain, this time in his US toy colors.

{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain_japanese_toy.jpg‎|upright=1.15|thumb|(''Takara version shown'')]]

: Like [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#The Transformers|several]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|other]] [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#The Transformers|toys]] from Generation 1, [[Hasbro]]'s [[catalog]]s<ref name="catalogs">[http://www.botchthecrab.com/gallery.asp?gallery=10 Transformers catalogs] at Botchthecrab.com. ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes are depicted in both the 1985 and 1986 US catalogs and in the 1985 UK catalog.</ref><ref name="tf85">[https://imgur.com/a/lOw2Y Toy Fair 1985 catalog] that depicts ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes.</ref><ref name="origin">[http://tfsource.com/blog/origin-of-the-species-part-3/ "Origin of the Species, Part 3"] at the TFScource blog, featuring a scan from the 1985 Milton Bradley catalog that also depicts the ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain prototypes.</ref> depict [[prototype]]s that differ from the final product: Not only do the prototypes sport a gray and purple color scheme (which served as the basis for the color scheme used in the cartoon), they also have several notable sculpting and tooling differences compared to the production version; namely, arms that extend on a slide joint, different feet, and a different head sculpt that was also used as the basis for his [[character model]]. In the US and UK catalogs, he was even shown with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]]'s weapons, whereas in the European [[Milton Bradley]] catalog, he sported different decals compared to stickers used for the final toy. The resin hardcopy prototypes didn't actually transform; instead, separate prototypes existed for each mode.<ref name="animeastro">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html Original Astrotrain prototype at TF-1.com]</ref> The [[stock photography|stock photos]] of Astrotrain on the toy's [[packaging]], on the other hand, depict the final toy's sculpt in its (mostly) final colors, even though the center of the helmet is painted yellow instead of red. The same near-final prototype was also featured in the 1985 J.C. Penney wish book.<ref name="1985wish">[http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0969/ 1985 J.C. Penney wish book] at X-Entertainment.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was re-released with his original U.S. color scheme in the [[Classics (Europe)|European/Australian ''Classics'' series]] in 1991. Near as can be told, there are no notable differences between this and the original release.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''11'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:In 2004, Takara reissued Astrotrain in his original Japanese white and black color scheme as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. The "[[NASA]]" stickers were changed to "ASTR".

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Astrotrain_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Astrotrain at TF-1.com]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
{{anchor|Exclusive}}
[[File:Takara-collectors-edition-astrotrain-proto-colors.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Don't laugh, or he'll become a pain train.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain Proto Color Version''' (Triple Changer, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Often referred to as "Anime Astrotrain" by collectors, this version sports a color scheme based on the original prototype mentioned above, though the gray plastic is brighter than on the actual prototype, and the hue for the purple parts leans more towards red than blue.

: He was [[exclusive]]ly available from [[e-HOBBY]] and released as a ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' companion to ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue (see above). The toys shipped out in January.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain Proto Color Version at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html More information on Anime Astrotrain (and the original Astrotrain prototype) at TF-1.com]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:Commemorative Astrotrain 2005 2012.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Something for the variant collectors.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain/Decepticon Astrotrain''' (Commemorative Series IX, [[2005]]/[[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:Following the Japanese reissue, Hasbro intended to make Astrotrain (retaining his previously Japanese market-only colors) available in the United States as well as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in 2004. However, [[Toys"R"Us]] (who had carried the ''Commemorative Series'' figures as exclusives) decided to discontinue the line due to low sales, and even though [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Commemorative Series|Ricochet]], the other ''Commemorative Series IX'' figure besides Astrotrain, still managed to get released, Astrotrain was not.

:Since considerable quantities of Astrotrain had already been produced, Hasbro decided to make the figure available through their newly-launched [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website, serving as a test to see whether exclusives were a viable option for the store. In addition, Astrotrain was also released in Australia (where the ''Commemorative Series'' had previously also been exclusive to Toys"R"Us) as a [[Kmart]] exclusive, for a deep discount price. Despite being an exclusive, he could also be found clogging up shelves in smaller, privately owned toy shops.

:In 2012, several ''Commemorative Series'' figures, among them Astrotrain, were re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging that (in Astrotrain's case, at least) lacked the "Commemorative Series IX" label, saw his name changed to "Decepticon Astrotrain", had the box next to his name that contains the text "Decepticon Triple Changer" reduced in size and "Triple Changer" changed from uppercase to mixed case, updated the Hasbro logo to the then-current version, added a "choking hazard" safety warning label and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation above the product code number.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:ClassicsAstrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and a rocket and a train and a Transformer and man it's hard work!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Astrotrain, like much of the ''Classics'' line, is an extensive update of the original Astrotrain design based heavily upon his cartoon appearances and using modern toy engineering techniques. He still transforms into a spaceship resembling a NASA Space Shuttle, but with two [[kibble|rather obvious]] locomotive front halves on the sides of the rear hull. Instead of a steam locomotive, his secondary [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is a {{w|Tsubame (train)|Tsubame}} {{w|800 Series Shinkansen|800}} bullet train. His [[robot mode]] is based heavily upon his Generation 1 cartoon animation model design, and is armed with a large purple laser rifle similar to the original toy's rifle (the side of the rifle has a [[Mini-Con]] shaped port on it, if one chooses to do it). However, purple highlights aside, his deco's color scheme is predominantly based on the original Takara toy. The shuttle nosecone folding onto the legs is based on ''Jet Granbird'' from ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Fighter of the Sun Fighbird]]'', which was also co-designed by [[Takashi Kunihiro]].

:A design fluke that was acknowledged on Hasbro's official Transformers website allows Astrotrain to connect to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] or his redecos, ''Cybertron'' Sky Shadow or [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie toyline]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Jetstorm]], via his landing gear. (Coincidentally, Jetfire's alternate mode is based on a Ukrainian Antonov An-225 Mriya, which was used to transport the Buran orbiter, the Soviet [[knockoff|counterpart]] of the NASA Space Shuttle, on its back.)

:As with most ''Classics'' toys, he has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Shouki#Generations|Shouki]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Classics'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Bumblebee and Astrotrain''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: Astrotrain was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#BumblebeeAstrotrain2Pack|Bumblebee]]. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases. This value pack was found in Australia.
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''One man on a lonely platform One case sitting by his side Two eyes staring cold and silent 
Shows fear as he turns to hide Ah, ah, we fade to grey!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:In 2008, ''Classics'' Astrotrain was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. The figure was extensively redecoed into a dark grey and purple colour scheme based on the character’s appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. Instead of the Hasbro ''Classics'' release's rubsign, he has two Decepticon sigils tampographed onto his wings. All ''Henkei'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, and Astrotrain is no exception: the trim of his chestplate and engine array are vacuumized purple, with the engines themselves left as unpainted silver chrome.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Specialist-Decepticons-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We need to use at least one pic of this mold to give credit to the designers for not just going the lazy route and using the same nose/cockpit section for both altmodes.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Specialist: Decepticons''' (Multi-pack, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March 25]], 2014
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:This release of Astrotrain looks superficially similar to the ''Henkei'' version, but saturated with metallic paint and with some deco changes, most conspicuous in train mode. It was sold as part of a Hasbro Asia-[[exclusive]] [[giftset]] along with metallic-painted redecoes of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Galvatron]] and [[Octane#Generations|Octane]].
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
[[File:AOE-toy Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain ''' (Limited Micron, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 8]], 2014

: Astrotrain is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]] cast in clear-purple plastic, transforming from a robot into both a modified {{w|Boeing X-37|X-37B space shuttle}}<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard, 2013/11/10]</ref> and a double-barreled blaster that can be wielded by any larger figure with [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]].

: As a [[campaign item]], this toy was available at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores starting in August 2014 (and lasting "until supplies run out") with the purchase of 3,000 yen of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Lost Age]]'' product.

: Astrotrain was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Cybaxx (SG)|Cybaxx]]. The mold was also used to make ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Boltax (G1)#Combiner Wars|Cybaxx]] and [[Spacewarp#Combiner Wars|Spacewarp]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
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[[File:Platinum-edition-g1-astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Arson trait.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Triple Changers''' (Platinum Edition, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

:Part of a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Platinum|Blitzwing]] released under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, this reissue of Astrotrain features an unprecedented orange, white, and blue color scheme. The exact inspiration for this deco is unknown, with the currently prevalent theory being that it's supposedly an homage to ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|Victory]]'' [[Machtackle]]'s colors.

:This set was officially an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In the United Kingdom, it was available via A1Toys.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Star Dasher]] in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
{{anchor|SDCC2015}}
[[File:KreO-Toy AstrotrainClass85.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|As close as we'll get to an Action Master Astrotrain, at least officially.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'' '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Designated Driver
:*''Accessories'': Long rifle

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Astrotrain is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection (which makes his parts largely incompatible with prior years' Kreons). His coloration is based on the [[#Generation 1|original Astrotrain toy prototype pictured in catalogs]], being mostly gray with a yellow visor, though his chest [[tampograph]]'s linework has the cartoon model's folded-away tailfin-chestplate.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Class of '85 Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|TitansReturn}}
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week
 A rocket man, a rocket man...'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Darkmoon & Astrotrain''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, [[Darkmoon]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]], Astrotrain can transform from robot to shuttle to armored train and back. He comes with [[Darkmoon]], a [[Titan Master]] figure that can transform from a robot into his head (but any [[Titan Master]]-class figure is compatible). Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager-class figures, he has spring-loaded parts designed to "bulk up" his head; in his case, a pair of pylons that pop up on either side of his head, replicating the shoulder "landing gear" on his original Generation 1 character model. Like Sentinel, the train engine ends ''can'' be used as feet, but they sit at an awkward angle that makes it hard for Astrotrain to stand upright. His two guns can combine to form one larger weapon which Darkmoon (or any Titan Master) can operate in robot mode, The largest of the two can be piloted by any Titan Master figure in both modes. His guns also attach to form his Vehicle mode weapons. In Australia and some Asian countries, Astrotrain and his wavemate Alpha Trion were prominent shelfwarmers.

:Unfortunately, due to being used for transformation, the port for the collector display stand on his two-piece rear waist tends to be misaligned, and the hole is not shallow enough to fully secure its connection.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:This mold also served as the model for the [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] in the [[Primus Vanguard]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG40-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And a fancy rocket, and a fancy battle train, and back to fancy robot. I'm super fancy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG40'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2017
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Astrotrain is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' mold]] in a cartoon-based deco, with the front shuttle and the train sections possessing paint operations to evoke the cockpit windows.

:The other side of his instructions features [[LG40 Astrotrain|the 40th ''Legends'' bonus edition manga]].
{{TRInfinitusMold}}
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
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[[File:WFC-Siege-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Train I ride, sixteen coaches long.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S51'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-47'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 28]], [[2020]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''IONICDISPLACER'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain is a heavily-cartoon-inspired figure that transforms from robot to either a space shuttle or steam locomotive (not a modern locomotive like every toy of his since the original). Despite being released in the ''Siege'' line, his alternate modes are clearly styled after Earth vehicles. This, together with his [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatibility, makes it seem a lot like he was designed with ''Earthrise'' in mind, and indeed his toy later received a straight rerelease in that line. He features the trademark ''Siege'' "battle damage" paint applications on his legs, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:As with other Leader Class figures in the line, Astrotrain himself is roughly Voyager-sized, with his accessories accounting for the rest of the pricepoint. In addition to five [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons (including one based on his original toy's blaster), which can be combined to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon", he includes a tender large enough to store all five weapons inside. The tender can be converted into a small launch pad base (designed as a treaded crawler vehicle with two cabs) for his shuttle mode. The launch pad features a pair of A.I.R. Lock System connectors, but unfortunately doesn't seem able to unfold flat as designed. It can also turn into a weapons rack, which can be mounted on Astrotrain's back in robot mode, with a pair of foot pads for extra stability since the backpack makes Astrotrain ''incredibly'' back-heavy.

:The toy's coloration, with mostly-grey wings rather than the purple on his final model; is seemingly based on either a [[:File:AstrotrainTakeover.jpg|pre-final character model]] that was used in the G1 cartoon episode "[[Triple Takeover]]" or [[Miscolorings based on the Generation 1 cartoon|a fan coloring]] of his pre-final model sheet that also features a cartoon screen captured-head that became popular online.

:Astrotrain was redecoed (with a new head) to ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Galaxy Shuttle#Legacy|Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1Astrotrain.jpeg|thumb|upright=1|A trio rants.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''Accessory'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was reissued in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' series, announced for Spring 2020 but unexpectedly hitting store shelves in December 2019. This was the first Astrotrain reissue to feature the color scheme of the original Hasbro-release toy—though the purple plastic is noticeably darker on this version. Plus, his [[rubsign]] uses the new style, with a highly reflective silver border and a solid-red symbol.

: Like all ''Vintage G1'' releases, Astrotrain was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:WFC-E12 Astrotrain Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Train, sorta.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E12
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad, decoder

:Astrotrain's [[A.I.R. Lock System]]-compatible base connectors saw him get a [[package refresh]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' line with no changes save for his box being updated. Even the flawed hinge in the coal tender was retained without any changes, preventing it from properly assuming launchpad mode.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Astrotrain's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Astrotrain's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Caminus (planet)|CAMINUS]]".
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Titan roars.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Triple Takeover''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2025
:*''Accessories'': 3 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released a part of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Astrotrain is a redeco of his ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' figure in "[[Triple Takeover]]"-accurate colors, cast in brighter and more saturated colors as well as using the nonfinal wing deco utilized for that episode. The ''Siege'' version's tender/launchpad, gatling gun, and missile pod are omitted for this release, leaving Astrotrain armed only with his ionic displacer rifle and a pair of symmetrical blasters.

:Unfortunately, repeatedly transforming Astrotrain into either of his vehicle modes will inevitably cause the paint on his toes to become scratched or chipped, as they fit ''extremely tightly'' into the divots on his shins when folded up for transformation.

:Astrotrain is packaged with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Starscream]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Blitzwing]].

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|300px|He had to jettison some weight. Just... not like that.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, 3 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]], 1 steam plume effect
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[February 15]], [[2026]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmCVek3P2uE Every TRANSFORMERS Reveal from New York Toy Fair 2026] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Astrotrain is designed with a higher emphasis on animation accuracy and, unlike the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' mold]], is a full-sized Leader Class figure rather than being a Voyager-ish figure with extra accessories. His deco is faithful to his final cartoon colors, with his wings being fully purple, though unfortunately the red "fins" on his abs are missing due to the part being cast in [[unpaintable plastic]]. His tailfin can be reconfigured to open on his chest like on the [[#The Transformers|original toy]], but the molded detailing resembling the toy's stickers are unpainted.

:Astrotrain transforms into his usual space shuttle and steam locomotive modes. The shuttle's proportions hew closer to that of a real shuttle, omitting the boxy locomotive-shaped kibble from his cartoon model. On the other hand, the locomotive mode is much more cartoon-accurate than prior toys. It features working coupling rods on his wheels, and the back of the locomotive can open as shown in the movie, though he has no actual interior. He can be displayed with the various [[Slug figure#War for Cybertron Trilogy|minifigures]] released during the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to recreate the boarding scene.

:He comes with two blasters, one based on his [[Ionic displacer rifle]] and the other on his cartoon blaster. Also included are 3 pink blast effects for use with his weapons or vehicle mode thrusters, and ''very'' long steam effect part for his funnel in his locomotive mode. His hands are articulated to allow him to hold Starscream's crown in order to recreate the coronation scene.

:Unfortunately, the [[stock photography]] for his robot and and locomotive modes are badly mistranformed, with his neck and chest panels clearly not being folded down properly and the back half of the train not being fully collapsed.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy number:'' '''38'''

:[[Decoy]] Astrotrain is a small, purple rubber figure made available with certain toys in the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]].

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

===Boss Original Figure===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Boss Original Figure, 2008)

:Released in a line of PVC figures available exclusively with containers of [[Boss Coffee]], this version of Astrotrain is rendered in grey and violet.

===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4CaptainAstrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starring Steve Carrell. Coming soon to ''Netflix''.]]
*'''Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T52'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is one of 52 character cards released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:The card's Bot Mode artwork is reused from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain toy, while both Alt Modes receive original artwork, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Marcus Reyno]].

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is notable as being the first character in the game with the <nowiki>''Train''</nowiki> trait. Due to the game's cancellation, he remains the only train in the game.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Astrotrain is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike the first-series figures, both of his hands are open to hold his weapon accessory.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Astrotrain comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Astrotrain was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Broadside and Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Broadside & Astrotrain Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''39 & 40'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and Astrotrain along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#40|Translation of Astrotrain's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Pop!''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2024)
**''ID number:'' '''133'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment in celebration of the 40 years of the franchise, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Astrotrain is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy in white and purple colors.
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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-06-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|250px|Jettisoned a bit too much weight.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 06 - Brutal Fang'''
:*''Pull Rate'': 1/12
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

:Sold as part of [[Blokees]]' 6th wave of Defender Version blind-boxed kits, this Astrotrain is a 2.2-inch (5.5 cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy/Shining'' Version kits, but still articulated.

:Like most of the larger Galaxy/Shining Version kits, Astrotrain features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.

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==Notes==
*Given the timing, the Generation 1 Astrotrain was probably an asset carried over from the [[Diaclone#Posthumous Diaclone|scrapped 1985 range]] of the [[pre-Transformer]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline. Evidence also suggests fellow ''Transformers'' character [[Octane#Notes|Octane]] shares this origin.

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Decepticons]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Astrotrain (G1)/toys

2026-03-19T01:00:17Z

Repersonne: /* Platinum Edition */

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[[File:G1 boxart Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|What's the purpose of possessing Astrotrain?|thumb]]

'''Astrotrain''' can transport all his trainload of toys around!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And then I transform into a train and a rocket and a Transformer again... (''Hasbro version shown'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1985]] / [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original US ''Transformers'' toyline]] (first in European and Japanese markets), Astrotrain can transform into either a black-and-purple {{w|JNR Class D51}} steam locomotive or an off-white-and-purple {{w|Space Shuttle orbiter}}. The train mode can roll on wide-ish toy train tracks, but it can’t turn corners very well. Astrotrain was one of the earliest ''Transformers'' toys to feature [[ball joint]]s for his shoulders, a decade before they became a design standard.

:[[File:Astrotraincatalog.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|left|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Blitzwing]] called. He wants his weapons back.]]

: Takara's 1985 release of Astrotrain had a color scheme based upon the real-life versions of the vehicles he transformed into, with a white-and-black Space Shuttle mode (complete with [[NASA]] decals!) and a near-wholly-black steam locomotive. In 1986, Takara re-released Astrotrain, this time in his US toy colors.

{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain_japanese_toy.jpg‎|upright=1.15|thumb|(''Takara version shown'')]]

: Like [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#The Transformers|several]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|other]] [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#The Transformers|toys]] from Generation 1, [[Hasbro]]'s [[catalog]]s<ref name="catalogs">[http://www.botchthecrab.com/gallery.asp?gallery=10 Transformers catalogs] at Botchthecrab.com. ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes are depicted in both the 1985 and 1986 US catalogs and in the 1985 UK catalog.</ref><ref name="tf85">[https://imgur.com/a/lOw2Y Toy Fair 1985 catalog] that depicts ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes.</ref><ref name="origin">[http://tfsource.com/blog/origin-of-the-species-part-3/ "Origin of the Species, Part 3"] at the TFScource blog, featuring a scan from the 1985 Milton Bradley catalog that also depicts the ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain prototypes.</ref> depict [[prototype]]s that differ from the final product: Not only do the prototypes sport a gray and purple color scheme (which served as the basis for the color scheme used in the cartoon), they also have several notable sculpting and tooling differences compared to the production version; namely, arms that extend on a slide joint, different feet, and a different head sculpt that was also used as the basis for his [[character model]]. In the US and UK catalogs, he was even shown with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]]'s weapons, whereas in the European [[Milton Bradley]] catalog, he sported different decals compared to stickers used for the final toy. The resin hardcopy prototypes didn't actually transform; instead, separate prototypes existed for each mode.<ref name="animeastro">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html Original Astrotrain prototype at TF-1.com]</ref> The [[stock photography|stock photos]] of Astrotrain on the toy's [[packaging]], on the other hand, depict the final toy's sculpt in its (mostly) final colors, even though the center of the helmet is painted yellow instead of red. The same near-final prototype was also featured in the 1985 J.C. Penney wish book.<ref name="1985wish">[http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0969/ 1985 J.C. Penney wish book] at X-Entertainment.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was re-released with his original U.S. color scheme in the [[Classics (Europe)|European/Australian ''Classics'' series]] in 1991. Near as can be told, there are no notable differences between this and the original release.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''11'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:In 2004, Takara reissued Astrotrain in his original Japanese white and black color scheme as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. The "[[NASA]]" stickers were changed to "ASTR".

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Astrotrain_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Astrotrain at TF-1.com]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
{{anchor|Exclusive}}
[[File:Takara-collectors-edition-astrotrain-proto-colors.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Don't laugh, or he'll become a pain train.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain Proto Color Version''' (Triple Changer, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Often referred to as "Anime Astrotrain" by collectors, this version sports a color scheme based on the original prototype mentioned above, though the gray plastic is brighter than on the actual prototype, and the hue for the purple parts leans more towards red than blue.

: He was [[exclusive]]ly available from [[e-HOBBY]] and released as a ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' companion to ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue (see above). The toys shipped out in January.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain Proto Color Version at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html More information on Anime Astrotrain (and the original Astrotrain prototype) at TF-1.com]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:Commemorative Astrotrain 2005 2012.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Something for the variant collectors.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain/Decepticon Astrotrain''' (Commemorative Series IX, [[2005]]/[[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:Following the Japanese reissue, Hasbro intended to make Astrotrain (retaining his previously Japanese market-only colors) available in the United States as well as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in 2004. However, [[Toys"R"Us]] (who had carried the ''Commemorative Series'' figures as exclusives) decided to discontinue the line due to low sales, and even though [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Commemorative Series|Ricochet]], the other ''Commemorative Series IX'' figure besides Astrotrain, still managed to get released, Astrotrain was not.

:Since considerable quantities of Astrotrain had already been produced, Hasbro decided to make the figure available through their newly-launched [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website, serving as a test to see whether exclusives were a viable option for the store. In addition, Astrotrain was also released in Australia (where the ''Commemorative Series'' had previously also been exclusive to Toys"R"Us) as a [[Kmart]] exclusive, for a deep discount price. Despite being an exclusive, he could also be found clogging up shelves in smaller, privately owned toy shops.

:In 2012, several ''Commemorative Series'' figures, among them Astrotrain, were re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging that (in Astrotrain's case, at least) lacked the "Commemorative Series IX" label, saw his name changed to "Decepticon Astrotrain", had the box next to his name that contains the text "Decepticon Triple Changer" reduced in size and "Triple Changer" changed from uppercase to mixed case, updated the Hasbro logo to the then-current version, added a "choking hazard" safety warning label and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation above the product code number.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:ClassicsAstrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and a rocket and a train and a Transformer and man it's hard work!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Astrotrain, like much of the ''Classics'' line, is an extensive update of the original Astrotrain design based heavily upon his cartoon appearances and using modern toy engineering techniques. He still transforms into a spaceship resembling a NASA Space Shuttle, but with two [[kibble|rather obvious]] locomotive front halves on the sides of the rear hull. Instead of a steam locomotive, his secondary [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is a {{w|Tsubame (train)|Tsubame}} {{w|800 Series Shinkansen|800}} bullet train. His [[robot mode]] is based heavily upon his Generation 1 cartoon animation model design, and is armed with a large purple laser rifle similar to the original toy's rifle (the side of the rifle has a [[Mini-Con]] shaped port on it, if one chooses to do it). However, purple highlights aside, his deco's color scheme is predominantly based on the original Takara toy. The shuttle nosecone folding onto the legs is based on ''Jet Granbird'' from ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Fighter of the Sun Fighbird]]'', which was also co-designed by [[Takashi Kunihiro]].

:A design fluke that was acknowledged on Hasbro's official Transformers website allows Astrotrain to connect to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] or his redecos, ''Cybertron'' Sky Shadow or [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie toyline]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Jetstorm]], via his landing gear. (Coincidentally, Jetfire's alternate mode is based on a Ukrainian Antonov An-225 Mriya, which was used to transport the Buran orbiter, the Soviet [[knockoff|counterpart]] of the NASA Space Shuttle, on its back.)

:As with most ''Classics'' toys, he has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Shouki#Generations|Shouki]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Classics'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Bumblebee and Astrotrain''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: Astrotrain was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#BumblebeeAstrotrain2Pack|Bumblebee]]. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases. This value pack was found in Australia.
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''One man on a lonely platform One case sitting by his side Two eyes staring cold and silent 
Shows fear as he turns to hide Ah, ah, we fade to grey!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:In 2008, ''Classics'' Astrotrain was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. The figure was extensively redecoed into a dark grey and purple colour scheme based on the character’s appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. Instead of the Hasbro ''Classics'' release's rubsign, he has two Decepticon sigils tampographed onto his wings. All ''Henkei'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, and Astrotrain is no exception: the trim of his chestplate and engine array are vacuumized purple, with the engines themselves left as unpainted silver chrome.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Specialist-Decepticons-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We need to use at least one pic of this mold to give credit to the designers for not just going the lazy route and using the same nose/cockpit section for both altmodes.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Specialist: Decepticons''' (Multi-pack, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March 25]], 2014
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:This release of Astrotrain looks superficially similar to the ''Henkei'' version, but saturated with metallic paint and with some deco changes, most conspicuous in train mode. It was sold as part of a Hasbro Asia-[[exclusive]] [[giftset]] along with metallic-painted redecoes of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Galvatron]] and [[Octane#Generations|Octane]].
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
[[File:AOE-toy Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain ''' (Limited Micron, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 8]], 2014

: Astrotrain is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]] cast in clear-purple plastic, transforming from a robot into both a modified {{w|Boeing X-37|X-37B space shuttle}}<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard, 2013/11/10]</ref> and a double-barreled blaster that can be wielded by any larger figure with [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]].

: As a [[campaign item]], this toy was available at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores starting in August 2014 (and lasting "until supplies run out") with the purchase of 3,000 yen of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Lost Age]]'' product.

: Astrotrain was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Cybaxx (SG)|Cybaxx]]. The mold was also used to make ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Boltax (G1)#Combiner Wars|Cybaxx]] and [[Spacewarp#Combiner Wars|Spacewarp]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
{{anchor|Platinum}}
[[File:Platinum-edition-g1-astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Arson trait.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Triple Changers''' (Platinum Edition, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

:Part of a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Platinum|Blitzwing]] released under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, this reissue of Astrotrain features an unprecedented orange, white, and blue color scheme. The exact inspiration for this deco is unknown, with the currently prevalent theory being that it's supposedly an homage to ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|Victory]]'' [[Machtackle]]'s colors.

:This set was officially an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In the United Kingdom, it was available via A1Toys.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Star Dasher]] in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
{{anchor|SDCC2015}}
[[File:KreO-Toy AstrotrainClass85.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|As close as we'll get to an Action Master Astrotrain, at least officially.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'' '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Designated Driver
:*''Accessories'': Long rifle

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Astrotrain is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection (which makes his parts largely incompatible with prior years' Kreons). His coloration is based on the [[#Generation 1|original Astrotrain toy prototype pictured in catalogs]], being mostly gray with a yellow visor, though his chest [[tampograph]]'s linework has the cartoon model's folded-away tailfin-chestplate.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Class of '85 Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|TitansReturn}}
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week
 A rocket man, a rocket man...'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Darkmoon & Astrotrain''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, [[Darkmoon]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]], Astrotrain can transform from robot to shuttle to armored train and back. He comes with [[Darkmoon]], a [[Titan Master]] figure that can transform from a robot into his head (but any [[Titan Master]]-class figure is compatible). Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager-class figures, he has spring-loaded parts designed to "bulk up" his head; in his case, a pair of pylons that pop up on either side of his head, replicating the shoulder "landing gear" on his original Generation 1 character model. Like Sentinel, the train engine ends ''can'' be used as feet, but they sit at an awkward angle that makes it hard for Astrotrain to stand upright. His two guns can combine to form one larger weapon which Darkmoon (or any Titan Master) can operate in robot mode, The largest of the two can be piloted by any Titan Master figure in both modes. His guns also attach to form his Vehicle mode weapons. In Australia and some Asian countries, Astrotrain and his wavemate Alpha Trion were prominent shelfwarmers.

:Unfortunately, due to being used for transformation, the port for the collector display stand on his two-piece rear waist tends to be misaligned, and the hole is not shallow enough to fully secure its connection.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:This mold also served as the model for the [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] in the [[Primus Vanguard]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG40-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And a fancy rocket, and a fancy battle train, and back to fancy robot. I'm super fancy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG40'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2017
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Astrotrain is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' mold]] in a cartoon-based deco, with the front shuttle and the train sections possessing paint operations to evoke the cockpit windows.

:The other side of his instructions features [[LG40 Astrotrain|the 40th ''Legends'' bonus edition manga]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
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[[File:WFC-Siege-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Train I ride, sixteen coaches long.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S51'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-47'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 28]], [[2020]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''IONICDISPLACER'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain is a heavily-cartoon-inspired figure that transforms from robot to either a space shuttle or steam locomotive (not a modern locomotive like every toy of his since the original). Despite being released in the ''Siege'' line, his alternate modes are clearly styled after Earth vehicles. This, together with his [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatibility, makes it seem a lot like he was designed with ''Earthrise'' in mind, and indeed his toy later received a straight rerelease in that line. He features the trademark ''Siege'' "battle damage" paint applications on his legs, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:As with other Leader Class figures in the line, Astrotrain himself is roughly Voyager-sized, with his accessories accounting for the rest of the pricepoint. In addition to five [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons (including one based on his original toy's blaster), which can be combined to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon", he includes a tender large enough to store all five weapons inside. The tender can be converted into a small launch pad base (designed as a treaded crawler vehicle with two cabs) for his shuttle mode. The launch pad features a pair of A.I.R. Lock System connectors, but unfortunately doesn't seem able to unfold flat as designed. It can also turn into a weapons rack, which can be mounted on Astrotrain's back in robot mode, with a pair of foot pads for extra stability since the backpack makes Astrotrain ''incredibly'' back-heavy.

:The toy's coloration, with mostly-grey wings rather than the purple on his final model; is seemingly based on either a [[:File:AstrotrainTakeover.jpg|pre-final character model]] that was used in the G1 cartoon episode "[[Triple Takeover]]" or [[Miscolorings based on the Generation 1 cartoon|a fan coloring]] of his pre-final model sheet that also features a cartoon screen captured-head that became popular online.

:Astrotrain was redecoed (with a new head) to ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Galaxy Shuttle#Legacy|Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1Astrotrain.jpeg|thumb|upright=1|This toy outlasted the actual space shuttle.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''Accessory'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was reissued in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' series, announced for Spring 2020 but unexpectedly hitting store shelves in December 2019. This was the first Astrotrain reissue to feature the color scheme of the original Hasbro-release toy—though the purple plastic is noticeably darker on this version. Plus, his [[rubsign]] uses the new style, with a highly reflective silver border and a solid-red symbol.

: Like all ''Vintage G1'' releases, Astrotrain was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:WFC-E12 Astrotrain Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Train, sorta.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E12
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad, decoder

:Astrotrain's [[A.I.R. Lock System]]-compatible base connectors saw him get a [[package refresh]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' line with no changes save for his box being updated. Even the flawed hinge in the coal tender was retained without any changes, preventing it from properly assuming launchpad mode.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Astrotrain's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Astrotrain's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Caminus (planet)|CAMINUS]]".
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Titan roars.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Triple Takeover''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2025
:*''Accessories'': 3 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released a part of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Astrotrain is a redeco of his ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' figure in "[[Triple Takeover]]"-accurate colors, cast in brighter and more saturated colors as well as using the nonfinal wing deco utilized for that episode. The ''Siege'' version's tender/launchpad, gatling gun, and missile pod are omitted for this release, leaving Astrotrain armed only with his ionic displacer rifle and a pair of symmetrical blasters.

:Unfortunately, repeatedly transforming Astrotrain into either of his vehicle modes will inevitably cause the paint on his toes to become scratched or chipped, as they fit ''extremely tightly'' into the divots on his shins when folded up for transformation.

:Astrotrain is packaged with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Starscream]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Blitzwing]].

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|300px|He had to jettison some weight. Just... not like that.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, 3 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]], 1 steam plume effect
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[February 15]], [[2026]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmCVek3P2uE Every TRANSFORMERS Reveal from New York Toy Fair 2026] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Astrotrain is designed with a higher emphasis on animation accuracy and, unlike the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' mold]], is a full-sized Leader Class figure rather than being a Voyager-ish figure with extra accessories. His deco is faithful to his final cartoon colors, with his wings being fully purple, though unfortunately the red "fins" on his abs are missing due to the part being cast in [[unpaintable plastic]]. His tailfin can be reconfigured to open on his chest like on the [[#The Transformers|original toy]], but the molded detailing resembling the toy's stickers are unpainted.

:Astrotrain transforms into his usual space shuttle and steam locomotive modes. The shuttle's proportions hew closer to that of a real shuttle, omitting the boxy locomotive-shaped kibble from his cartoon model. On the other hand, the locomotive mode is much more cartoon-accurate than prior toys. It features working coupling rods on his wheels, and the back of the locomotive can open as shown in the movie, though he has no actual interior. He can be displayed with the various [[Slug figure#War for Cybertron Trilogy|minifigures]] released during the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to recreate the boarding scene.

:He comes with two blasters, one based on his [[Ionic displacer rifle]] and the other on his cartoon blaster. Also included are 3 pink blast effects for use with his weapons or vehicle mode thrusters, and ''very'' long steam effect part for his funnel in his locomotive mode. His hands are articulated to allow him to hold Starscream's crown in order to recreate the coronation scene.

:Unfortunately, the [[stock photography]] for his robot and and locomotive modes are badly mistranformed, with his neck and chest panels clearly not being folded down properly and the back half of the train not being fully collapsed.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy number:'' '''38'''

:[[Decoy]] Astrotrain is a small, purple rubber figure made available with certain toys in the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]].

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

===Boss Original Figure===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Boss Original Figure, 2008)

:Released in a line of PVC figures available exclusively with containers of [[Boss Coffee]], this version of Astrotrain is rendered in grey and violet.

===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4CaptainAstrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starring Steve Carrell. Coming soon to ''Netflix''.]]
*'''Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T52'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is one of 52 character cards released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:The card's Bot Mode artwork is reused from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain toy, while both Alt Modes receive original artwork, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Marcus Reyno]].

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is notable as being the first character in the game with the <nowiki>''Train''</nowiki> trait. Due to the game's cancellation, he remains the only train in the game.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Astrotrain is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike the first-series figures, both of his hands are open to hold his weapon accessory.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Astrotrain comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Astrotrain was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Broadside and Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Broadside & Astrotrain Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''39 & 40'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and Astrotrain along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#40|Translation of Astrotrain's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Pop!''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2024)
**''ID number:'' '''133'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment in celebration of the 40 years of the franchise, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Astrotrain is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy in white and purple colors.
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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-06-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|250px|Jettisoned a bit too much weight.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 06 - Brutal Fang'''
:*''Pull Rate'': 1/12
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

:Sold as part of [[Blokees]]' 6th wave of Defender Version blind-boxed kits, this Astrotrain is a 2.2-inch (5.5 cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy/Shining'' Version kits, but still articulated.

:Like most of the larger Galaxy/Shining Version kits, Astrotrain features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.

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==Notes==
*Given the timing, the Generation 1 Astrotrain was probably an asset carried over from the [[Diaclone#Posthumous Diaclone|scrapped 1985 range]] of the [[pre-Transformer]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline. Evidence also suggests fellow ''Transformers'' character [[Octane#Notes|Octane]] shares this origin.

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Decepticons]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Astrotrain (G1)/toys

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Repersonne: /* Dramatic Capture Series */

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[[File:G1 boxart Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|What's the purpose of possessing Astrotrain?|thumb]]

'''Astrotrain''' can transport all his trainload of toys around!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And then I transform into a train and a rocket and a Transformer again... (''Hasbro version shown'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1985]] / [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original US ''Transformers'' toyline]] (first in European and Japanese markets), Astrotrain can transform into either a black-and-purple {{w|JNR Class D51}} steam locomotive or an off-white-and-purple {{w|Space Shuttle orbiter}}. The train mode can roll on wide-ish toy train tracks, but it can’t turn corners very well. Astrotrain was one of the earliest ''Transformers'' toys to feature [[ball joint]]s for his shoulders, a decade before they became a design standard.

:[[File:Astrotraincatalog.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|left|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Blitzwing]] called. He wants his weapons back.]]

: Takara's 1985 release of Astrotrain had a color scheme based upon the real-life versions of the vehicles he transformed into, with a white-and-black Space Shuttle mode (complete with [[NASA]] decals!) and a near-wholly-black steam locomotive. In 1986, Takara re-released Astrotrain, this time in his US toy colors.

{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain_japanese_toy.jpg‎|upright=1.15|thumb|(''Takara version shown'')]]

: Like [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#The Transformers|several]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|other]] [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#The Transformers|toys]] from Generation 1, [[Hasbro]]'s [[catalog]]s<ref name="catalogs">[http://www.botchthecrab.com/gallery.asp?gallery=10 Transformers catalogs] at Botchthecrab.com. ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes are depicted in both the 1985 and 1986 US catalogs and in the 1985 UK catalog.</ref><ref name="tf85">[https://imgur.com/a/lOw2Y Toy Fair 1985 catalog] that depicts ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes.</ref><ref name="origin">[http://tfsource.com/blog/origin-of-the-species-part-3/ "Origin of the Species, Part 3"] at the TFScource blog, featuring a scan from the 1985 Milton Bradley catalog that also depicts the ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain prototypes.</ref> depict [[prototype]]s that differ from the final product: Not only do the prototypes sport a gray and purple color scheme (which served as the basis for the color scheme used in the cartoon), they also have several notable sculpting and tooling differences compared to the production version; namely, arms that extend on a slide joint, different feet, and a different head sculpt that was also used as the basis for his [[character model]]. In the US and UK catalogs, he was even shown with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]]'s weapons, whereas in the European [[Milton Bradley]] catalog, he sported different decals compared to stickers used for the final toy. The resin hardcopy prototypes didn't actually transform; instead, separate prototypes existed for each mode.<ref name="animeastro">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html Original Astrotrain prototype at TF-1.com]</ref> The [[stock photography|stock photos]] of Astrotrain on the toy's [[packaging]], on the other hand, depict the final toy's sculpt in its (mostly) final colors, even though the center of the helmet is painted yellow instead of red. The same near-final prototype was also featured in the 1985 J.C. Penney wish book.<ref name="1985wish">[http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0969/ 1985 J.C. Penney wish book] at X-Entertainment.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was re-released with his original U.S. color scheme in the [[Classics (Europe)|European/Australian ''Classics'' series]] in 1991. Near as can be told, there are no notable differences between this and the original release.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''11'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:In 2004, Takara reissued Astrotrain in his original Japanese white and black color scheme as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. The "[[NASA]]" stickers were changed to "ASTR".

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Astrotrain_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Astrotrain at TF-1.com]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
{{anchor|Exclusive}}
[[File:Takara-collectors-edition-astrotrain-proto-colors.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Don't laugh, or he'll become a pain train.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain Proto Color Version''' (Triple Changer, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Often referred to as "Anime Astrotrain" by collectors, this version sports a color scheme based on the original prototype mentioned above, though the gray plastic is brighter than on the actual prototype, and the hue for the purple parts leans more towards red than blue.

: He was [[exclusive]]ly available from [[e-HOBBY]] and released as a ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' companion to ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue (see above). The toys shipped out in January.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain Proto Color Version at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html More information on Anime Astrotrain (and the original Astrotrain prototype) at TF-1.com]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:Commemorative Astrotrain 2005 2012.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Something for the variant collectors.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain/Decepticon Astrotrain''' (Commemorative Series IX, [[2005]]/[[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:Following the Japanese reissue, Hasbro intended to make Astrotrain (retaining his previously Japanese market-only colors) available in the United States as well as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in 2004. However, [[Toys"R"Us]] (who had carried the ''Commemorative Series'' figures as exclusives) decided to discontinue the line due to low sales, and even though [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Commemorative Series|Ricochet]], the other ''Commemorative Series IX'' figure besides Astrotrain, still managed to get released, Astrotrain was not.

:Since considerable quantities of Astrotrain had already been produced, Hasbro decided to make the figure available through their newly-launched [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website, serving as a test to see whether exclusives were a viable option for the store. In addition, Astrotrain was also released in Australia (where the ''Commemorative Series'' had previously also been exclusive to Toys"R"Us) as a [[Kmart]] exclusive, for a deep discount price. Despite being an exclusive, he could also be found clogging up shelves in smaller, privately owned toy shops.

:In 2012, several ''Commemorative Series'' figures, among them Astrotrain, were re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging that (in Astrotrain's case, at least) lacked the "Commemorative Series IX" label, saw his name changed to "Decepticon Astrotrain", had the box next to his name that contains the text "Decepticon Triple Changer" reduced in size and "Triple Changer" changed from uppercase to mixed case, updated the Hasbro logo to the then-current version, added a "choking hazard" safety warning label and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation above the product code number.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:ClassicsAstrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and a rocket and a train and a Transformer and man it's hard work!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Astrotrain, like much of the ''Classics'' line, is an extensive update of the original Astrotrain design based heavily upon his cartoon appearances and using modern toy engineering techniques. He still transforms into a spaceship resembling a NASA Space Shuttle, but with two [[kibble|rather obvious]] locomotive front halves on the sides of the rear hull. Instead of a steam locomotive, his secondary [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is a {{w|Tsubame (train)|Tsubame}} {{w|800 Series Shinkansen|800}} bullet train. His [[robot mode]] is based heavily upon his Generation 1 cartoon animation model design, and is armed with a large purple laser rifle similar to the original toy's rifle (the side of the rifle has a [[Mini-Con]] shaped port on it, if one chooses to do it). However, purple highlights aside, his deco's color scheme is predominantly based on the original Takara toy. The shuttle nosecone folding onto the legs is based on ''Jet Granbird'' from ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Fighter of the Sun Fighbird]]'', which was also co-designed by [[Takashi Kunihiro]].

:A design fluke that was acknowledged on Hasbro's official Transformers website allows Astrotrain to connect to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] or his redecos, ''Cybertron'' Sky Shadow or [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie toyline]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Jetstorm]], via his landing gear. (Coincidentally, Jetfire's alternate mode is based on a Ukrainian Antonov An-225 Mriya, which was used to transport the Buran orbiter, the Soviet [[knockoff|counterpart]] of the NASA Space Shuttle, on its back.)

:As with most ''Classics'' toys, he has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Shouki#Generations|Shouki]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Classics'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Bumblebee and Astrotrain''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: Astrotrain was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#BumblebeeAstrotrain2Pack|Bumblebee]]. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases. This value pack was found in Australia.
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''One man on a lonely platform One case sitting by his side Two eyes staring cold and silent 
Shows fear as he turns to hide Ah, ah, we fade to grey!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:In 2008, ''Classics'' Astrotrain was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. The figure was extensively redecoed into a dark grey and purple colour scheme based on the character’s appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. Instead of the Hasbro ''Classics'' release's rubsign, he has two Decepticon sigils tampographed onto his wings. All ''Henkei'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, and Astrotrain is no exception: the trim of his chestplate and engine array are vacuumized purple, with the engines themselves left as unpainted silver chrome.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Specialist-Decepticons-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We need to use at least one pic of this mold to give credit to the designers for not just going the lazy route and using the same nose/cockpit section for both altmodes.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Specialist: Decepticons''' (Multi-pack, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March 25]], 2014
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:This release of Astrotrain looks superficially similar to the ''Henkei'' version, but saturated with metallic paint and with some deco changes, most conspicuous in train mode. It was sold as part of a Hasbro Asia-[[exclusive]] [[giftset]] along with metallic-painted redecoes of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Galvatron]] and [[Octane#Generations|Octane]].
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
[[File:AOE-toy Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain ''' (Limited Micron, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 8]], 2014

: Astrotrain is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]] cast in clear-purple plastic, transforming from a robot into both a modified {{w|Boeing X-37|X-37B space shuttle}}<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard, 2013/11/10]</ref> and a double-barreled blaster that can be wielded by any larger figure with [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]].

: As a [[campaign item]], this toy was available at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores starting in August 2014 (and lasting "until supplies run out") with the purchase of 3,000 yen of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Lost Age]]'' product.

: Astrotrain was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Cybaxx (SG)|Cybaxx]]. The mold was also used to make ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Boltax (G1)#Combiner Wars|Cybaxx]] and [[Spacewarp#Combiner Wars|Spacewarp]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
{{anchor|Platinum}}
[[File:Platinum-edition-g1-astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Astrotrain was late getting to the G2 party.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Triple Changers''' (Platinum Edition, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

:Part of a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Platinum|Blitzwing]] released under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, this reissue of Astrotrain features an unprecedented orange, white, and blue color scheme. The exact inspiration for this deco is unknown, with the currently prevalent theory being that it's supposedly an homage to ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|Victory]]'' [[Machtackle]]'s colors.

:This set was officially an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In the United Kingdom, it was available via A1Toys.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Star Dasher]] in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
{{anchor|SDCC2015}}
[[File:KreO-Toy AstrotrainClass85.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|As close as we'll get to an Action Master Astrotrain, at least officially.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'' '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Designated Driver
:*''Accessories'': Long rifle

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Astrotrain is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection (which makes his parts largely incompatible with prior years' Kreons). His coloration is based on the [[#Generation 1|original Astrotrain toy prototype pictured in catalogs]], being mostly gray with a yellow visor, though his chest [[tampograph]]'s linework has the cartoon model's folded-away tailfin-chestplate.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Class of '85 Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|TitansReturn}}
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week
 A rocket man, a rocket man...'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Darkmoon & Astrotrain''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, [[Darkmoon]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]], Astrotrain can transform from robot to shuttle to armored train and back. He comes with [[Darkmoon]], a [[Titan Master]] figure that can transform from a robot into his head (but any [[Titan Master]]-class figure is compatible). Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager-class figures, he has spring-loaded parts designed to "bulk up" his head; in his case, a pair of pylons that pop up on either side of his head, replicating the shoulder "landing gear" on his original Generation 1 character model. Like Sentinel, the train engine ends ''can'' be used as feet, but they sit at an awkward angle that makes it hard for Astrotrain to stand upright. His two guns can combine to form one larger weapon which Darkmoon (or any Titan Master) can operate in robot mode, The largest of the two can be piloted by any Titan Master figure in both modes. His guns also attach to form his Vehicle mode weapons. In Australia and some Asian countries, Astrotrain and his wavemate Alpha Trion were prominent shelfwarmers.

:Unfortunately, due to being used for transformation, the port for the collector display stand on his two-piece rear waist tends to be misaligned, and the hole is not shallow enough to fully secure its connection.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:This mold also served as the model for the [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] in the [[Primus Vanguard]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG40-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And a fancy rocket, and a fancy battle train, and back to fancy robot. I'm super fancy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG40'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2017
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Astrotrain is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' mold]] in a cartoon-based deco, with the front shuttle and the train sections possessing paint operations to evoke the cockpit windows.

:The other side of his instructions features [[LG40 Astrotrain|the 40th ''Legends'' bonus edition manga]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
{{anchor|Siege}}
[[File:WFC-Siege-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Train I ride, sixteen coaches long.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S51'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-47'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 28]], [[2020]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''IONICDISPLACER'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain is a heavily-cartoon-inspired figure that transforms from robot to either a space shuttle or steam locomotive (not a modern locomotive like every toy of his since the original). Despite being released in the ''Siege'' line, his alternate modes are clearly styled after Earth vehicles. This, together with his [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatibility, makes it seem a lot like he was designed with ''Earthrise'' in mind, and indeed his toy later received a straight rerelease in that line. He features the trademark ''Siege'' "battle damage" paint applications on his legs, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:As with other Leader Class figures in the line, Astrotrain himself is roughly Voyager-sized, with his accessories accounting for the rest of the pricepoint. In addition to five [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons (including one based on his original toy's blaster), which can be combined to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon", he includes a tender large enough to store all five weapons inside. The tender can be converted into a small launch pad base (designed as a treaded crawler vehicle with two cabs) for his shuttle mode. The launch pad features a pair of A.I.R. Lock System connectors, but unfortunately doesn't seem able to unfold flat as designed. It can also turn into a weapons rack, which can be mounted on Astrotrain's back in robot mode, with a pair of foot pads for extra stability since the backpack makes Astrotrain ''incredibly'' back-heavy.

:The toy's coloration, with mostly-grey wings rather than the purple on his final model; is seemingly based on either a [[:File:AstrotrainTakeover.jpg|pre-final character model]] that was used in the G1 cartoon episode "[[Triple Takeover]]" or [[Miscolorings based on the Generation 1 cartoon|a fan coloring]] of his pre-final model sheet that also features a cartoon screen captured-head that became popular online.

:Astrotrain was redecoed (with a new head) to ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Galaxy Shuttle#Legacy|Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1Astrotrain.jpeg|thumb|upright=1|This toy outlasted the actual space shuttle.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''Accessory'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was reissued in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' series, announced for Spring 2020 but unexpectedly hitting store shelves in December 2019. This was the first Astrotrain reissue to feature the color scheme of the original Hasbro-release toy—though the purple plastic is noticeably darker on this version. Plus, his [[rubsign]] uses the new style, with a highly reflective silver border and a solid-red symbol.

: Like all ''Vintage G1'' releases, Astrotrain was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:WFC-E12 Astrotrain Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Train, sorta.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E12
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad, decoder

:Astrotrain's [[A.I.R. Lock System]]-compatible base connectors saw him get a [[package refresh]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' line with no changes save for his box being updated. Even the flawed hinge in the coal tender was retained without any changes, preventing it from properly assuming launchpad mode.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Astrotrain's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Astrotrain's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Caminus (planet)|CAMINUS]]".
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Titan roars.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Triple Takeover''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2025
:*''Accessories'': 3 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released a part of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Astrotrain is a redeco of his ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' figure in "[[Triple Takeover]]"-accurate colors, cast in brighter and more saturated colors as well as using the nonfinal wing deco utilized for that episode. The ''Siege'' version's tender/launchpad, gatling gun, and missile pod are omitted for this release, leaving Astrotrain armed only with his ionic displacer rifle and a pair of symmetrical blasters.

:Unfortunately, repeatedly transforming Astrotrain into either of his vehicle modes will inevitably cause the paint on his toes to become scratched or chipped, as they fit ''extremely tightly'' into the divots on his shins when folded up for transformation.

:Astrotrain is packaged with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Starscream]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Blitzwing]].

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|300px|He had to jettison some weight. Just... not like that.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, 3 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]], 1 steam plume effect
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[February 15]], [[2026]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmCVek3P2uE Every TRANSFORMERS Reveal from New York Toy Fair 2026] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Astrotrain is designed with a higher emphasis on animation accuracy and, unlike the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' mold]], is a full-sized Leader Class figure rather than being a Voyager-ish figure with extra accessories. His deco is faithful to his final cartoon colors, with his wings being fully purple, though unfortunately the red "fins" on his abs are missing due to the part being cast in [[unpaintable plastic]]. His tailfin can be reconfigured to open on his chest like on the [[#The Transformers|original toy]], but the molded detailing resembling the toy's stickers are unpainted.

:Astrotrain transforms into his usual space shuttle and steam locomotive modes. The shuttle's proportions hew closer to that of a real shuttle, omitting the boxy locomotive-shaped kibble from his cartoon model. On the other hand, the locomotive mode is much more cartoon-accurate than prior toys. It features working coupling rods on his wheels, and the back of the locomotive can open as shown in the movie, though he has no actual interior. He can be displayed with the various [[Slug figure#War for Cybertron Trilogy|minifigures]] released during the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to recreate the boarding scene.

:He comes with two blasters, one based on his [[Ionic displacer rifle]] and the other on his cartoon blaster. Also included are 3 pink blast effects for use with his weapons or vehicle mode thrusters, and ''very'' long steam effect part for his funnel in his locomotive mode. His hands are articulated to allow him to hold Starscream's crown in order to recreate the coronation scene.

:Unfortunately, the [[stock photography]] for his robot and and locomotive modes are badly mistranformed, with his neck and chest panels clearly not being folded down properly and the back half of the train not being fully collapsed.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy number:'' '''38'''

:[[Decoy]] Astrotrain is a small, purple rubber figure made available with certain toys in the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]].

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

===Boss Original Figure===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Boss Original Figure, 2008)

:Released in a line of PVC figures available exclusively with containers of [[Boss Coffee]], this version of Astrotrain is rendered in grey and violet.

===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4CaptainAstrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starring Steve Carrell. Coming soon to ''Netflix''.]]
*'''Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T52'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is one of 52 character cards released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:The card's Bot Mode artwork is reused from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain toy, while both Alt Modes receive original artwork, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Marcus Reyno]].

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is notable as being the first character in the game with the <nowiki>''Train''</nowiki> trait. Due to the game's cancellation, he remains the only train in the game.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Astrotrain is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike the first-series figures, both of his hands are open to hold his weapon accessory.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Astrotrain comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Astrotrain was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Broadside and Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Broadside & Astrotrain Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''39 & 40'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and Astrotrain along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#40|Translation of Astrotrain's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Pop!''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2024)
**''ID number:'' '''133'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment in celebration of the 40 years of the franchise, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Astrotrain is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy in white and purple colors.
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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-06-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|250px|Jettisoned a bit too much weight.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 06 - Brutal Fang'''
:*''Pull Rate'': 1/12
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

:Sold as part of [[Blokees]]' 6th wave of Defender Version blind-boxed kits, this Astrotrain is a 2.2-inch (5.5 cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy/Shining'' Version kits, but still articulated.

:Like most of the larger Galaxy/Shining Version kits, Astrotrain features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.

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==Notes==
*Given the timing, the Generation 1 Astrotrain was probably an asset carried over from the [[Diaclone#Posthumous Diaclone|scrapped 1985 range]] of the [[pre-Transformer]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline. Evidence also suggests fellow ''Transformers'' character [[Octane#Notes|Octane]] shares this origin.

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Decepticons]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Astrotrain (G1)/toys

2026-03-19T00:56:22Z

Repersonne: /* War for Cybertron: Earthrise */

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[[File:G1 boxart Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|What's the purpose of possessing Astrotrain?|thumb]]

'''Astrotrain''' can transport all his trainload of toys around!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And then I transform into a train and a rocket and a Transformer again... (''Hasbro version shown'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1985]] / [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original US ''Transformers'' toyline]] (first in European and Japanese markets), Astrotrain can transform into either a black-and-purple {{w|JNR Class D51}} steam locomotive or an off-white-and-purple {{w|Space Shuttle orbiter}}. The train mode can roll on wide-ish toy train tracks, but it can’t turn corners very well. Astrotrain was one of the earliest ''Transformers'' toys to feature [[ball joint]]s for his shoulders, a decade before they became a design standard.

:[[File:Astrotraincatalog.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|left|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Blitzwing]] called. He wants his weapons back.]]

: Takara's 1985 release of Astrotrain had a color scheme based upon the real-life versions of the vehicles he transformed into, with a white-and-black Space Shuttle mode (complete with [[NASA]] decals!) and a near-wholly-black steam locomotive. In 1986, Takara re-released Astrotrain, this time in his US toy colors.

{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain_japanese_toy.jpg‎|upright=1.15|thumb|(''Takara version shown'')]]

: Like [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#The Transformers|several]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|other]] [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#The Transformers|toys]] from Generation 1, [[Hasbro]]'s [[catalog]]s<ref name="catalogs">[http://www.botchthecrab.com/gallery.asp?gallery=10 Transformers catalogs] at Botchthecrab.com. ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes are depicted in both the 1985 and 1986 US catalogs and in the 1985 UK catalog.</ref><ref name="tf85">[https://imgur.com/a/lOw2Y Toy Fair 1985 catalog] that depicts ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes.</ref><ref name="origin">[http://tfsource.com/blog/origin-of-the-species-part-3/ "Origin of the Species, Part 3"] at the TFScource blog, featuring a scan from the 1985 Milton Bradley catalog that also depicts the ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain prototypes.</ref> depict [[prototype]]s that differ from the final product: Not only do the prototypes sport a gray and purple color scheme (which served as the basis for the color scheme used in the cartoon), they also have several notable sculpting and tooling differences compared to the production version; namely, arms that extend on a slide joint, different feet, and a different head sculpt that was also used as the basis for his [[character model]]. In the US and UK catalogs, he was even shown with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]]'s weapons, whereas in the European [[Milton Bradley]] catalog, he sported different decals compared to stickers used for the final toy. The resin hardcopy prototypes didn't actually transform; instead, separate prototypes existed for each mode.<ref name="animeastro">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html Original Astrotrain prototype at TF-1.com]</ref> The [[stock photography|stock photos]] of Astrotrain on the toy's [[packaging]], on the other hand, depict the final toy's sculpt in its (mostly) final colors, even though the center of the helmet is painted yellow instead of red. The same near-final prototype was also featured in the 1985 J.C. Penney wish book.<ref name="1985wish">[http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0969/ 1985 J.C. Penney wish book] at X-Entertainment.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was re-released with his original U.S. color scheme in the [[Classics (Europe)|European/Australian ''Classics'' series]] in 1991. Near as can be told, there are no notable differences between this and the original release.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''11'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:In 2004, Takara reissued Astrotrain in his original Japanese white and black color scheme as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. The "[[NASA]]" stickers were changed to "ASTR".

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Astrotrain_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Astrotrain at TF-1.com]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
{{anchor|Exclusive}}
[[File:Takara-collectors-edition-astrotrain-proto-colors.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Don't laugh, or he'll become a pain train.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain Proto Color Version''' (Triple Changer, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Often referred to as "Anime Astrotrain" by collectors, this version sports a color scheme based on the original prototype mentioned above, though the gray plastic is brighter than on the actual prototype, and the hue for the purple parts leans more towards red than blue.

: He was [[exclusive]]ly available from [[e-HOBBY]] and released as a ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' companion to ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue (see above). The toys shipped out in January.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain Proto Color Version at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html More information on Anime Astrotrain (and the original Astrotrain prototype) at TF-1.com]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:Commemorative Astrotrain 2005 2012.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Something for the variant collectors.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain/Decepticon Astrotrain''' (Commemorative Series IX, [[2005]]/[[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:Following the Japanese reissue, Hasbro intended to make Astrotrain (retaining his previously Japanese market-only colors) available in the United States as well as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in 2004. However, [[Toys"R"Us]] (who had carried the ''Commemorative Series'' figures as exclusives) decided to discontinue the line due to low sales, and even though [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Commemorative Series|Ricochet]], the other ''Commemorative Series IX'' figure besides Astrotrain, still managed to get released, Astrotrain was not.

:Since considerable quantities of Astrotrain had already been produced, Hasbro decided to make the figure available through their newly-launched [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website, serving as a test to see whether exclusives were a viable option for the store. In addition, Astrotrain was also released in Australia (where the ''Commemorative Series'' had previously also been exclusive to Toys"R"Us) as a [[Kmart]] exclusive, for a deep discount price. Despite being an exclusive, he could also be found clogging up shelves in smaller, privately owned toy shops.

:In 2012, several ''Commemorative Series'' figures, among them Astrotrain, were re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging that (in Astrotrain's case, at least) lacked the "Commemorative Series IX" label, saw his name changed to "Decepticon Astrotrain", had the box next to his name that contains the text "Decepticon Triple Changer" reduced in size and "Triple Changer" changed from uppercase to mixed case, updated the Hasbro logo to the then-current version, added a "choking hazard" safety warning label and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation above the product code number.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:ClassicsAstrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and a rocket and a train and a Transformer and man it's hard work!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Astrotrain, like much of the ''Classics'' line, is an extensive update of the original Astrotrain design based heavily upon his cartoon appearances and using modern toy engineering techniques. He still transforms into a spaceship resembling a NASA Space Shuttle, but with two [[kibble|rather obvious]] locomotive front halves on the sides of the rear hull. Instead of a steam locomotive, his secondary [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is a {{w|Tsubame (train)|Tsubame}} {{w|800 Series Shinkansen|800}} bullet train. His [[robot mode]] is based heavily upon his Generation 1 cartoon animation model design, and is armed with a large purple laser rifle similar to the original toy's rifle (the side of the rifle has a [[Mini-Con]] shaped port on it, if one chooses to do it). However, purple highlights aside, his deco's color scheme is predominantly based on the original Takara toy. The shuttle nosecone folding onto the legs is based on ''Jet Granbird'' from ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Fighter of the Sun Fighbird]]'', which was also co-designed by [[Takashi Kunihiro]].

:A design fluke that was acknowledged on Hasbro's official Transformers website allows Astrotrain to connect to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] or his redecos, ''Cybertron'' Sky Shadow or [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie toyline]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Jetstorm]], via his landing gear. (Coincidentally, Jetfire's alternate mode is based on a Ukrainian Antonov An-225 Mriya, which was used to transport the Buran orbiter, the Soviet [[knockoff|counterpart]] of the NASA Space Shuttle, on its back.)

:As with most ''Classics'' toys, he has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Shouki#Generations|Shouki]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Classics'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Bumblebee and Astrotrain''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: Astrotrain was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#BumblebeeAstrotrain2Pack|Bumblebee]]. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases. This value pack was found in Australia.
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''One man on a lonely platform One case sitting by his side Two eyes staring cold and silent 
Shows fear as he turns to hide Ah, ah, we fade to grey!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:In 2008, ''Classics'' Astrotrain was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. The figure was extensively redecoed into a dark grey and purple colour scheme based on the character’s appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. Instead of the Hasbro ''Classics'' release's rubsign, he has two Decepticon sigils tampographed onto his wings. All ''Henkei'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, and Astrotrain is no exception: the trim of his chestplate and engine array are vacuumized purple, with the engines themselves left as unpainted silver chrome.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Specialist-Decepticons-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We need to use at least one pic of this mold to give credit to the designers for not just going the lazy route and using the same nose/cockpit section for both altmodes.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Specialist: Decepticons''' (Multi-pack, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March 25]], 2014
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:This release of Astrotrain looks superficially similar to the ''Henkei'' version, but saturated with metallic paint and with some deco changes, most conspicuous in train mode. It was sold as part of a Hasbro Asia-[[exclusive]] [[giftset]] along with metallic-painted redecoes of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Galvatron]] and [[Octane#Generations|Octane]].
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
[[File:AOE-toy Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain ''' (Limited Micron, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 8]], 2014

: Astrotrain is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]] cast in clear-purple plastic, transforming from a robot into both a modified {{w|Boeing X-37|X-37B space shuttle}}<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard, 2013/11/10]</ref> and a double-barreled blaster that can be wielded by any larger figure with [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]].

: As a [[campaign item]], this toy was available at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores starting in August 2014 (and lasting "until supplies run out") with the purchase of 3,000 yen of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Lost Age]]'' product.

: Astrotrain was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Cybaxx (SG)|Cybaxx]]. The mold was also used to make ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Boltax (G1)#Combiner Wars|Cybaxx]] and [[Spacewarp#Combiner Wars|Spacewarp]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
{{anchor|Platinum}}
[[File:Platinum-edition-g1-astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Astrotrain was late getting to the G2 party.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Triple Changers''' (Platinum Edition, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

:Part of a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Platinum|Blitzwing]] released under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, this reissue of Astrotrain features an unprecedented orange, white, and blue color scheme. The exact inspiration for this deco is unknown, with the currently prevalent theory being that it's supposedly an homage to ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|Victory]]'' [[Machtackle]]'s colors.

:This set was officially an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In the United Kingdom, it was available via A1Toys.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Star Dasher]] in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
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[[File:KreO-Toy AstrotrainClass85.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|As close as we'll get to an Action Master Astrotrain, at least officially.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'' '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Designated Driver
:*''Accessories'': Long rifle

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Astrotrain is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection (which makes his parts largely incompatible with prior years' Kreons). His coloration is based on the [[#Generation 1|original Astrotrain toy prototype pictured in catalogs]], being mostly gray with a yellow visor, though his chest [[tampograph]]'s linework has the cartoon model's folded-away tailfin-chestplate.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Class of '85 Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
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[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week
 A rocket man, a rocket man...'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Darkmoon & Astrotrain''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, [[Darkmoon]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]], Astrotrain can transform from robot to shuttle to armored train and back. He comes with [[Darkmoon]], a [[Titan Master]] figure that can transform from a robot into his head (but any [[Titan Master]]-class figure is compatible). Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager-class figures, he has spring-loaded parts designed to "bulk up" his head; in his case, a pair of pylons that pop up on either side of his head, replicating the shoulder "landing gear" on his original Generation 1 character model. Like Sentinel, the train engine ends ''can'' be used as feet, but they sit at an awkward angle that makes it hard for Astrotrain to stand upright. His two guns can combine to form one larger weapon which Darkmoon (or any Titan Master) can operate in robot mode, The largest of the two can be piloted by any Titan Master figure in both modes. His guns also attach to form his Vehicle mode weapons. In Australia and some Asian countries, Astrotrain and his wavemate Alpha Trion were prominent shelfwarmers.

:Unfortunately, due to being used for transformation, the port for the collector display stand on his two-piece rear waist tends to be misaligned, and the hole is not shallow enough to fully secure its connection.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:This mold also served as the model for the [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] in the [[Primus Vanguard]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG40-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And a fancy rocket, and a fancy battle train, and back to fancy robot. I'm super fancy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG40'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2017
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Astrotrain is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' mold]] in a cartoon-based deco, with the front shuttle and the train sections possessing paint operations to evoke the cockpit windows.

:The other side of his instructions features [[LG40 Astrotrain|the 40th ''Legends'' bonus edition manga]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
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[[File:WFC-Siege-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Train I ride, sixteen coaches long.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S51'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-47'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 28]], [[2020]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''IONICDISPLACER'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain is a heavily-cartoon-inspired figure that transforms from robot to either a space shuttle or steam locomotive (not a modern locomotive like every toy of his since the original). Despite being released in the ''Siege'' line, his alternate modes are clearly styled after Earth vehicles. This, together with his [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatibility, makes it seem a lot like he was designed with ''Earthrise'' in mind, and indeed his toy later received a straight rerelease in that line. He features the trademark ''Siege'' "battle damage" paint applications on his legs, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:As with other Leader Class figures in the line, Astrotrain himself is roughly Voyager-sized, with his accessories accounting for the rest of the pricepoint. In addition to five [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons (including one based on his original toy's blaster), which can be combined to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon", he includes a tender large enough to store all five weapons inside. The tender can be converted into a small launch pad base (designed as a treaded crawler vehicle with two cabs) for his shuttle mode. The launch pad features a pair of A.I.R. Lock System connectors, but unfortunately doesn't seem able to unfold flat as designed. It can also turn into a weapons rack, which can be mounted on Astrotrain's back in robot mode, with a pair of foot pads for extra stability since the backpack makes Astrotrain ''incredibly'' back-heavy.

:The toy's coloration, with mostly-grey wings rather than the purple on his final model; is seemingly based on either a [[:File:AstrotrainTakeover.jpg|pre-final character model]] that was used in the G1 cartoon episode "[[Triple Takeover]]" or [[Miscolorings based on the Generation 1 cartoon|a fan coloring]] of his pre-final model sheet that also features a cartoon screen captured-head that became popular online.

:Astrotrain was redecoed (with a new head) to ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Galaxy Shuttle#Legacy|Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1Astrotrain.jpeg|thumb|upright=1|This toy outlasted the actual space shuttle.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''Accessory'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was reissued in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' series, announced for Spring 2020 but unexpectedly hitting store shelves in December 2019. This was the first Astrotrain reissue to feature the color scheme of the original Hasbro-release toy—though the purple plastic is noticeably darker on this version. Plus, his [[rubsign]] uses the new style, with a highly reflective silver border and a solid-red symbol.

: Like all ''Vintage G1'' releases, Astrotrain was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:WFC-E12 Astrotrain Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Train, sorta.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E12
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad, decoder

:Astrotrain's [[A.I.R. Lock System]]-compatible base connectors saw him get a [[package refresh]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' line with no changes save for his box being updated. Even the flawed hinge in the coal tender was retained without any changes, preventing it from properly assuming launchpad mode.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Astrotrain's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Astrotrain's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Caminus (planet)|CAMINUS]]".
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Triple Takeover''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2025
:*''Accessories'': 3 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released a part of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Astrotrain is a redeco of his ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' figure in "[[Triple Takeover]]"-accurate colors, cast in brighter and more saturated colors as well as using the nonfinal wing deco utilized for that episode. The ''Siege'' version's tender/launchpad, gatling gun, and missile pod are omitted for this release, leaving Astrotrain armed only with his ionic displacer rifle and a pair of symmetrical blasters.

:Unfortunately, repeatedly transforming Astrotrain into either of his vehicle modes will inevitably cause the paint on his toes to become scratched or chipped, as they fit ''extremely tightly'' into the divots on his shins when folded up for transformation.

:Astrotrain is packaged with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Starscream]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Blitzwing]].

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|300px|He had to jettison some weight. Just... not like that.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, 3 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]], 1 steam plume effect
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[February 15]], [[2026]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmCVek3P2uE Every TRANSFORMERS Reveal from New York Toy Fair 2026] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Astrotrain is designed with a higher emphasis on animation accuracy and, unlike the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' mold]], is a full-sized Leader Class figure rather than being a Voyager-ish figure with extra accessories. His deco is faithful to his final cartoon colors, with his wings being fully purple, though unfortunately the red "fins" on his abs are missing due to the part being cast in [[unpaintable plastic]]. His tailfin can be reconfigured to open on his chest like on the [[#The Transformers|original toy]], but the molded detailing resembling the toy's stickers are unpainted.

:Astrotrain transforms into his usual space shuttle and steam locomotive modes. The shuttle's proportions hew closer to that of a real shuttle, omitting the boxy locomotive-shaped kibble from his cartoon model. On the other hand, the locomotive mode is much more cartoon-accurate than prior toys. It features working coupling rods on his wheels, and the back of the locomotive can open as shown in the movie, though he has no actual interior. He can be displayed with the various [[Slug figure#War for Cybertron Trilogy|minifigures]] released during the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to recreate the boarding scene.

:He comes with two blasters, one based on his [[Ionic displacer rifle]] and the other on his cartoon blaster. Also included are 3 pink blast effects for use with his weapons or vehicle mode thrusters, and ''very'' long steam effect part for his funnel in his locomotive mode. His hands are articulated to allow him to hold Starscream's crown in order to recreate the coronation scene.

:Unfortunately, the [[stock photography]] for his robot and and locomotive modes are badly mistranformed, with his neck and chest panels clearly not being folded down properly and the back half of the train not being fully collapsed.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy number:'' '''38'''

:[[Decoy]] Astrotrain is a small, purple rubber figure made available with certain toys in the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]].

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

===Boss Original Figure===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Boss Original Figure, 2008)

:Released in a line of PVC figures available exclusively with containers of [[Boss Coffee]], this version of Astrotrain is rendered in grey and violet.

===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4CaptainAstrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starring Steve Carrell. Coming soon to ''Netflix''.]]
*'''Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T52'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is one of 52 character cards released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:The card's Bot Mode artwork is reused from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain toy, while both Alt Modes receive original artwork, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Marcus Reyno]].

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is notable as being the first character in the game with the <nowiki>''Train''</nowiki> trait. Due to the game's cancellation, he remains the only train in the game.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Astrotrain is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike the first-series figures, both of his hands are open to hold his weapon accessory.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Astrotrain comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Astrotrain was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Broadside and Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Broadside & Astrotrain Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''39 & 40'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and Astrotrain along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#40|Translation of Astrotrain's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Pop!''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2024)
**''ID number:'' '''133'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment in celebration of the 40 years of the franchise, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Astrotrain is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy in white and purple colors.
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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-06-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|250px|Jettisoned a bit too much weight.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 06 - Brutal Fang'''
:*''Pull Rate'': 1/12
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

:Sold as part of [[Blokees]]' 6th wave of Defender Version blind-boxed kits, this Astrotrain is a 2.2-inch (5.5 cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy/Shining'' Version kits, but still articulated.

:Like most of the larger Galaxy/Shining Version kits, Astrotrain features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.

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==Notes==
*Given the timing, the Generation 1 Astrotrain was probably an asset carried over from the [[Diaclone#Posthumous Diaclone|scrapped 1985 range]] of the [[pre-Transformer]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline. Evidence also suggests fellow ''Transformers'' character [[Octane#Notes|Octane]] shares this origin.

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Decepticons]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Astrotrain (G1)/toys

2026-03-19T00:55:52Z

Repersonne: /* War for Cybertron: Earthrise */

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[[File:G1 boxart Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|What's the purpose of possessing Astrotrain?|thumb]]

'''Astrotrain''' can transport all his trainload of toys around!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And then I transform into a train and a rocket and a Transformer again... (''Hasbro version shown'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1985]] / [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original US ''Transformers'' toyline]] (first in European and Japanese markets), Astrotrain can transform into either a black-and-purple {{w|JNR Class D51}} steam locomotive or an off-white-and-purple {{w|Space Shuttle orbiter}}. The train mode can roll on wide-ish toy train tracks, but it can’t turn corners very well. Astrotrain was one of the earliest ''Transformers'' toys to feature [[ball joint]]s for his shoulders, a decade before they became a design standard.

:[[File:Astrotraincatalog.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|left|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Blitzwing]] called. He wants his weapons back.]]

: Takara's 1985 release of Astrotrain had a color scheme based upon the real-life versions of the vehicles he transformed into, with a white-and-black Space Shuttle mode (complete with [[NASA]] decals!) and a near-wholly-black steam locomotive. In 1986, Takara re-released Astrotrain, this time in his US toy colors.

{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain_japanese_toy.jpg‎|upright=1.15|thumb|(''Takara version shown'')]]

: Like [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#The Transformers|several]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|other]] [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#The Transformers|toys]] from Generation 1, [[Hasbro]]'s [[catalog]]s<ref name="catalogs">[http://www.botchthecrab.com/gallery.asp?gallery=10 Transformers catalogs] at Botchthecrab.com. ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes are depicted in both the 1985 and 1986 US catalogs and in the 1985 UK catalog.</ref><ref name="tf85">[https://imgur.com/a/lOw2Y Toy Fair 1985 catalog] that depicts ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes.</ref><ref name="origin">[http://tfsource.com/blog/origin-of-the-species-part-3/ "Origin of the Species, Part 3"] at the TFScource blog, featuring a scan from the 1985 Milton Bradley catalog that also depicts the ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain prototypes.</ref> depict [[prototype]]s that differ from the final product: Not only do the prototypes sport a gray and purple color scheme (which served as the basis for the color scheme used in the cartoon), they also have several notable sculpting and tooling differences compared to the production version; namely, arms that extend on a slide joint, different feet, and a different head sculpt that was also used as the basis for his [[character model]]. In the US and UK catalogs, he was even shown with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]]'s weapons, whereas in the European [[Milton Bradley]] catalog, he sported different decals compared to stickers used for the final toy. The resin hardcopy prototypes didn't actually transform; instead, separate prototypes existed for each mode.<ref name="animeastro">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html Original Astrotrain prototype at TF-1.com]</ref> The [[stock photography|stock photos]] of Astrotrain on the toy's [[packaging]], on the other hand, depict the final toy's sculpt in its (mostly) final colors, even though the center of the helmet is painted yellow instead of red. The same near-final prototype was also featured in the 1985 J.C. Penney wish book.<ref name="1985wish">[http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0969/ 1985 J.C. Penney wish book] at X-Entertainment.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was re-released with his original U.S. color scheme in the [[Classics (Europe)|European/Australian ''Classics'' series]] in 1991. Near as can be told, there are no notable differences between this and the original release.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''11'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:In 2004, Takara reissued Astrotrain in his original Japanese white and black color scheme as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. The "[[NASA]]" stickers were changed to "ASTR".

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Astrotrain_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Astrotrain at TF-1.com]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
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[[File:Takara-collectors-edition-astrotrain-proto-colors.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Don't laugh, or he'll become a pain train.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain Proto Color Version''' (Triple Changer, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Often referred to as "Anime Astrotrain" by collectors, this version sports a color scheme based on the original prototype mentioned above, though the gray plastic is brighter than on the actual prototype, and the hue for the purple parts leans more towards red than blue.

: He was [[exclusive]]ly available from [[e-HOBBY]] and released as a ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' companion to ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue (see above). The toys shipped out in January.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain Proto Color Version at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html More information on Anime Astrotrain (and the original Astrotrain prototype) at TF-1.com]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:Commemorative Astrotrain 2005 2012.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Something for the variant collectors.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain/Decepticon Astrotrain''' (Commemorative Series IX, [[2005]]/[[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:Following the Japanese reissue, Hasbro intended to make Astrotrain (retaining his previously Japanese market-only colors) available in the United States as well as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in 2004. However, [[Toys"R"Us]] (who had carried the ''Commemorative Series'' figures as exclusives) decided to discontinue the line due to low sales, and even though [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Commemorative Series|Ricochet]], the other ''Commemorative Series IX'' figure besides Astrotrain, still managed to get released, Astrotrain was not.

:Since considerable quantities of Astrotrain had already been produced, Hasbro decided to make the figure available through their newly-launched [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website, serving as a test to see whether exclusives were a viable option for the store. In addition, Astrotrain was also released in Australia (where the ''Commemorative Series'' had previously also been exclusive to Toys"R"Us) as a [[Kmart]] exclusive, for a deep discount price. Despite being an exclusive, he could also be found clogging up shelves in smaller, privately owned toy shops.

:In 2012, several ''Commemorative Series'' figures, among them Astrotrain, were re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging that (in Astrotrain's case, at least) lacked the "Commemorative Series IX" label, saw his name changed to "Decepticon Astrotrain", had the box next to his name that contains the text "Decepticon Triple Changer" reduced in size and "Triple Changer" changed from uppercase to mixed case, updated the Hasbro logo to the then-current version, added a "choking hazard" safety warning label and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation above the product code number.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:ClassicsAstrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and a rocket and a train and a Transformer and man it's hard work!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Astrotrain, like much of the ''Classics'' line, is an extensive update of the original Astrotrain design based heavily upon his cartoon appearances and using modern toy engineering techniques. He still transforms into a spaceship resembling a NASA Space Shuttle, but with two [[kibble|rather obvious]] locomotive front halves on the sides of the rear hull. Instead of a steam locomotive, his secondary [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is a {{w|Tsubame (train)|Tsubame}} {{w|800 Series Shinkansen|800}} bullet train. His [[robot mode]] is based heavily upon his Generation 1 cartoon animation model design, and is armed with a large purple laser rifle similar to the original toy's rifle (the side of the rifle has a [[Mini-Con]] shaped port on it, if one chooses to do it). However, purple highlights aside, his deco's color scheme is predominantly based on the original Takara toy. The shuttle nosecone folding onto the legs is based on ''Jet Granbird'' from ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Fighter of the Sun Fighbird]]'', which was also co-designed by [[Takashi Kunihiro]].

:A design fluke that was acknowledged on Hasbro's official Transformers website allows Astrotrain to connect to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] or his redecos, ''Cybertron'' Sky Shadow or [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie toyline]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Jetstorm]], via his landing gear. (Coincidentally, Jetfire's alternate mode is based on a Ukrainian Antonov An-225 Mriya, which was used to transport the Buran orbiter, the Soviet [[knockoff|counterpart]] of the NASA Space Shuttle, on its back.)

:As with most ''Classics'' toys, he has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Shouki#Generations|Shouki]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Classics'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Bumblebee and Astrotrain''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: Astrotrain was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#BumblebeeAstrotrain2Pack|Bumblebee]]. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases. This value pack was found in Australia.
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''One man on a lonely platform One case sitting by his side Two eyes staring cold and silent 
Shows fear as he turns to hide Ah, ah, we fade to grey!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:In 2008, ''Classics'' Astrotrain was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. The figure was extensively redecoed into a dark grey and purple colour scheme based on the character’s appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. Instead of the Hasbro ''Classics'' release's rubsign, he has two Decepticon sigils tampographed onto his wings. All ''Henkei'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, and Astrotrain is no exception: the trim of his chestplate and engine array are vacuumized purple, with the engines themselves left as unpainted silver chrome.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Specialist-Decepticons-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We need to use at least one pic of this mold to give credit to the designers for not just going the lazy route and using the same nose/cockpit section for both altmodes.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Specialist: Decepticons''' (Multi-pack, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March 25]], 2014
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:This release of Astrotrain looks superficially similar to the ''Henkei'' version, but saturated with metallic paint and with some deco changes, most conspicuous in train mode. It was sold as part of a Hasbro Asia-[[exclusive]] [[giftset]] along with metallic-painted redecoes of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Galvatron]] and [[Octane#Generations|Octane]].
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
[[File:AOE-toy Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain ''' (Limited Micron, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 8]], 2014

: Astrotrain is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]] cast in clear-purple plastic, transforming from a robot into both a modified {{w|Boeing X-37|X-37B space shuttle}}<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard, 2013/11/10]</ref> and a double-barreled blaster that can be wielded by any larger figure with [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]].

: As a [[campaign item]], this toy was available at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores starting in August 2014 (and lasting "until supplies run out") with the purchase of 3,000 yen of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Lost Age]]'' product.

: Astrotrain was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Cybaxx (SG)|Cybaxx]]. The mold was also used to make ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Boltax (G1)#Combiner Wars|Cybaxx]] and [[Spacewarp#Combiner Wars|Spacewarp]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
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[[File:Platinum-edition-g1-astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Astrotrain was late getting to the G2 party.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Triple Changers''' (Platinum Edition, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

:Part of a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Platinum|Blitzwing]] released under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, this reissue of Astrotrain features an unprecedented orange, white, and blue color scheme. The exact inspiration for this deco is unknown, with the currently prevalent theory being that it's supposedly an homage to ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|Victory]]'' [[Machtackle]]'s colors.

:This set was officially an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In the United Kingdom, it was available via A1Toys.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Star Dasher]] in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
{{anchor|SDCC2015}}
[[File:KreO-Toy AstrotrainClass85.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|As close as we'll get to an Action Master Astrotrain, at least officially.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'' '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Designated Driver
:*''Accessories'': Long rifle

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Astrotrain is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection (which makes his parts largely incompatible with prior years' Kreons). His coloration is based on the [[#Generation 1|original Astrotrain toy prototype pictured in catalogs]], being mostly gray with a yellow visor, though his chest [[tampograph]]'s linework has the cartoon model's folded-away tailfin-chestplate.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Class of '85 Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|TitansReturn}}
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week
 A rocket man, a rocket man...'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Darkmoon & Astrotrain''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, [[Darkmoon]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]], Astrotrain can transform from robot to shuttle to armored train and back. He comes with [[Darkmoon]], a [[Titan Master]] figure that can transform from a robot into his head (but any [[Titan Master]]-class figure is compatible). Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager-class figures, he has spring-loaded parts designed to "bulk up" his head; in his case, a pair of pylons that pop up on either side of his head, replicating the shoulder "landing gear" on his original Generation 1 character model. Like Sentinel, the train engine ends ''can'' be used as feet, but they sit at an awkward angle that makes it hard for Astrotrain to stand upright. His two guns can combine to form one larger weapon which Darkmoon (or any Titan Master) can operate in robot mode, The largest of the two can be piloted by any Titan Master figure in both modes. His guns also attach to form his Vehicle mode weapons. In Australia and some Asian countries, Astrotrain and his wavemate Alpha Trion were prominent shelfwarmers.

:Unfortunately, due to being used for transformation, the port for the collector display stand on his two-piece rear waist tends to be misaligned, and the hole is not shallow enough to fully secure its connection.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:This mold also served as the model for the [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] in the [[Primus Vanguard]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG40-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And a fancy rocket, and a fancy battle train, and back to fancy robot. I'm super fancy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG40'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2017
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Astrotrain is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' mold]] in a cartoon-based deco, with the front shuttle and the train sections possessing paint operations to evoke the cockpit windows.

:The other side of his instructions features [[LG40 Astrotrain|the 40th ''Legends'' bonus edition manga]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
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[[File:WFC-Siege-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Train I ride, sixteen coaches long.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S51'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-47'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 28]], [[2020]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''IONICDISPLACER'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain is a heavily-cartoon-inspired figure that transforms from robot to either a space shuttle or steam locomotive (not a modern locomotive like every toy of his since the original). Despite being released in the ''Siege'' line, his alternate modes are clearly styled after Earth vehicles. This, together with his [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatibility, makes it seem a lot like he was designed with ''Earthrise'' in mind, and indeed his toy later received a straight rerelease in that line. He features the trademark ''Siege'' "battle damage" paint applications on his legs, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:As with other Leader Class figures in the line, Astrotrain himself is roughly Voyager-sized, with his accessories accounting for the rest of the pricepoint. In addition to five [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons (including one based on his original toy's blaster), which can be combined to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon", he includes a tender large enough to store all five weapons inside. The tender can be converted into a small launch pad base (designed as a treaded crawler vehicle with two cabs) for his shuttle mode. The launch pad features a pair of A.I.R. Lock System connectors, but unfortunately doesn't seem able to unfold flat as designed. It can also turn into a weapons rack, which can be mounted on Astrotrain's back in robot mode, with a pair of foot pads for extra stability since the backpack makes Astrotrain ''incredibly'' back-heavy.

:The toy's coloration, with mostly-grey wings rather than the purple on his final model; is seemingly based on either a [[:File:AstrotrainTakeover.jpg|pre-final character model]] that was used in the G1 cartoon episode "[[Triple Takeover]]" or [[Miscolorings based on the Generation 1 cartoon|a fan coloring]] of his pre-final model sheet that also features a cartoon screen captured-head that became popular online.

:Astrotrain was redecoed (with a new head) to ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Galaxy Shuttle#Legacy|Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1Astrotrain.jpeg|thumb|upright=1|This toy outlasted the actual space shuttle.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''Accessory'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was reissued in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' series, announced for Spring 2020 but unexpectedly hitting store shelves in December 2019. This was the first Astrotrain reissue to feature the color scheme of the original Hasbro-release toy—though the purple plastic is noticeably darker on this version. Plus, his [[rubsign]] uses the new style, with a highly reflective silver border and a solid-red symbol.

: Like all ''Vintage G1'' releases, Astrotrain was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:WFC-E12 Astrotrain Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Train, sorta]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E12
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad, decoder

:Astrotrain's [[A.I.R. Lock System]]-compatible base connectors saw him get a [[package refresh]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' line with no changes save for his box being updated. Even the flawed hinge in the coal tender was retained without any changes, preventing it from properly assuming launchpad mode.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Astrotrain's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Astrotrain's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Caminus (planet)|CAMINUS]]".
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Triple Takeover''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2025
:*''Accessories'': 3 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released a part of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Astrotrain is a redeco of his ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' figure in "[[Triple Takeover]]"-accurate colors, cast in brighter and more saturated colors as well as using the nonfinal wing deco utilized for that episode. The ''Siege'' version's tender/launchpad, gatling gun, and missile pod are omitted for this release, leaving Astrotrain armed only with his ionic displacer rifle and a pair of symmetrical blasters.

:Unfortunately, repeatedly transforming Astrotrain into either of his vehicle modes will inevitably cause the paint on his toes to become scratched or chipped, as they fit ''extremely tightly'' into the divots on his shins when folded up for transformation.

:Astrotrain is packaged with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Starscream]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Blitzwing]].

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|300px|He had to jettison some weight. Just... not like that.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, 3 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]], 1 steam plume effect
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[February 15]], [[2026]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmCVek3P2uE Every TRANSFORMERS Reveal from New York Toy Fair 2026] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Astrotrain is designed with a higher emphasis on animation accuracy and, unlike the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' mold]], is a full-sized Leader Class figure rather than being a Voyager-ish figure with extra accessories. His deco is faithful to his final cartoon colors, with his wings being fully purple, though unfortunately the red "fins" on his abs are missing due to the part being cast in [[unpaintable plastic]]. His tailfin can be reconfigured to open on his chest like on the [[#The Transformers|original toy]], but the molded detailing resembling the toy's stickers are unpainted.

:Astrotrain transforms into his usual space shuttle and steam locomotive modes. The shuttle's proportions hew closer to that of a real shuttle, omitting the boxy locomotive-shaped kibble from his cartoon model. On the other hand, the locomotive mode is much more cartoon-accurate than prior toys. It features working coupling rods on his wheels, and the back of the locomotive can open as shown in the movie, though he has no actual interior. He can be displayed with the various [[Slug figure#War for Cybertron Trilogy|minifigures]] released during the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to recreate the boarding scene.

:He comes with two blasters, one based on his [[Ionic displacer rifle]] and the other on his cartoon blaster. Also included are 3 pink blast effects for use with his weapons or vehicle mode thrusters, and ''very'' long steam effect part for his funnel in his locomotive mode. His hands are articulated to allow him to hold Starscream's crown in order to recreate the coronation scene.

:Unfortunately, the [[stock photography]] for his robot and and locomotive modes are badly mistranformed, with his neck and chest panels clearly not being folded down properly and the back half of the train not being fully collapsed.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy number:'' '''38'''

:[[Decoy]] Astrotrain is a small, purple rubber figure made available with certain toys in the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]].

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

===Boss Original Figure===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Boss Original Figure, 2008)

:Released in a line of PVC figures available exclusively with containers of [[Boss Coffee]], this version of Astrotrain is rendered in grey and violet.

===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4CaptainAstrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starring Steve Carrell. Coming soon to ''Netflix''.]]
*'''Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T52'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is one of 52 character cards released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:The card's Bot Mode artwork is reused from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain toy, while both Alt Modes receive original artwork, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Marcus Reyno]].

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is notable as being the first character in the game with the <nowiki>''Train''</nowiki> trait. Due to the game's cancellation, he remains the only train in the game.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Astrotrain is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike the first-series figures, both of his hands are open to hold his weapon accessory.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Astrotrain comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Astrotrain was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Broadside and Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Broadside & Astrotrain Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''39 & 40'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and Astrotrain along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#40|Translation of Astrotrain's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Pop!''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2024)
**''ID number:'' '''133'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment in celebration of the 40 years of the franchise, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Astrotrain is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy in white and purple colors.
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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-06-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|250px|Jettisoned a bit too much weight.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 06 - Brutal Fang'''
:*''Pull Rate'': 1/12
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

:Sold as part of [[Blokees]]' 6th wave of Defender Version blind-boxed kits, this Astrotrain is a 2.2-inch (5.5 cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy/Shining'' Version kits, but still articulated.

:Like most of the larger Galaxy/Shining Version kits, Astrotrain features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.

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==Notes==
*Given the timing, the Generation 1 Astrotrain was probably an asset carried over from the [[Diaclone#Posthumous Diaclone|scrapped 1985 range]] of the [[pre-Transformer]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline. Evidence also suggests fellow ''Transformers'' character [[Octane#Notes|Octane]] shares this origin.

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Decepticons]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Astrotrain (G1)/toys

2026-03-19T00:51:21Z

Repersonne: /* War for Cybertron: Siege */

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[[File:G1 boxart Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|What's the purpose of possessing Astrotrain?|thumb]]

'''Astrotrain''' can transport all his trainload of toys around!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And then I transform into a train and a rocket and a Transformer again... (''Hasbro version shown'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1985]] / [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original US ''Transformers'' toyline]] (first in European and Japanese markets), Astrotrain can transform into either a black-and-purple {{w|JNR Class D51}} steam locomotive or an off-white-and-purple {{w|Space Shuttle orbiter}}. The train mode can roll on wide-ish toy train tracks, but it can’t turn corners very well. Astrotrain was one of the earliest ''Transformers'' toys to feature [[ball joint]]s for his shoulders, a decade before they became a design standard.

:[[File:Astrotraincatalog.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|left|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Blitzwing]] called. He wants his weapons back.]]

: Takara's 1985 release of Astrotrain had a color scheme based upon the real-life versions of the vehicles he transformed into, with a white-and-black Space Shuttle mode (complete with [[NASA]] decals!) and a near-wholly-black steam locomotive. In 1986, Takara re-released Astrotrain, this time in his US toy colors.

{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain_japanese_toy.jpg‎|upright=1.15|thumb|(''Takara version shown'')]]

: Like [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#The Transformers|several]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|other]] [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#The Transformers|toys]] from Generation 1, [[Hasbro]]'s [[catalog]]s<ref name="catalogs">[http://www.botchthecrab.com/gallery.asp?gallery=10 Transformers catalogs] at Botchthecrab.com. ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes are depicted in both the 1985 and 1986 US catalogs and in the 1985 UK catalog.</ref><ref name="tf85">[https://imgur.com/a/lOw2Y Toy Fair 1985 catalog] that depicts ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes.</ref><ref name="origin">[http://tfsource.com/blog/origin-of-the-species-part-3/ "Origin of the Species, Part 3"] at the TFScource blog, featuring a scan from the 1985 Milton Bradley catalog that also depicts the ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain prototypes.</ref> depict [[prototype]]s that differ from the final product: Not only do the prototypes sport a gray and purple color scheme (which served as the basis for the color scheme used in the cartoon), they also have several notable sculpting and tooling differences compared to the production version; namely, arms that extend on a slide joint, different feet, and a different head sculpt that was also used as the basis for his [[character model]]. In the US and UK catalogs, he was even shown with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]]'s weapons, whereas in the European [[Milton Bradley]] catalog, he sported different decals compared to stickers used for the final toy. The resin hardcopy prototypes didn't actually transform; instead, separate prototypes existed for each mode.<ref name="animeastro">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html Original Astrotrain prototype at TF-1.com]</ref> The [[stock photography|stock photos]] of Astrotrain on the toy's [[packaging]], on the other hand, depict the final toy's sculpt in its (mostly) final colors, even though the center of the helmet is painted yellow instead of red. The same near-final prototype was also featured in the 1985 J.C. Penney wish book.<ref name="1985wish">[http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0969/ 1985 J.C. Penney wish book] at X-Entertainment.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was re-released with his original U.S. color scheme in the [[Classics (Europe)|European/Australian ''Classics'' series]] in 1991. Near as can be told, there are no notable differences between this and the original release.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''11'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:In 2004, Takara reissued Astrotrain in his original Japanese white and black color scheme as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. The "[[NASA]]" stickers were changed to "ASTR".

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Astrotrain_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Astrotrain at TF-1.com]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
{{anchor|Exclusive}}
[[File:Takara-collectors-edition-astrotrain-proto-colors.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Don't laugh, or he'll become a pain train.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain Proto Color Version''' (Triple Changer, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Often referred to as "Anime Astrotrain" by collectors, this version sports a color scheme based on the original prototype mentioned above, though the gray plastic is brighter than on the actual prototype, and the hue for the purple parts leans more towards red than blue.

: He was [[exclusive]]ly available from [[e-HOBBY]] and released as a ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' companion to ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue (see above). The toys shipped out in January.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain Proto Color Version at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html More information on Anime Astrotrain (and the original Astrotrain prototype) at TF-1.com]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:Commemorative Astrotrain 2005 2012.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Something for the variant collectors.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain/Decepticon Astrotrain''' (Commemorative Series IX, [[2005]]/[[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:Following the Japanese reissue, Hasbro intended to make Astrotrain (retaining his previously Japanese market-only colors) available in the United States as well as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in 2004. However, [[Toys"R"Us]] (who had carried the ''Commemorative Series'' figures as exclusives) decided to discontinue the line due to low sales, and even though [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Commemorative Series|Ricochet]], the other ''Commemorative Series IX'' figure besides Astrotrain, still managed to get released, Astrotrain was not.

:Since considerable quantities of Astrotrain had already been produced, Hasbro decided to make the figure available through their newly-launched [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website, serving as a test to see whether exclusives were a viable option for the store. In addition, Astrotrain was also released in Australia (where the ''Commemorative Series'' had previously also been exclusive to Toys"R"Us) as a [[Kmart]] exclusive, for a deep discount price. Despite being an exclusive, he could also be found clogging up shelves in smaller, privately owned toy shops.

:In 2012, several ''Commemorative Series'' figures, among them Astrotrain, were re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging that (in Astrotrain's case, at least) lacked the "Commemorative Series IX" label, saw his name changed to "Decepticon Astrotrain", had the box next to his name that contains the text "Decepticon Triple Changer" reduced in size and "Triple Changer" changed from uppercase to mixed case, updated the Hasbro logo to the then-current version, added a "choking hazard" safety warning label and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation above the product code number.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:ClassicsAstrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and a rocket and a train and a Transformer and man it's hard work!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Astrotrain, like much of the ''Classics'' line, is an extensive update of the original Astrotrain design based heavily upon his cartoon appearances and using modern toy engineering techniques. He still transforms into a spaceship resembling a NASA Space Shuttle, but with two [[kibble|rather obvious]] locomotive front halves on the sides of the rear hull. Instead of a steam locomotive, his secondary [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is a {{w|Tsubame (train)|Tsubame}} {{w|800 Series Shinkansen|800}} bullet train. His [[robot mode]] is based heavily upon his Generation 1 cartoon animation model design, and is armed with a large purple laser rifle similar to the original toy's rifle (the side of the rifle has a [[Mini-Con]] shaped port on it, if one chooses to do it). However, purple highlights aside, his deco's color scheme is predominantly based on the original Takara toy. The shuttle nosecone folding onto the legs is based on ''Jet Granbird'' from ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Fighter of the Sun Fighbird]]'', which was also co-designed by [[Takashi Kunihiro]].

:A design fluke that was acknowledged on Hasbro's official Transformers website allows Astrotrain to connect to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] or his redecos, ''Cybertron'' Sky Shadow or [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie toyline]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Jetstorm]], via his landing gear. (Coincidentally, Jetfire's alternate mode is based on a Ukrainian Antonov An-225 Mriya, which was used to transport the Buran orbiter, the Soviet [[knockoff|counterpart]] of the NASA Space Shuttle, on its back.)

:As with most ''Classics'' toys, he has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Shouki#Generations|Shouki]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Classics'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Bumblebee and Astrotrain''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: Astrotrain was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#BumblebeeAstrotrain2Pack|Bumblebee]]. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases. This value pack was found in Australia.
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''One man on a lonely platform One case sitting by his side Two eyes staring cold and silent 
Shows fear as he turns to hide Ah, ah, we fade to grey!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:In 2008, ''Classics'' Astrotrain was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. The figure was extensively redecoed into a dark grey and purple colour scheme based on the character’s appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. Instead of the Hasbro ''Classics'' release's rubsign, he has two Decepticon sigils tampographed onto his wings. All ''Henkei'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, and Astrotrain is no exception: the trim of his chestplate and engine array are vacuumized purple, with the engines themselves left as unpainted silver chrome.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Specialist-Decepticons-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We need to use at least one pic of this mold to give credit to the designers for not just going the lazy route and using the same nose/cockpit section for both altmodes.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Specialist: Decepticons''' (Multi-pack, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March 25]], 2014
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:This release of Astrotrain looks superficially similar to the ''Henkei'' version, but saturated with metallic paint and with some deco changes, most conspicuous in train mode. It was sold as part of a Hasbro Asia-[[exclusive]] [[giftset]] along with metallic-painted redecoes of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Galvatron]] and [[Octane#Generations|Octane]].
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
[[File:AOE-toy Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain ''' (Limited Micron, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 8]], 2014

: Astrotrain is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]] cast in clear-purple plastic, transforming from a robot into both a modified {{w|Boeing X-37|X-37B space shuttle}}<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard, 2013/11/10]</ref> and a double-barreled blaster that can be wielded by any larger figure with [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]].

: As a [[campaign item]], this toy was available at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores starting in August 2014 (and lasting "until supplies run out") with the purchase of 3,000 yen of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Lost Age]]'' product.

: Astrotrain was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Cybaxx (SG)|Cybaxx]]. The mold was also used to make ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Boltax (G1)#Combiner Wars|Cybaxx]] and [[Spacewarp#Combiner Wars|Spacewarp]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
{{anchor|Platinum}}
[[File:Platinum-edition-g1-astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Astrotrain was late getting to the G2 party.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Triple Changers''' (Platinum Edition, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

:Part of a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Platinum|Blitzwing]] released under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, this reissue of Astrotrain features an unprecedented orange, white, and blue color scheme. The exact inspiration for this deco is unknown, with the currently prevalent theory being that it's supposedly an homage to ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|Victory]]'' [[Machtackle]]'s colors.

:This set was officially an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In the United Kingdom, it was available via A1Toys.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Star Dasher]] in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
{{anchor|SDCC2015}}
[[File:KreO-Toy AstrotrainClass85.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|As close as we'll get to an Action Master Astrotrain, at least officially.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'' '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Designated Driver
:*''Accessories'': Long rifle

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Astrotrain is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection (which makes his parts largely incompatible with prior years' Kreons). His coloration is based on the [[#Generation 1|original Astrotrain toy prototype pictured in catalogs]], being mostly gray with a yellow visor, though his chest [[tampograph]]'s linework has the cartoon model's folded-away tailfin-chestplate.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Class of '85 Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|TitansReturn}}
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week
 A rocket man, a rocket man...'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Darkmoon & Astrotrain''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, [[Darkmoon]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]], Astrotrain can transform from robot to shuttle to armored train and back. He comes with [[Darkmoon]], a [[Titan Master]] figure that can transform from a robot into his head (but any [[Titan Master]]-class figure is compatible). Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager-class figures, he has spring-loaded parts designed to "bulk up" his head; in his case, a pair of pylons that pop up on either side of his head, replicating the shoulder "landing gear" on his original Generation 1 character model. Like Sentinel, the train engine ends ''can'' be used as feet, but they sit at an awkward angle that makes it hard for Astrotrain to stand upright. His two guns can combine to form one larger weapon which Darkmoon (or any Titan Master) can operate in robot mode, The largest of the two can be piloted by any Titan Master figure in both modes. His guns also attach to form his Vehicle mode weapons. In Australia and some Asian countries, Astrotrain and his wavemate Alpha Trion were prominent shelfwarmers.

:Unfortunately, due to being used for transformation, the port for the collector display stand on his two-piece rear waist tends to be misaligned, and the hole is not shallow enough to fully secure its connection.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:This mold also served as the model for the [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] in the [[Primus Vanguard]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG40-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And a fancy rocket, and a fancy battle train, and back to fancy robot. I'm super fancy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG40'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2017
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Astrotrain is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' mold]] in a cartoon-based deco, with the front shuttle and the train sections possessing paint operations to evoke the cockpit windows.

:The other side of his instructions features [[LG40 Astrotrain|the 40th ''Legends'' bonus edition manga]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
{{anchor|Siege}}
[[File:WFC-Siege-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Train I ride, sixteen coaches long.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S51'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-47'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 28]], [[2020]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''IONICDISPLACER'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain is a heavily-cartoon-inspired figure that transforms from robot to either a space shuttle or steam locomotive (not a modern locomotive like every toy of his since the original). Despite being released in the ''Siege'' line, his alternate modes are clearly styled after Earth vehicles. This, together with his [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatibility, makes it seem a lot like he was designed with ''Earthrise'' in mind, and indeed his toy later received a straight rerelease in that line. He features the trademark ''Siege'' "battle damage" paint applications on his legs, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:As with other Leader Class figures in the line, Astrotrain himself is roughly Voyager-sized, with his accessories accounting for the rest of the pricepoint. In addition to five [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons (including one based on his original toy's blaster), which can be combined to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon", he includes a tender large enough to store all five weapons inside. The tender can be converted into a small launch pad base (designed as a treaded crawler vehicle with two cabs) for his shuttle mode. The launch pad features a pair of A.I.R. Lock System connectors, but unfortunately doesn't seem able to unfold flat as designed. It can also turn into a weapons rack, which can be mounted on Astrotrain's back in robot mode, with a pair of foot pads for extra stability since the backpack makes Astrotrain ''incredibly'' back-heavy.

:The toy's coloration, with mostly-grey wings rather than the purple on his final model; is seemingly based on either a [[:File:AstrotrainTakeover.jpg|pre-final character model]] that was used in the G1 cartoon episode "[[Triple Takeover]]" or [[Miscolorings based on the Generation 1 cartoon|a fan coloring]] of his pre-final model sheet that also features a cartoon screen captured-head that became popular online.

:Astrotrain was redecoed (with a new head) to ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Galaxy Shuttle#Legacy|Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1Astrotrain.jpeg|thumb|upright=1|This toy outlasted the actual space shuttle.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''Accessory'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was reissued in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' series, announced for Spring 2020 but unexpectedly hitting store shelves in December 2019. This was the first Astrotrain reissue to feature the color scheme of the original Hasbro-release toy—though the purple plastic is noticeably darker on this version. Plus, his [[rubsign]] uses the new style, with a highly reflective silver border and a solid-red symbol.

: Like all ''Vintage G1'' releases, Astrotrain was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:WFC-E12 Astrotrain Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E12
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad, decoder

:Astrotrain's [[A.I.R. Lock System]]-compatible base connectors saw him get a [[package refresh]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' line with no changes save for his box being updated. Even the flawed hinge in the coal tender was retained without any changes, preventing it from properly assuming launchpad mode.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Astrotrain's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Astrotrain's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Caminus (planet)|CAMINUS]]".
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Triple Takeover''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2025
:*''Accessories'': 3 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released a part of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Astrotrain is a redeco of his ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' figure in "[[Triple Takeover]]"-accurate colors, cast in brighter and more saturated colors as well as using the nonfinal wing deco utilized for that episode. The ''Siege'' version's tender/launchpad, gatling gun, and missile pod are omitted for this release, leaving Astrotrain armed only with his ionic displacer rifle and a pair of symmetrical blasters.

:Unfortunately, repeatedly transforming Astrotrain into either of his vehicle modes will inevitably cause the paint on his toes to become scratched or chipped, as they fit ''extremely tightly'' into the divots on his shins when folded up for transformation.

:Astrotrain is packaged with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Starscream]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Blitzwing]].

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|300px|He had to jettison some weight. Just... not like that.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, 3 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]], 1 steam plume effect
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[February 15]], [[2026]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmCVek3P2uE Every TRANSFORMERS Reveal from New York Toy Fair 2026] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Astrotrain is designed with a higher emphasis on animation accuracy and, unlike the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' mold]], is a full-sized Leader Class figure rather than being a Voyager-ish figure with extra accessories. His deco is faithful to his final cartoon colors, with his wings being fully purple, though unfortunately the red "fins" on his abs are missing due to the part being cast in [[unpaintable plastic]]. His tailfin can be reconfigured to open on his chest like on the [[#The Transformers|original toy]], but the molded detailing resembling the toy's stickers are unpainted.

:Astrotrain transforms into his usual space shuttle and steam locomotive modes. The shuttle's proportions hew closer to that of a real shuttle, omitting the boxy locomotive-shaped kibble from his cartoon model. On the other hand, the locomotive mode is much more cartoon-accurate than prior toys. It features working coupling rods on his wheels, and the back of the locomotive can open as shown in the movie, though he has no actual interior. He can be displayed with the various [[Slug figure#War for Cybertron Trilogy|minifigures]] released during the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to recreate the boarding scene.

:He comes with two blasters, one based on his [[Ionic displacer rifle]] and the other on his cartoon blaster. Also included are 3 pink blast effects for use with his weapons or vehicle mode thrusters, and ''very'' long steam effect part for his funnel in his locomotive mode. His hands are articulated to allow him to hold Starscream's crown in order to recreate the coronation scene.

:Unfortunately, the [[stock photography]] for his robot and and locomotive modes are badly mistranformed, with his neck and chest panels clearly not being folded down properly and the back half of the train not being fully collapsed.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy number:'' '''38'''

:[[Decoy]] Astrotrain is a small, purple rubber figure made available with certain toys in the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]].

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

===Boss Original Figure===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Boss Original Figure, 2008)

:Released in a line of PVC figures available exclusively with containers of [[Boss Coffee]], this version of Astrotrain is rendered in grey and violet.

===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4CaptainAstrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starring Steve Carrell. Coming soon to ''Netflix''.]]
*'''Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T52'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is one of 52 character cards released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:The card's Bot Mode artwork is reused from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain toy, while both Alt Modes receive original artwork, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Marcus Reyno]].

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is notable as being the first character in the game with the <nowiki>''Train''</nowiki> trait. Due to the game's cancellation, he remains the only train in the game.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Astrotrain is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike the first-series figures, both of his hands are open to hold his weapon accessory.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Astrotrain comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Astrotrain was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Broadside and Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Broadside & Astrotrain Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''39 & 40'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and Astrotrain along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#40|Translation of Astrotrain's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Pop!''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2024)
**''ID number:'' '''133'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment in celebration of the 40 years of the franchise, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Astrotrain is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy in white and purple colors.
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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-06-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|250px|Jettisoned a bit too much weight.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 06 - Brutal Fang'''
:*''Pull Rate'': 1/12
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

:Sold as part of [[Blokees]]' 6th wave of Defender Version blind-boxed kits, this Astrotrain is a 2.2-inch (5.5 cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy/Shining'' Version kits, but still articulated.

:Like most of the larger Galaxy/Shining Version kits, Astrotrain features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.

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==Notes==
*Given the timing, the Generation 1 Astrotrain was probably an asset carried over from the [[Diaclone#Posthumous Diaclone|scrapped 1985 range]] of the [[pre-Transformer]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline. Evidence also suggests fellow ''Transformers'' character [[Octane#Notes|Octane]] shares this origin.

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Decepticons]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

In the National Interest

2026-03-17T02:40:56Z

Repersonne: /* Quotes */

{{comicstory|
|prev=Showdown!
|seriesissue=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #74–77
|next=Target: 2006
|image=MarvelUK-074.jpg
|caption=You guys just have to destroy '''everything''', don't you?
|title="In the National Interest"
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|date=Part 1: [[August 9|9th August]] Part 2: [[August 16|16th August]] Part 3: [[August 23|23rd August]] Part 4: [[August 30|30th August]], [[1986]] 
|coverdate=Part 1: [[August 16|16th August]] Part 2: [[August 23|23rd August]] Part 3: [[August 30|30th August]] Part 4: [[September 6|6th September]], [[1986]]
|writer=[[Simon Furman]]
|art=[[Will Simpson]]
|inks=[[David Hine|Dave Hine]] (Part 2), [[Tim Perkins]] (Part 3)
|art assist by=[[Andrew Leary]] (Part 3)
|colours=[[John Burns]] (Parts 1-2), [[Gina Hart]] (Part 3), [[Tony Jozwiak]] (Part 4)
|lettering=[[Annie Halfacree]]
|editor=[[Ian Rimmer]]
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]]
}}
'''Joy Meadows and the Dinobots are going to blow the whole Robot-Master story wide open, but the Decepticons and Triple I don't want this to happen.'''

==Synopsis==
===Part 1===
[[File:Centurion.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.25]]
When reporter [[Joy Meadows]] appears on TV news program ''[[Between the Lines]]'' and announces her intent to expose "[[Donny Finkleberg|Robot-Master]]" as a fraud, the mastermind behind the hoax, [[Intelligence and Information Institute|Triple-I]] head [[Forrest Forsythe]], decides that she must be silenced. Forsythe is not the only viewer of the broadcast who is already aware of the hoax, however; [[G.B. Blackrock]] also sees it, and contacts Joy with the recommendation that she visit [[Mount St. Hilary]] to meet some "friends" of his who can help her...

At that very same mountain, aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]—recently reactivated after a long period offline, but confined to the base thanks to their conspicuous alternate modes—are bored. Just as [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] decides they need to go find some action, [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Sludge]] rushes in, having seen Joy's appearance on television and recognized her from their previous encounter. The Dinobots are unimpressed by their comrade's infatuation with the human, but lacking a better alternative for something to do, decide to go with him as he sets out to find her and help her in her mission to expose Robot-Master. They don't have to go far before they cross paths with her: she has been ambushed on the road to Mount St. Hilary by Triple-I mercenaries and nearly run off a cliff. Sludge shields her from their bullets, but is unable to stop her car tipping over the edge; fortunately, [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] catches her and carries her to safety.

Meanwhile, Swoop's old enemy [[Peter Anthony Morris|Professor Morris]] is on the cusp of being acquitted for the murder of a [[Roxxon Oil security guard|security guard]], but as his trial nears its end, Triple-I mercenaries invade the courtroom and kidnap him. Morris is brought to an armored Triple-I bunker beneath [[Portland]], and learns they want to employ his experience in controlling robots to pilot their new man-made robot, [[Centurion (Marvel)|Centurion]].

===Part 2: "Gauntlet!"===
[[File:Swoop megatron in the national interest.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
[[File:IntheNationalInterest centurion vs megatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
Withdrawing to the seclusion of [[Talon's Point]] beach, the Dinobots tell Joy the full story of the [[Transformer]]s and their secret war, which leads her to conclude that Robot-Master is a government cover story concocted to hide the truth. Joy wants to interview one of the Dinobots for her exposé, and [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] volunteers to pick up her film crew and fly them in so Triple-I cannot tail them.

Meanwhile, at their [[Wyoming base]], [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] await news from [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]], who is on the trail of the missing Robot-Master. Having played a part in furthering the Robot-Master hoax, Megatron fears its exposure will be used by [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] as ammunition against Megatron's leadership, but the opportunity to prevent this arises when Soundwave picks up the signal of Joy's phone call to her crew...

Beneath Portland, Professor Morris is strapped into Triple-I's recreation of his old [[neural relay link]]. He tries to object, telling technician [[Grady (G1)|Grady]] about the death he caused the last time he used the machine, but Grady explains that Triple-I know all about that, and planted evidence to ensure Morris's guilty plea would be thrown out. They had intended to recruit him after his trial was over, but Joy Meadows forced their timeline to be accelerated. A moment later, a console beeps, as Triple-I also detects Joy's call...

A little later, Joy's two-man crew [[Rick (Marvel)|Ricky]] and [[Tony (G1)|Tony]] arrive at the assigned location in Portland to await "pickup," but are intercepted by Megatron before Swoop can reach them. Swoop is quickly defeated when he attempts to engage the Decepticon leader, but the battle is then joined by the Morris-controlled Centurion, who takes on Megatron one-on-one!

===Part 3: "Holocaust"===

Centurion gives a good account of himself, but after a brief exchange of blows, Megatron is able to get the upper hand and punches the man-made robot through a nearby building. Fortunately, the fight gives Swoop time to recover, and he manages to escape with Rick and Tony—but, unbeknownst to the Dinobot, he is tagged with a tracer by a Triple-I agent as he flees. This is scarcely a victory for Triple-I, however; having recognized Swoop, Morris becomes determined to make amends for his past misdeeds by helping the Dinobots, and he proceeds to go rogue, sealing the armoured vault to keep Triple-I from interfering.

Back at Talon's Point, the Dinobots discover the presence of the tracer when it briefly jams Swoop's transformation, much to his teammates' amusement. [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]] destroys the tracer, but it's too late—Megatron, Soundwave, and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] have followed its signal, and emerge out of the sea, demanding the Dinobots hand Joy over. When Grimlock refuses, the Decepticons attack!
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===Part 4: "The Dinobots' Last Stand?"===
[[File:Talon's Point.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5]]
Outnumbered by the Decepticons, the Dinobots find themselves on the losing end of the battle. Grimlock matches his might against Megatron; Sludge struggles to defend Joy against [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] and [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]]; [[Snarl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Snarl]] manages to dispatch [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]], but is then blindsided by [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]; while Slag falls to the other Constructicons, who then gang up on Swoop. In the midst of the chaos, Centurion arrives to join the fight and the distraction he provides allows the Dinobots to rally. Observing the tide of battle turning, Soundwave changes tactics: he forces Joy and her crew to hand over all their recordings, and then calls for everyone's attention as he very publicly has Laserbeak incinerate the tapes. Content that the destruction of the evidence means the Robot-Master cover story is secure for now, Megatron calls off the battle, and the Decepticons withdraw with a warning to the humans not to pursue the matter further. Badly beaten and with no cause left to fight for, the Dinobots let them go.

But the defeat of the Decepticons does not sway Professor Morris from his mission: he will use Centurion to put a stop to all of Triple-I's nefarious actions. From outside the sealed vault, Forsythe warns Morris that Triple-I have erased all evidence connecting them to him, and that the authorities will be waiting for him when he exits the bunker. But the bunker contains enough supplies to last Morris a year—more than enough time to see his mission through!
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] (10)
*[[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]] (11)
*[[Snarl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Snarl]] (12)
*[[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] (13)
*[[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Sludge]] (14)
|c2=
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (4)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] (5)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] (17)
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (20)
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (21)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (22)
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (23)
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (24)
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (25)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (26)
|c3=
*[[Joy Meadows]] (1)
*[[Bob (host)|Bob]] (2)
*[[Donny Finkleberg]] (3)
*[[Forrest Forsythe]] (6)
*[[Walter Barnett (G1)|Walter Barnett]] (7)
*Attorney (8)
*[[Peter Anthony Morris]] (9)
*[[Grady (G1)|Grady]] (16)
*[[Rick (Marvel)|Rick]] (18)
*[[Tony (G1)|Tony]] (19)
|c4=
*[[Centurion (Marvel)|Centurion]] (15)
}}

==Quotes==

'''Joy:''' Wha-? Wha'happen? Am I dead? 
'''Sludge:''' No... No. You're safe with me now. I'll face death itself to defend you, I'll... 
'''Grimlock:''' Sickening, really '''sickening'''. 
'''Swoop:''' I almost wish I'd let her drop! 
:—'''Sludge''' being too mushy for '''Grimlock''' and '''Swoop''', who just saved '''Joy''' from falling.

'''Joy:''' "Er, '''Grimlock'''...is he, er, alright?" 
'''Grimlock:''' "'Fraid not. Defective circuitry." 
'''Swoop:''' "A sad case. Nothing to be done for him, really."
:—'''Grimlock''' and '''Swoop''' tease the smitten '''Sludge'''

"OOH, 'ECK! DECEPTICONS!"
:—'''Slag''' shows off his broad Yorkshire accent. In Oregon.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
[[File:IntheNationalInterest sludge and joy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.25]]
*To catch readers up to speed, there's a ''Fact File'' on the Dinobots in #74. One detail this adds is that the Dinobots were all renamed when they took their dino-forms and other than Swoop, they'd all prefer to forget their old names and forms.
*Joy Meadows and her crew previously appeared in [[Dinobot Hunt!|issue #49]], in which Sludge first encountered her, leading to his being smitten with her in this story (right). She has been tipped off to the truth behind Robot-Master by G.B. Blackrock, who earlier butted heads with Triple-I over the hoax in [[I, Robot-Master!|US issue #15]].
*The clips shown from Robot-Master's broadcasts during Joy's interview include footage of Megatron and [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] fighting, as seen in [[Second Generation!|issue #65]].
*Triple-I, Forrest Forsythe, and Walter Barnett were all introduced in [[Rock and Roll-Out!|US issue #14]]. "In the National Interest" is their only appearance in a UK-original story.
*Professor Morris was previously introduced in [[The Icarus Theory|issues #45-46]], in which the murder for which he is on trial took place. Morris actually confessed to the murder and surrendered to the authorities in that story, so it seems a little odd to see his lawyer arguing that he is innocent in Part 1, but Triple-I tech Grady notes in Part 2 that the organization planted falsified evidence that would lead to Morris's confession being thrown out. Perhaps the lawyer is also on their payroll?
*Slag refers to the "weeks" the Dinobots' spent "strung up in Ratchet's butcher shop," between the events of [[Dinobot Hunt!|issue #50]] and issue #65. The [[Transformers Annual 1986]] story "[[Victory!]]" goes into a little more detail on this period, but it was not released until shortly after "In the National Interest" concluded.
*Robot-Master escaped the Decepticons in [[Command Performances!|US issue #19]]. Soundwave notes that [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]], who is tracking their escapee, has still not reported in; that's because he was sent offline by a fall down a mineshaft in [[Showdown!|US issue #20]].

===Real-life references===
*The plot of this story is inspired by a pair of political thrillers, 1974's ''{{w|The Parallax View}}'', about a female reporter uncovering a conspiracy, and 1975's ''{{w|Three Days of the Condor}}'', about a murderous governmental conspiracy.

===Continuity and plotting errors===
*The Dinobots complain that they're confined to the Ark by the other Autobots because their dino modes make them look conspicuous. This was the explanation given for the Dinobots' absence from US stories given in [[Command Performances!|US issue #19]]... but the UK reprint ''removed'' that dialogue, because it was unnecessary due to the team having seen plenty of action in various UK-exclusive stories. So basically, this issue of the UK comic adopts a plot point from the US comic that the UK comic previously chose to ignore.

===Artwork and technical errors===
[[File:IntheNationalInterest destroy them.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
*For the majority of this story, Snarl and Swoop continue to be colored in their "early" Marvel UK color schemes; Swoop is largely blue instead of grey like his teammates, and Slag's dino-mode head is golden-yellow instead of greyish-purple. See below for deviations.
*The Constructicons are likewise off-colour in a variety of ways when they appear in Parts 3 and 4, not unlike how they appeared in [[Devastation Derby!|issues #61-62]]. Their heads are all colored purple instead of the correct blue-black (right); other weirdness is noted below.
*Part 1, page 4: Slag and Snarl's heads are both colored red instead of black.
*Throughout part 3, Swoop's dino-mode "legs" (his robot mode arms) are colored grey instead of the blue used on his early color scheme, except for in a one-panel flashback to part 2.
*Part 3, page 8-10: While he's in robot mode, Slag's dino-mode head is colored grey, which is technically correct, but it's not clear if it's been done ''deliberately'', as the panel between it and his robot head is incorrectly colored golden yellow.
*Part 3, page 10, panel 1: Long Haul has a purple abdomen instead of green. Scrapper is almost entirely purple; both the decals on his pectorals are red, when only the right one should be.
*Part 3, page 11, panel 3: Scrapper continues to be mostly purple, and the red of his chest decals has spread up over his shoulders (right).
*Throughout part 4, Bonecrusher's thighs are coloured purple instead of green, while dino-mode Swoop is now in his "finished" Marvel color scheme (grey body, white wings and head, with a red lower jaw). However, his dino-legs (robo-arms) are consistently miscolored red instead of the grey they should be to match his finished colors.
*Part 4, page 3, panel 4: Snarl's limbs and back are all colored mostly red instead of grey.
*Part 4, page 4, panel 3: Long Haul is colored entirely purple from the waist down.
*Part 4, page 5, panel 1: Scrapper's thighs are green and his boots purple; the boots should be green, the thighs white.
*Part 4, page 8, panel 2: Mixmaster's helmet assembly (that... big ol' block that goes around and over his head) is purple instead of green.
*Part 4, page 9, panel 6: Snarl's head is red instead of black.
*Part 4, page 10, panel 3-4: Sludge's shoulder-wings are gold instead of grey.

===Back-up material===
[[File:RoboCapers74.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.25]]
'''Issue #74:'''
*'''[[Back-up strips]]:''' ''[[Back-up_strips#Hercules|Hercules]]'' ("For the Love of Gods," Part 1) and ''[[Robo-Capers]]''
*'''[[Fact File]]:''' Hercules
*No new half-page "funny" is added to the comic to replace ''Matt and the Cat'' following its conclusion last issue; instead the comic undergoes another change in format this issue, with a redesigned contents page that relocates ''Robo-Capers'' (which previously ran across the bottom of the page) to elsewhere in the comic. There is no [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|letters page]] this issue, replaced with [[Robo-Capers issue 74|a special full-page ''Robo-Capers'' strip]] (right) that introduces Grimlock as the page's new host replacing Soundwave.
'''Issue #75:'''
*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Hercules'' ("For the Love of Gods," Part 2); ''Robo-Capers'' sits this issue out.
*Grimlock's "Grim Grams" letters page begins properly this issue, and will run until [[Space Pirates!|issue #182]].
'''Issue #76:'''
*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Hercules'' ("For the Love of Gods," Part 3) and ''Robo-Capers''
*'''Fact File:''' "And Now... The [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]!", recapping the characters' history up to this point.
*'''Other features:''' Full-page spotlight on the [[Transformers Annual 1986]].
'''Issue #77:'''
*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Robo-Capers'' and ''Hercules'' ("For the Love of Gods," Part 4)
*'''Other features:''' Competition to win ''How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way''; the inclusion of this contest means there's no room for the traditional half-page "Next Issue" preview, which is compressed to a small caption box on the letters page.
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===Covers (4)===
*'''Issue #74:''' Grimlock, Sludge and Slag burst through the cover, by [[Alister Pearson]].
*'''Issue #75:''' while Megatron is about to destroy Swoop, Guardian looms up behind him, by [[John Stokes]].
*'''Issue #76:''' Swoop carries off the LCTV van, by [[David Hine]].
*'''Issue #77:''' composite of the story's major players, by [[Phil Gascoine]].
<gallery>
File:MarvelUK-074.jpg|'''Issue #74'''
File:MarvelUK-075.jpg|'''Issue #75'''
File:MarvelUK-076.jpg|'''Issue #76'''
File:MarvelUK-077.jpg|'''Issue #77'''
</gallery>

===Reprints===
<gallery>
File:MarvelUK-302.jpg|'''[[The Human Factor!|Issue #302]]''' (Marvel UK, 1990; reprints the first half of Part 1)
File:MarvelUK-303.jpg|'''[[The Human Factor!|Issue #303]]''' (Marvel UK, 1990; reprints the second half of Part 1)
File:MarvelUK-304.jpg|'''[[The Human Factor!|Issue #304]]''' (Marvel UK, 1990; reprints the first half of Part 2)
File:MarvelUK-305.jpg|'''[[The Human Factor!|Issue #305]]''' (Marvel UK, 1990; reprints the second half of Part 2)
File:MarvelUK-306.jpg|'''[[Eye of the Storm|Issue #306]]''' (Marvel UK, 1990; reprints Part 3)
File:MarvelUK-307.jpg|'''[[Eye of the Storm|Issue #307]]''' (Marvel UK, 1990; reprints Part 4)
File:TitanDH.jpg|'''''[[Transformers: Dinobot Hunt]]''''' (Titan Books, 2004)
File:BoUK Dinobots 4a.jpg|'''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots#Issue #4|''The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots'' #4]] cover A''' (IDW Publishing, 2007; reprints Part 1)
File:BoUK Dinobots 4b.jpg|'''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots#Issue #4|''The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots'' #4]] cover B''' (IDW Publishing, 2007; reprints Part 1)
File:BoUK Dinobots 4ri a.jpg|'''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots#Issue #4|''The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots'' #4]] cover RI-A'' (IDW Publishing, 2007; reprints Part 1)
File:BoUK Dinobots 4ri b.jpg|'''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots#Issue #4|''The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots'' #4]] cover RI-B''' (IDW Publishing, 2007; reprints Part 1)
File:BoUK Dinobots 5a.jpg|'''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots#Issue #5|''The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots'' #5]] cover A''' (IDW Publishing, 2008; reprints Parts 2-3)
File:BoUK Dinobots 5b.jpg|'''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots#Issue #5|''The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots'' #5]] cover B''' (IDW Publishing, 2008; reprints Parts 2-3)
File:BoUK Dinobots 5ri a.jpg|'''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots#Issue #5|''The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots'' #5]] cover RI-A''' (IDW Publishing, 2008; reprints Parts 2-3)
File:BoUK Dinobots 5ri b.jpg|'''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots#Issue #5|''The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots'' #5]] cover RI-B''' (IDW Publishing, 2008; reprints Parts 2-3)
File:BoUK Dinobots 6a.jpg|'''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots#Issue #6|''The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots'' #6]] cover A''' (IDW Publishing, 2008; reprints Part 4)
File:BoUK Dinobots 6b.jpg|'''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots#Issue #6|''The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots'' #6]] cover B''' (IDW Publishing, 2008; reprints Part 4)
File:BoUK Dinobots 6ri.jpg|'''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots#Issue #6|''The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots'' #6]] cover RI''' (IDW Publishing, 2008; reprints Part 4)
File:BoUK Dinobots TPB.jpg|'''''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots]]''''' TPB (IDW Publishing, 2008)
File:IDWBofUKOmnibus.jpg|'''''[[The Transformers: Best of UK]]'' Omnibus''' (IDW Publishing, 2009)
File:Classicuk2.jpg|'''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 2|''The Transformers Classics UK'' Volume 2]]''' (IDW Publishing, 2012)
File:DefinitiveG1Collection v5.jpg|'''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection|''The Definitive G1 Collection, Vol. 5: The Smelting Pool'']]''' (Hachette Partworks, Ltd., 2019)
</gallery>

[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]

Generations Selects (toyline)

2026-02-25T14:34:55Z

Repersonne: /* Age of the Primes */

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[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Decepticon-Exhaust-Box.jpg|thumb|upright=2.1|Deluxe Class Exhaust]]
Debuting in [[2019]], '''''Generations Selects''''' is a series of exclusive figures sold mainly through online retailers, intersecting multiple thematic sublines of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''. The line consists of special edition redecoes and retools of ''Generations'' figures, packaged in brown cardboard mailer boxes broadly similar to the late [[Transformers Collectors' Club|TFCC]] [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Figure Subscription Service]].

As with other ''Transformers'' lines from [[2018]] onward, Hasbro and TakaraTomy attempt to make ''Generations Selects'' equally available to fans in each other's primary market. U.S. and Canadian fans (except in Québec) can purchase Takara ''Selects'' figures from [[Hasbro Pulse]] while Japanese fans can purchase some Hasbro ''Selects'' figures from [[TakaraTomy Mall]].

==Toys==
===Hasbro===
Hasbro announced the ''Generations Selects'' branding in late 2018, with Ricochet and Red Swoop as the nominal debut figures for the line (but with ''Siege'' Combat Megatron actually being the first to see release). Packaged in robot mode, Hasbro's ''Selects'' figures have no price markup compared to regular retail figures. [[Hasbro Pulse]] debuts ''Generations Selects'' figures for the U.S. and Canadian markets while fans in Hasbro's other markets must resort to various physical or online retailers, with the only exclusive being [[Red Wing (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Red Wing]] to the [[Target]] website (though he was eventually rereleased to other online retailers in 2020).

====''Power of the Primes''====
[[File:Selects-Deluxe-Red-Swoop.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Dinobot Red Swoop]]
The nominal beginning of ''Generations Selects'', the ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' tie-ins were explicitly labelled as such by their instructions and came in brown boxes featuring a [[Halo of Primus]] motif.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Generations Selects|Ricochet]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Dinobot Red Swoop]]}}
</ul>

Before ''Selects'', Hasbro had experimented with the concept of "special edition" toys in other parts of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'' ([[#Notes|see below]]).
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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy''====
The ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' saw ''Selects'' transition to a new standard packaging design featuring a prominent graffiti–styled Autobot (usually) insignia and the word "WAR" in [[Cybertronian language]]. Toys that tied into the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' chapter of the trilogy were clearly labelled and marked as such, but categorisation of the ''Selects'' toys from [[2020]] onwards became pretty much based on vibes, with year of release and the design elements of each toy's instruction booklet being the main deciding factors.

{| width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d2|WFC-GS01 [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#GS01|Combat Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS02 [[Red Wing (G1)#Toys|Decepticon Red Wing]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS03 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#GS03|Galactic Man Shockwave]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS04 [[Cromar#Generations Selects|Powerdasher Cromar]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS05 [[Lancer#Toys|Autobot Lancer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS06 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Smokescreen]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS07 [[Nightbird (G1)#Generations Selects|Nightbird]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS08 [[Zetar (G1)#Generations Selects|Powerdasher Zetar]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS09 [[Hot Shot (G1)#Generations Selects|Hot Shot]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Contemporary to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'''''
{{Bp-a1d1|WFC-GS10 Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit<ref group="A">The Spy Patrol 3rd Unit was presented at [[Toy Fair 2020]] with [[:File:ToyFair2020-HasbroSlideShow11.jpg|the ''Earthrise'' logo]].</ref> ([[Wingthing (G1)#Generations Selects|Decepticon Wingthing]], [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Decepticon Frenzy]], [[Skar (G1)#Generations Selects|Decepticon Skar]] & [[Knok#Generations Selects|Autobot/Decepticon Knok]])}}
{{Bp-merc|WFC-GS11 [[Exhaust#Generations Selects|Decepticon Exhaust]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS12 [[Greasepit (facility)#Generations Selects|Greasepit]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS13 [[Hubcap (G1)#Generations Selects|Hubcap]]}}
{{Bp-d2|WFC-GS14 [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#GS14|Megatron]] (''Generation 2'' deco)}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS15 [[Hot House (facility)#Generations Selects|Hot House]]<ref group="A">Hot House, unlike the rest of his contemporaries, actually made use of the ''Earthrise'' logo on his instructions.</ref>}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
{{Bp-merc|WFC-GS16 [[Bug Bite (G1)#Generations Selects|Bug Bite]]}}
{{bp-sa|WFC-GS17 [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Generations Selects|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] & [[Ratchet (SG)#Generations Selects|Shattered Glass Ratchet]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS18 [[Tigertrack#Generations Selects|Autobot Tigertrack]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS19 [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Generations Selects|Rotorstorm]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS20 [[Cordon (G1)#Generations Selects|Cordon]] & [[Spin-Out (G1)#Generations Selects|Autobot Spin-Out]]}}
{{Bp-d2|WFC-GS21 [[Sandstorm (G2)#Generations Selects|Decepticon Sandstorm]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS22 [[Black Roritchi#Generations Selects|Black Roritchi]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Contemporary to ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'''''
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS23 [[Deep Cover#Generations Selects|Deep Cover]]<ref group="A" name=Ramjet>Deep Cover and Ramjet, despite being released during ''Kingdom'', made use of ''Earthrise'' design elements in their instruction booklets.</ref>}}
{{Bp-d2|WFC-GS24 [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Ramjet]]<ref group="A" name=Ramjet/> (''Generation 2'' deco)}}
{{Bp-m1|WFC-GS25 [[Transmutate (BW)#Generations Selects|Transmutate]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS26 [[Artfire#Generations Selects|Artfire]] & [[Nightstick (Headmasters)#Generations Selects|Nightstick]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS27 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-m1|WFC-K39 [[Tricranius#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Tricranius Beast Power]]<ref group="A">Despite an ID number placing the set firmly in ''War for Cybertron: Kingdom'', Tricranius Beast Power also features the ''Selects'' logo on the packaging's label.</ref>}}
{{bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#BeholdGalvatron|Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack]]<ref group="A">Like Tricranius, the Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack also features the ''Selects'' logo on the packaging's label, despite otherwise being sold as a ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' standalone.</ref>}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" |[[File:Selects-Voyager-CombatMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Combat Megatron]][[File:Generations select Transmutate.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Transmutate]]
|}

;Related releases
The mailer box-style package evidently appealed to Hasbro, and saw use with several of its online retailer exclusives. For ease of reference, these ''Generations Selects''-style releases are listed below. Despite common fan misconception stemming from the use of these boxes, none of these toys below are ''Selects'' products.
{|width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''Earthrise'' exclusives'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#AUOP|Alternate Universe Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-a1d1|WFC-E33 [[Centurion droid#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Deluxe Centurion Drone]] (Weaponizer, w/ [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#E33|Megatron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Optimus Prime]], [[Reflector (G1)#E33|Refraktor]], [[Roller (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Roller]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Soundwave]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''Galactic Odyssey Collection'''''
{{Bp-a1|Encounter 1: [[Paradron]] Medics}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ratchet]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Lifeline (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Lifeline]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|Encounter 2: [[Micro]]n Micromasters}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Fireguard#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Fireguard]] & [[Roadburner#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Roadburner]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Barricade (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Decepticon Runner]] & [[Motorhead (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Motorhead]]}}
:{{Bp-a1d1|[[Stingracer#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Stingracer]] & [[Windstorm#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Windstorm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
{{Bp-a1|Encounter 3: [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Biosfera]] Autobot Clones}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Fastlane#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Fastlane]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Cloudraker (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cloudraker]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|Encounter 4: [[Master (planet)|Dominus]] Criminal Pursuit}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Barricade (IDW)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Barricade]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Punch (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Punch-Counterpunch]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
{{Bp-a1|Encounter 5: [[Botropolis]] Rescue Mission}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Overair (facility)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Overair]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Ironworks (facility)#Botropolis|Ironworks]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Phaser (G1)#Botropolis|Fuzer]] & [[Blast Master#Botropolis|Autobot Blast Master]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Missile Master#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Missile Master]] & [[Moonrock#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Moonrock]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''TakaraTomy import'''
{{Bp-merc|TT-GS12 [[Soundblaster (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundblaster]]<ref group="A">Soundblaster was one of Hasbro Pulse's U.S. imports of TakaraTomy products ([[#TakaraTomy|see below]]). A regular (albeit exclusive) ''Siege'' release in Japan, the Hasbro Pulse Soundblaster simply added an outer packaging sleeve with ''Selects'' branding. In both markets, its release occurred contemporarily to ''Kingdom''.</ref>}}
|}

;Notes
<references group="A" />

====''Legacy''====
For ''Selects'' tie-ins to the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' lines, the packaging was given a new look, keeping the brown card box, monochrome black printing, and seal sticker, but now giving each release a unique schematic line-art illustration of the toy within, in a similar style to Takara's previous ''Selects'' packaging (see [[#TakaraTomy|below]]).

{|width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Scorponok (G1)#Generations Selects|Black Zarak]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#Generations Selects|Lift-Ticket]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[DK-2 Guard]]}}
{{Bp-d1| [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#SelectsTargetmaster|Cyclonus]] & [[Nightstick (G1)#Generations Selects|Nightstick]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[DK-3 Breaker#Generations Selects|DK-3 Breaker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers: Legacy#Legacy: Evolution|Legacy: Evolution]]''
{{Bp-d1|[[Magnificus (G1)#Generations Selects|Magnificus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Guardian robot#Generations Selects|Guardian Robot]] & [[Lunar-Tread#Generations Selects|Lunar-Tread]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Antagony (BW)#Generations Selects|Antagony]]}}
|
|width="40%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers: Legacy#United|Legacy: United]]''
{{Bp-a1|Autobots Stand United 5-Pack ([[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Autobot Jazz]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Sunstreaker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Trailbreaker]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Wheeljack]], [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Autobot Hound]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|Go-Bot Guardians 3-Pack ([[Path Finder#Generations Selects|Go-Bot Pathfinder]], [[Treds#Generations Selects|Go-Bot Treds]], [[Small Foot#Generations Selects|Go-Bot Smallfoot]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Black-Zarak.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Black Zarak]]
|}

====''Age of the Primes''====
[[File:Selects Trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Trypticon]]
''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]''-branded ''Selects'' toys ditched the classy, monochrome-printed, label-sealed cardboard boxes in favor of a new style featuring line-art illustrations of the toy within overlaid with spraypaint-like splashes of color, with additional design elements unifying ''Generations Selects''{{'}} look with ''Age of the Primes'' and the similarly-redesigned ''[[Studio Series]]''.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Trypticon (G1)#Generations Selects|Trypticon]] (with [[Full-Tilt (G1)#Generations Selects|Full-Tilt]] and [[Wipe-Out#Generations Selects|Necro]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Snarl (G1)#Age of the Primes|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] / [[Slag (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|G2 Dinobot Swoop]] / [[Sludge (G1)#Age of the Primes|G2 Dinobot Sludge]]}}
</ul>
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===TakaraTomy===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-TT-Volcanicus-Box.jpg|thumb|200px|Volcanicus (box)]]
TakaraTomy's '''''Generation Selects''''' {{sic}} figures succeed the niche of the previous [[2014]] to [[2019]] ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' and ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' series, featuring uniquely extensive retooling and higher-budget paint operations for accuracy to each character's era of origin in the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]. Additionally, the Japanese version of ''Generations Selects'' features a heavy emphasis on [[combiner]] teams, a feature noticeably absent from the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' toyline. Due to the ''Transformers'' market in Japan being smaller and shrinking, Takara's turnout of ''Selects'' figures is smaller compared to ''Legends'' and ''Unite Warriors''. As with those lines, Takara's figures are packaged in alternate mode.

As per brand unification, [[Hasbro Pulse]] releases the TakaraTomy-made figures with no changes save for a black packaging sleeve labeled in English. This initiative also rolled in TakaraTomy's version of Soundblaster, which was released as part of ''Siege'' in Japan.

Around November 2025, TakaraTomy moved the ''Generations Selects'' line to the "Product Archive" section of its website, alongside other retired lines. The subsequent Hasbro ''Selects'' release, Trypticon, was numbered and solicited as part of TakaraTomy's [[Transformers: Age of the Primes#Age of the Primes (TakaraTomy)|''Age of the Primes'' line]].
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{{Note|Toys in '''bold text''' were TakaraTomy initiated before being imported to the U.S. by Hasbro Pulse. The remaining toys are identical to their worldwide releases.}}
{| width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[2019]] [[September 7]]<ref name=TTzetaandNightbird>[https://twitter.com/takaratomytoys/status/1164900347501899776 Tweet by TakaraTomy's official account]</ref>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Nightbird (G1)#Generations Selects|Nightbird]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Zetar (G1)#Generations|Powerdasher Zeta]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|2019 [[September 28]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Smokescreen]]}}
{{Bp-a1|'''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Generations Selects|Star Convoy]]'''}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[2020]] [[January 25]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Gulf#Generations Selects|Seacons Gulf]]'''}}
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Turtler#Generations Selects|Seacons Turtler]]'''}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|2020 [[February 29]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Lobclaw#Generations Selects|Seacons Lobclow]]''' {{sic}}}}
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Kraken#Generations Selects|Seacons Kraken]]'''}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=6|[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Star-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Star Convoy]][[File:TF-Selects-Super-Megatron.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Super Megatron]][[File:TF-Generations-Selects-God-Neptune.jpg|thumb|upright=1|God Neptune]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|2020 [[March 28]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Overbite (Masterforce)#Generations Selects|Seacons Overbite]]'''}}
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Tentakil (Masterforce)#Generations Selects|Seacons Tentakil]]'''}}
</ul>

2020 [[September 26]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|TT-GS09 '''[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#SuperMegatron|Super Megatron]]'''}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|2020 [[October 31]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|TT-GS10 '''[[God Neptune#Generations Selects|Godneptune]]''' {{sic}}}}
:{{Bp-p1|'''[[Coelagon#Generations Selects|Coelagon]]'''}}
:{{Bp-p1|'''[[Halfshell#Generations Selects|Halfshell]]'''}}
:{{Bp-p1|'''[[Scylla#Generations Selects|Skyulle]]'''}}
:{{Bp-p1|'''[[Sea Phantom#Generations Selects|Sea Phantom]]'''}}
:{{Bp-p1|'''[[Terrormander#Generations Selects|Terrormander]]'''}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[2021]] [[February 27]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|TT-GS11 '''[[Volcanicus (POTP)#Generations Selects|Volcanicus]]'''}}
:{{Bp-a1|'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Grimlock]]'''}}
:{{Bp-a1|'''[[Slag (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Slag]]'''}}
:{{Bp-a1|'''[[Sludge (G1)#Generations Selects|Sludge]]'''}}
:{{Bp-a1|'''[[Snarl (G1)#Generations Selects|Snarl]]'''}}
:{{Bp-a1|'''[[Swoop (G1)/toys#GSgiftset|Swoop]]'''}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|2021 [[April 17]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|TT-GS12 '''[[Abominus (G1)#Generations Selects|Abominus]]'''}}
:{{Bp-d1|'''[[Blot (G1)#Generations Selects|Butto]]'''}}
:{{Bp-d1|'''[[Cutthroat (G1)#Generations Selects|Cutthroat]]'''}}
:{{Bp-d1|'''[[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Generations Selects|Hun-Gurrr]]'''}}
:{{Bp-d1|'''[[Sinnertwin (G1)#Generations Selects|Sinnertwin]]'''}}
:{{Bp-d1|'''[[Rippersnapper (G1)#Generations Selects|Rippersnapper]]'''}}
</ul>
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|2021 [[December 29]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d2|[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Ramjet]]}}
</ul>

[[2022]] [[March 26]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Artfire#Generations Selects|Artfire]] & [[Nightstick (Headmasters)#Generations Selects|Nightstick]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scorponok (G1)#Generations Selects|Black Zarak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Galvatron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|2022 [[June 25]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#Generations Selects|Lift Ticket]]}}
</ul>

[[2023]] [[May 27]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Magnificus (G1)#Generations Selects|Magnificus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[2024]] [[January 27]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Guardian robot#Generations Selects|GADEP]] & [[Lunar-Tread#Generations Selects|Lunar-Tread]]}}
</ul>

[[2024]] [[February 24]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Antagony (BW)#Generations Selects|Antagony]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[2025]] January
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Autobots Stand United 5-Pack}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Hound (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Autobot Hound]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Autobot Jazz]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Sunstreaker]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Trailbreaker]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Wheeljack]]}}
</ul>
|-
|}

As with Hasbro and its ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' adjacent releases, TakaraTomy also used the ''Selects'' packaging style with other collector products, including the ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'' and ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' lines.

====ID numbers====
At the beginning of the series' release, TakaraTomy declined the usual trend of assigning ID numbers to their ''Selects'' releases. By contrast, Hasbro Pulse labels each Takara ''Selects'' release as distinct from Hasbro ''Selects'' figures on their product listings.

However, in ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'', TakaraTomy gave Super Megatron the ID number TT-GS09 and assigned other numbers to subsequent items in order, thus making TakaraTomy's ID numbers different from Hasbro Pulse's.
As for the numbers between TT-GS01 and TT-GS08, TakaraTomy does not specify which items correspond to each number.

The Hasbro Pulse releases of the [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]] also [[Repurposing|assigned them alternate identities]] as the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]].

<ul>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! TakaraTomy ID
! class="unsortable" |TakaraTomy name
! Hasbro Pulse ID
! class="unsortable" |Hasbro name
|-
| —
|{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Generations Selects|Star Convoy]]}}
| TT-GS01
|{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Generations Selects|Star Convoy]]}}
|-
| —
|{{Bp-d1|[[Turtler#Generations Selects|Seacons Turtler]]}}
| TT-GS03
|{{Bp-d1|[[Snaptrap (G1)#Generations Selects|Turtler (Snaptrap)]]}}
|-
| —
|{{Bp-d1|[[Gulf#Generations Selects|Seacons Gulf]]}}
| TT-GS04
|{{Bp-d1|[[Skalor#Generations Selects|Gulf (Skalor)]]}}
|-
| —
|{{Bp-d1|[[Kraken#Generations Selects|Seacons Kraken]]}}
| TT-GS02
|{{Bp-d1|[[Seawing (G1)#Generations Selects|Kraken (Seawing)]]}}
|-
| —
|{{Bp-d1|[[Lobclaw#Generations Selects|Seacons Lobclow]] {{sic}}}}
| TT-GS06
|{{Bp-d1|[[Nautilator#Generations Selects|Lobclaw (Nautilator)]]}}
|-
| —
|{{Bp-d1|[[Overbite (Masterforce)#Generations Selects|Seacons Overbite]]}}
| TT-GS07
|{{Bp-d1|[[Overbite (G1)#Generations Selects|Overbite]]}}
|-
| —
|{{Bp-d1|[[Tentakil (Masterforce)#Generations Selects|Seacons Tentakil]]}}
| TT-GS08
|{{Bp-d1|[[Tentakil (G1)#Generations Selects|Tentakil]]}}
|-
| TT-GS09
|{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#SuperMegatron|Super Megatron]]}}
| TT-GS09
|{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#SuperMegatron|Super Megatron]]}}
|-
| TT-GS10
|{{Bp-p1|[[God Neptune#Generations Selects|Godneptune]] {{sic}}}}
| TT-GS10
|{{Bp-p1|[[God Neptune#Generations Selects|God Neptune]]}}
|-
| TT-GS11
|{{Bp-a1|[[Volcanicus (POTP)#Generations Selects|Volcanicus]]}}
| TT-GS11
|{{Bp-a1|[[Volcanicus (POTP)#Generations Selects|Volcanicus]]}}
|-
| SG-EX (''Siege'')
|{{Bp-merc|[[Soundblaster (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundblaster]]}}
| TT-GS12
|{{Bp-merc|[[Soundblaster (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundblaster]]}}
|-
| TT-GS12
|{{Bp-d1|[[Abominus (G1)#Generations Selects|Abominus]]}}
| TT-GS05
|{{Bp-d1|[[Abominus (G1)#Generations Selects|Abominus]]}}
|}</ul>

==Notes==
* Shortly before the inception of ''Generations Selects'', Hasbro seems to have tested the concept of "special edition" Deluxe Class figures in boxed packaging with ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Arcee]] and [[Grotusque#Generations|Grotusque]], followed up by ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'' [[Blast Off (G1)#PWTSE|Blast Off]], [[Repugnus (G1)#PWTSE|Repugnus]], and [[Punch (G1)#Power of the Primes|Punch-Counterpunch]].
* Strangely, store listings for [[2022]] indicated that not only would [[Clampdown (G1)#Legacy|Clampdown]] receive his ''Legacy'' figure but also a ''Generations Selects'' figure.<ref>https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/leaked-2022-ss-and-evolution-wave-composition.1220748/</ref> How this would have worked out is unknown, as no such ''Generations Selects'' figure ever manifested and Clampdown is not known for variant color schemes. It is worth noting, though, that in the previous year, Clampdown's brother [[Deep Cover#Generations Selects|Deep Cover]] received both a classically-styled ''Generations Selects'' figure as well as an arbitrary-deco ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' figure at Walmart.
* A leaked listing from [[2023]] suggests that 2024's ''Legacy: United'' [[Windsweeper#Legacy|Windsweeper]] was meant to release much earlier as a ''Generations Selects'' figure alongside [[Antagony (BW)#Generations Selects|Antagony]] as an add-on for ''Legacy: Evolution''.<ref>https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/medix-confirmed-as-walgreens-exclusive-and-2023-selects-toys-will-include-antagony-and-windsweeper/47526/</ref> For whatever reason, this plan didn't materialize, and the figure released a year later as an Amazon-exclusive ''Legacy: United'' figure.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''''Generation Selects''''' (ジェネレーションセレクト ''Jenerēshon Serekuto'')<ref>TakaraTomy does not use this Japanese spelling very often, instead straight-up inserting the untranslated all-caps English phrase "GENERATION SELECTS" into Japanese text.</ref>
*''Mandarin'': '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng Shìdài Jīngxuǎn Xìliè''''' (變形金剛世代精選系列, "Transformers Generations Selects Series"), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng Shìdài Xìliè Jīngxuǎn''''' (變形金剛世代系列精選, "Transformers Generations Series Selects")

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_gs ''Generations Selects''] at the TakaraTomy website

[[Category:Beast Wars toylines]]
[[Category:Exclusive toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Generations Selects| ]]
[[Category:Generations toylines]]

Prowl (G1)/toys

2026-02-10T15:59:13Z

Repersonne: /* Alternators */

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[[File:G1 boxart Prowl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Play with this prick.]]
[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] has many toys! All of them are pricks.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I ain't fallin' for no banana in the tailpipe...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Autobot Car, [[1984]] / [[1985]] / [[1989]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''09'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Acid pellet|acid pellet gun]]", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided [[incendiary missile]]s"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Police Car Fairlady Z", Prowl was one of the original assortment of ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Autobot Cars]] released in 1984. He transforms into a {{w|Nissan 280ZX|Datsun 280ZX Turbo}} sports car (known in Japan as a "Fairlady Z") decorated in Japanese police car livery, though with "Highway Patrol Police" markings in English (which had already been present on the original ''Diaclone'' version). In robot mode, he is armed with a silver-chromed hand-held [[Acid pellet|acid pellet gun]], and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers. The spring-loaded firing mechanism for these launchers was disabled by Hasbro, but remained intact on the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of the figure.

: The original Takara ''Diaclone'' release of the figure featured a red "R" inside the yellow police star, as well as the word "Diaclone", as part of the factory-applied police badge stickers that decorated the car hood and doors, as well on the stickers for the robot's shoulders that were part of the included sticker sheet. While all releases and [[variant]]s of ''Transformers'' Prowl omit the red "R", a very early production run of the "pre-rub" US release of Prowl still retained the "Diaclone" marking on the hood (but not on the doors or the shoulders!). This was eventually amended by a [[Variant#Running changes|running change]] that dropped the "Diaclone" markings. The Chinese 1989 release, which was produced around the same time as the European "Classic Heroes" version (see below), again featured the "Diaclone" markings, this time not only on the hood but also on the doors. In 1985, a heat-activated [[rubsign]] was added to the front of Prowl's hood.

: In Europe, Prowl was released in 1985, in packaging branded not with the regular "Hasbro" logo, but rather that of newly-acquired Hasbro subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]]. This "MB" version of Prowl was in reality literally a repackaged and [[rebranding|rebranded]] ''Diaclone'' figure originally intended to be released by European Takara licensee [[Joustra]]. Unlike the aforementioned early US ''Transformers'' version, the Joustra ''Diaclone'' figure already lacked both the red "R" and the "Diaclone" markings on the factory-applied stickers for the car hood and doors.<ref name="joustra">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/pretf/joustrapol_template.html "Joustra Diaclone Fairlady Police"] at TF-1.com.</ref> Meanwhile, the Joustra version's sticker sheet, which ''did'' still feature those markings for the robot shoulders, was replaced with the standard Hasbro ''Transformers'' version for the MB release.<ref name="miltonbradley">[https://20thcenturytoycollector.com/posts/2011/04/20/transformers-prowl-mb/ Milton Bradley ''Transformers'' Prowl] at the 20th Century Toy Collector blog.</ref>

: Prowl's toy has been [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] as part of the ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classic Heroes]]'' line in 1990, ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' in 2002, and the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' in 2003. See below for individual entries on these releases.

: This mold was retooled to create the simultaneously-released [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Bluestreak]], and again for [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-Prowl/177/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Prowl at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''
{{G1ProwlBluestreakMold}}

[[File:Prowl-Mexico.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Autobot Car, [[1985]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''09'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Acid pellet|acid pellet gun]]", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided [[incendiary missile]]s"

: Also in 1985, [[Mexico|Mexican]] Hasbro licensee [[IGA]] would release their own version of Prowl, bearing quite a few alterations in terms of its deco: this release of the figure rendered his helmet, arms, and boots black, plus his English "POLICE" decals became a Spanish "POLICIA".

: There was also a widely available running change [[variant]] (or maybe just a plain factory error!) that left out the black paint on his car hood.<ref name="mexicanprowl1">[https://www.tf-1.com/articles/mex/mexprowl_template.html "Mexican Black Prowl"] at TF-1.com.</ref>
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{{-}}{{anchor|ActionMaster}}[[File:G1toy ActionMasterProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It's the PRICK-CYCLE!!!!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Turbo Cycle with Prowl''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, [[1990]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Turbo Cycle, small cannon, 2 missiles, left & right engine intakes, shield/gas tank cover
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in the seventh and final wave of the original line (well, final in the US, at least), [[Action Master]] Prowl is a non-transforming action figure whose appearance is styled after his cartoon model, with a few toy-based liberties taken. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with 5 mm posts.

: As part of the "Action Blasters Vehicles" assortment, Prowl came packaged with the [[Turbo Cycle (G1)#Toys|Turbo Cycle]], which transforms from motorcycle to a gun emplacement. An undocumented feature of the Turbo Cycle is that the lower front cowling assembly can be pegged into the screw hole on Prowl's back, allowing him to somewhat mimic the original Prowl figure's door-wing appearance.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Action Master Prowl at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Classics}}
[[File:G1toy ClassicHeroProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Would seem like less of a prick if they hadn't airbrushed out his yo-yo...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Classic Heroes, 1990)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided incendiary missiles"

: The original Prowl toy was first reissued in Europe alongside several other early Transformers, as part of the "[[Classics (Europe)|Classic Heroes]]" range. He is not entirely identical to the original, however: the paint operations for his forehead crest are now flat red, compared to the glossy red featured on all previous releases of the figure.

: Additionally, for [[quality control|reasons unknown]], the ''Classics'' release of Prowl features the "[[Diaclone]]" markings on the factory-applied police badge stickers for his car hood and doors again, but not on the stickers for his robot shoulders, which were part of the included sticker sheet.<ref name="ClassicsHero">[https://tfsource.com/blog/2012/02/09/oldies-but-goldies-classic-transformers/ "Oldies but Goldies"] at the TFSource blog.</ref>
{{G1ProwlBluestreakMold}}
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:Prowl-bw-magnaboss-toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Prick with claws. Gitit, gitit, huh huh huh?]]
*'''Magnaboss''' (Ultra Class three-pack, [[1997]])
**''Accessories:'' Tail
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}
{{note|The lion Prowl toy represents both the original Autobot and a [[Prowl (Magnaboss)|latter-day Maximal]].}}
:''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Prowl transforms from a lion into a robot, with his cat-butt turning into a "cyber tail claw" weapon. He is able to combine with [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Ironhide]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)#Beast Wars|Silverbolt]], his package buddies, into [[Magnaboss (BW)#Toys|Magnaboss]]. Prowl transforms into Magnaboss's head.

:This mold was used to make [[Lio Junior#Toys|Lio Junior]].

:The Magnaboss toy included no information about its three components beyond their names. The character was established by [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] to be Generation 1 Prowl in [[2007]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]''. By contrast in [[2021]], the ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars|Earth Wars]]'' mobile game opted to depict lion Prowl as a separate individual from police car Prowl.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''Machine Wars''===
[[File:MW-toy Prowl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Do I have any idea how fast I was going?]]
*'''Prowl''' (Basic Class, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' 2-part rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:Sharing a mold with ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Mirage]], Prowl transforms into a Penske PC-18 Indycar, and converts to robot mode with a spring-loaded, one-step transformation. His rifle-halves store in his legs in car mode. He —and the entire ''Machine Wars'' line— was available only at [[KB Toys]] stores.

:Prowl's usual function is "strategist", but, in this first non-police car form he is described as "chief of security". The "BOYC" sticker is likely a nod to Hasbro employee [[John Boyce]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=@rds9674 @MSipher @tfwiki Probably short and/or corrupted from John Boyce, another Hasbro designer with Brian Wilk, who is noted on Hoist. At that time they would've been working on a lot of the store exclusive product.|link=https://twitter.com/BFSAndrew/status/1393598140687785990|name=Andrew Franks|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=05|day=15|(defunct=)}}</ref>

:This toy is [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the other three Basic molds in the line. Specifically, his shoulders and spine share plastic with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Megatron]]'s inner robot parts, his head shares plastic with [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Thundercracker]]'s jet parts, his seat shares plastic with [[Hubcap (MW)#Toys|Hubcap]]'s truck parts, plus he shares the pearlescent-gray optics plastic with, well, everyone.

:This mold was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Prowl (MW)|clone of Prowl]] and as [[Prowl drone|drone clones of Prowl]]. A redeco of the rifle mold (both pieces) was also included in the ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Bumblebee]] vs [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Megatron]] two-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
{{MWMirageMold}}
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
{{anchor|TFC}}[[File:G1toy tfc prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Reissued prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[July 20]], [[2002]])
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' "acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided incendiary missiles"
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:Takara's first reissue of Prowl was the second installment in their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues, and was mostly identical to the original figure, save for a few small differences: the text on his hip stickers is changed to "2002 08" from the original's "2800 ZP", his rubsign is relocated from its original obtrusive spot at the front of his hood to just below his windshield (winding up on the back of his head in robot mode), and like the ''Classic Heroes'' version, his forehead crest is painted. As with the previous Takara release of the figure, his missile launchers are functional.
{{G1ProwlBluestreakMold}}
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===''Commemorative Series''===
{{anchor|Commemorative}}[[File:G1toy commemorative series prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Neutered prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[2003]]/[[2006]])
**''Accessories:'' "acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided incendiary missiles"
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:In 2003, Hasbro released their own reissue of the original Prowl toy as part of their [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series IV]]'' that was available in the United States, Canada, and Australia. This version of Prowl featured all the modifications made to the original toy for Takara's ''Transformers Collection'', and a few more besides. Like his mold-mate Bluestreak, released in the previous wave, Prowl's gun and missiles are cast in unchromed black plastic, and his missile launchers are once again disabled, in lieu of enlarging the missiles to the disproportionate length required [[for safety reasons]] (as was done for several other Commemorative figures). Where his original toy's launchers merely had their springs removed, leaving their trigger mechanisms intact to hold the missiles in place, this figure actually recasts the launchers as solid pieces with no triggers, into which the missiles are simply popped.

:In 2006, three years after the US release and long after the ''Commemorative Series'' had been discontinued by Toys"R"Us in America, Prowl and several other figures were released as Toys"R"Us exclusives in the United Kingdom. Unlike previous UK releases of ''Commemorative Series'' figures, the packaging for this batch was no longer [[multilingual packaging|multilingual]], but in English only. Despite this, the packaging was ''not'' identical to the previous US version; it lacked the "Commemorative Series", "classic re-issue", and "choking hazard" safety warning labels and all [[trademark]] ™ and ® markings, and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation to a new position.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Commemorative Series reissue Prowl]''
{{G1ProwlBluestreakMold}}
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:STF Prowl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Wee-woo-wee-woo-wee-woo.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''GTF-09'''
:Released in Wave 2 of ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'', this Prowl is the smallest possible transforming toy based upon the original Prowl toy. He faithfully reproduces the transformation sequence for the most part, but due to parts-cost limitations, he has little articulation, his legs cannot separate and his wheels do not roll.

:This mold was also used to make the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' version of [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Bluestreak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestProwl/prowl.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Prowl]''
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===''Alternators''===
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[[File:AlternatorsProwl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|You better get a lawyer, son...'' (Alternators version pictured)'']]
[[File:BinaltechProwl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|...you better get a real good one.'' (Binaltech version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Acura RSX Prowl''' (Alternator, [[2005]]/2006)}}</ul>
:*''Alternator ID number'': '''16'''
:*''Binaltech ID number'': '''BT-15'''
:*''Binatlech release date'': [[July 28]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Engine/gun, traffic direction baton aka "Blight Stick"
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist, rerelease)}}

:''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Prowl transforms into a fully-licensed 1:24-scale {{w|Acura RSX}} with police lights, opening doors, hood and trunk. His engine becomes a (non-firing) gun, while a clear-plastic nightstick is hidden under his car mode rear section. He was among the last of the "red box" Alternators, but was included in new "white box" assortments in 2006. The "white box" version of Prowl has additional Acura logos on the rear of the car that the "red box" version did not have.

:For his standard Japanese ''Binaltech'' release, Prowl got a different vehicle mode deco based on a real Japanese police car (the [[Hasbro]] version's deco being based more on the original [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1 toy]]), a different spoiler mold, "Type R" rims compared to the ''Alternators'' version's "Type S" rims, right-side steering, a Japanese police cherry blossom emblem instead of an Acura logo, and gray plastic instead of stony-blue. He was also labeled as a "Honda Integra Type-R" on the packaging, the model's make in Japan.

:Multiple reports suggest that at least the ''Binaltech'' version suffers from a [[design flaw]]: The wing mirrors are simply ''glued'' onto the doors for whatever reason, and the glue is not particularly strong. Trying to open a door by pulling on the mirror could likely result in the mirror snapping off.

:At [[OTFCC 2004]], Hasbro stated that there was no Prowl ''Alternators'' toy in the works, but some other emergency vehicle (which got a chorus of boos). Considering the development schedule of ''Transformers'' toys, this was most likely referring to the fact that the Acura RSX sculpt was originally intended to be [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Red Alert]], with a different head sculpt. Eventually, however, it was decided to release the toy as Prowl instead, even though the Subaru Impreza sculpt's robot mode had more resemblance to Generation 1 Prowl and the Acura RSX sculpt's robot mode had more resemblance to Generation 1 Red Alert. [[Control drawing]]s of the figure with the originally intended Red Alert head sculpt can be found in the Japanese ''[[Transformers Collection 2007]]'' book, among other places.

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#15|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Prowl's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Prowl]''
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[[File:Binaltech Blue Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, dickheads – they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition''' (Binaltech, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BT-15'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 28]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

:Like [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Meister]], Prowl got two different ''Binaltech'' decos released in equal numbers. The second version, known as Vivid Blue Pearl Prowl, is a civilian version with no police lights, a mostly blue interior, a Honda logo (instead of the cherry blossom emblem) on the grill, and a solid blue car shell. His robot mode parts remained mostly the same color, however.

:This mold (the Japanese blue Prowl [[variant]], combined with parts from American police Prowl) was used to make ''Alternators'' [[Camshaft (G1)|Autobot Camshaft]]. This toy was also [[repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Prowl 2]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#15|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Prowl's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/BTProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Binaltech'' Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl Satellite Patrol Edition''' (Binaltech "USA Edition", 2005?)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

:The [[Hasbro]] version of Prowl, using the Hasbro red box packaging, was supposed to have been released in Japan as an exclusive "[[USA Edition]]" to a satellite TV provider named Takarand. The only notable difference from the Hasbro version was the "Satellite Patrol" (spelled "satillite" in official preview photos) markings on his doors. It is unknown if this toy was ever actually released, however, as Takara changed owners around the same time. The toy is also notable for containing the only pack-in story neither written by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] nor connected to the wider [[Story of Binaltech|''Binaltech'' storyline.]]
::*[[Source:Story of Binaltech#EX Chapter|Archive of the prose story included with ''Binaltech'' Prowl Satellite Patrol Edition]]
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy ProwlSpyChanger2005.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|One of forty-six toys called "Prowl" in that toyline... that year.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Autobot Spy Changer, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Spychanger#Toys|Spy Changer]] [[Prowl 2#Toys|Prowl 2]] mold, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' Prowl transforms into a modified Chevrolet Caprice police car with through-axle construction for super-speedy rolling on smooth surfaces. His gun hides as his car mode's tailpipe.

: Originally only available as a [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]] in packaging with no sub-line markings, his entire assortment was later repackaged under the ''Universe'' banner and sold through "dollar store" chains like Family Dollar.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Universe'' incarnation of ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Prowl (RID)#Universe (2003)|Prowl]]. It was originally intended for an [[911|unspecified character]] in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Universe'' (2003) Spychanger Prowl]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universe 2008 Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Sticky prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe Class, [[2008]])
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''
**''Accessories'': Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Prowl transforms into a modified {{w|Nissan 350Z}} similarly to Prowl's appearance in [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[2005 IDW continuity|Generation 1 comics]]. Like previous Generation 1 Prowl toys, his paint job is based upon that of a Japanese police car. The [[prototype]] and pre-production versions of Prowl featured a traditional American-style rectangular light bar, but the production toy features a swept-back modern light bar.

:Many buyers have reported that after repeated handling of the toy, the paint on the pieces of Prowl molded from translucent plastic (his doors, his roof, the sides of his hood and front bumper) quickly becomes sticky to the touch and begins to smear and rub off. Presumably, this owes something to the plastic and paint failing to bond properly, although what allowed the toy to leave factories with this flaw undetected is unknown. Sticky paint has not been reported on ''every'' Prowl; there is some suggestion that temperature and humidity play a role in whether or not it occurs. It has been suggested that the problem only affects the first run of Prowl figures, but sticky figures have been purchased at retail when the line was launched in Europe just over a month after its American debut. Also, on a lot of the UK release toys, all the pieces that are molded white plastic have a very faint pink tinge.

:This mold was redecoed for ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Timelines|Streetstar]] and retooled to make ''Universe'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Silverstreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Smokescreen]] and ''Timelines'' [[Rapido#Timelines|Rapido]]. The lightbar was also used for ''Universe'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ratchet]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generations|Red Alert]]. This toy also served as the model for the non-toy ''Shattered Glass'' incarnation of [[Prowl (SG)|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Universe'' (2008) Prowl]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Shiny prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[September 19]], 2008)
**''ID number'': '''C-08'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Naoto Tsushima]] (packaging artist)}}

:The Japanese ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Prowl is a retool and redeco of ''Universe'' Deluxe Class Prowl, changing the swept-back American light bar with a more rounded Japanese lightbar, and having a more consistent coating of white paint. He also features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] silver parts such as his gun, Acid Blasters and his vehicle mode spoiler. Universe Prowl's orange Autobot symbol was changed to the more standard red for the Henkei release.

:Soon after his release, some customers have reported that ''Henkei'' Prowl suffers from the same sticky paint problem that plagued many ''Universe'' Prowls.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titaniumtoy ww prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Heavy metal prick.]]
*'''War Within Prowl''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
:This version of Prowl transforms into a [[Popular Cybertronian vehicle alternate modes#Hovercar|Cybertronic hovercar]], based on his design from the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' comics. Initially canceled due to the end of the Titanium Series line, Hasbro eventually released this figure as a Toys"R"Us [[exclusive]] in the fall of 2008.

:The vehicle mode as pictured on the packaging for this toy contains two transformation errors (compared to the instructions). His toes (sticking up at the rear of the vehicle) should be folded back, revealing small red and blue emergency lights. Also, the left and right sides of the vehicle should be slid outwards, turning them into nacelles rather than integral parts of the main body.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Titanium Series'' War Within Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
{{anchor|2010legend}}[[File:TF2010 Legends G1Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Tiny prick (tee-hee).]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Legends Class, [[2011]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the second (and final) wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline's]] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Prowl transforms into a police car resembling his [[#Univere (2008)|2008 Universe toy]], transforming into a modified {{w|Nissan 350Z}}. He has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] on his hood/chest.

: The ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends figures saw exceedingly limited release at large-scale retail chains in the US. Throughout 2011, they eventually started appearing in discount stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Tuesday Morning, with perhaps the largest and most consistent outlet being Five Below stores.

: This mold was also used to make [[Safety Prime#Toys|Safety Prime]] and, without the lightbar, ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Streak]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Generations|Bluestreak]]. The instruction line art on the back of Prowl's packaging gave a hint of this by showing a robot mode with no lightbar on the back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Reveal the Shield'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''Chronicle''===
[[File:EZCollectionProwlToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Slightly modified tiny prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Prowl is a slight redeco of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Prowl toy, without a rubsign. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO toy Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Now seen on ''Reno 911: Miami''.]]
* '''Prowl''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Pieces'': '''190 '''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Prowl can be rebuilt from a robot to Generation 1 Prowl-inspired highway patrol police car that seats a [[Kreon]]. He also comes with two Kreons: Prowl and a human SWAT Commander. Kreon Prowl oddly has black door-wings... maybe he's [[#The Transformers|Mexican Prowl]]?

:This set was also available in a [[Costco]]-exclusive two-pack with the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]] kit, which was basically just the two packages shrinkwrapped together.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OProwl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SDCC2014_KreonClassof1984_Prowl.jpg|thumb|Woot woot, its da sound of da Police!]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, [[2014]])
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Logic Processors
**''Accessories'': Blaster
:This version of Prowl has much more extensively-detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version. Oddly, his door-wings are ''still'' black.

: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.

:Prowl's title (Best Logic Processors) is most likely swapped with Shockwave's (Best Optics). This is supported by their classic Generation 1 counterparts' bios—it is Prowl who can track and analyze the trajectory of 800 moving objects while Shockwave is the servant of logic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OProwl/prowl.htm More information on Class of 1984 Prowl at TFU.info]''

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* '''Prowl''' ([[2015]])
**''Set number'': '''B2844'''
**''Pieces'': '''149'''{{sic}}
**''Kreons'': Prowl, "SWAT"
**''Accessories'': Small pistol
:The Prowl kit was among many re-released as "dollar store" budget versions in 2015. Though the contents of the box are exactly the same as the original, with the full complement of 190 pieces, the large robot-mode build has been ''completely'' excised from the box-art and instructions, leaving you with 41 extra parts... which "explains" the on-box parts count of 149 pieces. You can still build the robot mode, it just isn't in the directions.
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots S1 BP003 Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cute little Prick.]]
*'''Sentinel Prime / Prowl / Bumblebee''' ([[2012]])
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''540'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''255'''
***''Sword strength'': '''835'''
:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Bot Shots|Barricade]], Prowl is a teeny little police car with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. He was only available in a three-pack with [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Bot Shots|Sentinel Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bumblebee]].

:This mold was also used to make ''Bot Shots'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot Streetsmart]]. Prowl's main car body, arms and legs were also used to make [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bumblebee]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys|Mirage]], and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSProwl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots_UnreleasedProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Jumping prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (<s>2013</s>)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B013'''
***''Fist strength'': '''???'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''557'''
***''Sword strength'': '''???'''
:Part of the unreleased fourth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2, Prowl is a Jump Shot that transforms into a heavily modified police car and carries a gun in the right hand.
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===''BeCool''===
[[File:BotShots_BeCool_PatrolCarProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|(Be)Cool prick.]]
*'''Patrol Car (Prowl)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B01'''
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Patrol Car" is a practically identical to the ''Bot Shots'' Prowl toy, the only difference being that his power level stickers have been replaced with simple drawings of a lightbar, a traffic light and a rope.
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===''EZ Collection Gum''===
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[[File:EZC-toy Prowl Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He comes with a Priclet.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Candy toy, 2012)
**''ID number'': '''3'''
**''Release Date'': [[July 30]] 2012

: Part of the ''[[EZ Collection]] Gum'' [[candy toy]] series made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., this Prowl is a redeco of the ''Universe'' Legends Class mold, this time cast in pearlescent white plastics with metallic paint deco. This release also utilizes the retooled arms/side doors used for the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Generations|GDO release of Bluestreak]] (though he lacks the accessory those were made to accommodate, and plus the running change omitting the side doors handles.

: As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Collector's prick, mistransformed!]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[September 28]], [[2013]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-17'''
**''Accessories:'' Semi-automatic Rifle, missile launcher (Amazon.co.jp only)
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Prowl transforms into a licensed Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T. As with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of his [[Character model|cartoon model]], and even features an extensive glossy white and black [[Paint operation|paint]] scheme. Roughly as tall as a [[Size class|Voyager Class]] figure, he is also in [[scale]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to previous larger entries in this line, Prowl lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. There are some issues concerning aligning the car's roof onto the body of the figure. In order to properly attach the back/roof top of the mold, the mid chest panel located in front of the torso must be tilted slightly forward and attached to the small indentation under the figure's "car hood". This will allow the back frame to straighten and get the two pegs on the windshield to lock into the two slots at the back of the car hood.

:For accessories, he comes with his rifle, which can be held with his hands, or can mount onto a peg-hole on the back of his light-bar via the separate peg on its jointed handle. He also comes with a pair of built-in shoulder cannons, based on Bluestreak's cartoon character model's cannons, that can be deployed in robot mode. Prowl's [[instructions]] even feature a screencap from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] that depicts Prowl with the launchers; however, that is actually an [[animation error]] from [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|the very first episode]] that has Bluestreak (with his very distinctive head design) colored as Prowl.

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

:This mold was redecoed and retooled each time into [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-18 Streak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-19 Smokescreen]]. Streak and Prowl were to be released simultaneously, but Prowl was pushed back one month and Streak two months to meet demand.
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[[File:Hasbro MP Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Mistransformed cheap collector's prick .]]
*'''Masterpiece Prowl''' (2014)
**'''27 OF 30'''
**''ID number:'' '''MP-04'''
:The Hasbro release of the figure, again available as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive.

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[[File:TF-MP-17+-Prowl-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Mistransformed animation-accurate collector's prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[September 29]], [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-17+'''
**''Accessories:'' Semi-automatic Rifle, two missile launchers
:A [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive re-release of ''Masterpiece'' Prowl in a color scheme much closer to the character’s on screen appearance, including off-white paint replacing the pure white seen on the original release, baby blue windows and headlights, a white rifle, and red lower headlights. His Autobot logo is bigger and uses the cartoon variant. He is missing the "Highway Patrol Police" lettering from the doors.

:He comes with two missile launchers that share a mold with the Amazon exclusive from the original release. If purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, he includes a collector coin. Although sharing a similar "sheriff's badge" motif with the original release's coin, MP-17+'s is a new design, and comes mounted on a folding card resembling his hood/chest on the front, and his waist detail on the inside.
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===''EZ Collection'' (2013)===
*'''Prowl''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG03'''
:This ''EZ Collection'' Prowl is another slight redeco of ''Transformers (2010)'' Legends Class mold, utilizing the deco from the ''Chronicle'' release, but does not use the retooled arms/side doors from the GDO exclusive Bluestreak toy. Deco-wise, differences include is the blue windows being replaced with gunmetal, and the ''Generation 1'' Autobot insignia is replaced with a movie-style livery.
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Super deformed]] prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[December 26]], 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-06'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Prowl transforms from [[super deformed]] Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T police car to cute little robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Prowl as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:This mold was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Smokescreen]].
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CWDlxProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Combining prick ([[Devastator (G1)|Yeah, we wish too]]).]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe Class, [[2015]])
**''Accessories:'' "acid core" blaster, dual "missile launcher" gun/fist/foot
:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe class toys, Prowl is a [[retool]] of [[Streetwise (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Streetwise]] sporting a new head. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, he is able to form either an arm or leg for any ''Combiner Wars''-style Voyager Class figure or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs but is, of course, was intended to combine to form [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Toys|Optimus Maximus]]. He is also officially associated with [[Betatron (CW)#Toys|Betatron]] and [[Magnaboss (BW)#Generations|Magnaboss]]. A sticker sheet was sold at [[BotCon 2016]] to enhance Prowl's resemblance to the [[#Beast Wars|original ''Beast Wars'' figure]]. Unlike Streetwise, the pegs on Prowl's legs seem to have signs of mold degradation, as the legs/vehicle rear had a small gap while they're attached together.

:Prowl comes packaged with the comic book "[[Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx in the U.S. at reduced prices with the collector card.

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

:This mold was originally heavily retooled from [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|Dead End]], was [[redeco]]ed as [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations|Smokescreen]], and was differently retooled as [[Dust Up#Generations|Dust Up]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWProwl/prowl.htm More information on Combiner Wars Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-UW05-Prowl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Japanese exclusive Combining Prick. (Still not a head though.)]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots
:Released as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Unite Warriors|Convoy Grand Prime]] set, Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Rodimus]] mold).

:Compared to the [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' release]], Prowl has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon: his white, grey, and black unpaintable parts are swapped, additional paint applications are featured on the feet, waist & flip-out chest, and his silver headlights are replaced with the same metallic blue from his windows. In addition, the shoulder badge from the [[#Toys|Generation 1 toy]] is also added on the hood.

:The [[Generations Selects Special Comic|''Generations Selects'' comic]] cast this Prowl as the left arm of [[White Gallant Convoy|White Convoy Grand Prime]].
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes Prowl.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Mini prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''
:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Prowl is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a car when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first case of the first series.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Smokescreen]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Bluestreak]].
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===''Cyber Series''===
[[File:TF-Cyber-Battalion-Prowl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Big and simple prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Cyber Battalion, [[2017]])
:Released in part of a second wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion figures, Prowl is a roughly voyager-sized mold that changes from police car to robot and back in a few easy steps. He has a chunkier design and is intended for a younger audience, but despite that he has an excellent range of poseability. This figure was sold in the United States at Walgreens stores after being available in Latin American and Asian markets.

:This figure was retooled into ''Cyber Series'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|Sideswipe]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:WFC-Siege-Deluxe-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aerodynamic prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S23'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-23'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 31]], 2019
**''Hidden message code'': '''PRAXUS'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, light bar (combine to form "W-45 Acid Pellet Strikeblaster")
{{toydesigner|[[Michael DiTullo]] (vehicle mode concept)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Squad goals. Some of my latest work for the Transformers War For Cybertron line. I'm so excited this will be an animated series on Netflix! Can't wait to see these guys in action. #cardesign #toydesign #conceptart #conceptdesign|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331175244/https://twitter.com/Michael_DiTullo/status/1245034203583934464|name=Michael DiTullo|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=03|day=31|(defunct=)}}</ref>|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Prowl transforms into a Cybertronian police car. He includes a gun compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], as well as a detachable lightbar. They can combine to form the "W-45 Acid Pellet Strikeblaster," in a similar manner to ''Siege'' [[Red_Alert_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|Red Alert's]] accessories but unlike his weapon, the lightbar here is not intended to play the part of an axe blade as Prowl's hands cannot fit around the shaft of the gun. The gun can also combine with the lightbar via a dedicated square peg which allows it to be mounted in vehicle mode. Prowl also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Unlike most ''Siege'' figures, Prowl is basically spotless, with no battle damage paint applications anywhere on his body.

:His car doors read "Police" in [[Alphabet#Autobot script|Autobot script]].

:This mold was redecoed into ''Siege'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Bluestreak]] (trading the lightbar for some shoulder cannons), and retooled into ''Siege'' [[Barricade (IDW)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Barricade]], ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Smokescreen]], and ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)#Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (2020-2022)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Sparkless#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Sparkless Bot]]. According to Smokescreen's [[Hasbro Pulse]] page, Prowl is a [[Praxus|Praxien]] character to add to the "Praxus-native collection," along with the aforementioned Smokescreen and Barricade.<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-smokescreen "Smokescreen joins Barricade and Prowl (each sold separately, subject to availability) as the third Praxian character designed in his native Cybertronian form."]</ref>

:Prowl was inexplicably reissued in the same packaging in late 2025.

::*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0e_-S_MTAE Official conversion video at the TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL YouTube channel]''
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Autobot-Alliance-2-Pack-Prowl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The definitive prick.]]
*'''Autobot Alliance 2-Pack''' (Multi-pack, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-E31'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-18'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[February 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, lightbar
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released in the Autobot Alliance two-pack with [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ironhide]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' toyline, Prowl is a redeco of [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Bluestreak]], which is itself a retool of [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Smokescreen]] with a new head and front grill. Exchanging Bluestreak's shoulder cannon accessories for a new lightbar, Prowl transforms into an Earth police car none too dissimilar from his original Datsun mode. His transformation scheme shares many similarities to his ''Siege'' counterpart but uses completely new parts. Prowl comes with a single blaster, and though he does not include this mold's shoulder cannon accessories, he can use the ones included with his moldmates.

:As a straight redeco of Bluestreak, Prowl's head lacks the characteristics of his divergent [[character model]]. Enterprising [[Customizing|customizers]] should be warned that the head of Prowl's ''Siege'' toy makes use of a differently-sized ball joint, resulting in a tight fit on ''Earthrise'' Prowl's body. While swapping is feasible without modification depending on tolerances, ''Earthrise'' Prowl's ball joint can be sanded down to provide an easier (and safer) fit; though, note that this process is irreversible. Two different variants of Prowl exist with slightly different knee joints, one of which adds a tiny tab of plastic to the inside of the kneecap and includes additional tabs behind the car hood to secure the car mode better. It was unknown if the TakaraTomy release would use one of the two variants.

:His shared map piece is the previously unknown Nebulon Station, next to a Dead Universe portal…

:This pack was exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the U.S. and Canada. Unfortunately, the demand for the characters, combined with low stock and the COVID-19 pandemic complicating shipping issues, caused the 2-pack to quickly command high prices on the secondary market.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-BB-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Look at what all your prick jokes have done.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ironhide / Prowl''' (Multi-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''''Studio Series'''''
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''ID number'': '''86-20BB'''
:*''Accessories'': Blaster rifle, 2 large 3-part Fire Blast effects, "Decepticon Shuttle Ambush" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)<ref name="Pulse June 23">[[June 20]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]]</ref>|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (backdrop artist)}}

: A redeco and retool of the above ''Earthrise'' Prowl figure, ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' Prowl is a morbid, albeit hilarious version of the character during his death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' (orange mouth smoke not included). In addition to a new, distressed headsculpt (one that correctly uses Prowl's head design unlike the original figure) and movie-accurate deco, his chest has been retooled to feature blown-off armor and a 3 mm peg to accommodate a [[Fire Blast effect]], to further emphasize that he's in the process of being shot. The windows and headlights on this figure are also opaque as opposed to the translucent ones on the ''Earthrise'' figure.

: According to [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]], he initially pitched this set as a joke that essentially got way out of hand. He also notes they originally intended Prowl in particular to exhibit the [[aggressive depigmentation]] symptoms he displayed in the film before the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] team talked them down from making a full-on corpse toy. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#AUOP|Again]].<ref name="Pulse June 23"/>

: He was available in a 2-pack with a similarly morbid [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Ironhide]] retool, along with two purple recolors of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Jetfire]]'s Fire Blast effects. Like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line, this figure was exclusive to [[Target]] in the United States, with [[Hasbro Pulse]] receiving small quantities of the pack.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Milk Caramel''===
[[File:TFcaramel prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Stiff prick.(stop snickering).]]
*'''Prowl''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''— of Prowl was released as part of the second wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' [[candy toy]] range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue, and yellow.
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===''Transformers Choco''===
*'''Prowl''' (1985)
:A solid-color, snap-together model kit of Prowl was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of candy toys. It was available in various colors, and came with candy-coated chocolates.
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===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Kabaya-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Revived candy toy prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2009)
:Released in the second wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2009, this transforming model kit of Prowl is made from black and white plastic, with a lot of stickers for detail. It's based on the ''Henkei'' Prowl toy.
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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Prowl was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Prowl was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Prowl was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

*'''Prowl''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''19'''
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, Prowl was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Decoy Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Prowl bust.JPG|thumb|Who needs legs when one has LOGIC??]]
*'''Prowl''' (2002)
:A cold-cast porcelain bust labeled as number 3 in [[Hard Hero]]'s series of ''Transformers'' busts, Prowl is sculpted to be six inches tall, having a seven-inch wide "wingspan", and wielding his acid pellet gun in his left hand. 100 copies of this product were signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]].
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Tf2-16-400.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|I got a big... gun.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:Planned to be in part of the Series 2 wave of ''[[Attacktix]]'', Prowl is a Captain class unit with the special ability to stun an opposing player unit. His sculpt is based upon his Generation 1 cartoon model with some additional details. His weapon is a '''hugely''' oversized version of his rifle, capable of firing a large silver projectile.
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Paper prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2007)
:A 25-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Prowl "transforms" into a black and white police car that vaguely resembles a Nissan Z. He uses the same parts layout as ''[[Transformers (2007 franchise)|Movie]]'' [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers 3D Battle Card Game|Barricade]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#3D Battle Card game|Bumblebee]], [[Swerve (Movie)#3D Battle Card Game|Swerve]], and [[Dino#3D Battle Card Game|Mirage]].
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Prowl statue.jpg|thumb|The Prowl 2 of Prowl busts.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Diamond Select, 2009)
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Prowl was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and was limited to 500 pieces. Prowl, along with his "brothers" [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Transformers - Mini Bust|Bluestreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Transformers - Mini Bust|Smokescreen]], is exclusive to online retailer [[Toyrocket|Toyrocket.com]]. The bust features Prowl's acid pellet gun and twin missile launchers, and the missile launchers and car doors can be attached via magnets on either side of his head.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesprowllaserbeak.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|He's smiling—must have his DVDs alphabetized.]]
*'''Prowl & Laserbeak''' (Two-pack, <s>2009</s>)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Alex Androski]] (deco artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}
:''Universe [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Prowl would have been a happy little non-transforming figure. The figure has the standard swiveling head and arms, and in a bizarre sculpting oddity, has a wheel well on one foot but not the other. He would have come in a two-pack with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Laserbeak]], but the ''Universe'' portion of the ''Robot Heroes'' line was canceled before they saw retail release. Several unpackaged samples have made it into the hands of collectors, however.
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===''Mighty Muggs''===
[[File:MightyMuggs Prowl.jpg|thumb|Adowable pwick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2010)
:''Accessories:'' Gun
:This [[super deformed|super-deformed]], non-transformable Prowl figure mostly uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, and features same door-wings molds as [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Mighty Muggs|Jazz]]. He has swivel joints in his neck and arms, and comes with his trademark acid pellet gun. Prowl was originally meant to be released in the fourth wave of Mighty Muggs Transformers, but the Transformers section of the toyline was canceled before the wave was released. The toy was eventually made available as an exclusive at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2010|San Diego Comic-Con 2010]].
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===''Tiny Titans''===
*'''Prowl''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''9/12'''
:Part of the initial assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Prowl is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, cast in dark grey plastic.

:He includes a collectible card that, interestingly, renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
[[File:Prowltls.jpg|thumb|Mystery prick.]]
[[The Loyal Subjects]] Prowl is a Wave 2 figure with standard articulation. He is mostly based on his animation model. For every 16 figures, there are 2 Prowls. This toy was also recolored into [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#The Loyal Subjects|Bluestreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#The Loyal Subjects|Smokescreen]].
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*'''Prowl''' (Gamestop exclusive, 2014)
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prick a card, any card!]]
*'''Prowl, Military Strategist''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T31/T40'''
**''Stars: ''6
:Prowl, Military Strategist is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game, and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Transformers: Universe]]'' Prowl toy.
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[[File:W2Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Prowl, Strategic Mastermind''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T35/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7
:Prowl, Strategic Mastermind was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Prowl, Strategic Mastermind is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Prowl, Strategic Mastermind depicts the lower right portion of [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus']], of whom Prowl forms the right leg.

:The artwork for Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, while the Bot Mode artwork uses the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Prowl figure's packaging art.

:Prowl, Strategic Mastermind can be used to form Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Sentinel Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Sentinels are in Bot mode on the battlefield and/or KO area.
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[[File:W3MajorProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Major Prowl, Infantry-Strategist''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T08/T48'''
**''Stars: ''10
:Major Prowl, Infantry-Strategist is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Prowl toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art, and original artwork for Alt Mode, with line-art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Kyxarie Peralta]].
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Prowl''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': Acid pellet rifle

: Released in the fifth wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Prowl is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Prowl comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.
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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Prowl was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Autobot side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 1 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Prowl is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded holding his blaster. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].

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*'''Transformers Series 3 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2023)
:''Nano Metalfigs'' Prowl was re-released with no noticeable changes in ''another'' impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].

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===''Magic: The Gathering''===
[[File:MTG-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Prowl, Stoic Strategist / Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle''' (2022)
**''ID number:'' '''001/015'''
**''Set code:'' '''BOT'''
**''Color identity:'' '''White'''
**''Casting cost:'' '''{3}{W}''' (front), '''{2}{W}''' (back)
**''Artist:'' [[Ken Christiansen]]
:"Prowl, Stoic Strategist" is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[mtg:Universes Beyond|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[mtg:Transformers|Transformers]]'' card set, found in Set Booster and Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[mtg:The Brothers' War|The Brothers' War]]'' set. It can be reversed to become "Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle", representing Prowl in vehicle mode.
:A variant of this card was available solely in Collector Booster packs, depicting [[Prowl (SG)#Magic: The Gathering|''Shattered Glass'' Prowl]].

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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Shockwave and Prowl.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Prowl & Laserwave Set''' ([[April 22]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''45 & 46'''

:Released as part of the seventh wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Prowl and "[[Shockwave (G1)|Laserwave]]" in their respective [[Action Master]] bodies along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#45|Translation of Prowl's Transformers Character Card]]''

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[[File:Transformers Character Card Autobots and Primus.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Primus and Cybertron Army Set''' ([[February]], [[2025]])
**''ID number:'' '''101 & 102'''

:Released as part of the fourteenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Primus]] in the form of his [[Primus#2010|"Creator" toy]] and the Generation 1 [[Autobot]]s (as represented by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], Prowl, [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Turbo Board]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#102|Translation of the Autobots' Transformers Character Card]]''

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===Blokees===
====Galaxy Version====
{{anchor|Galaxy Version}}
[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Ver-01-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Brick Prick.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 01 - Roll Out'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Blaster, Door Wings, 1 pair of Missile Launchers, spare peg-and-ball piece, spare ball-and-ball piece, black stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols

:Released in the First Wave of ''[[Blokees]]''' Galaxy Version line of blind boxes, Prowl is a four-inch-tall, articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Autobot Police Car. Like many other ''Blokees'' figures, Prowl uses a "Standard Body" as a skeleton, in which pieces are attached to make it look like different characters. Prowl also features a differently molded back armor with peg holes and ball joints for his door wings and Missile Launchers. Like many other ''Galaxy Version'' figures, Prowl also has a figure stand with either four studs (China release/Chinese logo) or two studs (Global release/English logo) on top, which he can plug into and connect to similar stands.

:If you're an experienced modeler with a need to speed build, make sure the lower legs (the ones that contain "Highway" and "Patrol") are assembled in the correct position.
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====X Yearly Version====
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[[File:Blokees Prowl Yearly Edition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Golden Brick Prick.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Exclusive Yearly Version - The Golden Lagoon''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Blaster, Door Wings, 1 pair of Missile Launchers, spare peg-and-ball piece, spare ball-and-ball piece, black stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols

:Released in the 2024 Yearly Box Set, this kit of Prowl is a redeco of the first ''Galaxy Series'' kit, with his face and chest parts molded in translucent plastic with shiny gold paint applied on. Like the ''Shining Version'' kits, he features a new LED torso frame that emits a (very bright) golden light to shine through the chest and neck if shaken (or flicked/tapped).

:This box set is based on "[[The Golden Lagoon]]", with Autobots and Decepticons alike coating themselves with [[electrum]] for near invincibility. Prowl also comes with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Ironhide]], [[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Long Haul]], and [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Starscream]].

:As with the rest of his pack-in mates in this set, Prowl suffers from a case of [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], as his molded gold hinge joints can potentially snap off due to the swirly plastic.

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====Defender Version====
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-Version-01-Prowl.jpg|thumb|250px|Pocket Brick Prick.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 01 - Galaxy Shining'''
:*''Accessories:'' Blaster

:Released as part of the first ''Defender Version'' line of blind boxes, this ''Defender Version'' kit of Prowl is a 2.2-inch (5.5cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy Version'' kits, but still articulated. He comes with the same generic blaster used by most of the characters in this lineup. He also lacks his signature shoulder missile/cannons.

:Like most of the larger Galaxy Version kits, Prowl features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.

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====Blokees Wheels====
[[File:Blokees-Wheels-TF-C01-Prowl.jpg|thumb|250px|Table-Flippin' Prick on Wheels.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Blokees Wheels Transformers 01 - Roll Out!'''
:*''Pull rate:'' 1/12

:Part of the first wave of the Blokees Wheels series of blind-boxed 1/64-scale vehicles, this Prowl model kit is based on [[:File:Prowl-Andrew Griffith-RiDS1.jpg|his Cybertronian police car mode]] designed by [[Andrew Griffith]] for IDW Publishing's ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' comic book series. While everything else is molded in ABS plastic, the front bumper/driver's seat is made out of "2.5x density" Solidex to evoke the feeling of die-cast cars like [[Hot Wheels]]. He uses the same universal Chassis Connector as the rest of the lineup, and his canopy can be opened to allow the chase kits' driver figures to sit inside.
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===Yolopark===
[[File:Yolopark-AMK-Mini-Wave-2-Prowl.jpg|thumb|250px|Build-a-Prick-Figure.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Silversteak''' (AMK Mini, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 pairs of hands (Fists/item-holding, splayed open-palm), Acid Pellet launcher, left and right shoulder launchers

:Sold as part of the second wave of [[Yolopark]]'s ''AMK (Advanced Model Kit) Mini'' line, this kit of Prowl can only be completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. Aside from an extra pair of splayed open hand parts, Prowl comes with his signature Acid Pellet launcher. As with the rest of the kits starting from this wave, he also features new articulation points, particularly the ball-and-socket jointed waist-to-torso.

:Prowl is sold as either an individually marked single or a blind box figure. The latter lineup had a 19/120 probability of getting him. This mold was also used to make the blindbox exclusive [[Bluestreak_(G1)/toys#Yolopark|Bluestreak]].

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==Notes==
*Prowl's ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessor also came with additional, optional stickers that would identify him as being part of the police forces from existing Japanese cities, namely Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, Osaka, and Fukuoka. The original ''Transformers'' instruction booklet shows a visible ''Diaclone'' label sheet, complete with these optional stickers, which did not make it to the final product.
*Before creating [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]], Hasbro initially conceived the ''Beast Wars'' panther character as Prowl, with a potential head retool as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Notes|Optimus Prime]]. Elements of this plan ultimately manifested as the McDonald's toy character [[Panther]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Lastly the generically named "Panther' toy at one time had a familiar Transformers name: Prowl.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJC-i7cgfHR/|name=@roboticplanettoys|site=Instagram|year=2020|month=12|day=21}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=The Beast Wars Creature Auto Rollers was an entire concept line that never made it off paper. Check out these cool illustrations of potential toys that would have completely changed the McDonald's Beast Wars Happy Meal promotion.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJE7ynpgIbp/|name=@roboticplanettoys|site=Instagram|year=2020|month=12|day=21}}</ref>
*Also in early ''Beast Wars'' planning, Hasbro conceptualized [[McDonald's]] toys of vehicular [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]]s, including one of Prowl as a moon buggy<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The last proposed Happy Meal Transformers were not the familiar Beast Wars animals, and would have included Prowl, Starscream, Hound and Rumble as Vehicle Auto Rollers, functionally similar to the Creature Auto Rollers.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/|name=@roboticplanettoys|site=Instagram|year=2020|month=12|day=23}}</ref> perhaps paralleling the unreleased ''Generation 2'' [[APC Auto Roller]] ultimately used in Japan for ''Beast Wars II'' [[Autolauncher#Toys|Autolauncher]].
*''Machine Wars'' Prowl's card-art is actually an altered version of the art for the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Rod]] [[Jolt (G2)#Toys|Jolt]].
*The [[BotCon 2013]] redeco of [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Mirage]] almost became [[Prowl (MW)|''Machine Wars'' Prowl]], but it ended up being replaced by [[Mirage (G1)/toys#BotCon2013|''Machine Wars'' Mirage]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>

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Misha Miramond

2026-02-02T17:36:07Z

Repersonne: /* Energon cartoon */

:''Misha Miramond is a [[human]] from the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Misha DVD.jpg|250px|thumb|You can call me whatever you want, baby.]]

'''Misha Miramond''' is a brilliant young researcher specializing in possible applications of the potent resource known as [[energon]]. However, she is troubled by the fact that her research is used by her fellow human scientists and their [[Autobot]] allies to construct weapons.

She is in a relationship with [[Kicker Jones]], son of [[Brian Jones|Dr. Brian Jones]], the foremost expert on energon. Her research often has her living a long way away from Kicker, which causes some strain on their relationship at times.

She is sometimes known as '''Mika'''. And then '''Misha''' again. And then '''Micha'''. And then '''Misha''' again the week after that.

Her deceased parents are [[Pierre Miramond|Pierre]] and [[Olie Miramond]].

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Energon'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Ellen Kennedy]] (English), [[Yukiko Tagami]] (Japanese)|[[Zara Zimmerman]] (Swedish), [[Naïké Fauveau]] (French), [[Melanie Henríquez]] (Spanish - Latin America), [[Marta Sáinz]] (Spanish - Spain), [[Beata Jankowska-Tzimas]] (Polish), [[Pauliina Virta]] (Finnish), [[Perla Liberatori]] (Italian)}}
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[[File:Misha HotShot.jpg|left|200px|thumb|That Kicker is such a mean doody-head.]]

Misha Miramond had a strong relationship with her parents as a child, but they both died when she was young. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} After that, she turned to Doctor Brian Jones as a mentor, and somewhat of a surrogate father figure. She grew very close to his son, Kicker, who was her own age.

When the [[Alpha Quintesson]] and [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] unleashed their attacks upon the Energon mining facilities of Earth, Misha was stationed at the research center in [[Plains City]]. Although Optimus Prime ordered an evacuation of the human personnel at the different mining colonies for their own protection, Misha remained behind with a research crew at Desert City. {{storylink|Energon Stars}} This strongly concerned her friend Kicker, who wished she had evacuated with the others. [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] was transferred to command the garrison stationed at Desert City in anticipation of an attack, and Misha confided in him about Kicker, and wished he wouldn't worry so about her. Later, she and another scientist were trapped when the Terrorcon forces stormed through the mines and defeated the Autobot defenders. Kicker and the Autobots from Ocean City staged a daring rescue where Kicker, [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] and [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] fought their way through the mines to rescue Misha and the scientist, while [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] kept the treacherous [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] busy. {{storylink|Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok}}

Misha considered [[Brian Jones|Doctor Jones]] to be a mentor to her, and embraced his beliefs that energon should only be used for peaceful purposes. As a result, she was very reluctant to begin using energon to power the gun embankments the Autobots were installing at all research stations to defend against Terrorcon attack. Still, she did her duty and manned the controls in defense of the energon mining operations. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}} Misha later arrived at Ocean City for the conference where Doctor Jones proposed his [[energon tower]]s plan. She consoled Kicker after he felt he let the Autobots down during a mission, and reminded him that even Optimus Prime had been a rookie at one point. {{storylink|Battle of the Asteroid Belt}} As Doctor Jones returned full-time to Ocean City and Earth, Misha did her best to stay out of the drama between Kicker and his father. {{storylink|Energon Tower (episode)|Energon Tower}}

Sometime later, Misha and Kicker spent the day together at [[Jungle City]] going out to their favorite spot as kids, the Mayan temple steps. As they were catching up, however, Kicker detected Terrorcons making their way towards the energon mines. Misha was evacuated with the rest of the civilians before the battle began, but first she asked Optimus to try and spare the Mayan ruins in the conflict, because they were very special to her and Kicker. Optimus did his best, but Jungle City fell under siege by both [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]]'s Terrorcon forces, and the entire installation needed to be sacrificed. Misha sadly told Optimus that she understood when she heard of the sacrifice, because in the end lives were more important than memories. {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

When Kicker confronted Demolishor and the Terrorcons on the moon, Misha watched him from Earth, confident that Kicker knew what he was doing. After he returned to Ocean City, they talked about his strange conversation with the creature known as Alpha Q. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}} After Megatron launched a series of artificial comets at Earth, Misha and Kicker rushed to [[Desert City]] to get the last of the energon towers online, bringing up a planetary force grid that shielded the Earth completely from attack. {{storylink|Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid}} With the energon grid active and Earth safe for the moment, the Autobots began preparing for further missions out in space to prevent the rise of Unicron. Misha noticed how troubled Kicker was by this, and asked Ironhide to look after him. {{storylink|Rodimus Friend or Foe?}}

[[File:Misha.jpg|200px|thumb|Scientists make great office ladies!]]

Later, Misha was made a member of Optimus Prime's unit, and was given a skin-tight yellow spacesuit of her own (which left her hair flowing free down her back, even in the airless vacuum of space, which didn't seem to have any ill effect), similar to Kicker's. Within the unit she acted as an energon systems specialist for the ''[[Miranda II]]''. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}} Her secondary function aboard the crew searching for Unicron appeared to be routinely calling Kicker on his self-important angst and martyr complex. The ''Miranda II'' stopped by an icy planet which Kicker sensed was plentiful in energon. Unfortunately, the ship was caught between two pillars of ice, forcing the crew to split into two groups; one staying behind to take care of the ship, the other scouting the landscape for energon. Once the ship was freed, Misha piloted it towards the away team, who had since come under fire from the Decepticons. Though they were forced to leave the energon behind in enemy hands, the ''Miranda II''{{'}}s crew all made it off the planet safely. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}}

As the Autobots approached Unicron, Misha maintained their energon defenses in combat situations for the first time. She released a stockpile of raw energon ore into space, letting Kicker and Inferno attract and destroy an attacking squadron of Divebomb drones. {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} She later monitored the energon field emitters as Optimus sent the ''Miranda II'' on a daredevil run through the insides of Unicron. When Kicker tried to go off on his own to rescue the missing Ironhide, however, Misha showed herself to be just as stubborn as he was by following him out into space. They were confronted by Rodimus, who brought the human duo to meet Alpha Q. {{storylink|Battle Stations}} Misha watched the debate between Kicker and Alpha Q inside Unicron's head, as Kicker tried to convince Alpha Q to step up and do the right thing for his planet and for the Autobots. Although it initially appeared as if Kicker failed, as they were departing Misha and Kicker realized Alpha Q heard them, and was moving Unicron's head to enter the fight on their side. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}} While Kicker and Misha waited for Unicron's head to reach Cybertron, they went "off-roading" on the surface inside Ironhide, although Misha didn't appreciate the ride as much as Kicker. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}}

[[File:Energon-Misha-Hugs-Kicker.jpg|250px|thumb|… And G-Force rose from their intergalactic grave.|left]]

When Unicron started going nuts in the middle of the peace talks, Optimus made a point of getting Misha to safety aboard the ''Miranda II''. When he tried to take her all the way back to Cybertron, however, Misha insisted she remain behind to keep watch over Kicker. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} Aboard Unicron's head, Misha made an attempt to reach out to Alpha Q. He had withdrawn into himself after helping end Unicron's rampage, and Kicker was getting angry at the silent treatment. Alpha Q tried to deter Misha with [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]s, but she ignored his attempts to scare her and approached the creature directly. Misha calmly empathized with Alpha Q's loneliness, and convinced him they were all doing the same thing...fighting for their planets. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} Misha also helped mediate another dispute between Kicker and his father, convincing the boy to swallow his pride and ask for help, getting the energon Cybertron needed for its defense from Earth. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}}

Misha and Kicker continued to coordinate from the ''Miranda II'' while Optimus and the Autobots fought their way inside Megatron's Unicron. They helped to direct the supply of energon from Earth directly to Alpha Q, giving him the energy he needed to claim Unicron's power and revive his planets. {{storylink|Open Fire!}} Alpha Q's now positively charged head of Unicron was in danger of eruption so close to Megatron's negatively charged body, and so Kicker and Misha tried to coax Alpha Q into fleeing. Alpha Q sensed Scorponok was in trouble, however, and delayed long enough for the two charged portions of Unicron to explode off of each other, tearing a hole through space. As most of their comrades fell through the rift, either accidentally or in search of Megatron, Kicker and Misha vowed to follow them through to the other side. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}} They traveled through the rift in the ''Miranda II'', and eventually emerged from the other side. {{storylink|Team Optimus Prime}} Misha and the crew rendezvoused with Optimus Prime and his allies when they made it through, and found a new solar system populated by Alpha Q's new energon-enriched planets. {{storylink|Protection}}

Misha brought the ''Miranda II'' to [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]], one of the many new worlds Alpha Q was vitalizing through the energon sun. It had a purified, Earth-like atmosphere and was very nearly a paradise. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}} Unfortunately, the Decepticons soon located the world and began bombarding the Autobots from space. Misha coordinated some of the response efforts from aboard the ''Miranda II''. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} She and Kicker shared a moment at sunset once the energon tower from Cybertron was set up to defend Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}} In Dr. Jones' absence, Misha set up the energon grid between Jungle, [[Rock Planet|Rock]], [[Blizzard Planet|Blizzard]], and [[Ocean Planet]]s, securing Alpha Q's new worlds against Decepticon incursions. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}

[[File:E33 mishakamenrider.jpg|200px|thumb|The people of Confetti City are really enthusiast about the Autobot Grand Prix.]]
''Misha located the new Planet Q on scanners when Alpha Q began feeding vast amounts of energon into it to recreate his world. The Autobots were dispatched to prevent the Decepticons from gathering the energon growing there. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}''

Misha tried to comfort Kicker once he began twitching after receiving a message from his father on Cybertron. Paying her efforts little mind, Kicker ran off with Jetfire to watch the [[Autobot Grand Prix]], leaving Misha behind. Irritated at having been kept out of the loop about the upcoming race, Misha and [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] entered late (with Misha in disguise) and won it while front runners Hot Shot and Ironhide were preoccupied with their manly manliness. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

Misha operated aboard the ''Miranda II'' with Kicker and Arcee during the big confrontation with Unicron. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} They brought the energon grid on line in a vain attempt to prevent Unicron from reclaiming his head from Alpha Q's [[Energon Orb]]. Alpha Q sent them to a new world he had cultivated, [[Plains Planet|Grass Planet]], which he had designed specifically to represent the fields Kicker and Misha remembered playing in as children. It was his final gift to them before Megatron and Unicron tore through the Energon Orb. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

Returning to the battleground with Unicron, Misha and the ''Miranda II'' waited outside of Unicron while Kicker recovered Alpha Q's body from within. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}} Kicker and Misha lay Alpha Q to rest on Grass Planet, burying him underneath a simple headstone before returning to the fight. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Aboard the ''Miranda II'', Arcee and Misha coordinated the Omnicons on Alpha Q's remaining worlds. They brought together the energon towers for an offensive strike against Unicron. Along with the power of Primus, and the teamwork of the Optimus Supreme combination, Unicron was ultimately destroyed, his essence scattered throughout space. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

With the Energon Orb gone, Alpha Q's planets no longer had a sun to urge on their development. When Megatron and the Decepticons returned to strike at Cybertron, Misha and Roadblock remained behind on Ocean Planet to look after the worlds. {{storylink|Ambition}} Without a life-giving sun, Alpha Q's planets began to wilt and die out. Misha was investigating the deterioration of Grass Planet when Roadblock called her back to Ocean Planet. The Decepticon controlled Cybertron was exiting the warp gate with the intent of destroying the remaining planets. {{storylink|Formidable}}

As Galvatron infused himself with Super Energon and achieved gigantic size, he launched himself out into space. The Autobots initially believed he was going after Alpha Q's planets, but Misha's calculations indicated he was heading somewhere else entirely. {{storylink|Destructive Power}}

A fragment of Unicron's essence still existed in space. It was what called to Galvatron, and Kicker sensed it too. While Optimus kept Galvatron busy in epic battle on [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]], Kicker prepared to go after Unicron on his own. Misha called in from Ocean Planet and begged him not to be so reckless anymore. Kicker was kind but firm, and told Misha this was something he had to do, no matter what. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}

Once Galvatron reached the orb of Unicron's essence and merged with it, Primus sent out a massive ball of Super Energon which consumed Galvatron and Unicron. It also served as a new sun for Alpha Q's planets. Misha and Sally went out onto the deck at Ocean Planet to bask in the sunlight as it revitalized their worlds. {{storylink|The Sun}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Misha was one of the many women brought to the [[Legends World]] by [[Tigatron]] using the [[10.2 ultra-drill|ultra-drill]] in an attempt to get women who liked him better than [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]. It did not work out, as all of the women brought over eventually swooned over Springer. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 19|Bonus Edition Vol. 19}}

===''Kre-O'' online comic===
[[File:Misha_kreon.JPG|thumb|Peek-a-boo!]]
Misha was inside [[Metroplex (G1)|Autobot City]] during its inauguration. {{Storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

===Precursor World===
A humanoid resembling Misha lived on the [[Yellow Planet]]. She was present when [[Scylla]] stole the [[Matrix Gauntlet|Yellow Matrix]]. {{Storylink|God Neptune comic 1}}
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==Notes==
*As referred to above, early in the ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' cartoon's run, Misha was frequently called Mika, with both names being used interchangeably (and sometimes both within the same episode), until the series eventually settled upon 'Misha'.
*When Misha is referred to as 'Mika', the voice actors also often switch between two different pronunciations of the name—'My-kuh' and 'Mee-ka'. For ease of reference, the second pronunciation is rendered separately as 'Meeka' in the episode synopses.
*While wearing her space suit Misha's hair flows beautifully in the wind...In the vacuum of space where there is no wind
* Also, if her hair can escape the space suit, so can air; shouldn't that kill her?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Misha''' (ミーシャ ''Mīsha'')
*''French:'' '''Mika'''
*''Polish:'' '''Mika'''
*''Spanish:'' '''Maika''' (America), '''Mischa''' (Spain)

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Nexus Prime

2026-02-01T19:18:19Z

Repersonne: grammatical correction: "safer" not "safest". Something cannot be the "safest" of only two options, but it can be the "safer".

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[[Image:NexusPrimeflankedbyotherPrimes.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Insert batteries where?!]]
One of the [[Thirteen|original Thirteen Primes]], the wild and unpredictable '''Nexus Prime''' is the first [[combiner]]. He is the bearer of the immensely consequential [[Artifacts of the Primes|artifact]] known as the [[Enigma of Combination]] and the lord of [[Rarified Energon]]—the stuff of [[spark]]s themselves—granting him a variety of mysterious powers above and beyond many of his siblings. Nexus' go-to problem solving method of scattering himself to the four winds has often proved the cause of, and solution to, all of his and his resultant sub-selves' problems. He also has a habit of hoarding the legendary blades forged by his sister [[Solus Prime]] whether they belong to him or not, considering himself the safer pair(s) of hands. How much these antics relate to his reputation as the prankster of the Thirteen is up for interpretation. His fragments include:

*[[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] (A-10 Thunderbolt II, left leg)— a deep space explorer with the ability to project [[Force field|forcefields]]
*[[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]] (anti-aircraft tank, right arm)— a disaffected soldier with the power to forge [[Energon weapon|energon weapons]] unaided
*[[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]] (fighter jet, left arm)— a mystical guardian with preternatural healing abilities
*[[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]] (helicopter, right leg)— a credulous refugee with the power to manipulate sparks
*[[Heatwave (Timelines)|Heatwave]] (armored personnel carrier, torso)— a cheerful technician with ability to "speak" machinery to life

Unlike many of his descendants, Nexus Prime is highly mutable and not beholden to a single set of components. In [[Aligned continuity family|a different universe]], Nexus instead split himself into:

*[[Clocker (Prime)|Clocker]]— a [[Velocitron]]ian racer
*[[Mainspring]]— a Velocitronian mechanic
*[[Chaindrive]]— an Autobot soldier
*[[Pinion]]— a [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]] trader
*[[Cannonspring]]— a lost Cybertronian

Oh yeah, and he is responsible for [[Shroud|splintering]] himself and [[Multiversal singularity|his brethren]] across the [[Multiverse|multiverse]]. That was a pretty significant thing that happened.

He is sometimes, unfortunately, known as '''[[#Naming issues|Nexus Maximus]]'''.

==Fiction==
===Fun Publications===
When the Thirteen visited ancient Earth of some universal streams, Nexus Prime used a [[holomatter]] avatar which inspired the myth of the goddess Hera, trusted confidant of Zeus, who was [[Prima]]'s holomatter avatar. [[Vector Prime]] shared many fond memories with his siblings, including Nexus, and noted that there were universal streams where Nexus was known as Nexus [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]].

Nexus Prime, Vector Prime, [[Alpha Trion]], and [[Solus Prime]] made the decision to split Nexus Prime into five pieces to conceal the location of the five fragments of Prima's [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]] sword, a weapon that could destroy star systems, from their evil brother [[The Fallen|Megatronus]]. Using the blade of the Star Saber, Nexus Prime was cut into five other robots: [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]], [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]], [[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]], and [[Heatwave (Timelines)|Heatwave]], who were subsequently scattered across the [[multiverse]] and lost to the ages. {{Storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

But the skills of Nexus Prime are needed once again, and now that his components have been called together by Primus, he searches the multiverse for the components to the Star Saber sword, armed with his masterful control over all uses of [[energon]], and ability to manipulate [[spark]]s.

[[Image:Clubcombinercarving.jpg|200px|thumb|They drew his limbs arranged incorrectly!]]
The [[Caretaker]] told its components that Nexus Prime was "designated a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]", like the other original thirteen. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 6}}

When Landquake, Breakaway, Topspin, and Heatwave made an attempt to use their powers to revive the recently assassinated [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]], they were transported—along with a revived Skyfall—to the presence of [[Primus]] in the "afterlife". He gave them a choice of living (or staying dead) as they were, or being reborn as what they were meant to be. After the gestalt members made their deliberations, Primus declared, "The choice is made. Arise, Nexus Prime," as they started the transformation. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 5}}

[[Image:OmegaDoomNexusPrimeGalvatron.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Behold the fingers my toy totally doesn't have!]]

Nexus Prime [[Reformatting|reformatted]] the dead Megatron into the powerful Galvatron, investing in him some of the power of the Thirteen. The two exited the Decepticon stronghold to counter [[Omega Doom]]'s offensive, but they were forced to split up when Doom launched a starkilling missile into Cybertron's sun. Though his Decepticon components protested leaving the battle, Nexus Prime knew saving this Cybertron's star system was of more immediate importance. Regardless, he was too late in stopping the missile, and its energies began to destroy the sun. Nexus began to concentrate.

Nexus returned to Cybertron triumphant, having used his own powers to negate those of the starkilling missile, and he made short work of Omega Doom, saving Galvatron in the nick of time. Though there was more on this Cybertron to do, such as finishing [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] once and for all, Nexus Prime knew he had to depart this universe. After saying goodbye to [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], he entered a portal with [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]], trusting fate to bring him to the correct destination. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 6}}

Nexus Prime and Aquarius traveled from world to world, but without finding what Nexus Prime was looking for. Eventually, the pair arrived on [[Primax 509.28 Epsilon|one universe]]'s [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where they were attacked by a group of smaller Decepticons who thought they had an easy mark. Though Nexus Prime was unwilling to use his more supernatural powers, lest he draw unwanted attention towards himself, he was still able to easily beat their attackers. As they left the group of dazed Decepticons behind, Nexus Prime and Aquarius wandered through a Cybertronian marketplace. Finally, Nexus Prime began to drop hints about what [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|mysterious artifact]] he was looking for; he hadn't yet clued Aquarius in. Ultimately, Nexus Prime spotted a shipping container with an [[Elite Guard]] symbol on it. This unlocked a memory in the ancient Transformer, allowing him to determine their next destination. He and Aquarius vanished through another portal to yet another dimension. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}

After several unspecified adventures, Aquarius ended up in Axiom Nexus and took charge of a shard of the Star Saber from a [[Chifumi Takahashi|courier]]. In exchange, he promised to help her get home. {{storylink|Transformers I.Q.#issue 48|Transformers I.Q. last issue review}} To their surprise, however, they ended up on the Cybertron of Aquarius's home reality. It soon became obvious that Nexus had transported them there in order to receive the [[Origin Matrix]], the fifth and final piece, from [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Mammoth]]. {{storylink|Transformers I.Q.#issue 54|Transformers I.Q. trivia bonus #12}} {{storylink|Falling into Place}}

[[File:AnotherLight-choppitychop.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|"...''Transformers: Prime'' will never make a dozen episodes about finding you."]]

While waiting for Nexus Prime's arrival, Ultra Mammoth confronted his negative counterpart [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]], who was wielding the [[Terminus Blade]] on Earth. After the Origin Matrix inadvertently supercharged the Blade, Nexus Prime's components arrived in time to combine the Matrix with the other elements to reform the Star Saber. Prima's great sword severed the evil Magnus's arm, and Nexus Prime banished the insane Autobot to a dimension suitable for his temperament. With the Star Saber and Terminus Blade in hand, Nexus Prime set about undoing what damage he could from Magnus's abuse of the weapon. {{storylink|Restoration}}

In multidimensional space, Nexus Prime found he could not undo the destruction of universes already caused by the Terminus Blade. Aware that his actions would not be without consequences to himself, Nexus Prime brought the Saber and Blade together. He strengthened the existing walls between dimensions to prevent further inter-universe decay. He bolstered dying universes that had not yet succumbed to Ultra Magnus, hoping they might still survive. In the process, however, the strengthened walls could no longer support the fluidity of multiversal singularities. Nexus Prime felt himself and his fellow Thirteen splintering, existing as independent beings in each reality they manifested in, instead of thirteen singularities. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}} In [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|one universe]], Nexus Prime's individual components reconstituted themselves as a group of low-ranking Decepticons known as Heatwave, [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skytop]], [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landfall]], [[Breakaway (Classics)|Quakebreak]], and [[Topspin (Classics)|Spinaway]]. Although they retained their ability to combine, this "new" Nexus Prime was significantly less coordinated than his predecessor, and his components didn't believe the stories that they had once been some kind of multiversal guardian. {{storylink|Coalescence}}
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===Aligned continuity family===
====''The Covenant of Primus''====
[[Image:5NexusPrime.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Nexus Prime was the seventh member of the Thirteen created by Primus with the purpose of fighting against and defeating Unicron. As the first and greatest combiner, he could separate himself into multiple independent components and combine them at will. Nexus, like his siblings who were created between [[Prima]] and [[The Fallen|Megatronus]], was balanced between the personalities of Primus and Unicron.

Nexus was part of the '''Free Agents''', which included [[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]], [[Solus Prime]], and the [[Thirteenth Prime]]: capable of both direct battle and subtle attacks. As the Primes trained with each other, Solus created the [[Cyber Caliber]] for him, which could split into smaller swords. Nexus would follow Solus into the portal leading to Unicron, entering Unicron's body to harm him from within. All of Nexus' components struggled with the overpowering corruption of Unicron's Dark Energon, but the words of ''Thirteen'', "All Are One", would help him keep fighting. Eventually, Unicron was defeated and Nexus returned to Cybertron with his siblings.

As the [[Age of Primes]] began, Nexus devoted his time to his creative interests, having no interest in the politics of Prima's group. During the [[War of the Primes]], when the Primes came together to vote on whether [[Liege Maximo]]'s [[Farm]] should be shut down or not, Nexus voted with Prima to shut it down. Sometime later, Nexus would join Prima, [[Vector Prime]], [[Alpha Trion]], [[Micronus Prime]], and ''Thirteen'' in finding Megatronus after the death of Solus Prime. Nexus would take his Cyber Caliber when all the Primes visited the Farm, which led to infighting among the Primes.

Nexus Prime would survive the War of the Primes, but the memory of his existence would fade away into myth and legend. Several stellar cycles later, the five components of Nexus Prime -- [[Cannonspring]], [[Mainspring]], [[Pinion]], [[Clocker (Prime)|Clocker]], and [[Chaindrive]] -- would briefly reunite as Nexus Prime, giving [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] his sword. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

====Aligned novels====
Known as the "Wizard of Forms", Nexus Prime was all about change and mutability. When standing alone, his body seemed to shift or be overlaid with ever-changing forms and combinations he might take. Powerful, proud, and frequently unpredictable even to those who knew him best, Nexus Prime was full of good humor and a bit of a prankster at times. He was the "mad experimenter" of the Thirteen and is fascinated by changing states of matter and the creation of new elements in solar forges. This shared affinity for creation led [[Solus Prime]], the "Maker" of the Thirteen, to have special feelings for Nexus, which in turn seemed to have earned him the enmity of [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] and [[Liege Maximo]].

Nexus Prime was last seen by Alpha Trion before the [[Age of Wrath]], taking custody of many of Solus Prime's creations, including the Cyber Caliber, the [[Chaos Edge]], the [[Blades of Time]], and the [[Omni Saber]].
The Omni Saber was a part of Nexus Prime's body, and he secreted the Cyber Caliber away inside his form as well before splitting himself into five component robots: Clocker, Mainspring, Chaindrive, Pinion, and Cannonspring.
Each component held a fraction of the Cyber Caliber within themselves and was also charged with guarding one of the Blades of Time. Only by assembling the Blades of Time and using them to open a gateway to the hollow [[Realm of the Primes|realm]] of Vector Prime could the Cyber Caliber be reassembled. The [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]] was believed to have been taken by Nexus Prime but was not in his possession during the [[Great Exodus]].

The sub-selves of Nexus Prime scattered throughout the colony worlds of Cybertron. They remained apart for so long that each forgot their true nature, and no longer recalled being part of Nexus Prime or the Thirteen. All but Cannonspring even forgot their duty to safeguard the Blades of Time and the Cyber Caliber. Clocker and Mainspring wound up on [[Velocitron]], where they remained slightly out of place as mechanics instead of the speed-driven racers who ruled the planet. Pinion ended up on [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], assimilating well into the culture (perhaps because the Junkion way of constantly reusing materials appealed to the subconscious preference of Nexus Prime for change). Chaindrive found himself on Cybertron, and eventually became part of the Autobot resistance movement alongside [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] and Alpha Trion after the Ark's departure. Cannonspring ended up in a crippled ship in Cybertron's deep orbit, until the prospector [[Axer (Prime)|Axer]] triggered some latent transwarp energy on board, transporting them both to Junkion. Cannonspring remained inert for over a million years inside his ship after it crashed.

Nexus Prime began to come together once more thanks to the Matrix, which directed Optimus Prime through space to the various colony worlds. As the Ark came to Velocitron, Optimus discovered two pieces of the Blades of Time and fatefully agreed to bring Clocker and Mainspring on the next leg of his journey when they asked. On Junkion, Prime encountered Pinion while recovering a third Blade, and the fourth was retrieved from Axer. Meanwhile, back on Cybertron, Alpha Trion and [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] concocted a method of sending a scout after Optimus Prime by keying residual Space Bridge energy to the signature of the Matrix. Instinctively, Alpha Trion decided Chaindrive was the proper choice, and he brought with him the fifth Blade. Once all five Blades and the other four components assembled on Junkion, the combined energy was enough to rekindle the inert Cannonspring, bringing him back to full functioning and allowing them to reassemble into Nexus Prime.

Displaying the ability to hold more weapons than an armory, Nexus Prime pulled forth both his Omni Saber and the Chaos Edge, and also passed the Cyber Caliber over to Optimus Prime. Although he refused to kill anyone, Nexus Prime essentially held off the Decepticons and the [[Star Seeker]]s for a time, on intimidation alone. As [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] and [[Thundertron]] left to pursue other goals, Nexus Prime reclaimed his swords and gave some last words of encouragement to Optimus Prime before splitting himself once more. Reduced to a new set of five protoforms, Nexus Prime vanished into space and the annals of history once more. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

====''Prime'' cartoon====
According to legend, at the beginning of time, [[Unicron]] and [[Primus]] battled each other for eons, with neither side remaining victorious for long. Till, that is, Primus created the [[Thirteen]]. These Thirteen defeated Unicron and cast him into space. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 1}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Earthfall Part 3: The Mind Bomb|''Robots in Disguise'' #30]] (mentioned); [[The Crucible|#34]] (depicted)}}

[[File:OriginMyths-ThePrimes.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Love child of Silverbolt and Wheeljack.]]

In the primitive age that followed the departure of the [[Knights of Cybertron]], Nexus Prime joined his [[Thirteen Tribes|tribe]] with those of [[Solus Prime|Solus]], [[Vector Prime|Vector]], [[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion]] in [[Crystal City]]. Like the other four, he knew [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]] but he himself was disgusted by Onyx's bestial horde and took time to become acclimated to them. He had a brother in the east who ruled his own kingdom. {{storylink|Origin Myths}} Nexus was the first recorded owner of the mysterious artifact known as the [[Enigma of Combination]]. He evidently chose to keep the artifact's true nature as a physical object a secret, with most believing the "Enigma" part of the name referred to a puzzle that had to be solved to allow for [[Combiner|combination]]. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

One evening, Vector Prime barged in on a meeting to announce the approach of Onyx and [[Liege Maximo|a crony]], as well as the news that [[Septimus Prime]] had perished and that [[The Fallen|the conqueror]] of [[Protihex|his lands]] was on the warpath across Cybertron. Despite Solus and Onyx's dismissal, Nexus felt Septimus had still been a Prime such as they were before he asked who Onyx's minion was, the newcomer introducing himself as Liege Maximo, who had also lost his lands to the army of [[Darklands|Darklanders]]. At Alpha Trion's urging, the Primes allowed Onyx and Liege Maximo into their alliance. When the time of battle came, Nexus wished to join his followers in combat but remained behind at Solus's urging. After the [[Titan (group)|Titans]] arrived, Onyx leapt into the fray only to recognize the enemy commander as his old friend Megatronus. Nexus was shocked at this development, before the eight Primes joined forces. In the aftermath, [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] expressed the belief that the alliance would attract Nexus's brother to him. {{storylink|Origin Myths}} Unbeknownst to the Primes, the 'bot they believed to be Onyx Prime was in fact a time-travelling Shockwave from ten million years in the future who had engineered the entire conflict to bring the Primes together as history recorded. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}

[[File:RID34 enigma of combination.jpg|thumb|left|250px|My Enigma don't go to none if they're lowborn, hun.]]

Power turned Nexus into something of a git really, believing that all non-Primes should serve their Prime masters. {{storylink|The Crucible}} Among the members of his court was a [[Titan Master]] by the name of [[Infinitus]], who wholeheartedly believed in his master's elitist approach to social engineering. {{storylink|White Heat}} The Thirteen Primes ruled their planet peacefully until Liege Maximo and Megatronus conspired together, goaded on by Shockwave's machinations, and started the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]] via the murder of Solus Prime. While Megatronus fled Cybertron, Nexus and [[Quintus Prime|Quintus]] managed to restrain Maximo, before trying and exiling him aboard [[Vigilem]]. {{storylink|Heavy}} {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}

Nexus allied himself with "Onyx Prime" during the war and used his [[Enigma of Combination]] to create the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]: humanoid Transformers combined with beasts. {{storylink|The Crucible}} [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] found the whole concept disgusting and single-handedly slaughtered the Headmasters before coming after Nexus himself. Nexus sneered that Galvatron was a "lowborn" that couldn't kill him, and Galvatron responded by doing just that. The realization that a Prime could be killed by someone other than another Prime caused most of the remaining Primes to flee the planet. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

He was survived by Infinitus, who vowed to keep his master's teachings alive and eventually apply them to all of Cybertron–especially the parts about forced servitude to the Primes. {{storylink|White Heat}} Nexus's [[Titan (group)|Titan]], [[Devisiun (Titan)|Devisiun]], also survived the war and colonized [[Devisiun (planet)|a planet]] in honor of his master which the younger Shockwave eventually seeded with [[Ore-5]]. {{storylink|Ceremony|The Lost Colonies of Cybertron}}
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===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
[[Victorion]] claimed to only follow the will of Nexus Prime, though she admitted he hadn't given her any new guidance in some time. {{storylink|Desperate Actions}}

===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
Nexus Prime's [[Spark]] passed into the possession of one of the twelve [[Prime Master]]s; hidden within a suit of decoy armor, they safeguarded the abilities of the Primes until the present day. By uniting with a larger Transformer, the Prime Master could channel the powers of Nexus's Spark and grant them unique abilities that varied with each new partner. {{storylink|Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes}}

{{note|For a list of every permutation of Nexus Prime's abilities, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this link]].}}

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
Nexus Prime was one of the [[Thirteen]]. {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}} {{storylink|Silent Strike}} {{storylink|The Other One}}

Nexus Prime eventually passed, being buried with all of his worldly possessions on another planet. Following the [[Quintesson]] invasion of Cybertron, [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] and [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] grave-robbed him. {{storylink|The Immobilizers}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:SeaOfRustI-NexusPrime.jpg|thumb]]
Nexus Prime, the holder of the Enigma of Combination, was one of the Thirteen Primes. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}} It was said that Primus had created Nexus as a being of controlled chaos, introducing necessary change into Cybertronian society to prevent stagnation. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Enigmatic|Enigmatic}}

===''One'' film===
[[File:TransformersOne-ThePrimesholograms.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Nexus is the holographic guy on the farthest left!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Manuel Pérez]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
One of the original Thirteen Primes, Nexus Prime ruled alongside his fellows until the [[Quintesson]]s invaded Cybertron. When the Primes were directed by [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel]] to a meeting of Quintesson generals, they found it an ambush. Despite being caught off-guard, the Primes managed to turn the tide of the battle before Sentinel betrayed them, stabbing Nexus and using his weapon to slay several of the Primes. Fifty cycles later, the spirits of the Primes appeared before Orion Pax when he was bestowed the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and became [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Transformers One (film)|One}}
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===Energon Universe===
After Optimus Prime found himself in the [[Hall of the Primes]], he saw a statue of Nexus Prime among the others. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 22|Transformers #22}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
;'''Nexus Prime Core'''
[[File:Earth Wars Nexus Prime Core.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]

Nexus Prime's [[Prime Master#Transformers: Earth Wars|Prime Core]] (his "heart" as one of the primordial [[Thirteen|Thirteen Primes]]) fell to Earth under mysterious circumstances along with those of his siblings to become a hotly contested resource in the [[Earth Wars (conflict)|Earth Wars]]. {{storylink|Power of the Primes (Earth Wars)|Power of the Primes}}

*'''Effect:''' Additional damage to enemy [[Transformers: Earth Wars#Combiners|Combiner]]s. If the [[Transformers: Earth Wars#Standard Bots|Bot]] this Core is affixed to is deployed before your Combiner phase, your Combiner has increased attack power and damage negation.

[https://tfew.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4733780017183-Prime-Cores-Bot Nexus Prime Core at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

{{chargamestub|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Nexus Prime was a stalwart ally of Prima and the first combiner. {{storylink|Transformers One Sourcebook}} At the dawn of history, Nexus Prime received the [[Enigma of Combination]]. Some historical texts instead remembered him instead as "Nexus Maximus", {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}} his original name, {{storylink|Transformers One Sourcebook}} while some ancient humans knew him as {{w|Juno (mythology)|Juno}}. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}}

==Toys==
===''Cybertron'', ''Classics'', and ''Timelines''===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-NexusMaximus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Remember to use the instructions! You don't want to put something in the wrong hole.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|[[Skyfall (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Skyfall]] ([[2005]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|[[Landquake (Timelines)#Timelines|Landquake]] ([[2006]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|[[Breakaway (Classics)#Classics|Breakaway]] ([[2007]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|[[Topspin (Classics)#Classics|Topspin]] ([[2008]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-sd|[[Heatwave (Timelines)#Timelines|Heatwave]] ([[2009]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Dan Khanna]] (concept artist)}}

:Nexus Maximus is composed of his five team members, with Heatwave forming his central body component. His limbs' [[energon weapon]]s form his hands and feet. Conisisting of [[redeco]]s of components of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' combiners, Nexus Maximus, just like [[Superion Maximus]], [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]], and [[Constructicon Maximus]], features universal connection points for the limbs, allowing many different combinations and even swapping of limbs from different teams, in a fashion very similar to ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'''s "[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and Transformers 2010)|Scramble City]]"-type combiner teams. Unlike the other Maximus-style combiners, Nexus Maximus features four unique molds for his limb pieces, rather than two redecoed to fit both the legs and arms, due to him using both [[Destruction Team]] and [[Air Team]] molds. Whereas the individual components' robot modes still feature the same head sculpts as the ''Energon'' figures they're redecoed from, the combined form of Nexus Maximus himself was given an entirely new, unique head sculpt, which is an amalgamation of visual elements of its components' own heads: Skyfall's eyes, Landquake's chin, Breakaway's forehead, Topspin's "mohawk", and Heatwave's "ears".

:Nexus Maximus is the combined form of the first five [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] freebie toys, which were released over the span of five years in different toyline brandings for the components.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFCCNexusMaximus/nexusmaximus.htm More information on Nexus Maximus at TFU.info]''
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-PotP-SDCC-2018-Throne-of-the-Primes-Nexus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class = "iconlist>{{Bp-m1|'''Throne of the Primes''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''PP-43'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 26]], [[2019]]
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (throne designer, packaging artist)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Nexus Prime is a retool of the [[Maccadam#Power of the Primes|Alchemist Prime]]/[[Submarauder (G1)#Power of the Primes|Submarauder]] inner robot with a new [[Prime Master]] sigil/backpack, packaged in the [[Throne of the Primes#Toys|Throne of the Primes]] set.

:This toy has identical features to the other Prime Masters in the line. The [[Titan Master]]-like robot can store inside decoy armor or ride [[Size class|Legends Class]] figures in vehicle mode, and is fully compatible with toys from the previous ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' line. The "Power Swap" gimmick means its [[spark]] form can plug onto any decoy armor's weapon form (which has a [[5 mm post]] to be held by larger figures), Deluxe Class figures' chest armor, Voyager Class figures' bucklers, Leader Class figures' [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix]] (in place of their Matrix core), [[combiner]]s' torsos (in place of their [[Enigma of Combination]]), or the included [[Scepter of Sparks]] or [[Halo of Primus]] accessories. With the power of [[you]]r imagination, this bestows the Prime Master's [[Prime Master/Combinations|unique power]] on the larger figure.

:While Nexus is a retool of Alchemist Prime (gang-molded with his included Submarauder decoy armor), it is unknown what gang-molded decoy armor Nexus would have had as a hypothetical mass-retail Prime Master.

:This set debuted at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2018, and was later sold via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online. It was also available at general retail in Taiwan.
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==Notes==
[[File:NexusPrimeHead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|]]
*Nexus Prime's backstory bears a noticeable similarity to that of {{w|Voltron}}.
*Nexus Prime's TFCC magazine profile mentions that he "no longer has an [[alternate mode]]", due to being split apart for so long and then reassembled.
*Like other members of the Thirteen, Nexus was originally established as a [[multiversal singularity]] who existed as one being across all space and time, but that is [[Shroud|no longer the case]].
*As depicted in the Covenant of Primus, all five of his known components are visible on the right side of the body: a tank (Landfall) and jet (Breakaway) making up one arm, and a helicopter (topspin) and jet (Skyquake) making up one leg. Hasbro designer [[Aaron Archer]]'s intent was that, as the ultimate combiner, Nexus Prime was not limited to just five components, but could instead combine with any number of robots.<ref name=reinterpretation>{{citesocial|quote=I would suggest that instead of calling it a misrepresentation, call it a reinterpretation. The Cov. version of Nexus Prime as represented in the book, not only has a rearranged parts, all known (5) parts are represented on the viewable side, he is made up of at least ten parts, half hidden in shadow (other than elements of a carrier type jet) as they were not full named or fully realized characters - it was Aaron Archer's direction that he not be only confined to 5 members, but his core made him combine-able with anyone, as he is a god character. Along with the face detail being moved around, I also did several sketches with him as ever more laden with combiner parts, walking hunched over ala RotF Devastator, or more wide stanced with 4 arms.|link=https://old.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/1qrw1ny/nexus_primes_face_design_reinterpretation_not_an/|name=Ken Christiansen|site=email correspondence (shared via Reddit)|title=Nexus Prime’s Face Design: Reinterpretation, Not an Error|year=2025|month=11|day=26}}</ref>
*Nexus Prime's head design varies greatly across his depictions. The design—an amalgamation of traits from his components' heads—is meant to evoke a superhero cowl (similiar to [[Batman]]), with his head covered in armor but his mouth exposed. However, the deco used for his mouth is almost completely black, making it difficult to see. ''The Covenant of Primus'' reinterpreted his mouth area as a visor, his chin as a [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]]-esque [[mouthplate]], and his actual eyes as forehead detail. It also tweaked the sides of his head into antenna and circular details resembling those of Optimus Prime. Artist [[Ken Christiansen]] has stated that these changes were deliberate reinterpretation.<ref name=reinterpretation /> Most subsequent incarnations have followed the Covenant interpretation; as a result of this game of telephone, his big screen debut in ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' bears almost no resemblance to his original design (save for the upper-torso, which is nearly 1:1).
*[[Volcanicus (Cyberverse)|''Cyberverse'' Volcanicus]]'s head is based on the Covenant's Nexus Prime design, albeit with a mouth and chin-guard resembling Nexus's original design.

===Naming issues===
[[Fun Publications]] originally submitted the possible names '''Prime Nexus''' and '''Maximus Prime''' to [[Hasbro]] for the character (reflecting the fact that the character is a Prime in-fiction), Hasbro rejected these, apparently because they were feeling protective towards the use of the name Prime (despite previously having approved the fiction that named him a Prime, written by their own [[Forest Lee]]). Hasbro suggested merging the non-Prime segments of the two names instead... oops.

Apparently neither Hasbro nor Fun Publications did their research when naming Nexus Maximus, because there is another product which shares that name and was, as of [[May 24]], [[2009]], the top Google result (websites relating to this character have since surpassed it). While it is definitely a "toy", it is most assuredly not intended for ages 5 and up. According to the Fun Publications Club panel at [[BotCon 2009]], Hasbro did a search for the name with "safe search" on, causing them to not see... well, [http://www.edenfantasys.com/dildos/double-ended-dildos/nexus-maximus this]. '''NOTE: DEFINITELY NOT SAFE FOR WORK.'''

When he finally appeared in fiction, his name was, in fact, given as Nexus Prime, which makes much better sense story-wise but deprives us of many cheap and easy joke opportunities. [[Pete Sinclair]] posted an image on the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] forums of [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]] blaming the "Nexus Maximus" name on a bad translation by [[Beta Maxx (RID)|Beta Maxx]].<ref>[https://tilallaremine.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/nexus-prime/ Definitely, definitely, *not* Nexus Maximus. Timelines Nexus Prime!] from 'Til All Are Mine blog.</ref>

(The debate is still on as to whether Nexus Maximus constitutes a choking hazard.)

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Nexus Prime''' (ネクサスプライム ''Nekusasu Puraimu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jīng Tiān Wěi''' (经天纬)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
NexusPrimeDanKhannaConcept.jpg|Original ''Timelines'' concept art
NexusPrime-TFOnecardcropped.jpg|''One'' film
</gallery>

==References==
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[[File:MP Magnus book cover art.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2|He can't deal with the obligatory joke now!]]
Sometimes [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] looks a lot like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. There are a lot of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime toys]], and they need to be [[redeco]]ed into SOMETHING. Ergo...

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Autobot City Commander, [[1986]]/[[1987]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (Takara), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}

: Released in the third year of the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (second on the European and Japanese toylines), Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Powered Convoy" figure, itself a redeco and slight [[retool]] of "Battle Convoy", the toy that became the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Optimus Prime]] figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few ''Diaclone'' toys to be released in the ''Transformers'' toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy's dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue. He transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a "super robot", although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus's default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanisms were removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.

: Despite having extensive arm articulation on the same level as his inner Prime mold, Magnus's completed robot mode's arms are somewhat hindered by protrusions along the sides of his body. While this does not particularly impede his arms from moving, positioning them at certain levels will cause said protrusions to force them outwards. The helmet also features empty eye-sockets, which show nothing but his inner Prime's upper brow behind them as opposed to actual eyes.

: The ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the ''Transformers'' release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with "Powered Buggy", who was left out of Magnus's release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus's instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Three additional modes were included in the ''Diaclone'' instructions that Hasbro left out: a "preparation base" mode and an "Autobot base" mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a "catapult launcher" mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the ''Diaclone'' Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)#Toys|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]'' sub-line—''did'' include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.

: The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made to the Hasbro release while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release. This "cheaper" version is actually much less common than the original, as it was a late-run change made in the second year of Magnus's shelf life. Additional variants of Magnus exist in which the large robot head has paint on the face but not the antennas and another in which the cab retains the yellow window insert but is otherwise the same as the later run version.

: The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy#Toys|Pepsi Convoy]]. The white Optimus Prime redeco was also repurposed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] himself in the ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' [[The War Never Ends|#11]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Reissue ultra magnus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (2000)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''C-69'''
:*''Release date'': December ??, 2000
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: Ultra Magnus was first reissued in Japan in December of 2000, featuring no discernible changes from the original Japanese edition of the figure. His packaging sported a metallic golden sticker commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of the ''Transformers'' franchise in Japan.

: This reissue of Magnus was accompanied by two exclusive redecos, noted below.

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[[File:Ultra-magnus Matrix Glow.JPG|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Andres Serrano was here.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Shining Magnus''' (2000)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2000
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: With a yellow cab and an entirely translucent yellow trailer, Shining Magnus (シャイニングマグナス) is intended to recall the moment in the ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', just before Optimus Prime dies, when the Matrix is passed to Ultra Magnus and he is bathed in its light. Of course, the Matrix's light was, er, ''blue,'' so it's a weird fit. The Marvel Comics adaptation of the film did colour the light yellow, but it seems rather unlikely that's where Takara were taking their inspiration from.

: Shining Magnus was one of two exclusive redecos released in the wake of the 2000 reissue of the original Ultra Magnus toy. Limited to only 800 pieces, it was available only at the 20th Century Toy Museum toy show, held on [[December 26]], 2000 at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Yokohama, Japan. The toy is sometimes known as "Matrix Glow Magnus" amongst collectors, or less favorably, "Urine Magnus".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/UltraMagnusMatrixGlow/ultramagnus.htm More information on Matrix Glow Magnus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1 UltraMagnusPreviewVersion toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Blue Honkimus Prime]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus Yokokuhen Version''' (2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Release date'': [[February 26]], 2001
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: In the early stages of the development of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', [[The Transformers: The Movie promo|promotional footage]] for the movie was released that depicted Ultra Magnus in the black, red, and dark blue color scheme of the original ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy. As the second of two exclusive redecos released in the wake of the 2000 reissue of the original Ultra Magnus toy, the "Movie Preview Version" (予告編バージョン ''Yokokuhen Bājon'') of Ultra Magnus paid homage to this early appearance. He ''is'' just a redeco of the Magnus figure, however, and so despite his resemblance to the ''Diaclone'' figure, he still lacks that toy's exclusive features, like Powered Buggy, wheels in his chestplate, and a Diaclone pilot.

: Movie Preview Version Ultra Magnus was available exclusively at Toy Festival 2001, held on [[February 26]], 2001 in Tokyo, Japan, limited to 1,500 pieces.

: This toy doubles as [[Delta Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/UltraMagnusPre-Movie/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus Movie Preview Version at TFU.info]''
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====''Transform Jr''====
[[File:Ultramagnus jr.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|And thus a trend is foreshadowed]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Gokin, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser Blaster, left & right fists, head, cardboard trailer

: As one of the first ''[[Transform Jr]]'' toys, this version of Ultra Magnus was released under the early name for the series, ''Transform Gōkin''. Naturally, the figure is a redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|''Transform Jr'' Optimus Prime toy]], a smaller, simplified version of the original cab robot figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children. Magnus features a similar transformation to his larger toy, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other ''Transform Jr'' figures, he lacked most of his major accessories, coming only with a rifle (a white redeco of [[Ion blaster|Prime's gun]], rather than Magnus's own unique weapon) and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer, and which, unsurprisingly, could not form armor.

::*''[http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/reminator4/HTML/g1auto/magnusjr.htm More information on Transform Jr Ultra Magnus at an Ultra Magnus fan site]''
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[[File:Tfjr magnus galvatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus vs Galvatron''' (Multi-pack, 1987)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser Blaster, left & right fists, head, cardboard trailer

: Later, by the time the line had been rebranded with the more familiar ''Jr'' title, the Magnus figure was re-released in a two-pack with a non-transforming vinyl figurine of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Seven|Galvatron]].

: Both of the toys in this set are identical to their other releases.
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:G1toy commemorative magnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|So the reissue was later reissued....''All right, give me the bomb''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (2002/2012)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''1'''
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: Part of the very first wave of Hasbro's [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' of reissues, this release of Ultra Magnus is ''mostly'' identical to the original, but now comes with fully-functional spring-loaded missile launchers like the Takara reissues. However, due to [[for safety reasons|US safety laws]], like all the other ''Commemorative Series'' toys with renewed firing projectiles, his formerly short missiles were infamously lengthened to absurdity. Additionally, like the concurrently-released [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Commemorative Series|''Commemorative'' Optimus Prime toy]], his smokestacks were shortened to prevent breakage.

: This figure was given a surprise re-release in late 2012; Though the "''Commemorative Series''" label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The figure is largely similar to its previous ''Commemorative'' release. Despite early product listings by online stores depicting the figure with long smokestacks,<ref name="longstacks">[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=19045 Premature announcement of long smokestacks for the 2012 Asia reissue of Commemorative Series Ultra Magnus] at TFormers</ref> the stacks are actually still short like on the previous release.<ref name="shortstacks">[http://vxt.ca/2013/01/05/transformers-reviews-commemorative-series-ultra-magnus-missile-modification-tutorial/ Review of the 2012 Asia reissue of Commemorative Series Ultra Magnus] at VTX (the long stacks seen in the photos are explicitly stated to be a custom job)</ref> The cab also has the modified hitch that the Optimus Prime cab received for the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G1MoviePrime|2011 ''Chronicle'' DOTM two pack]]. In any case, [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]] had begun to catch up to the tooling by this point, so details are not as sharp as on earlier versions.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/CSUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on ''Commemorative Series'' Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Masterpiece UltraMagnus toy.jpg|right|upright=2.2|thumb|I looked like this in a comic [[Revelation (War and Peace)|once]]. ONCE!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (2005/2008)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-2'''
:*''Release date'': [[March 24]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Magist Laser, "B.Last" gun with removable silencer, scope and stock, Matrix of Leadership, "Photon Arms" energy axe, cardboard trailer

: The second release in Takara's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line, Ultra Magnus is a white redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Convoy (Optimus Prime)]] with all the same accessories, though some have been redecoed. These include the laser rifle in black plastic, a tiny gun Megatron weapon colored after the black with a brown grip relesase of the ''[[Micro Change]]'' MC-12 Gun Robo and the energy axe cast in translucent blue. Additionally, his inner cardboard tray can be refolded into his classic trailer configuration, but doesn't hold up since it's, well, cardboard. He retains the Matrix, which he can indeed open. Dammit, open.

: As a Takara product, ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus was never released in the US, but was eventually released by Hasbro Australia in 2005 for their market as a [[Target]] [[exclusive]], retaining his Japanese packaging, with simple stickers stating a recommended age of 8+, as well as presenting Hasbro Australia's details and explaining what the product was.

: Additionally, TakaraTomy reissued ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus in 2008 sporting their logo in the top right-hand corner of the box to replace the Takara logo in the bottom right featured on the original release in 2005. This reissue has been met with some [[quality control]] issues much like that of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp4|Convoy Perfect Edition]], such as bad paint applications and chipping, misaligned doors, and even [[Misassembly|mis-assembled]] headlights which have been installed upside down.

: Like all the Japanese versions of this mold, Ultra Magnus features different images on his communicators than all other releases. In his case he features [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and a digital readout.

: This mold was also used to make ''Masterpiece'' "[[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Version]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Masterpiece Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:MP22-UltraMagnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|You know what? He can deal with this n...hold on, WHY THE HELL DOES HIS CAB HAVE A RED BUMPER-- ''*looks at screencaps*'' oh huh]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[2014]] / [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-22'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 27]] 2014 / [[January 27]] 2018
:*''Accessories'': "Super Blaster Gun", 2 missiles, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#MP22|Spike figure]], [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#MP22|Daniel figure]], left & right Matrix hands, neutral face, screaming face
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Shogo Hasui]] (initial concept)}}

: The second release of ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus is a much more show-accurate mold, transforming into a car carrier with a functioning gate/ramp. He can carry 4 smaller ''Masterpiece'' Autobots in the top and bottom of his trailer, which features small indents to stop them from rolling off. While the cab in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is heavily modeled on the MP-10 Optimus Prime mold, it doesn't transform into a separate white Optimus Prime figure, but rather folds inside-out to form his upper torso. The cab is much lighter than the MP-10 cab (due to it being hollow), and neither can carry the other's trailer due to differences in the height of the back section and a different attachment process.

:He is designed to interact with the Matrix of Leadership of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]] in two ways: his chest opens to reveal a Matrix compartment, and he comes with an extra pair of hands specifically molded to hold the Matrix. To complement this, his regular, "neutral" face can be replaced with an alternative "screaming" face. Both faces can store on a panel in his back, and removing his face reveals a white face-plated design underneath the helmet, as a reference to the "White Optimus in armor" design of the original toy.

:For his other accessories and features, he comes with his gun, and his two non-firing shoulder missile launchers. The gun stores in the trailer in vehicle mode, while the launchers have removable missiles, and are no longer detachable, instead being connected to poseable armatures. Finally, he also comes with articulated figurines of Spike and Daniel, who can ride in his cab in vehicle mode.

:[[File:MP-22 Ultra Magnus stock.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|''(Stock imagery of not-final deco)'']]
:The artwork on the spec card and instruction booklet are in a different style to other TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' releases. Also, early [[Stock photography|stock photo]]s depicted him with red inner legs and a gray gun.

:If bought in Asian markets outside Japan, Ultra Magnus comes with a [[collector coin]]. The coin comes in a package designed after Ultra Magnus's chest, although the white "belt" is upside-down compared to the ''Masterpiece'' figure.

:In Australia, Ultra Magnus was a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], being limited to 400 pieces. This release has a different box design (the same artwork as the instruction manual on the regular release) and instructions in English.

:This figure was reissued on [[January 27]] [[2018]], with no notable changes from the original.

:''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus was later redecoed as [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]].
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grapple''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-35'''
:*''Release date'': [[February 25]], 2017
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

: The Hasbro Asia release of ''Masterpiece'' [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] comes with a mini Ultra Magnus figure, the second in a range of non-transformable collectables made from <s>lost art</s> [[die-cast|die-cast metal]], based on the corresponding ''Masterpiece'' MP-22 figure.
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===''G-2''===
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[[File:G2toy-LaserUltraMagnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Probably the only Magnus repaint of Prime we'll ever get who isn't just white.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Laser Ultra Magnus''' (Laser Rod, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': ''' TRF-13-S'''
:*''Accessories'': Gun, sword, 5 discs, ripple missile launcher, 10 missiles, air-launch rocket

: An [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive, ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)#Takara G-2 line|G-2]]'' Laser Ultra Magnus (レーザーウルトラマグナス) is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]], transforming into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX extended-hood truck pulling a blue and white tanker trailer. He was packaged in the reissue Laser Optimus Prime's box, along with Prime's instructions, bio card, and sticker sheet. Yes, the stickers that have "Optimus Prime" written on them.

: His main gimmick is light-up LED headlights and a [[Light-piping|lightpipe]] in the bottom of his right fist, illuminated by an LED in his right forearm, that illuminates his clear sword or his double-barreled rifle if they are placed in that hand. All three LEDs are activated simultaneously by pressing the sunroof-like depression on the roof of the truck.

: The trailer unfolds to form a battle station bristling with many firing weapons. Primarily, these are an air-powered rocket launcher, a "ripple-fire" spring-loaded missile launcher with five missiles that can be launched individually (this turret can also be mounted in Laser Magnus's hand) and a disc launcher. The disc launcher is the only weapon that can be used in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], sitting on top of the oil tanker.

: This release uses the toolings that were modified for the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Scourge]] toy, and thus has smooth featureless discs and a less-pointy sword.

: This mold was also planned to be used for the canceled ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Toxitron (Universe)#Toys|Toxitron]] toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Laser Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Transformers-classics-BfAC-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Arctic Camo Prime!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Ultra Magnus vs Skywarp: Battle For Autobot City''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

: A [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], Ultra Magnus transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. In robot mode, his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barreled over-shoulder weapon. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

: He was only available in a two-pack with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Skywarp]] as part of the "Battle for Autobot City" set. He was also available in Woolworth stores throughout the United Kingdom.

: The final production toy has several major paint application differences compared to [[:File:ClassicsUltraMagnus toy.jpg|the toy depicted on the packaging]], including the loss of all light blue paint (including his faceplate and crest, both replaced with silver) and darker blue on his thighs. Also, his red eyes are replaced with blue light-piped eyes, and it seems the smokestacks/double-barreled gun were originally going to be cast or painted white instead of the final version's unpainted black.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Classics Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

: In Asian markets, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, Ultra Magnus was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Voyager Class Optimus Prime in late 2007. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:TitaniumHero UltraMagnus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh, that's right, this Ultra Magnus guy had a trailer or something, didn't he?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, 2 rocket launchers, display stand, nameplate
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Titanium Series|Titanium Cybertron Heroes]]'' Ultra Magnus is constructed mostly of die-cast metal. For the first time, Ultra Magnus's cab and trailer are one piece, rather than a [[partformer]] like the Generation 1 toy version, although the cab is only held on by a peg and can be detached, resulting in a small, super-deformed cab. The toy's wheels can all spin. He transforms very similarly to the original toy, but the aforementioned truck cab now folds down into his back rather than detaching and reconnecting, with his head flipping out of the back of the cab.

: Ultra Magnus is armed with a gray laser rifle and two shoulder-mounted, non-firing rocket launchers which, due to some mistake, face top-down when attached in [[robot mode]]. It is unknown whether the launchers were somehow mirror-flipped in manufacture or if his shoulder assemblies [[Misassembly|were switched]]. The latter is perhaps supported by the orientation of molding detail shown in the [[instructions]] and on the Generation 1 toy, although the [[tampograph]]s could argue against this. One can easily "correct" this by unscrewing his blue forearms and swapping out the shoulders, allowing the launchers to face top-up.

: Unfortunately, due to the robot mode-oriented design of this figure, as well as size limitations, the rear ramp is now solely part of his legs as detail and cannot fold down, nor is there clearance space for any other vehicles to be transported. For some reason, on the side of each of Magnus's legs/ the back of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] trailer there are white flip-out wing shaped panels. The paint on these panels flakes off easily, so it's best never to touch them. Like most, if not all, 6-inch Titaniums, his joints are very floppy. In another possible mis-assembly issue, the figure's knees bend far more ''forwards'' than backwards. Strangely, the molded detail on the tops of the thighs contradicts this being a mis-assembly. The vehicle mode also has a hard time staying as it should as very few pieces actually tab together.

:His chest panel can flip up to reveal a shallow recess for the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, though no Matrix accessory to date is actually flat enough to fit inside.

:He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique, removable nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Titanium Series Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Titanium WarWithin ultramagnus.JPG|right|upright=1.67|thumb|A toy to remember that time Ultra Magnus never looked like this in ''The War Within''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''(War Within) Ultra Magnus''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, display stand, nameplate
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: A [[redeco]] of the 6-inch [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|War Within Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronian truck mode used by Prime (but not Magnus) in the ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' comics. The original Prime figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: The word "DON" can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his gun.

: As a ''[[Titanium Series]]'' figure, Magnus is made in large part from [[die-cast]] metal, but like so many of the other toys in the ''Titanium'' line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. He again comes with the generic display stand and nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitTWWUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on War Within Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternity''===
[[File:Alternity Ultra Magnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Because a car carrier isn't a car.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultla Magnus''' {{sic}} '''[Brilliant White Pearl]''' (2010)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''A-01U'''

: An [[e-HOBBY]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]], Ultra Magnus [Brilliant White Pearl] (ウルトラマグナス[ブリリアントホワイトパール]) transforms into a pearl-white 1:32 scale 2007 Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm.

: The e-HOBBY version came packed with an [[Nissan GT-R / Ultra Magnus (Brilliant Pearl White)|exclusive comic book]]. A version available via Hasbro Asia is identical to the e-HOBBY version except it does not include the pack-in comic (like most e-HOBBY exclusives released outside of Japan).

: The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn't very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-UltraMagnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|If you can't afford the [[#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus]], you can still get yourself a<s>n Albino Optimus Prime</s> Cabnus.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Voyager, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[September 29]], 2012
:*''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

: A Hasbro Asia-market exclusive release in Takara's ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline (Hasbro handles all retail ''Transformers'' toy releases outside of Japan), Ultra Magnus is a redeco of [[#Classics|his ''Classics'' toy]]. This release replaces his opaque blue plastic with white, omitting his blue and black [[paint operation]]s, painting his hands and shin-vents white, adding silver paint to his kneepads, thighs, pelvis, and smokestack cannons, painting his [[mouthplate]] and crest blue, replacing his bronze-painted wheel rims with silver, and [[vacuum metallizing]] his vehicle grill and fenders.

: While unconfirmed, it seems likely that this release was conceived to satisfy then-high collector demand for the original ''Classics'' Ultra Magnus, a result of the unofficial City Commander upgrade kit released for the figure by "[[IP infringement|third party]]" company FansProject. Of course, as an unlicensed product, the kit was not acknowledged in any official marketing material for the re-released toy.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TCCSS1-UltraMammoth.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|If I'm a mammoth I'm a very manly mammoth.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Ultra Mammoth''' (Ultra Class, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''TFSS1 number'': '''6'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Blue Bolts (Timelines)|Blue Bolts]]" cannon, two "Energy Bolts", two "Thunderstrike missiles", "[[Reconfiguration Matrix]]"

: Representing the new body [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Classics|Ultra Magnus]] used in ''[[Beast Wars Shattered Glass]]'', the Ultra Mammoth toy is a light blue and white redeco of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Neo)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' [[Big Convoy]]. Like Big Convoy, Ultra Mammoth is a [[shellformer]], as practically all of his [[beast mode]] components are shells that fit around the compressed robot to form this mode. He technically has a beast "[[attack mode]]", in which his large cannon is folded out. His main body has a similar color scheme to Ultra Magnus's "Super Mode" (though with more white), and his head has the color scheme of regular Magnus.

: In [[robot mode]], Ultra Mammoth is absolutely chock-full of weapons and gimmicks. First and foremost, the spring-loaded Blue Bolts cannon, formed out of the beast's head, back, and tail, can fire two missiles from two barrels in succession with a rotating dial. It is held in his hands via [[5 mm post]] and can be stored on his back, though doing so may cause some stability problems owing to its weight. Second, his shoulders can be swung up to reveal sculpted, non-firing missile pods. Third, he has flip-out {{w|tonfa}} melee weapons in his forearms. Fourth, the two beast panels on the sides of his legs feature two spring-loaded missile launchers that fire his anchor-shaped projectiles, which can be loosely held in his hands. Last, but certainly not least, his chest panel flips down, revealing a removable Matrix toy accessory in vacuum-metalized sliver with a transparent blue center. This accessory can be held by any figure with standard 5mm fist holes.

: The anchor-shaped Thunderstrike missiles have been retooled since the previous two uses of this mold, presumably for safety reasons, and as a result can no longer be kept loaded in beast mode. The instructions refer to the space in his chest as a "[[Dead Matrix]] annex", but the Matrix within is referred to as the [[Reconfiguration Matrix]] in packaging and was ultimately depicted by [[Beast Wars Shattered Glass|tie-in fiction]] as the [[Origin Matrix]].

: Ultra Mammoth is one of the first six [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[exclusive]] figures to be offered via the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Figure Subscription Service]] in 2013.

:The Ultra Mammoth figure was also repurposed as a different guy also called [[Ultra Mammoth]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Maximal/TFCCUltraMammoth/ultramammoth.htm More information on Ultra Mammoth at TFU.info]''
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BStoy-3packUltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Hasbro|They]] didn't even bother painting me white this time.]]
*'''Red Alert / Ultra Magnus / Mirage''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BP010'''
***''Fist strength'': '''840'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''248'''
***''Sword strength'': '''532'''

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 2 three-packs, Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#BotShotJumpShot|Jump Shot Optimus Prime]], and turns into a heavily-armed futuristic firetruck heavily based on ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. As a Jump Shot toy, an impact to his front bumper will cause him to spring up and [[Autotransformation|autotransform]] into robot mode. He also has an "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. He comes in a three-pack with [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Jump Shot Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#3pack|Super Bot Mirage]].
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===Ultra Magnus Pen===
[[File:UltraMagnusPen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Transformers Ultra Magnus Pen''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, cap/barrel

: A white redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Optimus Prime Pen|Optimus Prime Pen]] produced by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary of ''Transformers'', Ultra Magnus Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap. Ultra Magnus Pen was sold exclusively through [http://www.hlj.com/ HobbyLink Japan].

: This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]].
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===''Hero Mashers''===
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Magnus: The Hand of Fate.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left & right rocket pods, "Ultra Magnus" right forearm & fist

: Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Ultra Magnus is represented as a spare forearm that is included with Optimus Prime, but does not appear in the line as a complete figure. The arm is a retooling of [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]'s, removing the spring-loaded missile-launcher gimmick.
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===''Kre-O''===
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[[File:KreO-Toy UltraMagnusC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, [[2014]])
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Teacher's Pet
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:[[Kreon]] Ultra Magnus is based on the inner "white Optimus" robot of the original toy, with extensive toy-based details, including red eyes.

: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.

:And yes, his inclusion in this 1984-themed set is confusing, as Magnus did not appear in ''Transformers'' in any capacity until 1986.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
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[[File:Transformers-2014-legion-ultra-magnus-toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My other pants are in the cleaners.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Legion Class, 2015)

:Legion Class Ultra Magnus is a redeco of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010)]] ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|Optimus Prime]], with the retooled hands and head/vehicle mode roof originally created for [[Transformers: Generations#Asian market exclusives ("GDO")|''Generations'' GDO]] Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]]. While the deco partially follows previous redecos of Optimus Prime figures as Ultra Magnus's "inner robot", with a teal/blue [[mouthplate]], a teal/blue forehead crest [[paint operation]], red eyes and blue/teal windows, it also features several rather ''odd'' deco choices, namely extremely dark charcoal gray legs (to the point of nearly looking ''black'') and ''white'' wheels (though coincidentally resembles his Transform Jr. toy).

:Ultra Magnus comes in packaging that is based on the packaging design for the concurrently released ''Combiner Wars''-era ''Generations'' figures, but replaces the name ''Generations'' with "Authentic Transformers". Since Ultra Magnus and his [[wave]]-mates ship with three figures previously released under what we consider a generic [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014) toy line]], all of them now in the new packaging style, we consider Ultra Magnus to be part of that line as well. The [[package art]] used for Ultra Magnus is hilariously inaccurate, as it is recolored from artwork originally created for the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|''Legends'' mobile game]], depicting Ultra Magnus's armored form ''colored as his inner robot''.

:The wave that contains Ultra Magnus has thus far been found at Fred's, Gordmans, Dollar General, and Family Dollar stores in the United States, but was available at general retail in Hong Kong and from Australian Target stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/FDUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]
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===''Combiner Wars''===
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[[File:CombinerWarsUltraMagnus.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"You may take Albino Prime from me, but you can never leave my chest empty!"]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Two guns, missile packs
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Ultra Magnus is based on [[Nick Roche]]'s design for the character in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' and transforming into a truck and trailer. Although the truck and trailer cannot be separated, they are connected by a pivot joint that still allows one to move independently of the other. He includes a small [[Minimus Ambus]], based on [[Alex Milne]]'s design for the character, that can be stored inside his chest in robot mode. In vehicle mode, the trailer bed has a set of 3 notches that seemingly correspond with tabs on Minimus, however, it is a loose fit, and Minimus will detach with a little shaking. Artist [[Andrew Griffith]] also worked with Hasbro on Minimus's toy design and "cockpit" within Magnus.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Awesome that they finally showed the Leader Ultra Magnus. Have they shown Ambus' cockpit yet? That's the part I got to work on.|link=https://twitter.com/glovestudios/status/566696096794034176|name=Andrew Griffith|site=Twitter|year=2015|month=02|day=14|(defunct=)}} {{citesocial|quote=Oh yeah I forgot I worked on the design of Minimus too lol. (In plastic form.)|link=https://twitter.com/glovestudios/status/566697537730408449|name=Andrew Griffith|site=Twitter|year=2015|month=02|day=14|(defunct=)}}</ref> Minimus is not necessary for transformation and Ultra Magnus can be completed without seating him in the cockpit.

:Ultra Magnus includes two [[5 mm post|5 mm]] guns, which can be combined with his shoulder-mounted missile launchers to form a large hammer weapon, in homage to the character's [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|''Animated'']] and [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|''Prime'' incarnations]]. Note that in robot form, Ultra Magnus lacks 5mm holes in his hands for his guns; instead, his fingers open and close, intended to grip his guns in a natural manner. In practice, however, this means that he can't firmly hold his guns, making them prone to falling out. The door sculpted into Ultra Magnus's cab suggests it is intended to represent a positively ''gargantuan'' vehicle, with the trailer being perhaps seven stories tall if [[scale]]d to a human. Hasbro representatives at [[Toy Fair 2015]] said that his ladder sculpts were intended to match in scale similar ladder sculpts on ''Combiner Wars'' [[Devastator (G1)#Generations|Devastator]].

:Though undocumented in the instructions, Ultra Magnus' trailer can hitch with 1 or 2 Legends Class and/or Deluxe Class cars with smaller mass, with the lower leg panels serving as a makeshift ramp.

:Ultra Magnus comes with a character card based on his packaging art, which was drawn by [[Marcelo Matere]].

:The mold was also heavily retooled into ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]
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===''Legends''===
{{anchor|TransformersLegends}}
[[File:Takaratomy-lg-14-ultra-magnus-and-alpha-trion.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Of course he comes with Alpha Trion! Why wouldn't he? Those two hang out all the time!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[September 19]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG-14'''
**''Accessories:'' two guns, Alpha Trion figure
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Ultra Magnus is a redeco of the [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Leader Class Ultra Magnus]] toy. Compared to the Hasbro release, ''Legends'' Ultra Magnus features whiter plastic, and a deco closer to his original toy (including his rifles) and his appearances in [[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|IDW's ''More Than Meets The Eye'']] comics (down to the red thighs and unpainted eyes). The figure includes a small [[Alpha Trion/toys#Legends|Alpha Trion]] figure, which is redecoed from Minimus Ambus. His profile names his buildable hammer the [[Magnus Hammer]].

:Unlike most ''Legends'' releases which feature Takara-original art, Ultra Magnus features the ''Combiner Wars'' toy's [[Marcelo Matere]]-drawn packaging art on his box, only recolored to match the toy's new paint job (and slightly modified to accommodate Trion's longer beard).

:Ultra Magnus also comes with [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 14|Bonus Edition Vol. 14]] of the [[Transformers Legends (comic)|''Legends'' manga]].
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|A totally realism-minded superdeformed Ultra-Munchkin vehicle, just like all the others!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[January 30]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''QTF-05'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Ultra Magnus is a retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|QT-19 Convoy]] with a new head and arms/trailer, transforming from a [[super deformed]] car carrier with integrated trailer to a cute little robot. This toy was first available for sale at a special ''Q-Transformers'' event on [[January 16]]th, two weeks before it was released in stores.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
{{anchor|AutobotHeroes}}
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Autobot-Heroes-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"Beware, my retool is nearby.."]]
*'''Autobot Heroes''' (5-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Springer's weapons (dual missile launcher, two missiles, rotor blades/sword), Arcee's weapons (2 swords), Kup's "laser musket" rifle/exhaust pipe, Ultra Magnus' 2 guns, Blurr's weapons (Sniper rifle, left & right pistols), Minimus Ambus figure

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', Ultra Magnus is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' Leader Class toy, featuring some plastic color changes: The white plastic parts are now truly ''white'', compared to the more creamy color of the original version; also, several parts previously cast in blue plastic have been changed to white and vice versa, with some of them being (at least partially) painted over to restore the original color. The metallic blue color for the chest section and the forearm panels is not only visibly rather conspicuous compared to his unpainted blue parts, but also makes tabbing his arms together in truck mode considerably more difficult, due to the paintjob resulting in a thicker tab and smaller slot. Additional painted details include painted rims and a blue striping on his cab. He also retains his [[Minimus Ambus#Platinum Edition|Minimus Ambus]] figure, who is cast in the same white plastic as Ultra Magnus's white parts and features more light and dark green paint operations on his torso than the original release, both of which are considerably darker and more saturated than the original's lighter, "pearly" green paint operations.

:Ultra Magnus was released as part of 5-pack with [[Arcee (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Arcee]], [[Springer (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Autobot Springer]], [[Kup (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Sergeant Kup]], and [[Blurr (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Blurr]]. The set also included a recreation of the theatrical poster for the 1986 movie. In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, but was only available via the company's website, never sold in stores. It was also released in Singapore, although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not. In Canada, it was available via the Canadian [[Walmart]] website but never found in stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was available via [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and the website. In Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiaries of both [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés, supposedly also only available online. In Germany, it was available via retailer Real and specialty store Rappelkiste Ahlen, also only available online.
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes UltraMagnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''

:A retool of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Alt-Modes|Optimus Prime]] with a new head and chest, Ultra Magnus is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a truck when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first collection of the toyline.

:The original version of the mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alt-Modes|Nemesis Prime]].
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|HasCon}}
[[File:TitansReturntoy-UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The smallest Soldier who ever lived!]]
*'''Leinad & Arcee''' / '''Ultra Magnus''' (Special Edition, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Generations|Leinad]] Titan Master, Ultra Magnus Titan Master, guns

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Ultra Magnus is a redeco/retool of ''Titans Return'' Titan Master [[Fangry (G1)#Generations|Fangry]] with a new Titan Master head, and he is a solo [[Titan Master]] included with [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Arcee]], a redeco/retool of [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Blurr]]. The Titan Master in robot mode is themed after the original toy's inner robot figure, while his head mode face is based on the armored Magnus head. The set debuted at [[HasCon 2017]] before a later release at [[New York Comic Con]] 2017 and a standard release<ref>[http://io9.gizmodo.com/hasbros-own-convention-will-sell-you-a-giant-transforme-1797331311 Hasbro's Own Convention Will Sell You a Giant Transformer That Actually Charges Your Phone]</ref> at [[Toys"R"Us]]. Like [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#TRCOV|Rodimus Prime]], [[Thunderwing (G1)#Titans Return|Thunderwing]], and [[Scorponok (G1)#Generations|Scorponok]], Ultra Magnus also features a die-cast Titan Master torso and head mode face.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Leader-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|It comes with a white Magnus cab that ''isn't an Optimus redeco?'' Time to channel ''Unsolved Mysteries'', with [[Robert Stack]]!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S13'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-07'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[February 23]], 2019'''
**''Hidden message code'': '''FORGEOFSOLUS'''
**''Accessories'': "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Leader Class figures, Ultra Magnus transforms from a robot to a car carrier truck inspired by his ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|incarnation]] and back! The most notable feature of this toy is that the trailer transforms into the Magnus Armor and combines with the Voyager-sized inner robot to form the super robot mode, making this the first official mainline representation of the armor since Magnus's original toy back in 1986. Ultra Magnus also features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. He includes five weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. His "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector" is silver in painted samples at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2018|SDCC 2018]], Hasbro's stock renders, and [[stock photography]], while [[TakaraTomy]] stock photography (to the right) shows it in red with silver highlights. The final blaster is molded in red and painted silver, except for the grip which is left as bare red plastic. Though his two black blasters continue the ''Robots in Disguise'' Ultra Magnus homage, mirroring the detailing placed just behind Magnus's cab, their hexagonal tips resemble that of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]]'s Super Mode leg cannons, a comparison strengthened by the stock photos using the black blasters as leg mounted cannons.

:The inner robot, while still resembling Optimus Prime in general appearance, is a different mold from ''Siege'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]].

:As with the redecoes/retools of the mold below, this Ultra Magnus is ''not'' designed to hitch Deluxe/Legends Class cars due to how the trailer is designed, though you can mount one of them (albeit not securely) on top of it. When installing the shoulder armors, do not thoroughly insert the Magnetic Inducer Launchers beforehand, as it can prevent the pieces from being fully inserted. This can be prevented if you do not install them first or slightly insert the pieces during assembly.

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:Netflix-WFC-Ultra-Magnus-Rung-Spoiler-Pack.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|[[Play-Doh|Fun to play with, not to eat.]]]]
*'''Spoiler Pack''' (Leader Unboxing, [[2020]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''WFC-08'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[December 19]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces, 2 "Fire Blasts", 3 [[energon cube]]s, [[Play-Doh|compound]]
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Promoting the ''Siege'' season of the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Leader Unboxing set contains a slathered redeco of ''Siege'' Leader Ultra Magnus, plus some extras that beef up the price (including the translucent pink "[[Rung (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Battlefield Rung]]" and a compound in which a buyer can dig to reveal energon cubes).

:The Cybertronian text on the package reads "BATTLEFIELD RUNG", while the 'spoiler' text inside features a Decepticon-themed quote: "I ULTRA MAGNUS / IN GOOD FAITH / HEREBY SURRENDER / TO YOU" and an Autobot-themed one: "THIS CAN ONLY / MEAN ONE THING / [[Ultra Magnus Dies!!|ULTRA MAGNUS IS DEAD]]". These are direct quotes that refer to Ultra Magnus's decision and its consequences in the [[Siege episode 2|second]] and [[Siege episode 4|fourth]] episode of the ''Siege'' chapter, respectively. It is noteworthy that the black gradients are meant to represent his final moments in the ''Siege'' cartoon. The included Rung also has a striking resemblance to the [[Alpha Trion Protocols]]. While the set does not include the cloak Magnus sported in the second episode, the cloak from ''[[Studio Series]]'' ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SS34|Megatron]] can be used as a decently accurate stand-in if one wishes.

:This set is a shared exclusive between online retailers and [[Walmart]] in Canada and the USA, and in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive. The Japanese release is packaged in a standard windowed box. The set also found its way into numerous discount retailers, often at a steep deduction to its price tag.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Leader Ultra Magnus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|ER Prime forgot to bleach his colors before the photoshoot, so they had to get a new guy for the pictures.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, February [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K20'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-11'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 31]], 2021
**''Accessories'': "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 missile launchers, 7 armor pieces
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Leader Class toys, Ultra Magnus is a retool of the above ''Siege'' toy to better resemble his G1 character model and grant him an Earthly vehicle mode, transforming from robot to car carrier truck. Like the ''Siege'' version, the figure is composed of the truck cab, which transforms into the inner robot, and the trailer, which transforms into the armor for the main robot. The wheels, Magnus Armor head, two chest pieces, shoulders, side car-carrier panels, crotch, core-body chest, back, and rear-end have been changed to more closely resemble Ultra Magnus's original "Generation 1" cartoon appearance in both modes. As such, his cab and trailer are more separate, lengthening the truck mode, although the two halves cannot swivel independently from one another. The retooling compromises the vehicle mode in three ways: the cab stands forward of the trailer section, leaving the fists of the robot mode exposed; two pegs of the trailer roof no longer reach or tab into the top of the cab; and the shoulder turrets, shortened from the Siege version, no longer attach to the underside of the trailer, resulting in a floppy connection between cab and trailer. The cab retooling also limits the backward hip movement in his core body and the waist in his main body (though the latter can be worked around with the back's sliding rail).

:The front end of Ultra Magnus's trailer also features small molded details shaped like the Autobot [[insignia]] to be placed to better replicate his [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]] model and his [[#Generation 1|original toy]], although there is no Autobot symbol present. Ultra Magnus has a similarly blank spot on his right shoulder for an Autobot sigil, but no sigil exists.

:His "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector" remains the same, though his missile launchers are differently molded, and he lacks the leg-mounted "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers". While the armor parts are still compatible with the original ''Siege'' inner robot, the front torso armor cannot clip into place due to the distance of both the tabs and holes.

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

:Hasbro stock photography is mistransformed; the inner Magnus robot has the truck mode's front bumper left slid down and the torso slid forward, while the armored robot form has the waist plate left in the configuration used for his standard robot form. Both truck modes have the torso piece of the cab slid back instead of all the way forward. The CGI renders on the back of the box do not have these mistakes, though his armored robot chest is missing red.

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===''Premium Finish''===
[[File:Premium-finish-siege-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|350px|Autobot City, home of dirty bathwater.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, [[December 29]], [[2021]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF WFC-03 / PFGR 03'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GE-03'''
**''Accessories'':"RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces

:As part of the third wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|''Premium Finish'']]'' subline, Ultra Magnus is a detailed redeco of the [[#WFC-S13|Siege]] mold, featuring more paint applications that represent his appearance in [[War for Cybertron: Siege|''Transformers: War For Cybertron: Siege'']] and with the same weapons as the aforementioned mold. Alongside sporting a dark grey paint scheme instead of white (or white & grey), his Shoulder Pylons are now cracked. He may have stiff limbs, and his legs may not connect when transforming him into truck mode.
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:Behold Galvatron Ultra Magnus.JPG|thumb|200px|Soapimus Prime.]]{{anchor|Behold}}
* '''Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack''' (Leader Class, 2022)
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Ultra Magnus was released as a non-transforming and immobile [[Slug figure|minifigure]], barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the "Unicron Companion Pack" that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#BeholdGalvatron|"reformatting" version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-Commander-Class-86-21-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|350px|Ready to ''shoulder'' great burdens.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Commander Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-21'''
:*''Accessories'': rifle, "emergency shuttle" blaster, 2 missile launchers, 2 antennae, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#SS86UltraMagnus|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Fire Blast effect]]s, "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" backdrop (2nd version)
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name=SDCC2023>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBqMyy6HYxE San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Generations panel recording] at the "Memo's collection" YouTube channel</ref>

:'86 Ultra Magnus is the first Commander Class figure in the ''[[Studio Series]]'' line. One factor in this choice was that his function was "[[City Commander]]" in his the [[#The Transformers|original toy's]] bio.<ref name=SDCC2023/> He is based directly on his appearance in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', with most of his surface detailing based on his [[#MP22|''Masterpiece'' figure]]. Unlike all of the Magnus figures released in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' before him, this Ultra Magnus does not have an "inner robot", instead transforming directly from armored [[robot mode]] to car carrier truck in the name of [[Show-accuracy|movie-accuracy]]. Unlike his ''Combiner Wars'' figure, the truck cab is designed to be separated from the trailer without disassembly. Despite the [[instructions]] depicting otherwise, it is advised to detach the truck cab from the trailer before transforming the latter, as the truck cab is prone to falling off while handling it. His head antennae are packed separately in the box.

:As a Commander Class figure, Magnus has a notably high range of movement, including articulated fingers with separate index fingers. Similarly to ''Studio Series'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]], his limbs can also be removed from his body to replicate his death at the hands of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s. Unlike Kup, however, his joints secure via ''Combiner Wars''-style (but not compatible) spring-backed locks rather than 5mm connections. He also has spring-loaded chest doors that spring out when the "T"-shaped armor piece is flipped up. Inside his chest is a molded chamber for the included Matrix of Leadership accessory, which is the same size as ''Studio Series'' {{'}}86 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Hot Rod]]'s, meaning he's only really capable of holding it by gripping it with one finger from each hand. Out of the box, the Matrix is installed in his chest upside-down, but it can be plugged in in its proper orientation as well. It is also upside-down in the instructions and packaging, the latter of which amusingly makes it look like the Matrix can launch out of his chest. Untabbing the red panels on his shoulders allows Magnus to use his transformation hinges as butterfly joints to hold the Matrix in front of him.

:In addition to the expected shoulder/trailer-mounted missile launchers, Magnus includes two guns: one is based on his main rifle, and the other is based on the blaster Magnus uses after his emergency shuttle crash-lands on [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]; both can peg into slots on Magnus's back or on the trailer. He also includes yellow-and-gray redecos of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' [[Omega Supreme (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Omega Supreme]]'s blast effects, which can be pegged into either of the two blasters or the [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] on his shoulders, again to mimic his death scene. Alternatively, aside from the three tip pieces, you can take any combination of the other four blast effects and plug them in between the red missiles and shoulder launchers to create a firing effect. As with other ''Studio Series'' figures, he includes a backdrop display, with his depicting the Autobot shuttles fleeing from the second assault on Autobot City.

:The instructions omit two steps. First, the blue flaps on the sides of his chest need to be opened in order to fold the cab roof out, and then folded back in. Second, there's no mention or indication that the cab is on a slide and that it should be pulled forward to give it articulation in vehicle mode.

:''Studio Series'' Magnus's trailer is specifically designed for him, with a unique connector joint that prevents it from hitching onto other Optimus or Magnus figures' vehicle modes. Magnus's trailer is also capable of carrying up to three [[Autobot Cars|Deluxe Class cars]], with enough room left over to fit in one [[Mini-Vehicle|Core Class car]]; in a nod to a [[:File:TFTM-SideswipeRedAlertTracks.jpg|cut sequence from the film]] (and several [[1986]] toy [[commercial]] animations), this feature was demonstrated at Magnus's debut with the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' figures for [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Sideswipe]], [[Tracks (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Tracks]], and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Red Alert]].

:The outward shoulder hinges can be loose on some copies, unable to support the weight of the arm when holding accessories. The arms can sometimes come apart at the shoulder pylon hinge if it is rotated backwards without holding the shoulder together.

:There have been numerous reports of the clear plastic neck socket of the head to have a crack. <ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/check-your-studio-series-86-ultra-magnus-cracked-neck-socket.1266513/#:~:text=TFXProtector%20said:%20%E2%86%91-,...they%20have%20*GOT*%20to%20stop%20using%20translucent,ll%20stick%20with%20my%20Siege.]</ref>

:''Studio Series'' Ultra Magnus was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2023|San Diego Comic-Con]] on [[July 20]], 2023, with pre-orders going live on [[August 24]]. Magnus first appeared at Netherlands retailer TF Robots in early [[September]].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwzqol4MiF3/ SS86 Magnus First Retail, TF Robots Instagram]</ref>

:Ultra Magnus was reissued in [[2025]].

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CvsUQerueu_/ Designer commentary on ''Studio Series'' Ultra Magnus from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''
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===''Swapticons''===
[[File:Magswap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus / Optimus Prime''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>

: ''[[Swapticons]]'' Ultra Magnus is a small, rectangular figure that transforms into the back half of a truck. Using a coupling mechanism with the head, he can be combined with the packed in [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Optimus Prime]], though it's compatible with every other figure in the line for a multitude of combinations. His side panels/arms are on a hinge, allowing them to swing outward while his head can swivel. His face is a sticker that wraps all the way around his head.

:This mold was also used to make [[Clench (G1)#Swapticons|Clench]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Autobot Hound]].
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTPUltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|350px|Perfect for those who were upset that ''Studio Series 86'' Magnus didn't have an inner robot!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Ultra Magnus, Autobot Bumper VS Horri-Bull, Nemesis Prime ''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#LegacyG1UniverseDeluxe|Matrix of Leadership]], 2 blasters, 2 smokestacks, energy axe
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DKs27XGM0s8/ Design notes] on ''Age of the Primes'' Ultra Magnus from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>

:''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Ultra Magnus is a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#LegacyUnited|G1 Universe Optimus Prime]], once again depicting his original toy's inner robot form. He features "PVC rubber" {{sic}} tires on all six wheels. His tires read "CYBERTRON RADIAL 275/80 R22",<ref>The "275/80 R22" notation on the tires means the tire is 275mm thick, the height is 80% of the thickness, has radial construction, and fits a 22 inch rim</ref> referencing the fictional "[[Cybertronian Radial]]" brand used by ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]''.

:Ultra Magnus retains all four of the original mold's accessories. The two blasters are now painted white, and the energon axe is a deep blue like the one included with the ''Masterpiece'' MP-02 Ultra Magnus toy. The tolerances for the axe's [[5 mm post]] has been corrected, resulting in a much more secure grip. His Matrix accessory is cast in clear plastic but painted silver and blue, making it resemble the [[Origin Matrix#Timelines|Origin Matrix]]. It can store in Magnus' chest via a 5 mm port on its backside, but he cannot actually hold it in any other way. Additionally, his smokestacks are removable and can be held as weapons, though the shape of his forearms means they do not sit particularly well in his hands. The blasters and axe can store on his truck bed. His axe has nowhere to store in robot mode, and he only has one port on his back to store one of the blasters (unless you use the ones on his calves, but that looks a little silly). However, it is possible to peg his smokestacks into the ports on his calves upside down and peg the blasters into the shoulder ports instead, which allows them to be stored without impeding his knee articulation.

:He was only available as part of a box set alongside [[Bumper (G1)#Age of the Primes|Bumper]], [[Horri-Bull#Age of the Primes|Horri-Bull]] and [[Nemesis Prime (Animated)#Age of the Primes|Nemesis Prime]], which was made available for pre-order on [[June 6]], [[2025]].

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DKs27XGM0s8/ Designer commentary on ''Age of the Primes'' Ultra Magnus from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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===''Missing Link''===
[[File:MissingLinkUltraMagnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (March 28 [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''C-10'''
:*''Accessories'': "Super Blaster Gun"/"Laser Gun" rifle, large robot head, "Protector Machine" chest plate, [[Deerstalker]], [[Matrix]], 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles, Future clothed figure

:To commemorate the 10th release in the line, ''[[Missing Link]]'' Ultra Magnus is the largest figure yet, being a direct recreation of [[#The Transformers|his Generation 1 toy]], marking the 40th anniversary of its release. It harkens back to the inception of ''Missing Link'' by including a slight [[retool]] of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Convoy]] as the inner robot,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=「ミッシングリング」シリーズ第1弾として「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」が2024年2月に発売されましたが、こちらの商品を開発する段階では「ウルトラマグナス」の構想はありませんでした。 しかし、「ミッシングリンク」シリーズが好調なことで、記念すべき10体目のタイミングで大型商品を用意したいと思いました。 そこで、C-01のコンボイ部分を活用できる「ウルトラマグナス」が最適ではないかとなり採用されました。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> with modified knees that can bend forward and feet that can bend back to facilitate brand-new leg articulation in the combined mode, intended to emulate the toy's original [[package art]] pose.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=脚部に関しては、オリジナル版でもほぼ動かせない状態でしたが、「これをどうにかして当時のボックスアートのポーズを取らせたい」と思い、膝部分は板状のパーツだったのですが、ここに90度曲がるようにクラッチ関節を入れた上で可動するように入れています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> He also has rotation at the neck and shoulders, opening hands, outward leg movement and ankle tilts.

:As is typical for ''Missing Link'', most of his original [[sticker]] details are now sculpted in and picked out using metallic [[paint operation]]s—including the unique inner robot details for the first time since the original toy! He also comes with non-firing ([[for safety reasons]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=ミサイルの発射ギミックに関しては、「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」では採用しておりましたが、「ミッシングリンク」がシリーズ化するにあたり安全基準も考慮して、「スプリングによるミサイルの発射はしない」形で統一しまして、今回のミサイルも発射ギミックはありませんが、イメージ遊びをするためにつけ外しが可能となっています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref>) missiles on a [[sprue]], and small modifications have been made in deference to [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original cartoon]]: in Ultra Magnus' case, the missile launchers can now peg onto the sides of the trailer, rather than just the front.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=また、アニメ設定で、ビークルモード時にミサイル発射装置はキャリアカーの前部左右に装着されていました。オリジナル版では前面に搭載することはできたのですが、横に着けることができませんでした。 「ミッシングリンク」では横に着けるためのジョイントを付け、アニメイメージに近いシルエットを再現することができます。 まるで「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」をオリジナルとしてアニメに反映されたかのような作りを意識しました。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> A new hatch allows the included [[Matrix of Leadership]] (this time in [[vacuum metallizing|chrome]] silver) to be accessed in combined mode, as seen in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=はい。マトリクスが付属し、こちらの収納に関しても「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」にあったギミックを引き継いでいる形となっております。 一方で「ウルトラマグナス」は白いコンボイ型ロボットの胸部から合体する方式のため、オリジナル版では劇中で見られたロボットモードでのマトリクスの取り換えができない構造でした。 今回、胸部部分のプロテクターを外して、内側の赤いアーマー部分が手前に開くようになっておりまして、さらにC-01のキャビンに当たる胸部を開くことで胸部のマトリクスチャンバーにアクセスすることができます。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> The asymmetrical mounting points for the missile launchers have been addressed by including movable pegs on the launchers themselves, allowing them to sit level in robot mode.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=細かいところですが、オリジナル版では腕部が中央部で合体してカーモードの上段部分になっています。そのため、ロボットモード時に開いて腕部を構成するのですが、両肩に装着するミサイル発射装置の付け根が段違いになっておりまして、左右で位置が互い違いになっています。 この部分が気になっていまして、それを「ミッシングリンク」では高さが揃えられるようにしております。 ミサイル発射装置の方に可動式のジョイントを設けまして片側を高く設定することで、左右の位置を合わせることができます。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> Again as standard for the line, he also restores several major features from the original ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy that were dropped for its ''Transformers'' release—including, for the first time ever, a restoration of the "Powered Buggy" in the form of new character [[Deerstalker]], who now sports an all-in-one transformation with no [[partformer|partforming]]. The three wheels allowing the combined chestplate and helmet to roll have also been restored, and the vehicle can be augmented with [[Fire Blast effect]]s (not included) thanks to the re-addition of [[3 mm post]]s on the tips of the helmet's antennae.

:Carried forward from ''Missing Link'' [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Sunstreaker]], Ultra Magnus also includes a ''teeny-tiny'' [[Diaclone|Dianaut]] figure, this time with a white color scheme seemingly based on [[:File:Hm35 witwickys goodbye.jpg|the clothes some humans wore]] starting from season 3 of the cartoon. Naturally, he can sit in Deerstalker's driver seat, the chestplate vehicle, or in Ultra Magnus's cab if the Matrix is removed.

:To compensate for the [[photodegradation]] suffered by many copies of G1 Ultra Magnus since the toy's 1986 release, the cyan parts are a slightly more vibrant hue, to try and approximate how they might have looked at the time.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=カラーリングの水色部分に関しましては、40年近く前のオリジナル版が現在退色していると思われ、残っているサンプルも黄変している部分もありますので、「当時はこういう青だったはずだ」という推測のもと少し鮮やかめに設定しています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> Where the original '80s toy had the entire helmet sculpted as a single piece, the ''Missing Link'' version molds it as two pieces to allow for more precise paintwork.<ref> {{citesocial|quote=あとは、塗分けの為に別パーツ化している部分もありまして、例えばヘルメットパーツは一体成型でしたが、「ミッシングリンク」ではより精密に塗装するために分割して塗装してから組み立てる工程で作られています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> All of the [[die-cast]] construction of the '80s toy is carried forward, and the armor has been reinforced with new die-cast parts.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=そうですね。「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」と同様の部位に使用されています。また、外側のアーマー部分に関しても、オリジナル版ではダイキャストが使われていないのですが、今回補強もかねてダイキャストが使用されています。特に胸部の赤い部分にダイキャストを使用して、強度を上げています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref>

::*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/c-10 Official TakaraTomy website of ''Missing Link'' Ultra Magnus]

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==Notes==
[[File:TrasformerSuperBuggy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The child custody battle was a long and painful process.]]
*The ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy that would become Magnus—called "Powered Convoy"—came in a couple different varieties. Aside from the version that was eventually turned into "Movie Preview" Magnus, there was a "chrome" version that used a lighter gray outer plastic and chromed the central body/lower ramps of the trailer unit. This version was also available in a multi-pack with a red version of the toy which would become [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Toys|Mirage]], and the black version of the toy which would become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Toys|Sideswipe]]. (Decades later, the red and blue Magnus would inspire the character [[Delta Magnus]] while the black Sideswipe would be used as [[Deep Cover#Toys|Deep Cover]]).

*All versions of the ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy came with a red "Powered Buggy" (パワードバギー) partner-robot that transformed from futuristic buggy (with a space for a Diaclone pilot) to robot and could also use the large rifle in either mode. Why this was excised from the ''Transformers'' incarnation is unknown. The Italian ''[[Trasformer]]'' line by [[GiG]], however, ''did'' release the vehicle as the "Super Buggy" on its own. Eventually, this module would be named [[Powerdrive]].

*White redecos of Optimus Prime toys that ''look'' like Ultra Magnus, but which surprisingly aren't, include ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#STTWhite|Convoy (White)]], ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sport Label]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#marine|Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version]], and ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Music Label|Convoy —playing iPod speaker—]] (though it was actually made from the Ultra Magnus version of the mold), ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Polar Assault Team Optimus Prime]], ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#TakaraTomy BeCool line|BeCool]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GarbageTruck|Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)]], ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]], and ''au x Transformers'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#InfobarANNIN|INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)]] .
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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.diaclone.net/orid/dia057/index.html Diaclone Powered Convoy at Diaclone.net (Japanese-language site)]

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Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys

2026-01-05T23:09:03Z

Repersonne: /* Missing Link */

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[[File:MP Magnus book cover art.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2|He can't deal with the obligatory joke now!]]
Sometimes [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] looks a lot like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. There are a lot of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime toys]], and they need to be [[redeco]]ed into SOMETHING. Ergo...

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Autobot City Commander, [[1986]]/[[1987]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (Takara), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}

: Released in the third year of the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (second on the European and Japanese toylines), Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Powered Convoy" figure, itself a redeco and slight [[retool]] of "Battle Convoy", the toy that became the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Optimus Prime]] figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few ''Diaclone'' toys to be released in the ''Transformers'' toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy's dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue. He transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a "super robot", although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus's default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanisms were removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.

: Despite having extensive arm articulation on the same level as his inner Prime mold, Magnus's completed robot mode's arms are somewhat hindered by protrusions along the sides of his body. While this does not particularly impede his arms from moving, positioning them at certain levels will cause said protrusions to force them outwards. The helmet also features empty eye-sockets, which show nothing but his inner Prime's upper brow behind them as opposed to actual eyes.

: The ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the ''Transformers'' release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with "Powered Buggy", who was left out of Magnus's release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus's instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Three additional modes were included in the ''Diaclone'' instructions that Hasbro left out: a "preparation base" mode and an "Autobot base" mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a "catapult launcher" mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the ''Diaclone'' Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)#Toys|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]'' sub-line—''did'' include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.

: The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made to the Hasbro release while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release. This "cheaper" version is actually much less common than the original, as it was a late-run change made in the second year of Magnus's shelf life. Additional variants of Magnus exist in which the large robot head has paint on the face but not the antennas and another in which the cab retains the yellow window insert but is otherwise the same as the later run version.

: The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy#Toys|Pepsi Convoy]]. The white Optimus Prime redeco was also repurposed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] himself in the ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' [[The War Never Ends|#11]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Reissue ultra magnus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (2000)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''C-69'''
:*''Release date'': December ??, 2000
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: Ultra Magnus was first reissued in Japan in December of 2000, featuring no discernible changes from the original Japanese edition of the figure. His packaging sported a metallic golden sticker commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of the ''Transformers'' franchise in Japan.

: This reissue of Magnus was accompanied by two exclusive redecos, noted below.

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[[File:Ultra-magnus Matrix Glow.JPG|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Andres Serrano was here.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Shining Magnus''' (2000)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2000
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: With a yellow cab and an entirely translucent yellow trailer, Shining Magnus (シャイニングマグナス) is intended to recall the moment in the ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', just before Optimus Prime dies, when the Matrix is passed to Ultra Magnus and he is bathed in its light. Of course, the Matrix's light was, er, ''blue,'' so it's a weird fit. The Marvel Comics adaptation of the film did colour the light yellow, but it seems rather unlikely that's where Takara were taking their inspiration from.

: Shining Magnus was one of two exclusive redecos released in the wake of the 2000 reissue of the original Ultra Magnus toy. Limited to only 800 pieces, it was available only at the 20th Century Toy Museum toy show, held on [[December 26]], 2000 at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Yokohama, Japan. The toy is sometimes known as "Matrix Glow Magnus" amongst collectors, or less favorably, "Urine Magnus".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/UltraMagnusMatrixGlow/ultramagnus.htm More information on Matrix Glow Magnus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1 UltraMagnusPreviewVersion toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Blue Honkimus Prime]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus Yokokuhen Version''' (2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Release date'': [[February 26]], 2001
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: In the early stages of the development of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', [[The Transformers: The Movie promo|promotional footage]] for the movie was released that depicted Ultra Magnus in the black, red, and dark blue color scheme of the original ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy. As the second of two exclusive redecos released in the wake of the 2000 reissue of the original Ultra Magnus toy, the "Movie Preview Version" (予告編バージョン ''Yokokuhen Bājon'') of Ultra Magnus paid homage to this early appearance. He ''is'' just a redeco of the Magnus figure, however, and so despite his resemblance to the ''Diaclone'' figure, he still lacks that toy's exclusive features, like Powered Buggy, wheels in his chestplate, and a Diaclone pilot.

: Movie Preview Version Ultra Magnus was available exclusively at Toy Festival 2001, held on [[February 26]], 2001 in Tokyo, Japan, limited to 1,500 pieces.

: This toy doubles as [[Delta Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/UltraMagnusPre-Movie/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus Movie Preview Version at TFU.info]''
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====''Transform Jr''====
[[File:Ultramagnus jr.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|And thus a trend is foreshadowed]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Gokin, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser Blaster, left & right fists, head, cardboard trailer

: As one of the first ''[[Transform Jr]]'' toys, this version of Ultra Magnus was released under the early name for the series, ''Transform Gōkin''. Naturally, the figure is a redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|''Transform Jr'' Optimus Prime toy]], a smaller, simplified version of the original cab robot figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children. Magnus features a similar transformation to his larger toy, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other ''Transform Jr'' figures, he lacked most of his major accessories, coming only with a rifle (a white redeco of [[Ion blaster|Prime's gun]], rather than Magnus's own unique weapon) and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer, and which, unsurprisingly, could not form armor.

::*''[http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/reminator4/HTML/g1auto/magnusjr.htm More information on Transform Jr Ultra Magnus at an Ultra Magnus fan site]''
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[[File:Tfjr magnus galvatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus vs Galvatron''' (Multi-pack, 1987)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser Blaster, left & right fists, head, cardboard trailer

: Later, by the time the line had been rebranded with the more familiar ''Jr'' title, the Magnus figure was re-released in a two-pack with a non-transforming vinyl figurine of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Seven|Galvatron]].

: Both of the toys in this set are identical to their other releases.
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:G1toy commemorative magnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|So the reissue was later reissued....''All right, give me the bomb''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (2002/2012)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''1'''
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: Part of the very first wave of Hasbro's [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' of reissues, this release of Ultra Magnus is ''mostly'' identical to the original, but now comes with fully-functional spring-loaded missile launchers like the Takara reissues. However, due to [[for safety reasons|US safety laws]], like all the other ''Commemorative Series'' toys with renewed firing projectiles, his formerly short missiles were infamously lengthened to absurdity. Additionally, like the concurrently-released [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Commemorative Series|''Commemorative'' Optimus Prime toy]], his smokestacks were shortened to prevent breakage.

: This figure was given a surprise re-release in late 2012; Though the "''Commemorative Series''" label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The figure is largely similar to its previous ''Commemorative'' release. Despite early product listings by online stores depicting the figure with long smokestacks,<ref name="longstacks">[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=19045 Premature announcement of long smokestacks for the 2012 Asia reissue of Commemorative Series Ultra Magnus] at TFormers</ref> the stacks are actually still short like on the previous release.<ref name="shortstacks">[http://vxt.ca/2013/01/05/transformers-reviews-commemorative-series-ultra-magnus-missile-modification-tutorial/ Review of the 2012 Asia reissue of Commemorative Series Ultra Magnus] at VTX (the long stacks seen in the photos are explicitly stated to be a custom job)</ref> The cab also has the modified hitch that the Optimus Prime cab received for the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G1MoviePrime|2011 ''Chronicle'' DOTM two pack]]. In any case, [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]] had begun to catch up to the tooling by this point, so details are not as sharp as on earlier versions.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/CSUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on ''Commemorative Series'' Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Masterpiece UltraMagnus toy.jpg|right|upright=2.2|thumb|I looked like this in a comic [[Revelation (War and Peace)|once]]. ONCE!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (2005/2008)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-2'''
:*''Release date'': [[March 24]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Magist Laser, "B.Last" gun with removable silencer, scope and stock, Matrix of Leadership, "Photon Arms" energy axe, cardboard trailer

: The second release in Takara's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line, Ultra Magnus is a white redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Convoy (Optimus Prime)]] with all the same accessories, though some have been redecoed. These include the laser rifle in black plastic, a tiny gun Megatron weapon colored after the black with a brown grip relesase of the ''[[Micro Change]]'' MC-12 Gun Robo and the energy axe cast in translucent blue. Additionally, his inner cardboard tray can be refolded into his classic trailer configuration, but doesn't hold up since it's, well, cardboard. He retains the Matrix, which he can indeed open. Dammit, open.

: As a Takara product, ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus was never released in the US, but was eventually released by Hasbro Australia in 2005 for their market as a [[Target]] [[exclusive]], retaining his Japanese packaging, with simple stickers stating a recommended age of 8+, as well as presenting Hasbro Australia's details and explaining what the product was.

: Additionally, TakaraTomy reissued ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus in 2008 sporting their logo in the top right-hand corner of the box to replace the Takara logo in the bottom right featured on the original release in 2005. This reissue has been met with some [[quality control]] issues much like that of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp4|Convoy Perfect Edition]], such as bad paint applications and chipping, misaligned doors, and even [[Misassembly|mis-assembled]] headlights which have been installed upside down.

: Like all the Japanese versions of this mold, Ultra Magnus features different images on his communicators than all other releases. In his case he features [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and a digital readout.

: This mold was also used to make ''Masterpiece'' "[[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Version]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Masterpiece Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:MP22-UltraMagnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|You know what? He can deal with this n...hold on, WHY THE HELL DOES HIS CAB HAVE A RED BUMPER-- ''*looks at screencaps*'' oh huh]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[2014]] / [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-22'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 27]] 2014 / [[January 27]] 2018
:*''Accessories'': "Super Blaster Gun", 2 missiles, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#MP22|Spike figure]], [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#MP22|Daniel figure]], left & right Matrix hands, neutral face, screaming face
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Shogo Hasui]] (initial concept)}}

: The second release of ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus is a much more show-accurate mold, transforming into a car carrier with a functioning gate/ramp. He can carry 4 smaller ''Masterpiece'' Autobots in the top and bottom of his trailer, which features small indents to stop them from rolling off. While the cab in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is heavily modeled on the MP-10 Optimus Prime mold, it doesn't transform into a separate white Optimus Prime figure, but rather folds inside-out to form his upper torso. The cab is much lighter than the MP-10 cab (due to it being hollow), and neither can carry the other's trailer due to differences in the height of the back section and a different attachment process.

:He is designed to interact with the Matrix of Leadership of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]] in two ways: his chest opens to reveal a Matrix compartment, and he comes with an extra pair of hands specifically molded to hold the Matrix. To complement this, his regular, "neutral" face can be replaced with an alternative "screaming" face. Both faces can store on a panel in his back, and removing his face reveals a white face-plated design underneath the helmet, as a reference to the "White Optimus in armor" design of the original toy.

:For his other accessories and features, he comes with his gun, and his two non-firing shoulder missile launchers. The gun stores in the trailer in vehicle mode, while the launchers have removable missiles, and are no longer detachable, instead being connected to poseable armatures. Finally, he also comes with articulated figurines of Spike and Daniel, who can ride in his cab in vehicle mode.

:[[File:MP-22 Ultra Magnus stock.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|''(Stock imagery of not-final deco)'']]
:The artwork on the spec card and instruction booklet are in a different style to other TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' releases. Also, early [[Stock photography|stock photo]]s depicted him with red inner legs and a gray gun.

:If bought in Asian markets outside Japan, Ultra Magnus comes with a [[collector coin]]. The coin comes in a package designed after Ultra Magnus's chest, although the white "belt" is upside-down compared to the ''Masterpiece'' figure.

:In Australia, Ultra Magnus was a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], being limited to 400 pieces. This release has a different box design (the same artwork as the instruction manual on the regular release) and instructions in English.

:This figure was reissued on [[January 27]] [[2018]], with no notable changes from the original.

:''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus was later redecoed as [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]].
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grapple''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-35'''
:*''Release date'': [[February 25]], 2017
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

: The Hasbro Asia release of ''Masterpiece'' [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] comes with a mini Ultra Magnus figure, the second in a range of non-transformable collectables made from <s>lost art</s> [[die-cast|die-cast metal]], based on the corresponding ''Masterpiece'' MP-22 figure.
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===''G-2''===
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[[File:G2toy-LaserUltraMagnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Probably the only Magnus repaint of Prime we'll ever get who isn't just white.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Laser Ultra Magnus''' (Laser Rod, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': ''' TRF-13-S'''
:*''Accessories'': Gun, sword, 5 discs, ripple missile launcher, 10 missiles, air-launch rocket

: An [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive, ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)#Takara G-2 line|G-2]]'' Laser Ultra Magnus (レーザーウルトラマグナス) is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]], transforming into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX extended-hood truck pulling a blue and white tanker trailer. He was packaged in the reissue Laser Optimus Prime's box, along with Prime's instructions, bio card, and sticker sheet. Yes, the stickers that have "Optimus Prime" written on them.

: His main gimmick is light-up LED headlights and a [[Light-piping|lightpipe]] in the bottom of his right fist, illuminated by an LED in his right forearm, that illuminates his clear sword or his double-barreled rifle if they are placed in that hand. All three LEDs are activated simultaneously by pressing the sunroof-like depression on the roof of the truck.

: The trailer unfolds to form a battle station bristling with many firing weapons. Primarily, these are an air-powered rocket launcher, a "ripple-fire" spring-loaded missile launcher with five missiles that can be launched individually (this turret can also be mounted in Laser Magnus's hand) and a disc launcher. The disc launcher is the only weapon that can be used in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], sitting on top of the oil tanker.

: This release uses the toolings that were modified for the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Scourge]] toy, and thus has smooth featureless discs and a less-pointy sword.

: This mold was also planned to be used for the canceled ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Toxitron (Universe)#Toys|Toxitron]] toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Laser Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Transformers-classics-BfAC-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Arctic Camo Prime!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Ultra Magnus vs Skywarp: Battle For Autobot City''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

: A [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], Ultra Magnus transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. In robot mode, his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barreled over-shoulder weapon. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

: He was only available in a two-pack with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Skywarp]] as part of the "Battle for Autobot City" set. He was also available in Woolworth stores throughout the United Kingdom.

: The final production toy has several major paint application differences compared to [[:File:ClassicsUltraMagnus toy.jpg|the toy depicted on the packaging]], including the loss of all light blue paint (including his faceplate and crest, both replaced with silver) and darker blue on his thighs. Also, his red eyes are replaced with blue light-piped eyes, and it seems the smokestacks/double-barreled gun were originally going to be cast or painted white instead of the final version's unpainted black.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Classics Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

: In Asian markets, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, Ultra Magnus was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Voyager Class Optimus Prime in late 2007. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:TitaniumHero UltraMagnus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh, that's right, this Ultra Magnus guy had a trailer or something, didn't he?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, 2 rocket launchers, display stand, nameplate
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Titanium Series|Titanium Cybertron Heroes]]'' Ultra Magnus is constructed mostly of die-cast metal. For the first time, Ultra Magnus's cab and trailer are one piece, rather than a [[partformer]] like the Generation 1 toy version, although the cab is only held on by a peg and can be detached, resulting in a small, super-deformed cab. The toy's wheels can all spin. He transforms very similarly to the original toy, but the aforementioned truck cab now folds down into his back rather than detaching and reconnecting, with his head flipping out of the back of the cab.

: Ultra Magnus is armed with a gray laser rifle and two shoulder-mounted, non-firing rocket launchers which, due to some mistake, face top-down when attached in [[robot mode]]. It is unknown whether the launchers were somehow mirror-flipped in manufacture or if his shoulder assemblies [[Misassembly|were switched]]. The latter is perhaps supported by the orientation of molding detail shown in the [[instructions]] and on the Generation 1 toy, although the [[tampograph]]s could argue against this. One can easily "correct" this by unscrewing his blue forearms and swapping out the shoulders, allowing the launchers to face top-up.

: Unfortunately, due to the robot mode-oriented design of this figure, as well as size limitations, the rear ramp is now solely part of his legs as detail and cannot fold down, nor is there clearance space for any other vehicles to be transported. For some reason, on the side of each of Magnus's legs/ the back of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] trailer there are white flip-out wing shaped panels. The paint on these panels flakes off easily, so it's best never to touch them. Like most, if not all, 6-inch Titaniums, his joints are very floppy. In another possible mis-assembly issue, the figure's knees bend far more ''forwards'' than backwards. Strangely, the molded detail on the tops of the thighs contradicts this being a mis-assembly. The vehicle mode also has a hard time staying as it should as very few pieces actually tab together.

:His chest panel can flip up to reveal a shallow recess for the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, though no Matrix accessory to date is actually flat enough to fit inside.

:He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique, removable nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Titanium Series Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Titanium WarWithin ultramagnus.JPG|right|upright=1.67|thumb|A toy to remember that time Ultra Magnus never looked like this in ''The War Within''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''(War Within) Ultra Magnus''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, display stand, nameplate
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: A [[redeco]] of the 6-inch [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|War Within Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronian truck mode used by Prime (but not Magnus) in the ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' comics. The original Prime figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: The word "DON" can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his gun.

: As a ''[[Titanium Series]]'' figure, Magnus is made in large part from [[die-cast]] metal, but like so many of the other toys in the ''Titanium'' line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. He again comes with the generic display stand and nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitTWWUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on War Within Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternity''===
[[File:Alternity Ultra Magnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Because a car carrier isn't a car.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultla Magnus''' {{sic}} '''[Brilliant White Pearl]''' (2010)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''A-01U'''

: An [[e-HOBBY]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]], Ultra Magnus [Brilliant White Pearl] (ウルトラマグナス[ブリリアントホワイトパール]) transforms into a pearl-white 1:32 scale 2007 Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm.

: The e-HOBBY version came packed with an [[Nissan GT-R / Ultra Magnus (Brilliant Pearl White)|exclusive comic book]]. A version available via Hasbro Asia is identical to the e-HOBBY version except it does not include the pack-in comic (like most e-HOBBY exclusives released outside of Japan).

: The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn't very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-UltraMagnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|If you can't afford the [[#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus]], you can still get yourself a<s>n Albino Optimus Prime</s> Cabnus.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Voyager, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[September 29]], 2012
:*''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

: A Hasbro Asia-market exclusive release in Takara's ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline (Hasbro handles all retail ''Transformers'' toy releases outside of Japan), Ultra Magnus is a redeco of [[#Classics|his ''Classics'' toy]]. This release replaces his opaque blue plastic with white, omitting his blue and black [[paint operation]]s, painting his hands and shin-vents white, adding silver paint to his kneepads, thighs, pelvis, and smokestack cannons, painting his [[mouthplate]] and crest blue, replacing his bronze-painted wheel rims with silver, and [[vacuum metallizing]] his vehicle grill and fenders.

: While unconfirmed, it seems likely that this release was conceived to satisfy then-high collector demand for the original ''Classics'' Ultra Magnus, a result of the unofficial City Commander upgrade kit released for the figure by "[[IP infringement|third party]]" company FansProject. Of course, as an unlicensed product, the kit was not acknowledged in any official marketing material for the re-released toy.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TCCSS1-UltraMammoth.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|If I'm a mammoth I'm a very manly mammoth.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Ultra Mammoth''' (Ultra Class, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''TFSS1 number'': '''6'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Blue Bolts (Timelines)|Blue Bolts]]" cannon, two "Energy Bolts", two "Thunderstrike missiles", "[[Reconfiguration Matrix]]"

: Representing the new body [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Classics|Ultra Magnus]] used in ''[[Beast Wars Shattered Glass]]'', the Ultra Mammoth toy is a light blue and white redeco of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Neo)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' [[Big Convoy]]. Like Big Convoy, Ultra Mammoth is a [[shellformer]], as practically all of his [[beast mode]] components are shells that fit around the compressed robot to form this mode. He technically has a beast "[[attack mode]]", in which his large cannon is folded out. His main body has a similar color scheme to Ultra Magnus's "Super Mode" (though with more white), and his head has the color scheme of regular Magnus.

: In [[robot mode]], Ultra Mammoth is absolutely chock-full of weapons and gimmicks. First and foremost, the spring-loaded Blue Bolts cannon, formed out of the beast's head, back, and tail, can fire two missiles from two barrels in succession with a rotating dial. It is held in his hands via [[5 mm post]] and can be stored on his back, though doing so may cause some stability problems owing to its weight. Second, his shoulders can be swung up to reveal sculpted, non-firing missile pods. Third, he has flip-out {{w|tonfa}} melee weapons in his forearms. Fourth, the two beast panels on the sides of his legs feature two spring-loaded missile launchers that fire his anchor-shaped projectiles, which can be loosely held in his hands. Last, but certainly not least, his chest panel flips down, revealing a removable Matrix toy accessory in vacuum-metalized sliver with a transparent blue center. This accessory can be held by any figure with standard 5mm fist holes.

: The anchor-shaped Thunderstrike missiles have been retooled since the previous two uses of this mold, presumably for safety reasons, and as a result can no longer be kept loaded in beast mode. The instructions refer to the space in his chest as a "[[Dead Matrix]] annex", but the Matrix within is referred to as the [[Reconfiguration Matrix]] in packaging and was ultimately depicted by [[Beast Wars Shattered Glass|tie-in fiction]] as the [[Origin Matrix]].

: Ultra Mammoth is one of the first six [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[exclusive]] figures to be offered via the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Figure Subscription Service]] in 2013.

:The Ultra Mammoth figure was also repurposed as a different guy also called [[Ultra Mammoth]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Maximal/TFCCUltraMammoth/ultramammoth.htm More information on Ultra Mammoth at TFU.info]''
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BStoy-3packUltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Hasbro|They]] didn't even bother painting me white this time.]]
*'''Red Alert / Ultra Magnus / Mirage''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BP010'''
***''Fist strength'': '''840'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''248'''
***''Sword strength'': '''532'''

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 2 three-packs, Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#BotShotJumpShot|Jump Shot Optimus Prime]], and turns into a heavily-armed futuristic firetruck heavily based on ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. As a Jump Shot toy, an impact to his front bumper will cause him to spring up and [[Autotransformation|autotransform]] into robot mode. He also has an "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. He comes in a three-pack with [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Jump Shot Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#3pack|Super Bot Mirage]].
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===Ultra Magnus Pen===
[[File:UltraMagnusPen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Transformers Ultra Magnus Pen''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, cap/barrel

: A white redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Optimus Prime Pen|Optimus Prime Pen]] produced by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary of ''Transformers'', Ultra Magnus Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap. Ultra Magnus Pen was sold exclusively through [http://www.hlj.com/ HobbyLink Japan].

: This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]].
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===''Hero Mashers''===
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Magnus: The Hand of Fate.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left & right rocket pods, "Ultra Magnus" right forearm & fist

: Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Ultra Magnus is represented as a spare forearm that is included with Optimus Prime, but does not appear in the line as a complete figure. The arm is a retooling of [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]'s, removing the spring-loaded missile-launcher gimmick.
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===''Kre-O''===
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[[File:KreO-Toy UltraMagnusC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, [[2014]])
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Teacher's Pet
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:[[Kreon]] Ultra Magnus is based on the inner "white Optimus" robot of the original toy, with extensive toy-based details, including red eyes.

: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.

:And yes, his inclusion in this 1984-themed set is confusing, as Magnus did not appear in ''Transformers'' in any capacity until 1986.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
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[[File:Transformers-2014-legion-ultra-magnus-toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My other pants are in the cleaners.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Legion Class, 2015)

:Legion Class Ultra Magnus is a redeco of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010)]] ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|Optimus Prime]], with the retooled hands and head/vehicle mode roof originally created for [[Transformers: Generations#Asian market exclusives ("GDO")|''Generations'' GDO]] Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]]. While the deco partially follows previous redecos of Optimus Prime figures as Ultra Magnus's "inner robot", with a teal/blue [[mouthplate]], a teal/blue forehead crest [[paint operation]], red eyes and blue/teal windows, it also features several rather ''odd'' deco choices, namely extremely dark charcoal gray legs (to the point of nearly looking ''black'') and ''white'' wheels (though coincidentally resembles his Transform Jr. toy).

:Ultra Magnus comes in packaging that is based on the packaging design for the concurrently released ''Combiner Wars''-era ''Generations'' figures, but replaces the name ''Generations'' with "Authentic Transformers". Since Ultra Magnus and his [[wave]]-mates ship with three figures previously released under what we consider a generic [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014) toy line]], all of them now in the new packaging style, we consider Ultra Magnus to be part of that line as well. The [[package art]] used for Ultra Magnus is hilariously inaccurate, as it is recolored from artwork originally created for the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|''Legends'' mobile game]], depicting Ultra Magnus's armored form ''colored as his inner robot''.

:The wave that contains Ultra Magnus has thus far been found at Fred's, Gordmans, Dollar General, and Family Dollar stores in the United States, but was available at general retail in Hong Kong and from Australian Target stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/FDUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]
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===''Combiner Wars''===
{{anchor|Leader}}
[[File:CombinerWarsUltraMagnus.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"You may take Albino Prime from me, but you can never leave my chest empty!"]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Two guns, missile packs
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Ultra Magnus is based on [[Nick Roche]]'s design for the character in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' and transforming into a truck and trailer. Although the truck and trailer cannot be separated, they are connected by a pivot joint that still allows one to move independently of the other. He includes a small [[Minimus Ambus]], based on [[Alex Milne]]'s design for the character, that can be stored inside his chest in robot mode. In vehicle mode, the trailer bed has a set of 3 notches that seemingly correspond with tabs on Minimus, however, it is a loose fit, and Minimus will detach with a little shaking. Artist [[Andrew Griffith]] also worked with Hasbro on Minimus's toy design and "cockpit" within Magnus.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Awesome that they finally showed the Leader Ultra Magnus. Have they shown Ambus' cockpit yet? That's the part I got to work on.|link=https://twitter.com/glovestudios/status/566696096794034176|name=Andrew Griffith|site=Twitter|year=2015|month=02|day=14|(defunct=)}} {{citesocial|quote=Oh yeah I forgot I worked on the design of Minimus too lol. (In plastic form.)|link=https://twitter.com/glovestudios/status/566697537730408449|name=Andrew Griffith|site=Twitter|year=2015|month=02|day=14|(defunct=)}}</ref> Minimus is not necessary for transformation and Ultra Magnus can be completed without seating him in the cockpit.

:Ultra Magnus includes two [[5 mm post|5 mm]] guns, which can be combined with his shoulder-mounted missile launchers to form a large hammer weapon, in homage to the character's [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|''Animated'']] and [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|''Prime'' incarnations]]. Note that in robot form, Ultra Magnus lacks 5mm holes in his hands for his guns; instead, his fingers open and close, intended to grip his guns in a natural manner. In practice, however, this means that he can't firmly hold his guns, making them prone to falling out. The door sculpted into Ultra Magnus's cab suggests it is intended to represent a positively ''gargantuan'' vehicle, with the trailer being perhaps seven stories tall if [[scale]]d to a human. Hasbro representatives at [[Toy Fair 2015]] said that his ladder sculpts were intended to match in scale similar ladder sculpts on ''Combiner Wars'' [[Devastator (G1)#Generations|Devastator]].

:Though undocumented in the instructions, Ultra Magnus' trailer can hitch with 1 or 2 Legends Class and/or Deluxe Class cars with smaller mass, with the lower leg panels serving as a makeshift ramp.

:Ultra Magnus comes with a character card based on his packaging art, which was drawn by [[Marcelo Matere]].

:The mold was also heavily retooled into ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]
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===''Legends''===
{{anchor|TransformersLegends}}
[[File:Takaratomy-lg-14-ultra-magnus-and-alpha-trion.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Of course he comes with Alpha Trion! Why wouldn't he? Those two hang out all the time!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[September 19]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG-14'''
**''Accessories:'' two guns, Alpha Trion figure
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Ultra Magnus is a redeco of the [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Leader Class Ultra Magnus]] toy. Compared to the Hasbro release, ''Legends'' Ultra Magnus features whiter plastic, and a deco closer to his original toy (including his rifles) and his appearances in [[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|IDW's ''More Than Meets The Eye'']] comics (down to the red thighs and unpainted eyes). The figure includes a small [[Alpha Trion/toys#Legends|Alpha Trion]] figure, which is redecoed from Minimus Ambus. His profile names his buildable hammer the [[Magnus Hammer]].

:Unlike most ''Legends'' releases which feature Takara-original art, Ultra Magnus features the ''Combiner Wars'' toy's [[Marcelo Matere]]-drawn packaging art on his box, only recolored to match the toy's new paint job (and slightly modified to accommodate Trion's longer beard).

:Ultra Magnus also comes with [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 14|Bonus Edition Vol. 14]] of the [[Transformers Legends (comic)|''Legends'' manga]].
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|A totally realism-minded superdeformed Ultra-Munchkin vehicle, just like all the others!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[January 30]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''QTF-05'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Ultra Magnus is a retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|QT-19 Convoy]] with a new head and arms/trailer, transforming from a [[super deformed]] car carrier with integrated trailer to a cute little robot. This toy was first available for sale at a special ''Q-Transformers'' event on [[January 16]]th, two weeks before it was released in stores.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
{{anchor|AutobotHeroes}}
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Autobot-Heroes-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"Beware, my retool is nearby.."]]
*'''Autobot Heroes''' (5-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Springer's weapons (dual missile launcher, two missiles, rotor blades/sword), Arcee's weapons (2 swords), Kup's "laser musket" rifle/exhaust pipe, Ultra Magnus' 2 guns, Blurr's weapons (Sniper rifle, left & right pistols), Minimus Ambus figure

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', Ultra Magnus is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' Leader Class toy, featuring some plastic color changes: The white plastic parts are now truly ''white'', compared to the more creamy color of the original version; also, several parts previously cast in blue plastic have been changed to white and vice versa, with some of them being (at least partially) painted over to restore the original color. The metallic blue color for the chest section and the forearm panels is not only visibly rather conspicuous compared to his unpainted blue parts, but also makes tabbing his arms together in truck mode considerably more difficult, due to the paintjob resulting in a thicker tab and smaller slot. Additional painted details include painted rims and a blue striping on his cab. He also retains his [[Minimus Ambus#Platinum Edition|Minimus Ambus]] figure, who is cast in the same white plastic as Ultra Magnus's white parts and features more light and dark green paint operations on his torso than the original release, both of which are considerably darker and more saturated than the original's lighter, "pearly" green paint operations.

:Ultra Magnus was released as part of 5-pack with [[Arcee (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Arcee]], [[Springer (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Autobot Springer]], [[Kup (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Sergeant Kup]], and [[Blurr (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Blurr]]. The set also included a recreation of the theatrical poster for the 1986 movie. In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, but was only available via the company's website, never sold in stores. It was also released in Singapore, although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not. In Canada, it was available via the Canadian [[Walmart]] website but never found in stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was available via [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and the website. In Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiaries of both [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés, supposedly also only available online. In Germany, it was available via retailer Real and specialty store Rappelkiste Ahlen, also only available online.
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes UltraMagnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''

:A retool of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Alt-Modes|Optimus Prime]] with a new head and chest, Ultra Magnus is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a truck when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first collection of the toyline.

:The original version of the mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alt-Modes|Nemesis Prime]].
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|HasCon}}
[[File:TitansReturntoy-UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The smallest Soldier who ever lived!]]
*'''Leinad & Arcee''' / '''Ultra Magnus''' (Special Edition, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Generations|Leinad]] Titan Master, Ultra Magnus Titan Master, guns

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Ultra Magnus is a redeco/retool of ''Titans Return'' Titan Master [[Fangry (G1)#Generations|Fangry]] with a new Titan Master head, and he is a solo [[Titan Master]] included with [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Arcee]], a redeco/retool of [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Blurr]]. The Titan Master in robot mode is themed after the original toy's inner robot figure, while his head mode face is based on the armored Magnus head. The set debuted at [[HasCon 2017]] before a later release at [[New York Comic Con]] 2017 and a standard release<ref>[http://io9.gizmodo.com/hasbros-own-convention-will-sell-you-a-giant-transforme-1797331311 Hasbro's Own Convention Will Sell You a Giant Transformer That Actually Charges Your Phone]</ref> at [[Toys"R"Us]]. Like [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#TRCOV|Rodimus Prime]], [[Thunderwing (G1)#Titans Return|Thunderwing]], and [[Scorponok (G1)#Generations|Scorponok]], Ultra Magnus also features a die-cast Titan Master torso and head mode face.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Leader-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|It comes with a white Magnus cab that ''isn't an Optimus redeco?'' Time to channel ''Unsolved Mysteries'', with [[Robert Stack]]!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S13'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-07'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[February 23]], 2019'''
**''Hidden message code'': '''FORGEOFSOLUS'''
**''Accessories'': "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Leader Class figures, Ultra Magnus transforms from a robot to a car carrier truck inspired by his ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|incarnation]] and back! The most notable feature of this toy is that the trailer transforms into the Magnus Armor and combines with the Voyager-sized inner robot to form the super robot mode, making this the first official mainline representation of the armor since Magnus's original toy back in 1986. Ultra Magnus also features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. He includes five weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. His "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector" is silver in painted samples at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2018|SDCC 2018]], Hasbro's stock renders, and [[stock photography]], while [[TakaraTomy]] stock photography (to the right) shows it in red with silver highlights. The final blaster is molded in red and painted silver, except for the grip which is left as bare red plastic. Though his two black blasters continue the ''Robots in Disguise'' Ultra Magnus homage, mirroring the detailing placed just behind Magnus's cab, their hexagonal tips resemble that of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]]'s Super Mode leg cannons, a comparison strengthened by the stock photos using the black blasters as leg mounted cannons.

:The inner robot, while still resembling Optimus Prime in general appearance, is a different mold from ''Siege'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]].

:As with the redecoes/retools of the mold below, this Ultra Magnus is ''not'' designed to hitch Deluxe/Legends Class cars due to how the trailer is designed, though you can mount one of them (albeit not securely) on top of it. When installing the shoulder armors, do not thoroughly insert the Magnetic Inducer Launchers beforehand, as it can prevent the pieces from being fully inserted. This can be prevented if you do not install them first or slightly insert the pieces during assembly.

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:Netflix-WFC-Ultra-Magnus-Rung-Spoiler-Pack.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|[[Play-Doh|Fun to play with, not to eat.]]]]
*'''Spoiler Pack''' (Leader Unboxing, [[2020]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''WFC-08'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[December 19]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces, 2 "Fire Blasts", 3 [[energon cube]]s, [[Play-Doh|compound]]
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Promoting the ''Siege'' season of the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Leader Unboxing set contains a slathered redeco of ''Siege'' Leader Ultra Magnus, plus some extras that beef up the price (including the translucent pink "[[Rung (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Battlefield Rung]]" and a compound in which a buyer can dig to reveal energon cubes).

:The Cybertronian text on the package reads "BATTLEFIELD RUNG", while the 'spoiler' text inside features a Decepticon-themed quote: "I ULTRA MAGNUS / IN GOOD FAITH / HEREBY SURRENDER / TO YOU" and an Autobot-themed one: "THIS CAN ONLY / MEAN ONE THING / [[Ultra Magnus Dies!!|ULTRA MAGNUS IS DEAD]]". These are direct quotes that refer to Ultra Magnus's decision and its consequences in the [[Siege episode 2|second]] and [[Siege episode 4|fourth]] episode of the ''Siege'' chapter, respectively. It is noteworthy that the black gradients are meant to represent his final moments in the ''Siege'' cartoon. The included Rung also has a striking resemblance to the [[Alpha Trion Protocols]]. While the set does not include the cloak Magnus sported in the second episode, the cloak from ''[[Studio Series]]'' ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SS34|Megatron]] can be used as a decently accurate stand-in if one wishes.

:This set is a shared exclusive between online retailers and [[Walmart]] in Canada and the USA, and in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive. The Japanese release is packaged in a standard windowed box. The set also found its way into numerous discount retailers, often at a steep deduction to its price tag.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Leader Ultra Magnus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|ER Prime forgot to bleach his colors before the photoshoot, so they had to get a new guy for the pictures.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, February [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K20'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-11'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 31]], 2021
**''Accessories'': "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 missile launchers, 7 armor pieces
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Leader Class toys, Ultra Magnus is a retool of the above ''Siege'' toy to better resemble his G1 character model and grant him an Earthly vehicle mode, transforming from robot to car carrier truck. Like the ''Siege'' version, the figure is composed of the truck cab, which transforms into the inner robot, and the trailer, which transforms into the armor for the main robot. The wheels, Magnus Armor head, two chest pieces, shoulders, side car-carrier panels, crotch, core-body chest, back, and rear-end have been changed to more closely resemble Ultra Magnus's original "Generation 1" cartoon appearance in both modes. As such, his cab and trailer are more separate, lengthening the truck mode, although the two halves cannot swivel independently from one another. The retooling compromises the vehicle mode in three ways: the cab stands forward of the trailer section, leaving the fists of the robot mode exposed; two pegs of the trailer roof no longer reach or tab into the top of the cab; and the shoulder turrets, shortened from the Siege version, no longer attach to the underside of the trailer, resulting in a floppy connection between cab and trailer. The cab retooling also limits the backward hip movement in his core body and the waist in his main body (though the latter can be worked around with the back's sliding rail).

:The front end of Ultra Magnus's trailer also features small molded details shaped like the Autobot [[insignia]] to be placed to better replicate his [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]] model and his [[#Generation 1|original toy]], although there is no Autobot symbol present. Ultra Magnus has a similarly blank spot on his right shoulder for an Autobot sigil, but no sigil exists.

:His "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector" remains the same, though his missile launchers are differently molded, and he lacks the leg-mounted "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers". While the armor parts are still compatible with the original ''Siege'' inner robot, the front torso armor cannot clip into place due to the distance of both the tabs and holes.

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

:Hasbro stock photography is mistransformed; the inner Magnus robot has the truck mode's front bumper left slid down and the torso slid forward, while the armored robot form has the waist plate left in the configuration used for his standard robot form. Both truck modes have the torso piece of the cab slid back instead of all the way forward. The CGI renders on the back of the box do not have these mistakes, though his armored robot chest is missing red.

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===''Premium Finish''===
[[File:Premium-finish-siege-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|350px|Autobot City, home of dirty bathwater.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, [[December 29]], [[2021]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF WFC-03 / PFGR 03'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GE-03'''
**''Accessories'':"RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces

:As part of the third wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|''Premium Finish'']]'' subline, Ultra Magnus is a detailed redeco of the [[#WFC-S13|Siege]] mold, featuring more paint applications that represent his appearance in [[War for Cybertron: Siege|''Transformers: War For Cybertron: Siege'']] and with the same weapons as the aforementioned mold. Alongside sporting a dark grey paint scheme instead of white (or white & grey), his Shoulder Pylons are now cracked. He may have stiff limbs, and his legs may not connect when transforming him into truck mode.
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:Behold Galvatron Ultra Magnus.JPG|thumb|200px|Soapimus Prime.]]{{anchor|Behold}}
* '''Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack''' (Leader Class, 2022)
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Ultra Magnus was released as a non-transforming and immobile [[Slug figure|minifigure]], barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the "Unicron Companion Pack" that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#BeholdGalvatron|"reformatting" version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-Commander-Class-86-21-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|350px|Ready to ''shoulder'' great burdens.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Commander Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-21'''
:*''Accessories'': rifle, "emergency shuttle" blaster, 2 missile launchers, 2 antennae, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#SS86UltraMagnus|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Fire Blast effect]]s, "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" backdrop (2nd version)
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name=SDCC2023>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBqMyy6HYxE San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Generations panel recording] at the "Memo's collection" YouTube channel</ref>

:'86 Ultra Magnus is the first Commander Class figure in the ''[[Studio Series]]'' line. One factor in this choice was that his function was "[[City Commander]]" in his the [[#The Transformers|original toy's]] bio.<ref name=SDCC2023/> He is based directly on his appearance in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', with most of his surface detailing based on his [[#MP22|''Masterpiece'' figure]]. Unlike all of the Magnus figures released in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' before him, this Ultra Magnus does not have an "inner robot", instead transforming directly from armored [[robot mode]] to car carrier truck in the name of [[Show-accuracy|movie-accuracy]]. Unlike his ''Combiner Wars'' figure, the truck cab is designed to be separated from the trailer without disassembly. Despite the [[instructions]] depicting otherwise, it is advised to detach the truck cab from the trailer before transforming the latter, as the truck cab is prone to falling off while handling it. His head antennae are packed separately in the box.

:As a Commander Class figure, Magnus has a notably high range of movement, including articulated fingers with separate index fingers. Similarly to ''Studio Series'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]], his limbs can also be removed from his body to replicate his death at the hands of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s. Unlike Kup, however, his joints secure via ''Combiner Wars''-style (but not compatible) spring-backed locks rather than 5mm connections. He also has spring-loaded chest doors that spring out when the "T"-shaped armor piece is flipped up. Inside his chest is a molded chamber for the included Matrix of Leadership accessory, which is the same size as ''Studio Series'' {{'}}86 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Hot Rod]]'s, meaning he's only really capable of holding it by gripping it with one finger from each hand. Out of the box, the Matrix is installed in his chest upside-down, but it can be plugged in in its proper orientation as well. It is also upside-down in the instructions and packaging, the latter of which amusingly makes it look like the Matrix can launch out of his chest. Untabbing the red panels on his shoulders allows Magnus to use his transformation hinges as butterfly joints to hold the Matrix in front of him.

:In addition to the expected shoulder/trailer-mounted missile launchers, Magnus includes two guns: one is based on his main rifle, and the other is based on the blaster Magnus uses after his emergency shuttle crash-lands on [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]; both can peg into slots on Magnus's back or on the trailer. He also includes yellow-and-gray redecos of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' [[Omega Supreme (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Omega Supreme]]'s blast effects, which can be pegged into either of the two blasters or the [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] on his shoulders, again to mimic his death scene. Alternatively, aside from the three tip pieces, you can take any combination of the other four blast effects and plug them in between the red missiles and shoulder launchers to create a firing effect. As with other ''Studio Series'' figures, he includes a backdrop display, with his depicting the Autobot shuttles fleeing from the second assault on Autobot City.

:The instructions omit two steps. First, the blue flaps on the sides of his chest need to be opened in order to fold the cab roof out, and then folded back in. Second, there's no mention or indication that the cab is on a slide and that it should be pulled forward to give it articulation in vehicle mode.

:''Studio Series'' Magnus's trailer is specifically designed for him, with a unique connector joint that prevents it from hitching onto other Optimus or Magnus figures' vehicle modes. Magnus's trailer is also capable of carrying up to three [[Autobot Cars|Deluxe Class cars]], with enough room left over to fit in one [[Mini-Vehicle|Core Class car]]; in a nod to a [[:File:TFTM-SideswipeRedAlertTracks.jpg|cut sequence from the film]] (and several [[1986]] toy [[commercial]] animations), this feature was demonstrated at Magnus's debut with the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' figures for [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Sideswipe]], [[Tracks (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Tracks]], and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Red Alert]].

:The outward shoulder hinges can be loose on some copies, unable to support the weight of the arm when holding accessories. The arms can sometimes come apart at the shoulder pylon hinge if it is rotated backwards without holding the shoulder together.

:There have been numerous reports of the clear plastic neck socket of the head to have a crack. <ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/check-your-studio-series-86-ultra-magnus-cracked-neck-socket.1266513/#:~:text=TFXProtector%20said:%20%E2%86%91-,...they%20have%20*GOT*%20to%20stop%20using%20translucent,ll%20stick%20with%20my%20Siege.]</ref>

:''Studio Series'' Ultra Magnus was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2023|San Diego Comic-Con]] on [[July 20]], 2023, with pre-orders going live on [[August 24]]. Magnus first appeared at Netherlands retailer TF Robots in early [[September]].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwzqol4MiF3/ SS86 Magnus First Retail, TF Robots Instagram]</ref>

:Ultra Magnus was reissued in [[2025]].

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CvsUQerueu_/ Designer commentary on ''Studio Series'' Ultra Magnus from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''
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===''Swapticons''===
[[File:Magswap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus / Optimus Prime''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>

: ''[[Swapticons]]'' Ultra Magnus is a small, rectangular figure that transforms into the back half of a truck. Using a coupling mechanism with the head, he can be combined with the packed in [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Optimus Prime]], though it's compatible with every other figure in the line for a multitude of combinations. His side panels/arms are on a hinge, allowing them to swing outward while his head can swivel. His face is a sticker that wraps all the way around his head.

:This mold was also used to make [[Clench (G1)#Swapticons|Clench]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Autobot Hound]].
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTPUltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|350px|Perfect for those who were upset that ''Studio Series 86'' Magnus didn't have an inner robot!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Ultra Magnus, Autobot Bumper VS Horri-Bull, Nemesis Prime ''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#LegacyG1UniverseDeluxe|Matrix of Leadership]], 2 blasters, 2 smokestacks, energy axe
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DKs27XGM0s8/ Design notes] on ''Age of the Primes'' Ultra Magnus from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>

:''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Ultra Magnus is a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#LegacyUnited|G1 Universe Optimus Prime]], once again depicting his original toy's inner robot form. He features "PVC rubber" {{sic}} tires on all six wheels. His tires read "CYBERTRON RADIAL 275/80 R22",<ref>The "275/80 R22" notation on the tires means the tire is 275mm thick, the height is 80% of the thickness, has radial construction, and fits a 22 inch rim</ref> referencing the fictional "[[Cybertronian Radial]]" brand used by ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]''.

:Ultra Magnus retains all four of the original mold's accessories. The two blasters are now painted white, and the energon axe is a deep blue like the one included with the ''Masterpiece'' MP-02 Ultra Magnus toy. The tolerances for the axe's [[5 mm post]] has been corrected, resulting in a much more secure grip. His Matrix accessory is cast in clear plastic but painted silver and blue, making it resemble the [[Origin Matrix#Timelines|Origin Matrix]]. It can store in Magnus' chest via a 5 mm port on its backside, but he cannot actually hold it in any other way. Additionally, his smokestacks are removable and can be held as weapons, though the shape of his forearms means they do not sit particularly well in his hands. The blasters and axe can store on his truck bed. His axe has nowhere to store in robot mode, and he only has one port on his back to store one of the blasters (unless you use the ones on his calves, but that looks a little silly). However, it is possible to peg his smokestacks into the ports on his calves upside down and peg the blasters into the shoulder ports instead, which allows them to be stored without impeding his knee articulation.

:He was only available as part of a box set alongside [[Bumper (G1)#Age of the Primes|Bumper]], [[Horri-Bull#Age of the Primes|Horri-Bull]] and [[Nemesis Prime (Animated)#Age of the Primes|Nemesis Prime]], which was made available for pre-order on [[June 6]], [[2025]].

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DKs27XGM0s8/ Designer commentary on ''Age of the Primes'' Ultra Magnus from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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===''Missing Link''===
[[File:MissingLinkUltraMagnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (March 28 [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''C-10'''
:*''Accessories'': "Super Blaster Gun"/"Laser Gun" rifle, large robot head, "Protector Machine" chest plate, [[Deerstalker]], [[Matrix]], 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles, Future clothed figure

:To commemorate the 10th release in the line, ''[[Missing Link]]'' Ultra Magnus is the largest figure yet, being a direct recreation of [[#The Transformers|his Generation 1 toy]], marking the 40th anniversary of its release. It harkens back to the inception of ''Missing Link'' by including a slight [[retool]] of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Convoy]] as the inner robot,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=「ミッシングリング」シリーズ第1弾として「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」が2024年2月に発売されましたが、こちらの商品を開発する段階では「ウルトラマグナス」の構想はありませんでした。 しかし、「ミッシングリンク」シリーズが好調なことで、記念すべき10体目のタイミングで大型商品を用意したいと思いました。 そこで、C-01のコンボイ部分を活用できる「ウルトラマグナス」が最適ではないかとなり採用されました。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> with modified knees that can bend forward and feet that can bend back to facilitate brand-new leg articulation in the combined mode, intended to emulate the toy's original [[package art]] pose.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=脚部に関しては、オリジナル版でもほぼ動かせない状態でしたが、「これをどうにかして当時のボックスアートのポーズを取らせたい」と思い、膝部分は板状のパーツだったのですが、ここに90度曲がるようにクラッチ関節を入れた上で可動するように入れています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> He also has rotation at the neck and shoulders, opening hands, outward leg movement and ankle tilts.

:As is typical for ''Missing Link'', most of his original [[sticker]] details are now sculpted in and picked out using metallic [[paint operation]]s—including the unique inner robot details for the first time since the original toy! He also comes with non-firing ([[for safety reasons]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=ミサイルの発射ギミックに関しては、「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」では採用しておりましたが、「ミッシングリンク」がシリーズ化するにあたり安全基準も考慮して、「スプリングによるミサイルの発射はしない」形で統一しまして、今回のミサイルも発射ギミックはありませんが、イメージ遊びをするためにつけ外しが可能となっています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref>) missiles on a [[sprue]], and small modifications have been made in deference to [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original cartoon]]: in Ultra Magnus' case, the missile launchers can now peg onto the sides of the trailer, rather than just the front.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=また、アニメ設定で、ビークルモード時にミサイル発射装置はキャリアカーの前部左右に装着されていました。オリジナル版では前面に搭載することはできたのですが、横に着けることができませんでした。 「ミッシングリンク」では横に着けるためのジョイントを付け、アニメイメージに近いシルエットを再現することができます。 まるで「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」をオリジナルとしてアニメに反映されたかのような作りを意識しました。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> A new hatch allows the included [[Matrix of Leadership]] (this time in [[vacuum metallizing|chrome]] silver) to be accessed in combined mode, as seen in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=はい。マトリクスが付属し、こちらの収納に関しても「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」にあったギミックを引き継いでいる形となっております。 一方で「ウルトラマグナス」は白いコンボイ型ロボットの胸部から合体する方式のため、オリジナル版では劇中で見られたロボットモードでのマトリクスの取り換えができない構造でした。 今回、胸部部分のプロテクターを外して、内側の赤いアーマー部分が手前に開くようになっておりまして、さらにC-01のキャビンに当たる胸部を開くことで胸部のマトリクスチャンバーにアクセスすることができます。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> The asymmetrical mounting points for the missile launchers have been addressed by including movable pegs on the launchers themselves, allowing them to sit level in robot mode.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=細かいところですが、オリジナル版では腕部が中央部で合体してカーモードの上段部分になっています。そのため、ロボットモード時に開いて腕部を構成するのですが、両肩に装着するミサイル発射装置の付け根が段違いになっておりまして、左右で位置が互い違いになっています。 この部分が気になっていまして、それを「ミッシングリンク」では高さが揃えられるようにしております。 ミサイル発射装置の方に可動式のジョイントを設けまして片側を高く設定することで、左右の位置を合わせることができます。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> Again as standard for the line, he also restores several major features from the original ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy that were dropped for its ''Transformers'' release—including, for the first time ever, a restoration of the "Powered Buggy" in the form of new character [[Deerstalker]], who now sports an all-in-one transformation with no [[partformer|partforming]]. The three wheels allowing the combined chestplate and helmet to roll have also been restored, and the vehicle can be augmented with [[Fire Blast effect]]s (not included) thanks to the re-addition of [[3 mm post]]s on the tips of the helmet's antennae.

:Carried forward from ''Missing Link'' [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Sunstreaker]], Ultra Magnus also includes a ''teeny-tiny'' [[Diaclone|Dianaut]] figure, this time with a white color scheme seemingly based on [[:File:Hm35 witwickys goodbye.jpg|the clothes some humans wore]] starting from season 3 of the cartoon. Naturally, he can sit in Deerstalker's driver seat, the chestplate vehicle, or in Ultra Magnus's cab if the Matrix is removed.

:To compensate for the [[photodegradation]] suffered by many copies of G1 Ultra Magnus since the toy's 1986 release, the cyan parts are a slightly more vibrant hue, to try and approximate how it might have looked at the time.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=カラーリングの水色部分に関しましては、40年近く前のオリジナル版が現在退色していると思われ、残っているサンプルも黄変している部分もありますので、「当時はこういう青だったはずだ」という推測のもと少し鮮やかめに設定しています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> Where the original '80s toy had the entire helmet sculpted as a single piece, the ''Missing Link'' version molds it as two pieces to allow for more precise paintwork.<ref> {{citesocial|quote=あとは、塗分けの為に別パーツ化している部分もありまして、例えばヘルメットパーツは一体成型でしたが、「ミッシングリンク」ではより精密に塗装するために分割して塗装してから組み立てる工程で作られています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> All of the [[die-cast]] construction of the '80s toy is carried forward, and the armor has been reinforced with new die-cast parts.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=そうですね。「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」と同様の部位に使用されています。また、外側のアーマー部分に関しても、オリジナル版ではダイキャストが使われていないのですが、今回補強もかねてダイキャストが使用されています。特に胸部の赤い部分にダイキャストを使用して、強度を上げています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref>

::*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/c-10 Official TakaraTomy website of ''Missing Link'' Ultra Magnus]

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==Notes==
[[File:TrasformerSuperBuggy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The child custody battle was a long and painful process.]]
*The ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy that would become Magnus—called "Powered Convoy"—came in a couple different varieties. Aside from the version that was eventually turned into "Movie Preview" Magnus, there was a "chrome" version that used a lighter gray outer plastic and chromed the central body/lower ramps of the trailer unit. This version was also available in a multi-pack with a red version of the toy which would become [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Toys|Mirage]], and the black version of the toy which would become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Toys|Sideswipe]]. (Decades later, the red and blue Magnus would inspire the character [[Delta Magnus]] while the black Sideswipe would be used as [[Deep Cover#Toys|Deep Cover]]).

*All versions of the ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy came with a red "Powered Buggy" (パワードバギー) partner-robot that transformed from futuristic buggy (with a space for a Diaclone pilot) to robot and could also use the large rifle in either mode. Why this was excised from the ''Transformers'' incarnation is unknown. The Italian ''[[Trasformer]]'' line by [[GiG]], however, ''did'' release the vehicle as the "Super Buggy" on its own. Eventually, this module would be named [[Powerdrive]].

*White redecos of Optimus Prime toys that ''look'' like Ultra Magnus, but which surprisingly aren't, include ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#STTWhite|Convoy (White)]], ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sport Label]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#marine|Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version]], and ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Music Label|Convoy —playing iPod speaker—]] (though it was actually made from the Ultra Magnus version of the mold), ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Polar Assault Team Optimus Prime]], ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#TakaraTomy BeCool line|BeCool]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GarbageTruck|Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)]], ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]], and ''au x Transformers'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#InfobarANNIN|INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)]] .
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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.diaclone.net/orid/dia057/index.html Diaclone Powered Convoy at Diaclone.net (Japanese-language site)]

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Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys

2026-01-05T23:04:14Z

Repersonne: /* The Transformers */

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[[File:MP Magnus book cover art.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2|He can't deal with the obligatory joke now!]]
Sometimes [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] looks a lot like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. There are a lot of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime toys]], and they need to be [[redeco]]ed into SOMETHING. Ergo...

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Autobot City Commander, [[1986]]/[[1987]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (Takara), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}

: Released in the third year of the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (second on the European and Japanese toylines), Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Powered Convoy" figure, itself a redeco and slight [[retool]] of "Battle Convoy", the toy that became the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Optimus Prime]] figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few ''Diaclone'' toys to be released in the ''Transformers'' toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy's dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue. He transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a "super robot", although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus's default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanisms were removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.

: Despite having extensive arm articulation on the same level as his inner Prime mold, Magnus's completed robot mode's arms are somewhat hindered by protrusions along the sides of his body. While this does not particularly impede his arms from moving, positioning them at certain levels will cause said protrusions to force them outwards. The helmet also features empty eye-sockets, which show nothing but his inner Prime's upper brow behind them as opposed to actual eyes.

: The ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the ''Transformers'' release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with "Powered Buggy", who was left out of Magnus's release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus's instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Three additional modes were included in the ''Diaclone'' instructions that Hasbro left out: a "preparation base" mode and an "Autobot base" mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a "catapult launcher" mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the ''Diaclone'' Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)#Toys|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]'' sub-line—''did'' include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.

: The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made to the Hasbro release while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release. This "cheaper" version is actually much less common than the original, as it was a late-run change made in the second year of Magnus's shelf life. Additional variants of Magnus exist in which the large robot head has paint on the face but not the antennas and another in which the cab retains the yellow window insert but is otherwise the same as the later run version.

: The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy#Toys|Pepsi Convoy]]. The white Optimus Prime redeco was also repurposed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] himself in the ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' [[The War Never Ends|#11]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Reissue ultra magnus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (2000)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''C-69'''
:*''Release date'': December ??, 2000
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: Ultra Magnus was first reissued in Japan in December of 2000, featuring no discernible changes from the original Japanese edition of the figure. His packaging sported a metallic golden sticker commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of the ''Transformers'' franchise in Japan.

: This reissue of Magnus was accompanied by two exclusive redecos, noted below.

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[[File:Ultra-magnus Matrix Glow.JPG|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Andres Serrano was here.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Shining Magnus''' (2000)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2000
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: With a yellow cab and an entirely translucent yellow trailer, Shining Magnus (シャイニングマグナス) is intended to recall the moment in the ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', just before Optimus Prime dies, when the Matrix is passed to Ultra Magnus and he is bathed in its light. Of course, the Matrix's light was, er, ''blue,'' so it's a weird fit. The Marvel Comics adaptation of the film did colour the light yellow, but it seems rather unlikely that's where Takara were taking their inspiration from.

: Shining Magnus was one of two exclusive redecos released in the wake of the 2000 reissue of the original Ultra Magnus toy. Limited to only 800 pieces, it was available only at the 20th Century Toy Museum toy show, held on [[December 26]], 2000 at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Yokohama, Japan. The toy is sometimes known as "Matrix Glow Magnus" amongst collectors, or less favorably, "Urine Magnus".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/UltraMagnusMatrixGlow/ultramagnus.htm More information on Matrix Glow Magnus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1 UltraMagnusPreviewVersion toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Blue Honkimus Prime]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus Yokokuhen Version''' (2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Release date'': [[February 26]], 2001
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: In the early stages of the development of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', [[The Transformers: The Movie promo|promotional footage]] for the movie was released that depicted Ultra Magnus in the black, red, and dark blue color scheme of the original ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy. As the second of two exclusive redecos released in the wake of the 2000 reissue of the original Ultra Magnus toy, the "Movie Preview Version" (予告編バージョン ''Yokokuhen Bājon'') of Ultra Magnus paid homage to this early appearance. He ''is'' just a redeco of the Magnus figure, however, and so despite his resemblance to the ''Diaclone'' figure, he still lacks that toy's exclusive features, like Powered Buggy, wheels in his chestplate, and a Diaclone pilot.

: Movie Preview Version Ultra Magnus was available exclusively at Toy Festival 2001, held on [[February 26]], 2001 in Tokyo, Japan, limited to 1,500 pieces.

: This toy doubles as [[Delta Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/UltraMagnusPre-Movie/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus Movie Preview Version at TFU.info]''
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====''Transform Jr''====
[[File:Ultramagnus jr.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|And thus a trend is foreshadowed]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Gokin, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser Blaster, left & right fists, head, cardboard trailer

: As one of the first ''[[Transform Jr]]'' toys, this version of Ultra Magnus was released under the early name for the series, ''Transform Gōkin''. Naturally, the figure is a redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|''Transform Jr'' Optimus Prime toy]], a smaller, simplified version of the original cab robot figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children. Magnus features a similar transformation to his larger toy, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other ''Transform Jr'' figures, he lacked most of his major accessories, coming only with a rifle (a white redeco of [[Ion blaster|Prime's gun]], rather than Magnus's own unique weapon) and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer, and which, unsurprisingly, could not form armor.

::*''[http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/reminator4/HTML/g1auto/magnusjr.htm More information on Transform Jr Ultra Magnus at an Ultra Magnus fan site]''
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[[File:Tfjr magnus galvatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus vs Galvatron''' (Multi-pack, 1987)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser Blaster, left & right fists, head, cardboard trailer

: Later, by the time the line had been rebranded with the more familiar ''Jr'' title, the Magnus figure was re-released in a two-pack with a non-transforming vinyl figurine of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Seven|Galvatron]].

: Both of the toys in this set are identical to their other releases.
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:G1toy commemorative magnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|So the reissue was later reissued....''All right, give me the bomb''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (2002/2012)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''1'''
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: Part of the very first wave of Hasbro's [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' of reissues, this release of Ultra Magnus is ''mostly'' identical to the original, but now comes with fully-functional spring-loaded missile launchers like the Takara reissues. However, due to [[for safety reasons|US safety laws]], like all the other ''Commemorative Series'' toys with renewed firing projectiles, his formerly short missiles were infamously lengthened to absurdity. Additionally, like the concurrently-released [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Commemorative Series|''Commemorative'' Optimus Prime toy]], his smokestacks were shortened to prevent breakage.

: This figure was given a surprise re-release in late 2012; Though the "''Commemorative Series''" label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The figure is largely similar to its previous ''Commemorative'' release. Despite early product listings by online stores depicting the figure with long smokestacks,<ref name="longstacks">[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=19045 Premature announcement of long smokestacks for the 2012 Asia reissue of Commemorative Series Ultra Magnus] at TFormers</ref> the stacks are actually still short like on the previous release.<ref name="shortstacks">[http://vxt.ca/2013/01/05/transformers-reviews-commemorative-series-ultra-magnus-missile-modification-tutorial/ Review of the 2012 Asia reissue of Commemorative Series Ultra Magnus] at VTX (the long stacks seen in the photos are explicitly stated to be a custom job)</ref> The cab also has the modified hitch that the Optimus Prime cab received for the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G1MoviePrime|2011 ''Chronicle'' DOTM two pack]]. In any case, [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]] had begun to catch up to the tooling by this point, so details are not as sharp as on earlier versions.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/CSUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on ''Commemorative Series'' Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Masterpiece UltraMagnus toy.jpg|right|upright=2.2|thumb|I looked like this in a comic [[Revelation (War and Peace)|once]]. ONCE!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (2005/2008)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-2'''
:*''Release date'': [[March 24]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Magist Laser, "B.Last" gun with removable silencer, scope and stock, Matrix of Leadership, "Photon Arms" energy axe, cardboard trailer

: The second release in Takara's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line, Ultra Magnus is a white redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Convoy (Optimus Prime)]] with all the same accessories, though some have been redecoed. These include the laser rifle in black plastic, a tiny gun Megatron weapon colored after the black with a brown grip relesase of the ''[[Micro Change]]'' MC-12 Gun Robo and the energy axe cast in translucent blue. Additionally, his inner cardboard tray can be refolded into his classic trailer configuration, but doesn't hold up since it's, well, cardboard. He retains the Matrix, which he can indeed open. Dammit, open.

: As a Takara product, ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus was never released in the US, but was eventually released by Hasbro Australia in 2005 for their market as a [[Target]] [[exclusive]], retaining his Japanese packaging, with simple stickers stating a recommended age of 8+, as well as presenting Hasbro Australia's details and explaining what the product was.

: Additionally, TakaraTomy reissued ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus in 2008 sporting their logo in the top right-hand corner of the box to replace the Takara logo in the bottom right featured on the original release in 2005. This reissue has been met with some [[quality control]] issues much like that of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp4|Convoy Perfect Edition]], such as bad paint applications and chipping, misaligned doors, and even [[Misassembly|mis-assembled]] headlights which have been installed upside down.

: Like all the Japanese versions of this mold, Ultra Magnus features different images on his communicators than all other releases. In his case he features [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and a digital readout.

: This mold was also used to make ''Masterpiece'' "[[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Version]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Masterpiece Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:MP22-UltraMagnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|You know what? He can deal with this n...hold on, WHY THE HELL DOES HIS CAB HAVE A RED BUMPER-- ''*looks at screencaps*'' oh huh]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[2014]] / [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-22'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 27]] 2014 / [[January 27]] 2018
:*''Accessories'': "Super Blaster Gun", 2 missiles, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#MP22|Spike figure]], [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#MP22|Daniel figure]], left & right Matrix hands, neutral face, screaming face
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Shogo Hasui]] (initial concept)}}

: The second release of ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus is a much more show-accurate mold, transforming into a car carrier with a functioning gate/ramp. He can carry 4 smaller ''Masterpiece'' Autobots in the top and bottom of his trailer, which features small indents to stop them from rolling off. While the cab in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is heavily modeled on the MP-10 Optimus Prime mold, it doesn't transform into a separate white Optimus Prime figure, but rather folds inside-out to form his upper torso. The cab is much lighter than the MP-10 cab (due to it being hollow), and neither can carry the other's trailer due to differences in the height of the back section and a different attachment process.

:He is designed to interact with the Matrix of Leadership of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]] in two ways: his chest opens to reveal a Matrix compartment, and he comes with an extra pair of hands specifically molded to hold the Matrix. To complement this, his regular, "neutral" face can be replaced with an alternative "screaming" face. Both faces can store on a panel in his back, and removing his face reveals a white face-plated design underneath the helmet, as a reference to the "White Optimus in armor" design of the original toy.

:For his other accessories and features, he comes with his gun, and his two non-firing shoulder missile launchers. The gun stores in the trailer in vehicle mode, while the launchers have removable missiles, and are no longer detachable, instead being connected to poseable armatures. Finally, he also comes with articulated figurines of Spike and Daniel, who can ride in his cab in vehicle mode.

:[[File:MP-22 Ultra Magnus stock.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|''(Stock imagery of not-final deco)'']]
:The artwork on the spec card and instruction booklet are in a different style to other TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' releases. Also, early [[Stock photography|stock photo]]s depicted him with red inner legs and a gray gun.

:If bought in Asian markets outside Japan, Ultra Magnus comes with a [[collector coin]]. The coin comes in a package designed after Ultra Magnus's chest, although the white "belt" is upside-down compared to the ''Masterpiece'' figure.

:In Australia, Ultra Magnus was a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], being limited to 400 pieces. This release has a different box design (the same artwork as the instruction manual on the regular release) and instructions in English.

:This figure was reissued on [[January 27]] [[2018]], with no notable changes from the original.

:''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus was later redecoed as [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]].
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grapple''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-35'''
:*''Release date'': [[February 25]], 2017
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

: The Hasbro Asia release of ''Masterpiece'' [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] comes with a mini Ultra Magnus figure, the second in a range of non-transformable collectables made from <s>lost art</s> [[die-cast|die-cast metal]], based on the corresponding ''Masterpiece'' MP-22 figure.
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===''G-2''===
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[[File:G2toy-LaserUltraMagnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Probably the only Magnus repaint of Prime we'll ever get who isn't just white.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Laser Ultra Magnus''' (Laser Rod, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': ''' TRF-13-S'''
:*''Accessories'': Gun, sword, 5 discs, ripple missile launcher, 10 missiles, air-launch rocket

: An [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive, ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)#Takara G-2 line|G-2]]'' Laser Ultra Magnus (レーザーウルトラマグナス) is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]], transforming into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX extended-hood truck pulling a blue and white tanker trailer. He was packaged in the reissue Laser Optimus Prime's box, along with Prime's instructions, bio card, and sticker sheet. Yes, the stickers that have "Optimus Prime" written on them.

: His main gimmick is light-up LED headlights and a [[Light-piping|lightpipe]] in the bottom of his right fist, illuminated by an LED in his right forearm, that illuminates his clear sword or his double-barreled rifle if they are placed in that hand. All three LEDs are activated simultaneously by pressing the sunroof-like depression on the roof of the truck.

: The trailer unfolds to form a battle station bristling with many firing weapons. Primarily, these are an air-powered rocket launcher, a "ripple-fire" spring-loaded missile launcher with five missiles that can be launched individually (this turret can also be mounted in Laser Magnus's hand) and a disc launcher. The disc launcher is the only weapon that can be used in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], sitting on top of the oil tanker.

: This release uses the toolings that were modified for the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Scourge]] toy, and thus has smooth featureless discs and a less-pointy sword.

: This mold was also planned to be used for the canceled ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Toxitron (Universe)#Toys|Toxitron]] toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Laser Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Transformers-classics-BfAC-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Arctic Camo Prime!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Ultra Magnus vs Skywarp: Battle For Autobot City''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

: A [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], Ultra Magnus transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. In robot mode, his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barreled over-shoulder weapon. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

: He was only available in a two-pack with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Skywarp]] as part of the "Battle for Autobot City" set. He was also available in Woolworth stores throughout the United Kingdom.

: The final production toy has several major paint application differences compared to [[:File:ClassicsUltraMagnus toy.jpg|the toy depicted on the packaging]], including the loss of all light blue paint (including his faceplate and crest, both replaced with silver) and darker blue on his thighs. Also, his red eyes are replaced with blue light-piped eyes, and it seems the smokestacks/double-barreled gun were originally going to be cast or painted white instead of the final version's unpainted black.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Classics Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

: In Asian markets, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, Ultra Magnus was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Voyager Class Optimus Prime in late 2007. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:TitaniumHero UltraMagnus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh, that's right, this Ultra Magnus guy had a trailer or something, didn't he?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, 2 rocket launchers, display stand, nameplate
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Titanium Series|Titanium Cybertron Heroes]]'' Ultra Magnus is constructed mostly of die-cast metal. For the first time, Ultra Magnus's cab and trailer are one piece, rather than a [[partformer]] like the Generation 1 toy version, although the cab is only held on by a peg and can be detached, resulting in a small, super-deformed cab. The toy's wheels can all spin. He transforms very similarly to the original toy, but the aforementioned truck cab now folds down into his back rather than detaching and reconnecting, with his head flipping out of the back of the cab.

: Ultra Magnus is armed with a gray laser rifle and two shoulder-mounted, non-firing rocket launchers which, due to some mistake, face top-down when attached in [[robot mode]]. It is unknown whether the launchers were somehow mirror-flipped in manufacture or if his shoulder assemblies [[Misassembly|were switched]]. The latter is perhaps supported by the orientation of molding detail shown in the [[instructions]] and on the Generation 1 toy, although the [[tampograph]]s could argue against this. One can easily "correct" this by unscrewing his blue forearms and swapping out the shoulders, allowing the launchers to face top-up.

: Unfortunately, due to the robot mode-oriented design of this figure, as well as size limitations, the rear ramp is now solely part of his legs as detail and cannot fold down, nor is there clearance space for any other vehicles to be transported. For some reason, on the side of each of Magnus's legs/ the back of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] trailer there are white flip-out wing shaped panels. The paint on these panels flakes off easily, so it's best never to touch them. Like most, if not all, 6-inch Titaniums, his joints are very floppy. In another possible mis-assembly issue, the figure's knees bend far more ''forwards'' than backwards. Strangely, the molded detail on the tops of the thighs contradicts this being a mis-assembly. The vehicle mode also has a hard time staying as it should as very few pieces actually tab together.

:His chest panel can flip up to reveal a shallow recess for the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, though no Matrix accessory to date is actually flat enough to fit inside.

:He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique, removable nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Titanium Series Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Titanium WarWithin ultramagnus.JPG|right|upright=1.67|thumb|A toy to remember that time Ultra Magnus never looked like this in ''The War Within''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''(War Within) Ultra Magnus''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, display stand, nameplate
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: A [[redeco]] of the 6-inch [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|War Within Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronian truck mode used by Prime (but not Magnus) in the ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' comics. The original Prime figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: The word "DON" can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his gun.

: As a ''[[Titanium Series]]'' figure, Magnus is made in large part from [[die-cast]] metal, but like so many of the other toys in the ''Titanium'' line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. He again comes with the generic display stand and nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitTWWUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on War Within Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternity''===
[[File:Alternity Ultra Magnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Because a car carrier isn't a car.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultla Magnus''' {{sic}} '''[Brilliant White Pearl]''' (2010)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''A-01U'''

: An [[e-HOBBY]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]], Ultra Magnus [Brilliant White Pearl] (ウルトラマグナス[ブリリアントホワイトパール]) transforms into a pearl-white 1:32 scale 2007 Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm.

: The e-HOBBY version came packed with an [[Nissan GT-R / Ultra Magnus (Brilliant Pearl White)|exclusive comic book]]. A version available via Hasbro Asia is identical to the e-HOBBY version except it does not include the pack-in comic (like most e-HOBBY exclusives released outside of Japan).

: The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn't very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-UltraMagnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|If you can't afford the [[#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus]], you can still get yourself a<s>n Albino Optimus Prime</s> Cabnus.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Voyager, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[September 29]], 2012
:*''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

: A Hasbro Asia-market exclusive release in Takara's ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline (Hasbro handles all retail ''Transformers'' toy releases outside of Japan), Ultra Magnus is a redeco of [[#Classics|his ''Classics'' toy]]. This release replaces his opaque blue plastic with white, omitting his blue and black [[paint operation]]s, painting his hands and shin-vents white, adding silver paint to his kneepads, thighs, pelvis, and smokestack cannons, painting his [[mouthplate]] and crest blue, replacing his bronze-painted wheel rims with silver, and [[vacuum metallizing]] his vehicle grill and fenders.

: While unconfirmed, it seems likely that this release was conceived to satisfy then-high collector demand for the original ''Classics'' Ultra Magnus, a result of the unofficial City Commander upgrade kit released for the figure by "[[IP infringement|third party]]" company FansProject. Of course, as an unlicensed product, the kit was not acknowledged in any official marketing material for the re-released toy.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TCCSS1-UltraMammoth.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|If I'm a mammoth I'm a very manly mammoth.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Ultra Mammoth''' (Ultra Class, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''TFSS1 number'': '''6'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Blue Bolts (Timelines)|Blue Bolts]]" cannon, two "Energy Bolts", two "Thunderstrike missiles", "[[Reconfiguration Matrix]]"

: Representing the new body [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Classics|Ultra Magnus]] used in ''[[Beast Wars Shattered Glass]]'', the Ultra Mammoth toy is a light blue and white redeco of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Neo)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' [[Big Convoy]]. Like Big Convoy, Ultra Mammoth is a [[shellformer]], as practically all of his [[beast mode]] components are shells that fit around the compressed robot to form this mode. He technically has a beast "[[attack mode]]", in which his large cannon is folded out. His main body has a similar color scheme to Ultra Magnus's "Super Mode" (though with more white), and his head has the color scheme of regular Magnus.

: In [[robot mode]], Ultra Mammoth is absolutely chock-full of weapons and gimmicks. First and foremost, the spring-loaded Blue Bolts cannon, formed out of the beast's head, back, and tail, can fire two missiles from two barrels in succession with a rotating dial. It is held in his hands via [[5 mm post]] and can be stored on his back, though doing so may cause some stability problems owing to its weight. Second, his shoulders can be swung up to reveal sculpted, non-firing missile pods. Third, he has flip-out {{w|tonfa}} melee weapons in his forearms. Fourth, the two beast panels on the sides of his legs feature two spring-loaded missile launchers that fire his anchor-shaped projectiles, which can be loosely held in his hands. Last, but certainly not least, his chest panel flips down, revealing a removable Matrix toy accessory in vacuum-metalized sliver with a transparent blue center. This accessory can be held by any figure with standard 5mm fist holes.

: The anchor-shaped Thunderstrike missiles have been retooled since the previous two uses of this mold, presumably for safety reasons, and as a result can no longer be kept loaded in beast mode. The instructions refer to the space in his chest as a "[[Dead Matrix]] annex", but the Matrix within is referred to as the [[Reconfiguration Matrix]] in packaging and was ultimately depicted by [[Beast Wars Shattered Glass|tie-in fiction]] as the [[Origin Matrix]].

: Ultra Mammoth is one of the first six [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[exclusive]] figures to be offered via the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Figure Subscription Service]] in 2013.

:The Ultra Mammoth figure was also repurposed as a different guy also called [[Ultra Mammoth]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Maximal/TFCCUltraMammoth/ultramammoth.htm More information on Ultra Mammoth at TFU.info]''
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BStoy-3packUltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Hasbro|They]] didn't even bother painting me white this time.]]
*'''Red Alert / Ultra Magnus / Mirage''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BP010'''
***''Fist strength'': '''840'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''248'''
***''Sword strength'': '''532'''

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 2 three-packs, Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#BotShotJumpShot|Jump Shot Optimus Prime]], and turns into a heavily-armed futuristic firetruck heavily based on ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. As a Jump Shot toy, an impact to his front bumper will cause him to spring up and [[Autotransformation|autotransform]] into robot mode. He also has an "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. He comes in a three-pack with [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Jump Shot Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#3pack|Super Bot Mirage]].
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===Ultra Magnus Pen===
[[File:UltraMagnusPen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Transformers Ultra Magnus Pen''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, cap/barrel

: A white redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Optimus Prime Pen|Optimus Prime Pen]] produced by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary of ''Transformers'', Ultra Magnus Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap. Ultra Magnus Pen was sold exclusively through [http://www.hlj.com/ HobbyLink Japan].

: This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]].
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===''Hero Mashers''===
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Magnus: The Hand of Fate.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left & right rocket pods, "Ultra Magnus" right forearm & fist

: Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Ultra Magnus is represented as a spare forearm that is included with Optimus Prime, but does not appear in the line as a complete figure. The arm is a retooling of [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]'s, removing the spring-loaded missile-launcher gimmick.
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===''Kre-O''===
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[[File:KreO-Toy UltraMagnusC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, [[2014]])
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Teacher's Pet
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:[[Kreon]] Ultra Magnus is based on the inner "white Optimus" robot of the original toy, with extensive toy-based details, including red eyes.

: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.

:And yes, his inclusion in this 1984-themed set is confusing, as Magnus did not appear in ''Transformers'' in any capacity until 1986.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
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[[File:Transformers-2014-legion-ultra-magnus-toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My other pants are in the cleaners.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Legion Class, 2015)

:Legion Class Ultra Magnus is a redeco of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010)]] ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|Optimus Prime]], with the retooled hands and head/vehicle mode roof originally created for [[Transformers: Generations#Asian market exclusives ("GDO")|''Generations'' GDO]] Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]]. While the deco partially follows previous redecos of Optimus Prime figures as Ultra Magnus's "inner robot", with a teal/blue [[mouthplate]], a teal/blue forehead crest [[paint operation]], red eyes and blue/teal windows, it also features several rather ''odd'' deco choices, namely extremely dark charcoal gray legs (to the point of nearly looking ''black'') and ''white'' wheels (though coincidentally resembles his Transform Jr. toy).

:Ultra Magnus comes in packaging that is based on the packaging design for the concurrently released ''Combiner Wars''-era ''Generations'' figures, but replaces the name ''Generations'' with "Authentic Transformers". Since Ultra Magnus and his [[wave]]-mates ship with three figures previously released under what we consider a generic [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014) toy line]], all of them now in the new packaging style, we consider Ultra Magnus to be part of that line as well. The [[package art]] used for Ultra Magnus is hilariously inaccurate, as it is recolored from artwork originally created for the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|''Legends'' mobile game]], depicting Ultra Magnus's armored form ''colored as his inner robot''.

:The wave that contains Ultra Magnus has thus far been found at Fred's, Gordmans, Dollar General, and Family Dollar stores in the United States, but was available at general retail in Hong Kong and from Australian Target stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/FDUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]
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===''Combiner Wars''===
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[[File:CombinerWarsUltraMagnus.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"You may take Albino Prime from me, but you can never leave my chest empty!"]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Two guns, missile packs
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Ultra Magnus is based on [[Nick Roche]]'s design for the character in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' and transforming into a truck and trailer. Although the truck and trailer cannot be separated, they are connected by a pivot joint that still allows one to move independently of the other. He includes a small [[Minimus Ambus]], based on [[Alex Milne]]'s design for the character, that can be stored inside his chest in robot mode. In vehicle mode, the trailer bed has a set of 3 notches that seemingly correspond with tabs on Minimus, however, it is a loose fit, and Minimus will detach with a little shaking. Artist [[Andrew Griffith]] also worked with Hasbro on Minimus's toy design and "cockpit" within Magnus.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Awesome that they finally showed the Leader Ultra Magnus. Have they shown Ambus' cockpit yet? That's the part I got to work on.|link=https://twitter.com/glovestudios/status/566696096794034176|name=Andrew Griffith|site=Twitter|year=2015|month=02|day=14|(defunct=)}} {{citesocial|quote=Oh yeah I forgot I worked on the design of Minimus too lol. (In plastic form.)|link=https://twitter.com/glovestudios/status/566697537730408449|name=Andrew Griffith|site=Twitter|year=2015|month=02|day=14|(defunct=)}}</ref> Minimus is not necessary for transformation and Ultra Magnus can be completed without seating him in the cockpit.

:Ultra Magnus includes two [[5 mm post|5 mm]] guns, which can be combined with his shoulder-mounted missile launchers to form a large hammer weapon, in homage to the character's [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|''Animated'']] and [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|''Prime'' incarnations]]. Note that in robot form, Ultra Magnus lacks 5mm holes in his hands for his guns; instead, his fingers open and close, intended to grip his guns in a natural manner. In practice, however, this means that he can't firmly hold his guns, making them prone to falling out. The door sculpted into Ultra Magnus's cab suggests it is intended to represent a positively ''gargantuan'' vehicle, with the trailer being perhaps seven stories tall if [[scale]]d to a human. Hasbro representatives at [[Toy Fair 2015]] said that his ladder sculpts were intended to match in scale similar ladder sculpts on ''Combiner Wars'' [[Devastator (G1)#Generations|Devastator]].

:Though undocumented in the instructions, Ultra Magnus' trailer can hitch with 1 or 2 Legends Class and/or Deluxe Class cars with smaller mass, with the lower leg panels serving as a makeshift ramp.

:Ultra Magnus comes with a character card based on his packaging art, which was drawn by [[Marcelo Matere]].

:The mold was also heavily retooled into ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]
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===''Legends''===
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[[File:Takaratomy-lg-14-ultra-magnus-and-alpha-trion.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Of course he comes with Alpha Trion! Why wouldn't he? Those two hang out all the time!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[September 19]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG-14'''
**''Accessories:'' two guns, Alpha Trion figure
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Ultra Magnus is a redeco of the [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Leader Class Ultra Magnus]] toy. Compared to the Hasbro release, ''Legends'' Ultra Magnus features whiter plastic, and a deco closer to his original toy (including his rifles) and his appearances in [[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|IDW's ''More Than Meets The Eye'']] comics (down to the red thighs and unpainted eyes). The figure includes a small [[Alpha Trion/toys#Legends|Alpha Trion]] figure, which is redecoed from Minimus Ambus. His profile names his buildable hammer the [[Magnus Hammer]].

:Unlike most ''Legends'' releases which feature Takara-original art, Ultra Magnus features the ''Combiner Wars'' toy's [[Marcelo Matere]]-drawn packaging art on his box, only recolored to match the toy's new paint job (and slightly modified to accommodate Trion's longer beard).

:Ultra Magnus also comes with [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 14|Bonus Edition Vol. 14]] of the [[Transformers Legends (comic)|''Legends'' manga]].
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|A totally realism-minded superdeformed Ultra-Munchkin vehicle, just like all the others!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[January 30]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''QTF-05'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Ultra Magnus is a retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|QT-19 Convoy]] with a new head and arms/trailer, transforming from a [[super deformed]] car carrier with integrated trailer to a cute little robot. This toy was first available for sale at a special ''Q-Transformers'' event on [[January 16]]th, two weeks before it was released in stores.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Autobot-Heroes-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"Beware, my retool is nearby.."]]
*'''Autobot Heroes''' (5-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Springer's weapons (dual missile launcher, two missiles, rotor blades/sword), Arcee's weapons (2 swords), Kup's "laser musket" rifle/exhaust pipe, Ultra Magnus' 2 guns, Blurr's weapons (Sniper rifle, left & right pistols), Minimus Ambus figure

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', Ultra Magnus is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' Leader Class toy, featuring some plastic color changes: The white plastic parts are now truly ''white'', compared to the more creamy color of the original version; also, several parts previously cast in blue plastic have been changed to white and vice versa, with some of them being (at least partially) painted over to restore the original color. The metallic blue color for the chest section and the forearm panels is not only visibly rather conspicuous compared to his unpainted blue parts, but also makes tabbing his arms together in truck mode considerably more difficult, due to the paintjob resulting in a thicker tab and smaller slot. Additional painted details include painted rims and a blue striping on his cab. He also retains his [[Minimus Ambus#Platinum Edition|Minimus Ambus]] figure, who is cast in the same white plastic as Ultra Magnus's white parts and features more light and dark green paint operations on his torso than the original release, both of which are considerably darker and more saturated than the original's lighter, "pearly" green paint operations.

:Ultra Magnus was released as part of 5-pack with [[Arcee (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Arcee]], [[Springer (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Autobot Springer]], [[Kup (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Sergeant Kup]], and [[Blurr (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Blurr]]. The set also included a recreation of the theatrical poster for the 1986 movie. In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, but was only available via the company's website, never sold in stores. It was also released in Singapore, although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not. In Canada, it was available via the Canadian [[Walmart]] website but never found in stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was available via [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and the website. In Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiaries of both [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés, supposedly also only available online. In Germany, it was available via retailer Real and specialty store Rappelkiste Ahlen, also only available online.
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes UltraMagnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''

:A retool of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Alt-Modes|Optimus Prime]] with a new head and chest, Ultra Magnus is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a truck when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first collection of the toyline.

:The original version of the mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alt-Modes|Nemesis Prime]].
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===''Titans Return''===
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[[File:TitansReturntoy-UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The smallest Soldier who ever lived!]]
*'''Leinad & Arcee''' / '''Ultra Magnus''' (Special Edition, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Generations|Leinad]] Titan Master, Ultra Magnus Titan Master, guns

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Ultra Magnus is a redeco/retool of ''Titans Return'' Titan Master [[Fangry (G1)#Generations|Fangry]] with a new Titan Master head, and he is a solo [[Titan Master]] included with [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Arcee]], a redeco/retool of [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Blurr]]. The Titan Master in robot mode is themed after the original toy's inner robot figure, while his head mode face is based on the armored Magnus head. The set debuted at [[HasCon 2017]] before a later release at [[New York Comic Con]] 2017 and a standard release<ref>[http://io9.gizmodo.com/hasbros-own-convention-will-sell-you-a-giant-transforme-1797331311 Hasbro's Own Convention Will Sell You a Giant Transformer That Actually Charges Your Phone]</ref> at [[Toys"R"Us]]. Like [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#TRCOV|Rodimus Prime]], [[Thunderwing (G1)#Titans Return|Thunderwing]], and [[Scorponok (G1)#Generations|Scorponok]], Ultra Magnus also features a die-cast Titan Master torso and head mode face.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Leader-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|It comes with a white Magnus cab that ''isn't an Optimus redeco?'' Time to channel ''Unsolved Mysteries'', with [[Robert Stack]]!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S13'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-07'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[February 23]], 2019'''
**''Hidden message code'': '''FORGEOFSOLUS'''
**''Accessories'': "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Leader Class figures, Ultra Magnus transforms from a robot to a car carrier truck inspired by his ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|incarnation]] and back! The most notable feature of this toy is that the trailer transforms into the Magnus Armor and combines with the Voyager-sized inner robot to form the super robot mode, making this the first official mainline representation of the armor since Magnus's original toy back in 1986. Ultra Magnus also features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. He includes five weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. His "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector" is silver in painted samples at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2018|SDCC 2018]], Hasbro's stock renders, and [[stock photography]], while [[TakaraTomy]] stock photography (to the right) shows it in red with silver highlights. The final blaster is molded in red and painted silver, except for the grip which is left as bare red plastic. Though his two black blasters continue the ''Robots in Disguise'' Ultra Magnus homage, mirroring the detailing placed just behind Magnus's cab, their hexagonal tips resemble that of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]]'s Super Mode leg cannons, a comparison strengthened by the stock photos using the black blasters as leg mounted cannons.

:The inner robot, while still resembling Optimus Prime in general appearance, is a different mold from ''Siege'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]].

:As with the redecoes/retools of the mold below, this Ultra Magnus is ''not'' designed to hitch Deluxe/Legends Class cars due to how the trailer is designed, though you can mount one of them (albeit not securely) on top of it. When installing the shoulder armors, do not thoroughly insert the Magnetic Inducer Launchers beforehand, as it can prevent the pieces from being fully inserted. This can be prevented if you do not install them first or slightly insert the pieces during assembly.

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:Netflix-WFC-Ultra-Magnus-Rung-Spoiler-Pack.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|[[Play-Doh|Fun to play with, not to eat.]]]]
*'''Spoiler Pack''' (Leader Unboxing, [[2020]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''WFC-08'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[December 19]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces, 2 "Fire Blasts", 3 [[energon cube]]s, [[Play-Doh|compound]]
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Promoting the ''Siege'' season of the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Leader Unboxing set contains a slathered redeco of ''Siege'' Leader Ultra Magnus, plus some extras that beef up the price (including the translucent pink "[[Rung (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Battlefield Rung]]" and a compound in which a buyer can dig to reveal energon cubes).

:The Cybertronian text on the package reads "BATTLEFIELD RUNG", while the 'spoiler' text inside features a Decepticon-themed quote: "I ULTRA MAGNUS / IN GOOD FAITH / HEREBY SURRENDER / TO YOU" and an Autobot-themed one: "THIS CAN ONLY / MEAN ONE THING / [[Ultra Magnus Dies!!|ULTRA MAGNUS IS DEAD]]". These are direct quotes that refer to Ultra Magnus's decision and its consequences in the [[Siege episode 2|second]] and [[Siege episode 4|fourth]] episode of the ''Siege'' chapter, respectively. It is noteworthy that the black gradients are meant to represent his final moments in the ''Siege'' cartoon. The included Rung also has a striking resemblance to the [[Alpha Trion Protocols]]. While the set does not include the cloak Magnus sported in the second episode, the cloak from ''[[Studio Series]]'' ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SS34|Megatron]] can be used as a decently accurate stand-in if one wishes.

:This set is a shared exclusive between online retailers and [[Walmart]] in Canada and the USA, and in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive. The Japanese release is packaged in a standard windowed box. The set also found its way into numerous discount retailers, often at a steep deduction to its price tag.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Leader Ultra Magnus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|ER Prime forgot to bleach his colors before the photoshoot, so they had to get a new guy for the pictures.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, February [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K20'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-11'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 31]], 2021
**''Accessories'': "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 missile launchers, 7 armor pieces
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Leader Class toys, Ultra Magnus is a retool of the above ''Siege'' toy to better resemble his G1 character model and grant him an Earthly vehicle mode, transforming from robot to car carrier truck. Like the ''Siege'' version, the figure is composed of the truck cab, which transforms into the inner robot, and the trailer, which transforms into the armor for the main robot. The wheels, Magnus Armor head, two chest pieces, shoulders, side car-carrier panels, crotch, core-body chest, back, and rear-end have been changed to more closely resemble Ultra Magnus's original "Generation 1" cartoon appearance in both modes. As such, his cab and trailer are more separate, lengthening the truck mode, although the two halves cannot swivel independently from one another. The retooling compromises the vehicle mode in three ways: the cab stands forward of the trailer section, leaving the fists of the robot mode exposed; two pegs of the trailer roof no longer reach or tab into the top of the cab; and the shoulder turrets, shortened from the Siege version, no longer attach to the underside of the trailer, resulting in a floppy connection between cab and trailer. The cab retooling also limits the backward hip movement in his core body and the waist in his main body (though the latter can be worked around with the back's sliding rail).

:The front end of Ultra Magnus's trailer also features small molded details shaped like the Autobot [[insignia]] to be placed to better replicate his [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]] model and his [[#Generation 1|original toy]], although there is no Autobot symbol present. Ultra Magnus has a similarly blank spot on his right shoulder for an Autobot sigil, but no sigil exists.

:His "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector" remains the same, though his missile launchers are differently molded, and he lacks the leg-mounted "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers". While the armor parts are still compatible with the original ''Siege'' inner robot, the front torso armor cannot clip into place due to the distance of both the tabs and holes.

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

:Hasbro stock photography is mistransformed; the inner Magnus robot has the truck mode's front bumper left slid down and the torso slid forward, while the armored robot form has the waist plate left in the configuration used for his standard robot form. Both truck modes have the torso piece of the cab slid back instead of all the way forward. The CGI renders on the back of the box do not have these mistakes, though his armored robot chest is missing red.

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===''Premium Finish''===
[[File:Premium-finish-siege-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|350px|Autobot City, home of dirty bathwater.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, [[December 29]], [[2021]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF WFC-03 / PFGR 03'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GE-03'''
**''Accessories'':"RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces

:As part of the third wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|''Premium Finish'']]'' subline, Ultra Magnus is a detailed redeco of the [[#WFC-S13|Siege]] mold, featuring more paint applications that represent his appearance in [[War for Cybertron: Siege|''Transformers: War For Cybertron: Siege'']] and with the same weapons as the aforementioned mold. Alongside sporting a dark grey paint scheme instead of white (or white & grey), his Shoulder Pylons are now cracked. He may have stiff limbs, and his legs may not connect when transforming him into truck mode.
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:Behold Galvatron Ultra Magnus.JPG|thumb|200px|Soapimus Prime.]]{{anchor|Behold}}
* '''Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack''' (Leader Class, 2022)
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Ultra Magnus was released as a non-transforming and immobile [[Slug figure|minifigure]], barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the "Unicron Companion Pack" that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#BeholdGalvatron|"reformatting" version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-Commander-Class-86-21-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|350px|Ready to ''shoulder'' great burdens.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Commander Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-21'''
:*''Accessories'': rifle, "emergency shuttle" blaster, 2 missile launchers, 2 antennae, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#SS86UltraMagnus|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Fire Blast effect]]s, "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" backdrop (2nd version)
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name=SDCC2023>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBqMyy6HYxE San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Generations panel recording] at the "Memo's collection" YouTube channel</ref>

:'86 Ultra Magnus is the first Commander Class figure in the ''[[Studio Series]]'' line. One factor in this choice was that his function was "[[City Commander]]" in his the [[#The Transformers|original toy's]] bio.<ref name=SDCC2023/> He is based directly on his appearance in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', with most of his surface detailing based on his [[#MP22|''Masterpiece'' figure]]. Unlike all of the Magnus figures released in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' before him, this Ultra Magnus does not have an "inner robot", instead transforming directly from armored [[robot mode]] to car carrier truck in the name of [[Show-accuracy|movie-accuracy]]. Unlike his ''Combiner Wars'' figure, the truck cab is designed to be separated from the trailer without disassembly. Despite the [[instructions]] depicting otherwise, it is advised to detach the truck cab from the trailer before transforming the latter, as the truck cab is prone to falling off while handling it. His head antennae are packed separately in the box.

:As a Commander Class figure, Magnus has a notably high range of movement, including articulated fingers with separate index fingers. Similarly to ''Studio Series'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]], his limbs can also be removed from his body to replicate his death at the hands of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s. Unlike Kup, however, his joints secure via ''Combiner Wars''-style (but not compatible) spring-backed locks rather than 5mm connections. He also has spring-loaded chest doors that spring out when the "T"-shaped armor piece is flipped up. Inside his chest is a molded chamber for the included Matrix of Leadership accessory, which is the same size as ''Studio Series'' {{'}}86 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Hot Rod]]'s, meaning he's only really capable of holding it by gripping it with one finger from each hand. Out of the box, the Matrix is installed in his chest upside-down, but it can be plugged in in its proper orientation as well. It is also upside-down in the instructions and packaging, the latter of which amusingly makes it look like the Matrix can launch out of his chest. Untabbing the red panels on his shoulders allows Magnus to use his transformation hinges as butterfly joints to hold the Matrix in front of him.

:In addition to the expected shoulder/trailer-mounted missile launchers, Magnus includes two guns: one is based on his main rifle, and the other is based on the blaster Magnus uses after his emergency shuttle crash-lands on [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]; both can peg into slots on Magnus's back or on the trailer. He also includes yellow-and-gray redecos of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' [[Omega Supreme (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Omega Supreme]]'s blast effects, which can be pegged into either of the two blasters or the [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] on his shoulders, again to mimic his death scene. Alternatively, aside from the three tip pieces, you can take any combination of the other four blast effects and plug them in between the red missiles and shoulder launchers to create a firing effect. As with other ''Studio Series'' figures, he includes a backdrop display, with his depicting the Autobot shuttles fleeing from the second assault on Autobot City.

:The instructions omit two steps. First, the blue flaps on the sides of his chest need to be opened in order to fold the cab roof out, and then folded back in. Second, there's no mention or indication that the cab is on a slide and that it should be pulled forward to give it articulation in vehicle mode.

:''Studio Series'' Magnus's trailer is specifically designed for him, with a unique connector joint that prevents it from hitching onto other Optimus or Magnus figures' vehicle modes. Magnus's trailer is also capable of carrying up to three [[Autobot Cars|Deluxe Class cars]], with enough room left over to fit in one [[Mini-Vehicle|Core Class car]]; in a nod to a [[:File:TFTM-SideswipeRedAlertTracks.jpg|cut sequence from the film]] (and several [[1986]] toy [[commercial]] animations), this feature was demonstrated at Magnus's debut with the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' figures for [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Sideswipe]], [[Tracks (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Tracks]], and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Red Alert]].

:The outward shoulder hinges can be loose on some copies, unable to support the weight of the arm when holding accessories. The arms can sometimes come apart at the shoulder pylon hinge if it is rotated backwards without holding the shoulder together.

:There have been numerous reports of the clear plastic neck socket of the head to have a crack. <ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/check-your-studio-series-86-ultra-magnus-cracked-neck-socket.1266513/#:~:text=TFXProtector%20said:%20%E2%86%91-,...they%20have%20*GOT*%20to%20stop%20using%20translucent,ll%20stick%20with%20my%20Siege.]</ref>

:''Studio Series'' Ultra Magnus was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2023|San Diego Comic-Con]] on [[July 20]], 2023, with pre-orders going live on [[August 24]]. Magnus first appeared at Netherlands retailer TF Robots in early [[September]].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwzqol4MiF3/ SS86 Magnus First Retail, TF Robots Instagram]</ref>

:Ultra Magnus was reissued in [[2025]].

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CvsUQerueu_/ Designer commentary on ''Studio Series'' Ultra Magnus from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''
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===''Swapticons''===
[[File:Magswap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus / Optimus Prime''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>

: ''[[Swapticons]]'' Ultra Magnus is a small, rectangular figure that transforms into the back half of a truck. Using a coupling mechanism with the head, he can be combined with the packed in [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Optimus Prime]], though it's compatible with every other figure in the line for a multitude of combinations. His side panels/arms are on a hinge, allowing them to swing outward while his head can swivel. His face is a sticker that wraps all the way around his head.

:This mold was also used to make [[Clench (G1)#Swapticons|Clench]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Autobot Hound]].
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTPUltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|350px|Perfect for those who were upset that ''Studio Series 86'' Magnus didn't have an inner robot!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Ultra Magnus, Autobot Bumper VS Horri-Bull, Nemesis Prime ''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#LegacyG1UniverseDeluxe|Matrix of Leadership]], 2 blasters, 2 smokestacks, energy axe
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DKs27XGM0s8/ Design notes] on ''Age of the Primes'' Ultra Magnus from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>

:''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Ultra Magnus is a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#LegacyUnited|G1 Universe Optimus Prime]], once again depicting his original toy's inner robot form. He features "PVC rubber" {{sic}} tires on all six wheels. His tires read "CYBERTRON RADIAL 275/80 R22",<ref>The "275/80 R22" notation on the tires means the tire is 275mm thick, the height is 80% of the thickness, has radial construction, and fits a 22 inch rim</ref> referencing the fictional "[[Cybertronian Radial]]" brand used by ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]''.

:Ultra Magnus retains all four of the original mold's accessories. The two blasters are now painted white, and the energon axe is a deep blue like the one included with the ''Masterpiece'' MP-02 Ultra Magnus toy. The tolerances for the axe's [[5 mm post]] has been corrected, resulting in a much more secure grip. His Matrix accessory is cast in clear plastic but painted silver and blue, making it resemble the [[Origin Matrix#Timelines|Origin Matrix]]. It can store in Magnus' chest via a 5 mm port on its backside, but he cannot actually hold it in any other way. Additionally, his smokestacks are removable and can be held as weapons, though the shape of his forearms means they do not sit particularly well in his hands. The blasters and axe can store on his truck bed. His axe has nowhere to store in robot mode, and he only has one port on his back to store one of the blasters (unless you use the ones on his calves, but that looks a little silly). However, it is possible to peg his smokestacks into the ports on his calves upside down and peg the blasters into the shoulder ports instead, which allows them to be stored without impeding his knee articulation.

:He was only available as part of a box set alongside [[Bumper (G1)#Age of the Primes|Bumper]], [[Horri-Bull#Age of the Primes|Horri-Bull]] and [[Nemesis Prime (Animated)#Age of the Primes|Nemesis Prime]], which was made available for pre-order on [[June 6]], [[2025]].

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DKs27XGM0s8/ Designer commentary on ''Age of the Primes'' Ultra Magnus from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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===''Missing Link''===
[[File:MissingLinkUltraMagnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (March 28 [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''C-10'''
:*''Accessories'': "Super Blaster Gun"/"Laser Gun" rifle, large robot head, "Protector Machine" chest plate, [[Deerstalker]], [[Matrix]], 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles, Future clothed figure

:To commemorate the 10th release in the line, ''[[Missing Link]]'' Ultra Magnus is the largest figure yet, being a direct recreation of [[#The Transformers|his Generation 1 toy]], marking the 40th anniversary of its release. It harkens back to the inception of ''Missing Link'' by including a slight [[retool]] of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Convoy]] as the inner robot,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=「ミッシングリング」シリーズ第1弾として「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」が2024年2月に発売されましたが、こちらの商品を開発する段階では「ウルトラマグナス」の構想はありませんでした。 しかし、「ミッシングリンク」シリーズが好調なことで、記念すべき10体目のタイミングで大型商品を用意したいと思いました。 そこで、C-01のコンボイ部分を活用できる「ウルトラマグナス」が最適ではないかとなり採用されました。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> with modified knees that can bend forward and feet that can bend back to facilitate brand-new leg articulation in the combined mode, intended to emulate the toy's original [[package art]] pose.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=脚部に関しては、オリジナル版でもほぼ動かせない状態でしたが、「これをどうにかして当時のボックスアートのポーズを取らせたい」と思い、膝部分は板状のパーツだったのですが、ここに90度曲がるようにクラッチ関節を入れた上で可動するように入れています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> He also has rotation at the neck and shoulders, opening hands, outward leg movement and ankle tilts.

:As is typical for ''Missing Link'', most of his original [[sticker]] details are now sculpted in and picked out using metallic [[paint operation]]s—including the unique inner robot details for the first time since the original toy! He also comes with non-firing ([[for safety reasons]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=ミサイルの発射ギミックに関しては、「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」では採用しておりましたが、「ミッシングリンク」がシリーズ化するにあたり安全基準も考慮して、「スプリングによるミサイルの発射はしない」形で統一しまして、今回のミサイルも発射ギミックはありませんが、イメージ遊びをするためにつけ外しが可能となっています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref>) missiles on a [[sprue]], and small modifications have been made in deference to [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original cartoon]]: in Ultra Magnus' case, the missile launchers can now peg onto the sides of the trailer, rather than just the front.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=また、アニメ設定で、ビークルモード時にミサイル発射装置はキャリアカーの前部左右に装着されていました。オリジナル版では前面に搭載することはできたのですが、横に着けることができませんでした。 「ミッシングリンク」では横に着けるためのジョイントを付け、アニメイメージに近いシルエットを再現することができます。 まるで「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」をオリジナルとしてアニメに反映されたかのような作りを意識しました。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> A new hatch allows the included [[Matrix of Leadership]] (this time in [[vacuum metallizing|chrome]] silver) to be accessed in combined mode, as seen in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=はい。マトリクスが付属し、こちらの収納に関しても「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」にあったギミックを引き継いでいる形となっております。 一方で「ウルトラマグナス」は白いコンボイ型ロボットの胸部から合体する方式のため、オリジナル版では劇中で見られたロボットモードでのマトリクスの取り換えができない構造でした。 今回、胸部部分のプロテクターを外して、内側の赤いアーマー部分が手前に開くようになっておりまして、さらにC-01のキャビンに当たる胸部を開くことで胸部のマトリクスチャンバーにアクセスすることができます。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> The asymmetrical mounting points for the missile launchers have been addressed by including movable pegs on the launchers themselves, allowing them to sit level in robot mode.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=細かいところですが、オリジナル版では腕部が中央部で合体してカーモードの上段部分になっています。そのため、ロボットモード時に開いて腕部を構成するのですが、両肩に装着するミサイル発射装置の付け根が段違いになっておりまして、左右で位置が互い違いになっています。 この部分が気になっていまして、それを「ミッシングリンク」では高さが揃えられるようにしております。 ミサイル発射装置の方に可動式のジョイントを設けまして片側を高く設定することで、左右の位置を合わせることができます。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> Again as standard for the line, he also restores several major features from the original ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy that were dropped for its ''Transformers'' release—including, for the first time ever, a restoration of the "Powered Buggy" in the form of new character [[Deerstalker]], who now sports an all-in-one transformation with no [[partformer|partforming]]. The three wheels allowing the combined chestplate and helmet to roll have also been restored, and the vehicle can be augmented with [[Fire Blast effect]]s (not included) thanks to the re-addition of [[3 mm post]]s on the tips of the helmet's antennae.

:Carried forward from ''Missing Link'' [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Sunstreaker]], Ultra Magnus also includes a ''teeny-tiny'' [[Diaclone|Dianaut]] figure, this time with a white color scheme seemingly based on [[:File:Hm35 witwickys goodbye.jpg|the clothes some humans wore]] starting from season 3 of the cartoon. Naturally, he can sit in Deerstalker's driver seat, the chestplate vehicle, or in Ultra Magnus's cab if the Matrix is removed.

:In acknowledgement of the fact that all G1 Ultra Magnus samples will have suffered [[photodegradation]] in the 40 years since its release, this toy's blue parts were pushed towards a slightly more vibrant hue to try and approximate how it might have looked at the time.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=カラーリングの水色部分に関しましては、40年近く前のオリジナル版が現在退色していると思われ、残っているサンプルも黄変している部分もありますので、「当時はこういう青だったはずだ」という推測のもと少し鮮やかめに設定しています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> Where the original '80s toy had the entire helmet sculpted as a single piece, the ''Missing Link'' version molds it as two pieces to allow for more precise paintwork.<ref> {{citesocial|quote=あとは、塗分けの為に別パーツ化している部分もありまして、例えばヘルメットパーツは一体成型でしたが、「ミッシングリンク」ではより精密に塗装するために分割して塗装してから組み立てる工程で作られています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> All of the [[die-cast]] construction of the '80s toy is carried forward, and the armor has been reinforced with new die-cast parts.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=そうですね。「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」と同様の部位に使用されています。また、外側のアーマー部分に関しても、オリジナル版ではダイキャストが使われていないのですが、今回補強もかねてダイキャストが使用されています。特に胸部の赤い部分にダイキャストを使用して、強度を上げています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref>

::*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/c-10 Official TakaraTomy website of ''Missing Link'' Ultra Magnus]

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==Notes==
[[File:TrasformerSuperBuggy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The child custody battle was a long and painful process.]]
*The ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy that would become Magnus—called "Powered Convoy"—came in a couple different varieties. Aside from the version that was eventually turned into "Movie Preview" Magnus, there was a "chrome" version that used a lighter gray outer plastic and chromed the central body/lower ramps of the trailer unit. This version was also available in a multi-pack with a red version of the toy which would become [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Toys|Mirage]], and the black version of the toy which would become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Toys|Sideswipe]]. (Decades later, the red and blue Magnus would inspire the character [[Delta Magnus]] while the black Sideswipe would be used as [[Deep Cover#Toys|Deep Cover]]).

*All versions of the ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy came with a red "Powered Buggy" (パワードバギー) partner-robot that transformed from futuristic buggy (with a space for a Diaclone pilot) to robot and could also use the large rifle in either mode. Why this was excised from the ''Transformers'' incarnation is unknown. The Italian ''[[Trasformer]]'' line by [[GiG]], however, ''did'' release the vehicle as the "Super Buggy" on its own. Eventually, this module would be named [[Powerdrive]].

*White redecos of Optimus Prime toys that ''look'' like Ultra Magnus, but which surprisingly aren't, include ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#STTWhite|Convoy (White)]], ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sport Label]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#marine|Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version]], and ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Music Label|Convoy —playing iPod speaker—]] (though it was actually made from the Ultra Magnus version of the mold), ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Polar Assault Team Optimus Prime]], ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#TakaraTomy BeCool line|BeCool]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GarbageTruck|Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)]], ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]], and ''au x Transformers'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#InfobarANNIN|INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)]] .
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*[http://www.diaclone.net/orid/dia057/index.html Diaclone Powered Convoy at Diaclone.net (Japanese-language site)]

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Diakron

2025-12-12T16:54:52Z

Repersonne: /* Notes */

[[File:DiakronLogo.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Now, is that a rising sun or a setting sun?]]
Released in [[1983]], '''''Diakron''''' was a small toyline sold directly by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in the [[United States of America|United States]]. It is notable for essentially being a direct port of Takara's ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline, and featured several toys that would, mere months later, be released as ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' by [[Hasbro]].

Following the establishment of Takara's partnership with Hasbro, ''Diakron'' ceased production. It was functionally replaced by ''[[Kronoform]]'', an American toyline from Takara that featured ''Diaclone'' and ''[[Microman]]'' toys which were not released as ''Transformers''.

==Story==
The ''Diakron'' story, as related by a catalog:

''Welcome to the futuristic world of the Diakron, where Diakron commanders go on secret missions to protect their civilization against enemies. To disguise their movements, the Diakron commanders ride in special vehicles that magically change shape and transform into robot warriors, space ships, lunar landers and more!''

==Toyline==
[[File:Diakron Catalog.jpg|upright=2.5|thumb|It is 1983, and the future is … Renaissance-era perspective.]]

The ''Diakron'' toyline consisted of:

'''Robot/Cars of the Future'''

*DK-1 — The ''Diakron'' red deco was changed to yellow for release as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Toys|Sunstreaker]]. The red deco was used as inspiration for [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]] and the red [[Sunstreaker clone]]s.
*DK-2 — The ''Diakron'' black deco was changed to red for release as [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Toys|Ironhide]]. The original deco was later released as "[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#black|Ironhide Protect Black]]" and was used as inspiration for ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Ironhide (SG)|Ironhide]] and [[DK-2 Guard]].
*DK-3 — While the blue deco imported for ''Diakron'' went unused, the ''Diaclone'' black deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Toys|Trailbreaker]]. The blue ''Diakron'' version was used as inspiration for ''Shattered Glass'' [[Trailbreaker (SG)|Trailbreaker]] and [[DK-3 Breaker]].

'''Power Dashers''' 
The Power Dashers were released with minor changes in ''Transformers'' as the [[Powerdasher]]s. Each was released in the American market solely as "Powerdasher," and the ''Transformers'' characters did not receive individual names until reclaiming their ''Diakron'' designations in [[2013]] ([[Cromar]]) and [[2015]] ([[Zetar (G1)|Zetar]] and [[Aragon]]).

*Cromar — Released with minor changes as "Powerdasher." Also released under the name "Sky Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe.
*Zetar — Released with minor changes as "Powerdasher." Also released under the name "Drill Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe.
*Aragon — Released with minor changes as "Powerdasher." Also released under the name "F-1 Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe.

'''Multi-Force 14 Robot''' — The ''Diaclone'' Gats Blocker toy, later homaged with an [[Gats Blocker Autobot|unnamed comic background character]]

==Notes==
*When the molds for Aragon, Cromar, and Zetar were originally released as ''Diaclone'' toys, they were given the group name "Dashers". In the ''Diakron'' toyline, this had become "Power Dashers". By the time the molds were released in the Transformers toyline, the two words had fused into "Powerdashers".
*The uncharacteristically creative names of the Powerdashers do not actually originate with ''Diakron'' at all, but rather [[Joustra]]'s [[Joustra#Joustra Diaclone|French iteration]] of the ''Diaclone'' franchise.
*[[DK-2 Guard]] and [[DK-3 Breaker]] have their ''Diakron'' IDs as prefixes to their ''Transformers'' toy names in a rather blunt homage.

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Nova Prime

2025-12-09T17:04:01Z

Repersonne: /* Legacy */

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:''Nova Prime is a [[Transformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Novaprime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Furmanism|Ahead, hovering, like some vast, predatory bird...]]]]
'''Nova Prime''' was the predecessor to [[Nominus Prime]]. Once the elite soldier '''Nova Major''', he led the unification of a divided [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], ascending to leadership of his people. An expansionist and a supremacist, Nova Prime believed that [[Transformer]]s were the greatest among all life forms and that they should bring their glory to the myriad of lesser races throughout the universe.

After being sucked into the [[Dead Universe]], Nova was chosen to be the host for [[Darkness (G1)|the Darkness]], an otherworldly counterpart of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] which worked by transforming the inhabitants of the Dead Universe into [[Zombie|undead wielders of anti-life]]. Upon merging, Nova was reborn as the sinister and extremely powerful '''Nemesis Prime'''. He now sees it as his mission to fulfil the Darkness' imperative by expanding the Dead Universe's hold into the living realm.

Nemesis may seem to hold sway over both his troops and the Darkness, but nothing could be further from the truth. The powerful [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] sees the Darkness as his rightful inheritance. And then, there is the fear. The fear that the Darkness has more in common with the Matrix than Nemesis is comfortable with. He feels he has earned this power, and isn't willing to see it follow its natural path. It is for this reason he must eliminate Optimus Prime. And it is for this reason he fears to face his successor.

{{bigquote|Nova was forever seeking, forever testing the limits of science and faith. He had a certain moral...ambiguity about the Cybertronian ideal.|[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]|"[[Spotlight: Optimus Prime]]"}}

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Escalation issue 6|''Escalation'' #6]]}}

{{quote|'''I AM THE LEGACY OF PRIMUS!'''|Nova Prime|"[[Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things]]"}}

[[File:TheCrucible NovaMajorEucryphia.jpg|thumb|upright=2.4]]
Long ago in [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron's]] past, there was a [[First Cybertronian Civil War|great war]] (no, not [[Great War (G1)|that one]]) and Nova Major fought for his tribe's leader [[Prima]]. Ten million years ago, Prima flew the coop and Nova was left as the last soldier standing at the Siege of the [[Citadel of Light]] until [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] arrived out of the wilderness. The two fought against the beast hordes and drove them back, turning the siege into a by-word for courage. [[Alpha Trion]], the last Prime on the planet, was the one who brought them together in the hope that they could end the war.

Realizing the Primes were gone, Nova went out and united the tribes (starting with [[Rhinox (BW)|the beasts]]) to create a unified Cybertronian society, one for all Cybertronians and where everyone would be "[[functionism|in their place]]." Trion later claimed that this did not sound sinister at the time.

[[File:PrimusAllGoodThings-introdump.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|"I, '''Nova Prime''', stand ready to use my '''homage''' powers to enforce a pleasing '''metafictionality!'''"]]

With Trion's blessing, Nova took the mantle of Prime. {{storylink|The Crucible}} With the war over, he and his closest friends and advisors Galvatron, [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]], and [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] went on a quest in Cybertron's underground, hoping to rediscover the lost principles of their gods, the [[Guiding Hand]]. Nova found the Hand's old home: [[Crystal City]], with its guardian [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. Omega joined Nova's crew and they worked to bring about the legendary [[Golden Age]]. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}}

Soon, Nova's ambition grew and he secretly began planning the [[Expansion]], the Cybertronian conquest of the universe. Obsessed with the Hand's prophecy that "[['Til all are one|all shall be one]]", he intended to enslave all other lifeforms in order to "free" them from their individual wills and make them part of something greater—Nova's empire. He formed the [[Primal Vanguard]] for off-world peacekeeping and began work on the first ''[[Ark (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Ark]]'', claiming it was meant for trade and exploration when it was in truth the first step of the Expansion. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} However, his plans hit a snag when [[Vector Sigma]]'s flow of new [[spark]]s began to cease. Fearing that his Expansion would be impossible with a limited population of Cybertronians at his disposal, Nova had a team of scientists led by [[Solomus|Tyrest]] tap into the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and use its power to create new life, a process that was covered up as a "population augmentation program" that made use of [[Reproduction#2005 IDW continuity|"spark splicing"]]. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}} {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}} Nova Prime also wished to evolve Cybertronians in preparation for their destiny as rulers of the universe, and against Omega's wishes, he had Jhiaxus re-engineer [[Pretender Monster|six Transformers]] to be able to [[Combiner|combine]] into a being of higher intellect and strength, in hopes of uncovering the secret of [[Nexus Prime]]'s [[Enigma of Combination]]. However they were driven mad by the merging, and they devolved into [[Monstructor (G1)|a monster]] that tore through Crystal City before they were stopped. Nova didn't care about the destruction though, feeling the city had outlived its usefulness. {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} {{storylink|The Crucible}}

[[File:DarkCybertron1 NovaOrdersEntryIntoDU.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|Their "Prime Directive" is the literal opposite of [[Star Trek]]'s.]]
Nova Prime and his closest comrades boarded the ''Ark'' to enact the Expansion, making their way to the [[Benzuli Expanse]] where they discovered a portal to the [[Dead Universe]]. Seeing it as just ''another'' universe to conquer, Nova ordered the ship to pass through, not worried at all by the fact that the portal itself was pulling them in. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} The ship never reappeared and the crew was presumed dead, but Nova's aggressive intentions never came to light, and the Transformers honored his memory with a statue. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} The Matrix he once carried remained on Cybertron, hidden in the [[Underworld|Undergrid]] {{storylink|Transformation (issue)|Transformation}}, with a fake one (that everyone believed was real) left behind for his successor, [[Nominus Prime]]. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} Meanwhile, his population expansion had left Cybertron with energon shortages and caused an outburst of racism, complete with a period of apartheid, against the constructed Transformers created by his spark splicing program. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}}

[[File:Escalation6 OptimusNemesisInfraspace.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|[[Lightbright (G1)|Lite-Brite]], Lite-Brite, make a face to glow at night!]]
The Prime was thought dead but countless years later, when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] downloaded himself into [[infraspace]] to survive an attack from [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], he sensed the presence of Nova Prime... and was filled with an incredible sense of dread. {{storylink|Escalation issue 6|Escalation #6}} These feelings led Optimus Prime to seek information from Omega Supreme, and shared with him his belief that Nova might still be alive, and his feelings of dread. In turn, Omega told Optimus of Nova's story, and later learned of Monstructor. Optimus was left with the knowledge that the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] lineage had been corrupt from the start, and it gave the Autobot leader something to ponder about. {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}}

It was later learned that Optimus Prime's assessment was right: Nova Prime was still functioning, though in a strange half-dead state in the [[Dead Universe]], and was now the fearsome figure known as Nemesis Prime, powered by the almighty mind-altering anti-Matrix, the [[Darkness (G1)|Darkness]], which ruled the Dead Universe. His grand plan, the Expansion, was now intended to merge the Dead Universe with the real one, allowing him to both return home at long last ''and'' direct the merged universe into a new, more ''ordered'' era.

[[File:Jhiaxusnemesisprimedevastation.jpg|thumb|Not even a toy yet and he's already got a [[black redeco]].]]
He already had an outpost and minions on [[Gorlam Prime]], ready to direct his coming Expansion. He had [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] captured by [[Sports Car Patrol|some of his minions]] and programmed {{storylink|Spotlight: Nightbeat}} to assassinate Optimus Prime at a set time, {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} as he subconsciously knew the Darkness would behave like the Matrix and jump from him to Optimus if given the chance. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

With that secured, Nemesis Prime decided that the Expansion was ready to begin. He dispatched [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in a mission to secure [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], kill the Autobots guarding him, and bring the [[Pretender]] to the Dead Universe. Galvatron secured Thunderwing, but spared the Autobots, viewing it as a small rebellion against Nova. {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}} After observing the [[Reaper]]s about to destroy [[Earth]], he ordered Galvatron there to stop them, since the Earth was part of their expansion plan. {{storylink|Devastation issue 3|Devastation #3}} Galvatron performed his task well, but Prime remarked to Jhiaxus that he was aware that Galvatron had his own agendas and secrets. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

After [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] secured the [[Nega-Core]] and activated its guardian, Nemesis Prime initiated the Expansion with the rest of the [[Dead Universe]] crew. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}}

Nemesis Prime was found by Jhiaxus on the remains of the ''Ark'', thinking back on old times and planning for the future. Upon receiving the latest intelligence on both Cyclonus and Nightbeat, he dismissed the former and requested Jhiaxus take care of the Nightbeat situation personally. When Jhiaxus reported Nightbeat's death, Nemesis was unmoved, deciding he would take over Nightbeat's mission and deal with Optimus Prime himself. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}

[[File:DarknessNemesis.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|left|He's an 8.5 on the Kirby Dot Scale!]]
Nemesis Prime attacked the prison facility on [[Garrus-9]] while Optimus Prime was inspecting it. The Autobot defense forces were helpless against him: Nemesis was immune to all their firepower and used his deadly decaying touch to instantly snuff out their lives. Seeing that conflict was futile, Optimus Prime ordered all the defenders to retreat, then faced Nemesis Prime directly. Nemesis gloated about the upcoming Expansion, then revealed to Optimus Prime the nature of the Darkness and channeled it as a weapon against Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}

Unfortunately for Nemesis, the Darkness ''did'' want to leap to Optimus as he had feared, and it would do so if he either used it or touched Optimus. Enraged, Nemesis backed off and resorted to firing a torrent of normal energy. Optimus was able to withstand the blast however, but their fight ended abruptly when Nemesis, distracted by the battle, was shot in the back and killed by Galvatron, as part of his plan to claim the Darkness for himself. Though Optimus Prime soon destroyed the Darkness-infused Galvatron (or so he thought), Optimus remarked that he could not mourn his predecessor, noting that Nova Prime was long dead. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

[[File:HoD3 NemesisPrimeRevealed.jpg|thumb|Now filled with Black Moon clan essence.]]
Nemesis's body was taken back to Cybertron, where [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] took custody of it and began studying it in his lab in hopes of finding out more about the Dead Universe. He eventually came to speculate that Nemesis had not actually perished, but rather, that his life-essence had returned to the Dead Universe. What Brainstorm was ''not'' aware of, however, was the bolt of energy that had leapt from Nemesis's corpse to his own body, leaving him in a living-dead state of his own. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}}

Brainstorm's supposition was proven correct when Nemesis Prime reappeared on the planet [[Dykayra]], emerging from a portal to the Dead Universe to confront Galvatron. His wounds pulsating with dark energy, he now served the greater being of which the Darkness had always been but a small part: the [[D-Void]]. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 3|Heart of Darkness #3}} Apparently seeking to retake the Darkness from Galvatron, Nemesis briefly battled him and his army, brushing off their firepower and destroyed several of Galvatron's minions by devouring their energy. He then mutated into a gigantic, horrible monster, seemingly falling under the D-Void's direct control in the process, and continued the fight against Galvatron. In the end, Galvatron was able to summon his army and force the malformed Nemesis Prime back through the portal, which he then destroyed. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 4|Heart of Darkness #4}}

[[File:FinestHour NovaGalvatronExitMegatron.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|left|"Hey, what's the big idea? Move it, chowdah-head!"{{-}}"''Whoob whoob whoob''!"]]
As it transpired, however, Nemesis had not sought to reclaim the Darkness, but had rather only been used a pawn by D-Void in its attempts to motivate Galvatron into using the Darkness to destroy Cybertron. Following the D-Void's destruction and Galvatron's own consignment to the Dead Universe, Nemesis was at last free of its influence, and reverted to being "Nova Prime" in name and appearance once more. Working with Galvatron, he made contact with Jhiaxus and his old pupil [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] in the living universe, and began an apparent plot to conquer Cybertron and return it to Nova's leadership. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Initially hoping to use the [[space bridge]] of Shockwave's [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]] as transport out of the Dead Universe, {{storylink|Black Metal: Dark Cybertron Chapter 2|Black Metal}} Nova and Galvatron were forced to use Megatron's personal space bridge when that plan faltered. {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} However, as Nova was about to emerge in the living universe, the united forces of [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]]'s Autobots and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s Decepticons attacked Shockwave's lair, and in the chaos, Nova was punched by [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] back into the Dead Universe.

Trapped yet again, Nova Prime directed his rage upon a group of intruders who had entered the Dead Universe while he had been occupied: Orion Pax and his band. {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} Amused with Orion's choice to no longer call himself a Prime, Nova proceeded to mock Cyclonus, claiming that his former crewmate had been nothing but a hanger-on. After [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] broke out of the containment field Nova had sealed the group in, Nova destroyed his protective forcefield generator, allowing the Autobot to be consumed and disintegrated by the Dead Universe. {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}} Demonstrating his growing ability to manipulate the energies of the Dead Universe, Nova took the remainder of the group to his citadel, where he kept [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]], whom he had been attempting to convert into a living spacebridge. In the energy of his captives' [[spark]]s, Nova Prime finally saw a chance to escape the universe. {{Storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}}

[[File:RID26 my name is optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Blue blazes!]]
However, the prisoners were able to liberate Nightbeat, still under Nova's control after all these years, and he then helped them escape their cage. Confronting them, Nova Prime took the opportunity to challenge his successor to battle once more. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} Nova employed some psychological warfare on Pax, using his control of the Dead Universe to make himself shape-shift into each member of the Prime lineage to mock Orion with its tainted legacy. After Nova became a mirror image of him, Pax sank into temporary despair as Nova began gaining the upper hand. However, [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] delivered a pep talk that got Pax back on his feet, just before being blasted by Nova. Re-accepting his role as Prime and his duty to brighten that dark lineage, Optimus promptly tore Nova's arm off and finally slew his evil predecessor with a punch clear through the villain's chest. Upon expiring, Nova Prime's crumbling body reverted to its natural appearance. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}}

Unfortunately, unbeknownst to Orion, this was exactly what Shockwave had wanted all along; with Nova dead, the Dead Universe's energies were now Shockwave's to control as part of his ''true'' plan to end all life in the universe. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} Nova's corpse had one final use to serve, though: when Optimus's team heard singing emanating from it, they realized that it contained a link back to the living universe, and used the technology of his citadel to convert his body into a space bridge home. They emerged through a portal in Brainstorm's own chest, thanks to his own living-dead link to the Dead Universe. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}}

[[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] later cited Nova Prime—along with [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel]] and [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta]]—as examples of the corrupt lineage of the Primes, to discredit Optimus and sway the opinion of the [[Council of Worlds]]. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}} After being removed from power and receiving a life sentence, Starscream defended his reign of Cybertron to Bumblebee by bringing up Nova Prime trying to destroy the universe multiple times. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}}

====The Functionist Universe====
In an [[Functionist Universe|alternate timeline]] where the [[Functionist Council]] overthrew Nominus Prime and ruled Cybertron, they discovered the truth behind Nova Prime's spark splicing program and declared it heresy. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced|A World Misplaced}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
At some point during Cybertron's history, Nova Prime held the Matrix. When he inherited the talisman, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] glimpsed Nova's spirit along with his other predecessors during a trip through the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]]. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
[[File:Legendscardgame-NovaPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The peace of Nova Prime's rule over Cybertron was shattered by the arrival of a future version of himself named [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. Though Nova Prime rallied [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] in an attempt to quell this future shade, Nemesis Prime triumphed over the Autobots. {{storylink|Prime Evil}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
[[File:Devastation-Nova-Madness.jpg|right|thumb|Insane in the Mainframe]]

Nova Prime was known as the conqueror of the [[Benzuli Expanse]], greatest Autobot to bear the Matrix, and all around great guy. He inspired [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Bad Bots]] to be good and [[Kranix (G1)|Good Bots]] to be better. It was he who led the Mission of Cybertronian Expansion, hoping to create [[Cybertronian colonies|colonies]] on cyberformed planets for future Cybertronians to inhabit, thereby preserving their culture forever.

The mission started out as a tremendous success. The crew would find uninhabited planets and using the [[Ferrotaxis]], a [[Plasma Core]], and the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon Swarm]] aboard Nova Prime's ship, the ''[[Proudstar]]'', a planet could be quickly cyberformed and ready for colonization. After [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]] had been cyberformed, resources began to wane and the ''Proudstar'' made a supply run on a [[Unicron/Generation 1|mysterious planet]]. [[File:Devastation-Nova-Awakens.jpg|left|thumb|Nova Prime is awake, and he's mad you broke all his stuff.]] As the crew resupplied, a darkness fell over them and their ship, causing them to become corrupt and mad. Before the crew left the planet, Nova Prime pointed it in the direction of Cybertron. As the ''Proudstar'' sailed through the galaxy, the darkness began to grow in Nova Prime, with righteous pride, as opposed to once peaceful intentions, beginning to guide his mission. Nova Prime eventually began targeting inhabited planets for cyberforming, wiping out several civilizations. One of these planets was [[Earth]] where, thanks to some sabotage courtesy of a guilt-ridden [[Kranix (G1)|Kranix]], the ''Proudstar'' crashed into the surface and trapped its crew and resources in stasis. Unaware of what had transpired on his fateful mission, the populace of Cybertron declared Nova Prime as missing in action while heralding him as one of the greatest heroes their race had ever produced.

In the late 20th century, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] discovered the ''Proudstar'' and tried to use it to cyberform Earth only for his plot to be foiled by Nova's eventual successor Optimus Prime. Though Optimus had believed the ''Proudstar'' to be offline once again, some unseen power supply still thrummed deep within its bowels and, within a broken [[stasis pod]], reawakened Nova Prime! {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation|Devastation}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Nova-Prime.jpg|thumb|400px|I ''am'' the most powerful Prime!]]
Nova Prime participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a an Epic character who was available in the (last) February Daily Campaign, and could be recruited by collecting 20 Alpha cores, 20 Beta Cores, 20 Omega cores, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Nova Prime.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]

An aggressive seeker of advancement of the Cybertronian race, Nova Prime was one of the [[Thirteen|original Thirteen Primes]]. His behavior led to his sibling [[Vector Prime]] denouncing him as '''the Nemesis'''. Nova Prime observed many realities, frustrated that in none of them did Cybertronians unite to take their rightful place as leaders of the universe. To change destiny, Nova Prime instigated a [[Time rift|Time Vortex]] in one universe to trap the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] in [[1984]], which would gradually unravel the entire fabric of reality, allowing him to conduct his own [[Great Resetting]].

Upon arriving in normal spacetime, Nova Prime retrieved the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] from a slow-time bubble and recruited them to his cause, leaving behind [[Ravage (G1)|others who refused to follow anyone]] but [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{Storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (Earth Wars)|Enemy of My Enemy}} Bringing his new acolytes to [[Unspace|inner space]], Nova Prime maintained the other Decepticons in stasis, instead assigning [[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]] alone to retrieve Sinnertwin's own Megatron, preferably intact. {{storylink|Timeless Champions#Nova Prime|Nova Prime arrival}} The opposition concluded that to stop a Prime's gambit, they would need a Prime's tool, the [[Forge of Solus Prime]]. {{storylink|History Repeating}}

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==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Thrilling-30-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
:''See: [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Toys]]''

:The ''Legends'' game event "[[Prime Evil]]", [[repurposing|repurposes]] the character model of [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|G1 Nemesis Prime]] as the future version of Nova Prime, because the [[:File:TFLegends-NemesisPrime.jpg|Nemesis Prime cards]] available in that event use the same bio as the one we previously got in "[[Nemesis Rising]]", where he was an evil clone of Optimus Prime created by [[Doctor Arkeville]]. We'll just link you to that dude's toy page, rather than reproduce it all here.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-NovaPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|That's weird, this doesn't look anything like Glenn Close.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Nova Prime''' (Deluxe Class, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "[[Fusion cannon|Quantum Fusion cannon]]", "[[G-Metal]] Battle Axe"

: The first of two [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] exclusives for 2015, Nova Prime is a [[redeco]] of that same year's member incentive figure, [[Lio Convoy#Timelines 2|Lio Convoy]]. Both were retooled from ''Thrilling 30'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Deluxe|Orion Pax]] and feature a new head. Nova still comes with the blaster and axe, which can store via a 5mm peg on either side of the vehicle mode. Although not depicted on the instructions, the Quantum Fusion cannon can also peg into the hole on the larger blade of the Energon Axe.

: The foam insert in Nova Prime's box features an extra slot to store either the aforementioned incentive figure Lio Convoy, or the [[BotCon 2015]] customization class exclusive [[Galva Convoy#Timelines|Galva Convoy]], both of whom are featured in the exterior [[package art]].

: This figure officially [[Repurposing|doubles]] as the new Unicron-derived body and identity for ''Shattered Glass'' [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] in the comic arc ''[[Another Light]]'', serving as an inversion of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] being reformatted into [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 animated film]]. This mold was also used to make Galva Convoy.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:LegacyNovaPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Estuans interius! Ira vehementi! '''SEPHIROTH!''']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Nova Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2023]] / [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Armor pieces, 2 missile launchers, laser cannon/truck cannon barrel, 2 front wheels/armguards
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBqMyy6HYxE San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Generations panel recording] at the "Memo's collection" YouTube channel</ref>

:Part of the [[Amazon_(website) | Amazon]]-exclusive ''Pre-Cybertronian War Collection'' imprint, ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]'' Nova Prime is a [[retool]] and [[redeco]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#S40|Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime]], itself an extensive retool of ''Siege'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]], based on Nova's appearance in ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]''. He transforms into a heavily armed futuristic truck.

:Compared to Optimus, Nova has new wings, new shoulders, a new headsculpt, and a new chest, all in "super" mode. He includes all of Optimus's accessories, redecoed into Nova's regular color scheme. Being a retool of the ''Siege'' Magnus/Optimus mold, Nova is compatible with either of the two's armor sets, and Optimus and Magnus likewise are more or less compatible with Nova's armor pieces. The stock images (seen on the right) released after his reveal show a broken sample, where the figure's right ear tip is shown to be broken.

:Like Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime, Nova Prime also features flip-out support struts on the leg armor to compensate for the back's weight. While they're hardly needed since the armor's bulk is heavy enough to support the weight, the pieces also prevent the leg armor from standing flat when folded in.

:Nova Prime was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2023|San Diego Comic-Con]] on [[July 20]], 2023, and went up for pre-order on Amazon the following day, with [[Hasbro Pulse]] also receiving a limited supply of the figure. It was reissued in 2025 at multiple online dealers as well as GameStop in the US.
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==Notes==
[[File:NovaPrime variousmodes.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I would have waited an eternity for this… it’s Nova Prime!]]
* Nova Prime's design began life as an Optimus Prime toy concept that artist [[Don Figueroa]] had drawn for [[Hasbro]], but ultimately went unused. In fact, part of the combined "[[Super Mode]]" concept art was first seen on the [[BotCon 2005]]-exclusive cover for [[Infiltration issue 0|''Infiltration'' #0]] (and the full art was seen in ''[[Spotlight: Optimus Prime]]''). Figueroa credits [[Simon Furman]] for the creation of Nova Prime as a character and reused the unused Optimus Prime design for Nova as he was not aware a new character needed to be designed before receiving the script for ''Spotlight: Optimus Prime'';<ref>{{citesocial|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|quote=Nova was solely a @SimonFurman3 creation, I just simply repurposed a rejected Optimus design I did much earlier because I wasn’t told a new character needed to be created/designed for this issue prior to me receiving the script|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1639697794750619651|year=2023|month=03|day=23}}</ref> given enough time, Figueroa would have made Nova's vehicle mode more Cybertronian.<ref>{{citesocial|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1639753581233606656|quote=If I had advanced notice, I would have given him a more Cybertronian looking vehicle mode, preferably one without Earth looking tires. But I just straight up pulled him out of my portfolio as is (except for the head)|year=2023|month=03|day=23}}</ref> The head design, which had appeared prior as a vision in [[Escalation issue 6|''Escalation'' #6]], is by [[E. J. Su]].<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1639754070713057280|site=Twitter|name=Don Figueroa|quote=The head, btw is based on the one designed by @ejsu28 which appeared as a hologram in an earlier issue|year=2023|month=03|day=25}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
====Nova Prime====
*''Japanese:'' '''Nova Prime''' (ノバプライム ''Noba Puraimu'', ノヴァプライム ''Nova Puraimu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Nova Prime''' (노바 프라임 ''Noba Peulaim'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yào Tiān Wēi''' (耀天威, "Shining Heavenly Might"), '''Xīnghuáng''' (''Earth Wars'', 星皇, "Star Emperor")
*''Russian:'' '''Nova Prime''' (Нова Прайм ''Nova Praym'')

====Nemesis Prime====
*''Japanese:'' '''Nemesis Prime''' (ネメシスプライム ''Nemeshisu Puraimu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhèn Tiān Wēi''' (镇天威, "Suppressing Heavenly Might")

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Onslaught (G1)

2025-12-05T21:17:10Z

Repersonne: /* Age of the Primes */

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:''Onslaught is a [[Decepticon]] [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:MTMTEOnslaught.jpg|upright=2|thumb|''The Combaticons are warring! Onslaught is ROARING! He is one metamorphin' DUDICUS!'']]
'''Onslaught''' (aka '''Combatmaster''') is what you'd call the "hands-off" type. He doesn't enjoy getting his mitts dirty, but instead prefers the thrill of designing battle plans, strategies, and tactics, and then watching his [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] soldiers carry them out. While he typically crafts his strategies to exclude his direct involvement, Onslaught is no coward. When required, he will engage in battle with strength, cunning and earthquaking fury. This darker, more brutish side of Onslaught might lead some [[Decepticon]]s into thinking he has a secret blood-lust stashed away in his circuits. But truth be told, he's really just ticked off that his plans didn't work out the way they were supposed to.

Onslaught can combine with his fellow Combaticons to form [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], who is considerably dumber than Onslaught.

{{bigquote|I beg your pardon?! My strategies are brilliant!|Onslaught to [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]|"[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[S. Marc Jordan]] (English), [[Terry McGovern]] (English, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1"), [[Steve Bulen|Steve Bulin]] (English, "The Rebirth, Part 3"), [[Yū Shimaka|Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese), [[Jin Horikawa]] (Japanese, "The Rebirth")|[[Zhan Che]] (Chinese), [[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1-3"), [[Walter von Hauff]] (German, "Surprise Party"), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, "Starscream's Ghost"), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, "The Rebirth, Part 3"), [[Gerd Rigauer]] (German, ''Generation 2'' dub), [[Hélio Ribeiro]] (Portuguese), [[Orlando Drummond]] (Portuguese, "Starscream’s Brigade" & "B.O.T."), [[Mário Monjardim]] (Portuguese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1"), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3"), [[Henry Djanik]] (European French), [[Francis Lax]] (European French, "Surprise Party" & "The Rebirth, Part 3"), [[Serge Lhorca]] (European French, "Starscream's Ghost"), Unknown (European French, "Aerial Assault" & "Five Faces of Darkness", Parts 1 & 3)}}
[[File:StarscreamsBrigade OnslaughtVortex.jpg|left|upright=1.35|thumb|"Heave! Next time, Vortex, ''chew'' your food!"]]
Onslaught was one of the five [[renegade Decepticon]]s liberated by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] in the Air Commander's latest attempt to unseat [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. As an element of their imprisonment, they had been reduced to mere [[personality component]]s, so Starscream installed them into abandoned [[World War II]] military vehicles. The transplant caused the vehicles to immediately reconfigure themselves: Onslaught in particular went from being a {{w|half-track}} troop carrier to being a flatbed missile-truck, before turning into a robot. Starscream called them "Combaticons" and announced their names as they transformed, but they didn't recognize him. Nor did they feel particularly indebted to him for their release; in the end, Starscream only guaranteed their loyalty though having given them bodies bereft of [[energy absorber]]s, so they would be dependent upon him to refuel.

Onslaught and his fellow Combaticons agreed to work with Starscream to overthrow Megatron on the promise of being given the vital components. Onslaught worked in capturing two [[Autobot]]s, though he got into an argument with [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] over who was responsible for the act. Later, while recharging at a power station, Starscream's brigade was confronted by the Decepticons under Megatron's command. Anticipating that [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] might come into play, Starscream ordered Onslaught and the other Combaticons to merge into the dim-witted [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. The Combaticon combiner managed to soundly defeat Devastator, but was in turn defeated by a surprise attack by [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. For their treachery, Megatron banished Onslaught, his comrades and Starscream in space on a desolate asteroid. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[File:Revenge of bruticus 4 changing course.jpg|thumb|Megatron felt quite foolish once Onslaught showed him the one loose wire preventing his [[Victory (G1)|space cruiser]] from flying again.]]

After a falling out with Starscream, Onslaught became the mastermind of "Operation Revenge" and helped defeat [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s forces on Cybertron. He also used his external backpack and altered the Space Bridge to send Earth into the sun. It didn't work as he was defeated by the allied Decepticons and Autobots. Then Megatron had the Combaticons, including Onslaught, reprogrammed to serve him. Poor guy, can't seem to get a break. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

[[File:AerialAssault Onslaughtattacks.jpg|left|thumb|In Soviet Russia, [[Aerialbot (G1)|skeet]] shoots back!]]
After that little lobotomy, the Combaticons were deployed to Earth's Middle East to assist in Megatron's scheme to steal military jets, rebuild them into cars, drive them out of the owners' nations, and then rebuild them back into drone jets in friendly territory. Yeah. Onslaught and the other Combaticons attacked the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] when they snooped around, managing to force [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] to crash into a cave (YAY!). Later, Onslaught and the ground-based Combaticons formed an anti-aircraft screen against an Aerialbot attack on [[Giant Purple Griffin|the Fortress]], then merged into Bruticus, but was rather quickly defeated by [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] before being blown away by the exploding oil wells. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}

Back in the [[United States of America|United States]], Onslaught led the Combaticons in driving down the road (yes, including Blast Off and Vortex) of a random city for no apparent reason until they were confronted by [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. Though the Combaticons formed Bruticus, they were blown to pieces by a single shot from the Autobot, with [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] being the only survivor. Swindle later sold the parts of his comrades, but was forced to buy them back for Megatron's next Crazy Scheme. The Combaticons formed Bruticus to operate the orbital disruptor cannon, but was shot by the cannon itself when [[B.O.T. (G1)|B.O.T.]] tampered with it. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

[[File:FFoD1 DamagedOnslaught.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Stoopid 'Cons never lisssen t'me. I'ma bloody genius, a strategic maschter *hic*maschtermind, but they's still following a [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|looney wit'a big gun]]. Just—it just ain't right. *hic*Aw, I'm gonna over-energize all over my face-plate...]]
By the year 2006, the Decepticons had been forced into retreat on the ruined, burned out world of [[Chaar]]. Though he admired [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]'s eager attitude to attack, he noted that the Decepticons didn't have the energon reserves to do so. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} When it was found that [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] were snooping around, the Decepticons began beating them to death before being scared off by a [[Skuxxoid]] ship. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}} When the [[Quintesson]]s landed on Chaar and proposed an alliance, Onslaught reiterated his earlier concern about the Autobots' military superiority but ultimately joined the rest of the Decepticons, save [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] in their attack on the Autobots anyway. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} Much later, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] sent Onslaught, [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] to assassinate the Decepticon exile [[Octane]]. Onslaught attempted to hold his troops until the proper moment presented itself, but Octane was still able to seek cover before their laser fire could terminate him. The traitor's Autobot partner, [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], then used his eponymous ability to blind and disorient the Combaticons long enough for the two [[Triple Changer]]s to escape. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

When the [[First Inter Galactic Peace Conference]] was to be held, Onslaught led the Combaticons in attacking the shuttle bay that was to bring the delegates to the conference, succeeding in destroying several ships before retreating. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} As part of Bruticus, Onslaught watched the Decepticon assault on [[Paradron]], {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}} and was part of a destructive battle that stretched across [[Japan]]. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}} Along with the other Decepticons, Onslaught was infected by the [[Hate Plague]] when it swept across the galaxy. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

During the battle for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], Onslaught led his Combaticons in the crafting of a giant [[planetary engine|planetary rocket engine]] that would be used to propel Cybertron into orbit around Earth, harvesting the innards of the defeated Autobots for the necessary parts and fuel. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
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=====Scramble City=====
{{voiceactor|[[Yū Shimaka]] (Japanese)}}

When the Stunticons were dispatched to hinder the Autobots from constructing [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]], they were attacked by the Aerialbots and did not fare too well. Onslaught's Combaticons arrived to help, and together Bruticus and Menasor easily overpowered Superion. However, Scramble City itself soon arrived and blasted both combiners away. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Michitaka Kobayashi]] (Japanese), [[Kōji Totani]] (Japanese, ep 25)}}
[[File:UltraMagnusDies Combaticons.jpg|upright=1.65|thumb|"Jeez, Galvatron, why put HIM with the Combaticons?"]]

Onslaught and the Combaticons participated in an all-out Decepticon attack on Cybertron, {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} until [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] arrived and drove them away. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Shortly afterwards, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] set out to find the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and bring it to Optimus Prime, and the Combaticons were among the troops sent out to stop him. They were ambushed by the Protectobots, and defeated when Defensor buried Bruticus in a rockfall. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} Not long after that, the Combaticons defended [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] against [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Twincast]]'s attempted infiltration, but failed when the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] arrived and distracted them. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}

The Combaticons were later part of ''another'' attack on Cybertron, during which they killed plenty of [[Generic|soldiers]] before getting into another fight with Defensor. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} They lost. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} When the Decepticons planted a giant carnivorous plant in [[San Francisco]], the Combaticons and Stunticons were stationed to attack any Autobots who arrived to kill it. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} Sixshot later sent the Combaticons, [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and [[Horrorcon (G1)|Horrorcons]] to attack an Autobot energy facility in [[Florida|Miami]], in order to lure Autobot troops away from [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} The Combaticons also unleashed Bruticus as Sixshot continued his reign of terror over the Autobots on Earth. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

Onslaught was present when [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] held a speech about Galvatron's recent death and took control of the Decepticons. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} Bruticus was later part of a small group of Decepticons who tried to lead Fortress Maximus away from the Decepticon base on [[Master (planet)|Master]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} The combiner then stood by and laughed as [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] sank the luxury liner ''[[Queen World]]'' in the Atlantic Ocean. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} As Bruticus, the Combaticons participated in the final battle with the Autobots at the North Pole, and retreated into space when Scorponok's energy-absorbing satellite started tearing the Earth apart. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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=====''Unite Warriors''=====
The Combaticons hosted an illegal arms trading market during which Onslaught purchased a variety of weapons from [[El Presidente]]. {{storylink|Shopping at the Dark Bazaar!}}

=====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violengiguar]] gathered together the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Onslaught was one of those summoned, but only as part of Bruticus. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

=====''United EX''=====
Onslaught of the Combaticons helped forge a new era of Decepticons combination warriors. With High Regent [[Scrash (G1)|Scrash]], he provided combination data from his Bruticus form to create the devastating [[Battle Gaia]], while undergoing his own enhancements to become strategic commander for the [[Master Chaos]] brigade as '''Combatmaster''' (コンバットマスター ''Konbattomasutā'').

When [[Straxus (G1)|Rollermaster]] failed to defeat the Autobot [[Blaze Master|Choppermaster]] alone, Combatmaster travelled to Switzerland to finish the job. He stole the PCC Combat Drones from Choppermaster and buried the helicopter in an avalanche. Back at Decepticon headquarters, he and Scrash coordinated Battle Gaia's attack on the Autobots to help cover for the Master Chaos activities. {{storylink|Prelude to the Siege}}

Next, Combatmaster struck another drone-operating Master Class Autobot, the junior officer [[Rapido|Racemaster]]. Although his ambush was well positioned, Combatmaster did not account for the sheer speed Racemaster and his drones were capable of achieving. The Race Drones and their commander soon out-distanced Combatmaster and his artillery, making a successful getaway. {{storylink|Weapons of a New Generation}}

Later, Combatmaster and Master Chaos fought to defend a dig site from Autobot interference. {{storylink|Unearthed Future}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], Bruticus and the Decepticons joined the revolution of the [[Selector]]s against their human masters. The [[Quintesson]]s and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s sided with the humans, and [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] attacked all while craving Angolmois Energy. In battle with a scrambled version of [[Computron (G1)|Computron]], Abominus crashed into Bruticus and Menasor and stole some of their limb components to make an even stronger version of himself. Onslaught was left abandoned on the battlefield as [[Abomenaticus]] charged back into the fight. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
[[File:DecepticonTrailerBrigade1.jpg|left|upright=0.95|thumb|"Eleven foot six? Damn you!"]]
When Menasor's baseball stadium/command base was attacked by Superion and Defensor, Bruticus (so by proxy, Onslaught) came to his aid. He quickly took out Defensor, damaging [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] and preventing the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] from combining again. However, Superion blasted Brawl and Swindle away with his [[electrostatic discharger rifle]], allowing [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] to steal their places as Bruticus's legs and fly away with Onslaught and his troops. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}}

In order to make the Autobots look bad, Onslaught joined the Stunticons in destroying factories while wearing the Autobot [[insignia]]. When they were caught, all but him and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] fled the scene, but Onslaught had an ace up his sleeve: Together, he and Motormaster made up the [[Decepticon Trailer Corps]]! With their spinning "Decepticon Great Wheel" attack, the subgroup leaders held the Autobots at bay for a while, but were eventually defeated by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s "Prime-Magnus Finish Double" kick. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 7|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #7}}

Onslaught then led his Combaticons in hunting down a [[Battle Dog|dog]] that had been converted into a Decepticon weapon. They managed to fatally wound it, but the [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] got them good. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #8}}

=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
In the year [[2010]], Onslaught participated in a Decepticon attack on the planet Feminia. He and his team merged into Bruticus in order to battle alongside Menasor and Devastator 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 Bruticus 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 Great Transformer War''=====
[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and the Decepticons kidnapped the scientist Doctor [[Dalton]] to help advance their combination technology. When the Aerialbots and Protectobots arrived to save Dalton, Onslaught and Motormaster merged with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] in base mode, deploying their fellow Decepticons into battle. The Decepticon combiners then formed Bruticus and Menasor, but were ultimately defeated by their Autobot counterparts. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

====''Wings Universe''====
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In the early days of the war, Onslaught was a top Autobot cadet at [[Omnihelix Academy]], specializing in battle strategy and tactics. His skill was impressive that he was elected a field leader for the [[Elite Guard|Autobot Elite Guard]] straight out of the Academy, acting as head of the experimental new Special Ops Team, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 33|Onslaught's profile in Club magazine #33}}

[[File:EliteGuardCombaticons TheComingStorm2.jpg|left|thumb|upright=2|Sorry guys, I traded out our combining ability for this jacked up bod.]]
Onslaught and the Combaticons were assembled by [[Magnum]] and [[Sentinel Major]] to take out the various [[Decepticon Warlord|leaders]] of the new Decepticon faction, in the hopes of ending the war quickly. At Elite Guard headquarters they were introduced to one of the other recently minted units, [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] and his Strike Team. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 2}}

After a short exchange, Onslaught and Metalhawk brought their teams before [[Big Bang (G1)|Big Bang]] for their first mission together. It was a rather pedestrian assignment, lending military-grade explosives and know-how to a civilian archeological dig. The mission was primarily designed to smooth some ruffled feathers in the High Council about the Elite Guard in general.

Upon arrival in [[Median]], however, events became a bit more serious. The dig had uncovered Cybertronian construction facilities that indicated an inherent dichotomy in Transformer design. Onslaught personally scoffed at the scientists' theory that this dichotomy could explain and excuse the warlike nature of the Decepticon rebels, but the more pressing find was the second part of their discovery: a spark of unprecedented power called the [[Heart of the Dragon]], allegedly housing the essence of a Transformer whose power levels went off the scale. Decepticon rogues called the [[Stormtrooper (G1)|Stormtroopers]] had learned of the Heart, and were planning a raid on Median to steal it.

As the rest of the Elite Guard did their best to fortify the dilapidated city, Onslaught and Metalhawk grilled [[Flip Sides (G1)|Flipsides]] and the other dig members about the Stormtroopers and any information they had. When the attack came, Onslaught's plan took down the Stormtroopers' advance assault, [[Roadgrabber]] and his exo-shell, by hiding a pit behind an obviously weak part in the defenses as a lure. The Decepticon leader [[Rage (G1)|Rage]] and his three lieutenants managed to sweep by Metalhawk, however, forcing Onslaught's secondary team to hunt them down. The Stormtroopers split-and-run tactics were enough to keep all the Elite Guard chasing their tails long enough for Rage to grab the Heart, however. [[Terror-Tread]] and [[Cement-Head]], two massive Decepticons held in reverse, then surprised and distracted the Elite Guard long enough for Rage and the others to escape.

The Elite Guard chased the Stormtroopers back to their mobile base, the [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. Onslaught and the others managed to make their way inside, where they were confronted by [[Brimstone (G1 Decepticon)|Brimstone]], the reincarnated physical form of the Heart of the Dragon. Despite his small stature, Brimstone still had the ability to decouple molecules with his plasma breath, making him a formidable foe. Onslaught led the Elite Guard in a swift but strategic advance to the rear, giving [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] time to rig all his explosives for one massive blast. Although Brimstone was still standing after the blast, his outer casing had been damaged enough to let his internal energies rage out of control, destroying the Metrotitan in one enormous blast.

Back at Elite Guard headquarters, Onslaught and Metalhawk made their field reports to Magnum. Despite the unconventional nature of the mission in some regards, Magnum congratulated his men on a job well done. They were deployed again almost immediately for a mission to [[Praxium]]. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}

The Special Ops Team and Strike Team worked so well as a combined unit that Magnum kept them together for several weeks. Onslaught and Metalhawk became close comrades, as did their men, sharing stories about the different warlords they brought down, such as [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and [[Blue Bacchus]]. Onslaught was aware that Metalhawk could be squeamish about some of the darker parts of warfare, though, and so he made sure [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] had privacy during their interrogations of a Decepticon [[Warrior|prisoner of war]].

Onslaught coordinated their next strike against a Decepticon faction leader named [[Shadowcaster]]. Using explosives and fog grenades, the Elite Guard carried out Onslaught's battle plan, forcing Shadowcaster out in the open for the Combaticon leader to take out with a killshot. Despite the mission's success, Onslaught felt something was amiss. Shadowcaster hardly seemed the type to lead a parade, much less a Decepticon splinter cell. Smelling a larger party at work, Onslaught kept the Combaticons out in the field while Metalhawk and the Strike Team returned to base. Onslaught's instincts were right on target, but even they couldn't keep him and his team from being captured by Warlord [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] and his troops. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 3}}

After being held for some time in a cell behind unbreakable Oan force bars, Onslaught and the Combaticons were inexplicably released by the polite and apologetic [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]] and [[Vanquish]]. Although wary of their intentions, Onslaught agreed to follow the Decepticons to Deathsaurus's throne room for a meeting. The silver-tongued Decepticon Warlord then proceeded to sway the Combaticons to his side. He appealed to Onslaught's pride and vanity, innocently mocking how easily the Combaticons were captured by his forces and intimating that all their greatest successes had been alongside the Strike Team, not on their own. After putting Onslaught on the defensive, Deathsaurus proclaimed how ''he'' truly believed in Onslaught's gift for tactics, and was willing to support the Combaticons in a bid to seize power for themselves. After all, how better to prove their superiority and ensure peace on Cybertron than to eliminate the Elite Guard and establish themselves in the Guard's place? Onslaught and his men gave in to their darker impulses and agreed to work alongside Deathsaurus, receiving the upgrades he promised them as well. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 4}}

[[File:ComingStorm6-isthatso.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And this, this IS MY BOOM STICK!!]]
Sometime later, the Combaticons launched their attack on Elite Guard headquarters accompanied by some of Deathsaurus's [[Seeker (body-type)|Skyraider-Seeker Brigade]]. Onslaught chose not to reveal their trump card until the Combaticons appeared surrounded and defeated by the Guard. He then initiated their combination into the massive [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], crushing their former commanding officer Sentinel Major in one mighty hand. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 5}} Bruticus killed most of the assembled Guard before [[Dion (G1)|Dion]] was able to blind the giant, forcing the Combaticons to disengage. Onslaught reacted to Metalhawk standing in their way by simply blowing a hole through his old comrade, and the Combaticons headed back to Deathsaurus's base for repairs, but not before Onslaught promised they'd be back to deal with the Council. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 6}}

During repairs, Onslaught was stunned to learn that Deathsaurus had had it rigged so that the combination into Bruticus could be triggered at Deathsaurus's will. Protesting that it wasn't part of the deal, Onslaught was nonetheless forced to form the torso of Bruticus, though the blinded giant proved difficult for Deathsaurus's Constructicons to control. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 1}} {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 2}} The Combaticons subsequently defended the base against Magnum and the remains of the Elite Guard. Onslaught confirmed to Magnum that Deathsaurus hadn't tampered with the Combaticons' brain modules at all, and they'd turned of their own free will. As they fought the Guard, Onslaught taunted [[Thunder Clash]] while he was grappling with [[Landshark (G1)|Landshark]], much to the latter Autobot's annoyance. Finally he ordered the Combaticons to merge, only them to be blasted mid-combination. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 3}}

To Onslaught's dismay, the culprits were more survivors the massacre at Elite Guard HQ. He agreed with Brawl's sentiment that they should take the opportunity to end some more Autobots and started to give the command to attempt another merge, only to find that Blast Off was inconveniently missing. When Deathsaurus called a retreat, Onslaught briefly considered staying to find Blast Off, and his hesitation allowed [[Flak (G1)|Flak]] to belt him. He and his entire team were subsequently taken captive by the Autobots. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 4}}

In the hands of the compromised [[Gyronian Sentry|Gyronian Sentry Team]], the Combaticons were whisked away to Deathsaurus's fortress, now under Megatron's control. Though Megatron gave them the option, none of them cared to help Deathsaurus, and they were imprisoned and their personality components subsequently interred in the Decepticon Detention Center. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Onslaught afterdeath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
Onslaught was the leader of the Combaticons, ''one of the [[Special Teams]], whose coming was foretold by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. In a vision shared by [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], the Combaticons and the Stunticons clashed against the Aerialbots and the Protectobots within proximity to the [[Pullen Power Plant]].'' {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}} {{storylink|Second Generation!}} Onslaught and his team were first seen on Earth launching a raid on a hydrothermocline plant, where they were met by the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]. In order to avoid destroying the plant, and at the behest of the human [[Ethan Zachary]], both Optimus and Megatron agreed to have their team fight inside the [[Multi-World]] computer game. The Decepticons didn't fare too well. Onslaught faced off against Hot Spot in the game's "Slimepit" area, where he got "fused by a fireball" and his in-game avatar was destroyed. In the end, however, [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] would win the game when Optimus Prime forfeited, causing the Autobot leader to be destroyed. Onslaught carried Megatron's prize, the [[hydrothermocline]], back to base. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}} ''These events were observed by the [[time travel]]ling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]].'' {{storylink|The Quest!}}

As the Decepticons prepared to abandon their [[Wyoming base]] to relocate to [[Club Con|a new island headquarters]], Onslaught bore witness as his teammate Brawl attempted to cheer up a despondent Megatron by reminding him of Prime's death, but Megatron responded by crushing Brawl's head in a fit of rage. [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] took charge of the evacuation, and Onslaught and the others departed. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

[[File:Onslaught ladies night.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9]]
''Later on, Onslaught led his team (including a repaired Brawl) to kill [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] while he was trapped in the cooled lava flow of [[Mount Verona]]. After making short work of the human military encamped on the site, the Combaticons set up explosive charges around the volcano to obliterate the entire area. The operation was met with the interference of [[Cindy Newell|three]] [[Susan Hoffman|human]] [[Joy Meadows|women]], though Onslaught managed to evade their traps. He had them at his mercy after the rest of his troops wound up incapacitated by their efforts, only to be met at gunpoint by [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] and the [[Throttlebot]]s. Onslaught fled, swearing vengeance against the Autobots.'' {{storylink|Ladies' Night (issue)|Ladies' Night}} ''In response to that humiliation,'' Onslaught and the Combaticons hunted the Throttlebots down. The Throttlebots were trapped in a used car lot and the Combaticons were forced to bid for them in an auction against RAAT and the Protectobots, but Onslaught cut through this by trying to have the lot's owner assassinated. RAAT would get the Throttlebots and the Combaticons were beaten by [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. {{storylink|Used Autobots}} However, Blaster had been arrested by the Protectobots under orders from the current Autobot commander, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]. Onslaught and his team chose to track the Protectobots on their return journey to the Ark, and ambushed them as they drove through a sprawling train yard. Once he and his teammates were in position, Onslaught had the Combaticons merge into Bruticus, who downed the similarly combined [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] after a prolonged battle. But the dim-witted Bruticus was tricked by Blaster into lowering his guard, who then collapsed an electrical tower atop of him, knocking him out. Whereas the rest of the team was left where they lay, [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] was captured by the enemy. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}}

[[File:Onslaught Marvel41.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|{{w|Onslaught (comics)|BEHOLD MY MIGHTY HAND!}}]]
Onslaught was on the Decepticons' island base when Shockwave and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] launched it into space to prevent the Autobots from rescuing their prisoner, Buster Witwicky. As Shockwave was sent plunging back into the Earth's atmosphere, Onslaught found himself under Ratbat's command. {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!}} Onslaught's shining moment came when he got to lead a massed Decepticon assault on the Autobots, which came close to wiping them all out. [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], who had been dueling for supremacy over the Autobots at the time, were able to put aside their differences however, and rallied their troops against the Decepticons' attack. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

Some time later, the Decepticons acquired two dormant [[Raindance|Autobot]] [[Grand Slam (G1)|mini-cassettes]] carrying data on the powerful [[Underbase]]. Once Buster was put through a [[Realvision]] simulation to test out the simulator itself, Onslaught helped escort the boy back to his cell, allowing Ratbat and Starscream to view the data privately. {{storylink|The Flames of Boltax!}}

''Eventually, the Combaticons fell under the command of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. On his orders, Onslaught's team staged a raid on the [[Rutter U.S. Military Base]]. There, they secured two armed warheads and components from an advanced guidance computer. The Protectobots intervened part-way through the theft, but once Blast Off cleared the area with the loot, the rest of the team used hit-and-run tactics to fend their rivals off, eventually managing their own getaway.''

''Afterwards, the remaining Combaticons went to check on [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]]'s progress at [[Alternate Reality, Inc.]], where Scorponok had likewise tasked them to steal a [[floppy disk]] containing a back-up copy of Optimus Prime's mind. They found [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] about to shoot the jets out of the sky, and blasted the Combiner in the back, crippling him before he could pull the trigger. With the mission a success, Onslaught's group then made themselves scarce.'' {{storylink|Prime Bomb!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Soundwave decepticons space pirates.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|"It's okay, the foot shall lead you now!"]]
In an alternate timeline after the attack of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] in [[2006]], Onslaught was still active in 2008 and was one of [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s top lieutenants. After Soundwave learned that most of the Autobots were allegedly off-world, he led a massive attack on the Autobot-controlled territories in order to once and for all gain control of Cybertron. The information proved false, and the Decepticons were caught in a [[Quintesson]] ambush. They were forced to call upon the Autobots for help in thwarting the aliens' forced colonization of Cybertron. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}}}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Totalwar-combaticons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8]]
Onslaught was one of the Decepticons operating aboard the [[Warworld]]. At the death of [[Mindset (G2)|Mindset]], a [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] killed light years away, Onslaught was briefly overcome by pain, hinting of a genetic connection between these two. {{storylink|Swarm (issue)|Swarm}} When legions of enemy Cybertronians boarded the Warworld, Onslaught and the Combaticons stood against them. He was likely off-lined in the skirmish that ensued. {{storylink|Total War!}}
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===Ladybird Books continuity===
Onslaught was among the Decepticons under [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s leadership, who set up a hidden base in a human industrial estate not far from [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. Following a failed raid on the Autobot fortress, Onslaught carried a recovery crew out to pick up the damaged [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]. They returned to base, unaware that they'd been followed by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], and a short time later they were chased out of the base by the full Autobot force. {{storylink|Decepticon Hideout}}

===The Special Teams===
Onslaught and the rest of the Combaticons were created by Starscream on a remote Pacific island, by combining military vehicles with Energon cubes. They then drove to the [[Pullen Power Plant]], passing Optimus Prime en route, though the Autobot leader was none-the-wiser to the Decepticons in disguise. Onslaught, Brawl and Swindle arrived first on the battlefield, coming upon Menasor already engaged in battle with Defensor. Onslaught then ordered to rest of his team to merge with him to form Bruticus. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}
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===St. Michael ''The Transformers'' Sticker Book===
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Onslaught and the rest of the Combaticons served under [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] on a Decepticon ship, when they managed to shoot down the ship being captained by Ultra Magnus. After the Autobots crash-landed on planet [[Barrenikon]], the Decepticons landed their ship nearby to finish off their enemies. In the many possible adventures that followed, Onslaught and the other Decepticons often underestimated you, which often led to them losing to the Autobots, leaving them either stranded on Barrenikon, or fleeing after they received too much damage. That is, if you somehow didn't get yourself killed at their hands. {{storylink|The Transformers Sticker Book (St. Michael)|The Transformers Sticker Book}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Onslaughtwarwithin.jpg|thumb|Those Autobots are in for some "wheel" trouble now!]]
Onslaught unleashed his considerable firepower against the Autobots during the Decepticon assault against [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} and was on the front lines when the Decepticons managed to breach the last of the Autobots' defenses and penetrated the [[Decagon]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #5}} He and his fellow Combaticons were later upgraded into Combiners. After the Crisis Intervention Accords were enacted, however, it is unknown if Onslaught joined up separately with any faction.

After the Great Shutdown and the peace that followed it, Onslaught and the Combaticons were labeled as war criminals and held in stasis in a penitentiary. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} That is, at least until Starscream freed them, and loaded them up aboard a [[Sky Lynx (G1)|shuttle]], planning to use their might to plunder Earth. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Returning to the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' via an uncooperative [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], Starscream realized he needed to take parts from the Autobots' [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] if he ever hoped to get the ''Nemesis'' flying again, and for that he needed considerable firepower. Fortunately, there was a nearby abandoned military testing ground from which the Combaticons could scan Earth-based alternate modes. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} When the attack on the ''Ark'' was launched, the Autobots had little problem defending against the first wave, successfully capturing [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], but several of the Autobots were soundly beaten when the Combaticons showed up and combined into the mighty Bruticus. The behemoth attacked the ''Ark'' freeing his Decepticon compatriots before going after [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. Unfortunately, the Autobots activated their ship's self-destruct before escaping, damaging the Combaticons in the resulting explosion. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}}

Damaged or not, the Combaticons soon had to face a powerful enemy when the crazed zealot [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] appeared on Earth, but before they could attack him, Bruticus' head was blown apart by [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] in the Autobot supply ship ''[[Orion]]''. In the aftermath, Bruticus's barely-conscious body was battered upon by an angry Brawn. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} Onslaught and the other Decepticons were made the Autobots' prisoners, until Starscream negotiated a deal for their release in exchange for his aid against Sunstorm. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}}

[[File:Onslaught G1DW routeofallevil.jpg|left|thumb|Well, isn't he a bossy one...]]
The repaired Combaticons were brought to Guadalcanal where they could hone their somewhat lackluster combat skills and listen to Starscream's long-winded aspirations of glory. Starscream ordered them to defeat the magnificent Autobot [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] as a means to train themselves for greater battles. Unfortunately, the Combaticons did not fare well when the crafty Autobot split into his two forms, with Onslaught nearly crushed by the Lynx's right paw as he was issuing orders. After Starscream deactivated Sky Lynx, Onslaught berated his team as buffoons for not paying attention to his battle plan.

This was the least of their troubles, however, as [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] showed up as soon after Sky Lynx shut down. Onslaught ordered his men to keep moving and maintain formation so as to remain smaller, faster targets, then as they neared Predaking, formed Bruticus. This encounter did not end well either... {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
The discovery that Swindle was selling Decepticon weapons on the black market lead Megatron to berate Onslaught on his inability to keep his team member under control. Onslaught asked for another chance to get Swindle under control, but Megatron denied his request, giving [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] the task of bringing Swindle in. {{storylink|Two for the Price of One}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
The Combaticons were among the Decepticon army on Cybertron when [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] took control of it. As the new Decepticon leader was assaulted by Optimus Prime, he called Onslaught and several other subgroup leaders to his aid. Prime fought back, grabbing [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]'s [[sword]] and slashing Onslaught with it. It is unclear if this killed him or merely damaged him, but Onslaught wasn't seen for the remainder of the battle. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===''The Beast Within''===
Onslaught participated in a savage all-out Decepticon offensive against the Autobots. With the Decepticons maintaining the advantage throughout the battle, Onslaught was amongst those who approached a crippled Optimus Prime, ready to dispatch the Autobot leader. Before they could deliver the finishing blow, the Dinobots combined into [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], shifting the Decepticons’ priorities. Onslaught combined with his fellow Combaticons in order to square off against The Beast. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|''[[Spotlight: Arcee]]''}}
[[File:Autocracy12-BrawlOnslaughtSkullgrinBlitzwing.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Who died and put ''Blitzwing'' in charge of ''me''?]]
Onslaught was one of many bots to come from distant regions of Cybertron to attend Megatron's speeches and demonstrations of power as the Decepticon faction began to take shape. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}}

After the execution of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]] and the Decepticon rise to power, Onslaught fought alongside [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], [[Skullgrin]], and [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] against an Autobot resurgence. They were driven back by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]]. {{storylink|Endgame}} When [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] took command of the Decepticons, the Combaticons rebelled and left Cybertron, becoming mercenaries. While breaking into a weapons vault on the [[Presidium (planet)|Presidium]] they were approached by [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] and offered ample payment for returning to the Decepticon fold, which Onslaught accepted. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} He went on to participate in [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s all-out attack on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}} where he attacked [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]], seeing the Autobot's destruction as his ticket into [[Decepticon High Command]]. He was stopped when the disillusioned Decepticon [[Slinger]] shot him in the eyes. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

[[File:SpotlightArcee Onslaught.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Onslaught transforms into Brawl. Wait.]]
As the war went on, Onslaught led the Combaticon tactical unit assigned to the [[Decepticon Secret Service]] under [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]]'s command. They were the storming squad which participated in the ground assault raid of the [[Garrus-9]] penal facility, successfully blasting their way through Autobot resistance and capturing [[Pretender Monster|the "gestalt" transformers]]. He was the only one not to wee himself over [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|the raging death that is Arcee]], and he berated the other Combaticons for fearing her. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

After a deal was negotiated between Arcee and Banzaitron, Onslaught and the other Combaticons later helped her in an attempt to recapture [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] (who had been stolen by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]]'s forces), though the insane Autobot disappeared mid-battle. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

A few years later, Onslaught went to [[Earth]], where he was captured by the human organization [[Skywatch]]. He was among the deactivated captives retrieved by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]'s team as they searched for more allies for their quest to get off the planet. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"|A Rude Awakening}} When Swindle unleashed Menasor on the Autobots and the combiner was defeated, Onslaught was one of the Decepticons who managed to slip away. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|Earthworks}}

[[File:Land Ironclads Onslaught Drinks.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|It has a mouth! It has a mouth!!!!]]
After reuniting with Brawl and Vortex, Onslaught was hired by [[North Korea]]n leader [[Kim Jong Du]] to lead an attack on [[South Korea]], destroying a South Korean military outpost at the de-militarized zone in the process. He was surprised by a shot from a tank, but Brawl and Vortex quickly joined in and wiped out the human forces. This attack was directly responsible for the [[President of the United States]] declaring any country working with Cybertronians was considered in possession of weapons of mass destruction. {{storylink|International Incident Part 1: "The Land Ironclads"|The Land Ironclads}} None of the Combaticons much enjoyed working for humans, but unfortunately these humans knew more about the production of [[energon]] than they did. Onslaught assured the others he was formulating a better plan, but it was clear that they needed Swindle for these situations. As the Combaticons argued amongst themselves, the Autobots and [[Skywatch]] performed a surprise attack on them. Onslaught and the others were overwhelmed at first, but soon turned the tide after noting that the Autobots were forced to stay in their vehicle modes and that their only air support was a [[Jetfire (G1)|scientist]]. They took out two Autobots and fled back to North Korea without suffering much damage. {{storylink|International Incident Part 2: "Ranks of Bronze"|Ranks of Bronze}}

[[File:Hawk Among the Sparrows Onslaught vs Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Seriously man, I don't swing that way!]]
As Onslaught toasted to their victory in North Korea, the Autobots returned and resumed their assault, having dealt with their transformation issue. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] began wrestling with Onslaught while also telling him that helping the humans with their infighting would only lead to chaos. Onslaught was unimpressed by his words, since the Autobots had their own human "masters" in Skywatch, but found himself defeated when rebellious Decepticon [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] bombed him. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}} As the battle got close to the [[China|Chinese]] border, the combatants found that the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] had allied themselves with the Chinese government just like the Combaticons had with North Korea. The Predacons were willing to let them off with a warning, but as they turned to leave, Onslaught decided to shake things up by shooting [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] in the back. [[File:All My Sins Remembered Heheheh.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.9|[[Runamuck (G1)|Heh heh, fire. Fire.]]]] Mistaking this for an Autobot attack, the Predacons attacked Optimus Prime and the others, while Onslaught presumably giggled to himself. The battle ended when [[Russia]] attempted to [[Nuclear weapon|nuke]] everyone present: Onslaught confirmed this via radio contact with the North Koreans. In the end, the Combaticons were set free as the Autobots didn't have the resources to keep them as prisoners, but their alliance with Kim Jong Du ended with a boom as Thundercracker bombed North Korea's energon factories. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}}

When the war ended, Onslaught returned to Cybertron with a large group of Decepticons. The Decepticons felt oppressed under a provisional government of Autobots, [[NAIL|Non-Aligned Cybertronians]], and... Starscream. Starscream approached Onslaught to buy his services as he made his play for Iacon's leadership. In exchange for protecting him from those like the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] or unruly bots, Starscream would allow Onslaught a position of power when the time came. {{storylink|Applicable Skills}} When Megatron arrived at the new Cybertronian settlements, Onslaught and the other Decepticons began rioting in the streets to celebrate his return. {{storylink|City on Fire}} When Starscream successfully became the ruler of Iacon, he reneged on his deal with Onslaught, who was furious over the betrayal. {{storylink|Applicable Skills}} Following [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s installation as Cybertron's new capital, Onslaught and many other disgruntled Decepticons chose to live in slums outside the city instead. When they caught Optimus Prime making his way through their territory, many of them formed a mob and attacked him. {{storylink|City of Steel (issue)|City of Steel}} He later skulked by as a group of Camiens were passing out fliers regarding Optimus Prime's divinity in the district. {{storylink|The Transgressors}}

[[File:ChooseMe OnslaughtGrenade.jpg|thumb|right|That's all very sweet, but they're definitely going to do some terrorism with that.]]
He later rejoined his fellow Combaticon teammates as they stewed over Starscream's leadership, and upon throwing an energon canister at a viewscreen promoting his success in uniting some of the lost colonies, Onslaught declared that they wouldn't let Starscream forget the past, not without having to go through them first. They sprayed "SWINDLE LIVES" on a wall {{storylink|The Will of the Few}} thanks to being informed by an anonymous informant, "[[Rattrap (BW)|DC-357]]", that Swindle was alive and had damaging info on Starscream. {{storylink|07:00:00}} In light of the newly announced "Chosen One Day", Onslaught got a new grenade as a gift from his teammates. {{storylink|Choose Me}}

At Brawl's suggestion, Onslaught rejoined the Decepticon movement as they prepared for [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron's]] conquest of Earth. Brawl and Needlenose led a team of Decepticons to the Space Bridge nexus, where they transported aboard the ''[[Ark-7]]'' to overpower the Autobots in Earth orbit. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}} Onslaught and the Decepticons engaged Arcee, [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] and [[Alpha Trion]] before the ship crashed into Shanghai, China. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}} When that all went tits up, he abandoned the operation on Earth and fled back to Cybertron, where he continued to search the underbelly of Cybertron for the missing Swindle.

[[file:Onslaught_Riot_from_Applicable_Skills_Open_Road.jpg|thumb|upright=1|frame|left|230x230px|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esE_uA-XkJ8 MY NAME IS ONSLAUGHT AND I HATE STARSCREAMS]]]As the [[Badgeless]] began to brutalise Decepticons for information, Onslaught became sure DC-357 was onto something but the other Combaticons became worried he was ''too'' focused, costing them paying jobs. The idea of dropping the search made Onslaught storm off in a huff, {{storylink|07:00:00}} and when he came back, he found riots breaking out over a police killing. He decided they shouldn't touch this as it was likely to turn the colonists against their cause and he felt this might be a Starscream plot to draw them out. That's when Blast Off admitted he'd ''done'' the killing in disguise as a Badgeless, so he could film it, send it to the press, and provoke an uprising. Onslaught hit on a sneaky plan: he started a large protest that marched on Starscream to shake the tree and see what happened, and when what happened was Ironhide was made head of the cops and opened them up to anyone who wanted. Onslaught then started a fight so that Blast Off could 'stop him' and 'denounce' his plans, thus getting into the police as someone Ironhide would trust. Blast Off did the deed so well, Onslaught was proud! {{storylink|Applicable Skills}}

Onslaught eventually learned from Blast Off that Wheeljack and Rattrap had taken Swindle. Outraged, Onslaught took Brawl and went to Rattrap's, brutally beating him down to figure out where he took Swindle. Soon Vortex and Blast Off arrived with Chromia and Wheeljack, and Onslaught and the other Combaticons forced them to lead them to the brain-dead Swindle. Onslaught was unperturbed by Swindle's condition, and forced Rattrap to retrieve the [[Enigma of Combination]]. {{storylink|Things We Said We'd Never Do}}

[[File:TheLineBetweenUs CombaticonsAntespace.jpg|thumb|upright=2.0|right]]
Onslaught used the Enigma on himself and his team, forming [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], hoping that he might be able to access the dirt Swindle had on Starscream. As Bruticus rampaged through Iacon, within the combiner's psyche, Onslaught soon found what he was looking for. Though Windblade tried to appeal to Onslaught within the combiner to help her take down Starscream with their evidence, it was to no avail. Eventually Ironhide was forced to fire a rocket at Bruticus' head, and the shock forced the Combaticons to disconnect. Windblade frantically tried to get Onslaught and the Combaticons to wake up to share what they had learned, but failed. {{storylink|The Line Between Us}}

Onslaught and his fellow Combaticons were imprisoned and awaiting trial, though Ironhide was reluctant to prosecute them if their mental scarring proved too great. {{storylink|Ping}}

[[File:ThePriceOfYou-smoochy.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3|What sounds better, "Blastslaught" or "On/Off"?]]
The Combaticons were still comatose when Starscream told the [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukarian]] [[Mnemosurgery|mnemosurgeon]] [[Airachnid (G1)|Airachnid]] to turn them to his side as one of his combiners. In Blast Off's mind he woke up next to Onslaught, revealing that Blast Off had a thing for his commander. It was soon revealed by Starscream, who was also there, that this was all a dream and that if Blast Off took his offer to help him sway the Combaticons for his side he could make this a reality. All he needed in exchange was for Blast Off to cover any holes in their story. Blast Off eventually agreed, and as a result, Onslaught and the others were made to believe that Onslaught's original deal with Starscream had worked out, with the Combaticons having been his secret and loyal bodyguards, Onslaught's public protest was done to draw out dissenters, and that their forming of Bruticus had been a last-ditch attempt to save Swindle's life with Starscream's approval. Soon, Onslaught woke up, seeing Blast Off by his side. He then touched Blast Off's hand, revealing Starscream kept his promise to make Onslaught notice him. {{storylink|The Price of You}} After Onslaught assured Blast Off that he felt fine, Starscream arrived and began playing upon the manipulation to Onslaught's memories, claiming he had felt vulnerable without him around and assured the Combaticon leader that their risk to save Swindle had paid off. Soon the Combaticons "resumed" their work of protecting Starscream, and prior to Onslaught's first day back he and Blast Off arranged a date. {{storylink|If I Know You}}

Onslaught was among the security detail for the ceremony to welcome Earth into the Council of Worlds. When [[Iron Ring|a group of human assailants]] attacked, he mobilised to fight back and evacuate Starscream. {{storylink|First Strike issue 1|First Strike #1}}

Onslaught and Vortex later ushered Circuit and Longtooth out of the Council chambers during Windblade's official return to her post, but when Vortex dared the two reporters to resist, Onslaught warned him not to cause trouble. During the final debate before the election to decide the new leader of Cybertron, Starscream revealed all of his crimes to the public, including the manipulation of the Combaticons. As a result, Onslaught and the other Combaticons were imprisoned for their rampage as Bruticus, with Onslaught shunning Blast Off for his cooperation in manipulating them. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

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===''Universe'' toy bio===
Delighting in successful strikes on the Autobots, Onslaught was the type to remain out of battle to direct tactics. His entrance into the battlefield was typically a sign that something had gone wrong with the plan. {{storylink|#Uni08Ultra|''Universe'' Ultra Class Onslaught toy bio}}

===''Henkei! Henkei! Generations'' manga===
When the [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] of another universe attempted to attack [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], Onslaught and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] defended their leader. However, Starscream possessed Onslaught and began wreaking havoc with his body. Starscream was exorcised out of his host after [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] projected an illusory [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], scaring Starscream back to his home dimension. {{storylink|Starscream's New Body}}

===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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{{storylink|Another Episode, Part 1}} {{storylink|Another Episode, Part 2}}

===Starscream's New Power===
[[File:Starscream's New Power Combaticons.jpg|thumb|100px]]
Onslaught attempted to apprehend Starscream, only to be driven back when the latter managed to get his hands on some weapons from [[Shockwave's Tower|Shockwave's research lab]]. {{storylink|Starscream's New Power}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Summoned by Starscream to act as his elite squad (whose first mission, of course, was to overthrow [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]), Onslaught rolled onto the scene alongside [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]], [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], and [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (who Starscream had swayed to his side by making him one of his elites and even threw in a new paintjob). He boasted that they could leave the strategy to him, and was irritated when Vortex offered to stay behind and guard the base. When the Combaticons combined into Bruticus, Vortex constant worry for the base's safety compelled the team to withdraw. When Starscream, under imminent threat of a beating from Megatron, contacted the team to demand to know where they were, Onslaught joined his teammates in happily informing their illustrious leader they were all protecting the base together. Aww. {{Storylink|New Military Unit Combaticon! Bruticus, Combine!}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
The Combaticons infiltrated [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] disguised as their vehicles, with Onslaught taking on the form of [[Ghostrider]]'s stealth bomber. During the Decepticon-[[Cobra]] attack on the [[United Nations]], the Combaticons revealed themselves and combined into Bruticus to fight [[GIJONIN]]. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}}
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===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material===
The [[Combaticon (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Combaticons]] fought multiple tours together. It's likely that the first one of these was when they all changed their alternate modes to Earth-based ones. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Decepticon Blast Off's bio}}

Onslaught was the team's commander, and had shaped it into a nearly unstoppable strike force. He had high expectations for them, putting exacting precision in both his planning and orders. {{storylink|Onslaught (G1)#Combiner Wars|Onslaught's bio}}

[[Brawl (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Brawl]] was often needled and frustrated by his fellow Combaticons in order to make better use of his focused battlefield fury. He often needed to be told important information multiple times, but he ''was'' learning from Onslaught. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Brawl's bio}}

The other Combaticons knew better than to trust [[Swindle (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Swindle]] with ''anything''. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Swindle's bio}}

Bruticus as a combined form was created by [[Shockwave (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Shockwave]] for the express purpose of pummeling Autobots. {{storylink|Shockwave (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Decepticon Shockwave's bio}}

[[Blast Off (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Blast Off]] was captured at one point, leaving the team unable to form Bruticus. Eventually, they were reunited. Onslaught subsequently mandated that he switch his alternate mode once again in order to stay close, so - much to Blast Off's anger - he reformatted into a fighter jet. Onslaught welcomed this new temperment because he considered his subordinate to be a more effective soldier afterwards. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Decepticon Blast Off's bio}}

The Combaticons were posted on Cybertron during the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]]. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Swindle's bio}}{{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Decepticon Blast Off's bio}}{{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Vortex's bio}}{{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Brawl's bio}}

===''Combiner Wars'' cartoon===
Onslaught was among the Decepticon troops who bore witness to a pivotal duel between Optimus Prime and Megatron, one meant to end the war before the never-ending arms race between the two factions spiralled further out of control. {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Optimus Prime}}

===''Win If You Dare''===
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===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Constructicons Rising, Part 4|''Galaxies'' #4]]}}
[[File:ConstructiconsRisingPart4 Combaticons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left]]
At some point, Onslaught posed in a group photo with many Cybertronians, including Blast Off. {{storylink|Open Comms}} A member of [[The Rise]], Onslaught was sent to [[Mayalx]] by Shockwave to collect the large bounty of [[energon cube]]s that the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] had processed. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 4}}

Once he returned to Cybertron, Onslaught assumed a position of authority in the Rise, supporting Shockwave after [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and many of the terrorist cell were fully assimilated into Megatron's Decepticons at Iacon. {{storylink|Escape Part Three}} He assigned [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]] and "Team Stream" to sentry duty at the Rise base while also maintaining security around the radioactive and disturbing [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|Test Flight I}} Mercifully, Vortex soon arrived to spell Onslaught and take a shift watching over the unsettling Seeker. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight II|Test Flight II}}

[[File:WarsEndPartThree JumpstreamSavesCyclonus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2.0|Oof, right in the dude-icus!]]
When [[Exarchon]] returned, the Combaticons were summoned by [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] to Shockwave's base. When [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] rejected the Threefold Spark's sales pitch and teleported away, Onslaught was ready to pursue only for Exarchon to overrule him. {{storylink|War's End Part One}} Instead, Exarchon ordered them to reinforce his iteration in the [[Sonic Canyons]], with Onslaught coming to blows with [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] when the Decepticons arrived. {{storylink|War's End Part Two}} A group of Autobots became involved as well, but they all pulled back once [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] arrived from deep space at Shockwave's call. Onslaught and the others cautiously welcomed Devastator, along with The Rise's other lieutenant [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]] as reinforcements. Exarchon became greedy, however, and tried to impose his spark on Devastator rather than using him as an ally. {{storylink|War's End Part Three}} He failed, but it left the Constructicons disabled and useless as support. The Combaticons soon faced a united attack from the Autobots and Decepticons again. Exarchon was defeated, trapped in a Titan spark cage, which was then destroyed. Onslaught and his cohorts were taken into Decepticon custody. {{storylink|War's End Part Four}}

====Alternate future====
In one possible future, [[Exarchon]] returned and conquered Cybertron. He used Onslaught, Megatron and Shockwave as hosts for his Threefold Spark. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|Test Flight I}} Exarchon briefly encountered the time-traveling [[Jumpstream]], but didn't realize her significance and turned her over to the [[Thraal]]. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight II|Test Flight II}}

===Energon Universe===
[[File:TF2023 no. 9 – Onslaught & Brawl.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.12]]
Onslaught and the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] had chased down and cornered [[Elita One (G1)#Energon Universe|Elita One]]. This wouldn't stay the case for long though as the [[Autobot]] slipped through a [[space bridge]], following her, he commanded his team to combine, only to jump clear of the bridge as Elita destroyed it, bisecting [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and cutting Onslaught off from the rest of his team. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 9|Transformers #9}}

As repairs to the space bridge proceeded, Onslaught kept to himself, assuring Brawl that he would be repaired soon and overhearing [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]'s disagreements with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]. Onslaught rejoined his fellows when the [[energon]] generated by the [[feeder]] re-opened the space bridge and brought [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to [[Earth]]'s orbit. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 10|Transformers #10}} Following the ensuing battle with the Autobots, a chunk of Cybertron crashed into the ocean, with Onslaught and Brawl caught up in the ensuing tsunami. Luckily, the pair were rescued by Astrotrain and Starscream. Later, the group returned to the crashed section of Cybertron and reunited with the remaining Combaticons. Onslaught and Brawl corroborated Starscream's assertions that Soundwave was an ill-fitting leader. The group then watched as Starscream slaughtered most of his human rescuers. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 14|Transformers #14}}

Once the Combaticons were repaired, Starscream led them into battle against Soundwave, the quintet combining into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 15|Transformers #15}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*Onslaught, [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]], and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] were part of a Decepticon attack force that assaulted the Autobots' launch site. All three were rammed by Ultra Magnus in his vehicle mode as he entered the fray. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus|Ultra Magnus commercial}}
*Onslaught and the rest of the Combaticons charged down a ravine to face-off against [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. As they neared him, the Combaticons combined into Bruticus and took to the skies. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Bruticus and Metroplex|Bruticus and Metroplex commercial}}
Onslaught was part of a massive battle between Kreons. He and the Combaticons combined into Bruticus to gain the advantage in battle, and then chased the Autobots off alongside [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. {{storylink|Commercial#Kre-O|KRE-O Transformers Micro Changers and Combiners Construction Sets commercial}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Onslaught is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
In the early days of the war, Megatron tasked Onslaught and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] with breaching Iacon's defences. The two Decepticons were opposed by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], and were ultimately unsuccessful in taking the city due to [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s involvement. {{storylink|Assault on Iacon}}

Onslaught was active in the Decepticon/Autobot war when [[Doctor Arkeville]] created [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. He didn't take an active role when the Doctor's creation went on a rampage and was stopped by the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] however. {{storylink|Nemesis Rising}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsOnslaught.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]
Onslaught participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:OnslaughtEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=2| Tactical Oversight? Nah. Just lots of BOOM.]]
It would be easy to dismiss Onslaught as a brutish thug. But to him his greatest weapon is not his photon missiles, but his amazing tactical mind.

The key to victory is planning, and Onslaught executes his strategies with exacting and dispassionate logic. It's only when things don't go to plan that he gets frustrated and lashes out.
Which, admittedly, is often. VERY often. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Onslaught bio}}

Onslaught is one of Megatron's more elite warriors, and he is leader of the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] on Cybertron, save Swindle. He is contacted by Megatron to get them to earth. He arrives in time for the battle of the Codex Key. He really hates Swindle for leaving the Combaticons for profit, seeing as it left the Combaticons at a tactical disadvantage.

When Megatron states he needs a new combiner to take on Optimus's new combiner, he immediately <s>forces</s> "recruits" the Combaticons to form their gestalt Bruticus, despite Onslaught's complaints they are not ready to unleash Bruticus yet. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}

Onslaught noticed Swindle's absence, and his team concluded that Swindle was off to sell information on [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s interdimensional recruitment plan to the Autobots. They pursued Swindle to the meeting location, and a battle ensued. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Rogue Trader}}

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest star rating''': 3 Star (2 star beta)
*'''Weapons''': Onslaught uses a unique [[grenade launcher]] custom modified to lay down a blanket of grenades onto the battlefield. It deals heavy damage to any target, or anything around it for that matter, Onslaught has in sights. '''KABOOM!'''
*'''Ability: Line barrage''': Shoots 12 small rockets from long range delivering damage in a line across the target.
**'''Ability Cost''': 7 ability points. +3 for continued usage.
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===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
[[File:BBOOnslaught.jpg|thumb|100px]]
Onslaught is featured as a boss battle once the player reaches 43,700,000 points. He is in command of the seventeenth Decepticon base attacked and destroyed during a series of Autobot raids. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Onslaught was a military genius and the leader of the Combaticons. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}} At some point during the war, Onslaught was imprisoned in a [[crystalline containment vessel|containment vessel]] and missed Devastator's first deployment. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}}

On Earth, Onslaught and the other Combaticons acted as a liaison between the Decepticons and the forces of Cobra, offering them advanced alien technology in exchange for their full cooperation. While meeting with [[Chameleon (G.I. Joe)|Chameleon]] in southern [[France]], the Autobots attacked; in the ensuing fight, Onslaught dealt [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] a debilitating injury before [[Bulkhead (G1)|Bulkhead]] cleared an escape route. The Combaticons, minus Swindle, spent days pursuing the Autobots across southern France before bumping into a [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] encampment; leery of their advanced weapons and unable to form Bruticus, the Combaticons retreated. {{storylink|Cobra/Con Fusion}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
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[[File:G1Onslaught toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Real American Decepticon]]
*'''Onslaught''' ([[1986]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''C5'''
**''Takara/GiG ID number:'' '''D-64'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Sonic stun-gun]]" rifle, double-barreled turret, chest shield, ramp, Bruticus chest shield, Bruticus head, left & right Bruticus fists, left & right Bruticus foot stands

:Originally designed for the aborted ''[[Diaclone]]'' line ''[[Diaclone#Jizai Gattai|Jizai Gattai]]'' (自在合体 "Limitless Combination") and then brought over to the ''Transformers'' toyline, ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Onslaught transforms into a dark blue and green mobile anti-aircraft truck of made-up origin (though the cab is probably a White Road Boss with sleeper cab), armed with a large double-barreled cannon mounted on the flatbed of his vehicle mode. Like all of the original four [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and Transformers 2010)|Scramble City]]-style combiner team leaders, he can also assume a base/gun emplacement mode with a ramp that smaller Combaticons can use, which can be connected to both the Autobot city [[Metroplex (G1)#Toys|Metroplex]] (a feature not mentioned in either toy's instructions, for obvious reasons) and to the Decepticon city [[Trypticon (G1)#Toys|Trypticon]] (a feature only documented in Trypticon's instructions). As with [[Motormaster (G1)#Toys|Motormaster]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)#Toys|Silverbolt]], Onslaught was originally designed to feature a spring-loaded launching mechanism in base mode that would propel the smaller vehicles off him. Hasbro dropped the feature, likely [[for safety reasons]], but it was retained on the Japanese edition of the figure. Onslaught has three distinct [[variant|variants]], the first version having a painted metal chest and silver plastics, the second version replacing the metal chest with silver plastic, and the third swapping the silver plastics for light grey (originating from Macau, as opposed to China or Japan). While the metal version came first and the silver plastic version appears to have had the widest release, none of the three variations are particularly rare.

:In robot mode, Onslaught is armed with a long olive [[sonic stun-gun]] and is accessorized by a small chest plate. The gun can store on his backpack in either mode via two rectangular pegs which hold onto his gun sight. Holes in the side of the gun are, probably coincidentally, just the right size to peg in the smaller weapons from the other Combaticons—a feature that would be canonized only for the later Ruination version of the mold.

:Onslaught combines with the other Combaticon toys into [[Bruticus (G1)#Toys|Bruticus]], forming the central body component of the super-robot with the addition of a large silver chest plate and Bruticus's head. He also comes with Bruticus's hands and feet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Onslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Onslaught at TFU.info]''
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*'''Bruticus''' (multi-pack, [[1985]])
**''Takara ID number'': '''D-69'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Sonic stun-gun]]" rifle, double-barreled turret, chest shield, ramp, Bruticus chest shield, Bruticus head, left & right Bruticus fists, left & right Bruticus foot stands

:In addition to his single release, Onslaught was also sold in a "Bruticus" [[giftset]] alongside the other Combaticons. The gift set was never available in the USA or Canada, but only in [[Japan]] and [[Italy]].

: In 1988, [[GiG]] also re-released the Bruticus set in Italy, with five random "Exogini Transformers" ([[Decoy]]s) added.

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*'''Classic Onslaught''' ([[1991]])
**''Accessories'': "Sonic stun-gun" rifle, double-barreled turret, chest shield, ramp, Bruticus chest shield, Bruticus head, left & right Bruticus fists, left & right Bruticus foot stands

:Onslaught was re-released in the European-market "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" line in 1991, with his [[rubsign]] removed. This version was sold in several packaging variants featuring different languages, with the Spanish version somehow ending up with the hilariously nonsensical name "Oslat".
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2-toy Onslaught.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Tom Kenny|I'm a Goofy Goober, yeah!]]]]
*'''Onslaught''' ([[1993]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''C5'''
**''Accessories'': "Sonic stun gun" rifle, double-barreled turret, missile launcher, 2 missiles, chest shield, ramp, Bruticus chest shield, Bruticus head, left & right Bruticus fists, left & right Bruticus foot stands

:Released in the second year of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Onslaught was redecoed in a rather outlandish color scheme of bright yellow-orange covered in purple camouflage, with purple and black replacing olive and silver. The factory-applied stickers on the back of his truck mode proudly state that he is indeed Onslaught. In this form he was reputedly "one metamorphin' dude-icus."

:His new spring-loaded missile launcher was taken from [http://www.yojoe.com/action/91/snowserpent2.shtml Snow Serpent] from the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' toyline, and was the same one used by ''Generation 2'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Sideswipe]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Jazz]]. His backpack cannon was [[retool]]ed with a peg-hole to mount this new launcher. In theory the other smaller Combaticons can also hold the launcher, and their weapons can store on Onslaught's backpack now. Not that Onslaught's about to lend his gun to Swindle or Brawl.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Onslaught/onslaught.htm More information on G2 Onslaught at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2toy-OnslaughtAmazon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"It's not easy bein' cheesy."]]
*'''Bruticus''' (Box set, [[2012]])
**''Accessories'': Dual cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of a giftset [[exclusive]] to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]], this version of Onslaught is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Onslaught (WFC)#Toys|Onslaught]] in ''Generation 2'' colors. As usual, he forms the torso of Bruticus. Though [[:File:GenerationsG2Onslaught.JPG|stock photography depicted Onslaught]] with a black head and black deco on his gun, the final toy rendered both of these in unpainted purple plastic.

:This toy was [[retool]]ed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Impactor (Prime)#Toys|Impactor]].
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:TFU08-toy Onslaught Legend.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Because ''Classics'' Legends [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] was ''super''-popular.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Onslaught''' (Legends Class, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': Classic Series

: Part of the very first wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Onslaught is a [[redeco]] of Legends Class ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Red Alert (Armada)#LOC|Red Alert]], transforming into a SWAT-deco'd BTR-90 armored personnel carrier mounted with a top-mounted missile similar to a SCUD launcher. The missile is permanently sculpted in the open-tipped "cannon" mode the larger version of this toy can assume. The deco's resemblance to the original Onslaught is iffy, but it ''is'' not far from the deco of the next toy of him, below.

: Onslaught uses the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action-movie]]-style Decepticon symbol, a common minor error among toys of this era.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Classics|Perceptor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Universe Legends Onslaught at TFU.info]''

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[[File:UniverseOnslaughtToys-HasbroTakara.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|They found your phone number and want to ask you a few questions. (''Hasbro version on left, Takara version on right)]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Onslaught''' (Ultra Class, 2008)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': Classic Series
:*''Accessories'': Shield
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''Universe'' Ultra Class toys, this version of Onslaught transforms into a six-wheeled SWAT assault truck with positionable mine-scoops and a rotating double-barreled turret on top. "MONZO 12782" is [[tampograph]]ed onto the front of the vehicle mode on both versions, a reference by Hasbro to the ever-helpful [[Fandom|fan]] [[Matthew Karpowich]] (aka [[User:Monzo|Monzo]]) and his birthdate, [[December 7]], [[1982]], or 12-7-82. When the button on his rotating turret is pressed, electronic lights in his head and turret flash and one hears either machine gun fire or a siren sound, either of which are continuous if held down. Rolling the vehicle's middle left tire activates a third sound effect of him causing extensive property damage on something unfortunate enough to get caught under his wheels. A looped driving sound will then be continuously played until the tire stops rolling, when a final sound of the vehicle driving away/to a halt is played. The first waves of Onslaughts gave only very brief clips of sound when the button gimmick was activated. (The siren ended up sounding like a set car alarm.) This was changed in the Japanese release and as a [[Variant|running change]] in the U.S. version, so that the gun and siren noises are now restored to their intended full lengths.

: He comes with a riot shield, which can either connect to a flip up tab on Onslaught's left arm in robot mode, or store on top of his turret in either mode. The small flap at the top of the shield is used to access the turret's button, either by pressing on the flap itself, or by flipping it open and pressing the button directly. A button on Onslaught's right arm spring-deploys an arm-mounted weapon. His cannons can be removed, but are not meant to be accessories, as the pop-off points are simply there to prevent breakage if the toy is dropped.

: The [[stock photography]] also shows him as [[:File:Onslaughtuniversetoy.jpg|having black cannons and hands, and being slightly mis-transformed]].

: The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] version of Onslaught was released in American ''Universe'' packaging as a [[USA Edition]] toy... but it's ''not'' the Hasbro deco. He is redecoed to more closely resemble the colours of the original Onslaught toy and his appearance in the original ''The Transformers'' cartoon. His sparkly metallic slate-blue is replaced with swirly metallic teal, the blue paint on his arms and crotch is replaced by a dark greenish-blue, and the silver and dark silver on the sides of his face are replaced by teal. He also has slightly more paint on his face, with his mouth-plate being painted silver.

: This mold was redecoed as ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Hardhead (G1)#Universe (2008)|Hardhead]] and retooled as ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Clench (G1)#Timelines|Clench]]. The Clench tooling also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Torca (BW)|Torca]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/TFUOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Universe Ultra-Class Onslaught at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Universe-ROTF-toy Onslaught.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]] stole his design, so he stole Grindcore's colors.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Bruticus Maximus''' (Multi-pack, 2008)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': G1 Series

: The third ''Universe'' Onslaught toy is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Barricade (Energon)#Toys|Barricade]], transforming into an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier with a rear-mounted (non-firing) missile rack that turns and elevates. (Amusingly, Barricade has a more Onslaught-accurate colour scheme than ''Universe'' Onslaught.) The alphanumeric code "C5" tampographed on the front of his vehicle mode is a reference to the original Onslaught toy's American release's team ID number. For a little extra Generation 1 flair, Onslaught's (as well as any other variations of the sculpt) missile rack in vehicle-mode can be clicked back to be dragged behind, elongating the entire vehicle, similar to the original toy.

: Onslaught also has a paint error on the right robot knee, in that there is no paint around the hole immediately below the knee, where there ''is'' paint on the left one. This error is also evident in the box photos for the individual robot mode, but not the combined mode, curiously. When combined with the other Combaticons, Onslaught forms the torso.

: He was only available as part of the ''Universe'' Bruticus Maximus [[giftset]], which was initially intended to be released as a [[Target]] exclusive in the United States, but ultimately ended up being only available in some non-American markets such as Australia and Singapore. Instead, American markets eventually received a [[rebranding|rebranded]] version of this giftset (with no changes to the toys themselves) in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' packaging (thereby creating a new [[live-action film series]] [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]] character), exclusively available at Target stores in the United States and at Zellers stores in Canada. ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Onslaught retains the aforementioned paint error.

: This sculpt was redecoed into the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' versions of Onslaught (see [[#United|below]]) and was retooled to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Heatwave (Timelines)#Toys|Heatwave]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TargetOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Universe multipack Onslaught at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
*'''Bruticus''' ([[2009]])
**''ID number:'' '''16'''

:A reissue of the original G1 Onslaught toy at first sight, this toy is actually a redeco of the ''Robots in Disguise'' Mega-Octane retool of the sculpt, complete with shortened rifle, a plastic chest, and all other subsequent mold changes. Additionally, the Japan-only base mode launcher mechanism was reinstated for this release. Unfortunately, the sculpt also has quite a bit of visible mold wear-and-tear thanks to the inordinate number of times the Onslaught sculpt has been reused and retooled over the years.

:This version of Onslaught was only available as part of a Bruticus gift set released under [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line of reissues.
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===''United EX''===
[[File:UnitedEX-Combatmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Combatmaster Prime Mode''' ([[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''EX-01'''
:*''Release date'': [[September 22]], 2012
:*''Accessories'': "Kannonier Drone", "Morser Drone", "Panzer Drone", "Spaher Drone"

: Released in the first wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers United EX|United EX]]'' toyline, Combatmaster is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Bombshock (PCC)|Bombshock]] toy, transforming into a twin-barreled artillery cannon truck of indeterminate model. He also has a "Prime Mode" where he becomes the torso of a super robot, capable of using any auto-transforming Power Core Combiner drone-machine molds for limbs.

: He comes with four color-coordinated military vehicle drone-limbs, redecos of the [[Combaticon (PCC)|Combaticon]]s. Each one has a square socket for a Power Core Combiner connection; when attached via the blue plugs on a Commander figure, the vehicles automatically transform into a super-robot limb, and snaps back to vehicle mode when disconnected. Despite the universal connector, each drone can only form one limb type (but can be swapped from left to right):

:*1: '''Morser Drone''' [Missile Carrier Drone]—Arm (Combatmaster's right)
:*2: '''Panzer Drone''' [Tank Drone]—Arm (Combatmaster's left)
:*3: '''Kannonier Drone''' [APC Drone]—Leg (Combatmaster's right)
:*4: '''Spaher Drone''' [Armored Car Drone]—Leg (Combatmaster's left)

: The drones are named after German terms related to military, which is the motif of Combatmaster himself as well as [[Combaticon (G1)|the group that he led]].

: Combatmaster's mold was also used to make [[Steelshot]]. The drone-limb molds were also used to make components for two other Power Core Combiner teams: the Missile Carrier Drone and Armored Car Drone molds were used for the [[Destron (PCC)|Destrons]], while the APC Drone and Tank Drone molds were used for the [[Protectobot (PCC)|Protectobots]].

:As a redeco of the Bombshock mold, Combatmaster is likely to be plagued with the same assembly errors.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-RetailOnslaught.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Onslaught''' (Deluxe Class, [[2012]])
**''Series/number'': '''01/#004'''
**'''PART 1 OF 5!'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''TG07'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[January 26]], [[2013]]
**''Accessories:'' Cannons
{{note|The Aligned Onslaught toy appeared as Generation 1 Onslaught in many continuities.}}

:A [[redeco]] of Onslaught from the [[Bruticus (WFC)#FOCDeluxe|Decepticon Bruticus]] gift set was available individually alongside his fellow Combaticons as part of the second [[wave]] of the ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''-themed 2012-onwards Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' assortment. Overall, these versions of the Combaticons replace the [[show-accuracy|game-accurate]], the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]]-inspired decos with more "flashy" colors apparently homaging the color scheme of [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]]. Onslaught, however, is an exception to this: Although his colors are brighter and more vivid, the colors themselves are more game-accurate, replacing the dull shade of ocher with dark blue as the main color.

:Aside from the colors, mass retail Onslaught is identical to the version from the Decepticon Bruticus gift set.

:The TakaraTomy Japanese release features a shade of dark blue similar to Hasbro's. Naturally, it features more paint applications, such as blue on the wheels and painted "light" details.

:Unsurprisingly for an Aligned toy inspired by Generation 1, ''Fall of Cybertron'' Onslaught was used in multiple Generation 1-based stories. The Hasbro deco [[Onslaught (G1)#Starscream's New Power|appeared]] in the short comic "[[Starscream's New Power]]" while the TakaraTomy deco [[Onslaught (G1)#Transformers: All Spark|appeared]] in the ''[[Transformers: All Spark]]'' manga series and the ''[[Transformers Cloud]]'' stories. This toy also serves as an approximate stand-in for Onslaught's 2012 body in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic series.<ref>Onslaught appears in [[City on Fire|''Robots in Disguise'' #12]] redesigned according to [[:File:WFC Onslaught bot.jpg|his concept art]] for the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|''War for Cybertron'' game]].</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Onslaught/onslaught.htm More information on retail Onslaught at TFU.info]''
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===''United''===
[[File:United Bruticus Maximus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
*'''Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, [[November 7]], 2012)

:Released exclusively by TakaraTomy in non-Japanese Asian markets, this redeco of the ''Energon'' Bruticus Maximus set has paint layouts similar to the previous ''Universe'' (2008)/''Revenge of the Fallen'' release, but with a much greater emphasis on G1-accurate colors. Onslaught's color scheme is perhaps the most different from the previous release, being very similar to his Generation 1 toy in robot mode, but is almost completely gray when transformed into Bruticus' torso, to reflect the large gray chest plate on the original Bruticus toy. Additionally, Bruticus' hands/feet/weapons, which were previously cast in translucent colored plastic are now opaque gray.
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[Image:BotShots Onslaught.jpg|thumb|right|300px|I'm only doing the o_O face because someone stole one of my cannons... and my release date!]]
*'''Combaticons''' (Multi-pack, 2013?)
**''Number'': '''T0??'''
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}
***''Fist strength'': '''447'''
***''Blaster strength'':
***''Sword strength'':
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Onslaught is a redeco of [[Warpath (G1)#Bot Shots|Warpath]], transforming into a tank. As a Flip Shot, an impact to the front of his vehicle mode causes him to flip up when autotransforming. He was to be sold in a five-pack with [[Blast Off (G1)#Bot Shots|Blast Off]], [[Brawl (Movie)#5Pack|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Swindle (G1)#Bot Shots|Swindle]], and [[Vortex (G1)#Bot Shots|Vortex]], but this never saw release.

:This mold was originally used to make [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotFlipShot|Flip Shot Brawl]].

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===''Kre-O''===
[[Image:KreO-Toy Onslaught.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Where'd my cannons go?!]]
*'''Decepticon Bruticus''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A2225'''
**''Pieces'': '''79'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Onslaught comes as part of the [[Bruticus (G1)#Kre-O|Bruticus]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner set, and can be rebuilt from his robot mode into a truck. He can also contribute his bricks to form Bruticus. Unlike Swindle but like Brawl and Vortex, he is based on his [[#Toys|Generation 1 toy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on ''Kre-O'' Onslaught at TFU.info]''

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*'''Combiner Robot Mega Pack''' (3-pack, 2016)
**''Set number'': '''B6425'''
**''Pieces'': '''245'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: Bruticus was reissued in a 3-pack along with [[Superion (G1)#Kre-O|Superion]] and [[Menasor (G1)#Kre-O|Menasor]], with ''most'' of the components unchanged from the previous release. For this version however, Onslaught came with bronze clip-on smokestacks rather than the original's silver.

: This three-pack was sold in Dollar General stores for a whopping $12. Considering the original releases of each combiner cost $10 ''each'', that's quite a bargain!
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:Combiner Wars Onslaught toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I like big guns and I cannot lie!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Onslaught''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right cannons
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' product for 2016, Onslaught is a heavy retool of [[Hot Spot (G1)#Combiner Wars|Hot Spot]], replacing most the robot mode's parts from the waist up and turning the vehicle mode backwards, resulting in a transformation into an anti-aircraft truck rather than a fire truck. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' Voyager, he can combine with any four of that line's Deluxes, though he is meant to combine with his fellow [[Combaticon (G1)#Combiner Wars|Combaticon]]s to form [[Bruticus (G1)#Combiner Wars|Bruticus]]. His guns can combine end-to-end to form a larger gun for Bruticus. While it may seem as if his turret cannot rotate, folding the combiner chestplate parts at the side of the truck mode up will allow it to do so. [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Shockwave]] can also ''loosely'' sit in a designated port on top of Onslaught's vehicle mode, between Bruticus' face cover and the crotch plate.

:When Hasbro originally announced the figure at [[BotCon 2015]], he was advertised as having a tan Bruticus chestplate for a Generation 1 Onslaught-accurate color scheme as the first release and a silver chestplate for a Generation 1 Bruticus-accurate color scheme as a [[variant#Running changes|running change]]. Instead, only the version with a silver chest plate ever made it to retail, with the tan chestplate version never being released.

:While this toy officially omits the base mode of [[#Toys|his G1 self]], many [[fan mode]] base configurations exist to homage the G1 toy and even dock with Titan Class [[Trypticon (G1)#Titans Return|Trypticon]].

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

:This version of the Hot Spot/Onslaught mold served as the basis for [[Soundwave (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Soundwave]]'s appearance in "[[Epilogue Two]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Onslaught at TFU.info]''
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[[File:CW-toy Onslaught G2.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Onslaught is a long time practitioner of the ancient art of disco!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Bruticus''' (Collection Pack, 2016)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right cannons

: The entire ''Combiner Wars'' Combaticon team was redecoed into close approximations of their ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' colors; Onslaught is a lighter, pure-yellow, and his formerly-black parts are now a very very dark brown. Unfortunately, he still has the original Decepticon faction symbol, not the ''Generation 2'' style one.

: Also unfortunately, it appears that this Onslaught suffers from the same [[misassembly]] as [[Pyra Magna#Toys|Pyra Magna]]: The knee struts are reversed on both legs, preventing his assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode. In an undocumented feature also shared with Pyra Magna, the backs of his feet can flip out to provide better support.

: This version of the team was only available as a large boxed set, which also included a ''Generation 2''-ish version of [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#CWG2|Shockwave]]. This was the fourth of five different combiner "Collection Pack" box sets, which were "shared exclusives" sold by numerous online retailers... though many ultimately ended up at US discounters like Ross and TJ Maxx.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWG2Onslaught/onslaught.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' G2 Onslaught at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW07-Onslaught.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Swindle dumped a bucket of blue paint on me. I'd kill him if I didn't need to combine with him.]]
*'''Bruticus''' (giftset, [[June 25]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-07'''
**''Accessories'': Individual Combaton weapons, Combatron extremities

:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Onslaught is a redeco of the [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' mold]] in a color layout based on his cartoon model, with changes such as a blue head with silver faceplate and yellow visor, blue shoulders, black hands, and a Bruticus chestplate [[Bruticus (G1)#Notes|colored like Blast Off]]. He also features additional paint details in vehicle mode, including a painted grill and rims. ''Unite Warriors'' Onslaught was sold only in a multi-pack with the other Combatrons.

:As a Voyager Class ''Unite Warriors'' figure, he can combine with any Deluxe Class figures from either Hasbro's ''Combiner Wars'' subline or Takara's ''Unite Warriors'' line, though he was meant to combine with his Combatrons to from [[Bruticus (G1)#Unite Warriors|Bruticus]].

:The stock photo on the right has him mistransformed; his knees aren't fully locked.
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-AOTP-Commander-Onslaught.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Combaticon Onslaught''' (Commander Class, [[2026]])}} </ul>
:*'''4 of 5: [[Bruticus (G1)#Age of the Primes|Bruticus]]'''
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro),<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7Y30qeI_a4 Footage of the Hasbro Transformers brand panel] at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2025|San Diego Comic-Con 2025]] featuring [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]] on the "Toys are Russ" YouTube channel.</ref>|[[Amy Bence]] (packaging)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMdjxMNBa7k Footage of the joint Hasbro/McFarlane Toys/Iron Studios panel] at [[CCXP#2025|CCXP 2025]] with [[Nate Purswell]] and [[Emily Bader]], recorded at the "Oficina dos Joes" YouTube channel</ref>}}

:The second Commander Class figure in the [[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]] line, Onslaught is a cartoon-accurate figure that transforms into his usual artillery truck mode, although only the front portion of the truck forms his robot mode. The remainder of his alt-mode, including his trademark cannons, transforms into either a battle station on which one of his fellow Combaticons can be placed in vehicle mode, or a combiner frame for all the other Combaticon toys to plug into to form Bruticus. In the name of cartoon accuracy, Bruticus's chestplate is styled after Blast Off's shuttle mode. In robot mode Onslaught also has a pair of smaller turrets on his back to match his cartoon model. His arm components can be swapped with those of Superion and Menasor, allowing one to mix-and-match the combiners.

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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Bruticus and Defensor.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
*'''Guardian & Bruticus Set''' ([[December]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''71 & 72'''

:Released as part of the tenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of "[[Defensor (G1)|Guardian]]" (with his components [[Blades (G1)|Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], [[Groove (G1)|Groove]], and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]) and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (with ''his'' components [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]], [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]], Onslaught, [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#71|Translation of Defensor's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-DV05-Onslaught-vehicle.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Onslaught (Vehicle)''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 05 - Traitor to Tyranny'''

:Released as part of the fifth wave of the ''Defender Version'' line of blind boxes, this ''Blokees'' kit of Onslaught is molded in his anti-aircraft truck mode. Like the Constructicon vehicles and the ''T.rex'' Grimlock kit before him, Onslaught features a (largely undocumented) gimmick that allows him to form the torso of [[Bruticus_(G1)#Blokees|Bruticus]]. The chassis that connects the rear wheels also double as the rear half of Bruticus's gun.
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==Notes==
*Onslaught's ability to combine with Metroplex is due to the fact that both were originally designed as part of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' line, where both were presumably part of the same faction. Neither were ever released under the ''Diaclone'' brand, as it had been overtaken by the Transformers.
*Like the rest of the Combaticons, Onslaught had an earlier, unused [[character model]] which superficially resembles the toy, other than the head design. There are other problems, such as wheel placement, but it's possible the artist of the unused character model was working off crappy source material.
*When the unused character model was redrawn into the final character model, it kept the odd wheel placement and gave Onslaught his toy's head, but did some bizarre things with his transformation. Like with many of the other Combaticons' final character models, such as Swindle's, his torso is the bumper, hood, and roof of the vehicle mode flattened out. Years later, Onslaught's Ultra class ''Universe'' toy attempted to replicate this [[Transformation|transformation scheme]].
*In the [[commercial]] advertising the Generation 2 Aerialbots and Combaticons, Onslaught is referred to as "one metamorphin' dudicus". It is presently unknown what a dudicus ''is'', or what qualifications Onslaught has met to be the only known one.
*The packaging of the 1990 European [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] release of the original Onslaught toy depicted Onslaught and the Combaticons in new color schemes—Onslaught himself was mainly purple—despite the fact that the actual toys looked identical to their original releases. While it may never be known for certain, it has been theorized that these colors originated from a packaging printing error rather than a legitimate attempt to [[redeco]] the Combaticons.
*As revealed on Hasbro's ''Transformers'' website,<ref>[http://replay.web.archive.org/20090121131445/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=A795A47F-D56F-E112-48649ACADFB6ADDC Hasbro's preview of ''Universe'' Wave 1's toys]</ref> ''Universe'' Ultra class Onslaught's original prototype featured a larger head that lacked a neck section, and the front section of his vehicle with a (non-functional) winch folded down to become his stomach and waist, as well as more cartoon-accurate sculpted detailing on his waist. However, on the final version of this mold, the winch remains on his shoulders while another winch is molded onto the battery cover as part of his waist.
*In the Wings of Honor continuity the Combaticons are swayed to the Decepticon side by Deathsaurus appealing to their darker natures, represented by one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Fittingly enough, as the leader of the team Onslaught falls to the most dangerous of the Sins: Pride.
*As with most modern projects by Hasbro, the ''Combiner Wars'' [[#Combiner Wars|Voyager Class Onslaught mold]] had a "pretooled" alternate head, in Onslaught's case based on [[Demolisher (G1)#Notes|''Armada'' Demolishor]]. This head tooling was never used, though a test prototype surfaced on the Chinese site [[TaoBao]].<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/looks-like-were-getting-a-cw-demolisher.1051737/ TFW2005 thread, 19 September 2015]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Onslaught''' (オンスロート ''Onsurōto'')
*''French:'' '''Abordage''' (Canada, "Boarding")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Cudar''' ("Rascally")
*''Italian:'' '''Destroyer'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tújí''' (Taiwan, 突擊, "Onslaught"), '''Anslo''' (Taiwan ''Universe'', 安史羅 ''Ān Shǐ Lúo''), '''Xíjí''' (China, 袭击, "Raid")
*''Spanish:'' '''Oslat''' (Spain, [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] only)
*''Russian:'' '''Osilok''' (Осилок)
*''Polish:'' '''Gwałtowny Atak''' (TM Semic Comic, "Sudden Attack")

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Onslaughtmodelsheetshood.jpg|Early model sheet
File:EuroClassicOnslaughtPurple.jpg|Miscolored ''Classics'' deco
File:Universe Onslaught originalsculpt.jpg|''Universe'' prototype sculpt
File:WFC Onslaught bot.jpg|High Moon Studios concept art which inspired Onslaught's 2012 IDW robot mode
File:WFC Onslaught vehicle.jpg|High Moon Studios concept art which inspired Onslaught's 2012 IDW vehicle mode
File:EW-skin-Onslaught-G2.jpg|''Earth Wars'' ''Generation 2''-themed skin
File:Transformers 2023 11 2nd Ptg Cover A.jpg
</gallery>

==References==
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Tarn (G1)

2025-11-26T00:08:03Z

Repersonne: /* Legacy */

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{{disambigm|Tarn (disambiguation)|Glitch (disambiguation)}}
:''Tarn is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:MTMTE Tarn Alex Milne.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|He kills you with culture... and also ''violence''.]]
'''Tarn''' (aka '''Damus''' and '''Glitch''') is an eloquent [[Decepticon]]. He enjoys nothing more than playing beautiful [[The Empyrean Suite|music]] as he waxes poetic quoting ''[[Towards Peace]]'' and other philosophical works by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. He tends to indulge these pleasures at the same time he's using his [[outlier (group)|outlier]] ability to cause the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]'s latest transgressor's spark to self-destruct. The leader of the D.J.D., Tarn epitomizes the mentality of the team. He is beyond zealous in his devotion to Megatron's cause, going so far as to emboss the Decepticon [[insignia]] onto his own faceplate. No traitor, no coward is capable of escaping his team.

Despite appearances, Tarn is a mess of contradictions. Viewing himself as the central pillar of the D.J.D., he can be as brutally violent as any other Decepticon, but views himself as a bureaucrat and his team as his administration. He believes his actions are entirely justified, yet sometimes his thoughts are a constant stream of self-denigration. He works hard to run a tight but fair ship, and is not above taking in an open-minded, needy stray. On the other hand, for all his thoughts of sophistication and control, Tarn can go from affable to life-threatening at the least provocation. His addictive tendencies have led to him burning out his original [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]] years ago, and his reliance on the power-enhancing [[Nucleon (substance)|Nuke]] can lead to his losing himself to the lust for violence. And have no doubt that while he may try and convince himself otherwise, Tarn is a truly sociopathic murderer. Ultimately whether Tarn is a monster or not is irrelevant. His utter devotion to the Decepticon cause means he will ensure the fear of Megatron is put into any that would consider abandoning their noble goals.

{{quote|If you want to break someone—mentally, physically, emotionally—wait until they're happy. Let them live and love and thrive. Once they recognize the value of a life well lived... THAT'S when you move in for the kill. Because you can't take anything from someone who has nothing to lose.|Tarn|"[[The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight]]"}}

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
{{First|[[How Ratchet Got His Hands Back|''More than Meets the Eye'' #5]] (shadowy image); [[Rules of Disengagement (issue)|#7]] (full appearance, as Tarn); [[Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|#10]] (as Glitch)}}

[[File:Ratchet glitch shadowplay.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Glitch is [[Wolverine (Marvel)|the one with the claws]].]]
Damus was [[reproduction|forged]], born an exceptionally powerful [[Point One Percenter]] {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} and an [[Outlier (group)|outlier]] who possessed the ability to render non-sentient machinery inoperative by touching it, but with one drawback: the power hurt him every time he used it. Before the [[Great War (G1)|war]], Damus attended the [[Jhiaxian Academy of Advanced Technology]] where they possibly attempted to analyze his brain-wave patterns and kept his outlier status hidden from the [[Senate]] and [[Functionist Council]].

At some point, he crossed the [[Senate]] and was subjected to [[empurata]]: his hands and head replaced to mark him out as someone to shun. After that, to tie in with his power, he started to call himself "Glitch". {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}}

When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] devised a plan to steal a bomb disguised as the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] from [[Nominus Prime]]'s corpse, his [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Senator friend]] recruited Damus, [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], and [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] from the Academy to participate in the heist. Damus's part in the plan was to deactivate the deflector beams above the [[Primal Basilica]] and despite a slight hitch when Damus accidentally jammed Skids' grappling hook by touching his arm, the plan succeeded. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}}

Following Shockwave's capture and brainwashing by the [[Senate]], the Outliers stuck with Orion Pax and aided him in defending a [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]] in [[Alyon]] from [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s forces. By this time Damus had gotten replacement hands and learned to use his power from a distance, utilizing it to break down [[Elite Guard]] vehicles from afar. With help from a group of time travelers from the ''[[Lost Light]]'' of the future, the group took down a weapons platform sent to irradiate the hot spot's [[spark]]s, then had their memories of the travelers wiped by [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]]. Possibly due to interference from his powers, the memory wipe seemed to work less effectively on Damus.

[[File:PermanentRevolution-Backwards.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|[[Keith David|"And what would you have your Justice Division do?"]]]]

During the whole affair, Orion Pax had recommended reading Megatron's treatises around Glitch: "powerful stuff," he said. Thanks to Chromedome's memory wipe only partially working on him, Damus hung on to Pax's overheard recommendation and took his first step down a dark path. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 1: All Our Parlous Yesterdays|All Our Parlous Yesterdays}}

Exactly how and when Damus joined the Decepticons is unknown, but Megatron would later claim he had deliberately "corrupted" Tarn to hurt ''someone'' and prove a point. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}} Damus joined early enough to be at the beginning of Megatron's march across Cybertron. Rebuilt under the supervision of [[Lobe]], {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} Damus's power and endurance was considered by [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] to put him on the same level as a [[Phase Sixer]]. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} His mask was taken as a sign of Decepticon supremacy but, at least so he told himself, it was really so nobody would notice when he closed his eyes around Decepticon brutality. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} In one particular battle during the war, Damus tussled with [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]]. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 3|Shining Armor #3}}

[[File:SpeakMemory2-results.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|"How's it hanging? ... Oh... oh. That dude is ''really'' hanging there. My bad." "Stop it, you uncultured mech. You came here to report, not make puns."]]

Damus became commandant of [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore prison]], where he became associated with "[[The Empyrean Suite]]", playing it at maximum volume to drown out the screams of the prisoners he executed via smelting. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} In this, he was trying to deliberately bastardize a song composed by [[Eucryphia]] to celebrate [[Prima]] and the [[Citadel of Light]]. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} One of his prisoners, soon after the prison's smelting chamber had malfunctioned, was his old comrade Skids. Damus bargained with Skids to fix it, telling him it was a "teleport chamber" and fifty prisoners would be released from Grindcore for this, and was able to con Skids into thinking that he could be trusted. Skids was relaxed enough around Damus to take praise genuinely and push for more freed prisoners later.

In the end, Damus sent all fifty prisoners to the "teleportation chamber" and cruelly forced Skids to watch as it was used to execute a group of prisoners, including Skids' cellmate [[Quark]], melting them down into raw materials for use in the creation of [[M.T.O.]]s. Damus deliberately used the event to cripple Skids' religious faith. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} {{storylink|Speak, Memory! (Part 2)}}

After Damus became leader of the D.J.D. as "Tarn" (and would never again use his old name), his powers developed to the point where he could shut down sentient machines using his voice alone. Under him, the group became ''very'' focused on paperwork: the [[Decepticon Empire]] required good administration, in his view. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} When [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]], who had briefly defected to the Decepticons, {{storylink|Animals}} {{storylink|Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook issue 2|Grimlock profile}} returned to the Autobot ranks, Megatron was so incensed by the betrayal that he ordered the DJD to bump the Dynobot leader up to the top of the list. In a subsequent battle against Grimlock, Tarn had his face badly mangled by his opponent. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}}

Some two hundred years ago, Tarn was present at Megatron's current command center when [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] returned from a botched mission on [[Xetaxxis]]. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 5|Shining Armor #5}}

[[File:LL14-tarn-unmasked.jpg|thumb|There's an ironic joke about [[empurata]] in here if someone cares to find it.]]

Some time later, the DJD established a base on the world of [[Messatine]] in order to obtain the "Nuke" superfuel there. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} Tarn coerced [[Pharma (G1)|Pharma]], head surgeon of the planet's Autobot medical facility [[Delphi]], into helping feed his addiction by supplying him with an ever-increasing number of transformation cogs from deceased patients, in exchange for the hospital being unmolested by his team. Pharma would eventually cut off Tarn's supply by orchestrating the facility's shutdown. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}}

In 2009, following the [[Surge (event)|Surge]], Tarn led the D.J.D. to [[Garrus-9]] to find and eliminate his old teacher Shockwave, who was now the most wanted Decepticon on [[The List|the D.J.D's master hit list]]. After intercepting his vessel, however, they discovered that Shockwave had prepared for this eventuality by staffing his ship with crewmembers who were also on the list, in the hopes of bartering their lives for his. Tarn opted to ignore the offer, using his voice to slowly talk the old Senator to death, but Shockwave was able to blast the radio in time. When Shockwave's backup arrived in the form of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and the [[Pretender Monster|Monstructor Six]], the DJD retreated. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}}

[[File:Tarn transforms MTMTE08.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|He's got friends on the other side.]]

Though the war formally ended in 2012, Tarn and his group refused to give up the cause—indeed, they would only deign to stand down when Megatron personally commanded it—and continued to hunt down those Decepticons that had betrayed the cause and hadn't yet returned to Cybertron. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}} Informed by Decepticon spy [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] that high-priority target [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] was aboard the starship ''[[Lost Light]]'', Tarn and the D.J.D. continued to work through their list of offenders as they waited for Brainstorm to drop the ship's shielding so they could pick up Overlord's signal. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} One such unfortunate was [[Black Shadow (G1)|Black Shadow]], whom Tarn explosively finished off with his deadly voice, after which the team set course of the planet [[Clemency]] to hunt down Decepticon deserter [[Fulcrum]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} Arriving on Clemency, the team discovered a mysterious [[stasis pod|stasis tube]] awaiting them; when Tarn investigated, he found it contained a deranged, [[circuit speeder]]-enhanced [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]], unleashed by Fulcrum and his new allies, the [[Scavengers (G1)|Scavengers]]. Tarn was soon able to subdue the brain-damaged [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]], but was then crushed beneath the foot of a [[Cybernought]] battle-mech that [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] had activated. Tarn recovered in time to hear Fulcrum deliver a speech to all assembled about Decepticon ideals before apparently committing suicide. At that point, [[Kaon (G1)|Kaon]] detected Overlord's long-awaited signal, and Tarn ordered the D.J.D. to head out—but not before warning the surviving Scavengers that their names had now made it onto [[The List]]. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}

Tracking Overlord's signal, the D.J.D. found the ''Lost Light''—which was, unbeknownst to Tarn and his team, actually one of ''two'' versions of the ship created by a malfunction of its [[quantum generator]]s—near the planet [[Ofsted XVII]]. Despite having promised Brainstorm they would not harm any of the crew, the discovery that the traitor [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] was aboard the ship set the D.J.D. off and, after dealing with him, they set about murdering the rest of the ship. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} Tarn personally destroyed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]], and [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]], and forced a large portion of the crew to transform before executing them, leaving their transformation cogs warm for locating and harvesting. Eventually, Tarn removed a still-restrained and suicidal Overlord's head with a chainsaw, and the D.J.D. left the ship. {{storylink|slaughterhouse}} {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}}

[[File:ThePermanentRevolution-goingtowar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|'''Cause when push'' ''Comes to shove'' ''I will send a fully armed battalion'' ''To remind you of my love'' <s>for the cause</s>]]

Sometime during the months that followed, Kaon spontaneously began [[universal killswitch|writhing in agony]] right in front of Tarn, who tried to get his teammate to tell him what he could do to help, before the mysterious effect subsided. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Also during this time, the D.J.D. welcomed a new member—[[Nickel]], the last survivor of a Cybertronian colony wiped out by the [[Black Block Consortia]]. At Nickel's insistence, they returned to Ofsted XVII to salvage the quantum engines from the derelict ''Lost Light''. They wound up arriving in the middle of a battle between the Consortia and the [[Galactic Council]], who teamed up against the Cybertronians. Under attack by both sides and faced with additional enemy reinforcements, Tarn was forced to retreat, leaving Vos and Kaon behind. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} Tarn eventually gifted Nickel a phone onto which he recorded a message she could use to paralyze people who were threatening her. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

The diminished D.J.D. returned to their duties, though Tarn began to weary of the work. After apprehending the [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]]-worshipping [[Blip]], Tarn was about to end his life using his voice, until Blip used his last words to demand that Tarn remove his mask. Affronted, Tarn allowed [[Helex (G1)|Helex]] and [[Tesarus (G1)|Tesarus]] to finish Blip instead, averting his gaze beneath his mask. Tarn subsequently ordered performance reviews for the team, and nearly came to blows with Tesarus when he implied that abandoning Vos and Kaon was not the Decepticon thing to do. Calming himself, Tarn explained that they were returning to Ofsted XVII again in order to recover their bodies, but was interrupted by Helex's announcement that Vos and Kaon had returned to the ship safe, sound, and with something unbelievable: a postwar edition of ''[[Towards Peace]]'' that revealed Megatron himself had defected from the Decepticons.

His world shattered by this discovery, Tarn had the D.J.D. return to Messatine, where he attempted to fatally overdose on Nuke. Finding even the sensation of dying disappointing, Tarn opened his eyes to see a distraught Nickel pressed against the glass of his fueling capsule. The sight of her triggered a revelation for Tarn: she was a 'bot who had experienced first-hand the threat the predominantly-organic universe posed to Cybertronians, and who had fully embraced the Decepticon cause despite living her life outside of the war. The cause, Tarn now realized, was bigger than any one 'bot—bigger than Megatron. Galvanized, Tarn set up a meeting with the rogue Decepticon warlord [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] aboard his stolen [[Warworld]]. Knowing full well he was on the D.J.D.'s list, Deathsaurus pre-emptively attacked Tarn upon his arrival, even deactivating his audio receptors to protect himself from Tarn's voice, but Tarn was able to communicate with him and his troops through [[inter-Decepticon radio]] and explained the reason for his presence: he wished them to ally with him, in return for their being taken off The List. Deathsaurus agreed on the condition that Tarn kill the rest of the D.J.D., which Tarn refused to do—which was the response Deathsaurus had been hoping for. With their alliance cemented, Tarn declared their new objective: kill the traitorous Megatron and all of his allies! {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}}

[[File:TarnAltMode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|left|I'm about to drop the hammer and dispense some indiscriminate justice!]]

The allied forces of Tarn and Deathsaurus proceeded to attack the [[Necroworld|Necrobot's world]], killing [[Mortilus|its sole inhabitant]] and using his machinery to broadcast a message that lured Megatron and all those aboard the ''Lost Light'' sympathetic to him down to the planet. When they arrived, the villains shot them down and cornered them in the Necrobot's fortress. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} As an act of indirect torture, Tarn had their forces pull back, warning Megatron and his comrades that they would return at sunset, leaving them to stew in their own fear. Returning to the ''[[Peaceful Tyranny]]'', Tarn spent the time showing off his collection of Megatron's writings to Deathsaurus, and discussing tactics with his men; he did not take Tesarus' concerns about the Necrobot's fortress' storm shield seriously, but the discussion was interrupted by a call on Tarn's personal communicator from Megatron himself. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight}}

[[File:YourFierceTears-byebyekaon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Give me your...you know the drill.]]

Tarn agreed to a meeting with Megatron alone, whereupon his former leader agreed to surrender in exchange for the rest of the Autobots being allowed to go free. Saddened and disgusted to truly see with his own eyes how far his idol had fallen, Tarn beat him to within an inch of his life, and was just about to deliver the killing shot when [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] suddenly appeared, insisting that it was his right to end Megatron's life. Both refused to stand down, resulting in a bickering battle between the two that gave Megatron the chance to escape. Realizing their folly, Tarn and Overlord agreed to a truce, though Overlord continued to needle Tarn all the way back to the ''Peaceful Tyranny''. The final straw came when a distraught Kaon arrived with the news that the Autobots had kidnapped the D.J.D.'s [[Dominus Ambus|pet sparkeater]]; determined to cut out of both the hearts of himself and his men the compassion that he saw as Megatron's downfall, Tarn slew Kaon on the spot, tearing his head from his shoulders. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}}

At sundown, Tarn led the Decepticons in their attack, {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}} playing "The Empyrean Suite" across the battlefield as battle commenced. He initially hung back with Deathsaurus, but joined the fight in earnest after a temporary power-up acquired by the Autobots wore off, ripping [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]] clean in half. Unfortunately, that turned out to be just the thing to bring Megatron out onto the battlefield, cutting swathes through the Decepticon troops. Tarn surreptitiously ordered the D.J.D. to retreat, whilst demanding Deathsaurus' troops enact a suicidal assault on Megatron. When the ex-Decepticon's new fusion cannon was destroyed, he unexpectedly sunk to his knees in panicked defeat, and Tarn and Overlord moved to strike the final blow together. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}}

[[File:mtmte55 goodbye tarn.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|You will die alone. Unmourned. And unloved.]]
Their shots, however, were reflected by the sudden activation of a forcefield by Megatron. Whilst Overlord and Deathsaurus abandoned the planet, unwilling to waste their time and troops respectively on Megatron, Tarn and the other remaining members of the D.J.D. assaulted the forcefield until they could finally force their way in. Things went very badly wrong after that, as soon as the D.J.D. were all inside Megatron rose to his feet and chided Tarn, ripping the D.J.D. leader's fusion cannon off in disgust. With dawning horror the D.J.D. realized everything was all according to Megatron's plan–after years of study, he had finally managed to interlink his systems with a black hole to harvest [[antimatter]], and he had no intention of letting any of them leave alive. With his former enforcers now trapped, Megatron tore through them with tendrils of antimatter, speaking their true names at the moments of their deaths. Tarn was saved for last, his mask ripped off as Megatron called him by his previous name: "Glitch". Tarn first begged for Megatron to be "reasonable", then tried fake bravado, just as many of his own victims had done... and with as little success.

Completing his denouncement of his former enforcer, Megatron informed Damus that "Everything you did was for nothing" and obliterated him with antimatter. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|Do Not Go Gentle}}

Much later, when Nickel was on the verge of being killed by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], she used Tarn's voicemail message to paralyze the ex-Decepticon, allowing her and the Scavengers to escape. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

====The Functionist Universe====
[[File:This Machine Kills Fascists-Functionist Glitch.jpg|thumb|upright=0.5|"There must always be a Megatron."]]
Damus was amongst a group of [[Anti-Vocationist League]] members who attended a secret meeting beneath [[Nova Point]]. There, he listened to the universally-displaced Megatron speak about how to fight the [[Functionist Council]] for the goal of "peace through empathy". {{storylink|Dissolution Part 6: This Machine Kills Fascists|This Machine Kills Fascists}}
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:KreO-webcomic-9-Tarn.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.6]]
Tarn was part of [[Bludgeon (G1)#Kre-O online manga|Bludgeon]]'s forces when they uncovered the [[Red Bucket]]. {{storylink|Treasure Competition! Defeat with Block Power!}}

===''TransTech''===
An [[Lowtech|Offworlder]] in [[Axiom Nexus]], Tarn was a judge of ''[[Cybertron's Got Talent]]'' in the wake of [[Ego (TransTech)|Ego]]'s death. Tarn enjoyed calling out sub-par transformations as part of his judging. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/05/14}}

===An Arcee Sort of Day===
After the Great War ended, Damus joined a [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] cult, warning a passing [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] that the world was ending. {{storylink|An Arcee Sort of Day}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Damus was enjoying a drug den when [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] kicked down the door and requested both calm and [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]'s squad from the [[War of the Threefold Spark]]. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part One}}

===''Legacy VS500 Collection Special Comic''===
Tarn was a spectator of the second week of the [[Speedia 500]] on [[Velocitron]] and scared the nearby [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]]. {{storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 3}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Tarn and the rest of the DJD pursued Black Shadow for taking bribes from the Autobots. The DJD found their target hiding on planet Clemency, and dispatched them with extreme prejudice as Tarn set course for their next assignment. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (Legends)|Rules of Disengagement}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Tarn.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
Tarn was brought to Earth to hunt the traitorous [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and his [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s. He formed a new D.J.D. team consisting of Spinister, [[Dirtbag]], [[Exhaust]], and Soundwave. {{storylink|Enter the DJD}}
Later, Tarn attempted to capture [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] after he abused [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]]. {{Storylink|Rust & Fire}}
Tarn and the D.J.D. failed to contain the rampages of [[God Neptune]] and [[Ruination (G1)|Ruination]], leading to [[Lancelon (G1)|Lancelon]] fixing their mess. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|The Last Knight}}
When hunting for the [[Forge Fire Amulet]], [[Junkyard (G1)|Junkheap]] was brought to Earth and enlisted by Tarn to help fend off opposing forces. {{storylink|Junk Culture}}

==Toys==
===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF Legacy Voyager Class Tarn.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Comic Universe Tarn''' (Voyager Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-26'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 25]], 2023
:*''Accessories'': Tank turret base, 2x tank barrels
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]], (TakaraTomy)<ref>[https://youtu.be/vuZHDR3ZBd8 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] Day 1 on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel.</ref>| [[Alex Milne]] (original concept)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]'' Voyager figures, "Comic Universe Tarn" is based heavily on his appearance in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s comics and transforms into a Cybertronian tank. Tarn's tank turret can detach as part of the [[Evo-Fusion]] gimmick, and the barrels can split off and peg into the turret itself to make an extra-long [[fusion cannon]]. His hands feature hinged knuckles, allowing them to open and close, but are unfortunately exposed on the tank mode's rear end. Though the toy's [[instructions]] don't say to turn the head 180 degrees for transformation to tank mode, you'll find that the panel with the guns will have better clearance if you do so.

: Unfortunately, the mask is not removable, and thus there is no "Damus" face underneath. Additionally, though the head contains violet-colored [[light-piping]], it is constructed in such a way that makes the eyes appear completely black when not illuminated.

: In an undocumented feature, Tarn’s smaller back turrets are removable.<ref> https://www.instagram.com/p/CuktZlULApl/?hl=en </ref> Detaching them reveals two 5 mm ports at the base and beginning of the turret, allowing them to be held as small guns or batons respectively. Doing this can be quite difficult given how tight they are in the back, so exercise caution when removing them as his backpack is made from very thin clear plastic and can snap easily.

: While most of the toy's sculpt and details are based directly on [[Alex Milne]]'s character model for Tarn, a small handful instead are taken from Milne's character model for [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] in IDW's [[Light/Star|''Transformers'' Annual 2021]]. Key details include the recessed surfaces at the tips of the kneepads, the pentagonal thighs, the L-shaped details on either side of the crotch, the little tabs at the ends of the gun barrels, the small vent in the center of the chestpiece, and the sunken spots on either side. These details were [[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|pretool]]ed into the sculpt in anticipation for its later release as Bludgeon.

: This mold was later [[redeco]]ed to make [[Tarn (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Cyberverse Universe Tarn]] and [[retool]]ed twice to make [[Bludgeon (G1)#Legacy|two]] [[Bludgeon (G1)#LegacyUnited|different]] versions of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]].

: This figure was revealed during [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]]. Its run at retail was kind of short-lived though, and the toy proved a bit difficult to get.

: Tarn was repacked and re-released the following year, in the fifth and final wave of ''United: Legacy'' Voyager-class toys, alongside several other figures that US fans had trouble acquiring the first time around (though Tarn was the only wide-release toy among this batch, the rest being former store [[exclusive]]s). There are no notable differences between the two toys other than the packaging.

::*[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjLMoPkO47X/ ''Mark Maher's designer commentary on Legacy Evolution Comic Universe Tarn'']
::*''[[Source:Transformers Legacy bios#TL26|Machine translation of Tarn's TakaraTomy bio]]''

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==Merchandise==
===Flame Toys===
[[File:FlameToysTarn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You'll suffer till the end of time, enduring tortures, most of which rhyme, trapped forever here in Robot Hell!"]]
*'''Tarn''' (August [[2018]])
**''Accessories'': mask, 2 fusion cannons, 2 back cannons, clean mask (exclusive), 2 vocal effector cannons (exclusive)
**''Sculptor'': Chemical Attack
**''Painting by'': Decomas Lab (Hiroyuki Hirose]

:Produced by [[Flame Toys]] as part of their ''Kuro Kara Kuri'' line, Tarn is a detailed non-transforming action figure featuring [[die-cast]] parts and LEDs in his head, chest, and legs. He comes with two fusion cannons that can be mounted on his arm or combined into one giant handheld weapon, two guns that attach to his back and a removable mask. If purchased via D4toys.com, SEN-TI-DEN Hong Kong, or events attended by Flame Toys, he also includes an alternate mask without scars and two speakers that can replace the back guns.

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*'''Tarn (Power Burst ver.)''' ([[July 26]], [[2019]])
**''Sculptor'': Chemical Attack
**''Painting by'': Decomas Lab (Hiroyuki Hirose]

:Debuted by Flame Toys at ACGHK 2019, "Tarn (Power Burst ver.)" is a chrome-plated redeco of the above figure, limited to 300 pieces: 200 at ACGHK 2019 and 100 at D4toys.com.
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===ULTIMATES!===
[[File:Ultimates Tarn and Nickel.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
*'''Tarn''' (ULTIMATES!, 2022)
**''Accessories'': Alternate unmasked head, mask, fists (L & R), open hands (L & R), grasping hands (L & R), clawed hands (L & R), double fusion cannon, Nickel, Nickel's jet pack

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers ULTIMATES!]]'' from [[Super7]], Tarn is a 7-inch-tall non-transforming action figure. Despite his retro look, he has an extensive amount of articulation, including multi-directional joints at the neck, shoulders, wrists, hips, and ankles; plus swivel biceps, elbows, knees, and a bit of ab crunch. His hands pop out at the wrists so they can be replaced with his additional spare hands, and he includes both masked and scarred head options as well as a separate mask accessory.

: He also comes with a smaller, non-transforming figure of [[Nickel#Merchandise|Nickel]].

: Preorders for Tarn (and the rest of Wave 3) opened on [[December 1]], 2021, with the toys projected to ship in fall 2022... and ''actually'' shipping in November 202''3''.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Tarn and Wandering Roller.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|It's me and that guy you thought was me.]]
*'''Wandering Roller & Tarn Set''' ([[March 19]], [[2024]])
**''ID number:'' '''79 & 80'''

:Released as part of the eleventh wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] and Tarn along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#80|Translation of Tarn's Transformers Character Card]]''
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===Blokees===
====Galaxy Version====
[[File:BlokeesTarn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1| '''Tarn''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 04 - Fractured Space-Time'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (fists/accessory-holding, splayed open-palm), black stand, 1 pair of White Autobot/Decepticon symbols

:Released in the fourth wave of [[Blokees]] ''[[Blokees#Galaxy Version|Transformers Galaxy Version]]'' line, This Tarn is a small, “chibi”-style non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Decepticon that comes to about 3-4 inches when fully assembled. Tarn is built on a "Standard Body" skeleton shared with other Blokees figures in the line, but with different body pieces to make them distinct. As advertised in the box, he has a pull rate of 1 in every 9 boxes.

: Due to its construction, Tarn unfortunately does not feature the unmasked Damus/"Glitch" face.

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====Shining Version====
[[File:Blokees-TF-Shining-Version-03-Tarn.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1| '''Tarn''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Shining Version 03 - Shattered Universe'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (fists/accessory-holding, splayed open-palm), Unmasked Damus/"Glitch" head, figure stand

:Released in the third wave of Blokees' ''Shining Version'' line, this edition of the original Galaxy Version mold now features a newly-tooled head (with translucent eye parts) and a torso frame that lights up upon shaking (or at least just lightly tapping some areas on the torso), causing the eyes to glow for a limited time. In addition to his identical accessories from the original release, Tarn comes with an extra unmasked Damus/"Glitch" face and a larger figure stand. Like the other Galaxy Version kits since Wave 5, Tarn also features a slightly upgraded suite of standard body parts, notably the sturdier pre-assembled hinge joints introduced in the fifth wave.

:If you're a speed builder, be mindful when attaching the pre-assembled joints; Unlike the symmetrical joints from earlier waves, the pegs on both ends of these joints are designed to connect to specific pieces; The tabs with slightly smaller holes are intended for the upper arms and thighs, while the regular tabs are meant for the forearms and lower legs. While an incorrect knee joint assembly may cause it to very slightly lean when standing straight or in an A-stance, an incorrect elbow assembly won't be noticeably affected unless you're looking very closely.
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====Action Edition====
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===Yolopark===
[[File:Yolopark AMK IDW Tarn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"And behold, I shall be a [[Blight (Energon)|Blight]] upon this land, and everything I touch shall wither and die."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Tarn''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Removable mask
:Part of Yolopark's ''[[Yolopark#AMK_Series|AMK Series]]'' model kits, IDW Tarn comes out of the box in prebuilt modules as opposed to traditional model kit runners. This allows him to be assembled quickly and easily without tools or glue. Unlike most other AMK kits, Tarn has individually articulated fingers, eliminating the need for alternate hands.

:Tarn's mask is removable, revealing the face of "Glitch" as seen in the comics.
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==Notes==
===IDW Publishing===
*Tarn's true identity was a mystery all the way up until his final appearance in [[The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|issue #55]]. A popular theory was that he was [[Roller (IDW)|Roller]]—a character who'd conspicuously gone missing sometime before the events of ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' and ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy]]''—and [[Elegant Chaos Part 1: All Our Parlous Yesterdays#Other trivia|''More than Meets the Eye'' issue #36]] even dropped a few clues that furthered this interpretation, with [[The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|issue #55]] directly playing on readers' expectations by having Velocity ask who Tarn ''really'' was... right before revealing that Roller was in fact alive and well! Still, James Roberts' notes for the series suggest that Tarn and Glitch were not initially conceived as being the same character,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I’m prepping the next two MTMTE Notebooks. This probably won’t convince the doubters, but going through my Season 2 notes (written during Dark Cybertron) I found this: "Bring back GLITCH! He renders machinery inoperative by touching it - a formidable power for one of Deathsaurus' crew, or one of the new DJD. By the present day he can affect sentient machinery; and now, in the course of the story, he's extended his talent to REMOTE 'glitching. "Killing from a distance." He's honed his skills. Bitter because of the empurata. Joined the Cons. But, unlike Whirl, he's got his face back. Is he TARN?? Is Tarn's "whisper you to death" shtick in fact the present day manifestation, after years of honing skills, of Glitch's original party trick?"|link=https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/1655860146784854018|name=James Roberts|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=05|day=09}}</ref> leading to speculation that plans for Tarn's identity may have changed or developed as the series progressed and Roberts was able to gauge readers' theories.
*Damus's name is derived from the historical figure {{w|Nostradamus}}.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=It’s ‘Dah-mus’, because his name is taken from Nostradamus|link=https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/1058379500898140161|site=Twitter|name=James Roberts|day=2|month=11|year=2018}}</ref>
*Damus's original body is based on ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], meaning it probably turned into a similar Cybertronian car.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=well if you go back to see Glitch's body in Shadowplay you might notice it's based on WFC bee's body|link=https://twitter.com/markerguru/status/822606066752036864|name=Alex Milne|site=Twitter|year=2017|month=01|day=21}}</ref>
*According to James Roberts, Damus was forged in the city of, uh, [[Tarn (polity)|Tarn]].<ref>James Roberts Q&A at TFNation 2017</ref>
*James Roberts described Tarn as a [[Phase Sixer]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=@jroberts332 I was wondering if Tarn was a phase sixer? (Sorry if this has already been answered)|link=https://twitter.com/MaidTailgate/status/1229947237603708928|name=Maid Tailgate|site=Twitter|day=18|month=02|year=2020}} {{citesocial|quote=He was indeed|link=https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/1230022928688910338|name=James Roberts|site=Twitter|day=19|month=02|year=2020}}</ref> This is not the first time this has come up: [[Remembrance Day|''More than Meets the Eye'' #14]] had [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] compare Tarn to known Phase Sixers [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] and [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], but given the fact that Tarn does his own thing and doesn't follow [[infiltration protocol]], it's likely an offhanded comment referring to his specific "power level" and not a direct commentary on his role in the Decepticon army.
*Cocreator [[Alex Milne]]'s ideal voice for Tarn is [[Keith David]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=My second pick would be Tarn, and have him voiced by Keith David. He’s the voice of Goliath from Gargoyles, and I feel he would suit Tarn perfectly.|link=https://www.facebook.com/notes/transformers/transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-vol-2-alex-milne-interview/395646703838863|name=Alex Milne|site=Facebook|day=05|month=05|year=2021}}</ref>

===Other===
*Like all non-toy robot [[Kreon]]s in the ''Kre-O'' manga, Kreon Tarn is made from existing ''Kre-O'' parts, but extensively "painted". He uses the [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]] helmet, the [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] arm-cannon, and some kind of setup to wear the Bludgeon treads on his back.
*The [[Decepticon supersoldier]]s from ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' are designed to resemble Tarn, including one that [[Tarn (Cyberverse)|shares his name]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Tarn''' (ターン ''Tān'')

==References==
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[[Category:Anti-Vocationist League]]
[[Category:Decepticon Justice Division]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Point One Percenters]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Decepticons]]
[[Category:TransTech Decepticons]]

Talk:DK-2 Guard

2025-11-10T03:04:08Z

Repersonne:

"armed with unparallel power"
Pardon?

"threatening the place there"
Is this supposed to say "threatening the PEACE there"?

Talk:DK-2 Guard

2025-11-10T03:02:21Z

Repersonne: Created page with ""armed with unparallel power" Pardon?"

"armed with unparallel power"
Pardon?

Straxus (G1)

2025-11-08T21:09:59Z

Repersonne: /* Generations Comic Edition */

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{{disambigm|Straxus (disambiguation)|Darkmount (disambiguation)}}
:''Straxus is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Straxus.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Mercy is not dispensed here, fools, only Pez.]]
A ruthless, fearmongering dictator, Lord High Governor '''Straxus''' (aka '''Darkmount''', '''Rollermaster''', and '''Straxxus''') is a threat to all under his rule—including his own inner circle. From his throne in [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], there are none in [[Polyhex]] who do not feel his crushing influence. Straxus's word is law, unbound by reason or facts, and can and will change from thought to thought. Do not try to appeal to his sense of pity; he has none.

A brutal powerhouse, he is more than able to enforce his policies, usually with a deadly blow from his battle axe. So terrible is Straxus that even [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] gives the dictator his space, allowing the small-minded tyrant to terrorize his corner of the globe. Megatron may have designs on the galaxy, but in Polyhex, Straxus rules.

{{bigquote|'''Mercy''' is not dispensed here, fools... only '''death!'''|Straxus|"[[The Smelting Pool!]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Straxusholdscourt.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|He's got a metal palm tree and he's not afraid to use it!]]
''Following the assassination of the Decepticon warlord [[Trannis]] by the [[Autobot]] commando unit, the [[Wreckers]], Straxus assumed his position as [[Decepticon leader]] on Cybertron.'' {{storylink|Cybertron: The Middle Years!}}

Straxus would oversee a horrifically brutal reign, having his men hunt down [[neutral]]s, Autobots, and [[empty|the destitute]] so they could be melted down in [[smelting pool]]s and their metal reused by the Decepticons. Even other Decepticons weren't safe from his brutality, with him battering his own Executive Officer [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] when he was in a mood.

When a Decepticon transmission beamed from the planet [[Earth]] circa the Earth year [[1985]] reached Cybertron, Straxus immediately arranged for the capture of the scientist [[Spanner (G1)|Spanner]] so that a [[space bridge]] between the worlds could be constructed. Attempting to locate Spanner, the Autobot spy [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] learned of this plot, but was captured by [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] and brought before Straxus, who maliciously destroyed his unique recording-device arm before consigning him to death in the [[smelting pool]]s. In turn, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] came searching for Scrounge (against orders), was captured and brought before Straxus, and sentenced to the pools. There he discovered the dying Scrounge, was given the information he had acquired, and escaped with the aid of his Autobot friends who had come looking for him (against orders). {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[File:Straxusaltmode.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yeah, but where does the axe go?]]The space bridge was subsequently completed, but its earliest tests reduced Straxus to rage when a malfunction caused the death of [[Crosscut (Marvel)|Crosscut]], and he sent [[Crosscut's successor|another unfortunate]] to instant death in an attempt to figure out what had gone wrong. In an act of petty brutality, he threatened Shrapnel that he better sort the problem out soon because ''he'' was going to be sent to clear the rubbish off the Bridge! As the tests went on, an Autobot raiding party planted explosives within Darkmount, destroying it, and sending an enraged Straxus after their heads. With the bridge unattended, Blaster intended to destroy it with [[fission bomb]]s, but was confronted by Straxus in a one-on-one duel before he could detonate them. Crippling Blaster with his axe, Straxus was duped into accidentally severing the bridge's fuel line, destabilizing its teleporting arch, through which Blaster then kicked Straxus, destroying him. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}}

[[File:Straxushead.jpg|left|thumb|Teletraan I, Rita's escaped, recruit a team of teenagers with attitude...no, er wait...]]
''However, while Straxus's body was reduced to ash, his head was salvaged and placed in a life-support pod that allowed him to continue on in his position as leader.'' {{storylink|...The Harder They Die!}} ''Soon after, when [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] arrived on Cybertron, Straxus immediately set in motion a scheme to restore himself to life, calmly following Megatron's directions to hunt down [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], who had arrived on the planet with him. ''{{storylink|Under Fire!}} {{storylink|Distant Thunder!}} ''After Prime carried out [[Decepticon fuel store|several successful raids]] alongside the Wreckers, Megatron began to grow more and more unstable, and Straxus more and more impatient with his deranged houseguest. Despite the warnings of his technicians as to the "unpredictability" of the machinery involved, Straxus made the final step, activating a device that would exchange his and Megatron's minds, giving him a body once more. Megatron resisted the transfer, however, destroying Straxus's head, and leaving the two minds within Megatron's body, fighting for dominance, each one in control at a different moment. The other Decepticons, in particular [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], soon noticed their leader's problems and began to scheme about how to handle it. When in battle with Prime and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]], Megatron prepared to unleash his destructive [[antimatter]] powers; in order to save the [[Polyhex Decepticon stronghold]], Ratbat activated the space bridge, teleporting the three Transformers back to [[Earth]].'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

[[File:Maulers mauled.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|This story is full of awesome Megatron moments and Straxus retroactively stole them all. He ''is'' evil!]]
''Before this could occur, having failed to oust Megatron's mind, Straxus activated his contingency plan, "[[Project Re-Birth]]," and his consciousness fled into a body he had specially prepared—a duplicate of Megatron created from a "[[Archforce|hapless trooper]]", complete with a copy of his brain patterns, beneath which Straxus's personality lay dormant. '' {{storylink|Two Megatrons!}}'' Upon hearing of the true Megatron's seeming death aboard the space bridge a short time later, the project technicians activated the clone, sending it to the sewers beneath [[London]] where it came into conflict with a small group of Autobots, [[Action Force (team)|Action Force]] and [[Centurion (Marvel)|Centurion]]. Straxus's mind had yet to take over the clone at this point, and it genuinely believed itself to be the true Megatron, but it was soon dealt with when an oil tank explosion sent it and Centurion tumbling into the [[Thames|River Thames]].'' {{storylink|Ancient Relics!}}

''Some time later, seeking a weapon to use against the deranged future Decepticon [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] recovered the Megatron clone, also believing it to be the genuine article, only to find that "Megatron"'s mind had retreated into itself. Shockwave subjected the clone to the [[psycho-probe]], intending to force "Megatron" to face his fears—but instead, Straxus emerged, intending to fight Megatron's fears for him and finally take control of the body. Megatron fought back, however, ripping the mental image of Straxus to pieces and finally taking over their shared mind.'' {{storylink|Salvage!}}

[[File:Megatron wreckers time wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|"NOW, WITNESS THE '''MOST POWERFUL SQUAT OF ALL TIME!'''"]]
''After being thoroughly reprogrammed by Shockwave, this Megatron killed [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] in a test run'' {{storylink|Dry Run!}} ''and then proceeded to battle Galvatron. He ceased his attack after hearing from the future Decepticon that: a) Starscream would throw him out a ship in 2006, and b) Galvatron would kill him. Amused and seeing the two had a lot in common, Megatron agreed to join him.'' {{storylink|Altered Image!}} ''He helped Galvatron battle Autobots of the present and future in the "[[Time Wars]]", massacring Wreckers and the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]], but was soon put off by the growing madness and pointless destruction that his ally was causing. The Megatron clone opted instead to [[Decepticon heavy transport|return]] to Cybertron.'' {{storylink|Time Wars}}

''He was taken aback to find his homeworld so different from what he remembered it as; Autobots were wandering about, unafraid and undisturbed by the planet's Decepticon presence, even in [[Helex (polity)|Helex]], the Decepticon capital. Vowing to retake control of Cybertron, Megatron quickly dispatched a would-be Autobot assassin and sought out those responsible for the Decepticons' sorry state. He discovered that their current commanders, [[Legonis]], [[Octus (G1)|Octus]] and [[Seizer]], were leading an idle life, enjoying gladiatorial battles while lounging about and drinking high-grade oil. The [[Triumvirate]] nearly goaded Megatron into attacking them in order to have their troops kill him in retaliation, but Megatron saw through their ruse. Growing desperate to rid themselves of the challenger, Seizer shoved Megatron down in the arena to have his gladiators deal with him, but once more Megatron retained his cool. With an eloquent speech, pointing out how far the Decepticons had fallen from their former glory, Megatron effortlessly dethroned the decadent ruling trio by turning their soldiers against them. The Triumvate was destroyed, and Megatron took control of the Decepticons on the planet once more... ruling confident in the knowledge he'd become Galvatron, and ''this'' time he'd do things ''right''!'' {{storylink|The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.}}

[[File:TFUK TwoMegatrons Suicide.JPG|upright=0.85|thumb|No, no! Aim away from the face!]]
''Soon, however, he began to suffer from nightmarish visions of the lives lived by both the trooper whose body became his, and of Straxus, just as the true Megatron—having recovered his memories after a period of wandering amensia in the [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]]—attacked his base.'' {{storylink|Mind Games (G1)|Mind Games}}'' The two Megatrons battled, with the true one revealed the clone's nature to him, and all at once, everything made sense to the clone. Along with this revelation, another immediately arose—Straxus's mental defeat was a sham, and he had been dwelling within the clone's mind all along, steadily growing in power as the clone weakened. Straxus made one final attempt to seize control of their mind, and the clone committed suicide, blowing his own head off with his [[fusion cannon]], rather than allow Straxus to win.'' {{storylink|Two Megatrons!}}

{{note|The true nature of the Megatron clone was not revealed until the story which depicted his death. This was because, for all of the clone's other stories, he was regarded by characters, readers and writer [[Simon Furman]] as actually being the ''real'' Megatron, having survived his supposed death in the US comics. The US comics, however, continued to treat Megatron as pushing up daisies, so when Simon Furman took over writing that title and penned Megatron's return, he needed an explanation that would reconcile Megatron's continual appearances in the UK title with his lack of activity in the US. Relegating the Megatron of the UK comics to a clone was that explanation, revealed in UK-exclusive strips which ran concurrently with the reprints of Megatron's US return.}}

=====Trigger-Happy!=====
[[File:Trigger-happy MegatronScoop.jpg|left|thumb]]
The madness that had gripped the Megatron clone for so long began to subside, as the full ramifications of meeting his future self dawned on him. Foreknowledge that he would one day become Galvatron emboldened Megatron, and left him believing that he was invincible until such events came to pass. He still had to contend with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s rogue faction however, though an opportunity to gain an upper hand against his rival soon presented itself. Megatron received word from [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] and [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] that they had acquired battle plans drafted by Scorponok, and set up a meeting to receive the documents. Though the messengers were nearly intercepted by an Autobot ambush, they evaded capture thanks to [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]] botching the sting. Afterwards, Megatron learned that Backstreet had gone on the run from Autobot justice, and saw an opportunity to capitalize on the situation. Backstreet had accidentally endangered several humans before fleeing, and Megatron plotted to make the fugitive into a pariah; through him, humans might be led to believe that all Autobots meant them harm. Megatron would turn the locals against Optimus's forces, and eliminate them too once the Autobots had fallen. An altercation between Backstreet and a [[United States Army|human military convoy]] only served to further Megatron's goals.

It was [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] who eventually tracked down Backstreet, then squatting in an [[Riverway Fun Park|abandoned amusement park]]. Megatron ordered his troops to stand back so that he might approach Backstreet himself and "recruit" him to the Decepticons, but upon his arrival, Megatron found that both [[Scoop (G1)#Trigger-Happy!|Scoop]] and Spinister had disregarded his orders and were in the process of roughing up the Autobot. Outraged, Megatron tossed aside both his minions and ordered them away. Then, in his best attempt to appear sincere, Megatron extended a hand in friendship towards Backstreet, promising him protection and a privileged position in the Decepticon hierarchy. Despite Megatron's best efforts, Backstreet saw through his charade, and turned down the offer. Abandoning all attempts at subtlety, Megatron readied to strike Backstreet dead when Optimus Prime barged in on the scene.

Megatron ordered his troops to remain in position, declaring the honor of killing Prime to be his alone. He nearly succeeded in his attempt too, only for Backstreet to regain his senses upon hearing that his commander was willing to take him back despite his past mistakes. Megatron was knocked out by a blast from Backstreet's [[proton missile cannon]]s, and only regained consciousness in time to see the Autobots slipping away. {{storylink|Trigger-Happy!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
The Megatron clone would terrify a young Hot Rod in [[1990]] by willingly risking the lives of loyal Decepticons to flush out a [[Warmonger|double-agent]], and then muse it would've been easier to just murder everyone. Later, he would wage a [[Decepticon Civil War]] against [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] and Scorponok. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

He then become Galvatron by [[2006]] and, by not fleeing to Earth's past, conquered Cybertron! Well, it seems to be him, it's very confusing. If it was him, he then got stepped on by [[Unicron]] in [[2010]]. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:WarWithoutEnd-Straxus.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|His weapon gets less threatening with each appearance.]]
[[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] referred to Straxus as one of the petty, small-minded dictators he left in charge of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] when he left to start the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]]. {{storylink|War Without End!}}

====''Classics''====
Straxus was given the authority over Darkmount when [[Overlord (G1)|Gigatron]] forfeited his throne. {{storylink|Overlord (G1)#Timelines|BotCon 2012 Gigatron profile card}}

Decades after the death of Straxus, Blaster would tell of the evil Straxus to [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|a mirror universe]]'s [[Straxus (SG)|good Straxus]]. {{storylink|Falling into Place}}

====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:SecretsAndLies2 StraxusCounterpunch.jpg|thumb|left|''Sud-den-lyyyyyyyyyy, life has new meaning... to meeeee...'']]
Though an object of disdain in Megatron's optics, Straxus was promoted to Regional Liege and given command of Darkmount by [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]] as part of Shockwave's schemes. In exchange for this however, Shockwave expected Straxus to lead an assault on Iacon so the data Perceptor had uncovered about Shockwave's schemes would go unnoticed. After gushing over the smelting pool, Straxus agreed. The assault on Iacon was launched and Straxus ordered his troops to secure lots of prisoners to test out his new pool. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 2|Secrets & Lies #2}}

While Shockwave had intended for Straxus to be nothing more than a seat warmer, the new Regional Liege quickly established himself as a military force to be reckoned with, even as his annexing of contested territories rubbed [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] the wrong way. After an unproductive meeting with his colleagues, Straxus went to relax by the smelting pit. Speaking with Counterpunch once again, Straxus became convinced that he was now [[Decepticon leader]], giving the spy access to whatever resources he needed to reactivate [[Project Dreadnought]]. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}}

As the scientific division worked, Straxus posted [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] to defend Dreadnought's hub but even with the [[combiner]]'s might, the [[Wreckers]] managed to scuttle the project. Straxus later received a distress call from the [[Conehead]]s stranded on prehistoric [[Earth]] with the lost crews of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and the [[Nemesis (G1)|''Nemesis'']]. Straxus made them a deal; he'd send rescue and give them high-ranking positions in his regime IF they remained mum on the location and left Megatron and co. in stasis. Faced with the alternative of Straxus promising to hunt them down and kill them, the trio of Decepticons eagerly accepted. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 4|Secrets & Lies #4}}
{{--}}

===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''United EX''====
[[File:UnitedEX2 blazing alps.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|"GAH! Don't look at me that way!"]]
Somehow traveling across universes,<ref name="EX">{{citesocial|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609020307/http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/89376-united-ex-translated-stories-and-bios-complete/page-2?hl=straxus#entry2149784|name=Andrew Hall|quote=My intent when writing the story was that he be the Straxus from the comics universe himself, appearing as a result of some teleportation or experimental technology, just as Thunderwing appeared in the United stories.|year=2012|month=09|day=24|site=The Allspark|title=United EX translated stories and bios (COMPLETE)}}</ref> Straxus inserted himself into the alternate universe's Decepticons led by [[Scrash (G1)|Scrash]], becoming part of the [[Master Chaos]] in his pursuit of new technology. With his new body, he gained the new identity of "'''Rollermaster'''" (ローラーマスター ''Rōrāmasutā'') and the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Spanner (United)|Spanner]]. {{storylink|#United EX 2|''United EX'' Straxus bio}}

Rollermaster revealed the existence of the Decepticon Master Chaos brigade to the Autobots when he attacked [[Blaze Master|Choppermaster]], who was training in the Swiss Alps. Rollermaster overrode the Autobot flyer's control of the PCC drones, achieving his own combination form. {{storylink|In the Blazing Alps}}

Rollermaster and Choppermaster fought to a standstill, but [[Onslaught (G1)|Combatmaster]] stepped in at the end and easily snatched up the drones from the wounded Autobot. {{storylink|Prelude to the Siege}}

====Metrowars====
[[File:Ultra Megatron head Straxus Metrowars.jpg|thumb|left]]
Straxus eventually shed his Master Chaos identity and was appointed leader of a Decepticon force concentrated on [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]], whose base mode he dubbed "Darkmount" after his old haunts. Straxus somehow acquired a rebuilt and comatose [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Megatron]], who he attempted to brainwash with his technology. When the Decepticon Emperor resisted, Straxus noted that more of such would crumble Megatron's "diabolical nature". In the meantime, he led an attack on [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]], but the Decepticon forces fled when the Autobots showed the power of a newly reborn [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Metrowars}}

Following the failure of this attack, Straxus worked on repairing the wounded Metrotitan whilst simultaneously manipulating his thoughts and emotions. {{storylink|Metrowars 2}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Straxus's schemes were interrupted when Metroplex confronted him and asked him to give up on fighting, seeing as the recent discovery of the unlimited energy source [[Nucleon (substance)|nucleon]] made the Decepticons' thirst for energy pointless. Responding that his desire to conquer was unrelated to the war for energy, Straxus had Metrotitan attack Metroplex, but he was decisively defeated. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}
{{--}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Straxusidw.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I may or may not be here in subsequent panels, depending on how the artist feels today.]]
Straxus of [[Yuss]] {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} was part of the crew of the first ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', which left Cybertron six million years ago. The ship was lost to the [[Dead Universe]], and Straxus and his crewmates became the living dead, unable to survive in their home universe for long periods of time. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}} Despite this, however, an erroneous account placed Straxus on Cybertron two million years later, working security at the [[Kaon Security Headquarters]] just prior to the outbreak of the Autobot/Decepticon war. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

In the present day, [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] was abducted on [[Gorlam Prime]], Straxus implanted a device in his brain that would make him a sleeper agent for the Dead Universe crew.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The script I worked from for Hardhead notes that Straxus was the bad boy who lodged the implant in Nightbeat's head, but Jhiaxus is the guy behind the wheel when it comes to remotely operating Nightbeat. Make of that what you will!|name=Kris Carter|link=https://archive.is/tPL5x#selection-881.0-881.8|year=2008|month=07|day=17|title=SPOTLIGHT: HARDHEAD / Rev #2 - Reaction Thread|site=IDW Publishing Forums}}</ref> {{storylink|Spotlight: Nightbeat}}

[[File:SpotlightDoubledealer Straxus Transforms.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|And yet, surprisingly few kitbashes from Cybertron [[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|Sideways]]...]]
After [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] secured the [[Nega-Core]] and activated its guardian, Straxus initiated the [[Expansion]] with [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] and the rest of the Dead Universe crew. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}}

Later, Straxus attacked Earth with [[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]]. His job was to bombard the surface in his jet mode and then operate an [[energon]] drill while Grindcore set up a [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}

Straxus and Grindcore soon had to defend this site when an Autobot team led by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] stormed it, trying to prevent the Expansion. [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] ended up holding off both of them at the same time while the other Autobots slipped by. The [[Benzuli Expanse]] anomaly was soon sealed off, and unable to survive without their connection to the Dead Universe, both Straxus and Grindcore simply... ceased functioning. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}
{{--}}

===''Universe'' toy bios===
During Straxus's rule over Polyhex, he put a lowly, unknown warrior through an excruciating rebuilding process, tortuously reforging him into the very image of Optimus Prime. Through forcible data uploads and brainwashing, the Decepticon was imbued with memories and skills culled from many sources, giving him much of Optimus Prime's knowledge and combat algorithms. However, Straxus perished before he could complete this "[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]", and his creation was left without a framework with which to process the mental injections. Straxus's legacy was this mad wraith haunting the back alleys of Cybertron, hunting down Autobots and Decepticons alike. {{storylink|Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Nemesis Prime bio}}

===''Wings Universe''===
Straxus was one of a number of [[Decepticon Warlord]]s who fought for territory in the early days of the Great War. With the threat of the [[Elite Guard]], the Warlords formed a war council. During one meeting, they reviewed footage of the Elite Guard wiping out some of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s men, and discussed ways of ridding themselves of the Elite Guard. At the next meeting of the council, [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] sent along his lieutenant, [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]], with a box containing an important message. The message turned out to be a bomb, which killed the council members present. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}

===''United''===
[[File:FierceFightingOnPlanetNebulos-StraxusDecepticons.jpg|thumb]]
A [[nano-virus]] that afflicted most Autobots save the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] and the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] required [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]] to lead a team to [[Nebulos]] for an anti-virus. However, the nano-virus was merely a ploy by the Decepticons to draw out the Targetmasters and Headmasters to abduct their [[Nebulan]] partners, so when the Autobots arrived on Nebulos, Straxus was waiting for them with a considerable army! His army quickly fell into disarray, unfortunately, when Straxus was singled out and defeated. He returned to his [[Thunderwing (G1)|master]] to beg forgiveness. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:KreO-webcomic-5-Straxus.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|left]]
Straxus was part of a massive Decepticon invasion force intended to ruin the Autobots' picnic. However, [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] plowed through them with his truck and left them scattered... and then left. Returning to the scene after.. ''ahem'', taking care of some pressing business, Optimus gathered up the still-wiped-out Kreons, bound them up on a flatbed trailer, and took them to the picnic. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
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Part of Megatron's inner circle, Straxus was present when [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] delivered [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s head to the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|The Golden Boys}} He was giggling creepily to himself in a corner when [[Destro]] appeared before Megatron offering an alliance. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}} When the Decepticons withdrew from a battle without finishing the Autobots off, Straxus recognized that Megatron just wouldn't admit he'd sustained injuries in battle with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}}

===''TransTech''===
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When the [[Waruder]]s caused a blackout in [[Axiom Nexus]], a [[Kreon]] Straxus within the offworlder maximum security prison fought it out with his fellow inmates, particularly a Kreon [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]]. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
Pity the multiverse's [[Archforce]]s, for Straxuses surgically altered them to look like Megatron. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/10}}

In [[Primax 092.0 Beta]], [[Hyperdrive (Turbomaster)|Hyperdrive]] gathered as many Autobot survivors as he could and stormed Straxus's shipyards, commandeering the ''[[Iron Hope (G1)|Iron Hope]]'' and setting back the Decepticons' space infrastructure by hundreds of stellar cycles. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/16}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
Straxus developed a mental conditioning program which [[Loudpedal]] and [[Oil Slick (G1)|Oil Slick]] applied on [[Toxitron (Universe)|Toxitron]]. {{storylink|The Toxic Transformer}}
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===Precursor World===
[[File:Selects Brightes.jpg|thumb|150px|Seriously, and she's so rude. Reminds me of my complaining customers.]]

In [[Precursor World|the universe prior]] to the [[G1 World]], a single spark split into two, forming twin Straxuses, who were effectively immortal as long as the other one lived. {{storylink|Source:Profile Plus#January_14.2C_2017|Profile+, January 14, 2017}} At some point, both joined the order of protectors known as the [[Blue Order]] of the [[Primus Vanguard]]. One rose through the ranks to become "Chief of Engineering" (技術長官 ''Gijutsu Chōkan''), {{storylink|Blue Big Convoy comic}} but his beloved commander [[Brightes|Blue Brightes Convoy]] ultimately passed him over for leadership of the Blue Order in favor of [[Blue Big Convoy|Big]] on his deathbed. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Prelude|Finale Prelude}} Infuriated, Straxus swore to get his revenge someday. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}} In the meantime, Chief Straxus was once saved from a [[Specter]] attack by Blue, who shocked Straxus by lending him his powerful [[Matrix Sword]] to protect himself. {{storylink|Blue Big Convoy comic}} Coveting the power of the sword, this Straxus joined forces with his counterpart, and they developed a rage-inducing program that they secretly implanted into their blue comrades. {{storylink|Cybertron Magna Convoy}} {{Storylink|God Neptune comic 1}} Experiments into producing spare bodies for themselves created the [[Rollermaster Corps|Rollermasters]], but their stunted intelligence resulted in them being used as little more than slaves. {{storylink|Source:Profile Plus#January_15.2C_2017_.281.29|Profile+, January 15, 2017 (1)}}

[[File:MC comic Primal Vanguard Straxuses.jpg|thumb|left|We're going to kill you twice over!]]

When the [[Blue Planet (GS)|Blue Planet]] was embroiled in a three-way conflict between [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]], [[King Poseidon]], and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Megatron]], Straxus joined the rest of the Blue Order in neutralizing the [[Decepticon]] threat. {{Storylink|Super Megatron comic 2}} When Ultra Megatron further evolved into Ultra Megatron Omega, the Straxuses took the opportunity to activate their sleeper program, causing all members of the Blue Order to tear each other apart. Blue himself was forced to stab himself with the Matrix Sword lest he harm a comrade, which amused Chief Straxus as he took the sword. Seeking an end to the rest of the Vanguard and Primus's ambitions, the Straxuses joined forces with Megatron Omega, and the three left the Blue Planet. Soon reaching the [[Purple Planet]], they met with [[Purple Wicked Convoy]], who proposed an alliance. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}} Together, the Straxuses, Purple, Megatron Omega, and a Rollermaster confronted [[God Neptune]], who had already pilfered the other orders' matrices while they were occupied with Purple. Chief Straxus attempted a swing at the combiner with the Matrix Sword, but God Neptune simply shrugged it off and replied with a powerful swing from the [[Matrix Saber]] that sent the traitor flying. The Matrix Sword, however, revealed itself to be the resting place of Blue's spirit, who attempted to turn the tide against God Neptune before dissipating. The combiner was taken care of by Megatron Omega, however, and the stolen matrices became the Decepticon's spoils. He began to use the [[Silver Matrix]] to absorb the [[Star Power]] from the other matrices, to the Straxuses' delight, but joy turned to horror when [[Halfshell]] bisected Megatron with the [[Neptune Sword]]. Megatron Omega wasn't down, though, and absorbed the twins' energies to reform himself as "Megatron Omega: Complete Form". {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}}

The twins walked this off, eventually making their way back to the Blue Planet, only to be confronted by the visage of Blue Brightes Convoy! The overjoyed Straxuses' spirits quickly fell as Megatron's new minion [[Blue Megatron]] revealed his cruel trick and blasted them with his shoulder cannon.

[[File:MC comic Straxuses.jpg|thumb|150px|I'll be sure Travis gets your head in the mail!]]

Some time later, the Straxuses, having survived the subsequent commotion, managed to kidnap [[Primus|Oracle]], the core form of Primus himself. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale|Finale}}

At their fortress in [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], the Straxuses experimented on the Matrix Sword, using the energies of Blue Big Convoy's [[spark]] which were still tied to the blade to create the clone [[Convobat|C-6]]. {{storylink|Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic}} To introduce the traits of organic life to the next generation of [[Transformer]]s, they also performed experiments that created a new, hybrid form of Cybertronian, applying the results to C-6 and [[Megalligator|D-6]]. {{storylink|Convobat#Legends|''Legends'' Convobat bio}} The twins called an assembly of their creations, where they announced their intention to use their "children" to exploit the power vacuum left by the departed Primus Vanguard and conquer the [[Precursor World]] themselves. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale|Finale}} They trained C-6 as an assassin and granted him the name "Convobat", but punished him for hesitating when it came to killing. When Convobat and D-6, now calling himself Megalligator, tried to escape, ex-Chief Straxus confronted the two but was taken by surprise when Megalligator exploded a [[transtector]] in his face and failed to stop them. {{storylink|Cybertron Convobat prequel comic}} Though he survived the blast, this Straxus was reduced to a disembodied head, kept in a mobile sphere. {{storylink|Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic}}

[[Magna Convoy]], a Primus Vanguard drone brought to life by the energies of the dying Blue and the last survivor of the group, vowed revenge and attacked Darkmount to recover the Matrix Sword. It had lost all its power, however, and Straxus and his allies easily bested the intruder. When the defeated Convoy was teleported away, the head Straxus believed his spirit was crushed and considered the problem solved, but the other Straxus was determined to hunt him down. {{storylink|Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic}} He and his [[Rollermaster Corps]] pursued Magna Convoy to a planet's surface and battled him again, but Convoy had found new resolve in his mission to protect Convobat and was able to call upon the Matrix Sword's power to defeat Straxus. The crippled Straxus was then finished off by his own Rollermaster troops, one of which claimed that ''they'' were Straxus now. Meanwhile, the remaining Straxus was among the Cybertronians being observed by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] from an unknown location. {{storylink|Cybertron Magna Convoy}}

===''Legends'' comic===
In the [[Legends World]], Megalligator and Convobat's exploits were known as fiction in the form of the ''[[Transformers: Convobat Amazon Showdown|Convobat Amazon Showdown]]'' film, created by [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]. [[Cheetor (BW)|The native Cheetor]] played Straxus, but Nightscream didn't appreciate him fooling around. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Convobat)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
Straxus was among the many Decepticons who fought back against [[Gozer]], but was ultimately felled by the extradimensional invader. His shattered body fell near [[Decepticon High Command]] as Shockwave reported to Megatron that even the [[combiner]]s had failed. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:EscapePartOne-Straxxus.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Mercy is not dispensed here, fools, only sex appeal.]]
A multi-disciplinary theoretician, '''Straxxus''' was an incredibly intelligent, and incredibly grouchy, Cybertronian. He attended [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]]'s [[Academy of Research|academy]] but left because others kept disagreeing with him. Leaving his studies behind, Straxxus became the Senator of [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], running the province as an independent state and had never bothered to attend a [[Senate]] meeting.

In the era of the [[Decepticon]]s, Straxxus began to fear the increasing geological activity that began plaguing Cybertron, his calculations leading him to consider that Cybertron might literally shake itself apart. To evacuate his citizens, Straxxus brought one of the old ''Ark''-class vessels docked in Darkmount and had it restored to operational capacity while transmitting his geological data to [[Crystal City]] for further analysis. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}} Needing a way to enact a mass exodus of refugees off Cybertron to escape the Decepticon threat, the Autobots decided to petition Straxxus for use of his ships. {{storylink|Escape Part One}} When Highbrow called about the ''Ark''<nowiki>s</nowiki>, Straxxus was more interested in discussing his geological findings with [[Geomotus]], but he ultimately promised the vessels to Highbrow. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}}

To properly evacuate Darkmount, Straxxus found that he would need two and a half of the cargo capacities of the ''Ark''s. As repairs on the ships began, the stardrive of the fourth exploded, delaying its launch. {{storylink|Escape Part Four}} When [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'s convoy of refugees arrived at Darkmount, Straxxus barred them for a time. {{storylink|Escape Part Three}}

When three of the four ships were nearing launch capacity, Straxxus invited Wheeljack, Highbrow and [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] within his city and revealed that he would need three of the ships, while issuing another warning about the impending tectonic disasters. {{storylink|Escape Part Four}}

As loading continued, the [[Insecticon swarm]] attacked. Convinced that this was the best time to launch, Straxxus sealed the city's gates and set off with two ships. Unaware that the Insecticons were drawn to the largest concentrations of energon however, the second ''Ark'', loaded with colonization supplies, was targeted by the clones who ate through to its fuel lines and caused it to detonate. Straxxus subsequently led the majority of his people off Cybertron and to a new world. {{storylink|Escape Part Five}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Straxus, [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], and [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] accompanied [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] on a mission to defeat Nemesis's former self, Nova Prime. {{storylink|Prime Evil}}

Straxus was part of a Decepticon raiding party that scoured a Human military base for the [[MacGuffin Generator]]. Straxus's job was to look in every building to check if it housed the generator, and reduce it to rubble if it didn't. The Decepticons eventually found the device, despite some Autobot interference, but it proved to be more volatile than they had anticipated. The Generator exploded, sending Straxus and the Decepticons flying off into the distance. {{storylink|Raiding Party}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsDarkmount.jpg|thumb|{{w|Shredder (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)|SHREDDER!!}}]]
Darkmount participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited after collecting 110 units of Cybermetal, 60 units of Transmetal, and 35 support cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Straxus-Earth-Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|Purple? Where did that come from?]]
Straxus of [[Polyhex]] contacted Starscream to work together and overthrow Megatron, His plan involved [[Sludge (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Slog]] and the Insecticons. When Starscream asked if they know that they are part of a larger scheme, he replied that they, like Slog, are just primitive creatures driven by instinct. {{storylink|Dark Deeds}} Bombshell reported to Straxus that he had taken control of Slog, but a little less responsive. {{storylink|Mind Games (EW)|Mind Games}} As Megatron was preparing to send Slog on his first mission, Straxus reminded Starscream that he was overdoing his flattery. As Starscream went over his signal to Slog to "Crush Megatron", Straxus planned for Slog to crush Starscream afterwards. At the Decepticon's abandoned space-port, things went according to plan. Straxus ordered Starscream to activate the Space Bridge, and then approached Megatron, but was surprised to see that he was still functional. Megatron then blew him away to kingdom come with his fusion cannon. {{storylink|Double-Crossed}}

Megatron had Bombshell apply one of his cerebro-shells on Straxus, making him an obedient and powerful asset to Megatron, with no memories of his conspiracy. But Skrapnel was aware that the memories could always come back - especially if Bombshell had rigged them that way...

*'''Class''' - Warrior
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 stars
*'''Weapons:''' Straxus uses his battle axe to dispense damage to buildings and defenses.
*'''Ability:''' '''Seismic Charge''' - Target an enemy wall with a resonating seismic charge. The explosion deals damage for each wall within the radius, and quadruple damage to walls.
**'''Cost:''' 8 ability points + 3 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:straxus Straxus at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Lord High Governor Straxus was the brutal governor of the Decepticon colony planet [[Lucifer]]. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}

==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Darkmount.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You're welcome.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Darkmount''' (Deluxe, [[2010]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Pick-axe/cannon, missile launcher, machine gun, smoke grenade launchers
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoya Miyake]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', Darkmount ("Straxus" was [[trademark|unavailable]]) transforms into a half-tracked {{w|self-propelled artillery}} inspired by the {{w|G6 howitzer|South African G6 Rhino}}, as well as a tripod-mounted {{w|howitzer}} platform called a "battle station".

: In vehicle mode, the turret can rotate and the barrel can raise. Initially it was planned to have him interact with Scout Class figures who could man his "fortress mode". The remainders of that idea are the otherwise pointless handlebars that end up on his knees in robot mode.<ref name="generations11">{{citesocial|quote=In the early stages, a Scout class Transformer was to be able to man Straxus's fortress mode. The bars on his robot-mode knees became the handles on the fortress mode, and this is all that remains of the concept.|name=Hisashi Yuki|site=''[[Transformers Generations 2011 Vol. 1]]''|year=2011|month=04|day=27}}, translated via {{citesocial|link=http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/428825-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-united.html|site=Transformers World 2005|title=TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Generations/United|name=SydneyY|year=2011|month=07|day=07}}</ref> In robot mode, the cannon barrel becomes his trademark pick-axe weapon, while his smaller weapons (featuring [[C joint]]s) can clip onto various compatible rungs, bars and tubes sculpted onto the vehicle or robot. Despite his portly robot form, and his alternate half-track mode, his tech specs list his speed rank as 10.

: Darkmount's color scheme (with its red biceps and gold chest) is an amalgam of his Marvel appearances (which have inconsistent coloring). "M17" is written on his vehicle mode, referencing "[[The Smelting Pool!|Marvel #17]]", the comic issue in which Straxus first appeared. His head is designed with a light-piping feature but it is not utilized.

: So why "Darkmount" for the toy instead of the obviously made-up "Straxus", theoretically easy to [[trademark]]? One possible explanation is that an Austrian company, [http://www.stadlbauer.at/74.0.html?&L=1 Stadlbauer], has owned "Strax" as an international registered trademark for toys since 1966, and applied to register the term in the United States [http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=79069729&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch in 2009]. This would give Stadlbauer a solid legal hold on the term versus another company trying to use a soundalike in the same field.

: The mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]''/''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Straxus (SG)#Timelines|The Bard of Darkmount]] and [[retool]]ed into ''Generations'' [[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Darkmount/darkmount.htm More information on Darkmount at TFU.info]''
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===''United''===
[[File:United Straxus Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|TakaraTomy will collect the fee...''personally!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Straxus''' (ストラクサス, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''UN-10'''
:*''Release date'': [[2010]] [[December 25]]
:*''Accessories'': "Battle axe"/cannon, missile launcher, machine gun, smoke grenade launchers

: Darkmount was redecoed for inclusion in the first wave of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline, and even released under his original name. He now sports a new color scheme that replaces much of his grey plastic and ''all'' of his red plastic with more dark blue and new light-blue pieces, apparently shooting to emulate Straxus as he was colored in his [[The Bridge to Nowhere!|second Marvel appearance]], drawing particular inspiration from the [[:File:MarvelUS-18.jpg|cover]] of the issue. And he's got his dead, black eyes!

: Besides the black eyes, Straxus features additional paint on his face as well as his crotch plate and knee flaps.
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/transformers-united/straxus/2799/1/ Image gallery of ''United'' Straxus at Seibertron.com]''
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===''United EX''===
[[File:UEX-toy Rollermaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Dad, was that your Straxus?" "...I don't know."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Rollermaster vs Choppermaster''' (VS set, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''EX P1'''
:*''Release date'': [[September 22]], 2012

: Released in the first wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers United|United EX]]'' toyline, "Rollermaster" is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Icepick (PCC)#Toys|Icepick]] toy, transforming into a treaded snow-plow vehicle of probably-made-up model. Unlike most ''Power Core Combiners'' Commander molds, Rollermaster does not have [[5 mm post]] holes in or near his hands to allow him to use hand-held weapons. He has some sweet claws, though, and the hardpoint on his right shoulder allows him to use a Mini-Con's weapon mode as a shoulder-mounted emplacement. A flip-up [[Powerlinx]] socket on his chest allows him to use [[Mini-Con]]s as armor. He also has a secondary "Prime mode" configuration in which he forms a super robot torso; in this mode he can use the drone-limbs from any 5-pack set to make a new super-robot.

: He was only available in a box set with [[Blaze Master#United EX 2|Choppermaster]], [[Spanner (United)|Spanner]], and [[Firebug (United)|Firebug]].

: This figure was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Rollermaster Corps]] drones in Takara's ''[[Spin Off]]'' comics.
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===''Generations Comic Edition''===
[[File:TF-Comic-Edition-Leader-Straxus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Huh, [[Time Wars|so Straxus DID become Galvatron]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Straxus''' (Leader Class, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Pickaxe, cannon barrel
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Amy Bence]] and [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging art)}}<ref>[[April 25]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref><ref>[[May 14]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOXZGDHebTk Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Kelly Rose]].</ref>

: Released as part of the 40th Anniversary ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Comic Edition|Generations Comic Edition]]'' subline, "Decepticon Straxus" is a ''heavy'' [[retool]]ing of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Galvatron]] figure, transforming into a comic-accurate flying cannon in 39 steps. He includes a new pickaxe accessory, with hinged winglets to complete the look of the alt-mode. In robot mode, the cannon barrel can be a hand-held weapon or stored out of sight on his back. His deco features some "comic art" touches, with black stripes and areas of Ben Day dots to make him resemble comic printing, though it's more subtle on him than the others in the line (likely due to this being the first comic-based Straxus toy produced).

: The front of Straxus' box features the cover art from "[[The Bridge to Nowhere!]]", albeit it's the version used for [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers Classics]]'' reprints with the missing background and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s darker colors. When placed next to ''Comic Edition'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generations Comic Edition|Grimlock]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Generations Comic Edition|Shockwave]], and [[Xaaron#Generations Comic Edition|Emirate Xaaron]] & [[Flame (Marvel)#Generations Comic Edition|Autobot Flame]], the art on the side of the figures' boxes will form a small mural.

: As with all the ''Generations Comic Edition'' toys, Straxus was a [[Hasbro Pulse]] [[exclusive]]. He was put up for pre-order on [[May 14]] following that day's livestream product reveal.
{{WFCKingdomGalvatronMold}}
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1Darkmount.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Darkmount, Cruel Overlord''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T12/T40'''
**''Stars: ''9
:'''Darkmount, Cruel Overlord''' (presumably once again renamed due to trademark reasons) is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]''.

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game, with line-art by [[Dan Khanna]], and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' Darkmount toy.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Magna Convoy and Straxus.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Magna Convoy & Straxus Set''' ([[April 14]], [[2022]])
**''ID number:'' '''13 & 14'''
{{toydesigner|[[Shin Sasaki]] (illustration)}}

:Released as part of the third wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Magna Convoy]] and Straxus along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#14|Translation of Straxus's Transformers Character Card]]''
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==Notes==
[[File:StraxusChangesColors.jpg|thumb|Consistency is not dispensed here, fools, only GAFFES!]]
*Straxus's colors change drastically between the two issues he is in for the Marvel US comic. Also sometimes between panels. The design of his weapon is also unstable; in his first issue, it looks like a pick-axe, but when Straxus battles Blaster in his second issue, it is shown as a scythe.
*Straxus was mentioned in [[San Diego Comic-Con|Comic-Con]] 2008 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]'s bio entirely to make [[David Willis]] happy.<ref>Personal correspondence with Hasbro copy writer [[Forest Lee]].</ref>
*Straxus in the online ''Kre-O'' comic is made from existing ''Kre-O'' parts. He uses [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'s helmet and a pair of scythe-weapons from the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]] Kre-O'' sets. The Straxus that appears in "[[Cybertron's Most Wanted]]", meanwhile, wears the ''Kre-O'' [[Major Bludd]] helmet and a pickaxe built from existing parts; it was based on an [[:File:KreonStraxusConcept.jpg|unused proposal]] by [[Greg Sepelak]].<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/MSipher/status/868304136021958657|name=Greg Sepelak|site=Twitter}}</ref>
*Straxus keeps picking up ''[[Microman]]'' bodies in the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]: in "[[Metrowars]]", he is drawn to resemble the "Micro Robot" Armored Suit figure [[Microman#Bulsonic|Bulsonic (Blue Type)]], apparently in reference to a Japanese fandom theory that the character's original design was inspired by said toy,<ref>{{citesocial|name=Andrew Hall|link=https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/29173-tf-pulp-update-november-30-2013-ehobby-magnificus-badlands-online/page-19#entry2384162|site=The Allspark|defunct=yes}}</ref> and in the [[Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic]], his disembodied head rolls around in the "Project Victory" Mecha-Cosmo vehicle [[Microman#Escargot|Escargot]]!
*Hasbro planned to center the storyline of ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]'' around Straxus as the main villain.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I’m probably not allowed to say but he originally popped up in the Marvel Comics and has had several different names over the years. I will tell you he was the planned major villain in Legacy and we had quite a lot planned for him.|link=https://twitter.com/FJDesanto/status/1727669169460830518|name=F.J. DeSanto|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=11|day=23}}</ref> To this goal, a Leader Class Straxus toy was solicited for the first year of the toyline,<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/DM.png Amazon.com page listing for a "TRA GEN Legacy EV Leader DARKMOUNT"]</ref> and art was produced for his eventual design in the franchise.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Unused-Legacy-Straxus-Art-First-Look-00.png Unused ''Legacy'' Straxus art at TFW2005.com]</ref> [[Anna Malkova]] created the design featured in the 2019 IDW comics as a stepping stone toward this purpose, along with an "after 'accident'" design closer to the ''Legacy'' art and homaging the character's fate in the UK comics of being a head in a jar.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=oh yah, dat's Straxus for sure. source: i did a prelim design for the lad. Since it's old news and stuff got changed after I done my part - might as well share|link=https://twitter.com/Anna__Malkova/status/1727686193129672741|name=Anna Malkova|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=11|day=23}}</ref> When [[Netflix]] declined to pick up the planned three-season ''Legacy'' series,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=We developed a three season LEGACY animated series and a story bible for the toy line. Hasbro did incredible art for it (which is where that image comes from). After Netflix passed on making the series, Hasbro decided to not do a story driven toy line like WFC.|name=F.J. DeSanto|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=11|day=23|link=https://twitter.com/FJDesanto/status/1727674948809060448}}</ref> those plans were dropped—the second design for Straxus never appeared in the comics and the toy was replaced with [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Legacy|Transmetal II Megatron]].<ref>The "TRA GEN Legacy EV Leader DARKMOUNT" listing at Amazon.com was replaced with Transmetal II Megatron.</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Straxus''' (ストラクサス ''Sutorakusasu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Straxus''' (China, 斯塔萨斯 ''Sītǎsàsī'')

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:AnnaMalkovaStraxusConcepts.jpg|2019 design with proposed alternate body
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
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[[Category:Earth Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
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[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
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[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]
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Repersonne: /* Continuity notes */

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|image=HeavyMetalWar Primedefeated.jpg
|caption=The agony of defeat.
|title="Heavy Metal War"
|season=1
|season ep=16
|production code=#700-13
|airdate=[[December 15]], 1984
|written by=[[Donald F. Glut]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]], [[Ashi Productions]], [[Nakamura Production]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4eqsJ72_7Q
|videosite=YouTube
}}
'''Megatron challenges Optimus Prime to a one on one battle to end the war.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:HeavyMetalWar Megatron invitation.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Silly Megs, tricks are for kids!]]
A busy construction site is attacked by driver-less construction equipment, and several components are stolen. The construction vehicles return to Decepticon headquarters and are revealed to be the newly built [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. The components they stole are parts to a machine that will allow [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] to absorb the [[power chip rectifier]]s from his [[Decepticon]] warriors.

While the final preparations are completed on the machine, Megatron flies to [[Autobot]] headquarters and makes [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] an offer he cannot refuse. Megatron offers the Autobot leader a one on one battle with the winner staying on [[Earth]] to do as he pleases, and the loser taking his army and exiling themselves to deep space. Confident in his own abilities, Prime accepts the challenge and sets the match.

[[File:HeavyMetalWar Megatron powerup.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Fear me, for I have the power of... poo gas!!]]
Knowing that Prime would be unable to resist a chance to honorably end their conflict, Megatron returns to the Decepticon base and uses the newly completed machine to gain all of the special powers of his warriors. [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]]'s teleportation, [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]]'s sonic boom, [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]'s seismic attack, etc. Knowing that Megatron would now be unbeatable, [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] voices concerns that the Autobot computer [[Teletraan I]] would be able to detect what Megatron had done. Anticipating this problem, Megatron dispatches the Constructicons to take care of the computer.

The two armies arrive at the battle site, and the contest begins. Megatron unleashes a barrage of powers (while Starscream gives a running commentary), and Prime is outclassed at every step. Not knowing that he has been deceived, Prime concedes the fight and comments that he underestimated Megatron. The shocked Autobots begin the trek back to base, and the Decepticons follow to make sure they leave.

[[File:Heavy Metal War Devastator.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Not Brawl.]]
Meanwhile, the Constructicons have nearly tunneled their way into the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and Teletraan I. Sensing the imminent danger, Teletraan I activates the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. The Dinobots respond and start pounding on the Constructicons, opening up a lava channel in the process. The battle not going in their favor, the Constructicons pull out one last trick and combine into the super warrior, [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]]. The returning Autobots see the battle, but are unable to help. Inside the Ark, Teletraan I is able to show that Megatron cheated, and the Autobots rush outside to help the Dinobots.

[[File:Heavy Metal War Decepticons beat.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|You'd think Starscream would be used to this, but no...]]
Despite the arrival of the rest of the Autobots to the fight, Devastator is still too powerful to be defeated, so [[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]] distracts the monstrous Decepticon with a [[hologram]] of [[Halonix Maximus|a colossal Autobot]]. Stunned at the sudden appearance of a robot even bigger than he is, Devastator is shot by Optimus Prime and falls apart. The Constructicons try to drive away, but the Dinobots blast them into the lava. The other Decepticons are routed by the Autobots and also pushed or knocked back by gunfire into the lava. There is much rejoicing.

...Until Megatron rises from the lava, vowing that the Decepticons will rise again.
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] (13)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (14)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] (15)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (16)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] (20)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] (21)
*[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (24)
*[[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]] (25)
*[[Teletraan I]] (26)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (27)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (28)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (29)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] (30)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]] (31)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] (32)
*[[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] (33)
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (36)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] (37)
*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (38)
*[[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (39)
*[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] (40)
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (41)
*[[Halonix Maximus|Giant Autobot]] hologram (43)
|c2=
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (2)
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (3)
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (4)
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (5)
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (6)
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (7)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (8)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (9)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (10)
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] (11)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] (12)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (22)
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] (23)
*[[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] (34)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] (35)
*[[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]] (42)
|c3=
*Construction Workers (1)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (17)
*[[Chip Chase]] (18)
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (19)
}}

==Quotes==
"Forgive me, but I believe your boast sounds vaguely familiar."
:—'''Starscream''', after hearing another of Megatron's promises to destroy the Autobots.

[[File:Shockblastcannon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm alright! I'm alright. That was supposed to happen.]]
"Let's see how he likes my new [[Shock blast cannon|shockblast cannon]]! ''[The cannon explodes in his hands]'' Uhh... hnh... that's a shock, all right."
:—'''Wheeljack'''

"But I need my power chip rectifier. Besides, the Cybertron Code of Combat requires each warrior to fight as he is, without additional reinforcement. You wouldn't want to cheat, would you, Megatron?" 
"I will win by any means! At any cost! Even if it means terminating ''you'', Starscream!" 
"I was only raising a legal point..."
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Megatron'''

"Doesn't this remind you of the gladiatorial combats in ancient Rome?" 
"Maybe it would if I knew what you were talkin' about."
:—'''Chip''' and '''Ironhide''' on the duel between Optimus and Megatron.

"Sludge not see these Decepticons before." 
"Not see again either. Because we dino-mite them to pieces!" 
:—'''Sludge''' and '''Snarl''' vs. the Constructicons.

"It is ended." 
"Is it really over, Optimus? I mean, have we seen the end of this war? Forever?" 
"Who can say, Spike? In this vast universe, is anything truly forever?"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Spike''', with a question that is quickly answered, at least for the audience

==Notes==
===Production information===
* First draft script: 27th July 1984
* Script revised by [[Ron Friedman]]: 1st August 1984
* Constructicons and Devastator models approved: 8th August 1984
* Final script: 13th August 1984
* Dialogue recording: 23rd August 1984 (Note - [[Gregg Berger]] not present for main session, later pick-up session required)
* Returned to the US for telecine: 3rd December 1984

===Continuity notes===
*This episode introduces the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] and [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]].
[[File:Heavymeatlwar megatron powers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|This fist of mine glows with an awesome power chip rectifier!]]
[[File:HeavyMetalWar Scavenger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|This shovel of mine glows with an awesome sensor reading!]]
*Gadgets and powers:
**The Constructicons show off a variety of armaments and abilities, such as Mixmaster melting a whole steam roller into goop and later firing a stream of rock-melting liquid (the cannon flipping up from his cab is perhaps a nod to his toy's "attack mode"), Long Haul having dump truck mode missile launchers (also a possible nod to his toy's "attack mode"), and Scavenger's shovel-based sensors.
**Long Haul has the rather ''amazing'' ability to fill up his cargo bed with a payload, transform to robot mode, then convert back to dump truck mode... and still have the cargo be there!
**Ironhide detects Megatron's approach using a sensor that displays on his chest, not unlike abilities he displayed in "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]" and "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1]]".
**Cliffjumper's [[glass gas]], if that's what it's supposed to be, acts a lot more like Ironhide's liquid nitrogen. He shoots a huge stream of it from his retracted wrists, and it encases Megatron in ice.
**Speaking of which, being encased in ice does not affect Megatron's ability to fly.
**Ironhide doesn't even bother retracting his fists; he just shoots lasers right out of them. It's an unusual conceit for ''Transformers'', though [[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2|not]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2|unheard of]].
**As explained in this episode, [[power chip rectifier]]s are what give Transformers their unique special abilities.
**The episode gives us a showcase of the Decepticons' most notable abilities, as Megatron uses Starscream's [[cluster bomb]]s and null rays, Reflector's light-generating abilities, Rumble's earthquakes, Skywarp's teleportation, and Thundercracker's sonic abilities.
***Incidentally, this is the first time said sonic abilities have been used explicitly. And it's not even by the guy they belong to.
**Optimus shows the strange ability to fire lasers out of his palm. He's blocking Megatron's shot with the other arm at the same time, almost like he's [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#Beast Machines cartoon|absorbing the energy and shooting it back]].
**Teletraan-1 can make up its own mind to wake up the Dinobots when a threat is detected.
**Grimlock actually uses his rocket launcher, though it's drawn as one of the barrels of his laser rifle shooting off like a rocket.
**Snarl's sword can fire energy blasts from its tip. The Dinobots actually using their swords is something that doesn't happen often, but this is the second time Snarl has been shown with his. Instead of being red, as per the toy and comics, it uses the gray coloring it has in Snarl's package art.
**While the lasers in the Dinobots' dinosaur modes come out of their eyes, horns or mouths, Snarl's dinosaur mode lasers come out of his nostrils. ''Yeah.''
**Hound projects one of his holograms out of both fists.
**Hey, turns out the Constructicons can turn themselves all into one big robot! Wonder whether the toys can do that?
*When the Constructicons are tunneling, Scrapper refers to [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] with his working name "[[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]]". In their [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More than Meets the Eye'']] bio, Dreamwave would paint this as a deliberate derogatory term other Decepticons sometimes refer to him as.
*Soundwave pets Ravage on the head like a kitty cat. Adorable!
*This episode is also the "source" of the aborted "Lava Bath Safety" deco for the original Megatron toy.
*The ''Law of Cybertron'' will be invoked again many years later, to resolve the Generation 2 War. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|The Autobots Triumph in the Battle of Good Vs. Evil!}}

===Real-world references===
*''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' sound effects:
**''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' engine burst/whine as the Constructicons take off from the construction site.
**Same effect as Megatron leaves Autobot Headquarters.
**[[Lightsaber]] ignition sound when Megatron activates Reflector's light powers.
*Chip provides the episode's requisite dose of "Oh, it's ''educational''" by likening the leaders' combat to the gladiatorial matches of ancient Rome.
*Mixmaster gets in on the act by naming a couple of acids by formula: H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) and HCl (hydrochloric acid).
*Oh, and the construction site will make energy from the earth's magnetic field. "Magnetic field" sounds like science, right??

===Technical or animation glitches===
*It seems the artists might have had only script directions to go by when drawing the Constructicons' vehicular attack modes, and not actual character models. Both Long Haul and Mixmaster deploy weapons that are of similar description to their toys' attack forms (cab-mounted cannon, twin missile launchers), but look nothing like them.
*Coloring errors:
**As Long Haul deploys his missiles, his Decepticon symbol is red, and missing its "cheeks".
**The top of Hook's head is green as Scrapper bows to Megatron... and again in the very next shot.
**Scavenger's face is colored all-green as he welds. If it was a stylistic decision to show the light from his welding, then it should flicker along with the welding lights.
**As Scrapper directs the others working on the infuser, his head is green instead of black, and Mixmaster's drum and torso are purple instead of green.
**The top of Wheeljack's chest is colored glass-blue instead of white after the shock cannon blows up.
**During the pan across the Decepticons before the strength transfer, Soundwave is missing the line in the middle of his mask, and his yellow stripes are mostly colored blue.
**Megatron's waist is red instead of silver after the transfer.
**When Megatron talks to Starscream after that, Starscream's air vent "boobs" are colored white instead of black.
**The front of Scrapper's head is red instead of black as Megatron orders him to move out.
**As Scrapper transforms, his whole helmet is green.
**As Optimus explains the code to Spike, Ironhide's forehead isn't fully drawn in.
**"Defeat, Megatron?" Megatron's fusion cannon is white instead of black during this line.
**At the end of the across the Decepticons seating themselves, Soundwave's optic visor is blue instead of red.
**Laserbeak's head is light gray as he ejects from Soundwave.
**Megatron's faction emblem is missing before he teleports.
**And it's missing again as he says the Autobots must exile.
**After Megatron teleports, Skywarp is colored like Starscream as he talks about the his ability.
**Starscream's right arm is colored dark gray for a moment, while he talks to Skywarp about the rectifiers.
**Wheeljack's missing one of the lines on his "ears" as he and the others listen to Optimus say he was not prepared.
**Prime's tires are light gray as he transforms to truck mode, and his headlights aren't colored in.[[File:Heavymetalwar constructicons target teletraan.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Oh, and Scavenger's chest shouldn't be purple, either.]]
**Scrapper's helmet is green in two shots as he and the others run into Autobot Headquarters.
**Scavenger's back is purple as he and the others back away from the Dinobots.
**Snarl's helmet is the same medium gray as his body as he joins Sludge.
**As Devastator walks toward the Dinobots, Swoop's head is white, while Sludge and Slag are block-colored gray.
**Devastator's hand is green instead of purple as he throws Grimlock.
**The top of Starscream's chest is red instead of gray as Megatron rants about the hologram.
*"Besides, the Cybertron code of combat requires..." Starscream's hand phases behind the transfer machine's light during his monologue.
*There's a discontinuity between shots as Megatron is infused; in one shot he's moving and reacting in visible pain to the power transfer; in the next, he's just standing there like a statue.
*Also in the above scene, when Megatron says "I now possess all your powers in addition to my own" his "helmet" is significantly wider than his usual onscreen character model's, and in the NEXT shot ("Optimus Prime and the Autobots... are FINISHED!! Huhuhwarhahahahaha!!") his helmet suddenly shrinks back to its usual narrow width. It would therefore be reasonable to surmise the animators were using Megatron's G1 Toy as a drawing reference for the former shot, as his helmet IS significantly wider than the "normal" Megatron's onscreen model.
*After Megatron talks of the Constructicons destroying Teletraan I, he's suddenly no longer attached to the machine.
*When Megatron laughs maniacally after being infused with the power of the other Decepticons, his head is disproportionately small, and his Decepticon insignia moves independently of his body.
*When the Autobots transform into their alternate modes right before leaving to the duel, Trailbreaker transforms outside the Ark somehow.
*When the Autobots transform back into robot mode when they arrive at the duel, Ironhide, already in robot mode, transforms into his alternate mode. The next scene shows him in robot mode again.
*When Starscream lands behind Megatron before the latter's duel with Optimus Prime, the animators forgot to animate the dust Starscream's feet stir up, so we can see that his legs are not fully drawn, and instead of feet, they end in paint blotches.
*Chip is drawn speaking Spike's line "It's Earth history, Ironhide!"
*During the duel, what are the Autobots supposed to be sitting on? Air?
*After the boulder Prime threw at Megatron splits in two, it completely disappears before the shot ends.
[[File:HeavyMetalWar Huffer towing Prime's trailer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Rise Huffimus Prime!"]]
*Huffer is drawn with six wheels instead of four as he takes Prime's trailer.
*Only a moment after Huffer takes Prime's trailer, as the Autobots depart the battlefield, the animators have drawn Prime towing his trailer again, but covered up their error by coloring him orange like Huffer.
*Mixmaster's cab-weapon changes color and form between scenes (it's a gray sphere when the Constructicons start tunneling; it's a green gun when they reach Autobot Headquarters.)
*Mixmaster's acid-laser changes from pink to orange between shots. The weapon that fires it has gone back to gray in the second shot.
*The animation doesn't really show a hole ''melting'' in the floor; a section of the floor just vanishes and is replaced with a melted hole.
*Grimlock has his original head design in this episode, rather than the later, toy-based one he normally is drawn with.
*Grimlock's [[galaxial rocket launcher]] is drawn as one of the barrels of his laser rifle shooting off.
*The Dinobots' voices are ''heavily'' processed in his episode, far beyond the norm, giving them a crunchy, gravely sound.
*The inside of Sludge's [[robot mode]] mouth is glowing orange ''again''. Clearly this is part of his character model, but why and how did such a bizarre choice come about in the first place?
*As Scrapper clutches his wounded shoulder, he has two small eyes instead of a visor. (It makes him look a lot like [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]].)
[[File:G1DevastatorHeads.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|But let's face it - he looks much, much cooler with the visor.]]
*Much like [[A Plague of Insecticons|Kickback's insect head]], the cartoon could never quite make up its mind whether Devastator was supposed to have two small eyes or one big visor. This episode shows him with eyes as he monologues, then the visor shows up just a shot or two later.
*"Then -- Then Megatron cheated!" Ironhide's mouth is drawn with [[teeth]] and a [[tongue]].
*When the Autobots cheer inside their headquarters, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]'s insignia is missing, Wheeljack's ears aren't flashing, and Jazz's mouth is blinking on and off.
*As the hologram fades out, Hound isn't shown in the nearby cave from which he's supposed to be projecting it.
*When [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] finds out the "Giant [[Autobot]]" is a hologram, his cannon [[kibble]] is gone for a brief second.
*In the final closeup of Megatron's face, several of the lava streams are flowing ''behind'' his eyes and back out. OUCH!
*When we first see the Autobots in the Ark after the duel, Ironhide punches empty air, the whole screen shakes, and he says, “Uh, sorry about that” to no-one.

===Rhino DVD release===
More than most episodes, the [[Rhino Entertainment|Kid Rhino]] DVD version of this episode is full of animation errors that do not appear in the original broadcast version or prior home video releases (as a result of incomplete film masters being used for the DVD), as well as crude attempts made by Rhino to fix some of these errors.

Some are merely aesthetic complaints:
*The Constructicons are stationary in their first shot.
*In one shot, the camera pans sideways to follow the Constructicons, however they aren't moving, so they actually lag behind the screen. Then, as they round a corner, they are animated above the animation cel of the building they drive around, and you can see they are not fully drawn. Their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s end in unfinished lines and paint blotches until they come fully into view.
*As the Constructicons make their big introductory transformations, the camera doesn't pan up with Bonecrusher, Long Haul, and Mixmaster, leaving them cut out of the shot from the thighs upward. Bonecrusher is also visibly floating above the ground.
*The shot of Ironhide picking up Decepticon signals on his screen was missing the signals in Rhino's copy. As a result, they digitally inserted it into the scene from another version of the episode.
*The shot of Megatron being encased in ice has different effects.
*Several shots of Wheeljack speaking are missing the glow effects on his "ears". Rhino "fixes" some of these shots by adding digital glows.
*After Long Haul transforms, the equipment he's supposedly carrying simply pops into view. As the outlines tell us, it has been retroactively shopped into the image.
*The Rhino DVD portrays the power-chip smelter as a featureless rectangular smear, lacking all the light effects and animation that should be present.
*When Megatron says "Scrapper, you have your orders...", the Constructicons' eyes / eye visors no longer glow red in response.
*As he drives up to start digging, [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] is constantly jumping a bit back and forth while driving, as if the animation frames are not ordered properly.
*The shot of Spike saying "I mean, they don't call those creeps Decepticons for nothing." is much cruder and more anime-esque.
*When the Autobots transform to leave base for the battlefield, Optimus Prime's left headlight blinks in and out a couple of times.
*Then, as they all drive out of the Ark, the screen freezes for a moment. The Autobots seem to have teleported after the animation finally continues.
*Spike's animation during the shot of Chip saying "That answer your question, Ironhide?" is different.
*When the Witwickys and Chip slide down the hill with Ironhide, Ironhide is frozen in place.
*The sky behind Ironhide, when he is informing us of his ignorance of Earth's history, jumps noticeably at the beginning of the shot, and the shadowy outlines around him vibrate wildly.
*The audience isn't actually sitting on the edge of the pit, rather they are all somehow seated on the slopes.
*The black shading around Megatron's eyes is missing during a closeup shot of him. In the same shot, his body is wildly moving around as if he is running.
*The background behind Prime as he says "I never knew he was that strong" is different.
*At two points during the duel with Optimus Prime (one of them recycled as him landing at Autobot Headquarters), Megatron is colored dark gray.
*When the miscolored Megatron blasts Prime away, the background isn't moving to simulate the camera pan, whereas Prime's animation is.
*The humans in one shot are drawn horribly off-model, with terrible looking teeth, may we add. Spike shows his pre-final print uppers again in a later shot.
*When Skywarp boasts that Megatron acquired the power of teleportation from him, he is colored like Starscream, who is seen sitting right next to him.
*The shot of Prime reacting to the sound rays was missing the rays in Rhino's copy of the episode. Their solution to "fixing" this error was to overlay the broadcast version of the scene on top of it, resulting in a ''very'' blurry image.
*When the Constructicons approach Teletraan 1, Rhino poorly inserts Teletraan from another copy of the episode to cover up the fact that he was missing in their copy. As a result, the scene no longer zooms in as it should.
*During the Dinobots' fight scene with the Constructicons, some of the laser-firing animation is missing, leaving the characters with huge "holes" and gaps on their bodies where said laser shots should have been animated. This also renders the shot of Sludge firing his eye-beams completely pointless.
*And as Swoop fires his missiles, the background art isn't moving, making it look like he is floating.
*Also in one shot, the rock covering the Constructicons is missing from the foreground, and again, we see incomplete drawings instead of fully-drawn robots.
**However a later shot has a cave mouth drawn over the screen's outer rim, which shouldn't be there, as the scene takes place outside.
*The shot of Hook saying "Bad news, Scrapper. They've brought out the heavy artillery!" is supposed to have a glowing effect from the lava pass in front of him. However, the copy that Rhino used was missing this effect. Once again, they digitally inserted this glow from another copy of the episode to "fix" this mistake.
**A similar edit is made to the following shot of Scrapper getting hit, where the laser effects have been added from another copy of the episode. However, Rhino forgot to put the smoke coming from Scrapper's shoulder back in.
*Snarl's head is briefly missing for a few frames in one shot.
*The scene of Chip explaining what happened to Optimus' damaged parts is sloppier and more anime-esque in the Rhino version.
*Sludge's eye beams are missing in one shot.
*The shot of the Constructicons falling in lava features slightly less detailed lava.
*The lava on Megatron's face in the final shot is different.

However, some of the screwups actually confuse the plot:
[[File:HeavyMetalWar-Rhino VS Shout.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Rare appearance of the yellow Cliffjumper variant.]]
*Power chip rectifier only appear in the finished animation as little more than small glowing pink dots. When Starscream removes his, this glowing effect is missing, meaning he's holding nothing, and that none of the rectifiers ever actually appear on-screen in the Rhino version. This was done to hide an error in Rhino’s print where Starscream’s mouth disappears as he says his line, and Japanese text appears next to him.
*When Rhino DVD Optimus Prime hurls a boulder at Megatron, Megatron still lights up to use Skywarp's teleportation ability to get out of the way... but after the teleporation glow effect fades, Megatron is ''still standing there''. The boulder ''flies straight through him'' with nobody seeming to care, including Megatron himself.
*When Megatron is talking to Starscream while the Constructicons are building the infuser machine, Starscream is colored like Skywarp. Starscream's mouth movements in this scene are also different.
**Speaking about the Constructicons being hard at work, this sequence is completely missing. We are instead treated to a shot of Megatron and Starscream standing silently for seconds.
*When [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] runs up and uses his [[glass gas]], he is coloured like [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]].
[[File:HeavyMetalWar Mixmaster spray.JPG|thumb|upright=1.1|That sure isn't a cave you're in there, Mixmaster.]]
*The animation sequence of Megatron landing at the Autobot base ''is missing entirely'', and is replaced by looped animation from later in the episode of Megatron landing after a jump, along with a recycled snippet of Cliffjumper looking elated after encasing Megatron in ice from just a few seconds earlier.
*When Megatron lands, there are two Optimus Primes and Ironhides there to greet him.
*As the Autobots help Prime make his decision, the camera pans are missing, and the scene is instead shown as multiple, separate shots. Secondly, Wheeljack's light effects are poorly added in from the broadcast version, as they were misaligned in Rhino's print. Finally, the added lens-effects in Prime's optics makes him look like he's about to cry.
*When the Constructicons move out to dig the passage to the Autobot headquarters, they're all shown outdoors instead of inside the base.
*A transformation sequence for Trailbreaker, recycled from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", still retains its exterior background even though it's supposed to happen inside Autobot Headquarters.
*When the Autobots arrive at the pit in vehicle mode, Ironhide is seen transforming from robot mode to vehicle mode. Then, he is back in his robot form.
*Where the finished episode tries to disguise the fact that the animators have drawn Prime towing his own trailer by coloring him life Huffer, in the unfinished animation used for the DVD, Prime is colored in his normal colors. Rhino tried to fix this in one shot, but the join is very obvious.
*Instead of using the finished shot, we see recycled animation of a standing Prime being hit when Megatron delivers his final blow. He should be lying on the ground.
*The animation of the lava is absent in a couple of shots.

But, uhhh, hey, that silver DVD case sure is shiny and pretty!

===Shout! Factory DVD release===
*Like "[[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction]]" before it, the sound effects of this episode are cranked down to near-inaudibility, compared to the music and vocal tracks.
*This episode is also one of several affected by Shout!'s inability to obtain complete master reels to restore the incomplete animation used in the Kid Rhino releases, resulting in 1-inch tape versions being used instead. Picture quality is thus all over the map. The scenes of Megatron approaching Autobot Headquarters are noticeably under-lit. Several scenes are in visibly softer focus compared to shots before and after, such as the pan of Autobots as Cliffjumper says "I don't trust 'im!"

===Continuity errors===
[[File:Lineup.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|"Where'd you get the Constructicons?" "We found them." "Found them? On Earth? Constructicons are Cybertronian!" "The Cosmos may fly into the sun or the Omega Supreme or the Astrotrain may seek warmer climes in winter, yet these are not strangers to our land." "Are you suggesting that Constructicons migrate?"]]
*This episode gives the first of [[Constructicon (G1)|three contradictory origins]] for the Constructicons.

*The building site that the Constructicons raid is a power plant. One of the construction workers states that it will be able to provide the whole planet with limitless energy, raising the question of why the Decepticons didn't raid such a powerful energy source for energon.

*So this head worker guy sees driverless, talking construction vehicles, that turn into giant malevolent thieving robots with the Decepticon symbol on 'em... but somehow he only figures out that they're Decepticons when Scrapper says they work for Megatron. Is Megatron's name more famous than all the defining aspects of his faction?

*Ironhide is apparently able to detect the Decepticons by himself, without relying on Teletraan I. However, in "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1]]", the Autobots were unable to detect the approaching Decepticons with Teletraan I sabotaged.

*Optimus Prime takes out Devastator with a single shot from his laser rifle, something rather at odds with the later portrayal of combiners as nigh-invulnerable. Maybe they were upgraded?

*It's a bit strange that Starscream of all mechs should be concerned with legalities and suggest that Megatron try to fight honorably... but there ''is'' a touch of sarcasm when he says "You wouldn't want to ''cheat'', would you, Megatron?"

*There is a rather ''huge'' hole in Megatron's "Destroy Teletraan I" plot: When the Autobots come back from Optimus Prime's defeat, wouldn't a burning-and-smoking Teletraan I ''immediately'' scream "Megatron DID cheat" rather than cover that fact up?

*Mind you, the Autobots confidently rely on Teletraan I to let them know if Megatron is cheating but then don't leave anyone monitoring it or have a real time communication link with it. It's only by the Decepticon's good graces that they were allowed to go back to Autobot HQ and check its findings before potentially taking up their exile in space.

[[File:DinobotsG1.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
*The Autobots return to headquarters as the Dinobots have begun their battle with Devastator. They have time enough to repair Optimus Prime and detect the Decepticon deception, and meanwhile, the Dinobots are ''still'' fighting Devastator.
**On that note the Autobots don't even try to tell the Dinobots that they were leaving and the fight was over. Were the Autobots going to leave the Dinobots behind and strand them on Earth!?

*Speaking of which, didn't anybody notice the big flaming hole in the floor of Autobot Headquarters?

*So the Decepticons couldn't '''FLY''' out of the lava when they fell in?

*Doesn't anybody notice Megatron down there floating in the lava?

===Trivia===
[[File:SnarlG1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|''Transformers'' was anime before it was [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|anime]].]]
*The art style of this episode has a distinctively Japanese flavor to it (in a handful of scenes), similar to that of "[[Roll for It]]" and "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]". [[Masami Ōbari]]'s believed to be involved with this episode.<ref>http://mimizun.com/log/2ch/ranime/1118994758/</ref> [[Nobuyoshi Habara]] was also involved with the episode, working on some shots during the actual battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron, though which shots are unspecified.<ref>https://w.atwiki.jp/sakuga/?cmd=word&word=%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC&type=&pageid=309</ref>
*The animation pretty much gets Devastator's transformation spot-on. Enjoy it while you can; it [[The Core|won't]] [[The Autobot Run|last]].
*Storyboards for this episode indicate that at one point in the scripting process, power chip rectifiers were also tied into the ability to transform. Upon giving up their rectifiers, the Decepticons lose their ability to transform, and during the fight, Megatron transforms into a jet! <ref>[http://cartoonpaperwork.com/network/dt/003.shtml "Heavy Metal War" storyboards at CartoonPaperwork.com]</ref>
*Scenes and dialogue deleted from this episode include Wheeljack showing off the latest improvements he has made to the Dinobots outside Autobot Headquarters (during which Megatron arrives), Scavenger referring to Scrapper with his working name "[[Gravedigger]]", Megatron using Soundwave's mind-reading powers on Optimus Prime during their fight, and Starscream sarcastically pointing out that the other Decepticons could help Devastator fight the Dinobots - except that they don't have their powers (to which Megatron retorts that "my Devastator needs no help").
**An extended portion of dialogue is also cut from Megatron's address to Optimus Prime, resulting in the rather clumsy line in the finished episode, "Our war has gone on for millions of years — Decepticons fighting Autobots — in which opposing leaders — you and I, Optimus Prime — may do battle." In the episode's dialogue script, following "Decepticons fighting Autobots," Megatron finishes his first sentence by lamenting the endless nature of the war. Prime shares in his regret, but deems it necessary as long as Megatron continues his pursuit of conquest. Megatron then speaks again, raising the topic of the "age-old law of combat," then picking up the finished line from "in which opposing leaders..."
**Ironhide's "sorry about that" non-sequitur is the result of a cut to the start of the scene: while watching the battle through the hole blasted out the side of the volcano and frustrated at not being able to join in, Ironhide slams his fist against the cavern wall, causing it to shake. He sheepishly apologizes.
[[File:RumbleisRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|The "red robot" is clearly blue.]]
*During Teletraan I's montage of the sources of Megatron's acquired powers, the descriptions for the individual Decepticons are verbatim quotes from the [http://tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/ Transformers Series Bible's "Decepticon Rollcall" page], albeit including several lost-in-translation typographical errors ("Decepticon Lider", "Decepticon Commicator", "Sky Warp"). The most notable of those is [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (misspelled as "Runble") being identified as a [[FIRRIB|"red robot"]]. Furthermore, the seemingly random numbers listed on those screens are actually Hasbro's product codes for the respective toys. Interestingly enough, [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] is given a product number, even though he was never released at mass retail. However, the renditions of the Decepticons are ''not'' the official [[character model]] poses for those characters, but rather all-new drawings.
*The head construction worker's cry as Scavenger drops him is recycled from "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 2]]" (from when Laserbeak kidnaps two security guards.)
*The episode's ending sure seems intended as a potential conclusion to the series, just in case it wasn't renewed for a second season. Turns out that ''Transformers'' was a bit of a hit, so that whole falling-into-lava thing was ignored (though it was alluded to in the [[title sequence]] animation for season two, as the Insecticons traverse in lava).
*The giant Autobot hologram image Hound projected went anonymous for 26 years until it received an identity at [[BotCon 2010]] as the [[Elite Guard]] member [[Halonix Maximus]].
[[File:RavagePet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Who's a good widdle killy-kitty? YOU IS!]]
*When the Autobots and Decepticons are getting ready to watch the fight, Soundwave lets Ravage out and Ravage then sits beside Soundwave and audibly ''purrs'' while Soundwave pets him. This is both very cute and very creepy.
*Devastator referring to himself as "the Devastator" might be a leftover reference to the character's working name of "the Destructoid".
*When aired on [[Hub Network]]'s video-on-demand, the Kid Rhino version is used for some reason, even though Hub Network otherwise airs the original pre-Kid Rhino versions.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title (European French broadcast):'' "'''Le sursis'''" ("The reprieve")
:*''Title (Canadian French broadcast & European French DVD release):'' "'''La guerre du métal lourd'''" ("Heavy metar war")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*About the European French dub:
:::*All the scenes in which the Constructicons talk in vehicle mode are not dubbed. Only Scrapper is fully dubbed and Hook has one line when he talks in robot mode. This results in frozen shots of construction vehicles with catchy music. They must hate the Constructicons, since the same will happen [[City of Steel (episode)|a few episodes later]]...
:::*Scrapper introduces his colleagues with French names, "Perforeur" ("Driller"), "Tronçonneur" ("Chainsaw"), "Creuseur" ("Digger"), "Dévastateur" ("Devastator") and "Phénix" ("Phoenix"). These names will ''never'' be used ever again in the series, or in any ''Transformers'' media.
:::**Even if we used these names, why would "Creuseur" ("Digger") be Long Haul instead of Scavenger?
:::**Moreover, "Dévastateur" is used for both Bonecrusher and Devastator in the episode.

'''German'''
:*''Title (Generation 2 dub):'' "'''Der Zweikampf'''" ("The Duel")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[May 28]], [[1994]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (both dubs):'' "'''Il duello'''" ("The Duel")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*In the first dub Huffer is called "Piedone" ("Big Foot") in this episode, despite his Italian name being Turbo.

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Cybertron-sei no Okite'''" (せイバートロン星の掟, "The Laws of Planet Cybertron")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[September 7]], [[1985]]
::*In Japanese anime fashion, Megatron yells the names of several of the special attacks he's purloined from his minions; namely, Reflector's "Flash Beam" and Thundercracker's "Sonic Beam".

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Shuāng Xióng Dàzhàn '''" (双雄大战, "Fight between Double Leaders")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''A Guerra dos Metaleiros'''" ("The War of the Metalheads")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Voyna tyazhelogo metalla'''" (Война тяжёлого металла, "Heavy Metal War")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Serbian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Sukob metalnih ratnika'''" (Сукоб металних ратника, "Battle of the Metal Warriors")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Latin Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Fuerte Guerra de Metal'''" ("Heavy Metal War")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

===Toys inspired by this episode===
* '''''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' [[Huffer (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Huffer]] (2021)'''
:This Deluxe class version of Huffer is specifically molded to be able to tow the trailer of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]], recreating a scene from this episode.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] [[1986]] — ''The Transformers'' — Volume 10: "Heavy Metal War" ([[Family Home Entertainment]]) 
[[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]] [[1989]] — ''Transformers'' — A Ghost in the Machine / Heavy Metal Wars (Tempo Video) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] [[1990]] — ''Transformers'' — Heavy Metal Wars / The Girl Who Loved Powerglide ([[Tempo Video|Abbey Home Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] [[2000]] — ''The Original Transformers'' — Volume 6: Evolution Revolution ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]])
;{{w|LaserDisc}}
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] [[1994]] — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] [[1998]] — ''The Transformers'' — Autobot Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] [[2001]] — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 1 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] [[2002]] — ''Transformers: Generation 2'' ([[Maverick Entertainment|Sony Wonder]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Original Series: Volume Three (Sony Wonder) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Complete Original Series: Deluxe Edition (Sony Wonder) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — First Season Collector's Edition ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Volume Three (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] [[2003]] — ''Transformers'' — Collection 1: Series 1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] [[2004]] — ''Transformers'' — Season 1 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 4 ([[Déclic Images]]) — European French audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] [[2006]] — The Best of ''The Transformers'' (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] [[2007]] — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Episodes (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Classic Transformers'' — Series One: Part Two (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] [[2008]] — ''Transformers'' — Volume 02: Stagione Uno Parte Seconda ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] [[2009]] — ''Transformers'' — Season One (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 First Season: 25th Anniversary Edition ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[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]] [[2011]] — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] [[2014]] — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete First Season: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''The Transformers'' — Roar of the Dinobots (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==References==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vbr04lZGZRfV8r8xDO7WeRH_HKAurRfQ Full episode script, finalised on 13th August 1984]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/16yrVYHBDgzi_x0IbGI8qjma68mEMRxrR/view?usp=drive_link Model sheets and background layouts]
*[https://sunbowmarvelarchive.blogspot.com/p/the-transformers-mp-700-13-heavy-metal.html Gallery of full episode storyboards]

[[Category:The Transformers episodes]]
[[Category:Generation 2 episodes]]
[[Category:MSTF]]

Corey Burton

2025-10-24T14:06:30Z

Repersonne: /* Notes */

[[Image:CoreyBurton1.jpg|right|188px|thumb|Too friendly-looking to be Shockwave, yet too cool to be Spike.]]
'''Corey Burton''' (born '''Corey Gregg Weinberg''' on [[August 3]], [[1955]]) is an American voice actor. He has a very prolific portfolio: some of his most recognized roles over the years have been [[Tomax and Xamot|Tomax]] from ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]'', Brainiac in the DC Animated Universe, [[Count Dooku]] and [[Cad Bane]] in ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]: The [[Clone Wars]]'', Hugo Strange from ''Batman: Arkham City,'' Malware, Brainstorm, and Mr. Baumann in ''[[Ben 10]]: Omniverse'', [[Dracula]] in various [[Marvel Comics]] media, Zeus in the ''God of War'' franchise, Gaetan Moliere in ''Atlantis: The Lost Empire'', [[Kazuhiko Inoue|Tansu]] in ''Delicious in Dungeon'' and all the furry little monsters in ''Critters''. He is also the voice of several [[Disney]] legacy characters, including Dale (of Chip 'n Dale), Professor Ludwig von Drake, Yen Sid, Magic Mirror and Captain Hook. He also had one line as Judge Doom in ''{{w|Who Framed Roger Rabbit?}}'', the one where he talked - ''just'' - ''LIKE'' - '''''THIIIIIIIIIIIIIS!'''''

==Voice roles==
===''The Transformers''===
[[Image:SpikeshockwaveUD3.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Why did you get to be in more episodes than me?"]]
{{collist|3|
*[[Alpha Trion]] ("[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]")
*[[Beorht]]
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]
*[[Chief Lanarqan]]
*Construction Worker ("[[Heavy Metal War]]")
*[[Custodiobot]]
*[[Deliberata]] ("[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2]]")
*[[Dion (G1)|Dion]]
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] ("[[Day of the Machines]]")
*[[Mara-Al-Utha]]
*[[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] ("[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]")
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
*[[Skuxxoid]]
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Vector Sigma]]
*[[Wideload (G1)|Wideload]]
}}

{{--}}

===''Transformers Animated''===
{{collist|3|
* [[Colossus Rhodes]]
* [[Ironhide (Animated)|Ironhide]]
* [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]
* [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]
* [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]]/Longarm Prime
* [[Spike Witwicky (Animated)|Spike]]
}}
====Incidentals====
{{collist|3|
*[[Narrator]] ("[[Transform and Roll Out]]")
*Dispatcher ("Transform and Roll Out")
*Pilot ("Transform and Roll Out")
*Man ("[[The Thrill of the Hunt]]")
*Man ("[[Sound and Fury (episode)|Sound and Fury]]")
*[[Fully Automated Rapid Transit System|Fully Automated Rapid Transit System Voice]] ("Sound and Fury")
*Computer Voice ("[[Headmaster (episode)|Headmaster]]")
}}
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' Gamestop commercial===
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]

==Notes==
* Burton based Shockwave's voice on that of British actor {{w|David Warner (actor)|David Warner}}—specifically, Warner's turn as the cold, mechanical Sark from Disney's ''Tron'', a character that Burton himself would later voice in ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
* Burton also based his voice for Spike Witwicky after [[Mark Hamill]]'s portrayal of [[Luke Skywalker]] in the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy. To his surprise, he would meet Hamill proper years later.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1ccpLbrW37/]</ref>
* Burton's Megatron voice, meanwhile, was based on that of {{w|John Hurt}}.
* Burton's voice for Brawn is him doing {{w|William Conrad}}.
*Burton stated in an interview that [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] was by far his favorite character to perform in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original show]]. However, he thinks ''Animated'' Shockwave could take Generation 1 Shockwave in a fight.
*You should thank him as it was his wish to do more of Shockwave that ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' even got one in the first place.
*Although [[Steve Blum]] voiced [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' game, Burton performed the character for a Gamestop commercial. In a forum post about the recording session, Burton lamented that the performance was so rushed, and the "gag" nature so out of character, that he felt it hardly even sounded like him.<ref>[http://www.coreyburton.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=853&sid=3992b18086e21d8f6face60940505757 Corey Burton's message board post]</ref>
* Burton was offered the chance to audition for [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and Brawl (whether that's the [[Barricade (Movie)|police car Brawl]], the [[Blackout (Movie)|helicopter Brawl]] or [[Brawl (Movie)|tank Brawl]] isn't certain) for the [[Transformers (film)|2007 ''Transformers'' live-action film]] but declined, explaining "[I] have practically no interest in that kind of mega-budget movie enterprise involvement".<ref>[http://www.coreyburton.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=2707&highlight=#2707 Corey Burton's message board post.]</ref>
*Burton was one of the eight voice actors featured in [[Shout! Factory]]'s cast reunion in the original series's 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Collection.
*At a TFCon panel [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] revealed he had envisioned [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[Deathsaurus (Animated)|Deathsaurus]] being voiced by Burton in his [[Count Dooku]] voice.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0123553/ Corey Burton at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Burton, Corey}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

The Ultimate Doom, Part 3

2025-10-24T13:58:55Z

Repersonne: /* Quotes */

{{episode
|series=G1toon
|ep=13
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=68
|prev2=The Ultimate Doom, Part 2
|next2=Earth's Greatest Crisis
|series3=''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|The Transformers: Generation 2]]''
|ep3=43
|prev3=The Ultimate Doom, Part 2
|next3=B.O.T. (episode)
|image=Ultimate Doom 3 Autobots fire.JPG
|caption=Autobots, transform and kick some diodes!
|title="The Ultimate Doom, Part 3"
|production code=#700-10
|airdate=[[November 17]], 1984
|season=1
|season ep=13
|story by=[[Dick Robbins]], [[Bryce Malek]], [[Douglas Booth]] and [[Leo D. Paur]]
|teleplay by=[[Leo D. Paur]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]], [[Ashi Productions]], [[Nakamura Production]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42tsk3EJLpo
|videosite=YouTube
}}
'''As Cybertron's orbit ravages Earth, the Autobots take the fight to the Decepticons.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Ultimate Doom 3 Autobots Cybertron.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Not the friendliest homecoming.]]
On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], a brainwashed [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] sounds an alarm on [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]], [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]. As [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] attempt to destroy them, [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]], and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] rescue them. Heading to Wheeljack's lab, they review the [[hypno-chip]] data they've gained.

[[File:SurfsUp.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|This sort of embarrassment is why they finally just recruited Seaspray.]]
On Earth, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] is overseeing the construction of the [[sea funnel]], a large hydroelectric generator that will allow the Decepticons to harvest more energy. [[Doctor Arkeville]] is becoming increasingly dissatisfied with Megatron's disregard of his interests, and feels that [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] may be more sympathetic. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] leads [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]], [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]], and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (on surfboards) to the generator, where their wipeout prevents them from being able to stop the Decepticons from leaving in a [[Decepticon shuttle|shuttle]] carrying [[energon cube]]s. Arkeville is left to die, but Starscream saves him, having his own plans for the scientist.

On Cybertron, Wheeljack develops a device that should disrupt the hypno-chips' control over the humans. Spike attempts another rescue of his father, but is discovered by Shockwave. However, Wheeljack's device works as planned, and the Autobots flee back to Earth with Sparkplug, who is now freed from Decepticon control.

[[File:Ultimate Doom 3 Bumblebee Tarzan.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Jungle Love Bug]]
On an island, Megatron is overseeing the loading of a shuttle with energon cubes while [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] goes to see if he can direct the humans away from the ship. Nearby, Starscream's own experiments in draining neural energy from Arkeville have failed to fill a single energon cube. Megatron discovers them and prepares to execute Starscream for treason (again). However, Mirage manages to direct the humans away from the shuttle, and Prime orders an attack. The Decepticons outnumber the Autobots, but Skyfire and company soon arrive to even the odds as well as to free the slaves from the Decepticons' control. However, Cybertron comes into view of the island, causing a tidal wave, and Megatron flees in the shuttle for Cybertron.

[[File:Ultimate Doom 3 Cybertron leave.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|Im in ur orbit, killin ur planet.]]
Spike declares that they just need to knock Cybertron out of Earth's orbit, but Prowl says that they'd need the equivalent of ten billion astroliters of energy to do that. Suddenly, Prime realizes that the [[energon]] on board the shuttle could theoretically be enough to move Cybertron. Prime orders the Autobots to shoot Megatron's shuttle. The plan works, with the energon on board moving Cybertron away from Earth.

Back on the island, Spike remarks to Optimus that Megatron appears to be gone for good, but the Autobot leader, knowing his mortal enemy's survival rate, is not so sure. In space, Megatron comes back online and flies away from the wreckage of the shuttle, vowing revenge.
{{--}}

==Featured Characters==
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|c1=
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (1)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (2)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] (9)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] (10)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (11)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (13)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] (14)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] (15)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (16)
*[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (17)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] (26)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] (28)
*[[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] (29)
|c2=
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] (5)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (6)
*Dark Blue [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] (7)
*Light Blue Seeker (8)
*[[Watchdog (G1)|Watchdogs]] (12)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (19)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (20)
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] (21)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (24)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] (25)
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] (25)
*Green Seeker (27)
*Thundercracker-colored seekers
*Skywarp-colored seekers
*Starscream-colored seekers
|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (3)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (4)
*[[Doctor Arkeville]] (18)
}}

==Quotes==
"I don't suppose I could interest any of you in a magazine subscription?" 
:—'''Brawn''', door-to-door salesman to the '''Decepticons'''.

"Take them!" 
"I don't 'take' so easy."
:—'''Soundwave''' and '''Brawn'''

"You're out of the picture, guys." 
:—'''Brawn''' to '''Thundercracker''' and '''Skywarp''', the latter of whom is literally off-screen.

"Prepare for termination!" 
"Prepare for a very large ''headache!''"
:—'''Shockwave''' vs. '''Brawn'''

"You cannot get out!" 
''[Shockwave unleashes a massive blast, but blows a hole in the wall instead of Skyfire]'' 
"I can now!"
:—'''Shockwave''' and '''Skyfire'''

"All the comforts of home... if you like living in an auto-robotic factory."
:—'''Wheeljack''', on [[Wheeljack's workshop|his workshop]]

"My slaves will be caught in the tidal wave!" 
"I thought humans ''liked'' to play in the ocean!"
:—'''Dr. Arkeville''' teaches '''Megatron''' an important fact about human anatomy.

"Surf's up! And I'm talkin' UP!" 
:—'''Bluestreak''' spots an approaching tsunami.

"Thanks, guys, for not giving up on me. Especially you, Spike." 
"Dad, it's like you taught me: You never quit on the people you love." 
"Mushy but true."
:—'''Sparkplug''' and '''Spike''' have a touching father-son moment, with an addendum by '''Brawn'''.

"You're not pushing slaves around this time."
:—'''Optimus Prime''', preparing to open a [[Kremzeek]] brand can of whup-ass.

==Notes==
===Production information===
* First draft script: undated
* Script revised by [[Ron Friedman]]: 28th July 1984
* Final script: 6th August 1984

===Continuity notes===
[[File:Watchdog tud3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
[[File:Shockwavelightdoom3.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|''Hello'', my face is up here?]]
* Wheeljack's place on Cybertron, previously seen in "[[Divide and Conquer]]", is shown again.
* A couple of [[Watchdog (G1)|Decepticon cars]] are shown in this episode, but it's not clear if they are Transformers. They have a Reflector-like color scheme.
* Gadgets and powers:
** Rather than the hydrofoils they were using just two episodes ago, the Autobots are now traveling the oceans on motor-powered surfboards.
** Both Prime and Ironhide have "early warning scanners" which can detect mountain-sized tidal waves just slightly over the horizon. Man, those aren't very effective scanners.
** Rumble can extend his optic visor to make it function like binoculars.
** Shockwave can light up his chest like a searchlight. It's not clear if this is meant to be some kind of force field holding Spike in place, or if Spike just stops due to some deer-in-the-headlights psychological effect.
** Ironhide briefly carries a grey copy of the bazooka he had in "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]"... which was itself a green version of the bazooka Cliffjumper had in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".
** Megatron transforms and fires at Skyfire unassisted... which kinda puts the lie to all those sarcastic fan claims that his gun mode is oh-so-totally-useless without someone to fire him. Of course, he also does this ''in the show's title sequence'', so it really shouldn't be such a surprise. (Granted, title sequences also give us things like flying Autobots and Insecticons swimming around in lava, so their relevance is debatable.)
* [[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|<<]] '''Brawn vs. Soundwave''', Round 2: Brawn dispatches Soundwave with a single mighty blast to the chest! Brawn 2, Soundwave 0 [[Autobot Spike|>>]]

===Real-world references===
* Prowl's line "Ask, and you shall receive!" is from the Gospel of John in the New Testament.
* Starscream's dramatic proclamation "I shall return!" is a popular TV trope referring to the famous speech of {{w|Douglas MacArthur#Escape to Australia and Medal of Honor|U.S. General Douglas MacArthur upon his retreat from the Philippines in World War II}}.
* ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' sound effects:
** ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' engine burst as Starscream grabs Dr. Arkeville and escapes from the island.
** [[TIE Fighter]] engine and some ''Falcon'' engine whine as Skywarp and Thundercracker strafe the Autobots.
** An igniting [[lightsaber]] serves as the sound of an energon cube being dropped by the freed slaves.
** ''Falcon'' engine whine as the Seekers depart the island.
===Technical or animation glitches===
* In his opening recap narration, [[Victor Caroli]] mispronounces Dr. Arkeville's name as "Ark-vill".
* Both Spike and Sparkplug were wearing their signature hard hats at the end of last episode, but are missing them now.
* Coloring errors:
** Bumblebee's nose is yellow as Brawn tells Spike they need to roll out.
** Wheeljack is missing the orange on his chest as Spike takes shelter behind his leg.
** The two Seekers guarding the entrance of [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Decepticon Headquarters]] are shown with Starscream and Thundercracker's color schemes.
** Wheeljack's roof is plain white as the tetrajets appear above him.
** The two tetrajets that chase the Autobots first have the same color schemes as Thundercracker and Skywarp; however, when Skyfire is shooting at them, they're both colored like Skywarp. In the same shot, Skyfire's red has become blue, and his whites have become red.
** When Skyfire blasts one of the tetrajets, both of them are colored like Thundercracker.
** Wheeljack's chest (i.e., his roof) is again missing its colors in the overhead shot of his lab.
** As Wheeljack studies the mind control program, the side of Trailbreaker's chest is colored as though it were a windshield, and only the front side of Wheeljack's "ears" flash.
** Ironhide's helmet rim is gray instead of red as he turns to look at the oncoming tidal wave.
** The inside of Prime's cheek guards are gray instead of blue as he announces that they're almost there.
** The area around Starscream's cockpit is colored the same orange as the cockpit itself as he rises from the ocean to collect Dr. Arkeville.
** Skyfire's cockpit canopy is colored white instead of blue as he appears over the Autobots on Cybertron.
** As Prime announces his intention to attack, Prowl is colored like Skywarp. Prime's waist is also unusually huge.
** Skywarp's cockpit is black instead of orange as Megatron says "A fool's ploy".
** Gray helmet rims on Ironhide again as he advises Cliffjumper to save his ammo.
** Prowl's doors are all-black instead of half-black as he says they're outnumbered.
** Bumblebee's side is colored like glass as he observes the approaching crevasse.
** When Thundercracker launches to follow Megatron, he's a much darker blue than usual.
** Wheeljack is missing his orange chest colors as the Autobots brush themselves off after the explosion of Megatron's ship.
* As Shockwave melts Brawn's girder, Brawn's mouth moves, but there's no dialog. (It sure looks like he's mouthing a shocked obscenity, though!)
* Wheeljack's transformation sound doesn't play till after he's transformed.
[[File:SoundwaveButtonUD3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1| GAH! Don't do that on camera!]]
* As the Autobots escape from Decepticon HQ, Soundwave's Decepticon insignia is missing in two successive shots.
* Shockwave's eye isn't flashing as he says "You cannot get out!"
* When Skyfire says "I can now", his mouth does not move with the dialogue.
* When Spike says, "More Watchdogs on our tail, Wheeljack!", Wheeljack follows up by replying, "We've gotta lose them!" Spike smiles in reply to this sentence, not the next one, which is "My workshop's just ahead". Perhaps Wheeljack was supposed to say: "We're ''gonna'' lose them!".
* Prime's faceplate doesn't move as he reports his sensor readings to Ironhide.
* During his "Surf's up" lines, Bluestreak has only one door and one missile launcher.
* The generator Megatron throws at Starscream changes its relative size mid-air. It is initially almost as big as Megatron himself, but becomes only about as big and as wide as Starscream's chest.
* Appearing/disappearing Autobots:
** The establishing shot of the surfing Autobots shows only five 'bots (Prime, Ironhide & Ratchet, Jazz, and either Prowl or Bluestreak.) Prowl ''and'' Bluestreak are shown in the same shot a moment later, making six total. Most successive shots show only 3 or 4 surfing bots. We finally see all six as the tidal wave pursues them down the [[sea funnel]].
** There's plenty of time for Mirage and Cliffjumper to join the group as they travel to the island, but the addition of ''just'' those two seems a bit odd. Where are Sunstreaker, Gears, Sideswipe, etc. during all this?
* As Prowl grouses about Megatron's energon supply, Jazz has some weird extra lines on his optic visor.
* Reflector's voice comes in its usual triplicate form... even though there's only one of him present.
* Wheeljack is missing his Autobot insignia as he reports to Optimus.
* Wheeljack's ears are waaaay too small as he proposes field testing the anti-hypnochip device.
* Spike slightly phases through a wall just before Shockwave lights him up.
* The two Seekers that accompany Shockwave just can't make up their minds who they want to be:
** As Shockwave reaches to pick up Spike, the two generic Seekers behind him have been replaced by two Skywarps.
** As the Autobots show up, the two Skywarps have become a Thundercracker and a pine-green generic.
** As the Autobots escape, the two Seekers are colored as Thundercracker and Starscream.
** And then one of them is Skywarp again as he fires after the escaping Autobots.
* Spike has no pupils as he reacts to his father pulling a gun on him.
[[File:Tud3 wheeljack little present.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Well, we don't need Aquaman any more."]]
* As Wheeljack activates the hypno-chip-un-hypnotizer, Bumblebee is represented by a yellow-colored Cliffjumper.
* Shockwave's eye doesn't flash as he orders "After them!"
* Only the front side of Wheeljack's "ears" flash as he radios Skyfire.
* The background music overlaps the scene transition as the Autobots prepare to leave Cybertron.
* Mirage's invisibility power is strangely portrayed in this episode; he lacks the usual glowing prism and energy sound effect as he activates his power, instead merely turning transparent and ''monochrome''. They get both the sound and the effect correct when he reappears in Act 3.
* Megatron is missing his Decepticon symbol as he appears behind Starscream.
* The last of the slaves to be turned around by Mirage just kind of stops, then slides off-screen rather than walking off.
* When Ironhide runs a trench to get to Optimus and Prowl, he's carrying a bazooka that disappears after he reaches them.
* In what is otherwise a beautiful depiction of his [[robot mode]], Rumble is missing his mouth after he blasts Mirage.
* Wheeljack's ears don't flash as he announces the coming of "independence day".
* The energon cubes dropped by the slaves are a strange translucent yellow-white-purple, rather than the usual solid glowing pink-purple. In the same shot, we cannot see the torso of the fat mustached slave through the energon cube that he's carrying... but we ''can'' see his feet through the cube after he drops it.
* The chunks of earth falling into Rumble's [[earthquake (event)|earthquake]] crevasse have grass that disappears and reappears between frames.
* The exploding energon cubes are shown against a completely black background. Even if they're in an unlit cargo compartment, the cubes themselves should illuminate the space.
* A series of "natural disaster" shots is recycled from Part 1 as Megatron's ship explodes... including one of Prime talking to himself, this time without any dialog to go with his moving mouthplate.
* The last shot of orbital Cybertron once again includes clouds ''behind'' the orbiting planet.
* Optimus is missing the horizontal lines on his tummy grille as Spike takes stock of the day's work.

===Continuity errors===
* The opening recap takes some liberties with events that happened for the sake of drama:
**Bumblebee's fall down the crevasse is cut into the scenes of the volcano housing the Ark erupting to make it appear as if he tumbled into the mouth of the volcano itself.
**But the most puzzling change is that the scene of Megatron's forces attacking the Ark from part 1 are mixed with scenes that have yet to occur (The Decepticons responding to the alarm Sparkplug pulled) to make it appear as if Megatron shot Brawn. [[The Transformers: The Movie|Ominous!]]
* As seen last episode, Ironhide is part of the Autobot rescue party that boards Skyfire and arrives on Cybertron, only to disappear immediately after. In this episode, we see that he actually stayed behind on Earth.
* Soundwave's presence on Cybertron is not inexplicable — there's no reason he couldn't just fly there, and later have flown back to Earth before Cybertron was knocked out of its orbit. But it's a bit odd for him to have made the trip for no obvious reason or explanation.
* When we last saw [[Wheeljack's workshop]] in "[[Divide and Conquer]]", it was sealed by a computerized Decepticon lock. This time, the Autobots just drive right into it, no problem.
** It’s entirely possible that the Autobots were able to remove it after Chip cracked it, but this is never mentioned.
* When the Autobots and Spike arrive in the workshop, Wheeljack is wondering how the Decepticons are controlling Sparkplug, Bumblebee says that it is mind control, to which Wheeljack replies, "Mind control! Of course!" ...Seriously, what else could it have been? And how did Wheeljack, master inventor, not realize this when Bumblebee did?
[[File:SpikeshockwaveUD3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Shockwave investigates the [[Aerialbots over America!|pivotal question]] of how well humans bounce.]]
* Superhuman Spike:
** Survives being dropped from shoulder height by Shockwave.
** Can lift Optimus's giant metal rifle.
* The dialogue of the surfing Autobots suggests they don't know what they are going to find on the beach, and quickly realize they could all be killed by ramming into the [[sea funnel]]. What... was the plan, exactly?
* Holy crap, how freaking stupid ''is'' Starscream? With a whole planet going crazy with energy sources all around him—storms, earthquakes, volcanoes, tidal waves—he makes the bizarre decision to try and suck energon out of a human's brain. He further decides to do this ''right under Megatron's nose''. His attempts to convert Doctor Arkeville's neural energy into energon fail, of course; what this says about the intelligence of both scientists is debatable.
* Speaking of poor planning: Megatron leaves Dr. Arkeville to drown in the ruins of the sea funnel, saying "He is of no further use to me." Then a few minutes later when Megatron needs the slaves to work faster, he demands to know where Arkeville is. Later still, he is angry at the thought that perhaps Arkeville could have betrayed him.
* As [[Carnage in C-Minor|often]] [[The Transformers: The Movie|happens]], the Autobots' claim to be outnumbered is a bit dubious. There are 8 Autobots (Prime's surfer six, plus Mirage & Cliffjumper) against only Megatron, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Rumble, and a couple of Reflectors.
* Prime's comment to Prowl ("If we lose now, Cybertron's next orbit will tear the earth apart!") doesn't make much sense, and calls out the same total lack of strategy that the Autobots had in the last episode - namely, they aren't doing or planning ''anything'' to actually make Cybertron go away.
* Prime really does just kind of sit there and let Megatron run off into his spaceship.
* Did Spike and Prowl both hit on the idea of blowing up Megatron's ship, and just not actually ''say'' so? Or were they both hoping to ''shoot'' Cybertron out of its orbit?
* Wouldn't blowing up Megatron's ship be a good idea anyway? Why were they just letting him go?
* Megatron is able to survive an explosion which had enough energy to shift the orbit of Cybertron. Considering previous evidence of his durability, how he could survive a planet-moving blast is a mystery.
* Wouldn't a giant explosion just wreck both planets, rather than neatly pushing one of them away?
*And for that matter, if the explosion pushed Cybertron away, why wasn't Earth moved in the opposite direction?

===Rhino DVD errors===
[[File:Tud3 mirage rhino fix.jpg|thumb|315px]]

* Just like Part 2, the recap was missing from Rhino's copy of the episode, so they had to recreate it from scratch. As a result, there are several sync issues and different shots used, along with a healthy dose of interlacing.
* In several of Shockwave's speaking scenes, the glow from his eye is missing while some are managed by overlays added.
* The shot of Skyfire blasting open the door has an explosion effect which does not appear in the broadcast version.
* Only one segment of Wheeljack's "ears" flash as he delivers his "We figured you might be getting lonesome" line.
* As Skyfire is shooting at the Decepticons while saying his house cleaning line, the laser fire out of his gun is missing but the sound can still be heard.
* Various shots of the Autobots "surfing" are different, more poorly-animated versions.
* Ironhide has different mouth movements and isn't bobbing up and down when he says "Where's there, and what is it?"
* The scene of Shockwave saying "We've been expecting you!" has a bizarre purple tint.
* When Mirage reappears inside the Decepticon ship, a piece of missing footage in the production master Rhino were using meant he actually ''didn't'' reappear. Rhino actually took a crack at fixing this, though, but the "fix" constituted taking a ghastly, high-contrast, low-res, single-frame figure from another version of the episode and primitively copy-pasting it into the scene.
* As he observes Skyfire's approach, [[:File:Wheresmyface.jpg|Prowl's face disappears]], leaving only his helmet.
* The energon cubes are missing from one panning shot.
* Skywarp is colored as a second Thundercracker as the pair follows their retreating leader from the island.
* The shot of the energon cubes exploding is missing its background.
*The remastered DVD releases of this episode use an incorrect closing credits sequence, which overlays the text credits from Season 2 over the animation from Season 1.
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===Trivia===
*This episode is subtitled "Revival" in scripts and other official materials.
*This was one of the six episodes featured on the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|console game]]. For some unknown reason, this version of the episode makes use of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Generation 2]]'' broadcast's audio, as the [[Cybernet Space Cube]] can be heard throughout without the Cube's visuals.
* The episode shares many of the same visual hallmarks that "[[Roll for It]]" and "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]" had, including overly rounded appearances for Optimus and Wheeljack, and the stylized flying poses by the Decepticons. The main difference between those episodes and this one is that instead of orange, Wheeljack's headlights flash their usual blue color.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title (European French):'' "'''Le dernier jugement, partie 3'''" ("The last judgement, part 3")
:*''Title (Canadian French):'' "'''L'ultime destin - Partie 3'''" ("The ultimate doom - Part 3")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*About the European French dub:
:::*Shockwave's line "Destruction to all trespassers" is absent from the dub. The same goes for Brawn's line just after, "You're out of the picture, guys!".
:::*Skyfire's lines during the dogfight are all missing.
:::*Several logo transitions were cut. It is unknown if it was that way for the original broadcast or if the episode was chopped for the DVD release.
:::*Wheeljack's line "It's independance day!" becomes "You'll have to work yourself!".
:::*Despite never adding titles on-screen on their DVDs, the [[Déclic Images]] edition adds the title "Le sursis" ("The reprieve") for this episode.

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''La resa dei conti'''" ("The Last Stand")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*In the recap, the narrator states that Soundwave was the one who warned Megatron, instead of Sparkplug. He also weirdly calls Soundwave a "robot of the last generation".

:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''Destino finale - Terza parte'''" ("Final Destiny - Third Part")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Hametsu no Hi PART III'''" (破滅の日 PART III, "Day of Destruction PART III")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 7]], [[1986]]
::*Due to [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]]'s status as a [[Bandai]] toy in Japan, the Japanese broadcast of "The Ultimate Doom" three-parter was delayed to the end of the series, when the legal issues were resolved (as were most Skyfire episodes). All three episodes of "The Ultimate Doom" aired on the same day in Japan as an extra length series finale.

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Miè Dǐng zhī Zāi (Xià)'''" (灭顶之灾(下), "Catastrophe of Extinction, Part III")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''A Destruição Final, Parte 3: Reavivamento'''" ("The Final Destruction, Part 3: Revival")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Serbian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Sudnji dan, treći deo'''" (Судњи дан, трећи део, "Judgment Day, Part 3")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Latin Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''La Destrucción Máxima, Parte III'''" ("The Maximum Destruction, Part III")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

===Toys inspired by this episode===
[[File:MP-20 Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|right|The Ultimate Masterpiece, Part 1.]]

*'''''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' '''[[Mirage_(G1)/toys#ElectroDisruptor|Electro Disruptor Ligier]]''' ([[TakaraTomy]], Deluxe Class, [[2009]])'''
:"Electro Disruptor Ligier" is a translucent plastic version of ''Henkei'' Mirage offered as a mail-away exclusive to those who have bought the book ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1]]''. Its monochrome color scheme suggests it was based on the one-time depiction of Mirage's invisibility power in this episode.

*'''''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] (TakaraTomy, 2015)'''
:A ''Masterpiece'' toy of Wheeljack that includes a weapon accessory based on the generic laser pistol he wields in this episode. Additionally, if purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], one additionally gets a toolbox based on the hypno-chip disabling device he also uses in this episode.

*'''''Masterpiece'' MP-20+ Wheeljack (TakaraTomy, 2019?)'''
:A redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Wheeljack in a more [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] color scheme that again includes the laser pistol from "The Ultimate Doom, Part 3".
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==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 1985 — ''The Transformers'' — Volume 2: "The Ultimate Doom" ([[Family Home Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1996 — ''The Transformers'' — The Ultimate Doom ([[Malofilm]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2001 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Villains: The Ultimate Doom ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino 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]] 2001 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Villains: The Ultimate Doom ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Original Series: Volume One ([[Maverick Entertainment|Sony Wonder]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Complete Original Series: Deluxe Edition (Sony Wonder) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — First Season Collector's Edition (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Volume Three (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2003 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 1: Series 1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Season 1 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 3 ([[Déclic Images]]) — European French audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Classic Transformers'' — Series One: Part Two (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 02: Stagione Uno Parte Seconda ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season One (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 First Season: 25th Anniversary Edition ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[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]] 2011 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete First Season: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200329102144/http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/season-1/synopses/700-10.html Episode Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=14Guog-xImTF-a2Qur4hV61WkSZ_2spRq Full episode script, finalised on 6th August 1984]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kgtzy168DK8-py4sub3f9WZ_bWJEATkH/view?usp=drive_link Model sheets and background layouts]
*[https://sunbowmarvelarchive.blogspot.com/p/the-transformers-mp-700-10-ultimate_5.html Gallery of storyboards for Act III of this episode]

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|image=Ultimate Doom 3 Autobots fire.JPG
|caption=Autobots, transform and kick some diodes!
|title="The Ultimate Doom, Part 3"
|production code=#700-10
|airdate=[[November 17]], 1984
|season=1
|season ep=13
|story by=[[Dick Robbins]], [[Bryce Malek]], [[Douglas Booth]] and [[Leo D. Paur]]
|teleplay by=[[Leo D. Paur]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]], [[Ashi Productions]], [[Nakamura Production]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42tsk3EJLpo
|videosite=YouTube
}}
'''As Cybertron's orbit ravages Earth, the Autobots take the fight to the Decepticons.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Ultimate Doom 3 Autobots Cybertron.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Not the friendliest homecoming.]]
On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], a brainwashed [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] sounds an alarm on [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]], [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]. As [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] attempt to destroy them, [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]], and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] rescue them. Heading to Wheeljack's lab, they review the [[hypno-chip]] data they've gained.

[[File:SurfsUp.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|This sort of embarrassment is why they finally just recruited Seaspray.]]
On Earth, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] is overseeing the construction of the [[sea funnel]], a large hydroelectric generator that will allow the Decepticons to harvest more energy. [[Doctor Arkeville]] is becoming increasingly dissatisfied with Megatron's disregard of his interests, and feels that [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] may be more sympathetic. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] leads [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]], [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]], and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (on surfboards) to the generator, where their wipeout prevents them from being able to stop the Decepticons from leaving in a [[Decepticon shuttle|shuttle]] carrying [[energon cube]]s. Arkeville is left to die, but Starscream saves him, having his own plans for the scientist.

On Cybertron, Wheeljack develops a device that should disrupt the hypno-chips' control over the humans. Spike attempts another rescue of his father, but is discovered by Shockwave. However, Wheeljack's device works as planned, and the Autobots flee back to Earth with Sparkplug, who is now freed from Decepticon control.

[[File:Ultimate Doom 3 Bumblebee Tarzan.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Jungle Love Bug]]
On an island, Megatron is overseeing the loading of a shuttle with energon cubes while [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] goes to see if he can direct the humans away from the ship. Nearby, Starscream's own experiments in draining neural energy from Arkeville have failed to fill a single energon cube. Megatron discovers them and prepares to execute Starscream for treason (again). However, Mirage manages to direct the humans away from the shuttle, and Prime orders an attack. The Decepticons outnumber the Autobots, but Skyfire and company soon arrive to even the odds as well as to free the slaves from the Decepticons' control. However, Cybertron comes into view of the island, causing a tidal wave, and Megatron flees in the shuttle for Cybertron.

[[File:Ultimate Doom 3 Cybertron leave.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|Im in ur orbit, killin ur planet.]]
Spike declares that they just need to knock Cybertron out of Earth's orbit, but Prowl says that they'd need the equivalent of ten billion astroliters of energy to do that. Suddenly, Prime realizes that the [[energon]] on board the shuttle could theoretically be enough to move Cybertron. Prime orders the Autobots to shoot Megatron's shuttle. The plan works, with the energon on board moving Cybertron away from Earth.

Back on the island, Spike remarks to Optimus that Megatron appears to be gone for good, but the Autobot leader, knowing his mortal enemy's survival rate, is not so sure. In space, Megatron comes back online and flies away from the wreckage of the shuttle, vowing revenge.
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==Featured Characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (1)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (2)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] (9)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] (10)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (11)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (13)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] (14)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] (15)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (16)
*[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (17)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] (26)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] (28)
*[[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] (29)
|c2=
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] (5)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (6)
*Dark Blue [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] (7)
*Light Blue Seeker (8)
*[[Watchdog (G1)|Watchdogs]] (12)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (19)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (20)
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] (21)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (24)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] (25)
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] (25)
*Green Seeker (27)
*Thundercracker-colored seekers
*Skywarp-colored seekers
*Starscream-colored seekers
|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (3)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (4)
*[[Doctor Arkeville]] (18)
}}

==Quotes==
"Take them!" 
"I don't 'take' so easy."
:—'''Soundwave''' and '''Brawn'''

"You're out of the picture, guys." 
:—'''Brawn''' to '''Thundercracker''' and '''Skywarp''', the latter of whom is literally off-screen.

"Prepare for termination!" 
"Prepare for a very large ''headache!''"
:—'''Shockwave''' vs. '''Brawn'''

"You cannot get out!" 
''[Shockwave unleashes a massive blast, but blows a hole in the wall instead of Skyfire]'' 
"I can now!"
:—'''Shockwave''' and '''Skyfire'''

"All the comforts of home... if you like living in an auto-robotic factory."
:—'''Wheeljack''', on [[Wheeljack's workshop|his workshop]]

"My slaves will be caught in the tidal wave!" 
"I thought humans ''liked'' to play in the ocean!"
:—'''Dr. Arkeville''' teaches '''Megatron''' an important fact about human anatomy.

"Surf's up! And I'm talkin' UP!" 
:—'''Bluestreak''' spots an approaching tsunami.

"Thanks, guys, for not giving up on me. Especially you, Spike." 
"Dad, it's like you taught me: You never quit on the people you love." 
"Mushy, but true."
:—'''Sparkplug''' and '''Spike''' have a touching father-son moment, with an addendum by '''Brawn'''.

"You're not pushing slaves around this time."
:—'''Optimus Prime''', preparing to open a [[Kremzeek]] brand can of whup-ass.

==Notes==
===Production information===
* First draft script: undated
* Script revised by [[Ron Friedman]]: 28th July 1984
* Final script: 6th August 1984

===Continuity notes===
[[File:Watchdog tud3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
[[File:Shockwavelightdoom3.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|''Hello'', my face is up here?]]
* Wheeljack's place on Cybertron, previously seen in "[[Divide and Conquer]]", is shown again.
* A couple of [[Watchdog (G1)|Decepticon cars]] are shown in this episode, but it's not clear if they are Transformers. They have a Reflector-like color scheme.
* Gadgets and powers:
** Rather than the hydrofoils they were using just two episodes ago, the Autobots are now traveling the oceans on motor-powered surfboards.
** Both Prime and Ironhide have "early warning scanners" which can detect mountain-sized tidal waves just slightly over the horizon. Man, those aren't very effective scanners.
** Rumble can extend his optic visor to make it function like binoculars.
** Shockwave can light up his chest like a searchlight. It's not clear if this is meant to be some kind of force field holding Spike in place, or if Spike just stops due to some deer-in-the-headlights psychological effect.
** Ironhide briefly carries a grey copy of the bazooka he had in "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]"... which was itself a green version of the bazooka Cliffjumper had in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".
** Megatron transforms and fires at Skyfire unassisted... which kinda puts the lie to all those sarcastic fan claims that his gun mode is oh-so-totally-useless without someone to fire him. Of course, he also does this ''in the show's title sequence'', so it really shouldn't be such a surprise. (Granted, title sequences also give us things like flying Autobots and Insecticons swimming around in lava, so their relevance is debatable.)
* [[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|<<]] '''Brawn vs. Soundwave''', Round 2: Brawn dispatches Soundwave with a single mighty blast to the chest! Brawn 2, Soundwave 0 [[Autobot Spike|>>]]

===Real-world references===
* Prowl's line "Ask, and you shall receive!" is from the Gospel of John in the New Testament.
* Starscream's dramatic proclamation "I shall return!" is a popular TV trope referring to the famous speech of {{w|Douglas MacArthur#Escape to Australia and Medal of Honor|U.S. General Douglas MacArthur upon his retreat from the Philippines in World War II}}.
* ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' sound effects:
** ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' engine burst as Starscream grabs Dr. Arkeville and escapes from the island.
** [[TIE Fighter]] engine and some ''Falcon'' engine whine as Skywarp and Thundercracker strafe the Autobots.
** An igniting [[lightsaber]] serves as the sound of an energon cube being dropped by the freed slaves.
** ''Falcon'' engine whine as the Seekers depart the island.
===Technical or animation glitches===
* In his opening recap narration, [[Victor Caroli]] mispronounces Dr. Arkeville's name as "Ark-vill".
* Both Spike and Sparkplug were wearing their signature hard hats at the end of last episode, but are missing them now.
* Coloring errors:
** Bumblebee's nose is yellow as Brawn tells Spike they need to roll out.
** Wheeljack is missing the orange on his chest as Spike takes shelter behind his leg.
** The two Seekers guarding the entrance of [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Decepticon Headquarters]] are shown with Starscream and Thundercracker's color schemes.
** Wheeljack's roof is plain white as the tetrajets appear above him.
** The two tetrajets that chase the Autobots first have the same color schemes as Thundercracker and Skywarp; however, when Skyfire is shooting at them, they're both colored like Skywarp. In the same shot, Skyfire's red has become blue, and his whites have become red.
** When Skyfire blasts one of the tetrajets, both of them are colored like Thundercracker.
** Wheeljack's chest (i.e., his roof) is again missing its colors in the overhead shot of his lab.
** As Wheeljack studies the mind control program, the side of Trailbreaker's chest is colored as though it were a windshield, and only the front side of Wheeljack's "ears" flash.
** Ironhide's helmet rim is gray instead of red as he turns to look at the oncoming tidal wave.
** The inside of Prime's cheek guards are gray instead of blue as he announces that they're almost there.
** The area around Starscream's cockpit is colored the same orange as the cockpit itself as he rises from the ocean to collect Dr. Arkeville.
** Skyfire's cockpit canopy is colored white instead of blue as he appears over the Autobots on Cybertron.
** As Prime announces his intention to attack, Prowl is colored like Skywarp. Prime's waist is also unusually huge.
** Skywarp's cockpit is black instead of orange as Megatron says "A fool's ploy".
** Gray helmet rims on Ironhide again as he advises Cliffjumper to save his ammo.
** Prowl's doors are all-black instead of half-black as he says they're outnumbered.
** Bumblebee's side is colored like glass as he observes the approaching crevasse.
** When Thundercracker launches to follow Megatron, he's a much darker blue than usual.
** Wheeljack is missing his orange chest colors as the Autobots brush themselves off after the explosion of Megatron's ship.
* As Shockwave melts Brawn's girder, Brawn's mouth moves, but there's no dialog. (It sure looks like he's mouthing a shocked obscenity, though!)
* Wheeljack's transformation sound doesn't play till after he's transformed.
[[File:SoundwaveButtonUD3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1| GAH! Don't do that on camera!]]
* As the Autobots escape from Decepticon HQ, Soundwave's Decepticon insignia is missing in two successive shots.
* Shockwave's eye isn't flashing as he says "You cannot get out!"
* When Skyfire says "I can now", his mouth does not move with the dialogue.
* When Spike says, "More Watchdogs on our tail, Wheeljack!", Wheeljack follows up by replying, "We've gotta lose them!" Spike smiles in reply to this sentence, not the next one, which is "My workshop's just ahead". Perhaps Wheeljack was supposed to say: "We're ''gonna'' lose them!".
* Prime's faceplate doesn't move as he reports his sensor readings to Ironhide.
* During his "Surf's up" lines, Bluestreak has only one door and one missile launcher.
* The generator Megatron throws at Starscream changes its relative size mid-air. It is initially almost as big as Megatron himself, but becomes only about as big and as wide as Starscream's chest.
* Appearing/disappearing Autobots:
** The establishing shot of the surfing Autobots shows only five 'bots (Prime, Ironhide & Ratchet, Jazz, and either Prowl or Bluestreak.) Prowl ''and'' Bluestreak are shown in the same shot a moment later, making six total. Most successive shots show only 3 or 4 surfing bots. We finally see all six as the tidal wave pursues them down the [[sea funnel]].
** There's plenty of time for Mirage and Cliffjumper to join the group as they travel to the island, but the addition of ''just'' those two seems a bit odd. Where are Sunstreaker, Gears, Sideswipe, etc. during all this?
* As Prowl grouses about Megatron's energon supply, Jazz has some weird extra lines on his optic visor.
* Reflector's voice comes in its usual triplicate form... even though there's only one of him present.
* Wheeljack is missing his Autobot insignia as he reports to Optimus.
* Wheeljack's ears are waaaay too small as he proposes field testing the anti-hypnochip device.
* Spike slightly phases through a wall just before Shockwave lights him up.
* The two Seekers that accompany Shockwave just can't make up their minds who they want to be:
** As Shockwave reaches to pick up Spike, the two generic Seekers behind him have been replaced by two Skywarps.
** As the Autobots show up, the two Skywarps have become a Thundercracker and a pine-green generic.
** As the Autobots escape, the two Seekers are colored as Thundercracker and Starscream.
** And then one of them is Skywarp again as he fires after the escaping Autobots.
* Spike has no pupils as he reacts to his father pulling a gun on him.
[[File:Tud3 wheeljack little present.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Well, we don't need Aquaman any more."]]
* As Wheeljack activates the hypno-chip-un-hypnotizer, Bumblebee is represented by a yellow-colored Cliffjumper.
* Shockwave's eye doesn't flash as he orders "After them!"
* Only the front side of Wheeljack's "ears" flash as he radios Skyfire.
* The background music overlaps the scene transition as the Autobots prepare to leave Cybertron.
* Mirage's invisibility power is strangely portrayed in this episode; he lacks the usual glowing prism and energy sound effect as he activates his power, instead merely turning transparent and ''monochrome''. They get both the sound and the effect correct when he reappears in Act 3.
* Megatron is missing his Decepticon symbol as he appears behind Starscream.
* The last of the slaves to be turned around by Mirage just kind of stops, then slides off-screen rather than walking off.
* When Ironhide runs a trench to get to Optimus and Prowl, he's carrying a bazooka that disappears after he reaches them.
* In what is otherwise a beautiful depiction of his [[robot mode]], Rumble is missing his mouth after he blasts Mirage.
* Wheeljack's ears don't flash as he announces the coming of "independence day".
* The energon cubes dropped by the slaves are a strange translucent yellow-white-purple, rather than the usual solid glowing pink-purple. In the same shot, we cannot see the torso of the fat mustached slave through the energon cube that he's carrying... but we ''can'' see his feet through the cube after he drops it.
* The chunks of earth falling into Rumble's [[earthquake (event)|earthquake]] crevasse have grass that disappears and reappears between frames.
* The exploding energon cubes are shown against a completely black background. Even if they're in an unlit cargo compartment, the cubes themselves should illuminate the space.
* A series of "natural disaster" shots is recycled from Part 1 as Megatron's ship explodes... including one of Prime talking to himself, this time without any dialog to go with his moving mouthplate.
* The last shot of orbital Cybertron once again includes clouds ''behind'' the orbiting planet.
* Optimus is missing the horizontal lines on his tummy grille as Spike takes stock of the day's work.

===Continuity errors===
* The opening recap takes some liberties with events that happened for the sake of drama:
**Bumblebee's fall down the crevasse is cut into the scenes of the volcano housing the Ark erupting to make it appear as if he tumbled into the mouth of the volcano itself.
**But the most puzzling change is that the scene of Megatron's forces attacking the Ark from part 1 are mixed with scenes that have yet to occur (The Decepticons responding to the alarm Sparkplug pulled) to make it appear as if Megatron shot Brawn. [[The Transformers: The Movie|Ominous!]]
* As seen last episode, Ironhide is part of the Autobot rescue party that boards Skyfire and arrives on Cybertron, only to disappear immediately after. In this episode, we see that he actually stayed behind on Earth.
* Soundwave's presence on Cybertron is not inexplicable — there's no reason he couldn't just fly there, and later have flown back to Earth before Cybertron was knocked out of its orbit. But it's a bit odd for him to have made the trip for no obvious reason or explanation.
* When we last saw [[Wheeljack's workshop]] in "[[Divide and Conquer]]", it was sealed by a computerized Decepticon lock. This time, the Autobots just drive right into it, no problem.
** It’s entirely possible that the Autobots were able to remove it after Chip cracked it, but this is never mentioned.
* When the Autobots and Spike arrive in the workshop, Wheeljack is wondering how the Decepticons are controlling Sparkplug, Bumblebee says that it is mind control, to which Wheeljack replies, "Mind control! Of course!" ...Seriously, what else could it have been? And how did Wheeljack, master inventor, not realize this when Bumblebee did?
[[File:SpikeshockwaveUD3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Shockwave investigates the [[Aerialbots over America!|pivotal question]] of how well humans bounce.]]
* Superhuman Spike:
** Survives being dropped from shoulder height by Shockwave.
** Can lift Optimus's giant metal rifle.
* The dialogue of the surfing Autobots suggests they don't know what they are going to find on the beach, and quickly realize they could all be killed by ramming into the [[sea funnel]]. What... was the plan, exactly?
* Holy crap, how freaking stupid ''is'' Starscream? With a whole planet going crazy with energy sources all around him—storms, earthquakes, volcanoes, tidal waves—he makes the bizarre decision to try and suck energon out of a human's brain. He further decides to do this ''right under Megatron's nose''. His attempts to convert Doctor Arkeville's neural energy into energon fail, of course; what this says about the intelligence of both scientists is debatable.
* Speaking of poor planning: Megatron leaves Dr. Arkeville to drown in the ruins of the sea funnel, saying "He is of no further use to me." Then a few minutes later when Megatron needs the slaves to work faster, he demands to know where Arkeville is. Later still, he is angry at the thought that perhaps Arkeville could have betrayed him.
* As [[Carnage in C-Minor|often]] [[The Transformers: The Movie|happens]], the Autobots' claim to be outnumbered is a bit dubious. There are 8 Autobots (Prime's surfer six, plus Mirage & Cliffjumper) against only Megatron, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Rumble, and a couple of Reflectors.
* Prime's comment to Prowl ("If we lose now, Cybertron's next orbit will tear the earth apart!") doesn't make much sense, and calls out the same total lack of strategy that the Autobots had in the last episode - namely, they aren't doing or planning ''anything'' to actually make Cybertron go away.
* Prime really does just kind of sit there and let Megatron run off into his spaceship.
* Did Spike and Prowl both hit on the idea of blowing up Megatron's ship, and just not actually ''say'' so? Or were they both hoping to ''shoot'' Cybertron out of its orbit?
* Wouldn't blowing up Megatron's ship be a good idea anyway? Why were they just letting him go?
* Megatron is able to survive an explosion which had enough energy to shift the orbit of Cybertron. Considering previous evidence of his durability, how he could survive a planet-moving blast is a mystery.
* Wouldn't a giant explosion just wreck both planets, rather than neatly pushing one of them away?
*And for that matter, if the explosion pushed Cybertron away, why wasn't Earth moved in the opposite direction?

===Rhino DVD errors===
[[File:Tud3 mirage rhino fix.jpg|thumb|315px]]

* Just like Part 2, the recap was missing from Rhino's copy of the episode, so they had to recreate it from scratch. As a result, there are several sync issues and different shots used, along with a healthy dose of interlacing.
* In several of Shockwave's speaking scenes, the glow from his eye is missing while some are managed by overlays added.
* The shot of Skyfire blasting open the door has an explosion effect which does not appear in the broadcast version.
* Only one segment of Wheeljack's "ears" flash as he delivers his "We figured you might be getting lonesome" line.
* As Skyfire is shooting at the Decepticons while saying his house cleaning line, the laser fire out of his gun is missing but the sound can still be heard.
* Various shots of the Autobots "surfing" are different, more poorly-animated versions.
* Ironhide has different mouth movements and isn't bobbing up and down when he says "Where's there, and what is it?"
* The scene of Shockwave saying "We've been expecting you!" has a bizarre purple tint.
* When Mirage reappears inside the Decepticon ship, a piece of missing footage in the production master Rhino were using meant he actually ''didn't'' reappear. Rhino actually took a crack at fixing this, though, but the "fix" constituted taking a ghastly, high-contrast, low-res, single-frame figure from another version of the episode and primitively copy-pasting it into the scene.
* As he observes Skyfire's approach, [[:File:Wheresmyface.jpg|Prowl's face disappears]], leaving only his helmet.
* The energon cubes are missing from one panning shot.
* Skywarp is colored as a second Thundercracker as the pair follows their retreating leader from the island.
* The shot of the energon cubes exploding is missing its background.
*The remastered DVD releases of this episode use an incorrect closing credits sequence, which overlays the text credits from Season 2 over the animation from Season 1.
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===Trivia===
*This episode is subtitled "Revival" in scripts and other official materials.
*This was one of the six episodes featured on the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|console game]]. For some unknown reason, this version of the episode makes use of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Generation 2]]'' broadcast's audio, as the [[Cybernet Space Cube]] can be heard throughout without the Cube's visuals.
* The episode shares many of the same visual hallmarks that "[[Roll for It]]" and "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]" had, including overly rounded appearances for Optimus and Wheeljack, and the stylized flying poses by the Decepticons. The main difference between those episodes and this one is that instead of orange, Wheeljack's headlights flash their usual blue color.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title (European French):'' "'''Le dernier jugement, partie 3'''" ("The last judgement, part 3")
:*''Title (Canadian French):'' "'''L'ultime destin - Partie 3'''" ("The ultimate doom - Part 3")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*About the European French dub:
:::*Shockwave's line "Destruction to all trespassers" is absent from the dub. The same goes for Brawn's line just after, "You're out of the picture, guys!".
:::*Skyfire's lines during the dogfight are all missing.
:::*Several logo transitions were cut. It is unknown if it was that way for the original broadcast or if the episode was chopped for the DVD release.
:::*Wheeljack's line "It's independance day!" becomes "You'll have to work yourself!".
:::*Despite never adding titles on-screen on their DVDs, the [[Déclic Images]] edition adds the title "Le sursis" ("The reprieve") for this episode.

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''La resa dei conti'''" ("The Last Stand")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*In the recap, the narrator states that Soundwave was the one who warned Megatron, instead of Sparkplug. He also weirdly calls Soundwave a "robot of the last generation".

:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''Destino finale - Terza parte'''" ("Final Destiny - Third Part")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Hametsu no Hi PART III'''" (破滅の日 PART III, "Day of Destruction PART III")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 7]], [[1986]]
::*Due to [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]]'s status as a [[Bandai]] toy in Japan, the Japanese broadcast of "The Ultimate Doom" three-parter was delayed to the end of the series, when the legal issues were resolved (as were most Skyfire episodes). All three episodes of "The Ultimate Doom" aired on the same day in Japan as an extra length series finale.

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Miè Dǐng zhī Zāi (Xià)'''" (灭顶之灾(下), "Catastrophe of Extinction, Part III")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''A Destruição Final, Parte 3: Reavivamento'''" ("The Final Destruction, Part 3: Revival")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Serbian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Sudnji dan, treći deo'''" (Судњи дан, трећи део, "Judgment Day, Part 3")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Latin Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''La Destrucción Máxima, Parte III'''" ("The Maximum Destruction, Part III")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

===Toys inspired by this episode===
[[File:MP-20 Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|right|The Ultimate Masterpiece, Part 1.]]

*'''''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' '''[[Mirage_(G1)/toys#ElectroDisruptor|Electro Disruptor Ligier]]''' ([[TakaraTomy]], Deluxe Class, [[2009]])'''
:"Electro Disruptor Ligier" is a translucent plastic version of ''Henkei'' Mirage offered as a mail-away exclusive to those who have bought the book ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1]]''. Its monochrome color scheme suggests it was based on the one-time depiction of Mirage's invisibility power in this episode.

*'''''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] (TakaraTomy, 2015)'''
:A ''Masterpiece'' toy of Wheeljack that includes a weapon accessory based on the generic laser pistol he wields in this episode. Additionally, if purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], one additionally gets a toolbox based on the hypno-chip disabling device he also uses in this episode.

*'''''Masterpiece'' MP-20+ Wheeljack (TakaraTomy, 2019?)'''
:A redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Wheeljack in a more [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] color scheme that again includes the laser pistol from "The Ultimate Doom, Part 3".
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==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 1985 — ''The Transformers'' — Volume 2: "The Ultimate Doom" ([[Family Home Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1996 — ''The Transformers'' — The Ultimate Doom ([[Malofilm]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2001 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Villains: The Ultimate Doom ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]])
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[[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.
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[[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]] 2001 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Villains: The Ultimate Doom ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Original Series: Volume One ([[Maverick Entertainment|Sony Wonder]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Complete Original Series: Deluxe Edition (Sony Wonder) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — First Season Collector's Edition (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Volume Three (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2003 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 1: Series 1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Season 1 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 3 ([[Déclic Images]]) — European French audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Classic Transformers'' — Series One: Part Two (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 02: Stagione Uno Parte Seconda ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season One (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 First Season: 25th Anniversary Edition ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[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]] 2011 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete First Season: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200329102144/http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/season-1/synopses/700-10.html Episode Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=14Guog-xImTF-a2Qur4hV61WkSZ_2spRq Full episode script, finalised on 6th August 1984]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kgtzy168DK8-py4sub3f9WZ_bWJEATkH/view?usp=drive_link Model sheets and background layouts]
*[https://sunbowmarvelarchive.blogspot.com/p/the-transformers-mp-700-10-ultimate_5.html Gallery of storyboards for Act III of this episode]

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B.O.T. (episode)

2025-10-24T13:43:10Z

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|''This article is about the worst episode of Transformers ever. For a list of other meanings, see [[B.O.T. (disambiguation)]].''
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{{episode
|series=G1toon
|ep=65
|next=The Transformers: The Movie
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=59
|prev2=Neverending Struggle
|next2=War Dawn (episode)
|series3=''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Transformers: Generation 2]]''
|ep3=44
|prev3=The Ultimate Doom, Part 3
|next3=Aerial Assault
|image=B.O.T.jpg
|caption=Smarter than a race of multimillion-year-old robots. ''Using Brawl's brain.''
|title="B.O.T."
|season=2
|season ep=49
|production code=#700-64
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|airdate=[[January 9]], 1986
|written by=[[Earl Kress]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh3qgj4awtU
|videosite=YouTube
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'''After Swindle sells the components of his fellow Combaticons, three kids get their hands on Brawl's brain, using it to make a robot.'''

Or...

'''Worst. Episode. Ever.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:BOT-Road.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Here we come...drivin' down the street...]]
The [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] enter an unidentified city for no discernible reason, then all transform to [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] for no discernible reason. While transforming, [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] knocks over [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] for no discernible reason. Brawl expresses his displeasure for an obvious reason. They then drive (yes, even [[Vortex (G1)|the]] [[Blast Off (G1)|flyers]] ''drive'') about ten feet down the street and form [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] for no discernible reason. He is immediately destroyed with a single shot by [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] (who's there for no discernible reason). Defensor just leaves the pile of parts alone and unsupervised, apparently not bothering to alert the other [[Autobot]]s or anything. This enables Swindle—who has somehow survived ''without a scratch'' the explosion that reduced all the other Combaticons to a pile of parts — to gather up the bits. No human authorities are involved either.

Swindle then visits the generically evil foreign guy "[[El Presidente]]" on his ship filled with weapons in order to buy parts to repair the Combaticons.

Meanwhile, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] is running a simulation of his new [[orbit disruptor cannon]]. After [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] whines, Megatron explains that once the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] is knocked from orbit, they will use [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]'s new device to control the tides. They will then use this colossal power to flood a single canyon, creating "a limitless source of power". What?

At the [[Combaticons' headquarters]], El Presidente's men load up the weapons and more advanced computer systems from the wrecked robots, as apparently Swindle forgot about that whole "repair" thing. Swindle then leaves to take the remaining parts to a dump. Shortly after they all leave, [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] arrives, noting no one seems to be home. He discovers a piece of one of the Combaticons, then notices there's a trail of them. Confused, he asks Megatron what to do. Megatron calmly replies that he should perchance follow the trail of wreckage in order to discover where it may lead.

[[File:BOT-Luigi.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Giant turtles out to get him, creepy crabs are right behind.]]
Swindle arrives in a junkyard, where he threatens a junkyard worker before he starts to dump the leftovers. Starscream and Skywarp discover him in the act and capture him as he tries to escape. Back at the [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Earth)|Decepticon base]], Soundwave installs a bomb in Swindle's head; he has 15 hours to reassemble the Combaticons before it goes off. Swindle takes the parts back from various mid-'80s evil foreign stereotypes and reassembles the team. However, they are unable to combine into Bruticus because Brawl's [[personality component]] is missing. Swindle is charged with getting the component back or the bomb will still go off.

Meanwhile, at [[Benjamin Franklin Pierce High School]], [[Robbins|Mr. Robbins]]'s demonstration of a laser is sabotaged by two sociopathic students, [[Martin and Roland]], who boost the laser's power output so high it instantly burns a hole through steel. Rather than involve the authorities, Mr. Robbins threatens them with an "F" in his class if they don't win a blue ribbon at the science fair, and assigns [[Elise Presser]] to assist them for no discernible reason.

Outside, the two assholes meet the meek and spineless Elise. They realize a high-rise is on fire across the street, and witness the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] coming to the rescue (well, three of them; [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] blows two window-washers off their dangling rig with his downdraft—the bastard, and [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] does literally nothing). This inspires them to build a robot for their project. The three rummage for parts in the same junkyard where Swindle dumped the Combaticons' leftover remains, and Elise discovers a random piece of machinery. They spend the night in the school's lab assembling their machine, and Martin dubs it "[[B.O.T. (G1)|B.O.T.]]". After several failures, Elise installs the random piece of machinery, which turns out to be Brawl's personality component. Naturally, Brawl-B.O.T. goes postal and starts trashing the place.

[[File:BOT-CompRoom.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Unbeknownst to all, the school was secretly funded by a hideously gargantuan Richie Rich.]]

Martin grabs the laser and fires, and B.O.T. runs off. The kids run to the school's preposterously-advanced computer lab, and use it to call the Protectobots. [[Teletraan I]] gets the SOS, and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] sends [[Gears (G1)|Gears]], [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] to investigate.

Swindle re-threatens the junkyard worker, who says that maybe some kids took the part Swindle is after. Swindle mutters "you better hope so"... then proceeds to rummage through the trash, seemingly instantly forgetting that whole "kids" angle.

The [[Autobot]]s arrive at the school. The kids seem disappointed that they didn't get the Protectobots, but quickly lead them to their runaway creation in the school's cafeteria. Brawl-B.O.T. knocks all three Autobots over with a single serving pan of corn on the cob (That high-school food, I tell ya, huh? Huh?), then deflects Gears's blaster-fire with a pot lid. Ironhide shoots molten lead at Brawl-B.O.T., but he leaps to grab a light fixture, avoiding the attack, and the now-weakened floor collapses under Ironhide. Brawl-B.O.T. runs for it, barricading the door out with remarkable speed, and heads for a seemingly abandoned building... as Swindle watches.

The Autobots follow, telling the kids to stay put. They enter the building, and find that Brawl-B.O.T. has taken an elevator thirty floors up. Ironhide wedges a stick into the doors, and the trio run up the stairs. Outside, the future serial killers grow instantly impatient, and drag Elise inside the building. They remove the stick, enter the elevator and head up.

A blast erupts ''behind'' the Autobots, and Ironhide orders them to shoot up. They shoot at absolutely ''nothing'', Ironhide declares they hit whatever it was, and they run right into Swindle. Meanwhile, the elevator has stopped. Roland is lifted up so he can open the emergency hatch, and discovers B.O.T. is trying to break the elevator cables.

[[File:BOT Defensor forcefield.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|My force field's only good for 10 seconds — you've got a plan for after that, right Prime? ...Prime?]]

Sadly, B.O.T. is prevented from snapping the cables by an energy blast to the back. The Autobots pick themselves up, seemingly having been soundly thrashed by Swindle all by himself. They all run outside to witness Swindle driving away. Back at Decepticon headquarters, Brawl is restored and the bomb removed, and Bruticus is formed again.

At the school, Elise inspects the remnants of B.O.T. to find that the "funny component" is gone. Martin decides to hunt it down by reworking the machine that read B.O.T.'s "brain response" so it can track the signal. The three drive to the ocean, and Elise rewires B.O.T.'s speech synthesizer so it receives and decodes signals rather than creating them, letting them hear what Brawl hears. Megatron insists on a test-run of the cannon, and picks Autobot headquarters as the target. (Because it's in orbit, you see. Wait, no, it isn't.) The kids rush off to warn the Autobots, who send a signal to the [[Protectobots' headquarters]].

Having been properly forewarned, the Autobots apparently just sit around and wait for Megatron to set up his giant cannon, get his troops into position just outside their base, and for the Combaticons to assemble Bruticus before starting to defend themselves. Bruticus basically stumbles around until he falls apart. The Protectobots arrive and random fighting ensues.

[[File:Elisetape.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|This is the light-hearted, end-of-episode comedy beat. No, seriously.]]

Inside the base, the kids think they need to help, and Elise has a rare moment of spine. Using Teletraan I, she sends B.O.T. out into the battlefield on a beeline to the disruptor cannon. The Protectobots combine into Defensor and generate a force field, protecting about four other Autobots. The Decepticons wait until the force field wears off, then one shot blasts Defensor to pieces. Bruticus re-forms and tries to fire the cannon, but it turns and blasts Starscream and Soundwave instead. B.O.T. is working the cannon using a conveniently-placed control panel at the base, and causes it to explode by hitting the clearly-marked "overload" button, sending Bruticus flying away and forcing a Decepticon retreat.

Back inside, the Autobots thank the kids for their help and offer their apologies for the loss of their robot. Elise asks if they have any spare parts so they can try again... and Roland and Martin duct-tape her mouth shut and drag her away while the Autobots just watch... ''argh argh argh''...
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] (7)
*[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] (18)
*[[Groove (G1)|Groove]] (19)
*[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (20)
*[[Blades (G1)|Blades]] (21)
*[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (22)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (24)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (25)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] (26)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (27)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] (28)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] (29)
|c2=
*[[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (1)
*[[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (2)
*[[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (3)
*[[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (4)
*[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (5)
*[[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (6)
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (9)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (10)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (11)
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] (12)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (13)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] (30)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (31)
|c3=
*[[El Presidente]] (8)
*[[Robbins]] (14)
*[[Martin and Roland|Roland]] (15)
*[[Martin and Roland|Martin]] (16)
*[[Elise Presser]] (17)

|c4=
*[[B.O.T. (G1)|B.O.T.]] (23)
}}

==Quotes==
[[File:BOT Swindle grabbed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Until you can tell me what you mean by "brain" and "head", even you can't be trusted.]]
"Call sanitation. There's junk all over the street!"
:—'''Defensor''', leaving his mess for the humans to clean up. He's humanity's defender, not their maid.

"Megatron, I-I-I couldn't find Brawl's personality component! I didn't think it would ''matter''…"
:—'''Swindle'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s high opinion of his teammate.

[[File:BOT wet Gears.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|You are so right.]]
"Here, munch a little lead!"
:—'''Ironhide''' just before spraying something that's not lead at B.O.T.

"This is so degrading."
:—'''Gears''' on being beaten by Brawl-B.O.T. Or he was talking about the episode itself?

"We should've just taken the 'F' in Science."
:—'''Martin''', not knowing that if they did, we probably would have been spared this horrendous episode.

"If you ever pull a stunt like that again, I'll melt you down for scrap [[tutonium]]!"
:—'''Megatron''' threatens Swindle with gibberish

==Notes==
{{quote|The episode "B.O.T." was one I always remembered from when I was young. But the thing is, I had just remembered the story focusing on Swindle selling off the other Combaticons, and I had totally mentally blocked out the whole school science project part of the story! Wow was I disappointed when I went back and watched that one!|[[Derrick J. Wyatt]]<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/interviews-27/derrick-wyatt-interview-166415/ ''Transformers Animated'' Art Director Derrick Wyatt interview at TFW2005.com]</ref>}}

===Continuity notes===
[[File:BOT Protectobot HQ exterior.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|E Cola. The cool, refreshing taste of uncooked pork.]]
*This episode establishes that the Combaticons have their [[Combaticons' headquarters|own separate base]], as do [[Protectobots' headquarters|the Protectobots]]. As this was the last episode before the jump to 2005, this is never touched on again.
*The billboard over the [[Protectobots' headquarters|Protectobots' urban headquarters]] seems to be advertising for [[E Cola]]. Mmmmmmm. Another advertisement for the beverage would appear years later in the Japanese series, ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Super-God Masterforce]]'', in the episode "[[Heroism!! The Birth of Super Ginrai]]".
*Skywarp lives up to a little-used note in his bio, which states that he would be "useless without Megatron's supervision."
*Personality components make a second appearance. Unlike in "[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]", they're a physical piece of metal hardware.
*"Soundwave's new device" is never seen, and aside from Megatron's indirect "soon we'll control the oceans" boast, is never referenced again after its original mention at the start of the episode.
*Gadgets and powers:
**Bruticus lives up to his bio's assertion that he has "a tendency to stand still if he is not told what to do," and as Megatron promised at the end of "[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]", Bruticus is reprogrammed to obey only him.
**Starscream somehow snatches Jeep mode Swindle into the air while in jet mode.
**Groove can retract his wrist and fire liquid nitrogen out of it. It's a foamy pink stuff this time.
**Ironhide shoots some brown goopy stuff that he claims is lead out of his retracted wrist.
**Wheeljack's [[Gyro-inhibitor shell|gyro-inhibitor]] is now an energy beam that can blow up missiles.

===Real-world references===
*"Benjamin Franklin Pierce High School" is a reference to {{w|Hawkeye Pierce|Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce}}, the character from ''{{w|M*A*S*H}}'' (who was also the inspiration for the [[Mini-Con]] [[Hawkeye]]'s bio).
*"We'll let the computer do the walking" refers to an ad slogan for the Yellow Pages — "Let your fingers do the walking!"
*''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' sound effects:
**Sparking and clashing [[lightsaber]]s as Swindle zaps Brawl-B.O.T., and again as Soundwave restores Brawl's brain.

===Animation and technical errors===
*Argh.
[[File:BOT Bumblebee tries door.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Either Bumblebee's shrunk to the size of a human, or that's one humongous coffee pot on the counter to his left.]]
*The scenery in this episode is always ''huge''. In the opening scene, the five Combaticons are driving down a downtown street in a row (yes, ''even the fliers are driving on the ground'') with plenty of room. Humans are drawn tiny compared to the doors of their own buildings, and the Autobots fit easily inside human structures.
*The Combaticons get the wrong transformation sound effect (ascending pitch) when transforming to their vehicle modes.
*Swindle's vehicle mode is missing its Decepticon symbol as he gets stuck against Brawl.
*It's inherent to their color models, but the combination sequence makes it ''really obvious'' that Onslaught completely changes color from blue to white while transforming into Bruticus.
*The Bruticus scrap pile changes between shots; first it's a few scattered parts on the street, then it's a solid pile of them.
*Swindle pops out of the junk pile from beneath a yellow rectangle with wheels. The only yellow component on Bruticus is... Swindle.
*As Swindle drives past the guy with the radio on the docks, he's layered too far to the left and appears to be hovering above the road.
*When Swindle transforms to meet with El Presidente, his gun attaches to the side of his right arm. In the next shot, it's attached to the ''front'' of his arm (its usual, correct location.) Then in the next shot, it's on the ''left'' arm.
*In Megatron's simulation, Astrotrain is completely off-model — he's got no cockpit, his sides are purple instead of gray, he's got some kind of side vents that shouldn't be there, and his nosecone covers the entire front of his shuttle mode.
*Skywarp's voice is much more nasal than usual.
*There is no indication as to what jet mode Starscream uses to capture jeep mode Swindle.
*Swindle's eyes aren't colored as he apologizes to the Russians. In the same shot, we suddenly hear the ticking-clock sound of the bomb in his head, when it has been silent till now. It will continue to pop up randomly until Swindle completes his mission.
*In the lineup shot of the Combaticons, Onslaught is the same height as everybody else, instead of being taller. Swindle's cannon is missing.
*When the teacher addresses Martin and Roland, his desk is visible behind him. The books that were on it — which were prominently burned through by the laser a moment earlier — have vanished.
*Roland's mouth moves when Martin says "Aw, come on" — especially noticeable since Roland then goes on to speak his own line in the same shot.
*As the Protectobots rush to the aid of a burning building, a voice is heard to say "Stay calm! We're coming up for you!" The staging of scene makes it appear that it's one of the vehicle-mode Protectobots who speaks the line, but it doesn't match any of the characters; the episode's script explains it's actually supposed to be coming from a fireman. The script calls for the line to be amplified by a bullhorn, but it is missing the necessary audio effects.
*While the kids are constructing B.O.T in the lab, Elise's glasses are clear instead of blue in one of the shots.
[[File:BrawlPersonalityComponent.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Brawl's brain. Brawl is apparently operated by a tiny dude who sits inside his head.]]
*Brawl's personality component changes design several times between shots. In its main establishing shot, it's drawn as some sort of real-world electrical monitoring device, complete with gauges and buttons.
*When Elise says "Maybe I wired the box in wrong," one of her legs is drawn way too short, almost as if she's missing her right thigh.
*When Mr. Robbins turned on the laser, it shot a continuous beam. When Martin uses it on B.O.T., it fires bolts.
*The first two times we see the Ark, it has two engines rather than three.
*The "SOS" Gears receives is written in numbers rather than letters and isn't aligned to match the angle of Teletraan I's screen. Also, Gears is sitting in a human-looking chair we've never seen before.
*After threatening the dude at the junkyard, Swindle turns to leave, walking toward... the fence. He starts to clear some junk out of his way, but then the scene ends and we never find out if he realizes he's not walking toward the exit.
*The kids create and lose B.O.T. in the middle of the night. When the Autobots reach the school, it's bright and sunny outside. If this ''isn't'' an animation error, then we are forced to assume that Brawl-B.O.T. spent several hours not doing much at all, staying inside the school the whole time, while the kids waited for the Autobots to arrive.
*Gears' mouth isn't moving for the end of his "hunk of junk" line.
*Ironhide towers over the door to the kitchen, yet he fits inside a moment later. Three Autobots fit in the stairwell of the condemned building.
*As he delivers the line, "Well if that don't fry my circuits," Ironhide's left shoulder is missing.
*As everyone runs out of the kitchen, Ironhide clips through the door frame.
[[File:BFPierce High School.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*The first shot of the front of the school shows it with two arches, but when the group chases after B.O.T., it's one big rectangular opening. On a similar note, Gears describes the high school as a "one-level structure", but it's pretty clearly two stories.
*The design of the weapon Gears is using changes with every shot it's in, even though by this point, the [[generic Autobot laser pistol]] exists (and Ironhide uses it later in the episode).
*The empty building is, presumably, the burnt-out skyscraper from before.... but it's totally changed its appearance when B.O.T. takes refuge in it.
*The elevator in the condemned building has two rows of lights above it, but in the close-ups there's only one row (with 12 lights, far fewer than the thirty needed for the number of floors Bumblebee says are in the building).
*The top of Ironhide's torso is all red as he runs up the stairs, and again as he gives the order to stop firing. Most of it should be gray. (The same error happens ''again'' at Autobot Headquarters when the kids warn the Autobots about the disruptor attack.)
*The "shooting at nothing upstairs" bit might be attributed to animation/script mismatch. The animation puts the Autobots in a circular staircase so they are plainly shooting at the clearly-lit curved wall directly ahead of them. It's ''possible'' the writer intended them to be shooting up a straight staircase into darkness... but that's pure conjecture.
*"Boost me up" — Martin (or Roland, who can tell)'s mouth isn't moving.
*Starscream has blue eyes (instead of red) as Brawl's brain is restored.
*Swindle's cannon is back on the side of his arm (instead of the front) as Megatron throttles him.
*When Swindle stumbles back alongside the other Combaticons, Onslaught's forehead is colored yellow, like his visor.
*After he forms in Decepticon Headquarters, Bruticus's nose is colored the same red as his eyes, giving the effect of a visor.
*During a close-up, Elise's red VW Beetle becomes Swindle-colored (including a purple hood!), then changes back and remains red through the rest of the scene.
*As Ironhide is contacting the Protectobots, he turns away from the screen, at which point the top of his shoulder suddenly turns partially red.
*When the Protectobots receive the signal, the lit-up part appears off to the side of the rest of the display.
*In a long, slow zoom-in on Protectobot headquarters, we have plenty of time to see that the front facade has a central hallway carved into it. Then when it lifts up for them to drive out, the entrance is a normal door.
*When the Combaticons combine at the beginning of the final battle, the footage from their combination inside Decepticon Headquarters a few minutes before is reused, but flipped, so Vortex and Blast Off appear on the wrong sides.
*Optimus and the Autobots attack from a cliff, but a few seconds later Optimus is standing in front of the Ark.
*Wheeljack's [[gyro-inhibitor shell|gyro-inhibitor]] appears to fire out of the air next to his left ear. (Also, it's animated as some kind of energy wave instead of a shell-launched weapon; also also, it's not for shooting down missiles, but for destabilizing a robot's sense of balance.)
*It's not real clear who fired the missiles, either. Onslaught was the last guy we saw shooting, but he was shooting laser beams.
*As Megatron transforms into gun mode, his shoulder rest appears and disappears — as does Soundwave's Decepticon symbol.
*Hot Spot's guns use the Decepticon laser sound effect.
*Hot Spot shoots Soundwave (carrying gun mode Megatron), knocking him backwards into Brawl. In the next shot, Megatron transforms and lands nearby — and Brawl, who has already collapsed under Soundwave, comes flying in and lands on Megatron, with Soundwave nowhere to be seen.
*As the Protectobots transform to Defensor, a huge wave of energy is shown (for no real reason).
*Bruticus's gun disappears from his hand between shots as he runs to the cannon.
*As Megatron orders Bruticus to fire the disruptor, his waist controls are colored in reverse (blue on the left and red on the right). This is corrected a few seconds later.
*As B.O.T. gains control of the disruptor, Megatron is far to the right of the other Decepticons, but a few shots later Soundwave and Ramjet are right behind him.
*Just before Soundwave is hit, he randomly lifts his left leg in the air.
*When the kids are watching B.O.T. on Teletraan's screen, the disruptor is no longer pointing to the left as it was before, and B.O.T. — who is supposed to be working the controls ''behind'' it — is now visible in front of it.

====Rhino DVD release====
The [[Rhino Entertainment|Kid Rhino]] release of this episode has the following differences from the original broadcast version, due to their use of incomplete film masters:

*When asking Mr. Robbins about lasers, Martin is visible on-screen speaking his question. The original broadcast master instead used an alternate take where we don't see Martin asking his question, the shot instead cutting to and remaining on the teacher for the duration of Martin's line, possibly in an attempt to reduce the screentime of the students' recycled character designs (further details in The surreal world of "B.O.T."). This short sequence was not replaced with the as-broadcast footage for the [[Shout! Factory]] DVD release.
*During the final battle, there is a shot that shows a wall behind Megatron and Soundwave as they face down Hot Spot in the middle of the desert. For the broadcast episode, the error was removed by deleting the entire shot and replacing it with reused footage of Gears and Wheeljack taken from about twenty seconds earlier in the episode (when Gears instructs Wheeljack to use his gyro-inhibitor). The end result is that it appears Gears is shouting the line Hot Spot delivers from offscreen. This short sequence was also not replaced with the as-broadcast footage for the Shout! Factory DVD release.

===Continuity errors===
[[File:Combaticon pyramid.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|The Combaticons unveil their new routine as the Polyhex Cowbots cheerleaders.]]
[[File:BOT Orbit Disruptor Cannon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Megatron? Did you just build ''[[Masquerade|yet another]]'' [[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|giant immobile cannon]]? Seriously dude?]]
[[File:BOT-Overload.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"I assure you, there is zero chance of this coming back to bite us!"]]
*''Argh''.
*In the opening scene, why didn't the Combaticons just combine into Bruticus right away, rather than transforming to vehicles, driving down the street for like two seconds, and ''then'' combining?
*Did Defensor really not see Swindle struggling out of the wreckage right in front of him?
*Swindle goes to El Presidente to ''buy'' parts to repair the other Combaticons. The next time we see them, he's ''sold'' the Combaticon parts. We can only presume that El Presidente made him a better offer than his original plan.
*As much fuss as Megatron makes over how much he wants Bruticus back, he sure doesn't act like it:
**Why does Megatron put a bomb in Swindle's head? If it goes off, he loses Bruticus for good.
**Why does Megatron have ''only'' Swindle go looking for the lost personality component?
**Fifteen hours seems like an impossibly tight deadline to track down dozens or hundreds of parts scattered ''all over the world'' (including the Middle East and Russia), retrieve them, reassemble them into complex high-tech robots, AND still have time left over to track down Brawl-B.O.T.
*How did Swindle know ''exactly'' where to find each and every Combaticon component across the globe once he sold them to ''El Presidente''?
*Why was Brawl’s personality component in the “leftover” pile deposited at the junkyard? You’d think unscrupulous foreign General guys would want to pay top dollar for the brain of one of the most sophisticated war machines Earth has ever seen, if only to reverse-engineer it.
*When Swindle goes to the Soviet Army base to get the parts back, the Red Army soldiers shooting at him have PPS submachine guns, which were fazed out by the 1960s. They should instead have either AK47 Assault Rifles (Caliber 7.62 x39mm) or the lighter caliber version they fielded the 1970s onward the AK74 Assault Rifle (Caliber 5.45 x 39mm).
*Just because Brawl is out of commission, the Combaticons have to form a robot-pyramid before becoming Bruticus. Why can't the other four just float up to their correct spots, like usual?
*The kids don't seem to recognize what Transformers are, but by this point in the series, they're internationally recognized, there are [[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1|holidays]] and [[Optimus Prime memorial|tributes to them]], etc. Despite this, they seem to instantly accept the existence of Transformers.
*Superhuman Elise:
**When B.O.T. is first activated, Elise is forcefully flung off the ladder by its arm. Somehow, she lands with only a soft thud and no real injuries.
*The Autobots seem to initially not understand what a high school is. This is in spite of the fact that they have been on Earth for a couple of years now and are friends with 3 school-aged humans, at least two of which (Carly and Chip) we ''know'' have a formal education.
*How did Swindle get above the Autobots on the way up? And how'd he get past them on the way down again?
*"Only Defensor can stand against Bruticus," says Optimus Prime... apparently forgetting that [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] did quite well against him just a few episodes back. And there's [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], too.
*Why did the Autobots do nothing while the Decepticons set up a gigantic cannon right outside their headquarters? They don't pop up and start shooting until the cannon is in place and Bruticus is assembled.
*The Autobots basically ''give up'' trying to beat the Decepticons, choosing to hide behind Defensor's force field. When the force field gives out, it would have been game over for the 'bots, if it weren't for Elise and the psycho twins.
*It's never really specified why Megatron specifically needs Bruticus to fire the cannon. If it's a size thing, he also has [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. The size thing is debatable because the cannon has a human-scaled control panel on it. Oy.
*On that note, the human-level control panel has a great big button clearly marked "Over Load" in English. Why did he install that?
**No, really, why?
*The disruptor cannon is supposed to be powerful enough to obliterate Autobot Headquarters and ''knock Earth's moon out of its orbit''. When it hits several of the Decepticons, it just knocks them into the air.
*Bruticus didn't notice B.O.T. fiddling with the controls right there in front of him?
*This episode was made.

===The surreal world of "B.O.T."===
*'''''Argh'''''.
[[File:BOT-ModelReuse.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Me an' my friends are Jem girls, especially Jimmy "The Legbreaker" Cianciulli!]]
[[File:Elpresidente.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"The medals? This one is for being evil. This one is for having an accent. This one, for beard-growing. This one, a reward for having the most medals."]]
*Mr. Robbins's class is made up of a ''very'' odd collection of students. The ''least'' odd are the two women who are just recolored character models of Jerrica and Kimber Benton from ''[[Jem]]'', [[Hasbro]]'s then-current cartoon-advertised foray into girls' fashion dolls. To the left of "Jerrica" is the recoloured character model of Ernie Sly, the henchman from the short-lived Sunbow series Bigfoot And The Muscle Machines. Towards the back, however, appear to be [[Auto-Bop|thugs in business suits.]]
*The classroom itself appears to be ''huge'' in the initial shot. And why don't the desks have table tops? Only one girl is taking notes, holding a bunch of paper in her lap. There are no backpacks to be seen. And as Roland and Martin walk out, there's only an arch in front of them (with no actual ''doors'' attached to it!).
*The class, by the way, lasts for about two minutes before the bell rings.
*"El Presidente" apparently just holds court on a docked ship in a port somewhere, selling missiles to whoever walks in the door.
*The teens completely fail to notice a hundred-story building that is almost completely engulfed in flames and surrounded by emergency vehicles until they hear somebody fifty stories up call for help.
*Groove claims to use liquid nitrogen to put out the fire. Liquid nitrogen evaporates at -198 °C (-320 °F), so it would completely boil away the second it hits the atmosphere.<ref>{{w|Liquid nitrogen}} at Wikipedia</ref> On top of that, liquid nitrogen is not pink. (In fairness, virtually ''no'' episode of the cartoon portrayed this accurately — see also "[[Divide and Conquer]]", "[[Quest for Survival]]", and "[[Triple Takeover]]".)
*Streetwise catches the two falling window-washers with his ''metal'' arms after they've fallen about fifty stories, and somehow they're not splattered all over him. [[Prime Target (episode)|Remember, kids:]] [[A Plague of Insecticons|If anything besides the ground]] [[War Dawn (episode)|breaks your fall,]] [[The Ultimate Doom, Part 2|you'll be just fine!]]
*Three high school kids can build a walking, fully articulated robot out of junk bits and Brawl's brain ''overnight'' that is ''stronger'' and ''smarter'' than the Autobots. (The latter would be a little more believable if it weren't for the "Brawl's brain" part.)
*"B.O.T." stands for '''B'''iotronic '''O'''perational '''T'''elecommunicator, as Martin spends several long minutes explaining to us. Even though this is supposed to describe what it does, at no point in the episode does B.O.T. ever communicate anything remotely, nor is he biomechanical.
*The high school's computer is astounding. It is exceedingly and hugely sci-fi in design, plus, how the kids were able to use it to send an SOS to the Autobots over the phone is... [[magic]] or something.
*Autobots are weaker than kitchenware: Gears carries a blaster that was made to injure or kill alien beings made entirely of metal, but it can't shoot through a pot lid.
*Similarly, B.O.T. somehow knocks over Gears, Ironhide and Bumblebee with a tray full of corn!
*Benjamin Franklin Pierce High School packs its hallways with some seriously heavy furniture — somehow it's heavy enough that Gears can't break through a stack of it.
*There is a fully functional elevator within a building that just suffered a ''massive'' fire. Shouldn't the power be shut off? Speaking of which, a wrecked building next to a high school seems like ''trouble''. Shouldn't it be boarded up, surrounded by security tape and guarded?
*The fully functional elevator appears to function well despite having a broken cable or two. Martin also spends an awfully long time just watching B.O.T. tearing up the cables.
*The speech synthesizer is "rewired" so that instead of "synthesizing and transmitting," it "receives and decodes". And this somehow lets the kids listen in on a conversation being held in the undersea Decepticon base... yeah, when this can almost be considered one of the episode's ''more'' plausible elements, something is very, very ''wrong''.
*The entire front of the Protectobots' headquarters just rotates up to let them depart. Wouldn't a simple garage door have sufficed? What if someone's walking down the sidewalk when this happens? ''Smack!''
*Apparently Roland and Martin carry duct tape around with them. Here, they use it to tape a girl's mouth shut. Who knows what they use it for the rest of the time!

===Trivia===
[[File:BOT MrRobbins.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|You think high school teachers get paid too much? This poor guy proves that you are so, so wrong.]]
[[File:Bot-episode-closingshot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|And on that jovial note, we end Season 2. See you in the theaters [[1986|this summer]], kids, where we'll all die [[The Transformers: The Movie|abrupt, violent deaths]]!]]
*'''''Argh'''''.
*This episode introduces the most loathsome ''Transformers'' characters ever, Roland and Martin. Boosting a laser to a level that could grievously injure or kill someone as a ''prank'', the misogynistic duct-taping of Elise's mouth and constantly dragging her places against her will, and a general smarmy smugness level that makes Starscream seem humble.
*This episode was lampooned at the [[BotCon 2006]] [[MSTF]] presentation, and as far as the writers are concerned, it is the single ''dumbest'' episode in the entirety of ''Transformers'' animation.
*It is also possibly the worst advertisement for the combiner teams possible. Bruticus is destroyed with ''a single shot'' from Defensor, and later stumbles around like a concussed baby as the Autobots shoot at him. Defensor's force field is rendered utterly pointless as the Decepticons just wait for it to run out (no more than 20 seconds), then he too is blasted to bits with ease.
**That being said, the early part of the episode is a great advertisement for Swindle individually and features some excellent character moments for him (including his rather humorous line about Brawl's missing personality component). Every cloud has a silver lining, eh?
*This is one of the most device-laden episodes, featuring no less than the [[orbit disruptor cannon]], "Soundwave's new device", the school's overpowered laser, a brain-bomb, Brawl's personality doohickey, the eponymous human-built robot, the kids' locator device, and the speech synthesizer.
*Production-wise, it seems a bit odd to have three Season One Autobots respond to the kids' SOS, rather than showcasing the brand-new combiner team who would otherwise seem to be the spotlight buy-my-toy characters of the episode (this is even flagged up in the episode itself, when the kids try to CALL the Protectobots for help!) The cause is presumably the same last-minute shoehorning that got the Protectobots into "[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]".
*The original script's cast list for the episode notes that the "junkyard operator" is a spy, and that the only other thing we learn about him is that he gets taken away by the "Federal Authorities". Oh, and he has no lines.<ref>[[Metrodome]]'s Season 3 & 4 DVD set extras</ref> This bizarre plot twist obviously didn't make it into the final draft, but really, what's one more wad of nonsense at this point?
*This was the last episode of season two, and directly preceded the movie. Can you imagine if this was the last episode of ''The Transformers'' ever?
*Good God, I need a stiff drink.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title (European French broadcast):'' "'''Les derniers exploits'''" ("The Latest Exploits")
:*''Title (European French DVD release):'' "'''B.O.T'''"
:*''Title (Canadian French broadcast):'' "'''Le B.O.T'''"
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*For some reason, Defensor's line "Call sanitation... There's junk all over the street" is replaced by him telling the civilans "What is all this junk cluttering the streets? Did you see that?". Moreover, he uses "tu", meaning he is talking to one particular person.
::*While dubbing the middle eastern men group, we can hear [[Francis Lax]] among them, making a well-known French joke ("Quand je vois ça, jerrycan", pun with jerrycan/je ricane, "When I see this, I chuckle").
::*Martin explains that the robot will be called "Télécommunicator Opérationnel Biotronique", and that the three first letters T.O.B. make B.O.T. if we reverse them, and that BOT is the second syllable of "Robot".
::*After the conversation in the Ark between Optimus Prime, Gears and Ironhide, the logo transition does not show. We hear it, but we only see the frozen shot of Optimus Prime's face.
::*For the first time, Brawl's name is pronounced in the dub. Swindle makes us this honor.
::*For some reason, Ironhide adds "My battery is in the water" after B.O.T. made him pass through the ground.
::*Megatron's line "I'll melt you down for scrap tutonium!" is dubbed by "I'll melt you down tonight and you'll end your career as a teaspoon!".
::*Name-dodging:
:::*Swindle's line "Watch it, Brawl!" is replaced by "Watch it, buddy!".
:::*Roland's phrase "We've never seen that one before, have we?" is replaced by "That is becoming a trending question", answering Elise's "What was that?". Then, instead of naming Swindle, Bumblebee simply says that he's a Combaticon, an accomplice of the Decepticons.
:::*Optimus Prime does not name Ironhide but simply asks him to contact the Protectobots. That is strange since Ironhide used to have a custom name in previous episodes, "Irok".
:::*Optimus Prime's line "Gears, Wheeljack, take the left flank!" is dubbed by "'''You''' will attack them from the left flank!".
::*Missing lines:
:::*Hot Spot's line is missing as he waters the building.
:::*The dialogue between Starscream and Streetwise is missing as they fight.
:::*Roland's line "Okay, you got him there, but can you make him do what we want?" is missing. Elise starts the conversation with her next line.

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''Giovani inventori'''" ("Young Inventors")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*"Biotronic Operational Telecommunicator" is translated as "Telecomunicatore Biotronico Operativo", but Martin still says that the first letters spells "B.O.T.", while it should be "T.B.O." (which would obviously loose the similarity to "bot").
::*Megatron's line: «Get off of me!» (talking to Brawl) is not present in this dub, so you can see him moving his mouth without saying anything.
:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''B.O.T.'''"
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Bruticus no Fukkatsu'''" (ブルーティカスの復活, "The Revival of Bruticus")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[September 5]], [[1986]]

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Pàng Wá '''" (胖娃, "Fat Boy")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Fuga do Perigo'''" ("Escape from the Danger")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;{{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. 8 (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 France.png|20px|France]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 15 ([[Déclic Images]]) — European French audio only. 
[[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 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==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20211021062746/http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/movie/movie.html Movie Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dXvA-K4yt7vI1HNg7RkZEZO2b1eIei6Q Episode dialogue script]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/15a4XsDiMwai8U9Zhx6FqHFGSaqe1uYat/view?usp=drive_link Episode model sheets]

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:The Transformers episodes]]
[[Category:Generation 2 episodes]]
[[Category:MSTF]]

Phantomstrike Squadron

2025-10-23T02:59:47Z

Repersonne: /* War for Cybertron: Siege */

{{faction|decepticon}}
:''The Phantomstrike Squadron is a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Siege-Decepticon-Phantomstrike-Squadron-box-art.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
The '''Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron''' is a quickstrike team, made up of some of the best [[Decepticon]] soldiers. Their tasks during the war for Cybertron were identifying and attacking key Autobot positions and launching quick strike surprise attacks.

The Phantomstrike Squadron regularly stations themselves in the Decepticon fortress, [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]].

The Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron is made up of:
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (Air Force Black Ops Sergeant)
*[[Fracas]] (Air Force Weapons Raider)
*[[Hairsplitter|Shrute]] (Air Force Espionage Raider)
*[[Terror-Daxtyl]] (Air Force Espionage Raider)

==Fiction==
===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
After countless attacks had been made on several of the [[Autobot]] resistance's positions by the Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron, the [[Firestormer|Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce]] was called to arms. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege#Exclusives|Final Strike Figure Series marketing material}}<ref name=Amazon>[https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Generations-Cybertron-Decepticon-Phantomstrike/dp/B07NZ86GJP Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron on Amazon]</ref> Dispatched to the outer edge of the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]], inside an [[Underground Safe Zone|underground base]], {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan-1 Data Files}} Alphastrike analyzed the Phantomstrike Squadron's attack patterns, anticipating their next strike. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege#Exclusives|Final Strike Figure Series marketing material}}<ref name=Amazon/>

While the Phantomstrike Squadron was stationed in [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], south-east of Alphastrike's position,<ref>[[:File:WFC-Siege-CybertronMap.jpeg|Map of Cybertron released as part of the online ''Siege'' bonus content.]]</ref> [[Greenlight]]—who had been tracking them from her drop point in a nearby deserted Decepticon zone—attempted to transmit the all-clear for the attack to commence, but they discovered her transmission and corrupted its signal. [[Teletraan I|Teletraan-1]] attempted to retrieve the full transmission from the Decepticons to gather the location data needed to assess the threat. Following this, a battle ensued between both strike teams. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan-1 Data Files}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:WFC-Siege-Phantomstrike-Squadron-Pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron''' (Multi-pack, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-S27'''
**''TakaraTomy ID Number:'' '''SG-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[January 20]], [[2021]]
**''Hidden message code'': '''TELEPORT'''

:The ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' "Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron" pack includes a redeco and head-retool of Voyager Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]] as [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skywarp]], a redeco of ''Siege'' [[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Firebolt]] as [[Fracas#War for Cybertron: Siege|Decepticon Fracas]], a redeco of ''Siege'' [[Aimless#War for Cybertron: Siege|Aimless]] as [[Hairsplitter#War for Cybertron: Siege|Shrute]], and a redeco of ''Siege'' [[Pteraxadon#Generations|Pteraxadon]] as [[Terror-Daxtyl#Generations|Terror-Daxtyl]]. The set was the counterpart to the "Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce".

:It was made available at general retail in Taiwan without prior announcement from Hasbro, and was an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive for North America, which also labelled the set as "Final Strike Figure Series: Part 2", and a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan.

:The package art forms a complete mural with that of the [[Firestormer#Generations|Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce]].

:The Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron was rereleased alongside the Autobot Alphastrike Squadron in early 2025. This rerelease was exclusive to several online retailers and Gamestop in the United States.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege subgroups]]

Diakron

2025-10-23T02:35:59Z

Repersonne: /* Toyline */

[[File:DiakronLogo.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Now, is that a rising sun or a setting sun?]]
Released in [[1983]], '''''Diakron''''' was a small toyline sold directly by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in the [[United States of America|United States]]. It is notable for essentially being a direct port of Takara's ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline, and featured several toys that would, mere months later, be released as ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' by [[Hasbro]].

Following the establishment of Takara's partnership with Hasbro, ''Diakron'' ceased production. It was functionally replaced by ''[[Kronoform]]'', an American toyline from Takara that featured ''Diaclone'' and ''[[Microman]]'' toys which were not released as ''Transformers''.

==Story==
The ''Diakron'' story, as related by a catalog:

''Welcome to the futuristic world of the Diakron, where Diakron commanders go on secret missions to protect their civilization against enemies. To disguise their movements, the Diakron commanders ride in special vehicles that magically change shape and transform into robot warriors, space ships, lunar landers and more!''

==Toyline==
[[File:Diakron Catalog.jpg|upright=2.5|thumb|It is 1983, and the future is … Renaissance-era perspective.]]

The ''Diakron'' toyline consisted of:

'''Robot/Cars of the Future'''

*DK-1 — The ''Diakron'' red deco was changed to yellow for release as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Toys|Sunstreaker]]. The red deco was used as inspiration for [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]] and the red [[Sunstreaker clone]]s.
*DK-2 — The ''Diakron'' black deco was changed to red for release as [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Toys|Ironhide]]. The original deco was later released as "[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#black|Ironhide Protect Black]]" and was used as inspiration for ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Ironhide (SG)|Ironhide]] and [[DK-2 Guard]].
*DK-3 — While the blue deco imported for ''Diakron'' went unused, the ''Diaclone'' black deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Toys|Trailbreaker]]. The blue ''Diakron'' version was used as inspiration for ''Shattered Glass'' [[Trailbreaker (SG)|Trailbreaker]] and [[DK-3 Breaker]].

'''Power Dashers''' 
The Power Dashers were released with minor changes in ''Transformers'' as the [[Powerdasher]]s. Each was released in the American market solely as "Powerdasher," and the ''Transformers'' characters did not receive individual names until reclaiming their ''Diakron'' designations in [[2013]] ([[Cromar]]) and [[2015]] ([[Zetar (G1)|Zetar]] and [[Aragon]]).

*Cromar — Released with minor changes as "Powerdasher." Also released under the name "Sky Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe.
*Zetar — Released with minor changes as "Powerdasher." Also released under the name "Drill Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe.
*Aragon — Released with minor changes as "Powerdasher." Also released under the name "F-1 Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe.

'''Multi-Force 14 Robot''' — The ''Diaclone'' Gats Blocker toy, later homaged with an [[Gats Blocker Autobot|unnamed comic background character]]

==Notes==
*When the molds for Aragon, Cromar, and Zetar were originally released as ''Diaclone'' toys, they were given the group name "Dashers". In the ''Diakron'' toyline, this had become "Power Dashers". By the time the molds were released in the Transformers toyline, the two words had fused into "Powerdashers".
*The uncharacteristically creative names of the Powerdashers do not actually originate with ''Diakron'' at all, but rather [[Joustra]]'s [[Joustra#Joustra Diaclone|French iteration]] of the ''Diaclone'' franchise.
*[[DK-2 Guard]] and [[DK-3 Breaker]] have their ''Diakron'' IDs bolted to the front of their ''Transformers'' toy names in a rather more blunt ''Diakron'' homage.

[[Category:Diakron| ]]
[[Category:Other TakaraTomy properties]]
[[Category:Pre-Transformer franchises]]

Roll for It

2025-10-22T15:53:27Z

Repersonne: /* Trivia */

{{Disambig2|the cartoon episode|the mobile game event|Roll for It (Earth Wars)}}

{{episode
|series=G1toon
|ep=5
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=5
|prev2=Transport to Oblivion (episode)
|next2=Divide and Conquer
|series3=''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Transformers: Generation 2]]''
|ep3=26
|prev3=Transport to Oblivion (episode)
|next3=Changing Gears
|image=RollForIt SoundwavescansChip.jpg
|caption=Soundwave ''is'' an adult.
|title="Roll for It"
|season=1
|season ep=5
|production code=#700-02
|airdate=[[October 13]], 1984
|written by=[[Douglas Booth]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]], [[Ashi Productions]], [[Nakamura Production]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eFZuvZ99NY
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''The Decepticons seek a powerful antimatter formula, and the Autobots with their new human ally Chip Chase try to stop them.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:RollForIt Bluestreak cannonfire.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Bluestreak, we need energon stars, quick!]]
[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], still in command of the [[Decepticon]]s after [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s disappearance in the [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]], leads [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] in attacking a hydroelectric power generator. The Autobots respond quickly, as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] arrives with an assault team. The battle is short, as a thrown piece of equipment destroys the Decepticon store of [[energon cube]]s. With little to show for their efforts, the Decepticons retreat. Optimus Prime sends [[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] to follow them.

[[File:RollForIt Spacebridge recieves.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|A storm approaches.]]
Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Megatron resumes contact with Earth, hoping that Starscream hasn't done too much damage in his absence. Despite his absence, Megatron commands that their scheduled attack on an antimatter laboratory will continue as planned in five billion astroseconds. The battle-damaged [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] set out to find repair parts in the interim, to be ready for the attack, while Megatron boards the Space Bridge for transit back to Earth.

[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] drives [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Chip Chase]] to the isolated antimatter laboratory where Chip works. As the security guard punches the access code to let them in, his actions are carefully spied on by [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]], who is perched outside in camera mode snapping shots. Inside the massive lab, Chip and Spike are greeted by [[Alcazar|Doctor Alcazar]], who gives Chase a 5.25-inch [[floppy disk]] that will enable Chip's home computer to interface with the one at the lab.

[[File:RollForIt Bumblebeeattacked.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Yes and no, it's Laserbeak!]]
As Bumblebee drives away, he is attacked by [[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]]. Spike directs Bumblebee to take cover in the underground parking garage. With Bumblebee having escaped, Megatron realizes Optimus Prime might be tipped off to their laboratory attack. Rather than wait for Starscream and his team, Megatron orders an immediate strike.

Bumblebee drives Chip home, where the young scientist hopes to warn the lab of the impending attack. Bumblebee tries to call in Prowl and Bluestreak as backup, but they're tied up attacking Starscream's group, who are raiding the Ace Aircraft Factory for parts.

Megatron's attack group arrives at the antimatter laboratory. Reflector punches in the access code, and the Decepticons march inside. Doctor Alcazar receives Chip's online warning at the last possible moment, and succeeds in erasing the antimatter formula from his computer. Megatron detects that Alcazar has uploaded the formula to someone else. He lets Alcazar go.

[[File:RollForIt ProwlshootsRavage.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|BAD KITTY!]]
In the aircraft factory, Prowl is injured by Soundwave's blasts, and his [[battle computer]] goes offline. Desperate, Prowl scans for another online computer to hook up to. Traversing the phone lines, his signals find Chip's computer, which has also received Doctor Alcazar's antimatter formula. Chip assumes control of Prowl, using his desktop terminal to guide Prowl through combat maneuvers. With Chip in command, Prowl takes control of one of the surplus jets, and fires its rockets at the Decepticons. Starscream and his cohorts flee the battle.

Megatron determines where Alcazar sent the formula, and communicates the location to Starscream and his team. Soundwave dispatches [[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] to retrieve Chip. Chip memorizes the antimatter formula and destroys all evidence of it just as Ravage breaks in to his house and fetches him. The Decepticons take Chip to the antimatter laboratory, where the Autobots are just arriving. Prime sees that the Decepticons have a human hostage, and begins formulating a plan involving [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] and [[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]]. These deceptive Autobots are able to outsmart perimeter guard Rumble with their holographic ruses, allowing them and Bumblebee to sneak past.

Inside, Soundwave uses his scanning abilities to extract the formula from Chip's brain. Megatron orders Chip disposed of, and begins creating antimatter with the equipment in his lab. Just as Thundercracker moves in to terminate Chip, the infiltrating Autobots attack. Bumblebee and Spike rescue Chip, and the Autobots race away, taking Chip to safety.

Next, Optimus strikes, driving through the lab walls and unleashing his warriors. But it may be too late, as Megatron throws an antimatter-powered energon cube at the Autobots, creating a tremendous explosion.

[[File:RollForIt Sunstreak JetJudo.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|And you thought surfing the roof of a boxcar was cool.]]
Injured Autobots emerge from the devastated laboratory. Prime orders a retreat to headquarters, so that his soldiers can tend to badly needed repairs. The Autobots limp back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], where [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] and [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] immediately get to work. Chip laments his inability to keep the antimatter formula from falling into Megatron's hands, but [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] tries to console him. He's got a plan for the formula, and could use Chip and Spike's help.

[[File:RollForIt Megatron chestycubes.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|[[Breastforce]] Megatron.]]
The next day, the Decepticons, powered by antimatter energon cubes, attack Autobot headquarters. Megatron turns into pistol mode, and Starscream fires his antimatter-bolstered bolts into the Autobot ranks. Prime manages to knock the pistol from Starscream's grip, and [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] recovers the weapon. Just then, Chip affixes a control device onto Skywarp's ankle, a transmitter that enables [[Teletraan I]] to take control of the Decepticon warrior.

Under Autobot control, Skywarp begins shooting randomly into the countryside, and Megatron's antimatter ignition temperature reaches near critical. He transforms into [[robot mode]] and expels the remaining antimatter energon from his body. It detonates, devastating the Decepticon forces. Megatron orders a retreat, but swears vengeance. Meanwhile, the Autobots congratulate Chip for his heroics.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (5)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (6)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (7)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] (8)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] (9)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (14)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (20)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] (21)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] (22)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (23)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]] (24)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] (25)
*[[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]] (26)
*[[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] (27)
*[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (28)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] (30)
|c2=
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (1)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] (2)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (3)
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] (4)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (10)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] (11)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (12)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] (13)
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] (17)
*[[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] (19)
|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (15)
*[[Chip Chase]] (16)
*[[Alcazar]] (18)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (29)
}}

==Quotes==
"Can the chat and start kickin' pig-iron!"
:—'''Brawn'''

"Starscream! Thundercracker! You two look like Optimus Prime ran you through a laser-powered trash compactor!"
:—'''Megatron'''

"Now ''this'' is a human after my own central processor!"
:—'''Prowl''', commenting on Chip's computer-control

"There's no one here! I must have static in my rectifiers." 
"Now that's the smartest thing you've said all day!" 
(''flattered'') "R-really? ...Hey, what's going on!"
:—'''Rumble''', hoodwinked by '''Mirage''' and Hound

"Gosh! You guys look like the guests of honor at a 50-car pile-up!"
:—'''Sparkplug Witwicky'''

"You may not be an Autobot, but when you rolled for broke back there you sure could've fooled me."
:—'''Bumblebee''' congratulating Chip

==Notes==
===Production information===
* First draft script: 15 June 1984
* Revised by [[Ron Friedman]]: 26 June 1984
* Finalised script: 2 July 1984
* Dialogue recording: 11 July 1984 ([[Dan Gilvezan]] not present for main session, later pick-up session required)
* Returned to the US for telecine: 2 October 1984
* Official Sunbow Productions synopsis:
:''Spike's friend, Chip, a handicapped computer genius, accidentally becomes involved in a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. Having access to a secret energy formula the Decepticons want, the evil robots kidnap Chip from his home and try to extricate the formula from the boy's brain. Spike and the Autobots rescue Chip, and with the handicapped boy's help, defeat the Decepticons.''

===Continuity notes===
*The Space Bridge, which first appeared in "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]", reappears in this episode. It's much more stable now; Megatron just strolls in and takes a trip home.
*Gadgets and powers:
**Bumblebee can reconfigure his interior to accommodate Chip's wheelchair and turn his door into an entry ramp.
**Bumblebee also demonstrates the ability to transform into vehicle mode ''around'' humans, taking them in as passengers by, erm, sitting on them.
**Prowl uses a pair of head-antennae to contact Chip's computer.
**Soundwave demonstrates his mind-reading abilities, extracting the anti-matter formula from Chip's brain by placing his fingers on his head.
**Megatron can detect specific computer activity by placing his hand over the machine.
**Soundwave bizarrely activates the lab computer by zapping it with an energy beam from his fingertip... which lights up his ''entire arm''.
**Bumblebee, Hound and Mirage display an uncharacteristic disregard for human property while smashing their way through the fourth-floor windows of the laboratory. As shown in a sequence with Bumblebee immediately prior to this, they've bothered to ''drive upstairs'' just to make this destructive exit.
**Thundercracker, who was loaded with energon cubes, transforms and materializes two of the cubes in his hands, one of many instances lending credit to the fandom theories of [[subspace storage pocket|subspace]] and the like.
**The para-sail like parachute used by Mirage in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" is shown again, this time used by Sideswipe and Sunstreaker.
**And of course, Hound uses his hologram abilities (to disguise himself as a boulder rolling across the desert), and Mirage becomes invisible (doing so without the usual glowing cuboid surrounding him.)
*Megatron orders the jets to meet him in "five billion astroseconds"—time enough for them to replace some parts and have a short battle. Last episode, a mere "3,000 astroseconds" was an intolerably long wait for the space bridge to re-open, and time enough for a whole series of side adventures. Next episode, the space bridge will materialize "within 72 billion astroseconds", seeming to imply that this is not too long a time.
*Megatron's use of the anti-matter cubes would seem to be a sidelong callback to one of his tech spec abilities, wherein he can use the anti-matter of an inter-dimensionally linked black hole to create a highly destructive attack.
[[File:Prim Cola Sign.JPG|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*Signage in the city includes an ad for [[Prim Cola]].
*Chip's phone number is 94-7244. Strangely, he doesn't answer when you call him.
*Although difficult to hear on the audio track, the [[dialogue script]] clarifies that Sunstreaker mockingly calls Thundercracker "big noise" when attacking him - one of only a handful of references to Thundercracker's sonic boom power in the cartoon.
*The Decepticons are never shown [[The Insecticon Syndrome|losing the]] [[Carnage in C-Minor|antimatter formula]], yet they seem to have abandoned its use in future episodes.
*The partnership between Prowl and Chip in this episode is recalled in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]'' [[Story of Binaltech|story]] "[[Prowl & Chase]]".

===Real-world references===
*Cliffjumper uses the phrase "your friendly neighborhood Decepticon wreckers," a paraphrase of [[Spider-Man]]'s self-given nickname.
*The antimatter formula includes handwritten screens with the following written on them:

AH ONNAG HOSHII

DOKOKANI ee ONN

AGA ORANKNAA

KYOUMO HAYO KA

EETE NEYO

….. El HABARA

….. MOU DOUTEI

….. SUTETAKAI

….. SONOUTHI

….. TORUKO IKO

….. UZE

This appears to be a Japanese staff joke, as in English the text roughly translates:
"Gah, I need a woman. Ain't there any hot babes around? Let's call it a day, get home quick and hit the sack. Hey, Habara (likely [[Nobuyoshi Habara]]<ref>https://www18.atwiki.jp/sakuga/pages/309.html</ref>), did you pop your cherry yet? Let's go hit a {{w|Soapland|Turkish bath}} (a kind of brothel) some time."

===Animation or technical glitches===
*Coloring errors:
**Thundercracker is repeatedly depicted with Skywarp's colors in the opening scene, or in some cases, with Starscream's hue.
**Starscream's head is light gray instead of dark gray as he transforms and lands in the power plant.
**In the next shot, as Soundwave lands, Starscream's face is white instead of medium gray.
**Brawn's head is almost entirely yellow instead of gray as Cliffjumper bounces off of him.
**As Starscream raises the generator over his head, the whole side of Brawn's vehicle body is colored windshield-blue—metal panels and all.
**The tip and cockpit area of Starscream's nosecone is red as he flies away from the power plant.
**Starscream's air intakes are gray instead of red as Thundercracker scorns him.
**Shockwave's "ears" are purple instead of gray as Megatron lectures Starscream and Thundercracker. Megatron's symbol is a maroon red instead of purple.
**As they do barrel rolls, Thundercracker is a much deeper shade of blue than normal, and Starscream's air intakes are light gray instead of red.
**When he lauds Megatron's leadership, Thundercracker's left air intake is blue instead of gray.
**After he lands on the lab compound's wall, the tops of Reflector's torsos are light gray instead of purple. The error repeats in the last shot of him flying away.
**Thundercracker is colored as Skywarp when he delivers his "You don't have Prime and Brawn" line.
**When Bluestreak delivers his "not so fast" line, his crest (red) and gauntlets (dark gray) are all light gray. He also gets Megatron's fusion cannon sound effect for his laser blast.
**Prowl has white tires as he says his "my own central processor" line.
**When the Decepticons are fleeing the jets' base, Skywarp (who hasn't been shown before, except as a miscolored Thundercracker) appears besides Thundercracker and Starscream. Soundwave's tape door lacks its yellow outline as he retrieves Ravage.
**As Megatron orders Starscream to retrieve the formula, Thundercracker is the same toy-based dark blue as before. In the next shot, the front and back of Starscream's nosecone is red again. Alternate color models, perhaps?
**When he lands in the street outside Chip's house, the top of Starscream's air intake is gray instead of red.
**When Spike is shown in Bumblebee while the Autobots are on the highway, Spike's hair is blond instead of brown. Did he have a five-second dye job or something?
**Prime has whitewall tires as he orders the Autobots to "transform for action".
**When Megatron throws the antimatter energon cube, it is first colored black (meaning someone forgot to apply the glowing backlight effect), and then it's portrayed as empty (meaning someone forgot to color it in at all).
**When the Decepticons are loading the antimatter-powered energon cubes, two Starscreams are shown (one as a jet being loaded with energon cubes, and one as a robot listening to Megatron).
**As he watches the Autobots gab and natter, Ratchet's head crest is white instead of gray. In the same pan, Sideswipe's shoulder is white instead of red.
**In the shot of Prime giving his big speech, the blue of Prime's eyes was apparently drawn on the same layer as his faceplate, because when his mouthplate moves, his eyes flash from blue to white and back in perfect synch with it!
**Sunstreaker's windshield is yellow instead of white-blue as he delivers his "jet judo" line.
**Wheeljack's launcher is beige instead of light gray as he flees from the Seekers' fire.
**Megatron's face is mostly black as he transforms out of gun mode.
*As the plant worker calls for help, Starscream has gone from Soundwave's right side to his left, and Thundercracker has become Skywarp.
*As Soundwave prepares energon cubes, the interior of his chest-compartment is not illustrated, instead showing a solid wall of blue.
*Starscream's air intakes are missing as Prime wrestles the generator away from him.
*When Soundwave runs through what appears to be a chainlink volleyball net, the net is animated as if the background art is sliding, but the background is sitting still; the result is that the net seems to move ''toward'' Soundwave.
*As Soundwave escapes, Prowl transforms and gives chase, followed by Bluestreak. However, in the next shot, it's Bluestreak who knocks Soundwave over, even though Prowl was in the lead.
*After Starscream catches Soundwave, he pulls alongside Thundercracker... who has Starscream's colors.
*Bluestreak transforms to [[robot mode]] and shoots the jets. When Prime walks up to him and Prowl, however, ''Prowl'' is the one in robot mode, standing next to car mode Bluestreak. The next shot shows a closeup of Bluestreak in robot mode again... then back to the previous shot with Prowl in robot mode.
*Bluestreak doesn't move his mouth as he chuckles at Prime's order to not bite off more than he can chew.
*When Prowl (who was Bluestreak a second ago) transforms and drives off after the retreating Decepticons, he runs over Optimus Prime's foot. What a prick.
*Behind him, an "engine vibration" effect for Bluestreak has him strangely jiggling.
*Casey Kasem seems to have misparsed Bluestreak's "Come on, Prowl" as a statement of incredulity, which would make sense if he was reacting to a statement by Prowl—but it's ''Optimus'' who just warned him not to take on too much.
[[File:RollForIt securityguardconsole.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Please enter the square root of 685."]]
*Improbable viewpoints:
**While in [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Decepticon Headquarters]] on Cybertron, Megatron gets a traveling view of Starscream and Thundercracker flying in jet mode on Earth.
*Shockwave's eye doesn't flash as he wishes Megatron a safe journey.
*The security guard's mouth doesn't move as he says "Welcome back".
*The security guard's access panel has digits 1-9 and a variety of mathematical commands (?!), yet lacks a zero.
*Bumblebee is abnormally small as he walks behind Chip and Spike, not more than eight feet tall.
*There's an audio editing error after they enter the laboratory. When Chip responds to Spike's "V.I.P." line, he calls him "Spy" - the "k" sound can then be heard at the start of Alcazar's next line.
*Bumblebee is drawn all sorts of ''wrong'' when the professor talks about Chip at the laboratory. For one scene, his roof chest becomes humongous, the Autobot symbol on it becomes mutilated, and his head looks squatter than usual. In the next scene, when he says "...and I thought you were just another pretty face", his forehead, nose and eyes are drawn rather oddly; his nose has no indentation at the top.
[[File:Diskette.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|The most powerful storage medium ever created by mankind.]]
*The lab's computer is weird. It loads floppy disks backwards...unless the good doctor is befuddled and inserted the disk the wrong way.
*When Laserbeak attacks, Bumblebee is in the desert. An instant later, he's in a city (complete with underground parking.)
*The damage that Laserbeak inflicts on the parking garage just appears out of nowhere, with no lasers or explosions.
*When Megatron orders the attack on the laboratory, the Decepticon insignia on his chest is missing.
*As Megatron leads his crew to attack the lab, they are all shown using foot thrusters, in contradiction to the Decepticons' normally unexplained means of flight.
*When Bumblebee radios Prowl and Bluestreak, his voice is modulated as if coming over the radio... even though the scene is the inside of his own cabin.
*When they enter the jets' base, Prowl's and Bluestreak's Autobot insignias are not shown. When Bluestreak delivers his 'manifold-mouth' line, Prowl's mouth is also moving.
*As Starscream raises his arm to fire, his weapon is mounted on the front of his shoulder, rather than the side. (Either that or he twisted his arm at an impossible angle.)
*As the Decepticons land at the lab, Rumble's voice is heard laughing; however, it isn't electronically modulated, making him sound like a creepy old man.
*The security access door code is 2-9-5 when the security guard punches it and 4-7-2 when Reflector punches it in.
*When the jet Prowl takes a ride on fires missiles at the Decepticons, everything (inclusive of scaffolding, barrels and other jets) behind them is utterly vaporised, despite all logic dictating that there should be at least some debris. The walls of the hangar, however, remain unblemished.
*Prowl clearly fires all three missiles of the jet's right wing in sequence, yet after Starscream shouts "Let's get out of here!", the same footage of all three missiles being fired from the right wing in sequence is shown again.
*The shot of Soundwave ejecting Ravage to retrieve Chip is supposed to take place outdoors, but the background art is that of the hangar interior seen earlier.
[[File:RollForIt Chip Chase banners.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|He's graduated how many times now?]]
*When we see Chip's room through the window, he has a college pennant that reads USC, an odd choice for Chip. Later, his room has two different college pennants, one with the letters {{w|California State University, Northridge|CSUN}} and another with YAL (likely Yale, with the 'e' obscured by the SUN pennant). There's also a pennant with P-ERCE, meaning either {{w|Pierce College}} in Washington state or {{w|Los Angeles Pierce College}}.
*Ravage breaks through Chip's front door, taking most of a side window with him. After he opens Chip's bedroom door and absconds with the human, he leaps through the now-repaired side window, and the front door is undamaged as well.
*Ravage's leap over Soundwave is physically impossible as drawn; it only works due to some layer fudging—specifically, if Ravage were high enough to pass over Soundwave's shoulder, he would not then immediately land 20 feet directly below Soundwave's shoulder, on Starscream's fuselage. In the same shot, Soundwave's eject button is blue instead of white.
*Soundwave's line of dialogue, "Excellent, Ravage" is heard without [[Scott Brownlee]]'s sound processing, so that voice actor [[Frank Welker]]’s "Dr. Claw" voice is audible.
*Chip's street must be the width of an interstate, as both jets can easily fit in a single lane. In fact, Thundercracker only takes up ''half'' of the lane!
*Soundwave's insignia is missing after he extracts the formula from Chip's mind.
*Mirage's verbal jabs at Rumble come as though he were right next to him, despite being some distance away and in a constantly-changing location.
*Soundwave's mask is overdrawn as he kneels to activate the computer, giving him the appearance of having two large eyes.
*Megatron is missing the two polygons on either side of his chest in the thrice-recycled shot of him giving orders to the Decepticons.
*For some reason, Mirage's voice is radio-muffled as he says "Hold it right there!"
*Starscream is once again holding one of his arm-weapons in his hand as he threatens Bumblebee and the humans.
*The window that the escaping Autobots smash through is still intact after they crash through it.
*Appearing/disappearing Autobots:
**The group that bursts into the lab includes Sunstreaker, Jazz, Ratchet, Prowl and/or Bluestreak, and Hound. The group shown emerging from the lab is Prime, Trailbreaker, Ironhide, Bluestreak, and Wheeljack.
**Ratchet is shown as both a member of Prime's attack group, and also waiting for them to return at Autobot Headquarters.
*As Trailbreaker and Prowl transform, they show no damage until they reach [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], at which point various cracks appear out of nowhere.

*Wheeljack's "ears" flash orange in this episode, instead of their usual blue. The same inconsistency is found in "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]", an episode with a similar style of animation - suggesting this was an alternate color model.
*The sky background behind Starscream is missing as he catches gun mode Megatron; it appears half-way through the shot, replacing a generic blue background.
*Starscream is missing his wing insignia as he fires Megatron and rants about how invincible he is.
*During his "now or never" lines, only the front of Wheeljack's ears flash.
*When Rumble calls for help when being fired on by Skywarp, Skywarp's mouth moves.
*Sunstreaker's mouth doesn't move as he congratulates Chip.
*The remastered DVD releases of this episode incorrectly use the closing credits from the [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|pilot mini-series]] instead of the expanded Season 1 credits.

===Rhino DVD errors===
*The opening shot has a different foreground layer of mountains in the Rhino version.
*A shot of Cliffjumper from behind is missing its shading.
*Two shots of Megatron talking to Shockwave feature his mouth briefly freezing in the Rhino version.

===Continuity errors===
*The "anti-matter" that the Decepticons create... can't really be anything of the sort. If it was, the entire laboratory, not to mention Megatron himself, would have been obliterated instantly. And anti-matter doesn't really have an "ignition temperature". Certainly the shots that Megatron fires can't be anti-matter, as it would completely annihilate anything it hit including his fusion cannon the second it was fired.
*When the security guard initially greets Chip, he is voiced by [[Chris Latta]]. A second later, when he welcomes Chip back to the lab, he is now voiced by [[Dan Gilvezan]], who performs all the character's remaining lines.
*Reflector is shown watching for the password to enter the lab. Considering how often the Decepticons are seen to just blast their way into whatever facility they want, the stealthy approach is unusual.
*Laserbeak's attack makes no sense. At this point, Spike, Bumblebee and Chip have nothing of value to the Decepticons, and attacking them (as Megatron points out!) merely serves to tip off the Autobots to the Decepticons' interest in the lab.
[[File:RollForIt TheInternets.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|64K of memory, but it can control an alien space robot.]]
*Chip's keyboard-based control of Prowl's elaborate movements seems highly improbable.
*Dropping their disguises ''before'' they enter the lab doesn't seem very clever on Mirage and Hound's part.
*[[Corey Burton]] uses a slightly different voice for Sunstreaker this episode, lacking the character's usual sharp, nasal tone. At least one line ("When we're done with 'em") sounds like it was read by Michael Bell.

*The USC pennant, possibly standing for the {{w|University of Southern California}}, which as an institution with a reputation as a 'party school' is an odd choice for somebody as academically accomplished as Chip; it might be the {{w|University of South Carolina}}, although this is unlikely, as largely only people in the Carolinas call that university "USC." However, the apparent {{w|Yale University|Yale}} pennant that appears later seems like a good fit for somebody of Chip's talent.
*While Chip tries desperately to contact Doctor Alcazar via his computer, he never tries with the piece of equipment right next to his computer: his telephone. Then again, prior to the spread of the internet in the 1990s, an average American home would only have ONE phone line, and it can be presumed that if his computer is connected to Dr. Alcazar's computer, then the phone line would be in use by the computer to communicate with it. For that matter, no phone was seen in Doctor Alcazar's lab...
*As noted above, the college pennants in Chip's room change between scenes. But why does he have pennants from three different universities?
*Flying Autobots:
**This early in the series, the "Autobots can't fly" convention hadn't quite been settled upon. Prowl makes an improbably huge leap at the jet plant.
**Bumblebee flies into the lab behind a distracted Rumble.
**Sunstreaker and Sideswipe fly out to defend Autobot Headquarters. At least Sideswipe has a [[jet pack|rocket pack]]!
*Superhuman Chip:
**When the Decepticons visit Chip's house to steal the antimatter formula, Chip memorizes the code...AND RIPS A FLOPPY DISK APART WITH HIS BARE HANDS. If that doesn't seem like a tremendous feat of strength, try doing so yourself (...if you can find one...) Chip must have absolutely tremendous upper body strength.
**Ravage uses Chip as a battering ram to bash out an entire window of his house. Chip survives the experience without so much as a scratch.
*If Mirage leaves footprints as he walks toward the lab... shouldn't Hound also be leaving footprints? (Mirage, of course, is the only Transformer who ''ever'' leaves footprints, and ''only'' when he's invisible.)
*How can Megatron hear Sunstreaker ("We've gotta get those energon cubes before it's too late") when there's a whole solid wall between them?
*Spike's attack on Skywarp... doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Was he supposed to be making a hole to provide access for Wheeljack's device?
**Chip had the device, so maybe he was trying to distract Skywarp from Chip planting the device.
*Superhuman Spike:
**Spike is still in Skywarp's grasp when gun mode Megatron flies out of his hand. A second later, Skywarp is visible among the Decepticons laid low by the exploding antimatter cubes. So... how did Spike get free and survive that massive explosion?

===Trivia===
[[File:RollForIt droopyDecepticonjets.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Maybe if we're lucky, Dad won't notice why we're gone!"]]
*This episode's got a weirdly generic title, not really related to anything that goes on in it, but it's not as random as it seems! In the first draft of the episode's script, Optimus Prime was supposed to dramatically order the Autobots to "ROLL FOR IT!" as they departed headquarters to engage the approaching Decepticons in the third-act final battle. However, [[Ron Friedman]]'s dialogue revisions changed the line to "Roll for freedom!"... and then the line was cut from the finished episode anyway! D'oh!
*Sunstreaker's car-to-robot transformation in the tunnel is a close reconstruction of the in-tunnel transformation of his moldmate No. 1 Countach LP500S in the 1982 [[Diaclone#1982_-_Car_Robots|Diaclone]] commercials.
*In several scenes in this episode, all of the Transformers are drawn using different, more stylised animation models. In particular, the Decepticon jets seen near the beginning are sleeker, more detailed and have a drooping nosecone. Other scenes have stylized shading, angles, and poses, such as the strange poses used by the flying Decepticons at the episode's end.
*Soundwave's screaming sound is most amusing. And rare—this is one of only two times in the cartoon it's heard.
*In one part, Starscream calls Megatron "The Anti-Matter Gun" instead of his name. Why?
*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===
'''French'''
:*''Title (European French broadcast):'' "'''En avant !'''" ("Onward!")
:*''Title (Canadian French broadcast & European French DVD release):'' "'''La formule'''" ("The Formula")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*In the European French dub, Soundwave is called "Shockwave" twice again.

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Die geheime Anti-Materie Formel'''" ("The Secret Anti-Matter Formula"), "'''Ein Held namens Chip'''" (Generation 2, "A Hero Called Chip")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 2]], [[1989]]

'''Hebrew'''
:*''Title:'' "'''LeHatsil Et Optimus Prime'''" (להציל את אופטימוס פריים, "To Save Optimus Prime")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''Un nuovo amico'''" ("A New Friend")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*Both Brawn and Optimus Prime call Cliffjumper with Bluestreak's name. This is likely because, according to the [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IFhH4OL9iLMzKunFFRaeh3je7d2I5HW4/view original English script], Bluestreak was going to be in Cliffjumper's place for those scenes, which appears to have been changed later on.
::*"Five billion astroseconds" became "five '''trillion''' astroseconds". This is actually a pretty common translation mistake caused by the fact that [[w:Long and short scales|Italy uses long scale while the United States use short scale]].
::*When talking to Hound, Optimus seemingly says: «Ben and Hound.» («Ben e Canguro.» in Italian). He was probably supposed to say: «Okay, Hound!» («Bene, Canguro!»).

:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''In marcia per la vittoria'''" ("March Off for the Victory")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Megatron no Kikan'''" (メガトロンの帰還, "The Return of Megatron")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[August 3]], [[1985]]
::*'''Cut:''' When Spike and Chip pull up to the laboratory in Bumblebee, the scene following the guard saying "Welcome back", typing the 7 into his number pad and everything up through his line, "Well, I never met an Aw-toh-bawt before", have been cut. The sequence resumes at the group approaching the green door and the line, "Let me get you through our security doors".

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Quántǐ Chūjī '''" (全体出击, "All Roll Out")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Vamos Rodar'''" ("Let's Roll")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Poyekhali!'''" (Поехали!, "Let's Go!")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 29]], [[1995]]

'''Serbian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Veliki preokret'''" (Велики преокрет, "Great Vicissitude")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Swedish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''En hjälte på hjul'''" (''Generation 2'', "A Hero on Wheels")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

===Toys inspired by this episode===
*'''''Masterpiece'' MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (TakaraTomy, 2013)'''
:One of the accessories included with the figure is a display grid that attaches over his chest door: On the last page of the instruction booklet is a pair of cutouts you can place behind the grid to simulate Soundwave projecting them on his chest, one of these being the antimatter formula hacked from Chip's brain in this episode.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 1985 — ''The Transformers'' — Volume 6: "Roll for It" ([[Family Home Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1995 — ''The Transformers'' — The Autobots vs. The Decepticons ([[Malofilm]]) 
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1995 — ''Transformers'' — Autobots vs. Decepticons (Malofilm) — French audio only.

;{{w|LaserDisc}}
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1994 — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''The Transformers'' — Autobot Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.

;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2001 — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 1 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Original Series: Volume Two ([[Maverick Entertainment|Sony Wonder]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Complete Original Series: Deluxe Edition (Sony Wonder) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — First Season Collector's Edition ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Volume One (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2003 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 1: Series 1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Season 1 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Le Retour de Megatron ([[UFG Junior]]) — European French audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Classic Transformers'' — Series One: Part One (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 Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Box-Set (2DVDs) (Flex Media) — German audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 01: Stagione Uno Parte Prima ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season One (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 First Season: 25th Anniversary Edition ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — More than Meets the Eye (Shout! Factory) 
[[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]] 2011 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete First Season: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200323170849/http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/season-1/synopses/700-02.html Episode Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IFhH4OL9iLMzKunFFRaeh3je7d2I5HW4 Full script as revised on 2nd July 1984]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gIUwrSsde1xMt7kXtuORsp0oBOiQH5XW/view?usp=drive_link Model sheets and background layouts]

[[Category:Generation 2 episodes]]
[[Category:The Transformers episodes]]

Roll for It

2025-10-22T15:41:48Z

Repersonne: /* Continuity notes */

{{Disambig2|the cartoon episode|the mobile game event|Roll for It (Earth Wars)}}

{{episode
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|ep=5
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=5
|prev2=Transport to Oblivion (episode)
|next2=Divide and Conquer
|series3=''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Transformers: Generation 2]]''
|ep3=26
|prev3=Transport to Oblivion (episode)
|next3=Changing Gears
|image=RollForIt SoundwavescansChip.jpg
|caption=Soundwave ''is'' an adult.
|title="Roll for It"
|season=1
|season ep=5
|production code=#700-02
|airdate=[[October 13]], 1984
|written by=[[Douglas Booth]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]], [[Ashi Productions]], [[Nakamura Production]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eFZuvZ99NY
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''The Decepticons seek a powerful antimatter formula, and the Autobots with their new human ally Chip Chase try to stop them.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:RollForIt Bluestreak cannonfire.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Bluestreak, we need energon stars, quick!]]
[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], still in command of the [[Decepticon]]s after [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s disappearance in the [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]], leads [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] in attacking a hydroelectric power generator. The Autobots respond quickly, as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] arrives with an assault team. The battle is short, as a thrown piece of equipment destroys the Decepticon store of [[energon cube]]s. With little to show for their efforts, the Decepticons retreat. Optimus Prime sends [[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] to follow them.

[[File:RollForIt Spacebridge recieves.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|A storm approaches.]]
Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Megatron resumes contact with Earth, hoping that Starscream hasn't done too much damage in his absence. Despite his absence, Megatron commands that their scheduled attack on an antimatter laboratory will continue as planned in five billion astroseconds. The battle-damaged [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] set out to find repair parts in the interim, to be ready for the attack, while Megatron boards the Space Bridge for transit back to Earth.

[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] drives [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Chip Chase]] to the isolated antimatter laboratory where Chip works. As the security guard punches the access code to let them in, his actions are carefully spied on by [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]], who is perched outside in camera mode snapping shots. Inside the massive lab, Chip and Spike are greeted by [[Alcazar|Doctor Alcazar]], who gives Chase a 5.25-inch [[floppy disk]] that will enable Chip's home computer to interface with the one at the lab.

[[File:RollForIt Bumblebeeattacked.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Yes and no, it's Laserbeak!]]
As Bumblebee drives away, he is attacked by [[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]]. Spike directs Bumblebee to take cover in the underground parking garage. With Bumblebee having escaped, Megatron realizes Optimus Prime might be tipped off to their laboratory attack. Rather than wait for Starscream and his team, Megatron orders an immediate strike.

Bumblebee drives Chip home, where the young scientist hopes to warn the lab of the impending attack. Bumblebee tries to call in Prowl and Bluestreak as backup, but they're tied up attacking Starscream's group, who are raiding the Ace Aircraft Factory for parts.

Megatron's attack group arrives at the antimatter laboratory. Reflector punches in the access code, and the Decepticons march inside. Doctor Alcazar receives Chip's online warning at the last possible moment, and succeeds in erasing the antimatter formula from his computer. Megatron detects that Alcazar has uploaded the formula to someone else. He lets Alcazar go.

[[File:RollForIt ProwlshootsRavage.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|BAD KITTY!]]
In the aircraft factory, Prowl is injured by Soundwave's blasts, and his [[battle computer]] goes offline. Desperate, Prowl scans for another online computer to hook up to. Traversing the phone lines, his signals find Chip's computer, which has also received Doctor Alcazar's antimatter formula. Chip assumes control of Prowl, using his desktop terminal to guide Prowl through combat maneuvers. With Chip in command, Prowl takes control of one of the surplus jets, and fires its rockets at the Decepticons. Starscream and his cohorts flee the battle.

Megatron determines where Alcazar sent the formula, and communicates the location to Starscream and his team. Soundwave dispatches [[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] to retrieve Chip. Chip memorizes the antimatter formula and destroys all evidence of it just as Ravage breaks in to his house and fetches him. The Decepticons take Chip to the antimatter laboratory, where the Autobots are just arriving. Prime sees that the Decepticons have a human hostage, and begins formulating a plan involving [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] and [[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]]. These deceptive Autobots are able to outsmart perimeter guard Rumble with their holographic ruses, allowing them and Bumblebee to sneak past.

Inside, Soundwave uses his scanning abilities to extract the formula from Chip's brain. Megatron orders Chip disposed of, and begins creating antimatter with the equipment in his lab. Just as Thundercracker moves in to terminate Chip, the infiltrating Autobots attack. Bumblebee and Spike rescue Chip, and the Autobots race away, taking Chip to safety.

Next, Optimus strikes, driving through the lab walls and unleashing his warriors. But it may be too late, as Megatron throws an antimatter-powered energon cube at the Autobots, creating a tremendous explosion.

[[File:RollForIt Sunstreak JetJudo.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|And you thought surfing the roof of a boxcar was cool.]]
Injured Autobots emerge from the devastated laboratory. Prime orders a retreat to headquarters, so that his soldiers can tend to badly needed repairs. The Autobots limp back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], where [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] and [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] immediately get to work. Chip laments his inability to keep the antimatter formula from falling into Megatron's hands, but [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] tries to console him. He's got a plan for the formula, and could use Chip and Spike's help.

[[File:RollForIt Megatron chestycubes.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|[[Breastforce]] Megatron.]]
The next day, the Decepticons, powered by antimatter energon cubes, attack Autobot headquarters. Megatron turns into pistol mode, and Starscream fires his antimatter-bolstered bolts into the Autobot ranks. Prime manages to knock the pistol from Starscream's grip, and [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] recovers the weapon. Just then, Chip affixes a control device onto Skywarp's ankle, a transmitter that enables [[Teletraan I]] to take control of the Decepticon warrior.

Under Autobot control, Skywarp begins shooting randomly into the countryside, and Megatron's antimatter ignition temperature reaches near critical. He transforms into [[robot mode]] and expels the remaining antimatter energon from his body. It detonates, devastating the Decepticon forces. Megatron orders a retreat, but swears vengeance. Meanwhile, the Autobots congratulate Chip for his heroics.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (5)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (6)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (7)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] (8)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] (9)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (14)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (20)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] (21)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] (22)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (23)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]] (24)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] (25)
*[[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]] (26)
*[[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] (27)
*[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (28)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] (30)
|c2=
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (1)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] (2)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (3)
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] (4)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (10)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] (11)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (12)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] (13)
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] (17)
*[[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] (19)
|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (15)
*[[Chip Chase]] (16)
*[[Alcazar]] (18)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (29)
}}

==Quotes==
"Can the chat and start kickin' pig-iron!"
:—'''Brawn'''

"Starscream! Thundercracker! You two look like Optimus Prime ran you through a laser-powered trash compactor!"
:—'''Megatron'''

"Now ''this'' is a human after my own central processor!"
:—'''Prowl''', commenting on Chip's computer-control

"There's no one here! I must have static in my rectifiers." 
"Now that's the smartest thing you've said all day!" 
(''flattered'') "R-really? ...Hey, what's going on!"
:—'''Rumble''', hoodwinked by '''Mirage''' and Hound

"Gosh! You guys look like the guests of honor at a 50-car pile-up!"
:—'''Sparkplug Witwicky'''

"You may not be an Autobot, but when you rolled for broke back there you sure could've fooled me."
:—'''Bumblebee''' congratulating Chip

==Notes==
===Production information===
* First draft script: 15 June 1984
* Revised by [[Ron Friedman]]: 26 June 1984
* Finalised script: 2 July 1984
* Dialogue recording: 11 July 1984 ([[Dan Gilvezan]] not present for main session, later pick-up session required)
* Returned to the US for telecine: 2 October 1984
* Official Sunbow Productions synopsis:
:''Spike's friend, Chip, a handicapped computer genius, accidentally becomes involved in a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. Having access to a secret energy formula the Decepticons want, the evil robots kidnap Chip from his home and try to extricate the formula from the boy's brain. Spike and the Autobots rescue Chip, and with the handicapped boy's help, defeat the Decepticons.''

===Continuity notes===
*The Space Bridge, which first appeared in "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]", reappears in this episode. It's much more stable now; Megatron just strolls in and takes a trip home.
*Gadgets and powers:
**Bumblebee can reconfigure his interior to accommodate Chip's wheelchair and turn his door into an entry ramp.
**Bumblebee also demonstrates the ability to transform into vehicle mode ''around'' humans, taking them in as passengers by, erm, sitting on them.
**Prowl uses a pair of head-antennae to contact Chip's computer.
**Soundwave demonstrates his mind-reading abilities, extracting the anti-matter formula from Chip's brain by placing his fingers on his head.
**Megatron can detect specific computer activity by placing his hand over the machine.
**Soundwave bizarrely activates the lab computer by zapping it with an energy beam from his fingertip... which lights up his ''entire arm''.
**Bumblebee, Hound and Mirage display an uncharacteristic disregard for human property while smashing their way through the fourth-floor windows of the laboratory. As shown in a sequence with Bumblebee immediately prior to this, they've bothered to ''drive upstairs'' just to make this destructive exit.
**Thundercracker, who was loaded with energon cubes, transforms and materializes two of the cubes in his hands, one of many instances lending credit to the fandom theories of [[subspace storage pocket|subspace]] and the like.
**The para-sail like parachute used by Mirage in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" is shown again, this time used by Sideswipe and Sunstreaker.
**And of course, Hound uses his hologram abilities (to disguise himself as a boulder rolling across the desert), and Mirage becomes invisible (doing so without the usual glowing cuboid surrounding him.)
*Megatron orders the jets to meet him in "five billion astroseconds"—time enough for them to replace some parts and have a short battle. Last episode, a mere "3,000 astroseconds" was an intolerably long wait for the space bridge to re-open, and time enough for a whole series of side adventures. Next episode, the space bridge will materialize "within 72 billion astroseconds", seeming to imply that this is not too long a time.
*Megatron's use of the anti-matter cubes would seem to be a sidelong callback to one of his tech spec abilities, wherein he can use the anti-matter of an inter-dimensionally linked black hole to create a highly destructive attack.
[[File:Prim Cola Sign.JPG|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*Signage in the city includes an ad for [[Prim Cola]].
*Chip's phone number is 94-7244. Strangely, he doesn't answer when you call him.
*Although difficult to hear on the audio track, the [[dialogue script]] clarifies that Sunstreaker mockingly calls Thundercracker "big noise" when attacking him - one of only a handful of references to Thundercracker's sonic boom power in the cartoon.
*The Decepticons are never shown [[The Insecticon Syndrome|losing the]] [[Carnage in C-Minor|antimatter formula]], yet they seem to have abandoned its use in future episodes.
*The partnership between Prowl and Chip in this episode is recalled in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]'' [[Story of Binaltech|story]] "[[Prowl & Chase]]".

===Real-world references===
*Cliffjumper uses the phrase "your friendly neighborhood Decepticon wreckers," a paraphrase of [[Spider-Man]]'s self-given nickname.
*The antimatter formula includes handwritten screens with the following written on them:

AH ONNAG HOSHII

DOKOKANI ee ONN

AGA ORANKNAA

KYOUMO HAYO KA

EETE NEYO

….. El HABARA

….. MOU DOUTEI

….. SUTETAKAI

….. SONOUTHI

….. TORUKO IKO

….. UZE

This appears to be a Japanese staff joke, as in English the text roughly translates:
"Gah, I need a woman. Ain't there any hot babes around? Let's call it a day, get home quick and hit the sack. Hey, Habara (likely [[Nobuyoshi Habara]]<ref>https://www18.atwiki.jp/sakuga/pages/309.html</ref>), did you pop your cherry yet? Let's go hit a {{w|Soapland|Turkish bath}} (a kind of brothel) some time."

===Animation or technical glitches===
*Coloring errors:
**Thundercracker is repeatedly depicted with Skywarp's colors in the opening scene, or in some cases, with Starscream's hue.
**Starscream's head is light gray instead of dark gray as he transforms and lands in the power plant.
**In the next shot, as Soundwave lands, Starscream's face is white instead of medium gray.
**Brawn's head is almost entirely yellow instead of gray as Cliffjumper bounces off of him.
**As Starscream raises the generator over his head, the whole side of Brawn's vehicle body is colored windshield-blue—metal panels and all.
**The tip and cockpit area of Starscream's nosecone is red as he flies away from the power plant.
**Starscream's air intakes are gray instead of red as Thundercracker scorns him.
**Shockwave's "ears" are purple instead of gray as Megatron lectures Starscream and Thundercracker. Megatron's symbol is a maroon red instead of purple.
**As they do barrel rolls, Thundercracker is a much deeper shade of blue than normal, and Starscream's air intakes are light gray instead of red.
**When he lauds Megatron's leadership, Thundercracker's left air intake is blue instead of gray.
**After he lands on the lab compound's wall, the tops of Reflector's torsos are light gray instead of purple. The error repeats in the last shot of him flying away.
**Thundercracker is colored as Skywarp when he delivers his "You don't have Prime and Brawn" line.
**When Bluestreak delivers his "not so fast" line, his crest (red) and gauntlets (dark gray) are all light gray. He also gets Megatron's fusion cannon sound effect for his laser blast.
**Prowl has white tires as he says his "my own central processor" line.
**When the Decepticons are fleeing the jets' base, Skywarp (who hasn't been shown before, except as a miscolored Thundercracker) appears besides Thundercracker and Starscream. Soundwave's tape door lacks its yellow outline as he retrieves Ravage.
**As Megatron orders Starscream to retrieve the formula, Thundercracker is the same toy-based dark blue as before. In the next shot, the front and back of Starscream's nosecone is red again. Alternate color models, perhaps?
**When he lands in the street outside Chip's house, the top of Starscream's air intake is gray instead of red.
**When Spike is shown in Bumblebee while the Autobots are on the highway, Spike's hair is blond instead of brown. Did he have a five-second dye job or something?
**Prime has whitewall tires as he orders the Autobots to "transform for action".
**When Megatron throws the antimatter energon cube, it is first colored black (meaning someone forgot to apply the glowing backlight effect), and then it's portrayed as empty (meaning someone forgot to color it in at all).
**When the Decepticons are loading the antimatter-powered energon cubes, two Starscreams are shown (one as a jet being loaded with energon cubes, and one as a robot listening to Megatron).
**As he watches the Autobots gab and natter, Ratchet's head crest is white instead of gray. In the same pan, Sideswipe's shoulder is white instead of red.
**In the shot of Prime giving his big speech, the blue of Prime's eyes was apparently drawn on the same layer as his faceplate, because when his mouthplate moves, his eyes flash from blue to white and back in perfect synch with it!
**Sunstreaker's windshield is yellow instead of white-blue as he delivers his "jet judo" line.
**Wheeljack's launcher is beige instead of light gray as he flees from the Seekers' fire.
**Megatron's face is mostly black as he transforms out of gun mode.
*As the plant worker calls for help, Starscream has gone from Soundwave's right side to his left, and Thundercracker has become Skywarp.
*As Soundwave prepares energon cubes, the interior of his chest-compartment is not illustrated, instead showing a solid wall of blue.
*Starscream's air intakes are missing as Prime wrestles the generator away from him.
*When Soundwave runs through what appears to be a chainlink volleyball net, the net is animated as if the background art is sliding, but the background is sitting still; the result is that the net seems to move ''toward'' Soundwave.
*As Soundwave escapes, Prowl transforms and gives chase, followed by Bluestreak. However, in the next shot, it's Bluestreak who knocks Soundwave over, even though Prowl was in the lead.
*After Starscream catches Soundwave, he pulls alongside Thundercracker... who has Starscream's colors.
*Bluestreak transforms to [[robot mode]] and shoots the jets. When Prime walks up to him and Prowl, however, ''Prowl'' is the one in robot mode, standing next to car mode Bluestreak. The next shot shows a closeup of Bluestreak in robot mode again... then back to the previous shot with Prowl in robot mode.
*Bluestreak doesn't move his mouth as he chuckles at Prime's order to not bite off more than he can chew.
*When Prowl (who was Bluestreak a second ago) transforms and drives off after the retreating Decepticons, he runs over Optimus Prime's foot. What a prick.
*Behind him, an "engine vibration" effect for Bluestreak has him strangely jiggling.
*Casey Kasem seems to have misparsed Bluestreak's "Come on, Prowl" as a statement of incredulity, which would make sense if he was reacting to a statement by Prowl—but it's ''Optimus'' who just warned him not to take on too much.
[[File:RollForIt securityguardconsole.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Please enter the square root of 685."]]
*Improbable viewpoints:
**While in [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Decepticon Headquarters]] on Cybertron, Megatron gets a traveling view of Starscream and Thundercracker flying in jet mode on Earth.
*Shockwave's eye doesn't flash as he wishes Megatron a safe journey.
*The security guard's mouth doesn't move as he says "Welcome back".
*The security guard's access panel has digits 1-9 and a variety of mathematical commands (?!), yet lacks a zero.
*Bumblebee is abnormally small as he walks behind Chip and Spike, not more than eight feet tall.
*There's an audio editing error after they enter the laboratory. When Chip responds to Spike's "V.I.P." line, he calls him "Spy" - the "k" sound can then be heard at the start of Alcazar's next line.
*Bumblebee is drawn all sorts of ''wrong'' when the professor talks about Chip at the laboratory. For one scene, his roof chest becomes humongous, the Autobot symbol on it becomes mutilated, and his head looks squatter than usual. In the next scene, when he says "...and I thought you were just another pretty face", his forehead, nose and eyes are drawn rather oddly; his nose has no indentation at the top.
[[File:Diskette.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|The most powerful storage medium ever created by mankind.]]
*The lab's computer is weird. It loads floppy disks backwards...unless the good doctor is befuddled and inserted the disk the wrong way.
*When Laserbeak attacks, Bumblebee is in the desert. An instant later, he's in a city (complete with underground parking.)
*The damage that Laserbeak inflicts on the parking garage just appears out of nowhere, with no lasers or explosions.
*When Megatron orders the attack on the laboratory, the Decepticon insignia on his chest is missing.
*As Megatron leads his crew to attack the lab, they are all shown using foot thrusters, in contradiction to the Decepticons' normally unexplained means of flight.
*When Bumblebee radios Prowl and Bluestreak, his voice is modulated as if coming over the radio... even though the scene is the inside of his own cabin.
*When they enter the jets' base, Prowl's and Bluestreak's Autobot insignias are not shown. When Bluestreak delivers his 'manifold-mouth' line, Prowl's mouth is also moving.
*As Starscream raises his arm to fire, his weapon is mounted on the front of his shoulder, rather than the side. (Either that or he twisted his arm at an impossible angle.)
*As the Decepticons land at the lab, Rumble's voice is heard laughing; however, it isn't electronically modulated, making him sound like a creepy old man.
*The security access door code is 2-9-5 when the security guard punches it and 4-7-2 when Reflector punches it in.
*When the jet Prowl takes a ride on fires missiles at the Decepticons, everything (inclusive of scaffolding, barrels and other jets) behind them is utterly vaporised, despite all logic dictating that there should be at least some debris. The walls of the hangar, however, remain unblemished.
*Prowl clearly fires all three missiles of the jet's right wing in sequence, yet after Starscream shouts "Let's get out of here!", the same footage of all three missiles being fired from the right wing in sequence is shown again.
*The shot of Soundwave ejecting Ravage to retrieve Chip is supposed to take place outdoors, but the background art is that of the hangar interior seen earlier.
[[File:RollForIt Chip Chase banners.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|He's graduated how many times now?]]
*When we see Chip's room through the window, he has a college pennant that reads USC, an odd choice for Chip. Later, his room has two different college pennants, one with the letters {{w|California State University, Northridge|CSUN}} and another with YAL (likely Yale, with the 'e' obscured by the SUN pennant). There's also a pennant with P-ERCE, meaning either {{w|Pierce College}} in Washington state or {{w|Los Angeles Pierce College}}.
*Ravage breaks through Chip's front door, taking most of a side window with him. After he opens Chip's bedroom door and absconds with the human, he leaps through the now-repaired side window, and the front door is undamaged as well.
*Ravage's leap over Soundwave is physically impossible as drawn; it only works due to some layer fudging—specifically, if Ravage were high enough to pass over Soundwave's shoulder, he would not then immediately land 20 feet directly below Soundwave's shoulder, on Starscream's fuselage. In the same shot, Soundwave's eject button is blue instead of white.
*Soundwave's line of dialogue, "Excellent, Ravage" is heard without [[Scott Brownlee]]'s sound processing, so that voice actor [[Frank Welker]]’s "Dr. Claw" voice is audible.
*Chip's street must be the width of an interstate, as both jets can easily fit in a single lane. In fact, Thundercracker only takes up ''half'' of the lane!
*Soundwave's insignia is missing after he extracts the formula from Chip's mind.
*Mirage's verbal jabs at Rumble come as though he were right next to him, despite being some distance away and in a constantly-changing location.
*Soundwave's mask is overdrawn as he kneels to activate the computer, giving him the appearance of having two large eyes.
*Megatron is missing the two polygons on either side of his chest in the thrice-recycled shot of him giving orders to the Decepticons.
*For some reason, Mirage's voice is radio-muffled as he says "Hold it right there!"
*Starscream is once again holding one of his arm-weapons in his hand as he threatens Bumblebee and the humans.
*The window that the escaping Autobots smash through is still intact after they crash through it.
*Appearing/disappearing Autobots:
**The group that bursts into the lab includes Sunstreaker, Jazz, Ratchet, Prowl and/or Bluestreak, and Hound. The group shown emerging from the lab is Prime, Trailbreaker, Ironhide, Bluestreak, and Wheeljack.
**Ratchet is shown as both a member of Prime's attack group, and also waiting for them to return at Autobot Headquarters.
*As Trailbreaker and Prowl transform, they show no damage until they reach [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], at which point various cracks appear out of nowhere.

*Wheeljack's "ears" flash orange in this episode, instead of their usual blue. The same inconsistency is found in "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]", an episode with a similar style of animation - suggesting this was an alternate color model.
*The sky background behind Starscream is missing as he catches gun mode Megatron; it appears half-way through the shot, replacing a generic blue background.
*Starscream is missing his wing insignia as he fires Megatron and rants about how invincible he is.
*During his "now or never" lines, only the front of Wheeljack's ears flash.
*When Rumble calls for help when being fired on by Skywarp, Skywarp's mouth moves.
*Sunstreaker's mouth doesn't move as he congratulates Chip.
*The remastered DVD releases of this episode incorrectly use the closing credits from the [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|pilot mini-series]] instead of the expanded Season 1 credits.

===Rhino DVD errors===
*The opening shot has a different foreground layer of mountains in the Rhino version.
*A shot of Cliffjumper from behind is missing its shading.
*Two shots of Megatron talking to Shockwave feature his mouth briefly freezing in the Rhino version.

===Continuity errors===
*The "anti-matter" that the Decepticons create... can't really be anything of the sort. If it was, the entire laboratory, not to mention Megatron himself, would have been obliterated instantly. And anti-matter doesn't really have an "ignition temperature". Certainly the shots that Megatron fires can't be anti-matter, as it would completely annihilate anything it hit including his fusion cannon the second it was fired.
*When the security guard initially greets Chip, he is voiced by [[Chris Latta]]. A second later, when he welcomes Chip back to the lab, he is now voiced by [[Dan Gilvezan]], who performs all the character's remaining lines.
*Reflector is shown watching for the password to enter the lab. Considering how often the Decepticons are seen to just blast their way into whatever facility they want, the stealthy approach is unusual.
*Laserbeak's attack makes no sense. At this point, Spike, Bumblebee and Chip have nothing of value to the Decepticons, and attacking them (as Megatron points out!) merely serves to tip off the Autobots to the Decepticons' interest in the lab.
[[File:RollForIt TheInternets.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|64K of memory, but it can control an alien space robot.]]
*Chip's keyboard-based control of Prowl's elaborate movements seems highly improbable.
*Dropping their disguises ''before'' they enter the lab doesn't seem very clever on Mirage and Hound's part.
*[[Corey Burton]] uses a slightly different voice for Sunstreaker this episode, lacking the character's usual sharp, nasal tone. At least one line ("When we're done with 'em") sounds like it was read by Michael Bell.

*The USC pennant, possibly standing for the {{w|University of Southern California}}, which as an institution with a reputation as a 'party school' is an odd choice for somebody as academically accomplished as Chip; it might be the {{w|University of South Carolina}}, although this is unlikely, as largely only people in the Carolinas call that university "USC." However, the apparent {{w|Yale University|Yale}} pennant that appears later seems like a good fit for somebody of Chip's talent.
*While Chip tries desperately to contact Doctor Alcazar via his computer, he never tries with the piece of equipment right next to his computer: his telephone. Then again, prior to the spread of the internet in the 1990s, an average American home would only have ONE phone line, and it can be presumed that if his computer is connected to Dr. Alcazar's computer, then the phone line would be in use by the computer to communicate with it. For that matter, no phone was seen in Doctor Alcazar's lab...
*As noted above, the college pennants in Chip's room change between scenes. But why does he have pennants from three different universities?
*Flying Autobots:
**This early in the series, the "Autobots can't fly" convention hadn't quite been settled upon. Prowl makes an improbably huge leap at the jet plant.
**Bumblebee flies into the lab behind a distracted Rumble.
**Sunstreaker and Sideswipe fly out to defend Autobot Headquarters. At least Sideswipe has a [[jet pack|rocket pack]]!
*Superhuman Chip:
**When the Decepticons visit Chip's house to steal the antimatter formula, Chip memorizes the code...AND RIPS A FLOPPY DISK APART WITH HIS BARE HANDS. If that doesn't seem like a tremendous feat of strength, try doing so yourself (...if you can find one...) Chip must have absolutely tremendous upper body strength.
**Ravage uses Chip as a battering ram to bash out an entire window of his house. Chip survives the experience without so much as a scratch.
*If Mirage leaves footprints as he walks toward the lab... shouldn't Hound also be leaving footprints? (Mirage, of course, is the only Transformer who ''ever'' leaves footprints, and ''only'' when he's invisible.)
*How can Megatron hear Sunstreaker ("We've gotta get those energon cubes before it's too late") when there's a whole solid wall between them?
*Spike's attack on Skywarp... doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Was he supposed to be making a hole to provide access for Wheeljack's device?
**Chip had the device, so maybe he was trying to distract Skywarp from Chip planting the device.
*Superhuman Spike:
**Spike is still in Skywarp's grasp when gun mode Megatron flies out of his hand. A second later, Skywarp is visible among the Decepticons laid low by the exploding antimatter cubes. So... how did Spike get free and survive that massive explosion?

===Trivia===
[[File:RollForIt droopyDecepticonjets.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Maybe if we're lucky, Dad won't notice why we're gone!"]]
*This episode's got a weirdly generic title, not really related to anything that goes on in it, but it's not as random as it seems! In the first draft of the episode's script, Optimus Prime was supposed to dramatically order the Autobots to "ROLL FOR IT!" as they departed headquarters to engage the approaching Decepticons in the third-act final battle. However, [[Ron Friedman]]'s dialogue revisions changed the line to "Roll for freedom!"... and then the line was cut from the finished episode anyway! D'oh!
*In several scenes in this episode, all of the Transformers are drawn using different, more stylised animation models. In particular, the Decepticon jets seen near the beginning are sleeker, more detailed and have a drooping nosecone. Other scenes have stylized shading, angles, and poses, such as the strange poses used by the flying Decepticons at the episode's end.
*Soundwave's screaming sound is most amusing. And rare—this is one of only two times in the cartoon it's heard.
*In one part, Starscream calls Megatron "The Anti-Matter Gun" instead of his name. Why?
*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===
'''French'''
:*''Title (European French broadcast):'' "'''En avant !'''" ("Onward!")
:*''Title (Canadian French broadcast & European French DVD release):'' "'''La formule'''" ("The Formula")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*In the European French dub, Soundwave is called "Shockwave" twice again.

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Die geheime Anti-Materie Formel'''" ("The Secret Anti-Matter Formula"), "'''Ein Held namens Chip'''" (Generation 2, "A Hero Called Chip")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 2]], [[1989]]

'''Hebrew'''
:*''Title:'' "'''LeHatsil Et Optimus Prime'''" (להציל את אופטימוס פריים, "To Save Optimus Prime")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''Un nuovo amico'''" ("A New Friend")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*Both Brawn and Optimus Prime call Cliffjumper with Bluestreak's name. This is likely because, according to the [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IFhH4OL9iLMzKunFFRaeh3je7d2I5HW4/view original English script], Bluestreak was going to be in Cliffjumper's place for those scenes, which appears to have been changed later on.
::*"Five billion astroseconds" became "five '''trillion''' astroseconds". This is actually a pretty common translation mistake caused by the fact that [[w:Long and short scales|Italy uses long scale while the United States use short scale]].
::*When talking to Hound, Optimus seemingly says: «Ben and Hound.» («Ben e Canguro.» in Italian). He was probably supposed to say: «Okay, Hound!» («Bene, Canguro!»).

:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''In marcia per la vittoria'''" ("March Off for the Victory")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Megatron no Kikan'''" (メガトロンの帰還, "The Return of Megatron")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[August 3]], [[1985]]
::*'''Cut:''' When Spike and Chip pull up to the laboratory in Bumblebee, the scene following the guard saying "Welcome back", typing the 7 into his number pad and everything up through his line, "Well, I never met an Aw-toh-bawt before", have been cut. The sequence resumes at the group approaching the green door and the line, "Let me get you through our security doors".

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Quántǐ Chūjī '''" (全体出击, "All Roll Out")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Vamos Rodar'''" ("Let's Roll")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Poyekhali!'''" (Поехали!, "Let's Go!")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 29]], [[1995]]

'''Serbian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Veliki preokret'''" (Велики преокрет, "Great Vicissitude")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Swedish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''En hjälte på hjul'''" (''Generation 2'', "A Hero on Wheels")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

===Toys inspired by this episode===
*'''''Masterpiece'' MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (TakaraTomy, 2013)'''
:One of the accessories included with the figure is a display grid that attaches over his chest door: On the last page of the instruction booklet is a pair of cutouts you can place behind the grid to simulate Soundwave projecting them on his chest, one of these being the antimatter formula hacked from Chip's brain in this episode.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 1985 — ''The Transformers'' — Volume 6: "Roll for It" ([[Family Home Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1995 — ''The Transformers'' — The Autobots vs. The Decepticons ([[Malofilm]]) 
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1995 — ''Transformers'' — Autobots vs. Decepticons (Malofilm) — French audio only.

;{{w|LaserDisc}}
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1994 — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''The Transformers'' — Autobot Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.

;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2001 — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 1 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Original Series: Volume Two ([[Maverick Entertainment|Sony Wonder]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Complete Original Series: Deluxe Edition (Sony Wonder) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — First Season Collector's Edition ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Volume One (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2003 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 1: Series 1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Season 1 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Le Retour de Megatron ([[UFG Junior]]) — European French audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Classic Transformers'' — Series One: Part One (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 Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Box-Set (2DVDs) (Flex Media) — German audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 01: Stagione Uno Parte Prima ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season One (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 First Season: 25th Anniversary Edition ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — More than Meets the Eye (Shout! Factory) 
[[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]] 2011 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete First Season: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200323170849/http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/season-1/synopses/700-02.html Episode Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IFhH4OL9iLMzKunFFRaeh3je7d2I5HW4 Full script as revised on 2nd July 1984]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gIUwrSsde1xMt7kXtuORsp0oBOiQH5XW/view?usp=drive_link Model sheets and background layouts]

[[Category:Generation 2 episodes]]
[[Category:The Transformers episodes]]

E Cola

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Repersonne:

[[File:BOT Protectobot HQ exterior.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The cool, refreshing taste of uncooked pork.]]

'''E Cola''' is a cola brand that at least enjoyed popularity from 1985 to some years after 2011. It's a "[[Japanese language|srarkiling]]" drink and is apparently a competitor of [[Prim Cola]]. It should presumably not be confused with {{w|Escherichia_coli|E. coli}}.

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
The [[Protectobots' headquarters]] had a billboard advertising E Cola on its roof as part of its disguise as a regular apartment building. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

===''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon===
[[File:Masterforce E Cola.jpg|thumb|left|In direct competition with Salmonello Yello.]]
While [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] mused about [[Sam (transport boss)|Sam]]'s beliefs on the meaning of his [[Transtector]], said truck was parked next to a billboard advertising E Cola. {{storylink|Heroism!! The Birth of Super Ginrai}}

[[Category:Drink]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon substances]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce]]

Roll for It

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Repersonne: /* Continuity notes */

{{Disambig2|the cartoon episode|the mobile game event|Roll for It (Earth Wars)}}

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|series3=''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Transformers: Generation 2]]''
|ep3=26
|prev3=Transport to Oblivion (episode)
|next3=Changing Gears
|image=RollForIt SoundwavescansChip.jpg
|caption=Soundwave ''is'' an adult.
|title="Roll for It"
|season=1
|season ep=5
|production code=#700-02
|airdate=[[October 13]], 1984
|written by=[[Douglas Booth]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]], [[Ashi Productions]], [[Nakamura Production]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eFZuvZ99NY
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''The Decepticons seek a powerful antimatter formula, and the Autobots with their new human ally Chip Chase try to stop them.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:RollForIt Bluestreak cannonfire.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Bluestreak, we need energon stars, quick!]]
[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], still in command of the [[Decepticon]]s after [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s disappearance in the [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]], leads [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] in attacking a hydroelectric power generator. The Autobots respond quickly, as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] arrives with an assault team. The battle is short, as a thrown piece of equipment destroys the Decepticon store of [[energon cube]]s. With little to show for their efforts, the Decepticons retreat. Optimus Prime sends [[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] to follow them.

[[File:RollForIt Spacebridge recieves.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|A storm approaches.]]
Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Megatron resumes contact with Earth, hoping that Starscream hasn't done too much damage in his absence. Despite his absence, Megatron commands that their scheduled attack on an antimatter laboratory will continue as planned in five billion astroseconds. The battle-damaged [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] set out to find repair parts in the interim, to be ready for the attack, while Megatron boards the Space Bridge for transit back to Earth.

[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] drives [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Chip Chase]] to the isolated antimatter laboratory where Chip works. As the security guard punches the access code to let them in, his actions are carefully spied on by [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]], who is perched outside in camera mode snapping shots. Inside the massive lab, Chip and Spike are greeted by [[Alcazar|Doctor Alcazar]], who gives Chase a 5.25-inch [[floppy disk]] that will enable Chip's home computer to interface with the one at the lab.

[[File:RollForIt Bumblebeeattacked.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Yes and no, it's Laserbeak!]]
As Bumblebee drives away, he is attacked by [[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]]. Spike directs Bumblebee to take cover in the underground parking garage. With Bumblebee having escaped, Megatron realizes Optimus Prime might be tipped off to their laboratory attack. Rather than wait for Starscream and his team, Megatron orders an immediate strike.

Bumblebee drives Chip home, where the young scientist hopes to warn the lab of the impending attack. Bumblebee tries to call in Prowl and Bluestreak as backup, but they're tied up attacking Starscream's group, who are raiding the Ace Aircraft Factory for parts.

Megatron's attack group arrives at the antimatter laboratory. Reflector punches in the access code, and the Decepticons march inside. Doctor Alcazar receives Chip's online warning at the last possible moment, and succeeds in erasing the antimatter formula from his computer. Megatron detects that Alcazar has uploaded the formula to someone else. He lets Alcazar go.

[[File:RollForIt ProwlshootsRavage.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|BAD KITTY!]]
In the aircraft factory, Prowl is injured by Soundwave's blasts, and his [[battle computer]] goes offline. Desperate, Prowl scans for another online computer to hook up to. Traversing the phone lines, his signals find Chip's computer, which has also received Doctor Alcazar's antimatter formula. Chip assumes control of Prowl, using his desktop terminal to guide Prowl through combat maneuvers. With Chip in command, Prowl takes control of one of the surplus jets, and fires its rockets at the Decepticons. Starscream and his cohorts flee the battle.

Megatron determines where Alcazar sent the formula, and communicates the location to Starscream and his team. Soundwave dispatches [[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] to retrieve Chip. Chip memorizes the antimatter formula and destroys all evidence of it just as Ravage breaks in to his house and fetches him. The Decepticons take Chip to the antimatter laboratory, where the Autobots are just arriving. Prime sees that the Decepticons have a human hostage, and begins formulating a plan involving [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] and [[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]]. These deceptive Autobots are able to outsmart perimeter guard Rumble with their holographic ruses, allowing them and Bumblebee to sneak past.

Inside, Soundwave uses his scanning abilities to extract the formula from Chip's brain. Megatron orders Chip disposed of, and begins creating antimatter with the equipment in his lab. Just as Thundercracker moves in to terminate Chip, the infiltrating Autobots attack. Bumblebee and Spike rescue Chip, and the Autobots race away, taking Chip to safety.

Next, Optimus strikes, driving through the lab walls and unleashing his warriors. But it may be too late, as Megatron throws an antimatter-powered energon cube at the Autobots, creating a tremendous explosion.

[[File:RollForIt Sunstreak JetJudo.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|And you thought surfing the roof of a boxcar was cool.]]
Injured Autobots emerge from the devastated laboratory. Prime orders a retreat to headquarters, so that his soldiers can tend to badly needed repairs. The Autobots limp back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], where [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] and [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] immediately get to work. Chip laments his inability to keep the antimatter formula from falling into Megatron's hands, but [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] tries to console him. He's got a plan for the formula, and could use Chip and Spike's help.

[[File:RollForIt Megatron chestycubes.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|[[Breastforce]] Megatron.]]
The next day, the Decepticons, powered by antimatter energon cubes, attack Autobot headquarters. Megatron turns into pistol mode, and Starscream fires his antimatter-bolstered bolts into the Autobot ranks. Prime manages to knock the pistol from Starscream's grip, and [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] recovers the weapon. Just then, Chip affixes a control device onto Skywarp's ankle, a transmitter that enables [[Teletraan I]] to take control of the Decepticon warrior.

Under Autobot control, Skywarp begins shooting randomly into the countryside, and Megatron's antimatter ignition temperature reaches near critical. He transforms into [[robot mode]] and expels the remaining antimatter energon from his body. It detonates, devastating the Decepticon forces. Megatron orders a retreat, but swears vengeance. Meanwhile, the Autobots congratulate Chip for his heroics.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (5)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (6)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (7)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] (8)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] (9)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (14)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (20)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] (21)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] (22)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (23)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]] (24)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] (25)
*[[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]] (26)
*[[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] (27)
*[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (28)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] (30)
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*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (1)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] (2)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (3)
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] (4)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (10)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] (11)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (12)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] (13)
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] (17)
*[[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] (19)
|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (15)
*[[Chip Chase]] (16)
*[[Alcazar]] (18)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (29)
}}

==Quotes==
"Can the chat and start kickin' pig-iron!"
:—'''Brawn'''

"Starscream! Thundercracker! You two look like Optimus Prime ran you through a laser-powered trash compactor!"
:—'''Megatron'''

"Now ''this'' is a human after my own central processor!"
:—'''Prowl''', commenting on Chip's computer-control

"There's no one here! I must have static in my rectifiers." 
"Now that's the smartest thing you've said all day!" 
(''flattered'') "R-really? ...Hey, what's going on!"
:—'''Rumble''', hoodwinked by '''Mirage''' and Hound

"Gosh! You guys look like the guests of honor at a 50-car pile-up!"
:—'''Sparkplug Witwicky'''

"You may not be an Autobot, but when you rolled for broke back there you sure could've fooled me."
:—'''Bumblebee''' congratulating Chip

==Notes==
===Production information===
* First draft script: 15 June 1984
* Revised by [[Ron Friedman]]: 26 June 1984
* Finalised script: 2 July 1984
* Dialogue recording: 11 July 1984 ([[Dan Gilvezan]] not present for main session, later pick-up session required)
* Returned to the US for telecine: 2 October 1984
* Official Sunbow Productions synopsis:
:''Spike's friend, Chip, a handicapped computer genius, accidentally becomes involved in a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. Having access to a secret energy formula the Decepticons want, the evil robots kidnap Chip from his home and try to extricate the formula from the boy's brain. Spike and the Autobots rescue Chip, and with the handicapped boy's help, defeat the Decepticons.''

===Continuity notes===
*The Space Bridge, which first appeared in "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]", reappears in this episode. It's much more stable now; Megatron just strolls in and takes a trip home.
*Gadgets and powers:
**Bumblebee can reconfigure his interior to accommodate Chip's wheelchair and turn his door into an entry ramp.
**Bumblebee also demonstrates the ability to transform into vehicle mode ''around'' humans, taking them in as passengers by, erm, sitting on them.
**Prowl uses a pair of head-antennae to contact Chip's computer.
**Soundwave demonstrates his mind-reading abilities, extracting the anti-matter formula from Chip's brain by placing his fingers on his head.
**Megatron can detect specific computer activity by placing his hand over the machine.
**Soundwave bizarrely activates the lab computer by zapping it with an energy beam from his fingertip... which lights up his ''entire arm''.
**Thundercracker, who was loaded with energon cubes, transforms and materializes two of the cubes in his hands, one of many instances lending credit to the fandom theories of [[subspace storage pocket|subspace]] and the like.
**The para-sail like parachute used by Mirage in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" is shown again, this time used by Sideswipe and Sunstreaker.
**And of course, Hound uses his hologram abilities (to disguise himself as a boulder rolling across the desert), and Mirage becomes invisible (doing so without the usual glowing cuboid surrounding him.)
*Megatron orders the jets to meet him in "five billion astroseconds"—time enough for them to replace some parts and have a short battle. Last episode, a mere "3,000 astroseconds" was an intolerably long wait for the space bridge to re-open, and time enough for a whole series of side adventures. Next episode, the space bridge will materialize "within 72 billion astroseconds", seeming to imply that this is not too long a time.
*Megatron's use of the anti-matter cubes would seem to be a sidelong callback to one of his tech spec abilities, wherein he can use the anti-matter of an inter-dimensionally linked black hole to create a highly destructive attack.
[[File:Prim Cola Sign.JPG|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*Signage in the city includes an ad for [[Prim Cola]].
*Chip's phone number is 94-7244. Strangely, he doesn't answer when you call him.
*Although difficult to hear on the audio track, the [[dialogue script]] clarifies that Sunstreaker mockingly calls Thundercracker "big noise" when attacking him - one of only a handful of references to Thundercracker's sonic boom power in the cartoon.
*The Decepticons are never shown [[The Insecticon Syndrome|losing the]] [[Carnage in C-Minor|antimatter formula]], yet they seem to have abandoned its use in future episodes.
*The partnership between Prowl and Chip in this episode is recalled in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]'' [[Story of Binaltech|story]] "[[Prowl & Chase]]".

===Real-world references===
*Cliffjumper uses the phrase "your friendly neighborhood Decepticon wreckers," a paraphrase of [[Spider-Man]]'s self-given nickname.
*The antimatter formula includes handwritten screens with the following written on them:

AH ONNAG HOSHII

DOKOKANI ee ONN

AGA ORANKNAA

KYOUMO HAYO KA

EETE NEYO

….. El HABARA

….. MOU DOUTEI

….. SUTETAKAI

….. SONOUTHI

….. TORUKO IKO

….. UZE

This appears to be a Japanese staff joke, as in English the text roughly translates:
"Gah, I need a woman. Ain't there any hot babes around? Let's call it a day, get home quick and hit the sack. Hey, Habara (likely [[Nobuyoshi Habara]]<ref>https://www18.atwiki.jp/sakuga/pages/309.html</ref>), did you pop your cherry yet? Let's go hit a {{w|Soapland|Turkish bath}} (a kind of brothel) some time."

===Animation or technical glitches===
*Coloring errors:
**Thundercracker is repeatedly depicted with Skywarp's colors in the opening scene, or in some cases, with Starscream's hue.
**Starscream's head is light gray instead of dark gray as he transforms and lands in the power plant.
**In the next shot, as Soundwave lands, Starscream's face is white instead of medium gray.
**Brawn's head is almost entirely yellow instead of gray as Cliffjumper bounces off of him.
**As Starscream raises the generator over his head, the whole side of Brawn's vehicle body is colored windshield-blue—metal panels and all.
**The tip and cockpit area of Starscream's nosecone is red as he flies away from the power plant.
**Starscream's air intakes are gray instead of red as Thundercracker scorns him.
**Shockwave's "ears" are purple instead of gray as Megatron lectures Starscream and Thundercracker. Megatron's symbol is a maroon red instead of purple.
**As they do barrel rolls, Thundercracker is a much deeper shade of blue than normal, and Starscream's air intakes are light gray instead of red.
**When he lauds Megatron's leadership, Thundercracker's left air intake is blue instead of gray.
**After he lands on the lab compound's wall, the tops of Reflector's torsos are light gray instead of purple. The error repeats in the last shot of him flying away.
**Thundercracker is colored as Skywarp when he delivers his "You don't have Prime and Brawn" line.
**When Bluestreak delivers his "not so fast" line, his crest (red) and gauntlets (dark gray) are all light gray. He also gets Megatron's fusion cannon sound effect for his laser blast.
**Prowl has white tires as he says his "my own central processor" line.
**When the Decepticons are fleeing the jets' base, Skywarp (who hasn't been shown before, except as a miscolored Thundercracker) appears besides Thundercracker and Starscream. Soundwave's tape door lacks its yellow outline as he retrieves Ravage.
**As Megatron orders Starscream to retrieve the formula, Thundercracker is the same toy-based dark blue as before. In the next shot, the front and back of Starscream's nosecone is red again. Alternate color models, perhaps?
**When he lands in the street outside Chip's house, the top of Starscream's air intake is gray instead of red.
**When Spike is shown in Bumblebee while the Autobots are on the highway, Spike's hair is blond instead of brown. Did he have a five-second dye job or something?
**Prime has whitewall tires as he orders the Autobots to "transform for action".
**When Megatron throws the antimatter energon cube, it is first colored black (meaning someone forgot to apply the glowing backlight effect), and then it's portrayed as empty (meaning someone forgot to color it in at all).
**When the Decepticons are loading the antimatter-powered energon cubes, two Starscreams are shown (one as a jet being loaded with energon cubes, and one as a robot listening to Megatron).
**As he watches the Autobots gab and natter, Ratchet's head crest is white instead of gray. In the same pan, Sideswipe's shoulder is white instead of red.
**In the shot of Prime giving his big speech, the blue of Prime's eyes was apparently drawn on the same layer as his faceplate, because when his mouthplate moves, his eyes flash from blue to white and back in perfect synch with it!
**Sunstreaker's windshield is yellow instead of white-blue as he delivers his "jet judo" line.
**Wheeljack's launcher is beige instead of light gray as he flees from the Seekers' fire.
**Megatron's face is mostly black as he transforms out of gun mode.
*As the plant worker calls for help, Starscream has gone from Soundwave's right side to his left, and Thundercracker has become Skywarp.
*As Soundwave prepares energon cubes, the interior of his chest-compartment is not illustrated, instead showing a solid wall of blue.
*Starscream's air intakes are missing as Prime wrestles the generator away from him.
*When Soundwave runs through what appears to be a chainlink volleyball net, the net is animated as if the background art is sliding, but the background is sitting still; the result is that the net seems to move ''toward'' Soundwave.
*As Soundwave escapes, Prowl transforms and gives chase, followed by Bluestreak. However, in the next shot, it's Bluestreak who knocks Soundwave over, even though Prowl was in the lead.
*After Starscream catches Soundwave, he pulls alongside Thundercracker... who has Starscream's colors.
*Bluestreak transforms to [[robot mode]] and shoots the jets. When Prime walks up to him and Prowl, however, ''Prowl'' is the one in robot mode, standing next to car mode Bluestreak. The next shot shows a closeup of Bluestreak in robot mode again... then back to the previous shot with Prowl in robot mode.
*Bluestreak doesn't move his mouth as he chuckles at Prime's order to not bite off more than he can chew.
*When Prowl (who was Bluestreak a second ago) transforms and drives off after the retreating Decepticons, he runs over Optimus Prime's foot. What a prick.
*Behind him, an "engine vibration" effect for Bluestreak has him strangely jiggling.
*Casey Kasem seems to have misparsed Bluestreak's "Come on, Prowl" as a statement of incredulity, which would make sense if he was reacting to a statement by Prowl—but it's ''Optimus'' who just warned him not to take on too much.
[[File:RollForIt securityguardconsole.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Please enter the square root of 685."]]
*Improbable viewpoints:
**While in [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Decepticon Headquarters]] on Cybertron, Megatron gets a traveling view of Starscream and Thundercracker flying in jet mode on Earth.
*Shockwave's eye doesn't flash as he wishes Megatron a safe journey.
*The security guard's mouth doesn't move as he says "Welcome back".
*The security guard's access panel has digits 1-9 and a variety of mathematical commands (?!), yet lacks a zero.
*Bumblebee is abnormally small as he walks behind Chip and Spike, not more than eight feet tall.
*There's an audio editing error after they enter the laboratory. When Chip responds to Spike's "V.I.P." line, he calls him "Spy" - the "k" sound can then be heard at the start of Alcazar's next line.
*Bumblebee is drawn all sorts of ''wrong'' when the professor talks about Chip at the laboratory. For one scene, his roof chest becomes humongous, the Autobot symbol on it becomes mutilated, and his head looks squatter than usual. In the next scene, when he says "...and I thought you were just another pretty face", his forehead, nose and eyes are drawn rather oddly; his nose has no indentation at the top.
[[File:Diskette.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|The most powerful storage medium ever created by mankind.]]
*The lab's computer is weird. It loads floppy disks backwards...unless the good doctor is befuddled and inserted the disk the wrong way.
*When Laserbeak attacks, Bumblebee is in the desert. An instant later, he's in a city (complete with underground parking.)
*The damage that Laserbeak inflicts on the parking garage just appears out of nowhere, with no lasers or explosions.
*When Megatron orders the attack on the laboratory, the Decepticon insignia on his chest is missing.
*As Megatron leads his crew to attack the lab, they are all shown using foot thrusters, in contradiction to the Decepticons' normally unexplained means of flight.
*When Bumblebee radios Prowl and Bluestreak, his voice is modulated as if coming over the radio... even though the scene is the inside of his own cabin.
*When they enter the jets' base, Prowl's and Bluestreak's Autobot insignias are not shown. When Bluestreak delivers his 'manifold-mouth' line, Prowl's mouth is also moving.
*As Starscream raises his arm to fire, his weapon is mounted on the front of his shoulder, rather than the side. (Either that or he twisted his arm at an impossible angle.)
*As the Decepticons land at the lab, Rumble's voice is heard laughing; however, it isn't electronically modulated, making him sound like a creepy old man.
*The security access door code is 2-9-5 when the security guard punches it and 4-7-2 when Reflector punches it in.
*When the jet Prowl takes a ride on fires missiles at the Decepticons, everything (inclusive of scaffolding, barrels and other jets) behind them is utterly vaporised, despite all logic dictating that there should be at least some debris. The walls of the hangar, however, remain unblemished.
*Prowl clearly fires all three missiles of the jet's right wing in sequence, yet after Starscream shouts "Let's get out of here!", the same footage of all three missiles being fired from the right wing in sequence is shown again.
*The shot of Soundwave ejecting Ravage to retrieve Chip is supposed to take place outdoors, but the background art is that of the hangar interior seen earlier.
[[File:RollForIt Chip Chase banners.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|He's graduated how many times now?]]
*When we see Chip's room through the window, he has a college pennant that reads USC, an odd choice for Chip. Later, his room has two different college pennants, one with the letters {{w|California State University, Northridge|CSUN}} and another with YAL (likely Yale, with the 'e' obscured by the SUN pennant). There's also a pennant with P-ERCE, meaning either {{w|Pierce College}} in Washington state or {{w|Los Angeles Pierce College}}.
*Ravage breaks through Chip's front door, taking most of a side window with him. After he opens Chip's bedroom door and absconds with the human, he leaps through the now-repaired side window, and the front door is undamaged as well.
*Ravage's leap over Soundwave is physically impossible as drawn; it only works due to some layer fudging—specifically, if Ravage were high enough to pass over Soundwave's shoulder, he would not then immediately land 20 feet directly below Soundwave's shoulder, on Starscream's fuselage. In the same shot, Soundwave's eject button is blue instead of white.
*Soundwave's line of dialogue, "Excellent, Ravage" is heard without [[Scott Brownlee]]'s sound processing, so that voice actor [[Frank Welker]]’s "Dr. Claw" voice is audible.
*Chip's street must be the width of an interstate, as both jets can easily fit in a single lane. In fact, Thundercracker only takes up ''half'' of the lane!
*Soundwave's insignia is missing after he extracts the formula from Chip's mind.
*Mirage's verbal jabs at Rumble come as though he were right next to him, despite being some distance away and in a constantly-changing location.
*Soundwave's mask is overdrawn as he kneels to activate the computer, giving him the appearance of having two large eyes.
*Megatron is missing the two polygons on either side of his chest in the thrice-recycled shot of him giving orders to the Decepticons.
*For some reason, Mirage's voice is radio-muffled as he says "Hold it right there!"
*Starscream is once again holding one of his arm-weapons in his hand as he threatens Bumblebee and the humans.
*The window that the escaping Autobots smash through is still intact after they crash through it.
*Appearing/disappearing Autobots:
**The group that bursts into the lab includes Sunstreaker, Jazz, Ratchet, Prowl and/or Bluestreak, and Hound. The group shown emerging from the lab is Prime, Trailbreaker, Ironhide, Bluestreak, and Wheeljack.
**Ratchet is shown as both a member of Prime's attack group, and also waiting for them to return at Autobot Headquarters.
*As Trailbreaker and Prowl transform, they show no damage until they reach [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], at which point various cracks appear out of nowhere.

*Wheeljack's "ears" flash orange in this episode, instead of their usual blue. The same inconsistency is found in "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]", an episode with a similar style of animation - suggesting this was an alternate color model.
*The sky background behind Starscream is missing as he catches gun mode Megatron; it appears half-way through the shot, replacing a generic blue background.
*Starscream is missing his wing insignia as he fires Megatron and rants about how invincible he is.
*During his "now or never" lines, only the front of Wheeljack's ears flash.
*When Rumble calls for help when being fired on by Skywarp, Skywarp's mouth moves.
*Sunstreaker's mouth doesn't move as he congratulates Chip.
*The remastered DVD releases of this episode incorrectly use the closing credits from the [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|pilot mini-series]] instead of the expanded Season 1 credits.

===Rhino DVD errors===
*The opening shot has a different foreground layer of mountains in the Rhino version.
*A shot of Cliffjumper from behind is missing its shading.
*Two shots of Megatron talking to Shockwave feature his mouth briefly freezing in the Rhino version.

===Continuity errors===
*The "anti-matter" that the Decepticons create... can't really be anything of the sort. If it was, the entire laboratory, not to mention Megatron himself, would have been obliterated instantly. And anti-matter doesn't really have an "ignition temperature". Certainly the shots that Megatron fires can't be anti-matter, as it would completely annihilate anything it hit including his fusion cannon the second it was fired.
*When the security guard initially greets Chip, he is voiced by [[Chris Latta]]. A second later, when he welcomes Chip back to the lab, he is now voiced by [[Dan Gilvezan]], who performs all the character's remaining lines.
*Reflector is shown watching for the password to enter the lab. Considering how often the Decepticons are seen to just blast their way into whatever facility they want, the stealthy approach is unusual.
*Laserbeak's attack makes no sense. At this point, Spike, Bumblebee and Chip have nothing of value to the Decepticons, and attacking them (as Megatron points out!) merely serves to tip off the Autobots to the Decepticons' interest in the lab.
[[File:RollForIt TheInternets.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|64K of memory, but it can control an alien space robot.]]
*Chip's keyboard-based control of Prowl's elaborate movements seems highly improbable.
*Dropping their disguises ''before'' they enter the lab doesn't seem very clever on Mirage and Hound's part.
*[[Corey Burton]] uses a slightly different voice for Sunstreaker this episode, lacking the character's usual sharp, nasal tone. At least one line ("When we're done with 'em") sounds like it was read by Michael Bell.

*The USC pennant, possibly standing for the {{w|University of Southern California}}, which as an institution with a reputation as a 'party school' is an odd choice for somebody as academically accomplished as Chip; it might be the {{w|University of South Carolina}}, although this is unlikely, as largely only people in the Carolinas call that university "USC." However, the apparent {{w|Yale University|Yale}} pennant that appears later seems like a good fit for somebody of Chip's talent.
*While Chip tries desperately to contact Doctor Alcazar via his computer, he never tries with the piece of equipment right next to his computer: his telephone. Then again, prior to the spread of the internet in the 1990s, an average American home would only have ONE phone line, and it can be presumed that if his computer is connected to Dr. Alcazar's computer, then the phone line would be in use by the computer to communicate with it. For that matter, no phone was seen in Doctor Alcazar's lab...
*As noted above, the college pennants in Chip's room change between scenes. But why does he have pennants from three different universities?
*Flying Autobots:
**This early in the series, the "Autobots can't fly" convention hadn't quite been settled upon. Prowl makes an improbably huge leap at the jet plant.
**Bumblebee flies into the lab behind a distracted Rumble.
**Sunstreaker and Sideswipe fly out to defend Autobot Headquarters. At least Sideswipe has a [[jet pack|rocket pack]]!
*Superhuman Chip:
**When the Decepticons visit Chip's house to steal the antimatter formula, Chip memorizes the code...AND RIPS A FLOPPY DISK APART WITH HIS BARE HANDS. If that doesn't seem like a tremendous feat of strength, try doing so yourself (...if you can find one...) Chip must have absolutely tremendous upper body strength.
**Ravage uses Chip as a battering ram to bash out an entire window of his house. Chip survives the experience without so much as a scratch.
*If Mirage leaves footprints as he walks toward the lab... shouldn't Hound also be leaving footprints? (Mirage, of course, is the only Transformer who ''ever'' leaves footprints, and ''only'' when he's invisible.)
*How can Megatron hear Sunstreaker ("We've gotta get those energon cubes before it's too late") when there's a whole solid wall between them?
*Spike's attack on Skywarp... doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Was he supposed to be making a hole to provide access for Wheeljack's device?
**Chip had the device, so maybe he was trying to distract Skywarp from Chip planting the device.
*Superhuman Spike:
**Spike is still in Skywarp's grasp when gun mode Megatron flies out of his hand. A second later, Skywarp is visible among the Decepticons laid low by the exploding antimatter cubes. So... how did Spike get free and survive that massive explosion?

===Trivia===
[[File:RollForIt droopyDecepticonjets.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Maybe if we're lucky, Dad won't notice why we're gone!"]]
*This episode's got a weirdly generic title, not really related to anything that goes on in it, but it's not as random as it seems! In the first draft of the episode's script, Optimus Prime was supposed to dramatically order the Autobots to "ROLL FOR IT!" as they departed headquarters to engage the approaching Decepticons in the third-act final battle. However, [[Ron Friedman]]'s dialogue revisions changed the line to "Roll for freedom!"... and then the line was cut from the finished episode anyway! D'oh!
*In several scenes in this episode, all of the Transformers are drawn using different, more stylised animation models. In particular, the Decepticon jets seen near the beginning are sleeker, more detailed and have a drooping nosecone. Other scenes have stylized shading, angles, and poses, such as the strange poses used by the flying Decepticons at the episode's end.
*Soundwave's screaming sound is most amusing. And rare—this is one of only two times in the cartoon it's heard.
*In one part, Starscream calls Megatron "The Anti-Matter Gun" instead of his name. Why?
*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===
'''French'''
:*''Title (European French broadcast):'' "'''En avant !'''" ("Onward!")
:*''Title (Canadian French broadcast & European French DVD release):'' "'''La formule'''" ("The Formula")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*In the European French dub, Soundwave is called "Shockwave" twice again.

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Die geheime Anti-Materie Formel'''" ("The Secret Anti-Matter Formula"), "'''Ein Held namens Chip'''" (Generation 2, "A Hero Called Chip")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 2]], [[1989]]

'''Hebrew'''
:*''Title:'' "'''LeHatsil Et Optimus Prime'''" (להציל את אופטימוס פריים, "To Save Optimus Prime")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''Un nuovo amico'''" ("A New Friend")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*Both Brawn and Optimus Prime call Cliffjumper with Bluestreak's name. This is likely because, according to the [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IFhH4OL9iLMzKunFFRaeh3je7d2I5HW4/view original English script], Bluestreak was going to be in Cliffjumper's place for those scenes, which appears to have been changed later on.
::*"Five billion astroseconds" became "five '''trillion''' astroseconds". This is actually a pretty common translation mistake caused by the fact that [[w:Long and short scales|Italy uses long scale while the United States use short scale]].
::*When talking to Hound, Optimus seemingly says: «Ben and Hound.» («Ben e Canguro.» in Italian). He was probably supposed to say: «Okay, Hound!» («Bene, Canguro!»).

:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''In marcia per la vittoria'''" ("March Off for the Victory")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Megatron no Kikan'''" (メガトロンの帰還, "The Return of Megatron")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[August 3]], [[1985]]
::*'''Cut:''' When Spike and Chip pull up to the laboratory in Bumblebee, the scene following the guard saying "Welcome back", typing the 7 into his number pad and everything up through his line, "Well, I never met an Aw-toh-bawt before", have been cut. The sequence resumes at the group approaching the green door and the line, "Let me get you through our security doors".

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Quántǐ Chūjī '''" (全体出击, "All Roll Out")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Vamos Rodar'''" ("Let's Roll")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Poyekhali!'''" (Поехали!, "Let's Go!")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 29]], [[1995]]

'''Serbian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Veliki preokret'''" (Велики преокрет, "Great Vicissitude")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Swedish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''En hjälte på hjul'''" (''Generation 2'', "A Hero on Wheels")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

===Toys inspired by this episode===
*'''''Masterpiece'' MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (TakaraTomy, 2013)'''
:One of the accessories included with the figure is a display grid that attaches over his chest door: On the last page of the instruction booklet is a pair of cutouts you can place behind the grid to simulate Soundwave projecting them on his chest, one of these being the antimatter formula hacked from Chip's brain in this episode.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 1985 — ''The Transformers'' — Volume 6: "Roll for It" ([[Family Home Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1995 — ''The Transformers'' — The Autobots vs. The Decepticons ([[Malofilm]]) 
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1995 — ''Transformers'' — Autobots vs. Decepticons (Malofilm) — French audio only.

;{{w|LaserDisc}}
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1994 — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''The Transformers'' — Autobot Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.

;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2001 — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 1 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Original Series: Volume Two ([[Maverick Entertainment|Sony Wonder]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Complete Original Series: Deluxe Edition (Sony Wonder) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — First Season Collector's Edition ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Volume One (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2003 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 1: Series 1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Season 1 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Le Retour de Megatron ([[UFG Junior]]) — European French audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Classic Transformers'' — Series One: Part One (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 Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Box-Set (2DVDs) (Flex Media) — German audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 01: Stagione Uno Parte Prima ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season One (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 First Season: 25th Anniversary Edition ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — More than Meets the Eye (Shout! Factory) 
[[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]] 2011 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete First Season: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200323170849/http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/season-1/synopses/700-02.html Episode Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IFhH4OL9iLMzKunFFRaeh3je7d2I5HW4 Full script as revised on 2nd July 1984]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gIUwrSsde1xMt7kXtuORsp0oBOiQH5XW/view?usp=drive_link Model sheets and background layouts]

[[Category:Generation 2 episodes]]
[[Category:The Transformers episodes]]

The Transformers: Masterpiece

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''') <ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece".</ref> is a line of toys aimed at collectors. Releases in this line tend to be far more expensive than mainline releases, and usually feature much more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes. Where contemporary mainline toys transform into vague approximations of [[Licensed_vehicle_alternate_modes|licensed vehicles]], the vehicle modes of Masterpiece figures are frequently licensed, detailed versions of their real-world counterparts. The figures are primarily based on characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], with those of the [[Beast Era]] later joining the line-up and figures from the live-action movie continuity appearing under the '''''Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series''''' label.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line has also been distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various lines – almost always as store exclusives. Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.

The line officially ended in [[2024]], and was succeeded by '''''[[The Transformers: MPG]]''''' — a line that began as a parallel spin-off of ''Masterpiece'' but eventually became Takara's new official label for collector-focused toys (with MP-60 [[Ginrai (human)#Masterpiece|Ginrai]], the final toy in the ''Masterpiece'' line, simultaneously releasing alongside his trailer as [[Ginrai (human)#MPG|Super Ginrai]] in the ''MPG'' line).

==Overview==
===Timeline===
[[File:MP_Thundercracker_toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44|And the fandom rejoiced... And the fandom's wallets cried.]]
The ''Masterpiece'' line started in [[2003]] with the debut of MP-1 Convoy / Optimus Prime, a figure with a level of detail and engineering that was until then completely unprecedented for a Transformers figure (and that many collectors still consider quite the technical achievement even today!). The toyline would continue at a slow pace throughout the 2000s, with new molds launching every two years or so, and with [[redeco]]s/[[retool]]s being released in-between. These figures were often exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to the heftier size and price constraints involved in manufacturing this batch of toys - keep in mind that, again; toys this complex were virtually unseen within the ''Transformers'' franchise at this time, much less with an entire toyline built around them. A small and, at first; fairly short-lived spin-off was released in [[2010]] under the '''''Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series''''', with its only two figures at the time — MPM-1 Starscream and MPM-2 Bumblebee — just being redecoed versions of their larger-sized Hasbro figures from the standard [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers (2010)]] toyline rather than proper dedicated molds.

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in [[2011]], the line experienced a reboot of sorts, now featuring (at least ''relative'' to MP-1) a slightly smaller but more consistent scale using MP-09 Rodimus Convoy as the standard. This reboot was also followed by a ''significant'' increase in releases per year, with ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters — like the [[Autobot Cars]], which were often previously replaced by ''[[Transformers: Alternators]]'' / ''[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]'' figures in fan collections — finally being introduced. Notably, like with ''Alternators'' / ''Binaltech'', all of these featured licensed alt modes, but unlike with ''Alternators'' / ''Binaltech'', these alt modes would be their original classic vehicle modes (which had previously never been licensed in earlier ''Transformers'' toylines) instead of modern equivalents!

The ''Masterpiece'' toyline began branching out into more eras of the franchise during the mid-2010s. In [[2016]], ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were first added to the line with the introduction of MP-32 Convoy / Optimus Primal. The ''Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series'' was also revived in [[2017]], now featuring proper unique molds. It was also during this time that the series began a shift towards a much more extreme degree of cartoon-accuracy compared to the previous attempts of hybridizing cartoon and toy designs, with 2016's MP-27 Ironhide being the first example of this trend (one might argue that MP-24 Star Saber was the first full-on cartoon accurate toy, but in all fairness; [[Star Saber (G1)#Toys|his original toy]] also didn't stray too far from the cartoon in terms of details and greebling). The one exception to this design trend was [[2021]]'s MP-53 Skids and its many subsequent ''[[Diaclone]]''-inspired repaints, with their heavy focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy (marketing was almost entirely done on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle modes).

In [[2022]] the more hybridized design tendency kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched '''''[[The Transformers: MPG]]''''' line with the [[Trainbot]]s, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO scale,"<ref name="FigureKing285">[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their individual [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard Autobot Cars, but makes Raiden and the individual train modes undersized by comparison. Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass-shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon. To this day, he's the tallest robot released under the standard ''Masterpiece'' line.

The main ''Masterpiece'' line would come to a sundown of sorts in [[2024]], with the aforementioned ''MPG'' toyline becoming its direct sucessor. By the end of this run, 60 numbered releases were produced for the original ''Masterpiece'' toyline (plus 15 more for the ''Masterpiece Movie Series''), although, once you consider the many repaints and exclusive versions that most molds received, the total amount adds up to well over a hundred: not bad for a toyline that tended to only get a release or two per year during its first decade!

[[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44|left|I despise you and your feeble attempts at a so-called "consistent" scale, mortals.]]

===Scale===
As mentioned, the first years of ''Masterpiece'' releases during the 2000s featured a remarkably inconsistent scale, with the result being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) ended up being too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy). It is often interpreted that the toyline was shrunken down to a smaller scale during the 2010s, and this is true... To ''an extent''. Thanks to the aforementioned inconsistent scale, three out of the five ''Masterpiece'' molds released before the 2011 soft reboot — MP-3 Starscream, MP-8 Grimlock, and MP-9 Rodimus Convoy — are actually generally closer to the newer scale (the 2012 MP-11 Starscream would even just outright be a 2.0 of his first toy which retained the same size), thus making the original MP-1 Convoy / Optimus Prime and MP-5 Megatron the only ''real'' odd ones out: so in a sense, when the ''Masterpiece'' line is considered as a whole — even within the boundaries of the 2000s — it might be more accurate to say that these two specific figures were actually oversized rather than the rest of the toyline being undersized!

From the 2011 "reboot" era of the ''Masterpiece'' line to present, the focus of making everything to "scale" with each other mostly refers to [[robot mode]] scale, as there are a few size discrepancies between the vehicle modes of the individual figures. To counter this, some figures include their own miniatures to represent an accurate vehicle mode scale, such as the aforementioned Skyfire figure, which features miniatures of Convoy, Meister and Wheeljack, to create the illusion that he has mass-shifted between his two forms. Another example is the Autobot Car, Hound. Hound transforms into a Willys Jeep, which is a much smaller vehicle compared to the other Autobot Cars, yet his robot mode is the same height as them. The line-wide, universally-scaled Spike Witwicky figurines included with MP-10 Convoy and MP-44 Convoy are an accurate size for Hound in robot mode, but too small for his vehicle mode specifically, even if they scale fairly well with the other Autobot Cars' altmodes, so a larger Spike figure was released with Hound, made to specifically sit in his seats in jeep mode, to reenact scenes from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|Part 2]]" and "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|Part 3]]". The other line-wide, universally-scaled figurines can also be sat inside ''MPG'' Shouki, as a reference to the original ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy and the [[Diaclone (faction)|Diaclone]] pilots, even though the figurines are grossly out of scale with the train mode itself.

The ''Beast Wars'' figures, on the other hand, are made to their own unique scale when compared to the G1 character releases, as is obvious, when comparing G1 Convoy with ''Beast Wars'' Convoy, since the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s are meant to be ''wayyyy'' smaller than the other characters in the line. Uniquely, all of the ''Beast Wars'' characters to date are also scaled accurately in [[beast mode]], as well as robot mode (at least based in a cartoon context).

MP-24 Star Saber is an outlier when it comes to scale, as an accurate cartoon scale for the character would make him roughly the size of a mainline Titan Class figure, just due to the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Japanese sequel cartoons]] making every character after the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] more and more giant (''seriously'', Convoy is only listed in cartoon production scale as 6 meters tall, while Star Saber is listed at 22 meters tall!). TakaraTomy knew this when making Star Saber, and elected to make more of a generic scale that fits better with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys of the time. Ironically, ''Masterpiece'' Star Saber is better scaled with your ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''-era of "[[CHUG]]" toys (albeit somehow still too small!) than the [[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|HasLab ''Legacy'' Star Saber]] is.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' received [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{chapters|title="Wars" series (''Masterpiece'')
|prev=Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction
|next=The Transformers: MPG#Comics
|content=
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series has moved on to an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''MPG'' [[Trainbot#MPG|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].

====''End of G1 Universe''====
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines penned by all-around brand renaissance man and ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' veteran [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> that continue to this day. Known participating releases include:

{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
*MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]]
*MP-56+ [[Riggorus#Masterpiee|Riggorus]]
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Rodimus Convoy]]"
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

Upon the conclusion to the ''Masterpiece'' toyline in [[2025]], this storyline [[The Transformers: MPG#Prose|hopped right over to its successor ''MPG'']] without breaking stride.
{{--}}

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==Toys==
===Standard ''Masterpiece'' line===
====Takara/TakaraTomy====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=5|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]]
[[File:MP22-UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-22 Ultra Magnus]]
[[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron (Beast Wars)]]
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-45-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-45 Bumble Ver.2.0]]
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream Ver.2.0]]
[[File:MP-toy DiaBurnout.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-53+B Dia Burnout]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble Ver.2.0]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream Ver.2.0]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker Ver.2.0]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp Ver.2.0]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January 28|01-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January 31|01-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-58 [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hoist]] ([[2024]]-[[January 25|01-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44S|Optimus Prime]] ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-56+ [[Riggorus#Masterpiece|Riggorus]] (2024-03-30)}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-59 [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Rhinox]] (2024-06-29)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-60 [[Ginrai (human)#Masterpiece|Ginrai]] (2024-12-28)}}
</ul>
|}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====Hasbro====
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

===Sublines===
====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]

The '''''Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.

In 2025, '''''Masterpiece Movie Series NEXT''''' (designated with MPMN-##) was announced beginning with [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] from [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']].

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]][[File:MPM-12N-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-12N Nemesis Prime]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]]-[[December|12]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10R [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10R|Starscream (Revenge of the Fallen Ver.)]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[2023]]-[[February 2|02-02]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', 2023-[[March|03]])}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11D [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11D|Ratchet (Darkside Moon Ver.)]] (''Dark of the Moon'', 2024-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-14 [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Masterpiece Movie Series|Bonecrusher]] (''Transformers'', 2024-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-15 [[Brawl (Movie)#Masterpiece Movie Series|Brawl]] (''Transformers'', 2024-[[November|11]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2026'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPMN-01 [[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece Movie Series|Sideswipe]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2026}}
|}

{{comingsoontoy|Sideswipe}}
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====''The Transformers: MPG''====
[[File:Mpg-logo.png|center|250px]]
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-01-Trainbot-Shouki.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33| MPG-04 Trainbot Suiken]]

{{main|The Transformers: MPG}}
Starting in 2022, '''The Transformers: MPG''' toyline - abbreviated for "Masterpiece G" - was, at one point, intended to be a spin-off to the regular ''Masterpiece'' toyline, with the G suffix being added to the original name as an abbreviation for ''gattai'' (合体, "combine"), "giant" (巨大化), and "great" (グレート).<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''MPG'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref> Its first batch of figures - the [[Trainbot#MPG|Trainbots]] - featured a fairly distinct aesthetic, harking back to the earlier years of ''Masterpiece'' toys with their more intrinsic hybridization of cartoon and toy traits in comparison with the ongoing trend of cartoon accuracy in the then-mainline releases. Releasing over the span of three years, these would be the only ''MPG'' products made in parallel with the ongoing ''Masterpiece'' line.

Since 2024 with the release of God Ginrai, MPG replaced the regular ''Masterpiece'' line entirely, with even a good amount of old ''Masterpiece'' molds (oddly, even those built on the cartoon-oriented design tradition) getting re-released within it as redecos. Its releases are, thus; [[The Transformers: MPG|covered in their own separate article]].
{{-}}

====Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines====
* The '''''Masterpiece [[Brave (franchise)|Brave]] Series''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases; these being MP-B01 King Exkizer {{sic}}, released in [[2005]]; and MP-B02 Dragon Kizer {{sic}}, released in [[2006]]. [[Bandai]] acquired Sunrise (the company that originally produced the ''Brave'' cartoons) in [[1993]], but seemingly didn't hold the rights to produce figures for the franchise until roughly the 2010s. As such, most updated, ''Masterpiece''-esque ''Brave'' figures and model kits are currently produced by Bandai and their licensees. Whether it was complications between the rival companies owning the rights to the ''Brave'' franchise, or something else entirely that led to the ''Masterpiece'' lines' cancellation after only two releases, is uncertain.
* The '''''[[Zoids]] Masterpiece''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Design==
[[File:Hironori Kobayashi Figure King Headshot.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Hironori Kobayashi, the first designer to have worked on the ''Masterpiece'' line.]]
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - "I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself." A subsequent interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' named Kobayashi as the designer of Ironhide, confirming him as the designer in question.</ref>
|}

[[File:KojinOnoPhoto.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Kōjin Ōno, the last designer to have worked on the ''Masterpiece'' line. And also the lead designer of the succeeding ''MPG'' toyline. And also the inventor of the 1980s ''Diaclone'' Car Robots figures that'd essentially kickstart not just the ''Transformers'' franchise but also the very modern conception of the "robot-to-car" transforming toy as a whole. So, y'know, a ''slightly'' important guy.]]

{|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Ōno returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|-
|MP-56
|Kōjin Ōno
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book
|-
|MP-57
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|-
|MP-60
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|The final release in the ''Masterpiece'' toyline but the first release in Ōno's "[[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]] Project" with ''[[The Transformers: MPG|MPG]]'' [[Ginrai (human)#MPG|MPG-09]], [[Godbomber#MPG|MPG-14]], and [[Godbomber#MPG|MPG-14S]].<ref>As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2024]]'' book.</ref>
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}
*The Hasbro Pulse listing of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base|''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base'' Optimus Prime Set]] comes sheathed in a ''Masterpiece''-branded sleeve for the box, but the page does not list it for very obvious reasons. (Its code name was "Colorado", for those wondering.)

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

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp Current TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/masterpiece.html Previous TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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Trailbreaker (G1)/toys

2025-10-03T01:45:46Z

Repersonne: /* Masterpiece */

{{suite}}
[[File:G1 boxart Trailbreaker.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|''Building up a head of steam on the trail we break!'']]

'''Trailbreaker''' has enough toys to blaze a trail.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Trailbreaker toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If your vehicle mode looks like this, you might be a redneck!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Trailbreaker''' (Autobot Car, [[1984]] / [[1985]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''25'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 "Twin Blasters", 2 missiles, radar scanner
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the first year of ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' [[Autobot Cars]], Trailbreaker transforms into a {{w|Toyota_Hilux#Third_generation_(N30,_N40;_1978)|Toyota 4WD Hi-Lux N40}} camper truck. In robot mode, both of his lower arms are projectile launchers, able to load and fire either his fists or his projectiles, which consist of two [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] silver missiles and two silver "twin blasters"... though the [[Hasbro]] version of the toy severely weakened the springs [[for safety reasons]]. There are two slots in the robot-mode "backpack" to store whichever unused wrist attachments you like.

: He was re-released in 1985 with the addition of a [[rubsign]] on his vehicle-mode roof. He was also released in Japan the same year as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' series, similarly sporting a rubsign, though this release has his wrist-launchers fully-functional.

: This mold was also [[retool]]ed to make [[Hoist (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Hoist]].

: This mold was originally released in Takara's ''[[Diaclone]]'' line, which is why the truck roof has an opening hatch meant for a pilot figure the ''Transformers'' toy did not come with. While there was a ''Diaclone'' version of this mold in these plastic colors (there were also yellow and blue versions of the toy), the ''Transformers'' release altered the side-panel stickers, which had a yellow base colors, to match the black plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Trailbreaker/trailbreaker.htm More information on Trailbreaker at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-trailbreaker/233/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Trailbreaker at Transformerland.com]''
{{G1TrailbreakerHoistMold}}

===''Collector's Edition''===
*'''Trailbreaker''' (2001)
**''ID number'': '''25'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "Twin Blasters", 2 missiles, radar scanner, 2 fists (left & right)

:In August 2001, Trailbreaker was given a short-run ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' [[Generation 1 reissues|reissue]] (limited to only 1,000 pieces) by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as a C3 convention [[exclusive item]], bundled together with Hoist.

: Near as can be told, there are no notable differences between this re-release and the original Takara 1985 release.
{{G1TrailbreakerHoistMold}}
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy IronhideWM.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|For those of you who are not familiar with this term, say it with me.
- Vee-hicle.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus & Ironhide''' (Basic, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Rifle
{{note|The ''Universe'' release of ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Ironhide (RID)#Universe (2003)|Ironhide]] was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Trailbreaker by [[Ask Vector Prime]]/[[Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric]].}}

:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[Motormouth#Toys|Motormouth]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Ironhide transforms into a Ford F150 Flareside pickup truck. This toy features through-axle construction like the kind found on ''[[Hot Wheels (franchise)|Hot Wheels]]'' and ''Matchbox'' cars, which allow his truck mode to zip along smooth surfaces quickly. His truck deco is an obvious [[homage]] to the [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] character Trailbreaker, and the toy had been named "Trailbreaker" in [[Walmart]] computer listings. It didn't stay that way, likely one of many aborted attempts to get the character on shelves again stymied by [[trademark]] issues.

: This toy was only available in a Walmart [[exclusive]] pack with [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#WMSC|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/TFUIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Ironhide at TFU.info]''{{G2MotormouthMold}}
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===''Encore''===
[[File:EncoreTrailbreaker Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ol' Blue Eye]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' ([[2008]])
**''ID number:'' '''13'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Twin Blasters", 2 missiles, radar scanner, 2 fists (left & right)

: Trailbreaker was also reissued in TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. This release has a number of paint changes from the original: his visor has been painted bright blue, as have the non-tjoint window portions on his doors and the camper "visor", plus he has a [[tampograph]]ed Autobot symbol on his hood/chest rather than a sticker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Cybertron/Trailbreaker/trailbreaker.htm More information on ''Encore'' Trailbreaker at TFU.info]''
{{G1TrailbreakerHoistMold}}
{{-}}

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:TF2010-toy Trailcutter.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cutting a trail to a closeout shelf near you!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Trailcutter''' ([[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]], [[2011]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Released in the second (and final) wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline's]] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, "Trailcutter" (renamed due to [[trademark]] reasons) converts into a camper truck again, but with a front section similar to that of a Cadillac Escalade. His head sculpt is essentially the Generation 1 toy's head, including the visor, with the more humanoid face of the [[character model|cartoon model]]. As with all ''Reveal the Shield'' toys, he has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

: The ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends figures saw exceedingly limited release at large-scale retail chains in the US. Throughout 2011, they eventually started appearing in discount stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Tuesday Morning, with perhaps the largest and most consistent outlet being Five Below stores.

: This mold was also sold in the ''Transformers Chronicle'' line (see below), and was used to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Generations|Hoist]].

: The same "hybrid" head design had been previously used by [[Dan Khanna]] for [[3H Productions|3H]]'s [[Transformers: Universe (comic)|''Universe'' comic]] and by Hasbro for ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Swindle (G1)#Alternators|Swindle]] (originally intended as Trailbreaker) and his [[redeco]] [[Rollbar (G1)#Alternators|Rollbar]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Trailcutter/trailcutter.htm More information on ''Reveal the Shield'' Trailcutter at TFU.info]''
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===''Chronicle''===
[[File:EZCollectionChronicleTrailbreakerToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Less naked than this, really.]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' [[EZ Collection]] Trailbreaker is a minor redeco of the ''Transformers'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Trailcutter toy (above), sporting a brighter-blue windshield and a tampographed Autobot symbol... which is not present on the stock photos. Whoops.

: Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] box.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations trailcutter(trailbreaker).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"[[Renaming|Name change]]? What do you mean it was in the comic? Let's see, then... Nope, nothing. You sure you aren't misremembering things?"]]
*'''Trailcutter''' (Deluxe Class, [[2013]])
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #001'''
**''Accessories:'' Roof/battle shield
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Trailcutter transforms into an armored pick-up truck. Additionally, many of his [[robot mode]] details are based on [[Alex Milne]]'s Cybertronian design for the character in the ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets the Eye]]'' comic series. His truck bed canopy is removable, and transforms into a "battle shield" with mounted blasters. It features a flip-out [[5 mm post|5 mm handle]] as well as two 5 mm posts and ports, and can peg onto any of his numerous ports. The 5 mm ports on the legs, in particular, allow you to attach weapons from other figures to them so that Trailcutter can emulate Fortress Maximus.

: The American release comes packaged with a copy of [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Reluctant Specialist|Spotlight: Trailcutter]]'', featuring a cropped version of its [[Clayton Crain]] retailer incentive cover, which is called out as a 'Hasbro Exclusive Cover' on its front. Additionally, the contents of the issue are edited to remove references to Trailcutter's original name and overt mentions of alcohol-like usage of Energon drinks. The European and Canadian releases come packaged without the Spotlight.

:He was later retooled into ''Generations'' [[Hoist (G1)/toys#T30Deluxe|Hoist]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#Toys|Lift-Ticket]]. This toy also served as the basis of the non-toy characters [[Flatline (G1)|IDW Flatline]], [[Turbofire#Wings Universe|''Wings Universe'' Turbofire]], [[Trailbreaker (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Trailbreaker]], and [[Lockdown (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Lockdown]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenTrailcutter/trailcutter.htm More information on ''Generations'' Trailcutter at TFU.info]''

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*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''01 OF 30'''

: Two [[Slug figure|small, non-transforming figurines]] of "Trailcutter", one in robot mode and the other in vehicle mode, based on his ''Generations: [[Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class toy (see above), were packed in with the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013 [[exclusive]] version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC2013|Metroplex]].

: This set also came with tiny figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Thundercracker]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Hoist]], each in both modes, for a total of twelve figurines, each based on their larger ''Thrilling 30'' toys. Similarly to the [[Decoy]]s of old, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.

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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-Trailcutter-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|If the Hand of Midas had a minituarize setting.]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''05 OF 30'''

: Another exclusive version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#ACGHK2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong]] 2013. This Metroplex also has the 12 figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Thundercracker]], Trailcutter, and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver.
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===''Generations'' (Japan)===
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*'''Trailbreaker & Hoist''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''ID number'': '''TG-27'''
**''Release date'': [[November 30]] 2013
**''Accessories:'' Roof/battle shield

: Released in the TakaraTomy [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] lineup, Trailbreaker is a redeco of ''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Trailcutter, cast in different shades of plastic: his black is more jet-black, his red is darker, and his windshield is now translucent blue. He also features new [[paint operation]]s, such as silver paint on his bumper, hubcaps, and forearms, painted back lights, and now has a red visor based on his original toy. He swaps the red and blue details on the Hasbro version's upper arms for a more comic-accurate silver and red.

: Trailbreaker was only available in a two-pack with [[Hoist (G1)/toys#TG27|Hoist]], released in the eleventh wave of ''Generations'' product.

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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy TrailcutterKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Trailbricker]]
*'''Dragon Assault''' (Beast Force Figure Pack, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A2234'''
**''Pieces'': 42
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, wrist-blaster

: The ''[[Kre-O]]'' Beast Force "[[Dragon Assault]]" set includes a Trailcutter [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]] who can be rebuilt into a 4-wheel-drive truck, or as close as you can get at that size. He comes with a wrist-blaster accessory you can pop into either cuff, but you need two fists for his vehicle mode.

: Speaking of, his vehicle-mode detailing is provided by customer-applied [[sticker]]s.

: The set also comes with a brick-built [[Grimwing (Prime)#Kre-O|Grimwing]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OTrailcutter/trailcutter.htm More information on Trailcutter at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Trailbreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|MY REAL NAME IS BACK!]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Collection'': '''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, double barreled pistol

: Part of the sixth regular assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] Micro-Changers, Trailbreaker (apparently Hasbro was finally able to reclaim the name) is a Kreon minifigure that can be rebuilt into a pickup truck. While clearly based on the Generation 1 character, the details of his deco are much more based on the [[live-action film series|live-action movie]] style of bot. He sports the Constructicon helmet.

: Unlike prior Micro-Changer assortments, this series does not have any sort identification code for the bags' actual contents, meaning you'd best be good at the feel-though-the-bag method.

: This assortment was originally slated to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], but US stores dropped the line before its release. It was still available in Canada, Australia, and Chinese/Asian markets. In 2015, the Collection appeared in US Dollar Tree stores, with a price tag of a whopping $1 a pop. They didn't last long.

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[[File:TF-Kre-O-Kreon-Class-of-1984-Trailcutter.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"TRAILCUTTER" AGAIN? OH COME ON!]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Class Clown
**''Accessories'': Clip-on turbine

: This version of Trailcutter (again named as such, presumably this set was in development before the original name was reclaimed) has much more detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior versions, save for his (shiny) cartoon-based face. He even includes the rocket-backpack piece to simulate the original toy's ability to store his rockets on his backpack.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OTrailcutter/trailcutter.htm More information on Class of 1984 Trailcutter at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CWDlxTrailbreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|<s>Isn't [[Ironhide (Movie)|movieverse Ironhide]] the popular one?</s> Aren't I the popular one?]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**'''5 OF 5: [[Sky Reign]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Axe, double-barreled gun/fist/foot
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

: Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Trailbreaker (now using his original name again) is a retool of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Offroad (CW)#Toys|Decepticon Offroad]] sporting a new head and forearms that draw from his Generation 1 animation model, including a gun-hand. Additionally, his combiner fist/ foot weapon has retooled finger and thumb parts making his hand look more like a claw. The combiner hand can be inserted into the 5 mm peg port at the end of his gun hand, similarly to [[Rook (CW)#Generations|Rook]]. As with other ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxes, Trailbreaker can combine to form [[Sky Reign#Generations|Sky Reign]] as either an arm or a leg. He can also combine with any ''Unite Warriors'' Voyager class figure or even into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs. While the front hood/windshields are needed to be folded as kneecaps for his leg mode, the piece also had a tendency to dislodge if he collides to Optimus Prime/Motormaster's and Hot Spot's protruding foot while the legs are being swiveled in his standing position, unless the leg joints are bent down to lessen the problem.

: Trailbreaker comes with a copy of ''The Transformers'' vol. 2 #40 (Combiner Wars part 2), "[[The Possible Light]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later also showed up at TJ Maxx in the USA at reduced prices with the collector card.

: The original version of this mold was also used to make [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|TFSS]] [[Ruckus (G1)#Generations|Grabuge]] and ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Breakdown (WFC)#Unite Warriors|Zombie War Breakdown]], and was differently retooled into ''Combiner Wars'' [[First Aid (G1)#Generations|First Aid]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWTrailbreaker/trailbreaker.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Trailbreaker at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW-EX-Trailbreaker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not the first [[Scrapper (G1)|dead leg]] on a combiner...too soon?]]
*'''Lynxmaster''' (Gift set, [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-EX'''
**''Release date'': [[October 29]] 2016
**''Accessories:'' Axe, double-barreled gun/fist/foot

:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Trailbreaker is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' toy, in a color layout based more on his original cartoon model, with silver plastic replacing the red, and an extensively-painted robot mode. In vehicle mode, the strive for cartoon-accuracy means he gained a painted bumper, but ended up losing his rear window paint as well as the stripes on his doors.

: He was only available in a [[TakaraTomy Mall]]-exclusive [[Sky Reign#Unite Warriors 2|Lynxmaster]] multi-pack, the fourth set to be released through this outlet.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Deluxe-Trailbreaker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|HELLO, FAT TRAILBREAKER!]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' (Deluxe Class, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E34'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER-EX 13'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[November 28]], 2020
**''Accessories'': Arm-mounted gun, canopy

: Released in the third and final wave of [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'']] Deluxes, Trailbreaker is a retool of ''Earthrise'' [[Hoist (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Hoist]], converting into a camper truck of made-up model. He sports a new head, pelvis and gun attachment (designed to fit over and around his fist to replicate the wrist-gun of his original animation model), and a new backpack that replaces Hoist's towing apparatus with a canopy, which contains a flip-out shoulder cannon and radar scanner for his robot mode. The canopy comes detached in-package, and has a [[5 mm post]] sculpted inside it, allowing Trailbreaker to wield it as a shield. It also has a hole on top to store his gun attachment in vehicle mode. It's possible to wedge the gun under his hood between his arms using one of the 5mm ports on his forearms, although this causes the weapon nozzle to poke out off-center in front from under the hood.

: A radar dish for his vehicle mode, based on the one used in the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Transformers]]'' episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]," was sold separately as part of the ''Earthrise'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]] set. In robot mode, it's possible to store the radar dish inside his chest cavity, although it will rattle around freely.

: Like all ''Earthrise toys'', the inside of the back of Trailbreaker's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. While Trailbreaker's map piece is unlabeled, it contains part of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and one of its moons.

: In Japan, Trailbreaker was one of many many ''many'' toys in the line to be a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.

: This figure was redecoed into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]/[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[DK-3 Breaker#Legacy|DK-3 Breaker]], while the original use of this mold was also used to make ''Generations Selects'' [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#Generations Selects|Lift-Ticket]].

:Trailbreaker was reissued in 2025.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-56-Trailbreaker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Awakening of the Trailblazer.]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' ([[2022]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-56'''
**''Release date'': [[December 29]] 2022
**''Accessories'': 3 robot faces, [[Fire Blast effect|blast effect]], gun, multi-nozzle gun, fist, parabolic antenna, non-chromed grill
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}} and [[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Trailbreaker is a very cartoon-accurate version of the character, who transforms into a fully-licensed Toyota 4WD Hi-Lux camper truck with an opening hood and doors (this is the first ''Masterpiece'' figure to use the Toyota license).

: Among his many accessories are two different truck grilles – one chromed, for a realistic look, and the other matte, in the style of the cartoon. He also comes with a "parabolic" radar dish to mount on his truck mode, and a wrist-mounted multi-nozzle forcefield generator, both from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]". Other robot accessories include a fist to replace the gun if you so choose, and three faces (neutral, screaming, and confident). He includes a blast effect that just so happens to look like [[:File:DinobotIsland1_Trailbreaker_projects_force_field.jpg|one of the screen caps]] shown [[Circular reporting|on his {{SITENAME SHORT}} character page]].

: This figure also includes optional [[sticker|decal]]s that obscure sections of the cab door windows, to represent the toy-accurate design (which occasionally appeared in the cartoon) where the shoulder joints run through those windows.

: Trailbreaker is shown on the box photography to have extra outward joints at the shoulders, which ''are'' there, but which are unfortunately blocked off by an engineering oversight where the round bottom edge of the upper arm joint doesn't account for the square block in the shoulder around which it's meant to swing. Unscrewing the back of the upper arm panel and slicing off the colliding corner of said block unlocks the joint. Trying to force it otherwise stands a good chance of snapping the upper arm off.

:This figure was retooled into ''Masterpiece'' [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hoist]] and then in turn into [[Riggorus]], the latter of which comes with a force field accessory meant to double as Trailbreaker's force field from the cartoon.

::*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/mp-56_trailbreaker Official TakaraTomy website of ''Masterpiece'' Trailbreaker]
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF_Gen_Selects_Trailbreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Gimme your loot, fat boy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobots Stand United''' (Multi-pack, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Legacy: United|Legacy United]]''
:*''Accessories'': Arm-mounted gun, canopy
{{toydesigner|[[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Here's my photos of the Transformers Generations Selects Legacy United Autobots Stand United 5-Pack. Up for pre order right not on Hasbro Pulse! I've been getting my hands on more and more transformers now. Hoping to keep it going and b|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C33FPq-Ol91/|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2024|month=2|day=27}}</ref>}}

: Released as part of the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' "Autobots Stand United" five-pack, Trailbreaker is a redeco of his ''Earthrise'' figure, now in an even more cartoon-accurate deco. All of his black plastic is now a shade of charcoal grey, and his formerly-painted-transparent-plastic windscreen/roof and hood pieces are now the same opaque charcoal plastic. All of his truck windows have been painted with a cartoon-like light blue, where the original left them unpainted.

: This set also includes [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Hound]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Sunstreaker]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Jazz]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Wheeljack]].

: The "Autobots Stand United 5-pack" was officially revealed on [[February 27]], and went up for pre-order the same day for a July 2024 release.
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===''Authentics''===
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[[File:MBR Auth Trailbreaker.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Getting a toy in the ''Authentics'' line? He feels honored making it to the big leagues.]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' (Mini Bot Racers, 2022)
:Released under the ''Authentics'' line of Mini Bot Racers, Trailbreaker is a redeco of ''Rescue Bots Academy'' [[Hot Shot (Prime)#MBR|Mini Bot Racers Hot Shot]], transforming into an off-road SUV with a super-deformed version of him "driving" it in one simple step.

:He comes packaged with fellow redeco [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Authentics|Arcee]], along with unchanged rerelases of ''Rescue Bots Academy'' Mini Bot Racers [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Authentics|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Authentics|Optimus Prime]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Authentics|Hoist]].
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 9''' (multi-pack, 1986)
**''ID number:'' '''Collection No. 3'''
:In Japan, a red rubber mini-figure of Trailbreaker was available in part of a [[Decoy|multi-pack of similar mini-figurines]]. The number etched into his back is the sum total of his [[Tech Spec|tech spec]] ratings, as these figurines were used as game pieces for a variety of ''Transformers'' board games in which this number had some meaning to how the game was played or something.

*'''Trailbreaker''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''10'''

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

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

===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:MovieTrailbreaker3DCard.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|Admit it. That head peeking up from the truck mode is hilarious.]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' (2007)

:A 26-point "common" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Trailbreaker "transforms" into a black pickup truck with a camper shell. He uses the same parts layout as [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]].

:The Battle-Card may or may not actually represent [[Trailbreaker (Movie)|the live-action movie version of Trailbreaker]], as the design is clearly in the live-action movie aesthetic (and a version of the Trailbreaker character exists in the "movie" universe anyway). The card's listed abilities — an Invisible Force Field and a Radio Jammer — line up with Trailbreaker's G1 abilities, however, so who knows.

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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
[[File:Tlstrailbreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Insecure about his forcefield face, Trailbreaker gets a faceplate and claims he's going retro.]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' (2014)
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Trailbreaker is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He is largely based on his original toy and features a gun, but has no special gimmicks. For every 16 figures, there are 2 Trailbreakers.

:Like most of his wave, Trailbreaker's bio card plagiarizes his wiki article's opening paragraphs.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W3PrivateTrailbreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Private Trailbreaker, Infantry-Fortification & Defense''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T24/T48'''
**''Stars: ''10

:Private Trailbreaker, Infantry-Fortification & Defense is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The card's art reuses line-art from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, and is based on the ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Trailcutter toy. The line-art for Alt Mode was drawn by [[Dan Khanna]]. The artwork is recolored seemingly to match the aesthetic of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline's packaging art.
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==Notes==
[[File:DiacloneTrailbreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
*Trailbreaker's mold was originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "4WD Hi-Lux", available in three different colors: black, blue, or yellow. The blue version was sold by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in North America as the ''[[Diakron]]'' "DK-3" Car/Robot in [[1983]], seemingly just a few months before the toy would be rebranded as a Transformer. There is an easy way to tell the black ''Diaclone'' 4WD Hi-Lux apart from a ''Transformers'' Trailbreaker, though—the ''Diaclone'' toy's vehicle mode stickers have a yellow background.
*A preliminary version of the G1 Hoist toy [[:File:Hoist-pre Toy Fair 1985 catalogue.jpg|in Trailbreaker-style black]] appeared in a catalogue.
*The ''Combiner Wars'' Trailbreaker tooling had a "pretooled" alternate head as [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Notes|Hoist]], but this was ultimately not used for any figures.
*Glaringly, Trailbreaker's appearance in [[:File:WFC-Earthrise-main-artwork.jpg|the packaging mural]] for ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]'' is drawn according to [[#Generations|his ''Thrilling 30'' toy]] rather than [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|his ''Earthrise'' toy]].

===Other attempts===
There are quite a few ''Transformers'' toys that were at one point in their development supposed to be a new form for (or tribute to) Trailbreaker, but before the ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class toy, all of these became other characters with other names, most likely due to [[Hasbro]]'s inability to secure the [[trademark]].

Trailbreaker's appearance in the [[3H Productions|3H]] [[Transformers: Universe (comic)|''Universe'' comic]] stems from early plans to release a Trailbreaker redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[X-Brawn]] mold as a convention exclusive in [[2003]]. Reportedly, Hasbro themselves also had the same idea for the mass retail 2003 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' Deluxe Class assortment, but due to the aforementioned reasons, the toy was ultimately given a different deco and released as "[[Ratchet (Universe)|Autobot Ratchet]]" instead.

Later, a [[redeco]] of the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Spychanger]] [[Ironhide (RID)#Universe (2003)|Ironhide]] was released as a [[Walmart]]-exclusive under the ''Universe'' banner, a black pickup truck with the distinctive red and yellow stripes from Trailbreaker's original toy. Ultimately, this toy would be released as ''Universe'' Ironhide instead. Years later, the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] would [[Repurposing|repurpose]] the toy as Trailbreaker, restoring the original intent.

The original Trailbreaker toy was also among a list of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]] intended for release as part of the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' found in Australian [[Toys"R"Us]] computers, but with the cancellation of the ''Commemorative Series'', these plans never came to fruition.

The next attempt was in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line, the toy that would eventually become [[Swindle (G1)#Alternators|Swindle]] and later [[Rollbar (G1)#Alternators|Rollbar]]. A [[retool]] of the [[Hound (G1)/toys#Alternators|Hound]] Jeep Wrangler toy, its head is a cross between the original Trailbreaker toy's helmet and the cartoon model's face, surprisingly similar to [[Dan Khanna]]'s rendition of the character in 3H's ''Universe'' comic. A black and white version of a proposed color guide for the unreleased Trailbreaker version of the sculpt was depicted in the Japanese ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' book.

Finally, the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' Autobot [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Toys|Overhaul]] was originally going to be called "Trailbreaker", and the head sculpt was to have more elements from the Generation 1 character's design. These plans were again scrapped, but the character's upgraded form, '''Leobreaker''', retains the "breaker" portion of the name, since "Leohaul" sounds really silly. (The name "Overcast" was temporarily considered, but quickly dropped again.)

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Nemesis Prime (G1)

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Repersonne: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy */

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{{disambig3.5|the evil clones of Optimus Prime|the corrupted Dead Universe version of Nova Prime from the [[2005 IDW continuity]]|Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime}}
:''Nemesis Prime is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:All Spark chpt 06 black optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I could feel all my bad parts being drawn away into this thing. All my nasty habits, my filthy desires... they were now the stuff of this Anti-Me."]]

'''Nemesis Prime''' is the dark mirror of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], striking terror into his victims' hearts while wearing the face of their hero. He is imbued with many of the [[Autobot]] leader's abilities, but lacks all moral restraint. His nature varies between universes: sometimes he is a [[Cloning|clone]] built by Decepticons or [[Doctor Arkeville|human mad scientists]], in others he's a twisted future incarnation of [[Nova Prime]] or even Optimus Prime himself, corrupted by sources of evil like [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] or the [[Dead Universe]]. Regardless, there is one thing that never changes: Nemesis brings dread and destruction wherever he goes. His only friends are the [[Battle Master]]s [[Giza (POTP)|Giza]] and [[Fangtron]].

He also hates [[Christmas]].

{{bigquote|A warrior finds honor only in the total destruction of his enemies.|Nemesis Prime's [[bio]] quote.}}

==Fiction==
===''Alternators'' toy bio===
[[File:AltNemesisPrimeArt.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Serpentor|THIS, I COMMAND]]!]]

[[Doctor Arkeville]] spent years personally constructing Nemesis Prime piece by stolen piece, hiding his handiwork from both [[Concurrence]] agents and the Decepticons. Designed to be the ultimate military commander, he had arguably the mightiest [[Binaltech (technology)|Binaltech]] Transformer body ever constructed, but it remained without a life-force. Dr. Arkeville planned to acquire one by tapping into an amazingly powerful extra-spatial source that the Autobot Translink Project had uncovered.<ref>[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=6142 Nemesis Prime's ''Alternators'' bio.] This was not on the toy's packaging, but rather distributed online to Transformers news sites to promote the figure's availability at San Diego Comic-Con. It was later confirmed to be the work of [[Hasbro]] copywriter Forest Lee.{{fact}}</ref>

===''Story of Binaltech''===
Dr. Arkeville, seeking to create an evil leader greater than [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], used a subspace impulse cloner to duplicate Optimus Prime (with a snazzy black-and-teal paint job). To this end, Arkeville twisted Prime's imported essence to evil with a rewriting program, but the clone still lacked life. He experimented with a subspace linkup to channel a life force, but the operation was interrupted: A time warp suddenly appeared and produced a [[Spark|mysterious orb]] which touched the clone body, causing the clone to both activate and vanish.

Meanwhile, on [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]], the Autobots were enacting [[Operation: Distant Thunder]] to undo the changes that [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] had wrought upon the timeline. The Autobots had just sent a drone into the past with the intent of restoring the correct timeline, expecting reality to change around them, returning to its proper state. Instead, the successful restoration of the correct flow of history caused their alternate timeline to become undone, as all of their reality was torn apart by warp holes. At that moment, Arkeville's clone appeared before them, extending his hands as an orb of light engulfed first the island, then the entire world. The warp holes were extinguished, and the clone announced that it had used the power of the spark that now inhabited it to preserve the "Binal-Time" that the Autobots inhabited. The Autobots continued questioning this "Black Optimus", who explained that he was a spark who had been sent back in time from the distant future, referring to himself only as "the [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Protector]]". His mission was to preserve the Binaltechs, as their existence would, in the future, bring about the [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]], a "great existence" involving beings who would ensure prosperity and protection across the multiverse.

When these explanations were done, the clone's core AI suddenly asserted itself, and he began taunting the Autobots, even manifesting a Decepticon symbol on his body. Using what remained of the Protector's power, the clone rejected his foreign spark and formed a warp portal back to Arkeville's lab. Reduced to an automated state, the clone still was able to leap through the portal to its creator. There, the doctor initiated another subspace translink experiment, this one succeeding in connecting the clone to an ancient, evil, greedy life force. At last, Arkeville's creation became Nemesis Prime. {{storylink|Binal Time}}

What happened to Dr. Arkeville after that is unknown, but soon after activation, Nemesis Prime began to make his move. When Megatron's forces attacked the [[Earth Defense Command]] base on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Nemesis Prime appeared to block any further progress by the Decepticon leader, refusing to let him dominate Earth's solar system, which Nemesis Prime desired for himself. Megatron was disgusted that an Earth-born machine would wear the Decepticon [[insignia]], but just as they were about to battle, across the galaxy, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] accomplished his mission to activate the [[Quintesson]]-created [[Large switch|killswitch]], deactivating all non-Binaltech Transformers. Megatron was frozen, and Nemesis Prime calmly seized the opportunity to take power, ordering Shockwave to gather as many Decepticon bodies as possible. Seeing the logic in this order, Shockwave complied. Nemesis Prime sat on Megatron's throne and plotted future moves. {{storylink|Kill Switch}}

Seeking to make himself a true match for Optimus Prime, Nemesis Prime schemed to create an artificial [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] by using a device to wrench minds from their bodies and combine them in a crystalline storage unit. Attempting a test run in a human settlement in [[Australia]], Nemesis Prime was thwarted by a contingent of Autobots led by Optimus Prime and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. The two Primes went one-on-one during the ensuing battle, but when Optimus was sent tumbling into a riverbank, the Protector's spark flew to his aid and fused with him, lending Prime its power. Supercharged by the power of the Protector's spark, Optimus absorbed Nemesis Prime's next attack and redirected it upon his dark twin, who was engulfed and finally destroyed as his body exploded into shards. {{storylink|Unfinished Business, Part 4}}

===''Universe'' toy bio===
[[File:NemesisPrimebox.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|"They'll never guess I'm evil."]]
Nemesis Prime was the product of a mad plan by [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]], who put a lowly, unknown warrior through an excruciating rebuilding process, tortuously reforging him into the very image of Optimus Prime. Through forcible data uploads and brainwashing, the Decepticon was imbued with memories and skills culled from many sources, giving him much of Optimus Prime's knowledge and combat algorithms. This, however, cost him not just his sense of identity, but also any framework with which to process this knowledge. His creator having since perished, Nemesis Prime became a threat to all, skulking in the dark parts of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and targeting both Autobots and Decepticons in his murderous insanity.<ref>[http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=496&ST=SO&ID=22380&PG=1 ''Universe Classic Series'' Nemesis Prime's on-package bio]</ref>

===''Lil Formers''===
Upon learning about [[Optimus Prime (SG)|the negative-polarity version]] of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Nemesis Prime accused him of "biting his style." {{storylink|Lil Formers}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Revenge (All Spark)|Revenge}} {{storylink|The False Power}}}}

===''Masterpiece'' toy bios===
After spotting a fragment of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s body floating in space, the bodiless [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] swallowed it and used material from his head in combination with the fragment to create an evil clone of the Autobot leader. The new herald was sent to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where he joined the [[Decepticon]] ranks after killing many Autobots and acquired the "Nemesis Prime" moniker. When Unicron's head neared Cybertron, Nemesis Prime barged into [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s [[Energy Dock]] and slaughtered the Decepticons stationed there while absorbing the energy into his [[Dead Matrix]] to bring about Unicron's resurrection. The Autobots were alerted to the battle, and Nemesis Prime faced off against Optimus Prime himself. {{storylink|Story of Black Convoy}}

===Loyal Subjects figure bio===
Nemesis Prime took the form of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and went on a rampage bent on destroying whole worlds. It had no thoughts or allegiance to either Autobot or Decepticon and merely craved destruction. Its rampage threatened to upset the balance of power.

At one point shortly before [[Christmas]] it attacked [[Santa Claus]]'s village, utterly destroying it and incinerating the reindeer. It was challenged by {{w|The Elf on the Shelf|a teleporting elf}} who fought valiantly but was twisted into a scratch-back. Nemesis Prime was in the process of choking Saint Nick himself when it was transported away on December 14 by [[You|one who wished to wield his awesome power for their own]]...<ref>No seriously, this is the long bio of the Loyal Subjects 8" vinyl figure. [https://web.archive.org/web/20171115171953/https://theloyalsubjects.com/blog/nemsis-prime]</ref>

===Renegade Rhetoric===
The [[Optimus Prime (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Optimus Prime]] of [[Primax 085.0 Eta]] was abducted by [[Megatron (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Megatron]]'s [[Renegade Decepticon]]s to another reality and subjected to a stolen [[Brainwave Scanner]] stolen from Professor [[Peter Anthony Morris|Morris]]. The Decepticons used it to turn Optimus Prime into Nemesis Prime, who turned the defense systems of the [[Spychanger|Spy Changer]]s' base against them. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/12}} Subsequently, however, Nemesis Prime made a play for leadership of the Decepticons, gaining the loyalty of [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Crash Test (G2)|Crash Test]]. [[Wheeljack (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Wheeljack]] mused that turning Optimus evil may not have been the Decepticons' best idea. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/19}}

===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
An evil clone of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Nemesis Prime was fueled by the [[Dark Matrix of Leadership]], driven to annihilate all in his path. Nemesis Prime could further augment himself by bonding with [[Prime Master]]s. {{storylink|#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Evolution Nemesis Prime packaging bio}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor| [[Jake Foushee]] (English), [[Taitem Kusunoki]] (Japanese)|[[Reiner Schöne]] (German), [[Rody Benghezala]] (French), [[Víctor Hugo Aguilar]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Raja Sevak]] (Hindi), [[Guilherme Briggs]] (Portuguese)}}
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep6-Nemesis-Prime-sees-Allspark-spirits.jpg|thumb|left|300px|...and all I got was this lousy [[black repaint|edgelord color scheme]].]]
After a nearly endless war that resulted in the [[AllSpark]] parting from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for good, {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] killed [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], lamenting that they should have worked together. Afraid of the possibility of this occurring in the past, {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}} [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] resurrected and enslaved Optimus as Nemesis Prime. As the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s died out, Unicron and his minions were a constant threat to the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}} that emerged from the uninhabitable Cybertron. Both groups eventually time-traveled to the prehistoric [[Earth]], with the Predacons seeking to change the future. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}

While the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' was stranded in the [[Dead Universe]], a humbled [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] showed Optimus Prime a vision of a possible future where he died and fell down a dark path, becoming Nemesis Prime. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}} When the ''Ark'' crashed on prehistoric Earth, [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] led an attack on its crew, believing Prime to be Nemesis Prime. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} Prime recognized the fear in the Primal's eyes when he saw him as the same reason he called the Autobot leader "Nemesis". {{storylink|Kingdom episode 3}} While stranded on Earth, the Allspark, as a projection of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], recognized Optimus Prime as its "nemesis" and attacked him. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 4}} [[Megatron (BW)|Predacon Megatron]] would also recognize Prime as Nemesis Prime, believing he could be using Primal just as much as the original Megatron was using the Predacon leader. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}}

[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep6-Unicron-punishes-Galvatron-Nemesis.jpg|thumb|300px|Pretty much what happens when you don't live in a society.]]

Nemesis Prime eventually conspired with [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to rebel against their master and used the Dead Universe to travel through time, intending to coerce Megatron to use the Allspark and destroy Unicron at the cost of Cybertron. After the ''Ark'' returned to Cybertron, Optimus Prime's vision in the Dead Universe came true, and Nemesis Prime tracked down the AllSpark and battled both Optimus and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]. As he was joined by Galvatron and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], the former explained their plan and revealed that their existence was the result of Prime's removal of the Allspark and subsequent failure to return it.

But before Galvatron could make a move, a four-way alliance of Autobots, Decepticons, Maximals, and Predacons arrived, all standing in solidarity against the forces of Unicron. Galvatron mocked the prospect of Megatron being a part of the united factions until the latter actually turned on him thanks to Optimus and Starscream. Nemesis Prime initiated the battle by blasting Megatron and stood his ground against the factions. Just as Nemesis received orders to take the Allspark, the very relic soon deployed a defense of its own: the sparks of Transformers who died throughout the war. Nemesis Prime and Galvatron charged at the spirits only to be struck down by the spirit of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]].

Having survived the attack, Nemesis Prime and Galvatron were left stranded in space only to be found by Unicron once more. After scolding his minions and musing that their journey through the Dead Universe had given him "ideas", Unicron drew the two towards him to initiate the reformatting process as they screamed in agony. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
Closer than ever to reaching the [[AllSpark]], the Decepticons awakened after crash-landing on pre-[[Ice Age]] [[Earth]]. While battling the Autobots, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], their epic battle changing their combined destinies. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref name="kingdom">[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

Nemesis Prime was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Command Infantry General]], {{storylink|#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' toy packaging}} whose function was the dark future of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], and [[trans-scan]]ned into an Earth truck. His [[Dark Matrix of Leadership|Dark Matrix]] and dark [[ion blaster]] were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his maliciousness, brutality, desperation, and single-mindedness. Nemesis Prime's message from the future was that his existence will be threatened when Optimus Prime fights his dark future. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref name="kingdom" />

===''Legacy VS500 Collection Special Comic''===
Nemesis Prime was a spectator of the second week of the [[Speedia 500]] on [[Velocitron]]. {{storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 3}}

==Games==
===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[File:Bsbg-nemesis-prime.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb|Evil Clone in Mukky's colors.]]
Nemesis Prime participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
[[File:TFLegends-NemesisPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|left|No amount of trimming will ''ever'' make those smokestacks [[For safety reasons|safe]].]]
Nemesis Prime was constructed from scrap and stolen parts by [[Doctor Arkeville]] in an attempt to create a robot rivaling Optimus Prime. The uncontrolled fury of the creation resulted in it getting loose and going on a rampage that was only stopped by the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. Nemesis Prime was forced into a retreat. {{storylink|Nemesis Rising}}

A different, but identical looking, Nemesis Prime was the future version of [[Nova Prime]], who travelled back in time to attack the Autobots, including his own younger self. Along with [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]], and [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], Nemesis Prime was transported back to threaten Cybertron. His younger counterpart, Nova Prime, teamed up with [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] and [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] in an attempt to curb his threat, while [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] watched the battle from afar. Nemesis Prime ultimately succeeded in his task, overcoming both Nova Prime and (somehow) Galvatron, claiming the oncoming darkness for his own. {{storylink|Prime Evil}}
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===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Red (AB)#As Nemesis Prime}}
Nemesis Prime appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by Red. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsNemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|With this cannon on my roof, they'll never know I'm not a real truck!]]
Nemesis Prime participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character who could be recruited by collecting 35 units of Cybermetal and 16 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{Note|A Nemesis Prime costume for Optimus Prime appears as downloadable content.}}

[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] could don Nemesis Prime's colors during the Autobots' battle to stop the Decepticons from cyberforming Earth. When wearing the paintjob, he would comment that it "felt odd" and that it made him a real "robot in disguise". {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}

===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file: TransformersEarthWarsNemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|JACK IS BACK IN BLACK!!!!]]

The result of forbidden [[Cloning|cyber-cloning]] experiments, Nemesis Prime is the anti-thesis to Optimus Prime, his polar opposite. Everything Optimus stands for, Nemesis exists to tear down/take apart.

Though programmed with some of Optimus' memories and skills, Nemesis lacked the experience necessary to process the data, and - bereft of guidance - became dark and twisted. Now Nemesis skulks in the shadows of Cybertron, sowing chaos in his wake. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Nemesis Prime bio}}

When Nemesis first arrived on earth, he promptly proclaimed who he was to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. He then tracked down Optimus Prime's location with the help of [[Luca]], and went to destroy the Autobot outpost, only to be thwarted by Hot Rod. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Light Our Darkest Hour event}}

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest star rating''': 2 star
*'''Weapons''' Nemesis Prime has an Ion blaster the same make as Optimus Prime, and a Flame thrower. He uses the Ion cannon to blast the target a few times, then gets closer and burns it with his flame thrower.
*'''Ability: Power of the Darkness''': Make a friendly bot invulnerable to damage, knockback, and stun effects for 6 seconds! Upgrading this ability will increase duration
**'''Cost''': 6 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:nemesis-prime Nemesis Prime at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:FTFNemesis Prime.JPG|thumb|350px|Not even Kabam is above redecos.]]

Nemesis Prime was a clone of Optimus Prime created using a [[subspace impulse cloner]]. Although he wore the Decepticon mark, his true allegiances were unclear. {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Nemesis Prime was constructed on [[Lucifer]]. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}
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===''Transformers: Galactic Trials''===
{{voiceactor|[[Jordan Reynolds]]}}
Aligned with neither faction, Nemesis Prime stole the [[Artifacts of the Primes]] in order to become more powerful. However during his escape from Cybertron with the artifacts his ship was shot down by the planet's defenses, causing the artifacts to be scattered across space. Damaged from the failed heist, Nemesis went into hiding in order to repair himself. His actions lead to the Autobots and Decepticons competing in race like battles known as the Galactic Trials in order to locate the artifacts. Eventually the Autobots were successfully able to retrieve all of them before Nemesis Prime could finish repairing himself. Though victorious, the threat of Nemesis' return was far from over. {{storylink|Transformers: Galactic Trials}}

==Toys==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
[[File:RID-toy ScourgeSpyChanger.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"I'm gonna put some dirt in your eye."]]
*'''X-Brawn / Scourge''' (Basic, 2002)
{{note|The [[Spychanger]] version of [[Scourge (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Nemesis Prime in [[Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric]].}}

: Released in the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Basic figures, Scourge is a simplified [[Spychanger]]-styled version of his larger toy. Aside from being the only all-new tooling toy of the character, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly. He was only available in a 2-pack with a similarly-styled version of [[X-Brawn#Spychanger|X-Brawn]].

: As with most of the new ''Robots in Disguise'' releases, the X-Brawn / Scourge pack was available in Japan as a "USA Edition" mass-released toy.

: This mold was later redecoed ''both'' as Generation 1 "Spy Changer" [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' toyline, and as "Movie" [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|Optimus Prime]] for a Japanese pack-in DVD exclusive.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/ScourgeGobot/scourge.htm More information on Spychanger Scourge at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators''===
[[File:AltNemesisPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|In Australia, I'm a shelfwarmer.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Dodge Ram SRT-10 Nemesis Prime''' (Alternator, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''24'''
:*''Accessories'': Engine/blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Nemesis Prime is a [[Black redeco|black]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]/[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Optimus Prime]] with red translucent windows and blue paint detail. Like Optimus, he transforms into a Dodge Ram SRT-10 at 1:24 scale, with opening doors, hood, and tailgate, plus an open passenger compartment. His engine transforms into a handgun.

: He was initially sold [[exclusive]]ly at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2006 and for a limited time at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], selling out roughly an hour after its 2pm sales debut. Prior to that, he was released in large quantities at regular retail in various Asian countries, becoming a [[shelfwarmer]] there, ironically.

: Later, he was offered in Australia through online stores. A few weeks later he showed up in massive numbers in the Australian retail store Toyworld for half the price.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/NemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''
{{AlternatorsOptimusPrimeMold}}
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===''Binaltech Asterisk''===
*'''Black Convoy meets Melissa''' (2006?)
**''ID number:'' '''BTA-04'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/blaster

:A planned release of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators|Optimus Prime]] in Japanese markets, ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' Black Convoy was solicited to retailers in 2005, in a set with [[Marissa Faireborn|Melissa Faireborn]]. However, those solicitations were withdrawn and the toy quietly cancelled by the end of the year, with the mold and Melissa instead being released as ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Convoy]] × [[Marissa Faireborn#Kiss Players 2|Melissa]] in [[2006]].

:Black Convoy was solicited at the same time as ''Binaltech'' [[Ginrai (human)#Binaltech |BT-17 Ginrai]], which was also cancelled and would have used the same mold.
{{AlternatorsOptimusPrimeMold}}
{{canceledtoy}}

===''Binaltech''===
[[File:BTBlackConvoy toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I am the evil clone of an evil clone! How do you beat this?]]
*'''Black Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''BT-17'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/blaster

: Black Convoy is the first ''Binaltech'' release since [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] in early 2006, and was available exclusively in Japan at the winter Wonder Festival in 2007. His plastic colors are different from Nemesis Prime's, with grey plastic replacing the black on his shins, waist, shoulders and forearms. In addition, Nemesis Prime's windows are tinted red, but Black Convoy's windows are completely clear. His paint deco is based upon ''Kiss Players'' Convoy's, arranged in the same patterns but using teal, and he has vacuum-metallized wheels and front grill. The paint deco on his head is meant to evoke that of Car Robots [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]]. Perhaps the most important differences are that he has die-cast metal parts, and most of his truck body panels are coated in gloss black paint.

: Perhaps due to cost-cutting, this toy was released in the large bubble-on-a-tray packaging also used in the ''Alternators'' line. However, he came with no character or packaging art.

: This figure was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] into a new body for [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] in the ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' fiction.
::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#17|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Black Convoy's bio and tech specs]]
{{AlternatorsOptimusPrimeMold}}
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Nemesisprimesdcc08.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Straxus died before he could finish my trailer.]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2008)
**''Series:'' Classic Series
**''Accessories:'' 2 smokestacks/"Stellar Converter Cannon", wind vane/"Disruptor Cannon"
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Nemesis Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large aero fairing on his roof. Premiering as a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2008 [[exclusive]], it later saw wider release via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as part of the Classics Series of the 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toyline. The figure largely follows the same paint application map as the original figure, with some minor omissions as well as new paint applications. As well, it features metallic purple and silver [[tampograph]]s of the Decepticon symbol on its forearm and shoulder, as well as red paint blocking the [[light-piping]] feature in the figure's head.

:In robot mode, his aero fairing transforms into a large "Disruptor Cannon", and his smokestacks transform into a smaller "Stellar Converter Cannon". Additionally, both can combine together to form a back-mounted shoulder weapon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCNemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Nemesis Prime at tfu.info.]''
{{ClassicsOptimusPrimeMold}}
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots S1 BP005 Nemesis Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|For the last time, I am NOT Primal!]]
*'''Nemesis Prime / Megatron / Acid Storm''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP005'''
***''Fist strength'': '''855'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''555'''
***''Sword strength'': '''215'''

: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]], Nemesis Prime is a teeny little long-nosed semi truck with "trailer", with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. Despite being a Decepticon, he still has Optimus Prime's [[Autobot]] hood ornament. He was only available in a three-pack with a black version of [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSNemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP10 Black Convoy Official.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Do you know what 'nemesis' means...?]]
*'''Black Convoy''' ([[March 30]], [[2013]] / [[December 28]], [[2017]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10B'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser blaster, battle axe, [[Dead Matrix#Masterpiece|Dead Matrix]]

: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-10B Black Convoy is a black redeco and minor [[retool]] of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]], in the typical black/grey/teal color scheme with red windows, and with a tampoed Decepticon [[insignia]] shoulder panel instead of the molded [[Autobot]] one, but lacking the [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|trailer]], [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]], and the [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figure]].

:He transforms into a Freightliner FL86, and comes with a hand-held laser blaster which can collapse and store inside a compartment on his back in either mode, as well as a battle axe that slips over Black Convoy's right hand. His chest opens up to reveal the removable Dead Matrix, which is made of [[die-cast]] metal, and can be held by one of Black Convoy's hands.

:When purchased from sellers supplied by Hasbro Asia, Black Convoy came with a [[collector coin]], in a unique black metallic finish. The coin is mounted on a card resembling a dark-tinted Matrix which slides open laterally, like the Matrix itself, to reveal the coin inside.

:TakaraTomy reissued this figure in December 2017.
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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-49-Black-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If you want the shots, I'll take the staff job. Double the money."]]
*'''Black Convoy''' ([[July 25]], [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-49'''
**''Hasbro release name:'' '''Black Convoy (Nemesis Prime)'''
**''Accessories:'' Alternate head, Ion Blaster, Beam effect part, Dark Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe
: MP-49 Black Convoy is a [[Black repaint|black redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44 Convoy]], cast in the typical black/grey/teal color scheme with red windows, plus some more toy-based paint apps absent on Convoy. He omits many of the original figure's accessories (as well as the soundbox gimmick), keeping only the alternate character model head, Dark Matrix and Ion Blaster alongside the Energon axe and blast effects (which are now molded in clear teal plastic). The knee joints are different compared to the original release, modified in order to move smoothly, preventing the original knee breaking issue. Since this release has no voice chip, there’s a new piece with no holes in the backpack and the sound button parts have also been removed. This Black Convoy is the first ''Masterpiece'' figure of the character with its own ID number rather than that of the mold's original release with "B" appended.
{{MP44Mold}}
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy NemesisPrimeKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Imagine being able to turn into this]].]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 52'''
**''Accessories'': Stand brick, Optimus rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:As part of the third wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Nemesis Prime is a Kreon that can be rebuilt into a cabover-style semi truck. He unsurprisingly reuses all of [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'s parts, including his helmet, gun, and smokestacks, but comes with extra parts to turn him into a truck.

: This Micro-Changer assortment was the last one to appear at [[Target]], with later waves showing up only at [[Toys"R"Us]] or drug/discount stores.

: Nemesis can't seem to catch a break in the [[stock photography]] department. His promotional online shots show him with his headpiece turned around inside his helmet, showing only flat gray plastic instead of red eyes. Meanwhile, his truck-mode picture on the front page of his [[instructions]] is lacking the red windscreen [[paint operation]]s. In both photo sets, his helmet is missing all of its silver paint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-ONemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2017]])
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, Optimus rifle

:In 2017, the Collection 3 Micro-Changers were re-released in a whole new production run, first appearing at [[Walgreens]] stores in the US. These releases use the almost-entirely-[[retool]]ed 2015 Kreon (making most parts incompatible with older Kreons), with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. Nemesis Prime's [[tampograph]]s are slightly altered, changing the flat light gray to metallic silver... and losing all of the silver on his helmet, ''and'' the cab-brick's windows.

: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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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Thrilling-30-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"... a righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent...]]
*'''Nemesis Prime & Spinister''' (Legends Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / 018'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors
:A redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#GenerationsLegends|''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class Optimus Prime]], ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Nemesis Prime is about the size of a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. He transforms from a generic cab-over truck into a robot based on Optimus Prime's appearance in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[The Transformers (IDW)|2009-2011 ongoing series]], and features [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands and roof. He features teal paint on his hands, feet, knees, forehead, and even his mouthplate.

: He comes with [[Spinister (G1)#Generations|Spinister]], who can transform into a helicopter, a robot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a weapon with a 5mm handle.

:Hasbro's original [[Stock photography|stock photo]] for the figure depicting a hand-painted prototype shows Nemesis with Optimus Prime's ion cannon, which the final toy does not include. That weapon is instead included with the [[wave]]-mate [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Suppressor|Cliffjumper]]/[[Suppressor (Generations)|Suppressor]] two-pack. The version of the photo featured on the back of the toy's packaging is massively edited (in addition to being shown as mirrored), with the weapon edited out and the rotor piece moved from Spinister's back to the hand that originally held the weapon. The stock photos also show a Decepticon insignia tampographed on his vehicle mode, which the final product didn't have.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenNemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on ''Generations'' Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''
{{GenerationsLegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}
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===Black Convoy Pen===
[[File:BlackConvoyPen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Personified in this case by a horrible 'bot...]]
*'''Transformers Black Convoy Pen''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, cap

: A redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Optimus Prime Pen|Optimus Prime Pen]] produced by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary of ''Transformers'', Black Convoy Pen is a well-articulated little robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap.

: This mold was also used to make [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Ultra Magnus Pen|Ultra Magnus Pen]].
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===''Bearbrick''===
[[File:Bearbrick NemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"...me."]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (June [[2015]])

:A redeco of the [[Bearbrick]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]] figure, Nemesis Prime transforms into a cuddly Bearbrick bear and back. He has no accessories, but holes in his robot mode hands can accommodate other toys' weapons. This figure is an exclusive release shared by the online retailer [http://www.hmv.co.jp/ hmv.co.jp] and Lawson convenience stores in Japan.

: This mold was also used to make Bearbrick ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]] and retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]], and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers BlackConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"So what if I don't come with an evil Spike-clone guy or a slaghead Roller! You'll still buy me anyway because I have a trailer!"]]
*'''Black Convoy''' ([[November 14]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-33'''

:A redeco of ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Convoy]], Black Convoy transforms from a [[super deformed]] truck with integrated trailer to a cute little robot. On the package card, his English name is given as "Black Optimus Prime," but with a Decepticon logo, similar to ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|Black Optimus Prime]].

:This mold was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ultra Magnus]].

:Although usually sold in Japanese markets, some department stores in Asia had sold the figure as well.
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes NemesisPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|*''laughs''* "This is something else."]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Alt-Modes, [[2016]])
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1, 2'''

:A redeco and minor (yet still fairly substantial) retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Alt-Modes|Optimus Prime]] from the ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' portion of ''Generations'', Nemesis Prime is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a truck when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in two of the cases from the first collection.

:This mold was retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Ultra Magnus]].
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:POTP-Leader-Evolved-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.5|''Dashing through the snow'' ''In a one-box open sleigh'' ''O'er the shelves we go'' ''Not selling all the way!'']]
*'''Evolution Nemesis Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''PP-42'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[December 29]], 2018'''
**''Accesories'': trailer/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), [[Dark Matrix of Leadership#Toys|Dark Matrix of Leadership]] frame, Matrix core, two forearm blasters, [[Dark Saber#Toys|Dark Saber]], [[Giza (POTP)#Toys|Decepticon Giza]]
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Evolution Nemesis Prime" is an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]-exclusive retool of ''Power of the Primes'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Power of the Primes|Optimus Prime]] with two new heads—the evolution one based on ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Toxitron (G1)#Generations|Toxitron]]'s (originally intended to be a "Nemesis Prime")—as well as new weapons. He transforms from a truck with a trailer into a robot and back. The individual truck transforms into '''Nemesis Pax''' and is able to form the core of Nemesis Prime's robot mode, while the trailer forms Nemesis Prime's entire body. His [[ion blaster]] can be split into two weapons, or plug into Nemesis Pax's hand as shown in stock photography to serve as a shoulder-mounted cannon. He includes the Dark Matrix of Leadership, which can store in his chest in the 'Evolved' form. The center of his Matrix can be replaced with any [[Prime Master]].

:He includes a pair of blasters that can be mounted on his forearms ([[Homage|homaging]] ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Toys|Nemesis Prime]]) or on his trailer (in the fashion of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#PMOP|Powermaster Optimus Prime]]) by flipping out a panel on each side of the trailer. He also comes with the Dark Saber and Giza, a robotic bird who transforms into a sword (in reference to the [[Giza (Prime)|Arms Micron partner]] of [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|''Prime'' Nemesis Prime]]).

:Unlike other ''Power of the Primes'' figures, Nemesis Prime does not include a collector card featuring a [[Prime Master/Combinations|Prime Master power description]].

:Like his moldmate Optimus, Nemesis Prime is prone to having a small number of [[quality control]] issues. Depending on the individual copy, Nemesis Prime may have two left/right arms and/or legs/feet on the evolution armor, an unpainted face in Nemesis Pax mode, a missing Nemesis Pax head, or missing stickers on the trailer. It is also known for many copies to have weak or floppy ankles in combined robot mode, making standing difficult even on a properly assembled specimen.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as one of the [[Three Musketeers]] in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Voyager-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You remember [[Alpha Trion]]? The bot you murdered in cold blood?" "What does it matter to you anyway?" "'''EVERYTHING!!!'''"]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' ([[March 28]], [[2020]])
**''Accessories:'' Ancient Sword, "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster"

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Nemesis Prime is (inevitably) a [[black repaint]] of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Voyager Class Optimus Prime mold]], transforming from robot to short-smokestacked Cybertronian armored truck and back. He also comes with the [[Ion blaster]] (the only weapon for this release) compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], and the "Ancient Sword", redecoed from the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Alpha Trion/toys#Titans Return|Alpha Trion]] figure. Unlike most of the ''Siege'' brethren, Nemesis Prime is practically spotless, but retains multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:In vehicle mode, opening the figure's windows shows the [[Dark Matrix of Leadership|Dark Matrix]] molded into the plastic behind the windows (of course, it was the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Matrix of Leadership]] on the original Optimus Prime toy). Due to the transformation, the Matrix doesn't end up in the chest in robot mode. Whether through coincidence or design, it's possible to fit a ''Power of the Primes'' Matrix core (and by extension, a [[Prime Master]] or [[Titan Master]]) in his chest.

:The Ancient Sword can also be mounted onto one of the peg holes on Nemesis' back. Depending on the individual copy, the painted socket may or may not cause stress marks.

:Nemesis Prime was released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive in Japan. He was also sold online through [[EB Games]] and [[Zing]] in Australia.

:Peculiarly, his packaging labels him as an Autobot and he reuses an unaltered version of Optimus Prime's artwork. In addition, the figure comes with ''Siege'' Optimus Prime's instructions, which predictably, reference the W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield included with that figure, and does not mention this figure's Ancient Sword.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as one of the [[Three Musketeers]] in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFC-Netflix-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''All I Want For Christmas Is For Everyone Who Recorded A Cover Of All I Want For Christmas Is You To Be Kicked In The Robonads For An Hour.'']]
*'''Spoiler Pack''' (Leader Unboxing, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-16'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories:'' [[Dark Saber#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Dark Saber]], "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster", two forearm blasters, shield/ramp, artillery robot, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Combat Deck]], [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]], [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]] [[Battle Master]], [[Fire Blast effect]], 3 [[energon cube#War for Cybertron Trilogy|energon cubes]], [[Play-Doh|compound]]
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

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

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

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

:Like the same line's [[Soundwave_(G1)/toys#2020Netflix|Soundwave]] and [[Megatron_(G1)/Generations_toys#War_for_Cybertron_Trilogy|Megatron]], this Nemesis is prone to [[photodegradation]]. Over time, his unpaintable POM joints become yellowed.

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

:This set is a shared exclusive between online retailers and [[Walmart]] in Canada and the USA. In New Zealand, the set was sold exclusively at Toy World and Mighty Ape. Like the previous Spoiler Pack, the TakaraTomy release is packaged in a standard windowed box.

:Within the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'']] animated series, this figure [[repurposing|represents]] an Optimus Prime fallen to darkness, not an evil clone.
{{WFCSiegeOptimusPrimeMold}}
{{WFCEarthriseOptimusPrimeMold}}
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Nemesmall Prime.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime''' (Core Class, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-37'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[September 30]], 2023
:*''Accessories'': Energon Axe
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] and [[Evan Brooks]]<ref>[[January 31]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l33J9hIaQm8 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Delaney Norris]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Ben MacCrae]].</ref> (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released as part of the fifth wave of the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]'' Core Class toys, Nemesis Prime is a [[black redeco]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Core Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Optimus Prime]]. His transformation shares engineering with the [[#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure]], but with sculpted detailing directly based on the ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime mold, down to details like the ''vestigial knee flaps'' from the ''Siege'' mold. Rather than the Ion Blaster, Nemesis Prime comes with an Energon Axe (previously depicted on Prime's instructions) that can mount onto one of his forearms if his hands are folded away.

: Oddly enough, Nemesis Prime's package art features a trailer, which the toy does not include. This is because the art is recolored from ''Kingdom'' WFC-K11 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#K11|Optimus Prime]]'s packaging. He's also towing said trailer backward.

: As a redeco of the Core Class mold, Nemesis Prime can hitch the trailer (with the trailer hitch/shield panel on) from the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Optimus Prime & Bumblebee 2-pack.
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===''Swapticons''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Clench / Nemesis Prime''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Swapticons number'': '''1'''
:''[[Swapticons]]'' Nemesis Prime is a recolor of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Optimus Prime]] and transforms into the front half of a truck. Using a coupling mechanism with the head, he can be combined with the packed in [[Clench (G1)#Swapticons|Clench]], though it's compatible with every other figure in the line for a multitude of combinations. His smokestacks/arms are on a pivot, allowing them to be raised and lowered while his head can swivel. His face is a sticker that wraps all the way around his head.
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===''Hot Wheels''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1| '''Nemesis Prime''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[September 16]], 2025
:*''Accessories'': Ion blaster, left & right fists
{{toydesigner|Manson Cheung, Dwayne Vance and Matt Gabe (Mattel)}}

:The second ''Transformers'' release produced under the "Mattel Creations" line, Nemesis Prime is a repaint of the previous [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Hot Wheels|Optimus Prime]] figure and retains all of the functionality of that toy. Nemesis is priced slightly lower, attributed to the use of standard paint as opposed to the glossy "Spectraflame" paint used on Optimus.

:The order page for the figure went live on September 16, 2025, and it sold out in less than 20 minutes.

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===''Missing Link''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime''' ([[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''C-01N'''
:*Accessories: "[[Fusion Cannon]]" rifle, [[Executioner Axe]], "[[Heart of Cybertron]]" matrix, "[[Trailer|Wheelhouse]]" trailer/"[[Proton Scourger]]" anti-aircraft gun, [[Giza (POTP)#Missing Link|Giza]], 4 Missiles, Fuel Pump, Nozzle and Hose

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==Merchandise==
===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium Series Nemesis Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.11]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (3" Robot Masters)
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, display stand

:Had it been released, this toy would have been a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titanium Series|''War Within'' Optimus Prime]]. His unpublished bio described a character much like the ''Universe'' version mentioned above, but without reference to Straxus or any type of origin story. As a redeco of a ''War Within'' toy, this Nemesis would presumably—but not necessarily—have been part of the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|comics continuity]].

:When on display at [[BotCon 2006]], Nemesis was stood on a Decepticon display stand, but his stock photo in the late-wave ''Titanium Series'' [[Pack-in material|pack-in leaflet]] made use of an Autobot stand. Weird.

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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
[[File:Loyalsubjects-nemesisprime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"You killed Santa"! "No, ''I'' am Santa"!]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (8" Figure, 2013)
: A [[redeco]] of the 8" [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Loyal Subjects|Optimus Prime]] vinyl figure, Nemesis Prime features shoulder and neck articulation and comes with a large gun. The figure was limited to a series of 500.

: This mold was also used for the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#The Loyal Subjects|8" Optimus Prime, "Dead Prime", and DIY Optimus Prime]] figures.

::*''[https://www.theloyalsubjects.com/blog/nemsis-prime Nemesis Prime figure announcement (with bio) from the ''Loyal Subjects'' blog]''
::*[https://www.theloyalsubjects.com/store/nemesis-prime Nemesis Prime's other bio from the Loyal Subjects' web-store.]
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===''D-Style''===
[[File:D-Style-NemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Next time, I'll see if [[Deep Cover]] has a jet pack I can borrow, instead.]]
*'''Black Convoy''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' 46
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, two pointing hands, laser blaster, battle axe, Dead Matrix, "Trailer" vehicle mode, jet pack

:''[[D-Style]]'' Black Convoy is a redeco of ''D-Style'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#D-Style|Convoy]], a super deformed model kit produced by [[Kotobukiya]]. He comes with redecoes of Convoy's accessories—assorted hands, a blaster, an axe, a [[Dead Matrix]] that stores in his chest, a tiny representation of his truck mode which can carry his blaster—plus a new one: [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]'s jet pack, which can be plugged into Convoy's back to replicate his use of it in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]". Moving Black Convoy's antennae causes his mouthplate to move up and down.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn002-blackconvoy.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Black Convoy''' (2014)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN02'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Removable Armor, Megatron gun, alternate hands.

:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this [[super deformed]] G1 Black Convoy is, naturally, a redeco of their [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|previous Optimus Prime figure]] in traditional Black Convoy/Nemesis Prime colors.

:He stands 6" tall and is articulated, featuring a metallic color scheme, removable armor and replacement hands. He also features LED light up eyes, lights, weapons and [[Dead Matrix]].

:This figure was also redecoed into Mecha Nations [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|Ultra Magnus]].
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===Bitfig===
[[File:Bitfig-Black-Convoy.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Black Convoy''' (06-2017)
:Part of the second wave of Transformers Bitfig capsule toys by [[TakaraTomy A.R.T.S.]], Black Convoy is a redeco of Convoy whose design is inspired by his appearance in the G1 cartoon. Black Convoy is articulated at the neck and shoulders. Bitfig toys were packaged in capsules color coded to the toy they contained.
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===Prime 1 Studio===
====''Premium Masterline''====
[[File:Prime 1 Studio Premium Masterline Nemesis Prime.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (2017)
**''ID Number'': '''PMTF-03'''
**''Accessories'': Base, Fusion axe

:[[Prime 1 Studio]] ''Premium Masterline'' Nemesis Prime is a black redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Prime 1 Studio|Optimus Prime]] statue from the same series. He comes with a Fusion axe that can replace his Ion Blaster-holding hand and features LED lights on his eyes.

:This release was limited to 250 pieces. The statue was also redecoed as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Prime 1 Studio|Ultra Magnus]].
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====''Cutie1''====
*'''Nemesis Prime & TR Silver Megatron Set''' (2-pack, 2023)
**''Accessories'': Stand

:A striking departure from previous Prime 1 Studio offerings, ''Cutie1'' Nemesis Prime is a lovable yet scary looking soft vinyl figure stylized as a button-eyed doll with chibi proportions. Unsurprisingly, he's a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Cutie1|Optimus Prime]] and comes in a set with [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Cutie1Set|TR Silver Megatron]].

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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1NemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Nemesis Prime, Dark Clone''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T28/T40'''
**''Stars: ''12
:'''Nemesis Prime, Dark Clone''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.

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[[File:EENemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Nemesis Prime, Dark Clone''' (2019)
**'''Wave 1: Energon Edition'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T04/T06'''
**''Stars: ''12
:Released as part of the TCG's Wave 1: Energon Edition, this card is a reprint of Wave 1's '''Nemesis Prime, Dark Clone'''. Printed on semi-transparent plastic instead of a normal Character Card, this version features new art based on the [[Power of the Primes]] Nemesis Prime toy by [[Ken Christiansen]].
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===Flame Toys===
[[File:Flame-Toys-Model-Kit-Nemesis-Prime-Attack-Mode.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Nemesis Prime (Attack Mode)''' ([[October 4]], 2018)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, axe, 4 hands

:Debuted as an exclusive item for [[New York Comic Con|NYCC]] 2018, "Nemesis Prime (Attack Mode)" is an articulated, non-transforming, Voyager Class-sized {{w|Gunpla}}-style model kit redecoed from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Furai Model|Optimus Prime (Attack Mode) model kit]] mold. Using parts made of hard ABS plastic and some polycaps, Optimus Prime (Attack Mode) is an original design created by Flame Toys in collaboration with [[Akira Amemiya]] of [[Studio Trigger]].

:For straight-assembly builders, Nemesis Prime features a sheet of foil stickers for detail (notably the shoulder insignias), though the kit can be panel-lined and touched-up with several panel-lining and paint markers (water/acrylic-based markers are recommended, as alcohol-based markers like ''Gundam Markers'' can potentially damage the ABS plastic). If one desires; the kit's pieces, aside from the translucent parts, can be fully coated with spray paints to recreate the finished sample seen in the stock photos.

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[[File:Flame-Toys-Model-Kit-Nemesis-Prime-IDW.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Nemesis Prime (IDW ver.)''' ([[July 18]], 2019)
**''Number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, 4 hands

:Debuted at [[San Diego Comic-Con|SDCC]] 2019, and then sold as a Barnes & Noble exclusive, the second Nemesis Prime model kit is a redeco of the second [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Furai03|Optimus Prime]] model kit, patterned on [[Don Figueroa]]'s [[:File:Ongoing Issue 1-Optimus Surrenders.jpg|2009 comic design]] for Optimus in [[The Transformers (IDW)|''The Transformers'' vol. 1]]. As with the Attack Mode kit, the finished IDW-style kit is Voyager-sized.

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*'''Nemesis Prime G1mode''' ([[July]], 2021)
**''Number:'' '''24'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, 10 hands, axe
The third Nemesis Prime model kit is a redeco of the third [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Furai12|Optimus Prime]] model kit, based on his appearance in the G1 cartoon.

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===''Mighty Muggs''===
[[File:MightyMuggs 2018 Nemesis.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' ([[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''05'''

:Nemesis was released in the second wave of the 2018 [[Mighty Muggs]] relaunch, redecoed from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#2018mightymugg|Optimus Prime]]. As with his heroic counterpart, his helmet can be bopped to alter his mood. He features three different faces: [[Mouthplate|classic]], distressingly happy, and moderately smug. For some reason, his eyes are blue, rather than their usual red.
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===''Pop!''===
[[File:Funko Pop Nemesis Prime G1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (2021)
**''ID number:'' '''36'''

:A redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Pop!|Optimus Prime]] released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment and exclusive to Funko Shop, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Nemesis Prime is a super deformed vinyl figure based on Optimus' original Generation 1 toy.

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*'''Nemesis Prime''' ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital ''Pop!'']], 2022)
**''Rarity:''
***''Monochrome:'' '''Common'''
***''Static:'' '''Common'''
***''Glowing:'' '''Uncommon'''
***''Chrome:'' '''Uncommon'''
***''Original:'' '''Rare'''
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Nemesis Prime in the Funko style.
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[[File:Funko-Pop-Pin-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (''Pop!'' Pin, 2022)
**''ID number:'' '''18'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
:A metallic enamel pin based on Nemesis Prime's vinyl figure measuring 4-inches tall, approximately the same as a regular vinyl.

:Nemesis was released as a limited edition chase variant of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Pop! Pin|Optimus Prime]] pin.
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===Threezero===
====DLX====
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (2021)
**''Accessories:'' TBA
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====MDLX====
[[File:Threezero-MDLX-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (2022)
**''Known designers:'' Kelvin Sau
**''Accessories:'' one ion blaster, one energon axe, Dark Matrix, five pairs of hands (relaxed, closed, rifle- axe- and Matrix-holding)
:A redeco of [[Threezero]]'s [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#MDLX|MDLX Optimus Prime]], Nemesis Prime is an original design taking inspiration from the original cartoon but with the aesthetics in the vein of the live-action movies. Nemesis Prime is a smaller scaled non-transforming action figure in the vein of contemporary collector-oriented lines like Figma and S.H. Figuarts. Like those lines, the figure is extremely well-articulated and detailed, features interchangeable hands and accessories, namely his ion blaster, energon axe and Dark Matrix. He comes with a suite of hands in pairs: closed fists, splayed-out relaxed hands, and three different pairs meant to specifically hold each one of the aforementioned accessories. His window chest is magnetically attached and as such can be removed to store the Matrix when not in use. His instructions erroneously call the Dark Matrix the [[Creation Matrix]] in one of its two callouts.

:Like [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Threezero|Cliffjumper]] before him, Nemesis was released in the United States as a ''PX Previews'' exclusive.

:He was also redecoed into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Threezero|Ultra Magnus]]. Nemesis is also compatible with [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#MDLX|Starscream]]'s wing assembly and head sculpt, which can be plugged into his back and swapped with, respectively.

::*''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/transformers-mdlx-nemesis-prime/ More information on MDLX Nemesis Prime at Threezero]

===Nendoroid===
[[File:Nendoroid G1 Nemesis Prime.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Baby. Baby boy. Evil.]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' ([[2022]])
**''Nendoroid ID Number'': '''1814'''
**''Accessories'': Ion blaster, Energon-axe, pointing hand

:[[Nendoroid]] Nemesis Prime is a [[super deformed]], non-converting figure redecoed from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Nendoroid|Optimus Prime]].

:As with most Nendoroids, Nemesis Prime can interchange body parts with compatible figures, and comes with an alternative "pointing hand" accessory to aid with specific posing. The figure is packed with an Ion blaster and an Energon-axe, the latter of which replaces Nemesis's hand when wielded. He also features articulation at the head, knees, shoulders, elbows, and even his chest.

:This sculpt was produced by Toyhouse with Nendoron's supervision.
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===Icon Heroes===
*'''Nemesis Prime X Soundblaster Retro Pin Set''' (2022)
: A hard enamel pin based on Optimus Prime's original G1 package art but in Nemesis Prime colors made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with a [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Icon Heroes|Soundblaster]] pin.

: This pin was also available in traditional [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Icon Heroes|Optimus Prime]] colors.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaMetalsDieCastG1NemesisPrime1-24.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb|It's really just a matter of time until all other Jada Optimuses are also redecoed anyway.]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], this 1/24 scaled non-transforming die-cast truck with rubber tires is a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Jada Toys|Optimus Prime]] and features opening doors to reveal a highly detailed interior. The truck also features a sculpted robot mode underneath its chassis.

:The artwork for Nemesis' robot mode depicts him being a recolor of ''Prime Wars Trilogy'''s Optimus.

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[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsSeries2G1BW-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:''Nano Metalfigs'' Series 2 Nemesis Prime is a redeco of Series 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Nano Metalfigs|Optimus Prime]], an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]]. This mold was later redecoed as a golden [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#NanoMetalfigs3|Optimus Prime]] in the Series 3 18-pack.
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===XM Studios===
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (2022)

:This hand-painted porcelain statue is, interestingly, ''not'' a redeco of [[XM Studios]]' earlier such statue of Optimus Prime, but rather is an entirely new sculpt. Nemesis Prime has [[LED|light-up eyes]] and alternate arms to allow for different poses or the use of his rifle and energon axe. The set also includes a sculpted version of Nemesis' truck mode to be displayed alongside the robot.

:Standing 27" tall, 399 were produced, with a suggested retail of about $1,600 US.
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===Kotobukiya Bishoujo Series===
[[File:Bishoujo Nemesis Prime.jpg|thumb|Live fast, die young Bad girls do it well]]
*'''Bishoujo Series Transformers Black Convoy/Nemesis Prime''' (July 2023)
**''Accessories'': Alternate masked face
**''Known designers:'' [[Shunya Yamashita]] (artist)

:''[[Kotobukiya]] [[Bishoujo Series]]'' Black Convoy/Nemesis Prime is a repaint and slight retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Kotobukiya Bishoujo Series|Optimus Prime]] from the same line of PVC figures. In addition to being recolored in the usual Nemesis black and teal, she has been given a new face sculpt, and the Optimus figure's trailer briefcase has been swapped out for a bright red energy sword.

:Like Optimus, ''Bishoujo Series'' Nemesis Prime also comes with an alternate [[Mouthplate|masked]] head piece, and is attached to a purple display base designed after the Decepticon insignia.

:The figure was a limited release, only available via Kotobukiya's website and at specific events, such as the 2023 Anime Expo convention.
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===Yolopark===
====AMK Pro====
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Stand, [[Ion blaster]], [[Energon-axe]], [[Matrix of Leadership]], Megatron gun mode.

:Released as part of Yolopark's AMK Pro line, this "Limited Edition" Nemesis Prime is a [[black redeco]] of the Optimus Prime kit, coming in pre-assembled modules as opposed to traditional model kit runners. This allows him to be assembled quickly and easily without tools. Unlike Yolopark's regular AMK line, the AMK Pro line features diecast parts as well as light-up features. In Prime's case, his eyes will light up when tapping his head with a magnet. The feature requires one CR927 battery which is not included.

:The fully assembled figure bears a striking resemblance to the ''Masterpiece'' Black Convoy 3.0 and features an opening Matrix chamber and fully articulated hands, eliminating the need for alternate hands. Both the ion blaster and Megatron gun can tab into his hands, though removing the stalk from the Megatron gun makes this much easier.

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====AMK Mini Series====
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 additional pairs of hands (Splayed, Pointing), [[Ion blaster]]

:Released only for the ''AMK Mini Series'' blind box, this Nemesis Prime is a smaller version of the character, being a redeco of Optimus. Like the original mold, Nemesis features swappable hand parts and his usual Ion Blaster.

:The lineup had a 1/60 probability of getting Nemesis Prime, which is 30 more than Skywarp.

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===Blokees===
[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Version-04-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 04 - Fractured Space-Time'''
:*''Accessories:'' Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 open hands, 2 forearm blasters, Dark Saber, holdable Autobot/Decepticon insignias

:Released in the fourth wave of the ''Galaxy Version'' line of blind boxes, ''[[Blokees]]'' Nemesis is a roughly 4-inch-tall, highly-articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Decepticon clone, redecoed from parts of the first wave's Optimus Prime. He is built on a "Standard Body" skeleton shared with other Blokees figures in the line, but with different body pieces to make them distinct. As advertised in the box, Nemesis has a pull rate of 1 in every 9 boxes, or three times across four cases. Despite what the instructions depict regarding the retooled secure joint, Nemesis still utilizes the circular hinge connection for his head and faceplate construction.

:As a redeco of the ''Galaxy Version'' Optimus Prime kit, Nemesis retains the peg holes for the jetpack from the ''Shining Version'' Sideswipe kit.

:In addition to the 2 pairs of closed and open hands, Nemesis also comes with a new set of weapons replacing the original mold's Ion Blaster and Energon Axe, namely the twin forearm blasters and the [[Dark Saber]] modeled after his accessories from the [[Nemesis_Prime_(G1)#Power_of_the_Primes|''Power of the Primes'']] toy.
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===Auldey===
[[File:Auldey-TF-AAE-Nemesis.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis''' (Alpha Action Elite, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Attack on Earth'''
:*''ID Number'': '''AAE-012'''
:*''Accessories:'' 4 pairs of hands, Sword, pauldrons (left and right), cape, trading card
{{toydesigner|[[Lam Ahtek]]}}

:Sold as part of [[Auldey]]'s "Alpha Action Elite (AAE)" series of blindboxes, this Nemesis Prime is a 5-inch non-transforming but highly articulated action figure, redecoed from the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#Auldey|first ''AAE'' Optimus Prime mold]]. Aside from his additional pairs of hands. Nemesis also comes with a sword instead of an Ion Blaster, and a black redeco of ''AAE-S'' Starscream's coronation cape and shoulder pauldrons. Nemesis also features a removable chest window piece, which reveals an empty cavity for a Matrix of Leadership-shaped accessory from this line. Unlike the original mold, Nemesis uses the improved neck joint used for the ''AAE-S''' release of Optimus.

:As advertised in the box, the lineup had a 12/72 probability of getting Nemesis.
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==Notes==
*[[Forest Lee|The author of Nemesis Prime's ''Alternators'' bio]] has said that the "extra-spatial source" that Arkeville tapped into was actually a pocket dimension that served as [[Unicron]]'s power battery—and that Unicron gave Arkeville exactly what he wanted, in the form of a [[spark]] fragment from Unicron's [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|own attempt at cloning an Optimus Prime]].{{fact}}
*Nemesis Prime's ''Universe'' bio seems directly inspired by the Marvel UK "[[Two Megatrons!]]" storyline, which revealed that Straxus had rebuilt a "[[Archforce|hapless trooper]]" into a Megatron clone, complete with copied brain patterns. Unlike Nemesis Prime, however, this clone became a repository for Straxus's consciousness after Straxus's botched attempt to invade the original Megatron's mind.
*According to [[Hasbro]] copy writer [[Forest Lee]], the reference to Straxus was included in Comic-Con 2008 Nemesis Prime's bio entirely to make [[David Willis]] happy.
*Stellar Converter Cannons are also weapons found on the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Primus]] toy.
*The Loyal Subjects figure had 2 bios: a short version copied verbatim from the ''Armada'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] article and a longer original write-up that includes a bizarre Christmas-themed rampage.
*The ''Masterpiece'' Black Convoy toy is used to represent a Decepticon truck transporting [[Megatron (G1)|GT-R Megatron]] to a race in the [[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (story page)|''Transformers GT'' story pages]], though there is no indication it's actually him.
*[[Fun Publications]] scrapped preliminary plans to do a ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Nemesis Prime toy from [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]] because TakaraTomy effectively did so with [[Grand Scourge#Toys|''Unite Warriors'' Grand Scourge]] from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|Optimus Prime]]. Thus the Club release of Motormaster's alternate "pretooled" head went to [[Toxitron (G1)#Combiner Wars|Toxitron]] instead.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/127659-future-of-unite-warriors-from-figure-king/page-2#entry3212769 Post by Powered Convoy on The Allspark Forums, 2016/04/22]</ref>
*Meanwhile, Nemesis Prime's design in ''Forged to Fight'' is a straight recoloring of Optimus Prime in parallel with Grand Scourge.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Black Convoy''' (ブラックコンボイ ''Burakku Konboi''), '''Nemesis Prime''' (ネメシスプライム ''Nemeshisu Puraimu''), '''Nemesis Pax''' (''Power of the Primes'', ネメシスパックス ''Nemeshisu Pakkusu'')
*''Cantonese:'' '''Am Hak O Baak Man''' (暗黑柯柏文, "Dark Optimus Prime")
*''Hungarian'' '''Nemezis fővezér'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Ànhēi Qíng Tiān Zhù''' (暗黑擎天柱, "Dark Optimus Prime")

==References==
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Nemesis Prime (G1)

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Repersonne: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy */

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{{disambig3.5|the evil clones of Optimus Prime|the corrupted Dead Universe version of Nova Prime from the [[2005 IDW continuity]]|Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime}}
:''Nemesis Prime is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:All Spark chpt 06 black optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I could feel all my bad parts being drawn away into this thing. All my nasty habits, my filthy desires... they were now the stuff of this Anti-Me."]]

'''Nemesis Prime''' is the dark mirror of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], striking terror into his victims' hearts while wearing the face of their hero. He is imbued with many of the [[Autobot]] leader's abilities, but lacks all moral restraint. His nature varies between universes: sometimes he is a [[Cloning|clone]] built by Decepticons or [[Doctor Arkeville|human mad scientists]], in others he's a twisted future incarnation of [[Nova Prime]] or even Optimus Prime himself, corrupted by sources of evil like [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] or the [[Dead Universe]]. Regardless, there is one thing that never changes: Nemesis brings dread and destruction wherever he goes. His only friends are the [[Battle Master]]s [[Giza (POTP)|Giza]] and [[Fangtron]].

He also hates [[Christmas]].

{{bigquote|A warrior finds honor only in the total destruction of his enemies.|Nemesis Prime's [[bio]] quote.}}

==Fiction==
===''Alternators'' toy bio===
[[File:AltNemesisPrimeArt.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Serpentor|THIS, I COMMAND]]!]]

[[Doctor Arkeville]] spent years personally constructing Nemesis Prime piece by stolen piece, hiding his handiwork from both [[Concurrence]] agents and the Decepticons. Designed to be the ultimate military commander, he had arguably the mightiest [[Binaltech (technology)|Binaltech]] Transformer body ever constructed, but it remained without a life-force. Dr. Arkeville planned to acquire one by tapping into an amazingly powerful extra-spatial source that the Autobot Translink Project had uncovered.<ref>[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=6142 Nemesis Prime's ''Alternators'' bio.] This was not on the toy's packaging, but rather distributed online to Transformers news sites to promote the figure's availability at San Diego Comic-Con. It was later confirmed to be the work of [[Hasbro]] copywriter Forest Lee.{{fact}}</ref>

===''Story of Binaltech''===
Dr. Arkeville, seeking to create an evil leader greater than [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], used a subspace impulse cloner to duplicate Optimus Prime (with a snazzy black-and-teal paint job). To this end, Arkeville twisted Prime's imported essence to evil with a rewriting program, but the clone still lacked life. He experimented with a subspace linkup to channel a life force, but the operation was interrupted: A time warp suddenly appeared and produced a [[Spark|mysterious orb]] which touched the clone body, causing the clone to both activate and vanish.

Meanwhile, on [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]], the Autobots were enacting [[Operation: Distant Thunder]] to undo the changes that [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] had wrought upon the timeline. The Autobots had just sent a drone into the past with the intent of restoring the correct timeline, expecting reality to change around them, returning to its proper state. Instead, the successful restoration of the correct flow of history caused their alternate timeline to become undone, as all of their reality was torn apart by warp holes. At that moment, Arkeville's clone appeared before them, extending his hands as an orb of light engulfed first the island, then the entire world. The warp holes were extinguished, and the clone announced that it had used the power of the spark that now inhabited it to preserve the "Binal-Time" that the Autobots inhabited. The Autobots continued questioning this "Black Optimus", who explained that he was a spark who had been sent back in time from the distant future, referring to himself only as "the [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Protector]]". His mission was to preserve the Binaltechs, as their existence would, in the future, bring about the [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]], a "great existence" involving beings who would ensure prosperity and protection across the multiverse.

When these explanations were done, the clone's core AI suddenly asserted itself, and he began taunting the Autobots, even manifesting a Decepticon symbol on his body. Using what remained of the Protector's power, the clone rejected his foreign spark and formed a warp portal back to Arkeville's lab. Reduced to an automated state, the clone still was able to leap through the portal to its creator. There, the doctor initiated another subspace translink experiment, this one succeeding in connecting the clone to an ancient, evil, greedy life force. At last, Arkeville's creation became Nemesis Prime. {{storylink|Binal Time}}

What happened to Dr. Arkeville after that is unknown, but soon after activation, Nemesis Prime began to make his move. When Megatron's forces attacked the [[Earth Defense Command]] base on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Nemesis Prime appeared to block any further progress by the Decepticon leader, refusing to let him dominate Earth's solar system, which Nemesis Prime desired for himself. Megatron was disgusted that an Earth-born machine would wear the Decepticon [[insignia]], but just as they were about to battle, across the galaxy, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] accomplished his mission to activate the [[Quintesson]]-created [[Large switch|killswitch]], deactivating all non-Binaltech Transformers. Megatron was frozen, and Nemesis Prime calmly seized the opportunity to take power, ordering Shockwave to gather as many Decepticon bodies as possible. Seeing the logic in this order, Shockwave complied. Nemesis Prime sat on Megatron's throne and plotted future moves. {{storylink|Kill Switch}}

Seeking to make himself a true match for Optimus Prime, Nemesis Prime schemed to create an artificial [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] by using a device to wrench minds from their bodies and combine them in a crystalline storage unit. Attempting a test run in a human settlement in [[Australia]], Nemesis Prime was thwarted by a contingent of Autobots led by Optimus Prime and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. The two Primes went one-on-one during the ensuing battle, but when Optimus was sent tumbling into a riverbank, the Protector's spark flew to his aid and fused with him, lending Prime its power. Supercharged by the power of the Protector's spark, Optimus absorbed Nemesis Prime's next attack and redirected it upon his dark twin, who was engulfed and finally destroyed as his body exploded into shards. {{storylink|Unfinished Business, Part 4}}

===''Universe'' toy bio===
[[File:NemesisPrimebox.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|"They'll never guess I'm evil."]]
Nemesis Prime was the product of a mad plan by [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]], who put a lowly, unknown warrior through an excruciating rebuilding process, tortuously reforging him into the very image of Optimus Prime. Through forcible data uploads and brainwashing, the Decepticon was imbued with memories and skills culled from many sources, giving him much of Optimus Prime's knowledge and combat algorithms. This, however, cost him not just his sense of identity, but also any framework with which to process this knowledge. His creator having since perished, Nemesis Prime became a threat to all, skulking in the dark parts of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and targeting both Autobots and Decepticons in his murderous insanity.<ref>[http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=496&ST=SO&ID=22380&PG=1 ''Universe Classic Series'' Nemesis Prime's on-package bio]</ref>

===''Lil Formers''===
Upon learning about [[Optimus Prime (SG)|the negative-polarity version]] of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Nemesis Prime accused him of "biting his style." {{storylink|Lil Formers}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Revenge (All Spark)|Revenge}} {{storylink|The False Power}}}}

===''Masterpiece'' toy bios===
After spotting a fragment of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s body floating in space, the bodiless [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] swallowed it and used material from his head in combination with the fragment to create an evil clone of the Autobot leader. The new herald was sent to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where he joined the [[Decepticon]] ranks after killing many Autobots and acquired the "Nemesis Prime" moniker. When Unicron's head neared Cybertron, Nemesis Prime barged into [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s [[Energy Dock]] and slaughtered the Decepticons stationed there while absorbing the energy into his [[Dead Matrix]] to bring about Unicron's resurrection. The Autobots were alerted to the battle, and Nemesis Prime faced off against Optimus Prime himself. {{storylink|Story of Black Convoy}}

===Loyal Subjects figure bio===
Nemesis Prime took the form of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and went on a rampage bent on destroying whole worlds. It had no thoughts or allegiance to either Autobot or Decepticon and merely craved destruction. Its rampage threatened to upset the balance of power.

At one point shortly before [[Christmas]] it attacked [[Santa Claus]]'s village, utterly destroying it and incinerating the reindeer. It was challenged by {{w|The Elf on the Shelf|a teleporting elf}} who fought valiantly but was twisted into a scratch-back. Nemesis Prime was in the process of choking Saint Nick himself when it was transported away on December 14 by [[You|one who wished to wield his awesome power for their own]]...<ref>No seriously, this is the long bio of the Loyal Subjects 8" vinyl figure. [https://web.archive.org/web/20171115171953/https://theloyalsubjects.com/blog/nemsis-prime]</ref>

===Renegade Rhetoric===
The [[Optimus Prime (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Optimus Prime]] of [[Primax 085.0 Eta]] was abducted by [[Megatron (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Megatron]]'s [[Renegade Decepticon]]s to another reality and subjected to a stolen [[Brainwave Scanner]] stolen from Professor [[Peter Anthony Morris|Morris]]. The Decepticons used it to turn Optimus Prime into Nemesis Prime, who turned the defense systems of the [[Spychanger|Spy Changer]]s' base against them. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/12}} Subsequently, however, Nemesis Prime made a play for leadership of the Decepticons, gaining the loyalty of [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Crash Test (G2)|Crash Test]]. [[Wheeljack (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Wheeljack]] mused that turning Optimus evil may not have been the Decepticons' best idea. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/19}}

===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
An evil clone of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Nemesis Prime was fueled by the [[Dark Matrix of Leadership]], driven to annihilate all in his path. Nemesis Prime could further augment himself by bonding with [[Prime Master]]s. {{storylink|#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Evolution Nemesis Prime packaging bio}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor| [[Jake Foushee]] (English), [[Taitem Kusunoki]] (Japanese)|[[Reiner Schöne]] (German), [[Rody Benghezala]] (French), [[Víctor Hugo Aguilar]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Raja Sevak]] (Hindi), [[Guilherme Briggs]] (Portuguese)}}
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep6-Nemesis-Prime-sees-Allspark-spirits.jpg|thumb|left|300px|...and all I got was this lousy [[black repaint|edgelord color scheme]].]]
After a nearly endless war that resulted in the [[AllSpark]] parting from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for good, {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] killed [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], lamenting that they should have worked together. Afraid of the possibility of this occurring in the past, {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}} [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] resurrected and enslaved Optimus as Nemesis Prime. As the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s died out, Unicron and his minions were a constant threat to the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}} that emerged from the uninhabitable Cybertron. Both groups eventually time-traveled to the prehistoric [[Earth]], with the Predacons seeking to change the future. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}

While the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' was stranded in the [[Dead Universe]], a humbled [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] showed Optimus Prime a vision of a possible future where he died and fell down a dark path, becoming Nemesis Prime. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}} When the ''Ark'' crashed on prehistoric Earth, [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] led an attack on its crew, believing Prime to be Nemesis Prime. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} Prime recognized the fear in the Primal's eyes when he saw him as the same reason he called the Autobot leader "Nemesis". {{storylink|Kingdom episode 3}} While stranded on Earth, the Allspark, as a projection of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], recognized Optimus Prime as its "nemesis" and attacked him. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 4}} [[Megatron (BW)|Predacon Megatron]] would also recognize Prime as Nemesis Prime, believing he could be using Primal just as much as the original Megatron was using the Predacon leader. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}}

[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep6-Unicron-punishes-Galvatron-Nemesis.jpg|thumb|300px|Pretty much what happens when you don't live in a society.]]

Nemesis Prime eventually conspired with [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to rebel against their master and used the Dead Universe to travel through time, intending to coerce Megatron to use the Allspark and destroy Unicron at the cost of Cybertron. After the ''Ark'' returned to Cybertron, Optimus Prime's vision in the Dead Universe came true, and Nemesis Prime tracked down the AllSpark and battled both Optimus and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]. As he was joined by Galvatron and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], the former explained their plan and revealed that their existence was the result of Prime's removal of the Allspark and subsequent failure to return it.

But before Galvatron could make a move, a four-way alliance of Autobots, Decepticons, Maximals, and Predacons arrived, all standing in solidarity against the forces of Unicron. Galvatron mocked the prospect of Megatron being a part of the united factions until the latter actually turned on him thanks to Optimus and Starscream. Nemesis Prime initiated the battle by blasting Megatron and stood his ground against the factions. Just as Nemesis received orders to take the Allspark, the very relic soon deployed a defense of its own: the sparks of Transformers who died throughout the war. Nemesis Prime and Galvatron charged at the spirits only to be struck down by the spirit of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]].

Having survived the attack, Nemesis Prime and Galvatron were left stranded in space only to be found by Unicron once more. After scolding his minions and musing that their journey through the Dead Universe had given him "ideas", Unicron drew the two towards him to initiate the reformatting process as they screamed in agony. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
Closer than ever to reaching the [[AllSpark]], the Decepticons awakened after crash-landing on pre-[[Ice Age]] [[Earth]]. While battling the Autobots, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], their epic battle changing their combined destinies. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref name="kingdom">[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

Nemesis Prime was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Command Infantry General]], {{storylink|#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' toy packaging}} whose function was the dark future of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], and [[trans-scan]]ned into an Earth truck. His [[Dark Matrix of Leadership|Dark Matrix]] and dark [[ion blaster]] were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his maliciousness, brutality, desperation, and single-mindedness. Nemesis Prime's message from the future was that his existence will be threatened when Optimus Prime fights his dark future. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref name="kingdom" />

===''Legacy VS500 Collection Special Comic''===
Nemesis Prime was a spectator of the second week of the [[Speedia 500]] on [[Velocitron]]. {{storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 3}}

==Games==
===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[File:Bsbg-nemesis-prime.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb|Evil Clone in Mukky's colors.]]
Nemesis Prime participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
[[File:TFLegends-NemesisPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|left|No amount of trimming will ''ever'' make those smokestacks [[For safety reasons|safe]].]]
Nemesis Prime was constructed from scrap and stolen parts by [[Doctor Arkeville]] in an attempt to create a robot rivaling Optimus Prime. The uncontrolled fury of the creation resulted in it getting loose and going on a rampage that was only stopped by the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. Nemesis Prime was forced into a retreat. {{storylink|Nemesis Rising}}

A different, but identical looking, Nemesis Prime was the future version of [[Nova Prime]], who travelled back in time to attack the Autobots, including his own younger self. Along with [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]], and [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], Nemesis Prime was transported back to threaten Cybertron. His younger counterpart, Nova Prime, teamed up with [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] and [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] in an attempt to curb his threat, while [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] watched the battle from afar. Nemesis Prime ultimately succeeded in his task, overcoming both Nova Prime and (somehow) Galvatron, claiming the oncoming darkness for his own. {{storylink|Prime Evil}}
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===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Red (AB)#As Nemesis Prime}}
Nemesis Prime appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by Red. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsNemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|With this cannon on my roof, they'll never know I'm not a real truck!]]
Nemesis Prime participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character who could be recruited by collecting 35 units of Cybermetal and 16 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{Note|A Nemesis Prime costume for Optimus Prime appears as downloadable content.}}

[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] could don Nemesis Prime's colors during the Autobots' battle to stop the Decepticons from cyberforming Earth. When wearing the paintjob, he would comment that it "felt odd" and that it made him a real "robot in disguise". {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}

===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file: TransformersEarthWarsNemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|JACK IS BACK IN BLACK!!!!]]

The result of forbidden [[Cloning|cyber-cloning]] experiments, Nemesis Prime is the anti-thesis to Optimus Prime, his polar opposite. Everything Optimus stands for, Nemesis exists to tear down/take apart.

Though programmed with some of Optimus' memories and skills, Nemesis lacked the experience necessary to process the data, and - bereft of guidance - became dark and twisted. Now Nemesis skulks in the shadows of Cybertron, sowing chaos in his wake. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Nemesis Prime bio}}

When Nemesis first arrived on earth, he promptly proclaimed who he was to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. He then tracked down Optimus Prime's location with the help of [[Luca]], and went to destroy the Autobot outpost, only to be thwarted by Hot Rod. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Light Our Darkest Hour event}}

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest star rating''': 2 star
*'''Weapons''' Nemesis Prime has an Ion blaster the same make as Optimus Prime, and a Flame thrower. He uses the Ion cannon to blast the target a few times, then gets closer and burns it with his flame thrower.
*'''Ability: Power of the Darkness''': Make a friendly bot invulnerable to damage, knockback, and stun effects for 6 seconds! Upgrading this ability will increase duration
**'''Cost''': 6 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:nemesis-prime Nemesis Prime at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:FTFNemesis Prime.JPG|thumb|350px|Not even Kabam is above redecos.]]

Nemesis Prime was a clone of Optimus Prime created using a [[subspace impulse cloner]]. Although he wore the Decepticon mark, his true allegiances were unclear. {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Nemesis Prime was constructed on [[Lucifer]]. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}
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===''Transformers: Galactic Trials''===
{{voiceactor|[[Jordan Reynolds]]}}
Aligned with neither faction, Nemesis Prime stole the [[Artifacts of the Primes]] in order to become more powerful. However during his escape from Cybertron with the artifacts his ship was shot down by the planet's defenses, causing the artifacts to be scattered across space. Damaged from the failed heist, Nemesis went into hiding in order to repair himself. His actions lead to the Autobots and Decepticons competing in race like battles known as the Galactic Trials in order to locate the artifacts. Eventually the Autobots were successfully able to retrieve all of them before Nemesis Prime could finish repairing himself. Though victorious, the threat of Nemesis' return was far from over. {{storylink|Transformers: Galactic Trials}}

==Toys==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
[[File:RID-toy ScourgeSpyChanger.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"I'm gonna put some dirt in your eye."]]
*'''X-Brawn / Scourge''' (Basic, 2002)
{{note|The [[Spychanger]] version of [[Scourge (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Nemesis Prime in [[Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric]].}}

: Released in the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Basic figures, Scourge is a simplified [[Spychanger]]-styled version of his larger toy. Aside from being the only all-new tooling toy of the character, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly. He was only available in a 2-pack with a similarly-styled version of [[X-Brawn#Spychanger|X-Brawn]].

: As with most of the new ''Robots in Disguise'' releases, the X-Brawn / Scourge pack was available in Japan as a "USA Edition" mass-released toy.

: This mold was later redecoed ''both'' as Generation 1 "Spy Changer" [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' toyline, and as "Movie" [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|Optimus Prime]] for a Japanese pack-in DVD exclusive.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/ScourgeGobot/scourge.htm More information on Spychanger Scourge at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators''===
[[File:AltNemesisPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|In Australia, I'm a shelfwarmer.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Dodge Ram SRT-10 Nemesis Prime''' (Alternator, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''24'''
:*''Accessories'': Engine/blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Nemesis Prime is a [[Black redeco|black]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]/[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Optimus Prime]] with red translucent windows and blue paint detail. Like Optimus, he transforms into a Dodge Ram SRT-10 at 1:24 scale, with opening doors, hood, and tailgate, plus an open passenger compartment. His engine transforms into a handgun.

: He was initially sold [[exclusive]]ly at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2006 and for a limited time at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], selling out roughly an hour after its 2pm sales debut. Prior to that, he was released in large quantities at regular retail in various Asian countries, becoming a [[shelfwarmer]] there, ironically.

: Later, he was offered in Australia through online stores. A few weeks later he showed up in massive numbers in the Australian retail store Toyworld for half the price.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/NemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Binaltech Asterisk''===
*'''Black Convoy meets Melissa''' (2006?)
**''ID number:'' '''BTA-04'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/blaster

:A planned release of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators|Optimus Prime]] in Japanese markets, ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' Black Convoy was solicited to retailers in 2005, in a set with [[Marissa Faireborn|Melissa Faireborn]]. However, those solicitations were withdrawn and the toy quietly cancelled by the end of the year, with the mold and Melissa instead being released as ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Convoy]] × [[Marissa Faireborn#Kiss Players 2|Melissa]] in [[2006]].

:Black Convoy was solicited at the same time as ''Binaltech'' [[Ginrai (human)#Binaltech |BT-17 Ginrai]], which was also cancelled and would have used the same mold.
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===''Binaltech''===
[[File:BTBlackConvoy toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I am the evil clone of an evil clone! How do you beat this?]]
*'''Black Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''BT-17'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/blaster

: Black Convoy is the first ''Binaltech'' release since [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] in early 2006, and was available exclusively in Japan at the winter Wonder Festival in 2007. His plastic colors are different from Nemesis Prime's, with grey plastic replacing the black on his shins, waist, shoulders and forearms. In addition, Nemesis Prime's windows are tinted red, but Black Convoy's windows are completely clear. His paint deco is based upon ''Kiss Players'' Convoy's, arranged in the same patterns but using teal, and he has vacuum-metallized wheels and front grill. The paint deco on his head is meant to evoke that of Car Robots [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]]. Perhaps the most important differences are that he has die-cast metal parts, and most of his truck body panels are coated in gloss black paint.

: Perhaps due to cost-cutting, this toy was released in the large bubble-on-a-tray packaging also used in the ''Alternators'' line. However, he came with no character or packaging art.

: This figure was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] into a new body for [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] in the ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' fiction.
::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#17|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Black Convoy's bio and tech specs]]
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Nemesisprimesdcc08.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Straxus died before he could finish my trailer.]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2008)
**''Series:'' Classic Series
**''Accessories:'' 2 smokestacks/"Stellar Converter Cannon", wind vane/"Disruptor Cannon"
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Nemesis Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large aero fairing on his roof. Premiering as a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2008 [[exclusive]], it later saw wider release via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as part of the Classics Series of the 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toyline. The figure largely follows the same paint application map as the original figure, with some minor omissions as well as new paint applications. As well, it features metallic purple and silver [[tampograph]]s of the Decepticon symbol on its forearm and shoulder, as well as red paint blocking the [[light-piping]] feature in the figure's head.

:In robot mode, his aero fairing transforms into a large "Disruptor Cannon", and his smokestacks transform into a smaller "Stellar Converter Cannon". Additionally, both can combine together to form a back-mounted shoulder weapon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCNemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Nemesis Prime at tfu.info.]''
{{ClassicsOptimusPrimeMold}}
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots S1 BP005 Nemesis Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|For the last time, I am NOT Primal!]]
*'''Nemesis Prime / Megatron / Acid Storm''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP005'''
***''Fist strength'': '''855'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''555'''
***''Sword strength'': '''215'''

: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]], Nemesis Prime is a teeny little long-nosed semi truck with "trailer", with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. Despite being a Decepticon, he still has Optimus Prime's [[Autobot]] hood ornament. He was only available in a three-pack with a black version of [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSNemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP10 Black Convoy Official.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Do you know what 'nemesis' means...?]]
*'''Black Convoy''' ([[March 30]], [[2013]] / [[December 28]], [[2017]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10B'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser blaster, battle axe, [[Dead Matrix#Masterpiece|Dead Matrix]]

: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-10B Black Convoy is a black redeco and minor [[retool]] of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]], in the typical black/grey/teal color scheme with red windows, and with a tampoed Decepticon [[insignia]] shoulder panel instead of the molded [[Autobot]] one, but lacking the [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|trailer]], [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]], and the [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figure]].

:He transforms into a Freightliner FL86, and comes with a hand-held laser blaster which can collapse and store inside a compartment on his back in either mode, as well as a battle axe that slips over Black Convoy's right hand. His chest opens up to reveal the removable Dead Matrix, which is made of [[die-cast]] metal, and can be held by one of Black Convoy's hands.

:When purchased from sellers supplied by Hasbro Asia, Black Convoy came with a [[collector coin]], in a unique black metallic finish. The coin is mounted on a card resembling a dark-tinted Matrix which slides open laterally, like the Matrix itself, to reveal the coin inside.

:TakaraTomy reissued this figure in December 2017.
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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-49-Black-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If you want the shots, I'll take the staff job. Double the money."]]
*'''Black Convoy''' ([[July 25]], [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-49'''
**''Hasbro release name:'' '''Black Convoy (Nemesis Prime)'''
**''Accessories:'' Alternate head, Ion Blaster, Beam effect part, Dark Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe
: MP-49 Black Convoy is a [[Black repaint|black redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44 Convoy]], cast in the typical black/grey/teal color scheme with red windows, plus some more toy-based paint apps absent on Convoy. He omits many of the original figure's accessories (as well as the soundbox gimmick), keeping only the alternate character model head, Dark Matrix and Ion Blaster alongside the Energon axe and blast effects (which are now molded in clear teal plastic). The knee joints are different compared to the original release, modified in order to move smoothly, preventing the original knee breaking issue. Since this release has no voice chip, there’s a new piece with no holes in the backpack and the sound button parts have also been removed. This Black Convoy is the first ''Masterpiece'' figure of the character with its own ID number rather than that of the mold's original release with "B" appended.
{{MP44Mold}}
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy NemesisPrimeKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Imagine being able to turn into this]].]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 52'''
**''Accessories'': Stand brick, Optimus rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:As part of the third wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Nemesis Prime is a Kreon that can be rebuilt into a cabover-style semi truck. He unsurprisingly reuses all of [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'s parts, including his helmet, gun, and smokestacks, but comes with extra parts to turn him into a truck.

: This Micro-Changer assortment was the last one to appear at [[Target]], with later waves showing up only at [[Toys"R"Us]] or drug/discount stores.

: Nemesis can't seem to catch a break in the [[stock photography]] department. His promotional online shots show him with his headpiece turned around inside his helmet, showing only flat gray plastic instead of red eyes. Meanwhile, his truck-mode picture on the front page of his [[instructions]] is lacking the red windscreen [[paint operation]]s. In both photo sets, his helmet is missing all of its silver paint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-ONemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2017]])
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, Optimus rifle

:In 2017, the Collection 3 Micro-Changers were re-released in a whole new production run, first appearing at [[Walgreens]] stores in the US. These releases use the almost-entirely-[[retool]]ed 2015 Kreon (making most parts incompatible with older Kreons), with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. Nemesis Prime's [[tampograph]]s are slightly altered, changing the flat light gray to metallic silver... and losing all of the silver on his helmet, ''and'' the cab-brick's windows.

: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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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Thrilling-30-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"... a righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent...]]
*'''Nemesis Prime & Spinister''' (Legends Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / 018'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors
:A redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#GenerationsLegends|''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class Optimus Prime]], ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Nemesis Prime is about the size of a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. He transforms from a generic cab-over truck into a robot based on Optimus Prime's appearance in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[The Transformers (IDW)|2009-2011 ongoing series]], and features [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands and roof. He features teal paint on his hands, feet, knees, forehead, and even his mouthplate.

: He comes with [[Spinister (G1)#Generations|Spinister]], who can transform into a helicopter, a robot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a weapon with a 5mm handle.

:Hasbro's original [[Stock photography|stock photo]] for the figure depicting a hand-painted prototype shows Nemesis with Optimus Prime's ion cannon, which the final toy does not include. That weapon is instead included with the [[wave]]-mate [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Suppressor|Cliffjumper]]/[[Suppressor (Generations)|Suppressor]] two-pack. The version of the photo featured on the back of the toy's packaging is massively edited (in addition to being shown as mirrored), with the weapon edited out and the rotor piece moved from Spinister's back to the hand that originally held the weapon. The stock photos also show a Decepticon insignia tampographed on his vehicle mode, which the final product didn't have.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenNemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on ''Generations'' Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Black Convoy Pen===
[[File:BlackConvoyPen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Personified in this case by a horrible 'bot...]]
*'''Transformers Black Convoy Pen''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, cap

: A redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Optimus Prime Pen|Optimus Prime Pen]] produced by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary of ''Transformers'', Black Convoy Pen is a well-articulated little robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap.

: This mold was also used to make [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Ultra Magnus Pen|Ultra Magnus Pen]].
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===''Bearbrick''===
[[File:Bearbrick NemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"...me."]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (June [[2015]])

:A redeco of the [[Bearbrick]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]] figure, Nemesis Prime transforms into a cuddly Bearbrick bear and back. He has no accessories, but holes in his robot mode hands can accommodate other toys' weapons. This figure is an exclusive release shared by the online retailer [http://www.hmv.co.jp/ hmv.co.jp] and Lawson convenience stores in Japan.

: This mold was also used to make Bearbrick ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]] and retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]], and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers BlackConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"So what if I don't come with an evil Spike-clone guy or a slaghead Roller! You'll still buy me anyway because I have a trailer!"]]
*'''Black Convoy''' ([[November 14]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-33'''

:A redeco of ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Convoy]], Black Convoy transforms from a [[super deformed]] truck with integrated trailer to a cute little robot. On the package card, his English name is given as "Black Optimus Prime," but with a Decepticon logo, similar to ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|Black Optimus Prime]].

:This mold was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ultra Magnus]].

:Although usually sold in Japanese markets, some department stores in Asia had sold the figure as well.
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes NemesisPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|*''laughs''* "This is something else."]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Alt-Modes, [[2016]])
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1, 2'''

:A redeco and minor (yet still fairly substantial) retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Alt-Modes|Optimus Prime]] from the ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' portion of ''Generations'', Nemesis Prime is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a truck when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in two of the cases from the first collection.

:This mold was retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Ultra Magnus]].
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:POTP-Leader-Evolved-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.5|''Dashing through the snow'' ''In a one-box open sleigh'' ''O'er the shelves we go'' ''Not selling all the way!'']]
*'''Evolution Nemesis Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''PP-42'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[December 29]], 2018'''
**''Accesories'': trailer/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), [[Dark Matrix of Leadership#Toys|Dark Matrix of Leadership]] frame, Matrix core, two forearm blasters, [[Dark Saber#Toys|Dark Saber]], [[Giza (POTP)#Toys|Decepticon Giza]]
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Evolution Nemesis Prime" is an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]-exclusive retool of ''Power of the Primes'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Power of the Primes|Optimus Prime]] with two new heads—the evolution one based on ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Toxitron (G1)#Generations|Toxitron]]'s (originally intended to be a "Nemesis Prime")—as well as new weapons. He transforms from a truck with a trailer into a robot and back. The individual truck transforms into '''Nemesis Pax''' and is able to form the core of Nemesis Prime's robot mode, while the trailer forms Nemesis Prime's entire body. His [[ion blaster]] can be split into two weapons, or plug into Nemesis Pax's hand as shown in stock photography to serve as a shoulder-mounted cannon. He includes the Dark Matrix of Leadership, which can store in his chest in the 'Evolved' form. The center of his Matrix can be replaced with any [[Prime Master]].

:He includes a pair of blasters that can be mounted on his forearms ([[Homage|homaging]] ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Toys|Nemesis Prime]]) or on his trailer (in the fashion of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#PMOP|Powermaster Optimus Prime]]) by flipping out a panel on each side of the trailer. He also comes with the Dark Saber and Giza, a robotic bird who transforms into a sword (in reference to the [[Giza (Prime)|Arms Micron partner]] of [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|''Prime'' Nemesis Prime]]).

:Unlike other ''Power of the Primes'' figures, Nemesis Prime does not include a collector card featuring a [[Prime Master/Combinations|Prime Master power description]].

:Like his moldmate Optimus, Nemesis Prime is prone to having a small number of [[quality control]] issues. Depending on the individual copy, Nemesis Prime may have two left/right arms and/or legs/feet on the evolution armor, an unpainted face in Nemesis Pax mode, a missing Nemesis Pax head, or missing stickers on the trailer. It is also known for many copies to have weak or floppy ankles in combined robot mode, making standing difficult even on a properly assembled specimen.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as one of the [[Three Musketeers]] in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Voyager-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You remember [[Alpha Trion]]? The bot you murdered in cold blood?" "What does it matter to you anyway?" "'''EVERYTHING!!!'''"]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' ([[March 28]], [[2020]])
**''Accessories:'' Ancient Sword, "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster"

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Nemesis Prime is (inevitably) a [[black repaint]] of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Voyager Class Optimus Prime mold]], transforming from robot to short-smokestacked Cybertronian armored truck and back. He also comes with the [[Ion blaster]] (the only weapon for this release) compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], and the "Ancient Sword", redecoed from the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Alpha Trion/toys#Titans Return|Alpha Trion]] figure. Unlike most of the ''Siege'' brethren, Nemesis Prime is practically spotless, but retains multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:In vehicle mode, opening the figure's windows shows the [[Dark Matrix of Leadership|Dark Matrix]] molded into the plastic behind the windows (of course, it was the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Matrix of Leadership]] on the original Optimus Prime toy). Due to the transformation, the Matrix doesn't end up in the chest in robot mode. Whether through coincidence or design, it's possible to fit a ''Power of the Primes'' Matrix core (and by extension, a [[Prime Master]] or [[Titan Master]]) in his chest.

:The Ancient Sword can also be mounted onto one of the peg holes on Nemesis' back. Depending on the individual copy, the painted socket may or may not cause stress marks.

:Nemesis Prime was released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive in Japan. He was also sold online through [[EB Games]] and [[Zing]] in Australia.

:Peculiarly, his packaging labels him as an Autobot and he reuses an unaltered version of Optimus Prime's artwork. In addition, the figure comes with ''Siege'' Optimus Prime's instructions, which predictably, reference the W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield included with that figure, and does not mention this figure's Ancient Sword.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as one of the [[Three Musketeers]] in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFC-Netflix-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''All I Want For Christmas Is For Everyone Who Recorded A Cover Of All I Want For Christmas Is You To Be Kicked In The Robonads For An Hour.'']]
*'''Spoiler Pack''' (Leader Unboxing, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-16'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories:'' [[Dark Saber#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Dark Saber]], "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster", two forearm blasters, shield/ramp, artillery robot, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Combat Deck]], [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]], [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]] [[Battle Master]], [[Fire Blast effect]], 3 [[energon cube#War for Cybertron Trilogy|energon cubes]], [[Play-Doh|compound]]
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

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

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

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

:Like the toyline's [[Soundwave_(G1)/toys#2020Netflix|Soundwave]] and [[Megatron_(G1)/Generations_toys#War_for_Cybertron_Trilogy|Megatron]], this Nemesis Prime is a sufferer of [[photodegradation]], with all of his unpaintable POM joints being yellowed after a long time or so.

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

:This set is a shared exclusive between online retailers and [[Walmart]] in Canada and the USA. In New Zealand, the set was sold exclusively at Toy World and Mighty Ape. Like the previous Spoiler Pack, the TakaraTomy release is packaged in a standard windowed box.

:Within the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'']] animated series, this figure [[repurposing|represents]] an Optimus Prime fallen to darkness, not an evil clone.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Nemesmall Prime.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime''' (Core Class, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-37'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[September 30]], 2023
:*''Accessories'': Energon Axe
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] and [[Evan Brooks]]<ref>[[January 31]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l33J9hIaQm8 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Delaney Norris]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Ben MacCrae]].</ref> (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released as part of the fifth wave of the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]'' Core Class toys, Nemesis Prime is a [[black redeco]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Core Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Optimus Prime]]. His transformation shares engineering with the [[#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure]], but with sculpted detailing directly based on the ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime mold, down to details like the ''vestigial knee flaps'' from the ''Siege'' mold. Rather than the Ion Blaster, Nemesis Prime comes with an Energon Axe (previously depicted on Prime's instructions) that can mount onto one of his forearms if his hands are folded away.

: Oddly enough, Nemesis Prime's package art features a trailer, which the toy does not include. This is because the art is recolored from ''Kingdom'' WFC-K11 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#K11|Optimus Prime]]'s packaging. He's also towing said trailer backward.

: As a redeco of the Core Class mold, Nemesis Prime can hitch the trailer (with the trailer hitch/shield panel on) from the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Optimus Prime & Bumblebee 2-pack.
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===''Swapticons''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Clench / Nemesis Prime''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Swapticons number'': '''1'''
:''[[Swapticons]]'' Nemesis Prime is a recolor of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Optimus Prime]] and transforms into the front half of a truck. Using a coupling mechanism with the head, he can be combined with the packed in [[Clench (G1)#Swapticons|Clench]], though it's compatible with every other figure in the line for a multitude of combinations. His smokestacks/arms are on a pivot, allowing them to be raised and lowered while his head can swivel. His face is a sticker that wraps all the way around his head.
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===''Hot Wheels''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1| '''Nemesis Prime''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[September 16]], 2025
:*''Accessories'': Ion blaster, left & right fists
{{toydesigner|Manson Cheung, Dwayne Vance and Matt Gabe (Mattel)}}

:The second ''Transformers'' release produced under the "Mattel Creations" line, Nemesis Prime is a repaint of the previous [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Hot Wheels|Optimus Prime]] figure and retains all of the functionality of that toy. Nemesis is priced slightly lower, attributed to the use of standard paint as opposed to the glossy "Spectraflame" paint used on Optimus.

:The order page for the figure went live on September 16, 2025, and it sold out in less than 20 minutes.

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===''Missing Link''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime''' ([[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''C-01N'''
:*Accessories: "[[Fusion Cannon]]" rifle, [[Executioner Axe]], "[[Heart of Cybertron]]" matrix, "[[Trailer|Wheelhouse]]" trailer/"[[Proton Scourger]]" anti-aircraft gun, [[Giza (POTP)#Missing Link|Giza]], 4 Missiles, Fuel Pump, Nozzle and Hose

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==Merchandise==
===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium Series Nemesis Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.11]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (3" Robot Masters)
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, display stand

:Had it been released, this toy would have been a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titanium Series|''War Within'' Optimus Prime]]. His unpublished bio described a character much like the ''Universe'' version mentioned above, but without reference to Straxus or any type of origin story. As a redeco of a ''War Within'' toy, this Nemesis would presumably—but not necessarily—have been part of the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|comics continuity]].

:When on display at [[BotCon 2006]], Nemesis was stood on a Decepticon display stand, but his stock photo in the late-wave ''Titanium Series'' [[Pack-in material|pack-in leaflet]] made use of an Autobot stand. Weird.

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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
[[File:Loyalsubjects-nemesisprime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"You killed Santa"! "No, ''I'' am Santa"!]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (8" Figure, 2013)
: A [[redeco]] of the 8" [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Loyal Subjects|Optimus Prime]] vinyl figure, Nemesis Prime features shoulder and neck articulation and comes with a large gun. The figure was limited to a series of 500.

: This mold was also used for the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#The Loyal Subjects|8" Optimus Prime, "Dead Prime", and DIY Optimus Prime]] figures.

::*''[https://www.theloyalsubjects.com/blog/nemsis-prime Nemesis Prime figure announcement (with bio) from the ''Loyal Subjects'' blog]''
::*[https://www.theloyalsubjects.com/store/nemesis-prime Nemesis Prime's other bio from the Loyal Subjects' web-store.]
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===''D-Style''===
[[File:D-Style-NemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Next time, I'll see if [[Deep Cover]] has a jet pack I can borrow, instead.]]
*'''Black Convoy''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' 46
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, two pointing hands, laser blaster, battle axe, Dead Matrix, "Trailer" vehicle mode, jet pack

:''[[D-Style]]'' Black Convoy is a redeco of ''D-Style'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#D-Style|Convoy]], a super deformed model kit produced by [[Kotobukiya]]. He comes with redecoes of Convoy's accessories—assorted hands, a blaster, an axe, a [[Dead Matrix]] that stores in his chest, a tiny representation of his truck mode which can carry his blaster—plus a new one: [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]'s jet pack, which can be plugged into Convoy's back to replicate his use of it in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]". Moving Black Convoy's antennae causes his mouthplate to move up and down.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn002-blackconvoy.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Black Convoy''' (2014)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN02'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Removable Armor, Megatron gun, alternate hands.

:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this [[super deformed]] G1 Black Convoy is, naturally, a redeco of their [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|previous Optimus Prime figure]] in traditional Black Convoy/Nemesis Prime colors.

:He stands 6" tall and is articulated, featuring a metallic color scheme, removable armor and replacement hands. He also features LED light up eyes, lights, weapons and [[Dead Matrix]].

:This figure was also redecoed into Mecha Nations [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|Ultra Magnus]].
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===Bitfig===
[[File:Bitfig-Black-Convoy.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Black Convoy''' (06-2017)
:Part of the second wave of Transformers Bitfig capsule toys by [[TakaraTomy A.R.T.S.]], Black Convoy is a redeco of Convoy whose design is inspired by his appearance in the G1 cartoon. Black Convoy is articulated at the neck and shoulders. Bitfig toys were packaged in capsules color coded to the toy they contained.
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===Prime 1 Studio===
====''Premium Masterline''====
[[File:Prime 1 Studio Premium Masterline Nemesis Prime.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (2017)
**''ID Number'': '''PMTF-03'''
**''Accessories'': Base, Fusion axe

:[[Prime 1 Studio]] ''Premium Masterline'' Nemesis Prime is a black redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Prime 1 Studio|Optimus Prime]] statue from the same series. He comes with a Fusion axe that can replace his Ion Blaster-holding hand and features LED lights on his eyes.

:This release was limited to 250 pieces. The statue was also redecoed as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Prime 1 Studio|Ultra Magnus]].
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====''Cutie1''====
*'''Nemesis Prime & TR Silver Megatron Set''' (2-pack, 2023)
**''Accessories'': Stand

:A striking departure from previous Prime 1 Studio offerings, ''Cutie1'' Nemesis Prime is a lovable yet scary looking soft vinyl figure stylized as a button-eyed doll with chibi proportions. Unsurprisingly, he's a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Cutie1|Optimus Prime]] and comes in a set with [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Cutie1Set|TR Silver Megatron]].

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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1NemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Nemesis Prime, Dark Clone''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T28/T40'''
**''Stars: ''12
:'''Nemesis Prime, Dark Clone''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.

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[[File:EENemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Nemesis Prime, Dark Clone''' (2019)
**'''Wave 1: Energon Edition'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T04/T06'''
**''Stars: ''12
:Released as part of the TCG's Wave 1: Energon Edition, this card is a reprint of Wave 1's '''Nemesis Prime, Dark Clone'''. Printed on semi-transparent plastic instead of a normal Character Card, this version features new art based on the [[Power of the Primes]] Nemesis Prime toy by [[Ken Christiansen]].
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===Flame Toys===
[[File:Flame-Toys-Model-Kit-Nemesis-Prime-Attack-Mode.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Nemesis Prime (Attack Mode)''' ([[October 4]], 2018)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, axe, 4 hands

:Debuted as an exclusive item for [[New York Comic Con|NYCC]] 2018, "Nemesis Prime (Attack Mode)" is an articulated, non-transforming, Voyager Class-sized {{w|Gunpla}}-style model kit redecoed from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Furai Model|Optimus Prime (Attack Mode) model kit]] mold. Using parts made of hard ABS plastic and some polycaps, Optimus Prime (Attack Mode) is an original design created by Flame Toys in collaboration with [[Akira Amemiya]] of [[Studio Trigger]].

:For straight-assembly builders, Nemesis Prime features a sheet of foil stickers for detail (notably the shoulder insignias), though the kit can be panel-lined and touched-up with several panel-lining and paint markers (water/acrylic-based markers are recommended, as alcohol-based markers like ''Gundam Markers'' can potentially damage the ABS plastic). If one desires; the kit's pieces, aside from the translucent parts, can be fully coated with spray paints to recreate the finished sample seen in the stock photos.

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*'''Nemesis Prime (IDW ver.)''' ([[July 18]], 2019)
**''Number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, 4 hands

:Debuted at [[San Diego Comic-Con|SDCC]] 2019, and then sold as a Barnes & Noble exclusive, the second Nemesis Prime model kit is a redeco of the second [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Furai03|Optimus Prime]] model kit, patterned on [[Don Figueroa]]'s [[:File:Ongoing Issue 1-Optimus Surrenders.jpg|2009 comic design]] for Optimus in [[The Transformers (IDW)|''The Transformers'' vol. 1]]. As with the Attack Mode kit, the finished IDW-style kit is Voyager-sized.

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*'''Nemesis Prime G1mode''' ([[July]], 2021)
**''Number:'' '''24'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, 10 hands, axe
The third Nemesis Prime model kit is a redeco of the third [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Furai12|Optimus Prime]] model kit, based on his appearance in the G1 cartoon.

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===''Mighty Muggs''===
[[File:MightyMuggs 2018 Nemesis.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' ([[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''05'''

:Nemesis was released in the second wave of the 2018 [[Mighty Muggs]] relaunch, redecoed from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#2018mightymugg|Optimus Prime]]. As with his heroic counterpart, his helmet can be bopped to alter his mood. He features three different faces: [[Mouthplate|classic]], distressingly happy, and moderately smug. For some reason, his eyes are blue, rather than their usual red.
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===''Pop!''===
[[File:Funko Pop Nemesis Prime G1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (2021)
**''ID number:'' '''36'''

:A redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Pop!|Optimus Prime]] released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment and exclusive to Funko Shop, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Nemesis Prime is a super deformed vinyl figure based on Optimus' original Generation 1 toy.

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*'''Nemesis Prime''' ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital ''Pop!'']], 2022)
**''Rarity:''
***''Monochrome:'' '''Common'''
***''Static:'' '''Common'''
***''Glowing:'' '''Uncommon'''
***''Chrome:'' '''Uncommon'''
***''Original:'' '''Rare'''
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Nemesis Prime in the Funko style.
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[[File:Funko-Pop-Pin-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (''Pop!'' Pin, 2022)
**''ID number:'' '''18'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
:A metallic enamel pin based on Nemesis Prime's vinyl figure measuring 4-inches tall, approximately the same as a regular vinyl.

:Nemesis was released as a limited edition chase variant of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Pop! Pin|Optimus Prime]] pin.
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===Threezero===
====DLX====
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (2021)
**''Accessories:'' TBA
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====MDLX====
[[File:Threezero-MDLX-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (2022)
**''Known designers:'' Kelvin Sau
**''Accessories:'' one ion blaster, one energon axe, Dark Matrix, five pairs of hands (relaxed, closed, rifle- axe- and Matrix-holding)
:A redeco of [[Threezero]]'s [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#MDLX|MDLX Optimus Prime]], Nemesis Prime is an original design taking inspiration from the original cartoon but with the aesthetics in the vein of the live-action movies. Nemesis Prime is a smaller scaled non-transforming action figure in the vein of contemporary collector-oriented lines like Figma and S.H. Figuarts. Like those lines, the figure is extremely well-articulated and detailed, features interchangeable hands and accessories, namely his ion blaster, energon axe and Dark Matrix. He comes with a suite of hands in pairs: closed fists, splayed-out relaxed hands, and three different pairs meant to specifically hold each one of the aforementioned accessories. His window chest is magnetically attached and as such can be removed to store the Matrix when not in use. His instructions erroneously call the Dark Matrix the [[Creation Matrix]] in one of its two callouts.

:Like [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Threezero|Cliffjumper]] before him, Nemesis was released in the United States as a ''PX Previews'' exclusive.

:He was also redecoed into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Threezero|Ultra Magnus]]. Nemesis is also compatible with [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#MDLX|Starscream]]'s wing assembly and head sculpt, which can be plugged into his back and swapped with, respectively.

::*''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/transformers-mdlx-nemesis-prime/ More information on MDLX Nemesis Prime at Threezero]

===Nendoroid===
[[File:Nendoroid G1 Nemesis Prime.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Baby. Baby boy. Evil.]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' ([[2022]])
**''Nendoroid ID Number'': '''1814'''
**''Accessories'': Ion blaster, Energon-axe, pointing hand

:[[Nendoroid]] Nemesis Prime is a [[super deformed]], non-converting figure redecoed from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Nendoroid|Optimus Prime]].

:As with most Nendoroids, Nemesis Prime can interchange body parts with compatible figures, and comes with an alternative "pointing hand" accessory to aid with specific posing. The figure is packed with an Ion blaster and an Energon-axe, the latter of which replaces Nemesis's hand when wielded. He also features articulation at the head, knees, shoulders, elbows, and even his chest.

:This sculpt was produced by Toyhouse with Nendoron's supervision.
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===Icon Heroes===
*'''Nemesis Prime X Soundblaster Retro Pin Set''' (2022)
: A hard enamel pin based on Optimus Prime's original G1 package art but in Nemesis Prime colors made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with a [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Icon Heroes|Soundblaster]] pin.

: This pin was also available in traditional [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Icon Heroes|Optimus Prime]] colors.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaMetalsDieCastG1NemesisPrime1-24.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb|It's really just a matter of time until all other Jada Optimuses are also redecoed anyway.]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], this 1/24 scaled non-transforming die-cast truck with rubber tires is a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Jada Toys|Optimus Prime]] and features opening doors to reveal a highly detailed interior. The truck also features a sculpted robot mode underneath its chassis.

:The artwork for Nemesis' robot mode depicts him being a recolor of ''Prime Wars Trilogy'''s Optimus.

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*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:''Nano Metalfigs'' Series 2 Nemesis Prime is a redeco of Series 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Nano Metalfigs|Optimus Prime]], an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]]. This mold was later redecoed as a golden [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#NanoMetalfigs3|Optimus Prime]] in the Series 3 18-pack.
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===XM Studios===
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (2022)

:This hand-painted porcelain statue is, interestingly, ''not'' a redeco of [[XM Studios]]' earlier such statue of Optimus Prime, but rather is an entirely new sculpt. Nemesis Prime has [[LED|light-up eyes]] and alternate arms to allow for different poses or the use of his rifle and energon axe. The set also includes a sculpted version of Nemesis' truck mode to be displayed alongside the robot.

:Standing 27" tall, 399 were produced, with a suggested retail of about $1,600 US.
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===Kotobukiya Bishoujo Series===
[[File:Bishoujo Nemesis Prime.jpg|thumb|Live fast, die young Bad girls do it well]]
*'''Bishoujo Series Transformers Black Convoy/Nemesis Prime''' (July 2023)
**''Accessories'': Alternate masked face
**''Known designers:'' [[Shunya Yamashita]] (artist)

:''[[Kotobukiya]] [[Bishoujo Series]]'' Black Convoy/Nemesis Prime is a repaint and slight retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Kotobukiya Bishoujo Series|Optimus Prime]] from the same line of PVC figures. In addition to being recolored in the usual Nemesis black and teal, she has been given a new face sculpt, and the Optimus figure's trailer briefcase has been swapped out for a bright red energy sword.

:Like Optimus, ''Bishoujo Series'' Nemesis Prime also comes with an alternate [[Mouthplate|masked]] head piece, and is attached to a purple display base designed after the Decepticon insignia.

:The figure was a limited release, only available via Kotobukiya's website and at specific events, such as the 2023 Anime Expo convention.
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===Yolopark===
====AMK Pro====
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Stand, [[Ion blaster]], [[Energon-axe]], [[Matrix of Leadership]], Megatron gun mode.

:Released as part of Yolopark's AMK Pro line, this "Limited Edition" Nemesis Prime is a [[black redeco]] of the Optimus Prime kit, coming in pre-assembled modules as opposed to traditional model kit runners. This allows him to be assembled quickly and easily without tools. Unlike Yolopark's regular AMK line, the AMK Pro line features diecast parts as well as light-up features. In Prime's case, his eyes will light up when tapping his head with a magnet. The feature requires one CR927 battery which is not included.

:The fully assembled figure bears a striking resemblance to the ''Masterpiece'' Black Convoy 3.0 and features an opening Matrix chamber and fully articulated hands, eliminating the need for alternate hands. Both the ion blaster and Megatron gun can tab into his hands, though removing the stalk from the Megatron gun makes this much easier.

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====AMK Mini Series====
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 additional pairs of hands (Splayed, Pointing), [[Ion blaster]]

:Released only for the ''AMK Mini Series'' blind box, this Nemesis Prime is a smaller version of the character, being a redeco of Optimus. Like the original mold, Nemesis features swappable hand parts and his usual Ion Blaster.

:The lineup had a 1/60 probability of getting Nemesis Prime, which is 30 more than Skywarp.

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===Blokees===
[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Version-04-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 04 - Fractured Space-Time'''
:*''Accessories:'' Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 open hands, 2 forearm blasters, Dark Saber, holdable Autobot/Decepticon insignias

:Released in the fourth wave of the ''Galaxy Version'' line of blind boxes, ''[[Blokees]]'' Nemesis is a roughly 4-inch-tall, highly-articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Decepticon clone, redecoed from parts of the first wave's Optimus Prime. He is built on a "Standard Body" skeleton shared with other Blokees figures in the line, but with different body pieces to make them distinct. As advertised in the box, Nemesis has a pull rate of 1 in every 9 boxes, or three times across four cases. Despite what the instructions depict regarding the retooled secure joint, Nemesis still utilizes the circular hinge connection for his head and faceplate construction.

:As a redeco of the ''Galaxy Version'' Optimus Prime kit, Nemesis retains the peg holes for the jetpack from the ''Shining Version'' Sideswipe kit.

:In addition to the 2 pairs of closed and open hands, Nemesis also comes with a new set of weapons replacing the original mold's Ion Blaster and Energon Axe, namely the twin forearm blasters and the [[Dark Saber]] modeled after his accessories from the [[Nemesis_Prime_(G1)#Power_of_the_Primes|''Power of the Primes'']] toy.
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===Auldey===
[[File:Auldey-TF-AAE-Nemesis.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis''' (Alpha Action Elite, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Attack on Earth'''
:*''ID Number'': '''AAE-012'''
:*''Accessories:'' 4 pairs of hands, Sword, pauldrons (left and right), cape, trading card
{{toydesigner|[[Lam Ahtek]]}}

:Sold as part of [[Auldey]]'s "Alpha Action Elite (AAE)" series of blindboxes, this Nemesis Prime is a 5-inch non-transforming but highly articulated action figure, redecoed from the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#Auldey|first ''AAE'' Optimus Prime mold]]. Aside from his additional pairs of hands. Nemesis also comes with a sword instead of an Ion Blaster, and a black redeco of ''AAE-S'' Starscream's coronation cape and shoulder pauldrons. Nemesis also features a removable chest window piece, which reveals an empty cavity for a Matrix of Leadership-shaped accessory from this line. Unlike the original mold, Nemesis uses the improved neck joint used for the ''AAE-S''' release of Optimus.

:As advertised in the box, the lineup had a 12/72 probability of getting Nemesis.
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==Notes==
*[[Forest Lee|The author of Nemesis Prime's ''Alternators'' bio]] has said that the "extra-spatial source" that Arkeville tapped into was actually a pocket dimension that served as [[Unicron]]'s power battery—and that Unicron gave Arkeville exactly what he wanted, in the form of a [[spark]] fragment from Unicron's [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|own attempt at cloning an Optimus Prime]].{{fact}}
*Nemesis Prime's ''Universe'' bio seems directly inspired by the Marvel UK "[[Two Megatrons!]]" storyline, which revealed that Straxus had rebuilt a "[[Archforce|hapless trooper]]" into a Megatron clone, complete with copied brain patterns. Unlike Nemesis Prime, however, this clone became a repository for Straxus's consciousness after Straxus's botched attempt to invade the original Megatron's mind.
*According to [[Hasbro]] copy writer [[Forest Lee]], the reference to Straxus was included in Comic-Con 2008 Nemesis Prime's bio entirely to make [[David Willis]] happy.
*Stellar Converter Cannons are also weapons found on the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Primus]] toy.
*The Loyal Subjects figure had 2 bios: a short version copied verbatim from the ''Armada'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] article and a longer original write-up that includes a bizarre Christmas-themed rampage.
*The ''Masterpiece'' Black Convoy toy is used to represent a Decepticon truck transporting [[Megatron (G1)|GT-R Megatron]] to a race in the [[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (story page)|''Transformers GT'' story pages]], though there is no indication it's actually him.
*[[Fun Publications]] scrapped preliminary plans to do a ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Nemesis Prime toy from [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]] because TakaraTomy effectively did so with [[Grand Scourge#Toys|''Unite Warriors'' Grand Scourge]] from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|Optimus Prime]]. Thus the Club release of Motormaster's alternate "pretooled" head went to [[Toxitron (G1)#Combiner Wars|Toxitron]] instead.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/127659-future-of-unite-warriors-from-figure-king/page-2#entry3212769 Post by Powered Convoy on The Allspark Forums, 2016/04/22]</ref>
*Meanwhile, Nemesis Prime's design in ''Forged to Fight'' is a straight recoloring of Optimus Prime in parallel with Grand Scourge.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Black Convoy''' (ブラックコンボイ ''Burakku Konboi''), '''Nemesis Prime''' (ネメシスプライム ''Nemeshisu Puraimu''), '''Nemesis Pax''' (''Power of the Primes'', ネメシスパックス ''Nemeshisu Pakkusu'')
*''Cantonese:'' '''Am Hak O Baak Man''' (暗黑柯柏文, "Dark Optimus Prime")
*''Hungarian'' '''Nemezis fővezér'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Ànhēi Qíng Tiān Zhù''' (暗黑擎天柱, "Dark Optimus Prime")

==References==
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Trypticon (G1)

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Repersonne: /* Generations Selects */

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:''Trypticon is a [[Decepticon]] [[Titan (group)|Titan]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:TrypticonGenerations1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh no, there goes Tokyo,
Go go Godzilla, yeah''.]]

Enormous in both size and power, '''Trypticon''' is an unstoppable engine of destruction. Utterly relentless, totally without mercy, steadfastly unwilling to stop his attack until all that is left of his target is their smoldering remains, he is programmed only to feel hate. That, however, is also Trypticon's downfall—for all he can ''do'' is hate. He loathes the [[Autobot]]s to the extent that he would destroy an entire city just to get at one, but he also hates his fellow Decepticons, and that, in turn, means he is not emotionally committed to their cause, as he sees just as little value in them and what they stand for as he does in anything else. Consequently, though he has accepted what he sees as his fated role as the ultimate Decepticon weapon, the war seems pointless and boring to him. It is a prison... and deep down, as much as he refuses to acknowledge it, the most powerful hatred Trypticon feels is hate for himself, for allowing him to be trapped in it.

Trypticon is often accompanied by smaller robots, including the autonomous [[Wipe-Out]] and the drones [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]] and [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt]]. They man and support Trypticon's massive artillery platform alternate mode, a form so dangerous and devastating that the Autobots usually have to resort to trickery to defeat him. The only Autobot who can go toe-to-toe with him is [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], and there is a great rivalry between the two cities—though their battles almost always end with Trypticon getting hurled into [[water]].

{{quote|Trypticon cannot be stopped! Nothing can stand in my way!|Trypticon|"[[The Ultimate Weapon]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor| [[Peter Cullen]] (English, [[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]] only), [[Brad Garrett]] (English), [[Yū Shimaka|Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese)|[[Yang Wenyuan]] (Chinese), [[Gernot Duda]] (German, "Thief in the Night", "The Ultimate Weapon"), [[Holger Schwiers]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness", "Call of the Primitives"), [[Thomas Albus]] (German, ''Generation 2''), [[Carlos Seidl]] (Portuguese), [[Orlando Drummond]] (Portuguese, "Thief in the Night"), [[André Luiz Chapéu]] (Portuguese, "The Ultimate Weapon")}}
[[File:Ff0d5 trypticon destroys ark.jpg|left|215px|thumb|Brokeback Mountain.]]
In the year 2005, the allied forces of the Decepticons and the [[Quintesson]]s sought to attack the Autobots on two fronts, besieging them on both [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and [[Earth]]. To counter the power of the Autobots' transforming Earth city, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], the Decepticons arranged for the construction of a transforming city-robot of their own: Trypticon. Surreptitiously created out of a human city by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], Trypticon sent his former human occupants running for their lives as their city shifted and changed into the giant saurian robot. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

[[File:FFOD5 Metroplex Trypticon.JPG|225px|thumb|Clash of the Badly-Animated Titans.]]
Trypticon's first mission was to attack [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]], but he met resistance in the form of a team of [[Mini-Vehicle|Minibots]]. Trypticon knocked [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] out of the sky and shrugged off the other Autobots' attacks from below (stepping on [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] in the process) before battling his way through a barrage of cannon fire and leveling Autobot Headquarters. With this task complete, Trypticon turned his attention to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] and Metroplex, and the giant Autobot could not have been at a worse disadvantage, being as he was without his [[Transformation cog (biology)|transforming cog]] and thus unable to transform to [[robot mode]]. Thankfully, the timely arrival of [[Blurr (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] with the cog allowed Metroplex to transform and gain the upper hand in the battle. Trypticon was seized by the Autobot giant and hurled over the horizon, crashing into the Pacific Ocean. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

While the Autobots believed that Trypticon had been destroyed, the dinosaur Decepticon had, in fact, retreated to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]] to recuperate. In 2006, in the midst of his recovery, Trypticon was approached by Decepticon wheeler-dealer [[Octane]], who talked him into relocating with him to the [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya]]. There, Octane made a deal with ruler [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|Abdul Fakkadi]]: In exchange for the Carbombya's high-grade oil, he and Trypticon would guard the country's coasts.

[[File:Thiefinthenight trypticon steals kremlin.jpg|left|215px|thumb|Tom Clancy's latest novel: ''Red Rex Rising''.]]
The deal soured when Fakkadi discovered how ridiculously energy-consumptive Trypticon was, and things came to a head when the dull-witted dino mistook a passing cruise ship for an invader and fired on it. Octane turned things around by arranging to have Trypticon use his prodigious size and strength to steal famous monuments for Fakkadi from around the world. Initially, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] were suspected of the thefts, but [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] linked the crime back to Trypticon, and the Decepticon was caught in the act stealing the [[Eiffel Tower]]. Trypticon was able to beat the Autobots back, and he then attempted to steal the [[Kremlin]] (in reality St.Vasily's cathedral), but was ambushed by the waiting Autobot forces and stopped from doing so. With help from Fakkadi, the Autobots tracked the Decepticons back to Carbombya, where Metroplex engaged Trypticon in battle once more and hurled him into the ocean again. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

Trypticon survived his dunking and was relocated to [[Chaar]], where he was the victim of the ghost of deceased Decepticon [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] when the spirit made a pact with [[Unicron]] to restore his body. In exchange for this boon, the dark god charged Starscream with fulfilling three tasks, beginning with the theft of Metroplex's eyes to replace Unicron's own. One of Metroplex's eyes was destroyed in the attempted theft, necessitating that Starscream and his pawn, [[Scourge (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]], steal one of Trypticon's instead. Next, Starscream possessed Trypticon's body itself and brought the giant Decepticon to Unicron so that his transforming cog could be transplanted into Unicron's head. The final task was to connect Unicron's head to Cybertron itself, so the planet could become his new body, but as Starscream used Trypticon's possessed body to complete the connections, [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and the [[Battlecharger]]s disabled the city-bot from within, rendering him unable to complete the task. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

[[File:Ultimateweapon metroplex hefts trypticon.jpg|215px|thumb|Shows that you can have sexy mudwrestling ''or'' giant robots, but not sexy, mudwrestling giant robots.]]
Later, after [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] stole Metroplex's transforming cog, Galvatron dispatched Trypticon to destroy the defenseless city. Confident of victory, Trypticon decided to have some fun, eating a naval destroyer and menacing the passengers of a train. However, [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] flew into Trypticon through his mouth, firing all the while, giving the giant dinosaur [[Furmanism|the worst case of indigestion he'd ever had]]. Trypticon was forced to retreat, and he transformed back into city mode so that human repairmen recruited by the Decepticons(?!) could fix his damaged innards. As it turned out, the "repairmen" were Autobot allies [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and his son [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], who stole Trypticon's own transforming cog, intending to use it on Metroplex. This forced the Decepticons to use Metroplex's transforming cog on Trypticon, but neither cog worked particularly well in either of the two robots, and as they battled, they wound up partially transforming, shifting and stalling at various stages between their modes. At first, Trypticon had the advantage in the battle and threw Metroplex into a lake, but eventually, [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] arrived to align the Decepticon cog properly within Metroplex, allowing the Autobot to transform fully. Metroplex regained the initiative, and yet again treated Trypticon to another dunking, hurling him even deeper into the lake, where he sank. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

[[File:Calloftheprimitives trypticon vs tornedron.jpg|left|upright=1.15|thumb|"Father... pleeease! Heelp meeee!"]]
Trypticon later participated in a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons on Earth's moon, during which he and all the other "[[Primitive]]" animal-based Transformers present were telepathically contacted by the being known as the [[Oracle (G1)|Oracle]]. Trypticon served as a transport that carried the Primitives to the dead world at the center of the universe from which the summons came, but was too large to enter the cavern in which the Oracle resided, and so he stood sentinel outside while the others ventured in. As the Oracle explained that he had summoned them to battle the energy-draining creature known as [[Tornedron]], Trypticon was the first to face off with the parasite, which took the form of a dragon and sucked his energy dry. Trypticon's lifeless husk toppled over on top of [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]], leading all the other Primitives to believe him destroyed, but the Dinobot leader had, in fact, survived, and was finally the one to defeat Tornedron and restore Trypticon and all the others drained by him. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
{{note|The events of the American animated series covered above occur in Japanese continuity, with the primary difference between the two being that the events of season three (set in 2006 in America) are pushed back to 2010 in the Japanese dub. As far as Trypticon is concerned, however, there is one much larger, contradictory fact established by the additional stories told in various Japanese media: In this continuity, Trypticon was built in the 1980s, despite the cartoon showing his creation in "Five Faces of Darkness". It would take until 2016 for this contradiction to be explained away by the ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' and ''[[Transformers Legends (comic)|Legends]]'' comics.}}

=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
In the late 1980s, while the [[Autobot]]s were in the process of constructing Metroplex, the Decepticons were just as busy creating a counter in the form of Trypticon. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 14|story page #14}}

=====Scramble City: Mobilization=====
[[File:Trypticon scramblecity alternate design.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|UP FROM THE DEPTHS, THIRTY STORIES HIGH! BREATHING FIRE, HIS HEAD IN THE SKY!]]
Upon the Autobots' eventual completion of Metroplex, the city-bot was dispatched on his first mission to aid Superion and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] in battle against their Decepticon foes. The villains were soon defeated, but as the Autobots stood victorious on a cliff overlooking the ocean, an explosion from beneath the waves caught their attention. As they watched, the sea parted to reveal Trypticon's towering form, as Megatron ordered him into battle with Metroplex. The two giant robots stared each other down, preparing to clash for the first time... {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''=====
After emerging from the ocean, Trypticon attacked Metroplex at the command of [[Galvatron II]], a Decepticon who had traveled to the 1980s from the future of an alternate universe. Both Trypticon and Galvatron were destroyed by Metroplex's [[Anti-matter projector|antimatter projector]], but not before Trypticon tore out Metroplex's [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]], which later left the giant Autobot unable to fully transform during the [[Battle of Autobot City]].<ref>These stories make a distinction between the Trypticon who appeared in ''Scramble City'' and the one that appeared in ''Transformers 2010'', explaining the differences in their character models and Japanese names, as well as finally explaining away the contradiction in the character's Japanese origins.</ref> {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter|The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter}} {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part Two}} {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}}

From the wreckage of Trypticon's remains, [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] were able to recover Full-Tilt, who served as a kind of "black box" that allowed Trypticon's life-functions to be preserved. Years later, in 2010, Full-Tilt interfaced with the human city that had been recreated by the Constructicons to become the new Trypticon, and the dinosaur Decepticon was brought to life once more. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}}

=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
[[File:2010storypage metroplex v trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
At one point, Starscream took Trypticon into battle against Metroplex and Ultra Magnus. The two cities' strength, courage, and firepower were evenly matched, and the earth shook with the force of their combat! {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)#Part 5|Giant Base Robot Rivals}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Masato Hirano]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:Trypticon rope bridge.jpg|upright=1.5|left|thumb|More like TRIP-ticon hahaha]]
Trypticon continued serving the [[Decepticon]]s into the year 2011, acting under the command of the leader of the Decepticons' Earth-based unit, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. However, when the Decepticons renewed hostilities against the Autobots, Trypticon's first foray into battle was not an impressive one, as he menaced Daniel Witwicky and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] amidst the mountains close to Autobot City. The two youths tricked the giant Decepticon into walking onto a rickety rope bridge, which subsequently buckled under his weight and dumped him into a ravine. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}}

In battle station mode, Trypticon was later rolled into action with Sixshot at the controls. He attacked an oil refinery in order to draw out Metroplex, who was then disabled by the Decepticons' newest weapon, the electromagnetic [[Madmachine]]. Seeking to learn the secret of the Madmachine, [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Twincast]] later infiltrated Trypticon and discovered that the robot was being controlled from Chaar by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]]. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}

[[File:Trypticon vs headmasters.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Nipple rocket! FIRE!]]
A little later, Trypticon was commandeered by [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and Scourge to help them take down a mysterious blackmailer who was extorting energy from countries all around the world. Trypticon arrived in [[Tokyo]] in the midst of a battle between the blackmailer and [[Raiden]], and began attacking Raiden when the Autobot combiner opened fire on him. The Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] soon arrived to occupy Trypticon's attention, forcing Cyclonus and Scourge to bail out of the giant. Everyone wound up dogpiling on the blackmailer, but the joke was on Cyclonus and Scourge, as it turned out it was their own superior officer, Sixshot, carrying out a secret mission from Galvatron. The two Decepticons fled, leaving the badly damaged Trypticon behind. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

Trypticon was recovered and repaired in time to help Sixshot prevent the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s from aiding a team of Autobots imperiled on Mars. When Metroplex attempted to stop the six-changer's interference, Trypticon came stomping onto the scene, headbutted him, and pushed him back with a barrage of laser fire. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} Later, Galvatron rendezvoused with Sixshot at Trypticon before attempting to thwart the Autobots' attempt to lend aid to the troubled planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]]. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

When Sixshot mobilized the Decepticons for a series of major attacks across the Earth, Trypticon accompanied him for his approach on Autobot City. When Metroplex chased after Sixshot, Trypticon charged into action and began grappling with Metroplex, freeing up Sixshot to duel, and ultimately kill, Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} Not long after, Trypticon attacked Autobot City again when Spike was in the middle of explaining to the Autobots that he had deduced the Decepticons' current plan involving the [[Pacific Ring of Fire]]. Metroplex quickly engaged his perennial foe, but when Sixshot arrived, Metroplex focused his attentions on the six-changer, seeking revenge for the death of Ultra Magnus. Spike attempted to shout a warning to Metroplex as Trypticon jumped him from behind, but it came too late. Metroplex was at the saurian city's mercy until [[Suiken]] joined the fight and helped tear Trypticon away from him. Trypticon was then sent fleeing under a barrage of combined firepower from Metroplex and Suiken. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

=====''Legends'' comic (1)=====
In 2015, Trypticon went up against [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]], literally walking all over the little Autobots. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 8|Bonus Edition Vol. 8}} Swerve tried to fight the giant beast using his [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Phaser (G1)|Phaser]]'s [[My First Blaster]] mode, but the helpful sound effects emitted by the blaster made it easy for Trypticon to dodge since he could tell where Swerve was aiming. {{storylink|2015's Swerve}} The battle was observed by the [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] of the [[Legends World]], who somehow projected himself into the middle of events via his dreams, and helped them to win by becoming Tailgate's new [[Mini-Con]] partner, incapacitating Trypticon using a [[ribbon bomb]]. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} Trypticon's final defeat came after Swerve discovered that he had a weak point on the sole of his foot. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}}{{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}}

Trypticon was left wrecked by the battle, but the [[Battlecharger]]s recovered Full-Tilt once again. When Trypticon was rebuilt this time, however, it was into a smaller form, into which Full-Tilt was fully integrated, instead of simply attaching to. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}}

=====''Zone'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Daisuke Gōri]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:TrypticonZone1.jpg|thumb|left|Master of subtlety.]]

The new smaller Trypticon was among the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] recruited by the Decepticons' newest [[Emperor of Destruction]], [[Violengiguar]]. Outfitted with new armor and weaponry, including a club and shield, Trypticon was dubbed the "Dinosaur General" of the group, and sent forth to conquer planets in pursuit of Violengiguar's goal of creating a [[Decepticon Zone]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} He and [[King Poseidon]] attempted to dominate the oceanic world of [[Wall]], where they bested [[Star Saber (G1)|Victory Saber]], but were eventually defeated by the efforts of [[Overload (G1)|Overload]], [[Erector (G1)|Erector]], [[Missile Bull]], and [[Skywave]] commanding the [[Off Road Patrol|Off Road Patrol Team]], [[Jet Patrol Team]], and [[Race Car Patrol|Race Car Patrol Team]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 3}}

Trypticon fought the Powered Masters, engaging them in battle alongside [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]. The two heroes were not particularly impressed, and they strove to end the fight in less than eight seconds. True to their word, they beat the snot out of them; Sonic Bomber besting Trypticon with his "Meteor Drop" attack. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 6}} At some point, Trypticon and the others schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|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}}

After several of the Demon Generals stole the Autobots' Energon Z from the planet [[Micro|Zone]], they handed it off to a second team consisting of Trypticon, [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], and [[King Poseidon]]. The capsule was stored within Trypticon's mouth, and he and his team proceeded to head for Earth to search for the Zodiac. Trypticon began tearing through China, smashing the Great Wall and breathing fire on the counterattacking military force. A team of Autobot Micromasters soon arrived on the planet to battle the generals at [[Mount Fuji]], and though their attacks had no effect on Trypticon, they struggled on until the [[Powered Master]]s [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] and [[Sonic Bomber (G1)|Sonic Bomber]] arrived to take up the fight. Sonic Bomber kept Trypticon busy while Dai Atlas headed underground to search for the Zodiac, and when he re-emerged with the ancient energy source in hand, the furious Trypticon unleashed a beam of Energon Z directly at him. Dai Atlas was knocked off his feet, and Trypticon prepared to deliver another blast, but Sonic Bomber leapt in front of the beam and took the blast to save his commander. With the two Autobots now lying right in front of him, Trypticon readied another Energon Z blast, but just as he unleashed it, Dai Atlas held the Zodiac aloft. When the Energon Z and Zodiac interacted, the Zodiac's true power was unleashed, transforming Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber into powerful "Zone Mode" battle stations. Using the mighty firepower of their new modes, the Powered Masters destroyed Trypticon and the other generals in one colossal blast. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}
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=====''Legends'' comic (2)=====
Following Trypticon's destruction at the hands of the Powered Masters, the [[Race Track Patrol]] recovered Full-Tilt's [[personality component]] from the wreckage. The component was re-engineered to transform into a diminutive robot form of its own. In this diminished state, Full-Tilt was contacted by the Decepticons in the Legends World, who had designs on restoring Trypticon to life once more. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}} They hired [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] to steal data on [[Godbomber]]'s technology for use in Trypticon's new body. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 42|Bonus Edition Vol. 42}}

[[File:LG-43-Legends-Trypticon-new-mode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|"Did you ever see that movie called ''Mortal Engines''?" "Uh, never heard of it."]]
Trypticon was built in base mode at the bottom of [[Tokyo Bay]] before he was equipped with Metroplex's stolen transformation cog and raised to the surface. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon Mobilization Chapter: Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon Civil War}} Transforming into a monstrous new mobile base mode capable of flight, Trypticon devoured the local troops deployed against him and easily took down [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s Battleship Maximus and [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] warriors. Full-Tilt then interfaced with him and uploaded his backup data, fully restoring the dinosaur who began moving towards Metroplex's location in [[Akihabara]], gobbling up all humans, beasts and Transformers in his way and drawing power from them using Godbomber-derived [[Triplemaster]] technology. He was opposed by [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]], [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], and [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], and while he took them out with ease, they delayed him long enough for the Autobots to restore Metroplex and summon Swerve. Stunned by an attack to his weak spot, Trypticon was defeated by Metroplex and his base mode was repurposed as a nerd paradise where Akihabara's residents could stay while the wrecked city was rebuilt. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}}

When the new Akihabara was finished, Trypticon's city mode had been integrated into it. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] later used his Headmaster mode to take control of Trypticon and use him to frighten a bunch of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] into submission. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 44|Bonus Edition Vol. 44}} As one of the buildings purchased by [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], Trypticon's city mode played host to the Targetmaster's battle with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Shaoshao Li]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 52|Bonus Edition Vol. 52}} Not even Trypticon stood a chance against [[Thrust (Armada)|Armada Thrust]] when he took control of [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]'s gigantic transtector, and he was unceremoniously picked up by the tail and defeated. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53|Bonus Edition Vol. 53}} Metroplex would later think about how his life in the Legends World had been peaceful until Trypticon appeared. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} After Metroplex left the city, Trypticon took his place as Mayor Megatron's office building, suffering an attack from the [[Concurrence]] as a result. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 63|Bonus Edition Vol. 63}}

During his invasion of the Legends World, [[Tigerburn]] used his head mode to take over Trypticon, transforming him into a [[Laser Beast]], only to cause his own defeat before he had the chance to use the dinosaur. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 64|Bonus Edition Vol. 64}} Trypticon was damaged in [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and [[Katsu Don]]'s attempt to destroy the world, but repaired by [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] using the [[Zodiac]]'s power. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 66|Bonus Edition Vol. 66}} Megatron later deployed Trypticon to help defend the world from [[Majin Zarak]], but its size and power dwarfed even him and he was obliterated by its firepower, though Full-Tilt survived. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}}

By [[2039]], Trypticon was rebuilt and established on Earth, becoming a peaceful sister city to Metroplex. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
By [[2050]], Trypticon operated on Earth as the [[Cybertron Alliance]] harvested [[Angolmois Energy]] for the good of all. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
[[File:FSRLTF6 Trypticon vs Metroplex hologram.jpg|thumb|upright=1|This week on ''Robote''—oh, sorry, wrong anime.]]
[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] were able to sneak past the Autobots' security and spy on the construction of Metroplex, acquiring the information that [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] needed to discover whether or not Metroplex was strong enough to stand up to Trypticon. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}

Trypticon was completed soon after and was unleashed by the Decepticons on an island utopia that they had conquered. The Autobots were quick to arrive, but Trypticon made short work of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and would have killed him if not for the sudden appearance of Metroplex. An over-eager Trypticon dove head-first at his rival, only to phase right through him and fall off a cliff and into the ocean. As it turned out, it was a hologram created by [[Hound (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]] and magnified by [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
[[File:Trypticon and company.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|left|Trypticon's audition for the lead role in ''Jurassic Park'' was foiled when Brunt ran over the cameraman.]]
On a bright and sunny day in the year 2010, the [[Autobot]]s invited a group of [[human]] families to come take a tour of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. They were all very impressed and everything was going great... until Trypticon attacked. Preoccupied with keeping everyone inside him from dying, Metroplex was left to take all of Trypticon's attacks on the chin, including his Dual Plasma Cannons and Dino-Head Attack. With [[Scamper]] quickly taken out by [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]], it looked as though Metroplex would be felled by a blast from the [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt tank]].

Luckily, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] deployed [[Six-Gun]] just in time. Six-Gun took out Full-Tilt and then proceeded to turn the Brunt tank around on Trypticon, blasting the Decepticon with his own drone. The blast destroyed Trypticon's head controls, forcing [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to call a retreat. With the day won, Metroplex returned to city mode. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 3|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #3}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
[[File:Trypticon great war.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Now with iPod docking ports as well.]]
After kidnapping the scientist Doctor [[Dalton]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] forced him to upgrade a number of his Decepticons, including Trypticon. With Dalton's upgrade, Trypticon became able to link up with [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] in base mode, enhancing their power. This new ability spelled trouble for the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], who barely managed to escape their encounter with the upgraded Trypticon and rescue Dalton. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

In 2011, as part of his massive assault to retake [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Galvatron unleashed Trypticon on Metroplex, the battle thoroughly occupying the [[Earth]] forces of the Autobots, keeping them from coming to Cybertron's defense. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 3|The Great Transformer War #3}}

=====''Zone'' comic=====
[[File:Starsaber vs trypticon zone.jpg|left|upright=1.75|thumb]]
Trypticon was among the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] recruited by the Decepticons' newest [[Emperor of Destruction]], [[Violengiguar]]. Outfitted with new armor and weaponry, including a club and shield, Trypticon was dubbed the "Dinosaur General" of the group, and sent forth to conquer planets in pursuit of Violengiguar's goal of creating a [[Decepticon Zone]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} He and [[King Poseidon]] attempted to dominate the oceanic world of [[Wall]], where they bested [[Star Saber (G1)|Victory Saber]], but were eventually defeated by the efforts of [[Overload (G1)|Overload]], [[Erector (G1)|Erector]], [[Missile Bull]], and [[Skywave]] commanding the [[Off Road Patrol|Off Road Patrol Team]], [[Jet Patrol Team]], and [[Race Car Patrol|Race Car Patrol Team]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 3}}

Trypticon fought the Powered Masters, engaging them in battle alongside [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]. The two heroes were not particularly impressed, and they strove to end the fight in less than eight seconds. True to their word, they beat the snot out of them; Sonic Bomber besting Trypticon with his "Meteor Drop" attack. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 6}} At some point, Trypticon and the others schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|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}}

After a group of the generals stole the Autobots' [[Energon Z]] from planet [[Micro|Zone]], they handed it off to a second team consisting of Trypticon, Predaking, Devastator and King Poseidon. The capsule was stored within Trypticon's mouth, and he and his team proceeded to head for Earth to search for the second component required for the [[Zodiac]]. Trypticon tore through France before converging on Mount Fuji with the other generals, where they easily batted around the Micromasters that arrived to confront them. When the Powered Masters Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber arrived, the Micromasters kept Trypticon busy while Dai Atlas headed underground to search for the Zodiac. Dai Atlas soon emerged victorious, and everyone began grappling over the Zodiac, at which point Trypticon unleashed a beam of Energon Z from the capsule in his mouth. Timing things just right, Dai Atlas held up the Zodiac so that the Energon Z beam would hit it, unlocking its true power. Suffused with the power of the Zodiac, Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber transformed into powerful new "Zone Mode" battle stations and sent the Decepticons fleeing under a barrage of awesome firepower. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
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[[File:KingoftheHill-interlopers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|How many little cars does this guy carry around??]]
When [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] informed Decepticon Earth commander [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] of his decision to shut down the [[space bridge]] in order to conserve energy, Shockwave petitioned him for one last use of the bridge, that they might send the deadliest Decepticon on Cybertron to attack the Ark and take its energy resources for their own. Ratbat agreed, and dispatched Trypticon into the forests of [[Oregon]], where he was spotted by paleontology student [[Rachel Becker]] as he stomped his way toward the Ark. Preferring to face his enemies head-on rather than ambush them, Trypticon launched a [[sonic-scrambler mine]] at the Ark to draw a small investigative team of Autobots out, then promptly began bombarding them with firepower in his battle station mode. With more sonic-scrambler mines carpeting the cave entrance to the Ark in order to prevent any Autobot reinforcements coming to the aid of the team, the Autobots seemed doomed, until Trypticon's attention was drawn by his minion, [[Wipe-Out]]. [[File:MarvelUS27 DinobotsVsTrypticon.JPG|275px|thumb|left|Probably the least embarrassing explanation for a burning sensation in your gonads.]] Trypticon's flunky had captured Rachel Becker and brought her to Trypticon to be destroyed, and Trypticon transformed back into his saurian mode, intrigued at the prospect of eliminating an organic. Suddenly, Trypticon was attacked by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], who had been observing the conflict from afar and sought to protect the human. The other Dinobots soon came stampeding into battle, and Trypticon was able to hold his own against all five of them; indeed, he might have even won the battle, had the miserly Ratbat not contacted him to inform him that he had exceeded his allotted energy expenditure for the mission. The space bridge materialized next to Trypticon, and he broke off the fight, calmly obeying Ratbat's orders to return to Cybertron. The "defeat" of Trypticon promptly led to Grimlock being elected Autobot leader. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

''Much later, when the Autobot mad scientist [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]] threatened Cybertron with his [[zombie]] army, only a small band of Autobots, along with the Decepticon [[Flywheels]], stood against him. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] made the questionable decision to allow Flywheels to break off from the group to seek reinforcements, but the Autobots need not have worried: the [[Duocon]] returned with Trypticon, who smashed his way into Flame's underground base and delighted in stomping zombies underfoot.'' {{storylink|Meltdown!}}
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===Toy pack-in material===
Trypticon participated in a tumultuous battle on a moon base. He and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] shot at [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] as they entered the conflict. {{storylink|Decipher the Decepticon}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:WarWithin2Devastation-Trypticon.jpg|200px|thumb|It is entirely possible he speaks with a British [[accent]].]]
Trypticon began life as an early Decepticon military project, the prototype iteration of which was put to use in the Decepticons' initial wave of attacks after the death of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] around eight million years ago. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}}

Trypticon himself was created when the prototype was upgraded during the period of time known as the "Dark Ages", between seven-and-a-half and six-and-a-half million years ago. Investigating reports that merely described a "mobile command base", [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] led a team of Autobots to the [[Praetorus Wharf]] in search of this mysterious new Decepticon weapon, and they wound up driving ''onto'' the camouflaged structure before they even knew it. Just as they realized their mistake, the base transformed into a towering saurian robot mode and introduced itself as Trypticon, delighted at the prospect of a full-fledged trial run of its destructive capabilities. {{storylink|Devastation (issue)|Devastation}} Prowl's Autobots threw everything they had at Trypticon, but even with the aid of some reinforcements led by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], they proved unable even to slow down the titan. They would surely have been destroyed had Trypticon not been called away to the [[Neutral Territories]] to aid his leader, Shockwave, who had been attacked by the minions of the mysterious [[The Fallen|Fallen]]. {{storylink|Revelation (The Dark Ages)|Revelation}} Trypticon later joined an allied team of Decepticons and Autobots in battling the Fallen's minions in [[Protihex]], where he put his impressive firepower to use trying to blast open the door to the [[Well of All Sparks]]. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

Despite his effectiveness as a killing machine and his delight in the use of his powers in his formative years, Trypticon came to doubt the Decepticon cause and hate his role in it. He thinks that his abilities will eventually merit his taking leadership of the Decepticons, though he accepts this with the same resignation as the rest of his futile existence. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
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As part of [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s forces, Trypticon defended the newly unified Decepticon army's base against a combined Autobot/[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] strike force. A massive barrage from [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and G.I. Joe's artillery almost felled the giant Decepticon.

Later, a vision of the future witnessed by a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-empowered [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] showed Trypticon fighting alongside [[Iron Klaw]] against [[Sgt. Savage]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

====''TransTech''====
Trypticon was part of the [[S.K.A.R.]]-Decepticon alliance against the Autobots and [[Screaming Eagles]]. A clash between him and Fortress Maximus nearly destroyed Earth's magnetosphere, but ultimately, the Autobots and Joes won the day. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{First|[[Stormbringer issue 1|''Transformers: Stormbringer'' #1]]}}

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An ancient, bestial [[Titan (group)|Titan]], Cybertronian legend held that Trypticon had been created by [[Mortilus]], god of death, using the [[Void Scepter]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}} Whatever the truth of his origins was, Trypticon was ancient, having lived on Cybertron since the days of the [[God War]] between the members of the [[Guiding Hand]], {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}} until the day he was defeated by fellow Titan [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and sealed away deep underground beneath the [[Toraxxis Plains]]. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}} There he remained dormant until an explosion opened up the caverns and he was rediscovered by a team of [[Autobot]] scientists sent to investigate. Old carvings nearby depicted Trypticon doing battle with normal Transformers, {{storylink|Underworld (IDW)|Underworld}} causing [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] to theorize that the mythical [[Knights of Cybertron]] had been responsible for the sealing. {{storylink|Prey (issue)|Prey}} When [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] learned of the monster's existence, he had the caverns bombed, destroying the seal and awakening Trypticon in the hopes that he would bring Cybertron's civilization to its knees. {{storylink|Unleashed}}

[[File:Monstrosity11 prime vs trypticon.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|Smile! You were filmed with a hidden camera!]]
Trypticon went on a mindless rampage across the planet, destroying everything in his path and prompting the Autobots to gather their strongest weapons in an attempt to defeat him. As he entered [[Harmonex]], the Autobots lured him close to the city's giant central structure and collapsed it on top of him. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}} Unharmed, Trypticon emerged from the rubble and unleashed countless "[[cyber-morphic predator]]s", dragon-like minions created within his internal foundries, to attack the Autobots. Knowing that the monster hailed from ancient times, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] tried to use the power of the equally ancient [[Matrix of Leadership]] to defeat him, only for Trypticon to ignore the artifact and stomp on him. {{storylink|Annihilation}} After devouring [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]] and [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], Trypticon detected the presence of his old nemesis Metroplex in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] and began heading in his direction. However, Grimlock and Megatron were still alive within him and located and destroyed his core, powered by a type of [[energon]] that caused increased strength and aggression, causing the monster to go offline. Megatron later returned to the fallen giant and placed the [[spark]] of the [[Quintesson]] [[Pentius]] within his extinguished core, reawakening Trypticon under his command. {{storylink|Belly of the Beast (issue)|Belly of the Beast}}

[[File:Primacy3 MetroplexVSTrypticon.jpg|thumb|'''''A Tale Of Two Cities''''' {{-}} ''(Beating The Scrap Out Of Each Other)'']]
The method of Trypticon's resurrection caused him to inherit the intelligence and memories of Pentius, making him more than a mindless beast, and also forged a connection between his spark and Megatron's. Megatron was suspicious of Pentius's influence on the giant's mind, so Trypticon let him look into his mind and read his very memories, memories that were a jumbled mix of his own and Pentius's. Convinced that enough of Trypticon's mind and desire for destruction remained, Megatron accepted him into the Decepticons and had him use his space-faring [[alternate mode]] to take the Decepticons off Cybertron. {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}} After a journey across space to gather their forces, the Decepticons returned to Cybertron and had Trypticon dropped from orbit onto Iacon (and, thus, his rival, Metroplex). {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}}

The two giants fought in a mighty battle in which Trypticon used his beastly claws and tail to his advantage, but in the end he was grappled onto the ground where Metroplex curb-stomped his head, breaking his jaws off. As he lay defeated, however, Trypticon revealed he was merely a distraction that allowed the other Decepticons to impale Metroplex with their other starship. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}} Megatron later realized the will of Pentius and his desire to destroy Cybertron did indeed live on within Trypticon, prompting him to try to extract the Quintesson's spark from the fallen beast. Before he could do so he was confronted by Optimus Prime, who used the Matrix to purge the remains of Pentius's spark from the Decepticon leader's systems, and likely Trypticon's as well. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

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Trypticon was later integrated into the Decepticon army proper by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}} Early in the war, he was part of a battle during which he waited in disguise for the Autobots to advance right into his arms. However, Optimus Prime suspected a trap, and ordered his troops to retreat instead. {{storylink|Old Ways}}

Hundreds of years ago, Trypticon fought [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] alongside Megatron, Optimus Prime, and [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}} He survived the battle and was part of a major Decepticon counter-offensive on what was left of Cybertron shortly thereafter, led by the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

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Like most Transformers, Trypticon abandoned the devastated Cybertron and returned when the war was winding down, only be frozen in the ice of [[Praetorus Wharf]] when [[Vector Sigma]] "reset" the planet. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}} His inert form was discovered by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], who used the corrupted energon within him in twisted experiments involving newborn sparks. A group of Transformers transporting a shipment of sparks drove across Trypticon's body on their way to [[Alyon]], but failed to recognize the black metallic surface. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

Intending to use Trypticon's internal [[space bridge]] to conquer the galaxy, Bludgeon used the sparks to reactivate the Titan and took control of his mind using a replica of the mythical Void Scepter. He had Trypticon attack Iacon before transforming him into his starship mode for the conquest, but his plans were cut short when the Void Scepter was destroyed. Free from his control, a vengeful Trypticon blasted Bludgeon into scrap before returning to the depths of Cybertron where he was said to be created. Reflecting on how everyone had always treated him nothing but a force of destruction, he took Bludgeon's stolen sparks into himself and let them form [[protoform]]s from his body's [[Living metal|metal]], intending to become a force of creation instead. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}}

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Following the [[Iron Ring]]'s invasion of Cybertron, the group was approached by [[Centurion (IDW)|Centurion]] who discovered the growing [[protoform]]s and sent a message to [[G.B. Blackrock|Blackrock]] about them. When Blackrock arrived, [[Slag (G1)|Slug]] attacked his fellow [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]]. [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] fled the battle to check on the protoforms only to be tailed by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] who was subsequently tackled by [[Sideswipe (G2)|one of the protoforms]]. Arcee aiming her sword at the protoform was enough to rouse Trypticon into action, who broke through the ground and demanded a stop to the fighting. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] then proposed that Trypticon then become [[Earth]]'s embassy so that the protoforms could be placed under Optimus' protection rather as opposed to becoming tools of Starscream. {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 2 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 2}}

After the embassy had been established within Trypticon, he mainly hung around the outskirts of Iacon in robot mode. When visiting [[Marissa Faireborn]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] complimented her on her new lodgings. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

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Eventually, "[[Onyx Prime]]" returned to Cybertron, but when the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] was unmasked as none another than a time-travelling [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], Iacon quickly collapsed into anarchy, culminating in [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] fatally wounding [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. Trypticon was unwilling to risk his protoforms by entering the battle against his taciturn sibling, and, over the protests of his crew, he promptly generated a spacebridge to Earth to protect the protoforms exactly as Shockwave had predicted. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}} Trypticon materialized on [[Mount Rushmore]], causing widespread panic as the United States government tried to establish a perimeter around his person; unaware of this minor crisis, he had a philosophical discussion with [[Slag (G1)|Slug]]. When [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] surrendered himself over to human custody, the authorities directed Trypticon to allow [[Rom]] to make usage of his space bridge. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} Trypticon opted not to take part in the discussion regarding Jazz's release and remained on the sidelines when the Dinobots clashed with the [[Colonist Soldiers]]. {{storylink|Time Will Rust}}

[[File:Trypticon blasted.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|Trypticon vs. Green Laser Beam proved a bit one-sided.]]
Shortly afterwards, the threat of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] made itself clear as the planet-eater arrived over Earth, and in order to defend the next generation of Cybertronians Trypticon realized that he would have to take up arms. He unloaded his cargo of sparks and protoforms so that they would be kept safe on Earth {{storylink|Ceremony}} and spent the time before the attack on Unicron hanging out with his new pal Slug. {{storylink|A Sunrise Dark}} Trypticon then joined Metroplex in Earth's orbit to bring the fight to Unicron, directed by [[Centurion (IDW)|Centurion]]. {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}}

This battle was intended as a distraction, to keep the planet-eater occupied long enough for Optimus, [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]], [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] to slip past Unicron's defenses with the [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]]. Trypticon made fun of Metroplex's expression of awe at Unicron's size, but quickly apologized for allowing his old prejudices to come to the surface. Despite bringing his full might to bear, Trypticon was the first to fall, rent in half by Unicron's eye laser. {{storylink|Ceremony}}
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===''Alternity''===
Trypticon was one of several powerful opponents chosen by a higher-dimensional [[Megatron (G1)#Alternity|Megatron]] in a "[[#Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|game full of death and suffering]]", to go against [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|avatar]]. {{storylink|To Die Game!}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
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Once wild, Trypticon was tamed by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and fashioned into the mobile capital of the [[Decepticon Empire]] on Cybertron, his cavernous mouth serving as Megatron's throne room. [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] targeted him during their [[G.I.Rocket]] bombing run on the planet, but the bombs were stopped by a force field and Trypticon counterattacked by unleashing Decepticon troops from his mouth to take down their [[Defiant (G.I. Joe)|ship]]. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}} [[Destro]] later used the [[M.A.S.S. Device]] to travel from Earth to Trypticon for an audience with Megatron. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}} Furious that the Autobots had formed an alliance with G.I. Joe, Megatron had Trypticon attack their home at [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], but before he could finish off the mode-locked city-bot he was interrupted by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. Trypticon bit the meddler's head off, only for said head to transform into [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] and hold his jaws open as Autobots and Joes made their way into the throne room. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}} Trypticon later watched as a victorious Megatron defeated Optimus Prime and had Cybertron dig its "horns" into Earth. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}}

With Earth destroyed, Megatron and his Cobra allies celebrated with a feast inside Trypticon. {{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}} As Megatron turned his attention toward the [[sun]], transforming Cybertron into [[Primus]] so the planet could absorb the star's energy, he had Trypticon wander out on one of its horns. {{storylink|Escape from Primus}} Setting out to stop this, the joint forces of the Autobots and G.I. Joe attacked Trypticon, negating his force field using a sonic signal programmed with information gathered by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Tunnel Rat]] and [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] during their time in the Decepticon base. Trypticon's insides were then punctured by Metroplex's fist, allowing the "Jotobots" entry into him, and he was ultimately taken down by a blast from [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]'s [[Peacemaker]]. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}
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===''Knights of Unicron''===
The Trypticon Dinobase, located on Planet Chaar, was the eighth venue for the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]] on their 2014 "Till All Are One" tour. {{storylink|Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
Trypticon is an ancient [[Titan (group)|Titan]] who travels between worlds crewed by [[Wipe-Out|Necro]] and hungrily gobbles living [[Titan Master]]s the way others would Energon cubes. {{storylink|Trypticon (G1)#TitansReturn|''Titans Return'' Trypticon online bio}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
During the Great War, Trypticon was infamous as a [[Titan (group)|cityformer]], ravager of worlds. When the [[Human Confederacy]] became fed up of Cybertronians, Trypticon was among the Decepticon forces who took part in the doomed [[Great Push]] of [[2033]]. During this, he was critically injured, and Full-Tilt volunteered to become a form of [[Powermaster]], replacing Trypticon's busted transformation cog. With the war over, Trypticon was repurposed as a spaceship, called the ''[[Dinosaur (ship)|Dinosaur]]'', and came to be crewed largely by Predacons (and the odd Maximal), who remained unaware of their ship's true origin, merely thinking it was just a ship. Trypticon became increasingly bitter over his lack of mobility, and came to hate the Proto-races.

By the 24th century C.E., the ''Dinosaur'' was the only Cybertronian warship allowed near the border of the [[Allowed Zone]]. During this patrol they went somewhere near Arkus, and the ship's paranoid security chief [[Killer Punch]] became convinced there was a stowaway on board, and had the ship torn apart looking for it. Nobody knew that [[Dead End (BW)|Dead-End]] had smuggled [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]], a [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] aboard. {{storylink|Intersectionality}}

On Cybertron, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] mused that if he wanted to conquer Cybertron or invade other planets, few could have stood in his way other than Trypticon or the [[Titan (group)|Titans]], wanly noting that Trypticon never liked fair fights anyway. {{storylink|Head Games}}

Around the time the [[Grand Uprising]] began, the ''Dinosaur'' received a signal from [[Metascan Omega|LGC-8802]], a planet of interest to the Builders. It also received a signal from Cybertron, Lio Convoy's call-to-arms, which prompted the ship's political officer, Synapse, to murder Hydra to cover it up. Trypticon agreed with Synapse's decision, taking his side over Full-Tilt's objections.

Shortly after arriving at LGC-8802, the ship came under attack from an Intruder craft, which they fought off. Killer Punch became suspicious of Hydra's absence and went looking for him, but Trypticon shifted his insides about to prevent the Predacon finding his comrade's body. With some help from Magmatron, Killer Punch managed to get to the lab, only to find Synapse waiting for him. After explaining what had happened, Synapse had Trypticon murder the Predacon. Only Killer Punch had anticipated this, and broadcast the fact to Magmatron, who made his way to the bridge to recruit everyone else left. Trypticon responded by trying to kill everyone with the auto-guns. When that didn't work, Trypticon changed tack, trying to roast them with burn-off from the engine.

Elsewhere, the ship had been infiltrated by [[Medusa]], who vaporized Trypticon's main turbine, sending him into freefall. Magmatron tried using this fact to stop his trying to kill them, but Trypticon continued regardless. Magmatron's quick thinking convinced Trypticon he'd crushed him and Guiledart good, unaware they'd managed to slip through to Full-Tilt's quarters. Soon after, Magmatron told Dead-End to find Trypticon's brain and shut it down. As she got close to Trypticon's processor, he unleashed Brunt on her. As this happened, Magmatron tried fixing the engines, but was distracted by Synapse's arrival. By the time the political officer had been dealt with, Trypticon was too far gone, rendered unable to fly again as it entered the atmosphere.

Meanwhile, Dead-End used Trypticon's notorious temper to distract him, as she set her pet Sharkticon on Brunt, gaining access to his computer core, and began methodically removing the chips controlling Trypticon's mind and personality. As she did, Trypticon pleaded with her to stop, as he felt his mind going. She didn't, and Trypticon died.

His body remained a problem, but Guiledart was able to revive Full-Tilt, who did what he could to slow the fall. With some assistance from the Logicon hive-mind on the planet below, Trypticon's body was slowed enough to hit the ground without destroying it, before it transformed into Trypticon's dinosaur form to control its crash-landing. Once it stopped, Trypticon's corpse turned into a badly battered city, never to fly again.

In the cycles that followed, what was left of Trypticon was salvaged, and eventually turned into a city. {{storylink|Intersectionality}} Dinosaur City was a thriving colony a decade later when the [[Vok]] arrived to judge them. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Todaro]] (English)}}
[[File:Machinima-Titans-Return-OHR-Trypticon.jpg|left|thumb|300px|"RUN! IT'S [[Godzilla|GODZILLA]]!" "It looks like Godzilla, but due to international copyright laws, it's not." "STILL! WE SHOULD RUN LIKE IT IS GODZILLA!" "(Though it isn't.)"]]

Trypticon was an old Decepticon battle station, used during the Great War. He was eventually destroyed, and his remains were buried over time. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}} Starscream, left as an aimlessly-floating spark after his destruction, passed over the destroyed Decepticon Titan and was unwillingly pulled into his body. As Trypticon was revived, a light was emitted, catching the attention of [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and Metroplex. {{storylink|Aftermath and Rebirth}}

The awakened Trypticon (now being influenced by Starscream's spark) entered the city and began rampaging. The [[Mistress of Flame]] ordered the [[Elite Air Resistance Squadron]] to engage the Titan, but they were quickly wiped out and Windblade and Metroplex moved to take on Trypticon next. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}} Metroplex and Trypticon clashed, causing massive collateral damage to the city. {{storylink|The Fight Begins}} A missile fired from [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] that contained [[Emissary (TR)|Emissary]] struck Metroplex in the back, distracting him enough for Trypticon to bite down on his arm. Emissary entered Metroplex's interior and explained that he was a [[Titan Master]] and could help in the battle. Emissary's power-up granted Metroplex the ability to fire eyebeams, which freed him from Trypticon's jaws, although the Decepticon Titan ripped his arm off in the process. {{storylink|Overlord and Emissary}}

Trypticon got the upper hand and pinned Metroplex under his foot. After taking a second to smack Windblade away, Trypticon crashed down hard on Metroplex's downed form, killing him. After Emissary escaped from Metroplex's body, Trypticon bent down and swallowed him, forcibly bonding the Titan Master to his own systems. Now granted flame breath by Emissary, Trypticon continued to attack Windblade and the newly arrived [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] before being struck with a missile barrage from Fortress Maximus. Hot Rod managed to infiltrate Trypticon and rescue Emissary, but was smashed to the ground by the Titan's tail. {{storylink|At the Last Second}}

[[File:TR-Ep10-All-Things-Must-Pass-Trypticon-dies.jpg|thumb|300px|He died from [[Furmanism|the worst case of indigestion he's ever had]].]]
Once again unimpeded, Trypticon began to march further into the city, towards the [[Primal Basilica]]. The Basilica's defenses were activated by Optimus Prime and fired an electrical blast that temporarily stymied Trypticon. {{storylink|Desperate Actions}} [[Victorion]], enhanced and enlarged by the [[Enigma of Combination]] arrived to confront Trypticon but was quickly knocked down by the Decepticon Titan and stomped on. {{storylink|Run for Our Lives}} Victorion managed to prevent Trypticon from using his flame breath on her, but Trypticon overwhelmed her again and picked up her sword in his jaws to finish her off with her own weapon. Optimus Prime attacked Trypticon on his own, saving Victorion, who split up into her component [[combiner]]s. Victorion, [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] followed Optimus Prime's lead in attacking Trypticon again. They made some headway, only for Trypticon to transform to his battle station mode and begin bombarding them with all his firepower. {{storylink|In Good Hands}}

Fortress Maximus arrived on the scene to take Trypticon on, and after the Decepticon transformed back to his robot mode the two Titans engaged in a beam struggle. Fortress Maximus won, bowling Trypticon over, but when Victorion attempted to finish their opponent off, Trypticon swallowed her. Absorbing the Enigma of Combination within her, Trypticon powered-up even further and overwhelmed Fortress Maximus in their next exchange. He then used the Enigma's power to seize control of the other three combiners, forcing them to attack Maximus and Optimus Prime. Fortress Maximus attacked again, but Trypticon was distracted by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], who arrived carrying the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Drawn to the artifact, Trypticon swallowed Perceptor and the Matrix, beginning to enlarge with the influx of its power. {{storylink|Consumed}} However this had an adverse reaction, as Trypticon quickly shrank back to normal size and spit Victorion, Perceptor, the Enigma and the Matrix back out. Starscream's ghost was also exorcised from Trypticon's frame, and the Titan slumped and fell deactivated once more, with Fortress Maximus lamenting the loss of another of his Titan brothers. {{storylink|All Things Must Pass}}

===''Star Trek vs. Transformers''===
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As [[World War III]] consumed [[Earth]], the Autobots chose to flee the planet aboard the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], unaware that the Decepticons had chosen to pursue them aboard Trypticon, a Decepticon Titan of their own. After years of following the Autobots through deep space, the Decepticons finally caught up with their foes just after the Autobots detected an energon deposit on the nearby world of [[Cygnus Seven]]. An orbital battle commenced, and only ended when the Decepticons abandoned Trypticon to board the Autobot Titan... just before Maximus wound up crashing onto the surface, sending him and all of his occupants into [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}} Trypticon, evidently abandoned, went dormant for several centuries and wound up on a nearby moon in his city mode.

In the mid-23rd century, [[Kuri]]'s group of [[Klingon]] warriors from the nearby [[Klingon Empire]] would discover Trypticon's form after their [[Warbird (Star Trek)|Warbird]] had been shot down by the [[Federation]], who had recently colonized Cygnus Seven. Their investigation of the mysterious city, which they mistakenly believed to be a Federation base, prompted Trypticon to send out a Decepticon signal, which caught the attention of the recently awakened [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and alerted Megatron and the other Decepticons to rendezvous at Trypticon's current position. On discovering the organics, Megatron decided to make an alliance with the aliens to take down their mutual enemies. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part One}}

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The Klingons allowed Trypticon to [[scanning|scan]] their damaged ship; thanks to this, the Titan gained the craft's ability to cloak, allowing the Klingons to ambush the [[USS Enterprise|USS ''Enterprise'']] as it tracked the Decepticon signal to the moon. In his new shape, Trypticon promptly decloaked and crippled the human starship before he led the charge to the [[dilithium]] mining colony on Cygnus Seven itself. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}}

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Trypticon kept to the skies in the ensuing confrontation, raining down fire on the [[Federation]] facilities, until Fortress Maximus—himself reformatted into a copy of the ''Enterprise''—entered the fray, prompting Trypticon to assume his robot mode and unleash his [[fire-breath]] on the heroes. Undaunted, the Autobot Titan transformed into his own robot mode, now "Fortress Tiberius" thanks to his mental merge with [[James T. Kirk|Captain Kirk]] and invited his ancient foe to take him on. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Three}}

As the Autobots, Decepticons, Federation, and Klingons fought around them, the two Titans slugged it out, and though Trypticon was able to get an early advantage over his opponent, he was unprepared when the Autobot, desiring revenge from their last confrontation, reconfigured his warp engines into a pair of shoulder-mounted cannons to blast him from afar. Though Trypticon quickly recovered, using his fiery breath to melt through Tiberius's armor, he was finally laid low when Kirk disentangled himself from his shared mental connection from Tiberius and knocked Trypticon out with a single punch.

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When Megatron realized that he had been double-crossed by Starscream, who had absconded with a load of dilithium and fled to [[Kronos]] to conquer the Klingon homeworld for himself, the Decepticon leader sounded the retreat, with Trypticon resuming his starship mode to beam his allies aboard so as to pursue Starscream. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Four}}

Megatron's Decepticons caught up with the treacherous Air Commander shortly after the latter had invaded the Klingon capitol building and attempted to install himself as emperor; Megatron, however, was more concerned with taking the planet for himself, and ordered the Decepticons to raze the planet and rebuild it into the capital of a new [[Decepticon Empire]]. Before they could do so, however, Optimus Prime and his allies appeared, having augmented their forces with [[Crewbot|transforming battlesuits]] for the crew of the ''Enterprise''. Trypticon battled Kirk once more, and was able to defeat him after Soundwave deployed a paralyzing signal... but the Decepticons were unprepared for the Klingons, who were immune to the frequency and able to counterattack with a flotilla of warbirds. After ratifying a makeshift truce with the Federation, Trypticon and the other Decepticons were imprisoned on Kronos. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Five}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
Located at the [[Praetorus Wharf]], an advanced, mobile, weaponized Decepticon base had been discovered by the Autobots. [[Teletraan I|Teletraan-1]]'s scanners indicated that this base was actually the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] Trypticon. Stationed there was also the Decepticon [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizer]], [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt]]. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan-1 Data Files}}

==Commercial appearances==
When Trypticon came under attack by the Protectobots, the Decepticon city transformed into its battle station mode to fight back. The Protectobots responded by combining into Defensor, prompting Trypticon to transform once more, this time into its dinosaur mode. Trypticon then forced Defensor to fly off with a torrent of fiery breath. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Defensor and Trypticon|Defensor and Trypticon commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
*''Stage'': 10
*''Point value'': 100000
*''Hit points'': 10
[[File:MysteryofConvoy Trypticon.png|thumb|"Oh... it's MechaGodzilla. Of course! I should have known."]]
On a search for the truth behind the death of Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus endured a game of death and suffering that culminated in a final battle with Trypticon at the end of the [[Time Tunnel]], within a dark room with three hovering platforms. Trypticon hurled massive fireballs at the City Commander, but Magnus's unrelenting barrage of attacks on the Decepticon's weak spot -the clear glowing dome in the middle of his forehead- ultimately caused Trypticon to fall. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

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===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
[[File:HeadmastersNES trypticon.jpg|left|thumb]]
When the Decepticons captured some of the Autobots' greatest warriors, Sixshot and Trypticon attacked the planet Earth. Trypticon was the first foe faced by Chromedome on his quest to rescue his allies, striking at the Autobot from an elevated platform. Although this set-up left Chromedome at a disadvantage, since he was waging the battle in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], he persevered and defeated Trypticon. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}
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===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:CalloftheFuture trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
{{voiceactor|[[Jeff Manning]] (English)}}

====Autobot story====
Right when the [[Autobot]]s had found the drill they were looking for in the [[Karzite mine]], Trypticon gave out a loud roar. [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] recognized it, but he was in disbelief about what it meant. Sure enough, Trypticon fell from the sky, stating that the Autobots were too late. The Decepticon announced that he was going to crush all of the Autobots now that they had nowhere to run. Surprisingly, the Autobots managed to take down Trypticon, who cried out and announced his being hurt afterward. Threatening the Autobots that he would not forget his defeat and warning them that he would crush them some day, Trypticon fled back to the Decepticon base. {{storylink|The Transformers (G1 PS2)#Autobot Story|The Transformers}}

====Decepticon story====
After [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] was defeated for the second time, Trypticon arrived and offered to help, but quickly realized that he was of extremely limited usefulness in the search for the [[Zel Quartz]]. His massive size made him a liability in a search, so he sent [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]] in his stead. {{storylink|The Transformers (G1 PS2)#Decepticon Story|The Transformers}}
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===''Transformers Battle Circuit''===
Trypticon, one of the "greatest Transformers of all time", was part of a Decepticon team that participated in a tournament on Cybertron. He faced off against a team of Autobots in a series of one-on-one matches. If he managed to defeat Bumblebee, Rodimus, Grimlock, Jetfire, and Optimus Prime, Trypticon was declared to be the tournament's champion! {{storylink|Transformers Battle Circuit}}

===''Transformers G1: Awakening''===
[[File:Trypticon g1awakening stats.jpg|left|thumb]]
Trypticon was among the Decepticons who pursued and boarded the Autobot [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. When the ship crashed on [[Earth]], all inside were sent into stasis, but the Decepticons woke up four million years later and resumed their conquering ways. Trypticon was put to work guarding the [[space bridge]] they were building, and was ordered to destroy [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] when the traitor scouted the area. He completely failed to keep the Autobots from the bridge, and after Optimus Prime's team was captured on Cybertron, Trypticon was placed on guard duty. He was unable to prevent the Autobots from escaping, however. He later took part in Megatron's ill-fated assault on the Ark, and completely failed to stop the Autobots when they attacked the Decepticon fortress on Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
[[file:TFLegends-Trypticon.jpg|thumb|"B..but Trypticon will destroy the world!" "There is ''no'' world to destroy now."]]
Growing desperate, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] summoned Trypticon to the field of battle. The titan's firepower allowed Galvatron's forces to push further into Autobot territory, despite their opponents bringing out [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|The Colossus War}} After making a number of coastal attacks, Trypticon leveled [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] and set his sights on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. Unfortunately for him, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] supplied Metroplex with a new [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]], and the giant Autobot sent Trypticon crashing to the bottom of the sea. {{storylink|Monstrosity}}

[[Unicron]] had his eyes on Trypticon as a potential new body for himself, however his agents were intercepted before they could reach the giant Decepticon. {{storylink|Unicron Returns}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Hal#As Trypticon}}
Trypticon appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by Hal. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers Operation Omega''===
In every battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, Decepticon forces were deployed from Trypticon's city mode to march towards the Autobots, who were in turn deployed from Metroplex on the opposite side of the battlefield. Whenever Trypticon sustained too much damage, the Decepticons lost the battle. {{storylink|Transformers Operation Omega}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
{{Charstubgames|{{Storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
In a lecture on [[New Earth]], [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] would cite Titans such as Trypticon and [[Zod]] as examples of Cybertronians with mechanimal alt-modes. {{storylink|Technorganic Secrets}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:Trypticon g1 toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't mention the training wheels on the tail—he embarrasses easily.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Trypticon''' (Decepticon City, [[1986]]/[[1987]]) }}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''D-63'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 loading ramps, 2 blaster stands, single-barreled blaster, double-barreled blaster, 2 scanners, 2 connectors, large tower, small tower, left & right tank treads, [[laser cannon]]

: Released in the third year of the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (second in the European and Japanese lines), Trypticon transforms from a large grey, teal and purple dinosaur into a sprawling "city" mode, and from there into a mobile battle station. Like his contemporary and counterpart [[Metroplex (G1)#Toys|Metroplex]], he is accompanied by an entourage of smaller robots—the transforming mini-car, [[Full-Tilt (G1)#Toys|Full-Tilt]], who forms Trypticon's chest plate, and the tank [[Brunt (G1)#Toys|Brunt]], who is formed from several of his city mode towers and other pieces. Also like Metroplex, Trypticon can link up with the leaders of the 1986 Decepticon [[combiner]] teams, [[Onslaught (G1)#Toys|Onslaught]] and [[Motormaster (G1)#Toys|Motormaster]], when they are in their base forms. Unlike Metroplex's combiner connections though, the two leaders don't plug directly into Trypticon, instead linking up to him through two smaller "connector" pieces. This interactivity was played up to a great extent in Japan, where he was released as part of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]'' sub-line.

: In an undocumented feature, these connector pieces can plug into Trypticon's back in dinosaur mode, where their acute angles make them look like more ''[[Godzilla]]''-styled back plates; when in this configuration you can also plug Trypticon's small weapon accessories into the concavities of the connector pieces, giving him more of a "complete" transformation.

: Trypticon is further distinguished from Metroplex by the inclusion of several electronic [[gimmick]]s. Two C-size batteries power the electronics of Trypticon himself, allowing him to [[Battery-powered motor|walk]] in dinosaur mode and causing his scanners and blasters to spin in city and battle station mode, respectively. Trypticon's main laser cannon (also part of Brunt) is powered by an AA battery and flashes orange.

: Like a fair number of larger ''Transformers'' toys, Trypticon was never released in the UK, although [[Space Pirates!|#185]] of the Marvel UK comic, in conjunction with Hasbro UK, offered three Trypticon toys as competition prizes in late 1988.

: This mold was later [[retool]]ed, [[redeco]]ed, and sold with fewer accessories as ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Megastorm#Gigastorm|Gigastorm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Trypticon/trypticon.htm More information on Trypticon at TFU.info]''
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====''Transform Jr''====
[[File:Trypticon jr toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Mintasaurus]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Dinosaurer''' (1986)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-63'''
:*''Accessories'': 4 ramps, laser cannon

: The ''[[Transform Jr]]'' version of Trypticon shrinks and simplifies the original toy, omitting the electronics, the battle station mode and... the color purple.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Class06-toy Trypticon.jpg|300px|thumb|Trypticon not want cuddles! Trypticon want smash Metroplex!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Trypticon''' (Legends Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' "Classic Legends" toys, Trypticon is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Scourge (Cybertron)#Legends|Scourge]], transforming into a three-headed robotic dragon. His extra shoulder-heads are painted up to evoke the original toy's over-the-shoulder towers/cannnons, and can fold back a bit in both modes.

: He [http://www.toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=242&itemid=10656 needs cuddles].

: This mold was later used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsTrypticon/trypticon.htm More information on Trypticon at TFU.info]''
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===''Device Label''===
[[File:Device Label Trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Mouseasaurus.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Dinosaurer''' ([[2009]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Takara's ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' Trypticon transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a mechanoid raptor. He shares this mold with ''Device Label'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Device Label|Grimlock]].

:According to early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitations, the mice were originally supposed to depict Generation 1 [[Overkill (G1)#Device Label|Overkill]] and ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Device Label|Dinobot]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Destron/DLTrypticon/trypticon.htm More information on ''Device Label'' Trypticon at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Trypticon''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Bag number'': '''40551 48'''
:*''Accessories'': Stand brick, double barreled gun, 2 claws

: Part of the fifth assortment of ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Trypticon can be rebuilt from robot mode into a dinosaur. The tampographs on his torso are based on his [[#Classics|''Classics'' Legends Class toy]] rather than his [[#Toys|original figure]].

: He shares the tyrannosaur-head helmet with [[Farside]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
[[File:Platinum-edition-trypticon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Trypticon''' (Platinum Edition, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 loading ramps, 2 blaster stands, single-barreled blaster, double-barreled blaster, 2 scanners, 2 connectors, large tower, small tower, 2 tank treads, laser cannon

: ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Trypticon is a reissue of his original toy. Both Brunt and Full-Tilt are included along with all his electronics, including the motorized walking gimmick.

: This reissue features non-reflective eye stickers and shorter guide stripe stickers on the central ramp. There are several tooling changes, such as larger power switches, battery covers that are held shut by screws, molded detail replacing the large bearings on his legs, and bizarrely, added plastic on his feet that keeps the purple "U" pieces from being flush with the rest of the foot. He features dull grey plastic as opposed to silver, and the thigh's holes that connect the grey piece is now retooled to make the piece plug in properly. Brunt's cannon is now a friction joint instead of a ratchet joint.

: This figure was officially released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Singapore, Taiwan and the Philippines; usually found at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores, though it's currently unknown whether it was actually a Toys"R"Us exclusive there or not). In Australia, it was sold at Toys"R"Us stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was both sold at Toys"R"Us stores and officially available via the UK division of Amazon, making this the first official UK release of ''Generation 1'' Trypticon! In Germany, he was originally available via Bankroft, an online retailer that otherwise specializes in [[Nerf]] blasters and accessories, as part of a special "Fan Edition" arrangement through Hasbro Germany, with the help of several German [[fandom|fan]] sites. Due to low sales, the unsold stock was later sold to Actionfiguren24, a German online retailer that specializes in imported toys, who was able to lower its price for its existing stock of imported Insecticon sets as a result.

:Unusually for a ''Platinum Edition'' figure, Trypticon (aka "Dinosaurer") was even officially released in Japan, exclusively available as a lucky draw prize (limited to 300 pieces) via [[TakaraTomy Mall]], labeled as a ''[[USA Edition]]'', the first of those in nearly a decade.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumTrypticon/trypticon.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Trypticon at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|TitansReturn}}
[[File:Titans Return Trypticon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|WHEN DINOSAURS RULE YOUR SHELF.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Necro & Decepticon Full-Tilt & Trypticon''' (Titan Class, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Cannon/Full-Tilt holder
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing), [[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

: Trypticon beat out [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] to become winner of a Facebook poll held by Hasbro in November 2015 to determine who would be the next Titan Class figure.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/926169094119952/?type=3&permPage=1 November 24 2016 photo]</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/931380200265508/?type=3 There truly is nothing that can stand in the way of Trypticon. With your votes, he smashed his way to becoming the next ''Generations Titans Return'' Titan Class toy. Mark your calendars, and look for him to hit shelves late 2017.]</ref> Standing at 20 inches tall, ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Trypticon was the tallest Decepticon figure made at that point. (It was later surpassed by the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' release of [[Scorponok (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Scorponok]].) He features several new action features, such as a spring-loaded pop-out forehead-gun and the ability to "eat" Titan Master figures, who fall down his throat into his stomach, which can be opened to retrieve them. His city mode unfolds to around three feet wide, and the "battle station" mode of his classic toy is rebranded as a spaceship (officially the [[Nemesis (G1)|''Nemesis'']] according to Hasbro's YouTube channel) that can fit a Deluxe-class action figure in its forward bay. The front of the spaceship mode features sculpted faux eyes, intended to make it look like it is formed by Trypticon's head. In lieu of electronics, Trypticon comes with his old partner [[Full-Tilt (G1)#Titans Return|Full-Tilt]], who has been significantly upgraded to become a full-sized Deluxe figure in his own right, with his own Titan Master partner, [[Wipe-Out#Titans Return|Necro]], who is actually a new version of Trypticon's comic bud, [[Wipe-Out]]. Since his head is obviously too large to interact with Titan Masters as most ''Titans Return'' figures do, he features a slot near the back of his head where you can insert a head-mode Titan Master, causing the orange canopy on his head to open and the laser cannon to slide up.

: Another feature, as documented in the instructions, shows that he can connect with any Titans Return baseformers in city mode through really short "ramps" on his robot mode hips. The officially designated figures were [[Overlord (G1)#Titans Return|Leader Class Overlord]] and his premold [[Black Shadow (G1)#Titans Return|Sky Shadow]], which means the trio are now called Nemesis Command. You can still do this with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]] and [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Autobot Blaster]], if you wish to eschew the faction differences. You can also connect him with Trypticon's opposite number [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Titans Return|Titans Return Fortress Maximus]]. Jump a few [[Power of the Primes (toyline)|toylines]] and you can connect him to [[Omega Supreme (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Transformers War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege Chapter Omega Supreme]] and his [[redeco]] [[Guardian robot#Generations Selects|Generations Selects Guardian Robot]]. The biggest drawback is that some figures don't have long enough ramps for Trypticon's short ones. He also has a pair of spurs on the back of his heels that act as connectors, but are even higher up; as a result, only a few figures can connect to them properly in their intended configurations.

: Early production runs of the figure had a serious [[design flaw]] in the hip ratchets: a combination of strong springs and weak plastic caused the mechanisms of the joints to basically self-destruct themselves very quickly if they were used. Cutting the springs in half or repeatedly compressing them to reduce their length appears to solve this problem on affected copies of the toy. Later production runs appear to have fixed the issue entirely. Similarly, early specimens of this figure had a chest door that would not latch closed properly and could not bear the weight of Full-Tilt; this too was fixed in later shipments. However, the tail is entirely a different matter: the rotary pawl of its ratchet joint is a separate piece that's not secured against the post it's meant to attach to. This causes the parts to compete against each other when rotated, causing a snapping noise after a certain point and preventing the tail from locking in place. Provided its pieces aren't damaged beyond repair from repeat rotations, the joint can be placed in good working order by disassembling Trypticon and gluing or taping the rotary pawl to its intended position.

: The large cannons on Trypticon's back can be extended; this is mentioned in the instructions, but not depicted in any of the stock photography. Originally, the paired towers on Trypticon's back were symmetrical in their design, mirroring each other. A later [[variant]] was released with a [[retool]]ed right tower, mimicking the asymmetrical tower designs on the original figure.

: On Monday 13th February 2017, the Monday before [[Toy Fair 2017]], a picture of the toy was released and swiftly withdrawn from the ''Transformers'' Instagram account.

: In fall 2018, huge quantities of Trypticons were found at outlet stores in the U.S. for a fraction of their original price. This may be a sign of poor initial sales, or a result of other retailers buying up what was supposed to be a year's worth of inventory from recently bankrupted U.S. branch of [[Toys"R"Us]].

: Like [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Generations|Fortress Maximus]], Trypticon doesn't come with his vehicular drone Brunt, though [[Brunt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|a new Brunt]] was later announced a year later for the ''Siege'' toyline.
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legends-LG43-Dinosaurer-toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|(''Additional beast mode pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Dinosaurer (Trypticon)'''<ref>The packaging says "ダイナザウラー" (Dinosaurer) in Japanese, but the accompanying English subtitle is "Trypticon".</ref> (Titan, 2017)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG43'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 26]], 2017
:*''Accessories'': Cannon/Full-Tilt holder
[[File:TF-Legends-Dinosaurer.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1]]

: Released in the twentieth wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' toyline, Dinosaurer is a fairly straightforward re-release of the ''Titans Return'' figure above; only replacing the standard screws with black ones. This figure also features an altered sticker sheet layout, with the stickers themselves being exactly the same as the ''Titans Return'' version. The figure comes packaged with the legs attached, unlike the Hasbro figure above and also appears to have fixed the hip issue that was featured on earlier samples of the Hasbro toy.

: As seen in the [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|43rd volume of the ''Legends'' Bonus Edition comic]] printed on his instructions, Dinosaurer can also convert into [[:File:LG-43-Legends-Trypticon-new-mode.jpg|an additional "Monster Mode"]] by transforming his legs backwards and converting his tail into his "alternate" head, complete with an opening and closing mouth.
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:Selects Trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The toy ''[[T-SPARK#Synergenex|Synergenex]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Synergenex|Godzilla Megatron]] ''wishes'' it could be.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Trypticon''' (Titan, [[2025]])}} </ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Decepticon Trypticon''' (ディセプティコントリプティコン)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-13'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[September 27]]
:*''Accessories'': Cannon/Full-Tilt holder
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Amy Bence]] (packaging)}}<ref>[[January 14]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc5mkAAGzyE MASSIVE Transformers Tuesday! In-Hand Product Showcase and Pre-orders | Hasbro Pulse] with [[Nate Purswell]], [[Mark Maher]], and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref>

: A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'', Trypticon is a redeco of his ''Titans Return'' figure, sporting a darker color scheme based on his cartoon appearance. Additionally, parts of his chest that previously used clear plastic are now opaque. He still comes with [[Full-Tilt (G1)#Generations Selects|Full-Tilt]] and [[Wipe-Out#Generations Selects|Necro]], both of whom are redecoed to match Trypticon's new color scheme. In keeping with contemporary ''Generations'' releases, the original figure's [[sticker]]s have been omitted.

: Once again, his battle station mode is rebranded as transforming into a "''Nemesis''-class spaceship". The [[stock photography]] shown by some several online retailers omits the double cannon at the tip of the spaceship and the docking platform for Full-Tilt in some shots, but the actual toy includes them.

: Trypticon also notably marks a major shift in the packaging design for ''Generations Selects'', abandoning the line's previous monochrome-print-on-cardboard-box aesthetic in favor of a look similar to those of ''Age of the Primes'' and the similarly-redesigned ''[[Studio Series]]''.

: ''Generations Selects'' Trypticon was revealed through the official ''Transformers'' Instagram page on [[December 28]], [[2024]], with preorders going live on [[January 14]] of the following year.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Tfgum trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Dinosaurer''' (1986)
**''Accessories:'' Large tower, small tower, 2 tank treads, laser cannon, Full-Tilt

:A snap-together model kit of Trypticon was available as part of the fifth wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' [[candy toy]] series. A much-shrunken version of the original Trypticon toy, the kit transforms into something of a cross between city and battle station modes, and still comes with all the pieces to make Brunt, as well as a non-transforming car mode Full-Tilt. Molded from black, red, and grey plastic, Trypticon has stickers for detail rather than paint operations, and came with a stick of gum.
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===''Transformers Milk Caramel''===
[[File:Trypticon keshigomu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Dinosaurer''' (1986)
:A small soft-rubber ''keshigomu'' figurine of Trypticon, similar to the larger [[Decoy (G1)|Decoy]]s, was released as part of Kabaya's line of ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' candy toys. Like all the figures from the 1986 range, he came [[blindpacking|blindpacked]], and was available in a variety of pearlescent [[glow-in-the-dark]] colors including red, yellow, blue, and green. As the name of the series suggests, he came with a piece of caramel candy.

===''Forms Robo''===
*'''Dinosaurer''' (1987)
:Trypticon was also among the ten characters who were rendered as part of the ''[[Forms Robo]]'' line of over-sized ''keshigomu'' figures. He came individually packaged in a plastic baggie, and was available in red, yellow, green, or blue. Of the various ''Forms Robo'' figures, Trypticon is easily one of the hardest to find, rarely appearing on the secondary market.
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===MyClone===
[[File:MyClone-toy Trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|All together now: ''Awwwwwwww!'']]
*'''Dinosaurer''' (MyClone, 2003)
**''ID number:'' '''MTF018'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Abiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The Trypticon [[MyClone]] is the adorable-est little killer dinosaur you ever did see. He was released in the third wave of the ''MyClone'' line of Transformers PVC figures, and comes with a hexagonal teal display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other MyClone figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure; however, the only standard ''MyClone'' part he uses is the upper torso piece, and that's been turned 90 degrees from the normal humanoid orientation to be used as his pelvic region.

: Sadly, his little [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]] part has a large thick torso-peg on its bottom to attach to Trypticon, so he can't really be used as a mini-vehicle or chestplate for any other ''MyClone'' mashup you want to try out.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4ATrypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
*'''Trypticon, Assault Base''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4A: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T04'''
**''Stars: ''24

:Trypticon, Assault Base is available in a special pack-in bonus pack in every sealed booster box of Wave 4 of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'' - War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to represent Trypticon's size, the card is over-sized, being the same size as the previously released cards for [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and the LootCrate exclusive card for [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. The Trypticon pack also includes deployable character cards [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt, Artillery Drone]], [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt, Base Recon]], and [[Wipe-Out|Wipe-Out, Devoted Minion]].

:The card's line-art is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, with new colors that match the aesthetic of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' stock art. The Bot Mode line-art was originally drawn by [[Guido Guidi]].

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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Metroplex and Trypticon.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Metroflex & Dinosaurer Set''' ([[November 1]], [[2022]])
**''ID number:'' '''33 & 34'''

:Released as part of the fifth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (with [[Scamper]]) and Trypticon (with [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]] and [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#34|Translation of Trypticon's Transformers Character Card]]''

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==Notes==
[[File:G1TrypticonHeadCompare.jpg|thumb|"[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]" model on top, "[[Call of the Primitives]]" model on the bottom.]]
[[File:TFLegends-Trypticon-Godzilla-comparison.jpg|thumb|"Son of a pit, he just <big>'''''won't'''''</big> quit..."]]
*A {{w|triptych}} is an artifact divided into three hinged folding segments. Though obscure, this is an appropriate name for Trypticon, because his tyrannosaur mode ''is'' a triptych, unfolding into three segments when it transforms into city or battle station modes. See, parents, this stuff is educational too!
*The cut-down version of Trypticon's original [[bio]] used for his toy packaging omits basically every subtlety of his personality, mentioning only his great destructive power and none of his unfiltered hatred, boredom, and self-loathing. Which is likely a large part of why you never saw that side of him in Generation 1 media!
*Trypticon's original [[Tech Spec]]s give him a very high rank of 9, but he is never portrayed as somebody so far up in the Decepticon power structure. But then again, not many would argue with a towering dinosaur robot that's bigger than Godzilla.
*Trypticon has two completely different [[character model]]s. The first was used for his appearances in "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]" and the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic]], while the second, more toy-accurate model was used for all his appearances in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]]. Virtually ''every piece'' of Trypticon's body is different between the two models, whether in shape, detail, or both; notable features of the earlier model include rounded legs and feet, and differently shaped shoulder-buildings. The early model ''is'' superior in one regard to the second, however: it colors Trypticon's optics. They were left uncolored on the finished model, and he spent the entire cartoon looking as if he had no eyes.
**The early model is published in ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' and Marvel's ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|The Transformera Universe]]'', and depicts Trypticon's translucent orange nose-panel as being open, as it was on the finished model. However, there was obviously a variant version of the early model with an alternate head design that had a ''closed'' nose panel, because that's how Trypticon looks in the actual Marvel comics and "Scramble City" animation.
*A [[:File:GanbareMetroplexAdvertisement01.jpg|wonderfully nonsensical advert]] for the Metroplex and Trypticon toys [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)#Part 1|published in ''TV Magazine'']] depicts him attacking Metroplex while the Autobot City holds the lifeless Optimus Prime in his hand.
*Despite Trypticon having different names in the Japanese market, Takara recycled his Hasbro name in 1998 for the Japanese name of the [[Tripredacus Council#Foreign names|Tripredacus Council]], "Trypticon Council".
*''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Grimlock (SG)|Grimlock]]'s color scheme is based on Trypticon. His character [[bio]] (and this was when Grimlock was an idiot) had Trypticon's Marvel Generation 1 motto: "Total victory requires total destruction."
*In a subtle nod to his Godzilla-like nature, Trypticon's [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|''Transformers Legends'']] card art is an homage to the poster art for 2004's ''{{w|Godzilla: Final Wars}}'' (shown, bottom right)
*Hasbro senior designer [[John Warden]] described the ''Titans Return'' incarnation of Trypticon as transforming into the Decepticon flagship ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', but this did not factor into the toy design or any fictional appearances.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjQE0N233X0] YouTube video "Transformers: Titans Return - ‘Trypticon’ Designer Desk | Transformers Official", 14 September 2017</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dinosaurer''' (ダイナザウラー ''Dainazaurā''; "Scramble City", ダイノザウラー ''Dainozaurā''), '''Dinobase''' (city mode, ダイノベース ''Dainobēsu''), '''Trypticon''' (トリプティコン ''Toriputikon'')
*''French:'' '''Tryptican''' (Europe, cartoon dub)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Triptikon'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Bàolóng Jīngāng''' (Taiwan, 暴龍金剛, "''Tyrannosaurus'' {{w|Vajra}}"), '''Tiějiǎ Lóng''' (China, 铁甲龙, "Iron-Armored Dinosaur")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Tripticão'''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Dreamwave-The War Within-Trypticon.jpg|Dreamwave ''The War Within'' concept art
File:Machinima-TR-Trypticon.jpg|Machinima ''Titans Return'' model
</gallery>

==References==
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Ultra Magnus (SG)

2025-09-28T21:56:37Z

Repersonne: /* Shattered Glass Collection */

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{{disambig3.5|the evil Autobot|his heroic counterpart|Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus}}
:''Ultra Magnus is an evil [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:BotCon2012 UltraMagnus CardArt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Ever since it was a young dimension, the [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon|Classicsverse]] has been hated by skeletons.]]

To say '''Ultra Magnus''' is two-faced would be an understatement. Despite his bloodlust and ferocity on the battlefield, he grows quickly bored with the tedium of war. He is a master at understanding and applying the law, yet he doesn't have a single ethical circuit in his own body. He may try to hide these qualities behind weak protestations or friendly banter, but he can't keep it up for long. Eventually, these traits always alienate the [[Treadshot (SG)|few]] [[Shockwave (SG)|friends]] he has made, and Magnus takes those rejections ''very'' personally, showing them the full extent of his cruelty. However, he is a competent leader, whether leading his own personal strike team, the [[Wreckers]], or gathering [[Hound (SG)|supporters]] among the larger Autobot ranks.

His sadistic nature and short fuse inevitably lead him to conflict with his supposed master, [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]. Despite their at times brotherly relationship, Magnus chafes under Prime's command. He's grown tired of his commander's complacent leadership, throwing soldiers at problems with no greater goals or strategy. If Optimus can't provide Ultra Magnus the kind of ''creative'' war that he seeks, he'll just have to replace him, and create it himself. No matter how he may try and [[hologram|mask]] it, his horrifying skull-like visage perfectly reflects the monstrous [[spark]] within.

{{quote|'''Magnus! You coward!''' Like a small, herbivorous shrew, you are '''nothing!''' I will hunt you to the ends of time! I will '''burn your empire''' to the ground I... I... '''I fraggin' hate that guy.'''|Treadshot|"[[Invasion (issue)|Invasion]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Mini Mayhem!''===
[[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] and Ultra Magnus teamed up against [[Eric Siebenaler]] to "teach him a lesson." {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===Fun Publications ''Shattered Glass'' continuity===
[[File:Invasion-MagnusFlashback.jpg|left|thumb|There's no panel borders! This isn't a battle in a box at all!]]
Ultra Magnus was the brother of [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}} At one point, Ultra Magnus led an attempted coup against Optimus, with [[Hound (SG)|Hound]] and [[Blurr (SG)|Blurr]] as his only ''known'' supporters, though Hound was reportedly a link between Magnus and [[Alpha Trion#Shattered Glass|Alpha Trion]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 28|SG Hound's magazine profile}} However, during the battle between Optimus and Ultra Magnus, the former cheated. {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}} When the coup failed, Prime had Magnus exiled to Paradron as punishment. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 29|SG Cyclonus's magazine profile}}

While trapped with [[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]] in the maze leading to the [[Omega Terminus]] chamber, [[Blurr (SG)|Blurr]] referred to [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] as a "traitorous lunatic". Sideswipe countered by saying that Blurr was one to talk, and asked how Ultra Magnus was doing. Blurr said Magnus was doing "better than [[Drench (SG)|Drench]]", at least. {{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}}

[[File:Invasion-Magnusportal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|By destroying a [[Marvel Comics|Marvel universe]], SG Magnus will finally prove [[FIRRIB]].]]
With the help of [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]], Ultra Magnus was sprung from prison on Paradron, along with [[Wreck-Gar (SG)|Wreck-Gar]] and his [[Junkion (species)#Shattered Glass|Junkions]]. After augmenting his body to match Optimus Prime's recent upgrade, gathering an army, and acquiring the legendary [[Terminus Blade]], Magnus had the means to both humiliate his brother and make his mark on the multiverse. Before jumping through a portal into another universe via Wheeljack's [[space bridge|Stellar Spanner]], Magnus boasted of his imminent victory before his brother via video feed. This would prove to be Magnus's only mistake, as Optimus Prime forwarded Ultra Magnus's whereabouts to his obsessive nemesis, Treadshot.

Ultra Magnus and his army appeared in the sky over the [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]] base on [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon]]'s [[Earth]]. After most of the heroic Autobot opposition outside were corrupted and integrated into Magnus's army as Junkions, Ultra Magnus led them inside Ironworks, where he made quick work of a second wave. Complete victory was interrupted only by the arrival of Treadshot's heroic Decepticons through a portal. Though initially aggravated, Magnus quickly became elated when he saw Treadshot had come for him. However, Magnus's primary objective remained, so he used the Terminus Blade to send himself and his officers elsewhere.

[[File:Invasion-whatistha.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|You two shall pay dearly for ruining my special day.]]
Below, Wheeljack had erected machinery that would direct the [[Rarified Energon]] that Ironworks guarded to the surface, where it would interact with a space bridge projector that, with the introduction of the Terminus Blade, would open up a rift in space time which would help Magnus destroy... a lot. As Magnus battled Treadshot above ground, the machinery below was guarded by force field. [[Soundwave (SG)|Sir Soundwave]] and [[Octopunch (SG)|Octopunch]] managed to expand the perimeter of the force field to be large enough to protect the entire Earth, which they thought would save the day. However, Ultra Magnus had been thinking bigger, as he had planned to destroy the entire universe. Ultimately, Earth was protected as it was brought into orbit over his own universe's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as the entire rest of the Earth's universe was catastrophically destroyed by the chain reaction of Rarified Energon. Content in his largely unimpeded victory, Magnus and his army fled, while Treadshot threatened lovingly graphic revenge. {{storylink|Invasion Prologue}} {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

Unknown to Ultra Magnus at the time, his [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|positive universe counterpart]] survived the destruction and made his way into the negative polarity universe as well. {{storylink|Shattered Time}}

[[File:AnotherLight-choppitychop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|First his face, then his arm... where will it all end?]]
Ultra Magnus and his followers continued their efforts to harness the power of the Terminus Blade. Wheeljack's efforts with [[forestonite]] proved unsatisfying, so they constructed a [[Collector]] on positive-Earth designed to feed off of the destruction of entire universes. Magnus confronted his heroic doppelgänger, now called Ultra Mammoth, who was in possession of his own artifact of the [[Thirteen]], the [[Origin Matrix]]. Mammoth initially bested Magnus, but his hesitation to kill left him open to a counterstrike by Ultra Magnus. He cut open Mammoth's chest and caused the Matrix and Blade to make contact. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}}

The Terminus Blade was fully recharged by the opposing relic, granting Ultra Magnus tremendous power and dimension-carving abilities. He gloried in his power for only a short time, however, before the arrival of [[Nexus Prime]]. One of the Thirteen original Primes, Nexus bound the Origin Matrix to the other pieces of the shattered [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]], reassembling [[Prima|Prima's]] great weapon. He literally disarmed Ultra Magnus to retrieve the Terminus Blade, claiming both Blade and Saber for himself. Ultra Magnus tried to flee from his opponent, but Nexus Prime cast open a dimensional warp, banishing Magnus to a dimension suitable for his imprisonment. {{storylink|Restoration}} {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}

===IDW ''Shattered Glass'' comic===
Before the Great War, Ultra Magnus was a socially ungifted bureaucrat, hiding his twisted skull-like visage behind a [[hologram]] cloak, one that collapsed in bouts of great emotion. Extremely knowledge about Cybertronian law, Magnus became an unofficial legal advisor to [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Orion Pax]], allowing the ambitious Senator to know the limits of his power plays. This situation caused his strained friend, Senator [[Shockwave (SG)|Shockwave]], to visit Magnus and attempt to make him see sense before [[Goldbug (SG)|Bumblebee]] barged into to ask about police procedures on behalf of Pax. Some time later, Ultra Magnus assisted Pax in the formation of a [[Wreckers#Shattered Glass|special squad]] that would be "capable of bringing true order to Cybertron", and found himself being forcibly promoted to its leader. Though Magnus offered some token protestations, Pax bluntly called out his secret love for power and told him to pick out a name for his new squad.

Magnus later crossed paths with Shockwave again, after Magnus' squad had chased away reports hounding the Senator. Though Magnus attempted to keep the peace between his old friend and subordinates, Shockwave's barbs caused [[Impactor (SG)|Impactor]] to lose his temper and threaten to fight Shockwave himself. Magnus continued his attempts at peace brokering but one final quip from [[Kup (SG)|Kup]] about not being able to find a law for the situation fully sent him over the edge. His hologram glitching and breaking, Magnus grabbed Kup by the shoulder and brutally hurled him into Impactor, dazing the former and causing massive damage to the latter. Reeling from his outburst, Ultra Magnus was given one last barb from Shockwave as he left, whether or not Magnus was actually unable to calm the situation or just unwilling to admit he secretly didn't want to. This seemed to strike a chord within Magnus, as he told [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]] to leave the damaged Impactor, and that there would be some changes.

After removing Impactor from the squad, Ultra Magnus named the group as the "Wreckers", defending his organizational changes to Pax by all the legal paperwork noting that he, not Pax, was the official team leader. Impressed by this assertiveness, Pax ordered the Wreckers to launch a terrorist attack on the [[Senate]]. When the Wreckers reached the Senate floor, Magnus personally ripped [[Ratbat (SG)|Ratbat]] in two, calling out a challenge to Shockwave as he did so. As Shockwave emerged, the lawman taunted the Senator with his refusal to be logical and just save himself, with Shockwave for his part attempting to appeal to Magnus's inner goodness in a futile attempt to get him to stand down. Magnus simply told Shockwave not to be so honest about how much he was being hurt, remarking that was how Pax got inside his own head in the first place, and proceeded to beat his former friend into stasis. At Pax's order, Ultra Magnus carried the prone Shockwave off to undergo [[empurata]], claiming he was somewhat jealous of Shockwave's impending personality shift. {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 1|Shattered Glass II #1}}

After the war that followed ended with the defeat of the Decepticons and the fracturing of the Autobot forces, Magnus placed several agents across Cybertron to keep his abreast of any new developments. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 5|Shattered Glass #5}} {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 2|Shattered Glass II #2}} Not long before the fall of [[Kaon (polity)|Gold City]], Ultra Magnus and his Wreckers were amongst the [[bodyscrapper]]s who faced off against Blurr for the bounty on the head of [[Sixshot (SG)|Sixshot]]. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 1|Shattered Glass #1}} Once Gold City had fallen, Slicer (formerly Wheeljack) reported on the fall of the city to [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]] and his Decepticons, as well as Goldbug making off with [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]]'s spark. Though unconcerned about the Decepticon taking back the city, he worried about the paradigm shift that could occur if Goldbug managed to reactivate the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Metroplex (SG)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 5|Shattered Glass #5}}
[[File:SG Magnus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2|OPTIMUS HAS FALLEN! I, ULTRA MAGNUS, AM THE NEW LEADER OF THE AUTOBOTS!!!!!]]
Ultra Magnus would soon rendezvous with Slicer and the other Wreckers and journey to [[Iacon (polity)|Pax]] for a meeting with Optimus Prime regarding recent events. They were stopped by [[Sunstreaker (SG)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Whirl (SG)|Whirl]], who attempted to cite the relevant laws before being intimidated by Magnus. Sunstreaker soon reported that Ultra Magnus would be taken directly to Optimus, though he was only allowed a single member of his team to accompany him. The other Wreckers bristled at this news, but were stopped by Magnus, who accepted the terms and told [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]] to accompany him and suggested the others use Whirl as a guide to what the city had to offer.

Once in the throne room, Ultra Magnus attempted to convince a bored Prime of the danger now posed by both the Decepticons' new foothold in Gold City as well as Goldbug being off the grid with an awakened Titan under his control. Optimus, however, simply dismissed these concerns as unimportant, a response that prompted Jazz to claim that the only reason Optimus got this far was because of Ultra Magnus. Magnus then had to play damage control after Optimus struck Jazz, telling the warlord his men simply got restless from time to time.

Once dismissed from their audience, Ultra Magnus chastised Jazz over his outburst, telling him he needed patience. He went over Optimus's orders, which were simply for the Wreckers and his soldiers to simultaneously face off against Prowl, the Decepticons, ''and'' Goldbug's Titan. Unimpressed by this plan, Ultra Magnus surmised decisive action would be needed, and gave his Wreckers the signal. Turning his forces against the palace guards, Magnus went to confront the Prime himself, shedding his hologram and derisively calling the warlord Orion once more. Though the Prime held the early advantage, Magnus managed to damage his right arm, allowing him to turn the tide, charging at the Prime in alternate mode and furiously declaring that Optimus owed all his successes to Magnus. When Optimus Prime managed to remain online, Magnus slammed his foot down on his former master's chest, disabling him, as the Wreckers made it to the throne room. {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 1|Shattered Glass II #1}}

Still plagued by self-confidence issues however, Ultra Magnus did not believe he could lead the Autobots as himself, instead conspiring to steal Optimus's body. {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 5|Shattered Glass II #5}} After being repaired, Optimus was brought to Metroplex, {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 4|Shattered Glass II #4}} where his [[spark]] was extracted and Magnus's placed within the Prime's body. As he adjusted to his new body, Magnus was confronted by [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] and [[Wheeljack (SG)|Slicer]], ordering the latter to dispose of the former before Metroplex stumbled, Magnus being buried under debris. By the time Magnus recovered, [[Jetfire (SG)|Jetfire]] had removed [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]]'s spark from Metroplex's power core, sending the Titan falling. With a furious vengeance, Magnus confronted Soundwave only to be shot through the chest by Slicer before he could deliver the killing blow, sending him tumbling out of the Titan's shattered optic. {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 5|Shattered Glass II #5}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-skin-Ultra Magnus-SG.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1|]]
{{EWskin|"SG Ultra Magnus"|Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus}}
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==Toys==
===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Universe2003toy-UltraMagnusBIAB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Hey, remember me? Well, I'm me.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Ultra Magnus with Over-Run vs. Treadshot with Nightbeat''' (Battle in a Box, [[2004]])}}</ul>
{{note|''Universe'' [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] was officially [[Repurposing|repurposed]] in "[[Invasion (issue)|Invasion]]" as the old body of ''Shattered Glass'' Ultra Magnus.}}

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the Super-Con (aka Deluxe) version of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a long-nosed tractor-trailer cab of made-up model. Attaching a Mini-Con to the [[Powerlinx]] plug on his back activates a double-fisted "punching" gimmick. His smokestacks can be removed from his forearms, but don't really ''do'' anything if you do so, so why bother?

:Magnus was available only in a ''Universe'' "[[Battle in a Box]]" set with his Mini-Con partner [[Over-Run (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Over-Run]], and the Decepticon-allied pairing of [[Treadshot (Universe 2003)#Toys|Treadshot]] and ''his'' Mini-Con partner [[Nightbeat (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Nightbeat]]. The set was available only at "[[market six]]" stores like Kohl's, at the same time as the [[Smokescreen (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Smokescreen]]/[[Ransack (Universe 2003)#Toys|Ransack]] set.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/BIABUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaSuperConOptimusPrimeMold}}
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2012UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|He puts the "foe" in FoeYay.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Invasion''' (Multi-pack, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Terminus Blade"

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|Reveal the Shield]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]], in the colors of ''[[Diaclone]]'' [[Delta Magnus#Notes|Powered Convoy]] (who was later redecoed into Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Ultra Magnus]]). He transforms into a racing truck, and features what appears to be the mold's [[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|second head]], with a translucent skull-like face and blue eyes, seen previously only in the instructions. Like Prime, Magnus features a rub sign on his roof, and has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab's side windows, which is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. He comes with a sword that he can wield with both hands, and the sword forms the hitch of the truck in vehicle mode.

: Ultra Magnus was only available in a [[BotCon 2012]] [[exclusive]] box set with [[Soundwave (SG)#Timelines|Soundwave]], [[Tracks (SG)#Toys|Tracks]], [[Treadshot (SG)#Toys|Treadshot]], [[Overlord (G1)#Timelines|Gigatron]], and [[Metalhawk (G1)#Timelines|Metalhawk]].

: The original version of this mold was also redecoed into [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|''Shattered Glass'' Optimus Prime]] and [[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|''Timelines'' Scourge]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BCUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on BotCon Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
{{2010DeluxeOptimusPrimeMold}}
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===''Shattered Glass Collection''===
[[File:TF-Shattered-Glass-Collection-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Pair me with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base|''Tenseg'' Prime]] to make me [[:File:RedCabPoweredConvoy.jpeg|Italian]]!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-sa|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': blaster, 2 missile launchers, 7 armor/car carrier pieces, Energon sword, Energon axe (combines to form [[Terminus Blade]]<ref>''[[Transformers Generations 2023]]'', p.56</ref>), [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Shattered Glass Collection|Matrix of Leadership]], alternate head
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro, original tooling), [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro, deco and retooling)}}

: The first release in the second assortment of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'', Ultra Magnus is a new-head redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]], itself a retool of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]]. He transforms into a car-carrier truck in 28 steps. Magnus is a Voyager-sized figure who makes up the cab, with the trailer becoming [[Super Mode]] armor, like the original [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ultra Magnus]] toy. Magnus uses an alternative skull-head sculpt based on the original ''Shattered Glass'' character's design, planted in the ''Kingdom'' Ultra Magnus mold set designed by [[John Warden]]. He also features several 3 mm posts (for [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]]) and [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] as part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Ultra Magnus comes with the missile launchers and blaster from the original ''Kingdom'' release, as well as ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|Laser Optimus Prime]]'s Energon sword, Energon axe, and Matrix of Leadership, now mostly cast in translucent red plastic. Though he includes a Matrix, he has neither a chest chamber nor articulated hands. The Matrix can be plugged into the pommel of the Terminus Blade. As SG Magnus' light-piping eyes are molded in the same translucent red, they're ultimately neutered by comic-accurate blue paint. The Energon Sword cannot be wielded by Magnus, due to the protruding tab meant for the Laser Optimus Prime mold.

:Like the original mold, this Magnus is ''not'' designed to transport Deluxe or Legends Class cars. As with ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]], the figure features retooling that compromises the vehicle mode in three ways: the cab stands forward of the trailer section, leaving the fists of the robot mode exposed; two pegs of the trailer roof no longer reach or tab into the top of the cab; and the shoulder turrets, shortened from the ''Siege'' version, no longer attach to the underside of the trailer, resulting in a floppy connection between cab and trailer.

: Ultra Magnus also includes a redeco of the ''Kingdom'' toy's head, giving you the option of re-purposing the figure as "''Diaclone'' [[Delta Magnus]]", as noted by redeco designer [[Mark Maher]] while promoting the toy for a [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First <s>Friday</s> Tuesday]]. Maher described the inner robot as decoed after [[Magna Convoy]].<ref>[[April 14]], [[2022]] [https://youtu.be/6MExpXH9zAg Fan First Tuesday | BACK-TO-BACK Transformers & Power Rangers Livestream], with [[Isabella Weiss]], [[Rachel Fleming]], [[Mark Maher]], and [[Takio Ejima]].</ref> That said, only Ultra Magnus's name is on the box, and the head-swap gimmick is worked into the plot of the included comic. While the ''Shattered Glass'' skull can be popped off with ease, the instructions do not mention that the Delta head requires unscrewing to complete the swap.

: Like the rest of the ''Shattered Glass Collection'' line, Ultra Magnus is exclusive to [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the [[United States of America|United States]], [[United Kingdom]], and [[Canada]]. If purchased through Hasbro Pulse, the toy is shipped with the [[Shattered Glass II issue 1|first issue]] of ''Shattered Glass II'',<ref>Hasbro Pulse [https://twitter.com/HasbroPulse/status/1513908328405086217/ Twitter]: "Check out the first issue of the Shattered Glass #comicbook miniseries, “War of the Titan,” with an exclusive variant cover included with this figure!"</ref> with an exclusive cover featuring spot UV.
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==Merchandise==
===''Magic: The Gathering''===
[[File:MTG-SG-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Ultra Magnus, Tactician / Ultra Magnus, Armored Carrier''' (2022)
**''ID number:'' '''029'''
**''Set code:'' '''BOT'''
**''Color identity:'' '''Red/Green/White'''
**''Casting cost:'' '''{4}{R}{G}{W}''' (front), '''{3}{R}{G}{W}''' (back)

:"Ultra Magnus, Tactician" is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[mtg:Universes Beyond|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[mtg:Transformers|Transformers]]'' card set, found in Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[mtg:The Brothers' War|The Brothers' War]]'' set. It can be reversed to become "Ultra Magnus, Armored Carrier", representing Ultra Magnus in vehicle mode.
:A variant of this card was available in both Set Booster and Collector Booster packs, depicting [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Magic: The Gathering|"Generation 1" Ultra Magnus]].

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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-SV-03-SG-Magnus.jpg|thumb|300px|"Magnus, what does your skull look like?" "I guess we'll never know, thanks to my stupid face."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-sa|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Shining Version, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Shining Version 03 - Shattered Universe'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Spare balljoint piece, blaster, figure stand

:Released in the third wave of ''[[Blokees]]''' Shining Version line of blind boxes, this Ultra Magnus is a four-inch-tall, articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Seeker, with his parts being a redeco of his heroic counterpart from the ''Galaxy Version'' line, with his eye and chest parts cast in translucent plastic. Like all Shining Version kits, Magnus' eyes and chest windows can be illuminated by the new light-up torso frame by shaking it, or at least lightly tapping some areas on the torso. In addition to the 2 pairs of hands, Ultra Magnus also comes with a rectangular and larger figure stand.
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==Notes==
[[File:UltraMagnusSG-FromTheEditorsDesk.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|Okay, but where's the translucent skull?]]
*Ultra Magnus's appearance in [[2008]]'s [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 22|''Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club'' #22]] (within a "[[Mini Mayhem!]]"-style comic featuring a version of ''Shattered'' Magnus appeared in "From the Editor's Desk..." along with [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] and [[Eric Siebenaler]]) looks remarkably different from his later appearances. The inclusion of Ultra Magnus (with [[Delta Magnus#Notes|Powered Convoy]] colors) in this comic continuity was in repayment of a favor from the author to [[Randy Para]], who is often known online as "[[user:Poweredconvoy|Powered Convoy]]".
*Years later when he got to receive a toy at BotCon 2012, his colors were originally those of his counterpart's [[e-HOBBY]] [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)#Post-Generation 2 releases|Generation 2]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#G2|toy]], but concerns with having the same exclusive idea as someone else got to feature Powered Convoy's color back instead. <ref>{{citesocial|quote=Originally SG Magnus was pitched as being a miniature version of eHobby's Laser Magnus. Optimus face & all. There was concern about copying someone's exclusive, so the Delta Magnus colors were chosen instead.|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1418254080452009991|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=07|day=22}}</ref>
** While his head was initially conceived for an unrealized Nemesis Prime toy, the team doing Ultra Magnus choose to incorporate it in the resulting toy.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=At that same time, Hasbro revealed the skeleton face they had designed for an unrealized Nemesis Prime face. It looked cool & very distinct, so it was added to the mock-up as well. Add in a jab at Movie Optimus Prime taking faces and... SG Ultra Magnus was born!|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1418254085858414592|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=07|day=22}}</ref>
*In [[Fun Publications]]' ''Shattered Glass'' stories, Ultra Magnus used to look like [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)#Universe (2003)|"Battle in a Box" Ultra Magnus]]. When the "Invasion" comic's creative team was asked if they were actually the same guy versus being a [[repurposing]], the simultaneous answer was "Sure", "Yes", and "No". Somebody's a spoilsport. The Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] would later clarify the "Battle in a Box" Ultra Magnus toy as primarily a version of Unicron Trilogy [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]].
*In [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Shattered Glass issue 5|''Shattered Glass'' #5]], Ultra Magnus is drawn as a straight recoloring of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Leader Class [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]]. Evidently, plans for the ''Kingdom''-styled Ultra Magnus toy in ''Shattered Glass Collection'' had not been finalized at the time of writing.

==References==
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==See also==
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Ultra Magnus (SG)

2025-09-28T21:52:52Z

Repersonne: /* Shattered Glass Collection */

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{{disambig3.5|the evil Autobot|his heroic counterpart|Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus}}
:''Ultra Magnus is an evil [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:BotCon2012 UltraMagnus CardArt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Ever since it was a young dimension, the [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon|Classicsverse]] has been hated by skeletons.]]

To say '''Ultra Magnus''' is two-faced would be an understatement. Despite his bloodlust and ferocity on the battlefield, he grows quickly bored with the tedium of war. He is a master at understanding and applying the law, yet he doesn't have a single ethical circuit in his own body. He may try to hide these qualities behind weak protestations or friendly banter, but he can't keep it up for long. Eventually, these traits always alienate the [[Treadshot (SG)|few]] [[Shockwave (SG)|friends]] he has made, and Magnus takes those rejections ''very'' personally, showing them the full extent of his cruelty. However, he is a competent leader, whether leading his own personal strike team, the [[Wreckers]], or gathering [[Hound (SG)|supporters]] among the larger Autobot ranks.

His sadistic nature and short fuse inevitably lead him to conflict with his supposed master, [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]. Despite their at times brotherly relationship, Magnus chafes under Prime's command. He's grown tired of his commander's complacent leadership, throwing soldiers at problems with no greater goals or strategy. If Optimus can't provide Ultra Magnus the kind of ''creative'' war that he seeks, he'll just have to replace him, and create it himself. No matter how he may try and [[hologram|mask]] it, his horrifying skull-like visage perfectly reflects the monstrous [[spark]] within.

{{quote|'''Magnus! You coward!''' Like a small, herbivorous shrew, you are '''nothing!''' I will hunt you to the ends of time! I will '''burn your empire''' to the ground I... I... '''I fraggin' hate that guy.'''|Treadshot|"[[Invasion (issue)|Invasion]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Mini Mayhem!''===
[[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] and Ultra Magnus teamed up against [[Eric Siebenaler]] to "teach him a lesson." {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===Fun Publications ''Shattered Glass'' continuity===
[[File:Invasion-MagnusFlashback.jpg|left|thumb|There's no panel borders! This isn't a battle in a box at all!]]
Ultra Magnus was the brother of [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}} At one point, Ultra Magnus led an attempted coup against Optimus, with [[Hound (SG)|Hound]] and [[Blurr (SG)|Blurr]] as his only ''known'' supporters, though Hound was reportedly a link between Magnus and [[Alpha Trion#Shattered Glass|Alpha Trion]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 28|SG Hound's magazine profile}} However, during the battle between Optimus and Ultra Magnus, the former cheated. {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}} When the coup failed, Prime had Magnus exiled to Paradron as punishment. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 29|SG Cyclonus's magazine profile}}

While trapped with [[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]] in the maze leading to the [[Omega Terminus]] chamber, [[Blurr (SG)|Blurr]] referred to [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] as a "traitorous lunatic". Sideswipe countered by saying that Blurr was one to talk, and asked how Ultra Magnus was doing. Blurr said Magnus was doing "better than [[Drench (SG)|Drench]]", at least. {{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}}

[[File:Invasion-Magnusportal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|By destroying a [[Marvel Comics|Marvel universe]], SG Magnus will finally prove [[FIRRIB]].]]
With the help of [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]], Ultra Magnus was sprung from prison on Paradron, along with [[Wreck-Gar (SG)|Wreck-Gar]] and his [[Junkion (species)#Shattered Glass|Junkions]]. After augmenting his body to match Optimus Prime's recent upgrade, gathering an army, and acquiring the legendary [[Terminus Blade]], Magnus had the means to both humiliate his brother and make his mark on the multiverse. Before jumping through a portal into another universe via Wheeljack's [[space bridge|Stellar Spanner]], Magnus boasted of his imminent victory before his brother via video feed. This would prove to be Magnus's only mistake, as Optimus Prime forwarded Ultra Magnus's whereabouts to his obsessive nemesis, Treadshot.

Ultra Magnus and his army appeared in the sky over the [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]] base on [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon]]'s [[Earth]]. After most of the heroic Autobot opposition outside were corrupted and integrated into Magnus's army as Junkions, Ultra Magnus led them inside Ironworks, where he made quick work of a second wave. Complete victory was interrupted only by the arrival of Treadshot's heroic Decepticons through a portal. Though initially aggravated, Magnus quickly became elated when he saw Treadshot had come for him. However, Magnus's primary objective remained, so he used the Terminus Blade to send himself and his officers elsewhere.

[[File:Invasion-whatistha.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|You two shall pay dearly for ruining my special day.]]
Below, Wheeljack had erected machinery that would direct the [[Rarified Energon]] that Ironworks guarded to the surface, where it would interact with a space bridge projector that, with the introduction of the Terminus Blade, would open up a rift in space time which would help Magnus destroy... a lot. As Magnus battled Treadshot above ground, the machinery below was guarded by force field. [[Soundwave (SG)|Sir Soundwave]] and [[Octopunch (SG)|Octopunch]] managed to expand the perimeter of the force field to be large enough to protect the entire Earth, which they thought would save the day. However, Ultra Magnus had been thinking bigger, as he had planned to destroy the entire universe. Ultimately, Earth was protected as it was brought into orbit over his own universe's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as the entire rest of the Earth's universe was catastrophically destroyed by the chain reaction of Rarified Energon. Content in his largely unimpeded victory, Magnus and his army fled, while Treadshot threatened lovingly graphic revenge. {{storylink|Invasion Prologue}} {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

Unknown to Ultra Magnus at the time, his [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|positive universe counterpart]] survived the destruction and made his way into the negative polarity universe as well. {{storylink|Shattered Time}}

[[File:AnotherLight-choppitychop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|First his face, then his arm... where will it all end?]]
Ultra Magnus and his followers continued their efforts to harness the power of the Terminus Blade. Wheeljack's efforts with [[forestonite]] proved unsatisfying, so they constructed a [[Collector]] on positive-Earth designed to feed off of the destruction of entire universes. Magnus confronted his heroic doppelgänger, now called Ultra Mammoth, who was in possession of his own artifact of the [[Thirteen]], the [[Origin Matrix]]. Mammoth initially bested Magnus, but his hesitation to kill left him open to a counterstrike by Ultra Magnus. He cut open Mammoth's chest and caused the Matrix and Blade to make contact. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}}

The Terminus Blade was fully recharged by the opposing relic, granting Ultra Magnus tremendous power and dimension-carving abilities. He gloried in his power for only a short time, however, before the arrival of [[Nexus Prime]]. One of the Thirteen original Primes, Nexus bound the Origin Matrix to the other pieces of the shattered [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]], reassembling [[Prima|Prima's]] great weapon. He literally disarmed Ultra Magnus to retrieve the Terminus Blade, claiming both Blade and Saber for himself. Ultra Magnus tried to flee from his opponent, but Nexus Prime cast open a dimensional warp, banishing Magnus to a dimension suitable for his imprisonment. {{storylink|Restoration}} {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}

===IDW ''Shattered Glass'' comic===
Before the Great War, Ultra Magnus was a socially ungifted bureaucrat, hiding his twisted skull-like visage behind a [[hologram]] cloak, one that collapsed in bouts of great emotion. Extremely knowledge about Cybertronian law, Magnus became an unofficial legal advisor to [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Orion Pax]], allowing the ambitious Senator to know the limits of his power plays. This situation caused his strained friend, Senator [[Shockwave (SG)|Shockwave]], to visit Magnus and attempt to make him see sense before [[Goldbug (SG)|Bumblebee]] barged into to ask about police procedures on behalf of Pax. Some time later, Ultra Magnus assisted Pax in the formation of a [[Wreckers#Shattered Glass|special squad]] that would be "capable of bringing true order to Cybertron", and found himself being forcibly promoted to its leader. Though Magnus offered some token protestations, Pax bluntly called out his secret love for power and told him to pick out a name for his new squad.

Magnus later crossed paths with Shockwave again, after Magnus' squad had chased away reports hounding the Senator. Though Magnus attempted to keep the peace between his old friend and subordinates, Shockwave's barbs caused [[Impactor (SG)|Impactor]] to lose his temper and threaten to fight Shockwave himself. Magnus continued his attempts at peace brokering but one final quip from [[Kup (SG)|Kup]] about not being able to find a law for the situation fully sent him over the edge. His hologram glitching and breaking, Magnus grabbed Kup by the shoulder and brutally hurled him into Impactor, dazing the former and causing massive damage to the latter. Reeling from his outburst, Ultra Magnus was given one last barb from Shockwave as he left, whether or not Magnus was actually unable to calm the situation or just unwilling to admit he secretly didn't want to. This seemed to strike a chord within Magnus, as he told [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]] to leave the damaged Impactor, and that there would be some changes.

After removing Impactor from the squad, Ultra Magnus named the group as the "Wreckers", defending his organizational changes to Pax by all the legal paperwork noting that he, not Pax, was the official team leader. Impressed by this assertiveness, Pax ordered the Wreckers to launch a terrorist attack on the [[Senate]]. When the Wreckers reached the Senate floor, Magnus personally ripped [[Ratbat (SG)|Ratbat]] in two, calling out a challenge to Shockwave as he did so. As Shockwave emerged, the lawman taunted the Senator with his refusal to be logical and just save himself, with Shockwave for his part attempting to appeal to Magnus's inner goodness in a futile attempt to get him to stand down. Magnus simply told Shockwave not to be so honest about how much he was being hurt, remarking that was how Pax got inside his own head in the first place, and proceeded to beat his former friend into stasis. At Pax's order, Ultra Magnus carried the prone Shockwave off to undergo [[empurata]], claiming he was somewhat jealous of Shockwave's impending personality shift. {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 1|Shattered Glass II #1}}

After the war that followed ended with the defeat of the Decepticons and the fracturing of the Autobot forces, Magnus placed several agents across Cybertron to keep his abreast of any new developments. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 5|Shattered Glass #5}} {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 2|Shattered Glass II #2}} Not long before the fall of [[Kaon (polity)|Gold City]], Ultra Magnus and his Wreckers were amongst the [[bodyscrapper]]s who faced off against Blurr for the bounty on the head of [[Sixshot (SG)|Sixshot]]. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 1|Shattered Glass #1}} Once Gold City had fallen, Slicer (formerly Wheeljack) reported on the fall of the city to [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]] and his Decepticons, as well as Goldbug making off with [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]]'s spark. Though unconcerned about the Decepticon taking back the city, he worried about the paradigm shift that could occur if Goldbug managed to reactivate the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Metroplex (SG)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 5|Shattered Glass #5}}
[[File:SG Magnus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2|OPTIMUS HAS FALLEN! I, ULTRA MAGNUS, AM THE NEW LEADER OF THE AUTOBOTS!!!!!]]
Ultra Magnus would soon rendezvous with Slicer and the other Wreckers and journey to [[Iacon (polity)|Pax]] for a meeting with Optimus Prime regarding recent events. They were stopped by [[Sunstreaker (SG)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Whirl (SG)|Whirl]], who attempted to cite the relevant laws before being intimidated by Magnus. Sunstreaker soon reported that Ultra Magnus would be taken directly to Optimus, though he was only allowed a single member of his team to accompany him. The other Wreckers bristled at this news, but were stopped by Magnus, who accepted the terms and told [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]] to accompany him and suggested the others use Whirl as a guide to what the city had to offer.

Once in the throne room, Ultra Magnus attempted to convince a bored Prime of the danger now posed by both the Decepticons' new foothold in Gold City as well as Goldbug being off the grid with an awakened Titan under his control. Optimus, however, simply dismissed these concerns as unimportant, a response that prompted Jazz to claim that the only reason Optimus got this far was because of Ultra Magnus. Magnus then had to play damage control after Optimus struck Jazz, telling the warlord his men simply got restless from time to time.

Once dismissed from their audience, Ultra Magnus chastised Jazz over his outburst, telling him he needed patience. He went over Optimus's orders, which were simply for the Wreckers and his soldiers to simultaneously face off against Prowl, the Decepticons, ''and'' Goldbug's Titan. Unimpressed by this plan, Ultra Magnus surmised decisive action would be needed, and gave his Wreckers the signal. Turning his forces against the palace guards, Magnus went to confront the Prime himself, shedding his hologram and derisively calling the warlord Orion once more. Though the Prime held the early advantage, Magnus managed to damage his right arm, allowing him to turn the tide, charging at the Prime in alternate mode and furiously declaring that Optimus owed all his successes to Magnus. When Optimus Prime managed to remain online, Magnus slammed his foot down on his former master's chest, disabling him, as the Wreckers made it to the throne room. {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 1|Shattered Glass II #1}}

Still plagued by self-confidence issues however, Ultra Magnus did not believe he could lead the Autobots as himself, instead conspiring to steal Optimus's body. {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 5|Shattered Glass II #5}} After being repaired, Optimus was brought to Metroplex, {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 4|Shattered Glass II #4}} where his [[spark]] was extracted and Magnus's placed within the Prime's body. As he adjusted to his new body, Magnus was confronted by [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] and [[Wheeljack (SG)|Slicer]], ordering the latter to dispose of the former before Metroplex stumbled, Magnus being buried under debris. By the time Magnus recovered, [[Jetfire (SG)|Jetfire]] had removed [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]]'s spark from Metroplex's power core, sending the Titan falling. With a furious vengeance, Magnus confronted Soundwave only to be shot through the chest by Slicer before he could deliver the killing blow, sending him tumbling out of the Titan's shattered optic. {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 5|Shattered Glass II #5}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-skin-Ultra Magnus-SG.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1|]]
{{EWskin|"SG Ultra Magnus"|Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus}}
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==Toys==
===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Universe2003toy-UltraMagnusBIAB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Hey, remember me? Well, I'm me.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Ultra Magnus with Over-Run vs. Treadshot with Nightbeat''' (Battle in a Box, [[2004]])}}</ul>
{{note|''Universe'' [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] was officially [[Repurposing|repurposed]] in "[[Invasion (issue)|Invasion]]" as the old body of ''Shattered Glass'' Ultra Magnus.}}

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the Super-Con (aka Deluxe) version of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a long-nosed tractor-trailer cab of made-up model. Attaching a Mini-Con to the [[Powerlinx]] plug on his back activates a double-fisted "punching" gimmick. His smokestacks can be removed from his forearms, but don't really ''do'' anything if you do so, so why bother?

:Magnus was available only in a ''Universe'' "[[Battle in a Box]]" set with his Mini-Con partner [[Over-Run (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Over-Run]], and the Decepticon-allied pairing of [[Treadshot (Universe 2003)#Toys|Treadshot]] and ''his'' Mini-Con partner [[Nightbeat (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Nightbeat]]. The set was available only at "[[market six]]" stores like Kohl's, at the same time as the [[Smokescreen (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Smokescreen]]/[[Ransack (Universe 2003)#Toys|Ransack]] set.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/BIABUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2012UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|He puts the "foe" in FoeYay.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Invasion''' (Multi-pack, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Terminus Blade"

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|Reveal the Shield]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]], in the colors of ''[[Diaclone]]'' [[Delta Magnus#Notes|Powered Convoy]] (who was later redecoed into Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Ultra Magnus]]). He transforms into a racing truck, and features what appears to be the mold's [[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|second head]], with a translucent skull-like face and blue eyes, seen previously only in the instructions. Like Prime, Magnus features a rub sign on his roof, and has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab's side windows, which is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. He comes with a sword that he can wield with both hands, and the sword forms the hitch of the truck in vehicle mode.

: Ultra Magnus was only available in a [[BotCon 2012]] [[exclusive]] box set with [[Soundwave (SG)#Timelines|Soundwave]], [[Tracks (SG)#Toys|Tracks]], [[Treadshot (SG)#Toys|Treadshot]], [[Overlord (G1)#Timelines|Gigatron]], and [[Metalhawk (G1)#Timelines|Metalhawk]].

: The original version of this mold was also redecoed into [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|''Shattered Glass'' Optimus Prime]] and [[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|''Timelines'' Scourge]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BCUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on BotCon Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Shattered Glass Collection''===
[[File:TF-Shattered-Glass-Collection-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Pair me with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base|''Tenseg'' Prime]] to make me [[:File:RedCabPoweredConvoy.jpeg|Italian]]!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-sa|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': blaster, 2 missile launchers, 7 armor/car carrier pieces, Energon sword, Energon axe (combines to form [[Terminus Blade]]<ref>''[[Transformers Generations 2023]]'', p.56</ref>), [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Shattered Glass Collection|Matrix of Leadership]], alternate head
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro, original tooling), [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro, deco and retooling)}}

: The first release in the second assortment of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'', Ultra Magnus is a new-head redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]], itself a retool of ''Siege'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]]. He transforms into a car-carrier truck in 28 steps. Magnus is a Voyager-sized figure who makes up the cab, with the trailer becoming [[Super Mode]] armor, like the original [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ultra Magnus]] toy. Magnus uses an alternative skull-head sculpt based on the original ''Shattered Glass'' character's design, planted in the ''Kingdom'' Ultra Magnus mold set designed by [[John Warden]]. He also features several 3 mm posts (for [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]]) and [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] as part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Ultra Magnus comes with the missile launchers and blaster from the original ''Kingdom'' release, as well as ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|Laser Optimus Prime]]'s Energon sword, Energon axe, and Matrix of Leadership, now mostly cast in translucent red plastic. Though he includes a Matrix, he has neither a chest chamber nor articulated hands. The Matrix can be plugged into the pommel of the Terminus Blade. As SG Magnus' light-piping eyes are molded in the same translucent red, they're ultimately neutered by comic-accurate blue paint. The Energon Sword cannot be wielded by Magnus, due to the protruding tab meant for the Laser Optimus Prime mold.

:Like the original mold, this Magnus is ''not'' designed to transport Deluxe or Legends Class cars. As with ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]], the figure features retooling that compromises the vehicle mode in three ways: the cab stands forward of the trailer section, leaving the fists of the robot mode exposed; two pegs of the trailer roof no longer reach or tab into the top of the cab; and the shoulder turrets, shortened from the Siege version, no longer attach to the underside of the trailer, resulting in a floppy connection between cab and trailer.

: Ultra Magnus also includes a redeco of the ''Kingdom'' toy's head, giving you the option of re-purposing the figure as "''Diaclone'' [[Delta Magnus]]", as noted by redeco designer [[Mark Maher]] while promoting the toy for a [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First <s>Friday</s> Tuesday]]. Maher described the inner robot as decoed after [[Magna Convoy]].<ref>[[April 14]], [[2022]] [https://youtu.be/6MExpXH9zAg Fan First Tuesday | BACK-TO-BACK Transformers & Power Rangers Livestream], with [[Isabella Weiss]], [[Rachel Fleming]], [[Mark Maher]], and [[Takio Ejima]].</ref> That said, only Ultra Magnus's name is on the box, and the head-swap gimmick is worked into the plot of the included comic. While the ''Shattered Glass'' skull can be popped off with ease, the instructions do not mention that the Delta head requires unscrewing to complete the swap.

: Like the rest of the ''Shattered Glass Collection'' line, Ultra Magnus is exclusive to [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the [[United States of America|United States]], [[United Kingdom]], and [[Canada]]. If purchased through Hasbro Pulse, the toy is shipped with the [[Shattered Glass II issue 1|first issue]] of ''Shattered Glass II'',<ref>Hasbro Pulse [https://twitter.com/HasbroPulse/status/1513908328405086217/ Twitter]: "Check out the first issue of the Shattered Glass #comicbook miniseries, “War of the Titan,” with an exclusive variant cover included with this figure!"</ref> with an exclusive cover featuring spot UV.
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==Merchandise==
===''Magic: The Gathering''===
[[File:MTG-SG-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Ultra Magnus, Tactician / Ultra Magnus, Armored Carrier''' (2022)
**''ID number:'' '''029'''
**''Set code:'' '''BOT'''
**''Color identity:'' '''Red/Green/White'''
**''Casting cost:'' '''{4}{R}{G}{W}''' (front), '''{3}{R}{G}{W}''' (back)

:"Ultra Magnus, Tactician" is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[mtg:Universes Beyond|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[mtg:Transformers|Transformers]]'' card set, found in Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[mtg:The Brothers' War|The Brothers' War]]'' set. It can be reversed to become "Ultra Magnus, Armored Carrier", representing Ultra Magnus in vehicle mode.
:A variant of this card was available in both Set Booster and Collector Booster packs, depicting [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Magic: The Gathering|"Generation 1" Ultra Magnus]].

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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-SV-03-SG-Magnus.jpg|thumb|300px|"Magnus, what does your skull look like?" "I guess we'll never know, thanks to my stupid face."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-sa|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Shining Version, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Shining Version 03 - Shattered Universe'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Spare balljoint piece, blaster, figure stand

:Released in the third wave of ''[[Blokees]]''' Shining Version line of blind boxes, this Ultra Magnus is a four-inch-tall, articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Seeker, with his parts being a redeco of his heroic counterpart from the ''Galaxy Version'' line, with his eye and chest parts cast in translucent plastic. Like all Shining Version kits, Magnus' eyes and chest windows can be illuminated by the new light-up torso frame by shaking it, or at least lightly tapping some areas on the torso. In addition to the 2 pairs of hands, Ultra Magnus also comes with a rectangular and larger figure stand.
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==Notes==
[[File:UltraMagnusSG-FromTheEditorsDesk.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|Okay, but where's the translucent skull?]]
*Ultra Magnus's appearance in [[2008]]'s [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 22|''Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club'' #22]] (within a "[[Mini Mayhem!]]"-style comic featuring a version of ''Shattered'' Magnus appeared in "From the Editor's Desk..." along with [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] and [[Eric Siebenaler]]) looks remarkably different from his later appearances. The inclusion of Ultra Magnus (with [[Delta Magnus#Notes|Powered Convoy]] colors) in this comic continuity was in repayment of a favor from the author to [[Randy Para]], who is often known online as "[[user:Poweredconvoy|Powered Convoy]]".
*Years later when he got to receive a toy at BotCon 2012, his colors were originally those of his counterpart's [[e-HOBBY]] [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)#Post-Generation 2 releases|Generation 2]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#G2|toy]], but concerns with having the same exclusive idea as someone else got to feature Powered Convoy's color back instead. <ref>{{citesocial|quote=Originally SG Magnus was pitched as being a miniature version of eHobby's Laser Magnus. Optimus face & all. There was concern about copying someone's exclusive, so the Delta Magnus colors were chosen instead.|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1418254080452009991|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=07|day=22}}</ref>
** While his head was initially conceived for an unrealized Nemesis Prime toy, the team doing Ultra Magnus choose to incorporate it in the resulting toy.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=At that same time, Hasbro revealed the skeleton face they had designed for an unrealized Nemesis Prime face. It looked cool & very distinct, so it was added to the mock-up as well. Add in a jab at Movie Optimus Prime taking faces and... SG Ultra Magnus was born!|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1418254085858414592|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=07|day=22}}</ref>
*In [[Fun Publications]]' ''Shattered Glass'' stories, Ultra Magnus used to look like [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)#Universe (2003)|"Battle in a Box" Ultra Magnus]]. When the "Invasion" comic's creative team was asked if they were actually the same guy versus being a [[repurposing]], the simultaneous answer was "Sure", "Yes", and "No". Somebody's a spoilsport. The Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] would later clarify the "Battle in a Box" Ultra Magnus toy as primarily a version of Unicron Trilogy [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]].
*In [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Shattered Glass issue 5|''Shattered Glass'' #5]], Ultra Magnus is drawn as a straight recoloring of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Leader Class [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]]. Evidently, plans for the ''Kingdom''-styled Ultra Magnus toy in ''Shattered Glass Collection'' had not been finalized at the time of writing.

==References==
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==See also==
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Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys

2025-09-28T21:43:19Z

Repersonne: /* War for Cybertron: Kingdom */

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[[File:MP Magnus book cover art.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2|He can't deal with the obligatory joke now!]]
Sometimes [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] looks a lot like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. There are a lot of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime toys]], and they need to be [[redeco]]ed into SOMETHING. Ergo...

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Autobot City Commander, [[1986]]/[[1987]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (Takara), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}

: Released in the third year of the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (second on the European and Japanese toylines), Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Powered Convoy" figure, itself a redeco and slight [[retool]] of "Battle Convoy", the toy that became the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Optimus Prime]] figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few ''Diaclone'' toys to be released in the ''Transformers'' toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy's dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue. He transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a "super robot", although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus's default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanisms were removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.

: Despite having extensive arm articulation on the same level as his inner Prime mold, Magnus's completed robot mode's arms are somewhat hindered by protrusions along the sides of his body. While this does not particularly impede his arms from moving, positioning them at certain levels will cause said protrusions to force them outwards. The helmet also features empty eye-sockets, which show nothing but his inner Prime's upper brow behind them as opposed to actual eyes.

: The ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the ''Transformers'' release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with "Powered Buggy", who was left out of Magnus's release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus's instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Three additional modes were included in the ''Diaclone'' instructions that Hasbro left out: a "preparation base" mode and an "Autobot base" mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a "catapult launcher" mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the ''Diaclone'' Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)#Toys|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]'' sub-line—''did'' include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.

: The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made to the Hasbro release while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release. This "cheaper" version is actually much less common than the original, as it was a late-run change made in the second year of Magnus's shelf life.

: The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy#Toys|Pepsi Convoy]]. The white Optimus Prime redeco was also repurposed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] himself in the ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' [[The War Never Ends|#11]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Reissue ultra magnus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (2000)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''C-69'''
:*''Release date'': December ??, 2000
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: Ultra Magnus was first reissued in Japan in December of 2000, featuring no discernible changes from the original Japanese edition of the figure. His packaging sported a metallic golden sticker commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of the ''Transformers'' franchise in Japan.

: This reissue of Magnus was accompanied by two exclusive redecos, noted below.

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[[File:Ultra-magnus Matrix Glow.JPG|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Till All Go Number One!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Shining Magnus''' (2000)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2000
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: With a yellow cab and an entirely translucent yellow trailer, Shining Magnus (シャイニングマグナス) is intended to recall the moment in the ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', just before Optimus Prime dies, when the Matrix is passed to Ultra Magnus and he is bathed in its light. Of course, the Matrix's light was, er, ''blue,'' so it's a weird fit. The Marvel Comics adaptation of the film did colour the light yellow, but it seems rather unlikely that's where Takara were taking their inspiration from.

: Shining Magnus was one of two exclusive redecos released in the wake of the 2000 reissue of the original Ultra Magnus toy. Limited to only 800 pieces, it was available only at the 20th Century Toy Museum toy show, held on [[December 26]], 2000 at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Yokohama, Japan. The toy is sometimes known as "Matrix Glow Magnus" amongst collectors, or less favorably, "Urine Magnus".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/UltraMagnusMatrixGlow/ultramagnus.htm More information on Matrix Glow Magnus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1 UltraMagnusPreviewVersion toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Blue Honkimus Prime]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus Yokokuhen Version''' (2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Release date'': [[February 26]], 2001
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: In the early stages of the development of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', [[The Transformers: The Movie promo|promotional footage]] for the movie was released that depicted Ultra Magnus in the black, red, and dark blue color scheme of the original ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy. As the second of two exclusive redecos released in the wake of the 2000 reissue of the original Ultra Magnus toy, the "Movie Preview Version" (予告編バージョン ''Yokokuhen Bājon'') of Ultra Magnus paid homage to this early appearance. He ''is'' just a redeco of the Magnus figure, however, and so despite his resemblance to the ''Diaclone'' figure, he still lacks that toy's exclusive features, like Powered Buggy, wheels in his chestplate, and a Diaclone pilot.

: Movie Preview Version Ultra Magnus was available exclusively at Toy Festival 2001, held on [[February 26]], 2001 in Tokyo, Japan, limited to 1,500 pieces.

: This toy doubles as [[Delta Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/UltraMagnusPre-Movie/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus Movie Preview Version at TFU.info]''
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====''Transform Jr''====
[[File:Ultramagnus jr.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|And thus a trend is foreshadowed]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Gokin, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser Blaster, left & right fists, head, cardboard trailer

: As one of the first ''[[Transform Jr]]'' toys, this version of Ultra Magnus was released under the early name for the series, ''Transform Gōkin''. Naturally, the figure is a redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|''Transform Jr'' Optimus Prime toy]], a smaller, simplified version of the original cab robot figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children. Magnus features a similar transformation to his larger toy, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other ''Transform Jr'' figures, he lacked most of his major accessories, coming only with a rifle (a white redeco of [[Ion blaster|Prime's gun]], rather than Magnus's own unique weapon) and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer, and which, unsurprisingly, could not form armor.

::*''[http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/reminator4/HTML/g1auto/magnusjr.htm More information on Transform Jr Ultra Magnus at an Ultra Magnus fan site]''
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[[File:Tfjr magnus galvatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus vs Galvatron''' (Multi-pack, 1987)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser Blaster, left & right fists, head, cardboard trailer

: Later, by the time the line had been rebranded with the more familiar ''Jr'' title, the Magnus figure was re-released in a two-pack with a non-transforming vinyl figurine of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Seven|Galvatron]].

: Both of the toys in this set are identical to their other releases.
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:G1toy commemorative magnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|So the reissue was later reissued....''All right, give me the bomb''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (2002/2012)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''1'''
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

: Part of the very first wave of Hasbro's [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' of reissues, this release of Ultra Magnus is ''mostly'' identical to the original, but now comes with fully-functional spring-loaded missile launchers like the Takara reissues. However, due to [[for safety reasons|US safety laws]], like all the other ''Commemorative Series'' toys with renewed firing projectiles, his formerly short missiles were infamously lengthened to absurdity. Additionally, like the concurrently-released [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Commemorative Series|''Commemorative'' Optimus Prime toy]], his smokestacks were shortened to prevent breakage.

: This figure was given a surprise re-release in late 2012; Though the "''Commemorative Series''" label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The figure is largely similar to its previous ''Commemorative'' release. Despite early product listings by online stores depicting the figure with long smokestacks,<ref name="longstacks">[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=19045 Premature announcement of long smokestacks for the 2012 Asia reissue of Commemorative Series Ultra Magnus] at TFormers</ref> the stacks are actually still short like on the previous release.<ref name="shortstacks">[http://vxt.ca/2013/01/05/transformers-reviews-commemorative-series-ultra-magnus-missile-modification-tutorial/ Review of the 2012 Asia reissue of Commemorative Series Ultra Magnus] at VTX (the long stacks seen in the photos are explicitly stated to be a custom job)</ref> The cab also has the modified hitch that the Optimus Prime cab received for the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G1MoviePrime|2011 ''Chronicle'' DOTM two pack]]. In any case, [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]] had begun to catch up to the tooling by this point, so details are not as sharp as on earlier versions.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/CSUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on ''Commemorative Series'' Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Masterpiece UltraMagnus toy.jpg|right|upright=2.2|thumb|I looked like this in a comic [[Revelation (War and Peace)|once]]. ONCE!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (2005/2008)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-2'''
:*''Release date'': [[March 24]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, Megatron gun with removable silencer, scope and stock, Matrix of Leadership, energon axe

: The second release in Takara's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line, Ultra Magnus is a white redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Convoy (Optimus Prime)]] with all the same accessories, though some have been redecoed. Additionally, his box can be refolded into his classic trailer configuration, but doesn't hold up since it's, well, cardboard. He retains the Matrix, which he can indeed open. Dammit, open.

: As a Takara product, ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus was never released in the US, but was eventually released by Hasbro Australia in 2005 for their market as a [[Target]] [[exclusive]], retaining his Japanese packaging, with simple stickers stating a recommended age of 8+, as well as presenting Hasbro Australia's details and explaining what the product was.

: Additionally, TakaraTomy reissued ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus in 2008 sporting their logo in the top right-hand corner of the box to replace the Takara logo in the bottom right featured on the original release in 2005. This reissue has been met with some [[quality control]] issues much like that of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp4|Convoy Perfect Edition]], such as bad paint applications and chipping, misaligned doors, and even [[Misassembly|mis-assembled]] headlights which have been installed upside down.

: Like all the Japanese versions of this mold, Ultra Magnus features different images on his communicators than all other releases. In his case he features [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and a digital readout.

: This mold was also used to make ''Masterpiece'' "[[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Version]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Masterpiece Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:MP22-UltraMagnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|You know what? He can deal with this n...hold on, WHY THE HELL DOES HIS CAB HAVE A RED BUMPER-- ''*looks at screencaps*'' oh huh]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[2014]] / [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-22'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 27]] 2014 / [[January 27]] 2018
:*''Accessories'': "Super Blaster Gun", 2 missiles, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#MP22|Spike figure]], [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#MP22|Daniel figure]], left & right Matrix hands, neutral face, screaming face
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Shogo Hasui]] (initial concept)}}

: The second release of ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus is a much more show-accurate mold, transforming into a car carrier with a functioning gate/ramp. He can carry 4 smaller ''Masterpiece'' Autobots in the top and bottom of his trailer, which features small indents to stop them from rolling off. While the cab in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is heavily modeled on the MP-10 Optimus Prime mold, it doesn't transform into a separate white Optimus Prime figure, but rather folds inside-out to form his upper torso. The cab is much lighter than the MP-10 cab (due to it being hollow), and neither can carry the other's trailer due to differences in the height of the back section and a different attachment process.

:He is designed to interact with the Matrix of Leadership of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]] in two ways: his chest opens to reveal a Matrix compartment, and he comes with an extra pair of hands specifically molded to hold the Matrix. To complement this, his regular, "neutral" face can be replaced with an alternative "screaming" face. Both faces can store on a panel in his back, and removing his face reveals a white face-plated design underneath the helmet, as a reference to the "White Optimus in armor" design of the original toy.

:For his other accessories and features, he comes with his gun, and his two non-firing shoulder missile launchers. The gun stores in the trailer in vehicle mode, while the launchers have removable missiles, and are no longer detachable, instead being connected to poseable armatures. Finally, he also comes with articulated figurines of Spike and Daniel, who can ride in his cab in vehicle mode.

:[[File:MP-22 Ultra Magnus stock.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|''(Stock imagery of not-final deco)'']]
:The artwork on the spec card and instruction booklet are in a different style to other TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' releases. Also, early [[Stock photography|stock photo]]s depicted him with red inner legs and a gray gun.

:If bought in Asian markets outside Japan, Ultra Magnus comes with a [[collector coin]]. The coin comes in a package designed after Ultra Magnus's chest, although the white "belt" is upside-down compared to the ''Masterpiece'' figure.

:In Australia, Ultra Magnus was a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], being limited to 400 pieces. This release has a different box design (the same artwork as the instruction manual on the regular release) and instructions in English.

:This figure was reissued on [[January 27]] [[2018]], with no notable changes from the original.

:''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus was later redecoed as [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]].
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grapple''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-35'''
:*''Release date'': [[February 25]], 2017
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

: The Hasbro Asia release of ''Masterpiece'' [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] comes with a mini Ultra Magnus figure, the second in a range of non-transformable collectables made from <s>lost art</s> [[die-cast|die-cast metal]], based on the corresponding ''Masterpiece'' MP-22 figure.
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===''G-2''===
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[[File:G2toy-LaserUltraMagnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Probably the only Magnus repaint of Prime we'll ever get who isn't just white.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Laser Ultra Magnus''' (Laser Rod, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': ''' TRF-13-S'''
:*''Accessories'': Gun, sword, 5 discs, ripple missile launcher, 10 missiles, air-launch rocket

: An [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive, ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)#Takara G-2 line|G-2]]'' Laser Ultra Magnus (レーザーウルトラマグナス) is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]], transforming into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX extended-hood truck pulling a blue and white tanker trailer. He was packaged in the reissue Laser Optimus Prime's box, along with Prime's instructions, bio card, and sticker sheet. Yes, the stickers that have "Optimus Prime" written on them.

: His main gimmick is light-up LED headlights and a [[Light-piping|lightpipe]] in the bottom of his right fist, illuminated by an LED in his right forearm, that illuminates his clear sword or his double-barreled rifle if they are placed in that hand. All three LEDs are activated simultaneously by pressing the sunroof-like depression on the roof of the truck.

: The trailer unfolds to form a battle station bristling with many firing weapons. Primarily, these are an air-powered rocket launcher, a "ripple-fire" spring-loaded missile launcher with five missiles that can be launched individually (this turret can also be mounted in Laser Magnus's hand) and a disc launcher. The disc launcher is the only weapon that can be used in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], sitting on top of the oil tanker.

: This release uses the toolings that were modified for the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Scourge]] toy, and thus has smooth featureless discs and a less-pointy sword.

: This mold was also planned to be used for the canceled ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Toxitron (Universe)#Toys|Toxitron]] toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Laser Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Transformers-classics-BfAC-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Arctic Camo Prime!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Ultra Magnus vs Skywarp: Battle For Autobot City''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

: A [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], Ultra Magnus transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. In robot mode, his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barreled over-shoulder weapon. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

: He was only available in a two-pack with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Skywarp]] as part of the "Battle for Autobot City" set. He was also available in Woolworth stores throughout the United Kingdom.

: The final production toy has several major paint application differences compared to [[:File:ClassicsUltraMagnus toy.jpg|the toy depicted on the packaging]], including the loss of all light blue paint (including his faceplate and crest, both replaced with silver) and darker blue on his thighs. Also, his red eyes are replaced with blue light-piped eyes, and it seems the smokestacks/double-barreled gun were originally going to be cast or painted white instead of the final version's unpainted black.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Classics Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

: In Asian markets, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, Ultra Magnus was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Voyager Class Optimus Prime in late 2007. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:TitaniumHero UltraMagnus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh, that's right, this Ultra Magnus guy had a trailer or something, didn't he?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, 2 rocket launchers, display stand, nameplate
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Titanium Series|Titanium Cybertron Heroes]]'' Ultra Magnus is constructed mostly of die-cast metal. For the first time, Ultra Magnus's cab and trailer are one piece, rather than a [[partformer]] like the Generation 1 toy version, although the cab is only held on by a peg and can be detached, resulting in a small, super-deformed cab. The toy's wheels can all spin. He transforms very similarly to the original toy, but the aforementioned truck cab now folds down into his back rather than detaching and reconnecting, with his head flipping out of the back of the cab.

: Ultra Magnus is armed with a gray laser rifle and two shoulder-mounted, non-firing rocket launchers which, due to some mistake, face top-down when attached in [[robot mode]]. It is unknown whether the launchers were somehow mirror-flipped in manufacture or if his shoulder assemblies [[Misassembly|were switched]]. The latter is perhaps supported by the orientation of molding detail shown in the [[instructions]] and on the Generation 1 toy, although the [[tampograph]]s could argue against this. One can easily "correct" this by unscrewing his blue forearms and swapping out the shoulders, allowing the launchers to face top-up.

: Unfortunately, due to the robot mode-oriented design of this figure, as well as size limitations, the rear ramp is now solely part of his legs as detail and cannot fold down, nor is there clearance space for any other vehicles to be transported. For some reason, on the side of each of Magnus's legs/ the back of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] trailer there are white flip-out wing shaped panels. The paint on these panels flakes off easily, so it's best never to touch them. Like most, if not all, 6-inch Titaniums, his joints are very floppy. In another possible mis-assembly issue, the figure's knees bend far more ''forwards'' than backwards. Strangely, the molded detail on the tops of the thighs contradicts this being a mis-assembly. The vehicle mode also has a hard time staying as it should as very few pieces actually tab together.

:His chest panel can flip up to reveal a shallow recess for the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, though no Matrix accessory to date is actually flat enough to fit inside.

:He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique, removable nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Titanium Series Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Titanium WarWithin ultramagnus.JPG|right|upright=1.67|thumb|A toy to remember that time Ultra Magnus never looked like this in ''The War Within''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''(War Within) Ultra Magnus''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, display stand, nameplate
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: A [[redeco]] of the 6-inch [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|War Within Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronian truck mode used by Prime (but not Magnus) in the ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' comics. The original Prime figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: The word "DON" can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his gun.

: As a ''[[Titanium Series]]'' figure, Magnus is made in large part from [[die-cast]] metal, but like so many of the other toys in the ''Titanium'' line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. He again comes with the generic display stand and nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitTWWUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on War Within Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternity''===
[[File:Alternity Ultra Magnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Because a car carrier isn't a car.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultla Magnus''' {{sic}} '''[Brilliant White Pearl]''' (2010)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''A-01U'''

: An [[e-HOBBY]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]], Ultra Magnus [Brilliant White Pearl] (ウルトラマグナス[ブリリアントホワイトパール]) transforms into a pearl-white 1:32 scale 2007 Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm.

: The e-HOBBY version came packed with an [[Nissan GT-R / Ultra Magnus (Brilliant Pearl White)|exclusive comic book]]. A version available via Hasbro Asia is identical to the e-HOBBY version except it does not include the pack-in comic (like most e-HOBBY exclusives released outside of Japan).

: The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn't very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-UltraMagnus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|If you can't afford the [[#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus]], you can still get yourself a<s>n Albino Optimus Prime</s> Cabnus.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Voyager, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[September 29]], 2012
:*''Accessories'': Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

: A Hasbro Asia-market exclusive release in Takara's ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline (Hasbro handles all retail ''Transformers'' toy releases outside of Japan), Ultra Magnus is a redeco of [[#Classics|his ''Classics'' toy]]. This release replaces his opaque blue plastic with white, omitting his blue and black [[paint operation]]s, painting his hands and shin-vents white, adding silver paint to his kneepads, thighs, pelvis, and smokestack cannons, painting his [[mouthplate]] and crest blue, replacing his bronze-painted wheel rims with silver, and [[vacuum metallizing]] his vehicle grill and fenders.

: While unconfirmed, it seems likely that this release was conceived to satisfy then-high collector demand for the original ''Classics'' Ultra Magnus, a result of the unofficial City Commander upgrade kit released for the figure by "[[IP infringement|third party]]" company FansProject. Of course, as an unlicensed product, the kit was not acknowledged in any official marketing material for the re-released toy.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TCCSS1-UltraMammoth.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|If I'm a mammoth I'm a very manly mammoth.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Ultra Mammoth''' (Ultra Class, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''TFSS1 number'': '''6'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Blue Bolts (Timelines)|Blue Bolts]]" cannon, two "Energy Bolts", two "Thunderstrike missiles", "[[Reconfiguration Matrix]]"

: Representing the new body [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Classics|Ultra Magnus]] used in ''[[Beast Wars Shattered Glass]]'', the Ultra Mammoth toy is a light blue and white redeco of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Neo)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' [[Big Convoy]]. Like Big Convoy, Ultra Mammoth is a [[shellformer]], as practically all of his [[beast mode]] components are shells that fit around the compressed robot to form this mode. He technically has a beast "[[attack mode]]", in which his large cannon is folded out. His main body has a similar color scheme to Ultra Magnus's "Super Mode" (though with more white), and his head has the color scheme of regular Magnus.

: In [[robot mode]], Ultra Mammoth is absolutely chock-full of weapons and gimmicks. First and foremost, the spring-loaded Blue Bolts cannon, formed out of the beast's head, back, and tail, can fire two missiles from two barrels in succession with a rotating dial. It is held in his hands via [[5 mm post]] and can be stored on his back, though doing so may cause some stability problems owing to its weight. Second, his shoulders can be swung up to reveal sculpted, non-firing missile pods. Third, he has flip-out {{w|tonfa}} melee weapons in his forearms. Fourth, the two beast panels on the sides of his legs feature two spring-loaded missile launchers that fire his anchor-shaped projectiles, which can be loosely held in his hands. Last, but certainly not least, his chest panel flips down, revealing a removable Matrix toy accessory in vacuum-metalized sliver with a transparent blue center. This accessory can be held by any figure with standard 5mm fist holes.

: The anchor-shaped Thunderstrike missiles have been retooled since the previous two uses of this mold, presumably for safety reasons, and as a result can no longer be kept loaded in beast mode. The instructions refer to the space in his chest as a "[[Dead Matrix]] annex", but the Matrix within is referred to as the [[Reconfiguration Matrix]] in packaging and was ultimately depicted by [[Beast Wars Shattered Glass|tie-in fiction]] as the [[Origin Matrix]].

: Ultra Mammoth is one of the first six [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[exclusive]] figures to be offered via the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Figure Subscription Service]] in 2013.

:The Ultra Mammoth figure was also repurposed as a different guy also called [[Ultra Mammoth]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Maximal/TFCCUltraMammoth/ultramammoth.htm More information on Ultra Mammoth at TFU.info]''
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BStoy-3packUltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Hasbro|They]] didn't even bother painting me white this time.]]
*'''Red Alert / Ultra Magnus / Mirage''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BP010'''
***''Fist strength'': '''840'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''248'''
***''Sword strength'': '''532'''

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 2 three-packs, Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#BotShotJumpShot|Jump Shot Optimus Prime]], and turns into a heavily-armed futuristic firetruck heavily based on ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. As a Jump Shot toy, an impact to his front bumper will cause him to spring up and [[Autotransformation|autotransform]] into robot mode. He also has an "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. He comes in a three-pack with [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Jump Shot Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#3pack|Super Bot Mirage]].
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===Ultra Magnus Pen===
[[File:UltraMagnusPen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Transformers Ultra Magnus Pen''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, cap/barrel

: A white redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Optimus Prime Pen|Optimus Prime Pen]] produced by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary of ''Transformers'', Ultra Magnus Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap. Ultra Magnus Pen was sold exclusively through [http://www.hlj.com/ HobbyLink Japan].

: This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]].
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===''Hero Mashers''===
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Magnus: The Hand of Fate.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left & right rocket pods, "Ultra Magnus" right forearm & fist

: Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Ultra Magnus is represented as a spare forearm that is included with Optimus Prime, but does not appear in the line as a complete figure. The arm is a retooling of [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]'s, removing the spring-loaded missile-launcher gimmick.
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===''Kre-O''===
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[[File:KreO-Toy UltraMagnusC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, [[2014]])
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Teacher's Pet
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:[[Kreon]] Ultra Magnus is based on the inner "white Optimus" robot of the original toy, with extensive toy-based details, including red eyes.

: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.

:And yes, his inclusion in this 1984-themed set is confusing, as Magnus did not appear in ''Transformers'' in any capacity until 1986.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
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[[File:Transformers-2014-legion-ultra-magnus-toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My other pants are in the cleaners.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Legion Class, 2015)

:Legion Class Ultra Magnus is a redeco of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010)]] ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|Optimus Prime]], with the retooled hands and head/vehicle mode roof originally created for [[Transformers: Generations#Asian market exclusives ("GDO")|''Generations'' GDO]] Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]]. While the deco partially follows previous redecos of Optimus Prime figures as Ultra Magnus's "inner robot", with a teal/blue [[mouthplate]], a teal/blue forehead crest [[paint operation]], red eyes and blue/teal windows, it also features several rather ''odd'' deco choices, namely extremely dark charcoal gray legs (to the point of nearly looking ''black'') and ''white'' wheels (though coincidentally resembles his Transform Jr. toy).

:Ultra Magnus comes in packaging that is based on the packaging design for the concurrently released ''Combiner Wars''-era ''Generations'' figures, but replaces the name ''Generations'' with "Authentic Transformers". Since Ultra Magnus and his [[wave]]-mates ship with three figures previously released under what we consider a generic [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014) toy line]], all of them now in the new packaging style, we consider Ultra Magnus to be part of that line as well. The [[package art]] used for Ultra Magnus is hilariously inaccurate, as it is recolored from artwork originally created for the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|''Legends'' mobile game]], depicting Ultra Magnus's armored form ''colored as his inner robot''.

:The wave that contains Ultra Magnus has thus far been found at Fred's, Gordmans, Dollar General, and Family Dollar stores in the United States, but was available at general retail in Hong Kong and from Australian Target stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/FDUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]
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===''Combiner Wars''===
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[[File:CombinerWarsUltraMagnus.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"You may take Albino Prime from me, but you can never leave my chest empty!"]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Two guns, missile packs
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Ultra Magnus is based on [[Nick Roche]]'s design for the character in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' and transforming into a truck and trailer. Although the truck and trailer cannot be separated, they are connected by a pivot joint that still allows one to move independently of the other. He includes a small [[Minimus Ambus]], based on [[Alex Milne]]'s design for the character, that can be stored inside his chest in robot mode. In vehicle mode, the trailer bed has a set of 3 notches that seemingly correspond with tabs on Minimus, however, it is a loose fit, and Minimus will detach with a little shaking. Artist [[Andrew Griffith]] also worked with Hasbro on Minimus's toy design and "cockpit" within Magnus.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Awesome that they finally showed the Leader Ultra Magnus. Have they shown Ambus' cockpit yet? That's the part I got to work on.|link=https://twitter.com/glovestudios/status/566696096794034176|name=Andrew Griffith|site=Twitter|year=2015|month=02|day=14|(defunct=)}} {{citesocial|quote=Oh yeah I forgot I worked on the design of Minimus too lol. (In plastic form.)|link=https://twitter.com/glovestudios/status/566697537730408449|name=Andrew Griffith|site=Twitter|year=2015|month=02|day=14|(defunct=)}}</ref> Minimus is not necessary for transformation and Ultra Magnus can be completed without seating him in the cockpit.

:Ultra Magnus includes two [[5 mm post|5 mm]] guns, which can be combined with his shoulder-mounted missile launchers to form a large hammer weapon, in homage to the character's [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|''Animated'']] and [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|''Prime'' incarnations]]. Note that in robot form, Ultra Magnus lacks 5mm holes in his hands for his guns; instead, his fingers open and close, intended to grip his guns in a natural manner. In practice, however, this means that he can't firmly hold his guns, making them prone to falling out. The door sculpted into Ultra Magnus's cab suggests it is intended to represent a positively ''gargantuan'' vehicle, with the trailer being perhaps seven stories tall if [[scale]]d to a human. Hasbro representatives at [[Toy Fair 2015]] said that his ladder sculpts were intended to match in scale similar ladder sculpts on ''Combiner Wars'' [[Devastator (G1)#Generations|Devastator]].

:Though undocumented in the instructions, Ultra Magnus' trailer can hitch with 1 or 2 Legends Class and/or Deluxe Class cars with smaller mass, with the lower leg panels serving as a makeshift ramp.

:Ultra Magnus comes with a character card based on his packaging art, which was drawn by [[Marcelo Matere]].

:The mold was also heavily retooled into ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]
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===''Legends''===
{{anchor|TransformersLegends}}
[[File:Takaratomy-lg-14-ultra-magnus-and-alpha-trion.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Of course he comes with Alpha Trion! Why wouldn't he? Those two hang out all the time!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[September 19]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG-14'''
**''Accessories:'' two guns, Alpha Trion figure
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Ultra Magnus is a redeco of the [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Leader Class Ultra Magnus]] toy. Compared to the Hasbro release, ''Legends'' Ultra Magnus features whiter plastic, and a deco closer to his original toy (including his rifles) and his appearances in [[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|IDW's ''More Than Meets The Eye'']] comics (down to the red thighs and unpainted eyes). The figure includes a small [[Alpha Trion/toys#Legends|Alpha Trion]] figure, which is redecoed from Minimus Ambus. His profile names his buildable hammer the [[Magnus Hammer]].

:Unlike most ''Legends'' releases which feature Takara-original art, Ultra Magnus features the ''Combiner Wars'' toy's [[Marcelo Matere]]-drawn packaging art on his box, only recolored to match the toy's new paint job (and slightly modified to accommodate Trion's longer beard).

:Ultra Magnus also comes with [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 14|Bonus Edition Vol. 14]] of the [[Transformers Legends (comic)|''Legends'' manga]].
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|A totally realism-minded superdeformed Ultra-Munchkin vehicle, just like all the others!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[January 30]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''QTF-05'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Ultra Magnus is a retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|QT-19 Convoy]] with a new head and arms/trailer, transforming from a [[super deformed]] car carrier with integrated trailer to a cute little robot. This toy was first available for sale at a special ''Q-Transformers'' event on [[January 16]]th, two weeks before it was released in stores.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Autobot-Heroes-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"Beware, my retool is nearby.."]]
*'''Autobot Heroes''' (5-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Springer's weapons (dual missile launcher, two missiles, rotor blades/sword), Arcee's weapons (2 swords), Kup's "laser musket" rifle/exhaust pipe, Ultra Magnus' 2 guns, Blurr's weapons (Sniper rifle, left & right pistols), Minimus Ambus figure

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', Ultra Magnus is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' Leader Class toy, featuring some plastic color changes: The white plastic parts are now truly ''white'', compared to the more creamy color of the original version; also, several parts previously cast in blue plastic have been changed to white and vice versa, with some of them being (at least partially) painted over to restore the original color. The metallic blue color for the chest section and the forearm panels is not only visibly rather conspicuous compared to his unpainted blue parts, but also makes tabbing his arms together in truck mode considerably more difficult, due to the paintjob resulting in a thicker tab and smaller slot. Additional painted details include painted rims and a blue striping on his cab. He also retains his [[Minimus Ambus#Platinum Edition|Minimus Ambus]] figure, who is cast in the same white plastic as Ultra Magnus's white parts and features more light and dark green paint operations on his torso than the original release, both of which are considerably darker and more saturated than the original's lighter, "pearly" green paint operations.

:Ultra Magnus was released as part of 5-pack with [[Arcee (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Arcee]], [[Springer (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Autobot Springer]], [[Kup (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Sergeant Kup]], and [[Blurr (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Blurr]]. The set also included a recreation of the theatrical poster for the 1986 movie. In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, but was only available via the company's website, never sold in stores. It was also released in Singapore, although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not. In Canada, it was available via the Canadian [[Walmart]] website but never found in stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was available via [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and the website. In Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiaries of both [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés, supposedly also only available online. In Germany, it was available via retailer Real and specialty store Rappelkiste Ahlen, also only available online.
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes UltraMagnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''

:A retool of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Alt-Modes|Optimus Prime]] with a new head and chest, Ultra Magnus is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a truck when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first collection of the toyline.

:The original version of the mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alt-Modes|Nemesis Prime]].
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===''Titans Return''===
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[[File:TitansReturntoy-UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The smallest Soldier who ever lived!]]
*'''Leinad & Arcee''' / '''Ultra Magnus''' (Special Edition, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Generations|Leinad]] Titan Master, Ultra Magnus Titan Master, guns

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Ultra Magnus is a redeco/retool of ''Titans Return'' Titan Master [[Fangry (G1)#Generations|Fangry]] with a new Titan Master head, and he is a solo [[Titan Master]] included with [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Arcee]], a redeco/retool of [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Blurr]]. The Titan Master in robot mode is themed after the original toy's inner robot figure, while his head mode face is based on the armored Magnus head. The set debuted at [[HasCon 2017]] before a later release at [[New York Comic Con]] 2017 and a standard release<ref>[http://io9.gizmodo.com/hasbros-own-convention-will-sell-you-a-giant-transforme-1797331311 Hasbro's Own Convention Will Sell You a Giant Transformer That Actually Charges Your Phone]</ref> at [[Toys"R"Us]]. Like [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#TRCOV|Rodimus Prime]], [[Thunderwing (G1)#Titans Return|Thunderwing]], and [[Scorponok (G1)#Generations|Scorponok]], Ultra Magnus also features a die-cast Titan Master torso and head mode face.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Leader-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|It comes with a white Magnus cab that ''isn't an Optimus redeco?'' Time to channel ''Unsolved Mysteries'', with [[Robert Stack]]!]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S13'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-07'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[February 23]], 2019'''
**''Hidden message code'': '''FORGEOFSOLUS'''
**''Accessories'': "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Leader Class figures, Ultra Magnus transforms from a robot to a car carrier truck inspired by his ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|incarnation]] and back! The most notable feature of this toy is that the trailer transforms into the Magnus Armor and combines with the Voyager-sized inner robot to form the super robot mode, making this the first official mainline representation of the armor since Magnus's original toy back in 1986. Ultra Magnus also features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. He includes five weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. His "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector" is silver in painted samples at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2018|SDCC 2018]], Hasbro's stock renders, and [[stock photography]], while [[TakaraTomy]] stock photography (to the right) shows it in red with silver highlights. The final blaster is molded in red and painted silver, except for the grip which is left as bare red plastic. Though his two black blasters continue the ''Robots in Disguise'' Ultra Magnus homage, mirroring the detailing placed just behind Magnus's cab, their hexagonal tips resemble that of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]]'s Super Mode leg cannons, a comparison strengthened by the stock photos using the black blasters as leg mounted cannons.

:The inner robot, while still resembling Optimus Prime in general appearance, is a different mold from ''Siege'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]].

:As with the redecoes/retools of the mold below, this Ultra Magnus is ''not'' designed to hitch Deluxe/Legends Class cars due to how the trailer is designed, though you can mount one of them (albeit not securely) on top of it. When installing the shoulder armors, do not thoroughly insert the Magnetic Inducer Launchers beforehand, as it can prevent the pieces from being fully inserted. This can be prevented if you do not install them first or slightly insert the pieces during assembly.

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:Netflix-WFC-Ultra-Magnus-Rung-Spoiler-Pack.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|[[Play-Doh|Fun to play with, not to eat.]]]]
*'''Spoiler Pack''' (Leader Unboxing, [[2020]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''WFC-08'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[December 19]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces, 2 "Fire Blasts", 3 [[energon cube]]s, [[Play-Doh|compound]]
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Promoting the ''Siege'' season of the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Leader Unboxing set contains a slathered redeco of ''Siege'' Leader Ultra Magnus, plus some extras that beef up the price (including the translucent pink "[[Rung (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Battlefield Rung]]" and a compound in which a buyer can dig to reveal energon cubes).

:The Cybertronian text on the package reads "BATTLEFIELD RUNG", while the 'spoiler' text inside features a Decepticon-themed quote: "I ULTRA MAGNUS / IN GOOD FAITH / HEREBY SURRENDER / TO YOU" and an Autobot-themed one: "THIS CAN ONLY / MEAN ONE THING / [[Ultra Magnus Dies!!|ULTRA MAGNUS IS DEAD]]". These are direct quotes that refer to Ultra Magnus's decision and its consequences in the [[Siege episode 2|second]] and [[Siege episode 4|fourth]] episode of the ''Siege'' chapter, respectively. It is noteworthy that the black gradients are meant to represent his final moments in the ''Siege'' cartoon. The included Rung also has a striking resemblance to the [[Alpha Trion Protocols]]. While the set does not include the cloak Magnus sported in the second episode, the cloak from ''[[Studio Series]]'' ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SS34|Megatron]] can be used as a decently accurate stand-in if one wishes.

:This set is a shared exclusive between online retailers and [[Walmart]] in Canada and the USA, and in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive. The Japanese release is packaged in a standard windowed box. The set also found its way into numerous discount retailers, often at a steep deduction to its price tag.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Leader Ultra Magnus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|ER Prime forgot to bleach his colors before the photoshoot, so they had to get a new guy for the pictures.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, February [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K20'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-11'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 31]], 2021
**''Accessories'': "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 missile launchers, 7 armor pieces
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Leader Class toys, Ultra Magnus is a retool of the above ''Siege'' toy to better resemble his G1 character model and grant him an Earthly vehicle mode, transforming from robot to car carrier truck. Like the ''Siege'' version, the figure is composed of the truck cab, which transforms into the inner robot, and the trailer, which transforms into the armor for the main robot. The wheels, Magnus Armor head, two chest pieces, shoulders, side car-carrier panels, crotch, core-body chest, back, and rear-end have been changed to more closely resemble Ultra Magnus's original "Generation 1" cartoon appearance in both modes. As such, his cab and trailer are more separate, lengthening the truck mode, although the two halves cannot swivel independently from one another. The retooling compromises the vehicle mode in three ways: the cab stands forward of the trailer section, leaving the fists of the robot mode exposed; two pegs of the trailer roof no longer reach or tab into the top of the cab; and the shoulder turrets, shortened from the Siege version, no longer attach to the underside of the trailer, resulting in a floppy connection between cab and trailer. The cab retooling also limits the backward hip movement in his core body and the waist in his main body (though the latter can be worked around with the back's sliding rail).

:The front end of Ultra Magnus's trailer also features small molded details shaped like the Autobot [[insignia]] to be placed to better replicate his [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]] model and his [[#Generation 1|original toy]], although there is no Autobot symbol present. Ultra Magnus has a similarly blank spot on his right shoulder for an Autobot sigil, but no sigil exists.

:His "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector" remains the same, though his missile launchers are differently molded, and he lacks the leg-mounted "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers". While the armor parts are still compatible with the original ''Siege'' inner robot, the front torso armor cannot clip into place due to the distance of both the tabs and holes.

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

:Hasbro stock photography is mistransformed; the inner Magnus robot has the truck mode's front bumper left slid down and the torso slid forward, while the armored robot form has the waist plate left in the configuration used for his standard robot form. Both truck modes have the torso piece of the cab slid back instead of all the way forward. The CGI renders on the back of the box do not have these mistakes, though his armored robot chest is missing red.

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===''Premium Finish''===
[[File:Premium-finish-siege-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|350px|Autobot City, home of dirty bathwater.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Leader Class, [[December 29]], [[2021]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF WFC-03 / PFGR 03'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GE-03'''
**''Accessories'':"RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces

:As part of the third wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|''Premium Finish'']]'' subline, Ultra Magnus is a detailed redeco of the [[#WFC-S13|Siege]] mold, featuring more paint applications that represent his appearance in [[War for Cybertron: Siege|''Transformers: War For Cybertron: Siege'']] and with the same weapons as the aforementioned mold. Alongside sporting a dark grey paint scheme instead of white (or white & grey), his Shoulder Pylons are now cracked. He may have stiff limbs, and his legs may not connect when transforming him into truck mode.
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:Behold Galvatron Ultra Magnus.JPG|thumb|200px|Soapimus Prime.]]{{anchor|Behold}}
* '''Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack''' (Leader Class, 2022)
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Ultra Magnus was released as a non-transforming and immobile [[Slug figure|minifigure]], barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the "Unicron Companion Pack" that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#BeholdGalvatron|"reformatting" version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-Commander-Class-86-21-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|350px|Ready to ''shoulder'' great burdens.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Commander Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-21'''
:*''Accessories'': rifle, "emergency shuttle" blaster, 2 missile launchers, 2 antennae, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#SS86UltraMagnus|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Fire Blast effect]]s, "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" backdrop (2nd version)
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name=SDCC2023>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBqMyy6HYxE San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Generations panel recording] at the "Memo's collection" YouTube channel</ref>

:'86 Ultra Magnus is the first Commander Class figure in the ''[[Studio Series]]'' line. One factor in this choice was that his function was "[[City Commander]]" in his the [[#The Transformers|original toy's]] bio.<ref name=SDCC2023/> He is based directly on his appearance in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', with most of his surface detailing based on his [[#MP22|''Masterpiece'' figure]]. Unlike all of the Magnus figures released in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' before him, this Ultra Magnus does not have an "inner robot", instead transforming directly from armored [[robot mode]] to car carrier truck in the name of [[Show-accuracy|movie-accuracy]]. Unlike his ''Combiner Wars'' figure, the truck cab is designed to be separated from the trailer without disassembly. Despite the [[instructions]] depicting otherwise, it is advised to detach the truck cab from the trailer before transforming the latter, as the truck cab is prone to falling off while handling it. His head antennae are packed separately in the box.

:As a Commander Class figure, Magnus has a notably high range of movement, including articulated fingers with separate index fingers. Similarly to ''Studio Series'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]], his limbs can also be removed from his body to replicate his death at the hands of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s. Unlike Kup, however, his joints secure via ''Combiner Wars''-style (but not compatible) spring-backed locks rather than 5mm connections. He also has spring-loaded chest doors that spring out when the "T"-shaped armor piece is flipped up. Inside his chest is a molded chamber for the included Matrix of Leadership accessory, which is the same size as ''Studio Series'' {{'}}86 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Hot Rod]]'s, meaning he's only really capable of holding it by gripping it with one finger from each hand. Out of the box, the Matrix is installed in his chest upside-down, but it can be plugged in in its proper orientation as well. It is also upside-down in the instructions and packaging, the latter of which amusingly makes it look like the Matrix can launch out of his chest. Untabbing the red panels on his shoulders allows Magnus to use his transformation hinges as butterfly joints to hold the Matrix in front of him.

:In addition to the expected shoulder/trailer-mounted missile launchers, Magnus includes two guns: one is based on his main rifle, and the other is based on the blaster Magnus uses after his emergency shuttle crash-lands on [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]; both can peg into slots on Magnus's back or on the trailer. He also includes yellow-and-gray redecos of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' [[Omega Supreme (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Omega Supreme]]'s blast effects, which can be pegged into either of the two blasters or the [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] on his shoulders, again to mimic his death scene. Alternatively, aside from the three tip pieces, you can take any combination of the other four blast effects and plug them in between the red missiles and shoulder launchers to create a firing effect. As with other ''Studio Series'' figures, he includes a backdrop display, with his depicting the Autobot shuttles fleeing from the second assault on Autobot City.

:The instructions omit two steps. First, the blue flaps on the sides of his chest need to be opened in order to fold the cab roof out, and then folded back in. Second, there's no mention or indication that the cab is on a slide and that it should be pulled forward to give it articulation in vehicle mode.

:''Studio Series'' Magnus's trailer is specifically designed for him, with a unique connector joint that prevents it from hitching onto other Optimus or Magnus figures' vehicle modes. Magnus's trailer is also capable of carrying up to three [[Autobot Cars|Deluxe Class cars]], with enough room left over to fit in one [[Mini-Vehicle|Core Class car]]; in a nod to a [[:File:TFTM-SideswipeRedAlertTracks.jpg|cut sequence from the film]] (and several [[1986]] toy [[commercial]] animations), this feature was demonstrated at Magnus's debut with the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' figures for [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Sideswipe]], [[Tracks (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Tracks]], and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Red Alert]].

:The outward shoulder hinges can be loose on some copies, unable to support the weight of the arm when holding accessories. The arms can sometimes come apart at the shoulder pylon hinge if it is rotated backwards without holding the shoulder together.

:There have been numerous reports of the clear plastic neck socket of the head to have a crack. <ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/check-your-studio-series-86-ultra-magnus-cracked-neck-socket.1266513/#:~:text=TFXProtector%20said:%20%E2%86%91-,...they%20have%20*GOT*%20to%20stop%20using%20translucent,ll%20stick%20with%20my%20Siege.]</ref>

:''Studio Series'' Ultra Magnus was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2023|San Diego Comic-Con]] on [[July 20]], 2023, with pre-orders going live on [[August 24]]. Magnus first appeared at Netherlands retailer TF Robots in early [[September]].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwzqol4MiF3/ SS86 Magnus First Retail, TF Robots Instagram]</ref>

:Ultra Magnus was reissued in [[2025]].

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CvsUQerueu_/ Designer commentary on ''Studio Series'' Ultra Magnus from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''
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===''Swapticons''===
[[File:Magswap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus / Optimus Prime''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>

: ''[[Swapticons]]'' Ultra Magnus is a small, rectangular figure that transforms into the back half of a truck. Using a coupling mechanism with the head, he can be combined with the packed in [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Optimus Prime]], though it's compatible with every other figure in the line for a multitude of combinations. His side panels/arms are on a hinge, allowing them to swing outward while his head can swivel. His face is a sticker that wraps all the way around his head.

:This mold was also used to make [[Clench (G1)#Swapticons|Clench]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Autobot Hound]].
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTPUltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|350px|Perfect for those who were upset that ''Studio Series 86'' Magnus didn't have an inner robot!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Ultra Magnus, Autobot Bumper VS Horri-Bull, Nemesis Prime ''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#LegacyG1UniverseDeluxe|Matrix of Leadership]], 2 blasters, 2 smokestacks, energy axe
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DKs27XGM0s8/ Design notes] on ''Age of the Primes'' Ultra Magnus from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>

:''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Ultra Magnus is a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#LegacyUnited|G1 Universe Optimus Prime]], once again depicting his original toy's inner robot form. He features "PVC rubber" {{sic}} tires on all six wheels. His tires read "CYBERTRON RADIAL 275/80 R22",<ref>The "275/80 R22" notation on the tires means the tire is 275mm thick, the height is 80% of the thickness, has radial construction, and fits a 22 inch rim</ref> referencing the fictional "[[Cybertronian Radial]]" brand used by ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]''.

:His included energon axe is blue, much like the one included with his first ''Masterpiece'' toy. In addition to his blasters, Magnus also retains the Matrix accessory, decoed to resemble the [[Origin Matrix#Timelines|Origin Matrix]], which can store in his chest. Additionally, his smokestacks are removable and can be held as weapons. The blasters and axe can store on his truck bed. His axe has nowhere to store in robot mode, and he only has one port on his back to store one of the blasters (unless you use the ones on his calves, but that looks a little silly).

:He was only available as part of a box set alongside [[Bumper (G1)#Age of the Primes|Bumper]], [[Horri-Bull#Age of the Primes|Horri-Bull]] and [[Nemesis Prime (Animated)#Age of the Primes|Nemesis Prime]], which was made available for pre-order on [[June 6]], [[2025]].

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DKs27XGM0s8/ Designer commentary on ''Age of the Primes'' Ultra Magnus from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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===''Missing Link''===
[[File:MissingLinkUltraMagnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (March 28 [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''C-10'''
:*''Accessories'': "Small Blaster Gun"/"Laser Gun" rifle, large robot head, "Protector Machine" chest plate, [[Deerstalker]], [[Matrix]], 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles, Future clothed figure

:To commemorate the 10th release in the line, ''[[Missing Link]]'' Ultra Magnus is the largest figure yet, being a direct recreation of [[#The Transformers|his Generation 1 toy]], marking the 40th anniversary of its release. It harkens back to the inception of ''Missing Link'' by including a slight [[retool]] of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Convoy]] as the inner robot,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=「ミッシングリング」シリーズ第1弾として「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」が2024年2月に発売されましたが、こちらの商品を開発する段階では「ウルトラマグナス」の構想はありませんでした。 しかし、「ミッシングリンク」シリーズが好調なことで、記念すべき10体目のタイミングで大型商品を用意したいと思いました。 そこで、C-01のコンボイ部分を活用できる「ウルトラマグナス」が最適ではないかとなり採用されました。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> with modified knees that can bend forward and feet that can bend back to facilitate brand-new leg articulation in the combined mode, intended to emulate the toy's original [[package art]] pose.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=脚部に関しては、オリジナル版でもほぼ動かせない状態でしたが、「これをどうにかして当時のボックスアートのポーズを取らせたい」と思い、膝部分は板状のパーツだったのですが、ここに90度曲がるようにクラッチ関節を入れた上で可動するように入れています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> He also has rotation at the neck and shoulders, opening hands, outward leg movement and ankle tilts.

:As is typical for ''Missing Link'', most of his original [[sticker]] details are now sculpted in and picked out using metallic [[paint operation]]s—including the unique inner robot details for the first time since the original toy! He also comes with non-firing ([[for safety reasons]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=ミサイルの発射ギミックに関しては、「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」では採用しておりましたが、「ミッシングリンク」がシリーズ化するにあたり安全基準も考慮して、「スプリングによるミサイルの発射はしない」形で統一しまして、今回のミサイルも発射ギミックはありませんが、イメージ遊びをするためにつけ外しが可能となっています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref>) missiles on a [[sprue]], and small modifications have been made in deference to [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original cartoon]]: in Ultra Magnus' case, the missile launchers can now peg onto the sides of the trailer, rather than just the front.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=また、アニメ設定で、ビークルモード時にミサイル発射装置はキャリアカーの前部左右に装着されていました。オリジナル版では前面に搭載することはできたのですが、横に着けることができませんでした。 「ミッシングリンク」では横に着けるためのジョイントを付け、アニメイメージに近いシルエットを再現することができます。 まるで「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」をオリジナルとしてアニメに反映されたかのような作りを意識しました。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> A new hatch allows the included [[Matrix of Leadership]] (this time in [[vacuum metallizing|chrome]] silver) to be accessed in combined mode, as seen in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=はい。マトリクスが付属し、こちらの収納に関しても「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」にあったギミックを引き継いでいる形となっております。 一方で「ウルトラマグナス」は白いコンボイ型ロボットの胸部から合体する方式のため、オリジナル版では劇中で見られたロボットモードでのマトリクスの取り換えができない構造でした。 今回、胸部部分のプロテクターを外して、内側の赤いアーマー部分が手前に開くようになっておりまして、さらにC-01のキャビンに当たる胸部を開くことで胸部のマトリクスチャンバーにアクセスすることができます。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> The asymmetrical mounting points for the missile launchers have been addressed by including movable pegs on the launchers themselves, allowing them to sit level in robot mode.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=細かいところですが、オリジナル版では腕部が中央部で合体してカーモードの上段部分になっています。そのため、ロボットモード時に開いて腕部を構成するのですが、両肩に装着するミサイル発射装置の付け根が段違いになっておりまして、左右で位置が互い違いになっています。 この部分が気になっていまして、それを「ミッシングリンク」では高さが揃えられるようにしております。 ミサイル発射装置の方に可動式のジョイントを設けまして片側を高く設定することで、左右の位置を合わせることができます。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> Again as standard for the line, he also restores several major features from the original ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy that were dropped for its ''Transformers'' release—including, for the first time ever, a restoration of the "Powered Buggy" in the form of new character [[Deerstalker]], who now sports an all-in-one transformation with no [[partformer|partforming]]. The three wheels allowing the combined chestplate and helmet to roll have also been restored, and the vehicle can be augmented with [[Fire Blast effect]]s (not included) thanks to the re-addition of [[3 mm post]]s on the tips of the helmet's antennae.

:Carried forward from ''Missing Link'' [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Sunstreaker]], Ultra Magnus also includes a ''teeny-tiny'' [[Diaclone|Dianaut]] figure, this time with a white color scheme seemingly based on [[:File:Hm35 witwickys goodbye.jpg|the clothes some humans wore]] starting from season 3 of the cartoon. Naturally, he can sit in Deerstalker's driver seat, the chestplate vehicle, or in Ultra Magnus's cab if the Matrix is removed.

:In acknowledgement of the fact that all G1 Ultra Magnus samples will have suffered [[photodegradation]] in the 40 years since its release, this toy's blue parts were pushed towards a slightly more vibrant hue to try and approximate how it might have looked at the time.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=カラーリングの水色部分に関しましては、40年近く前のオリジナル版が現在退色していると思われ、残っているサンプルも黄変している部分もありますので、「当時はこういう青だったはずだ」という推測のもと少し鮮やかめに設定しています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> Where the original '80s toy had the entire helmet sculpted as a single piece, the ''Missing Link'' version molds it as two pieces to allow for more precise paintwork.<ref> {{citesocial|quote=あとは、塗分けの為に別パーツ化している部分もありまして、例えばヘルメットパーツは一体成型でしたが、「ミッシングリンク」ではより精密に塗装するために分割して塗装してから組み立てる工程で作られています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref> All of the [[die-cast]] construction of the '80s toy is carried forward, and the armor has been reinforced with new die-cast parts.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=そうですね。「ミッシングリンク C-01 コンボイ」と同様の部位に使用されています。また、外側のアーマー部分に関しても、オリジナル版ではダイキャストが使われていないのですが、今回補強もかねてダイキャストが使用されています。特に胸部の赤い部分にダイキャストを使用して、強度を上げています。|link=https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2044878.html|site=HOBBY Watch|title=「ミッシングリンク C-10 ウルトラマグナス」開発担当者インタビュー|year=2025|month=09|day=07}}</ref>

::*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/c-10 Official TakaraTomy website of ''Missing Link'' Ultra Magnus]

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==Notes==
[[File:TrasformerSuperBuggy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The child custody battle was a long and painful process.]]
*The ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy that would become Magnus—called "Powered Convoy"—came in a couple different varieties. Aside from the version that was eventually turned into "Movie Preview" Magnus, there was a "chrome" version that used a lighter gray outer plastic and chromed the central body/lower ramps of the trailer unit. This version was also available in a multi-pack with a red version of the toy which would become [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Toys|Mirage]], and the black version of the toy which would become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Toys|Sideswipe]]. (Decades later, the red and blue Magnus would inspire the character [[Delta Magnus]] while the black Sideswipe would be used as [[Deep Cover#Toys|Deep Cover]]).

*All versions of the ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy toy came with a red "Powered Buggy" (パワードバギー) partner-robot that transformed from futuristic buggy (with a space for a Diaclone pilot) to robot and could also use the large rifle in either mode. Why this was excised from the ''Transformers'' incarnation is unknown. The Italian ''[[Trasformer]]'' line by [[GiG]], however, ''did'' release the vehicle as the "Super Buggy" on its own.

*White redecos of Optimus Prime toys that ''look'' like Ultra Magnus, but which surprisingly aren't, include ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#STTWhite|Convoy (White)]], ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sport Label]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#marine|Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version]], and ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Music Label|Convoy —playing iPod speaker—]] (though it was actually made from the Ultra Magnus version of the mold), ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Polar Assault Team Optimus Prime]], ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#TakaraTomy BeCool line|BeCool]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GarbageTruck|Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)]], ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]], and ''au x Transformers'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#InfobarANNIN|INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)]] .
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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.diaclone.net/orid/dia057/index.html Diaclone Powered Convoy at Diaclone.net (Japanese-language site)]

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